Patents Examined by Sanza L. McClendon
  • Curable composition, manufacturing method of curable composition, cured film, manufacturing method of cured film, color filter, solid-state imaging element, solid-state imaging device, and infrared sensor
    Patent number: 11155703
    Abstract: A curable composition contains a resin containing a curable group, a colorant, a polymerization inhibitor, and a polymerization initiator. A manufacturing method of the curable composition includes a colorant dispersing step of mixing together the resin containing a curable group, the colorant, and the polymerization inhibitor and a mixing step of mixing together the colorant dispersion and the polymerization initiator so as to obtain the curable composition. A cured film is obtained by curing the curable composition. A color filter, a solid-state imaging element, and an infrared sensor have the cured film. A manufacturing method of the cured film includes a curable composition layer-forming step, an exposure step, and a development step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Michihiro Ogawa, Yutaro Fukami, Junichi Ito, Yushi Kaneko, Hiroaki Idei, Daisuke Hamada, Tatsuo Ishikawa
  • Photocurable resin composition, ink and coating material
    Patent number: 11149157
    Abstract: The present invention provides a photocurable resin composition containing a polymer (A) which has excellent adhesion to plastic substrates. The present invention relates to a photocurable resin composition that contains a polymer (A) produced by polymerization of a compound represented by the following formula [I]: wherein each R1 may be the same or different and represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C5 alkyl group, a glycidyl group, or the group —CH2—CR3?CHR2 wherein R2 and R3 each represent H or CH3, provided that at least one R1 is the group —CH2—CR3?CHR2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Osaka Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuna Honmura, Satoshi Inoue, Shinichiro Ohashi, Katsutoshi Yokoyama
  • Adhesive composition
    Patent number: 11130884
    Abstract: An adhesive composition may include 100 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylic polymer (A), 45 to 65 parts by weight of isoboronyl acrylate (B), and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a photoradical polymerization initiator (C). Each molecule of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A) may have at least one group represented by the general formula (1) at a molecular terminal: —OC(O)C(R1)?CH2 (1), where R1 is a hydrogen atom or an organic group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The (meth)acrylic polymer (A) may have a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 3,000 to 100,000, and a ratio (Mw/Mn) of a weight average molecular weight (Mw) to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hidenori Tanaka
  • Multifunctional polymeric photoinitiators
    Patent number: 11130873
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds based on 3-ketocoumarins, which are useful as photoinitiators and sensitizer and to compositions thereof. More particularly, the novel compounds comprise a polyhydroxy polymeric core, which is chemically bonded to 3-ketocoumarin derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: IGW GROUP BV
    Inventors: Marika Morone, Gabriele Norcini, Vincenzo Razzano
  • Thermoplastic composition for sealing roadway joints
    Patent number: 11118316
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: ENNIS-FLINT, INC.
    Inventors: Vincent Wilkins, Maxwell Heavner, Paul Seropian, Scott Williams, Scott Seeley, Mark Kennedy
  • Dental composition
    Patent number: 11116702
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental composition comprising a specific polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator system. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the specific polymerizable compound as such and its use in a dental composition. The specific polymerizable compound of the present invention has an N-allyl (meth)acrylamide group, which nitrogen atom is substituted with an alkyl or alkenyl group optionally substituted by a group selected from a hydroxyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, a tertiary amino group and a carboxyl group, wherein 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the main chain of the alkyl or alkenyl group may independently from each other be replaced by a heteroatom selected from an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Christoph Fik, Joachim E. Klee, Christian Scheufler, Christoph Weber
  • Macromonomer based light-curable dental impression material
    Patent number: 11110039
    Abstract: A light-curable dental impression material comprising (a) a polymerizable polysiloxane resin composition comprising compounds of formula (I) E-(L1-Z)n-L2-E ??(I) (b) a particulate filler; and (c) a photoinitiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoming Jin, Christos Angeletakis, Yi Liu, Joachim E. Klee, Christoph Weber, Xin Huo
  • PDMS resin for stereolithographic 3D-printing of PDMS
    Patent number: 11104802
    Abstract: Photocurable poly(siloxane) formulations for making stereolithographic 3D-printed PDMS structures, stereolithographic 3D-printing methods for making PDMS structures, and stereolithographic 3D-printed PDMS structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Albert Folch, Nirveek Bhattacharjee, Cesar Parra
  • Hardenable polymer composition
    Patent number: 11098151
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hardenable polymer composition containing at least one acrylate compound, at least one silyl-terminated polymer and at least one photoinitiator, to the use of the polymer composition as or in an adhesive, a sealant, gasket, knifing filler or coating composition, and to an adhesive composition, a sealant composition, a gasket composition, a knifing filler composition or a coating composition comprising the polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Hoevel, Angelika Roser, Juergen Pfister, Thomas Christ
  • Photo-curable elastic ink composition for three-dimensional printing and preparation method thereof
    Patent number: 11098210
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photo-curable elastic ink composition for three-dimensional printing and the preparation method. The ink composition includes approximately 10%-75% of a soft monomer, approximately 10%-75% of a hard monomer, approximately 5%-20% of a cross-linking agent, approximately 5%-20% of a non-reactive soft resin, approximately 0.5%-10% of a photo-initiator, approximately 0%-0.5% of a colorant, and approximately 0.05%-8% of an auxiliary agent. The soft monomer is capable of generating a homopolymer with a glass transition temperature lower than about 25° C. The hard monomer is capable of generating a homopolymer with a glass transition temperature of about 25° C. or higher. The non-reactive soft resin is a resin without containing any radiation curable group in the molecular structure and having a glass transition temperature less than 0° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: ZHUHAI SAILNER 3D TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qiancheng Yang, Jia Li, Likun Wang
  • Solder mask inkjet inks for manufacturing printed circuit boards
    Patent number: 11098215
    Abstract: An inkjet method for producing a solder mask in the manufacture of a Printed Circuit Board uses a solder mask inkjet ink containing a polymerizable adhesion promoter and a phenolic compound including at least two phenolic groups. A high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignees: AGFA-Gevaert, Electra Polymer Ltd.
