Patents by Inventor Fiorenzo Renzi

Fiorenzo Renzi 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: 11046812
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition based on allyl carbonate monomers comprising: —from 40% to 90% of a first reactive component (component A) comprising at least 50% by weight of diethylene glycol bis(allyl carbonate); from 10% to 60% of a second reactive component (component B) consisting of at least one compound having general formula (II) or having general formula (III) from 0.4 to 10.0 phm (parts by weight per 100 parts of the total weight of components A and B) of at least one peroxide radical initiator. The present invention also relates to the polymerized products that can be obtained from the above composition, their preparation process and their use as organic glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione, Willem Bos
  • Patent number: 10723862
    Abstract: A polymerizable composition for an optical material of the present invention includes a compound (A) represented by General Formula (1) including two or more allyloxycarbonyl groups; an ultraviolet absorbing agent (B) represented by General Formula (i); at least one kind of radical polymerization initiator (C) selected from the group consisting of a peroxyketal-based radical polymerization initiator, a peroxymonocarbonate-based radical polymerization initiator, and a peroxyester-based radical polymerization initiator; at least one kind of dye (D) selected from an anthraquinone-based dye, a perinone-based dye, a monoazo-based dye, a diazo-based dye, and a phthalocyanine-based dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Ogawa, Andrea Vecchione, Roberto Forestieri, Fiorenzo Renzi, Willem Bos
  • Patent number: 10711078
    Abstract: A polymerizable composition according to the present invention includes a compound (A) including two or more allyloxycarbonyl groups represented by Formula (1); at least one kind of polymerization initiator (B) selected from the group consisting of a peroxyketal-based radical polymerization initiator, a peroxy monocarbonate-based radical polymerization initiator, and a peroxyester-based radical polymerization initiator; and at least one kind of photochromic compound (C) selected from a naphthopyran compound group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Ogawa, Andrea Vecchione, Roberto Forestieri, Fiorenzo Renzi, Willem Bos
  • Publication number: 20190153131
    Abstract: A polymerizable composition according to the present invention includes a compound (A) including two or more allyloxycarbonyl groups represented by Formula (1); at least one kind of polymerization initiator (B) selected from the group consisting of a peroxyketal-based radical polymerization initiator, a peroxy monocarbonate-based radical polymerization initiator, and a peroxyester-based radical polymerization initiator; and at least one kind of photochromic compound (C) selected from a naphthopyran compound group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Tatsuya OGAWA, Andrea VECCHIONE, Roberto FORESTIERI, Fiorenzo RENZI, Willem BOS
  • Publication number: 20190100617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition based on allyl carbonate monomers comprising: —from 40% to 90% of a first reactive component (component A) comprising at least 50% by weight of diethylene glycol bis(allyl carbonate); from 10% to 60% of a second reactive component (component B) consisting of at least one compound having general formula (II) or having general formula (III) from 0.4 to 10.0 phm (parts by weight per 100 parts of the total weight of components A and B) of at least one peroxide radical initiator. The present invention also relates to the polymerized products that can be obtained from the above composition, their preparation process and their use as organic glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo RENZI, Roberto FORESTIERI, Andrea VECCHIONE, Willem BOS
  • Publication number: 20180265674
    Abstract: A polymerizable composition for an optical material of the present invention includes a compound (A) represented by General Formula (1) including two or more allyloxycarbonyl groups; an ultraviolet absorbing agent (B) represented by General Formula (i); at least one kind of radical polymerization initiator (C) selected from the group consisting of a peroxyketal-based radical polymerization initiator, a peroxymonocarbonate-based radical polymerization initiator, and a peroxyester-based radical polymerization initiator; at least one kind of dye (D) selected from an anthraquinone-based dye, a perinone-based dye, a monoazo-based dye, a diazo-based dye, and a phthalocyanine-based dye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Mitsul Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuya OGAWA, Andrea VECCHIONE, Roberto FORESTIERI, Fiorenzo RENZI, Willem BOS
  • Patent number: 9568644
    Abstract: Polymerizable liquid compositions containing three components (A), (B) and (C) are provided, wherein component (A) contains at least one cycloaliphatic diisocyanate monomer wherein the weight percentage of free isocyanate groups in component (A) ranges from about 20% to about 50% by weight with respect to the total weight of component (A); component (B) contains at least one polythiol having a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 1,200 g/moles and a functionality ranging from 2 to 5, the components (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio varying from 0.5:1 to 2:1; and component (C) being a defined polymerization catalyst. A process for the production of organic glass using the polymerizable liquid composition is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Lukas Vecchione, Willem Bos
