Patents by Inventor Michael Zobel

Michael Zobel 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: 7235598
    Abstract: A thermoplastic molding compositions comprising thermoplastic polycarbonate and an additive amount of an aluminum compound is disclosed. The aluminum compound is characterized by its particle size and the composition is characterized by its improved anti-static properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Thomas Eckel, Dieter Wittmann, Bernd Keller
  • Patent number: 7019056
    Abstract: An oligophosphate of general formula is disclosed. The oligophosphate is suitable as a flame retardant for thermoplastic molding compositions that exhibit a good flame-retardant effect, improved dimensional stability under the effect of heat, a good level of toughness and excellent flowability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Käthe Baumann, Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Jörn Stölting, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6949596
    Abstract: A flame resistant anti-electrostatic polycarbonate composition that is chlorine- and bromine-free is disclosed. Good melt flowability and low tendency to juicing, coupled with its good mechanical and thermal properties make the composition especially suitable for injection molding. The composition finds use in the production of a variety of molded articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Manfred Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6906124
    Abstract: A translucent thermoplastic molding composition containing polycarbonate, phosphorous compound and a fluorinated polyolefin is disclosed. Characterized in its excellent flame proofing, optical properties and resistance to chemicals the composition is suitable for making articles that in the course of use come in contact with solvents lubricants and cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Torsten Derr, Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Andreas Seidel
  • Patent number: 6906122
    Abstract: The present invention provides thermoplastic polycarbonate blends which contain phosphonate amines and special graft polymers, which are prepared using redox initiator systems, and which are characterised by improved mechanical properties such as notched impact resistance, weld line strength and stress crack resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Thomas Eckel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6831120
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate blends containing phosphonate amine and inorganic nanoparticles, which have improved flame proofing and improved mechanical properties such as low-temperature impact strength, elongation at break, weld line strength and stress cracking resistance as well as an improved yellowness index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Thomas Eckel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6797784
    Abstract: The invention relates to homopolymers and/or copolymers containing <100 ppm coarse particles with a particle diameter of between 200 and 500 &mgr;m, to thermoplastic moulding materials containing said homopolymtrs and/or copolymers, to the use of the homopolymers and/or copolymers and moulding materials for the production of moulded parts and to the moulded parts themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Herbert Eichenauer, Alfred Eitel, Thomas Eckel, Bernd Keller, Hans-Bernhard Hauertmann, Dorothy Rose
  • Patent number: 6784232
    Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains a resinous blend with phosphonate amine is disclosed. The resinous blend contains polycarbonate and a graft polymer having a graft substrate rubber selected from among silicone, EP(D)M and acrylate rubbers. The composition exhibits exceptional flame resistance and good mechanical properties such as stress cracking resistance and ease of flow while exhibiting high heat resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Thomas Eckel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6767944
    Abstract: A flame retardant, chemical and impact resistant, thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains (A) an aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, (B) a graft polymer, (C) an oligophosphate conforming to a specific formulaEINBETTEN, (D) an anti-drip agent, and (E) a polyhydroxy ether is suitable for preparing molded articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6767943
    Abstract: Flame resistant graft polymer-modified polycarbonate molding compositions are described. The polycarbonate molding compositions comprise phosphorous compounds, and a coagulated mixture of flourinated polyolefins or precompound fluorinated polyolefins. Polycarbonate molding compositions according the present invention are flame retardant, and have desirable mechanical properties, e.g., notched impact strength and elongation at break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Torsten Derr, Bernd Keller
  • Patent number: 6756433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate moulding compositions provided with phosphonate amines and phosphorus compounds, which moulding compositions exhibit excellent flame protection and very good mechanical properties, such as joint line strength or modulus of elasticity, and a good crude shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Thomas Eckel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6753364
    Abstract: A flame retardant molding composition is disclosed. The composition that contains polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate and a phosphonate amines is characterized by its good level of mechanical properties, especially a high heat resistance, and exhibits low-juicing. An embodiment wherein the composition further contains a graft polymer is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Zobel, Thomas Eckel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6747078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions which contain phosphazenes and special graft polymers produced by means of redox initiator systems and are distinguished by substantially improved mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6740695
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate/ABS moulding compositions with incorporated phosphazenes which exhibit excellent flame resistance and very good processing characteristics, wherein the graft polymer is produced by bulk, solution or bulk/suspension polymerization processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6737465
    Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate, an impact modifier, a phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, and high purity talc is disclosed. The composition offers flame resistance for molded parts having small wall thickness, improved rigidity and resistance to stress cracking. The talc has MgO content of 30.5 to 32 wt. %, SiO2 content of 60 to 62.5 wt. % and Al2O3 content lower than 0.7 wt. % and d50 value less than or equal to 2.5 &mgr;m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Torsten Derr, Dieter Wittmann
  • Patent number: 6727301
    Abstract: A graft polymer-modified thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition is described. The thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprises a phosphorous compound or a mixture of phosphorous compounds. Thermoplastic molding compositions according to the present invention are flame resistant, and have desirable mechanical properties and elevated heat resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Torsten Derr, Manfred Öller
  • Patent number: 6686404
    Abstract: Flame-retardant thermoplastic moulding compositions containing an aromatic polycarbonate or polyestercarbonate, a graft polymer, a thermoplastic vinyl copolymer, a fluorinated polyolefin, 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of at least one phosphorus compound of general formula (I) wherein the average degree of polycondensation N of component D is always >5, a very finely divided inorganic powder with an average diameter of 0.1 to 200 nm and/or a monophosphorus compound, wherein the sum of the parts by weight of all the components is 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Nikolaus Janke
  • Publication number: 20030171472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-electrostatic polycarbonate compositions which are provided with chlorine- and bromine-free flame resistance and are distinguished by good mechanical and thermal properties and problem-free processability in the injection moulding process, i.e. by a good melt flowability and a low tendency towards juicing. The present invention also relates to the use of the polycarbonate moulding compositions according to the invention for the production of shaped articles and mouldings of all types, and the shaped articles and mouldings themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Manfred Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6613822
    Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains aromatic polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate, a graft polymer, phosphazene compound, phosphorus compound and fluorinated polyolefin is disclosed. The composition exhibits excellent flame retardance and very good mechanical properties, including weld line strength and impact strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann
  • Publication number: 20030158304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-resistant translucent polycarbonate moulding compositions which comprise oligophosphates and specific fluorinated polyolefins and have an excellent flameproofing and resistance to chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Torsten Derr, Thomas Eckel, Michael Zobel, Dieter Wittmann, Andreas Seidel