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US 9,469,745 B2Granted
Engineered composite material and products produced therefrom
AssigneeKohler Co.
InventorsMark W. Schibur, John A. Teubert
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Abstract
A composite material includes a polymer matrix material and filler material that includes vitreous china. The composite material has a water absorption of less than about one percent. Such a composite material may be used in the production of articles such as sinks, bathtubs, shower receptors, and other articles that may benefit from low water absorption properties.
Claims20
A composite material comprising:
- a polymer matrix material;
- and
- a filler material comprising vitreous china;
- wherein the composite material has a water absorption of less than about one percent.
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An article comprising a composition, the composition comprising:
- a polymer matrix material;
- and
- a filler material comprising vitreous china;
- wherein the article has a water absorption of less than approximately one percent.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.