Elastomeric compositions comprising reclaimed vulcanized elastomer particles of broad size distribution and chemically modified vulcanized elastomer particles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9783660
APP PUB NO 20150315369A1
SERIAL NO

14795219

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Elastomer compositions comprising uncured elastomer and reclaimed elastomer are described. In one embodiment, the compositions comprise reclaimed elastomer material (micronized rubber powder) of broad particle size distribution, which is less expensive than traditional reclaimed elastomer material with narrow particle size distribution. Further, compositions comprising reclaimed elastomer materials with broad particle size distribution perform comparably to those comprising reclaimed elastomer materials with narrow particle size distribution. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise both vulcanized, and devulcanized elastomer materials. Advantageously, by using a combination of vulcanized and devulcanized material, it is possible to incorporate a greater percentage by weight of reclaimed material in to an elastomer composition, thus providing additional cost savings while maintaining high levels of mechanical properties. Further, the use of the reclaimed material reduces landfill waste resulting in a more environmentally friendly product.

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  • LEHIGH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Papp, Frank Fort Mill, US 7 49
Rosenmayer, Charles Decatur, US 6 41

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