Abstract: Described are crystalline block copolymers displaying high glass transition temperatures, excellent mechanical properties, excellent chemical and thermal stability, and good melt processability. These block polymers contain segments of crystalline poly(aryl ether ketones).

Abstract: Described herein are novel poly(aryl ethers) based on 2,5-di-t-butylhydroquinone. These poly(aryl ethers) have excellent high temperature, oxidative and chemical resistance, as well as good melt-fabricability.

Abstract: Described herein are poly(aryl ether sulfone) blends possessing improved flow properties. The novel compositions contain (a) from about 80 to about 99 percent by weight of a poly(aryl ether sulfone) having a second order glass transition temperature (Tg) higher than about 230.degree. C., and (b) from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of a second poly(aryl ether sulfone) having a Tg below about 230.degree. C. The compositions described herein retain the very attractive characteristics of their constituents, and display excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance.

Abstract: Described are blends of a biphenyl containing poly(acryl ether sulfone) and a poly(acryl ether ketone). These blends exhibit improved mechanical properties and environmental stress rupture resistance.

Abstract: Described herein are miscible blends of select poly(aryl ether sulfones). These blends are suitable for printed wiring board substrates, flexible printed circuit boards, electrical connectors and fabricated articles requiring high heat and chemical resistance, and good dimensional and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: Described are crystalline block copolymers displaying high glass transition temperatures, excellent mechanical properties, excellent chemical and thermal stability, and good melt processability. These block polymers contain segments of crystalline poly(aryl ether ketones).

Abstract: Aryl ether sulfone polymers comprising a 4,4'-bis-phenylsulfonyl biphenyl and at least two additional arylene structural units exhibit improved toughness and stress crack resistance and a reduced tendency toward crystallization. The polymers and soluble and film-forming from solution, and may be used as coating and impregnating resins for producing laminates, fiber-reinforced composites and the like.

Abstract: Described herein are crystalline block polymers and chain extended polymers containing blocks of crystalline poly(aryl ether ketones). Also, described herein are monomers and oligomers suitable for preparing the crystalline block polymers and chain-extended polymers. Further, described herein are methods for producing the crystalline block and chain-extended polymers, as well as the monomers and oligomers.

Abstract: Composites comprising structural fibers such as carbon fibers and, as the matrix resin, an aryl ether sulfone polymer comprising a 4,4'-bis-phenylsulfonyl biphenyl and at least two additional arylene structural units. The matrix resins exhibit improved toughness and stress crack resistance and a reduced tendency toward crystallization. The polymers are soluble and film-forming from solution, and may be used as coating and impregnating resins for producing the laminates and fiber-reinforced composites of this invention.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition useful for making circuit board substrates and electrical connectors comprising a blend of a poly(ether sulfone) and polusulfone. Also described herein is a circuit board substrate and an electrical connector made from such a blend.

Abstract: A foldable sawhorse including a pair of end supports. Each end support having a bracket and a pair of legs. The legs being pivotally attached to the bracket for pivoting only between a downwardly, angularly extended work position and foldable outwardly around said bracket into a position with the legs extended over the bracket and in adjacent relationship. Brace members affix the legs together in the work position with one end releasable to permit inside out folding of the legs for storage.

Abstract: Described are blends of a biphenyl containing poly(aryl ether sulfone) and a poly(aryl ether ketone). These blends exhibit improved mechanical properties and environmental stress rupture resistance.

Abstract: Described herein are amide and/or imide containing polymers based on novel monomers that contain isoalkylidene bridges. These polymers have excellent toughness combined with high temperature stability, low water absorption, and good melt-fabricability.

Abstract: This invention relates to moldable polycarbonate compositions and in particular to moldable polycarbonates which have ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS) and 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) dihaloformate, or ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone (TMBS) dihaloformate and a bisphenol compound such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A). Such polycarbonate exhibit improved hydrolytic stability and also excellent processability in molding applications.

Abstract: A molding composition containing a compatible blend of (i) a polycarbonate having repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS), optionally a dihydric phenol such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) and a carbonate precursor, and (ii) a vinyl chloride derived polymer.

Abstract: A moldable and compatible blend of 5 to 95 weight percent polycarbonate comprising from about 20 weight percent to 100 weight percent of repeating units (I) having the formula ##STR1## and from 0 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of repeating units (II) having the formula ##STR2## in which the repeating units (I) and the repeating units (II) are connected by interbonding units (III) having the formula ##STR3## wherein Y is selected from alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, chlorine or bromine, each Z, independently, has a value of from 0 to 4 inclusive, n has a value of 0 or 1, and R.sub.1 is a divalent saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, O, CO, SO.sub.2, S or a direct bond, with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is SO.sub.2 then repeating unit (II) is not the same as repeating unit (I), and 95 to 5 weight percent of a styrenic polymer.

Abstract: Described herein is an article molded from a blend of a poly(aryl ether ketone) and a poly(aryl ether sulfone). These molded articles exhibit decreased shrinkage and warpage.

Abstract: Thermoplastic, injection moldable composites comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) having silicon carbide whiskers dispersed therein exhibit excellent tensile properties coupled with high elongation relative to poly(aryl ether ketone) composites with other inorganic fibers. The composites are useful for making articles such as electrical connectors.

Abstract: Described herein are blends of at least two separately made crystalline polyarylether resins formed into an intimate moldable mixture, each resin having, prior to being formed into said mixture (i) a different crystalline melting temperature and a different glass transition temperature, of (ii) a different molecular arrangement of unit components each resin comprising 1,4 phenylene units separated by ether oxygen and at least one of said resins containing 1,4-phenylene unit separated by a divalent carbonyl radical.