Patents by Inventor Michael Vinciguerra

Michael Vinciguerra 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: 7816486
    Abstract: Disclosed are branched polyphosphonates produced using a polycondensation process, that result in polyphosphonates having a Tg of at least 100° C., and which can be further processed to have improved hydrolytic stability compared to other polyphosphonates. The method and polyphosphonate compositions may be made from readily available starting materials providing lower cost fire retardant materials. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these branched polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: FRX Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Dieter Freitag, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Norman Rice, Richard Lusignea
  • Publication number: 20070129535
    Abstract: Disclosed are linear polyphosphonates produced by a transesterification process. These linear polyphosphonates exhibit a unique and advantageous combination of properties, such as outstanding fire resistance, unexpectedly high Tg's and good toughness at a low molecular weight. The favorable processing characteristics (such as low melt viscosity and excellent melt stability) of these linear polyphosphonates enable economic processing. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these linear polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: TRITON SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Dieter Freitag, Michael Vinciguerra
  • Publication number: 20070032633
    Abstract: Disclosed are branched polyphosphonates produced using a polycondensation process, that result in polyphosphonates having a Tg of at least 100° C., and which can be further processed to have improved hydrolytic stability compared to other polyphosphonates. The method and polyphosphonate compositions may be made from readily available starting materials providing lower cost fire retardant materials. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these branched polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: TRITON SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Dieter Freitag, Michael Vinciguerra, Norman Rice, Richard Lusignea
  • Patent number: 6861499
    Abstract: Disclosed are branched polyphosphonates produced via a superior transesterification process, and methods related thereto. These branched polyphosphonates exhibit a unique and advantageous combination of properties, such as outstanding fire resistance, improved heat stability, improved toughness, and superior processing characteristics. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these branched polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these polymers, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof; these articles may be coated with a moisture barrier to enhance their moisture resistance properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Triton Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Vinciguerra, Dieter Freitag, Norman Rice, Richard Lusignea
  • Patent number: 6852250
    Abstract: Disclosed are coatings, films, and articles of manufacture comprising or derived from compositions that are produced by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using said coatings, films, and articles of manufacture, including electro-optical implementations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Elecon, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Ross Haghighat, Jae Ryu, Hamid R. Mojazza, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Peter Schuler
  • Publication number: 20040258952
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: R. Ross Haghighat, Jae Ryu, Hamid R. Mojazza, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Peter Schuler
  • Publication number: 20040258951
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging the water in an optionally substituted polythiophene dispersion with a specific mixture of organic solvents. The resulting compositions exhibit improved electrical conductivity, optical transparency, environmental stability, excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates and processing characteristics. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: R. Ross Haghighat, Jae Ryu, Hamid R. Mojazza, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Peter Schuler
  • Publication number: 20040167283
    Abstract: Disclosed are linear polyphosphonates produced by a transesterification process. These linear polyphosphonates exhibit a unique and advantageous combination of properties, such as outstanding fire resistance, unexpectedly high Tg's and good toughness at a low molecular weight. The favorable processing characteristics (such as low melt viscosity and excellent melt stability) of these linear polyphosphonates enable economic processing. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these linear polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these polymers, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof, these articles may be coated with a moisture barrier to enhance their moisture resistance properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Vinciguerra, Dieter Freitag
  • Publication number: 20040167284
    Abstract: Disclosed are branched polyphosphonates produced via a superior transesterification process, and methods related thereto. These branched polyphosphonates exhibit a unique and advantageous combination of properties, such as outstanding fire resistance, improved heat stability, improved toughness, and superior processing characteristics. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these branched polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these polymers, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof; these articles may be coated with a moisture barrier to enhance their moisture resistance properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Vinciguerra, Dieter Freitag, Norman Rice, Richard Lusignea
  • Patent number: 6692662
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Elecon, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Ross Haghighat, Jae Ryu, Hamid R. Mojazza, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Peter Schuler
  • Publication number: 20030015691
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Elecon, Incorporated
    Inventors: R. Ross Haghighat, Jae Ryu, Hamid R. Mojazza, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Peter Schuler
  • Publication number: 20030006401
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions formed by a method for exchanging solvent in a mixture that includes water and an optionally substituted thiophene. Also disclosed are methods for making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: R. Ross Haghighat, Jae Ryu, Hamid R. Mojazza, Michael A. Vinciguerra, Peter Schuler