Patents Issued in May 25, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170145140
    Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of particular functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain at least two reactive segments and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher L. LESTER, William L. BOTTORF, Kyle R. HEIMBACH
  • Publication number: 20170145141
    Abstract: Polymeric compounds having spatially controlled bioconjugation sites are described. Functionalization is achieved by selective ?-terminal chain extension of polymer chains by radical polymerization, such as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicants: University of Washington, PhaseRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick S. Stayton, Allan S. Hoffman, Anthony J. Convertine, Scott M. Henry, Robert W. Overell, Paul H. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170145142
    Abstract: The resist material according to the present invention contains a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein each R0 is independently a monovalent group having an oxygen atom, a monovalent group having a sulfur atom, a monovalent group having a nitrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, or a halogen atom; and each p is independently an integer of 0 to 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Takumi TOIDA, Takashi SATO, Masatoshi ECHIGO
  • Publication number: 20170145143
    Abstract: Methods and materials for preparing a covalent 3D nano-object are provided. A diamine or triamine monomer and a monoamine terminated precursor may be reacted to form a star polymer material. A cross-linking polymerization process may in a nanogel core with the monoamine terminated precursor covalently linked to the nanogel core. The covalent 3D nano-object may comprise HT, PHT, HA, and/or PHA materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Dylan J. BODAY, Jeannette M. GARCIA, James L. HEDRICK, Rudy J. WOJTECKI
  • Publication number: 20170145144
    Abstract: A flexible-to-rigid tube is flexible when routed and is then rigidized to increase burst strength. According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the flexible-to-rigid tube is included in a cooling plate assembly for transferring heat from electronic components mounted on a circuit board. In one embodiment, the flexible-to-rigid tube (while in a flexible state) includes a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or other silicone containing pendant or terminal epoxy, vinyl and/or acrylate functional groups and an initiator (e.g., a sulfonium salt photoinitiator, a free radical photoinitiator, or a thermal initiator). In another embodiment, triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) and an initiator are incorporated into a conventional PVC-based tubing material. The flexible-to-rigid tube changes from the flexible state to a rigid state via formation of a cross-linked network upon exposure to actinic radiation or heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Dylan J. Boday, Joseph Kuczynski, Robert E. Meyer, III
  • Publication number: 20170145145
    Abstract: The disclosure generally provides high-molecular-weight thermoplastic polyester-based urethanes (TPEUs). In some embodiments, the component monomers of the TPEUs are entirely derived from renewable sources. The disclosure also provides methods of making high-molecular-weight TPEUs, and, in particular, methods for achieving such high molecular weights. The disclosure also provides certain uses of such TPEUs. Entirely lipid-derived segmented thermoplastic TPEU elastomers with rubber-like properties such as low modulus and high elongation were produced by incorporating 1,9-nonanediol (ND) as chain extender with oleic acid derived polyester diols (PEDs) and 1,7-heptamethylene diisocyanate (HPMDI). Enhanced elastomeric properties were achieved by optimizing hydrogen bond density and phase separation of the TPEU via customized polymerization protocols. The novel TPEUs showed extensive degradation under hydrothermal ageing in water at 80° C. and achieved a tensile half-life in one day of immersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Suresh Narine, Shegufta Shetranjiwalla, Shaojun Li, Laziz Bouzidi
  • Publication number: 20170145146
    Abstract: The disclosure generally provides high-molecular-weight thermoplastic polyester-based urethanes (TPEUs). In some embodiments, the component monomers of the TPEUs are entirely derived from renewable sources. The disclosure also provides methods of making high-molecular-weight TPEUs, and, in particular, methods for achieving such high molecular weights. The disclosure also provides certain uses of such TPEUs. High molecular weight, semi-crystalline TPEU elastomers were synthesized from polyester diols (PEDs) and 1,7 heptamethylene diisocyanate (HPMDI) both derived from oleic acid. Functional group stoichiometry and polymerization time were used as tools to control molecular weight and optimize the thermal and mechanical properties of the TPEU. A targeted range of PEDs with controlled molecular weights and narrow polydispersity indices were obtained in high yields using an induced stoichiometric imbalance method. The PEDs were reacted with HPMDI with different NCO:OH ratios (1.1 to 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Suresh Narine, Shegufta Shetranjiwalla, Shaojun Li, Laziz Bouzidi
