Patents Assigned to Ticona LLC
  • Electronic device
    Patent number: 11715579
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The device comprises a singulated carrier portion, a substrate molded onto the singulated carrier portion, and conductive traces disposed on the substrate. The substrate comprises a polymer composition that includes an aromatic polymer and an electrically conductive filler, wherein the polymer composition exhibits a surface resistivity of from about 1×1012 ohms to about 1×1018 ohms as determined in accordance with ASTM D257-14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Polymer composition for an electronic device
    Patent number: 11702539
    Abstract: A polymer composition is provided. The polymer composition comprises a liquid crystalline, an electrically conductive filler, and a mineral filler. The polymer composition exhibits a surface resistivity of from about 1×1012 ohms to about 1×1018 ohms as determined in accordance with ASTM D257-14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Three-dimensional printing system employing a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer
    Patent number: 11661521
    Abstract: A three-dimensional printing method is provided. The method comprises selectively forming a three-dimensional structure from a polymer composition. The polymer composition comprises a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and exhibits a complex viscosity of from about 50 to about 1,000 Pa-s, as determined by a parallel plate rheometer at an angular frequency of 0.63 radians per second, constant strain amplitude of 1%, and temperature 15° C. above the melting temperature of the polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Craig J. Peterson, Xinyu Zhao, Young Shin Kim
  • RF filter for use at 5G frequencies
    Patent number: 11646760
    Abstract: An RF filter comprising a resonator element and a polymer composition is provided. The polymer composition contains an aromatic polymer and has a melting temperature of about 240° C. or more. The polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant of about 5 or less and dissipation factor of about 0.05 or less at a frequency of 10 GHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Xinyu Zhao, Christopher McGrady
  • Polymer composition for use in an antenna system
    Patent number: 11637365
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a dielectric material distributed within a polymer matrix is provided. The dielectric material has a volume resistivity of from about 0.1 ohm-cm to about 1×1012 ohm-cm, wherein the polymer matrix contains at least one thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer, and further wherein the polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant of about 4 or more and a dissipation factor of about 0.3 or less, as determined at a frequency of 2 GHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Polyamide composition containing a metallic pigment
    Patent number: 11608423
    Abstract: The polymer composition containing a polyamide resin, a metallic pigment, and a carrier is disclosed that exhibits a metallic appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Bruce M. Mulholland, Coralie Adéle Richard
  • Liquid crystalline polymer composition
    Patent number: 11578269
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprising at least one liquid crystalline polymer and an ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer in an amount from about 0.1 to about 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the liquid crystalline polymer is provided. The siloxane polymer has a number average molecular weight of about 100,000 grams per mole or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Jiayong Pan, Min Wang, Young Shin Kim
  • Liquid crystalline polymer composition
    Patent number: 11555113
    Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed that comprises a polymer matrix containing at least one thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and at least one hollow inorganic filler having a dielectric constant of about 3.0 or less at a frequency of 100 MHz wherein the weight ratio of the at least one thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer to the at least one hollow inorganic filler is from about 0.1 to about 10 and wherein the polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant of about 4 or less and a dissipation factor of about 0.02 or less, as determined at a frequency of 10 GHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Young Shin Kim, Darin Grinsteinner
  • Polyoxymethylene polymer composition that is chemical resistant
    Patent number: 11485856
    Abstract: Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer generally in an amount from about 90% to about 95% by weight. In addition, the polymer composition contains an add neutralizing agent and a plasticizer at a weight ratio that has been found to significantly improve the add resistant properties of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Sung Hye Kim, Rong Luo, Katrina Czenkusch
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer composition for use in an electronic module
    Patent number: 11466130
    Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composition that comprises a polymer matrix; a thermally conductive filler distributed within the polymer matrix; and a plurality of long fibers distributed within the polymer matrix is provided. The long fibers comprise an electrically conductive material and have a length of about 7 millimeters or more. Further, the composition exhibits an in-plane thermal conductivity of about 1 W/m-K or more as determined in accordance with ASTM E 1461-13 and an electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of about 20 dB or more as determined at a frequency of 1 GHz in accordance with EM 2107A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Darin Grinsteinner
