Patents Assigned to SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC
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Publication number: 20150225522Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) equal to or higher than 8 g/10 min at 400° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg, [(PAEKHMF) polymer], from 0.1 to 50 wt. % of at least one poly(tetrafluoroethylene) polymer having a D50 particle size equal to or below 10 ?m, and having a melt viscosity equal to or lower than 1×105 Pa·s at 372° C., from 0 to 50% wt. % of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymer having a melt flow of at least 15 g/10 min at 365° C. and under a load of 5.0 kg, [(PAES) polymer], from 0 to 50% wt. % of at least one reinforcing filler, with the proviso that—should the composition (C) comprise a (PAES) polymer having MFR of more than 22 g/10 min, then the (PTFE) polymer is present in an amount of less than 40 wt. %, and—should the composition (C) comprise a (PAES) polymer having MFR of 22 g/10 min or less, then the (PTFE) polymer is present in an amount of less than 30 wt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Ahmed Khan, Duane A. Fish, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20150203712Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] comprising: from 0.1 to 99.8% by weight (wt. %) of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) equal to or higher than 8 g/10 min at 400° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg, as measured in accordance with ASTM method D1238 [(PAEKHMF) polymer], from 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one poly(tetrafluoroethylene)polymer having a D50 particle size equal to or below 10 ?m, and having a melting temperature equal to or below 324° C. [(PTFE) polymer], and from 0.1 to 30% wt. % of at least one carbon fiber, and wherein all % are based on the total weight of the composition (C).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventor: Vijay Gopalakrishnan
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Publication number: 20150191425Abstract: A process for sulfonating at least one halobenzene with sulfur trioxide (SO3) comprising the following steps: Step 1. manufacturing a gaseous mixture [mixture (M)] comprising SO3 and at least one additional gas different from SO3 by oxidizing sulfur dioxide in the presence of at least one catalyst, wherein the SO3 content in mixture (M) is from 1 to 95% by volume, relative to the total volume of mixture (M); and Step 2. contacting said mixture (M) with said at least one halobenzene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Mahendra Dosi, Ziad Husein, Ronald Mysona
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Publication number: 20150188148Abstract: A fuel cell component, preferably an endplate, comprising a polymer composition (C) comprising: at least one polyamide polymer [polyamide (A)] comprising recurring units derived from the polycondensation of at least one phthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine and less than 10% moles of recurring units derived from the polycondensation of adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine, at least one reinforcing filler [filler (F)] and at least one impact modifier [impact modifier (IM)]. The fuel cell component may be manufactured by conventional molding techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Gregory J. Warkoski, Brian Baleno, Linda M. Norfolk
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Publication number: 20150126663Abstract: A resin composition [composition (C)] comprising: from 40 to 95% by volume (% v) of at least one aromatic polyimide [polymer (PI)], from 0.1 to 15% by volume (% v) of at least one compound having the general formula AnXm [compound (AnXm)], wherein each A is independently selected from a group consisting of a metal atom (M) which is selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Ag, Cd, Sn, Pt, Au, Hg, Pb and Tl and a semimetal atom (SM) which is selected from the group consisting of As, Sb and Bi; wherein each X is independently selected from a group consisting of As, Sb, S, Se and Te; with the proviso that when A is As or Sb then X is different from A; and wherein n and m equal or different from each other, are independently 1, 2, 3 and 4, from 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Thomas Burkhart, Rolf Walter, Hans-Peter Feldner, Yuhong Wu, Geoffrey Scott Underwood, Brian A. Stern
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Patent number: 9006384Abstract: Fasteners, such as bolts, nuts and screws, rivets, pins, and retaining rings, made of a highly kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting outstanding characteristics, notably a high torque and a high tensile elongation, a measure of practical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLCInventors: Gregory C. Plithides, Suresh Sriram
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Publication number: 20150099838Abstract: High heat resistant polyamide for down hole oil components Rod guides comprising a high heat resistant polyamide composition comprising at least one polyamide and at least one heat stabilizing additive selected from elemental iron and polyhydric alcohol.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Brian Baleno, Linda M. Norfolk
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Publication number: 20150020871Abstract: The invention pertains to a framing structure for a solar panel made from a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polyamide polymer [polyamide (A)], and at least one reinforcing filler [filler (F)], the framing structure being characterized by having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface having a depressed central portion sized for receiving a solar panel. It also relates to a method for manufacturing the same, to a method for assembly a solar panel into said framing structure, to a solar panel assembly comprising the same, and to a method for fixing said solar panel assembly onto a support (e.g. a roof).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Vincent Pierre Meunier, Jeffrey A. Hrivnak, Glenn P. Desio, Philippe Brasseur
