Patents Assigned to GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 5502153
    Abstract: Object: The present invention was conceived in light of the above-described prior art. The object of this invention is to provide a method for preparing optical-grade polycarbonate compositions, which method is able to prepare with good productivity optical-grade polycarbonate compositions that have not only excellent clarity and water resistance, but also excellent retention stability such as heat stability and hue stability when molten and a low content of inclusions and impurities, and that undergo little heat deterioration.Constitution: The method for preparing optical-grade polycarbonate compositions according to this invention, which method comprises the melt-polycondensation of an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a diester carbonate in the presence of a catalyst, followed by the addition of additives B! while the polycarbonate A! obtained as the reaction product is in a molten state, and mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda, Kimiyoshi Miura, Kenichi Tominari, Akio Kanezawa
  • Patent number: 5484874
    Abstract: Polycarbonate resin compositions and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are comprised of polycarbonate resins and esters of aliphatic carboxylic acids and alcohols and exhibit good mold release and thermal stability while experiencing little discoloration during molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: GE Plastics, Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Ishiwa, Hideyuki Itoi
  • Patent number: 5389714
    Abstract: Resin compositions comprising (A) polyethylene ether resins, (B) polyamide resins, (C) elastomeric substances, and (D) needle-shaped titanium oxide are disclosed. The disclosed resins exhibit an excellent balance of stiffness and impact resistance, low linear coefficient of expansion, and good heat resistance, oil resistance, forming processability and molding surface appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: GE Plastics, Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Ohtomo, Hiromi Ishida, Hidekazu Kabaya, Hiroshi Kubo
  • Patent number: 5371134
    Abstract: Electrically conductive resin compositions are provided. The electrically conductive resin composition comprises(A) the following in a total of 100 parts by weight:(a) 50-99 parts by weight of polyether imide resin, and(b) 1-50 parts by weight of polyphenylene sulfide resin; and(B) 1-30 parts by weight of electrically conductive carbon black.This resin composition exhibits excellent electrical conductivity, flame retardance, heat resistance, mechanical properties and moldability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazushige Inoue
  • Patent number: 5364926
    Abstract: Object: The present invention was conceived in light of the above-described prior art. The object of this invention is to provide a method for preparing optical-grade polycarbonate compositions, which method is able to prepare with good productivity optical-grade polycarbonate compositions that have not only excellent clarity and water resistance, but also excellent retention stability such as heat stability and hue stability when molten and a low content of inclusions and impurities, and that undergo little heat deterioration.Constitution: The method for preparing optical-grade polycarbonate compositions according to this invention, which method comprises the melt-polycondensation of an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a diester carbonate in the presence of a catalyst, followed by the addition of additives [B] while the polycarbonate [A] obtained as the reaction product is in a molten state, and mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics, Japan, Ltd. (GEP)
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda, Kimiyoshi Miura, Kenichi Tominari, Akio Kanezawa
  • Patent number: 5352747
    Abstract: To obtain light-diffusing polycarbonate resin compositions which show excellent light diffusing characteristics while maintaining the impact strength and other inherent properties of the matrix resin.Resin compositions in which certain light-diffusing fine particles are added and dispersed in 100 wt. parts polycarbonate resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics, Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshio Ohtsuka, Tomohide Fujiguchi, Katsumi Oishi
  • Patent number: 5324809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a copolymeric polycarbonate which comprises melt-polycondensing a mixture of an aromatic dihydroxy compound comprising hydroquinone or substituted hydroquinones and a diester carbonate in the presence of a catalyst containing alkali metal compounds and/or alkaline earth metal compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda, Kotaro Kishimura, Shuichi Uchimura
  • Patent number: 5310821
    Abstract: A resin composition is provided which contains (A) 5-80 weight parts polyphenylene ether resins and (B) 20-90 weight parts polyamide resins, wherein the (B) polyamide resins: (a) comprise 1-50 weight percent of polyamide resins having a number-average molecular weight not greater than 11,000, and a terminal amino group content of at least 7.0.times.10.sup.-5 mole/g, and (b) have an overall number-average molecular weight of 9,500 to 32,000, and a terminal amino group content of 5.5.times.10.sup.-5 mole/g or less. The resin compositions have both good impact resistance (in particular at low temperatures) and good melt flow. The resin compositions can be used in a wide range of applications, and so are industrially useful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuji Kodaira, Hiromi Ishida, Hidekazu Kabaya
  • Patent number: 5306767
    Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide polycarbonate resin compositions.(A) 30-80 parts by weight of a copolyester carbonate containing constituent units having the formula: ##STR1## and the formula: ##STR2## (where R and R' independently represent halogen atoms, monovalent hydrocarbon groups or hydrocarbonoxy groups; W is a divalent hydrocarbon group, --S--, --S--S--, --O--, --S(.dbd.O)--, --(O.dbd.)S(.dbd.O)-- or --C(.dbd.O); n and n' independently represent integers from 0 to 4; X is a divalent aliphatic group having 6-18 carbons; and b is 0 or 1) or this and a polycarbonate resin, and(B) 70-20 parts by weight of aromatic polyester resin, and which contains also:(C) 60-1 parts by weight of inorganic filler per 40-99 parts of (A)+(B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohide Fujiguchi, Hideyuki Itoi, Akihiro Saito
