Patents Assigned to Bayer MaterialScience LLC
  • COLD-PRESSED MATS OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL HAVING IMPROVED COLD TACK AND A PROCESS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20120083554
    Abstract: Cold-pressed mats of lignocellulosic material having a Push Off Test extension equal to at least 85% of that of a mat made with a urea-formaldehyde resin are produced from a lignocellulosic material and binder system. These mats are produced at ambient temperature by separately adding each component of the binder system to the lignocellulosic material, blending the lignocellulosic material and binder system to coat the lignocellulosic material with the binder system, forming the coated lignocellulosic material into the desired form and applying pressure to the formed lignocellulosic material to obtain the desired thickness. The binder system includes: (i) at least one polyfunctional isocyanate and (ii) at least one aqueous dispersion of an adhesive or tackifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: George Combs, Nigel Barksby, Jeffrey F. Dormish
  • A PROCESS FOR INCORPORATING AN INTERPENETRATING NETWORK OR BLEND INTO THE SURFACE LAYER OF A POLYMERIC ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20120077038
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic article containing a first polymer and an interpenetrating network or blend of a second polymer infused in a surface layer of the first polymer, wherein the second polymer is the product of photopolymerizing, in a de-oxygenated environment, a reactive monomer in the presence of one or more radical photoinitiators. The present invention also provides a process for the infusion of a surface layer polymer interpenetrating network (“IPN”) or interpenetrating blend (“IPB”) into plastic articles. By inclusion of a second polymer within the pre-existing first polymer, surface modification of the physical and chemical properties of the host polymer may be enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Pyles, Ronald C. Hedden, Daniel M. Lentz
  • Polyether carbonate polyols made via double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysis
    Patent number: 8134022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyether carbonate polyol made by copolymerizing a starter molecule with carbon dioxide, at a pressure ranging from about 10 psia to about 2,000 psia, and an alkylene oxide, at a temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 190° C. and in the presence of from about 0.001 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. % of a substantially non-crystalline double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, wherein the polyol has an incorporated carbon dioxide content of from about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. %, wherein the ratio of cyclic carbonate by-product to total carbonate is less than about 0.3 and wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the polyol. The inventive polyether carbonate polyols may find use in producing polyurethane foams, elastomers, coatings, sealants and adhesives with improved properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Karl W. Haider, Kenneth G. McDaniel, Sr., John E. Hayes, Jianzhong Shen
  • Decorative molded foams with good impact resistance and fire retardant properties
    Patent number: 8124665
    Abstract: This invention relates to fire-resistant, flexible, molded, medium density polyurethane foams. These foams typically have a density of from 10 to 30 pcf. The foams are the reaction product of a) at least one polyester polyol, b) at least one highly branched polyether polyol, c) at least one chain extender, d) a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate), an isocyanate group containing prepolymer based on a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate), or mixtures thereof, e) a solid flame retardant and f) water. This invention also relates to a process for preparing these polyurethane foams in open molds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: James W. Rosthauser, Theodore S. Frick, Michael T. Wellman
  • Dual-cure coating compositions based on polyaspartates polyisocyanates and acrylate-containing compounds
    Patent number: 8119245
    Abstract: A radiation-curable coating composition is provided. The composition comprises a) an amino-functional polyaspartate; b) a (cyclo) aliphatic polyisocyanate; c) an acrylate-functional compound; and d) a photoinitiator. Substrates coated with the coating compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Margaret A. Kendi, Terrell D. Wayt
  • LOW-VISCOSITY POLYMER POLYOLS CHARACTERIZED BY A HIGH HYDROXYL NUMBER
    Publication number: 20120041144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymer polyols which have low viscosities and high hydroxyl numbers, and to a process for the preparation of these novel polymer polyols. These polymer polyols have hydroxyl numbers of 20, solids contents of about 30 to about 65% by weight and a viscosity that is less than or equal to: be[12.7c]. These comprise the reaction product of a base polyol, a preformed stabilizer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of a free-radical polymerization initiator and at least one polymer control agent. The base polyol has a hydroxyl number of 60 to 1900, a functionality of 1 to 10, and an equivalent weight of 30 to 900.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: RICK L. ADKINS, Shriniwas S. Chauk
  • Polyurethane dispersions for use in personal care products
    Patent number: 8114938
