Patents by Inventor Mark S. Trimmer
Mark S. Trimmer 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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Publication number: 20240043608Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of metathesis compositions, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions, to a substrate is disclosed, in which an adhesion promoter is added to a polymerizable resin composition in order to improve the adhesion of the polymerizing resin to a substrate material. The addition of the adhesion promoter has been found to provide beneficial improvements in the adhesion of metathesis, especially ROMP, compositions to substrates, particularly glass surfaces, leading to improved characteristics in ROMP materials formed therefrom. The adhesion promoter generally comprises a functionalized silane compound and a peroxide compound. A ROMP composition is further disclosed comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, and the adhesion promoter. Polymer products produced via metathesis (ROMP) reactions of the invention may be utilized to provide a wide range of materials and in a variety of composite applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Anthony R. STEPHEN, Christopher J. Cruce, Mark S. Trimmer, Michael A. Giardello
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Publication number: 20220089481Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials, pre-treating substrate materials to improve the adhesion of resin compositions to the substrate materials, and/or controlling gel formation of resin compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups in a resin composition. The invention also relates to methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials by pre-treating substrate materials with adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups. The invention further relates to a method of providing a gel-modified ROMP composition, in which a hydroperoxide is added to a ROMP polymerizable resin composition in order to control gel formation of the polymerizing resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Li-Sheng Wang, Anthony R. Stephen, Paul W. Boothe, Tessa Schulze, Michael A. Giardello, Mark S. Trimmer, Christopher J. Cruce, Farshad J. Motamedi, Brian Edgecombe
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Patent number: 11261206Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventors: Li-sheng Wang, Mark S. Trimmer
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Publication number: 20210155648Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Li-sheng WANG, Mark S. TRIMMER
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Patent number: 10633484Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of metathesis compositions, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions, to a substrate is disclosed, in which an adhesion promoter is added to a polymerizable resin composition in order to improve the adhesion of the polymerizing resin to a substrate material. The addition of the adhesion promoter has been found to provide beneficial improvements in the adhesion of metathesis, especially ROMP, compositions to substrates, particularly glass surfaces, leading to improved characteristics in ROMP materials formed therefrom. The adhesion promoter generally comprises a functionalized silane compound and a peroxide compound. A ROMP composition is further disclosed comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, and the adhesion promoter.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Anthony R. Stephen, Christopher J. Cruce, Mark S. Trimmer, Michael A. Giardello
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Publication number: 20200115277Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials, pre-treating substrate materials to improve the adhesion of resin compositions to the substrate materials, and/or controlling gel formation of resin compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups in a resin composition. The invention also relates to methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials by pre-treating substrate materials with adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups. The invention further relates to a method of providing a gel-modified ROMP composition, in which a hydroperoxide is added to a ROMP polymerizable resin composition in order to control gel formation of the polymerizing resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Li-Sheng Wang, Anthony R. Stephen, Paul W. Boothe, Tessa Schulze, Michael A. Giardello, Mark S. Trimmer, Christopher J. Cruce, Farshad J. Motamedi, Brian Edgecombe
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Patent number: 10501488Abstract: This invention relates generally to metal carbene olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Umicore AG & Co. KGInventors: Michael A. Giardello, Mark S. Trimmer, Li-Sheng Wang, Noah H. Duffy, Adam M. Johns, Nicholas J. Rodak, Bryan A. Fiamengo, John H. Phillips
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Patent number: 10457597Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials, pre-treating substrate materials to improve the adhesion of resin compositions to the substrate materials, and/or controlling gel formation of resin compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing isocyariate groups in a resin composition. The invention also relates to methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials by pre-treating substrate materials with adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups. The invention further relates to a method of providing a gel-modified ROMP composition, in which a hydroperoxide is added to a ROMP polymerizable resin composition in order to control gel formation of the polymerizing resin.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Materia, Inc.Inventors: Li-Sheng Wang, Anthony R. Stephen, Paul W. Boothe, Tessa Schulze, Michael A. Giardello, Mark S. Trimmer, Christopher J. Cruce, Farshad J. Motamedi, Brian Edgecombe
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Patent number: 10239965Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the impact properties of polymer-matrix composites and to improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the impact properties of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) polymer-matrix composites and to improving the adhesion of ROMP compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing at least two isocyanate groups and functional elastomers comprising a maleic anhydride grafted styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene hydrogenated copolymer in a resin composition. The polymer products produced via ROMP reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Cruce, Mark S. Trimmer, Jason L. Moore
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Publication number: 20180265532Abstract: This invention relates generally to metal carbene olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Michael A. GIARDELLO, Mark S. TRIMMER, Li-Sheng WANG, Noah H. DUFFY, Adam M. JOHNS, Nicholas J. RODAK, Bryan A. FIAMENGO, John H. PHILLIPS
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Patent number: 10059857Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of metathesis compositions, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions, to a substrate is disclosed, in which an adhesion promoter is added to a polymerizable resin composition in order to improve the adhesion of the polymerizing resin to a substrate material. The addition of the adhesion promoter has been found to provide beneficial improvements in the adhesion of metathesis, especially ROMP, compositions to substrates, particularly glass surfaces, leading to improved characteristics in ROMP materials formed therefrom. The adhesion promoter generally comprises a functionalized silane compound and a peroxide compound. A ROMP composition is further disclosed comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, and the adhesion promoter. Polymer products produced via metathesis (ROMP) reactions of the invention may be utilized to provide a wide range of materials and in a variety of composite applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Anthony R. Stephen, Christopher J. Cruce, Mark S. Trimmer, Michael A. Giardello
