Patents Assigned to Dow Global Technologies LLC
  • Ethylene-based polymers and processes to make the same
    Patent number: 10759927
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising an ethylene-based polymer, wherein the ethylene-based polymer comprises the following properties: a) a Mw(abs)/Mw(conv) >2.60; and b) a CDFRIR (at Mw<10,000 g/mole) >0.145.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Teresa P. Karjala, Lori L. Kardos, Hayley A. Brown, David T. Gillespie, Zachary L. Polk, Jose Ortega
  • BIS-PHENYL-PHENOXY POLYOLEFIN CATALYSTS HAVING TWO METHYLENETRIALKYLSILICON LIGANDS ON THE METAL FOR IMPROVED SOLUBILITY
    Publication number: 20200270376
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a catalyst system comprising metal ligand complexes and processes for polyolefin polymerization using the metal ligand complex having the following structure: where each X is selected from the group consisting of —(CH2)SiRX3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Arkady L. Krasovskiy, David R. Wilson, Bryan D. Stubbert, Tulaza Vaidya, Jerzy Klosin, Edmund M. Carnahan, Philip P. Fontaine, Mari S. Rosen
  • CROSS-LINKED FOAMS MADE FROM INTERPOLYMERS OF ETHYLENE/ALPHA-OLEFINS
    Publication number: 20200270432
    Abstract: Foam compositions comprise at least an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers of the present disclosure are multi-block copolymers comprising at least one soft block and at least one hard block. The foam compositions can further comprise a blowing agent and a cross-linking agent. Methods of making the foam compositions and foamed articles made from the foam compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kyle G. KUMMER, Jeffrey C. MUNRO, Lisa MADENJIAN
  • BIS-PHENYL-PHENOXY POLYOLEFIN CATALYSTS HAVING A METHYLENETRIALKYLSILICON LIGAND ON THE METAL FOR IMPROVED SOLUBILITY
    Publication number: 20200270282
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a catalyst system comprising metal-ligand complexes and processes for polyolefin polymerization using the metal-ligand complex having the following structure, Formula (I), where X is selected from the group consisting of —(CH2)SiRX3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bryan D. Stubbert, Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Tulaza Vaidya, Jerzy Klosin, Edmund M. Carnahan, Philip P. Fontaine, Mari S. Rosen, David R. Wilson
  • THERMOFORMED FILM COMPOSITIONS WITH ENHANCED TOUGHNESS AFTER THERMOFORMING PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20200270433
    Abstract: Embodiments of thermoformed monolayer or multilayer films are provided, wherein the thermoformed monolayer multilayer films comprise a first composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0-1.2×log (I2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, PBBPolisur S.R.L.
    Inventors: Maria Laura Perez Muñoz, João Gargalaka, Jr., Nicolas Cardoso Mazzola, Gianna Buaszczyk, Carmelo Declet Perez, Sydney E. Hansen
  • Compositions, aqueous coating compositions, and methods for improving the freeze/thaw stability of aqueous coating compositions
    Patent number: 10752793
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions, aqueous coating compositions, and methods for improving the freeze/thaw stability of aqueous coating compositions. In one aspect, a method for improving the freeze/thaw stability of an aqueous coating composition comprising an aqueous polymeric dispersion, the method comprising adding the following compound to the aqueous coating composition: (Formula (I)) wherein n=4 to 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Claribel Acevedo Velez, Sudhakar Balijepalli, Rebecca J. Wachowicz
  • Proppant coating for heavy metal recovery
    Patent number: 10752830
    Abstract: A coated proppant includes a solid core proppant particle and a heavy metal recovery coating, including heavy metal recovery crystals embedded within a polymer resin matrix. A process for the manufacture of a coated proppant includes providing a solid core proppant particle, and forming on the solid core proppant particle, a heavy metal recovery coating including heavy metal recovery crystals embedded within a polymer resin matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kaoru Aou, Juan Carlos Medina, H. Robert Goltz, Sachit Goyal, Arjun Raghuraman, Fabio Aguirre Vargas, Avery L. Watkins, David A. Reuschle, Ann F. Johnson, Yasmin N. Srivastava
  • Butadiene telomerization catalyst precursor preparation
    Patent number: 10751706
