Patents by Inventor Bernard Schrauwen

Bernard Schrauwen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8067493
    Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 10 to 80 wt. % of a modified polybutylene terephthalate copolymer that (1) is derived from polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and (2) has at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component; from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polycarbonate; from 0 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; from 1 to less than 25 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; from 0.1 to less than 2.5 wt. % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, mold release agents, colorants, quenchers, stabilizers, and combinations thereof. The composition has a heat deflection temperature of at least 110° C., measured in accordance with to ASTM D648 on 3.2 mm thick molded bars at 0.455 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Yantao Zhu, Bernard Schrauwen, Jos van Gisbergen
  • Patent number: 8034866
    Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester; from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polycarbonate; from 0 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; from 1 to less than 25 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; from 0.1 to less than 2.5 wt. % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, mold release agents, colorants, quenchers, stabilizers, and combinations thereof, wherein the composition has a heat deflection temperature of at least 110° C., measured in accordance with to ASTM D648 on 3.2 mm thick molded bars at 0.455 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Yantao Zhu, Bernard Schrauwen, Jos van Gisbergen
  • Patent number: 7691304
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a combination of 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester, more than 0 to 50 wt. % of a polycarbonate, and 10 to 90 wt. % of at least one polyester-polycarbonate copolymer comprising, based on the total weight of the copolymer, 15 to 95 wt. % of arylate ester units, and 5 to 85 wt. % of aromatic carbonate units. Also disclosed is a method of forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom, for example transparent covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Parminder Agarwal, Shreyas Chakravarti, Bernard Schrauwen, Robert van de Grampel
  • Patent number: 7686998
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a combination of 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester and 10 to 90 wt. % of at least one two polyester-polycarbonate copolymers comprising, based on the total weight of the copolymer, 10 to 95 wt. % of arylate ester units, and 5 to 85 wt. % of aromatic carbonate units. Also disclosed is a method of forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom, for example transparent covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Shreyas Chakravarti, Rodney W. Fonseca, Bernard Schrauwen, Robert van de Grampel
  • Publication number: 20080246181
    Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 10 to 80 wt. % of a modified polybutylene terephthalate copolymer that (1) is derived from polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and (2) has at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component; from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polycarbonate; from 0 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; from 1 to less than 25 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; from 0.1 to less than 2.5 wt. % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, mold release agents, colorants, quenchers, stabilizers, and combinations thereof. The composition has a heat deflection temperature of at least 110° C., measured in accordance with to ASTM D648 on 3.2 mm thick molded bars at 0.455 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Yantao Zhu, Bernard Schrauwen, Jos van Gisbergen
  • Publication number: 20080242789
    Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester; from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polycarbonate; from 0 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; from 1 to less than 25 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; from 0.1 to less than 2.5 wt. % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, mold release agents, colorants, quenchers, stabilizers, and combinations thereof, wherein the composition has a heat deflection temperature of at least 110° C., measured in accordance with to ASTM D648 on 3.2 mm thick molded bars at 0.455 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Yantao Zhu, Bernard Schrauwen, Jos van Gisbergen
  • Publication number: 20080119596
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a combination of 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester, more than 0 to 50 wt. % of a polycarbonate, and 10 to 90 wt. % of at least one polyester-polycarbonate copolymer comprising, based on the total weight of the copolymer, 15 to 95 wt. % of arylate ester units, and 5 to 85 wt. % of aromatic carbonate units. Also disclosed is a method of forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom, for example transparent covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Parminder Agarwal, Shreyas Chakravarti, Bernard Schrauwen, Robert van de Grampel
  • Publication number: 20080119597
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a combination of 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester and 10 to 90 wt. % of at least one two polyester-polycarbonate copolymers comprising, based on the total weight of the copolymer, 10 to 95 wt. % of arylate ester units, and 5 to 85 wt. % of aromatic carbonate units. Also disclosed is a method of forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom, for example transparent covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Shreyas Chakravarti, Rodney W. Fonseca, Bernard Schrauwen, Robert van de Grampel