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Multilayer thermoplastic structure for gas tank

US6946176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2001
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2918
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multi-layer thermoplastic structure that has at least one layer that is between 0.3 and 20 mm thick and is made of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer with a density of between 0.94 and 1.4, and a melt flow index of between 1.3 and 4.2 g/10 minutes at a temperature between 170 and 240 degree C. The multi-layer thermoplastic structure is obtained by rotation moulding and is of particular benefit when functioning as a gas tank.

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