Patents by Inventor Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company 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: 20130150499Abstract: A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprises blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers to produce an uncured elastomeric composition, wherein the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of the cellulose ester and curing the uncured elastomeric composition to produce a cured elastomeric composition, wherein the cured elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150497Abstract: A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprises blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, and at least 70 phr of one or more fillers to produce the elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of said cellulose ester, and wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. as measured according to ASTM D1646 of not more than 110 AU.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150493Abstract: A cellulose ester concentrate is provided comprising at least one non-nitrile carrier elastomer and at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, wherein said cellulose ester concentrate comprises at least 15 weight percent of said cellulose ester.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150484Abstract: A tire component is provided comprising an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers, wherein said composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150501Abstract: An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one primary elastomer, one or more fillers, and at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 125 lbf/in.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150491Abstract: An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, optionally a starch, and at least 70 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of one or more fillers, wherein the weight ratio of the cellulose ester to the starch is at least 3:1, wherein the cellulose ester is in the form of particles having an average diameter of not more than 10 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150496Abstract: A process for producing a tire component is provided. The process comprises: (a) blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, and at least 70 phr of one or more fillers to produce an elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of the cellulose ester, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. as measured according to ASTM D1646 of not more than 110 AU; and (b) forming the tire component with the elastomeric composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130150498Abstract: A process for producing a tire component is provided. The process comprises blending an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130137789Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride composition having polyvinyl chloride resin and a plasticizer ester selected from di-butyl terephthalate, di-isobutyl terephthalate, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130131221Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer, and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester composition are also provided. In another embodiment, a cellulose ester/elastomer composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one cellulose ester; and at least one additive; wherein the additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester/elastomer composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the cellulose ester/elastomer composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130131333Abstract: This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130123411Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for the removal of organic substances from substrates, for example, electronic device substrates such as microelectronic wafers or flat panel displays, are provided. A method is presented which applies a minimum volume of the composition as a coating to the inorganic substrate whereby sufficient heat is added and immediately rinsed with water to achieve complete removal. These compositions and methods are particularly suitable for removing and completely dissolving photoresists of the positive and negative varieties as well as thermoset polymers from electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130123409Abstract: Solvent-borne products enhanced with short-cut microfibers and processes for making such enhanced solvent-borne products are disclosed. The short-cut microfibers can function to impart enhanced physical properties (e.g., enhanced thixotropy) to the solvent-borne products. Solvent-borne products suitable for enhancement with short-cut microfibers include flowable products (e.g., coatings, sealants, caulks, mastics, and adhesives) that can be applied to a substrate and that adhere to the substrate when dried and/or cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130116427Abstract: This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130116425Abstract: This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130116426Abstract: This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130101773Abstract: Described are container(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130095268Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Eastman Chemical Company
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Publication number: 20130095272Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and ethylene glycol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
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Publication number: 20130095269Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and ethylene glycol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY