Patents by Inventor William J. Trepka
William J. Trepka 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: 6265485Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers which are particularly useful for blend components in blends with polymers of styrene. In the first embodiment of this invention the copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (4) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. In a second embodiment of the invention tapered block copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (5) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Nathan E. Stacy, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 6265484Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers which are particularly useful for blend components in blends with polymers of styrene. In the first embodiment of this invention the copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (4) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. In a second embodiment of the invention tapered block copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (5) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1997Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Nathan E. Stacy, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 5910546Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers which are particularly useful for blend components in blends with polymers of styrene. In the first embodiment of this invention the copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (4) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. In a second embodiment of the invention tapered block copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (5) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1997Date of Patent: June 8, 1999Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Nathan E. Stacy, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 5705569Abstract: A method for preparing resinous polymodal monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymers and polymers produced thereby are provided. The method comprises sequentially contacting under polymerization conditions:(a) a monovinylarene monomer and initiator;(b) initiator and a monovinylarene monomer;(c) a sequence of at least two charges selected from the group consisting of (i) initiator and a monovtnylarene monomer, (ii) a mixture of monovtnylarene monomer and conjugated diene monomor, (iii) a conjugated diene monomer, (iv) a monovinylarene monomer;(d) a coupling agent;wherein the sequence of at least two charges in step (c) can be made in any order. In a preferred embodiment, at least three Initiator charges are provided. In another preferred embodiment, at least three monovinylarene charges precede the first charge containing conjugated diene. In another preferred embodiment, at least four monovinylarene charges precede the first charge containing conjugated diene.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: George A. Moczygemba, Larry L. Nash, William J. Trepka, Craig D. DePorter, Nathan E. Stacy, Ralph C. Farrar, Charles M. Selman
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Blends of copolymers of monovinylarenes and conjugated dienes containing two interior tapered blocks
Patent number: 5587425Abstract: A method for preparing blends of a copolymer in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomer in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomer; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjuated diene monomers; (5) conjugated diene monomer; and (6) a coupling agent; and the polymodal tapered block copolymers prepared thereby. The copolymers are particularly useful neat or in blends for applications such as packaging and food or drink containers which require transparency and good environmental stress crack resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: George A. Moczygemba, Nancy R. Knight, William J. Trepka, Nathan E. Stacy -
Patent number: 5545690Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers which are particularly useful for blend components in blends with polymers of styrene. In the first embodiment of this invention the copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (4) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. In a second embodiment of the Invention tapered block copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (5) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Nathan E. Stacy, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 5436298Abstract: A method for preparing resinous polymodal monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymers and polymers produced thereby are provided. The method comprises sequentially contacting under polymerization conditions:(a) a monovinylarene monomer and initiator;(b) initiator and a monovinylarene monomer;(c) a sequence of at least two charges selected from the group consisting of (i) initiator and a monovinylarene monomer, (ii) a mixture of monovinylarene monomer and conjugated diene monomer, (iii) a conjugated diene monomer, (iv) a monovinylarene monomer;(d) s coupling agent;wherein the sequence of at least two charges in step (c) can be made in any order. In a preferred embodiment, at least three initiator charges are provided. In another preferred embodiment, at east three monovinylarene charges precede the first charge containing conjugated diene. In another preferred embodiment, at least four monovinylarene charges precede the first charge containing conjugated diene.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1994Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: George A. Moczygemba, Larry L. Nash, William J. Trepka, Craig D. DePorter, Nathan E. Stacy, Ralph C. Farrar, Charles M. Selman
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Patent number: 5422389Abstract: A process for stabilizing polymers is provided comprising:(1) contacting at least one hindered phenolic compound and an organic phosphite to form a stabilizing mixture,wherein said contacting is at a temperature sufficient to at least partially dissolve said hindered phenolic compound,wherein said stabilizing mixture is essentially free of organic solvent; and(2) contacting said stabilizing mixture and a polymeric composition comprising a monovinylarene/conjugated diene copolymer;wherein said organic phosphite and said at least one hindered phenolic compound are present in step (2) in an effective amount sufficient to stabilize said polymeric composition. In accordance with another aspect of this invention a method for preparing a stabilizing mixture essentially free of organic solvent is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1994Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, Larry L. Nash, John R. Bohannan, Nathan E. Stacy, George A. Moczygemba, Craig D. DePorter, Luis E. Reyes, Tad L. Olson
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Patent number: 5399628Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomer in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomer; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (5) conjugated diene monomer; and (6) a coupling agent; and the polymodal tapered block copolymers prepared thereby. The copolymers are particularly useful neat or in blends for applications such as packaging and food or drink containers which require transparency and good environmental stress crack resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1993Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: George A. Moczygemba, Nancy R. Knight, William J. Trepka, Nathan E. Stacy
