Patents Issued in July 4, 2017
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Patent number: 9695253Abstract: Compositions comprising oxidized poly alpha-1,3-glucan compounds are disclosed herein. Oxidized poly alpha-1,3-glucan compounds are produced by contacting poly alpha-1,3-glucan under aqueous conditions with at least one N-oxoammonium salt.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Rakesh Nambiar, Jayme L Paullin, Andrea M Perticone, T Joseph Dennes
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Patent number: 9695254Abstract: The present invention describes a metallocene catalyst based on a transition metal of group 4 or 5 of the periodic table; supported on a hybrid catalytic support with aliphatic organic groups and a process for supporting metallocene on the hybrid catalytic support. The supported metallocene catalyst provides an ethylene polymer with broad or bimodal molecular weight distribution in the presence of only one metallocene complex on the support.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Braskem S.A.Inventors: Rodrigo Brambilla, Marcia Silva Lacerda Miranda, Joao Henrique Zimnoch dos Santos, Fernando Silveira
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Patent number: 9695255Abstract: Functionalization of polymers, including polyolefins, via decomposition of organic peroxides through the use of solid-state shear pulverization.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: John M. Torkelson, Jeanette M. Diop
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Patent number: 9695256Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a modified conjugated diene-based polymer, including (a) polymerizing a conjugated diene monomer, or a conjugated diene monomer and an aromatic vinyl monomer, using the compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 in the presence of a solvent, thus obtaining an active polymer having a metal end, and (b) modifying the active polymer with the compound represented by Chemical Formula 2.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Sangmi Lee, Noma Kim, Romi Lee, Jinyoung Kim, Youkreol Na
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Patent number: 9695257Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation and application of an olefin polymerization catalyst. The main catalyst is composed of a carrier, a transition metal halide, and an organic alcohol compound. The transition metal halide is obtained by in-situ reaction between titanate and silicon halide. The molar ratio of the carrier to the transition metal halide to the organic alcohol compound is 1 to 0.01-20 to 0.1-6. The molar ratio of the titanate to the silicon halide is 1 to 0.5-2. The co-catalyst is an organo-aluminum compound. The molar ratio of the transition metal halide in the main catalyst to the co-catalyst is 1 to 30-500. Particles of the catalyst are good in morphology and are in a spherical shape. The catalyst has high activity and the polymer obtained by using the catalyst has a high molecular weight. The catalyst is applicable to a slurry method, a vapor phase polymerization process, or a combined polymerization process.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Petrochina Company LimitedInventors: Jianjun Yi, Qigu Huang, Hongming Li, Mingge Zhang, Zhi Liu, Wei Liu, Yisen Wang, Weisong Cui
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Patent number: 9695258Abstract: Methods of adjusting the mechanical properties of a polymeric material may include forming a polymer network having a plurality of permanent cross-links and coupled to a plurality of reversible cross-links, wherein the polymer network has a shear storage modulus of greater than about 4×104 Pa; and heating the polymer network using a heat source to dissociate the reversible cross-links, wherein heating the polymer network reduces the shear storage modulus to less than about 4×104 Pa. In some embodiments, a polymeric material may include a polymer network comprising a plurality of permanent cross-links and coupled to a plurality of reversible cross-links that are dissociable with the application of a stimulus and associable with the removal of the stimulus, wherein the shear storage modulus of the polymer network is less than about 4×104 Pa in the presence of the stimulus and greater than about 4×104 Pa in the absence of the stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Randy A. Mrozek, Joseph L. Lenhart, Michael C. Berg
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Patent number: 9695259Abstract: A method for purifying a reclaimed polymer, such as a polymer reclaimed from post-consumer use or post-industrial use, is disclosed. The method involves obtaining the reclaimed polymer and contacting it at an elevated temperature and pressure with a fluid solvent to produce an extracted reclaimed polymer. The extracted reclaimed polymer is dissolved in a solvent at an elevated temperature and pressure to produce a polymer solution. A polymer is then separated from the polymer solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Moncrief Layman, Maggie Gunnerson, Hans Schonemann, Kara Williams
