Patents Examined by Rabon A. Sergent
  • Patent number: 11091583
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of a shape memory polyurethane, which comprising: reacting 1,3,5,7-tetrahydroxyadamantane, ?-caprolactone, a catalyst and a solvent for 20-50 hours under the conditions of inert gas and 70° C. to 130° C. to obtain adamantyl star poly(?-caprolactone), wherein the mole ratio of the 1,3,5,7-tetrahydroxyadamantane to the ?-caprolactone is 1:(40-240); mixing the adamantyl star poly(?-caprolactone) with long-chain diol and diisocyanate, adding the catalyst and the solvent, and reacting for 3-9 hours at 50-100° C. to obtain an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer, wherein the mass ratio of the adamantyl star poly(?-caprolactone) to the long-chain diol is 9:1-1:9; and adding a linking agent in the polyurethane prepolymer so that the linking agent reacts with isocyanate in the polyurethane prepolymer to obtain an adamantyl cross-linked shape memory polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shaojun Chen, Shuqin Fu
  • Patent number: 11091584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyisocyanate composition comprising a formation component having isocyanate groups, the isocyanate groups having been reacted to an extent of ?98% with at least one CH-acidic compound, characterized in that the formation component consists to an extent of ?51% by weight of at least one polyisocyanate based on pentamethylene 1,5-diisocyanate having a content of isocyanurate trimer of ?60 area %, based on the total weight of the polyisocyanates based on pentamethylene 1,5-diisocyanate, and the remaining proportion up to 100% by weight of the total amount of polyisocyanates present in the formation component consists of at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate. The present invention further provides a one-component system comprising the polyisocyanate composition, a process for producing a coating on a substrate, and the coatings obtainable from the one-component system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Andreas Hecking, Florian Johannes Stempfle, Christoph Eggert, Michael Grahl, Dorota Greszta-Franz
  • Patent number: 11078319
    Abstract: One variation of a method for directly casting a thin layer onto a substrate includes: combining a prepolymer, a solvent, and a curing agent to define a viscous material; advancing a substrate from a roll across a surface continuously at a first speed; depositing the viscous material at a viscosity through a deposition head onto the substrate, the viscous material flowing laterally across the substrate to form a thin layer of substantially uniform thickness over the substrate over a period of time while the substrate advances along the surface; and, at a distance from the deposition head depositing the viscous material onto the substrate corresponding to a duration of time for the viscous material to flow laterally across the substrate, heating the viscous material to evaporate solvent and to induce reaction between the curing agent and the prepolymer to cure the viscous material to form a layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Tactus Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Virgili, Curtis Takagi
  • Patent number: 11078391
    Abstract: The present technology provides a urethane adhesive composition including a urethane prepolymer including an isocyanate group; an isocyanurate compound including an isocyanurate ring; and a terpene compound including an active hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventors: Megumi Abe, Yuichi Matsuki
  • Patent number: 11078325
    Abstract: There is provided an oligomeric polyol composition having (a) an oligomeric network containing residues of at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound and residues of at least one polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups; and (b) a plurality of peripheral groups having one or more pendant hydroxyl groups bound to the oligomeric network by a plurality of linking units. The residues of the polyol may optionally contain one or more oxygen ether groups, one or more amino ether groups, or both of one or more oxygen ether groups and one or more amino ether groups. Reaction of the oligomeric polyols with isocyanate monomers affords a new class of polyurethanes having superior heat and water resistance. The new polyurethanes exhibit lower peak exotherms, typically less than 250° F. during in-mold polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Presidium USA, Inc
    Inventors: James Henry Blumsom, Andrew John Tennant, James A. Cella, David Goldwasser, Daniel J. Brunelle, Stephen Burks, Richard Heggs
  • Patent number: 11072679
    Abstract: There is provided an oligomeric polyol composition having (a) an oligomeric network containing residues of at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound and residues of at least one polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups; and (b) a plurality of peripheral groups having one or more pendant hydroxyl groups bound to the oligomeric network by a plurality of linking units. The residues of the polyol may optionally contain one or more oxygen ether groups, one or more amino ether groups, or both of one or more oxygen ether groups and one or more amino ether groups. Reaction of the oligomeric polyols with isocyanate monomers affords a new class of polyurethanes having superior heat and water resistance. The new polyurethanes exhibit lower peak exotherms, typically less than 250° F. during in-mold polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Presidium USA, Inc
    Inventors: James Henry Blumsom, Andrew John Tennant, James A. Cella, David Goldwasser, Daniel J. Brunelle, Stephen Burks, Richard Heggs
  • Patent number: 11072680
    Abstract: There is provided an oligomeric polyol composition having (a) an oligomeric network containing residues of at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound and residues of at least one polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups; and (b) a plurality of peripheral groups having one or more pendant hydroxyl groups bound to the oligomeric network by a plurality of linking units. The residues of the polyol may optionally contain one or more oxygen ether groups, one or more amino ether groups, or both of one or more oxygen ether groups and one or more amino ether groups. Reaction of the oligomeric polyols with isocyanate monomers affords a new class of polyurethanes having superior heat and water resistance. The new polyurethanes exhibit lower peak exotherms, typically less than 250° F. during in-mold polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Presidium USA, Inc.
