Patents by Inventor Tim Hsu

Tim Hsu 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: 20240076432
    Abstract: Polyolefins having the same or different functional groups covalently bound to the polyolefin, such as polyolefins having hindered phenol groups bound thereto, can be prepared by from a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin, with or without a coupling agent, and a hindered phenol reagent under heat, e.g., by heating the components to at least about 170° C., such as by reactive extrusion. A polyolefin having hindered phenol groups can be added to the components as a stabilizer prior to or during reacting the components together under heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Tim HSU, Minren LIN, Tze-Chiang CHUNG
  • Patent number: 11820848
    Abstract: Polyolefins having the same or different functional groups covalently bound to the polyolefin, such as polyolefins having hindered phenol groups bound thereto, can be prepared by from a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin, with or without a coupling agent, and a hindered phenol reagent under heat, e.g., by heating the components to at least about 170° C., such as by reactive extrusion. A polyolefin having hindered phenol groups can be added to the components as a stabilizer prior to or during reacting the components together under heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ADVANCED POLYOLEFIN TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Tim Hsu, Minren Lin, Tze-Chiang Chung
  • Publication number: 20230037593
    Abstract: A poroelastic biomaterial including a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) matrix polymer and a plurality of tortuous channels extending from one surface to another surface of the biomaterial is disclosed. Advantageously, the poroelastic biomaterial can have a porosity from about 5% to about 40% and high mechanical properties. The poroelastic biomaterials can be fabricated into orthopedic implant devices and can be used as a tissue scaffolds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Tim HSU, Minren LIN, Saadyah AVERICK, Boyle C. CHENG
  • Publication number: 20210277159
    Abstract: Polyolefins having the same or different functional groups covalently bound to the polyolefin, such as polyolefins having hindered phenol groups bound thereto, can be prepared by from a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin, with or without a coupling agent, and a hindered phenol reagent under heat, e.g., by heating the components to at least about 170° C., such as by reactive extrusion. A polyolefin having hindered phenol groups can be added to the components as a stabilizer prior to or during reacting the components together under heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Tim HSU, Minren LIN, Tze-Chiang CHUNG
  • Patent number: 11084899
    Abstract: Melt stable polyaryletherketoneketone are prepared from a reactive, lower molecular weight polyaryletherketoneketone having an ultraviolet absorbance at 455 nm of at least 0.185 when measured in 0.1% solution in dichloroacetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: POLYMICS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Feng Wang, Tim Hsu, Dustin Veazey
  • Publication number: 20200087448
    Abstract: Melt stable polyaryletherketoneketone are prepared by from a reactive, lower molecular weight polyaryletherketoneketone having an ultraviolet absorbance at 455 nm of at least 0.185 when measured in 0.1% solution in dichloroaeetic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Yi-Feng WANG, Tim HSU, Dustin VEAZEY
  • Patent number: 10364352
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for a melt processable semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) incorporating phthalazinone and 4,4?-biphenol as comonomer units are described herein. The polymers are resistant to and insoluble in common organic solvents and liquids as well as in aggressive organic solvents such as chloroform and chlorinated liquids. The polymers are melt processable via techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) containing phthalazinone comonomer units have properties which make them suitable for manufacturing high temperature resistant molded systems and other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Polymics, LTD
    Inventors: Tim Hsu, Yi-Feng Wang, Allan S. Hay
  • Patent number: 10189991
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for a melt processable semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) incorporating phthalazinone and 4,4?-biphenol as comonomer units are described herein. The polymers are resistant to and insoluble in common organic solvents and liquids as well as in aggressive organic solvents such as chloroform and chlorinated liquids. The polymers are melt processable via techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) containing phthalazinone comonomer units have properties which make them suitable for manufacturing high temperature resistant molded systems and other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Polymics, LTD
    Inventors: Tim Hsu, Yi-Feng Wang, Allan S. Hay
  • Patent number: 9156983
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: PBI Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150252189