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane dispersion suitable for use in personal care products, the dispersed polyurethane comprising the reaction products of: A) a prepolymer according to the formula: wherein R1 represents a bivalent radical of a dihydroxyl functional compound, R2 represents a hydrocarbon radical of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate, R3 represents a radical of a low molecular weight diol, optionally substituted with ionic groups, n is from 0 to 5, and m is >1; B) at least one chain extender according to the formula: H2N—R4—NH2 wherein R4 represents an alkylene or alkylene oxide radical not substituted with ionic or potentially ionic groups; and C) at least one chain extender according to the formula: H2N—R5—NH2 wherein R5 represents an alkylene radical substituted with ionic or potentially ionic groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Yuliya Berezkin, Peter D. Schmitt, Serkan Unal
  • Process for the production of stable polymers
    Patent number: 8110704
    Abstract: Stable NCO prepolymers are produced from polyisocyanates having a melting point greater than 70° C., preferably, naphthalene diisocyanate, having advantageous physical properties. An important feature of the process of the present invention is the rapid cooling of the prepolymer. The process of the present invention may be carried out on a continuous or batch basis. The prepolymers of the present invention are particularly suitable for the production of cast polyurethane elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignees: Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Bayer MaterialScince AG
    Inventors: James Michael Barnes, Hartmut Nefzger, Erika Bauer, Stefan Penninger, Thomas Schultz, Heinrich Lutz, Horst Di Mews, Charles S. Gracik
  • MINIATURE HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES
    Publication number: 20120019223
    Abstract: The present invention provides miniature power supplies and circuitry for powering high-voltage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicants: SRI International, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Edward Pelrine, Ilya Polyakov
  • FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAMS MADE FROM ALKOXYLATED NATURAL OIL
    Publication number: 20120016048
    Abstract: The present invention provides flexible conventional polyurethane foams made from at least one polyisocyanate and at least one vegetable oil alkoxylated in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, optionally at least one non-vegetable oil-based polyol, generally in the presence of a blowing agent and optionally in the presence of a surfactant, pigment, flame retardant, catalyst or filler. The alkoxylated natural oil must have (a) an ethylene oxide content in the alkoxylated segment greater than 20% by weight, (b) a primary hydroxyl group content of at least 10%, with the sum of (a)+(b) being at least 30% but no greater than 60%, The alkoxylated natural oils are environmentally-friendly, bio-based polyols which can be used to increase the “green” content of polyurethane foams without having detrimental effects on foam properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Stanley L. Hager, Edward P. Browne, Jack R. Reese, Don S. Wardius, Micah N. Moore
  • Rigid polyurethane foams with low thermal conductivity and a process for their production
    Patent number: 8097660
    Abstract: Rigid closed-cell polyurethane foams with low k-factors are produced by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with an amine-based polyether polyol and a polyester polyol in the presence of a catalyst and a hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent, preferably, HFC-245fa. It is preferred that no water be added to the reaction mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: V. Michael Mautino, Steven L. Schilling, Edward E. Ball
  • Process for the production of medium density decorative molded foams having good fire retardant properties with reduced mold times, fire retardant compositions and foams produced by this process
    Patent number: 8097658
    Abstract: Fire-resistant, medium density molded polyurethane foams which may be removed from a mold in substantially shorter times than previously possible are produced by the process of the present invention. These reduced de-mold times are achieved by including a solid flame retardant composition in the polyurethane foam forming composition. This solid flame retardant composition includes a melamine coated ammonium polyphosphate and zinc borate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventor: James W. Rosthauser
  • LONG-FIBER THERMOSET COMPOSITE WITH LOW ORANGE PEEL
    Publication number: 20120003454
    Abstract: A reinforced polymer composite that includes a Class A surface and method of making are disclosed. A reinforced polymer composite comprises a polymeric barrier layer that comprises a barrier layer first surface, a barrier layer second surface, and a plurality of hard segment domains. A reinforced polymer composite also comprises a reinforced polymeric layer covering at least a portion of the barrier layer first surface, wherein the barrier layer second surface exhibits a Class A quality, and wherein the plurality of hard segment domains substantially suppress deformation of the polymeric barrier layer at a molding temperature of the reinforced polymer composite. Optionally, an in-mold coating that has a Class A surface covers at least a portion of the barrier layer second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Usama E. Younes, John H. Perry, James W. Rosthauser
