Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Carter

Christopher M. Carter 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).

  • Low-halogen flame retardant polyamide compositions resistant to heat aging
    Patent number: 11851564
    Abstract: A low-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide composition providing improved mechanical and electrical stability at elevated temperatures, where the thermoplastic composition comprises a polyamide resin; a non-halogen flame retardant; a heat stabilizer containing a copper halide and an organophosphorus compound; an optional lubricant and/or mold release agent; and an optional colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shawn J. Osborn, Christopher M. Carter
  • Low-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyamide Compositions Resistant to Heat Aging
    Publication number: 20210054198
    Abstract: A low-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide composition providing improved mechanical and electrical stability at elevated temperatures, where the thermoplastic composition comprises a polyamide resin; a non-halogen flame retardant; a heat stabilizer containing a copper halide and an organophosphorus compound; an optional lubricant and/or mold release agent; and an optional colorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shawn J. Osborn, Christopher M. Carter
  • Low-halogen flame retardant polyamide compositions resistant to heat aging
    Patent number: 10836904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide composition that provides improved mechanical and electrical stability at elevated temperatures, where the thermoplastic composition comprises a polyamide resin; a non-halogen, nitrogen-containing flame retardant; a heat stabilizer containing a copper halide and an organophosphorus compound; an optional lubricant and/or mold release agent; and an optional colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shawn J. Osborn, Christopher M. Carter
  • Low-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyamide Compositions Resistant to Heat Aging
    Publication number: 20190233642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide composition that provides improved mechanical and electrical stability at elevated temperatures, where the thermoplastic composition comprises a polyamide resin; a non-halogen, nitrogen-containing flame retardant; a heat stabilizer containing a copper halide and an organophosphorus compound; an optional lubricant and/or mold release agent; and an optional colorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shawn J. Osborn, Christopher M. Carter
  • No-rinse pretreatment methods and compositions
    Patent number: 10041176
    Abstract: Conversion and passivation coatings and methods for metal surfaces such as steel and aluminum are disclosed. The coating compositions comprise an aqueous sol of cerium oxide and/or silica particles and a ureido silane compound. The methods of the invention comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with the coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Lingyun He, Donald W. Whisenhunt, Jr., Jeffrey I. Melzer, Andrea Keys Eodice, Bret Chisholm, Christopher M. Carter, Shiu-Chin H Su, Kendall L. Guyer, Matthew M. Hunter
  • Storage stable composition of partial and/or complete condensate of hydrolyzable organofunctional silane
    Patent number: 8609755
    Abstract: Conversion and passivation coatings and methods for treating metal surfaces such as steel and aluminum are disclosed. The coating compositions comprise a silane and a stabilizing agent. The methods herein comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with the coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Momentive Perfomance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Shiu-Chin (Cindy) H. Su, Kendall L. Guyer, Jeffrey I. Melzer, Christopher M. Carter, Matthew M. Hunter, Andrea Keys Eodice, Donald W. Whisenhunt, Jr., Lingyun He, Bret Chisholm
  • Rinsable metal pretreatment methods and compositions
    Patent number: 8585834
    Abstract: Chromate-free and metal phosphate free treatments and compositions for applying a conversion or passivation coating for metals, more particularly, steel, zinc coated steel, and aluminum surfaces. The methods of the invention comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with a treatment composition comprising a member or members comprising one or more Group IV B elements, fluoride, and phosphonic acid or phosphonate. Optionally, a silane may be added as a treatment component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventors: Edward A. Rodzewich, Jeffrey I. Melzer, Philip D. Deck, Donald W. Whisenhunt, Jr., William S. Carey, David B. Engel, Bret Chisholm, Christopher M. Carter
  • Rinsable metal pretreatment methods and compositions
    Publication number: 20080245444
    Abstract: Chromate-free and metal phosphate free treatments and compositions for applying a conversion or passivation coating for metals, more particularly, steel, zinc coated steel, and aluminum surfaces. The methods of the invention comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with a treatment composition comprising a member or members comprising one or more Group IV B elements, fluoride, and phosphonic acid or phosphonate. Optionally, a silane may be added as a treatment component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Rodzewich, Jeffrey I. Melzer, Philip D. Deck, Donald W. Whisenhunt, William S. Carey, David B. Engel, Bret Chisholm, Christopher M. Carter
  • Oil-in-water emulsified remover comprising an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant
    Patent number: 7309684
    Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, have been applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Christopher M. Carter, Harshida C. Dave