  • Publication number: 20170145147
    Abstract: Disclosed are high strength polyurethane foam compositions and methods of making them. In one aspect, the inventive polyurethane foams include strength enhancing additives comprising one or more polycarbonate polyols derived from the copolymerization of CO2 and one or more epoxides. In one aspect, the inventive methods include the step of substituting a portion of the polyether polyol in the B-side of a foam formulation with one or more polycarbonate polyols derived from the copolymerization of CO2 and one or more epoxides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Scott D. Allen, Vahid Sendijarevic, Aisa Sendijarevic
  • Publication number: 20170145148
    Abstract: A composition comprises a plurality of cyclic siloxane compounds. At least a portion of the cyclic siloxane compounds comprise first and second siloxane moieties having specified structures. A cyclic siloxane compound comprises a first siloxane moiety having a specified structure and a second siloxane moiety having a specified structure. An epoxy composition is made by reacting a composition comprising a plurality of cyclic siloxane compounds, an epoxy resin, and a curative. An epoxy composition is made by reacting a cyclic siloxane compound, an epoxy resin, and a curative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Steven P. Christiano, Olha V. Hoy, Megan J. Fresia, Nathaniel O. Hayes, John G. Lever
  • Publication number: 20170145149
    Abstract: A composition comprises an adduct produced by reacting an amine compound and a cyclic siloxane compound. The amine compound comprises two or more amine groups independently selected from the group consisting of primary amine groups and secondary amine groups. The cyclic siloxane compound comprises two or more first siloxane moieties that contain cyclic ether moieties. An epoxy composition is made by reacting an epoxy resin and the composition comprising the adduct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Steven P. Christiano, Olha V. Hoy, Robbie W.J.M. Hanssen
  • Publication number: 20170145150
    Abstract: To provide an epoxy resin composition that is suitable for producing optical sheets which exhibit excellent transparency, heat resistance, strength, smoothness and light resistance, and a cured product thereof. An epoxy resin composition for optical3 sheets, the composition comprising a polyvalent carboxylic acid (A) represented by formula (I): (wherein, R1's each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or a carboxyl group; q represents the number of substituent R1's, and represents an integer from 1 to 4; and P represents any one of the following x, y and z): (wherein, there may be a plural number of R2's per ring, and R2's each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and * represents a bonding site linked to the oxygen atom; y.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Noriko Kiyoyanagi, Masataka Nakanishi, Yoshihiro Kawata, Junko Ichikawa, Toru Kurihashi
  • Publication number: 20170145151
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing bromine-containing polymer, comprising a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction of tetrabromoxylylene dihalide, or tetrabromoxylylene dihalide in combination with pentabromobenzyl halide, with a reactant having one or more six-membered aromatic rings, wherein the reaction takes place in a solvent in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst, and isolating from the reaction mixture the bromine-containing polymer. The so-formed polymers and their use as flame retardants form additional aspects of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Bromine Compounds Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Gelmont, Michael Yuzefovich, Andrew Piotrowski, David Yoffe, Ron Frim, Yaniv Hirschsohn
  • Publication number: 20170145152
    Abstract: Metal catalyst compounds are disclosed. The catalyst compound are represented by the formula (I-II and VII): wherein M is a Group 8 metal; X is an anionic ligand; L is a neutral two electron donor ligand; K 2 (A-E) is a ditopic or multitopic ligand. Also disclosed is an easy applicable catalyst synthesis and the application in different olefin metathesis processes, e.g. Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), rotational molding, vacuum infusion, vacuum forming, process for conversion of fatty acids and fatty acid esters or mixtures thereof, in -olefins, dicarboxylic acids or dicarboxylic esters, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Francis W.C. VERPOORT
  • Publication number: 20170145153
    Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester includes: at least one tetrahydrofuran-dimethanol diol motif (A); at least one furandicarboxylic acid motif (B); and at least one aliphatic diol motif (C). A method for producing polyester including the motifs (A), (B) et (C) is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Nicolas JACQUEL, Gabriel DEGAND, Rene SAINT-LOUP
  • Publication number: 20170145154
