Patents Assigned to SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC
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Publication number: 20160194473Abstract: The present invention relates to stain- or dye-resistant articles comprising a polymer composition (C) comprising: —at least one semi-aromatic polyamide comprising recurring units resulting from the condensation of terephthalic acid and at least one aliphatic diamine comprising more than 8 carbon atoms; —at least one filler; —from 0.1 to 35 wt. % of at least one white pigment, based on the total weight of the composition; wherein the color of said article has a lightness (L*) of at least 70 in the CIE 1976 (L*a*, b*) color space when measured according to ASTM E308-08.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Glenn P. DESIO, Amy Marie CUEVAS, Linda M. NORFOLK, Geert J. VERFAILLIE, Nancy J. SINGLETARY
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Publication number: 20160168332Abstract: A chemical processing article comprising at least one part made of a poly(arylether sulfone) polymeric material comprising at least one poly(arylether sulfone) polymer, wherein said (t-PAES) polymer comprising more than 50% moles of recurring units (Rt) of formula (St): -E-Ar1—SO2—[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n-SO2]m—Ar4 wherein n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group and E is of formula (Et) wherein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: David B. THOMAS, Chantal LOUIS, Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI
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Publication number: 20160159986Abstract: An oil and gas recovery article comprising at least one part made of a poly(arylether sulfone) polymeric material comprising at least one poly(arylether sulfone) polymer, wherein said (t-PAES) polymer comprising more than 50% moles of recurring units (Rt) of formula (St): -E-Ar1—SO2—[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n—SO2]m—Ar4 wherein n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group and E is of formula (Et), wherein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: David B. THOMAS, Chantal LOUIS, Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI
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Patent number: 9345812Abstract: Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Brian Baleno, Nikica Maljkovic, Bianca Sadicoff Shemper, Jean-Baptiste Bonnadier, Daniel J. Ireland, Henri N. J. Massilon
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Patent number: 9321918Abstract: The present invention relates to stain- or dye-resistant articles comprising a polymer composition comprising at least one semi-aromatic polyamide comprising recurring units resulting from the condensation of terephthalic acid and at least one aliphatic diamine comprising more than 8 carbon atoms, at least one filler and from 0.1 to 35 wt. % of at least one white pigment, based on the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Glenn P. Desio, Amy Marie Cuevas, Linda M. Norfolk, Geert J. Verfaillie, Nancy J. Singletary
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Publication number: 20160090450Abstract: A poly(arylether sulfone) polymer [(t-PAES) polymer, herein after], wherein more than 70% moles of the recurring units are recurring units (Rt) of formula (St): -E-Ar1—S02-[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n—SO2]m-Ar4— (formula St) wherein: n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom; —E is of formula (Et), wherein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4, and said (t-PAES) polymer having a number average molecular weight (Mn) ranging from 41 000 toType: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Chantal LOUIS, Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI, David B. THOMAS, Hemantkumar PATEL
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Publication number: 20160083523Abstract: A poly(arylether sulfone) polymeric material comprising polymer molecules wherein more than 50% moles of the recurring units of said polymer molecules are recurring units (Rt), equal to or different from each other, complying with formula (St): -E-Ar1—S02-[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n-S02]m-Ar4— (formula St) wherein: n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom—E is of formula (Et): wherein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4; and whereinType: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Chantal LOUIS, Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI, David B. THOMAS, Hemantkumar PATEL
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Publication number: 20160075876Abstract: A composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising from 30 to 95% by weight of at least one poly(arylether sulfone) polymer, wherein said polymer comprising more than 50% moles of recurring units (Rt) of formula (St): -E-Ar1—SO2—[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n—SO2]m—Ar4-(formula S) wherein n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom;and E is of formula (Et): herein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4, from to 50% wt.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI, Chantal LOUIS, David B. THOMAS, Hemantkumar PATEL
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Publication number: 20160060414Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermoformed a polyetherimide/poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) foam article which comprises following three steps: Step 1. preparing a polyetherimide (PEI)/poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) foamable composition [composition (FP)], wherein said composition (FP) comprises PEI in an amount ranging from 0.1% weight (% wt.) to 99.9% wt., based on the total weight of the PEI and the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2), Step 2. foaming the composition (FP) to yield a foamed (PEI)/poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) material [foam (P) material], and Step 3. molding said foam (P) material under the effect of heat and pressure to provide a thermoformed foamed article.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Nirupama KENKARE, Kermit S. KWAN, Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI
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Patent number: 9212111Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a haloaryl compound which comprises contacting a mixture of dihalodiarylsulfone isomers [mixture (M)] with sulfuric acid to provide a mixture of haloarylsulfonic acid isomers [mixture (M1)] and reacting mixture (M1) in the presence of water. The process is independent on the manufacturing process of mixture (M) and is advantageous in that the obtained haloaryl compound can be recycled to the first step of a dihalodiarylsulfone manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Walter Reichle, Olivier Vidberg, Nicholas Almeter, Chantal Louis
