Patents by Inventor Charles S. Woodson
Charles S. Woodson 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).
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Publication number: 20030164215Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention relate to rocket fuels comprising metal hydrides and poly-dicyclopentadiene (“poly-DCPD”). Although poly-DCPD also has physical and chemical properties that are compatible with being used as a rocket fuel in its own right, its primary function is as a binder for the metal hydride. Illustrative examples of metal hydrides include but are not limited to as aluminum hydrides, lithium hydrides, and lithium aluminum hydrides.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2001Publication date: September 4, 2003Applicant: A.P.T. Aerospace, L.L.C.Inventors: Charles S. Woodson, Robert H. Grubbs, Ronald W. Humble
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Publication number: 20020172787Abstract: Thermosetting resin pipes and pipe fittings are provided which are prepared by polymerizing a cyclic olefin monomer in the presence of a ruthenium or osmium metathesis polymerization catalyst. These articles may be prepared by various methods, such as centrifugal casting. Reinforced articles may also be prepared by filament winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: Cymetech, LLC and A.O. Smith CorporationInventors: Mark M. Warner, Steven D. Drake, Larry L. Cagle, Charles S. Woodson
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Patent number: 6433101Abstract: The present invention relates to the post-polymerization fluorination methods of polymers produced via ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Unlike prior art methods that result in low product yields and generally involve chemically aggressive reagents, the inventive methods produce fluorinated polymers in quantitative yields and under mild conditions. In preferred embodiments, a source of difluorocarbene is reacted with the desired polydiene to form a fluorinated polymer product. In preferred embodiments, the source of difluorocarbene is hexafluoropropylene oxide and the polydiene is poly-dicyclopentadiene (“poly-DCPD”). Fluorination and the concomitant removal of unsaturated bonds result in polymers having improved physical properties such as improved strength characteristics, enhanced oxidative and chemical stability, and low surface energies.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, Cymetech, LLCInventors: Charles S. Woodson, Marc A. Hillmyer, Robert H. Grubbs, Timothy P. Lodge, Yu Ren
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Patent number: 6410110Abstract: Thermosetting resin pipes and pipe fittings are provided which are prepared by polymerizing a cyclic olefin monomer in the presence of a ruthenium or osmium metathesis polymerization catalyst. These articles may be prepared by various methods, such as centrifugal casting. Reinforced articles may also be prepared by filament winding.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignees: A.O. Smith Corp., Cymetech, LLCInventors: Mark W. Warner, Steven D. Drake, Larry L. Cagle, Charles S. Woodson
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Patent number: 6383319Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention relate to rocket fuels comprising metal hydrides and poly-dicyclopentadiene (“poly-DCPD”). Although poly-DCPD also has physical and chemical properties that are compatible with being used as a rocket fuel in its own right, its primary function is as a binder for the metal hydride. Illustrative examples of metal hydrides include but are not limited to as aluminum hydrides, lithium hydrides, and lithium aluminum hydrides.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: A.P.T. Aerospace, L.L.C.Inventors: Ronald W. Humble, Robert H. Grubbs, Charles S. Woodson
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Patent number: 6310121Abstract: Compositions including fibers, fillers, reinforcing agents or other property-enhancing agents added to a polymeric matrix formed from DCPD monomer or related compounds such as norbornene and norbornadiene are disclosed. The composition has a mechanically forgiving matrix due to the polymer with the inherent strength and other physical properties of the enhancement agent according to the invention. Enhancement agents according to the invention generally include inorganic, organic and metallic substances in a variety of forms.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1998Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Cymetech, LLCInventors: Charles S. Woodson, Jr, Robert H. Grubbs
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Patent number: 6020443Abstract: Methods for synthesizing polyDCPD via ROMP of low grade DCPD starting materials using Ruthenium or Osmium carbene complex catalyst. Transparent or translucent polyDCPD materials. The Ruthenium or Osmium carbene complex catalysts having the formula ##STR1## where M may be Os or Ru; R and R.sup.1 may be the same or different and may be hydrogen or a substituent group including C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carboxylate, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyloxy, aryloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylsulfonyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylsulfinyl; X and X.sup.1 may be the same or different and may be any anionic ligand; and L and L.sup.1 may be the same or different and may be neutral electron donor. The low grade DCPD starting materials containing less than about 97% by weight of DCPD monomers.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Advanced Polymer Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles S. Woodson, Robert H. Grubbs
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Patent number: 5939504Abstract: Compositions and methods for catalyzing and controlling the rate of olefin metathesis reactions including Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) reactions. The molding of polymer articles using ROMP polymers. The composition includes a Ruthenium or Osmium carbene complex catalyst and a gel modification additive. The Ruthenium or Osmium carbene complex catalyst having the formula ##STR1## where M may be Os or Ru; R and R.sup.1 may be the same or different and may be hydrogen or a substituent group including C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carboxylate, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyloxy, aryloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylsulfonyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylsulfinyl; X and X.sup.1 may be the same or different and may be any anionic ligand; and L and L.sup.1 may be the same or different and may be neutral electron donor.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Advanced Polymer TechnologiesInventors: Charles S. Woodson, Jr., Robert H. Grubbs
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Patent number: 5728785Abstract: Methods of forming polycycloolefins having high crosslink density are disclosed. Olefins are polymerized via a metathesis mechanism in the presence of a crosslinking agent and a catalyst. The crosslinking agent generally comprises a peroxide that decomposes into reactive species forming crosslinks during post-cure. The catalyst is a ruthenium or osmium carbene complex of the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is Os or Ru; R and R.sup.1 are independently selected from hydrogen or a hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carboxylate, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyloxy and aryloxy; X and X.sup.1 are independently selected from any anionic ligand; and L and L.sup.1 are independently selected from any neutral electron donor. Preferably, L and L.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Charles S. Woodson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5266370Abstract: A centrifugally cast plastic pipe comprised of a polymer derived from monomers polymerized in bulk is provided. A pressurized cylindrical mold provides smooth inner and outer surfaces. Pipes with a wall thickness of from 1/8 inch to 3 inches and an outer diameter of 1 inch to 12 feet are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1991Date of Patent: November 30, 1993Assignee: PTI/End-Corr, Inc.Inventors: Charles S. Woodson, Michael J. Darnall, Norman A. Deumite
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Patent number: 5087343Abstract: A molded, one piece electrolytic cell head is provided which is obtained from a closed mold. The structure weighs more than 100 pounds and is comprised of bulk polymerized monomers having norbornene functionality. The structure provides improved performance over cell heads comprised of fiber glass reinforced polyester since fiber reinforcement is not required.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1990Date of Patent: February 11, 1992Assignees: The B. F. Goodrich Company, PTI/END/CORRInventors: Charles S. Woodson, Dennis Janda, Paul T. Stricharczuk
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Patent number: 3988412Abstract: Method of making a plastic pipe and method of making same, having an outer shell of reinforced thermo-setting resin and an inner shell of thermo-setting and thermo-plastic resins.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1975Date of Patent: October 26, 1976Assignee: Youngstown Sheet and Tube CompanyInventor: Charles S. Woodson
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Patent number: RE36340Abstract: A centrifugally cast plastic pipe comprised of a polymer derived from monomers polymerized in bulk is provided. A pressurized cylindrical mold provides smooth inner and outer surfaces. Pipes with a wall thickness of from 1/8 inch to 3 inches and an outer diameter of 1 inch to 12 feet are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: A. O. Smith CorporationInventors: Charles S. Woodson, Michael J. Darnall, Norman A. Deumite