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Microcellular articles and methods of their production

US6169122A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1999
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/253
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Semi-crystalline microcellular foams that include a midlevel amount of nucleating agent, and methods of their production, are provided. The microcellular foams can be produced in typical polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding and blow molding. The foams exhibit excellent mechanical properties and can be formed over a broad range of density into a number of different foam articles.

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