Patents by Inventor Moon-Seok Chun

Moon-Seok Chun 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: 9567409
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon-conjugated diene block copolymer using a coupling reaction with improved ion stability. The method comprises (a) polymerizing a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer in a hydrocarbon solvent with an organic lithium compound as a polymerization initiator to prepare a first mix solution comprising a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block; and (b) adding a conjugated diene monomer to the first mix solution of step (a) to form a conjugated diene block on an end of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block and to thereby prepare a second mix solution comprising a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block-conjugated diene block, wherein the method further comprises (c) adding a Lewis acid to the first mix solution before, during or after polymerization of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer of step (a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Choon-Hwa Lee, Moon-Seok Chun
  • Publication number: 20170008979
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of preparing a modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer prepared thereby, and a rubber composition and a tire, including the modified conjugated diene-based polymer. The method of preparing the modified conjugated diene-based polymer includes (a) polymerizing a vinyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene monomer using an organo-alkali metal compound in the presence of a hydrocarbon solvent, thus forming an active polymer having an alkali metal end; and (b) coupling or linking the active polymer having the alkali metal end with a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 or 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Moon-Seok Chun, Soo-Yong Lee, Seong-Du Lee
  • Patent number: 9540472
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same. The modified conjugated diene polymer and the method for preparing the same advantageously provide superior compatibility with an inorganic filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent resistance on wet roads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ro Mi Lee, Sang Mi Lee, Choon Hwa Lee, Byung Hoon Yoon, Jin Young Kim, Moon Seok Chun
  • Publication number: 20160355612
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of preparing a modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer prepared thereby, a rubber composition including the modified conjugated diene-based polymer, and a tire including the rubber composition. The method of preparing the modified conjugated diene-based polymer includes (a) polymerizing a vinyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene monomer through continuous solution polymerization using a multifunctional anionic polymerization initiator in the presence of a hydrocarbon solvent, thus forming an active polymer having a reactive end; and (b) coupling or linking the reactive end of the active polymer with an aminosiloxane compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Moon-Seok Chun, Soo-Yong Lee, Seong-Du Lee
  • Publication number: 20160244589
    Abstract: Disclosed is a modified conjugated diene polymer represented by Formula 1. Advantageously, provided are a modified conjugated diene polymer which exhibits superior compatibility with a reinforcing filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent wet skid resistance, a method for preparing the same and a rubber composition comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Sang Mi LEE, Kyoung Hoon KIM, Young Chel CHOI, Ro Mi LEE, Heung Yeal CHOI, Moon Seok CHUN
  • Patent number: 9422417
    Abstract: Disclosed is a modified conjugated diene polymer represented by Formula 1. Advantageously, provided are a modified conjugated diene polymer which exhibits superior compatibility with a reinforcing filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent wet skid resistance, a method for preparing the same and a rubber composition comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Mi Lee, Kyoung Hoon Kim, Young Chel Choi, Ro Mi Lee, Heung Yeal Choi, Moon Seok Chun
  • Patent number: 9328235
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymer formed by block-copolymerizing vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and conjugated diene compound and asphalt modifier composition including specific functional additives. Asphalt modifier composition according to the present invention is rapidly dissolved in asphalt without substantially lowering a softening point of asphalt, making it possible to form uniform asphalt composition and improve the productivity of the asphalt composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Moon Seok Chun, Jin Young Ryu, Ik Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 9328185
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same. Provided are advantageously a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same which provide superior compatibility with an inorganic filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent resistance on wet roads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ro Mi Lee, Sang Mi Lee, Choon Hwa Lee, Byung Hoon Yoon, Jin Young Kim, Moon Seok Chun
  • Patent number: 9290585
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same. Provided are advantageously a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same which provide superior compatibility with an inorganic filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent resistance on wet roads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ro Mi Lee, Sang Mi Lee, Choon Hwa Lee, Byung Hoon Yoon, Jin Young Kim, Moon Seok Chun
  • Publication number: 20160053059
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for continuously preparing a modified conjugated diene polymer, a polymer obtained by the method and a rubber composition comprising the same. Advantageously, provided is a method for continuously preparing a modified conjugated diene polymer which has a high molecular weight and exhibits superior processability due to control of molecular weight distribution (polydispersity).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Jin Young KIM, Ro Mi LEE, Sang Mi LEE, Heung Yeal CHOI, Moon Seok CHUN
  • Publication number: 20160046750
