Patents by Inventor Minh-Tan Ton-That

Minh-Tan Ton-That 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).

  • Publication number: 20230383108
    Abstract: Cellulose particles treated with a bio-based surfactant can be compounded into a polymer composite having improved mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and/or tensile modulus. Treatment can be integrated into an industrial scale continuous cellulose particle production process, and the process provides one or more of reduced environmental impact, reduced energy consumption, reduced chemical consumption, reduced water consumption, reduced processing/operational cost, reduced capital investment, increased output, improved fiber dispersion in the polymer matrix and improved thermal degradation properties of the composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Hongbo LI, Minh Tan TON-THAT, Éric PATENAUDE, Karen STOEFFLER, Harshad PANDE, Shabnam SANAEI, Bruno MARCOCCIA
  • Publication number: 20230257885
    Abstract: The present application relates to methods of preparing a coated substrate and coated substrates which can be optionally prepared from such methods. The methods comprise depositing on the substrate a single abrasion resistant layer by magnetron sputtering or depositing on the substrate a dual layer comprising a first abrasion resistant layer deposited by magnetron sputtering and a second abrasion resistant layer deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Dongfang Yang, Mihnea Ioan Ionescu, Minh Tan Ton-That, Karen Stoeffler
  • Publication number: 20200131318
    Abstract: Lignin pellets comprising fused lignin are described herein. The lignin pellets may further comprise a processing aid, and/or a surfactant, and/or a chemical modifying agent, and/or a compatibilizer and/or a thermoplastic polymer. An extrusion process for producing the lignin pellets and their use in the manufacture of lignin thermoplastic blend products, polyols, polyphenols, polyaromatics and polyurethanes is also disclosed herein. The extruded lignin pellet may be dry-blended with additional thermoplastic and/or additive and then directly processed using processes such as injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, extrusion coating, blowing, thermoforming, stamping, foaming, fiber drawing, calendering or rolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Minh Tan TON-THAT, Hongbo LI, Eric PATENAUDE, Bruno MARCOCCIA, Shabnam SANAEI
  • Patent number: 9175147
    Abstract: A new approach for improving fire resistance of cellulosic materials is provided, especially when the cellulosic material is to be used in polymer composites. Cellulosic material is treated with an aqueous mixture of alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide and alkaline earth or aluminum metal salt simultaneously with or within a short period of time of preparing the mixture. The treated cellulosic material becomes self-extinguishing and may also have improved thermal stability, improved interfacial thermal resistance, improved resistance to damage by oxidants and other chemical agents, improved resistance to biological agents and/or improved resistance to damage by ultra-violet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Tri-Dung Ngo, Johanne Denault, Christian Belanger, Wei Hu
  • Publication number: 20140121306
    Abstract: A new approach for improving fire resistance of cellulosic materials is provided, especially when the cellulosic material is to be used in polymer composites. Cellulosic material is treated with an aqueous mixture of alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide and alkaline earth or aluminum metal salt simultaneously with or within a short period of time of preparing the mixture. The treated cellulosic material becomes self-extinguishing and may also have improved thermal stability, improved interfacial thermal resistance, improved resistance to damage by oxidants and other chemical agents, improved resistance to biological agents and/or improved resistance to damage by ultra-violet light. The fire-resistant cellulosic material may also be treated with a layered nanoparticulate material either simultaneously with, subsequent to or prior to treatment with the aqueous mixture of alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide and alkaline earth or aluminum metal salt to impart further fire resistance to the cellulosic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Tri-Dung Ngo, Johanne Denault, Christian Belanger, Wei Hu
  • Patent number: 8227527
    Abstract: A method comprising preparing a solution of clay particles solution, submitting the solution of clay particles first to a high pressure and high velocity flow for shearing the particles in the solution of clay particles, and to a sudden lower pressure, whereby the particles explode into the mist of the solution of clay particles, and mixing the finely dispersed clay solution, whereby epoxy is introduced in the solution of clay particles during on of the above steps of preparing the solution of clay particles or dispersing the solution of clay particles or to the resulting dispersed solution of clay particles, yielding an extremely fine and homogeneous distribution of the particles of nanodimensions in the epoxy, yielding a high-performance nanocomposite epoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignees: Valorbec S.E.C., Conseil National de Recherches Canada
    Inventors: Van Suong Hoa, Weiping Liu, Martin Pugh, Minh-Tan Ton-That
  • Patent number: 7691944
    Abstract: The present invention provides a primer for a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric substrate, the primer comprising a film of an epoxy-modified polymer selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymer, an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymeric composite, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymer, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymeric composite, a blend thereof, and any mixture thereof. Also provided are methods of repairing, inserting, assembling and coating a thermoplastic or elastomeric substrate using the primer of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Johanne Denault, Kenneth C. Cole, Margaret Cole, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20100044914
    Abstract: The present invention provides a primer for a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric substrate, the primer comprising a film of an epoxy-modified polymer selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymer, an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymeric composite, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymer, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymeric composite, a blend thereof, and any mixture thereof. Also provided are methods of repairing, inserting, assembling and coating a thermoplastic or elastomeric substrate using the primer of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Johanne Denault, Margaret Cole
  • Patent number: 7579405
