Patents by Inventor Carlos Alberto Flavio Correa

Carlos Alberto Flavio Correa 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).

  • Wood-plastic composite with improved thermal and weathering resistance and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8901209
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing a natural filler and, more specifically, thermoplastic compositions containing a natural filler and having improved thermal and weathering resistance. The wood-plastic composites utilize a cellulose filler, such as wood flour, and vegetal fibers, such as Curauá fiber, as a reinforcement filler. The issues with regard to thermal degradation of cellulose during processing are reduced through the use of specific additives designed to improve its performance during processing. Additionally, other additives are included to improve the UV resistance. Specific combinations of thermal stabilizer and UV additive are provided that enhance the thermal resistance and weathering resistance of the compositions as compared to prior art systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Sabic Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Flavio Correa, Joao Carlos Girioli, Paulo Aparecido dos Santos
  • WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITE WITH IMPROVED THERMAL AND WEATHERING RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120178855
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing a natural filler and, more specifically, thermoplastic compositions containing a natural filler and having improved thermal and weathering resistance. The wood-plastic composites utilize a cellulose filler, such as wood flour, and vegetal fibers, such as Curauá fiber, as a reinforcement filler. The issues with regard to thermal degradation of cellulose during processing are reduced through the use of specific additives designed to improve its performance during processing. Additionally, other additives are included to improve the UV resistance. Specific combinations of thermal stabilizer and UV additive are provided that enhance the thermal resistance and weathering resistance of the compositions as compared to prior art systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Flavio Correa, Joao Carlos Girioli, Paulo Aparecido dos Santos