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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2011
Applicants:
Michael J. Riebel, Mankato, MN (US);
Milton Riebel, Mankato, MN (US);
Ryan W. Riebel, North Mankato, MN (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Riebel, Mankato, MN (US);
Milton Riebel, Mankato, MN (US);
Ryan W. Riebel, North Mankato, MN (US);
Assignee:
Green Bubble Technologies LLC, Mankato, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 70/58 (2006.01); B44C 5/04 (2006.01); B01D 53/86 (2006.01); B01D 53/88 (2006.01); B01J 21/06 (2006.01); B01J 31/06 (2006.01); B01J 35/00 (2006.01); B01J 37/02 (2006.01); B44C 1/24 (2006.01); B82Y 30/00 (2011.01); G02B 1/04 (2006.01); G02B 5/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 70/585 (2013.01); B01D 53/8668 (2013.01); B01D 53/885 (2013.01); B01J 21/063 (2013.01); B01J 31/061 (2013.01); B01J 35/004 (2013.01); B01J 37/0215 (2013.01); B44C 1/24 (2013.01); B44C 5/04 (2013.01); B82Y 30/00 (2013.01); G02B 1/04 (2013.01); G02B 5/0278 (2013.01); B01D 2255/20707 (2013.01); B01D 2255/802 (2013.01); B01D 2257/708 (2013.01); B01D 2257/7022 (2013.01); B01D 2257/90 (2013.01); B01D 2257/91 (2013.01); B01D 2259/804 (2013.01); C02F 2305/10 (2013.01); Y02W 10/37 (2015.05);
Abstract
Biopolymers that may be used in optical applications are provided. Suitable biopolymers include polylactic acid and polylactic acid blends. The polylactic acid may be used with a photocatalyst such as titonium dioxide in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the polylactic acid may incorporate decorative fused recycled particles. Generally, the biopolymer may be used in applications where optical characteristics and/or fire performance are desired.