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Self-degrading fibers and associated methods of use and manufacture

US8188013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 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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