Patents by Inventor Melvin F. Maringer
Melvin F. Maringer 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: 5256489Abstract: The present invention relates to improved polymeric compositions based on ethylene-vinyl ester and ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers which can be crosslinked to provide insulation coatings for wire and cable products. The copolymer compositions contain a hydrated inorganic filler, an alkoxysilane, an antioxidant and a polymeric processing additive. Organic peroxides are preferably employed to facilitate crosslinking. An improved method for providing the improved compositions and electrical conductors coated with the crosslinkable polymeric compositions are also provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1993Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Quantum Chemical CorporationInventors: Melvin F. Maringer, James W. Biggs
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Patent number: 5225469Abstract: The present invention relates to improved polymeric compositions based on ethylene-vinyl ester and ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers which can be crosslinked to provide insulation coatings for wire and cable products. The copolymer compositions contain a hydrated inorganic filler, an alkoxysilane, an antioxidant and a polymeric processing additive. Organic peroxides are preferably employed to facilitate crosslinking. An improved method for providing the improved compositions and electrical conductors coated with the crosslinkable polymeric compositions are also provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1992Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Quantum Chemical CorporationInventors: Melvin F. Maringer, James W. Biggs
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Patent number: 5191004Abstract: The invention relates to improved flame retardant crosslinkable compositions useful as insulation coatings for wire and cable based on ethylene-vinyl ester and ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers. The compositions contain a hydrated inorganic filler, an alkoxysilane, an antioxidant and a hydrocarbon processing oil. Organic peroxides are preferably employed to facilitate crosslinking. A method for providing the improved flame retardant crosslinkable compositions and electrical conductors coated therewith are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1991Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: Quantum Chemical CorporationInventors: Melvin F. Maringer, James W. Biggs
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Patent number: 4770902Abstract: A method for covering electrical conducting means is disclosed. In this method an ethylene polymer composition comprising a linear ethylene polymer having a density of at least 0.94 and a crosslinking effective amount of an acetylenic diperoxide compound having a one hour half-life decomposition temperature of more than 135.degree. C. is utilized to cover the electrical conducting means.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1985Date of Patent: September 13, 1988Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer, Fred K. Morgan
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Patent number: 4555379Abstract: Ethylene homopolymers and copolymers of ethylene and C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 acylic alpha-olefins prepared with a catalyst comprising the reaction product of a metal organic oxygenated compound, a transition metal organic oxygenated compound and an aluminium halide can be combined with acetylenic high molecular weight diperoxy hexynes or octynes and crosslinked during rotational molding.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1985Date of Patent: November 26, 1985Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Melvin F. Maringer, Fred K. Morgan
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Patent number: 4548865Abstract: Vinyltrisfurfuryloxysilane having the formula ##STR1## useful as a water tree and electrical tree for polymeric compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1985Date of Patent: October 22, 1985Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorpoorationInventors: Harry Braus, Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4548969Abstract: Ethylene homopolymers and copolymers of ethylene and C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 acylic alpha-olefins prepared with a catalyst comprising the reaction product of a metal organic oxygenated compound, a transition metal organic oxygenated compound and an aluminum halide can be combined with acetylenic high molecular weight diperoxy hexynes or octynes and crosslinked during rotational molding.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1983Date of Patent: October 22, 1985Inventors: Melvin F. Maringer, Fred K. Morgan
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Patent number: 4536530Abstract: Organophosphorus compounds having the general formula ##STR1## useful as water tree resistant additives for polymeric compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1984Date of Patent: August 20, 1985Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4514536Abstract: Vinyltrisfurfuryloxysilane having the formula ##STR1## useful as a water tree retardant and electrical tree for polymeric compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1984Date of Patent: April 30, 1985Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Harry Braus, Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4514535Abstract: Organophosphorous phosphites having the formula ##STR1## useful as water tree and electrical tree retardant additives for polymeric compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1984Date of Patent: April 30, 1985Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Harry Braus, Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4512920Abstract: Vinyltris(tetrahydropyran-2-methoxy)silane useful as anti-treeing additive for polymeric compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1984Date of Patent: April 23, 1985Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Harry Braus, Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4483954Abstract: Tetrahydrofurfuryloxysilanes having the general formulas ##STR1## useful as water tree and electrical tree retardants for polymeric compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1984Date of Patent: November 20, 1984Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Harry Braus, Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4477523Abstract: A filled crosslinked polymeric composition of ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer which has a significant degree of flame retardancy by inclusion of a dual lubricant system which includes a fatty acid and an alkylene-bis-amide.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1983Date of Patent: October 16, 1984Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: James W. Biggs, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4400429Abstract: An unfilled polymeric composition having improved electrical treeing and water treeing properties comprising a polymeric component and effective amounts of a hydrocarboxyalkoxy silane and a fatty acid. These compositions are particularly useful as insulation for high voltage transmission and distribution cables.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1982Date of Patent: August 23, 1983Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical CorporationInventors: Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4381362Abstract: Crosslinkable ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer compositions containing silane-treated hydrated inorganic filler are capable of passing the CSA varnish test if an antioxidant composition comprising distearyl-3, 3' thiodiproprionate is admixed therewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1981Date of Patent: April 26, 1983Assignee: National Distillers & Chemical Corp.Inventors: James W. Biggs, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4349605Abstract: Radiation crosslinked compositions containing copolymers of ethylene and a vinyl ester or an acrylate, a hydrated inorganic filler, a higher concentration of silane than employed heretofore and a lubricant of lauric acid and ethylene-bis-stearamide exhibit physical strength properties substantially similar to a chemically crosslinked counterpart.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1980Date of Patent: September 14, 1982Assignee: National Distillers & Chemical Corp.Inventors: James W. Biggs, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4343733Abstract: A synergistic stabilizer combination is provided for use in improving the resistance of polymers, such as olefin polymers and copolymers, to deterioration in physical properties upon exposure to heat. The stabilizer combination contains a quinoline compound, a diamine compound and a magnesium compound in correlated amounts. In addition, olefin polymer compositions such as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer composition containing the synergistic stabilizer combination and a method for preparing the compositions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1980Date of Patent: August 10, 1982Assignee: National Distillers & Chemical Corp.Inventors: Melvin F. Maringer, Fred K. Morgan
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Patent number: 4332957Abstract: Compositions of matter described as alkyl or alkenyl tris or tetrakis (phenoxyalkoxy) silanes are useful as tree retardant additives for polymeric insulation compositions. These silanes have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or ##STR2## y is an integer of 1 to 5 and n is an integer of 1 to 4.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1980Date of Patent: June 1, 1982Assignee: National Distillers & Chemical Corp.Inventors: Harry Braus, Anthony Barlow, Melvin F. Maringer
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Patent number: 4299713Abstract: A unfilled polymeric composition having improved electrical treeing and water treeing properties comprising a polymeric component and effective amounts of an organic compound, such as, a specially defined silane. These compositions are particularly useful as insulation for high voltage transmission and distribution cables.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1980Date of Patent: November 10, 1981Assignee: National Distillers and Chemical Corp.Inventors: Melvin F. Maringer, Anthony Barlow