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Methods of making blend compositions of an unmodified poly vinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer

US6350518B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2000
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31504
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates, in general, to methods of making blend compositions of an unmodified poly vinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer and thermoplastic film and fiber structures comprising these blend compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to methods of making substantially water-free films and fibers comprising unmodified polyvinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer.

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