Patents Assigned to Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC
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Publication number: 20150344418Abstract: The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the recovery of the diphenyl sulfone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: Chantal Louis, William Gandy, Edward Ryan, Geoffrey Scott Underwood, Kong Yi
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Publication number: 20140235784Abstract: An ammunition article is provided which comprises a casing and a cap wherein the casing is formed from a polymeric material that has a room temperature notched Izod impact value greater than about 10 ft lbs/in and then has a ratio of notched Izod impact value at room temperature to notch Izod impact value at about ?40° C. of less than about 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLC.Inventor: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, L.L.C.
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Publication number: 20140221595Abstract: The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the recovery of the diphenyl sulfone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Chantal Louis, William Gandy, Edward Ryan, Geoffrey Scott Underwood, Kong Yi
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Patent number: 7989531Abstract: A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight % of at least one polymer having a heat deflection temperature of at most 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, a white pigment; and a black pigment provides resistance to heat aging induced yellowing. The polycondensation polymers are advantageously selected from the group consisting of polyarylethersulfones, at least partially aromatic polyamides, polyamideimides, liquid crystalline polymers, polyimides, polyetherimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyphenylene sulfides. The polymer composition can be molded to form a variety of articles, including LED components, such as reflectors, reflector cups, and scramblers.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: Bruce H. Bersted, Ernest Seet, Eric Hsiao, Henri Massillon
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Publication number: 20100204391Abstract: A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight % of at least one polymer having a heat deflection temperature of at most 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, a white pigment; and a black pigment provides resistance to heat aging induced yellowing. The polycondensation polymers are advantageously selected from the group consisting of polyarylethersulfones, at least partially aromatic polyamides, polyamideimides, liquid crystalline polymers, polyimides, polyetherimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyphenylene sulfides. The polymer composition can be molded to form a variety of articles, including LED components, such as reflectors, reflector cups, and scramblers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Bruce Bersted, Ernest Seet, Eric Hsiao, Henri Massillon
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Patent number: 7709568Abstract: A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight % of at least one polymer having a heat deflection temperature of at most 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, a white pigment; and a black pigment provides resistance to heat aging induced yellowing. The polycondensation polymers are advantageously selected from the group consisting of polyarylethersulfones, at least partially aromatic polyamides, polyamideimides, liquid crystalline polymers, polyimides, polyetherimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyphenylene sulfides. The polymer composition can be molded to form a variety of articles, including LED components, such as reflectors, reflector cups, and scramblers.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: Bruce H. Bersted, Ernest Seet, Eric Hsiao, Henri Massillon
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Publication number: 20100040944Abstract: A container for an alkaline solution comprising a polysulfone resin and an acrylate core-shell rubber impact modifier and optionally a polycarbonate. The container can be fabricated by injection molding or thermoforming from an extruded sheet. The container is well suited as a case for aqueous KOH electrolyte batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Roger W. Nelson, Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20090227760Abstract: Polyamide having a melting point between 330° C. and 370° C., said polyamide comprising: a diamine component (a) comprising between 0 and 55 mole %, based on the total number of moles of the diamine component (a), of at least one aliphatic diamine having more than 6 carbon atoms, and between 45 and 100 mole %, based on the total number of moles of the diamine component (a), of at least one aliphatic diamine having at most 6 carbon atoms, and a dicarboxylic acid component (b) comprising more than 50 mole %, based on the total number of moles of the dicarboxylic acid component (b), of terephthalic acid, with the exception of a certain specific polyamide (P*).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: Dale R. Warren, Nancy Singletary, Mark G. Reichmann
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Publication number: 20080167404Abstract: Polymer composition comprising—an aromatic polyamide, —more than 5 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one crystalline silicate chosen from nesosilicates, sorosilicates, cyclosilicates, tectosilicates and inosilicates, —more than 2 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one white pigment, and/or more than 0.003 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one optical brightener, and —more than 1 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one optionally functionalized olefin copolymer. Article comprising said polymer composition. 5 figures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Christie W. Crowe, Masahiko Saito
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Patent number: 7365146Abstract: Substituted polyphenylenes and methods for producing such substituted polyphenylenes using supported transition metal catalysis are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: David B. Thomas, Nikica Maljkovic, Robert R. Gagné
