Patents by Inventor David A. Soules
David A. Soules 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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Publication number: 20230227592Abstract: Ethylene-based polymers having a density from 0.94 to 0.96 g/cm3, a Mn from 5,000 to 14,000 g/mol, a ratio of Mw/Mn from 18 to 40, and at least one of a PENT value at 2.4 MPa of at least 11,500 hr and/or a W90 from 7.5 to 15 wt. % are disclosed. Additional ethylene polymers can have the same density, Mn, and Mw/Mn values, as well as a relaxation time from 0.5 to 3.5 sec, a CY-a parameter from 0.48 to 0.68, a HLMI from 5 to 11 g/10 min, a viscosity at HLMI from 3,000 to 7,500 Pa-sec, and a higher molecular weight component (HMW) and a lower molecular weight (LMW) component, in which a ratio of the number of SCBs at Mp of the HMW component to the number of SCBs at Mp of the LMW component is from 3.5 to 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Youlu YU, Qing YANG, Ashish M. SUKHADIA, David A. SOULES, Jeremy M. PRAETORIUS, Vivek ROHATGI
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Publication number: 20230227638Abstract: A bimodal polymer composition comprising a lower molecular weight homopolymer and a higher molecular weight copolymer wherein the bimodal polymer composition has a density of from about 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cc) to about 0.970 g/cc, a ratio of high load melt index:melt index of from about 10 to about 150 and an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of from about 25 hours to about 300 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D1693 or ASTM D2561. A chromium-catalyzed polymer composition comprising (i) a lower molecular weight homopolymer and (ii) a higher molecular weight copolymer, wherein the bimodal polymer composition has an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of from about 25 hours to about 300 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D1693 or ASTM D2561.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Youlu YU, Eric D. SCHWERDTFEGER, Jeffrey S. FODOR, David A. SOULES
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Patent number: 11674023Abstract: A bimodal polymer composition comprising a lower molecular weight homopolymer and a higher molecular weight copolymer wherein the bimodal polymer composition has a density of from about 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cc) to about 0.970 g/cc, a ratio of high load melt index:melt index of from about 10 to about 150 and an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of from about 25 hours to about 300 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D1693 or ASTM D2561. A chromium-catalyzed polymer composition comprising (i) a lower molecular weight homopolymer and (ii) a higher molecular weight copolymer, wherein the bimodal polymer composition has an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of from about 25 hours to about 300 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D1693 or ASTM D2561.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPInventors: Youlu Yu, Eric D. Schwerdtfeger, Jeffrey S. Fodor, David A. Soules
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Publication number: 20220119627Abstract: A bimodal polymer composition comprising a lower molecular weight homopolymer and a higher molecular weight copolymer wherein the bimodal polymer composition has a density of from about 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cc) to about 0.970 g/cc, a ratio of high load melt index:melt index of from about 10 to about 150 and an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of from about 25 hours to about 300 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D1693 or ASTM D2561. A chromium-catalyzed polymer composition comprising (i) a lower molecular weight homopolymer and (ii) a higher molecular weight copolymer, wherein the bimodal polymer composition has an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of from about 25 hours to about 300 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D1693 or ASTM D2561.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Youlu YU, Eric D. SCHWERDTFEGER, Jeffrey S. FODOR, David A. SOULES
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Publication number: 20200207537Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Patent number: 10625924Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Publication number: 20190039809Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Patent number: 10131485Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Publication number: 20180134477Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Patent number: 9896259Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Publication number: 20160213070Abstract: The present invention possesses new, useful, and unique characteristics, including a retracted and deep cut collar, extra short and form fitting sleeves, and form fitting material, which allow it to be completely hidden under nearly any top worn over it. Therefore, the wearer of the present invention is able to enjoy the benefits of wearing an undergarment while at the same time concealing the fact that one is being worn at all.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Eric David Soule
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Publication number: 20160207690Abstract: A means of suspending items within a transportable container, such as an environmental enclosure like a common “cooler” or “ice-chest”. Inside the container, items are supported by resting on top of a shelf or platform that may be rigid, semi-rigid, inflatable, pleated, telescoping, floating, cushioned, or flexible. The shelf may be supported by straps that may exit the container and are fastened to, or encircle, the interior and/or exterior of the container. The mechanism for attachment to the outside of the container may be a simple loop over an external anchor point affixed to the outside of the container, or a latch or latches, or a magnetic device, or a continuous loop or loops that encircle the container such that no external anchor is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: David Soules, Kevin Soules
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Patent number: 9388282Abstract: A process comprising contacting a reaction product composition comprising a poly(arylene sulfide) composition and a polar organic compound, wherein the polar organic compound comprises greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % thiophenol, with a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ketone, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ester, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated amide, or any combination thereof, wherein after the contacting, the polar organic compound comprises less than about 1 wt. % thiophenol. A process comprising contacting a composition comprising a polar organic compound and greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % thiophenol with a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ketone, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ester, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated amide, or any combination thereof, to form a composition comprising the polar organic compound and less than about 1 wt. % thiophenol.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC.Inventors: Michael S. Matson, David A. Soules
