Patents by Inventor LINDA M. VAN DEN BOSSCHE

LINDA M. VAN DEN BOSSCHE 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).

  • Patent number: 11939458
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Carolyne N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. Van den Bossche
  • Patent number: 11634605
    Abstract: Polymeric coating compositions and articles coated with the polymeric coating compositions are provided. The polymeric coating composition can include an ethylene-based polymer that exhibits desirable melting properties and molecular weight distribution. The polymeric coating composition can provide a thin coating layer on an article while still providing advantageous properties, such as seal strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Van den Bossche, Joe J. Thoppil, Catherine A. V. Quintin
  • Publication number: 20230113979
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Carolyn N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. Van den Bossche
  • Patent number: 11591421
    Abstract: A process for producing an ethylene copolymer, the process including: (a) contacting ethylene with at least one polar comonomer in the presence of at least one modifier and at least one free radical initiator in a tubular reactor under polymerization conditions including a pressure of from 225 to 270 MPa; (b) injecting the at least one free radical initiator into the reactor at a plurality of reaction zones spaced along the length of the reactor, wherein each reaction zone comprises an inlet and an outlet; (c) maintaining the temperature at the inlet of each reaction zone at 150° C. or less, and the temperature at the outlet of each reaction zone is at least 177° C.; (d) controlling the modifier flow at a rate of from 0.02 to 0.986 wt % of the copolymer; and (e) recovering the ethylene copolymer from the tubular reactor, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Puthenkovilakom Raja, Jeffrey D. Daily, Amit Kumar Ghosh, Anna C. Claerbout, Linda M. Van den Bossche, Paul J. Clymans
  • Patent number: 11555104
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL CHEMICALS PATENTS INC.
    Inventors: Caroline N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. van den Bossche
  • Patent number: 11446908
    Abstract: Polymeric coating compositions and articles coated with the polymeric coating compositions are provided. The polymeric coating composition can include an ethylene-based polymer that exhibits desirable melting properties and molecular weight distribution. The polymeric coating composition can provide a thin coating layer on an article while still providing advantageous properties, such as seal strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Van Den Bossche, Joe J. Thoppil, Catherine A. V. Quintin
  • Publication number: 20200391492
    Abstract: Polymeric coating compositions and articles coated with the polymeric coating compositions are provided. The polymeric coating composition can include an ethylene-based polymer that exhibits desirable melting properties and molecular weight distribution. The polymeric coating composition can provide a thin coating layer on an article while still providing advantageous properties, such as seal strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Linda M. VAN DEN BOSSCHE, Joe J. THOPPIL, Cathrine A.V. QUINTIN
  • Publication number: 20200347257
    Abstract: Polymeric coating compositions and articles coated with the polymeric coating compositions are provided. The polymeric coating composition can include an ethylene-based polymer that exhibits desirable melting properties and molecular weight distribution. The polymeric coating composition can provide a thin coating layer on an article while still providing advantageous properties, such as seal strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Linda M. Van den Bossche, Joe J. Thoppil, Catherine A.V. Quintin
  • Publication number: 20200317896
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions, articles formed from polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, and methods of making articles including polymer compositions. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin. A composition of the present disclosure may further include a polypropylene polymer. A polar polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-acid-copolymer, ethylene acrylate copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate, or combination(s) thereof. In at least one embodiment, a film includes a composition having: (1) an ethylene polymer, (2) a vinyl alcohol polymer or a polyamide, and (3) a polar polymer or a grafted polyolefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Caroline N. Szala, Martin Machado, Michael Martin-Gatius, Joachim F. Laun, Linda M. van den Bossche
  • Publication number: 20200148800
