Biodegradable shotgun gas sealing wad

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10393486
APP PUB NO 20180274889A1
SERIAL NO

15926452

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Herein we describe embodiments of a biodegradable wad having a gas sealing function, as well as methods for their use. In some embodiments, the biodegradable wad comprises at least 50% by weight of a poly(butylene succinate co-adipate) polymer. In some embodiments, the biodegradable wad comprises at least two biodegradable polymers, wherein a first biodegradable polymer comprises a polybutylene succinate adipate polymer and a second biodegradable polymer comprises a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer. Plastic debris has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use implements that will degrade into environmentally benign compounds. Incorporating a biodegradable wad into shotgun shells provides an effective, economical solution, provided cost is acceptable and performance is not compromised. Suitable shotgun shells utilizing biodegradable shotgun wads and methods are described herein.

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COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARYPO BOX 8795 WILLIAMSBURG VA 23187-8795

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Angstadt, Kory T Gloucester, US 13 87
Havens, Kirk J Plainview, US 13 87
McDevitt, Jason P Williamsburg, US 29 329
Stanhope, David M Williamsburg, US 23 789

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