  • LED HEADLAMP COOLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110310631
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved LED headlamp cooling systems. The present invention allows for heat removal and recirculation of the excess heat into a forward lamp chamber of a head lamp before being exhausted out of the head lamp assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventor: Terry G. Davis
  • POLYMER POLYOLS PREPARED FROM NITRILE-FREE AZO-INITIATORS
    Publication number: 20110306728
    Abstract: This invention relates to nitrile-free azo initiators for the preparation of polymer polyols and to the polymer polyols prepared therefrom. These novel polymer polyols comprise a base polyol, a preformed stabilizer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator comprising as azo compound that is free of nitrile groups, and optionally, a polymer control agent. The process of preparing these polymer polyols is a continuous process comprising free-radically polymerizing a base polyol, a preformed stabilizer, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator comprising as azo compound that is free of nitrile groups, and optionally, a polymer control agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicants: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Rick L. Adkins, Jiong England, Norbert Hahn
  • Method of calculating and displaying premium freight costs
    Patent number: 8078547
    Abstract: Methods for calculating and displaying premium freight costs are provided. The methods comprise the steps of: A) selecting a time period of interest; B) selecting all shipments occurring within the selected time period and indexing the shipments into a list; C) for each shipment in the list, evaluating whether the shipment was delivered in the optimal mode, optimal source, and/or optimal carrier, and if a non-optimal mode, source or carrier was used, calculating premium freight cost; D) if the premium freight cost is not negative, adding the premium freight cost to a lane for the non-optimal mode; and E) displaying the premium freight cost by lane on a computer screen. Information for carrying out the methods of the present invention is contained in various databases containing shipment data and optimality tables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Bayer Corporate and Business Services LLC
    Inventors: Sanjay K. Joshi, Marko Dodig, Dimitrios I. Sagias, Sean K. Ritchie, John A. Hertneky, Michael F. Burns, Ronald Gadzinski, Samuel W. Phipps, Claire Wickham Rivoir
  • DOWNCOMERS FOR MASS TRANSFER COLUMN
    Publication number: 20110272830
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an improved mass-transfer column, the column comprising a plurality of trays and associated downcomers, wherein at least one of the downcomers comprises an upstream and downstream end, as defined by the direction of flow of liquid through the column, the upstream and downstream end each having an opening defined by a plurality of walls, wherein each of the walls extend substantially entirely between the upstream opening and the downstream opening, and wherein at least one of the walls has at least two sections, a first section of the wall forming an angle ? with a plane parallel to the associated tray, and a second section of the wall, which forms an angle ? with a plane parallel to the associated tray, wherein said second section is downstream from the first section, and ?<?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Frank Buerstinghaus, Kevin M. Kelleher, David Shaye
  • SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR IMPROVED COMBUSTION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20110269081
    Abstract: Combustion systems and processes are disclosed. A cross-limiting override control system is configured to transmit remote set points to flow controllers configured to control the flow rates of a primary firing fuel and air to a combustion apparatus. A temperature controller is configured to transmit a temperature demand signal based on a temperature in a combustion zone in the combustion apparatus. An analyzer controller is configured to transmit a stoichiometric ratio control signal based on an excess oxygen level exiting the combustion zone in the combustion apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventor: Jane M. Arnold
  • ALLOPHANATE MODIFIED DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATES, PREPOLYMERS THEREOF, AND THEIR USE IN THE PREPARATION OF POLYUREAS AND POLYURETHANES
    Publication number: 20110263797
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates, prepolymers of these allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates, and two-component polyureas and one-component polyureaurethanes prepared from these prepolymers. In addition, the invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these various compositions, and to the preparation of sealants from the two-component polyureas and caulking agents from the one-component polyureaurethanes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE LLC
    Inventors: JAY A JOHNSTON, KARL W. HAIDER, WENDY S. GUSTAVICH
  • BIOFILM-INHIBITORY COATINGS THAT RELEASE SALICYCLIC ACID BY HYDROLISIS
    Publication number: 20110256187
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions for modulating biofilm growth on a surface, the composition comprising the reaction product of: A) an ethylenically unsaturated compound, having at least one group with the following structure: and B) an ethylenically unsaturated compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE LLC
    Inventors: Edwin R. Hortelano, Paul J. Nowatzki