Patents by Inventor John P. Sibilia
John P. Sibilia 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: 5496918Abstract: This invention relates to a process of forming a polyamide composition having increased crystallization rate which comprises the steps of reducing the oligomeric polyamide content of said composition to less than 8% by weight of the composition, preferably with prior melt shearing, use of 1-2% nucleating filler e.g. talc and a mold release agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Yash P. Khanna, Kevin R. Slusarz, Mina K. Gabriel, Annemarie C. Reimschuessel, John P. Sibilia
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Patent number: 5403896Abstract: New process for blowing molding polyamide compositions, employing a composition comprising a polyamide and one or more cyanate components, specifically cross-linking cyanates which form a triazine upon curing.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1992Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Yash P. Khanna, Rakesh Kumar, John P. Sibilia
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Patent number: 5310775Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising (a) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) and copolymers of chlorotrifluoroethylene and one or more ethylenic comonomers; wherein said copolymers comprise at least about 50% by weight of chlorotrifluoroethylene and (b) effective amount of one or more nucleating agents selected from the group of compounds consisting of silver octonate, calcium carbonate, potassium benzoate, talc and lays bentonite, montmorillonite, hectorite and derivatives thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1992Date of Patent: May 10, 1994Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: John P. Sibilia, Yash P. Khanna, Anthony J. Signorelli, Dean A. Roberts
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Patent number: 5173556Abstract: The present invention is directed to a copolymer of a fluoromonomer having the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 F wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from H and F, and R.sub.3 may be Cl when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are F; and a vinyl monomer having the formula H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHR.sub.x, wherein R.sub.x is a radical having the formula --O.sub.2 CR.sub.y, wherein R.sub.y is a radical selected from CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5.The resulting copolymer comprises fluorinated units having the formula (R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C--CR.sub.3 F) wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from H and F, and R.sub.3 may be Cl when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are F, and corresponding amounts of vinyl units having the formula (H.sub.2 C--CHR.sub.x), wherein R.sub.x is selected from --CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the copolymer is hydrolyzed so that R.sub.x becomes --OH.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1991Date of Patent: December 22, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Frank Mares, Bryce C. Oxenrider, David J. Long, John P. Sibilia
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Patent number: 5135998Abstract: A process of preparing a copolymer of a vinyl monomer such as vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate and vinyl trifluoroacetate, and of fluorinated monomer such as tetrafluoroethylene and trifluoroethylene, said copolymer having an alternating or substantially alternating distributing of vinyl recurring monomeric units and fluorinated recurring monomeric units in the copolymers backbone which comprises copolymerizing said monomers in a reaction medium of a chlorocarbon, a fluorocarbon a chlorofluorocarbon or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1991Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Frank Mares, Bryce C. Oxenrider, David J. Long, John P. Sibilia
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Patent number: 5032656Abstract: The present invention is directed to a copolymer of a fluoromonomer having the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C=CR.sub.3 F wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from H and F, and R.sub.3 may be Cl when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are F; and a vinyl monomer having the formula H.sub.2 C=CHR.sub.x, wherein R.sub.x is a radical having the formula --O.sub.2 CR.sub.y, wherein R.sub.y is a radical selected from CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5.The resulting copolymer comprises fluorinated units having the formula (R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C-CR.sub.3 F) wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from H and F, and R.sub.3 may be Cl when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are F, and corresponding amounts of vinyl units having the formula (H.sub.2 C-CHR.sub.x), wherein R.sub.x is selected from --CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the copolymer is hydrolyzed so that R.sub.x becomes --OH.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1990Date of Patent: July 16, 1991Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Frank Mares, Bryce C. Oxenrider, David J. Long, John P. Sibilia
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Patent number: 4886689Abstract: A novel adhesive is described, consisting of a matrix-matrix polyblend of polymer components useful in an adhesive tie layer to bond incompatible polymer layers. The adhesives are a blend of the components making up the incompatible polymer layers themselves, or polymers substantially similar to these, and are melt processed to produce a matrix-matrix morphology with mechanical interlocking of the polymer components that is maintained upon cooling. Additives may be provided in one or both adhesive components to improve the cohesive strength of the adhesive formed by the mechanical interlocking.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1988Date of Patent: December 12, 1989Assignee: Ausimont, U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Abraham M. Kotliar, William Sacks, John P. Sibilia, Rakesh Kumar
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Patent number: 4876127Abstract: This invention relates to a process for blow molding polyamide compositions where the molten polyamide includes an effective amount of one or more aryl phosphoryl azide compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1988Date of Patent: October 24, 1989Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Yash P. Khanna, Himangshu R. Bhattacharjee, Rakesh Kumar, Jon I. Williams, John P. Sibilia
