Patents by Inventor Jean Charles Durand

Jean Charles Durand 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).

  • Patent number: 11767428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reinforced thermoplastic powder composition, comprising: at least one polyamide powder with a d50 of less than 100 ?m, from 5% to 70% by weight of at least one glass fiber: with a l50 within the range from 50 to 200 ?m, with an lmax of less than 450 ?m, with a d50 within the range from 4 to 40 ?m, with a form factor F: l50/d50 of between 5 and 15, and from 0.05% to 5% of a pulverulent flow agent with a d50 of less than 20 ?m; with regard to the total weight of the composition. The present invention relates in particular to the use of said composition in 3D printing processes for manufacturing reinforced three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventors: Jean-Charles Durand, Ornella Zovi, Benoît Brule
  • Patent number: 11667797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhesive powder composition comprising: at least one polyamide; at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; at least one hydrophobic agent; and optionally at least one filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventors: Ornella Zovi, Jean-Charles Durand, Jean-Yves Loze, Emilie-A Delattre
  • Publication number: 20220372236
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the layer-by-layer building of a three-dimensional article by sintering of the composition brought about by electromagnetic radiation, the composition comprising a semicrystalline thermoplastic polymer powder and at least one wax, the wax having a dropping point which is greater than the crystallization temperature of the semicrystalline thermoplastic polymer, said composition in addition optionally comprising a flow agent. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said composition and also to its use for the layer-by-layer building of a three-dimensional article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Alexis MORFIN, Jean-Charles DURAND
  • Publication number: 20220185991
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of flame-retarded parts by powder bed fusion, in which the powder comprises at least one polyamide and at least one flame-retardant agent of cyclic phosphonate ester type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Jean-Jacques FLAT, Benoît BRULE, Ornella ZOVI, Jean-Charles DURAND
  • Publication number: 20210395567
    Abstract: A copolyamide-based powder intended for forming a coating on a surface, having an inherent viscosity of greater than or equal to 0.8 (g/100 g)?1, in which the copolyamide has a melting point of less than or equal to 160° C. Also, the use of such a powder for coating a surface, the coating having an inherent viscosity of greater than or equal to 0.8 (g/100 g)?1, and also a process for coating a surface using such a powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Quentin PINEAU, Jean-Yves LOZE, Jean-Charles DURAND, Masako AKAGI
  • Publication number: 20210348008
    Abstract: A powder intended for 3D printing, based on thermoplastic polymer, wherein it contains at least 0.1% by weight of at least one thioether antioxidant relative to the total weight of powder. Also, a process for stabilizing the color of a powder based on polymer in a 3D printing process, in which at least 0.1% by weight of at least one thioether antioxidant is incorporated relative to the total weight of powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Ornella ZOVI, Arnaud LEMAITRE, Jean-Charles DURAND
  • Publication number: 20200255660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reinforced thermoplastic powder composition, comprising: at least one polyamide powder with a d50 of less than 100 ?m, from 5% to 70% by weight of at least one glass fiber: with a 150 within the range from 50 to 200 ?m, with an lmax of less than 450 ?m, with a d50 within the range from 4 to 40 ?m, with a form factor F: 150/d50 of between 5 and 15, and from 0.05% to 5% of a pulverulent flow agent with a d50 of less than 20 ?m; with regard to the total weight of the composition. The present invention relates in particular to the use of said composition in 3D printing processes for manufacturing reinforced three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Jean-Charles DURAND, Ornella ZOVI, Benoît BRULE
  • Publication number: 20190264037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhesive powder composition comprising: at least one polyamide; at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; at least one hydrophobic agent; and optionally at least one filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Ornella ZOVI, Jean-Charles DURAND, Jean-Yves LOZE, Emilie-A DELATTRE
  • Patent number: 9550914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition in the form of a loose powder including the following by weight: 50% to 99.99% of polyamide powder, and 0.01% to 0.5% of polypropylene glycol, out of the total weight of the composition. The present invention relates in particular to a coating composition in the form of a powder including the following by weight: 50% to 99.9% of polyamide powder, 0.01% to 10% of at least one pigment and 0.01% to 0.5% of polypropylene glycol, out of the total weight of the composition. The present invention relates in particular to the use of said composition in methods for coating objects, in particular metal, by means of stuccoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventors: Karine Huraux, Jean-Charles Durand
  • Patent number: 8329801
    Abstract: The invention provides a self-adhesive composition in powder form for the coating of metallic substrates, composed of homopolyamide (A) selected from PA11 and PA12, copolyamide (B), calcium carbonate and, optionally, at least one component selected from a pigment or dye, an anti-crater agent or spreading agent, a reductant, an antioxidant, a reinforcing filler, a UV stabilizer, a fluidizing agent and a corrosion inhibitor, said composition being devoid of silane-type adhesion promoter or of an adhesion promoter containing an epoxy, alcohol and/or carboxylic acid function, or derivatives thereof, and having a dry-state modulus and/or a wet-state modulus of greater than or equal to 2200 MPa [Standard NF EN ISO 527].
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventors: Marc Audenaert, Jean-Charles Durand
  • Publication number: 20120301736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition in the form of a loose powder including the following by weight: 50% to 99.99% of polyamide powder, and 0.01% to 0.5% of polypropylene glycol, out of the total weight of the composition. The present invention relates in particular to a coating composition in the form of a powder including the following by weight: 50% to 99.9% of polyamide powder, 0.01% to 10% of at least one pigment and 0.01% to 0.5% of polypropylene glycol, out of the total weight of the composition. The present invention relates in particular to the use of said composition in methods for coating objects, in particular metal, by means of stuccoing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Karine Huraux, Jean-Charles Durand
  • Publication number: 20100113670
    Abstract: The invention provides a self-adhesive composition in powder form for the coating of metallic substrates, composed of homopolyamide (A) selected from PA11 and PA12, copolyamide (B), calcium carbonate and, optionally, at least one component selected from a pigment or dye, an anti-crater agent or spreading agent, a reductant, an antioxidant, a reinforcing filler, a UV stabilizer, a fluidizing agent and a corrosion inhibitor, said composition being devoid of silane-type adhesion promoter or of an adhesion promoter containing an epoxy, alcohol and/or carboxylic acid function, or derivatives thereof, and having a dry-state modulus and/or a wet-state modulus of greater than or equal to 2200 MPa [Standard NF EN ISO 527].
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Arkema France
    Inventors: Marc Audenaert, Jean-Charles Durand
  • Patent number: 5358767
    Abstract: Textile structure useful as a reinforcement in the manufacture of composite materials is produced using technical yarns. At least some of the yarns are formed from three constituents, namely a substantially straight core, a relief yarn, and an independent binding yarn. The relief yarn is secured to the core by the binding yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Brochier S.A.
    Inventors: Bruno Bompard, Jean Charles Durand, Jean Paul Lamarie