Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Cogen

Jeffrey M. Cogen 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).

  • MOISTURE CURABLE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190359808
    Abstract: A moisture curable polymer formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer, an acidic condensation catalyst, and a secondary diarylamine. A method of making the formulation; a moisture-cured polyolefin composition prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the formulation; and a method of using the manufactured article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Dachao Li, Manish Talreja, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Timothy J. Person, Paul J. Caronia
  • FORMULATION OF ELASTOMER COPOLYMER AND BLOCK COPOLYMER
    Publication number: 20190359809
    Abstract: A formulation of a poly(propylene-co-ethylene) elastomer copolymer and a poly(ethylene-co-1-octene) block copolymer; a method of making the formulation; a manufactured article comprising or made from the formulation; and a method of using the manufactured article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Manish Talreja, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Haiyang Yu, Jeffrey C. Munro, Lisa S. Madenjian, Susan R. Gill
  • Process for Foaming Polyolefin Compositions Using a Modified High Density Polyethylene
    Publication number: 20190352482
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a foamable composition containing (A) a high density polyethylene (HDPE); (B) a low density polyethylene (LDPE); (C) a peroxide-modified HDPE; and (D) a nucleator. The present disclosure also provides a process for making a foam composition. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a foam formed from a foamable composition, and a cable with an insulation layer containing the foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jiawen Xiong, Gangwei Sun, Mohamed Esseghir, Hongyu Chen, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Yi Zhang
  • Composition with Balance of Dissipation Factor and Additive Acceptance
    Publication number: 20190345277
    Abstract: A composition comprises a) at least one ethylene-based copolymer comprising units derived from ethylene and from greater than 0 wt % to less than or equal to 3.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the ethylene-based copolymer, of units derived from at least one polar comonomer; b) at least one antioxidant; c) an organic peroxide; d) optionally, at least one co-agent; and e) optionally, at least one water tree retardant or electrical tree retardant. The composition comprises from 0 wt % to less than 1 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of olefin-based polymers other than the ethylene-based copolymer. The composition has a dissipation factor of from 0% to less than or equal to 0.1% at a temperature of 120° C. and an electrical stress of 6 kV/mm. The composition is suitable for use as an insulation layer in cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Cogen, Manish K. Mundra, Timothy J. Person, Raghunath Roy
  • Cold shrink article for electrical device
    Patent number: 10453586
    Abstract: A cold shrink article comprising a shaped, stretched and cured composition comprising (i) a blend of silane-grafted ethylene-?-olefin elastomer and a hydroxyl-terminated polyorganosiloxane, (ii) a vinyl-terminated silicone rubber, and (iii) an ethylene-?-olefin elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Haiyang Yu, Yanli Huo, Mohamed Esseghir, Saurav S. Sengupta, Jeffrey M. Cogen
  • Flexible elastic rubber compounds with improved dielectric and tear strength for cold shrink splices and preparation method thereof
    Patent number: 10407568
    Abstract: A cold shrink article made from a composition comprising (A) an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer; (B) a filler; and (C) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid. The composition may optionally include additives selected from the group consisting of plasticizer, peroxide curing agent, antioxidant, process additives, flame retardant and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Haiyang Yu, Yanli Huo, Mohamed Esseghir, Saurav S. Sengupta, Jeffrey M. Cogen
  • PEROXIDE-CURABLE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190270905
    Abstract: A peroxide-curable polyolefin composition comprising a peroxide-curable polyolefin prepolymer, an organic peroxide, and 4-[[4,6-bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol. Also, a peroxide-cured polyolefin product prepared therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing or made from same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Manish Talregja, Jeffrey M. Cogen
  • Composition with Balance of Dissipation Factor and Additive Acceptance
    Publication number: 20190270870
