Patents by Inventor Selim Yalvac
Selim Yalvac 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).
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Publication number: 20090054861Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of a film to a nonwoven, a film to another film, or a nonwoven to another nonwoven are disclosed. Depending on the laminate or multilaminate structure, the improvement can be achieved by using low viscosity, low density ethylene- or propylene-based polymers, which physically anchor to the substrate, such as a porous nonwoven, or by using a similar polymer in a blend with one of the substrate film polymers to improve flow and adhesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2005Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLIGIES INC.Inventors: Charles R. Watson, Selim Yalvac, Teresa Karjala, Michael J. Levinson
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Publication number: 20080306217Abstract: The invention provides a comprising one or more ethylene interpolymers, and wherein the interpolymers, or the composition, has a melt viscosity from 1 to 30,000 cP at 177° C., and wherein at least one ethylene interpolymer has an Rv from 0.3 to 0.99. The invention further provides a composition comprising at least one low molecular weight (LMW) ethylene interpolymer, and at least one high molecular weight (HMW) ethylene interpolymer, and wherein the composition has a melt viscosity from 1 to 30,000 cP at 177° C., and wherein the sum of the Rv from the low molecular weight interpolymer and the high molecular weight interpolymer is from 0.3 to 2. The invention further provides for processes of making such compositions, processes for functionalizing the interpolymer(s) of such compositions, and articles comprising at least one component prepared from an inventive composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Teresa P. Karjala, Selim Yalvac, Cynthia L. Rickey, Sylvie Desjardins, Marc A. Springs
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Publication number: 20080281037Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises: (i) at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, (ii) at least one tackifÊer; and (iii) optionally at least one additive, such as a plasticizer, wax and antioxidant. Preferably, the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer has a Mw/Mn from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm?858.91?1825.3(d)+1112.8(d)2. The composition has relatively higher SAFT temperature and can be used in hot melt adhesives pressure-sensitive adhesives, and thermoplastic marking paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Teresa P. Karjala, Selim Yalvac, Charles F. Diehl, Yunwa W. Cheung, Cynthia L. Rickey
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Publication number: 20080167421Abstract: The invention relates compositions containing at least one silane-grafted polyolefin, and in particular, to compositions containing at least one silane-grafted ethylene/?-olefin polymer, which has a melt viscosity less than 50,000 cP, and adhesives containing the same. In one embodiment, the at least one silane-grafted ethylene/?-olefin polymer is formed from an ethylene/?-olefin polymer that has a molecular weight distribution from 1 to 3.5. The invention also relates to the preparation of the silane-grafted polymers, by reacting, for example, an ethylene/?-olefin polymer with at least one silane compound and at least one initiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Selim Yalvac, Teresa P. Karjala, Benjamin R. Rozenblat, Cynthia L. Rickey, Randall M. Cuntala
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Publication number: 20080139714Abstract: This invention pertains to highly filled polymer compositions comprising a low molecular weight ethylene and/or alpha olefin homopolymers and copolymers, or blends therefrom, filled with high concentrations of fillers or additives. Examples of such fillers or additives include fire retardants, talc, ceramic manufacturing agents, color concentrates, crosslinking agents, and blowing agents. Because of the low crystallinity (and therefore high percentage of amorphous phase) and low viscosities of the base polymers, highly processable compositions can be formed containing even if containing relatively high loadings of fillers or additives. Such highly filled compositions are thus ideally suited as concentrates or masterbatch formulations for a variety of different compounding applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Selim Yalvac, Brad Moncla, Michael J. Levinson, Teresa Karjala
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Patent number: 7335696Abstract: This invention pertains to highly filled polymer compositions comprising a low molecular weight ethylene and/or alpha olefin homopolymers and copolymers, or blends therefrom, filled with high concentrations of fillers or additives. Examples of such fillers or additives include fire retardants, talc, ceramic manufacturing agents, color concentrates, crosslinking agents, and blowing agents. Because of the low crystallinity (and therefore high percentage of amorphous phase) and low viscosities of the base polymers, highly processable compositions can be formed containing even if containing relatively high loadings of fillers or additives. Such highly filled compositions are thus ideally suited as concentrates or masterbatch formulations for a variety of different compounding applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Selim Yalvac, Brad Moncla, Michael J. Levinson, Teresa Karjala
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Patent number: 7259219Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomer having a molecular weight of less than 15,000. Preferably, the copolymer is characterized by a backbone having a first and second terminal end group, the first terminal end group is a methyl group, the second terminal end group is a vinyl group, wherein the ratio of the terminal methyl group to the terminal vinyl group is 0.8:1 to 1:0.8. The article of manufacture includes, but is not limited to, waxes, lubricants, additives, etc. The waxes may be used to formulate paints and coatings, printing inks, carbon paper, photo toners, building and construction materials, mold release agents, hot melt adhesives, candles. The waxes may also be used in wood processing, metal working, powder metallurgy and sintering, wax modeling, sizing, crop protection, and so on.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Rosen, Teresa P. Karjala, Selim Yalvac, Yunwa W. Cheung, Martin J. Guest, Brian W. S. Kolthammer, Steven M. Ueligger
