18698721. PURIFIED GUAYULE NATURAL RUBBER AND RELATED PROCESSES simplified abstract (BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION)
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PURIFIED GUAYULE NATURAL RUBBER AND RELATED PROCESSES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael Richard Hartzell of Gold Canyon AZ (US)
Robert Ward White of Gilbert AZ (US)
Mark Dedecker of North Canton OH (US)
Yingyi Huang of Hudson OH (US)
PURIFIED GUAYULE NATURAL RUBBER AND RELATED PROCESSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18698721 titled 'PURIFIED GUAYULE NATURAL RUBBER AND RELATED PROCESSES
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a process for obtaining purified guayule natural rubber from an initial co-solvent based miscella, which contains solubilized guayule rubber, polar solvent, and non-polar solvent, using a fractionation system.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Purified guayule natural rubber with specific characteristics
- Process for obtaining purified guayule natural rubber
- Use of a fractionation system in the process
Potential Applications: The purified guayule natural rubber can be used in various industries such as automotive, medical, and consumer goods for its unique properties.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for a purified form of guayule natural rubber with specific characteristics for various applications.
Benefits:
- High-quality guayule natural rubber
- Controlled characteristics for specific applications
- Improved performance in end products
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include tire manufacturing, medical device production, and consumer goods manufacturing.
Questions about Guayule Natural Rubber: 1. What are the specific characteristics of purified guayule natural rubber? 2. How does the fractionation system contribute to the purification process?
Original Abstract Submitted
A purified guayule natural rubber is provided which has a particular Mw, Mn, Mw/Mn, resin content and ash content. Also provided are related processes for obtaining the purified guayule natural rubber from an initial co-solvent based miscella which contains solubilized guayule rubber, at least one polar solvent and at least one non-polar solvent using a fractionation system.
