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Injection molding of long fiber reinforced thermoplastics

US6159589A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 1997
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/60
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An injection molded fiber-impregnated thermoplastic composite material comprising a plastic polymer matrix wherein the fibers are sufficiently interwoven and entangled in said polymer matrix to provide improved resistance to mechanical loading, and wherein said composite material is particularly suited for the preparation of an injection molded toe cap for a protective shoe.

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