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Patent number: 9695260Abstract: A method for producing an olefin block polymer, the method includes: polymerizing olefin using a polymerization catalyst (X), a polymerization catalyst (Y), and an organometallic compound (C) having an atom of any of Groups 2, 12, and 13 of the periodic table of the elements, the organometallic compound (C) excluding an activating co-catalyst agent (B), wherein: the polymerization catalyst (X) is formed by bringing a transition metal compound (A-X) represented by a general formula (1-X) into contact with an activating co-catalyst agent (B); and the polymerization catalyst (Y) is formed by bringing a transition metal compound (A-Y) represented by a general formula (1-Y) into contact with the activating co-catalyst agent (B). [Chem.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Koji Ishiwata, Kazuo Takaoki, Kazuyuki Ito
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Patent number: 9695261Abstract: Monophasic propylene copolymer with high stiffness and impact resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Borealis AGInventors: Luca Boragno, Luigi Resconi, Johanna Lilja, Markus Gahleitner
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Patent number: 9695262Abstract: The present invention concerns molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) having an affinity for natriuretic peptides, such as atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). In some embodiments, the MIP is a nanoparticle (a molecularly imprinted polymeric nanoparticle (MIPNP)). Other aspects of the invention include methods of preparing an MIP having affinity for a natriuretic peptide, methods for binding a natriuretic peptide in vitro or in vivo using an MIP of the invention, methods for interfering with the binding of a natriuretic peptide with its receptor in vivo, methods for reducing inflammation, cell growth, cell differentiation, or a cell proliferation disorder, methods for detecting natriuretic peptides, and devices and kits for sequestering and/or detecting natriuretic peptides.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAInventors: Subhra Mohapatra, Chunyan Wang
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Patent number: 9695263Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorine-containing oligomer comprising a copolymer of a fluoroalkyl alcohol (meth)acrylic acid derivative of the formula: CnF2n+1(CH2)dOCOCR?CH2 [I], wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, n is an integer of 1 to 10, and d is an integer of 1 to 6; and a (meth)acrylic acid derivative of the formula: (CH2?CRCO)mR? [II], wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, m is 1, 2, or 3; and when m is 1, R? is —OH group, NH2 group that is unsubstituted or mono- or di-substituted with an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a monovalent group derived from an alkylene glycol or polyalkylene glycol group containing an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms; when m is 2 or 3, R? is a divalent or trivalent organic group derived from a diol or triol. The copolymerization reaction is performed using a hydrocarbon-based peroxide or azo compound polymerization initiator.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: Unimatec Co., Ltd., Hirosaki UniversityInventors: Katsuyuki Sato, Hideo Sawada
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Patent number: 9695264Abstract: A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation of said prepolymer is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coating.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Kam Lun Lock, Richard Woods, Nigel Francis Masters
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Patent number: 9695265Abstract: A process for producing a polyacetal copolymer, the process making catalyst deactivation easy and efficient. Trioxane as a major monomer is copolymerized with one or more comonomers that are a cyclic ether and/or cyclic formal having at least one carbon-carbon bond, using a nonvolatile protonic acid as a polymerization catalyst at 100° C. or lower until the conversion reaches 50% and thereafter at a polymerization environment temperature of 115° C. to 140° C. This process includes: a crushing step in which a dry-process crusher is used to obtain a crude polyacetal copolymer crushed to such a degree that when the crude copolymer is screened with a sieve having an opening size of 11.2 mm, 90 parts by weight or more thereof passes therethrough; and a deactivation step in which a basic compound (e) is added to the crude copolymer and the mixture is melt-kneaded to thereby deactivate the polymerization catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: POLYPLASTICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Tadahiro Horiguchi, Eiji Masuda
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Patent number: 9695266Abstract: A wettable, high strength, ether foam, particularly suited for ink holders, that includes a prepolymer that is formed before adding it to other components in the foam formulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Foamtec International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joseph W. Lovette, Saranya Maungnoi
