Patents Examined by Brieann R Fink
  • Process for the production of water and solvent-free hydrogenated nitrile rubbers
    Patent number: 9249236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of water and solvent-free hydrogenated nitrile rubber polymers, to the hydrogenated nitrile rubbers and the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignees: LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, LANXESS International SA
    Inventors: Matthias Soddemann, Werner Obrecht, Franz-Josef Mersmann, Hanns-Ingolf Paul, Paul Wagner, Rolf Feller, Thomas Koenig, Jorg Kirchhoff, John Lovegrove
  • Low vinyl styrene-butadiene polymers and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 9243099
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for the continuous polymerization of a polymer comprising monomeric units derived from styrene and 1,3-butadiene, said process comprising: polymerizing the monomers in the presence of an initiator, and at least one polar agent selected from Formula 1; wherein R1 and R2 are each independently an alkyl, and preferably a C1-C4 alkyl; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl, and preferably hydrogen or a C1-C4 alkyl; and wherein a 1,2-diene is added to the polymerization, and the 1,2-diene to active initiator (active for polymerization) molar ratio is from 0.1 to 1.0, preferably from 0.1 to 0.9, and more preferably from 0.1 to 0.85; and wherein the polar agent to the active initiator molar ratio is from 0.05 to 0.6, preferably from 0.1 to 0.5, more preferably from 0.15 to 0.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: TRINSEO EUROPE GMBH
    Inventors: Silvia Valenti, Evemarie Hamann
  • Organic-inorganic complex and composition for forming same
    Patent number: 9234117
    Abstract: An organic-inorganic complex having high surface hardness and anti-Newton ring properties, having a low haze factor, being capable of preventing glare, and being further capable of also having anti-glare properties. The organic-inorganic complex of the present invention is made using an organic-inorganic complex-forming composition containing the following components a) to d): a) an organic silicon compound represented by formula (I): RnSiX4-n, and/or a condensate thereof; b) a silanol condensation catalyst; c) an electromagnetic ray-curable compound; and d) metal compound particles that are a mixture of metal compound particles having an isoelectric point of less than 5 as a metal oxide and metal compound particles having an isoelectric point of 5 or more as a metal oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: NIPPON SODA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taiki Yamate, Hiromoto Shibata
  • Thermally-conductive organic additive, resin composition, and cured product
    Patent number: 9234095
    Abstract: A resin composition includes (A) a thermally-conductive organic additive including a liquid crystalline thermoplastic resin which has a mainly-chain structure, wherein a main chain of the liquid crystalline thermoplastic resin contains mainly a repeating unit represented by the general formula (1): -M-Sp-??(1) where M represents a mesogenic group and Sp represents a spacer, (B) a thermosetting resin; and (C) an inorganic filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shusuke Yoshihara, Kazuaki Matsumoto
  • Copolymers
    Patent number: 9228030
    Abstract: A copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin, said copolymer having a (a) density>0.930 g/cm3, (b) melt index (g/10 min)>4, (c) molecular weight distribution (MWD)>3.0, and (d) FNCT>250 hours, and is described suitable for use in rotomolding applications. In particular the novel copolymers result in improved impact strength, improved permeation resistance and improved environmental stress crack resistance and may suitably be prepared by use of metallocene catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: INEOS SALES (UK) LIMITED
    Inventor: Choon Kooi Chai
  • Hand sandable fast repair body filler/putty/primer surfacer
    Patent number: 9221981
    Abstract: A body filler resin composition for a two-part resin system is described. In one embodiment, the body filler resin composition includes a polymer having fatty acid functionality, and at least one filler. A two-part resin system and a method of repairing a part using the body filler composition are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Michael R. Schallick
  • Transparent and flame retarding polyester resin composition and preparation method thereof
    Patent number: 9217073
    Abstract: A polyester resin composition having improved transparency, flame retardancy and hardness, and a method for preparation thereof are provided. The composition includes organo-modified nanoclay and a phosphorous-based flame retardant added to a polyester resin. The nanoclay is homogeneously dispersed in the polyester by melt compounding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SHINIL CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Young Lee, In Kim, Yeon Kyoung Jung, Manwar Hussain, Pil Joong Yoon, Keum Suk Seo
  • Elastomeric nanocomposites, nanocomposite compositions, and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 9200152
    Abstract: An elastomeric nanocomposite contains: (a) at least one elastomer comprising units derived from isoolefins having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms; (b) at least 10 phr of a carbon black; and (c) at least 1 phr of a nanoclay; wherein when the nanocomposite is used in an article, the article has a gas permeation coefficient of 80.0 cc*mm/[m2-day] at 40° C. The carbon black may be graphitized to reduce interactions between the carbon black and the nanoclays. The elastomeric nanocomposite may, with or without the use of the graphitized carbon black, may calendared or extruded in such a manner as to orient the nanoclay platelets within the composition such that the oriented nanoclay elastomer nanocomposite has an orientation parameter of greater than 0.15.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Weiqing Weng, Michael B. Rodgers, Molly W. Johnston, John P. Soisson, Robert N. Webb
  • Thermoplastic resin, resin composition, and molding of high thermal conductivity
    Patent number: 9200111
    Abstract: The thermoplastic resin in accordance with the present invention includes a unit (A) by 25 mol % to 60 mol %, the unit (A) having a biphenyl group, a linear unit (e.g., a linear aliphatic hydrocarbon chain) (B) by 25 mol % to 60 mol %, and a unit (C) by 1 mol % to 25 mol %, the unit (C) having a substituent selected from the group consisting of non-fused aromatic groups, fused aromatic groups, heterocyclic groups, alicyclic groups, and alicyclic heterocyclic groups, each of which has an effect of folding a main chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsuru Nakamura, Shusuke Yoshihara