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Patent number: 5384349Abstract: A block copolymer comprising about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent monovinylarene monomer, about 95 to about 5 weight percent butadiene, and an effective amount of a thermal stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid, citric acid, disodium citrate, and mixtures thereof is provided. A process for stabilizing conjugated diene/monovinylarene block copolymer and articles prepared from such copolymers are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1993Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, Nathan E. Stacy, George A. Moczygemba
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Patent number: 5319033Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers in a polymerization process by charging an initiator and monomers sequentially with one or more charges of first one of the monomers, then with a mixture of the two monomers, and then with one or more charges of the second monomer alternating with one or more charges of the first monomer with subsequent coupling to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. Suitable monomers include conjugated dienes and monovinylaromatic compounds. The copolymers are suitable for use in injection and blow molding equipment; the copolymers are particularly useful for shrink films, containers, tubes, fibers and other packaging applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 5270396Abstract: A method for preparing resinous copolymers by sequential charge copolymerization of at least two charges, at least one being a conjugated diene and at least one being a monovinylarene; followed by a charge of a polyfunctional coupling agent; and the final charge being an essentially difunctional coupling agent. The copolymer made by this method and articles made from this copolymer are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1992Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Ralph C. Farrar, Jr., George A. Moczygemba, William J. Trepka
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Patent number: 5256736Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (3) an initiator and a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (4) a coupling agent to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. The copolymers are particularly useful for packaging applications which require good environmental stress crack resistance.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1991Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 5227419Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers in a polymerization process by charging an initiator and monomers sequentially with one or more charges of first one of the monomers, then with a mixture of the two monomers, and then with one or more charges of the first monomer to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. Suitable monomers include conjugated dienes and monovinylaromatic compounds. The copolymers are particularly useful for applications requiring environmental stress crack resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1990Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: George A. Moczygemba, William J. Trepka
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Patent number: 5130377Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers in a polymerization process by charging an initiator and monomers sequentially with one or more charges of first one of the monomers, then with a mixture of the two monomers, and then with one or more charges of the second monomer alternating with one or more charges of the first monomer with subsequent coupling, to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. Suitable monomers include conjugated dienes and monovinylaromatic compounds. The copolymers are suitable for use in injection and blow molding equipment; the copolymers are particularly useful for shrink films, containers, tubes, fibers and other packaging applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1991Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, George A. Moczygemba, Ralph C. Farrar, Jr.
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Patent number: 4471099Abstract: In the preparation of nitrogen-containing dispersant viscosity index improvers and/or gasoline detergent additives wherein a polymer cement is hydrogenated, an alkaline wash step following hydrogenation catalyst removal reduces residual poisons such that subsequent lithiation is improved. The lithiated copolymer thereafter is treated with various nitrogen-containing compounds reactive with the lithiated sites.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1983Date of Patent: September 11, 1984Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventor: William J. Trepka
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Patent number: 4418234Abstract: Hydrogenated completely random conjugated diene/monovinylarene copolymers with a conjugated diene content above about 50 weight percent, monovinylarene content below about 50 weight percent, vinyl unsaturation (normalized) at least about 25 weight percent, block polymonovinylarene below about 5 weight percent, and molecular weight M.sub.n in the range of about 30,000-200,000, are soluble in synthetic poly(.alpha.-olefin) lubricating oils providing therein effective viscosity index control, pour point, and shear loss at low concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1981Date of Patent: November 29, 1983Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Sidney Schiff, William J. Trepka
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Patent number: 4412087Abstract: Hydrogenated random block conjugated diene/monovinylarene copolymers with a terminal monovinylarene block having a diene content in the range of 44 to 70 weight percent, normalized vinyl in the range 30.2-51.3 percent, percent vinyl based on copolymer plus percent styrene in the range 59.8-71.5 percent, and molecular weight M.sub.n in the range 94,000-199,000, used as viscosity index improver in lubricating oil, exhibits unusually high thickening power, yet provides viscosity index, pour point, and shear loss at very desirable levels.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1981Date of Patent: October 25, 1983Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventor: William J. Trepka
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Patent number: 4402843Abstract: Nitrogen-containing copolymers useful as viscosity index improvers with dispersing characteristics are prepared by the reaction of lithiated hydrogenated conjugated diene-monovinylarene copolymers with substituted aminopyridine.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1981Date of Patent: September 6, 1983Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventor: William J. Trepka
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Patent number: RE32533Abstract: Carburetor detergency properties of hydrocarbon fuels are provided by nitrogen-containing organic compound-grafted, hydrogenated conjugated diene-monovinylarene copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1982Date of Patent: October 27, 1987Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: William J. Trepka, Richard J. Sonnenfeld