Patents Represented by Attorney William F. Mufatti

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  • Methyl methacrylic coatings on thermoplastic film
    Patent number: 4683169
    Abstract: Methyl methacrylic UV protective coatings for polycarbonate film are disclosed with improved resistance to microcracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Herbert L. Curry, Earl T. Crouch
  • Method for making safety or impact resistant laminates
    Patent number: 4683172
    Abstract: Safety or impact resistant laminates which avoid the application of heat and excessive pressure in their construction comprising a plurality of laminae, at least one interlayer interposed between any two of the laminae, and a sufficient number of adhesive layers, at least one a contact or pressure sensitive adhesive, to bond all the laminae and interlayers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donald G. LeGrand, William V. Olszewski
  • Process for the preparation of n-alkylphthalimide and copolymer derived therefrom
    Patent number: 4675376
    Abstract: A copolymer prepared from a bis-(N-alkyphthalimide), a dianhydride and a diamine, and a process of preparing the copolymer by reacting a bis-(n-alkyphthalimide) with an alkali to form a tetracid, dehydrating the tetracid to a dianhydride and reacting the dianhydride with a diamine under copolymer forming conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Edward N. Peters
  • Methyl methacrylic coatings on thermoplastic substrates
    Patent number: 4666779
    Abstract: Methyl methacrylic UV protective coatings for thermoplastic substrates are disclosed with improved resistance to microcracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Herbert L. Curry
  • Low glare polycarbonate sheet with improved optical properties
    Patent number: 4661394
    Abstract: This disclosure describes transparent, low glare, thermoplastic sheet having improved weatherability and reduced distortion levels comprising a textured thermoplastic substrate and a methacrylic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Herbert L. Curry, Ernest E. Roberts
  • Novel high molecular weight diimide diacids and modified thermoplastic copolyether ester elastomers prepared therefrom
    Patent number: 4661582
    Abstract: Novel diimide diacids and modified polyetherimide esters are prepared therefrom by reacting diols, dicarboxylic acids and a combination of the novel diimide diacid and dimer acid. These compositions have many excellent properties which make them particularly useful for extrusion and molding applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Russell J. McCready
  • Modified polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions
    Patent number: 4659763
    Abstract: There are provided novel modified polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions comprising polyphenylene ether, polyamide and a quinone compound for improved strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Gallucci, Roger W. Avakian
  • Elastomeric compositions
    Patent number: 4659765
    Abstract: Novel thermoplastic molding compositions having excellent stress-strength characteristics, particularly low temperature impact strength, comprising an admixture of a thermoplastic elastomer, a thermoplastic polyester, a modifier resin and, optionally clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Nan-I Liu, Russell J. McCready
  • Hydroxyl group graft modified polyolefins
    Patent number: 4654401
    Abstract: Polyolefins are graft modified with functional hydroxyl groups through an imide linkage and chemically reacted with polymerized polycarbonates, polyesters, and/or poly(ester-carbonates) to produce a thermoplastic molding composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Robert R. Gallucci
  • Polymer mixture with polycarbonate and polyester
    Patent number: 4654400
    Abstract: The properties of polymer mixtures which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate, an aromatic polyester and a core-shell polymer having an acrylate core, can be improved by using a core-shell polymer having a particle size of less than 0.2 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Johannes H. G. M. Lohmeijer, Jean M. H. Heuschen
  • Polycarbonate/ester hetero group condensation polymer blends
    Patent number: 4652617
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes compatible blends of a mixed polycarbonate comprising units derived from a first dihydric phenol, which is a bis(hydroxyaryl) sulfone, a second dihydric phenol; and one or more thermoplastic condensation polymers containing hetero groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Fox, Edward N. Peters, Gary F. Smith
  • Hydrogenation of lactones to glycols
    Patent number: 4652685
    Abstract: Lactones, particularly gamma-butyrolactone, are hydrogenated in the vapor phase to glycols over a copper chromite catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James N. Cawse, Norman E. Johnson, Michael T. Whitaker
  • Puncture resistant laminate
    Patent number: 4647493
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved penetration resistant laminate comprising: a plurality of internal and forward penetration resistant thermoplastic resinous laminae of from about 100 mils to about 250 mils in thickness; a back polycarbonate lamina opposite the direction of impact or penetration from about 30 to about 220 mils in thickness; a plurality of compatible adhesive interlayers to bond the laminae; and an internal lamina of glass from about 100 mils to about 250 mils in thickness removed from said back polycarbonate lamina by at least one interposed thermoplastic resinous lamina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donald G. LeGrand, William V. Olszewski
  • Polycarbonate/imide hetero group condensation polymer blends
    Patent number: 4645804
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes compatible blends of a mixed polycarbonate comprising units derived from a first dihydric phenol, which is a bis(hydroxyaryl) sulfone, a second dihydric phenol; and one or more thermoplastic condensation polymers containing hetero groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Fox, Edward N. Peters, Gary F. Smith
  • Internal protective coatings for sensitive resinous laminae
    Patent number: 4645708
    Abstract: Thermoplastic laminae are given scratch and mar resistance on an external face as well as protection from incompatible additives of adjacent adhesive layers on an internal face by a single cross-linked protective coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Donald G. LeGrand
  • Modified thermoplastic polyester molding compositions and articles molded therefrom
    Patent number: 4639481
    Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions which comprise (a) a poly(C.sub.2-6 alkylene terephthalate) resin and a major proportion of (b) an aromatic polycarbonate resin with (c) a polyolefin resin or an olefin copolymer, provide molded articles of improved impact resistance. In preferred embodiments, articles molded from the compositions possess improved impact resistance, lower specific gravity, good tensile strength, and improved resistance to distortion at elevated temperatures under load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Harold F. Giles, Jr.
  • Flame retardant elastomeric compositions
    Patent number: 4639486
    Abstract: Novel flame retardant elastomeric materials are prepared by admixing a polyetherimide ester and a halogenated flame retarding material. Optionally these compositions may further comprise a modifier resin selected from condensation polymers and addition polymers, flame retardant synergists and drip suppressant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Nan-I Liu
  • Flame retarded polyester molding composition with improved electrical performance
    Patent number: 4636544
    Abstract: Titanium dioxide is disclosed to improve the comparative tracking index of flame retarded poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Leonard R. Hepp
  • Hydroxyl group graft modified polyolefins
    Patent number: 4632962
    Abstract: Polyolefins are graft modified with functional hydroxyl groups through an imide linkage and chemically reacted with polymerized polycarbonates, polyesters, and/or poly(ester-carbonates) to produce a thermoplastic molding composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Robert R. Gallucci
  • Flame retarded polyester resin with improved impact strength
    Patent number: 4629750
    Abstract: Cuprous iodide is disclosed to improve the impact strength of flame retarded, glass reinforced, impact modified, poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Leonard R. Hepp