Patents by Inventor Peter H. Th. Vollenberg

Peter H. Th. Vollenberg 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: 7411021
    Abstract: A clear thermoplastic blend comprises from about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of low flow polycarbonate resin having a MVR (Melt Viscosity Rate) of from about 1 to about 7 cc/10 min at 300° C./1.2 kg and from about 10 to about 75 percent by weight of a polyester resin derived from the condensation of a cyclohexanedimethanol or equivalent thereof alone or with an ethylene glycol or equivalent thereof with a terephthalic acid or equivalents thereof or a combination of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid or equivalents thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Huiping Zhang, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg
  • Patent number: 7297409
    Abstract: A weatherable composition comprising an upper layer that comprises a polymer system consisting essentially of a cycloaliphatic polyester resin, and an additive composition comprising an hindered amine light stabilizer and a low volatility, hydroxyphenyl triazine or pyrimidine UV absorber; an intermediate layer that comprises a polymer system consisting essentially of a cycloaliphatic polyester, and optionally, an additive composition comprising TiO2, dyes, pigments, and special effects additives; and a polymeric substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is disposed between and in intimate contact with the upper layer and the substrate. The composition finds utility in articles such as automotive parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP BV
    Inventors: Safwat E. Tadros, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg
  • Patent number: 7256228
    Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed which comprises structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compound, carboxylic acid, derivates of carboxylic acids, epoxy functional polymers and boron compound. Also disclosed is a stabilized thermoplastic resin composition comprising: structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester, an epoxy functional polymers and a combination of at least one quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compounds, carboxylic acid compounds, polyols, and boron compounds. In addition the composition disclosed possess good optical properties, thermal properties and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Parminder Agarwal, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Gabrie Hoogland, Vishvajit Chandrakant Juikar, Ganesh Kannan, Abbas-Alli Ghudubhai Shaikh, Sachin Ashok Shelukar
  • Patent number: 7226973
    Abstract: A thermoplastic blend suitable for blow molding comprising a branched polycarbonate and a polyester resin derived from the condensation of a) a cyclohexanedimethanol or equivalent thereof alone or with an ethylene glycol or equivalent thereof, b) together with a terephthalic acid or equivalents thereof alone or with an isophthalic acid or equivalent thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Rodney W. Fonseca, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Richard C. Cook
  • Patent number: 7090926
    Abstract: A weatherable composition comprising an upper layer that comprises an aliphatic polyamide resin and an additive composition comprising an hindered amine light stabilizer and a hydroxyphenyl triazine or pyrimidine UV absorber; an intermediate layer that comprises a polymer system compatible with polymer in the upperlayer, and optionally, an additive composition comprising TiO2, dyes, pigments, and special effects additives; and a polymeric substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is disposed between and in intimate contact with the upper layer and the substrate. The composition finds utility in articles such as automotive parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Sandeep Dhawan, Kyle P. Starkey, Safwat E. Tadros
  • Patent number: 6949599
    Abstract: A clear blend of three resin components includes a first polycarbonate resin component; a second resin component of a first polyester copolymer resin derived from a cycloaliphatic diol and a cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and a third resin component of a second polyester polymer resin derived from the condensation of a cyclohexane diol with a terephthalic acid and an additional condensation reaction component selected from aliphatic or aromatic diacids or diols suitable for enhancing the clarity of said blend wherein the three component blend has a light transmission of seventy percent or greater and an elongation at break after exposure to Fuel C of forty percent or greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Gerrit de Wit
  • Patent number: 6887573
    Abstract: An clear coated article formed from a transparent/translucent molding composition comprising a uniform miscible resin blend of a polycarbonate resin and a cycloaliphatic polyester resin, said cycloaliphatic polyester resin comprising the reaction product of an aliphatic C2-C20 diol or chemical equivalent and a C6-C20 aliphatic diacid or chemical equivalent, said cycloaliphatic polyester resin contains at least about 80% by weight of a cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, or chemical equivalent, and/or of a cycloaliphatic diol or chemical equivalent, wherein the cycloaliphatic polyester resin and the polycarbonate resin have a viscosity selected for enhancing the adhesion of the clear coat to the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Gabrie Hoogland
  • Publication number: 20040127653
