Patents Assigned to Eastman Chemical Company
  • FOAMABLE CELLULOSE ACETATE COMPOSITIONS, FOAMS AND FOAM ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20240352233
    Abstract: A foamable composition comprising at least one cellulose acetate, a plasticizer, a nucleating agent, either a chemical blowing agent or a physical blowing agent, and natural fibers is disclosed. The foamable composition is melt-processable, thermoformable, and biodegradable. The composition is formed into foamed articles that are biodegradable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: WAYNE KEN SHIH
  • PROCESS OF MAKING ARTICLES COMPRISING POLYESTER/POLYESTER ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20240352276
    Abstract: A process of making a polyester coated article is provided. The process comprises coating an article with a polyester composition to produce the polyester coated article; wherein the polyester composition comprises a) at least one rigid polyester; b) at least one polyester elastomer; c) at least one primary antioxidant; d) at least one secondary antioxidant; and e) at least one chain extending additive; wherein the composition has a enthalpy of melting of 3 cal/gm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young
  • HOT-FILLABLE ARTICLES MADE FROM MULTILAYERED THERMOFORMABLE FILM AND SHEET
    Publication number: 20240351267
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hot-fillable articles made from multilayered thermoformable film and sheet comprising oxygen scavenger compositions and polyester compositions and copolyester compositions which comprise residues of terephthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD), ethylene glycol (EG), and diethylene glycol (DEG), in certain compositional ranges having certain advantages and improved performance properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Marc Alan Strand, Laurent Albert Degroote
  • COATING COMPOSITIONS BASED ON UNSATURATED POLYESTER AND PHENOLIC RESIN
    Publication number: 20240343940
    Abstract: Unsaturated polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic diols such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that are curable with an isocyanate crosslinker, an amino crosslinker, or a combination thereof are provided herein. The unsaturated polyester compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties such as solvent resistance and wedge bend resistance in metal packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Katelyn Rose Houston, Samuel Jean Puaud, Hongkun He, Goliath Beniah, Cameron Lee Brown
  • Compositions from the chemical recycling of plastic-derived streams and uses thereof
    Patent number: 12116532
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for the conversion of waste plastics into various useful downstream recycle-content products. More particularly, the present system and method involves integrating a pyrolysis facility with a cracker facility by introducing at least a stream of r-pyrolysis gas into the cracker facility. In the cracker facility, the r-pyrolysis gas may be separated to form one or more recycle content products, and can enhance the operation of the facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Daryl Bitting, David Eugene Slivensky, Xianchun Wu, Bruce Roger DeBruin, Damon Ray Billodeaux
  • Crystallizable shrinkable films and thermoformable sheets made from resins blends
    Patent number: 12116452
    Abstract: A blend composition comprising a first polyester and a second polyester. The first and second polyesters each comprises residues of terephthalic acid, neopentyl glycol (NPG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), ethylene glycol (EG), and/or diethylene glycol (DEG). The first polyester comprises NPG, CHDM, and DEG in a combined amount that is less than the second polyester. The blend composition can be useful for producing a shrink film exhibiting high ultimate shrinkage (e.g., >65% at 95° C. for 10 seconds) and a high strain induced crystalline melting point (e.g., greater than 190° C.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allen Peters, Jacob E. Napierala, Rondell Paul Little, Jr., James Carl Williams, James Wesley Peer
  • WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS BASED ON ACRYLIC GRAFTED TMA- MODIFIED UNSATURATED POLYESTERS
    Publication number: 20240336802
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel curable acrylic modified polyesters comprising the reaction product of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclo butanediol (TMCD) modified by a polycarboxylic acid anhydride. The curable acrylic modified polyesters have particular utility for use in waterborne coating compositions containing a crosslinker. Such waterborne coating compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties for metal packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Katelyn Rose Houston, Thauming Kuo, Hongkun He, Stacey James Marsh
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING MELT PROCESSABLE CELLULOSE ESTER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ALKALINE FILLER
    Publication number: 20240327621
    Abstract: The present application discloses melt processable cellulose ester compositions comprising a cellulose ester, at least one alkaline additive, and at least one neutralizing agent. Plasticizers can be optionally used in the compositions. The present application also discloses processes for preparing the compositions and articles that can be made from the compositions. The compositions show improved degradation properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: STEPHANIE KAY CLENDENNEN, YICHEN FANG
  • MELT PROCESSABLE CELLULOSE ESTER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ALKALINE FILLER
    Publication number: 20240327622
    Abstract: The present application discloses melt processable cellulose ester compositions comprising a cellulose ester, at least one alkaline additive, and at least one neutralizing agent. Plasticizers can be optionally used in the compositions. The present application also discloses processes for preparing the compositions and articles that can be made from the compositions. The compositions show improved degradation properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: STEPHANIE KAY CLENDENNEN, HAMID EBRAHIMI
  • Recycle content mixed esters and solvents
    Patent number: 12104121
    Abstract: A mixed ester composition having a recycle content value is obtained by reacting a recycle content feedstock to make a recycle content mixed ester or by deducting from a recycle inventory a recycle content value applied to a mixed ester composition. At least a portion of the recycle content value in the feedstock or in an allotment obtained by a mixed ester manufacturer has its origin in recycled waste and/or pyrolysis of recycled waste and/or in thermal steam cracking of recycle content pyoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: David Eugene Slivensky, Daryl Bitting, Kenny Randolph Parker, Michael Gary Polasek, William Lewis Trapp, Xianchun Wu
  • MOTHER LIQUOR COMPOSITION GENERATED IN MCFC PROCESS
    Publication number: 20240317698
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to make 5-(alkoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acids (ACFC) from feedstocks comprised of furoates. When a feedstock comprised of methyl 5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate (MMFC) is used a product comprised of (5-methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (MCFC) is obtained in high yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Kenny Randolph Parker, Mesfin Ejerssa Janka
  • RECYCLE CONTENT CRACKED EFFLUENT
    Publication number: 20240318084
    Abstract: The present application discloses a recycle content cracked effluent composition having a certain compositional profile produced by cracking a cracker feed comprising a recycle content pyrolysis oil composition, and methods of producing the recycle content cracked effluent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: David Eugene Slivensky, Daryl Bitting, Kenny Randolph Parker, Michael Gary Polasek, William Lewis Trapp, Xianchun Wu
  • Cracking c+ fraction of pyoil
    Patent number: 12098338
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon cracker stream is combined with recycle content pyrolysis oil to form a combined cracker stream and the combined cracker stream is cracked in a cracker furnace to provide an olefin-containing effluent. The r-pyoil can be fed to the cracker feed. Alternatively, the r-pyoil with a predominantly c8+ fraction can be fed to the cracker feed. The furnace can be a gas fed furnace, or split cracker furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Daryl Bitting, Kenny Randolph Parker, Michael Gary Polasek, David Eugene Slivensky, Xianchun Wu, Jerome Leonard Stavinoha, Jr.