    Inventors: James Henry Blumsom, Andrew John Tennant, James A. Cella, David Goldwasser, Daniel J. Brunelle, Stephen Burks, Richard Heggs
  • Patent number: 11072678
    Abstract: The blocked isocyanate is a blocked isocyanate containing a latent isocyanate group, which is an isocyanate group blocked with a blocking agent, wherein the blocked isocyanate includes a first latent isocyanate group that is an isocyanate group blocked with a first blocking agent and a second latent isocyanate group that is an isocyanate group blocked with a second blocking agent; and the first blocking agent is represented by general formula (1) below, and has a higher catalysis activity that activates the isocyanate group than that of the second blocking agent. (where R1 to R3 represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and at least one of R1 to R3 represents a hydrogen atom, and R1 and R3 may be bonded to each other to form a heterocycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Fukuda, Jun Kamada, Takashi Uchida, Masakazu Masui, Shinji Tachibana, Hirokazu Mizuma, Kenichi Fujii
  • Patent number: 11066512
    Abstract: There is provided an oligomeric polyol composition having (a) an oligomeric network containing residues of at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound and residues of at least one polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups; and (b) a plurality of peripheral groups having one or more pendant hydroxyl groups bound to the oligomeric network by a plurality of linking units. The residues of the polyol may optionally contain one or more oxygen ether groups, one or more amino ether groups, or both of one or more oxygen ether groups and one or more amino ether groups. Reaction of the oligomeric polyols with isocyanate monomers affords a new class of polyurethanes having superior heat and water resistance. The new polyurethanes exhibit lower peak exotherms, typically less than 250° F. during in-mold polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Presidium USA, Inc.
    Inventors: James Henry Blumsom, Andrew John Tennant, James A. Cella, David Goldwasser, Daniel J. Brunelle, Stephen Burks, Richard Heggs
  • Patent number: 11066553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazoyl urea polymers and their use in aqueous acidic plating baths for metal or metal alloy deposition such as electrolytic deposition of copper or alloys thereof in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, IC substrates, semiconducting and glass devices for electronic applications. The plating bath according to the present invention comprises at least one source of metal ions and an imidazoyl urea polymer. The plating bath is particularly useful for filling recessed structures and build-up of pillar bump structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Atotech Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Brunner, Lars Kohlmann, Agnieszka Witczak, Olivier Mann
  • Patent number: 11066511
    Abstract: There is provided an oligomeric polyol composition having (a) an oligomeric network containing residues of at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound and residues of at least one polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups; and (b) a plurality of peripheral groups having one or more pendant hydroxyl groups bound to the oligomeric network by a plurality of linking units. The residues of the polyol may optionally contain one or more oxygen ether groups, one or more amino ether groups, or both of one or more oxygen ether groups and one or more amino ether groups. Reaction of the oligomeric polyols with isocyanate monomers affords a new class of polyurethanes having superior heat and water resistance. The new polyurethanes exhibit lower peak exotherms, typically less than 250° F. during in-mold polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Presidium USA, Inc.
