Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Wiggins

Jeffrey S. Wiggins 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: 10619002
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Christensen, Samuel J. Tucker, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Patent number: 10106653
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods of synthesizing new monofunctional and/or multifunctional heterocyclic monomer and prepolymer alloys via a continuous solvent-free, or alternatively in-solvent, one-step high shear reactor methodology designed to eliminate the need for post-processing purification and react monomer to predictable conversions, as well as the synthesis of related compositions. Additionally, the invention allows the dispersion of reinforcements and additives while synthesizing heterocyclic monomers and formulating heterocyclic prepolymer alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: The University of Southern Mississippi
    Inventors: Andrew S. Frazee, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Patent number: 10106511
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods of synthesizing new monofunctional and/or multifunctional heterocyclic monomers and the formulation of new alloys of said monomers from base reactants via a continuous solvent-free, or alternatively in-solvent, one-step high shear reactor methodology designed to reduce the minor isomer formation and to eliminate the need for post-processing purification, as well as the ability to disperse reinforcements and additives while synthesizing such heterocyclic monomers and monomer alloys created and to the synthesis of related compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: The University of Southern Mississippi
    Inventors: Andrew S. Frazee, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Publication number: 20180230262
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen CHRISTENSEN, Samuel J. TUCKER, Jeffrey S. WIGGINS
  • Patent number: 9938372
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Christensen, Samuel J. Tucker, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Publication number: 20170166698
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods of synthesizing new monofunctional and/or multifunctional heterocyclic monomer and prepolymer alloys via a continuous solvent-free, or alternatively in-solvent, one-step high shear reactor methodology designed to eliminate the need for post-processing purification and react monomer to predictable conversions, as well as the synthesis of related compositions. Additionally, the invention allows the dispersion of reinforcements and additives while synthesizing heterocyclic monomers and formulating heterocyclic prepolymer alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew S. Frazee, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Publication number: 20170166537
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods of synthesizing new monofunctional and/or multifunctional heterocyclic monomers and the formulation of new alloys of said monomers from base reactants via a continuous solvent-free, or alternatively in-solvent, one-step high shear reactor methodology designed to reduce the minor isomer formation and to eliminate the need for post-processing purification, as well as the ability to disperse reinforcements and additives while synthesizing such heterocyclic monomers and monomer alloys created and to the synthesis of related compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew S. Frazee, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Publication number: 20170101503
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen CHRISTENSEN, Samuel J. TUCKER, Jeffrey S. WIGGINS
  • Patent number: 9556306
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen Christensen, Samuel J. Tucker, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Publication number: 20160194437
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen CHRISTENSEN, Samuel J. TUCKER, Jeffrey S. WIGGINS
  • Patent number: 9309353
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen Christensen, Samuel J. Tucker, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Publication number: 20150045505
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for distortional thermosets are disclosed that display enhanced composite mechanical performances and robust sorption resistance. The composition includes an epoxy resin of formula (I): and a diamine curing agent. The resultant distortional thermoset compositions possess superior out-life requirements and advantageous reaction kinetics for preparing prepreg compositions and materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Christensen, Samuel J. Tucker, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Patent number: 6365674
    Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane resin prepared by reacting an isocyanate, a polyol and a reactive polyolefin, and a chain extender, is disclosed. It was surprisingly and unexpectedly found that the inventive resin forms compatible blends with polyolefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Bayer Corporation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kaufhold, James W. Rosthauser, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
  • Patent number: 5623019
    Abstract: A compatibilized thermoplastic molding composition containing polyurethane and polyolefin resins is disclosed. Accordingly, a particularly structured copolymer having a number average molecular weight of about 25,000 to 350,000 and containing blocks of monoalkylene arene and either hydrogenated conjugated diene or non-hydrogenated conjugated diene, was found to compatibilize the composition. Articles molded from the composition are characterized by their good mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Bayer Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Wiggins, Harald Pielartzik, Robert J. Kumpf, Joachim Franke, Clifford J. Lau
  • Patent number: 5605961
    Abstract: A thermoplastic, resinous mixture, useful in the preparation of compatible blends of polyurethane with polyolefins, is disclosed. The mixture contains(i) a thermoplastic polyurethane, and(ii) an agent which is the product of the reaction between a polyamide and a modified polyolefin.The inventive mixture may be used as a component in thermoplastic molding compositions which contain a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene. Improved mechanical properties characterize the molding compositions thus prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Bayer Corporation
    Inventors: Bin Lee, H. Pielartzik, Robert J. Kumpf, Clifford J. Lau, Raymond A. Yourd, Jeffrey S. Wiggins