Patents by Inventor Maria G. Bertucci

Maria G. Bertucci 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).

  • Hydroquinone-containing polyesters having improved whiteness
    Publication number: 20110213077
    Abstract: A polyester containing polymerized units of hydroquinone; 4,4?-biphenol; and hydroxybenzoic acid; terephthalic acid and optionally isophthalic acid. A method of forming a polyester including first acylating a mixture of hydroquinone; 4,4?-biphenol; terephthalic acid and optionally isophthalic acid; and hydroxybenzoic acid; and then polycondensing the resulting acylated mixture. The polyester is suitable for uses such as lighting where high whiteness, high reflectivity and high heat resistance are desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Maria G. Bertucci, Nancy J. Singletary, Jan G. Nel, Christie W. Crowe, Geert J. Verfaillie, Glenn W. Cupta
  • Power LED device with a reflector made of aromatic polyester and/or wholly aromatic polyester
    Publication number: 20110204407
    Abstract: A Power LED device including a reflector and a light emitting diode (LED). The reflector is made of aromatic polyester and/or wholly aromatic polyester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn W. Cupta, Christie W. Crowe, Nancy J. Singletary, Maria G. Bertucci, Jan G. Nel, Geert J. Verfaillie