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US 2021/0214578 A1Published application
Method for strengthening a biodegradable or compostable substrate using annealing wax process
AssigneeSmart Wipes, LLC d/b/a Hyge Products, LLC
InventorsAnthony M. Bird, Brent A. Saulic
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Abstract
A method for coating an article using a wax solution for providing strength to its structure while formulating the wax so it is biodegradable and compostable after the article is spent. The method using an annealing process of rapidly cooling the wax to increase its strength to a desired hardness.
Claims8
A method for strengthening a substrate comprising the steps of:
- a) mixing a Wax Solution;
- b) submerging an article in a bath of Wax Solution to apply a Coating;
- c) rinsing the article in a water bath after a first predetermined time;
- d) repeating steps b) and c) to achieve a desired Coating thickness;
- e) baking the article under a high temperature using blown air;
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- f) sealing the article by allowing it to cool for a predetermined period.
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