    Abstract: A composition comprises a) an ethylene-based copolymer comprising units derived from ethylene and units derived from at least one comonomer of Structure I, wherein R is a C1-C2 hydrocarbyl group and R? is a C1-C4 hydrocarbyl group; b) at least one antioxidant; c) from greater than 0 wt % to less than 3 wt % of an organic peroxide, based on the total weight of the composition; d) optionally, at least one co-agent; and e) optionally, at least one tree retardant, wherein the ethylene-based copolymer has a melt temperature (Tm) (° C.) and a comonomer content in moles per 100 grams ethylene-based copolymer (mol/100 g) (comonomer) that satisfies the relationship Tm<?73.022 (comonomer)+109.3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Yabin Sun, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Manish Mundra, Timothy J. Person
  • SEMI-CRYSTALLINE POLYOLEFIN-BASED ADDITIVE MASTERBATCH COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190248966
    Abstract: An additive masterbatch composition comprising a semi-crystalline polyolefin carrier resin and an additive package comprising a product of a reaction of an acidic condensation catalyst and a secondary diarylamine. A moisture-curable polyolefin composition comprising the additive masterbatch composition and a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer. A method of making the compositions; a moisture-cured polyolefin composition prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the formulation; and a method of using the manufactured article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Li Dachao, Rajen M. Patel, Timothy J. Person, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Paul J. Caronia
  • SEMI-CRYSTALLINE POLYOLEFIN-BASED ADDITIVE MASTERBATCH COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190248993
    Abstract: An additive masterbatch composition comprising a semi-crystalline polyolefin carrier resin and an additive package comprising a product of a reaction of an acidic condensation catalyst and a secondary diarylamine. A moisture-curable polyolefin composition comprising the additive masterbatch composition and a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyolefin prepolymer. A method of making the compositions; a moisture-cured polyolefin composition prepared therefrom; a manufactured article comprising or made from the formulation; and a method of using the manufactured article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Dachao Li, Rajen M. Patel, Timothy J. Person, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Bharat I. Chaudhary
  • METHOD OF ATTENUATING CONCERNTRATION OF ACROLEIN
    Publication number: 20190211185
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of attenuating concentration of acrolein, materials and manufactured articles prepared by the method. The concentration of acrolein is attenuated with an amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Kainan Zhang, Yabin Sun, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Timothy J. Person
  • Cold Shrink Article for Electrical Device
    Publication number: 20190180890
    Abstract: A cold shrink article comprising a shaped, stretched and cured composition comprising (i) a blend of silane-grafted ethylene-?-olefin elastomer and a hydroxyl-terminated polyorganosiloxane, (ii) a vinyl-terminated silicone rubber, and (iii) an ethylene-?-olefin elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Haiyang Yu, Yanli Huo, Mohamed Esseghir, Saurav S. Sengupta, Jeffrey M. Cogen
  • CROSSLINKABLE POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH METHYL-RADICAL SCAVENGERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20190106557
    Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions for use in, for instance, cable insulation layers, are disclosed. The crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprise an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, a crosslinking coagent, and a methyl-radical scavenger comprising at least one derivative of 2, 2, 6, 6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (“TEMPO”), such as 4-acryloxy-2, 2, 6, 6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl, 4-allyloxy-2, 2, 6, 6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl, and bis (2, 2, 6, 6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy-4-yl) sebacate, and combinations of two or more thereof, wherein ratio of crosslinking coagent to organic peroxide is less than 1.72:1 on a molar basis. A crosslinked article prepared from a crosslinkable polymeric composition is also disclosed, the crosslinkable polymeric composition comprising, inter alia, a methyl-radical scavenger comprising at least one TEMPO derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Yabin Sun, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Wei Li, Yu Cai
  • Cable insulation compositions comprising a sulfur-containing second antioxidant
    Patent number: 10221298
