Patents Assigned to Solutia, Inc.
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293584
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Wade, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293585
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Wade, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293582
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Bruce Edward Wade, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293579
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Bruce Edward Wade, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293580
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Bruce Edward Wade, Weihong Cui, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran
  • Polyvinyl acetal and cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293578
    Abstract: A multilayer interlayer structure having a first and second polyvinyl acetal (poly(vinyl acetal)) layer and a cellulose ester layer having a thickness of at least 10 mils disposed between the first and second poly(vinyl acetal) layers. The cellulose ester layer can have a higher storage modulus and/or higher Tg than at least one of the poly(vinyl acetal) layers. The interlayer structure is useful to make glass panels having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Bruce Edward Wade, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10293583
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Bruce Edward Wade, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran
  • Multiple layer interlayers having enhanced properties
    Patent number: 10286638
    Abstract: Multiple layer interlayers comprising pairs of alternating polymer layers are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Multiple layer interlayers according to embodiments of the present invention may include more than three polymer layers and may exhibit desirable acoustic and optical properties, which may make them suitable for use in various types of multiple layer panels, including safety glass for automotive and architectural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 10279569
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Zhou Li
  • Multiple layer interlayers having enhanced properties
    Patent number: 10259203
    Abstract: Multiple layer interlayers comprising pairs of alternating polymer layers are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Multiple layer interlayers according to embodiments of the present invention may include more than three polymer layers and may exhibit desirable acoustic and optical properties, which may make them suitable for use in various types of multiple layer panels, including safety glass for automotive and architectural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Yalda Farhoudi, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Wenjie Chen, Lora Lee Spangler
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20190106514
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: NANDAN U. UKIDWE
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20190105880
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: NANDAN U UKIDWE, ARISTOTELIS KARAGIANNIS, PU ZHANG, YINONG MA
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20190106561
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: NANDAN U. UKIDWE
  • Multiple layer interlayer resisting defect formation
    Patent number: 10252500
    Abstract: Multilayered interlayers comprising stiff skin or outer layers and a soft core layer(s) are disclosed. The multilayered interlayers comprise: a first polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin; a second polymer layer (core layer) comprising a blend of two (or more) plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resins having different residual hydroxyl content; and optionally a third polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • Polymer interlayers having improved sound insulation properties
    Patent number: 10252493
    Abstract: A polymer interlayer comprising a layer comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin having a residual hydroxyl content and a residual acetate content, and a plasticizer, wherein the residual hydroxyl content, the residual acetate content and the plasticizer are selected such that the polymer interlayer has at least one glass transition temperature less than about 20° C. and a peak tan delta of greater than 1.33, and a glass panel having a configuration of 2.3-mm glass//interlayer//2.3-mm glass and at 20° C. has a transmission loss, TLw, of greater than 42 decibels as measured by weighted average sound transmission loss at 2000 to 8000 Hz, and a transmission loss, TLc, of greater than 38 decibels at the coincident frequency is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Wenjie Chen
  • HIGH RIGIDITY INTERLAYERS AND LIGHT WEIGHT LAMINATED MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS
    Publication number: 20190099986
    Abstract: This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer panels and multiple layer panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of high rigidity interlayers and light weight laminated multiple layer panels incorporating high rigidity interlayers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING EPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OIL
    Publication number: 20190085152
    Abstract: An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, varying amounts of an epoxidized vegetable oil, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, an epoxidized vegetable (plant) oil, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer creates synergy allowing the flow of the interlayer to be increased without sacrificing other characteristics typically associated with an increased flow (e.g., increased blocking and creep, exudation, surface roughness formation, decreased mechanical strength, and decreased manufacturing capability). In this regard, the epoxidized vegetable oil acts as a flow improvement agent, resulting in a high-flow interlayer. As a result, a thinner interlayer can be utilized in forming multiple layer panels because the resulting thinner interlayer has improved flow properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Wenjie Chen, Yinong Ma
  • BLENDS OF POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESINS FOR COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20190055391
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more poly(vinyl acetal) resins and at least one blending agent or haze reducing agent are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20190047271
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Zhou Li
  • Cellulose ester multilayer interlayers
    Patent number: 10195826
    Abstract: An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Wade, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Michael Eugene Donelson, Khanh Duc Tran