Patents by Inventor Thomas Eckel

Thomas Eckel 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).

  • Publication number: 20170355850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions comprising polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer (ABS) as well as optionally further additives and components, which moulding compositions are distinguished by high thermal processing stability in respect of gloss level, polycarbonate degradation and content of free bisphenol A and exhibit improved stress cracking resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Martin Haussler
  • Patent number: 9637634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and molding compositions which have good mechanical properties, good resistance to chemicals and high hydrolytic stability. The present application additionally relates to the use of the compositions in the production of molded articles, and to molded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Mathieu Jung, Thomas Eckel, Vera Taschner
  • Patent number: 9617417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) from 1 to 35 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of rubber-modified graft polymer of B.1 from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer on B.2 from 95 to 5 wt. % of one or more graft bases having a glass transition temperature <10° C., C) from 0 to 40 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, D) from 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, E) from 0 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Evgueni Avtomonov, Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Herbert Eichenauer
  • Publication number: 20160251513
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and composite components formed from these compositions and a polyurethane layer, which are notable for improved adhesion between the two layers, and a process for producing the composite components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Ralf HUFEN, Thomas ECKEL, Sven HOBEIKA, Timo KUHLMANN, Johannes SCHERER
  • Publication number: 20160244608
    Abstract: Compositions and composite components formed from these compositions and a polyurethane layer, which are notable for improved adhesion between the two layers, and a process for producing the composite components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Ralf HUFEN, Thomas ECKEL, Sven HOBEIKA, Timo KUHLMANN, Johannes SCHERER
  • Publication number: 20160244609
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and composite components formed from these compositions and a polyurethane layer, which are notable for improved adhesion between the two layers, and a process for producing the composite components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Ralf HUFEN, Thomas ECKEL, Sven HOBEIKA, Timo KUHLMANN, Jan HELMIG
  • Publication number: 20160215140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dimensionally stable compositions comprising A) 50 to 70 parts by weight of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 16 to 30 parts by weight of at least one polyalkylene terephthalate, C) 4 to 30 parts by weight of at least one mineral filler based on talc, D) 0.1-8.0 parts by weight of additives, with component D comprising at least one mould release agent and at least one stabilizer and with the sum of the parts by weight of components A-D making 100. The present invention further relates to the use of the thermoplastic moulding compounds for producing dimensionally stable preforms and mouldings, and also to the preforms and mouldings obtainable from the thermoplastic moulding compounds. The preforms and mouldings find preferred application in motor vehicle construction, more preferably as exterior components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Ralf HUFEN, Thomas ECKEL, Uli FRANZ
  • Publication number: 20160185956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding compositions which have good mechanical properties, good resistance to chemicals and high hydrolytic stability. The present application additionally relates to the use of the compositions in the production of moulded articles, and to moulded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Mathieu JUNG, Thomas ECKEL, Vera TASCHNER
  • Publication number: 20150329719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding compositions which have good mechanical properties, good resistance to chemicals and high hydrolytic stability. The present application additionally relates to the use of the compositions in the production of moulded articles, and to moulded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Mathieu JUNG, Thomas ECKEL, Sven HOBEIKA
  • Publication number: 20150315383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) from 1 to 35 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of rubber-modified graft polymer of B.1 from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer on B.2 from 95 to 5 wt. % of one or more graft bases having a glass transition temperature <10° C., C) from 0 to 40 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, D) from 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, E) from 0 to 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Evgueni AVTOMONOV, Andreas SEIDEL, Thomas ECKEL, Herbert EICHENAUER
  • Publication number: 20150315381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC)/ABS compositions and moulding compositions which have high temperature stability and a high modulus of elasticity, good flowability and high hydrolytic stability. The present application additionally relates to the use of the compositions in the production of moulded articles, and to moulded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mathieu JUNG, Thomas ECKEL, Vera TASCHNER
