Patents Examined by Michael A Salvitti
  • Patent number: 10351433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphene oxide reduced material dispersed at a high concentration by a cation-? interaction and to a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly to a method for manufacturing a graphene oxide reduced material dispersed in a high concentration by a cation-? interaction comprising: a first step of synthesizing graphite oxide flakes in a powder state from graphite flakes in a powder state; a second step of forming a graphene oxide dispersion solution by dispersing the graphite oxide flakes of the first step into a solvent; a third step of preparing a cation reaction graphene oxide dispersion solution through the interaction of a cation and a ?-structure in an sp2 region by positioning the cation at the center of an arrangement of carbon atoms connected by sp2 bonding in two dimensions in the dispersion solution formed in the second step; and a fourth step of preparing a cation reaction graphene oxide reduced material by reducing the cation reaction graphene oxide dispe
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
    Inventors: Seung-yol Jeong, Geon-woong Lee, Joong-tark Han, Hee-jin Jeong, Sung-hun Kim
  • Patent number: 10322975
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a dispersion of fine ceramic particles, the method comprising: adding fine ceramic particles having a mean particle size of less than 1 ?m to a dispersion medium selected from the group consisting of a lower alcohol and water; and dispersing the fine ceramic particles in the dispersion medium using a rotor-stator homogenizer. The present invention enables the production of a highly homogeneous and stable dispersion of a nanosized ceramic powder, which is prone to aggregation and the homogeneous dispersion of which is difficult to form, by conducting a simple, uncomplicated operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: KYOTO UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tatsuya Hinoki, Kazuya Shimoda
  • Patent number: 10323182
    Abstract: A method for preparing nanocrystal-metal oxide composites with long-term stability is disclosed herein. The nanocrystals are mixed with a first metal oxide precursor, a solvent and water to form a sol-gel composite. The sol-gel composite is pulverized to form a sol-gel composite powder. The sol-gel composite is then reacted with a second metal oxide precursor. The nanocrystal-metal oxide composites have a high luminescence efficiency and uniform emission wavelengths. The nanocrystal-metal oxide composite is used to manufacture a light-emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shin Ae Jun, Eun Joo Jang
  • Patent number: 10301476
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a calcium fluoride (CaF2) sol solution, comprising the steps of providing a calcium precursor in a first volume in a non-aqueous solvent, and adding, in a second volume, 1.85 to 2.05 molar equivalents of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (nHF) per mole calcium precursor to said first volume, and/or a magnesium additive is added before or after said fluorination with hydrogen fluoride with additional 1.85 to 2.05 molar equivalents of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (nHF) per mole magnesium additive. Additionally or alternatively at least one metal additive precursor is added before or after the fluorination with hydrogen fluoride wherein an additional amount of hydrogen fluoride (nadHF) is present in the fluorination step. The invention further relates to sol solutions, method of applying the sol solutions of the invention to surfaces as a coating, and to antireflective coatings obtained thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: NANOFLUOR GMBH
    Inventor: Erhard Kemnitz
  • Patent number: 10300442
    Abstract: An air void-forming agent, more particularly for cementitious systems, contains at least one air void-forming material with foaming effect, at least one air void-forming material with defoaming effect, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Franz Wombacher, Christian Bürge, Christophe Kurz, Marc Schmutz
  • Patent number: 10294376
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions having lecithin and plasticizer components and related methods. The disclosed compositions may also include one or more co-surfactants such as anionic surfactants and/or non-ionic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Shireen Baseeth, Teodora R. Tabuena-Salyers, Bruce Sebree
  • Patent number: 10279333
    Abstract: Adsorbents including a sorbent, at least one metal additive and greater than about 5 wt. % triethylenediamine are described herein. Methods for making such adsorbents and filters comprising the adsorbents are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