    Abstract: Disclosed are transparent polycarbonate/polyester compositions with excellent balance of improved physical properties, and a single-stage melt extrusion process for making such compositions wherein an acidic stabilizing additive is added down-stream from the polycarbonate/polyester melt reaction location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donald Howard Ellington, Shoen (Michael) Davis, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Gabrie Hoogland, Abbas-Alli Ghudubhai Shaikh, Ganesh Kannan, Vishvajit Chandrakant Juikar, Rajashekhar Shiddappa Totad, Paul Honigfort, Manickam Jayakannan
  • Publication number: 20040028908
    Abstract: An clear coated article formed from a transparent/translucent molding composition comprising a uniform miscible resin blend of a polycarbonate resin and a cycloaliphatic polyester resin, said cycloaliphatic polyester resin comprising the reaction product of an aliphatic C2-C20 diol or chemical equivalent and a C6-C20aliphatic diacid or chemical equivalent, said cycloaliphatic polyester resin contains at least about 80% by weight of a cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, or chemical equivalent, and/or of a cycloaliphatic diol or chemical equivalent, wherein the cycloaliphatic polyester resin and the polycarbonate resin have a viscosity selected for enhancing the adhesion of the clear coat to the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter H. Th., Vollenberg, Gabrie Hoogland
  • Patent number: 6630527
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a UV stabilized composition, comprising a polyester resin and a polycarbonate resin; an impact modifier; and an additive composition comprising a hindered amine light stabilizer and another UV absorber. Such compositions find utility in the manufacture of automobile components, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jean R. Pierre, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg
  • Publication number: 20030176541
    Abstract: A molding composition has a bulk resin component formed from: a) 5 to 93 percent by weight of cycloaliphatic polyester resin such as poly(1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol-1,4-dicarboxylate having a melt viscosity of at least 6000 poise; b) 5 to 93 percent by weight of an acrylate polymer or co-polymer; and c) 2 to 30 percent by weight of an impact modifier with a a shell comprising a repeating units derived from a C1-12 alkyl(meth)acrylate and a rubbery core having weatherability properties. The composition may further include a polycarbonate polymer or a styrene-acrylonitrile polymer as a phase compatabilizer as well as other conventional additives such as pigments, mineral fillers, antioxidants and the like. The composition has improved ductility, impact strength and weatherability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew R. Pixton, Olivier Seyvet, Dominique Daniel Arnould, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Paul Honigfort, Christopher L. Hein
  • Publication number: 20030124358
    Abstract: A weatherable composition comprising an upper layer that comprises an aliphatic polyamide resin and an additive composition comprising an hindered amine light stabilizer and a hydroxyphenyl triazine or pyrimidine UV absorber; an intermediate layer that comprises a polymer system compatible with polymer in the upperlayer, and optionally, an additive composition comprising TiO2, dyes, pigments, and special effects additives; and a polymeric substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is disposed between and in intimate contact with the upper layer and the substrate. The composition finds utility in articles such as automotive parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Sandeep Dhawan, Kyle P. Starkey, Safwat E. Tadros
  • Publication number: 20030109629
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a UV stabilized composition, comprising a polyester resin and a polycarbonate resin; an impact modifier; and an additive composition comprising a hindered amine light stabilizer and another UV absorber. Such compositions find utility in the manufacture of automobile components, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Jean R. Pierre, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg
  • Publication number: 20030105276
    Abstract: A weatherable composition comprising an upper layer that comprises a polymer system consisting essentially of a cycloaliphatic polyester resin, and an additive composition comprising an hindered amine light stabilizer and a low volatility, hydroxyphenyl triazine or pyrimidine UV absorber; an intermediate layer that comprises a polymer system consisting essentially of a cycloaliphatic polyester, and optionally, an additive composition comprising TiO2, dyes, pigments, and special effects additives; and a polymeric substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is disposed between and in intimate contact with the upper layer and the substrate. The composition finds utility in articles such as automotive parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Safwat E. Tadros, Peter H. Th. Vollenberg
  • Patent number: 6127475
    Abstract: A resin composition with laser marking properties comprises a polyester thermoplastic resin, a sufficient amount of channel black carbon pigment for forming a dark background coloration wherein said channel black carbon pigment decomposes in laser struck areas whereby light colored markings are obtained on the dark background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter H. Th. Vollenberg, Robert A. Fisher