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same. Provided are advantageously a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same which provide superior compatibility with an inorganic filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent resistance on wet roads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Ro Mi LEE, Sang Mi LEE, Choon Hwa LEE, Byung Hoon YOON, Jin Young KIM, Moon Seok CHUN
  • Publication number: 20150376321
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing a conjugated diene polymer including synthesizing an initiator having an anionic end containing an amine and a cationic end containing an alkali metal, polymerizing a combination of an aromatic vinyl monomer using the initiator to synthesize a polymer having a modified end, coupling or reacting the polymer with a compound having at least one silyl group substituted by an alkoxy group and a nitrogen atom to prepare a modified conjugated diene polymer having one end containing amine and the other end containing silyl group substituted by one or more alkoxy group and a nitrogen atom, and a rubber composition comprising the conjugated diene polymer and silica as a reinforcing agent and thus exhibiting superior heat generation, tensile strength, abrasion resistance and wet skid resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Ro Mi LEE, Sang Mi LEE, Heung Yeal CHOI, Yu Jin KIM, Moon Seok CHUN
  • Publication number: 20150045474
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same. Provided are advantageously a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same which provide superior compatibility with an inorganic filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent resistance on wet roads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Ro Mi Lee, Sang Mi Lee, Choon Hwa Lee, Byung Hoon Yoon, Jin Young Kim, Moon Seok Chun
  • Patent number: 8841385
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a polymer particle. More precisely, the invention provides a polymer particle having optimum impact strength and improved elastic recovery rate by forming the brush having softness on the surface of the monodisperse polymer particle by the anion dispersion polymerization using a conjugated diene monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bo-ryeong Han, Moon-seok Chun, Do-yeon Park, Su-kyung Kim, Chong-min Koo, Bum-jae Lee, Choel-han Gang
  • Publication number: 20140243476
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene polymer and a method for preparing the same. The modified conjugated diene polymer and the method for preparing the same advantageously provide superior compatibility with an inorganic filler, heat generation, tensile strength and abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and excellent resistance on wet roads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Ro Mi Lee, Sang Mi Lee, Choon Hwa Lee, Byung Hoon Yoon, Jin Young Kim, Moon Seok Chun
  • Patent number: 8415436
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer particle and a method of preparing the same. More precisely, the invention provides a polymer particle having optimum impact strength and improved elastic recovery rate by forming the brush having softness on the surface of the monodisperse polymer particle by the anion dispersion polymerization using a conjugated diene monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bo-ryeong Han, Moon-seok Chun, Do-yeon Park, Su-kyung Kim, Chong-min Koo, Bum-jae Lee, Choel-han Gang
  • Publication number: 20120245295
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon-conjugated diene block copolymer using a coupling reaction with improved ion stability. The method comprises (a) polymerizing a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer in a hydrocarbon solvent with an organic lithium compound as a polymerization initiator to prepare a first mix solution comprising a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block; and (b) adding a conjugated diene monomer to the first mix solution of step (a) to form a conjugated diene block on an end of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block and to thereby prepare a second mix solution comprising a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon block-conjugated diene block, wherein the method further comprises (c) adding a Lewis acid to the first mix solution before, during or after polymerization of the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer of step (a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Choon-Hwa Lee, Moon-Seok Chun
  • Publication number: 20110034595
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymer formed by block-copolymerizing vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and conjugated diene compound and asphalt modifier composition including specific functional additives. Asphalt modifier composition according to the present invention is rapidly dissolved in asphalt without substantially lowering a softening point of asphalt, making it possible to form uniform asphalt composition and improve the productivity of the asphalt composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Moon Seok Chun, Jin-Young Ryu, Ik Jun Choi
  • Publication number: 20100010160
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer particle and a method of preparing the same. More precisely, the invention provides a polymer particle having optimum impact strength and improved elastic recovery rate by forming the brush having softness on the surface of the monodisperse polymer particle by the anion dispersion polymerization using a conjugated diene monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Bo-ryeong Han, Moon-seok Chun, Do-yeon Park, Su-kyung Kim, Chong-min Koo, Bum-jae Lee, Choel-han Gang
  • Publication number: 20070232759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a graft copolymer and a method for preparing the same, and more precisely a graft copolymer prepared by the steps of preparing a living activator with a single monomer and a block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon or a conjugated diene hydrocarbon; and then grafting the prepared living activator to polyolefin polymer, and a method for preparing the same. According to the method of the present invention, the individual vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon or conjugated diene hydrocarbon polymers, and a block copolymer thereof, can be grafted onto chlorinated polyolefin polymer as a branch by using a living activator, and the resultant graft copolymer can be widely applied to various high molecular additives, compatabilizers, waterproof sheets and asphalt, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Moon-seok CHUN, Jin-woo LEE, Choon-hwa LEE, Ik-jun CHOI