Patents by Inventor Ralph E. Raulie

Ralph E. Raulie 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: 7994253
    Abstract: A composition is described in one aspect as comprising one or more propylene-?-olefin terpolymers; wherein the propylene-?-olefin terpolymer(s) possess a melting temperature (Tm) within the range of from less than 105° C., and a heat of fusion (Hf) within the range of from less than 75 J/g; one or more polyolefin(s); and oil; wherein fillers are present, if at all, at a level that maintains a Haze value of 65% or less for the composition. The terpolymer in one embodiment is a polymer comprising at least 65 wt %, by weight of the terpolymer, of propylene-derived units, within the range of from 5 to 35 wt % of ethylene or other ?-olefin and a diene such as ethylidiene norbornene, and in certain embodiments having a Mooney Viscosity (ML(1+4)@125° C.) within the range of from 10 to 50 (ASTM D1646). The compositions can be cured to form transparent or translucent articles such as sheets that are also flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Sunny Jacob, Gary K. Lawrence, Edward John Blok, Ralph E. Raulie
  • Patent number: 7927695
    Abstract: Roofing composites and methods of producing the roofing composites are disclosed. The roofing composites are multi-layer structures in which two layers of the composite structures are bonded to each other by a thermoplastic elastomer composition. The layers are bonded to each other by heat fusing the elastomer composition in one embodiment. The composite structures have a variety of uses, including uses in construction materials such a roofing membranes, interior and exterior siding, and wall coverings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph E. Raulie
  • Publication number: 20090258209
    Abstract: A composition is described in one aspect as comprising one or more propylene-?-olefin terpolymers; wherein the propylene-?-olefin terpolymer(s) possess a melting temperature (Tm) within the range of from less than 105° C., and a heat of fusion (Hf) within the range of from less than 75 J/g; one or more polyolefin(s); and oil; wherein fillers are present, if at all, at a level that maintains a Haze value of 65% or less for the composition. The terpolymer in one embodiment is a polymer comprising at least 65 wt %, by weight of the terpolymer, of propylene-derived units, within the range of from 5 to 35 wt % of ethylene or other ?-olefin and a diene such as ethylidiene norbornene, and in certain embodiments having a Mooney Viscosity (ML(1+4)@125° C.) within the range of from 10 to 50 (ASTM D1646). The compositions can be cured to form transparent or translucent articles such as sheets that are also flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Sunny Jacob, Gary K. Lawrence, Edward John Blok, Ralph E. Raulie
  • Publication number: 20070277450
    Abstract: Roofing composites and methods of producing the roofing composites are disclosed. The roofing composites are multi-layer structures in which two layers of the composite structures are bonded to each other by a thermoplastic elastomer composition. The layers are bonded to each other by heat fusing the elastomer composition in one embodiment. The composite structures have a variety of uses, including uses in construction materials such a roofing membranes, interior and exterior siding, and wall coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Ralph E. Raulie