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Publication number: 20180237581Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of metathesis compositions, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions, to a substrate is disclosed, in which an adhesion promoter is added to a polymerizable resin composition in order to improve the adhesion of the polymerizing resin to a substrate material. The addition of the adhesion promoter has been found to provide beneficial improvements in the adhesion of metathesis, especially ROMP, compositions to substrates, particularly glass surfaces, leading to improved characteristics in ROMP materials formed therefrom. The adhesion promoter generally comprises a functionalized silane compound and a peroxide compound. A ROMP composition is further disclosed comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, and the adhesion promoter. Polymer products produced via metathesis (ROMP) reactions of the invention may be utilized to provide a wide range of materials and in a variety of composite applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Anthony R. STEPHEN, Christopher J. CRUCE, Mark S. TRIMMER, Michael A. GIARDELLO
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Publication number: 20180037677Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the impact properties of polymer-matrix composites and to improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the impact properties of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) polymer-matrix composites and to improving the adhesion of ROMP compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing at least two isocyanate groups and functional elastomers comprising a maleic anhydride grafted styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene hydrogenated copolymer in a resin composition. The polymer products produced via ROMP reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. CRUCE, Mark S. TRIMMER, Jason L. MOORE
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Patent number: 9803046Abstract: The present invention relates to in-mold coating of a cyclic olefin polymer. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for in-mold coating cyclic olefin polymers prepared by ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions and the manufacture of polymer articles via ROMP. Polymer products produced via the metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and material chemistry and manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Anthony R. Stephen, Christopher J. Cruce, Mark S. Trimmer, Michael A. Giardello
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Patent number: 9751975Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for olefin metathesis. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions and the manufacture of polymer articles and/or polymer composite articles via ROMP Polymer products produced via the metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized in a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Cruce, Michael A. Giardello, Mark S. Trimmer, Anthony R. Stephen, Paul W. Boothe, Brian Edgecombe, Jason L. Moore
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Publication number: 20170233876Abstract: Articles of manufacture possessing corrosion resistance characteristics are described, in particular for use in the chlor-alkali and other industries. The articles are formed from a resin composition, e.g., a cyclic olefin composition, polymerized with a Group 8 olefin metathesis catalyst. In particular aspects, an electrolytic cell component, such as a cell cover for use in the electrolysis of brine, may be formed from the resin composition. Among other benefits, such articles provide improved corrosion resistance compared to articles molded from other resin compositions, such as fiberglass reinforced polyesters and vinyl esters, and two-component dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) resins comprising molybdenum or tungsten pre-catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Michael A. GIARDELLO, Mark S. TRIMMER, Christopher J. CRUCE, Anthony R. STEPHEN, Stuart A. M. TONER, Albert E. PAPPANO
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Publication number: 20170130089Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of metathesis compositions, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions, to a substrate is disclosed, in which an adhesion promoter is added to a polymerizable resin composition in order to improve the adhesion of the polymerizing resin to a substrate material. The addition of the adhesion promoter has been found to provide beneficial improvements in the adhesion of metathesis, especially ROMP, compositions to substrates, particularly glass surfaces, leading to improved characteristics in ROMP materials formed therefrom. The adhesion promoter generally comprises a functionalized silane compound and a peroxide compound. A ROMP composition is further disclosed comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, and the adhesion promoter. Polymer products produced via metathesis (ROMP) reactions of the invention may be utilized to provide a wide range of materials and in a variety of composite applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: MATERIA, INC.Inventors: Anthony R. STEPHEN, Christopher J. CRUCE, Mark S. TRIMMER, Michael A. GIARDELLO
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Publication number: 20160326304Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of metathesis compositions, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions, to a substrate is disclosed, in which an adhesion promoter is added to a polymerizable resin composition in order to improve the adhesion of the polymerizing resin to a substrate material. The addition of the adhesion promoter has been found to provide beneficial improvements in the adhesion of metathesis, especially ROMP, compositions to substrates, particularly glass surfaces, leading to improved characteristics in ROMP materials formed therefrom. The adhesion promoter generally comprises a functionalized silane compound and a peroxide compound. A ROMP composition is further disclosed comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, and the adhesion promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Anthony R. STEPHEN, Christopher J. CRUCE, Mark S. TRIMMER, Michael A. GIARDELLO
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Publication number: 20160257779Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for olefin metathesis. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions and the manufacture of polymer articles and/or polymer composite articles via ROMP Polymer products produced via the metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized in a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. CRUCE, Michael A. GIARDELLO, Mark S. TRIMMER, Anthony R. STEPHEN, Paul W. BOOTHE, Brian EDGECOMBE, Jason L. MOORE
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Publication number: 20160017089Abstract: The present invention relates to in-mold coating of a cyclic olefin polymer. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for in-mold coating cyclic olefin polymers prepared by ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions and the manufacture of polymer articles via ROMP. Polymer products produced via the metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and material chemistry and manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Anthony R. STEPHEN, Christopher J. CRUCE, Mark S. TRIMMER, Michael A. GIARDELLO