Patents by Inventor Karl Zuercher
Karl Zuercher 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: 10975179Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(I2)B], where A=5.00×102 (g/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus I2 relationship: MS?C×[(I2)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis F. J. Den Doelder, Teresa P. Karjala, Karl Zuercher, Jian Wang, Stefan Hinrichs
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Low density ethylene-based polymer compositions with high melt strength and mid-high density control
Patent number: 10538652Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (I2) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.5 dg/min.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Cornelis F. J. Den Doelder, Karl Zuercher, Otto J. Berbee, Jian Wang, Teresa P. Karjala -
LOW DENSITY ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH HIGH MELT STRENGTH AND MID-HIGH DENSITY CONTROL
Publication number: 20180346697Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (I2) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.5 dg/min.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Cornelis F.J. Den Doelder, Karl Zuercher, Otto J. Berbee, Jian Wang, Teresa P. Karjala -
Publication number: 20180319910Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(I2)B], where A=5.00×102 (g/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus I2 relationship: MS?C×[(I2)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis F. J. Den Doelder, Teresa P. Karjala, Karl Zuercher, Jian Wang, Stefan Hinrichs
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Patent number: 10017589Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(I2)B], where A=5.00×102 (g/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus I2 relationship: MS?C×[(I2)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis F. J. Den Doelder, Teresa P. Karjala, Karl Zuercher, Jian Wang, Stefan Hinrichs
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Low density ethylene-based polymer compositions with high melt strength and mid-high density control
Patent number: 9828496Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (12) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.5 dg/min.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Cornelis F. J. den Doelder, Karl Zuercher, Otto J. Berbee, Jian Wang, Teresa P. Karjala -
Patent number: 9637656Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process comprising at least one autoclave reactor, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process comprising at least one autoclave reactor, such composition comprising the following properties: A) a melt index (I2) from 2.5 to 10 g/10 min; B) a density from 0.920 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second polymer is present in an amount from 5 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the density of the of the second polymer is greater than the density of the first polymer, and wherein the first polymer has a melt index I2 greater than 2.5 g/10 min.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Karl Züercher, Cornelis F. J. den Doelder, Marc A. Mangnus
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Publication number: 20160319053Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(I2)B], where A=5.00×102 (g/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus I2 relationship: MS?C×[(I2)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis F.J. Den Doelder, Teresa P. Karjala, Karl Zuercher, Jian Wang, Stefan Hinrichs
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Patent number: 9427938Abstract: A multi-layered structure comprising an induction activation layer comprising a blend of (a) a first thermoplastic polymer, (b) a plurality of first particles, each said first particle comprising (i) a core comprising one or more magnetic materials and (ii) a shell comprising silicon dioxide; and (c) optionally a plurality of second particles, each said second particle comprising heat conducting particles; and a sealant, wherein the sealant exhibits a melting point equal to or lower than any other layer in the multi-layered structure, wherein the induction activation layer and sealant are in direct or indirect thermal contact is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Rudolf J. Koopmans, Luis G. Zalamea Bustillo, Karl Zuercher, Thomas T. Allgeuer
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Patent number: 9394389Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(I2)B], where A=5.00×102 (kg/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus I2 relationship: MS?C×[(I2)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis F. J. den Doelder, Teresa P. Karjala, Karl Zuercher, Jian Wang, Stefan Hinrichs
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LOW DENSITY ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH HIGH MELT STRENGTH AND MID-HIGH DENSITY CONTROL
Publication number: 20160090476Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (12) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based Hyper polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Cornelis F.J. den Doelder, Karl Zuercher, Otto J. Berbee, Jian Wang, Teresa P. Karjala -
Publication number: 20160068700Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process comprising at least one autoclave reactor, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process comprising at least one autoclave reactor, such composition comprising the following properties: A) a melt index (I2) from 2.5 to 10 g/10 min; B) a density from 0.920 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second polymer is present in an amount from 5 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the density of the of the second polymer is greater than the density of the first polymer, and wherein the first polymer has a melt index I2 greater than 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Karl Züercher, Comellis F.J. den Doelder, Marc A. Mangnus
