Biodegradable biocompatible carrier for use in artificial fish bait
First Claim
1. A biocompatible, biodegradable plastic carrier for a fish attractant or stimulant, suitable for use as a component of a fish lure or bait, comprising:
- a) about 5% to about 25% by weight of polyvinyl alcohol having a molecular weight of about 31,000 to about 186,000, a degree of polymerization of about 350 to about 2,200, and a degree of hydrolysis of about 90% to 100%, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol comprises a blend of two or more different grades of polyvinyl alcohol having different molecular weights, different degrees of hydrolysis, or both different molecular weights and different degrees of hydrolysis;
b) about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a humectant;
c) about 0.25% to about 10% by weight of a plasticizer; and
d) about 12.5% to about 94% by weight of an aqueous solvent.
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Abstract
The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to a biocompatible, biodegradable, and moldable plastic carrier for a fish attractant or stimulant suitable for use as a component of an artificial fish bait. The carrier comprises one or more grades of poly(vinyl alcohol), a plasticizer, a humectant, and water. It may additionally contain one or more of the following additives: fish olfactory/gustatory stimulants, visually stimulating colorants, preservatives, scrim, and biodegradation enhancers. The present subject matter additionally relates to a method for the production of such carriers and fish bait or lures incorporating the carrier.
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1. A biocompatible, biodegradable plastic carrier for a fish attractant or stimulant, suitable for use as a component of a fish lure or bait, comprising:
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a) about 5% to about 25% by weight of polyvinyl alcohol having a molecular weight of about 31,000 to about 186,000, a degree of polymerization of about 350 to about 2,200, and a degree of hydrolysis of about 90% to 100%, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol comprises a blend of two or more different grades of polyvinyl alcohol having different molecular weights, different degrees of hydrolysis, or both different molecular weights and different degrees of hydrolysis; b) about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a humectant; c) about 0.25% to about 10% by weight of a plasticizer; and d) about 12.5% to about 94% by weight of an aqueous solvent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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