    Abstract: A modified copolyester composition includes a copolymer obtained by subjecting a stoichiometric mixture of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid-based component and a diol component to a polycondensation reaction, wherein the diol component includes a major amount of a C2-C4 aliphatic diol and a minor amount of an aromatic diol compound represented by Formula (I) defined herein, and wherein the dicarboxylic acid-based component is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, an aromatic dicarboxylic dialkyl ester, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Far Eastern New Century Corporation
    Inventors: Der-Ren HWANG, Chia-Huei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170145155
    Abstract: Objects can be produced using an additive manufacturing process. The objects can include a plurality of layers of a polymeric material that includes a copolyester ether. The copolyester ether can include units of a diacid component and units of a glycol component. In some implementations, the units of the diacid component can be derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. Further, in some illustrative examples, the units of the glycol component can be derived from an aliphatic glycol and a polyalkylene ether glycol. In some cases, the polymeric material can also include a thermoplastic elastomer and a resin component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Steven Frederick Wright, John Guy Franjione, Andrew Thomas Detwiler, William Herbert Heise, Ping Peter Shang
  • Publication number: 20170145156
    Abstract: Methods of metal-free synthesis of a compound for catalysis include mixing an aniline of the general structure (1): with an aldehyde to form a reaction mixture, and performing a synthesis using the reaction mixture. Each instance of R may be independently an electron withdrawing group. The compound is a thioaminal or a Tröger's base. Polymerization catalysts, or mixtures comprising polymerization catalysts, include the general structure (2): Each instance of R may be independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —F, —CF3, —NO2, —Cl, —Br, —I, and nitrile. R? may be linear or branched alkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy BLAKE, Dylan J. BODAY, Jeannette M. GARCIA, James L. HEDRICK, Robert M. WAYMOUTH, Rudy J. WOJTECKI
  • Publication number: 20170145157
    Abstract: Described are shape memory polymers and methods of making shape memory polymers and actuators from the shape memory polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: The University of Rochester
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthamatten, Yuan Meng
  • Publication number: 20170145158
    Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonates that can be used as starting materials for polyurethanes having excellent weather resistance and heat aging resistance. Provided is polyurethanes and elastomers obtained by using the polycarbonates, as well as processes for manufacturing the polycarbonates and processes for manufacturing the polyurethanes. The polycarbonate contains one or more types of repeating unit represented by formula [I] below, which contains 90% or more of terminal hydroxyl groups; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Takeo HAYASHI, Hideyuki SATO
  • Publication number: 20170145159
    Abstract: Carbodiimide is added to a molten polyamide resin so as to provide resin pellets. The percentage of residual unreacted carbodiimide to each resin pellet is 0.03% to 0.33% by mass. Manufacturing molded articles using the resin pellets achieves both of an improvement in mechanical strength and an increase in wear resistance, and reduces property variations among the molded articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi KUNISHIMA, Tomoya NISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20170145160
    Abstract: Methods of metal-catalysed polymerisation are described using a metal catalyst of formula (III): wherein R3 in each occurrence is independently selected from C1-10 alkyl and aryl that may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents; y is 0 or 2; and Z?is an anion. Methods described include Buchwald-type and Suzuki-type polymerisation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicants: Cambridge Display Technology Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
    Inventors: FLORENCE BOURCET, Kiran Kamtekar, Ruth Pegington, James Morey
  • Publication number: 20170145161
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a product, such as a thermoset, has a polyhexahydrotriazine and a self-polymerized cross-linkable polymer. In some embodiments, a product is the reaction product of a diamine, an aldehyde, and a compound having an ?,?-unsaturated electron withdrawing moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Dylan J. BODAY, Mareva B. FEVRE, Jeannette M. GARCIA, James L. HEDRICK, Rudy J. WOJTECKI
  • Publication number: 20170145162
