Patents by Inventor Rolf Wehrmann

Rolf Wehrmann 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: 9969879
    Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having branch structures and linear oligomers and improved flow properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans
  • Publication number: 20170362410
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of diglycerol esters for enhancing the flowability of transparent polycarbonate compositions. Melt viscosities and melt volume flow rates are improved. In addition, the diglycerol esters also exert a positive effect on the optical properties by increasing the transmission of the compositions and reducing the yellowness index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf WEHRMANN, Helmut Werner HEUER, Anke BOUMANS
  • Publication number: 20170362431
    Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions containing diglycerolesters, which have improved rheological as well as optical properties, to their use for producing blends, mouldings and to moldings obtained therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf WEHRMANN, Helmut Werner HEUERü, Anke BOUMANS
  • Publication number: 20170362430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to glass fibre, carbon fibre and/or carbon nanotube reinforced polycarbonate compositions comprising flame retardant, diglycerol monoester and optionally antidripping agent and having high flowability, excellent stiffness and possibly improved flame retardant properties. The present invention further relates to the use of the compositions according to the invention in particular in the manufacture of housing parts in the EE and IT sector, for example for electrical housings/junction boxes or for frames of LCD/LED screens and also for component parts for the manufacture of Ultrabooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Helmut Werner HEUER, Rolf WEHRMANN, Anke BOUMANS, Michael ERKELENZ, Hans FRANSSEN
  • Publication number: 20170355817
    Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions containing oxidized, acid-modified polyethylene wax, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith. Said copolycarbonate compositions have an improved processing behaviour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf WEHRMANN, Helmut Werner HEUER
  • Publication number: 20170355816
    Abstract: The invention relates to polycarbonate compositions with an improved thermal behaviour and improved slip characteristics, achieved by the use of oxidised, acid-modified polyethylene waxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf WEHRMANN, Helmut Werner HEUER, Anke BOUMANS, Michael ERKELENZ
  • Patent number: 9783673
    Abstract: The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and molding compounds, characterized by improved rheological properties and a high heat deflection temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans, Peter Weimar
  • Publication number: 20170233571
    Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having branch structures and cyclic oligomers and improved flow properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans
  • Publication number: 20170226340
    Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having branch structures and linear oligomers and improved flow properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans
  • Publication number: 20170218197
    Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having cyclic and linear oligomers and improved flow properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans
  • Patent number: 9718951
    Abstract: The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and molding compounds, characterized by improved theological properties and a high heat deflection temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans
  • Patent number: 9676716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic high-Tg polycarbonates and molding materials which are distinguished by improved thermal properties and improved mechanical properties, in particular by reduced thermal expansion. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of these polycarbonates. In particular, this invention relates to polycarbonates which the structural unit which derives from phthalimide of the formula (I) and polycarbonate compositions and molding materials therefrom as well as a process for the preparation of these polycarbonates, and the use thereof, in particular as reflectors and display substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Helmut-Werner Heuer, Rolf Wehrmann
  • Patent number: 9651712
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compositions for the production of mouldings, in particular spectacles and eye-protection equipment, which comply with the provisions of EN 169 (welder protection standard) and EN 1836/2005 (signal light detection). The compositions and mouldings are in particular processable at temperatures above 265° C., recyclable and have a notched impact strength of at least 65 kJ/cm2, and they comply with the required optical standards mentioned above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Michael Erkelenz, Rolf Wehrmann, Anke Boumans
  • Patent number: 9290590
    Abstract: The application relates to polymeric antistatic agents for use in polymer molding compositions, as well as molding compositions containing these antistatic agents, the antistatic agents having good compounding properties and being inexpensive to produce, wherein the antistatic agent is an antistatic agent of the general formula (I) having a polymeric cationic polyelectrolyte constituent produced from diallyldialkylammonium compounds and an anionic counterion A?, in which R1 is uniformly or mutually independently C1-C18 alkyl, A? is an acid anion, and n is a whole number from 10 to 1000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Werner Heuer, Rolf Wehrmann
  • Publication number: 20160040005
    Abstract: The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and moulding compounds, characterised by improved theological properties and a high heat deflection temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner HEUER, Anke BOUMANS
  • Patent number: 9139730
    Abstract: The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and molding compositions which feature improved optical properties, good flowability, and high heat resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut Werner Heuer
  • Publication number: 20140357767
    Abstract: The invention relates to polycarbonate compositions and copolycarbonate compositions with improved melt stability, the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the production of mouldings and mouldings obtainable therefrom, wherein the compositions contain a polycarbonate or copolycarbonate containing bisphenol A, and at least one phosphorus compound of the formulae (1) and (2), wherein R1 and R2 independently of each other and among one another are chosen from the group which includes branched alkyl radicals, aryl radicals and substituted aryl radicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut-Werner Heuer
  • Publication number: 20140252282
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compositions for the production of mouldings, in particular spectacles and eye-protection equipment, which comply with the provisions of EN 169 (welder protection standard) and EN 1836/2005 (signal light detection). The compositions and mouldings are in particular processable at temperatures above 265° C., recyclable and have a notched impact strength of at least 65 kJ/cm2, and they comply with the required optical standards mentioned above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Erkelenz, Rolf Wehrmann, Anke Boumans
  • Patent number: 8664349
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions and copolycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties, and to their production and their use for the production of shaped parts, and to shaped parts which can thereby be obtained, the compositions containing a polycarbonate or copolycarbonate which comprises bisphenol-A and at least one pair of a phosphorus compound having the oxidation number +3 and a phosphorus compound having the oxidation number +5, and the phosphorus compound having the oxidation state +5 in a pair respectively corresponding to the oxidized form of the phosphorus compound having the oxidation state +3 and the amount of more highly oxidized compound contained being less than that of the compound with the lower oxidation number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Helmut-Werner Heuer, Anke Boumans
  • Patent number: 8507635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonates comprising imide-containing aryl mono- or dihydroxy compounds as chain terminators and, respectively, monomer units, and also to compositions comprising the said polycarbonates, to their use for the production of mouldings, and to mouldings obtainable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Meyer, Helmut-Werner Heuer, Rafael Oser, Rolf Wehrmann