Electronic appliance having housing-case made of biodegradable material, and container made of biodegradable material
US6512174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An appliance includes a housing-case, a main unit of such appliance and an optional structural member, wherein at least portions of the housing-case and the structural member are made of biodegradable material containing polylactic acid as a major component is provided. Such appliance can achieve durability sufficient for the practical use without causing environmental impact if the housing-case and structural member thereof are disposed as they are.
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