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Flexible membranes

US6127026A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 1998
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31928
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a membrane comprising a microlayer polymeric composite having at least about 10 microlayers. The microlayers are each individually up to about 100 microns thick and alternate between at least one gas barrier material and at least one elastomeric material. The membrane can be formed into a pressurized bladder or cushioning device for many applications, including footwear and hydropneumatic accumulators.

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