Patents Assigned to Solutia, Inc.
  • Resin sheets exhibiting enhanced adhesion to inorganic surfaces
    Patent number: 10022908
    Abstract: Resin layers and interlayers exhibiting enhanced adhesion to inorganic surfaces, such as glass, are provided. In some cases, the layers and interlayers may comprise at least one adhesion stabilizing agent for improving adhesion to various surfaces, even in the presence of moisture. Such layers and interlayers may be useful, for example, in multiple layer panels, such as, for example, safety glass used in automotive and architectural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Weihong Cui, Steven V. Haldeman, Francois Andre Koran, Pu Zhang
  • POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180194120
    Abstract: An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different refractive indices without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Wenjie Chen
  • Sound insulation panels having high interlayer thickness factors
    Patent number: 10016960
    Abstract: A multiple layer panel having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The multiple layer panel comprises a first rigid substrate having a first thickness H3, a second rigid substrate having a second thickness H1, wherein H3?H1, and a multiple layer acoustic interlayer having a thickness H2 between the first and second rigid substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180186969
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: NANDAN UKIDWE, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yinong Ma
  • Blends of poly(vinyl acetal) resins for compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 10005899
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more poly(vinyl acetal) resins and at least one blending agent or haze reducing agent are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Wenjie Chen, John Joseph D'Errico, Jun Lu
  • Multilayer interlayers having high Tg and high modulus
    Patent number: 10000039
    Abstract: A multilayer interlayer structure having a low Mw/high Tg layer and a high Mw layer, the interlayer having a high E? modulus and a higher Tg. The high Tg layer has a Tg of at least 50° C. and a weight average molecular weight of not more than 160,000. The high Mw layer has a molecular weight greater than 160,000. The interlayer structure has increased stiffness without having to increase its thickness, and has an increased Tg to enable the structure to be used in applications that require good modulus at outdoor temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Megan L. Szlosek, Yalda Farhoudi
  • Multiple layer panels having reduced levels of edge defects
    Patent number: 9994000
    Abstract: A process for producing a multilayer glass laminate panel having two glass sheets with a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer sandwiched therebetween, the process comprising the steps of: providing two glass sheets; providing a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer, and inserting the interlayer between the two glass sheets to produce a laminate; removing air from the produced laminate; applying heat and pressure to the laminate for a hold time, wherein the laminate is free of bubbles at the edges of the laminate. The multilayer glass laminate panel has improved optical properties, and specifically reduced levels of edge defects, such as edge bubbles in the laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Kok Leong William Aw, John Joseph D'Errico
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180154618
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Zhou Li
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 9988525
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Zhou Li, Jun Lu
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced properties
    Patent number: 9976024
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Yinong Ma, Nandan Ukidwe
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 9975315
    Abstract: A tapered interlayer comprising at least one resin layer and a having tapered zone with a wedge angle of at least 0.13 mrad. The first resin layer comprises a first poly(vinyl acetal) resin and at least one RI balancing agent. The refractive index of the first resin layer is at least 1.480.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180127574
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Zhou Li, Jun Lu
  • High flow polymer interlayers for laminated glass
    Patent number: 9962910
    Abstract: An interlayer comprised of a high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and at least one plasticizer is disclosed. The use of a high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and a plasticizer creates synergy allowing the flow of the interlayer to be increased without sacrificing other characteristics typically associated with an increased flow (e.g., increased blocking, decreased mechanical strength, and decreased manufacturing capability). In this regard, the high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin provides a flow improvement, resulting in a high flow interlayer. As a result, a thinner interlayer can be utilized in forming multiple layer panels because the resulting thinner interlayer has improved flow properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Wenjie Chen, Yinong Ma
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 9963583
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more thermoplastic polymers and at least one RI balancing agent for adjusting the refractive index of at least one of the resins or layers is provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Wenjie Chen, Jun Lu, Curtis Schilling, III, John Joseph D'Errico
  • POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING A COMPATIBILIZER
    Publication number: 20180111358
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a first poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a first residual hydroxyl content; a second poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a second residual hydroxyl content; a plasticizer; and at least one compatibilizer, such as an anhydride compatibilizer; wherein the difference between the first and second residual hydroxyl contents is at least 2 wt. %, and wherein the polymer composition has a percent haze of less than 5%. The use of a compatibilizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects, such as haze and color, without sacrificing other characteristics of the composition. The composition may be used in an interlayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Wenjie Chen
  • SOUND INSULATION PANELS HAVING HIGH INTERLAYER THICKNESS FACTORS
    Publication number: 20180108340
    Abstract: A multiple layer panel having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The multiple layer panel comprises a first rigid substrate having a first thickness H3, a second rigid substrate having a second thickness H1, wherein H3?H1, and a multiple layer acoustic interlayer having a thickness H2 between the first and second rigid substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: JUN LU
  • ASYMMETRIC LAMINATES COMPRISING ASYMMETRIC MULTIPLE LAYER INTERLAYER
    Publication number: 20180104932
    Abstract: An asymmetric multiple layer interlayer and an asymmetric sound insulating multiple layer panel is disclosed. The panel comprises a first rigid substrate having a first thickness, a second rigid substrate having a second thickness, wherein the first thickness is less than the second thickness, and an asymmetric multiple layer acoustic interlayer between the first and second rigid substrates, wherein the multiple layer comprises a first stiff layer having a first stiff layer thickness, a second stiff layer having a second stiff layer thickness, and an inner layer between the first and second outer layers, and wherein the inner layer is non-centrally located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: JUN LU
  • BLENDS OF POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESINS FOR COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180100062
    Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising two or more poly(vinyl acetal) resins and at least one blending agent or haze reducing agent are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers exhibit enhanced optical properties while retaining other properties, such as impact resistance and acoustic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: JUN LU
  • MULTIPLE LAYER INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180099491
    Abstract: Multiple layer interlayers comprising pairs of alternating polymer layers are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Multiple layer interlayers according to embodiments of the present invention may include more than three polymer layers and may exhibit desirable acoustic and optical properties, which may make them suitable for use in various types of multiple layer panels, including safety glass for automotive and architectural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: JUN LU, YALDA FARHOUDI, ARISTOTELIS KARAGIANNIS, WENJIE CHEN, LORA LEE SPANGLER
  • Multiple layer interlayers having enhanced properties
    Patent number: 9931821
    Abstract: Multiple layer interlayers comprising pairs of alternating polymer layers are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Multiple layer interlayers according to embodiments of the present invention may include more than three polymer layers and may exhibit desirable acoustic and optical properties, which may make them suitable for use in various types of multiple layer panels, including safety glass for automotive and architectural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Yalda Farhoudi, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Wenjie Chen, Lora Lee Spangler