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Publication number: 20150328861Abstract: A multi-layered structure comprising an induction activation layer comprising a blend of (a) a first thermoplastic polymer, (b) a plurality of first particles, each said first particle comprising (i) a core comprising one or more magnetic materials and (ii) a shell comprising silicon dioxide; and (c) optionally a plurality of second particles, each said second particle comprising heat conducting particles; and a sealant, wherein the sealant exhibits a melting point equal to or lower than any other layer in the multi-layered structure, wherein the induction activation layer and sealant are in direct or indirect thermal contact is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Rudolf J. Koopmans, Luis G. Zalamea Bustillo, Karl Zuercher, Thomas T. Allgeuer
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Patent number: 9162430Abstract: The invention provides a coated substrate comprising at least the following: i) a first layer formed from a first composition that has a melting point, Tm1, and comprising at least one ethylene-based interpolymer; ii) a second layer formed from a second composition comprising the following: a) at least one propylene-based polymer, and b) at least one ethylene-based polymer, and iii) a woven web formed from at least one olefin-based polymer with a melting point of Tm2a and/a or nonwoven web formed from at least one olefin-based polymer with a melting point of Tm2b; and wherein and Tm1 is less than, or equal to, “Tm2a ?20° C.”, and/or less than, or equal to, “Tm2b ?20° C.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Maria Isabel Arroyo Villan, Angels Domenech, Karl Zuercher
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Publication number: 20150274856Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus 12 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(12)B], where A=5.00×102 (kg/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus 12 relationship: MS?C×[(12)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis F.J. den Doelder, Teresa P. Karjala, Karl Zuercher, Jian Wang, Stefan Hinrichs
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Patent number: 8916647Abstract: The invention provides cross-linked polymeric films, laminates, membranes or other polymeric articles, which show rubber like heat resistance (hot set) and dimensional stability above the polymer melting point, while maintaining heat sealing properties. For example, the invention provides a film comprising at least one layer formed from a composition comprising the following components: A) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of the following: i) an ethylene-based polymer, ii) an ethylene/?-olefin/diene interpolymer, and ii) a C4-C10 olefin-based polymer; B) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a propylene/ethylene interpolymer and a propylene/&alpha,- -olefin interpolymer; and wherein the film is crosslinked using radiation and/or chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Karl Zuercher, Stefan Ultsch
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Publication number: 20140356616Abstract: Methods for extrusion coating a substrate are provided. The methods comprise applying an extrusion coating composition to a surface of a substrate by extrusion coating. In these methods, the extrusion coating composition includes a polyolefin and an inorganic particulate material having an average particle size of no greater than 2 ?m and a particle loading of at least 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of polyolefin and the inorganic particulate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Karl Zuercher, Angels Domenech
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Patent number: 8889228Abstract: Methods for extrusion coating a substrate are provided. The methods comprise applying an extrusion coating composition to a surface of a substrate by extrusion coating. In these methods, the extrusion coating composition includes a polyolefin and an inorganic particulate material having an average particle size of no greater than 2 ?m and a particle loading of at least 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of polyolefin and the inorganic particulate material.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Karl Zuercher, Angels Domenech
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Publication number: 20120258325Abstract: Methods for extrusion coating a substrate are provided. The methods comprise applying an extrusion coating composition to a surface of a substrate by extrusion coating. In these methods, the extrusion coating composition includes a polyolefin and an inorganic particulate material having an average particle size of no greater than 2 ?m and a particle loading of at least 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of polyolefin and the inorganic particulate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Karl Zuercher, Angels Domenech
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Publication number: 20120094563Abstract: The invention provides a coated substrate comprising at least the following: i) a first layer formed from a first composition that has a melting point, Tm1, and comprising at least one ethylene-based interpolymer; ii) a second layer formed from a second composition comprising the following: a) at least one propylene-based polymer, and b) at least one ethylene-based polymer, and iii) a woven web formed from at least one olefin-based polymer with a melting point of Tm2a and/a or nonwoven web formed from at least one olefin-based polymer with a melting point of Tm2b; and wherein and Tm1 is less than, or equal to, “Tm2a ?20° C.”, and/or less than, or equal to, “Tm2b ?20° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Maria Isabel Arroyo Villan, Angels Domenech, Karl Zuercher