Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Betts

Joseph E. Betts 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).

  • Crosslinkable flame retardant composition of polyphenylene ether and elastomers
    Patent number: 5011736
    Abstract: Flame retardant mixtures of a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic elastomer, an organic phosphate flame retardant agent and a crosslinking agent are described. They are curable by heating or by exposure to high energy radiation. Articles such as electrical wires and cables comprising insulation made of the composition, and a method of their production, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Visvaldis Abolins, Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub, Gim F. Lee, Jr.
  • Crosslinkable flame retardant composition of polyolefin and polyphenylene ether
    Patent number: 4945018
    Abstract: Curable flame retardant mixtures of a polyolefin (non-rubbery), a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a brominated compound or polymer, and a crosslinking agent are described. Electrically conductive articles having insulation material made of the composition and methods for preparing such articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Visvaldis Abolins, Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub, Gim F. Lee, Jr.
  • Crosslinkable flame retardant compositions of olefinic rubber and polyphenylene ether
    Patent number: 4910241
    Abstract: Flame retardant crosslinking admixtures of an olefinic rubber, a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a crosslinking agent, and optionally a stable brominated material are described. Electrically conductive articles, such as wires and cables, in which the compositions are incorporated as insulation material, and methods for their preparation, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Visvaldis Abolins, Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub, Gim F. Lee, Jr.
  • Crosslinkable flame retardant composition of polyphenylene ether and elastomers
    Patent number: 4900768
    Abstract: Flame retardant mixtures of a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic elastomer, an organic phosphate flame retardant agent and a crosslinking agent are described. They are curable by heating or by exposure to high energy radiation. Articles such as electrical wires and cables comprising insulation made of the composition, and a method of their production, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Visvaldis Abolins, Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub, Gim F. Lee, Jr.
  • Polyolefin compounds having improved thermal stability and electrical conductors coated therewith
    Patent number: 4857673
    Abstract: A composition suitable as an electrical conductor insulation is provided which is composed of an ethylene-containing polymer, a halogenated flame retardant, an antimony compound, a lead compound, a peroxide curing agent and optionally a phenolic antioxidant and a zinc salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Vulkor Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward V. Wilkus, Ida Fridland, Joseph E. Betts
  • Crosslinkable flame retardant composition of polyolefin and polyphenylene ether
    Patent number: 4808647
    Abstract: Curable flame retardant mixtures of a polyolefin (non-rubbery), a polyphenylene ether resin, an aromatic phosphate, a brominated compound or polymer, and a crosslinking agent are described. Electrically conductive articles having insulation material made of the composition and methods for preparing such articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Visvaldis Abolins, Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub, Gim F. Lee, Jr.
  • Flame-resistant hydrocarbon polymer compounds, and insulated electrical products thereof
    Patent number: 4680229
    Abstract: Halogen-free, flame-resistant hydrocarbon polymer compounds comprising an organopolysiloxane gum, and a lead compound, and electrical conductors insulated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub
  • Flame resistant thermoplastic blends of polyphenylene oxide, polyolefin and hydrated alumina
    Patent number: 4497925
    Abstract: Improved flame resistance is imparted to polymeric resins by incorporation of a blend of hydrated alumina and polyphenylene oxide, or a blend of hydrated alumina, polydiorganosiloxane and polyphenylene oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Visvaldis Abolins, Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub
  • Flexible insulation with improved discoloration and heat age resistance
    Patent number: 4382112
    Abstract: Chlorinated polymers are employed within flexible wire insulation coatings to improve the insulation properties of the coating and to increase the coating's discoloration resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Joseph E. Vostovich, Kenneth R. Curtis
  • Method of improving the electrical properties of polymeric insulations containing polar additives, and the improved polymeric insulation product thereof
    Patent number: 4371653
    Abstract: The electrical properties of polymeric dielectric materials or compounds including polar additives are enhanced by a method of treating the polar additives with a reactive silicone liquid, and the improved polymeric insulation products of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub
  • Flame-resistant composition, and electrical product thereof
    Patent number: 4247446
    Abstract: Flame-resistant composition comprising a cross-linked polyolefin, decabromodiphenyl ether, silicone gum and dibasic lead phthlate, and electrical conductors insulated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub
  • Method of improving the electrical properties of polymeric insulations containing polar additives, and the improved polymeric insulation product thereof
    Patent number: 4209566
    Abstract: The electrical properties of polymeric dielectric materials or compounds including polar additives are enhanced by a method of treating the polar additives with a reactive silicone liquid, and the improved polymeric insulation products of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub
  • Flame resistant, insulated multi-conductor electric cable
    Patent number: 4151366
    Abstract: An insulated, multi-conductor electrical cable having a low halogen content and a high degree of resistance to flame and combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Alfred C. Bruhin, Robert P. Hoeppner
  • Flame-resistant composition, and electrical product thereof
    Patent number: 4123586
    Abstract: Flame-resistant composition comprising a cross-linked polyolefin, decabromodiphenyl ether, silicone gum and dibasic lead phthalate, and electrical conductors insulated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1978
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Betts, Fred F. Holub