Patents by Inventor Brian Mullen
Brian Mullen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7524919Abstract: A polycarbonate copolymer comprising 90 to 100 mol % of units derived from a cyclohexylidene bisphenol of the formula wherein Ra? and Rb? are each independently C1-12 alkyl, T is a C5-16 cycloalkylene, a C5-16 cylcloalkylidene, a C1-5 alkylene, a C1-5 alkylidene, a C6-13 arylene, a C7-12 arylalkylene, C7-12 arylalkylidene, a C7-12 alkylarylene, or a C7-12 arylenealkyl, and r and s are each independently 1 to 4; 2 to 35 wt % of units derived from a polysiloxane diol of the formulas or a combination thereof, wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted C6-36 arylene group, each R is the same or different C1-13 monovalent organic group, each R6 is the same or different divalent C1-C30 organic group, and E is an integer from 2 to 100; and 0 to 10 mol % of units derived from a dihydroxy aromatic compound of formula (3) wherein Ra and Rb are each independently halogen, p and q are each independently integers of 0 to 4, and the dihydroxy aromatic compound of formula (3) is not the same as the cyclohexyType: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: James Franklin Hoover, Jan-Pleun Lens, Brian Mullen
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Patent number: 7511092Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, an ionizing radiation stabilizing additive, and a poly-substituted aromatic compound of formula: wherein X is an aryl group; Y is a non-hydrogen substituent group, a is 1 to 4, b is 0 to 4, a+b is less than or equal to 4, and c is 0 or 1; and wherein the amounts and identities of the polycarbonate, ionizing radiation stabilizing additive, and poly-substituted aromatic compound are selected such that a molded article having a thickness of 3.18 millimeters and comprising the thermoplastic composition has, after exposure to gamma radiation at 83 kGy and when measured according to ASTM D1925-70, an increase in yellowness index (dYI) of less than or equal to 50, when compared to the unexposed thermoplastic composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Katherine Glasgow, Brian Mullen, Matthew Robert Pixton, Philippe Schottland
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Patent number: 7498398Abstract: A polyacrylate-polycarbonate copolymer comprises a polycarbonate block comprising aromatic carbonate units, and a polyacrylate block derived from a difunctional polyacrylate polymer having the formula Z1-(M)x-Z2 wherein M is an acrylate block unit comprising a reaction residue of a (meth)acrylate monomer, a non-(meth)acrylate monomer, or a combination comprising a (meth)acrylate and a non-(meth)acrylate monomer, at least one acrylate block unit is a (meth)acrylate monomer; x is greater than one; and Z1 and Z2 are each independently functionalized terminal groups of the formula -(A3)y-B, wherein B is a reactive group comprising a hydroxy or non-hydroxy group, A3 an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, or an aliphatic-aromatic group, y is 0 or 1, A3 is free of hydrogen atoms beta to B when B is a hydroxy group, and B and A3 are each free of sulfur atoms. A method of making, a thermoplastic composition, and articles are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Jianbo Di, Brian Mullen, Paul Dean Sybert
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Patent number: 7491788Abstract: Melt blended compositions, comprising up to 20 wt % of an optional additive, and 80-100 wt % of a copolycarbonate having a Tg of 200° C. or more of (1) wherein the mole ratio of x:y is 35:65 to 90:10, R1 is derived from a dihydroxy compound (2) wherein R3 and R5 are each independently a halogen or a C1-6 alkyl group, R4 is a C1-6 alkyl, phenyl, or phenyl substituted with up to five halogens or C1-6 alkyl groups, and each c is independently 0 to 4; R2 is derived from a dihydroxy compound (6): wherein Ra and Rb are each independently a halogen atom or a monovalent C1-6 alkyl group; p and q are each independently integers of 0 to 4; and Xa is a divalent group; and 95 to 5 wt % of a polycarbonate having a Tg of less than 200° C. of formula (9) wherein R9 derived from a dihydroxy compound of formula (6); and 0.001 to 0.1 wt % of a transesterification catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chiel Albertus Leenders, Brian Mullen, Adam S Zerda
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Publication number: 20090030171Abstract: Melt blended compositions, comprising up to 20 wt % of an optional additive, and 80-100 wt % of a copolycarbonate having a Tg of 200° C. or more of (1) wherein the mole ratio of x:y is 35:65 to 90:10, R1 is derived from a dihydroxy compound (2) wherein R3 and R5 are each independently a halogen or a C1-6 alkyl group, R4 is a C1-6 alkyl, phenyl, or phenyl substituted with up to five halogens or C1-6 alkyl groups, and each c is independently 0 to 4; R2 is derived from a dihydroxy compound (6): wherein Ra and Rb are each independently a halogen atom or a monovalent C1-6 alkyl group; p and q are each independently integers of 0 to 4; and Xa is a divalent group; and 95 to 5 wt % of a polycarbonate having a Tg of less than 200° C. of formula (9) wherein R9 derived from a dihydroxy compound of formula (6); and 0.001 to 0.1 wt % of a transesterification catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Chiel Albertus Leenders, Brian Mullen, Adam S Zerda
