Patents by Inventor Geert Boven
Geert Boven 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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Patent number: 11135760Abstract: Method for forming a transparent article comprising: heating a polymer sheet 40 to form a heated sheet; creating a pressure differential across the heated sheet; pushing the heated sheet onto the contoured surface 20 to form a shaped article; and releasing the shaped article from the mold 12. Also included herein are articles made therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Cornelis Johannes Gerardus Maria van Peer, Sven Christian Hardel, Geert Boven
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Patent number: 10913247Abstract: In an embodiment, a multilayer sheet, comprises: a substrate comprising a cap layer comprising a polymeric material and a core layer, wherein when joined, the cap layer forms a first surface of the substrate and the core layer forms a second surface of the substrate; a first coating layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the first coating is a hard coating; and a second coating layer disposed on the second surface of the substrate, wherein the second coating is a flexible coating; wherein the multilayer sheet passes a ball drop test from a distance of greater than or equal to 50 centimeters.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Wei Feng, Geert Boven
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Publication number: 20160347040Abstract: In an embodiment, a multilayer sheet, comprises: a substrate comprising a cap layer comprising a polymeric material and a core layer, wherein when joined, the cap layer forms a first surface of the substrate and the core layer forms a second surface of the substrate; a first coating layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the first coating is a hard coating; and a second coating layer disposed on the second surface of the substrate, wherein the second coating is a flexible coating; wherein the multilayer sheet passes a ball drop test from a distance of greater than or equal to 50 centimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Wei Feng, Geert Boven
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Publication number: 20160200031Abstract: Method for forming a transparent article comprising: heating a polymer sheet 40 to form a heated sheet; creating a pressure differential across the heated sheet; pushing the heated sheet onto the contoured surface 20 to form a shaped article; and releasing the shaped article from the mold 12. Also included herein are articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Cornelis Johannes Gerardus Maria van Peer, Sven Christian Hardel, Geert Boven
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Patent number: 8642176Abstract: In one embodiment, a multilayer structure comprises: an initial terpolymer layer, a second layer comprising plastic and/or glass, a polycarbonate layer, and an adhesive layer. The initial terpolymer layer comprises a polycarbonate terpolymer derived from a first dihydroxy compound, a second dihydroxy compound, and a third dihydroxy compound, the first dihydroxy compound has Structure (A) wherein Rf is a hydrogen or CH3; the second dihydroxy compound has Structure (A) and is different from the first dihydroxy compound; and the third dihydroxy compound does not have Structure (A), and wherein a sum of mole percent of all of the first dihydroxy compound and the second dihydroxy compound is greater than or equal to 45% relative to a sum of mole percent of all of the first dihydroxy compound, the second dihydroxy compound, and the third dihydroxy compound in the polycarbonate terpolymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Geert Boven, Johannes Martinus Dina Goossens, Josef Gerardus Berndsen, Cornelis Johannes Gerardus Maria van Peer
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Patent number: 7521119Abstract: Windows and other articles made from dimethyl bisphenol cyclohexane (DMBPC) polycarbonate exhibit enhanced scratch resistance properties and Mw degradation resistance properties as compared to traditional polycarbonates. Such windows and other articles made from DMBPC polycarbonate can be used in various applications including buildings, particularly in agricultural environments and in electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Geert Boven, Dennis Karlik, Edward Kung, Jan Pleun Lens
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Publication number: 20080318053Abstract: In one embodiment, a multilayer structure comprises: an initial terpolymer layer, a second layer comprising plastic and/or glass, a polycarbonate layer, and an adhesive layer. The initial terpolymer layer comprises a polycarbonate terpolymer comprising structures derived from a dihydroxy compound having Structure (I) wherein Rf is a hydrogen or CH3; a second dihydroxy compound of Structure (A) which is derived from Structure (I) and is different from Structure (I); and a third dihydroxy compound of Structure (B) which is not derived from Structure (I), wherein a sum of mole percent of all of Structures (I) and Structure (A) is greater than or equal to 45% relative to a sum of mole percent of all of Structure (I), Structure (A), and Structure (B) in the polycarbonate terpolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Geert Boven, Johannes Martinus Dina Goossens, Josef Gerardus Berndsen, Cornelis Johannes Gerardus Maria van Peer
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Publication number: 20080318039Abstract: In one embodiment, a multilayer structure comprises: an initial terpolymer layer, a second layer comprising plastic and/or glass, a polycarbonate layer, and an adhesive layer. The initial terpolymer layer comprises a polycarbonate terpolymer derived from a first dihydroxy compound, a second dihydroxy compound, and a third dihydroxy compound, the first dihydroxy compound has Structure (A) wherein Rf is a hydrogen or CH3; the second dihydroxy compound has Structure (A) and is different from the first dihydroxy compound; and the third dihydroxy compound does not have Structure (A), and wherein a sum of mole percent of all of the first dihydroxy compound and the second dihydroxy compound is greater than or equal to 45% relative to a sum of mole percent of all of the first dihydroxy compound, the second dihydroxy compound, and the third dihydroxy compound in the polycarbonate terpolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Geert Boven, Johannes Martinus Dina Goossens, Josef Gerardus Berndsen, Cornelis Johannes Gerardus Maria van Peer
