18518530. METHODS FOR RECOVERING EXPANDED POLYMER TOOLING simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
Contents
- 1 METHODS FOR RECOVERING EXPANDED POLYMER TOOLING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS FOR RECOVERING EXPANDED POLYMER TOOLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS FOR RECOVERING EXPANDED POLYMER TOOLING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xiaoxi Wang of Mukilteo WA (US)
Gary Ernest Georgeson of Tacoma WA (US)
Jonathan A. Santiago of Seattle WA (US)
METHODS FOR RECOVERING EXPANDED POLYMER TOOLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18518530 titled 'METHODS FOR RECOVERING EXPANDED POLYMER TOOLING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods for recovering and recycling expanded polymer tooling, which involves collecting, reducing, treating, and purifying the polymer composition for reuse in forming new expandable polymer tooling.
- Collection of expanded polymer tooling
- Reduction of collected tooling into smaller particles
- Treatment of reduced tooling to yield a purified polymer composition
- Collection of the purified polymer composition for reuse in forming new expandable polymer tooling
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in industries that use expanded polymer tooling, such as packaging, construction, and automotive sectors.
Problems Solved
1. Reducing waste from expanded polymer tooling 2. Promoting sustainability by recycling and reusing polymer materials
Benefits
1. Cost-effective recycling of polymer tooling 2. Reduction of environmental impact by reusing materials 3. Improved resource efficiency in manufacturing processes
Potential Commercial Applications
"Recycling Methods for Expanded Polymer Tooling: Commercial Opportunities"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to recycling methods for polymer materials or processes for recovering and reusing plastic components.
Unanswered Questions
How does the treatment process ensure the purity of the recovered polymer composition?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the treatment process used to purify the recovered polymer composition. Further information on the purification methods and their effectiveness would be beneficial for understanding the technology.
What are the specific industries or applications where the recovered polymer composition can be used for forming new expandable polymer tooling?
The patent application mentions the reuse of the recovered polymer composition, but it does not specify the industries or applications where this material can be effectively utilized. Identifying potential markets for the recycled polymer composition would be valuable for commercialization efforts.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods of recovering and/or recycling expanded polymer tooling, the methods including collecting expanded polymer tooling, reducing the collected expanded polymer tooling into smaller particles, treating the reduced expanded polymer tooling in order to yield an at least partially purified recovered polymer composition, and then collecting the at least partially purified recovered polymer composition. The at least partially purified recovered polymer composition can then be used to form new expandable polymer tooling.
