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Blend compositions of an unmodified poly vinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer

US7012116B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2000
Grant dateMar 14, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31938
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates, in general, to 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 substantially water-free films and fibers comprising unmodified polyvinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer.

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