Patents Examined by Kevin Ortman, Jr.
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Patent number: 9815981Abstract: Thermoplastic, flame-retarded plastic molding compounds with improved mechanical properties, in particular for LDS applications, are described. The thermoplastic molding compound consists of: (A) 21-81.9 wt. % thermoplastic material, consisting of (A1) 55-100 wt. % polyamide, containing at least 50 wt. % partly aromatic, partly crystalline polyamide; (A2) 0-45 wt. % non-polyamide based thermoplastic material, wherein (A1) and (A2) add up to 100 wt. % component (A); (B) 10-70 wt. % glass fibers; (C) 0.1-10 wt. % LDS additive or a mixture of LDS additives; (D) 8-18 wt. % halogen-free flame retardant; (E) 0-40 wt. % particulate filler, different from (C); (F) 0-2 wt. % other further additives; wherein the sum of (A)-(F) makes up 100 wt. %.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: EMS-PATENT AGInventor: Etienne Aepli
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Patent number: 9783636Abstract: Polymeric materials for use in challenging situations in the oil and gas industry (e.g. challenging physical and chemical environments) are described. The polymeric materials comprise a polymeric material having a repeat unit of formula I and a repeat unit of formula II wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety; wherein the repeat units I and II are in the relative molar proportions 95:5 to 80:20.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Victrex Manufacturing LimitedInventors: Adam Chaplin, Graham Webster, Kathryn Warmington, Richard Luke Ainsworth
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Patent number: 9540504Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition in which a modified rubber excellent in low temperature resistance is dispersedly added in a polyamide resin matrix to improve the low temperature resistance (cyclic fatigue resistance) of the polyamide resin, the composition maintaining its fluidity even at a high content of modified rubber, thus allowing film formation, and exhibiting excellent low temperature resistance. The thermoplastic resin composition includes a polyamide resin (A) and a modified rubber (B) having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group and is characterized in that the modified rubber (B) having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group is modified with a hydrogen bonding compound (C) having a functional group reacting with an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group and a functional group capable of hydrogen bonding with an amide bond or a hydroxyl group.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoyuki Morooka
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Patent number: 9534066Abstract: The invention relates to a creep-optimized ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber obtained by spinning an UHMWPE comprising olefinic branches (OB) and having an elongational stress (ES), and a ratio (OB/1000 C/ES) between the number of olefinic branches per thousand carbon atoms (OB/1000 C) and the elongational stress (ES) of at least 0.2, wherein said UHMWPE fiber when subjected to a load of 600 MPa at a temperature of 70° C., has a creep lifetime of at least 90 hours.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Jorn Boesten, Martin Pieter Vlasblom, Piotr Matloka, Timothy James Kidd, Romain Berthoud, Johannes Hendrikus Marie Heijnen
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Patent number: 9526320Abstract: A case for a mobile device with a screen, the case comprising a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises a layer of flexible polymer (1) and a layer of a damping material (3) which is softer than the flexible polymer provided within the flexible polymer layer. The damping material (3) has a plurality of protrusions (2) projecting inwardly from a substantial portion of the inner periphery of the band to engage with the device. The protrusions are arranged such that, in normal use there is substantially no contact between the band and the device other than through the protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: TECH 21 LICENSING LIMITEDInventors: Jason Roberts, Wilhelm Marschall, Benjamin Thorpe
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Patent number: 9511569Abstract: A multilayer film structure is disclosed which comprises at least a first layer made of a bio-based polymer composition; a tie layer comprising one or more ethylene copolymers and one or more inorganic fillers; and optionally at least one additional layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Lucie Charbonnel, Karlheinz Hausmann, I-Hwa Lee, Cedric Thomi
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Patent number: 9499302Abstract: A method of forming a container from bi-axially orientable plastics material and having an integral handle with the steps of forming a preform having a neck portion and an expandable portion below the neck portion, with the neck portion including a locating ring above the expandable portion and a handle molded to the non expandable at one end and molded to the expandle portion at the other end. Where the molded-in handle is the approximate length of the handle of the finished container. The unblown preform of orientable plastics is inserted into a blow molder and thereafter stretched by a stretch rod. During the stretch process the handle on the preform unbends rather than stretching to form the approximate shape of the handle in the finished container. The blow mold then closes on the stretched preform thus capturing the handle. Blow gas is then injected into the interior.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: DT Inventions, LLCInventor: James Alfred Thibodeau
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Patent number: 9493645Abstract: The present invention provides a tube for transporting a fluid comprising a composition containing 100 parts by mass of (A) a thermoplastic elastomer and 1 to 500 parts by mass of (B) a carbon base filler, and it has a low vapor permeability and is excellent in an air permeation resistance and a flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventor: Ryosuke Sano
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Patent number: 9452592Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayer film having an active oxygen barrier layer that comprises an oxygen scavenging composition that is a blend of a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain, a transition metal salt (B), and an oxygen barrier polymer (C) having oxygen barrier properties that can be further enhanced by exposing the composition to a source of ionizing radiation e.g., electron beam radiation. Irradiation improves the oxygen scavenging abilities of the oxygen scavenging composition so that oxygen can be intercepted and scavenged as it passes through the film. The resulting irradiated multilayer film has improved active barrier properties in comparison to the same film prior to irradiation. As result, the multilayer film of the present invention can be used in packaging applications to help maintain a low oxygen atmosphere in the interior of a package.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Scott Beckwith, Frank Bryan Edwards, Janet Rivett, Cynthia Louise Ebner, Thomas Kennedy, Rachel McDowell, Drew V. Speer
