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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 1984
Filed:
Dec. 10, 1982
Applicant:
Inventors:
George F Fanta, Peoria, IL (US);
William M Doane, Morton, IL (US);
Edward I Stout, Shawnee Mission, KS (US);
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C08L / ; C08L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
524 48 ; 524 47 ; 525 5432 ; 52623822 ;
Abstract
Starch-based superabsorbents are extended by blending with highly modified, low molecular weight starches. The dextrinized starches synergistically interact with the superabsorbents thereby permitting dilution without a commensurate reduction in the water absorbency. While the principal utility of the blends is the absorption of aqueous fluids, when hydrated they yield soft, smooth gels useful as high-quality thickening agents.