Sintering ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
US7863410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of producing ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene compositions of highly beneficial sintering characteristics are disclosed herein. Some embodiments provide for adding small amounts of a co-monomer to the polyethylene to improve various characteristics, including wear resistance.
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