Patents Assigned to Ticona LLC
  • Circuit structure
    Patent number: 11729908
    Abstract: A circuit structure that comprises a substrate and one or more conductive elements disposed on the substrate is provided. The substrate comprises a polymer composition that comprises an electrically conductive filler distributed within a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix contains at least one thermoplastic high performance polymer having a deflection temperature under load of about 40° C. or more as determined in accordance with ISO 75-2:2013 at a load of 1.8 MPa, and 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: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Compact camera module
    Patent number: 11725095
    Abstract: A compact camera module that contains a generally planar base on which is mounted a lens barrel is provided. The base, barrel, or both are molded from a polymer composition that includes a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and a plurality of mineral fibers (also known as “whisker”). The mineral fibers have a median width of from about 1 to about 35 micrometers and constitute from about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of the polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Aromatic polymer composition for use in a camera module
    Patent number: 11725106
    Abstract: A polymer composition that contains an aromatic polymer in combination with a tribological formulation is provided. The polymer composition may exhibit a low degree of surface friction that minimizes the extent to which a skin layer is peeled off during use of a part containing the composition (e.g., in a camera module). For example, the polymer composition may exhibit a dynamic coefficient of friction of about 1.0 or less and/or a wear depth may be about 500 micrometers or less as determined in accordance with VDA 230-206:2007.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • Antenna cover including a polymer composition having a low dielectric constant and dissipation factor
    Patent number: 11721888
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an antenna cover comprising a layer including a polymer composition. The polymer composition comprises a polymer matrix containing at least one polymer having a glass transition temperature of about 50° C. or more wherein the polymer matrix constitutes from about 30 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the polymer composition. 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 2 GHz. The present disclosure is also directed to a 5G radio frequency communication device and a base station including the aforementioned antenna cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventors: Xiang Yuan, Young Shin Kim, Xiao Xun Xie
  • Actuator assembly for a camera module
    Patent number: 11722759
    Abstract: A camera module that includes a housing within a lens module is positioned that contains one or more lenses and an actuator assembly that is configured to drive the lens module in an optical axis direction is provided. The actuator assembly includes a guide unit that is positioned between the housing and the lens module. The guide unit comprises a polymer composition that includes a polymer matrix containing an aromatic polymer, wherein the polymer composition exhibits a flexural modulus of about 7,000 MPa or more as determined in accordance with ISO Test No. 178:2010 at 23° C. and a Rockwell surface hardness of about 25 or more as determined in accordance with ASTM D785-08 (Scale M).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Ticona LLC
    Inventor: Young Shin Kim
  • 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