Sintering ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

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2010-12-20

2011-11-22

Boykin, Terressa (Department: 1765)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Treating polymer containing material or treating a solid...

C264S331170, C526S352000

Reexamination Certificate

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08063175

ABSTRACT:
Methods of making ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UMWPE) having increased strength and/or wear resistance, such as high yield strength, high tensile strength, high load strength, and/or high impact strength. Some embodiments include making UHMWPE having increased strength and/or wear resistance, such as that listed above, where the UHMWPE has co-monomers.

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