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Patent number: 4728478Abstract: Thin polymer films containing small sized platelet type filler. The polymer has a melt index of from 0.01 to 10 grams per 10 minutes at 190.degree. C. to 250.degree. C.as measured on ASTM Test No. D-1238 at a load of 1000 to 2160 grams. The preferred polymer is polycaprolactam or high density polyethylene. There is from 10 to 50 percent of a platelet filler having an average equivalent diameter of from 1 to 8 micrometers, a maximum equivalent diameter of about 25 micrometers, and an average thickness of less than 0.5 micrometers. The preferred filler is talc. The film is from 10 to 100 micrometers thick and can be a single ply or a laminate.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1986Date of Patent: March 1, 1988Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: William Sacks, John P. Sibilia, Abraham M. Kotliar, Harold D. Oltman, Shu P. Chen
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Patent number: 4696857Abstract: The permeation resistance to gases and vapors of polymeric articles including thin walled articles such as films and bottles can be increased by annealing the film. A preferred embodiment is one where the preferred polymer is polycaprolactam or high density polyethylene. There is from 1 to 50 percent of a platelet filler having an average equivalent diameter of from 1 to 8 micrometers, a maximum equivalent diameter of about 25 micrometers, and an average thickness of less than 0.5 micrometers.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1985Date of Patent: September 29, 1987Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: John P. Sibilia, Abraham M. Kotliar, Narasimhaiah S. Murthy, William Sacks
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Patent number: 4618528Abstract: Thin polymer films containing small sized platelet type filler. The polymer has a melt index of from 0.01 to 10 grams per 10 minutes at 190.degree. C. to 250.degree. C. as measured on ASTM Test No. D-1238 at a load of 1000 to 2160 grams. The preferred polymer is polycaprolactam or high density polyethylene. There is from 10 to 50 percent of a platelet filler having an average equivalent diameter of from 1 to 8 micrometers, a maximum equivalent diameter of about 25 micrometers, and an average thickness of less than 0.5 micrometers. The preferred filler is talc. The film is from 10 to 100 micrometers thick and can be a single ply or a laminate.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1985Date of Patent: October 21, 1986Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: William Sacks, John P. Sibilia, Abraham M. Kotliar, Harold D. Oltmann, Shu P. Chen
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Patent number: 4566991Abstract: Process for reducing the resistivity of polymers, by forming a composition comprised of such polymers and one or more metal salts, and treating such a composition with a reagent to form the corresponding carbonate, sulfide and/or oxide salts of such metal salts on and in the surfaces of the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1982Date of Patent: January 28, 1986Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: John P. Sibilia, Hyo-gun Kim, Arthur R. Paterson
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Patent number: 4558019Abstract: A periclase refractory composition comprising magnesium oxide granules, carbon granules and a carbonaceous binding material capable of undergoing pyrolytic decomposition. Added to the periclase refractory composition is at least one oxyhydrocarbon compound selected from the group consisting of (a) acyclic carboxylic acids, (b) oxidized polyolefin waxes, (c) poly(alkylene oxides) and ethers thereof, (d) olefin copolymers, (e) polyvinyl alcohol, and (f) furan polymers.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1984Date of Patent: December 10, 1985Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: Abraham M. Kotliar, John P. Sibilia, Ronald H. Hughes, Richard A. Landy
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Patent number: 4528235Abstract: Thin polymer films containing small sized platelet type filler. The polymer has a melt index of from 0.01 to 10 grams per 10 minutes at 190.degree. C. to 250.degree. C. as measured on ASTM Test No. D-1238 at a load of 1000 to 2160 grams. The preferred polymer is polycaprolactam or high density polyethylene. There is from 10 to 50 percent of a platelet filler having an average equivalent diameter of from 1 to 8 micrometers, a maximum equivalent diameter of about 25 micrometers, and an average thickness of less than 0.5 micrometers. The preferred filler is talc. The film is from 10 to 100 micrometers thick and can be a single ply or a laminate.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1982Date of Patent: July 9, 1985Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: William Sacks, John P. Sibilia, Abraham M. Kotliar, Harold D. Oltmann, Shu P. Chen
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Patent number: 4468427Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a polyamide, preferably polyepsiloncaprolactam, and from 1 to 65 percent of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The composition is useful for making moldings, films, and fibers.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1983Date of Patent: August 28, 1984Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: Alfieri Degrassi, William Sacks, John P. Sibilia, Abraham M. Kotliar, Charles D. Mason
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Patent number: 4427825Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a polyamide, preferably polyepsiloncaprolactam, and from 1 to 65 percent of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The composition is useful for making moldings, films, and fibers.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1981Date of Patent: January 24, 1984Assignee: Allied CorporationInventors: Alfieri Degrassi, William Sacks, John P. Sibilia, Abraham M. Kotliar, Charles D. Mason
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Patent number: 4232951Abstract: Mesomorphic polyisocyanate compositions are described having extended rigid polymer backbones with flexible pendant groups. The compositions exhibit liquid-crystalline behavior and are useful in a device and process for displaying indicia, performing memory functions or indicating temperature. Novel polyisocyanate compositions for use in the above device and process are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1978Date of Patent: November 11, 1980Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventors: Shaul M. Aharoni, John P. Sibilia, Deborah R. Kozlowski
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Patent number: 4091855Abstract: A process is described for improving the ammonolytic stability of polyester textile yarn without substantial loss of its tensile strength which comprises exposing separated fibers of the yarn to corona discharge for a total of about 0.01 to 3 seconds at a speed of at least 100 feet per minute and then reforming the yarn. A cord made from this yarn is described, as well as a tire produced by bonding the cord to rubber.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1976Date of Patent: May 30, 1978Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventors: John P. Sibilia, Bernard Harlow Vrooman