Abstract: The multifunctional polymer nano-composite sensor system for detecting various biosignals, such as EKG, includes (1) a polymer nano-composite sensor material that is flexible, elastic, soft, and conductive, (2) a sensor material fabricated into a desired shape or form, and (3) a signal capturing interface for collecting, transmitting and processing the signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode fixture assembly, having at least one component made out of thermally conductive thermoplastic which is comprised of a thermally conductive thermoplastic composition which is comprised of at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one thermally conductive filler. The light emitting diode fixture assembly is comprised of (1) at least one light emitting diode, (2) a lens covering a portion of the light emitting diode, (3) a back plate to which the light emitting diode is affixed, (4) the housing for the light emitting diode and the base plate, and (5) electrical connectors which are in electrical communication with the light emitting diode and an electrical supply source with a enclosing cup/sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode fixture assembly, having at least one component made out of thermally conductive thermoplastic which is comprised of a thermally conductive thermoplastic composition which is comprised of at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one thermally conductive filler. The light emitting diode fixture assembly is comprised of (1) at least one light emitting diode, (2) a lens covering a portion of the light emitting diode, (3) a back plate to which the light emitting diode is affixed, (4) the housing for the light emitting diode and the base plate, and (5) electrical connectors which are in electrical communication with the light emitting diode and an electrical supply source with a enclosing cup/sleeve.

Abstract: The multifunctional polymer nano-composite sensor system for detecting various biosignals, such as EKG, includes (1) a polymer nano-composite sensor material that is flexible, elastic, soft, and conductive, (2) a sensor material fabricated into a desired shape or form, and (3) a signal capturing interface for collecting, transmitting and processing the signals.

Abstract: A multifunctional polymer nano-composite sensor system for detecting various biosignals like ECG and other kinds of signals for sensing strain, temperature and moisture has been disclosed. This sensor system includes (1) a polymer nano-composite sensor material that is flexible, elastic, soft, and conductive, (2) a sensor material fabricated into a desired shape or form, and (3) a signal capturing interface for collecting, transmitting and processing the signals. This sensor system can easily be integrated into a user environment for various user-transparent sensing applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode fixture assembly, having at least one component made out of thermally conductive thermoplastic which is comprised of a thermally conductive thermoplastic composition which is comprised of at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one thermally conductive filler. The light emitting diode fixture assembly is comprised of (1) at least one light emitting diode, (2) a lens covering a portion of the light emitting diode, (3) a back plate to which the light emitting diode is affixed, (4) the housing for the light emitting diode and the base plate, and (5) electrical connectors which are in electrical communication with the light emitting diode and an electrical supply source with a enclosing cup/sleeve.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition that exhibits an excellent combination of properties for use in manufacturing shipping combs for use in conjunction with moving actuators for hard disk drives. The thermoplastic polymer composition of this invention is comprised of (1) from 10 weight percent to 90 weight percent polycarbonate, (2) from 1 weight percent to 6 weight percent carbon nanotubes, (3) from 5 weight percent to 85 weight percent of a sulfone polymer, (4) from 0.5 weight percent to 10 weight percent of a functionalized rubbery polymer, and (5) from 0.5 weight percent to 5 weight percent of a lubricant selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene and polyester wax, wherein all weight percentages are based upon the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition that exhibits excellent characteristics for being thermoformed into a wide variety of packaging trays for electronics, including the disk drive and semiconductor industries. More specifically, these trays are applicable as packaging material for head suspension assembly and offer conductivities in the range of antistatic to electrostatic dissipation (ESD). For instance, the thermoplastic polymer composition of this invention offers improved stiffness, improved chemical resistance, the capable of enduring more washing cycles, the capability of being dried at higher temperatures, improved cleanliness, and better electrical conductivity that conventional PETG/IDP polymer blends.

Abstract: This specification discloses a conductive composition relying upon spherical boron nitride particles and thermally expanded graphite to impart high through-plane thermal conductivity in thermoplastics for use in hot environments, including the electronics industry.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition that exhibits an excellent combination of properties for use in manufacturing shipping combs for use in conjunction with moving actuators for hard disk drives. The thermoplastic polymer composition of this invention is comprised of (1) from 10 weight percent to 90 weight percent polycarbonate, (2) from 1 weight percent to 6 weight percent carbon nanotubes, (3) from 5 weight percent to 85 weight percent of a sulfone polymer, (4) from 0.5 weight percent to 10 weight percent of a functionalized rubbery polymer, and (5) from 0.5 weight percent to 5 weight percent of a lubricant selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene and polyester wax, wherein all weight percentages are based upon the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition that exhibits excellent characteristics for being thermoformed into a wide variety of packaging trays for electronics, including the disk drive and semiconductor industries. More specifically, these trays are applicable as packaging material for head suspension assembly and offer conductivities in the range of antistatic to electrostatic dissipation (ESD). For instance, the thermoplastic polymer composition of this invention offers improved stiffness, improved chemical resistance, the capable of enduring more washing cycles, the capability of being dried at higher temperatures, improved cleanliness, and better electrical conductivity that conventional PETG/IDP polymer blends.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate composition which is comprised of a polycarbonate, a phosphoric acid ester, a functionalized acrylic polymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer, wherein the polycarbonate is present in the composition in an amount of at least about 85 weight percent, wherein the phosphoric acid ester is present at a level which is within the range of about 1 weight percent to about 12 weight percent, wherein the functionalized acrylic polymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, and wherein the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, with the proviso that the sum of the amount of the functionalized acrylic polymer and the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer present in the composition does not total more than 5 weight percent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate composition which is comprised of a polycarbonate, a phosphoric acid ester, a functionalized acrylic polymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer, wherein the polycarbonate is present in the composition in an amount of at least about 85 weight percent, wherein the phosphoric acid ester is present at a level which is within the range of about 1 weight percent to about 12 weight percent, wherein the functionalized acrylic polymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, and wherein the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, with the proviso that the sum of the amount of the functionalized acrylic polymer and the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer present in the composition does not total more than 5 weight percent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate composition which is comprised of a polycarbonate, a phosphoric acid ester, a functionalized acrylic polymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer, wherein the polycarbonate is present in the composition in an amount of at least about 85 weight percent, wherein the phosphoric acid ester is present at a level which is within the range of about 1 weight percent to about 12 weight percent, wherein the functionalized acrylic polymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, and wherein the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, with the proviso that the sum of the amount of the functionalized acrylic polymer and the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer present in the composition does not total more than 5 weight percent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate composition which is comprised of a polycarbonate, a phosphoric acid ester, a functionalized acrylic polymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer, wherein the polycarbonate is present in the composition in an amount of at least about 85 weight percent, wherein the phosphoric acid ester is present at a level which is within the range of about 1 weight percent to about 12 weight percent, wherein the functionalized acrylic polymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, and wherein the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer is present at a level which is within the range of about 0.5 weight percent to about 4.5 weight percent, with the proviso that the sum of the amount of the functionalized acrylic polymer and the alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer present in the composition does not total more than 5 weight percent.