Patents Assigned to Solutia, Inc.
  • POLY(VINYL ACETAL) RESIN COMPOSITIONS, LAYERS, AND INTERLAYERS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180086908
    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: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: JUN LU, WENJIE CHEN, HELEN M. THOMPSON
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers and interlayers having enhanced properties
    Patent number: 9926431
    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: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Nandan Ukidwe, Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yinong Ma
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 9925746
    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 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Zhou Li
  • SOUND ATTENUATING MULTIPLE LAYER LAMINATES
    Publication number: 20180082669
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved sound insulating multiple layer panel. The improved panel comprises: a first panel having a first thickness; a first interlayer having a first interlayer thickness and a first glass transition temperature of less than 25° C. adjacent the first panel; a second panel having a second thickness adjacent the first interlayer; a second interlayer having a second interlayer thickness and a second glass transition temperature of less than 25° C. adjacent the second panel; a third panel having a third thickness adjacent the second interlayer; wherein the multiple layer panel has a combined panel thickness, a combined interlayer thickness and a total thickness; wherein the second panel is disposed between the first interlayer and the second interlayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: JUN LU
  • Polymer interlayers having improved optical properties
    Patent number: 9914286
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Wenjie Chen
  • POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED SOUND INSULATION PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180053495
    Abstract: A polymer interlayer comprising a layer comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin having a residual hydroxyl content and a residual acetate content, and a plasticizer, wherein the residual hydroxyl content, the residual acetate content and the plasticizer are selected such that the polymer interlayer has at least one glass transition temperature less than about 20° C. and a peak tan delta of greater than 1.29, and a glass panel having a configuration of 2.3-mm glass//interlayer//2.3-mm glass and at 20° C. has a transmission loss, TLw, of greater than 41 decibels as measured by weighted average sound transmission loss at 2000 to 8000 Hz, and a transmission loss, TLc, of greater than 38 decibels at the coincident frequency is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: JUN LU
  • POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED SOUND INSULATION PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180043662
    Abstract: A polymer interlayer comprising a layer comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin having a residual hydroxyl content and a residual acetate content, and a plasticizer, wherein the residual hydroxyl content, the residual acetate content and the plasticizer are selected such that the polymer interlayer has at least one glass transition temperature less than about 20° C. and a peak tan delta of greater than 1.33, and a glass panel having a configuration of 2.3-mm glass//interlayer//2.3-mm glass and at 20° C. has a transmission loss, TLw, of greater than 42 decibels as measured by weighted average sound transmission loss at 2000 to 8000 Hz, and a transmission loss, TLc, of greater than 38 decibels at the coincident frequency is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Wenjie Chen
  • Poly(vinyl acetal) resin compositions, layers, and interlayers having enhanced optical properties
    Patent number: 9884957
    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 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Zhou Li, Jun Lu
  • MULTILAYER INTERLAYER HAVING SOUND DAMPING PROPERTIES OVER A BROAD TEMPERATURE RANGE
    Publication number: 20180029341
    Abstract: A polymer interlayer having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The polymer interlayer comprises: at least one soft layer wherein the soft layer comprises a poly(vinyl butyral) resin composition having a dispersity in composition of at least 0.40 and a plasticizer; and a stiff layer comprising a poly(vinyl butyral) resin composition and a plasticizer; wherein the polymer interlayer has a damping loss factor () (as measured by Mechanical Impedance Measurement according to ISO 16940) of at least about 0.15 measured at two or more different temperatures selected from 10° C., 20° C. and 30° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Wenjie Chen
  • DEFECT RESISTING ACOUSTIC POLYMER INTERLAYERS
    Publication number: 20180029342
    Abstract: This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of optical defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Lu
  • MULTIPLE LAYER INTERLAYER HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL AND SOUND INSULATION PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180029340
    Abstract: Multilayered interlayers having good acoustic properties comprising a stiff skin layer(s) and a soft core layer(s) are disclosed. The multilayered interlayers comprise: a first polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl acetal) resin; a second polymer layer (core layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl acetal) resin; wherein at least one plasticizer is a high refractive index plasticizer. The multilayered interlayers have low mottle and resist mottle formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Lu, Wenjie Chen, Curtis Schilling, III, John Joseph D'Errico, Weihong Cui, Zhou Li, Jeffrey B. Hurlbut
  • Polymer interlayers comprising a compatibilizer
    Patent number: 9849654
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Solutia Inc.
