Patents by Inventor Rodger K. Boland

Rodger K. Boland 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).

  • Cross-linked organic polymer compositions and methods for controlling cross-linking reaction rate and of modifying same to enhance processability
    Patent number: 9109080
    Abstract: The invention includes a cross-linking composition comprising a cross-linking compound and a cross-linking reaction additive selected from an organic acid and/or an acetate compound, wherein the cross-linking compound has the structure according to formula (IV): wherein the cross-linking reaction additive is capable of reacting with the cross-linking compound to form a reactive oligomer intermediate, which is capable of cross-linking an organic polymer. Also included is an organic polymer composition for use in forming a cross-linked organic polymer, comprising a cross-linking compound of Formula (IV), a cross-linking reaction additive and at least one organic polymer. In one embodiment, the at least one organic polymer has at least one halogen-containing reactive group and is dehalogenated by reacting with an alkali metal compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Delsper LP
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Andrew F. Nordquist, Sudipto Das, William F. Burgoyne, Jr., Le Song, Shawn P. Williams, Rodger K. Boland
  • Cross-Linked Organic Polymer Compositions and Methods for Controlling Cross-Linking Reaction Rate and of Modifying Same to Enhance Processability
    Publication number: 20140284850
    Abstract: The invention includes a cross-linking composition comprising a cross-linking compound and a cross-linking reaction additive selected from an organic acid and/or an acetate compound, wherein the cross-linking compound has the structure according to formula (IV): wherein the cross-linking reaction additive is capable of reacting with the cross-linking compound to form a reactive oligomer intermediate, which is capable of cross-linking an organic polymer. Also included is an organic polymer composition for use in forming a cross-linked organic polymer, comprising a cross-linking compound of Formula (IV), a cross-linking reaction additive and at least one organic polymer. In one embodiment, the at least one organic polymer has at least one halogen-containing reactive group and is dehalogenated by reacting with an alkali metal compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Andrew F. Nordquist, Sudipto Das, William F. Burgoyne, JR., Le Song, Shawn P. Williams, Rodger K. Boland