    Abstract: The present invention provides a primer for a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric substrate, the primer comprising a film of an epoxy-modified polymer selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymer, an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymeric composite, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymer, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymeric composite, a blend thereof, and any mixture thereof. Also provided are methods of repairing, inserting, assembling and coating a thermoplastic or elastomeric substrate using the primer of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Kenneth C. Cole, Johanne Denault
  • Publication number: 20080207801
    Abstract: A polymer nanocomposite contains layered clay dispersed in a polymer matrix together with compatibilizers for the clay and polymer matrix. The compatibilizers are a combination of two or more graft polymers. One graft polymer has high functionality and short chain length and another graft polymer has low functionality and long chain length. Such polymer nanocomposites have improved dispersion and better strength and modulus, while maintaining good toughness and impact strength. The polymer nanocomposites are particularly useful in applications where good mechanical performance and light-weight are of importance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Florence Perrin-Sarazin, Johanne Denault
  • Patent number: 7314902
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a blend of: a reactive filler comprising an aluminum compound, a magnesium compound, a calcium compound, a barium compound or a mixture thereof; and, a grafted polyolefin having a functional group for reaction with the reactive filler. Such a hot-melt adhesive is particularly useful for bonding a polyolefin-based substrate to dissimilar materials such as metals, wood, ceramics and thermoset plastics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Johanne Denault, Marie Gundjian
  • Publication number: 20070299202
    Abstract: A method comprising preparing a solution of clay particles solution, submitting the solution of clay particles first to a high pressure and high velocity flow for shearing the particles in the solution of clay particles, and to a sudden lower pressure, whereby the particles explode into the mist of the solution of clay particles, and mixing the finely dispersed clay solution, whereby epoxy is introduced in the solution of clay particles during on of the above steps of preparing the solution of clay particles or dispersing the solution of clay particles or to the resulting dispersed solution of clay particles, yielding an extremely fine and homogeneous distribution of the particles of nanodimensions in the epoxy, yielding a high-performance nanocomposite epoxy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicants: Concordia University, Valorbec S.E.C., Conseil National De Recherches Canada
    Inventors: Van Hoa, Weiping Liu, Martin Pugh, Minh-Tan Ton-That
  • Patent number: 7220484
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nanocomposite comprising a nano-reinforcing material (e.g., layered clay), a polymer matrix (e.g., a polyolefin), and, an epoxy-functionalized graft polymer compatible with the polymer matrix (e.g., epoxy-grafted polyolefin). Such nanocomposites are useful in the fabrication of a variety of materials including parts for the transportation and packaging industries, electronics, business equipment, building and construction materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Lechoslaw Adam Utracki, Kenneth Cole, Johanne Denault
  • Patent number: 7041716
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic composite comprising: a polyolefin; a cellulosic filler; a carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride graft polyolefin having an acid number greater than 15 mgKOH/g; and, a basic reactive filler present in an amount of 5–25 wt %, based on the weight of the composite. Such composites may be used in structural and non-structural applications and exhibit improved mechanical properties, thermal properties and/or resistance to biological degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Florence Perrin-Sarazin, Johanne Denault
  • Publication number: 20060009588
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a blend of: a reactive filler comprising an aluminum compound, a magnesium compound, a calcium compound, a barium compound or a mixture thereof; and, a grafted polyolefin having a functional group for reaction with the reactive filler. Such a hot-melt adhesive is particularly useful for bonding a polyolefin-based substrate to dissimilar materials such as metals, wood, ceramics and thermoset plastics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Johanne Denault, Marie Gundjian
  • Publication number: 20050261422
    Abstract: The present invention provides a primer for a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric substrate, the primer comprising a film of an epoxy-modified polymer selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymer, an epoxy-modified-thermoplastic polymeric composite, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymer, an epoxy-modified-elastomeric polymeric composite, a blend thereof, and any mixture thereof. Also provided are methods of repairing, inserting, assembling and coating a thermoplastic or elastomeric substrate using the primer of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Kenneth Cole, Johanne Denault
  • Publication number: 20050191490
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nanocomposite comprising a nano-reinforcing material (e.g., layered clay), a polymer matrix (e.g., a polyolefin), and, an epoxy-functionalized graft polymer compatible with the polymer matrix (e.g., epoxy-grafted polyolefin). Such nanocomposites are useful in the fabrication of a variety of materials including parts for the transportation and packaging industries, electronics, business equipment, building and construction materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Lechoslaw Utracki, Kenneth Cole, Johanne Denault
  • Publication number: 20050009960
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic composite comprising: a polyolefin; a cellulosic filler; a carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride graft polyolefin having an acid number greater than 15 mgKOH/g; and, a basic reactive filler present in an amount of 5-25 wt %, based on the weight of the composite. Such composites may be used in structural and non-structural applications and exhibit improved mechanical properties, thermal properties and/or resistance to biological degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Florence Perrin-Sarazin, Johanne Denault
  • Publication number: 20040067705
    Abstract: There is provided a composite comprising an interlayer disposed between a first interpenetrating layer and a second interpenetrating layer, the interlayer consisting essentially of a porous material, the first interpenetrating layer partially interpenetrating the interlayer, and the second interpenetrating layer partially interpenetrating the interlayer. There is also provided a process for bonding, the process comprising: providing an interlayer consisting essentially of a porous material; partially interpenetrating the interlayer with a first interpenetrating layer; and partially interpenetrating the interlayer with a second interpenetrating layer. The composite and process are useful in the assembly, repair and insertion of articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Minh-Tan Ton-That, Johanne Denault, Patrick Gagnon