Patents by Inventor Douglas Claire Hoffman

Douglas Claire Hoffman 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: 11851563
    Abstract: A base polyamide composition comprising a nylon mixture having caprolactam units from 1 wppb to 50 wppm catalyst composition; and greater than 0.75 wt % residual caprolactam, wherein the base polyamide composition has a delta end group level ranging from 30 ?eq/gram to 90 ?eq/gram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Ray, Chris Schwier, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Muhamad Fouad
  • Patent number: 11643552
    Abstract: Provided herein are polymer films including a polyamide composition of PA6 and PA66/6. The provided films are particularly useful as packaging materials as they exhibit improved toughness, e.g., puncture and impact resistance, relative to that of conventional films that include only PA6 as a polyamide component. Also provided are methods for making the provided films, and articles that include the provided films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jacob G. Ray, Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Roland M. Planeta
  • Publication number: 20220325101
    Abstract: A base polyamide composition comprising a nylon mixture having caprolactam units from 1 wppb to 50 wppm catalyst composition; and greater than 0.75 wt % residual caprolactam, wherein the base polyamide composition has a delta end group level ranging from 30 ?eq/gram to 90 ?eq/gram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Ray, Chris Schwier, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Muhamad Fouad
  • Patent number: 11345815
    Abstract: A base polyamide composition comprising a nylon mixture having caprolactam units from 1 wppb to 50 wppm catalyst composition; and greater than 0.75 wt % residual caprolactam, wherein the base polyamide composition has a delta end group level ranging from 30 ?eq/gram to 90 ?eq/gram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Ray, Chris Schwier, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Muhamad Fouad
  • Publication number: 20210347993
    Abstract: Provided herein are polymer films including a polyamide composition of PA6 and PA66/6. The provided films are particularly useful as packaging materials as they exhibit improved toughness, e.g., puncture and impact resistance, relative to that of conventional films that include only PA6 as a polyamide component. Also provided are methods for making the provided films, and articles that include the provided films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jacob G. Ray, Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Roland M. Planeta
  • Publication number: 20200062958
    Abstract: A base polyamide composition comprising a nylon mixture having caprolactam units from 1 wppb to 50 wppm catalyst composition; and greater than 0.75 wt % residual caprolactam, wherein the base polyamide composition has a delta end group level ranging from 30 neq/gram to 90 neq/gram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Ray, Chris Schwier, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Muhamad Fouad
  • Patent number: 8449939
    Abstract: New compositions for forming films for use in optical devices are provided. The compositions comprise a cellulose and a crosslinking agent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. Preferred celluloses are cellulose esters such as cellulose acetates, cellulose triacetates, cellulose acetate phthalates, and cellulose acetate butyrates. Preferred crosslinking agents are triazines such as those derived from melamine and benzoguanamine. The inventive compositions can be used to form, for example, protective and/or compensation films for use in polarizing plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Kevin Wayne McCreight, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Wesley Raymond Hale
  • Patent number: 8304086
    Abstract: New compositions for forming films for use in optical devices are provided. The compositions comprise a cellulose and a crosslinking agent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. Preferred celluloses are cellulose esters such as cellulose acetates, cellulose triacetates, cellulose acetate phthalates, and cellulose acetate butyrates. Preferred crosslinking agents are triazines such as those derived from melamine and benzoguanamine. The inventive compositions can be used to form, for example, protective and/or compensation films for use in polarizing plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Kevin Wayne McCreight, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Wesley Raymond Hale
  • Publication number: 20120222793
    Abstract: New compositions for forming films for use in optical devices are provided. The compositions comprise a cellulose and a crosslinking agent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. Preferred celluloses are cellulose esters such as cellulose acetates, cellulose triacetates, cellulose acetate phthalates, and cellulose acetate butyrates. Preferred crosslinking agents are triazines such as those derived from melamine and benzoguanamine. The inventive compositions can be used to form, for example, protective and/or compensation films for use in polarizing plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Wayne McCreight, Douglas Claire Hoffman, Wesley Raymond Hale
  • Patent number: 5804617
    Abstract: This invention relates to a molded object prepared from a copolyester having an inherent viscosity of 0.4 to 1.1 dL/g,wherein the acid component comprises repeat units from 90 to 40 mole % terephthalic acid and from 10 to 60 mole % of one or more additional dibasic acids selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid, cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, diphenyldicarboxylic acid, and stilbenedicarboxylic acid;wherein the glycol component comprises repeat units from 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Douglas Claire Hoffman, Thomas Joseph Pecorini, James Palmer Dickerson, Joseph Alexander DeLoach
  • Patent number: 5688874
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising solid state polymerizing an immiscible polyester blend which has not been substantially melt esterified under conditions sufficient to produce a polyester blend which when remelted becomes clear. Polyester blends having improved I.V., color and low acetaldehyde are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: Douglas Claire Hoffman