Patents by Inventor Karin Irene Van De Wetering

Karin Irene Van De Wetering 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).

  • Publication number: 20240101811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising A) a first polyester, B) a first polyolefin, C) a compatibilizer and D) a lubricant, wherein D) comprises a siloxane polymer having a viscosity of at least 10000 cSt and an optional second polyester and/or an optional second polyolefin, the total amount of A) and B) with respect to the total composition is at least 80 wt %, the amount of C) with respect to the total composition is 0.1 to 15 wt % and the amount of D) with respect to the total composition is 0.1 to 5.0 wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Walter Venderbosch, Rob Boonman, Johannes Peter Antonius Martens, Karin Irene van de Wetering
  • Publication number: 20230080269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer polypropylene film comprising: A base layer of polypropylene (2); Optionally, a tie layer (3) comprising a blend of polypropylene and an sacrificial engineering thermoplastic; A top layer (1) comprising film having a structured surface with water contact angles (WCA) superior to 104.5°, preferentially superior to 110°, more preferentially uperior to 120°, more preferentially superior to 130°; Wherein the top layer comprises a blend 20 to 40 wt % of polypropylene and 60 to 80 wt % of said engineering thermoplastic and in which the engineering thermoplastic has been selectively etched in order to create the said structured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Karin Irene van de Wetering, Xiqiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20220380527
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising A) a polyester, B) a polyolefin and C) a compatibilizer, wherein C) is a functionalized polyolefin containing hydroxyl functional groups or a reaction product of the functionalized polyolefin and a polyester, wherein the total amount of A) and B) with respect to the total composition is at least 77 wt % and the amount of C) with respect to the total composition is 0.1 to 23 wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Walter Venderbosch, Rob Boonman, Johannes Peter Antonius Martens, Karin Irene van de Wetering
  • Patent number: 10934430
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising: 0 to 50 weight percent of a polycarbonate; 10 to 50 weight percent of a polyester carbonate copolymer; 5 to 20 weight percent of a poly(ethylene terephthalate); 20 to 50 weight percent of a poly(butylene terephthalate); and optionally 5 to 30 weight percent of an impact modifier wherein weight percent is based on the combined amounts of polycarbonate, polyester carbonate copolymer, poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) and optional impact modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Karin Irene Van De Wetering, Francesco Acquasanta
  • Publication number: 20200165445
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising: 0 to 50 weight percent of a polycarbonate; 10 to 50 weight percent of a polyester carbonate copolymer; 5 to 20 weight percent of a poly(ethylene terephthalate); 20 to 50 weight percent of a poly(butylene terephthalate); and optionally 5 to 30 weight percent of an impact modifier wherein weight percent is based on the combined amounts of polycarbonate, polyester carbonate copolymer, poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) and optional impact modifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Karin Irene VAN DE WETERING, Francesco ACQUASANTA
  • Patent number: 10273358
    Abstract: Polycarbonate blends with a combination of high thin wall flame retardance, CTI Class 2 tracking resistance, and good dimensional stability are disclosed. The blends are a combination of a polycarbonate polymer, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, a copolymer of bisphenol-A and a phthalimidine, titanium dioxide, and a phosphorus-containing flame retardant. The polycarbonate blends may be used in various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIS B.V.
    Inventors: Karin Irene van de Wetering, Robert van de Grampel
  • Publication number: 20170044365
    Abstract: Polycarbonate blends with a combination of high thin wall flame retardance, CTI Class 2 tracking resistance, and good dimensional stability are disclosed. The blends are a combination of a polycarbonate polymer, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, a copolymer of bisphenol-A and a phthalimidine, titanium dioxide, and a phosphorus-containing flame retardant. The polycarbonate blends may be used in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Karin Irene van de Wetering, Robert van de Grampel
  • Publication number: 20170037245
    Abstract: Polycarbonate blends with a combination of high thin wall flame retardance, CTI Class 2 tracking resistance, and high dimensional stability are disclosed. The blends are a combination of a polycarbonate polymer, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane co polymer, and a phosphazene flame retardant. The polycarbonate blends may be used in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Karin Irene van de Wetering
  • Patent number: 8691902
    Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate composition includes, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition: 15 to less than 40 wt. % of a reinforcing mineral filler; and greater than 60 to 85 wt. % of a polymer component, including, based on the weight of the polymer component, 68 to 99.9 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, 0.1 to 2 wt. % of a fluorinated polymer, optionally, 0.1 to 25 wt. % of an impact modifier; and optionally, 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an additive composition including an antioxidant, a mold release agent, and a stabilizer; wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition has no drips when measured in accordance with NF P 92-505 at a thickness of 3.0 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Snezana Grcev, Christiaan Henricus Johannes Koevoets, Christianus Johannes Jacobus Maas, Hendrik Cornelis Jacobus de Nooijer, Srinivas Siripurapu, Karin Irene van de Wetering
  • Publication number: 20120245262
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polymeric composition comprising a polycarbonate polymer, a mineral filler, and a sulfonate salt. The sulfonate salt apparently forms a barrier between the polymer matrix and the mineral filler. The resulting composition has an improved balance of tensile modulus, impact strength, ductility, and flow properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: Ning Hao, Karin Irene van de Wetering, Amit S. Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20110229704
    Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate composition includes, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition: 15 to less than 40 wt. % of a reinforcing mineral filler; and greater than 60 to 85 wt. % of a polymer component, including, based on the weight of the polymer component, 68 to 99.9 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, 0.1 to 2 wt. % of a fluorinated polymer, optionally, 0.1 to 25 wt. % of an impact modifier; and optionally, 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an additive composition including an antioxidant, a mold release agent, and a stabilizer; wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic polycarbonate composition has no drips when measured in accordance with NF P 92-505 at a thickness of 3.0 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Snezana Grcev, Christiaan Henricus Johannes Koevoets, Christianus Johannes Jacobus Maas, Hendrik Cornelis Jacobus De Nooijer, Srinivas Siripurapu, Karin Irene Van De Wetering