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Publication number: 20080300379Abstract: A polycarbonate-polyester block copolymer includes a polycarbonate block and a polyester block, each having specific structures. The block copolymer can be prepared, at least in part, from renewable feedstocks. In some forms, the block copolymer includes biodegradable segments that facilitate structural breakdown of objects molded from the block copolymer. Methods of preparing the block copolymer are described as are- compositions that include it and articles prepared from it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Brian Mullen, Tara Mullen
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Publication number: 20080118729Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed, comprising: a polymer component comprising a polyestercarbonate copolymer comprising ester units of the formula wherein each D and T is the same or different and is independently a divalent C6-30 aromatic organic group; and carbonate units of the formula wherein at least about 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups are a divalent C6-36 aromatic organic group, and the balance thereof are C1-36 aliphatic, C5-36 alicyclic, or C6-36 aromatic organic groups; and 0.01 to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the polymer component, of a polymeric compound comprising at least two epoxy groups, wherein the polymeric compound has a weight average molecular weight of 1,500 to 18,000; wherein a test article having a thickness of 3.2 mm and molded from the thermoplastic composition retains more ductility after aging at 134° C. and 100% humidity for 48 hours than an article having a thickness of 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jessie Adam Goyette, Brian Mullen
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Publication number: 20080119619Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed, comprising a polymer component comprising a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer comprising siloxane units of the formula wherein each occurrence of R is the same or different and is independently a C1-13 monovalent organic group; the average value of E is 4 to 60; and carbonate units of the formula wherein at least about 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups are a divalent C6-36 aromatic organic group, and the balance thereof are C1-36 aliphatic, C5-36 alicyclic, or C6-36 aromatic organic groups; and 0.03 to 5 weight percent, based on the total weight of the polymer component, of a polymeric compound comprising at least two epoxy groups, wherein the polymeric compound has a weight average molecular weight of 1,500 to 18,000 Daltons.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Brian Mullen
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Publication number: 20080108777Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions having an aromatic polycarbonate resin with 90% or greater fluoroalkylene carbonate end-groups are formed from a partially fluorinated alcohol or a partially fluorinated polymeric alcohol, and a bisphenol and a carbonate source using melt or interfacial polymerization methods. Copolymers and blends with a variety of other bisphenols and other thermoplastics are also described. The polycarbonate compositions show high water contact angles, fluorine enrichment on the surface layer of molded articles, and good flame retardant properties and are useful in a variety of applications including medical, automotive, telecommunication and weatherable applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Davis, Dibakar Dhara, Brian Mullen, Joshua Stone
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Publication number: 20080097071Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate having repeat units derived from tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ). It has herein been found that polycarbonate having repeat units derived from TBHQ has superior properties as compared to polycarbonate having repeat units derived from other dihydroxy (hydroquinone-type) compounds. In one embodiment the present invention provides a polycarbonate having repeat units derived from tert-butylhydroquinone. The polycarbonate has a Mw (PC) of at least 9,000 g/mol.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BVInventors: Jan Henk Kamps, Edward Kung, Brian Mullen