    Abstract: The process for making extra high voltage cable insulation is improved by using a composition comprising in weight percent based on the weight of the composition: (A) 95 to 99.9% of an ethylene-based polymer; (B) 0.2 to 2.5% peroxide; (C) 0.01 to 0.5% of a sulfur-containing first antioxidant having at least one —S(CH2)2CO2R group, wherein R is C6 to C20 alkyl; (D) 0.001 to 0.009%) of a sulfur-containing second antioxidant that does not contain a —S(CH2)2CO2R group, wherein R is a C6 to C20 alkyl; (E) Optionally, an organic nitrogenous base; and (F) Optionally, a phenolic third antioxidant that does not contain a —S(CH2)2CO2R group, wherein R is a C6 to C20 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Cogen, Manish Talreja, Timothy J. Person, Raghunath Roy, Thomas H. Peterson, Jessica D. Drazba, Neil W. Dunchus, Gerrit Groot-Enzerink
  • Peroxide-crosslinkable compositions and processes for their manufacture
    Patent number: 10221299
    Abstract: A peroxide-crosslinkable composition comprising: (A) A peroxide-crosslinkable polymer, e.g., a polyethylene; (B) A nitrogenous base, e.g., a low molecular weight, or low melting, or liquid nitrogenous base such as triallyl cyanurate (TAC); and (C) One or more antioxidants (AO), e.g., distearylthiodipropionate (DSTDP). The composition is useful in the manufacture of insulation sheaths for high and extra high voltage wire and cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Manish Talreja, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Gerrit Groot-Enzerink, Timothy J. Person, Neil W. Dunchus, Gary W. Buckler, Gabriele Goethel, Saurav S. Sengupta, Antoni Adamczyk
  • High frequency weldable ethylene-based polymer compositions with good flame retardancy
    Patent number: 10221304
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following components: A) a first composition comprising a first ethylene/?-olefin block copolymer consisting of ethylene and C4-C8 ?-olefin comonomer; and where the first composition has a density from 0.87 g/cc to 0.90 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 6.0 to 20.0 g/10 min; B) at least one filler that is capable of being excited by an alternating electromagnetic field at a frequency greater than, or equal to 10 MHz; C) at least one flame retardant selected from the group consisting of i) from 30.0 to 50.0 wt % of one or more non-halogen, inorganic flame retardant compounds, based on the weight of the composition; and ii) from 8.0 to 30.0 wt % of one or more halogen-containing flame retardant compounds, based on the weight of the composition; and D) at least one polar polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Guang Ming Li, Laura B. Weaver, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Stefan Ultsch
  • Peroxide-Crosslinkable Compositions and Processes for Their Manufacture
    Publication number: 20190040231
    Abstract: A peroxide-crosslinkable composition comprising: (A) A peroxide-crosslinkable polymer, e.g., a polyethylene; (B) A nitrogenous base, e.g., a low molecular weight, or low melting, or liquid nitrogenous base such as triallyl cyanurate (TAC); and (C) One or more antioxidants (AO), e.g., distearylthiodipropionate (DSTDP). The composition is useful in the manufacture of insulation sheaths for high and extra high voltage wire and cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Manish Talreja, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Gerrit Groot-Enzerink, Timothy J. Person, Neil W. Dunchus, Gary W. Buckler, Gabriele Goethel, Saurav S. Sengupta, Antoni Adamczyk
  • Flooding composition with polysiloxane
    Patent number: 10162141
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flooding composition. In an embodiment, the flooding composition includes in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition (A) from 10 wt % to 45 wt % of a silane-grafted polyolefin (Si-g-PO). The flooding composition also includes (B) from 5 wt % to 60 wt % of a poly?-olefin oil (PAO oil), (C) from 15 wt % to 90 wt % of a polysiloxane, and (D) from 0.05 wt % to 0.2 wt % of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Karl M. Seven, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Mohamed Esseghir
  • STABILIZED MOISTURE-CURABLE POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20180362793
    Abstract: Silane-crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising a polyolefin having hydrolyzable silane groups, an acidic silanol condensation catalyst, and a phenolic antioxidant. The phenolic antioxidant comprises two sulfur-containing radicals, one located at the ortho position and the other located at the para position relative to the hydroxyl group of the phenol. Such crosslink able polymeric compositions can be employed in various articles of manufacture, such as in the wire and cable industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Dachao LI, Jessica D. DRAZBA, Manish TALREJA, Jeffrey M. COGEN, Timothy J. PERSON, Paul J. CARONIA
  • Crosslinkable polymeric compositions with diallyl isocyanurate crosslinking coagents, methods for making the same, and articles made therefrom
    Patent number: 10150856
    Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a diallyl isocyanurate crosslinking coagent. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Yu Cai, Hong Liang Zhang, Yabin Sun, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Saurav S. Sengupta