Patents by Inventor Imran Munshi

Imran Munshi 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: 8394868
    Abstract: A polyol prepolymer having at least one urethane group is disclosed. The polyol preopolymer is a reaction product of at least one isocyanate and a polyol blend, where the polyol blend includes at least one conventional petroleum-based polyol and at least one natural oil based polyol. The polyol prepolymer may be used in producing flexible polyurethane foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Francois M. Casati, Imran Munshi
  • Publication number: 20120123005
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide for polyurethane foams that include renewable resources while keeping desired properties of the polyurethane product. For example, described herein, according to embodiments of the invention, are polyurethane foams that have a high concentration of renewable resources while retaining favorable airflow, tensile strength, tear resistance, elongation, indentation force deflection, and/or resilience. These foams may also posses improved yellowing resistance and improved water absorption rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicants: Dow Brasil Sudeste Industrial Ltda., Dow Global Technologies LLC, DOW BRAZIL S.A.
    Inventors: Bruno Cesar Motta, Marcos Franca, Vinicius Serves, Paul Cookson, Imran Munshi, Francois M. Casati
  • Publication number: 20120101181
    Abstract: A polymer polyol composition having dispersed polymer particles in a continuous phase which includes at least one polyether natural oil based polyol comprising at least two natural oil moieties separated by at least one of a molecular structure having an average of at least about 19 ether groups between any 2 of the natural oil moieties and a polyether molecular structure having an equivalent weight of at least about 400. The polymer polyol composition may be used in forming polyurethane foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Imran Munshi, Paul Cookson
  • Publication number: 20110086215
    Abstract: A polyol prepolymer having at least one urethane group is disclosed. The polyol preopolymer is a reaction product of at least one isocyanate and a polyol blend, where the polyol blend includes at least one conventional petroleum-based polyol and at least one natural oil based polyol. The polyol prepolymer may be used in producing flexible polyurethane foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Francois M. Casati, Imran Munshi
  • Publication number: 20110015293
    Abstract: A polyether NOP comprises at least two natural oil moieties separated by a molecular structure having at least about 19 ether groups or by a polyether molecular structure having an equivalent weight of at least about 480, said polyol referred to hereinafter as a polyether NOP. The polyether NOP is preferably prepared by a process comprising admixing at least one polyether initiator having an equivalent weight of at least about 480 or at least about 19 ether groups per active hydrogen group with at least one natural oil or derivative thereof under reaction conditions such that at least one polyether NOP is formed. The invention includes reaction products of the polyether NOP or combinations thereof, optionally and preferably in admixture with at least one other polyol which preferably includes at least one polyether polyol and at least one monomer reactive therewith, preferably at least one polyisocyanate to form a polyurethane, preferably in the form of a foam, especially a high resilience foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Hongming Ma, Jorge Jimenez, Dwight D. Latham, David A. Babb, Imran Munshi, Christopher Noakes