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Publication number: 20070160833Abstract: A method and composition for forming an adhesive bond is described. The method includes depositing an aqueous dispersion on a substrate to form a selectively activatable coating, the aqueous dispersion including (A) a polymer capable of forming an adhesive, (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) at least one of a tackifying resin, a wax, or an oil wherein the dispersion has at least one of an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 100 microns and a polydispersity of less than 5; and selectively activating at least a portion of the coated substrate to form the adhesive bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Kevin Maak, Selim Yalvac, Mike Levinson, Dale Schmidt, Brad Moncla, Matthew Kalinowski
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Publication number: 20070135563Abstract: Disclosed are adhesives and processes for preparing the same, comprising at least one first homogeneous ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, and optionally at least one tackifier, and optionally at least one plasticizer. The claimed adhesives are useful as adhesives such as are employed in various applications, such as in masking tape, clear office tape, labels, decals, bandages, decorative and protective sheets (such as shelf and drawer liners), floor tiles, sanitary napkin/incontinence device placement strips, sun control films, the joining of gaskets to automobile windows, packaging, bookbinding, construction of nonwoven articles, and insulation bonding.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Eugene Simmons, William Bunnelle, David Malcolm, Keith Knutson, Thomas Harleysville, Mark Kroll, Michael Keehr, Deepak Parikh, Jimmy Allen, David Speth, Selim Yalvac, Malcolm Finlayson, Cyndi Rickey
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Patent number: 7199180Abstract: Disclosed are adhesives and processes for preparing the same, comprising at least one first homogeneous ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, and optionally at least one tackifier, and optionally at least one plasticizer. The claimed adhesives are useful as adhesives such as are employed in various applications, such as in masking tape, clear office tape, labels, decals, bandages, decorative and protective sheets (such as shelf and drawer liners), floor tiles, sanitary napkin/incontinence device placement strips, sun control films, the joining of gaskets to automobile windows, packaging, bookbinding, construction of nonwoven articles, and insulation bonding.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1997Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignees: The Dow Chemical Company, H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Eugene R. Simmons, William L. Bunnelle, David B. Malcolm, Keith C. Knutson, Thomas F. Kauffman, Mark S. Kroll, Michael S. Keehr, Deepak R. Parikh, Jimmy D. Allen, David R. Speth, Selim Yalvac, Malcolm F. Finlayson, Cynthia L. Rickey
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Publication number: 20060199897Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises: (i) at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, (ii) at least one tackifier; and (iii) optionally at least one additive, such as a plasticizer, wax and antioxidant. Preferably, the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer has a Mw/Mn from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm?858.91?1825.3(d)+1112.8(d)2. The composition has relatively higher SAFT temperature and can be used in hot melt adhesives pressure-sensitive adhesives, and thermoplastic marking paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Teresa Karjala, Selim Yalvac, Charles Diehl, Yunwa Cheung, Cynthia Rickey
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Publication number: 20060199914Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized interpolymers derived from base olefin interpolymers, which are prepared by polymerizing one or more monomers or mixtures of monomers, such as ethylene and one or more comonomers, to form an interpolymer products having unique physical properties. The functionalized olefin interpolymers contain two or more differing regions or segments (blocks), resulting in unique processing and physical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: William Harris, John Weaver, Brian Walther, Stephen Hahn, Yunwa Cheung, Pankaj Gupta, Thoi Ho, Kenneth Reichek, Selim Yalvac, Teresa Karjala, Benjamin Rozenblat, Cynthia Rickey
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Publication number: 20060100335Abstract: This invention pertains to highly filled polymer compositions comprising a low molecular weight ethylene and/or alpha olefin homopolymers and copolymers, or blends therefrom, filled with high concentrations of fillers or additives. Examples of such fillers or additives include fire retardants, talc, ceramic manufacturing agents, color concentrates, crosslinking agents, and blowing agents. Because of the low crystallinity (and therefore high percentage of amorphous phase) and low viscosities of the base polymers, highly processable compositions can be formed containing even if containing relatively high loadings of fillers or additives. Such highly filled compositions are thus ideally suited as concentrates or masterbatch formulations for a variety of different compounding applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Selim Yalvac, Brad Moncla, Michael Levinson, Teresa Karjala
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Publication number: 20060030667Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is described that comprises (i) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of the total composition of at least one thermoplastic copolymer, for example, styrene block copolymers, and (ii) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of the total composition of at least one homogeneously branched ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, for example ethylene/1-octene, having a density of less than or equal to 0.899 g/cc and a Brookfield viscosity of greater than 500 cP (350° F.).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Selim Yalvac, Teresa Karjala, Wilson Cheung, Brad Moncla, Brian Walther
