Patents Assigned to Polyone Corporation
  • THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER ARTICLES FOR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    Publication number: 20170218245
    Abstract: A thermally conductive polymer article is disclosed, made from a polymer resin and thermally conductive additives, wherein the article has undergone laser structuring and plasma metallization and, preferably, surface-mount technology (SMT) by non-lead reflow soldering, to provide an integrated circuit. The article can be in the shape of a printed circuit board or a LED lighting component among other possibilities. The thermally conductive additive can be either electrically insulative or electrically conductive, or both types can be used. The thermally conductive polymer compound can be extruded, molded, calendered, thermoformed, or 3D-printed before taking shape as a heat dissipating, laser structured, and plasma metalized polymer article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe CHABANNE, Renaud MAURER
  • THERMOPLASTIC PANEL TO SHIFT PERCEPTION OF COLOR TEMPERATURE OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
    Publication number: 20170212286
    Abstract: Color temperature actually emitted by a light emitting diode (LED) is perceived by a viewer of that LED to be altered because of the placement of a passive color temperature-shifting panel between the viewer and the LED. The panel is colored in a manner to cause a perception of a shift from one color temperature of the light emitting diode to another color temperature of the light emitting diode in the absence of any electrochromic, photochromic, or thermochromic material in the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: David PERSING, David D. ERTLE, Saleem SHAKIR, James STEPHENSON
  • METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE LAMINATE
    Publication number: 20170144423
    Abstract: A composite laminate is made by providing at least a first composite ply and a second composite ply, each having longitudinally oriented fibers in a thermoplastic matrix. The second composite ply is disposed on, and in transverse relation to, the first composite ply. Preferably, the second ply is disposed at 90° relative to the first ply. An article can be manufactured by providing a core material and applying a reinforcing material to a portion of the core material. The reinforcing material is a reinforcing composite ply or a composite laminate as described herein. Optionally, the core material is a prepreg that may be a composite laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventor: Edward D. Pilpel
  • Suspension sub-assembly
    Patent number: 9657799
    Abstract: A suspension sub-assembly includes a fiber reinforced polymeric (FRP) thermoplastic composite upper control arm/spring assembly having a control arm portion and a spring member portion. The suspension sub-assembly can tune roll stiffness of a vehicle during cornering. The FRP thermoplastic composite upper control arm/spring assembly comprises a thermoplastic matrix material reinforced with fibers embedded and aligned in the matrix of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Spiegel, Benjamin D. Pilpel, Edward D. Pilpel, Michael Gordon
  • Composite coated substrates and moldable composite materials
    Patent number: 9631095
    Abstract: A moldable composite material contains flakes of composite material, i.e., flakes of polymeric matrix materials having fibers embedded therein. An improved substrate is provided by providing a substrate and applying a coating onto the substrate, the coating containing the flakes of composite material. A first construction member can be secured to a second construction member by applying the coating onto an attachment region of the first construction member, and applying a fastener onto the first construction member in the coated attachment region to secure the first construction member to the second construction member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Pilpel, Michael Gordon
  • Oxygen scavenging copolymers made from cyclic aliphatic monomers
    Patent number: 9617375
    Abstract: A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as a novel copolymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules. The copolymer is the polymerization product of cyclic aliphatic monomer and unsaturated functional polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Ling Hu, Roger W. Avakian
  • High strength, light weight composite leaf spring and method of making
    Patent number: 9597938
    Abstract: A composite leaf spring comprising a thermoplastic matrix material reinforced with fibers embedded and aligned in the matrix of the composite leaf spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Spiegel, Benjamin D. Pilpel, Edward D. Pilpel, Michael Gordon
  • Composite laminate and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9593917
    Abstract: A composite laminate is made by providing at least a first composite ply and a second composite ply, each having longitudinally oriented fibers in a thermoplastic matrix. The second composite ply is disposed on, and in transverse relation to, the first composite ply. Preferably, the second ply is disposed at 90° relative to the first ply. An article can be manufactured by providing a core material and applying a reinforcing material to a portion of the core material. The reinforcing material is a reinforcing composite ply or a composite laminate as described herein. Optionally, the core material is a prepreg that may be a composite laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventor: Edward D. Pilpel
  • THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYAMIDE COMPOUNDS CONTAINING LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING ADDITIVES
    Publication number: 20170066954
    Abstract: A thermally conductive polyamide compound is disclosed. The compound comprises a polyamide matrix, boron nitride, and a laser direct structuring additive dispersed in the matrix. The compound can be extruded, molded, calendered, thermoformed, or 3D-printed into a heat dissipating and laser direct structured article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Yang Choo CHUA, Haiyan CHEN
  • Self-lubricating polymer composition and method of lubricating an article
    Patent number: 9587201
    Abstract: A self-lubricating polymer composition is provided. The self-lubricating composition comprises a polymer matrix formed from a homopolymer or copolymer selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, a polyester, a polycarbonate, and combinations thereof, and a particulate siloxane slip agent substantially homogeneously distributed in the polymer. Also provided are self-lubricating articles, such as electrical wire and optical cable, coated with the self-lubricating polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Chad R. Tomsheck, Martin J. Paisner, Timothy R. Dawsey
  • ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYCARBONATE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20170058105
    Abstract: An electrically conductive polymer compound is disclosed. The compound comprises a matrix comprising polycarbonate and carbon nanotubes dispersed in the matrix. The carbon nanotubes are disaggregated and disagglomerated within the polycarbonate, when the compound is viewed at 20,000× magnification. The compound is useful for making extruded plastic sheet, molded objects, or other plastic articles that need electrical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Kebin GENG, Jane SPIKOWSKI, Joseph C. GOLBA
  • Adhesive composition for protective film on painting, and manufacturing process thereof
    Patent number: 9580632
    Abstract: To provide An adhesive composition for a protective film to suppress a surface pollution and adhesive residue on a painting surface. The adhesive composition comprises: 100 weight parts of given block copolymer, and 1 to 20 weight parts of a given polar tackifier resin compound, wherein the polar tackifier resin compound has a solubility parameter (SP value) of 8.2 to 9.2 calculated by the Small method using Hoy's constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Norio Masuko, Hiroshi Kato
  • ALIPHATIC POLYIMIDES FROM A 1:2 MOLAR RATIO OF DIAMINE AND UNSATURATED MONOANHYDRIDE OR UNSATURATED DIACID
    Publication number: 20170051111
    Abstract: Aliphatic polyimides are synthesized by a 2:1 molar ratio reaction of an unsaturated monoanhydride or an unsaturated diacid with a diamine. Bio-derived monomers are particularly useful in the synthesis of the aliphatic polyimides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Yannan DUAN, Roger W. AVAKIAN
  • ALIPHATIC POLYIMIDES FROM UNSATURATED MONOANHYDRIDE OR UNSATURATED DIACID REACTED WITH BOTH MONOAMINE AND DIAMINE
    Publication number: 20170044319
    Abstract: Aliphatic polyimides are synthesized by a reaction of 2 moles of an unsaturated monoanhydride or an unsaturated diacid with both one mole of a diamine and one mole of a monoamine. Imidization of intermediates so formed from those reactions resolve to 6 possible bicyclic imidic structures bridged by monoamidic or saturated hydrocarbon spans, more likely the latter. Bio-derived monomers are particularly useful in the synthesis of the aliphatic polyimides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Yannan DUAN, Roger W. AVAKIAN
  • ALIPHATIC POLYIMIDES FROM A 1:1 MOLAR RATIO OF DIAMINE AND UNSATURATED MONOANHYDRIDE OR UNSATURATED DIACID
    Publication number: 20170044320
    Abstract: Aliphatic polyimides are synthesized by a 1:1 molar ratio reaction of an unsaturated monoanhydride or an unsaturated diacid with a diamine. Bio-derived monomers are particularly useful in the synthesis of the aliphatic polyimides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Yannan DUAN, Roger W. AVAKIAN
  • Flame retardant thermoplastic elastomers
    Patent number: 9558867
    Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having polyphenylene ether, a hydrogenated styrene block copolymer, at least one solid non-halogenated phosphorus containing flame retardant, and a nucleated olefinic polymer. The compound has a before-aging tensile elongation of >200% and an after-aging tensile elongation residual of at least 75%, according to the UL 62 test, which makes it useful as an insulation layer, a jacketing layer, or both for protected electrical lines such as alternating current wire and cable products, accessory cables, and variety of injection molded electrical or electronic parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventor: Jiren Gu
  • Flame retardant polylactic acid compounds
    Patent number: 9534116
    Abstract: A significant disadvantage of the use of polylactic acid (PLA), lack of flame retardance, has been overcome by the use of specific combinations of either polycarbonate or polyphosphonate-co-carbonate in combination with non-halogenated flame retardants of polyphosphazene or phosphate ester such as resorcinol bis (diphenyl phosphate) or metal hypophosphite, a drip suppressant, and optionally an inorganic synergist of either zinc borate or talc or both and optionally other ingredients. The compound achieves a UL 94 rating of V-0 or V-1 at 1.6 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Shixiong Zhu, Roger W. Avakian
  • Thermoplastic rotor blade
    Patent number: 9523280
    Abstract: A blade comprises a lightweight core, a composite material disposed on the core, and a skin located on the composite material. The composite material comprises fibers incorporated into a thermoplastic resin matrix in the form of a prepreg sheet or wet layup. The rotor blade may also comprise a front edge member attached along at least a portion of a leading edge of the core, a rear edge member attached along at least a portion of a trailing edge of the core, and a skin located over the core, the front edge member, and the rear edge member. The rotor blade may also comprise a spar extending through the core along a longitudinal axis of the rotor blade, and a skin located over the core and the spar. The edge members and the spars may be fabricated from thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Pilpel, Benjamin D. Pilpel, Jr.
  • Low molecular weight polyphenylene ether prepared without solvents
    Patent number: 9493610
    Abstract: Low molecular weight polyphenylene ether (PPE) is made from higher molecular weight PPE without using solvents by extruding the higher molecular weight PPE with a phenolic modifier and a redistribution catalyst. The low molecular weight PPE has a Mw/Mn polydispersity greater than about 2 and a Mn ranging from about 10,000 to about 20,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventor: Roger W. Avakian
  • PHOSPHAZENE FLAME RETARDANT POLYCARBONATE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20160272812
    Abstract: A non-halogenated flame retardant polycarbonate compound is disclosed. The compound comprises a polycarbonate, a non-halogenated, non-migrating, non-plasticizing flame retardant adduct. The compound can achieve a UL 94 rating of V-0 at a thickness of at least 3.2 mm and otherwise achieves no dripping/igniting of the cotton indicator during that test. The adduct is formed from an allyl-functional phenoxyphosphazene and a hydride-functional polysiloxane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: PolyOne Corporation
    Inventors: Chongfu ZHOU, Roger W. AVAKIAN