    Abstract: The present invention provides high temperature compositions comprising blends of a first polymer, poly(aryl ether ketone phthalazinone)s, and a second polymer, selected from poly(aryl ether ketone)s, poly(aryl ketone)s, poly(ether ether ketone)s, poly(ether ketone ketone)s, or polybenzimidazoles, thermoplastic polyimides, polyetherimides, poly(aryl ether sulfone)s, poly(phenylene sulfide)s, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have improved high temperature characteristics, e.g., improved high temperature load capability and improved high temperature melt processibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Yi-Feng Wang, Tim Hsu, Allan S. Hay, Kun Li, Bhavin N. Patel
  • Patent number: 9062163
    Abstract: The present invention provides high temperature compositions comprising blends of a first polymer, poly(aryl ether ketone phthalazinone)s, and a second polymer, selected from poly(aryl ether ketone)s, poly(aryl ketone)s, poly(ether ether ketone)s, poly(ether ketone ketone)s, or polybenzimidazoles, thermoplastic polyimides, polyetherimides, poly(aryl ether sulfone)s, poly(phenylene sulfide)s, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have improved high temperature characteristics, e.g., improved high temperature load capability and improved high temperature melt processibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Polymics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Feng Wang, Tim Hsu, Allan S. Hay, Kun Li, Bhavin Patel
  • Publication number: 20140309377
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu
  • Patent number: 8802789
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: PBI Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130035454
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu
  • Patent number: 8309662
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: PBI Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu
  • Patent number: 8129462
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an extrudable resin composition and a method of extruding the extrudable resin composition, comprising a high temperature engineering thermoplastic, one or more reinforcement components, an enhancing filler component, a polymeric lubricant, and an external lubricant, wherein the extrudable resin composition is capable of withstanding temperatures up to about 427° C. The invention is further directed to the use of the extruded pipes and/or lined pipes, produced according to the present method, in downhole tubular applications in oil and gas production; in line pipe, flow line, and transportation line applications in oil and gas production and supply operations; or in most any application where corrosive protection is required to transmit or store corrosive fluids, particularly at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignees: Robroy Industries, Inc., Polymics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tim Hsu, John Joseph Dodds
  • Publication number: 20110206880
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for a melt processable semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) incorporating phthalazinone and 4,4?-biphenol as comonomer units are described herein. The polymers are resistant to and insoluble in common organic solvents and liquids as well as in aggressive organic solvents such as chloroform and chlorinated liquids. The polymers are melt processable via techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) containing phthalazinone comonomer units have properties which make them suitable for manufacturing high temperature resistant molded systems and other articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Yi-Feng Wang, Tim Hsu, Allan S. Hay
  • Publication number: 20110104417
    Abstract: The present invention provides high temperature compositions comprising blends of a first polymer, poly(aryl ether ketone phthalazinone)s, and a second polymer, selected from poly(aryl ether ketone)s, poly(aryl ketone)s, poly(ether ether ketone)s, poly(ether ketone ketone)s, or polybenzimidazoles, thermoplastic polyimides, polyetherimides, poly(aryl ether sulfone)s, poly(phenylene sulfide)s, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have improved high temperature characteristics, e.g., improved high temperature load capability and improved high temperature melt processibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: POLYMICS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Feng Wang, Tim Hsu, Allan S. Hay, Kun Li, Bhavin Patel
  • Patent number: 7915351
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: PBI Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu
  • Publication number: 20100305277
    Abstract: A process for producing a solution blend of a polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). The PBI is mixed with sulfuric acid at a temperature between 40° C. and 80° C. for 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce a PBI solution then cooled to room temperature to form a cooled PBI solution. Then PEKK is added to the cooled PBI solution to form a mixture and that mixture is stirred from 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature to form a stirred mixture. The stirred mixture is poured into an excess of water being stirred swiftly to form an aqueous mixture. The aqueous mixture is filtered to produce a blend. The blend is washed with water and dried. The resulting blend can yield a blend in all proportion from 1/99 PBI/PEKK to 99/1 PBI/PEKK.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Bobby G. Dawkins, Michael Gruender, Gregory S. Copeland, Tim Hsu