    Abstract: Use a solvent blend that contains 1-methoxy-2,7-octadiene and an alkanols rather than the alkanols by itself to prepare a catalyst precursor suitable for use in butadiene telomerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Helene N. Launay, Jessica L. Klinkenberg, John R. Briggs, Sarah E. House, Marcel C. Van Engelen, Larry G. Wright, Georg Bar, Wilma Hensen, Julia Fuertes Cabello, Istvan Lengyel
  • Adhesive formulations for fabric/POE adhesion
    Patent number: 10752770
    Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to a composition comprising of (A) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized, chlorinated olefin-based polymer and/or (b) a styrene-based polymer and/or a functionalized styrene-based polymer, (B) a polyamide wax slurry, and (C) organic solvent, and which composition can be used as an adhesive to bond a fabric to a polyolefin elastomer (POE) thermoplastic sheet, articles made from the composition, and methods of producing the composition and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Yongchun Chen, Hang Wu, Haiyang Yu, Weiming Ma, Hong Yang, Xiao Yi Pang
  • Multilayer structure, a laminate comprising the same and articles comprising the laminate
    Patent number: 10751974
    Abstract: A multilayer structure comprising at least one skin sealant layer, wherein the skin layer comprises a polyethylene having a crystallinity, CS; a tie layer which comprises a first polyethylene having a crystallinity, CT, wherein the tie layer is adhered to the skin layer; and a bulk layer which comprises a second polyethylene having a crystallinity, CB, wherein the tie layer is disposed between the bulk layer and the skin sealant layer; wherein CB>CT>CS; and wherein the layers are coextruded and the multilayer structure oriented by a semi-molten orientation process is provided. Also provided is a laminate comprising the multilayer structure and articles comprising the laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xiao Bing Yun, Jianping Pan
  • Lubricant composition
    Patent number: 10752860
    Abstract: An antioxidant package composition including a combination of: (i) at least one aromatic amine, and (ii) at least one polyether sulphide; a lubricant composition including: (a) the above antioxidant package and (b) at least one base oil; a process for preparing the antioxidant package; and a process for preparing the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Martin R. Greaves, Evelyn A. Zaugg-Hoozemans
  • Method for optical waveguide fabrication
    Patent number: 10754094
    Abstract: A method for producing an optical waveguide by: (a) depositing on a substrate a composition comprising: (i) a poly-siloxane comprising epoxy groups and alkenyl groups, (ii) a silane crosslinker having at least two silicon-hydrogen bonds and (iii) at least one compound comprising an epoxy group and a refractive index of at least 1.49; (b) heating; (c) depositing a second composition comprising: (i) a second polysiloxane comprising epoxy groups and alkenyl groups, and (ii) a second silane crosslinker having at least two silicon-hydrogen bonds; (d) curing by heating; (e) exposing to ultraviolet light through a mask to produce a patterned core layer; (f) heating to evaporate at least a part of the uncured portion of the first composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Kai Su, Brandon W. Swatowski
  • Methods and systems for measuring the forces of a shrink film
    Patent number: 10753919
    Abstract: According to one embodiment described herein, the forces of a shrink film may be measured. The method of measuring the forces may include providing a shrink film processing unit and a testing vehicle moveable within the shrink film processing unit, positioning a shrink film around the testing vehicle, processing the wrapped testing vehicle by shrinking the shrink film around the testing vehicle as the testing vehicle moves through the shrink film processing unit, and measuring the forces applied by the shrink film on the testing vehicle with one or more force sensors at multiple separate sensor positions on the exterior of the testing vehicle during processing, after processing, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Effler, Jr., Rashi Tiwari, Matthew J. Turpin, Robert R. Cummer, Lyndi R. Kennedy
  • ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS AND PROCESSES TO MAKE THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200263008
