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Method and apparatus for microcellular polypropylene extrusion, and polypropylene articles produced thereby

US6231942A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1998
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249979
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polymeric foam article is comprised mainly of homopolymeric polypropylene, or unimodal polypropylene. The polymeric article can be microcellular, and can be formed into a drinking straw.

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