Patents by Inventor Norberto Silvi
Norberto Silvi 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).
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Publication number: 20030236384Abstract: This invention relates to an extrusion method preparing polycarbonates from a solution of an oligomeric polycarbonate. A mixture of bis(methyl salicyl)carbonate (BMSC), BPA and a transesterification catalyst are first equilibrated at moderate temperatures to provide a solution of polycarbonate oligomer in methyl salicylate. The solution is then fed to a devolatilizing extruder, where the polymerization reaction is completed and the methyl salicylate solvent is removed. The solution comprising the oligomeric polycarbonate can also be pre-heated under pressure to a temperature above the boiling point of methyl salicylate and subsequently fed to a devolatilizing extruder equipped for rapid flashing off the solvent. The method provides polycarbonate with greater efficiency than the corresponding process in which unreacted monomers are fed to the extruder. Additionally, the method of the invention does not require the isolation of a precursor polycarbonate comprising ester-substituted phenoxy terminal groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei, Patrick Joseph McCloskey, Alberto Nisoli, James Day, Narayan Ramesh, Paul Michael Smigelski, Paul Russell Wilson
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Publication number: 20030232957Abstract: This invention relates to an extrusion method preparing polycarbonates from a solution of an oligomeric polycarbonate. A mixture of bis(methyl salicyl) carbonate (BMSC), BPA and a transesterification catalyst are first equilibrated at moderate temperatures to provide a solution of polycarbonate oligomer in methyl salicylate. The solution is then fed to a devolatilizing extruder, where the polymerization reaction is completed and the methyl salicylate solvent is removed. The solution comprising the oligomeric polycarbonate can also be pre-heated under pressure to a temperature above the boiling point of methyl salicylate and subsequently fed to a devolatilizing extruder equipped for rapid flashing off the solvent. The method provides polycarbonate with greater efficiency than the corresponding process in which unreacted monomers are fed to the extruder. Additionally, the method of the invention does not require the isolation of a precursor polycarbonate comprising ester-substituted phenoxy terminal groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Patrick Joseph McCloskey, James Day, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 6572253Abstract: A method and system are provided that efficiently compound high levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer at a commercial rate into homogeneous filled and devolatilized silicone compositions. In the method, filled silicone compositions are compounded by compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a first compounding apparatus to produce a first dispersed composition and simultaneously compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a second compounding apparatus that shares a common extruder shaft with the first compounding apparatus to produce a second dispersed composition. The system comprises a first compounding apparatus and a sequential second compounding apparatus that shares a common shaft with the first compounding apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 6511217Abstract: A method and system are provided that efficiently compound high levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer at a commercial rate into homogeneous filled and devolatilized silicone compositions. In the method, filled silicone compositions are compounded by compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a first compounding apparatus to produce a first dispersed composition and simultaneously compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a second compounding apparatus that shares a common extruder shaft with the first compounding apparatus to produce a second dispersed composition. The system comprises a first compounding apparatus and a sequential second compounding apparatus that shares a common shaft with the first compounding apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 6506871Abstract: Extrusion of a mixture of an ester-substituted diaryl carbonate, such as bis(methyl salicyl) carbonate, a dihydroxy aromatic compound such as bisphenol A and a transesterification catalyst such as tetrabutylphosphonium acetate (TBPA) affords polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 20,000 daltons. The extruder is equipped with one or more vacuum vents to remove by-product ester-substituted phenol. Similarly, a precursor polycarbonate having ester-substituted phenoxy endgroups, for example methyl salicyl endgroups, when subjected to extrusion affords a polycarbonate having a significantly increased molecular weight relative to the precursor polycarbonate. The reaction to form a higher molecular weight polycarbonate may be catalyzed by residual transesterification catalyst present in the precursor polycarbonate, or by a combination of any residual catalyst and an additional catalyst such as TBPA introduced in the extrusion step.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Patrick Joseph McCloskey, James Day, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Publication number: 20020137838Abstract: High levels of silica, processing fluid and high molecular weight silicone polymer are compounded into a homogeneous silica filled composition without forming a preconcentrate of fumed silica and polymer. A fumed silica is fed into a unitary continuous compounding apparatus at a first location prior to addition of the silicone polymer. The fumed silica is then compounded with the silicone polymer, which is fed into the compounding apparatus at a location down-stream in the compounding apparatus from the first location. The compounding apparatus can be a co-rotating, intermeshing double screw extruder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Publication number: 20020126569Abstract: A method and system are provided that efficiently compound high levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer at a commercial rate into homogeneous filled and devolatilized silicone compositions. In the method, filled silicone compositions are compounded by compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a first compounding apparatus to produce a first dispersed composition and simultaneously compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a