  • Patent number: 9527948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition comprising polyisocyanate(s) (A), polythiol(s) (B), thiol(s) (C) and catalyst(s) (D). The polyisocyanate(s) (A) is at least one bifunctional or higher functional alicyclic polyisocyanate; the polythiol(s) (B) is at least one compound selected from polythiols represented by the following general formula (B1); the thiol(s) (C) is at least one compound selected from thiols having general formula (3); and the catalyst(s) (D) is at least one polymerization catalyst selected from metal compounds, quaternary ammonium salts, organic sulfonic acids, tertiary amines and relative inorganic or organic salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione, Willem Bos
  • Publication number: 20140327869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition comprising polyisocyanate(s) (A), polythiol(s) (B), thiol(s) (C) and catalyst(s) (D). The polyisocyanate(s) (A) is at least one bifunctional or higher functional alicyclic polyisocyanate; the polythiol(s) (B) is at least one compound selected from polythiols represented by the following general formula (B1); the thiol(s) (C) is at least one compound selected from thiols having general formula (3); and the catalyst(s) (D) is at least one polymerization catalyst selected from metal compounds, quaternary ammonium salts, organic sulfonic acids, tertiary amines and relative inorganic or organic salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione, Willem Bos
  • Publication number: 20140323678
    Abstract: Polymerizable liquid compositions containing three components (A), (B) and (C) are provided, wherein component (A) contains at least one cycloaliphatic diisocyanate monomer wherein the weight percentage of free isocyanate groups in component (A) ranges from about 20% to about 50% by weight with respect to the total weight of component (A); component (B) contains at least one polythiol having a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 1,200 g/moles and a functionality ranging from 2 to 5, the components (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio varying from 0.5:1 to 2:1; and component (C) being a defined polymerization catalyst. A process for the production of organic glass using the polymerizable liquid composition is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Fiorenzo RENZI, Roberto FORESTIERI, Andrea Lukas VECCHIONE, Willem BOS
  • Patent number: 8829147
    Abstract: Polymerizable liquid compositions of the polyurethane type, consisting of two components (A) and (B), wherein component (A) contains at least one cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer or a mixture of one cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer and a pre-polymer obtained by reaction, in the presence of an acid phosphate ester catalyst, between said cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer and one or more polyols having two or more hydroxy 1 groups per molecule and a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 2,000 g/mole; the second component (B) contains one or more polyols having a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 2,000 g/mole and a functionality between 2 and 5; in the absence of polyalkoxylated tertiary diamines and organometallic catalysts, said components (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio which varies from 1:1 to 2:1 and the process for the production of organic glass starting from polymerizable liquid compositions of the polyurethane type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Acomon AG
    Inventors: Willem Bos, Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione
  • Publication number: 20130066034
    Abstract: Polymerization catalysts for organic polythiourethane glass which do not contain organometallic compounds contain a mixture of a tertiary aliphatic amine and a disubstituted phosphoric acid in a molar ratio ranging from 1/1.3 to 1/20. Polymerizable liquid compositions containing three components (A), (B) and (C) are also provided, wherein component (A) contains at least one cycloaliphatic diisocyanate monomer wherein the weight percentage of free isocyanate groups in component (A) ranges from about 20% to about 50% by weight with respect to the total weight of component (A); component (B) contains at least one polythiol having a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 1,200 g/moles and a functionality ranging from 2 to 5, said components (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio varying from 0.5:1 to 2:1; and component (C) being said polymerization catalyst. A process for the production of organic glass using the polymerizable liquid composition is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione, Willem Bos
  • Publication number: 20110251301