  • Patent number: 5306801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate production method. More specifically, it relates to a polycarbonate production method that is capable of preparing polycarbonates which have excellent residence stability such as hue stability and heat stability at the time of molding, and which have particularly outstanding water resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda
  • Patent number: 5292789
    Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide/polyphenylene ether composition is provided, which has excellent dimensional stability and impact resistance, as well as good heat resistance, rigidity and surface appearance. The composition also includes certain polyamide resins, hydrogenated conjugated diene/aromatic monovinyl block copolymers, modified polyolefins, compatibilizer agents, and inorganic fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiromi Ishida, Hidekazu Kabaya
  • Patent number: 5286834
    Abstract: A copolymeric polycarbonate containing repeating constituent units having formula [I] below and repeating constituent units having formula [II] below in a molar ratio of from 98:2 to 40:60. ##STR1## The above-described copolymeric polycarbonates have excellent resistance to chemicals, heat resistance and flame retardancy without compromising the impact resistance and good hues intrinsic to polycarbonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda, Kotaro Kishimura
  • Patent number: 5286813
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a polycarbonate modification method wherein a polycarbonate resin having (a) a carbon-carbon double bond, and (b) at least one group selected from the group consisting of --C(.dbd.O)--Cl, --C(.dbd.O)--Br, --C(.dbd.O)--OH, --OH, --O--C(.dbd.O)--Cl and --O--C(.dbd.O)--Br, is melt-kneaded in the presence of a radical initiator. Polycarbonate resins prepared according to the present method retain the desirable properties associated with polycarbonates while exhibiting decreased surface gloss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventor: Masataka Morioka
  • Patent number: 5276129
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for the production of polycarbonates by melt polycondensation of an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester or a diphenyl carbonate compound wherein said polycondensation is carried out in the presence of from 0.05 to 15 mol %, based on 1 mole of the aromatic dihydroxy compound, of a phenol having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms, a carbonic acid diester having from 17 to 50 carbon atoms or a carbonic acid diester having from 13 to 16 carbon atoms, using a catalyst comprising (a) a nitrogen containing basic compound, (b) from 10.sup.-8 to 10.sup.-3 mole, based on 1 mole of the aromatic dihydroxy compound, of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound, and (c) boric acid or boric ester. Also disclosed is a polycarbonate in which from 5 to 30% of its terminal groups are hydroxy groups and it has a sodium content of not more than 1 ppm and a chlorine content of not more than 20 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda
  • Patent number: 5185399
    Abstract: The invention relates to a resin composition comprising a polyphenylene ether (or blend thereof with a styrene resin), a styrene elastomer, an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylate copolymer modified with an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or derivative thereof and having a number-average molecular weight above 10,000, and an ethylene-(meth)acrylate copolymer having a number-average molecular weight of 1,500 to 9,000. This composition provides improved processing and moldability, also, molded objects therefrom have improved low temperature impact strength and freedom from delamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazunari Inoue
  • Patent number: 5151491
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for the production of polycarbonates by melt polycondensation of an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester or a diphenyl carbonate compound wherein said polycondensation is carried out in the presence of from 0.05 to 15 mol %, based on 1 mole of the aromatic dihydroxy compound, of a phenol having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms, a carbonic acid diester having from 17 to 50 carbon atoms, or a carbonic acid diester having from 13 to 16 carbon atoms, using a catalyst comprising (a) a nitrogen containing basic compound, (b) from 10.sup.-8 to 10.sup.-3 mole, based on 1 mole of the aromatic dihydroxy compound, of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound, and (c) boric acid or boric ester. Also disclosed is a polycarbonate in which from 5 to 30% of its terminal groups are hydroxy groups and it has a sodium content of not more than 1 ppm and a chlorine content of not more than 20 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda
  • Patent number: 5142018
    Abstract: A process for preparing polycarbonates according to the invention by melt polycondensation of aromatic dihydroxy compounds and carbonic acid diesters, is characterized by using an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester, wherein the combined content of hydrolyzable chlorine in those monomers falls within the particular range. Another process for preparing polycarbonates according to the invention by melt polycondensation of aromatic dihydroxy compounds and carbonic acid diesters, is characterized by using a catalyst comprising (a) a nitrogen containing basic compound and (b) aromatic dihydroxy compound of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound, or (a) and (b) and (c) boric acid or boric ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Sakashita, Tomoaki Shimoda
  • Patent number: 5135983
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions which contain polyphenylene ether resin and polyamide resin, wherein a portion of the polyphenylene ether is modified by terminal oxazolinization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventor: Masataka Morioka
  • Patent number: 5112681
    Abstract: Improved thermoplastic articles are described, which include a substrate molded from a composition of polyphenylene ether resin and polyamide resin, and a coating which is applied directly to the substrate, in the absence of a primer layer. The substrate can be pretreated with an acid processing agent and a surfactant processing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Myojo, Hiromichi Uohashi
  • Patent number: 5109065
    Abstract: An improved thermoplastic composition is described, comprising polyphenylene ether resin, polyamide resin, a saturated aliphatic polycarboxylic acid, and a modified polyolefin such as an ethyleneethyl acrylate-g-maleimide copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: GE Plastics Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Saito, Kazunari Inoue, Hiromi Ishida, Masataka Morioka