Patents by Inventor Virgel Dickens

Virgel Dickens 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).

  • Reinforced polyester molding compositions having high gloss and improved resistance to warping
    Patent number: 5115016
    Abstract: Improved polyester compositions exhibiting improved gloss and resistance to warping comprise crystallizable polyester resins, e.g., poly(ethylene terephthalate) optionally with poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) and a reinforcing agent, the improvement comprising adding a modifier selected from an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic for gloss and warp resistance improvement. The molding compositions exhibit excellent resistance to warp even after adding significant amounts of reinforcing glass filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Virgel Dickens, Michael G. Minnick