second compounding apparatus that shares a common extruder shaft with the first compounding apparatus to produce a second dispersed composition. The system comprises a first compounding apparatus and a sequential second compounding apparatus that shares a common shaft with the first compounding apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 6391234Abstract: High levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer are compounded and devolatilized into homogeneous filled compositions with requisite reinforcing properties and levels of volatiles. In the method, a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer are mixed in a first compounding apparatus to produce a dispersed composition containing volatiles. The dispersed composition is then compounded in a long extruder having an L/D ratio of greater than 50 to devolatilize the dispersed composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Robert Edward Dean, Mark Howard Giammattei, John William Carbone, Navjot Singh, Gerardo Rocha Galicia, John Peter Banevicius
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Patent number: 6388001Abstract: High levels of silica, processing fluid and high molecular weight silicone polymer are compounded into a homogeneous silica filled composition without forming a preconcentrate of fumed silica and polymer. A fumed silica is fed into a unitary continuous compounding apparatus at a first location prior to addition of the silicone polymer. The fumed silica is then compounded with the silicone polymer, which is fed into the compounding apparatus at a location down-stream in the compounding apparatus from the first location. The compounding apparatus can be a co-rotating, intermeshing double screw extruder.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 6362263Abstract: Impact modified, compatibilized poly(phenylene ether)-polyamide compositions containing either a polybutene or an organosiloxane mixture give molded parts with good surface appearance, improved flow at high shear rate, and improved low temperature impact strength in comparison to control blends without added organosiloxane mixture or polybutene.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei, Navjot Singh, Farid Fouad Khouri
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Patent number: 6352654Abstract: Conductive polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having excellent ductility are prepared by melt blending polyphenylene ether, an unsaturated impact modifying polymer and a functionalizing compound in an initial step, optionally in combination with a portion of the polyamide, and subsequently melt blending with the remainder of the polyamide and conductive carbon black having a low volatiles content. A mixture of polyamides, illustrated by mixtures of polyamide-6 and polyamide-66, is employed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, William R. Haaf, Mark Giammattei, Robert Hossan, Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Richards
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Patent number: 6316551Abstract: Compatible polyphenylene ether-polyamide blends are prepared without the need for compatibilizing compounds such as citric acid or maleic anhydride. The preparation method includes melt blending of the constituents, with other materials such as impact modifiers and fillers optionally being present, at an apparatus temperature maintained no lower than about 295° C. and a pressure maintained below about 200 torr. Blending is preferably by extrusion, with filler and optionally a portion of the polyamide being introduced downstream.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 6171523Abstract: Conductive polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having excellent ductility are prepared by melt blending polyphenylene ether, an unsaturated impact modifying polymer and a functionalizing compound in an initial step, optionally in combination with a portion of the polyamide, and subsequently melt blending with the remainder of the polyamide and conductive carbon black having a low volatiles content. A mixture of polyamides, illustrated by mixtures of polyamide-6 and polyamide-66, is employed.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, William R. Haaf, Mark Giammattei, Robert Hossan, Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Richards
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Patent number: 6107415Abstract: Compatible polyphenylene ether-polyamide blends are prepared without the need for compatibilizing compounds such as citric acid or maleic anhydride. The preparation method includes melt blending of the constituents, with other materials such as impact modifiers and fillers optionally being present, at an apparatus temperature maintained no lower than about 295.degree. C. and a pressure maintained below about 200 torr. Blending is preferably by extrusion, with filler and optionally a portion of the polyamide being introduced downstream.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Mark Howard Giammattei
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Patent number: 5843340Abstract: Conductive polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having excellent ductility are prepared by melt blending polyphenylene ether, an unsaturated impact modifying polymer and a functionalizing compound in an initial step, optionally in combination with a portion of the polyamide, and subsequently melt blending with the remainder of the polyamide and conductive carbon black having a low volatiles content. A mixture of polyamides, illustrated by mixtures of polyamide-6 and polyamide-66, is employed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, William R. Haaf, Mark Giammattei, Robert Hossan, Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Richards
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Patent number: 5633319Abstract: Non-delaminating resinous compositions are prepared by blending at least one polyetherimide, at least one liquid crystalline polyester in an amount to provide lower melt viscosity, and a compatibilizing amount of at least one polyepoxy compound. The compositions may also contain a minor proportion of at least one non-liquid crystalline polyester such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate).Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1996Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignees: General Electric Company, E. I. Du pont de Nemours & CompanyInventors: Norberto Silvi, Sterling B. Brown, Mark H. Giammattei, King L. Howe