Patents Assigned to AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
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Patent number: 11104786Abstract: A fluorinated copolymer composition includes a thermoplastic resin A and a fluorinated elastomer B dispersed within thermoplastic resin A. Thermoplastic resin A has a shear stress (?A) of greater than 0.11 MPa when measured with a capillary rheometer at a shear rate of 243 sec?1 and at 360° C. in accordance with ASTM D3835. Fluorinated elastomer B dispersed within thermoplastic resin A has an average dispersed particle size of less than 50 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignees: AGC Inc., AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Masatoshi Abe, Katherine M. Sprick, Ryan T. Tucker
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Patent number: 11034124Abstract: An insulated conduit for use in offshore, deep water environments includes a pipe and a fluoropolymer composition. The pipe has an outer surface with the fluoropolymer composition disposed about the outer surface of the pipe for providing a thermal insulation layer. The fluoropolymer composition includes a fluoroplastic polymer present in an amount of at least 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the fluoropolymer composition. The fluoropolymer composition also includes a fluoroelastomer present in an amount of a fluoroelastomer present in an amount of from about 20 to about 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the fluoropolymer composition. The fluoropolymer composition has a thermal conductivity less than about 0.20 W/mK at 205° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignees: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC., AGC INC.Inventors: Masahide Yodogawa, David J. Lavanga, Dennis G Murphy, Ken Iruya
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Patent number: 10807342Abstract: A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The anti-static additive includes a portion of discrete carbon nanotubes and a dispersing binder. The dispersing binder is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 30 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer and the dispersing binder. The second fluoropolymer polymer is present in an amount greater than 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventor: Joseph David Proof
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Patent number: 10571053Abstract: A layered tube for a hose assembly includes an inner layer that defines a chamber for directing a hydraulic fluid. The inner layer comprises a first fluoropolymer in an amount of from about 80 to about 99 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inner layer. The inner layer also comprises an anti-static additive in an amount of from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inner layer. The layered tube also includes an outer layer surrounding the inner layer. The outer layer comprises a second fluoropolymer in an amount greater than 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer. The second fluoropolymer may be the same as, or different than, the first fluoropolymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventor: Joseph David Proof
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Patent number: 9830797Abstract: A high pressure hose that is resistant to microvoid formation includes an inner tube comprising a blend of crosslinked fluoroplastic material and fluoroelastomeric material, a first reinforcement layer constructed of para-aramid synthetic fibers, and an adhesive layer, and an outer cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignees: EATON CORPORATION, AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Soumayajit Sarkar, Javed Mapkar, Edward Hummelt, Kenneth Phaneuf, Robert Michael Lefere, Joseph David Proof
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Patent number: 9791091Abstract: A method for forming a high temperature field joint between two insulated pipe sections, and an insulated conduit having a low temperature field joint. The conduit comprises a steel pipe with a corrosion protection coating and a pipe insulation layer comprising a polymer composition having thermal conductivity of less than about 0.40 W/mk, and/or heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. After a circumferential weld joint is formed between the two pipes, a first field joint insulation layer is applied over the joint area, the first field joint insulation layer comprises a polymer composition having heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC., SHAWCOR LTD.Inventors: Masahide Yodogawa, Suresh Choudhary, Jan Peder Hegdal, Torgeir Sletvold, Eileen Wan
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Patent number: 9499943Abstract: A method of preparing a treated article comprises the step of providing a slurry comprising fibers. The method further comprises the step of combining the slurry and a first fluorinated composition to form a mixture. In addition, the method comprises the step of forming at least one sheet from the mixture. Finally, the method comprises the step of applying a second fluorinated composition on at least one surface of the at least one sheet to prepare the treated article.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Sanchez, James L. Scott
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Patent number: 9133584Abstract: A method of preparing a treated article comprises the step of providing a slurry comprising fibers. The method further comprises the step of combining the slurry and a first fluorinated composition to form a mixture. In addition, the method comprises the step of forming at least one sheet from the mixture. Finally, the method comprises the step of applying a second fluorinated composition on at least one surface of the at least one sheet to prepare the treated article.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Sanchez, James L. Scott
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Publication number: 20140251532Abstract: A method includes premixing an anti-static additive and a first crosslinker to form an anti-static intermediate mixture where the anti-static additive is dispersed in the first crosslinker. The method also includes compounding the anti-static intermediate mixture and at least a portion of the first fluoropolymer to form a first compounded mixture. The method further includes extruding the first compounded mixture to form a layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicants: Eaton Corporation, AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.Inventors: Soumayajit Sarkar, Javed Mapkar, Edward Hummelt, Kenneth Phaneuf, Robert Michael Lefere, Joseph David Proof, Gregory James Chapman
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Publication number: 20140246110Abstract: A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight, the first crosslinker is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, and the anti-static additive is present in an amount of from about 0.4 to about 4 parts by weight, each based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The second fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: Eaton Corporation, AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.Inventors: Soumayajit Sarkar, Javed Mapkar, Edward Hummelt, Kenneth Phaneuf, Robert Michael Lefere, Joseph David Proof, Gregory James Chapman
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Patent number: 8771470Abstract: A method of preparing a treated article comprises the step of providing a slurry comprising fibers. The method further comprises the step of combining the slurry and a first fluorinated composition to form a mixture. In addition, the method comprises the step of forming at least one sheet from the mixture. Finally, the method comprises the step of applying a second fluorinated composition on at least one surface of the at least one sheet to prepare the treated article.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Sanchez, James L. Scott
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Patent number: 7579409Abstract: A micropowder composition containing a granular PTFE micropowder, a fine powder PTFE micropowder, and a fine powder molding resin provides mixtures with fluoroelastomers containing copolymerized and alternating units of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene that provide molded articles having improved surface smoothness characteristics and tear resistance on molding. Processes for mixing additives with fluoroelastomers by adding or mixing the fluoroelastomer with the additives in the presence of micropowder PTFE compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.Inventors: David J. Lavanga, Richard DeLucca
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Publication number: 20070100077Abstract: A micropowder composition containing a granular PTFE micropowder, a fine powder PTFE micropowder, and a fine powder molding resin provides mixtures with fluoroelastomers containing copolymerized and alternating units of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene that provide molded articles having improved surface smoothness characteristics and tear resistance on molding. Processes for mixing additives with fluoroelastomers by adding or mixing the fluoroelastomer with the additives in the presence of micropowder PTFE compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: David Lavanga, Richard DeLucca
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Publication number: 20060074178Abstract: Fluorine-containing emulsifiers can be removed from fluoropolymer dispersions by multiple cycles of thermal concentration. After repeated cycles of dilution and extraction the fluorine-containing emulsifier can be reduced to a very low level. The resulting dispersion can be formulated into an aqueous dispersion that can be used for coating applications, such as seal, packing, fabric and metal coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Applicant: AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Kim Auyeung, Brian Christiani