Patents by Inventor Michael M. Jaffe

Michael M. Jaffe 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).

  • Muconic acid grafted polyolefin compatibilizers
    Patent number: 5173541
    Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polyolefinic main chain with muconic acid groups pendant therefrom. The acid groups are bonded to the backbone of the polyolefin by free radical addition across a muconic acid double bond. Preferably, the copolymer is prepared via a reactive extrusion process. The copolymer's applications include use as a reactive compatibilizer for polymer blends. The preferred polyolefin is polypropylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corp.
    Inventors: Paul N. Chen, Sr., Morton M. Glick, Michael M. Jaffe, Alex Forschirm