Patents by Inventor Steven Thomas Rice

Steven Thomas Rice 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).

  • Poly(arylene ether)/polyetherimide blends and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 6166137
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a unique poly(arylene ether)/polyetherimide composition having improved impact strength, as well as other improved mechanical and physical properties. This composition comprises: about 40 to about 90 pbw of a polyetherimide resin; about 8 to about 60 pbw of a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin having a base titratable functionality level of at least 30 .mu.eq/g; and about 0.2 to about 35 pbw of a copolymer of an olefin and an epoxy-functionalized monomer; and may further include catalysts, gloss improvers, stabilizers, and other additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, Brenda A. Giles, Yimin Jin, Darryl Nazareth, Steven Thomas Rice, Robert Puyenbroek, Barbara J. McKinley
  • Compositions of poly(phenylene ether) resins and epoxy-functional polyolefins
    Patent number: 5939490
    Abstract: Compositions are provided for compatibilized blends comprising compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resins and epoxy-functional polyolefins that exhibit improved resistance to delamination while providing high impact strength and other improved physical properties. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive lighting and under hood components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, John Robert Campbell, Chorng-Fure Robin Hwang, Steven Thomas Rice, Patric A. Rodgers, James Joseph Scobbo, Jr., John Bennie Yates
  • Compositions of poly (phenylene ether), poly (arylene sulfide) and ortho ester compounds
    Patent number: 5837758
    Abstract: Compositions are provided which comprise a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin and an ortho ester compound. The compositions can further comprise compatibilizing agents and reinforcing fillers to provide compositions that exhibit low flash molding characteristics. Articles molded from these compositions are useful in the electrical connector industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, Chorng-Fure Robin Hwang, Steven Thomas Rice, James Joseph Scobbo, Jr., John Bennie Yates, III, Farid F. Khouri
  • Compatible compositions of poly-phenylene ether) resins and semi-crystalline resins
    Patent number: 5723551
    Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components. Polymers chain extended with multifunctional orthoesters are claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, Chorng-Fure Robin Hwang, Farid Fouad Khouri, Steven Thomas Rice, James Joseph Scobbo, Jr., John Bennie Yates
  • Compatible compositions of poly(phenylene ether) resins and semi-crystalline resins
    Patent number: 5719236
    Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, Chorng-Fure Robin Hwang, Farid Fouad Khouri, Steven Thomas Rice, James Joseph Scobbo, Jr., John Bennie Yates
  • Compatible compositions of poly(phenylene ether) resins and semi-crystalline resins
    Patent number: 5698632
    Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sterling Bruce Brown, Chorng-Fure Robin Hwang, Farid Fouad Khouri, Steven Thomas Rice, James Joseph Scobbo, Jr., John Bennie Yates