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Crosslinked polyethylene article

US7803310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2006
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 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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