Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR.

Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240375701
    Abstract: A steering wheel for a vehicle is provided which comprises a steering wheel rim, a hub base and at least one spoke, wherein the hub base is arranged inside the steering wheel rim and the hub base is connected to the steering wheel rim by the at least one spoke. The steering wheel is formed from a rigid, injection molded thermoplastic polyurethane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Satyanarayana Nistala, Christopher Seifert, Zhiguan Yang, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11993000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially fused deposition modeling, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component where the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature above 80° C. and retains more than 20% of its shear storage modulus at 100° C. relative to its shear storage modulus at 20° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Cox, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Edward W. Ault
  • Patent number: 11976159
    Abstract: An article is prepared by injection molding, wherein the article is formed from a hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a hydroxyl terminated polyol intermediate component, an aliphatic isocyanate component, and, optionally, a chain extender component. For injection molding, the hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature measured by dynamic scanning calorimetry of at least 75° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., David Cozzens
  • Publication number: 20230212348
    Abstract: An article is prepared by injection molding, wherein the article is formed from a hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a hydroxyl terminated polyol intermediate component, an aliphatic isocyanate component, and, optionally, a chain extender component. For injection molding, the hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature measured by dynamic scanning calorimetry of at least 75° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., David Cozzens
  • Publication number: 20230212347
    Abstract: An article is prepared by injection molding, wherein the article is formed from a hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a hydroxyl terminated polyol intermediate component, an aliphatic isocyanate component, and, optionally, a chain extender component. For injection molding, the hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature measured by dynamic scanning calorimetry of at least 75° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., David Cozzens
  • Patent number: 11673990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Geert Vermunicht, Edward W. Ault, An Plessers
  • Publication number: 20230057248
    Abstract: A composite laminate structure includes one or more layers of prepreg and a thermoplastic polyurethane film layer on the surface of the one or more prepregs. A method of making a composite laminate structure including a thermoplastic polyurethane film is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Satyanarayana Nistala, Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., Greg S. Nestlerode, Joseph Citrano, III
  • Publication number: 20220411970
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicomponent fiber, wherein the fiber has a core and sheath structure. The bicomponent fiber is made from two different polyester thermo-plastic polyurethanes to provide a fiber with enhanced clarity and low shrinkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Lalith B. Suragani Venu, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220242999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., Geert Vermunicht, Edward W. Ault, An Plessers
  • Publication number: 20210395434
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an article, such as a hose, tube, sheet, film, or filament made from a crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component, a polyester polyol component, optionally a chain extender component, and optionally a catalyst. The article is produced by melt or extrusion processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Lalith B. Suragani Venu, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Gonzalo Lowenberg
  • Patent number: 11136431
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an article, such as a hose, tube, sheet, film, or filament made from a crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component, a polyester polyol component, optionally a chain extender component, and optionally a catalyst. The article is produced by melt or extrusion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Lalith B. Suragani Venu, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Gonzalo Lowenberg
  • Publication number: 20210268718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially fused deposition modeling, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component where the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature above 80° C. and retains more than 20% of its shear storage modulus at 100° C. relative to its shear storage modulus at 20° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Cox, Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., Edward W. Ault
  • Patent number: 10973281
    Abstract: This technology relates to an integrated article that includes (a) a flexible foam region and (b) a non-foam region. The flexible foam region and the non-foam region are each made of a polyurethane composition. In some embodiments, the flexible foam region is a midsole, and wherein the non-foam region is an outsole. The flexible foam region is made from a flexible polyurethane injection molded foam. The non-foam region is made from a non-foamed polyurethane, which may be extruded or thermoformed. The invention relates to this integrated article, as well as the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., An Plessers, Kenneth H. Kim, Julius Farkas, Ungyeong Jung
  • Publication number: 20200361189
    Abstract: A composite laminate structure includes one or more layers of prepreg and a thermoplastic polyurethane film layer on the surface of the one or more prepregs. A method of making a composite laminate structure including a thermoplastic polyurethane film is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Satyanarayana Nistala, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Greg S. Nestlerode, Joseph Citrano, III
  • Publication number: 20200299530
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for solid freeform fabrication of oral care or medical devices, components and applications, in which the composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane which is particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) an aromatic diisocyanate component, (b) a chain extender component, and an optional polyol component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jennifer Green, John M. Cox, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Barbara Morgan
  • Publication number: 20200299452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., Geert Vermunicht, Edward W. Ault, An Plessers
  • Patent number: 10647808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70° C., a ?(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where ?(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Geert Vermunicht, Edward W. Ault, An Plessers
  • Publication number: 20200060384
    Abstract: This technology relates to an integrated article that includes (a) a flexible foam region and (b) a non-foam region. The flexible foam region and the non-foam region are each made of a polyurethane composition. In some embodiments, the flexible foam region is a midsole, and wherein the non-foam region is an outsole. The flexible foam region is made from a flexible polyurethane injection molded foam. The non-foam region is made from a non-foamed polyurethane, which may be extruded or thermoformed. The invention relates to this integrated article, as well as the methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, JR., An Plessers, Kenneth H. Kim, Julius Farkas, Ungyeong Jung
  • Publication number: 20200010604
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an article, such as a hose, tube, sheet, film, or filament made from a crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component, a polyester polyol component, optionally a chain extender component, and optionally a catalyst. The article is produced by melt or extrusion processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Lalith B. Suragani Venu, Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., Gonzalo Lowenberg
  • Publication number: 20190352446
    Abstract: An article is prepared by injection molding, wherein the article is formed from a hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a hydroxyl terminated polyol intermediate component, an aliphatic isocyanate component, and, optionally, a chain extender component. For injection molding, the hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature measured by dynamic scanning calorimetry of at least 75° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph J. Vontorcik, Jr., David Cozzens