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Patent number: 9695267Abstract: The invention provides foam forming methods that comprise: (a) preparing a foamable system comprising at least one hydrohaloolefin; and (b) ensuring either (i) the substantial absence of long-term decomposition-inducing contact between said hydrofluoroolefin and an amine-containing catalyst; (ii) that an effective amount of surfactant is available in the system under conditions which prevent long term exposure of the surfactant to a long-term decomposition reaction environment; or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii). Related methods, foamable systems and foams are also disclosed. Preferred embodiments provide polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof, including closed-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The preferred foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: David J. Williams, Clifford P. Gittere, Michael Van Der Puy
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Patent number: 9695268Abstract: The present invention relates to chain extenders, processes for their preparation and their use in the preparation of biocompatible biodegradable polyurethanes and polyurethane ureas for biomedical applications such as stents, scaffolds for tissue engineering.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Polynovo Biomaterials Pty LimitedInventors: Pathiraja Arachchillage Gunatillake, Timothy Graeme Moore, Raju Adhikari
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Patent number: 9695269Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I): wherein: R represents a linear or branched alkyl group, comprising from 3 to 27 carbon atoms, said alkyl group being substituted with at least two hydroxyl groups, and which may optionally contain one or more unsaturations; and R? is selected from sugars or sugar-alcohols; for preparing polyurethanes and polyesters.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: UNIVERSITÉ DE BORDEAUX, INSTITUT DES CORPS GRAS ETUDES ET RECHERCHES TECHNIQUES—ITERG, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (C.N.R.S), INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUÉES LYONInventors: Henri Cramail, Aurélie Boyer, Cédric Epoune Lingome, Carine Alfos, Benoit Gadenne, Eric Cloutet, Yves Queneau, Sylvie Moebs
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Patent number: 9695270Abstract: A photocurable material that allows dark portion curing even if the form of a material to be cured is complicated and the length of an unirradiated portion is long. The photocurable material has both of radical curability and anionic curability, is a photocurable liquid composition curable by irradiation of light, and contains (meth)acrylate and a chain transfer agent, wherein the chain transfer agent is a compound containing one or more of at least one kind selected from a urethane bond, a urea bond, and an isocyanate group, and one or more alkoxysilyl groups. The photocurable material is capable of curing even a portion that irradiation light does not reach.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., KYUSHU UNIVERSITYInventors: Tatsuya Hase, Kazuo Nakashima, Makoto Mizoguchi
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Patent number: 9695271Abstract: A continuous process comprising a) separating an epoxy novolac resin comprising oligomers having an average functionality of greater than 2.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: BLUE CUBE IP LLCInventors: William W. Fan, Dennis W. Jewell, Stephen B. Wallace, Marvin L. Dettloff, Travis H. Larsen
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Patent number: 9695272Abstract: A curable divinylarene dioxide resin composition including (a) at least one divinylarene dioxide, (b) at least one cationic photoinitiator, and (c) optionally, at least one pigment material; a process for making the curable divinylarene dioxide resin composition; and a cured divinylarene dioxide resin composition made therefrom. The cured product made from the above curable divinylarene dioxide resin composition offers improved properties and are useful for various applications including ink formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: BLUE CUBE IP LLCInventors: James Wells Carter, Maurice J. Marks, Ludovic Valette, Gyongyi Gulyas
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Patent number: 9695273Abstract: Novel oligomers and polymers derived from the reaction of benzoxazine compounds with a mixture of epoxy compounds and amine compounds are disclosed. The compositions are useful in coating, sealants, adhesive and many other applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ilya Gorodisher, Dmitriy Salnikov, Mary M. Caruso
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Patent number: 9695274Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers containing 2,7-pyrene structural units, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to blends and formulations comprising these polymers. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the polymers or blends according to the invention in electronic devices and to electronic devices, in particular OLEDs, comprising the polymers or blends according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Anna Hayer, Niels Schulte
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Patent number: 9695275Abstract: The present invention is directed to a versatile and high performance zwitterionic CP platform, which integrates all desired functions into one material. This zwitterionic CP consists of the conducting backbone and multifunctional zwitterionic side chains. Non-conducting zwitterionic materials gain electronic conductivity through the conducting backbone and CPs obtain excellent biocompatibility, sensitivity to environmental stimuli and controllable antifouling properties via multifunctional zwitterionic side chains. Unique properties from two distinct materials (conducting materials and zwitterionic materials) are integrated into one material without sacrificing any properties. This platform can potentially be adapted for a range of applications (e.g. bioelectronics, tissue engineering, wound healing, robotic prostheses, biofuel cell, etc.), which all require high performance conducting materials with excellent antifouling/biocompatibility at complex biointerfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: The University of AkronInventor: Gang Cheng
