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Roof coverings having improved tear strength

US8012576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2004
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2992
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A roof covering includes a roofing mat formed from fibers of a fiber material. The fibers are coated with a sizing. The roof covering also includes a coating material that coats the mat. The coating material is based on an organic material. The sizing includes a sulfur-containing material that bonds to the fiber material. The sulfur-containing material has sulfur groups that form cross-links with the organic material. In another embodiment, the coating material contains sulfur added to the organic material. The sizing includes a bonding material that bonds to the fiber material and that bonds to the sulfur. The sulfur forms cross-links with the organic material.

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