    Abstract: A method of making a polybenzimidazole (PBI) includes the steps of: reacting, in a solution, an organic compound having at least 2 amino groups with an organic aldehyde adduct, the reactants comprise at least 8% by weight of the solution. A solvent of the solution may be selected from the group of: N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), tetramethylene sulfone, and combinations thereof. The organic aldehyde adduct may be an organic aldehyde bisulfite adduct. The organic aldehyde portion of the organic aldehyde adduct being aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, heterocyclic, or heteroaromatic aldehyde or mixtures thereof. The polybenzimidazole may have an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.40 dl/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Brian C. Benicewicz, Alexander Lanier Gulledge, Warren P. Steckle, JR., Gregory S. Copeland, Bobby G. Dawkins
  • Publication number: 20170145163
    Abstract: In an example, a silicone-based thermal interface material includes a thermally conductive material and a silicone-based polymeric material having a solubility parameter that is not less than 9.09 cal1/2 cm?3/2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah K. CZAPLEWSKI, Joseph KUCZYNSKI, Jason T. WERTZ, Jing ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170145164
    Abstract: A flexible-to-rigid tube is flexible when routed and is then rigidized to increase burst strength. According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the flexible-to-rigid tube is included in a cooling plate assembly for transferring heat from electronic components mounted on a circuit board. In one embodiment, the flexible-to-rigid tube (while in a flexible state) includes a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or other silicone containing pendant or terminal epoxy, vinyl and/or acrylate functional groups and an initiator (e.g., a sulfonium salt photoinitiator, a free radical photoinitiator, or a thermal initiator). In another embodiment, triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) and an initiator are incorporated into a conventional PVC-based tubing material. The flexible-to-rigid tube changes from the flexible state to a rigid state via formation of a cross-linked network upon exposure to actinic radiation or heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Dylan J. Boday, Joseph Kuczynski, Robert E. Meyer, III
  • Publication number: 20170145165
    Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide block copolymer contains polyphenylene sulfide units and poly-organosiloxane units and has a glass-transition temperature in the range of 80° C. or lower and a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 35,000 to 100,000. The polyphenylene sulfide block copolymer has high flexibility as well as high heat resistance and heat aging resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yuji Yamanaka, Hiroyuki Isago, Kei Saito, Hideki Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20170145166
    Abstract: A composition for preparing an organic/inorganic hybrid poly(amide-imide) copolymer including a poly(amide-imide) copolymer, a poly(amide-amic acid) copolymer, or a poly(amide-imide/amic acid) copolymer including a structural unit represented by Chemical Formula 1; and a structural unit represented by Chemical Formula 2, a structural unit represented by Chemical Formula 3, or a combination thereof, and a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane including a functional group capable of forming a hydrogen bond: wherein in Chemical Formulae 1 to 3, A, B, D, and E are the same as defined in the detailed description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Hyunjeong JEON, Sang Soo JEE, Hongkyoon CHOI, Byunghee SOHN, Kyeong-Sik JU
  • Publication number: 20170145167
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for synthesizing a new class of inorganic-organic polymeric materials. These polymers are made with a backbone comprising chalcogenide elements such as sulfur, selenium, and/or tellurium along with organic crosslinking moieties that determine its physical and optical properties. Also disclosed are the related polymeric materials. These polymers are suitable for optical applications in short wave infrared (SWIR, 1-3 ?m) and mid wave infrared (MWIR, 3-8 ?m) regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Colin C. Baker, Darryl A. Boyd, Jason D. Myers, Vinh Q. Nguyen, Gryphon A. Drake, Woohong Kim, Steven R. Bowman, Jasbinder S. Sanghera
  • Publication number: 20170145168
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyarylene sulfide dispersion which has high dispersion stability even if the polyarylene sulfide resin concentration is high, and which is coated with an anionic group-containing organic polymer compound having excellent bondability and adhesion to various base materials such as plastics, metals, and glasses. The present invention solves the aforementioned problem by providing a polyarylene sulfide dispersion which is including polyarylene sulfide particles having high stability even at a high concentration by being coated with an anionic group-containing organic polymer compound according to an acid deposition method; and powder particles obtained from the polyarylene sulfide dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yuya Enomoto, Shoji Imamura, Shinichi Kuwamura
  • Publication number: 20170145169