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Patent number: 9695276Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bio-PET polymer comprising the following steps: Step A) providing at least one diacid compound, comprising a terephtalate compound; Step B) providing at least one diol compound, comprising monoethylene glycol; wherein —at least one of the terephtalate compound and/or the monoethylene glycol is obtained from at least one bio-based material, and —at least one of the diacid compound and/or the diol compound further comprises at least one crystallization retarding compound; and Step C) copolymerizing a mixture of the diacid compound and the diol compound to obtain a bio-PET polymer comprising diacid units and diol units, comprising up to 7.5 mol % of unit(s) corresponding to the at least one crystallization retarding compound, based on the total number of moles of diacid units contained in the bio-PET.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SOCIETE ANONYME DES EAUX MINERALES D'EVIAN et en abrégé“S.A.E.M.E.”Inventor: Françoise Poulat
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Patent number: 9695277Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of modified polymers by incorporating a compositional modifier into a polymer to produce the modified polymer. More particularly, the invention relates the preparation of condensation type copolyesters or copolyamides by joint short length polyester or polyester oligomers or short length polyamide or polyamide oligomers with a modifier which contains hydroxyl acids blocks.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Molecon, Inc.Inventors: Bin Huang, Edwin W. Huang
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Patent number: 9695278Abstract: Polyester co-polyphosphonates including of phosphonates covalently incorporated with polyesters and methods for making such polyester co-polyphosphonates are described herein. The polyester co-phosphonates and compositions prepared from these compounds exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, mechanical and fire resistant properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: FRX POLYMERS, INC.Inventors: Lawino Kagumba, Marc-Andre Lebel, Jan-Pleun Lens, Youmi Jeong
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Patent number: 9695279Abstract: Provided are a fluoreneol-based monomer, a polymer for preparing a resist underlayer film obtained therefrom, a resist underlayer film composition containing the polymer, and a method for forming a resist underlayer film using the resist underlayer film composition, wherein the fluoreneol-based monomer is represented by Chemical Formula 2 below:Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: SK Innovation Co., Ltd., SK Global Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang Kuk Lee, Jin Su Ham, Sun Joo Kim, Hye Ryoung Lee, Min Ho Jung
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Patent number: 9695280Abstract: The present invention provides methods, processes, and systems for the manufacture of three-dimensional articles of polymer materials using 3D printing. A syringe or an inkjet print head prints a solution of prepolymer onto a build plate. The printed prepolymer is exposed to a stimulus whereby the prepolymer is converted to the polymer. After a predetermined time, sequential layers are printed to provide the three-dimensional article. The three-dimensional article can be cured to produce the 3D article made from the final polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: Ricoh Co., Ltd., University of WashingtonInventors: Andrew J. Boydston, Mark A. Ganter, Duane Storti, Adam Edward Goetz, Mete Yurtoglu, Michael Byrnes Larsen, Gregory Isaac Peterson, Di Zhang
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Patent number: 9695281Abstract: Disclosed is a triazine ring-containing hyperbranched polymer containing a repeating unit structure represented by the expression (1). By this means, it is possible to achieve a triazine ring-containing polymer which, alone, has high heat resistance, high transparency, high refractive index, high light resistance, high solubility, low volume shrinkage without adding metal oxides; and also a membrane-forming composition containing the same. In the formula, R and R? represent independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group, and A represents an alkylene group optionally having a branched or alicyclic structure of 1 to 20 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Naoya Nishimura, Masaaki Ozawa, Yasuyuki Koide