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Publication number: 20150348673Abstract: A mobile electronic device comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising from at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer], and at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (?) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as defined in <<Handbook of Chemistry and Physics>>, CRC Press, 64th edition, pages B-65 to B-158, based on the total weight of the composition (C).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI, David B. THOMAS
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Publication number: 20150322210Abstract: The invention relates to modified polyaryl ether polymers (PAEs) obtained by end-capping the polymers with a phenolic aminoacid, in particular with a bio-phenolic aminoacid such as L-tyrosine. The polymers of the present invention feature high thermal resistance and increased hydrophilicity. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of those polymers, and their use in the manufacture of shaped articles including membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Suresh R. SRIRAM, Narmandakh TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20150306279Abstract: A prosthetic device comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising a polymer composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer], and at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (c) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as defined in <<Handbook of Chemistry and Physics>>, CRC Press, 64th edition, pages B-65 to B-158.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI, David B. THOMAS
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Publication number: 20150299395Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a poly(arylether sulfone)polymer comprising reacting in a solvent mixture comprisng a polar aprotic solvent and in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate, a monomer mixture which contains: at least one 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol selected from the group consisting of isosorbide (1), isomannide (2) and isoidide (3); at least one dihaloaryl compound of formula (S): X—Ar1—SO2-[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n-SO2]m-Ar4—X wherein n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5; X and X?, equal to or different from each other, are halogens selected from F, Cl, Br, I; each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom; optionally, at least one dihydroxyl compound different from the diol (AA); optionally, at least one dihaloaryl compound different from the dihalo (BB); and optionally, at least one hydroxyl-hType: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Narmandakh Taylor, Charles R. Hoppin, Ahmed Khan, Henry Bradley, Suresh R. Sriram
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Publication number: 20150299422Abstract: A fastener comprising a polymer composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer], and at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (c) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as listed in <<Handbook of Chemistry and Physics>>, CRC Press, 64th edition, pages B-65 to B-158, based on the total weight of the composition (C).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Mohammad Jamal EL-HIBRI, David B. THOMAS
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Patent number: 9144628Abstract: A prosthetic device made of a first specific type of polyarylene, taken alone or in combination with a second specific type of polyarylene, featuring some unexpected advantages such as a very high strength and stiffness, good elongation properties, high chemical resistance, good biocompatibility as well as an outstanding impact resistance.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: David B. Thomas, Nikica Maljkovic, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Timothy Schuler, Todd S. Rushing, Roy L. Carter
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Patent number: 9145499Abstract: Blend (B) comprising at least one polyarylene in a form other than fibers, and at least one poly(aryl ether ketone). Blend (T) comprising at least one polyarylene, at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone). Article or part of an article comprising the blend (B) or the blend (T).Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Nikica Maljkovic, Romana B. Chavers, Henri Massillon
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Publication number: 20150267023Abstract: A foam material made from a composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one high temperature poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAESHT) polymer characterized in that the PAES polymer comprises from 1 to 99% by weight amount of at least one recurring unit (RPAES) [(RPAES?1)]) based on the total amount of recurring units, and from 1 to 99% by weight amount of at least one recurring unit (RPAES) [(RPAES?2)], based on the total amount of recurring units, and wherein said (RPAES?2) recurring unit is different from the (RPAES?1) recurring unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Nirupama Kenkare, Kermit S. Kwan, William Walter Looney
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Publication number: 20150259531Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] comprising from 1 to 90% by weight (wt. %) of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) [(PAEK) polymer, herein after], from to 25 wt. % of at least one polyphenylsulfone polymer [(PPSU) polymer, herein after], from 1 to 90% wt. % of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymer [(P1) polymer, herein after], selected from a group consisting of at least one high temperature poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymer [(PAESHT) polymer, herein after] and at least one polyethersulfone polymer [(PESU) polymer, herein after]; from 0 to 50% wt. % of at least one reinforcing filler, and wherein all % are based on the total weight of the composition (C).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Keshav Gautam, Ahmed Khan
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Patent number: 9121442Abstract: A polymeric thrust bearing is provided for an ultra-high PV environment. The polymeric thrust bearing includes an annular bearing body having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter, and a plurality of lubricant channels extending across the annular bearing body from the inner perimeter to the outer perimeter. The annular bearing body comprises a polymer composition comprising a polymer having typically a glass transition temperature of at least about 140° C., such as an aromatic polyimide or a poly(aryl ether ketone), and at least one friction and wear additive. The polymeric thrust bearing is configured to withstand a velocity and a pressure in a lubricated environment in which the product of the velocity and the pressure is about 1,100,000 psi-fpm (23540 kg/cm2×m/min) or more.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Brian A. Stern, Yuhong Wu, Stephen Estberg, Tanya Berfield