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods utilizing microfluidics for the oxygen-controlled generation of microparticles and hydrogels having controlled microparticle sizes and size distributions and products from provided methods. The included methods provide the generation of microparticles by polymerizing an aqueous solution dispersed in a non-aqueous continuous phase in an oxygen-controlled environment. The process allows for control of size of the size of the aqueous droplets and, thus, control of the size of the generated microparticles which may be used in biological applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: John OAKEY, Kaspars KRUTKRAMELIS, Bingzhao XIA
  • Publication number: 20170145170
    Abstract: A composite formulation and composite product are disclosed. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix having metal particles, the metal particles including dendritic particles and tin-containing particles. The metal particles are blended within the polymer matrix at a temperature greater than the melt temperature of the polymer matrix. The tin containing particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of, by volume, between 10% and 36%, and the dendritic particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of, by volume, between 16% and 40%. The temperature at which the metal particles are blended generates metal-metal diffusion of the metal particles, producing intermetallic phases, the temperature being at least the intermetallic annealing temperature of the metal particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Corporation
    Inventors: Jaydip Das, Ting Gao, Mark F. Wartenberg, Kavitha Bharadwaj, Richard B. Lloyd, Rodney Ivan Martens
  • Publication number: 20170145171
    Abstract: This invention provides a process for the stabilization of thermoplastic polyolefins during melt processing operations. The stabilizer package of this invention is “phenol free” and comprises at least two selected phosphite stabilizers. In some embodiments, the process is suitable for the manufacture of polyethylene film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Fraser D. Cole Waldie, Owen C. Lightbody, Tony Tikuisis, P. Scott Chisholm
  • Publication number: 20170145172
    Abstract: Process for enhancing the melt strength of polypropylene by heat treating said polypropylene at a temperature between 150° C. and 300° C. in the presence of 0.3-3wt %, based on the weight of the polypropylene,of a dialkyl peroxydicarbonate having alkyl groups with 12-20 carbon atoms, wherein a hydrophilic silica with a silanol group concentration of at least 1.0 mmol Si—OH groups/g, as measured by LiAlH4 titration, is added to said polypropylene before, during, or after said heat treatment, in a mole ratio Si—OH/dialkyl peroxydicarbonate of more than 0.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Wilhelm Klaas Frijlink, Leonardus Bernardus Gerhardus Maria Nijhof
  • Publication number: 20170145173
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a film having excellent transparency, corrosion resistance, adhesive properties, and economic property. Another object of the present invention is to provide a rubber-containing graft polymer powder to be contained in the film. Provided is a film comprising: a resin composition comprising polyvinyl acetal and a rubber-containing graft polymer powder having a refractive index of 1.469 to 1.519; 0 to 100 ppm of calcium ions; and 1 to 1100 ppm of alkali metal ions and alkali earth metal ions in total.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicants: MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD., KURARAY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yosuke MATSUNAGA, Masaaki KIURA, Mitsufumi NODONO, Hirotaka YASUDA, Shinichi MUGURMA
  • Publication number: 20170145174
    Abstract: A cyclic olefin resin composition film has excellent anti-blocking properties and toughness. A cyclic olefin resin composition film containing a cyclic olefin resin and a styrene-based elastomer; the cyclic olefin resin composition film having a first surface layer part having a thickness of from 25 to 45% of a total thickness, a second surface layer part having a thickness of from 25 to 45% of the total thickness, and an internal part having a thickness of from 10 to 50% of the total thickness between the first surface layer part and the second surface layer part; an average value of a minor-axis dispersion diameter of the styrene-based elastomer in the first surface layer part or the second surface layer part being from 75 to 125% of an average value of a minor-axis dispersion diameter of the styrene-based elastomer of the internal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: DEXERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Taku ISHIMORI, Akihiro HORII, Kei OBATA, Ken HOSOYA
  • Publication number: 20170145175
    Abstract: A polyimide-carbon nanotube composite film is provided. The composite film includes a carbon nanotube, and a polyimide obtainable by imidizing a poly(amic acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Bee Eng Mary Chan, Wei Yuan
  • Publication number: 20170145176
