Patents by Inventor Neil Croft

Neil Croft 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: 20060009580
    Abstract: Fast crystallizing polyester compositions comprise a semicrystalline isotropic polyester, and specified amount of a liquid crystalline polymer, a solid particulate material, and a plasticizer for the isotropic polyester. These compositions generally crystallize faster and/or more extensively and/or at lower temperatures than the corresponding compositions without these ingredients present. The compositions are especially useful for molded and extruded parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Gregory Alms, Claire Brissot, Neil Croft, Christian Gruner, Toshikazu Kobayashi, Michael Molitor, Helga Stegen
  • Publication number: 20050260361
    Abstract: Isotropic polyester compositions containing specified amounts of certain reinforcing fillers, a polymeric toughening agent, and a liquid crystalline polymer are especially useful for parts which have appearance surfaces and/or are painted. Such compositions are useful for items such as appliance parts, automotive body panels, power tool housing, and electronics housings. Processes for coating such compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Alms, Linda Ankrom, Claire Brissot, Neil Croft, Andri Elia, Christian Gruner, Michael Molitor, Helga Stegen