Abstract

The present invention relates to a container (20) for liquids comprising a bottom part (21) and a wall part (22), wherein an inlay (10) is placed in the container (20), said container (20) being composed of a first material and the inlay (10) of a second material, wherein the second material holds the liquid in place and the first material provides thermal insulation, and wherein the combination of the first and second material provides the container with mechanical integrity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
• B65D 25/14 - Linings or internal coatings

Abstract

The present invention relates to an artificial turf suitable for sports fields consisting at least of a substrate to which first artificial grass fibres are attached and of a granular infill, which is provided between said first artificial grass fibres, wherein said granular infill is made of a foam material comprising polylactic acid or a derivative thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent
• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/224 - Surface treatment
• E01C 13/08 - Surfaces simulating grass

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for producing compost, comprising an upright wall, a lid panel and a bottom panel, wherein the wall is composed from a number of identical, upright, rectangular panels made of insulating plastic foam, which panels are attached to each other by their upright sides by means of a mechanical coupling. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for composting a biodegradable starting material in a such a container.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 17/02 - Apparatus therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to an artificial turf suitable for sports fields consisting at least of a substrate to which first artificial grass fibres are attached and of a granular infill, which is provided between said first artificial grass fibres, wherein said granular infill is made of a foam material comprising polylactic acid or a derivative thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 13/08 - Surfaces simulating grass
• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition based on polylactic acid, comprising polylactic acid or a compound derived therefrom, and one or more additives, wherein polymethylmethacrylate is used as at least one additive. The amount of polymethylmethacrylate is preferably at least 5 wt%, based on the total amount of polylactic acid or a compound derived therefrom, based on weight, in the final composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08L 33/12 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methyl methacrylate
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
• C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent
• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/228 - Forming foamed products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a reel (10) for winding up and unwinding filaments, comprising a circular middle element (3), circular flanges (1,2) positioned on either side of said middle element (3), wherein the diameter of said middle element (3) is smaller than the diameter of said flanges (1,2), which middle element (3) is suitable for winding up and unwinding filaments, wherein said middle element (3) and flanges (1,2) are manufactured from a biodegradable polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
• B65H 75/22 - Constructional details collapsibleConstructional details with removable parts

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a wood chip board comprising drying a cut raw material, classifying the dried material into several portions, gluing at least one of said portions with a resin and compressing the chip material under pressure and heat to form a board. The present invention also relates to a wood chip board and its use.

IPC Classes  ?

• B27N 3/02 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from particles

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of PLA beads, more particularly expanded PLA bead foams. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for the preparation of moldings by sintering PLA beads. The method comprises the following steps: A) providing unfoamed PLA pellets, B) heating said unfoamed PLA pellets to an annealing temperature and saturating with a blowing agent, C) maintaining said PLA pellets on the annealing temperature and saturating with said blowing agent, D) depressurizing and cooling the saturated PLA pellets of step C) to room temperature to form expanded PLA bead foams.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent
• C08J 9/232 - Forming foamed products by sintering expandable particles
• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/22 - After-treatment of expandable particlesForming foamed products
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08J 9/36 - After-treatment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of PLA beads, more particularly expanded PLA bead foams. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for the preparation of moldings by sintering PLA beads. The method comprises the following steps: A) providing unfoamed PLA pellets, B) heating said unfoamed PLA pellets to an annealing temperature and saturating with a blowing agent, C) maintaining said PLA pellets on the annealing temperature and saturating with said blowing agent, D) depressurizing and cooling the saturated PLA pellets of step C) to room temperature to form expanded PLA bead foams.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/22 - After-treatment of expandable particlesForming foamed products
• C08J 9/232 - Forming foamed products by sintering expandable particles
• C08G 63/08 - Lactones or lactides
• C08G 101/00 - Manufacture of cellular products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a particulate, expandable polymer that can be processed into a foam with a fine cellular structure and a low density and that contains a carbon-based material increasing the thermal insulation value to increase the thermal insulation value thereof. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a particulate, expandable polymer, and to a foam material obtained with it.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof

Abstract

In the tree nursery industry and in greenhouse farming, substrate (such as potting compost) is frequently used as a medium for cultivating plants. This concerns especially the cultivation in pots under glass and the cultivation of avenue trees in containers. The present invention relates to a growth substrate. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the growth substrate as well as to the use of the growth substrate. The present invention further relates to a method for growing a plant as well as a tree, a bush, a flower or a foodcrop. The present invention further relates to a use of a growth substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 31/00 - Soilless cultivation, e.g. hydroponics

Abstract

The present invention relates to particulate, expandable polymer which can be processed into a foam having a fine cell structure and a low density and which, in order to improve the thermal insulation value thereof, contains a carbon-based thermal insulation value-increasing material. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing particulate, expandable polymer as well as to a foam material obtained therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon
• C08L 25/06 - Polystyrene
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

The present invention relates to an insulating foamed moulded part based on particulate expandable polystyrene (EPS). Said moulded part according to the invention comprises recycled polystyrene particles in addition to EPS. The object of the present invention is thus to provide an insulation material in which useful use is made of starting materials, and also to provide an insulation material having good insulation values.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/232 - Forming foamed products by sintering expandable particles
• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a particulate, expandable polystyrene (EPS) which can be processed into a foam having a fine cell structure and a low density and which, in order to improve the fire resistance thereof, contains a fire retarding material. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing a particulate, expandable polystyrene (EPS), wherein styrene monomer is subjected to a polymerization reaction in the presence of one or more additives under elevated temperature conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a particulate, expandable polymer, for example polystyrene (EPS) or polylactic acid (PLA) or a combination thereof, which can be processed to form a foam having a fine cell structure and a low density, and which contains a thermal insulation value-increasing material so as to increase the thermal insulation value thereof The present invention further relates to a method for producing such particulate, expandable polymer, as well as to a foam material based on such a polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles
• C08L 25/06 - Polystyrene
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

The present invention relates to a particulate expandable polylactic acid which functions as a starting material for producing foamed moulded products. The present particulate expandable polylactic acid is provided with a coating so as to improve the fusion properties. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a particulate expandable polylactic acid as well as to a method for producing a foamed moulded product and to the moulded product obtained thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/22 - After-treatment of expandable particlesForming foamed products
• C08G 63/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain of the macromolecule

Goods & Services

Unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; semi-processed plastic products; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polymer mixture comprising polylactic acid. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing an extruded product and the extruded product obtained therewith. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for producing a starting material for a foamed moulded product and the starting material obtained therewith. The present invention moreover relates to methods for producing a foamed moulded product and the moulded product obtained therewith. The present invention also relates to applications of these products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/224 - Surface treatment
• C08J 9/236 - Forming foamed products using binding agents
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

The present invention relates to a particulate expandable polylactic acid which functions as a starting material for producing foamed moulded products. The present particulate expandable polylactic acid is provided with a coating so as to improve the fusion properties. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a particulate expandable polylactic acid as well as to a method for producing a foamed moulded product and to the moulded product obtained thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/224 - Surface treatment
• C08J 9/236 - Forming foamed products using binding agents

Goods & Services

Raw materials for manufacturing polystyrene foam. Products made of semi-processed plastics; packing, stopping and insulating materials; packaging materials made of polystyrene foam, not included in other classes. Nonmetallic building materials.