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Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms

US8513360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2011
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2949
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Modular plastic structural composites having a web section disposed along a horizontal axis and at least one flange section disposed along a horizontal axis parallel thereto and integrally molded to engage the top or bottom surface of the web section, wherein said composite is formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, poly-styrene, or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.

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