Patents by Inventor Dieter Wittmann

Dieter Wittmann 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: 9034966
    Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polylactic acid/polycarbonate compositions, containing A) 48 to 90 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 1 to 40 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polylactic acid, C) 0.5 to 15 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of graft polymer, D) 2 to 25 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a salt of a phosphinic acid and optionally additional components such as vinyl polymers and additives, which are distinguished by an optimum combination of high heat resistance, good flame retardance and excellent mechanical properties, to the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of mouldings and the mouldings themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Materialscience AG
    Inventors: Achim Feldermann, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 9029463
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition comprising polyalkyl(alkyl)acrylate having a specific molecular weight and an impact modifier, as well as to moulded bodies obtainable from these compositions. Compositions according to the present invention exhibit superior properties, in particular with respect of low-temperature strength and melt flowability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Materialsciene AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Evgueni Avtomonov, Dieter Wittmann, Achim Feldermann
  • Patent number: 8822576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame resistant molding compositions comprising polycarbonates and graft polymers which, in addition to good flow properties, exhibit good (notched) impact strength and high chemical resistance with a UL94V-0 classification at 1.5 mm. These molding compositions are particularly suitable for thin-walled housing parts in the electrical and electronics sector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Vera Taschner, Thomas Eckel, Dieter Wittmann, Paul Klewpatinond, Pierre Priest
  • Patent number: 8748521
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to impact-modified polycarbonate compositions which comprise a graft polymer containing silicone/acrylate composite rubber as the graft base, wherein the content of silicone rubber is 65-95 wt. % (based on the graft base), talc having a d98 value (also called “top cut”) of less than 20 ?m and phosphorus-containing flame retardant, the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of shaped articles and the shaped articles themselves. The compositions and moulding compositions according to the disclosure have an optimum combination of good flameproofing, good resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis and good mechanical properties (i.e. in particular a high E modulus and high notched impact strength aK).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience
    Inventors: Vera Taschner, Thomas Eckel, Achim Feldermann, Eckhard Wenz, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 8710127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-protected impact-modified polycarbonate compositions, wherein the compositions are free of rubber-free polyalkyl (alkyl)acrylate. The present invention further relates to the use of the polycarbonate compositions in the production of molded bodies, and to the molded bodies themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer Materialscience AG
    Inventors: Achim Feldermann, Thomas Eckel, Andreas Seidel, Dieter Wittmann
  • Publication number: 20130253114
    Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains A) aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, B) a rubber-modified graft polymer or its mixture with a rubber-free (co)polymer and C) a Bronsted acid compound. The inventive composition is characterized in its improved stability under processing conditions. Also disclosed is a process for the production of the composition and its use for the production of shaped articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Bayer Materialscience AG
    Inventors: Andreas SEIDEL, Dieter Wittmann, Christoph Schwemler
  • Patent number: 8530551
    Abstract: Battery box comprising compositions containing A) 70.0 to 90.0 parts by weight of linear and/or branched aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 6.0 to 15.0 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer, C) 2.0 to 15.0 parts by weight of one or more phosphorus compounds, D) 0 to 3.0 parts by weight of antidripping agents, E) 0 to 3.0 parts by weight of thermoplastic vinyl (co)polymer (E.1) and/or polyalkylene terephthalate (E.2), and F) 0 to 20.0 parts by weight of further additives, wherein the compositions are optionally free from rubber-free polyalkyl(alkyl)acrylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Ulrich Grosser, Claus Rüdiger, Achim Feldermann, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 8383709
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-resistant moulding compositions of polycarbonates and graft polymers which, in addition to good flow properties, have very good mechanical properties and a particularly good, trouble-free surface. These moulding compositions are suitable in particular for injection moulding uses for mouldings with thin wall thicknesses and high-gloss surfaces. The thermoplastic moulding compositions according to the invention comprise A) 65.0 to 82.0 parts by wt. of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 4.0 to 11.0 parts by wt. of at least one graft polymer, C) 14.0 to 24.0 parts by wt. of at least one phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, wherein the sum of the parts by weight of components A to C adds up to 100 parts by weight and the total content of the polymer which is formed from the grafting monomers or is added in the free form and is not bonded chemically to the graft base is less than 2.0 wt. %, based on the total moulding composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Materialscience AG
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Burkhard Thuermer, Vera Taschner, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 8344051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproofed, impact-modified, scratch-resistant polycarbonate (PC) compositions and molding compositions with surface-modified, calcined kaolin as filler, which have good mechanical properties, good flowability and high chemical resistance. Furthermore, the present application relates to the use of the compositions for the production of moldings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Vera Taschner, Achim Feldermann, Burkhard Thuermer, Dieter Wittmann
  • Publication number: 20120074617
    Abstract: Battery box comprising compositions containing A) 70.0 to 90.0 parts by weight of linear and/or branched aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) 6.0 to 15.0 parts by weight of at least one graft polymer, C) 2.0 to 15.0 parts by weight of one or more phosphorus compounds, D) 0 to 3.0 parts by weight of antidripping agents, E) 0 to 3.0 parts by weight of thermoplastic vinyl (co)polymer (E.1) and/or polyalkylene terephthalate (E.2), and F) 0 to 20.0 parts by weight of further additives, wherein the compositions are optionally free from rubber-free polyalkyl(alkyl)acrylate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Thomas ECKEL, Ulrich GROSSER, Claus RÜDIGER, Achim FELDERMANN, Dieter WITTMANN
