IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

D04H 1/32 - Definition fr

Glossary of terms

In this group, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Synthetic pulp

Synthetic pulp typically comprised of a thermoplastic polymer such as polyolefins or some polyamides and having a structure resembling wood pulp. That is, the synthetic pulp has a micro-fibrillar structure comprised of micro-fibrils exhibiting a high surface area as contrasted with the smooth, rod-like morphology of synthetic short staple fibers. For example, see WO2006/124426 A1 (page 9, lines 1 through 20).