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Publication number: 20060025640Abstract: The subject invention pertains to homogeneous liquid low molecular weight ethylene/alpha-olefin polymers having a number average molecular weight (Mn) as determined by gel permeation chromatography, of less than 25,000, a total crystallinity, as measured by DSC, of less than 10%, and a pour point, as measured by ASTM D97, of less than 50° C. The subject invention also pertains to homogeneous gel-like low molecular weight ethylene/alpha-olefin polymers having a number average molecular weight (Mn) as determined by gel permeation chromatography, of less than 25,000, a total crystallinity, as measured by DSC, of less than 50%, and a pour point, as measured by ASTM D97, of less than 90° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2003Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Teresa Karjala, Selim Yalvac, Thomas Karjala, Dan Vanderlende, Brian Kolthammer, James Stevens, Charles Diehl
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Publication number: 20050165192Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomer having a molecular weight of less than 15,000. Preferably, the copolymer is characterized by a backbone having a first and second terminal end group, the first terminal end group is a methyl group, the second terminal end group is a vinyl group, wherein the ratio of the terminal methyl group to the terminal vinyl group is 0.8:1 to 1:0.8. The article of manufacture includes, but is not limited to, waxes, lubricants, additives, etc. The waxes may be used to formulate paints and coatings, printing inks, carbon paper, photo toners, building and construction materials, mold release agents, hot melt adhesives, candles. The waxes may also be used in wood processing, metal working, powder metallurgy and sintering, wax modeling, sizing, crop protection, and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2003Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Robert Rosen, Teresa Karjala, Selim Yalvac, Yunwa Cheung, Martin Guest, Brian Kolthammer, Steve Ueligger
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Patent number: 6552110Abstract: The subject invention pertains to thermoplastic marking compositions comprising a binder, which in turn comprise at least one homogeneous polymer. Accordingly, the subject invention provides a thermoplastic marking composition comprising: (a) from 10 to 80 weight percent of a binder, which in turn comprises: (i) from 1 to 99 weight percent of at least one homogeneous polymer; (ii) from 5 to 70 weight percent of at least one tackifier; (iii) from 0 to 10 weight percent of a polyethylene which has pendant acid functionality moieties of a non-functionalized wax; and (iv) from 0 to 20 weight percent of a plasticizer; and (b) from 20 to 90 weight percent of an inorganic filler. The subject formulations are usefully applied via spray, screed, and extrusion techniques.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignees: Dow Global Technologies Inc., Nor-SkiltInventors: Selim Yalvac, Teresa Karjala, Robert A. Dubois, Mark W. Murphy, Stein Dietrichson, Bjorn Nossen, Ingvild J. B. Stene
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Patent number: 6120887Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer which can be produced from a non-contact coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics and comprises at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear interpolymer of ethylene with at least one C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 alpha-olefin, further characterized by each said interpolymer having a polydispersity less than about 2.5.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1996Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, II, Mark S. Kroll, Wendy Hoenig, Selim Yalvac, Kalyan Sehanobish, Teresa Karjala, Deepak Parikh, David C. Kelley
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Patent number: 5923945Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of coated nitride powder, comprising contacting one or more metal complex(es), organo-aluminum material, optionally one or more silicon compounds or mixtures thereof, with nitride powder under conditions such that coated nitride powder is formed. A metal complex is a metal-containing system which is soluble in a host liquid. The process of the invention is a process for making coated nitride powder and obtaining the desirable properties of coated nitride powder, while maintaining the desirable properties of the uncoated powder, such as good thermal conductivity, for use in electronic applications. In another aspect, the invention is a coated nitride powder which has the advantageous properties of the uncoated powder and is a desirable alternative to current nitride coatings.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1996Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Glenn A. Eisman, Selim Yalvac, Robert A. Kirchhoff, Kevin E. Howard, Brian M. Banker, Matthew R. Kesterson
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Patent number: 5422055Abstract: A process for preparing a fiber reinforced, glass matrix composite article of manufacture. The process employs an aqueous wet-laid technique by forming a dilute aqueous slurry of solids comprising glass fibers, reinforcing fibers and binder material which may be partially or completely fibrous. The dilute aqueous slurry is destabilized and the solids are collected on a porous support means. They are then dewatered and dried to form the composite mat which can be hot-pressed into an article of manufacture. The hot-pressed article of manufacture may then be heated, in the absence of pressure, to a temperature above the softening point of the glass, but below the degradation temperature of the reinforcing fibers, to provide a lofted composite.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1993Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Selim Yalvac, Robert L. McGee