  • Publication number: 20110263766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-resistant moulding compositions of polycarbonates and graft polymers which, in addition to good flow properties, have very good mechanical properties and a particularly good, trouble-free surface. These moulding compositions are suitable in particular for injection moulding uses for mouldings with thin wall thicknesses and high-gloss surfaces. The thermoplastic moulding compositions according to the invention comprise A) 65.0 to 82.0 parts by wt. of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 4.0 to 11.0 parts by wt. of at least one graft polymer, C) 14.0 to 24.0 parts by wt. of at least one phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, wherein the sum of the parts by weight of components A to C adds up to 100 parts by weight and the total content of the polymer which is formed from the grafting monomers or is added in the free form and is not bonded chemically to the graft base is less than 2.0 wt. %, based on the total moulding composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Thomas ECKEL, Burkhard THUERMER, Vera TASCHNER, Dieter WITTMANN
  • Publication number: 20110251316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to impact-modified polylactic acid/polycarbonate compositions, containing A) 48 to 90 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of aromatic polycarbonate, B) 1 to 40 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of polylactic acid, C) 0.5 to 15 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of graft polymer, D) 2 to 25 parts by weight, based in each case on the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D, of a salt of a phosphinic acid and optionally additional components such as vinyl polymers and additives, which are distinguished by an optimum combination of high heat resistance, good flame retardance and excellent mechanical properties, to the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of mouldings and the mouldings themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Achim FELDERMANN, Dieter WITTMANN
  • Publication number: 20110152416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproofed, impact-modified, scratch-resistant polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding compositions with surface-modified, calcined kaolin as filler, which have good mechanical properties, good flowability and high chemical resistance. Furthermore, the present application relates to the use of the compositions for the production of mouldings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Vera Taschner, Achim Feldermann, Burkhard Thuermer, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 7893135
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising A) aromatic polycarbonate, B) polyalkylene terephthalate and C) a concentrate comprising polyalkylene terephthalate and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ortho-phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, carboxylic acid esters of ortho-phosphoric acid and carboxylic acid esters of phosphorous acid, Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by high melt stability. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of impact-modified polyalkylene terephthalate/polycarbonate compositions, wherein a concentrate of polyalkylene terephthalate with a phosphorus-containing additive is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Pierre Moulinie, Ralf Hufen, Stephan Konrad, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 7868070
    Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that features improved thermal stability and a relatively low maximum rate of decomposition in the event of fire is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, and a modified layered compound, the modification with organic polymer by means of a solvent-free melt process. Optional additional components include an impact modifier, a thermoplastic (co)copolymer, and a phosphorus compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Eckhard Wenz, Uwe Peucker, Thomas Eckel, Dieter Wittmann, Arno Nennemann, Vera Buchholz
  • Patent number: 7833448
    Abstract: A process for producing a three-dimensional article comprising a poly(ester)carbonate compositions characterized by its flame resistance and high impact strength is disclosed. The composition that contains branched aromatic poly(ester)carbonate, a graft polymer wherein the graft base is silicone rubber or silicone-acrylate rubber, talc, phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, and an inorganic boron compound, and an optional anti-dripping agent satisfies enhanced fire-protection requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Vera Buchholz, Eckhard Wenz, Thomas Eckel, Burkhard Thuermer, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 7834075
    Abstract: A poly(ester)carbonate compositions characterized by its flame resistance and high impact strength is disclosed. The composition that contains branched aromatic poly(ester)carbonate, a graft polymer wherein the graft base is silicone rubber or silicone-acrylate rubber, talc, phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, and an inorganic boron compound, and an optional anti-dripping agent satisfies enhanced fire-protection requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Vera Buchholz, Eckhard Wenz, Thomas Eckel, Burkhard Thuermer, Dieter Wittmann
  • Publication number: 20100249290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-protected impact-modified polycarbonate compositions, wherein the compositions are free of rubber-free polyalkyl (alkyl)acrylate. The present invention further relates to the use of the polycarbonate compositions in the production of moulded bodies, and to the moulded bodies themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Achim FELDERMANN, Thomas Eckel, Andreas Seidel, Dieter Wittmann
  • Publication number: 20100160508
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to impact-modified polycarbonate compositions which comprise a graft polymer containing silicone/acrylate composite rubber as the graft base, wherein the content of silicone rubber is 65-95 wt. % (based on the graft base), talc having a d98 value (also called “top cut”) of less than 20 ?m and phosphorus-containing flame retardant, the use of the polycarbonate compositions for the production of shaped articles and the shaped articles themselves. The compositions and moulding compositions according to the disclosure have an optimum combination of good flameproofing, good resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis and good mechanical properties (i.e. in particular a high E modulus and high notched impact strength aK).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Vera TASCHNER, Thomas Eckel, Achim Feldermann, Eckhard Wenz, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 7714066
    Abstract: An impact-modified polycarbonate composition is disclosed. The composition features good processing stability, low temperature toughness and chemical resistance to stress cracking. It includes two copolymers of a vinylaromatic compound and a functionalized vinylolefinic compound and is suitable for the production of complex components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Holger Warth, Eckhard Wenz, Bernd Keller, Dieter Wittmann