    Inventors: Rita Torfs, Hubertus Van Aert, Johan Loccufier, Marion Sauvageot
  • Masterbatch composition
    Patent number: 11098184
    Abstract: A masterbatch composition made from or containing: 65 to 85 wt % of a propylene homopolymer or copolymer as component (1) containing 0 to 3 wt % of ethylene or one or more C4-C10-?-olefin-derived units; and 15 to 35 wt % of a propylene-ethylene copolymer as component (2) containing 25 to 35 wt % of ethylene-derived units, wherein the masterbatch composition has: 1) a melt flow rate (230° C., load: 21.18 N) of 5 to 30 g/10 minutes; 2) xylene insolubles with an Mw of 10×104 to 30×104 and an Mw/Mn of 6 to 20 as measured by GPC; and 3) xylene solubles with an intrinsic viscosity of 5.5 to 9.0 dl/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Kazuhisa Yasumoto, Miyuki Abe, Takeshi Nakajima
  • Aqueous base paints containing cross-linked polyurethane binders and a special solvent composition
    Patent number: 11091667
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pigmented aqueous basecoat material including an aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersion (PD) having polyurethane-polyurea particles present in the dispersion, an average particle size (volume average) of 40 to 2000 nm, and a gel fraction of at least 50 wt %. The polyurethane-polyurea particles, in each case in reacted form, include: at least one polyurethane prepolymer containing isocyanate groups and including anionic groups and/or groups which can be converted into anionic groups, and at least one polyamine comprising two primary amino groups and one or two secondary amino groups. The aqueous basecoat material includes a specific solvent composition. Also provided herein is a method of using basecoat materials including the dispersion (PD) and multicoat paint systems produced using the basecoat materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: BASF Coatings GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Steinmetz, Peggy Jankowski, Nadia Luhmann, Michael Matura, Hardy Reuter
  • Thiol-ene inks for 3D printing
    Patent number: 11090835
    Abstract: In one aspect, inks for use with a three-dimensional printing system are described herein. In some embodiments, an ink described herein comprises a thiol monomer component and an ene monomer component. Moreover, in some cases, an ink described herein further comprises an additional (meth)acrylate monomer component differing from the ene monomer component. In some such cases, the additional (meth)acrylate monomer component can be polymerized separately from the thiol and ene monomers of the ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: 3D SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: John Fong, Pingyong Xu
  • Composition including a polythiol, a polyepoxide, a photolatent base, and an amine and methods relating to the composition
    Patent number: 11090681
    Abstract: A composition including a polythiol having more than one thiol groups, a polyepoxide having more than one epoxide group, a photolatent base catalyst that can photochemically generate a first amine, and a second amine phase-separated within the composition. A polymer network preparable from the composition, and a method for making the polymer network are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Zook, Sheng Ye, Erik M. Townsend, Michael D. Swan, William H. Moser
  • Clear composition for alumium foot rest and coating method for aluminium foot rest
    Patent number: 11091665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clear composition for the aluminum foot rest containing a melamine resin, an acrylic resin, an ultraviolet (UV) curing agent, a solvent, and titanium oxide (TiO2) powder in a content of 10 to 20% based on a total weight. Provided is the clear composition for the aluminum foot rest having an increased hardness, transparency and enhanced adhesion to the aluminum material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gyeong-Wan Jo, Jae-Sung Heo, Chang-Yeol Yoo
  • Photocurable resin composition, ink and coating material
    Patent number: 11084891
    Abstract: Provided is a photocurable resin composition containing an allylic polymer (A) which has excellent adhesion to plastic substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Osaka Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsutoshi Yokoyama, Shinichiro Ohashi, Satoshi Inoue
  • Anti-fogging coating composition and article
    Patent number: 11084939
    Abstract: An anti-fogging coating composition comprising (A) a radical-polymerizable monomer having at least three radical-polymerizable carbon-carbon double bonds, (B) a surfactant represented by general formula (1) below and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. In general formula (1) above, R1 represents an unsubstituted alkyl group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms, a fluorine atom-containing alkyl group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having at least one unsubstituted alkyl group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 represents a divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 1 to 1000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: ADEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naoki Tsukahara, Youichi Aya
  • Polymerization methods
    Patent number: 11078302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of forming (co)polymers from polymerizable compositions, the methods comprising irradiating the polymerizable compositions with light, wherein the polymerizable compositions comprise a polymerization initiator having an absorption band and exhibiting triplet-triplet annihilation up-conversion and a monomer. Also disclosed herein are methods of additive manufacturing using the methods of forming (co)polymers described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Felix N. Castellano, Nancy Awwad, Anh Thy Bui
  • Process for producing modified molded article, molded article, diaphragm, and diaphragm valve
    Patent number: 11072672
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a modified molded article capable of providing a diaphragm that is less likely to generate particles. The process for producing a modified molded article includes: molding modified polytetrafluoroethylene containing a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a modifying monomer unit based on a modifying monomer copolymerizable with tetrafluoroethylene to provide a molded article; and irradiating the molded article with not lower than 30 kGy but lower than 70 kGy of radiation at 270° C. to 310° C. to provide a modified molded article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Imamura, Tatsuya Funaoka, Takeshi Shimono