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Publication number: 20160168357Abstract: A poly(arylene sulfide) polymer composition comprising a neat poly(arylene sulfide) polymer and a cyclic oligomer nucleating agent, wherein the cyclic oligomer nucleating agent is contacted with the neat poly(arylene sulfide) polymer in an amount of from about 0.25 wt. % to about 1 wt. % cyclic oligomer nucleating agent, based on the total weight of the poly(arylene sulfide) polymer composition, and wherein the poly(arylene sulfide) polymer composition is characterized by a melt crystallization temperature (Tmc) that is greater by at least about 5° C. than a Tmc of the neat poly(arylene sulfide) polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Justin W. Kamplain, David A. Soules
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Publication number: 20160145393Abstract: A process for producing a poly(arylene sulfide) polymer comprising (a) polymerizing reactants in a reaction vessel to produce a poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture, (b) processing at least a portion of the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture to obtain a poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture downstream product, and (c) contacting a by-product treatment additive with at least a portion of the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture and/or downstream product thereof, and (d) processing at least a portion of the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture downstream product to yield salt solids particulates, wherein the by-product treatment additive reduces agglomeration of the salt solids particulates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: R. Shawn Childress, Jeffrey S. Fodor, David A. Soules, Jeffrey L. Swan, Thomas M. Clark
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Publication number: 20160075832Abstract: A process for producing a poly(arylene sulfide) polymer comprising (a) polymerizing reactants in a reaction vessel to produce a poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture, (b) processing at least a portion of the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture to obtain a poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture downstream product, and (c) contacting a reactive aryl halide with at least a portion of the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture and/or downstream product thereof, wherein before and/or after the contacting, the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture and/or downstream product thereof comprise less than about 0.025 wt. % thiophenol, based on the total weight of the poly(arylene sulfide) reaction mixture and/or downstream product thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: David A. Soules, Justin W. Kamplain, R. Shawn Childress, Jeffrey S. Fodor
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Publication number: 20150119550Abstract: A process comprising contacting a reaction product composition comprising a poly(arylene sulfide) composition and a polar organic compound, wherein the polar organic compound comprises greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % thiophenol, with a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ketone, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ester, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated amide, or any combination thereof, wherein after the contacting, the polar organic compound comprises less than about 1 wt. % thiophenol. A process comprising contacting a composition comprising a polar organic compound and greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % thiophenol with a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ketone, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ester, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated amide, or any combination thereof, to form a composition comprising the polar organic compound and less than about 1 wt. % thiophenol.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LPInventors: Michael S. MATSON, David A. SOULES
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Patent number: 6946540Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing cured arylene sulfide polymers. A first curing vessel comprising a first agitator is used to cure a poly(arylene sulfide) compacted powder. The curing proceeds until the compacted powder reaches a melt flow rate within a target range. When the melt flow rate of the compacted powder first reaches the target range, the power consumption of the first agitator is determined. A second curing vessel comprising a second agitator is charged with a second quantity of the compacted poly(arylene sulfide) powder. The second quantity of compacted powder is cured in the second vessel until the power consumption of the second agitator reaches the value at which the melt flow rate in the first curing vessel first reached the target range.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LPInventors: Fernando C. Vidaurri, Aubrey South, Jr., David A. Soules, Jeffrey S. Fodor
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Publication number: 20050089688Abstract: A composition and application are presented for a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) based blend. The PPS-based blend may comprise about 40 to 95% by weight of a PPS resin and about 5 to 60% by weight of an olefinic copolymer and an elastomer. The PPS-based blend has improved impact resistance, elongation at break and flexibility compared to PPS and may be used in the construction of articles where these properties are desired in addition to properties typically associated with PPS. The PPS-based blend may be incorporated as a terminal layer in a multi-layer material which may be used in the formation of articles of manufacture, including the individual pieces of a multi-piece article. When assembled such that the PPS-based layers are joined, the resulting PPS-based article may possess vapor and liquid impermeability throughout, including at the junctions of the respective constituent pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Vincent Mungioli, Craig Andrews, David Soules, Jay Blackburn, William Sattich, Robert Goodman
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Publication number: 20040192882Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing cured arylene sulfide polymers. A first curing vessel comprising a first agitator is used to cure a poly(arylene sulfide) compacted powder. The curing proceeds until the compacted powder reaches a melt flow rate within a target range. When the melt flow rate of the compacted powder first reaches the target range, the power consumption of the first agitator is determined. A second curing vessel comprising a second agitator is charged with a second quantity of the compacted poly(arylene sulfide) powder. The second quantity of compacted powder is cured in the second vessel until the power consumption of the second agitator reaches the value at which the melt flow rate in the first curing vessel first reached the target range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Fernando C. Vidaurri, Aubrey South, David A. Soules, Jeffrey S. Fodor