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Publication number: 20080081893Abstract: A polycarbonate copolymer comprising 90 to 100 mol % of units derived from a cyclohexylidene bisphenol of the formula wherein Ra? and Rb? are each independently C1-12 alkyl, T is a C5-16 cycloalkylene, a C5-16 cylcloalkylidene, a C1-5 alkylene, a C1-5 alkylidene, a C6-13 arylene, a C7-12 arylalkylene, C7-12 arylalkylidene, a C7-12 alkylarylene, or a C7-12 arylenealkyl, and r and s are each independently 1 to 4; 2 to 35 wt % of units derived from a polysiloxane diol of the formulas or a combination thereof, wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted C6-36 arylene group, each R is the same or different C1-13 monovalent organic group, each R6 is the same or different divalent C1-C30 organic group, and E is an integer from 2 to 100; and 0 to 10 mol % of units derived from a dihydroxy aromatic compound of formula (3) wherein Ra and Rb are each independently halogen, p and q are each independently integers of 0 to 4, and the dihydroxy aromatic compound of formula (3) is not the same as the cyclohexyliType: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Franklin Hoover, Jan-Pleun Lens, Brian Mullen
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Publication number: 20080081884Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a copolycarbonate comprising 25 to 100 mole percent of a first carbonate unit derived from a dihydroxy aromatic compound having the formula wherein Ra? and Rb? are C1-12 alkyl, T is a C5-16 cycloalkylene, a C5-16 cylcloalkylidene, a C1-5 alkylene, a C1-5 alkylidene, a C6-13 arylene, a C7-12 arylalkylene, C7-12 arylalkylidene, a C7-12 alkylarylene, or a C7-12 arylenealkyl, and r and s are each independently 1 to 4, and r and s are 1 to 4; and 0 to 75 mole percent of a second carbonate unit, wherein the first carbonate unit and second carbonate unit are not identical; a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer comprising 0.15 to 30 weight percent of a polysiloxane block comprising siloxane units of the formula wherein E is on average of 4 to 60 units, and 70 to 99.85 weight percent of a third carbonate unit, wherein an article having a thickness of 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Katherine Glasgow, Jan-Pleun Lens, Brian Mullen, Vandita Pai-Paranjape
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Publication number: 20080081860Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate having repeating structural carbonate units of the formula (1): wherein at least 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups contain aromatic organic groups and the balance thereof are aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic groups; and wherein the polycarbonate comprises terminal groups derived from reaction with a cyanophenol of the formula wherein Y is a halogen, C1-3 alkyl group, C1-3 alkoxy group, C7-12 arylalkyl, C7-12 alkylaryl, or nitro group, y is 0 to 4, and c is 1 to 5, provided that y+c is 1 to 5; optionally a branching agent; an impact modifier; and a flame retardant. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts, particularly those having a thin wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BVInventors: Ying Li, Brian Mullen, Srinivas Siripurapu, Pei Sun, Wayne Yao
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Patent number: 7321014Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed, comprising the reaction product of: a polyester polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit; a polysiloxane polycarbonate copolymer having a haze of 30% or less, comprising a polycarbonate unit and a polysiloxane unit; and a transesterification catalyst. The resulting thermoplastic composition has a haze of 30% or less as measured according to ASTM D1003-00 at a thickness of 3.2 millimeters. A method of forming the composition and articles formed from the composition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Katherine Glasgow, Brian Mullen, Paul D. Sybert
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Publication number: 20070225470Abstract: A polyacrylate-polycarbonate copolymer comprises a polycarbonate block comprising aromatic carbonate units, and a polyacrylate block derived from a difinctional polyacrylate polymer having the formula Z1-(M)x-Z2 wherein M is an acrylate block unit comprising a reaction residue of a (meth)acrylate monomer, a non-(meth)acrylate monomer, or a combination comprising a (meth)acrylate and a non-(meth)acrylate monomer, at least one acrylate block unit is a (meth)acrylate monomer; x is greater than one; and Z1 and Z2 are each independently functionalized terminal groups of the formula -(A3)y-B, wherein B is a reactive group comprising a hydroxy or non-hydroxy group, A3 an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, or an aliphatic-aromatic group, y is 0 or 1, A3 is free of hydrogen atoms beta to B when B is a hydroxy group, and B and A3 are each free of sulfur atoms. A method of making, a thermoplastic composition, and articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Jianbo Di, Brian Mullen, Paul Sybert
