Patents Assigned to Momentive Performance Marerials Inc.
  • Diol-derived organofunctional silane and compositions containing same
    Patent number: 8158812
    Abstract: Described are diol-derived organofunctional silanes in which the silanes contain cyclic and bridged alkoxy groups derived from hydrocarbon-based diols and methods for the preparation of the silanes. Also described are rubber compositions containing the diol-derived organofunctional silanes, methods for the preparation of the rubber compositions and articles of manufacture containing the rubber compositions, in particular, automotive tires and components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Marerials Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Chaves, Richard W. Cruse, Eric Raymond Pohl