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Biodegradable articles made from certain trans-polymers and blends thereof with other biodegradable components

US5759569A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 1995
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/659
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Biodegradable articles such as diaper topsheets, diaper backsheets, garbage bags, tampon applicators, disposable syringes and the like that are made from trans-1,4-polyisoprene and like trans-polymers. These articles can also be made from blends of these trans-polymers with other biodegradable components such as starch.

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