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Patent number: 7273917Abstract: A reaction product comprises a polyester-polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit, a polycarbonate polymer, and a transesterification catalyst. The reaction product has a haze of less than 1.7% as measured at a thickness of 3.2 mm according to ASTM D1003-00. A thermoplastic composition comprising the reaction product and articles formed from therefrom are disclosed. A method of forming the reaction product is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Brian Mullen
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Publication number: 20070129492Abstract: A polysiloxane copolymer composition comprises: a polysiloxane unit comprising 4 to 50 siloxane units, and a polyester-polycarbonate unit consisting of 50 to 100 mole percent of arylate ester units, less than 50 mole percent aromatic carbonate units, less than 30 mole percent resorcinol carbonate units, and less than 35 mole percent bisphenol carbonate units, wherein the siloxane units are present in the polysiloxane unit in an amount of 0.2 to 10 wt % of the total weight of the polysiloxane copolymer composition, and wherein the polysiloxane copolymer composition has a 2 minute integrated heat release rate of less than or equal to 65 kilowatt-minutes per square meter (kW-min/m2) and a peak heat release rate of less than 65 kilowatts per square meter (kW/m2) as measured using the method of FAR F25.4, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation FAR 25.853 (d). A window article for an aircraft, comprising the polysiloxane copolymer composition, is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Colborn, Gary Davis, Jianbo Di, Constantin Donea, Irene Dris, Katherine Jackson, Brian Mullen, Laura Schultz, Moitreyee Sinha, Paul Sybert
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Publication number: 20070122627Abstract: A copolymer composition comprises an arylate polyester unit, an aromatic carbonate unit, and a soft-block moiety, wherein individual occurrences of the soft block moiety are linked by a spacer unit comprising one or more of the arylate polyester units, one or more of the aromatic carbonate units, or a combination comprising each of these. In one embodiment, a soft block moiety comprises a polysiloxane unit. A film of the composition has a percent transmittance of greater than or equal to 60% as determined according to ASTM D1003-00. A method of forming a copolymer composition is disclosed, comprising substantially forming the bis-haloformates of a dihydroxy compound comprising an arylate polyester unit, and a dihydroxy compound comprising a soft-block moiety, and reacting the bis haloformates with a dihydroxy aromatic compound. In an embodiment, a multilayer article comprises the thermostable, weatherable polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Davis, Brian Mullen, Paul Sybert
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Ionizing radiation stable thermoplastic composition, method of making, and articles formed therefrom
Publication number: 20070117957Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate that is not aryl carboxylate end-capped, and an aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate of formula: Ar1-C(O)—O-(-L-)m-O—C(O)-A1 wherein each Ar1 is independently an aryl group, -(-L-)m- is a polycarbonate linking group with m units of linking unit L, and m is at least one; wherein the aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate has aryl carboxylate end groups present in the thermoplastic composition in an amount of 0.01 to 500 mmol/Kg based on the combined weights of the polycarbonate that is not aryl carboxylate end-capped, and the aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate, and wherein a molded article having a thickness of 3.2±0.12 millimeters and consisting of the aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate, the polycarbonate, and less than or equal to 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventor: Brian Mullen -
Ionizing radiation stable thermoplastic composition, method of making, and articles formed therefrom
Publication number: 20070100059Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a sulfonate end-capped polycarbonate of formula: Z-S(O)2—O-(-L-)m-O—S(O)2-Z wherein each Z is independently an alkyl or aryl group, wherein -(-L-)m- is a polycarbonate linking group with m units of linking unit L, and wherein m is at least one. Methods of making the sulfonate end-capped polycarbonate and thermoplastic composition, and articles prepared therefrom, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Brian Mullen