    Inventors: James Henry Blumsom, Andrew John Tennant, James A. Cella, David Goldwasser, Daniel J. Brunelle, Stephen Burks, Richard Heggs
  • Patent number: 11066505
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel associative thickeners pertaining to the HEUR category (Hydrophobically-modified Ethoxylated URethane), to intermediate aqueous formulations containing such thickeners, and to the final compositions, for example paint, lacquer, varnish or paper coating slip compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: COATEX
    Inventors: Denis Ruhlmann, Catherine Corfias Zuccalli, Jean-Marc Suau, Yves Matter, Benoit Magny
  • Patent number: 11051676
    Abstract: The present invention provides floor mats possessing antipathogenic, cohesive, viscoelastomeric and adhesive attributes for removing foot and/or sole borne contaminants. A thermoset reaction product derived from a reaction media of a carefully balanced ratio of isocyanate prepolymer, polyether diols and triols, and organic plasticizers effectively provides a floor mat overlay for adhesively retaining and preventing the spreading of foot or sole borne pathogens and other contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Tak Logic, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kriesel, Troy Bradley Goodenough
  • Patent number: 11046482
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided including at least one light adhered to a releasably adhesive viscoelastic polymer component. The light may be disposed upon, or at least partially disposed within, the viscoelastic polymer. The viscoelastic polymer component has a unique adhesiveness and cohesiveness, which allows the lighting apparatus to be releasably adhered to a variety of objects. Upon release of the lighting apparatus from an object, the viscoelastic polymer component leaves substantially no residue remaining on the object. The lighting apparatus can then be re-adhered to the object with substantially the same degree of adhesiveness as when originally adhered. In addition, a variety of articles can be adhered to the lighting apparatus, as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Tak Logic, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kriesel, Troy Bradley Goodenough
  • Patent number: 11046806
    Abstract: A method of preparing a thermoplastic polyurethane includes reacting specific amounts of a hydrogenated polydiene diol, a poly(alkylene oxide) diol, a chain extender, and a diisocyanate in the presence of a solvent. The thermoplastic polyurethane exhibits a desirable balance of tensile strength and tensile elongation. It is useful for fabricating foams, films, fibers, fabrics, coatings, adhesives, automotive instrument panels, power tool casings, casings for mobile electronic devices, sporting goods, clothing, footwear, gloves, condoms, and medical devices, among other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventor: Rudolf Faust
  • Patent number: 11041043
    Abstract: Polycarbamide coating compositions and secondary diamine curing agents used to produce the coating compositions are disclosed. Curing agent compositions comprising: (a) the reaction product of bis(4-aminocyclohexyl) methane and ethyl ester of 2-butendioc acid; and (b) the reaction product of bis(4-amino-3-methylcyclohexyl)methane and ethyl ester of 2-butendioic acid; and (c) at least one polyol are also disclosed. One aspect of the disclosure relates to a non-aqueous coating composition comprising the disclosed amine curing agents with a polyisocyanate resin. The coating compositions are suitable for use as direct to metal coatings or top coats. Methods of producing the curing agents and the coating compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Raymond Hegedus, Sudhir Ananthachar, Thomas T. Corby, Shafiq Fazel
  • Patent number: 11007711
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing an object involves the steps of: I) depositing a radically cross-linked resin on a carrier so that a layer of a structuring material joined to the carrier is obtained, said layer corresponding to a first selected cross-section of the object; II) depositing a radically cross-linked resin on a previously applied layer of the structuring material so that an additional layer of the structuring material is obtained which corresponds to a further selected cross-section of the object and which is joined to the previously applied layer; III) repeating step II) until the object is formed, wherein the deposition of a radically cross-linked resin in steps I) and II) includes the application of a radically cross-linkable resin to the carrier or the previously applied layer and is performed at least in step II) by applying energy to a selected region of a radically cross-linkable resin, corresponding to the selected cross-section of the object, the radically cross-linkable resin having a viscos
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Dirk Achten, Thomas Buesgen, Roland Wagner, Florian Stempfle, Michael Ludewig, Christoph Tomczyk
  • Patent number: 11008418
    Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (1) a reaction product of (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer including a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.005 to about 0.35 equivalent of at least one polycaprolactone polyol; and (b) about 0.01 to about 0.5 equivalent of at least one polyol having 2 hydroxyl groups, based upon the about 1 equivalent of the at least one polyisocyanate; and (2) about 0.3 to about 1.0 equivalent of at least one polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups, based upon the about 1 equivalent of the at least one polyisocyanate, wherein the at least one polyol (b) can be the same or different from the at least one polyol (2); compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: PPG industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Rukavina
  • Patent number: 11001730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing isocyanurate-comprising polyisocyanates of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates that are especially stable to color drift in solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventors: Harald Schaefer, Daniel Flojhar, Jens Scheidel, Thomas Genger, Matthias Kroner, Sebastian Emmerling, Guillermo Arens
  • Patent number: 11001669
    Abstract: A Lewis acid polymerization catalyst has a general formula M(R1)1(R2)1(R3)1(R4)0 or 1, whereas M is boron, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independent, R1 is a 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-substituted phenyl group, R2 is the 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-substituted phenyl group or a first fluoro-substituted phenyl group selected from Set 1 structures, R3 is independently a second fluoro-substituted phenyl group selected from the Set 1 structures, and optional R4 includes a third functional group or functional polymer group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Arjun Raghuraman, William H. Heath, Sukrit Mukhopadhyay, Heather A. Spinney, David R. Wilson