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Hydrophilic polyurethane impregnated rubber for sealing water leaks

US6541106B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2000
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249958
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A material provided for sealing leaks in water conveyance systems includes a porous hydrophilic rubber impregnated with a water reactive polyurethane resin. When the material comes into contact with water, the rubber and polyurethane swell and this results in increased adhesion and improved sealing.

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