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Polyamide adhesives having improved bookbinding characteristics

US5989385A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1997
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09J177/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of bookbinding comprising the steps of a) applying a film comprising at least one hot melt polyamide at an application temperature of between about 175.degree. C. and about 190.degree. C. to the backbone of a book block said film having a tensile strength greater than about 400 psi and a Young's modulus of less than about 12,000 psi and b) covering said book block having said film of polyamide with a book cover having a portion thereof in substantially parallel relation to said film.

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