Patents Examined by John E Uselding
  • Patent number: 12767789
    Abstract: A curing resin composition well balanced in curing properties and storage stability. The composition contains (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, and (C) at least one of imide compounds represented by formulae (1-1), (1-2), and (1-3), wherein R11 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, etc.; R1, R2, R3, and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, etc.; and R12 and R13 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: ADEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Endo, Yasuyuki Mori, Ken-ichi Tamaso, Ryo Ogawa, Junji Ueyama
  • Patent number: 12760194
    Abstract: A water-based ink jet ink composition contains Pigment Yellow 150, a dispersing resin, and N-hydroxyethylpyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomohito Nakano, Tomoki Maruyama, Tetsuro Kozaki, Manabu Taniguchi
  • Patent number: 12760175
    Abstract: A polymer composition containing a polyoxymethylene polymer in the form of particles for rotational molding applications is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer is selected to have physical characteristics and is combined with one or more impact modifiers in order to produce hollow vessels and other articles having improved physical properties, such as impact strength resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventor: Darin Grinsteinner
  • Patent number: 12753119
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction material composition comprising at least one non-ionic copolymer and the use of said construction material composition. Further, the present invention relates to a non-ionic copolymer and the use thereof for modifying robustness against clay deviations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2026
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Manfred Bichler, Alexander Schoebel, Alexander Ganss
  • Patent number: 12753262
    Abstract: A process for the reduction of the content of a compound I of general formula (II) where R1 is hydrogen or methyl, each R2, independently from each other, is hydrogen or methyl, R3 is hydrogen or an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon with 1-8 carbon atoms, AO is a C2-C12 oxyalkylene group, x=0 or 1, and n=2-350, from a mixture including or consisting of a compound I of general formula (II) and an alkoxylated alcohol A of general formula (I) where R1, R2, R3, AO, x, and n are as described in general formula (II) above, characterized in that the process includes a treatment of the mixture including or consisting of a compound I and an alkoxylated alcohol A with an acid. Also, the use of the alkoxylated alcohols A for the production of polycarboxylate ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2026
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Jürg Weidmann, Jörg Zimmermann, Joachim Glaus
  • Patent number: 12741910
    Abstract: This invention discloses a double-liquid grouting slurry, its technology and application for super large diameter underwater shield engineering under high water pressure condition. The materials of slurry I are: 35-45 parts of cement clinker; 15-25 parts of slag; 24-35 parts of fly ash; 15-25 parts of steel slag; 5-15 parts of bentonite; 4-10 parts of limestone tailing; 0.3-2.0 parts of water reducing agent; 0.5-2.5 parts of cellulose. The materials of slurry II are: 0.2-3.8 parts of short-cut fiber; 96-99 parts of sodium silicate solution; 0.8-4.8 parts of viscous polymers. This invention generates the double-liquid slurry preparation process including crushing-screening-milling-group mixing-grouped mixing at different speeds, the volume ratio of slurry I and II is 1:1-10:1 during grouting, and the slurry is injected into the shield void through the six-point position technology at the shield tail and 3+2+1 segment splicing synchronous grouting techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2026
    Assignees: Ocean University of China, China Railway 14th Bureau Group Corporation Limited, China Railway 14th Bureau Group Shield Engineering Coporation Limited
    Inventors: Fei Sha, Jian Chen, Zhe Zhang, Peng Chen, Jianyong Zhang, Tao Liu, Hao Kong, Shutong Yang, Yixiang Li, Gongbiao Yang, Qingsheng Meng, Qiguang Duan, Yuhong Diao, Jicheng Shu, Minglong Zhang, Shijiu Gu, Hongying Niu, Jingze Xu, Yuhang Zuo, Mingshuai Xi
  • Patent number: 12735587
    Abstract: An aqueous ink contains a titanium oxide particle, poly(acrylic acid) and potassium ions, in which the titanium oxide particle contains titanium oxide, at least part of the surface of the titanium oxide is covered with alumina and silica, and the poly(acrylic acid) content is 0.05 times or more to 0.40 times or less the alumina content in terms of a mass ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2026
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Mikio Sanada, Yoshihisa Yamashita, Junichi Sakai, Hideki Yamakami, Shoichi Takeda
  • Patent number: 12729283
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for increasing method for increasing the hydrolytic degradation of a condensation polymer, which includes adding an additive composition comprising a) at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid salt and b) at least one organic phosphorus compound to the condensation polymer to obtain a mixture and exposing the mixture to a hydrolyzing condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2026
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Matthias Polidar, Elke Metzsch-Zilligen, Rudolf Pfaendner
  • Patent number: 12723153
    Abstract: The invention provides a copolyetherester compositions that are resistant to burning and which show reduced smoke production when exposed to heat or flame. The compositions include a polymer, aluminum diethylphosphinate and a zinc salt of phosphorus acid. Optionally, the composition can include an aluminum salt of phosphorus acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2026
    Assignee: Celanese Polymers Holding, Inc.
