Patents by Inventor Jayantha Amarasekera
Jayantha Amarasekera 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: 20090247039Abstract: A conductive thermoplastic composition capable of forming conductive fibers including monofilaments, methods of making these compositions, and fibers including these compositions. The conductive thermoplastic compositions may be formed using any method capable of forming the compositions into fibers. The fibers are substantially smooth and/or are capable of being woven into fabrics or other articles to provide conductive properties to the fabric or article. These fibers provide effective static charge dissipation that may be imparted into applications such conveying belts or protective clothing for clean room operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BVInventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, Bo Liu, Lawrence D. Lucco
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Publication number: 20080139065Abstract: A conductive thermoplastic composition capable of forming conductive fibers including monofilaments, methods of making these compositions, and fibers including these compositions. The conductive thermoplastic compositions may be formed using any method capable of forming the compositions into fibers. The fibers are substantially smooth and/or are capable of being woven into fabrics or other articles to provide conductive properties to the fabric or article. These fibers provide effective static charge dissipation that may be imparted into applications such conveying belts or protective clothing for clean room operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, Bo Liu, Lowrence D. Lucco
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Publication number: 20070213455Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition comprising a silicone polymer, a reinforcing filler, an anti-tracking agent and a flame retardant, a coupling agent, a curing agent an extending filler; and at least one processing fluid. These compositions, upon curing, are useful as High Voltage Insulators (HVI) with out door applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, James Doin
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Publication number: 20060235117Abstract: An internally lubricated thermoplastic composition consisting essentially of 5 to 50 wt. % of a polycarbonate; 35 to 90 wt. % of a polyalkylene terephthalate, a polyalkylene naphthanoate resin, or blends thereof; 0.5 to 4 wt. % of a modified polyolefin; and optionally, up to 30 wt. % of a flame retardant agent, with a balanced fatigue and dimensional stability properties. Articles molded from the composition of the invention display excellent wear performance properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Nicola Cont, Bo Liu, Xiaomin Zhang, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 6689835Abstract: An improved, conductive, polymeric composition comprises a polymeric resin; an electrically conductive filler system comprising small carbon fibers and either carbon powder or fibrous non-conductive filler or a combination of both. The amount of the conductive filler system utilized is dependent upon the desired electrical conductivity (surface and volume conductivity or resistivity) while preferably preserving intrinsic properties of the polymeric resin such as impact, flex modulus, class A finish, and the like. The conductive articles made from these compositions can therefore be used for electromagnetic shielding, electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes in packaging, electronic components, housings for electronic components and automotive housings.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, Kim Balfour, Christian Lietzau
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Publication number: 20030181568Abstract: An improved, conductive, polymeric composition comprises a polymeric resin; an electrically conductive filler system comprising small carbon fibers and either carbon powder or fibrous non-conductive filler or a combination of both. The amount of the conductive filler system utilized is dependent upon the desired electrical conductivity (surface and volume conductivity or resistivity) while preferably preserving intrinsic properties of the polymeric resin such as impact, flex modulus, class A finish, and the like. The conductive articles made from these compositions can therefore be used for electromagnetic shielding, electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes in packaging, electronic components, housings for electronic components and automotive housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, Kim Balfour, Christian Lietzau
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Patent number: 6582825Abstract: A hydrophobicity imparting particulate is provided in the present invention. A silicone composition comprises (A) a silicone polymer and (B) a hydrophobicity imparting particulate filler that imparts a hydrophobicity property to the composition. An insulator comprises a housing portion that includes a cured product of (A) a silicone polymer and (B) a hydrophobicity imparting particulate filler. A hydrophobicity recovery property of a silicone polymer composition can be improved by determining a target hydrophobicity recovery property for the cured silicone composition, selecting a hydrophobicity imparting particulate (HIP) to impart the hydrophobicity recovery property to the silicone polymer composition and compounding a blend of (A) a silicone polymer and (B) the selected inorganic filler and heating to cure the blend.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, John Raymond Krahn