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Patent number: 9695282Abstract: Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT) and polyhemiaminal (PHA) materials form highly cross-linked polymers which can be used as binder resins in composite materials. A filler element functionalized with a primary amine group can be covalently bonded to the PHA/PHT polymer resins. Example filler elements include, without limitation, carbon nanotubes, silica materials, carbon and glass fibers, and nanoparticles. Filler materials are incorporated into polymeric materials to improve the mechanical strength or other characteristics of the polymeric material for various applications. Typical composite materials use thermosetting materials that, once set, are intractable. PHT and PHA materials can be reverted to starting materials by exposure to acids. Thus, composite components formed using these materials are recyclable.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dylan J. Boday, Jeannette M. Garcia, James L. Hedrick, Rudy J. Wojtecki
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Patent number: 9695283Abstract: Provided is a display device that can be made thin, lightweight, and flexible, has no problems of cracks and peeling caused by thermal stress, and is excellent in dimension stability and the like. The display device includes: a supporting base including a polyimide film; and a gas barrier layer formed on the supporting base, in which the polyimide film has a transmittance of 80% or more in a wavelength region of from 440 nm to 780 nm, and a coefficient of thermal expansion of 15 ppm/K or less, and has a difference in coefficient of thermal expansion from the gas barrier layer of 10 ppm/K or less.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Masakazu Katayama, Katsufumi Hiraishi, Yoshiki Suto, Natsuko Okazaki, Hongyuan Wang
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Patent number: 9695284Abstract: This disclosure relates to a polymer that includes a first repeat unit and at least one end-cap group at one end of the polymer. The first repeat unit includes at least one imide moiety and at least one indane-containing moiety. The end-cap group is capable of undergoing a cycloreversion reaction. This disclosure also relates to a thermosetting composition containing the above polymer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Sanjay Malik, William A. Reinerth, Binod B. De, Ahmad A. Naiini
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Patent number: 9695285Abstract: The invention is directed to a macromer comprising unit derived from a siloxane diol, di-isocyanates and a diol comprising a pendant group comprising an oligomer or polymer derived from methyl oxazoline or ethyl oxazoline. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said macromers, and to that the use of said macromers. The macromers according to the invention may be used in lenses, such as ophthalmic lenses. Films comprising the macromers according to the invention provide a surprisingly low modulus in combination with a high water content and oxidative stability.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Aylvin Jorge Angelo Athanasius Dias, Scott Curtin, MengMeng Zong, Meng Ouyang
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Patent number: 9695286Abstract: A family of silicone rubbers (e.g., polydimethylsiloxane) carrying one or more cyanoacrylate groups and their methods of production are provided. These silicone rubbers endowed with cyanoacrylate groups are useful in a variety of wound care applications, including wound closures, adhesives, sealants and skin protectors. The silicone rubber moiety provides oxygen and moisture permeability (i.e., “breathability”), biocompatibility, optical transparency, and good mechanical properties, while the cyanoacrylate group imparts instantaneous adhesion/attachment to living tissues such as skin on par with that of contemporary cyanoacrylate-based wound care products.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRONInventors: Joseph Kennedy, Istvan Szanka, Amalia Szanka
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Patent number: 9695287Abstract: A curable organo polysiloxane composition, an encapsulant, and an electronic device, the composition including at least one compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 and having a number average molecular weight of less than about 4,000, at least one first siloxane compound including a silicon-bonded hydrogen; and at least one second siloxane compound including a silicon-bonded alkenyl group:Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.Inventors: Hong-Jung Yoo, Sang-Ran Koh, Young-Ho Kim, Woo-Han Kim, Dong-Ju Shin
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Patent number: 9695288Abstract: A graft copolymer comprising polyolefin and engineering thermoplastic components, wherein the thermoplastic component is a polymer comprising heteroatoms or heteroatom containing moieties in its backbone and phenyl or substituted phenyl groups, the polyolefin component covalently bound to the engineering thermoplastic component. The graft copolymer is the reaction product of an engineering thermoplastic having at least one phenylene in the polymer backbone, and a vinyl/vinylidene terminated polyolefin having a weight average molecular weight of at least 300 g/mole, wherein the vinyl/vinylidene terminated polyolefin is selected from polyethylenes, polypropylenes, ethylene-propylene copolymers, polyisobutylenes, polydienes, propylene-based elastomers, ethylene-based plastomers, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Yong Yang, John R. Hagadorn, Andy H. Tsou