    Abstract: Polymerizable liquid compositions of the polyurethane type, consisting of two components (A) and (B), wherein component (A) contains at least one cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer or a mixture of one cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer and a pre-polymer obtained by reaction, in the presence of an acid phosphate ester catalyst, between said cyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate monomer and one or more polyols having two or more hydroxy 1 groups per molecule and a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 2,000 g/mole; the second component (B) contains one or more polyols having a molecular weight ranging from 50 to 2,000 g/mole and a functionality between 2 and 5; in the absence of polyalkoxylated tertiary diamines and organometallic catalysts, said components (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio which varies from 1:1 to 2:1 and the process for the production of organic glass starting from polymerizable liquid compositions of the polyurethane type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Acomon Ag
    Inventors: Willem Bos, Fiorenzo Renzi, Roberto Forestieri, Andrea Vecchione
  • Publication number: 20060217506
    Abstract: A liquid composition is described, which can undergo radicalic polymerization into organic glass, comprising: 1) the product obtained from the transesterification of diallyl carbonate (A) with a blend of one or more linear or branched aliphatic diols (B), containing from three to ten carbon atoms in the molecule, with a linear or branched aliphatic polyol (C), containing from four to twenty carbon atoms and from three to six hydroxyl groups in the molecule, in an overall concentration ranging from 70 to 100% by weight with respect to the total weight of the mixture of components 1) and 2); 2) one or more comonomers of the acrylic, methacrylic, vinylic or allylic type and mixtures thereof, in an overall concentration ranging from 0 to 30% by weight with respect to the total weight of the mixture of components 1) and 2); 3) a polymerization initiator or a mixture of two or more polymerization initiators, stable at room temperature, belonging to the group of peroxides, in an overall concentration ranging from 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Willem Bos, Simon Postmus, Roberto Forestieri
  • Patent number: 6812265
    Abstract: Liquid composition which can be polymerized into organic glasses, by means of radical polymerization with low shrinkage, comprising the product obtained from the trans-esterification of a diallycarbonate (A) with a mixture of one or more linear or branched aliphatic diols (B), containing from three to ten carbon atoms in the molecule, with a linear or branched aliphatic polyol (C), containing from four to twenty carbon atoms and from three to six hydroxyl groups in the molecule. The molar ratio A/(B+C) in the above polymerizable liquid composition ranges from 2/1 to 5/1 and the quantity of (C) in the mixture (B+C) is equal to or less than 25% by weight with respect to the total weight of this mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Great Lakes Chemical (Europe) GmbH
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Andrea Bendandi, Roberto Forestieri, Nereo Nodari
  • Patent number: 6686401
    Abstract: Liquid composition polymerizable, by means of radicalic polymerization, into organic glass, comprising the product obtained from the transesterification of a mixture of diallyl carbonate (A) and a phthalic ester (B), with one or more polyols (C), linear or branced, containing from two to eight carbon atoms in the molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Great Lakes Chemical (Europe) GmbH
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Andrea Bendandi, Roberto Forestieri
  • Publication number: 20010051674
    Abstract: Composition forming artificial marble or granite, comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Nicola Casilli, Roberto Forestieri, Nereo Nodari
  • Patent number: 6271328
    Abstract: A liquid composition, polymerizable by means of a free-radical route to yield optical articles endowed with a high refractive index, contains an allyl-carbonate derivative definable with the general formula: (wherein R1, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, a and b are as defined in the disclosure) and a copolymerizable monomer containing at least one ethylenic unsaturation in its molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventors: Franco Rivetti, Fiorenzo Renzi, Ugo Romano
  • Patent number: 5599876
    Abstract: A polymerizable liquid composition includesa polymerizable poly(allyl carbonate) of an aliphatic or cyclo-aliphatic polyol;an organic peroxide generator of free radicals selected from the group of perketals, and possiblyan organic dye and/or an organic photochromic compound.The compositions can be transformed, by bulk polymerization, into an organic glass which is colorless, or colored or photochromic, having good optical and mechanical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Enichem Synthesis S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Claudio Gagliardi, Franco Rivetti, Pietro Allegrini
  • Patent number: 5310841
    Abstract: A liquid composition, polymerizable by free-radical polymerization to yield organic glasses which are endowed with characteristics of low water absorption and high thermal stability, is constituted by the product of transesterification of diallyl-carbonate with a cycloaliphatic diol or a mixture of cycloaliphatic diols, from among said diols 1,4-cyclohexane-di-methanol and 3(4),8(9)-bis-(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2.6 ]decane being preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Enichem Synthesis S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Renzi, Franco Rivetti, Ugo Romano