  • Barrier coatings post-formation treated with multi-valent metal cations
    Patent number: 9187654
    Abstract: A gas barrier film includes an anionically functionalized matrix resin and a platy mineral filler. The formed film is surface-treated with a multi-valent metal cation crosslinking agent to stabilize the barrier film against performance loss at elevated levels of relative humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventors: Carrie A. Feeney, Harris A. Goldberg, Michele Farrell
  • Composition for the degradation of plastic
    Patent number: 9181412
    Abstract: A composition for the degradation of plastic in the form of an additive used during the manufacturing of plastic. The composition being comprised of a predetermined amount of heptane, cellulose, methyl rhenium trioxide, butylated hydroxytoluene, and polyphenol oxidase. The additive can be selectively programmed to cause the plastic to begin disintegrating at a predetermined time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Bioplast, LLC
    Inventor: Manuel Rendon
  • Composition of polypropylene having improved tactility and scratch resistance and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9175157
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene resin composition in a mixture of a pellet (A) and a pellet (B), which is characterized by mixing them with various inorganic fillers and additives, wherein the pellet (A) comprises a long fiber-reinforced composite resin (a) obtained via a pultrusion impregnation process, and the pellet (B) comprises a composite resin (b) that includes polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer. The polypropylene resin composition of the present invention can directly replace thermoplastic elastomer overmolding or painting in automotive parts to which such processes are routinely applied (e.g., interior components of the vehicle), which makes it possible to simplify and reduce the cost of the production process for such parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, GS CALTEX
    Inventors: Jung Gyun Noh, Jong Yoon Lee, Dae Sik Kim, Woong Jae Boo, Byung Wook Kang, Ha Kyu Seo
  • Copolymers
    Patent number: 9175105
    Abstract: Copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin, having a density>0.930 g/cm3,melt index (g/10 min)>4, molecular weight distribution (MWD)>3.0, and FNCT>250 hours. The copolymer is suitable for use in rotomolding applications. The copolymer possesses improved impact strength, improved permeation resistance and improved environmental stress crack resistance and may suitably be prepared by use of metallocene catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: INEOS SALES (UK) LIMITED
    Inventor: Choon Kool Chai
  • Single-walled metal oxide and metal sulphide nanotubes/polymer composites
    Patent number: 9174842
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a nanocomposite material having single-walled aluminosilicate nanotube in polymer, a membrane comprising such nanocomposite material, and the method of making the nanocomposite material, in which the composite material has high volume fraction of well-dispersed nanotubes. A gel-phased single-walled aluminosilicate nanotube is first prepared and then mixed with a polymer matrix to yield the composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Sankar Nair, Dun-Yen Kang, Christopher W. Jones
  • Seamless intermediate transfer belt
    Patent number: 9158215
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprising a seamless intermediate transfer belt, and methods for making the same. The seamless intermediate transfer belt comprises a carbon black dispersion and a mechanically robust polymer material having very high molecular weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert C. U. Yu
  • Adhesive with buffer system
    Patent number: 9150708
    Abstract: An adhesive based on a polychloroprene dispersion is characterized in that a buffer system comprising at least one acid compound and glycerin is included in order to activate and stabilize the adhesive. A freeze-thaw stability of the adhesive is achieved by surprisingly high proportions of glycerin; however, a good initial adhesion is simultaneously ensured. The glycerin proportions range from 8-50 wt. %, preferably 14-40 wt. %, particularly preferably 22-30 wt. %. An organic acid is preferably used as the acid compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ALFA KLEBSTOFFE AG
    Inventors: Emil Simmler-Bornhauser, Thomas Simmler-Caduff
  • Polyolefin based formulations for membranes and fabrics
    Patent number: 9145498
    Abstract: The invention provides halogen-free, flame-retardant flexible polyolefin-based formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Stefan Ultsch
  • Clay-isocyanate nanodispersions and polyurethane nanocomposite produced therewith
    Patent number: 9133319
    Abstract: Nanodispersions of inorganic clays in isocyanate may be created via pre-exfoliation, delamination, or both of the clay and subsequent mixing with isocyanate. In an embodiment, such an isocyanate nanodispersion is reacted with an isocyanate-reactive material or substrate to form a polyurethane nanocomposite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignees: Huntsman International LLC, Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: G. Harikrishnan, Christopher Ward Macosko, Christopher Ian Lindsay, Sachchida Nand Singh
  • Preparation of functional polymers phosphorus-containing organometal initiators
    Patent number: 9127109
    Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising: polymerizing conjugated diene monomer, optionally together with comonomer, using a phosphorus-containing organometal initiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Terrence E Hogan, William L Hergenrother
  • Strippable adhesion composition and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9115298
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strippable adhesion composition, and it has the advantage of good stripability. The invention also provides a strippable material and method for manufacturing the same and an electronic device and method for manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: CHI MEI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kuang-Chieh Li