    Abstract: A method for depositing a silicon dioxide layer on a combustible and/or, in particular easily, inflammable carrier material (2, 2?) for the formation of a package, in particular suitable for foodstuffs, with the following steps, in particular with the following sequence: coating of the carrier material with a silicon dioxide precursor solution prepared by dissolving an oligomeric, silicate, preferably a silicic acid tetramethyl ester homopolymer, in a solvent, said silicon dioxide precursor solution having a water content less than 5 vol. %, and hardening of the silicon dioxide precursor solution and thus forming the silicon dioxide layer on the carrier material in an at least partially vaporous ammonia atmosphere at: a temperature between 5° C. and 30° C. and/or a pressure between 900 MPa and 1200 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: EV Group E. Thallner GmbH
    Inventor: Jurgen Burggraf
  • Publication number: 20170145177
    Abstract: A method for producing a barrier layer and a carrier body including such a barrier layer are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing a carrier body including a polymer film having at least one polymer, drying the barrier interface, exposing the barrier interface to one reagent gas, or to a plurality of reagent gases which do not chemically react with each other, so that the at least one reagent gas chemically reacts with the at least one polymer at least inside the polymer film in at least one chemical reaction thereby forming the barrier layer, and removing at least one product gas of the at least one chemical reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Frank Vollkommer, Klaus-Dieter Bauer, Juergen Bauer, Mato Knez, Keith Edward Gregorczyk
  • Publication number: 20170145178
    Abstract: A polyurethane foam forming composition, processes for making a foam from such compositions, and laminates and composites comprising foams made from such compositions. The polyurethane foams are polyether based foams that are heat bondable, such as by, for example, flame lamination, to a substrate. The foams are formed from a composition comprising a silicone based surfactant. The surfactant comprises alkyl siloxane units and units with pendant acetoxy capped polyether groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yilong Luo, SengKok Tan, MingLiang He, Ladislau Heisler, Bright Dai, Paul Edwin Austin
  • Publication number: 20170145179
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a versatile, macroporous, omniphilic polymeric sponges for absorption of organic liquids of varying polarity as well as water. Particularly, disclosed herein is an ice-templated macroporous omniphilic polymeric sponge as inexpensive versatile absorbents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Guruswamy KUMARASWAMY, Soumyajyoti CHATTERJEE, Sayam Sen GUPTA
  • Publication number: 20170145180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for recycling reinforced composites. The reinforced composite comprises a reinforcement material in a cross-linked polymer matrix, wherein the cross-linked polymer comprises a cross-linking group derived from a curing agent represented by formula I, wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cylcoalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkoxy alkyl or alkynyl; A is alkyl, alkenyl, alkenene, alkylene-hetero-alkylene, alkylene-heterocyclo-alkylene, alkylene, alkylene-oxy-alkylene, 1,4-alkyl substituted piperazine, carbonyl, thiocarbonyl; B is alkyl, alkenyl, alkenene, alkylene-hetero-alkylene, alkylene-heterocyclo-alkylene, alkylene, alkylene-oxy-alkylene, 1,4-alkyl substituted piperazine, carbonyl, thiocarbonyl; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, aminoalkyl, alkyl-amino-alkyl, cylcoalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; and R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, aminoalkyl, alkyl-amino-alkyl, cylcoalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or heteroaryl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Bo Liang, Bing Qin, Stefan Pastine, Xin Li
  • Publication number: 20170145181
    Abstract: The present invention provides rubber compositions that can achieve both abrasion resistance and low heat build-up properties, and pneumatic tires including such rubber compositions. The present invention relates to a rubber composition containing one or more carbon blacks, at least one of which is produced from a feedstock oil that has a BMCI value of not greater than 150 and an aliphatic hydrocarbon content of not less than 30% by mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryota KITAGO, Yuuki KAWANA
  • Publication number: 20170145182
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a dielectric substrate comprises an unsintered polytetrafluoroethylene; and a high dielectric constant filler, wherein the dielectric constant of the high dielectric constant filler is greater than or equal to 35; wherein the dielectric substrate has a specific gravity of greater than or equal to 90% of a calculated theoretical density of the dielectric substrate, wherein the theoretical specific gravity is calculated based on a measured specific gravity of the high dielectric constant filler, the specific gravity of the unsintered polytetrafluoroethylene, and the relative weight fractions of the unsintered polytetrafluoroethylene and the high dielectric constant filler; and wherein the dielectric substrate has a dielectric constant of greater than or equal to 11.5 as determined at a frequency of 10 GHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Allen F. Horn, III, Christopher J. Caisse, Patricia A. LaFrance