    Abstract: A process for producing an ethylene copolymer, the process including: (a) contacting ethylene with at least one polar comonomer in the presence of at least one modifier and at least one free radical initiator in a tubular reactor under polymerization conditions including a pressure of from 225 to 270 MPa; (b) injecting the at least one free radical initiator into the reactor at a plurality of reaction zones spaced along the length of the reactor, wherein each reaction zone comprises an inlet and an outlet; (c) maintaining the temperature at the inlet of each reaction zone at 150° C. or less, and the temperature at the outlet of each reaction zone is at least 177° C.; (d) controlling the modifier flow at a rate of from 0.02 to 0.986 wt % of the copolymer; and (e) recovering the ethylene copolymer from the tubular reactor, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Puthenkovilakom Rajesh Raja, Jeffrey D. Daily, Amit Kumar Ghosh, Anna C. Claerbout, Linda M. Van den Bossche, Paul J. Clymans
  • Patent number: 9005739
    Abstract: A laminated article comprises a substrate having opposite major surfaces, and a multi-layer lamination composition comprising (i) a base layer and (ii) an adhesion layer bonded to at least one surface of the base layer. The adhesion layer (ii) comprises a propylene copolymer which comprises units derived from propylene and from about 3 to about 25 wt % of units derived from ethylene and/or a C4 to C8 alpha-olefin and which has a melting temperature less than about 105° C. and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g. The lamination composition is thermally laminated to the substrate such that said adhesion layer (ii) is bonded to at least one major surface of said substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Van Den Bossche, Nancy G. Vogelaers
  • Patent number: 8653193
    Abstract: A polymeric composition that is suitable for use as a film or a coating. The polymeric composition comprises: (a) a first component comprising copolymer derived from ethylene and one or more C3 to C20 ?-olefin comonomers. The first component has a density of about 0.911 to about 0.918 g/cm3, a compositional distribution breadth index (CDBI) of about 60% to about 85%, a melt index (MI) of about 16.0 to about 30.0 g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 1.5 to about 4.0, and a melt index ratio (MIR) of less than about 25; and (b) a second component comprising a low density polyethylene (LDPE). The second component has a g? of about 0.8 to about 0.15 and a MI that is lower than the MI of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Van Den Bossche, Nancy G. Vogelaers, Jean-Marc C. Dekoninck, Arnaud F. Alabrune, Michael E. Sieloff, Bernard K. Beh
  • Publication number: 20120130006
    Abstract: A polymeric composition that is suitable for use as a film or a coating. The polymeric composition comprises: (a) a first component comprising copolymer derived from ethylene and one or more C3 to C20 ?-olefin comonomers. The first component has a density of about 0.911 to about 0.918 g/cm3, a compositional distribution breadth index (CDBI) of about 60% to about 85%, a melt index (MI) of about 16.0 to about 30.0 g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 1.5 to about 4.0, and a melt index ratio (MIR) of less than about 25; and (b) a second component comprising a low density polyethylene (LDPE). The second component has a g? of about 0.8 to about 0.15 and a MI that is lower than the MI of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Linda M. Van Den Bossche, Nancy G. Vogelaers, Jean-Marc C. Dekoninck, Arnaud F. Alabrune, Michael E. Sieloff, Bernard K. Beh
  • Publication number: 20110020619
    Abstract: Composite materials comprising propylene-based copolymer coating or tie layers disposed on one or more substrates are set forth herein. In one or more embodiments, the coating compositions comprise propylene and from about 3 to about 25 wt % units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C8 alpha-olefin, and have a melting temperature less than about 105° C. and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g. Processes for forming such composite materials, such as by monoextrusion or coextrusion, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: LINDA M. VAN DEN BOSSCHE, Nancy Georgette Vogelaers
  • Publication number: 20110020615
    Abstract: A laminated article comprises a substrate having opposite major surfaces, and a multi-layer lamination composition comprising (i) a base layer and (ii) an adhesion layer bonded to at least one surface of the base layer. The adhesion layer (ii) comprises a propylene copolymer which comprises units derived from propylene and from about 3 to about 25 wt % of units derived from ethylene and/or a C4 to C8 alpha-olefin and which has a melting temperature less than about 105° C. and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g. The lamination composition is thermally laminated to the substrate such that said adhesion layer (ii) is bonded to at least one major surface of said substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: LINDA M. VAN DEN BOSSCHE, Nancy G. Vogelaers