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Publication number: 20140357782Abstract: The present invention relates to mobile electronic devices comprising at least one structural part made of a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polyaryletherketone (PAEK), at least one aromatic sulfone polymer (SP) such as poly phenylsulfone (PPSU), polyethersulfone (PESU), polysulfone (PSU) or mixture thereof, and at least one reinforcing filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Keshav Gautam, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20140343184Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermo formed poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) foam article which comprises following three steps: Step 1. preparing a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) foamable composition [composition (FP)], foaming the composition (FP) to yield a foamed poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) material [foam (P) material], and Step 2. molding said foam (P) material under the effect of heat and pressure to provide a thermoformed foamed article. Step 3. molding said foam (P) material under the effect of heat and pressure to provide a thermoformed foamed article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Shari W. Axelrad, Keshav Gautam, Armin Klesing, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Marc Schelles, Nirupama Kenkare
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Publication number: 20140329973Abstract: An epoxy resin composition [composition (C)] comprising: (i) from 30 to 90% by weight of at least one epoxy compound [compound E], based on the total weight of the composition (C); (ii) from 0 to 60% by weight of at least one curing agent [agent C], based on the total weight of the composition (C); (iii) from 0 to 15% by weight of at least one accelerator, based on the total weight of the composition (C); (iv) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (I) [PAES (I-1)], based on the total weight of the composition (C) and wherein said PAES (I-1) polymer comprises amine functional groups in an amount equal to or more than 200 ?eq/g; (v) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (I) [PAES (I-2)], based on the total weight of the composition (C), and wherein said PAES (I-2) polymer is different from the PAES (I-1) polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Shari W. Axelrad, Charles Moses, Ahmed Khan, Narmandakh Taylor, Charles R. Hoppin
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Publication number: 20140322462Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polyaryletherketone (PAEK), at least one polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), at least one polysulfone (PSU) and glass fibers having an elastic modulus of at least 76 GPa as measured according to ASTM D2343. Polymer composition (C) is very well suited for the manufacture of articles useful in areas as various as plumbing and electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Keshav Gautam, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20140323765Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Walter Reichle, Olivier Vidberg, Nicholas Almeter, Chantal Louis
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Publication number: 20140256835Abstract: A foam material made from a composition (C) comprising a polyetherimide (PEI) and a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Armin Klesing, Shari W. Axelrad, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri, Marc Schelles, Nirupama Kenkare
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Publication number: 20140148544Abstract: Polymer composition featuring very high light reflectance after heat and light treatment suitable for the manufacture of light emitting diode (LED) components. Such polymer composition includes at least one polyester, at least one inorganic additive (A) and at least one inorganic additive (B) including magnesium oxide, barium oxide, cerium oxide (IV) and calcium oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventor: Alessandro BONGIOVANNI
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Publication number: 20140127440Abstract: The present invention relates to components of mobile electronic devices made of an amorphous polyamide composition characterized by excellent mechanical properties, low moisture uptake, low distortion and very good aesthetical properties. The amorphous polyamide has recurring units derived from the polycondensation of a mixture of monomers of aromatic dicarboxylic acid(s), cycloaliphatic diamine(s) with 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and a third monomer with 10 to 16 carbon atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Linda M. Norfolk, Geert J. Verfaillie, Rahul Shingte, Soumyadeb Ghosh, Rajdeep Majumder, Jignesh Markandray Shukla, Gururajan Padmanaban, Joel Flores, Suresh R. Sriram
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Publication number: 20130334006Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Brian A. Stern, Yuhong Wu, Stephen Estberg, Tanya Berfield
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Publication number: 20130309928Abstract: The present invention relates to stain- or dye-resistant light colored fibers, textiles and carpets made of 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 selected from the group consisting of 1,8-octanediamine, 1,9-nonanediamine, 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine, 1,10-decanediamine, 1,12-dodecanediamine, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediamine, 2,4,4-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediamine, 5-methyl-1,9-nonanediamine, methylcyclohexanediamine, isophoronediamine and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Glenn P. Desio, Amy Marie Cuevas, Maryam Momtaz
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Patent number: D712061Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLCInventors: James Hicks, Sandra Bonnema, Alexander Petrus Maria Paulen
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Patent number: D712566Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLCInventors: James Hicks, Sandra Bonnema, Alexander Petrus Maria Paulen