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Enhanced fiber additive; and use

US8287691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2007
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H21/52
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described.

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