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Publication number: 20020183438Abstract: An improved, conductive, polymeric composition comprises a polymeric resin; an electrically conductive filler system comprising small carbon fibers and either carbon powder or fibrous non-conductive filler or a combination of both. The amount of the conductive filler system utilized is dependent upon the desired electrical conductivity (surface and volume conductivity or resistivity) while preferably preserving intrinsic properties of the polymeric resin such as impact, flex modulus, class A finish, and the like. The conductive articles made from these compositions can therefore be used for electromagnetic shielding, electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes in packaging, electronic components, housings for electronic components and automotive housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, Kim Balfour, Christian Lietzau
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Patent number: 6395815Abstract: A high temperature insulating composite composition comprising at least one ground silicate mineral and at least one silicone polymer. The at least one ground silicate mineral is at least one mineral selected from the group of olivine group; garnet group; aluminosilicates; ring silicates; chain silicates; and sheet silicates. The high temperature insulating material has particular usefulness for insulating electrical wires.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Eric Tkaczyk, Frederic Joseph Klug, Jayantha Amarasekera, Chris Allen Sumpter
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Publication number: 20020041969Abstract: A hydrophobicity imparting particulate is a hydrophobicity imparting particulate. A silicone composition comprises (A) a silicone polymer and (B) a hydrophobicity imparting particulate filler that imparts a hydrophobicity property to the composition. An insulator comprises a housing portion that includes a cured product of (A) a silicone polymer and (B) an hydrophobicity imparting particulate filler. A hydrophobicity recovery property of a silicone polymer composition can be improved by determining a target hydrophobicity recovery property for the cured silicone composition, selecting an hydrophobicity imparting particulate (HIP) to impart the hydrophobicity recovery property to the silicone polymer composition and compounding a blend of (A) a silicone polymer and (B) the selected inorganic filler and heating to cure the blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, John Raymond Krahn
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Publication number: 20010014714Abstract: A hydrophobicity imparting particulate is a hydrophobicity imparting particulate. A silicone composition comprises (A) a silicone polymer and (B) a hydrophobicity imparting particulate filler that imparts a hydrophobicity property to the composition. An insulator comprises a housing portion that includes a cured product of (A) a silicone polymer and (B) an hydrophobicity imparting particulate filler. A hydrophobicity recovery property of a silicone polymer composition can be improved by determining a target hydrophobicity recovery property for the cured silicone composition, selecting an hydrophobicity imparting particulate (HIP) to impart the hydrophobicity recovery property to the silicone polymer composition and compounding a blend of (A) a silicone polymer and (B) the selected inorganic filler and heating to cure the blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: Jayantha Amarasekera, John Raymond Krahn
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Patent number: 6051642Abstract: A high temperature insulating composite composition comprising at least one ground silicate mineral and at least one silicone polymer. The at least one ground silicate mineral is at least one mineral selected from the group of olivine group; garnet group; aluminosilicates; ring silicates; chain silicates; and sheet silicates. The high temperature insulating material has particular usefulness for insulating electrical wires.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1997Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Eric Tkaczyk, Frederic Joseph Klug, Jayantha Amarasekera, Chris Allen Sumpter
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Patent number: 5785938Abstract: A process for removing and then capturing noxious sulfur oxides from gas streams, particularly from the flue gases of coal-burning power plants, using Ni-containing heated layered double hydroxide (LDH) as recyclable sorbents. The sorbent compositions contain metal components that form stable metal sulfites and sulfates at one temperature, but are decomposed at a higher temperature to regenerate the sorbent material.