  • Publication number: 20170145183
    Abstract: Light transparent fluoropolymer composition having less than 2 percent haze, comprising at least one of alkali metal (e.g., lithium, sodium, and potassium) cation, alkali metal (e.g., lithium, sodium, and potassium) and a corresponding anion (e.g., CO3,OH, OOCCH3), alkaline earth metal cation (e.g., calcium, magnesium, strontium, and barium), or alkaline earth metal cation (e.g., calcium, magnesium, strontium, and barium) and a corresponding anion (e.g., CO3,OH, OOCCH3), wherein the light transparent fluoropolymer has at least 90% visible light transmission. Exemplary uses of light transparent fluoropolymer compositions described herein include as films (e.g., solar reflective films, solar transparent frontside photovoltaic films, commercial graphic overlay film, commercial graphic film, and tubing (e.g., transparent tubing for medical)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Timothy J. Hebrink
  • Publication number: 20170145184
    Abstract: Matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resin compositions for additive fabrication are described and claimed. Such resins include a cationically polymerizable component that is an aliphatic epoxide, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate component, a cationic photoinitiator, a free-radical photo initiator, and a matrix of inorganic fillers, wherein the matrix further constitutes prescribed ratios of at least one microparticle constituent and at least one nanoparticle constituent. Also described and claimed is a process for using the matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resins for additive fabrication to create three dimensional parts, and the three-dimensional parts made from the liquid radiation curable resins for additive fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Mingbo He, Beth Rundlett, Kangtai Ren, Caroline Liu, Tai Yeon Lee
  • Publication number: 20170145185
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to vulcanization compositions used to vulcanize elastomeric articles, where the vulcanization compositions have reduced allergenic potential as compared to elastomeric articles formed using vulcanization compositions having non-fugitive accelerators. The present invention also relates to elastomeric articles formed using the vulcanization compositions. The invention further relates to methods for making a reduced-allergenicity vulcanization composition, and to methods for using the vulcanization compositions to vulcanize elastomeric articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: SEONG FONG CHEN, WEI CHEONG WONG, CHI YIH LOW
  • Publication number: 20170145186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to molding compounds containing at least one polymer and a plasticizer composition which contains at least one ester of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one ester of 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, and use of these plasticizer compositions and molding compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Matthias PFEIFFER, Boris BREITSCHEIDEL, Axel GRIMM, Herbert MORGENSTERN
  • Publication number: 20170145187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plasticizer composition containing at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid ester and at least one terephthalic acid dialkyl ester, to molding compounds containing a thermoplastic polymer or an elastomer and a plasticizer composition of said type, and to the use of said plasticizer compositions and molding compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Matthias PFEIFFER, Boris BREITSCHEIDEL, Axel GRIMM, Herbert MORGENSTERN
  • Publication number: 20170145188
    Abstract: The invention relates to a linear low density polyethylene composition comprising a linear low density polyethylene having a melt flow index of 1.5-2.5, a phenolic antioxidant, a processing stabilizer and ZnO, wherein the composition is free or substantially free of tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite (TNPP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Maria Johanna WILLEMS, Bernardus Aldegonda Josephus RAVEN
  • Publication number: 20170145189
    Abstract: An improved plastic-cladding filament structure includes a combined arrangement of a base layer, thermosetting polymer glue, and at least one conductive filament. The thermosetting polymer glue is combined with the base layer. The at least one conductive filament is enclosed and housed in the thermosetting polymer glue to allow the conductive filament to be attached to the base layer through heating and setting of the thermosetting polymer glue. By means of the property the thermosetting polymer glue that the thermosetting polymer glue gets set after being heated to a predetermined temperature and melted and shaped and once heated to get set and shaped, further heating does not change the shape, the thermosetting polymer glue that encloses and houses the conductive filament can be set to form any desired shape to facilitate combination thereof with the base layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: KING'S METAL FIBER TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu Hsun KANG, Shu Fen LIAO, Jaang Jiun HOU, Hao Chen WANG, Reng Sho CHEN