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System for recycling a used plastic, method for reprocessing a used ABS resin, and reclaimed ABS resin

US7947749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2008
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/62
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system to recycle plastics, which enables a supply of recycled plastics having a stable quality required for the recycled products. A system to recycle a used plastic material as a resin material including (a) means to sort used plastic materials for the purpose of recycling said used plastic materials, (b) means to crush and melt said used plastic material after it has been sorted, (c) reviving means to regain a desired property, and (d) means to measure a physical property of a reclaimed plastic after it has been revived and to indicate said measured physical property for quality assurance.

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