Polyvinyl chloride formulations
US8569436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/19
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extrudable polyvinyl chloride composition comprising from 80 to 99.9 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride for use in extruding a first part and a second part, wherein a fusion joint between the first extruded part and the second extruded part is formed by: A) composition at least a portion of a first terminal edge of the first extruded part and a first terminal edge of the second extruded part; B) engaging the melted terminal edges; and C) maintaining pressure between the engaged terminal edges to create a fused joint having a strength that is at least 50% of the tensile strength of the extruded part as measured by ASTM D638-2a. The extruded parts can be pipe sections.
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