Cellulose extrusion
US7037096B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2301/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for the production of extruded blown cellulose film from a solution of cellulose, water and an amine-oxide, which includes:—extrusion apparatus for continuously extruding a cellulose solution to produce a cellulose film;—solidifying apparatus for solidifying the extruded cellulose film;—drawing apparatus positioned downstream of the extrusion apparatus for continuously drawing the extruded cellulose film from the extrusion apparatus; and a tubular member for containing precipitation apparatus and for receiving an extruded blown film wherein the tubular member is situated within a precipitation bath. The invention also includes a method of extruding blown film.
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