Crosslinked polyethylene article
US7803310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7532
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing an article may include crosslinking a UHMWPE preform, shaping the crosslinked preform, heat-treating the shape in a temperature-controlled oven and low-oxygen environment, and inspecting the heat-treated shape for conformance to article specifications.
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