    Inventor: Eleni Karayianni
  • Patent number: 12714091
    Abstract: Provided herein are polyamide compositions having desirable flow properties, for example low viscosity, which is useful for molding small components. The polyamide compositions comprise a polyamide comprising 1,10-decanediamine terephthalamide (10T) repeating units; a copolyamide comprising repeating units derived from terephthalic acid and from a diamine containing 6 or fewer carbon atoms; a reinforcing agent; and optionally, one or more of a flame retardant, a flame retardant synergist, and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: Celanese Polymers Holding, Inc.
    Inventor: Masahiro Nozaki
  • Patent number: 12698472
    Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrogel includes a) preparing a composition comprising a1) at least one macromer comprising as functional groups at least two thiol groups, and a2) at least one macromer comprising as functional groups at least two aromatic or heteroaromatic groups each substituted by at least one sulfonyl group, wherein at least one component a1) or a2) has at least three of the functional groups; and b) reacting the two macromers a1) and a2) via the functional groups to form a hydrogel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gemeinnützige GmbH
    Inventors: Julieta I. Paez, Aleeza Farrukh, Aránzazu del Campo
  • Patent number: 12698359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy composition comprising a) a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; b) a curing agent; and c) a bio-based epoxy compound having a structure I: The composition according to the present invention can be used as a structural adhesive, a coating and a primer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Adrian Brandt, Alissa Besler, Horst Beck, Sascha Andronescu, Johannes Gerardus de Vries, Sarah Kirchhecker, Bernhard M. Stadler, Sergey Tin
  • Patent number: 12698378
    Abstract: Provided is a halogen-free, glass-fiber-containing, flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition with excellent flame resistance and excellent rigidity, and a molded object thereof, using as little fluorine-containing resin as possible. Provided is a glass-fiber-containing flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition containing (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) glass fibers, and (C) a phosphate flame retardant. The composition contains from 40 to 80 parts by mass of the (A) component, from 5 to 50 parts by mass of the (B) component, and from 5 to 30 parts by mass of the (C) component, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total of the (A) to (C) components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: ADEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryo Takane, Fumihiko Sato, Michio Nakamura, Genta Kokura
  • Patent number: 12686747
    Abstract: Disclosed are a polypropylene resin composition and a molded article including the same. The polypropylene resin composition may include a polypropylene resin, glass fiber, a non-halogen flame retardant, a compatibilizer, and sodium salt ionomer such that the resin composition may provide substantially improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact strength, and flexural modulus, and excellent flame retardancy and flame retardant stability over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, GS Caltex Corporation
    Inventors: Sang Soo Jeon, Eun Chul Shin, Seok Jin Yong, Jae Jung Yoo
  • Patent number: 12679951
    Abstract: Provided is a resin molded product having excellent scratch resistance. The resin molded product of the present invention is a resin molded product including a methacrylic-based resin composition, in which the methacrylic-based resin composition contains a (meth)acrylic-based polymer (A) and a fatty acid compound (B), and an absorbance ratio P1/P2 of a peak absorbance P1 in a wave number range of 1630 to 1650 cm?1 to a peak absorbance P2 in a wave number range of 1710 to 1730 cm?1 on a surface of the resin molded product, measured by a single reflection ATR surface reflection method with an infrared spectrophotometer, is 0.0040 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Yujiro Hamada, Yudai Motomatsu, Masahiko Ono
  • Patent number: 12678704