  • Ammunition cartridge containing a polymer composition
    Patent number: 11434368
    Abstract: An ammunition cartridge comprising a casing body that defines a hollow interior configured to receive a projectile is provided. The casing body contains a polymer composition that includes a polyarylene sulfide and an impact modifier. The impact modifier includes an epoxy-functionalized polymer. Further, the polymer composition exhibits a notched Charpy impact strength of about 6 kJ/m2 or more as determined at a temperature of 23° C. in accordance with ISO Test No. 179-1:2010.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Yuehua Yu, Xinyu Zhao, Christopher D. McGrady
  • Method for forming a polyarylene sulfide
    Patent number: 11407861
    Abstract: A method for forming a polyarylene sulfide with a relatively low content of volatile malodorous compounds is provided. More particularly, such low compound levels may be achieved by selectively controlling the manner in which the polyarylene sulfide is washed after it is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Hendrich A. Chiong
  • Composite structure
    Patent number: 11383491
    Abstract: A composite structure comprising a resinous component that is adhered to a surface of a metal component is provided. The resinous component is formed from a polymer composition that comprises a polyarylene sulfide, inorganic fibers, and an impact modifier. The inorganic fibers have an aspect ratio of from about 1.5 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Junchen Ding, Yanjun Li, Rong Luo
  • Low emission polyoxymethylene composition
    Patent number: 11377516
    Abstract: A polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed containing a formaldehyde stabilizer package. The formaldehyde stabilizer package, which contains at least two emission control agents, dramatically and unexpectedly reduces formaldehyde emissions. The formaldehyde stabilizer package includes at least two emission control agents selected from the group of benzoguanamine compounds, a hydantoin, a substituted hydantoin, an amino acid, and an alkylene urea such as ethylene urea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Sung Hye Kim, Rong Luo, Jared T. Kindt
  • Polyaryletherketone composition
    Patent number: 11352480
    Abstract: A polymer composition that contains a polyaryletherketone and a plurality of reinforcing fibers is provided. The reinforcing fibers have an aspect ratio of from about 1.5 to about 10, which is defined as the cross-sectional width of the fibers divided by the cross-sectional thickness of the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Bing Lu, Rong Luo, Xinyu Zhao
  • Method for forming a polyarylene sulfide
    Patent number: 11319441
    Abstract: A method for forming a polyarylene sulfide with a relatively low content of volatile malodorous compounds is provided. More particularly, such low compound levels may be achieved by subjecting a washed polyarylene sulfide to a heat treatment in the presence of an atmosphere that includes an inert gas, wherein the heat treatment occurs at a temperature of from about 150° C. to about 275° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Hendrich A. Chiong
  • Antenna system including a polymer composition having a low dissipation factor
    Patent number: 11258184
    Abstract: A 5G antenna system is disclosed that comprises a substrate and at least one antenna element configured to transmit and receive 5G radio frequency signals. The at least one antenna element is coupled to the substrate. The substrate comprises a polymer composition that comprises a polymer matrix containing at least one polymer having a glass transition temperature of about 30° C. or more and at least one laser activatable additive wherein the polymer composition exhibits a dissipation factor of about 0.1 or less, as determined at a frequency of 2 GHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Young Shin Kim, Xinyu Zhao
  • System and process for molding polymeric articles while reducing gate blush
    Patent number: 11230042
    Abstract: A system and process for injection molding polymer articles is described. The system and process are designed to reduce gate blush. In one embodiment, an injection molding device injects a molten polymer composition into a runner that extends from an injection point to a gate. The gate is positioned adjacent to an opening leading into a mold cavity. In accordance with the present disclosure, the system includes one or more overflow passages that divert flow of the polymer composition so as to temporarily reduce the flow rate and pressure of the polymer composition entering the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Kowalski, Robert A. Felster, Scott A. Klingler
  • Liquid crystalline polymer composition for camera modules
    Patent number: 11214683
    Abstract: A polymer composition that is capable of exhibiting a unique combination of ductility (e.g., tensile elongation at break), impact strength (e.g., Charpy notched impact strength), and dimensional stability is provided. For example, the polymer composition may contain a liquid crystalline polymer in combination with an epoxy-functionalized olefin copolymer and an inorganic particulate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Camera module
    Patent number: 11208556
    Abstract: A camera module containing a molded part (e.g., generally planar base, lens barrel mounted on the base, etc.) that is formed form a polymer composition is provided. The polymer composition includes a liquid crystalline polymer and inorganic particles that have a hardness value of about 2.5 or more based on the Mohs hardness scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim