US3084114A
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Irradiated filler-containing polyethylene
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1955-02-15
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1975-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred R Gilbert
- 👤 Frank M Precopio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:56
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C71/00; B29C71/04; C; C08; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/01; C08K3/013; C08L; C08L23/00; C08L23/02; C08L23/04; C08L23/06; G; G21; G21K; G21K5/00; G21K5/04; B29C35/00; B29C35/02; B29C35/08; B29C35/0866; B29C2035/0877; B29K; B29K2023/00; B29K2023/04; B29K2023/06; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/06; B29K2105/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A PROCESS OF IMPROVING THE PROPERTIES OF A SOLID, FILLER-CONTAINING POLYMER WITHOUT CAUSING DETECTABLE DEGRADATION OF THE SURFACE THEREOF, SAID POLYMER BEING SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF POLYETHYLENE AND BLENDS OF POLYETHYLENE WITH OTHER POLYMERS, WHICH COMPRISES IRRADIATING SAID FILLER-CONTAINING POLYMER WHILE IN THE SOLID STATE WITH ELECTRONS POSSESSING ENERGY WITHIN THE RANGE OF 5X10**4 TO 2X10**7 ELECTRON VOLTS TO A RADIATION DOSE IN THE RANGE OF 5X10**6 TO 30X10**6 R.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A PROCESS OF IMPROVING THE PROPERTIES OF A SOLID, FILLER-CONTAINING POLYMER WITHOUT CAUSING DETECTABLE DEGRADATION OF THE SURFACE THEREOF, SAID POLYMER BEING SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF POLYETHYLENE AND BLENDS OF POLYETHYLENE WITH OTHER POLYMERS, WHICH COMPRISES IRRADIATING SAID FILLER-CONTAINING POLYMER WHILE IN THE SOLID STATE WITH ELECTRONS POSSESSING ENERGY WITHIN THE RANGE OF 5X10**4 TO 2X10**7 ELECTRON VOLTS TO A RADIATION DOSE IN THE RANGE OF 5X10**6 TO 30X10**6 R.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2316418A
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GB665262A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |