Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Hoenig
Stephen M. Hoenig 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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Patent number: 8912282Abstract: Polymer blends comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and one or more oil. The oil can be an aromatic oil, napththenic oil, paraffinic oil or a combination thereof. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are random block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The resulting blends can be used to make flexible molded articles.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Mahalia Soediono, Patricia Ansems Bancroft, Caroline Woelfle, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung
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Patent number: 8721827Abstract: This invention relates to methods of forming an elastic, breathable film/nonwoven layer laminate. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andy C. Chang, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Charles F. Diehl
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Patent number: 8436089Abstract: The instant invention is a polypropylene composition, a method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the reactive melt blending product of a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, a coupling agent, and optionally a filler. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention has a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM-D 1238.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Malcolm F. Finlayson, Brian W. Walther, Todd A. Hogan, Stephen M. Hoenig, Kim L. Walton
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Publication number: 20130048204Abstract: This invention relates to methods of forming an elastic, breathable film/nonwoven layer laminate. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andy C. Chang, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Charles F. Diehl
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Patent number: 8273068Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andy C. Chang, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Charles F. Diehl
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Patent number: 7910658Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Andy C. Chang, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Charles F. Diehl
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Publication number: 20110003929Abstract: Polymer blends comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and one or more oil. The oil can be an aromatic oil, napththenic oil, paraffinic oil or a combination thereof. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are random block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The resulting blends can be used to make flexible molded articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Mahalia Soediono, Patricia Ansems, Caroline Woelfle, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung
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Patent number: 7786216Abstract: Polymer blends comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and one or more oil. The oil can be an aromatic oil, napththenic oil, paraffinic oil or a combination thereof. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are random block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The resulting blends can be used to make flexible molded articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mahalia Soediono, Patricia Ansems, Caroline Woelfle, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung
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Patent number: 7737215Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Andy C. Chang, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Charles F. Diehl
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Patent number: 7714071Abstract: Polymer blends comprises 1) at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and 2) at least one polyolefin, or at least one styrenic block copolymer, or a combination thereof. Such polyolefins include, but are not limited to, high melt strength high density polyethylene and high melt strength polypropylene. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are random block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The polyolefins can be homopolymers or interpolymers. The resulting polymer blends can be used to make flexible molded articles.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Chuiwah A. Cheung, Ray A. Lewis, John Newton
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Publication number: 20100048792Abstract: The instant invention is a polypropylene composition, a method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the reactive melt blending product of a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, a coupling agent, and optionally a filler. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention has a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM-D 1238. The method of producing a polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the following steps: (1) reactive melt blending a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, and optionally a filler in the presence of a coupling agent; and (2) thereby producing the polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Malcolm F. Finlayson, Brian W. Walther, Todd A. Hogan, Stephen M. Hoenig, Kim L. Walton
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Patent number: 7514517Abstract: Anti-blocking polymer compositions comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and at least one anti-blocking agent comprising an amide. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are a multi-block copolymer comprising at least one soft block and at least one hard block. The anti-blocking agent can be erucamide or other amides. The anti-blocking polymer composition has a pellet blocking strength of equal to or less than 100 lbs/ft2 (4800 Pa). When the anti-blocking polymer composition is made into a film, the film has a blocking force of less than about 100 grams, measured according to ASTM method D-3354.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan
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Publication number: 20080177242Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Andy C. Chang, Stephen M. Hoenig, Yunwa W. Cheung, Daniel G. Moldovan, Wenbin Liang, Charles F. Diehl
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Patent number: 6319969Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions of ethylene and/or &agr;-olefin/vinyl or vinylidene interpolymers and an organic acid and a filler. Also disclosed are compositions including ethylene and/or &agr;-olefin/vinyl or vinylidene interpolymers, an organic acid, various processing agents, coupling agents and a filler. The compositions disclosed herein are particularly useful in sound management applications, or as insulators.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Brian W. Walther, Timothy E. Clayfield, Stephen R. Betso, Stephen M. Hoenig
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Patent number: 6156842Abstract: The present invention pertains to structures and fabricated articles having shape/reshape behavior (and processes for their preparation) comprising;(A) from about 1 to 100 wt % (based on the combined weights of Components A and B) of at least one substantially random interpolymer having an I.sub.2 of 0.1 to about 1,000 g/10 min and an M.sub.w /M.sub.n of from about 1.5 to about 20, which comprises;(1) from about 38 to about 65 mol % of polymer units derived from;(a) at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer, or(b) at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or(c) a combination of at least one aromatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer and at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, and(2) from about 35 to about 62 mol % of polymer units derived from ethylene and/or at least one C.sub.3-20 .alpha.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Hoenig, Robert R. Turley, Yunwa W. Cheung, Martin J. Guest, Charles F. Diehl, Kenneth B. Stewart, John Sneddon
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Patent number: 5935505Abstract: Modified polymer compositions having good flowabilty, impact performance and modulus made from at least one polyolefin (e.g., high density polyethylene or polypropylene) blended with minor amounts of either at least one homogeneous linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for thermoformed or molded thinwall applications such as drinking cups, lids, and food containers where the flow length to wall thickness ratios are greater than about 180:1. A process of making thin wall articles is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Alan R. Whetten, Stephanie C. Cirihal, Stephen M. Hoenig, Ronald P. Markovich
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Patent number: 5811494Abstract: Modified polymer compositions having good flowability, impact performance and modulus made from at least polyolefin (e.g., high density polyethylene or polypropylene) blended with minor amounts of either at least one homogeneous linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for thermoformed or molded thinwall applications such as drinking cups, lids, and food containers where the flow length to wall thickness ratios are greater than about 180:1.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Alan R. Whetten, Stephanie C. Cirihal, Stephen M. Hoenig, Ronald P. Markovich
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Patent number: 5804660Abstract: Modified polymer compositions having good flowabilty, impact performance and modulus made from at least one polyolefin (e.g., high density polyethylene or polypropylene) blended with minor amounts of either at least one homogeneous linear ethylene/C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin or at least one substantially linear ethylene/C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin polymer are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for thermoformed or molded thinwall applications such as drinking cups, lids, and food containers where the flow length to wall thickness ratios are greater than about 180:1.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Alan R. Whetten, Stephanie C. Cirihal, Stephen M. Hoenig, Ronald P. Markovich
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Patent number: 5286786Abstract: A process is described for stabilizing the melt flow rate and melt tension of ethylene-carbon monoxide interpolymers with a hindered phenol antioxidant. The antioxidant is melt blended with the polymer before it is exposed to air.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1992Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Hoenig, Gregory E. Johnson, Gerald M. Lancaster
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Patent number: 4894423Abstract: Environmental stress failure resistant and impact resistant polycarbonates useful for producing molded plastic components are prepared from an aromatic polycarbonate and a copolymer of ethylene and carbon monoxide.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1988Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Hani Farah, Chai J. Chou, Stephen M. Hoenig