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising an ethylene-based polymer, wherein the ethylene-based polymer comprises the following properties: a) a Mw(abs)/Mw(conv)>2.60; and b) a CDFRIR (at Mw<10,000 g/mole)>0.145.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Teresa P. KARJALA, Lori L. KARDOS, Hayley A. BROWN, David T. GILLESPIE, Zachary L. POLK, Jose ORTEGA
  • SELECTIVELY TRANSITIONING POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20200262950
    Abstract: A method of selectively transitioning a polymerization process making an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer in such a way that melt elasticity of the copolymer is substantially changed without changing comonomer and without substantially changing density of the copolymer. A method of compensating a reactor temperature-induced change in melt elasticity with an inverse change in H2/C2 gas molar ratio. Also, use of process control variable(s) to selectively change the melt elasticity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bo Liu, Mark G. Goode
  • Aqueous coating composition and method of preparing the same
    Patent number: 10745583
    Abstract: An aqueous coating composition providing the resulting coatings with balanced flexibility and anti-tacky properties, and a method of preparing the aqueous coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignees: Dow global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Fu Zhan, Caiyun Li, Yaobang Li, Jinyuan Zhang, Jiansheng Feng, Xiangting Dong, Qian Shen
  • Process for reclaiming scrap or unused epoxy resin prepreg
    Patent number: 10744679
    Abstract: Method for recycling scrap that contains one or more heat resistant fibers and from 25 to 60 wt. %, based on the total weight of the scrap, of an at least partially uncured to fully uncured two component thermosetting resin mixture of (i) one or more thermosetting resins, and (ii) a solid hardener, the methods comprising shredding the scrap to an average size of from 3 to 50 mm, mixing the shredded scrap, preferably after preheating the scrap, to provide a fluid material charge and then compression molding the fluid material charge to make a cured composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David H. Bank, Amit K. Chaudhary, Xiaofei Sun
  • Method for production of methyl methacrylate by oxidative esterification using a heterogeneous catalyst
    Patent number: 10745341
    Abstract: A method for preparing methyl methacrylate from methacrolein and methanol. The method comprises contacting in a tubular reactor having at least four zones a mixture comprising methacrolein, methanol, oxygen and a base with a catalyst bed of heterogeneous catalyst comprising a support and a noble metal, wherein reaction zones comprising catalyst beds alternate with mixing zones not comprising catalyst beds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Dmitry A. Krapchetov, Kirk W. Limbach, Daniel A. Hickman, Jeffrey Herron, Kurt W. Olson, D. Wayne Blaylock
  • IMPROVED METHOD TO MAKE CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20200254393
    Abstract: A method of making a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve is comprised of heating a hollow polymer fiber to a carbonization temperature in an atmosphere that is non-oxidizing to form a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve, wherein during at least a portion of the heating a tensile force is applied to the hollow polymer fiber. The method may improve the separation of gases similar in size such a propylene from propane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Liren Xu, Rahul Sharma, Thomas Fitzgibbons, Mark K. Brayden, Marcos V. Martinez
  • HIGH RESILIENCY POLYURETHANE FOAMS MADE WITH HIGH FUNCTIONALITY, HIGH EQUIVALENT WEIGHT POLYOLS WITH MAINLY SECONDARY HYDROXYL GROUPS
    Publication number: 20200255580
    Abstract: High resiliency polyurethane foam is made from a polyether polyol having an equivalent weight of at least 1000. At least a portion of the polyether polyol is one or more random copolymer(s) formed by polymerizing a mixture of 70 to 95% by weight propylene oxide and 5 to 30% by weight ethylene oxide onto an initiator compound. The random copolymer(s) has a nominal hydroxyl functionality of at least 5, a hydroxyl equivalent weight of at least 1500 g/equivalent and no more than 0.01 milliequivalents per gram of terminal unsaturation. The randomly polymerized propylene oxide and ethylene oxide constitute at least 80% of the total weight of the random copolymer. At least 70% of the hydroxyl groups of the random copolymer are secondary hydroxyls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David A. Babb, Jean-Paul Masy