Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes – Pore forming in situ – By gas forming or expanding
Reexamination Certificate
2002-04-26
2008-10-07
Huson, Monica A (Department: 1791)
Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes
Pore forming in situ
By gas forming or expanding
C264S050000, C264S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431872
ABSTRACT:
A low-pressure CO2tank or an air compressor with a refrigerated air dryer is attached to the vent zone of a standard twin-screw extruder. During extrusion, the gas is dissolved in the wood-plastic melt. The CO2expands which foams the wood-plastic material.
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Dostal David F.
Wolcott Michael P.
Dewitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
Huson Monica A
Sara, Esq. Charles S.
Washington State University
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