  • THERMAL PYOIL TO A GAS FED CRACKER FURNACE
    Publication number: 20240309276
    Abstract: A predominantly C2 to C4 hydrocarbon cracker stream is combined with recycle content pyrolysis oil to form a combined cracker stream and the combined cracker stream is cracked in a cracker furnace to provide an olefin-containing effluent. The r-pyoil can be fed to a first coil while a second cracker feed with none of the r-pyoil or less of the r-pyoil is fed to a second coil, and both are cracked in a cracker furnace to form an olefin-containing effluent stream. Alternatively, the r-pyoil can be fed and distributed across multiple coils along with the non-recycle cracker feed. The furnace can be a gas fed furnace, or split cracker furnace. Further, a first cracker stream with r-pyoil in a first coil can have a lower total molar flow rate than a second cracker stream in a second coil in the same furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Daryl Bitting, Kenny Randolph Parker, Michael Gary Polasek, David Eugene Slivensky, Xianchun Wu, Jerome Leonard Stavinoha, JR.
  • Cellulose ester and elastomer compositions
    Patent number: 12077656
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising a cellulose ester component that comprises at least one cellulose ester; and an elastomeric component that comprises at least one elastomer, where the elastomeric component comprises 30 wt % or more of the composition, and where the composition is thermoplastic. Processes for producing the compositions as well as articles made using these compositions, such as automotive interior components, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Brandon Robert Williamson, Laura Bauerle Weaver, JingJing Xu, Michael Eugene Donelson
  • POLYESTER/POLYESTER ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20240287305
    Abstract: A polyester composition is provided comprising: a) at least one rigid polyester; b) at least one polyester elastomer; c) at least one primary antioxidant; d) at least one secondary antioxidant; and e) at least one chain extending additive; wherein the polyester composition has a enthalpy of melting of 3 cal/gm or less. Processes to produce the polyester composition, and articles comprising the polyester composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Marc Alan Strand
  • PURGE PROCESS FOR 5-(ALKOXYCARBONYL)FURAN-2-CARBOYLIC ACID (ACFC)
    Publication number: 20240270708
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to make 5-(alkoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acids (ACFC) from feedstocks comprised of furcates. When a feedstock comprised of methyl 5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate (MMFC) is used a product comprised of (5-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (MCFC) is obtained in a high yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Kenny Randolph Parker, Mesfin Ejerssa Janka
  • SEPARATION AND PROCESSING OF RECYCLED CONTENT PYROLYSIS GAS
    Publication number: 20240271044
    Abstract: Processes and facilities for providing recycled content hydrocarbon products (r-products) from separation of pyrolysis gas formed by pyrolyzing waste plastic are provided. Various separation schemes may be employed to process the recycled content pyrolysis gas (r-pygas) into one or more recycled content hydrocarbon streams, which can be used in forming a variety of recycled content products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Xianchun Wu, Daryl Bitting, Michael Gary Polasek, David Eugene Slivensky
  • RECYCLED CONTENT POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
    Publication number: 20240270923
    Abstract: Recycled content polyvinyl alcohol (r-PVOH) is produced using a process and system that applies physical and/or credit-based recycled content from one or more feed materials to the PVOH produced from the feed materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Daryl Bitting, David Eugene Slivensky, Xianchun Wu
  • POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL PACKAGING COATINGS
    Publication number: 20240263038
    Abstract: This invention pertains to improved polyester polyol compositions comprising 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD). Coating compositions based on such TMCD polyester polyols are capable of providing a good balance of the desirable coating properties, such as solvent resistance, acid resistance, retort resistance, microcracking resistance, and bending ability, for metal packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Linqian Feng, Cameron Lee Brown, John Thorton Maddox, Alain Michel Cagnard, Selene Ayde De Leon Ibarra, Thauming Kuo