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Malama Chibwe, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5520898Abstract: The use of base/clay composites materials as sorbents for the removal of SO.sub.2 and SO.sub.3 (SO.sub.x) from flue gas and other sulfur containing gas streams is described. The base is either an alkaline earth metal carbonate (eg. CaCO.sub.3) or hydroxide (eg. Ca(OH).sub.2) is incorporated onto the clay by precipitating from corresponding metal oxide (eg. CaO) in an aqueous clay slurry. A second metal oxide or oxide precursor, preferably selected from transition metal ions, capable of promoting the oxidation of sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide, is incorporated to the base/clay composite during the synthesis in the form of finely divided metal oxide powder, metal oxide sol, water soluble metal salt or as clay-intercalated metal cation. The use of clay as dispersing agent for both the basic oxide and the second metal oxide component decreases the particle agglomeration of base particles and increases the rate of SO.sub.x uptake compared to the bulk bases in current use.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5358701Abstract: A process for removing noxious sulfur oxides, nitrous oxides, and chlorine from gas streams, particularly from flue gases of coal-burning power plants, using layered double hydroxide (LDH) sorbents are described. The sorbents are particularly useful for SO.sub.2 absorption at temperatures in the range 100 to less than 400.degree. C. The SO.sub.2 gas absorbs into the hydrotalcite structure as SO.sub.3.sup.2- anions by replacing most of the gallery CO.sub.3.sup.2- anions. The adsorbed SO.sub.2 is driven-off by calcination at elevated temperatures (500.degree. C.) and the LDH sorbents are regenerated by hydrolyzing the calcined product optionally in the presence of CO.sub.2 or CO.sub.3.sup.2-.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1992Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5334564Abstract: The use of base/clay composites materials as sorbents for the removal of SO.sub.2 and SO.sub.3 (SO.sub.x) from flue gas and other sulfur containing gas streams is described. The base is either an alkaline earth metal carbonate (eg. CaCO.sub.3) or hydroxide (eg. Ca(OH).sub.2) is incorporated onto the clay by precipitating from corresponding metal oxide (eg. CaO) in an aqueous clay slurry. A second metal oxide or oxide precursor, preferably selected from transition metal ions, capable of promoting the oxidation of sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide, is incorporated to the base/clay composite during the synthesis in the form of finely divided metal oxide powder, metal oxide sol, water soluble metal salt or as clay-intercalated metal cation. The use of clay as dispersing agent for both the basic oxide and the second metal oxide component decreases the particle agglomeration of base particles and increases the rate of SO.sub.x uptake compared to the bulk bases in current use.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5298473Abstract: The preparation and the use of base/clay composites materials as sorbents for the removal of SO.sub.2 and SO.sub.3 (SO.sub.x) from flue gas and other sulfur containing gas streams is described. The base is either an alkaline earth metal carbonate (e.g. CaCO.sub.3) or hydroxide (e.g. Ca(OH).sub.2) and is incorporated onto the clay by hydrating a dry physical mixture of an alkaline earth metal oxide, a smectite clay and a second metal oxide, or metal oxide precursor to form a powdered composite material. The second metal oxide, preferably selected from transition metal ions, act as an oxidation catalyst for the conversion of sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide. The use of clay as dispersing agent for both the basic oxide and the catalytic oxide component decreases the particle agglomeration of base particles and increases the rate of SO.sub.x uptake compared to the bulk bases in current use.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1992Date of Patent: March 29, 1994Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5234877Abstract: A method for preparing and using compositions including a smectite clay and a base or base precursor which reacts with SO.sub.x in a hot flue gas is described. The base or base precursor is preferably the dispersed phase in the bulk phase of the clay. The compositions are heated to form the base which reacts with SO.sub.x in the flue gas.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: August 10, 1993Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Christine A. Polansky, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5225384Abstract: A method for preparing and using compositions including a smectite clay and a base or base precursor which reacts with SO.sub.x in a hot flue gas is described. The base or base precursor is preferably the dispersed phase in the bulk phase of the clay. The compositions are heated to form the base which reacts with SO.sub.x in the flue gas.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1992Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Christine A. Polansky, Jayantha Amarasekera
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Patent number: 5219536Abstract: A method for preparing and using compositions including a smectite clay and a base or base precursor which reacts with SO.sub.x in a hot flue gas is described. The base or base precursor is preferably the dispersed phase in the bulk phase of the clay. The compositions are heated to form the base which reacts with SO.sub.x in the flue gas.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1990Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Thomas J. Pinnavaia, Christine A. Polansky, Jayantha Amarasekera