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Patent number: 7314658Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer. In one embodiment, an asymmetric optical storage medium can comprise: a substrate layer comprising polyarylene ether, a high modulus layer comprising a thermoset, and a data layer disposed between the modulus layer and the substrate layer. The high modulus layer has a tensile modulus that is greater than a substrate layer tensile modulus. In another embodiment, an asymmetric optical storage medium can comprise: a substrate layer comprising polyarylene ether and having surface features and a high modulus layer disposed on the side of the substrate comprising the surface features. The surface features can comprise pits. The high modulus layer can comprise a thermoset, and can have a tensile modulus that is greater than a substrate layer tensile modulus.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Frederick Hubbard, Hendrik Theodorus Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Publication number: 20070194500Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermoformable sheets, methods of making 3D articles, and articles made therefrom. In one embodiment, a method for making a 3D article comprises: heating a sheet to form a heated sheet, blowing the heated sheet to form a bubble, disposing a mold in the bubble, and vacuum forming the heated sheet to the mold to form the 3D article. The sheet has a surface layer comprising a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, and the surface layer contacts the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Geert Boven, Hendrik Jacobus de Nooijer, Gilbert Sabbah, Cornelis Maria van Peer
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Publication number: 20070009741Abstract: Windows and other articles made from dimethyl bisphenol cyclohexane (DMBPC) polycarbonate exhibit enhanced scratch resistance properties and Mw degradation resistance properties as compared to traditional polycarbonates. Such windows and other articles made from DMBPC polycarbonate can be used in various applications including buildings, particularly in agricultural environments and in electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Geert Boven, Dennis Karlik, Edward Kung, Jan Lens
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Publication number: 20060099377Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer. In one embodiment, an asymmetric optical storage medium can comprise: a substrate layer comprising polyarylene ether, a high modulus layer comprising a thermoset, and a data layer disposed between the modulus layer and the substrate layer. The high modulus layer has a tensile modulus that is greater than a substrate layer tensile modulus. In another embodiment, an asymmetric optical storage medium can comprise: a substrate layer comprising polyarylene ether and having surface features and a high modulus layer disposed on the side of the substrate comprising the surface features. The surface features can comprise pits. The high modulus layer can comprise a thermoset, and can have a tensile modulus that is greater than a substrate layer tensile modulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Hubbard, Hendrik Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Patent number: 7029742Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer. An asymmetric optical storage medium can comprise: at least one substrate layer comprising polyarylene ether, at least one high modulus layer comprising a thermoset, and at least one data layer disposed between the modulus layer and the substrate layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: General ElectricInventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Frederick Hubbard, Hendrik Theodorus Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Publication number: 20050117405Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer. An asymmetric optical storage medium can comprise: at least one substrate layer comprising polyarylene ether, at least one high modulus layer comprising a thermoset, and at least one data layer disposed between the modulus layer and the substrate layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2005Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Hubbard, Hendrik Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Patent number: 6893700Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer used to control the overall degree of flatness in the storage medium.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Frederick Hubbard, Hendrik Theodorus Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Patent number: 6716505Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer used to control the overall degree of flatness in the storage medium.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Frederick Hubbard, Hendrik Theodorus Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Publication number: 20030198774Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer used to control the overall degree of flatness in the storage medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Frederick Hubbard, Hendrik Theodorus Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Publication number: 20030044564Abstract: This disclosure relates to a data storage medium, and in particular to a data storage medium comprising at least one high modulus layer used to control the overall degree of flatness in the storage medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: General Electric Company CRDInventors: Irene Dris, Grant Hay, Steven Frederick Hubbard, Hendrik Theodorus Van De Grampel, Geert Boven
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Patent number: 6482977Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing diaryl esters, comprising the step of reacting a mixture comprising diaryl carbonate and a dicarboxylic acid, wherein 2.005 to 2.2 molar equivalents of diaryl carbonate per molar equivalent of dicarboxylic acid are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Morgan Whitney, Rein Mollerus Faber, Geert Boven, Jan-Pleun Lens
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Patent number: 6395364Abstract: The invention relates to terpolymers particularly suited for use in high density optical data storage media. The terpolymers are suitable for use in DVD recordable and rewritable media. The invention further relates to methods for making DVD recordable and rewritable media from these terpolymers.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Charles Davis, Irene Davis, Marc Brian Wisnudel, Geert Boven, Jeroen Johannes Cornelis van Ginneken, Christopher David Goewey