Patents Examined by Robert S Jones, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11015053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane TPU-1 based on an aliphatic diisocyanate, a thermoplastic polyurethane TPU-2 based on an aromatic diisocyanate, a melamine cyanurate, a first phosphorus-containing flame retardant (F1) selected from the group consisting of derivatives of phosphoric acid and derivatives of phosphonic acid and a further phosphorus-containing flame retardant (F2) selected from the group consisting of derivatives of phosphinic acid. The present invention further relates to the use of such compositions for production of cable sheaths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Oliver Steffen Henze, Oliver Muehren
  • Patent number: 11015021
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a preparation method for a polyester, relating to the technical field of organic catalysis and polymeric materials. The preparation method in the present invention comprises: (1) using pyridine and saccharin in a ratio of 1:1 to prepare pyridine saccharin salt in tetrahydrofuran at 60° C. and separating the pyridine saccharin salt out in methanol and hexane. (2) Freeing out a small amount of pyridine from the pyridine saccharin salt in a heating state, catalyzing by the pyridine saccharin salt and pyridine a cyclic lactone or a carbonate to be ring-opened and polymerized to form the polyester; and the system has no other compound residues. (3) In the presence of an alcohol initiator, catalyzing by the pyridine saccharin salt the cyclic lactone to be ring-opened and polymerized to obtain the polyester. The catalytic system can efficiently synthesize a specific polylactone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kai Guo, Fulan Wei, Zhenjiang Li, Hui Zhu, Siming Chen, Yu Gao
  • Patent number: 11001694
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a means for modifying existing polyester polymers to optimize characteristics for solid state polymerization and for utilization in a wide array of specific applications. For instance, the modification technique of this invention may be used to adjust the melting point, crystallization temperature (either from the solid or on cooling from the melt), glass transition temperature, natural stretch ratio, barrier properties, melt strength, and/or solid state polymerization characteristic of the polyester. Application of the instant invention could result in a polymer with substantially different physical properties, potentially allowing modification of commodity resins for use in heretofore high cost, specialty applications. A further advantage of the invention is that recycled polymer may be modified to broaden its potential uses into more demanding higher performance applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin L. Rollick
  • Patent number: 10991887
    Abstract: The present specification provides an amine compound and an organic light emitting device including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventors: Jae Seung Ha, Sung Kil Hong, Sang Duk Suh
  • Patent number: 10982032
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a self-assembly composition for pattern formation, which is capable of forming a favorable phase-separated structure even in the case of forming a large size pattern. In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a self-assembly composition for pattern formation, which is capable of forming a pattern by a simple process, with no need for preparation of a under layer, etc., upon formation of a fine pattern structure. The present invention relates to a self-assembly composition for pattern formation, which comprises a block copolymer comprising a polymerization unit (a) comprising two or more units consisting of at least one type selected from a glucose unit and a xylose unit, and a polymerization unit (b) comprising two or more units consisting of at least one type selected from an aromatic ring-containing unit, a silicon-containing unit and a metal-containing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: OJI HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kazuyo Morita
  • Patent number: 10954389
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions which include an ethylene polymer derived from at least one polar monomer with one or more ester groups, and a rosin ester. The rosin ester can have a low hydroxyl number (e.g., a hydroxyl number seven or less), a low acid number (e.g., an acid number of ten or less), a relatively low PAN number (e.g., a PAN number less than twenty-five), a relatively high third moment or third power average molecular weight (Mz), (e.g., an Mz value in between 2500 and 12000 g/mol), a low sulfur content (e.g., a sulfur content lower than 600 ppm prior to antioxidant addition) or combinations thereof. The compositions can exhibit a high heat stress resistance (e.g., a heat stress pass temperature value higher than 52° C. or in between 48° C. and 60° C.) and/or improved viscosity stability and/or color stability upon thermal aging and/or improved compatibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Kraton Chemical, LLC
    Inventors: Jos H. M. Lange, Mark C. Schaapman, Justyna J. Hinc
  • Patent number: 10947420
    Abstract: The present application relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for a foldable display and a use thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application has excellent bending reliability while having appropriate adhesive force and cohesive force, thereby being useful for forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for a foldable display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hyon Gyu Park, Dong Kyu Roh, Yoon Kyung Kwon
  • Patent number: 10945997
    Abstract: An object of the invention is to obtain a preparation which shows enhanced effectiveness and safety compared to tacrolimus, has the concentration in blood maintained at a constant level without individual differences, whereby the control of the amount of administration depending on the blood kinetics (blood trough concentration) becomes unnecessary. The present invention relates to a polymeric derivative of tacrolimus, in which a polyethylene glycol segment and an alcoholic hydroxy group of tacrolimus are bonded to side-chain carboxy groups of a polyaspartic acid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Nao Yoneki, Akihiro Sekiguchi, Kana Mizunuma, Yuki Kobayashi, Junpei Konno, Kan Saiga, Keiichirou Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10934319
    Abstract: An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1: M(L1)n1(L2)n2??Formula 1 wherein M, L1, L2, n1, and n2 are the same as described in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Whail Choi, Seungyeon Kwak, Jiwhan Kim, Hwayoung Cho, Hyeonho Choi, Kyuyoung Hwang, Yoonhyun Kwak, Ohyun Kwon
