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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2002
John Gough Errington, Christchurch, NZ;
Anya Jane Hornsey, Fairlie, NZ;
Timothy James Chapman, Christchurch, NZ;
Philip James Quinn, Christchurch, NZ;
Maria Louise Wake, Christchurch, NZ;
John Gough Errington, Christchurch, NZ;
Anya Jane Hornsey, Fairlie, NZ;
Timothy James Chapman, Christchurch, NZ;
Philip James Quinn, Christchurch, NZ;
Maria Louise Wake, Christchurch, NZ;
Novamont S.p.A., Novara, IT;
Abstract
The method provided produces a bio-degradable foamed material with qualities of uniformity of mechanical and physical properties throughout the product including a foam thickness of up to one meter and a finished foam surface suitable for packaging applications. The parameters for producing such a product are selected from a range of variables which includes wall thickness, mold material, use of a susceptor and the type and composition of a susceptor, the number and arrangement of magnetrons and mold shape. Complex shapes produced by the process are also disclosed.