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Patent number: 9421524Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing carbon, metal and/or metal oxide porous materials that have precisely controlled structures on the nanometer and micrometer scales. The methods involve the single or repeated infiltration of porous templates with metal salts at controlled temperatures, the controlled drying and decomposition of the metal salts under reducing conditions, and optionally the removal of the template. The carbon porous materials are involve the infiltration of a carbon precursor into a porous template, followed by polymerization and pyrolysis. These porous materials have utility in separations, catalysis, among others.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of AlabamaInventors: Martin Bakker, Franchessa Maddox Sayler, Amy Grano, Jan-Henrik Smått
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Patent number: 9418577Abstract: The present invention relates to a metalizing film including a polyester-based film layer having a heat-shrinking property, and a use of the metalizing film used as a film label capable of replacing a paper label attached to a glass bottle.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Dong Jin Kim, Si Min Kim, Yun Jo Kim, Il Chon Kwon
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Patent number: 9393838Abstract: Provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising, as a rubber component, at least two modified rubbers modified with a polar functional group and having different modification rates with each other, a laminate body comprising (A) a resin film layer and (B) a rubber elastic body layer wherein they are adhered via (C) the said pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and a pneumatic tire having the said laminate body as an inner liner layer; and thus, provided are the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that can firmly bond between the resin film layer and the rubber elastic body layer while the laminate body obtained therefrom does not generate cracks at low temperature, the laminate body using the said pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and the pneumatic tire.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventors: Takuya Ogasawara, Ryuji Nakagawa, Kotaro Hayakawa, Hideyuki Chiashi
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Patent number: 9387120Abstract: A condom together with a lubrication composition, the lubricating composition containing a minimal amount of free water, and comprising one or more glycols, such that the glycols in the lubricant release heat and warmth when contact with compositions containing free water.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Dennis Blum, James Daniels, Jr., April Ensinger, Michael J. Harrison, Robin Luyber, R. Christian Millar
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Patent number: 9353252Abstract: Polymer composition comprising a propylene copolymer and a styrenic based elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Borealis AGInventors: Markus Gahleitner, Martina Sandholzer, Klaus Bernreitner
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Patent number: 9332782Abstract: The invention relates to an article for oxygen absorption that is a container containing a water-soluble on source, a water activated oxygen scavenger, and a rupturable canister of hydrated polymer. The hydrated polymer comprises a superabsorbent polymer. The water-soluble on source comprises a salt. The invention in another embodiment relates to a method for providing timed oxygen absorption using the article as above with rupturing of the canister to release the water carrying superabsorbent such that it will contact the oxygen scavenger and on source thereby leading to activating the oxygen scavenger.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: George E. McKedy, Chieh-Chun Chau, Stanislav E. Solovyov
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Patent number: 9321982Abstract: In a threaded joint for pipes constituted by a pin and a box, each having a contact surface comprising a threaded portion and an unthreaded metal contact portion, the contact surface of the pin has a solid corrosion protective, preferably transparent coating based on a UV-curable resin and the contact surface of the box has a solid lubricating coating having plastic or viscoplastic rheological behavior which is preferably formed by the hot melt technique from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a wax, a metal soap, a corrosion inhibitor, a water-insoluble liquid resin, and a solid lubricant.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignees: NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION, VALLOUREC MANNESMANN OIL & GAS FRANCEInventors: Kunio Goto, Takayuki Kamimura, Masaru Takahashi, Keishi Matsumoto, Michihiko Iwamoto, Ryuichi Imai, Stéphanie Raï
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Patent number: 9321935Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyester resin binder and a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers such as food and beverage containers. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic stability upon storage at high temperature. The compositions are formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Carl Seneker, Jessica Williamson, Claudia Knotts, Youssef Moussa
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Patent number: 9320831Abstract: Novel polymer shrink tubes, such as fluoropolymer shrink tubes and novel uses thereof. The polymer shrink tubes include at least one three-dimensional pattern formed along at least a portion of the inner surface of the tube. The polymer shrink tubes can be used for, for example, embossing a pattern into a polymer tube. Further use includes, for example, forming a catheter with at least one channel located in the catheter wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: Benjamin M. Trapp
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Patent number: 9272287Abstract: A bag of compressed blowing wool is provided. The bag has an end configured as a tear-away portion enabling the end of the bag to be readily torn away from the bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital LLCInventors: Robert J. O'Leary, Steven G. Schmitt, Alvin L. Miller, Willard Price
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Patent number: 9273805Abstract: The present invention provides a transfer line exchanger which is optimized for one or more objective functions of interest such as pressure drop, erosion rate, fouling, coke deposition and operating costs. The transfer line exchanger is designed by computer modeling a transfer line exchanger in which the cross section of flow path is substantially circular and modeling the operation of the transfer line under industrial conditions to validate the model design and its operation. Then iteratively the model design is deformed and the operation of the deformed part is modeled and compared to values obtained with other deformed models until the value of the objective function is optimized (e.g. at an extreme) or the change in the objective function is approaching zero.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.Inventors: Eric Clavelle, Edgar Yajure, Leslie Wilfred Benum, Edward Christopher Foy, David Eisenhawer