Patents Represented by Attorney George A. Kap

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  • Polyvinyl chloride substrates coated with single package water-based compositions
    Patent number: 4340648
    Abstract: Single-package coating or ink composition of pH 7 to 12 comprising a reaction product of a binder resin and a scavenging agent which reacts with anions of the initiator used to prepare the binder resin, the binder resin has a Tg of 20.degree. to 70.degree. C., is prepared in an aqueous medium devoid of emulsifiers, and is a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated acid of 3 to 10 carbon atoms and an acrylic monomer(s) selected from alkyl acrylates and methacrylates containing 4 to 24 carbon atoms, amount of the acid being 0 to 5 parts per 100 parts of the acrylic monomer(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: James A. Conrady, William J. Driscoll
  • Modified EP and EPDM blends with a cold flow additive
    Patent number: 4336351
    Abstract: Ethylene and propylene copolymers and terpolymers are modified by addition of up to about 20% of crystalline polypropylene in order to reduce plastic flow which said copolymers and terpolymers undergo during storage but without significantly altering original physical properties thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Bernard F. Cinadr
  • Norbornene polymers stabilized with hindered aromatic alcohols
    Patent number: 4324717
    Abstract: Mannich bases of hindered aromatic alcohols are incorporated in polymeric norbornene materials to improve their resistance to oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Robert W. Layer
  • Reaction products of an olefin, a norbornene and a cyclopentadiene
    Patent number: 4320239
    Abstract: A product mixture of a norbornene and a tetracyclododecene is prepared in any desired mole ratio in the range of 95/5 to 5/95 which comprises heating an olefin, cyclopentadiene, and a norbornene in the respective mole ratio of 1-20/1-5/1-5, at a temperature of 100.degree. to 400.degree. C., 100 to 5000 psi, and 0.1 to 5 hours of residence time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Wolfgang Schneider
  • Curable thixotropic epoxy/amine terminated liquid polymer compositions
    Patent number: 4320047
    Abstract: A curable thixotropic composition comprising an amine terminated liquid polymer and a novel combination of fumed silica and a mildly alkaline particulate substance in sufficient amount to accelerate gel time of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: Walter T. Murphy, Clifford D. Guiley, Jr.
  • High impact compositions containing polycyano norbornenes
    Patent number: 4310637
    Abstract: A blend of 100 parts by weight of a polycyano norbornene, such as poly)2-norbornene-5 nitrile); 5 to 15 parts of a halogenated polyolefin, such as chlorinated polyethylene; and 10 to 40 parts of an ABS polymer, such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin. This blend, when formed into a rigid structure, has an unexpectedly higher impact strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Elmer J. Dewitt
  • Polymeric compositions containing antioxidants
    Patent number: 4309336
    Abstract: Composition of matter comprising a polymeric material containing xylene-bis(decahydroquinoxalin-2-one) antioxidant, a mixture thereof, or a synergistic mixture thereof with a hindered phenol antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1982
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: John T. Lai, Valerie B. Whitehead
  • Hydroxyl-containing liquid polymers and adhesives made therefrom
    Patent number: 4305996
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low viscosity hydroxylated liquid polymer having polymerized therein a mercaptan compound containing hydroxyl and/or carboxyl group(s) in an amount sufficient to reduce viscosity and provide low peel property on the order of 10 to 25 ounces without significantly lowering the adhesive properties thereof, to a removable, low peel adhesive which is a reaction product of the liquid polymer and an isocyanate prepolymer, and to a substrate having deposited thereon said adhesive. The removable adhesive produces a clean 180.degree. peel while maintaining good tack and shear and due to its low viscosity, it can be processed at 100% solids, i.e., without any solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: William N. Schenk
  • Chlorinated PVC blends with improved processability
    Patent number: 4304884
    Abstract: Preferred blends with improved processability of CPVC resin and polymers of alpha methylstyrene, styrene or methyl methacrylate, and acrylonitrile, said polymers having dilute solution viscosity of less than 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Yoshihisa Okamoto
  • Norbornenyl phenolic compounds
    Patent number: 4301306
    Abstract: Novel norbornenyl phenolics useful as antioxidants are defined by the following structural formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are individually selected from hydrogen and alkyl groups of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl groups containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and substituted and unsubstituted alicyclic groups of 4 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 is selected from alkyl groups containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and substituted and unsubstituted alicyclic groups of 4 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 is selected from alkylene and alkenylene groups containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and R.sup.8 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl and alkenyl groups containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Robert W. Layer
  • Powdered elastomers and process therefor
    Patent number: 4298654
    Abstract: A powdered, free-flowing elastomer is prepared by mixing, in a preferred embodiment, a nitrile latex with sodium carboxymethylcellulose until the mixture thickens, adding the latex mixture to a coagulant solution with agitation, also adding polyvinyl chloride coating latex to the coagulant solution, filtering the liquid, drying the filter cake, and recovering the product having an average particle size of less than about 1 millimeter. During coagulation, the cellulose salt is converted to the insoluble aluminum CMC gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: John C. McCarty, Terrence E. Wagner
  • Nitrile rubber containing cadmium antioxidants
    Patent number: 4296007
    Abstract: Handling problems of cadmium curing agents are minimized by adding to a nitrile rubber latex an antioxidant in the form of a soluble alkali metal salt to form a modified latex and then coagulating the modified latex with a cadmium salt to form nitrile rubber containing bound antioxidant in the form of a cadmium compound. Alternately, a concentrate containing a large proportion of the antioxidant in the form of a cadmium compound is prepared which can be subsequently added to a nitrile latex to provide the cadmate cure function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: Roger E. Morris, August H. Jorgensen, Jr.
