Self-degrading fibers and associated methods of use and manufacture
US8188013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/08
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to the use of degradable fibers, and more particularly, to self-degrading fibers and their associated methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a self degrading fiber comprising: an outer shell, and a core liquid.
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