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Patent number: 9695289Abstract: A bowl includes a body portion. The body portion is formed from a material comprising a bulk molding compound. The bulk molding compound includes a polyester resin, glass fiber and calcium carbonate. A method for forming a bowl includes providing a composition comprising a bulk molding compound, providing the composition in a cavity of a mold including a male die member and a female die member, and compressing the male die member and the female die member under heat to form a molded material. The bulk molding compound includes a polyester resin, glass fiber and calcium carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Zeng Yi Bao, Tian Le Yang, Sunil Pinto
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Patent number: 9695290Abstract: Films including a Layer A comprising 50.0 to 100.0 wt. %, based on the weight of the Layer A, of an ethylene-based polymer composition having therein a hafnium:zirconium (ppm/ppm) ratio >1.0, a CDBI less than 50%, and a g?vis?0.98; wherein the Layer A is substantially free of polyethylene having 0.50?g?vis?0.85 are described. Particular films are suitable as cast films for TD shrink and draw tape bag applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventor: Alan M. Malakoff
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Patent number: 9695291Abstract: A porous polytetrafluoroethylene film comprising a fluororesin containing polytetrafluoroethylene as a main component, wherein an envelope surface area of resin fibers included per film having an area of 1 m2 and a thickness of 25 ?m is 4,000 m2 or more, and a melting point peak is 333° C. or lower.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC FINE POLYMER, INC.Inventors: Fumihiro Hayashi, Aya Murata, Hiroyuki Tsujiwaki, Atsushi Uno
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Patent number: 9695292Abstract: Provided among other things is method of forming texture on an outer surface of an polymer layer of an article, comprising: applying a latex of polymer particles to (a) a support element of the article or (b) a former, to form an polymer layer; applying to the polymer layer discrete particles of carbonic salt so that they embed into the outer surface and gel elastomer adjacent to the carbonic salt; removing the carbonic salt with an aqueous wash; and curing the polymer layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Ansell LimitedInventors: Putri Faridatul Akmar Megat Abdul Aziz, Mohd Fairuz Mohamad Zawawi, Norazilayati Rastam, Ahmad Helmi Ujar, Hamidon Zain Mohammed
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Patent number: 9695293Abstract: A corona resistant resin composition having sufficient resistance to corona discharge, and a corona resistant member are provided. This corona resistant member is formed by molding a corona-resistant resin composition obtained by melting and mixing at least a resin component and mica, and a mode diameter of the mica in the volume-based particle size distribution measured by a laser diffraction/scattering method after molding is 1 to 200 ?m. For 100 parts by mass of the resin component, there are preferably 25-101 parts by mass of mica.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: POLYPLASTICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Hiroki Arai
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Patent number: 9695294Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes: an epoxy resin; a curing agent; a curing accelerator; and an inorganic filler, wherein the curing accelerator includes a 4-valent ammonium salt or a 4-valent phosphonium salt represented by Formula 1, wherein A1 is nitrogen or phosphorus; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group including a hetero atom; X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6 are each independently an oxygen atom (O), a sulfur atom (S), or NH; and Y1, Y2 and Y3 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group including a hetero atom.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Cheil Industries, Inc.Inventors: Min Gyum Kim, Seung Han, Hwan Sung Cheon
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Patent number: 9695295Abstract: Compositions based on self-extinguishing expandable vinyl aromatic polymers in granules comprising: a. a polymeric matrix and, homogeneously englobed in the polymeric matrix, b. 3-10% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of an expanding system; c. 0.005-5% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of a brominated flame-retardant agent; d. 0.001-2% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of a synergic additive; e. 0.005-5% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of at least one stabilizing additive selected from: i. pyrophosphates of alkaline or alkaline earth metals, an ammonium group or a unit deriving from melamine; ii. melamine polyphosphate; iii. partially or completely salified polycarboxylic acids; iv. citrates of alkaline or alkaline earth metals; v. polyfunctional alcohols with 2 or more alcohol functions; vi. esters of poly-functional alcohols.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Versalis S.p.A.Inventors: Antonio Ponticiello, Dario Ghidoni, Attilio Arienti, Alessandra Simonelli