    Abstract: Resins for use in toys and methods for making the same are provided. In preferred embodiments, the resins comprise 30% to 55% w/w of Ethoxylated (10) Bisphenol A Diacrylate; 20% to 35% w/w of 1,3-Hexanediol, 2-ethyl-, polymer with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate- and propylene glycol monoacrylate-blocked; 20% to 30% w/w of Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,2-ethanediol and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatometheyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-blocked; 1.9%±0.5% w/w of 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone; 0.43%±0.05% w/w of Ethyl trimethylbenzoyl phenylphosphinate; 0.07±0.05% w/w of Diphenyl (2, 4, 6-trimethyl benzoyl) phosphine oxide; and less than 0.19% w/w of 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: MGA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
    Inventors: Xiao Jian Guo, Leung Hoi Yan, Lau Ka Keung
  • Patent number: 12674043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: an amino silicone polymer composition comprising hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane, amino silane, and alkyl alkoxy silane; a silicone emulsion comprising same, showing excellent conditioning effects, and having excellent environment-friendliness; and a method for manufacturing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: KCC Glass Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun Ju Yu, Cheon Ung Park
  • Patent number: 12668683
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a high-heat and high-shear-resistant high-flame-retardant halogen-free flame-retardant compound system and use thereof in a glass fiber reinforced material. The flame-retardant compound system comprises the following components in weight percentages: 40%-99.9% of aluminum diethylphosphinate, 0.1%-50% of a poly/mono-phosphorous acid-condensed diphosphite salt and/or a condensed diphosphite salt, 0-40% of inorganic aluminum phosphite, and 0-10% of a zinc-containing thermally stable compound, wherein the poly/mono-phosphorous acid-condensed diphosphite salt and the condensed diphosphite salt has a structural formula shown in a formula (I): wherein, x is an integer of 0-6, n, y, and p are integers of 1-4, and M is Ca, Mg, Al, Zn, Fe, Sn or Ti.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignees: JIANGSU LISIDE NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD., ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jinzhong Li, Hua Lei
  • Patent number: 12649852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition including the following components: A) 80-97.5 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate; B) 0.1-0.3 part by weight of metal organic sulfonate; C) 0.3-0.7 parts by weight of anti-dripping agent; D) 0.1-4 parts by weight of hydrolysis stabilizer; and E) 2-7 parts by weight of polysilsesquioxane. The total amount of the composition is 100 parts by weight. The present invention also relates to a shaped article made from the composition. The polycarbonate composition according to the present invention has a good combination of hydrolysis resistance and flame retardance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Leith Wang, George Wang
  • Patent number: 12643996
    Abstract: A process for preparing a polyethylene composition made from or containing bimodal or multimodal polyethylene in an extruder device including the steps of (i) mixing a bimodal or multimodal polyethylene having a density from 0.940 g/cm3 to 0.968 g/cm3, in the form of a polyethylene powder, with an additive, in a mixing device at a temperature from 10° C. to 100° C. without melting the polyethylene powder; (ii) melting and homogenizing the mixture within the extruder device, thereby forming a molten polyethylene composition; and (iii) pelletizing the molten polyethylene composition, and further (iv) adding a liquid made from or containing an organic peroxide, in an amount from 20 ppm to 200 ppm of organic peroxide with respect to the polyethylene powder, to the polyethylene powder at a position where mixing occurs and the polyethylene powder has a temperature of from 10° C. to 100° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Basell Polyolefine GmbH
    Inventors: Decio Malucelli, Marco Consalvi