    Inventor: Wenjie Chen
  • INTERLAYERS COMPRISING OPTICAL FILMS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20170361579
    Abstract: An interlayer comprising a first polymer layer, a polarization rotary optical film and optionally a second polymer layer, and multiple layer panels formed from such interlayers. The panels may exhibit desirable optical properties, including, for example, less image “ghosting,” when used as part of a heads-up-display (HUD) display panel for use in automotive and aircraft applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: WENJIE CHEN, BIN WANG, JEFFREY B HURLBUT, LORA LEE SPANGLER, PETER BORDEN MACKENZIE, DAVID WILLIAM NORMAN
  • POLYMERIC INTERLAYERS AND MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS MADE THEREFROM EXHIBITING ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170362424
    Abstract: Polymeric interlayers for use in making multiple layer panels having a unique balance of properties are provided. Single and multiple layer interlayers according to various embodiments of the present invention can be used to form multiple layer panels that exhibit both enhanced rigidity and improved impact resistance, while still retaining desirable optical performance. Interlayers and multiple layer panels of the present invention may be particularly suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including, for example, in many indoor and outdoor architectural and structural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yalda Farhoudi, Yinong Ma, Megan Lee Szlosek, Pu Zhang
  • POLYMERIC INTERLAYERS AND MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS MADE THEREFROM EXHIBITING ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170361593
    Abstract: Polymeric interlayers for use in making multiple layer panels having a unique balance of properties are provided. Single and multiple layer interlayers according to various embodiments of the present invention can be used to form multiple layer panels that exhibit both enhanced rigidity and improved impact resistance, while still retaining desirable optical performance. Interlayers and multiple layer panels of the present invention may be particularly suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including, for example, in many indoor and outdoor architectural and structural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yalda Farhoudi, Yinong Ma, Megan Lee Szlosek, Pu Zhang
  • POLYMERIC INTERLAYERS AND MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS MADE THEREFROM EXHIBITING ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170361592
    Abstract: Polymeric interlayers for use in making multiple layer panels having a unique balance of properties are provided. Single and multiple layer interlayers according to various embodiments of the present invention can be used to form multiple layer panels that exhibit both enhanced rigidity and improved impact resistance, while still retaining desirable optical performance. Interlayers and multiple layer panels of the present invention may be particularly suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including, for example, in many indoor and outdoor architectural and structural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yalda Farhoudi, Yinong Ma, Megan Lee Szlosek, Pu Zhang
  • POLYMERIC INTERLAYERS AND MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS MADE THEREFROM EXHIBITING ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170361578
    Abstract: Polymeric interlayers for use in making multiple layer panels having a unique balance of properties are provided. Single and multiple layer interlayers according to various embodiments of the present invention can be used to form multiple layer panels that exhibit both enhanced rigidity and improved impact resistance, while still retaining desirable optical performance. Interlayers and multiple layer panels of the present invention may be particularly suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including, for example, in many indoor and outdoor architectural and structural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yalda Farhoudi, Yinong Ma, Megan Lee Szlosek, Pu Zhang
  • INTERLAYERS COMPRISING OPTICAL FILMS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20170361687
    Abstract: An interlayer comprising a first polymer layer, a polarization rotary optical film and optionally a second polymer layer, and multiple layer panels formed from such interlayers. The panels may exhibit desirable optical properties, including, for example, less image “ghosting,” when used as part of a heads-up-display (HUD) display panel for use in automotive and aircraft applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventors: WENJIE CHEN, PETER BORDEN MACKENZIE, SCOTT EVAN PICKETT, KIMBERLEY CARMENIA CARICO, ROLAND CLAUS THIELSCH
  • INTERLAYERS COMPRISING OPTICAL FILMS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20170363863
    Abstract: An interlayer comprising a first polymer layer, a polarization rotary optical film and optionally a second polymer layer, and multiple layer panels formed from such interlayers. The panels may exhibit desirable optical properties, including, for example, less image “ghosting,” when used as part of a heads-up-display (HUD) display panel for use in automotive and aircraft applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: SOLUTIA INC.
    Inventor: WENJIE CHEN
  • POLYMERIC INTERLAYERS AND MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS MADE THEREFROM EXHIBITING ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170361594
    Abstract: Polymeric interlayers for use in making multiple layer panels having a unique balance of properties are provided. Single and multiple layer interlayers according to various embodiments of the present invention can be used to form multiple layer panels that exhibit both enhanced rigidity and improved impact resistance, while still retaining desirable optical performance. Interlayers and multiple layer panels of the present invention may be particularly suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including, for example, in many indoor and outdoor architectural and structural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Solutia Inc.
    Inventors: Aristotelis Karagiannis, Yalda Farhoudi, Yinong Ma, Megan Lee Szlosek, Pu Zhang