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Patent number: 9695296Abstract: An ink jet black ink composition for sublimation transfer includes water, a water-soluble organic solvent, C.I. Disperse Blue 360, and two or more disperse dyes that achieve a reflectance of less than 0.1 at a wavelength of 380 nm or more and 520 nm or less on a dyed article.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Hideki Oguchi, Yasunari Ikeda, Shinichi Naito, Takeshi Yano, Miho Nakamura
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Patent number: 9695297Abstract: The invention aims to improve temperature resistance for a curable composition based on a silyl-terminated polymer. This is achieved by using a combination of at least two phenolic compounds, of which one is free of thioether groups, while the other contains at least one thioether group in at least one alkyl side chain. The invention further relates to the use of the curable composition as an adhesive, sealant and/or coating substance and to the use of the combination of phenolic compounds to increase the temperature stability in curable compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Jens Luckert, Matthias Kohl, Manfred Probster
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Patent number: 9695298Abstract: A chlorosulfonated polyethylene latex, which is safe for living bodies and the environment and can be used as a latex component in a resorcin-formalin-latex adhesive, contains an aqueous dispersion medium, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and an emulsifying agent of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate of formula (I) below and a fatty acid salt. The latex is excellent in standing stability and mechanical stability. In formula (I), R1, R2, n, and M represent an alkyl group of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, hydrogen or a methyl group, an integer of 2 to 40, and an alkali metal, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Sakata, Hiromasa Miyazaki, Taiji Matsukawa
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Patent number: 9695299Abstract: A phosphorous-containing compound is represented by Formula (I): wherein n is an integer ranging from 1 to 4; R1 represents hydrogen or a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl group, and a plurality of R1s are the same or different when n is larger than 1; R2 represents hydrogen, or wherein Ep is an epoxy resin moiety; or represents wherein Ar represents a linear or branched C1-C12 alkyl group or a C6-C12 aryl group; and R3 represents hydrogen or methyl.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: National Tsing Hua UniversityInventors: Ying-Ling Liu, Chih-Yuan Hsu
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Patent number: 9695300Abstract: Various methods and systems of making inorganic fiber/flake reinforced composites having a thermoplastic matrix are disclosed. The methods use systems similar to those used to make inorganic fiber/flake reinforced products having a thermoset matrix, but the systems and methods are modified to use thermoplastic precursor monomer(s) followed by in situ polymerization of the monomer(s) during and/or following forming of the desired shape of the products. These methods permit the manufacture of superior inorganic fiber reinforced thermoplastic matrix composites in large and very large shapes heretofore not possible, or practical.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Jawed Asrar, Thomas E Burghardt, Rajappa Tadepalli
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Patent number: 9695301Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoparticle of an inorganic oxide particle being surface-treated, wherein: a primary particle size of the nanoparticle measured by a dynamic light scattering method is 8 nm or more and 30 nm or less, and the inorganic oxide particle is surface-treated in such a way that alkoxy groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms are contained in a range of 0.001 to 0.5 mol/100 g. The inventive nanoparticle, being added to a silicone resin composition, enables the cured product thereof to possess excellent mechanical properties, transparency, crack resistance, heat resistance, and gas barrier properties, and enables the composition to have low viscosity and good workability even after the addition of the nanoparticle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomoyuki Mizunashi, Takayuki Kusunoki, Yuusuke Takamizawa
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Patent number: 9695302Abstract: Provided are: a rubber composition for studless winter tires, achieving balanced improvement in performance on ice and snow, wet grip performance, and abrasion resistance; and a studless winter tire including a tread formed from the same. The rubber composition for studless winter tires includes: a rubber component including NR and BR; an aromatic oil; silica; and carbon black, wherein the combined amount of NR and BR is 30 mass % or more per 100 mass % of the rubber component; the amount of aromatic oil is 12-85 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; the silica content is 45 mass % or more per 100 mass % in total of silica and carbon black; the silica includes at least one silica (1) with an N2SA of 100 m2/g or less and at least one silica (2) with an N2SA of 180 m2/g or more; the combined amount of silicas (1) and (2) is 30-150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; and the amounts of silicas (1) and (2) satisfy: [Amount of silica (1)]×0.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Ryoji Kojima