  • Publication number: 20150307705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproofed polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding compounds which have modified impact strength, high-temperature stability and high hydrolysis stability. The present patent application further relates to the use of the compositions for the production of moulded articles, and to the moulded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mathieu JUNG, Thomas ECKEL, Vera TASCHNER
  • Publication number: 20150307707
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant, impact-modified polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding compositions having a property combination of excellent mechanical properties, very good flame resistance, high hydrolytic stability and high resistance to chemicals (ESC behaviour). The present application additionally relates to the use of the compositions in the production of moulded articles, and to moulded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mathieu JUNG, Thomas ECKEL, Vera TASCHNER
  • Publication number: 20150299463
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproofed polycarbonate (PC) compositions and moulding compounds which have modified impact strength, good mechanical properties, good chemical resistance and high hydrolysis stability. The present patent application further relates to the use of the compositions for the production of moulded articles and to the moulded articles produced from the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Mathieu JUNG, Thomas ECKEL, Sven HOBEIKA
  • Publication number: 20150259529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising: A) an aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate; B) a graft polymer obtainable by co-precipitation of a mixture of at least two graft polymer dispersions B.1 and B.2, wherein the production of the graft polymer component B.1 takes place using at least one redox system as initiator and wherein the production of the graft polymer component B.2 takes place using at least one persulfate compound as initiator; C) optionally a vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate; D) optionally a phosphorus-containing flame retardant; E) at least one phenolic antioxidant; F) optionally a neutral phosphorus- or sulfur-containing co-stabilisers (synergists); and G) optionally additives. Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by an optimum combination of good hydrolysis resistance and a light natural colour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Evgueni AVTOMONOV, Andreas SEIDEL, Thomas ECKEL, Eckhard WENZ
  • Patent number: 9056957
    Abstract: A masterbatch comprising pigment and demolding agent is provided. The demolding agent is selected from the group comprising low molecular weight polyolefin oils, low molecular weight polyolefin waxes, montan waxes and aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid esters of fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols, wherein the pigment content of the masterbatch is from 3 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the masterbatch. The masterbatch is suitable for preparation of a polymer composition having improved pigment dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Hans-Jurgen Thiem, Reiner Rudolf, Joerg Reichenauer, Thomas Eckel
  • Patent number: 8969448
    Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions of polycarbonates and graft polymers and optionally further additives and components, which have, in addition to a high resistance to chemicals, a good resistance to heat, in particular a low tendency towards yellowing and a low tendency towards degradation when exposed to heat. In a particular, flameproofed embodiment, the after-burn time in a UL94 classification is furthermore reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Andreas Seidel, Martin Haussler, Burkhard Thuermer
  • Patent number: 8852744
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite component comprising i) a support made of a thermoplastic composition comprising A) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonates, aromatic polyester carbonates, aromatic polyesters, and mixtures thereof, in an amount of from 20.0 to 85.0 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A and B; B) at least one rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer in an amount of from 15.0 to 80.0 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A and B, and with a rubber content [RB] of at least 25.0 parts by wt., based on component B; and C) at least one polymer additive in an amount of from 0 to 30.0 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A to C; and ii) at least one polyurethane layer, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises a total rubber content [R], of at least 12 parts by wt., based on the sum of components A to C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Thomas Eckel, Andreas Seidel, Uli Franz
  • Patent number: 8822576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame resistant molding compositions comprising polycarbonates and graft polymers which, in addition to good flow properties, exhibit good (notched) impact strength and high chemical resistance with a UL94V-0 classification at 1.5 mm. These molding compositions are particularly suitable for thin-walled housing parts in the electrical and electronics sector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Vera Taschner, Thomas Eckel, Dieter Wittmann, Paul Klewpatinond, Pierre Priest
  • Patent number: RE47079
    Abstract: A masterbatch comprising pigment and demolding agent is provided. The demolding agent is selected from the group comprising low molecular weight polyolefin oils, low molecular weight polyolefin waxes, montan waxes and aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid esters of fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols, wherein the pigment content of the masterbatch is from 3 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the masterbatch. The masterbatch is suitable for preparation of a polymer composition having improved pigment dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Hans-Jurgen Thiem, Reiner Rudolf, Joerg Reichenauer, Thomas Eckel