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Publication number: 20070155871Abstract: 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition comprising: as main ingredient, at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting 4,4?-biphenol with at least one sulfone monomer SM1 (Bo1 PSU), more than 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one phosphorus-containing compound chosen from organic phosphites and organic phosphonites, and at least one polysulfone comprising more than 50 mol. % of recurring units formed by reacting bisphenol A with at least one sulfone monomer SM2(Bo1 A PSU). 4,4?-Biphenol polysulfone composition containing at least 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the 4,4?-biphenol polysulfone composition, of at least one Bo1 PSU, said composition having a melt viscosity ratio at 410° C. and at a shear rate of 50 s?1 (VR40) of below 1.20. Process which is especially well-suited to prepare the above compositions. Articles made from the above compositions or prepared by the above process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventor: Mohammad El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20070123692Abstract: A polysulfone composition is provided having a total luminous light transmittance of 84% or greater when measured on 0.1 inch thick specimens using ASTM D-1003. The specimens also meet at least one of the following two conditions: 1) a yellowness index (YI) of less than about 5.0 as measured according to ASTM D-1925 on 0.1 inch thick specimens, or 2) a color factor (CF) of less than about 25, wherein CF is defined by the following equation: CF=270[(x+y)sample?(x+y)air]/t wherein x and y are chromaticity coordinates measured in transmittance mode and t is sample thickness in inches. Another polysulfone composition is provided comprising a polysulfone, an organic phosphorous-containing melt stabilizer, and at least one of the following additives: a blue to violet dye, and an organic optical brightener. The polysulfone composition of the present invention is used to form transparent molded articles such as ophthalmic lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventor: Mohammad El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20060280888Abstract: Hollow bodies made from impact-modified polyamide. Fuel line hoses for both liquid fuel delivery and fuel vapor recovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2004Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: Bruce Bersted, James Doty, Jean De Canniere, Claude Dehennau, Gregory Warkoski, Corrine Bushelman, Johan Billiet
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Publication number: 20060057380Abstract: A magnet wire containing a melt processable, thermoplastic resin blend insulative coating developed for use in high temperature electrical insulation systems. The invention relates to a high temperature electrical insulation containing a sulfone polymer blend for particular use with magnet wire. The sulfone polymer blend contains two poly(aryl ether sulfones), such as polyphenylsulfone and polysulfone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2003Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Shari Weinberg, Glenn Cupta, Mohammad El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20060052494Abstract: A polyarylethersulfone polymer composition comprising a polyarylethersulfone having reduced yellowness and high light transmittance is provided. The composition includes an organic phosphorous-containing compound and at least one of the following two additives: a colorant, and an optical brightener. The polyarylethersulfone composition of the present invention is used to form molded articles suitable for food and beverage service, medical components, and lighting components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2003Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS,LLCInventor: Mohammad El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20050197452Abstract: Safety equipment comprising a polymer composition comprising: an aromatic polyamide, and above 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of at least one functionalized polyolefin impact modifier having a glass transition temperature below ?10° C. Polymer composition comprising: an aromatic polyamide, and above 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of at least one functionalized polyolefin impact modifier having a glass transition temperature below ?10° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Bruce Bersted, Timothy Bishop
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Publication number: 20050176923Abstract: A polysulfone composition is provided having a total luminous light transmittance of 84 % or greater when measured on 0.1 inch thick specimens using ASTM D-1003. The specimens also meet at least one of the following two conditions: 1) a yellowness index (YI) of less than about 5.0 as measured according to ASTM D-1925 on 0.1 inch thick specimens, or 2) a color factor (CF) of less than about 25, wherein CF is defined by the following equation: CF=270[(x+y)sample?(x+y)air]/t, wherein x and y are chromaticity coordinates measured in transmittance mode and t is sample thickness in inches. Another polysulfone composition is provided comprising a polysulfone, an organic phosphorous-containing melt stabilizer, and at least one of the following additives: a blue to violet dye, and an organic optical brightener. The polysulfone composition of the present invention is used to form transparent molded articles such as ophthalmic lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, LLCInventor: Mohammad Jamal El-Hibri
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Publication number: 20050003661Abstract: A polysulfone composition is provided having a total luminous light transmittance of 84% or greater when measured on 0.1 inch thick specimens using ASTM D-1003. The specimens also meet at least one of the following two conditions: 1) a yellowness index (YI) of less than about 5.0 as measured according to ASTM D-1925 on 0.1 inch thick specimens, or 2) a color factor (CF) of less than about 25, wherein CF is defined by the following equation: CF=270[(x+y)sample?(x+y)air]/t wherein x and y are chromaticity coordinates measured in transmittance mode and t is sample thickness in inches. Another polysulfone composition is provided comprising a polysulfone, an organic phosphorous-containing melt stabilizer, and at least one of the following additives: a blue to violet dye, and an organic optical brightener. The polysulfone composition of the present invention is used to form transparent molded articles such as ophthalmic lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventor: Mohammad El-Hibri
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Patent number: 6593445Abstract: Improved carbonate method for producing poly(biphenyl ether sulfones) having a low color, the improvement being the use of small particle size anhydrous potassium carbonate. The resulting poly(biphenyl ether sulfones) are significantly improved in color.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventor: Thomas H. Schwab
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Patent number: 6518341Abstract: A composition comprising a high temperature partially aromatic polyamide, an impact modifier, a secondary aryl amine, and a copper stabilizer.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: James M. Hurley, Bruce H. Bersted