  • Patent number: 10927253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a composition (I) at least comprising a compact thermoplastic polyurethane (P1), comprising the providing of at least one compact thermoplastic polyurethane (P1) or a reaction mixture for production of a compact thermoplastic polyurethane (R-P1), the adding of at least one compound (N) that has a conjugated, nitrogen-containing aromatic structure as nucleating agent to the at least one thermoplastic polyurethane (P1) or to the reaction mixture for production of a compact thermoplastic polyurethane (R-P1), wherein the compound (N) is a solid; and the mixing of the nucleating agent and the thermoplastic polyurethane (P1) or the reaction mixture (R-P1) to obtain a composition (I). The nucleating agent is used here in an amount in the range from 0.01% by weight to 2.0% by weight, based on the thermoplastic polyurethane (P1) or the reaction mixture (R-P1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Raphael Dabbous, Elmar Poeselt, Birte Lahrmann, Guido Bilges
  • Patent number: 10930862
    Abstract: The present invention includes novel compounds containing heterocycles or azaheterocycles and tetrazatetraborocine. These compounds may be useful as host materials for phosphorescent electroluminescent devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter Wolohan, Tongxiang (Aaron) Lu
  • Patent number: 10927238
    Abstract: A solid surface comprises (i) a crosslinked acrylic or unsaturated polyester resin present in an amount no greater than 52 volume fraction percent, and (ii) no greater than 48 volume fraction percent of inorganic filler particles distributed evenly throughout the solid surface wherein (a) 95-99 volume fraction percent of the filler particles has a major dimension in the range of from 0.5 to no greater than 10 microns, (b) the D50 of the filler particles is from 0.5-2.5 microns, and (c) the D90 of the filler particles is equal to or less than 10 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: DUPONT SAFETY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Blackman, Hee Hyun Lee, Keith William Pollak, Michael T Pottiger, Timothy Scott Wyant
  • Patent number: 10920082
    Abstract: Water solvated polymeric dyes and polymeric tandem dyes having a blue excitation spectrum are provided. The polymeric dyes are conjugated polymers that can include a thiophene-containing co-monomer. The polymeric tandem dyes further include a signaling chromophore covalently linked to the conjugated polymer in energy-receiving proximity therewith. Also provided are labelled specific binding members that include the subject polymeric dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Yongchao Liang, Haiqing Li, Brent S. Gaylord
  • Patent number: 10920112
    Abstract: The present application relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for a foldable display and a use thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application has excellent bending reliability while having appropriate adhesive force and cohesive force, thereby being useful for forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for a foldable display having improved release force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hyon Gyu Park, Dong Kyu Roh, Yoon Kyung Kwon
  • Patent number: 10920113
    Abstract: The present application relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for a foldable display and a use thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application has excellent bending reliability, and also excellent adhesive force and cohesive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hyon Gyu Park, Dong Kyu Roh, Yoon Kyung Kwon, Byung Su Park, Hui Je Lee
  • Patent number: 10913758
    Abstract: An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1: M(L11)n1(L12)n2??Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, M is a third row transition metal, L11 is a ligand represented by Formula 2, n1 is 1 or 2, and when n1 is two, two groups L11 are identical to or different from each other, L12 is an organic ligand, n2 is 0, 1, 2, or 3, and when n2 is two or more, two or more of groups L12 are identical to or different from each other: wherein, in Formula 2, groups and variables are the same as described in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Whail Choi, Seungyeon Kwak, Hyun Koo, Sungjun Kim, Jiwhan Kim, Hyeonho Choi, Seokhwan Hong
  • Patent number: 10899881
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a means for modifying existing polyester polymers to optimize characteristics for solid state polymerization and for utilization in a wide array of specific applications. For instance, the modification technique of this invention may be used to adjust the melting point, crystallization temperature (either from the solid or on cooling from the melt), glass transition temperature, natural stretch ratio, barrier properties, melt strength, and/or solid state polymerization characteristic of the polyester. Application of the instant invention could result in a polymer with substantially different physical properties, potentially allowing its use in heretofore high cost, specialty applications. A further advantage of the invention is that recycled polymer may be modified to broaden its potential uses into more demanding higher performance applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin L. Rollick
  • Patent number: 10900174
    Abstract: Methods of forming crosslinked cellulose include mixing a crosslinking agent with an aqueous mixture of cellulose fibers containing little to no excess water (e.g., solids content of 25-55%), drying the resulting mixture to 85-100% solids, then curing the dried mixture to crosslink the cellulose fibers. Systems include a mixing unit to form, from an aqueous mixture of unbonded cellulose fibers having a solids content of about 25-55% and a crosslinking agent, a substantially homogenous mixture of non-crosslinked, unbonded cellulose fibers and crosslinking agent; a drying unit to dry the substantially homogenous mixture to a consistency of 85-100%; and a curing unit and to cure the crosslinking agent to form dried and cured crosslinked cellulose fibers. Intrafiber crosslinked cellulose pulp fibers produced by such methods and/or systems have a chemical on pulp level of about 2-14% and an AFAQ capacity of at least 12.0 g/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: International PaperCompany
    Inventor: Charles E. Miller
  • Patent number: 10897013
    Abstract: Provided is an organic electric element including an electron blocking layer and a hole transport layer capable of improving the luminous efficiency, stability, and lifetime of the organic electric element, and an electronic device including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: DUK SAN NEOLUX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mun Jae Lee, Bum Sung Lee, Sun Hee Lee, Soung Yun Mun, Dae Sung Kim, Jae Taek Kwon
  • Patent number: 10887984
    Abstract: A resin composition contains a component (A) being a polyphenylene ether in which the hydroxy group at an end of the main chain thereof has been modified with an ethylenically unsaturated compound, a component (B) being at least one of triallyl isocyanurate and triallyl cyanurate, and a component (C) being an organic peroxide containing no benzene ring. The component (C) is contained with a proportion of 0.1% to 7% by mass relative to 100% by mass of the total mass of the components (A), (B), and (C).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazumichi Uchida, Chie Chikara