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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2011
Michael Eugene Donelson, Kingsport, TN (US);
James Collins Maine, Church Hill, TN (US);
Gary Stuart Hawkins, Johson City, TN (US);
Jeff Scott Howell, Jonesborough, TN (US);
Michael Eugene Donelson, Kingsport, TN (US);
James Collins Maine, Church Hill, TN (US);
Gary Stuart Hawkins, Johson City, TN (US);
Jeff Scott Howell, Jonesborough, TN (US);
Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a blend comprising: (A) about 80% by weight to about 99.99% by weight of at least one polyester comprising terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and (B) about 0.01% by weight to about 20% by weight of at least one antimicrobial agent; said weight percentages being based on the total weight of the blend.