    Inventors: David T. Doughty, Gina L. McNamara
  • Patent number: 10258962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer and a method for preparing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer with improved properties, comprising a dual cross-linking structure derived from alkyleneglycol multifunctional (meth)acrylate and modified nanoclay, and a method for preparing the same. According to the present invention, the modified nanoclay and alkyleneglycol multifunctional (meth)acrylate are used as internal crosslinking agents in the process of preparing superabsorbent polymer, thus contributing to improvement in the cross-linking degree and the properties of superabsorbent polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Eun Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Sung Soo Park, Hyeon Choi, Hee Jung Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Ki Youl Yoon
  • Patent number: 10253188
    Abstract: A composition to cover a metal surface comprises an organic continuous phase comprising at least one anticorrosive pigment, and a hydrophilic phase dispersed in the organic continuous phase, the hydrophilic phase comprising a chemical agent for the surface treatment of the metal surface. The surface treatment chemical agent can advantageously be cerium nitrate. A process for the manufacture of a composition according to the present invention is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: SOCIETE NOUVELLE DES COULEURS ZINCIQUES
    Inventors: Christelle Berteloot, Ludovic Mavel, Alexander Gibb, Jérôme Bibette, Damien Demoulin
  • Patent number: 10253199
    Abstract: An inkjet ink includes a polyamide resin; at least one tackifier that is selected from the group consisting of a terpene phenol resin and a rosin ester, and that has a hydroxyl value that ranges from 10 to 45 mgKOH/g; a solvent dye; and an alcohol having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The inkjet ink has quick-drying properties, is capable of satisfactorily improving printing fixability with respect to a non-absorptive printing object made of polyolefin or the like, is excellent in storage stability so that precipitation etc., do not easily occur for a long time, and is excellent in intermittent printability so that the nozzle of an inkjet printer is not easily clogged during a decapping time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: GENERAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kozo Isobe
  • Patent number: 10246619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the reactivity of lignin, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) forming, under heating at a temperature of 30-70° C., an aqueous dispersion comprising alkali and lignin, wherein the alkali comprises a hydroxide of an alkali metal; and b) heating the dispersion formed in step a) at a temperature of 50-95° C. for producing alkalated lignin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suvi Pietarinen, Okko Ringena, Kati Eskelinen, Sanna Valkonen
  • Patent number: 10239758
    Abstract: A silica sol which has excellent moisture absorption resistance and stability as well as high purity and which does not cause coloring of a solvent or a resin to which the silica sol has been applied. The silica sol contains high-purity silica particles, water and/or a liquid organic medium serving as a dispersion medium, and an organic base compound, the silica particles being dispersed in the dispersion medium, wherein the silica particles satisfy the following requirements (a) to (c): (a) the silica particles have a specific surface area, as determined through a nitrogen absorption method, of 20 to 500 m2/g; (b) the silica particles have a moisture absorption amount per specific surface area thereof of 0.5 mg/m2 or less; and (c) the organic base compound is not substantially contained in the inside thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keiko Yoshitake, Naohiko Suemura, Megumi Shimada, Ichitaro Kikunaga
  • Patent number: 10227492
    Abstract: Color conversion films for a LCD (liquid crystal display) having RGB (red, green, blue) color filters, as well as such displays, formulations, precursors and methods are provided, which improve display performances with respect to color gamut, energy efficiency, materials and costs. The color conversion films absorb backlight illumination and convert the energy to green and/or red emission at high efficiency, specified wavelength ranges and narrow emission peaks. The color conversion films may comprise at least one of: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxy terminated, dendritic polyol or polyvinylpyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: StoreDot Ltd.
