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Hydroscopic polymer gel films for easier cleaning

US6926745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2002
Grant dateAug 9, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/42
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydroscopic polymer gels can be formed by applying a water soluble or water dispersible polymer on a surface and allowing water to be sequestered from the atmosphere into the polymer. The polymer gels provides for easier next time cleaning. In addition, the surfaces of textiles and related materials can be engineered by the formation of polymer gel films thereon. Polymer gels also provide a vehicle by which sites of chemical reactions can be localized.

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