  • Unsaturated polyester resins and molding compositions containing same
    Patent number: 4290939
    Abstract: The novel aspect of this invention resides in co-reacting a toughening agent with components of an unsaturated polyester resin in order to introduce the toughening agent into the backbone of the unsaturated polyester resin and thus produce a toughened stable resin. Suitable toughening agents are carboxyl and hydroxyl terminated reactive liquid polymers which are used in amount of 1 to 30, preferably 1 to 15 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of reactant monomers used to prepare the polyester resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Bertsch, Changkiu K. Riew
  • Removal of residual acrylonitrile monomer
    Patent number: 4278582
    Abstract: Concentration of residual acrylonitrile monomer is reduced in acrylonitrile copolymers or water in which acrylonitrile is polymerized to a level of less than about 100 ppm by reacting therewith ammonia or ammonium hydroxide, thioalcohols, hydrogen sulfide and its salts, and alkali metal and alkaline earth metal carbonates, phosphates, and silicates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: James R. Miller
  • Hydrocarbon-soluble copolymers of bicycloheptenes and 1,3-butadiene
    Patent number: 4262103
    Abstract: A method for preparing copolymers of a bicycloheptene and 1,3-butadiene is described. The method comprises polymerizing said monomers in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a catalyst mixture comprising:(a) at least one organoaluminum compound of the formula R.sub.3 Al or R.sub.2 AlX wherein R is an alkyl radical containing from one to about 12 carbon atoms, and X is a halogen, and(b) at least one molybdenum salt.These copolymers can be oil extended and vulcanized to high strength rubbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Minchak
  • Dried soft curd cheese
    Patent number: 4169160
    Abstract: Alpha cellulose powder is used in the manufacture of dried soft curd cheese, such as bakers cheese or cottage cheese, to increase its texture and water-binding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1979
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Winston H. Wingerd, Carlton K. Bergsbaken
  • Removal of residual vinyl chloride monomer from polyvinyl chloride latex
    Patent number: 4168373
    Abstract: An improved process for reducing the amount of residual vinyl chloride monomer in polyvinyl chloride latex to acceptable levels is provided. Carefully controlled sparging and defoaming removes the monomer without affecting physical properties of the latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1979
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Nickerson, Robert T. Bouchard, Paul J. C. Hurtubise
  • Water base flexographic dye ink
    Patent number: 4163001
    Abstract: A water base flexographic dye ink concentrate comprising a laked alkali stable basic dye containing at least one amino group, the laking agent being an acidic resin, dispersed in a liquid medium consisting essentially of butyl carbitol, water, dissolved sodium benzoate, a nonionic surfactant, a defoamer, a dissolved acrylic acid resin, and sufficient aminoalcohol to give a slightly acidic pH. The ink concentrate is cut back with a mixture of propylene glycol and water and the pH adjusted to about 8.0-9.0 with an aminoalcohol to give a water base flexographic dye ink suitable for printing on paper towels, facial tissues, and tiolet tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1979
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantine G. Carumpalos, Harry E. Pansing
  • Aqueous acrylic contact cement
    Patent number: 4160750
    Abstract: An acrylic contact cement is prepared from ingredients which include in excess of about 98% of a 52% acrylic emulsion; trace quantities of an epoxy silane and glyoxal which synergistically improve water resistance and adhesion without interfering with shelf stability and freeze-thaw property of the cement; a thickener which suspends and stabilizes water-based system; and a perfuming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1979
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter S. Columbus, John Anderson
  • Use of oil-water emulsions in a hydrothermal process
    Patent number: 4151259
    Abstract: This invention relates to hydrothermal processes, such as defluorination of phosphate rock, wherein the novel feature resides in the use of an emulsion of water and fuel oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventor: Clinton A. Hollingsworth