    Inventors: Mor Shmuel Armon, Elad Cohen, Evgenia Liel (Jeny) Kuks, Rony Schwarz, Eran Sella, Daniel Szwarcman
  • Patent number: 10208134
    Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles having a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and which are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A). The emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (E) having the following general formula: R1—N(R2)(R3), where R1 is a moiety with 15 to 40 carbon atoms which contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, and which contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups, and/or has at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond, and R2 and R3, independently of one another, are the same or different aliphatic moieties containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventors: Konstantinos Markou, Andreas Niegemeier
  • Patent number: 10202306
    Abstract: In a method of coloring a ceramic material, a coloring solution consisting of metallic salts is introduced to a ceramic slurry. In a slip casting process, a coloring solution consisting of metallic salts is introduced to a ceramic slurry which is cast into green state bodies. A coloring solution that may comprise for example a metallic salt, a solvent, an organic solvent such as derivatives of propylene oxides, and an acid can be introduced to the slip casting process. Such a coloring solution can be added to the slip casting process. In a method, the coloring solution is thoroughly mixed with the ceramic slurry, after which a ceramic body is cast, dried and finally subjected to a sintering process. After final sinter, the resulting ceramic body possesses an innate color that is homogenous throughout its composition. The method is especially useful for coloring zirconia ceramic material used for making dental restorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin A. Carden, Thomas C. Valenti, Frank A. Jimenez
  • Patent number: 10202528
    Abstract: There is provided a novel polymer, a composition containing the polymer, and a novel adhesive composition containing the polymer from which a cured film having desired properties is obtained. A polymer comprising a structural unit of Formula (1): wherein Q is a bivalent group, R1 is a C1-10 alkylene group, a C2-10 alkenylene group or C2-10 alkynylene group, a C6-14 arylene group, a C4-10 cyclic alkylene group, etc., or a polymer comprising a structural unit of Formula (6): wherein Q4 is an allyl group, a vinyl group, an epoxy group, or a glycidyl group, and R5 is a bivalent organic group having a main chain containing only carbon atom or at least one of oxygen atom, nitrogen atom and sulfur atom in addition to carbon atom, a composition comprising the polymer, and an adhesive composition comprising the polymer and a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mamoru Tamura, Takuya Ohashi, Takahiro Kishioka, Tomoyuki Enomoto
  • Patent number: 10196312
    Abstract: A colored ceramic powder is produced from a mixture of coloring solutions consisting of metallic salts that are introduced to a ceramic slurry and subsequently dried. The coloring solution may comprise for example of chosen metallic salts, a solvent, an organic solvent such as derivatives of propylene oxides, an acid and a possible binder. Once all the constituents are thoroughly mixed to a homogeneous state, the slip is dried to a powder form, which spray drying equipment can be used. The dried powder can then be subjected to an isostatic or biaxial press manufacturing process to create a green state ceramic body. Once pressed, the ceramic body can be subjected to a sintering process. After final sinter, the resulting ceramic body possesses an innate color that is homogenous throughout its composition. The method is especially useful for coloring zirconia dental restorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin A. Carden, Thomas C. Valenti, Frank A. Jimenez
  • Patent number: 10190002
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous compositions for use in coating wood joinery, especially for exterior use, comprising (a) one or more dihydrazide compounds in a total amount of from 0.5 to 4 wt. %, based on the total weight of composition solids and (b) of one or more aqueous multistage emulsion copolymers containing, as (i) a first stage, an emulsion copolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of from ?50 to 30° C., and containing, in copolymerized form one or more monoethylenically unsaturated phosphorous acid monomers and, one or more keto group containing amide monomers, and, as (ii) a second stage, an emulsion copolymer having a DSC Tg of at least 50° C. to 125° C., wherein the weight ratio of (i) the first stage to (ii) the second stage, based on copolymer solids, ranging from 50:50 to 90:10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: James C. Bohling, Jocelyn Gruver, Danniebelle Haase, Ann R. Hermes, Wenqin Wang
  • Patent number: 10173900
    Abstract: The present application is directed to methods for preparation of polymer particles in gel form and carbon materials made therefrom. The carbon materials can have enhanced electrochemical properties and find utility in any number of electrical devices, for example, as electrode material in ultracapacitors or batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. Ludvik, Xing Dong, Shahid P. Qureshi, John B. Hines, Gerald Knazek, Renette E. Richard, Katharine Geramita, Benjamin E. Kron, Henry R. Costantino, Aaron M. Feaver, Avery Sakshaug, Leah A. Thompkins, Alan Tzu-Yang Chang
  • Patent number: 10174199
    Abstract: A resin composition which suppresses the decomposition of a polycarbonate resin at the time of molding while it retains the excellent characteristic properties of a polyarylene sulfide resin and has the excellent toughness, impact strength and burr reducing property of the polycarbonate resin. The resin composition comprises (A) 99 to 1 part by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin (component A) having a degree of dispersion (Mw/Mn) represented by weight average molecular weight (Mw) and number average molecular weight (Mn) of not less than 2.7 and (B) 1 to 99 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (component B) and has a total chlorine content of not more than 550 ppm and a total sodium content of not more than 30 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: TEIJIN LIMITED
    Inventor: Tomomitsu Onizawa