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Biodegradable plastic resin

US9023918B1 · kind B1 · utility

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5References

22Claims

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Assignee

Green Dot Corporation · US

Inventors

Gary Mistry · Sugar Land, US
Madrisano Catinari · Tolentino, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 13, 2012
Grant date	May 5, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 7, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08L3/02
WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Biodegradable resin materials are provided which comprise a blend of a starch component, a synthetic thermoplastic polymer resin, one or more plasticizers, and a protein component. In certain embodiments, the synthetic thermoplastic polymer resin may comprise a thermoplastic polyester-based compound, and the protein component may comprise albumin. The biodegradable resin materials tend to exhibit physical and mechanical characteristics that contrast with conventional biodegradable materials.

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