Flame retardant cellulose

US9040682B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9040682-B2
Application numberUS-201313734199-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 4, 2013
Priority dateJan 4, 2013
Publication dateMay 26, 2015
Grant dateMay 26, 2015

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Flame retardant cellulose is prepared comprising cellulose fibers and an organophosphate compound bonded to the cellulose fibers. Accordingly, the bonded phosphate-functional group provides the cellulose fibers with pendant phosphate ester functionality. Numerous phosphate derivatives can be envisaged that will accomplish the intended task.

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What is claimed is: 1. A flame retardant cellulose, comprising: cellulose fibers; and an organophosphate compound covalently bonded to the cellulose fibers. 2. The flame retardant cellulose of claim 1 , wherein the organophosphate compound is selected from the group consisting of alkyl phosphates, aryl phosphates, and combinations thereof. 3. The flame retardant cellulose of claim 1 , wherein the organophosphate compound is selected fr…

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What does patent US9040682B2 cover?
Flame retardant cellulose is prepared comprising cellulose fibers and an organophosphate compound bonded to the cellulose fibers. Accordingly, the bonded phosphate-functional group provides the cellulose fibers with pendant phosphate ester functionality. Numerous phosphate derivatives can be envisaged that will accomplish the intended task.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
IBM
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C09K21/14. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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