Abstract: A composition comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of: a) tetraphenolic epoxy resin; b) a maleimide; and c) a triazine and/or a cyanate ester is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for making the composition and its end-uses, such as in electrical laminates and composites.

Abstract: An adduct of (a) at least one divinylarene dioxide, and (b) at least one end-functionalized polymer. For example, the adduct may be beneficially used as a toughening agent for toughening thermoset resins such as epoxy resins.

Abstract: A multifunctional aromatic amine hardener composition including the reaction condensation product of (a) at least one aniline and (b) at least one non-aromatic cyclic dicarboxaldehyde; and a reactive thermosettable resin composition including (i) at least one multifunctional aromatic amine hardener composition curing agent, (ii) at least one thermoset resin, and optionally (c) at least one catalyst; and a process for preparing a thermoset product from the thermosettable composition. The hardener composition above and a thermoset resin may be used to prepare a thermoset product with improved thermo-mechanical behavior.

Abstract: A thermosetting monomer comprising at least two of an aryl-cyanato group and at least two of a phosphorus group.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a composition that includes a phosphorous-containing compound, a cyanate ester, an epoxy resin, and a maleimide. For the various embodiments, a viscosity of the composition increases less than 100% as measured by Gardner Bubble Viscosity a temperature of 23° C. in at least 3 days. For the various embodiments, the composition of the present disclosure can also include an aprotic solvent, such as a ketone. Embodiments of the present disclosure further include a composition that includes the phosphorous-containing compound, the cyanate ester, and the aprotic solvent. For the various embodiments, the composition can also include the epoxy resin and the maleimide. For the various embodiments, the composition does not include an aliphatic alcohol.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a phosphorus-containing epoxy resin. Embodiments of the present disclosure further include a curable composition formed with the phosphorous-containing epoxy resin and a cured epoxy formed with the phosphorus-containing epoxy resin. For the various embodiments, the cured epoxy formed with the phosphorus-containing epoxy resin can have a glass transition temperature within a range of at least 150 degrees Celsius to 200 degrees Celsius and a thermal decomposition temperature of at least 330 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A thermosetting monomer comprising at least two of an aryl-cyanato group and at least two of a phosphorus group.

Abstract: A low viscosity toughened epoxy resin formulation including a divinylbenzene dioxide as a component in the formulation; wherein the formulation is useful for the manufacture of thermoset polymers.

Abstract: A power splitting gearbox is provided that allows a single prime mover to distribute power, for example torque, to multiple final drive assemblies, such as surface drives or other final drives. The power splitting gearbox can be provided downstream from a marine transmission and can be mounted directly to a transom of a marine vessel. The gearbox can have a back wall that accepts and supports mounting surfaces of the multiple final drive assemblies such that the gearbox bears the weight of the multiple final drive assemblies. The gearbox has two outputs that rotate in opposing directions so that a pair of final drive assemblies mounted to the gearbox will counter-rotate a pair of propellers for providing a propulsive force that moves the marine vessel.

Abstract: A conductive curable resin composition including (a) at least one vinylarene oxide, (b) at least one curing agent, and (c) at least one conductive filler; a process for making the above curable resin composition; and a cured resin composition made therefrom. The curable resin composition when cured produces a thermoset having a higher heat resistance after cure than analogous prior art compositions. The curable compositions of the present invention are advantageously useful, for example, as a die attach adhesive for semiconductor packaging material thermoset materials.

Abstract: A composition comprising a) an epoxy resin; b) a hardener; and c) a stabilizer comprising a metal-containing compound, the metal-containing compound comprising a metal selected from the Group 11-13 metals and combinations thereof, and wherein said composition contains a non-halogen flame retardant is disclosed.

Abstract: Homogeneous solutions including an epoxy resin, a maleimide component including at least one bismaleimide, and a cyanate ester component are disclosed. Such compositions may be useful, for example, in curable compositions, thermoset compositions, and the manufacture of electrical laminates and other end products that may be formed from or using the curable and thermoset compositions.

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds of formula (I): (I) wherein m, n, R, R1 and R2 are as set forth in the claims. The compounds of formula (I) can be used to provide polymers with flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low viscosity, low to no chloride containing epoxy resin formulation including a divinylbenzene dioxide as a component in the formulation; wherein the formulation is useful for the manufacture of capillary underfill compositions.

Abstract: Polymerizable monomers comprising at least one 1- or 2-propylene moiety and further comprising both aromatic moieties and additional aliphatic moieties and polymerizable mixtures, resins and thermoset products based on these monomers.

Abstract: Aromatic dicyanate compounds which comprise aliphatic moieties having at least about six carbon atoms and resins and thermoset products based on these compounds.

Abstract: Aromatic polycyanate compounds which comprise cycloaliphatic moieties, a process for the production thereof and resins and thermoset products which are based on these compounds.

Abstract: A power splitting gearbox is provided that allows a single prime mover to distribute power, for example torque, to multiple final drive assemblies, such as surface drives or other final drives. The power splitting gearbox can be provided downstream from a marine transmission and can be mounted directly to a transom of a marine vessel. The gearbox can have a back wall that accepts and supports mounting surfaces of the multiple final drive assemblies such that the gearbox bears the weight of the multiple final drive assemblies. The gearbox has two outputs that rotate in opposing directions so that a pair of final drive assemblies mounted to the gearbox will counter-rotate a pair of propellers for providing a propulsive force that moves the marine vessel.

Abstract: A programmable trim control system for marine applications preferably includes a controller, a control panel, a display device and a plurality of sensors. The controller receives input from the control panel and the plurality of sensors. The display device acts as a monitor for the controller. Each sensor monitors a single drive device, trim device or operational parameter. The controller further includes output ports connected to the drive devices and trim devices for controlling thereof. The trim control system preferably includes a manual mode, a diagnostic mode, a program mode and a preset mode. The positions or settings of the trim and drive devices are set in the program mode and recorded in the controller. Data stored in the controller will be accessed by the trim control system when in the preset mode.

Abstract: A programmable automatic trim control system for marine applications preferably includes a controller, a control panel, at least one display device and a plurality of sensors. The controller receives input from the control panel and the plurality of sensors. Each display device shows various data from the controller. Each sensor monitors a single drive device, trim device or operational parameter. The controller further includes output ports connected to the drive devices and trim devices for the control thereof. The trim control system preferably includes a manual mode, a diagnostic mode, a program mode and an automatic mode. The positions and/or settings of the trim and drive devices and operational parameters are set in the program mode and recorded in the controller. Data stored in the controller is accessed and utilized by the trim control system when in the automatic mode.