Patents Issued in January 2, 2018
  • Patent number: 9856371
    Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) a graft rubber copolymer, (B) an aromatic vinyl-vinyl cyanide-based copolymer, and (C) a silicone-modified aromatic vinyl-vinyl cyanide-based copolymer. The silicone-modified aromatic vinyl-vinyl cyanide-based copolymer (C) has an average particle size of about 100 ?m or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Lotte Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bo Eun Kim, Joo Hyun Jang, Jae Won Heo, Kwang Soo Park, Yu Jin Jung, Young Sub Jin
  • Patent number: 9856372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an in situ method for preparing a bimorphological aqueous dispersion of first polymer particles with protuberating phosphorus acid cores and second polymer particles without protuberating cores. The method provides a more efficient way of making compositions for pigmented coating formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: James C. Bohling, Arnold S. Brownell, Wei Gao, Yogesh Tiwary
  • Patent number: 9856373
    Abstract: Disclosed is a (meth)acrylate-based resin composition comprising a poly(alkyl(meth)acrylate-phenyl(meth)acrylate) copolymer comprising phenyl(meth)acrylate having excellent surface hardness and a high refractive index, as a base resin and a (conjugated diene (meth)acrylate) graft copolymer having excellent impact absorption efficiency, the (meth)acrylate-based resin composition providing excellent transparency by exhibiting excellent impact resistance even using a small amount of impact modifier. The (meth)acrylate-based resin composition having excellent impact resistance and transparency comprises 1 to 29 wt % of the (conjugated diene-(meth)acrylate) graft copolymer and 71 to 99 wt % of the poly(alkyl(meth)acrylate-phenyl(meth)acrylate) copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung Il Kang, Chang Hun Han, Jae Bum Seo, Da Eun Sung, Dae Woo Lee, Eun Jung Choi
  • Patent number: 9856374
    Abstract: The invention relates to a two-component composition consisting of a component A, which comprises at least one silane-functional polymer and at least one epoxy resin, and consisting of a component B, which comprises water and at least one amine epoxy adduct. The composition cures quickly into an elastic material with a high strength and durability and is particularly suitable as an adhesive and/or a sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Steffen Kelch, Urs Burckhardt
  • Patent number: 9856375
    Abstract: The invention pertains to A polyannide composition [composition (C)] comprising: —from 20 to 95% wt of at least one polyamide [polyamide (A)]; —from 1 to 30% wt of at least one branched polyamide different from polyamide (A), said branched polyamide comprising recurring units derived from polycondensation of a mixture [mixture (B)] comprising: —at least one polyamine monomer comprising at least three amine functional groups selected from the group consisting of secondary amine group of formula —NH— and primary amine group of formula -MH2 [monomer (FN)], and—?-caprolactam (or derivates thereof); said branched polyamide possessing a concentration of amine end groups (AEG) and a concentration of carboxylic end groups (CEG) such that the difference AEG?CEG is of at least 100 meq/kg [polyamide (B)]; and—from 0.01 to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Rhodia Operations
    Inventors: Stéphane Jeol, Thierry Badel, Jean-François Thierry
  • Patent number: 9856376
    Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with coefficient of thermal expansion less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have glass transition temperatures >300° C. The films are crosslinked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing
  • Patent number: 9856377
    Abstract: Asphaltic or bitumen emulsions designed for road construction applications. Construction of full depth pavements with emulsions and the related process disclosed herein is now possible at temperatures below about 160° F. to 180° F. by the unique and unexpected combination of emulsifier(s), surfactant(s) and optional break control agent(s), to form mixtures of emulsion plus break control agent and aggregates. The mixtures of emulsion plus break control agent and aggregates are then spread across the paving area. The spread mixture then breaks, sets and otherwise cures to a complete mass or mat suitable for the intended design application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Dennis D. Krivohlavek and Lucindy June Krivohlavek Revocable Family Trust
    Inventor: Dennis D. Krivohlavek
  • Patent number: 9856378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing thermoplastic polymers, particularly the present invention relates to a process for manufacturing compacted material suitable for the use in thermoplastic polymers without a compounding step, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one primary powder material; b) providing at least one molten surface treatment polymer; c) simultaneously or subsequently feeding the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer into the high speed mixer unit of a cylindrical treatment chamber; d) mixing the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer in the high speed mixer, e) transferring the mixed material obtained from step d) to a cooling unit, as well as the compacted material obtained by this process and its use in thermoplastic polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Omya International AG
    Inventors: Ernst Ammann, Michael Knerr, Peter Haldemann, Emil Hersche
  • Patent number: 9856379
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a packaging and liquid stabilizing material suitable for dispensing and drying into a desired shape. In some embodiments, the desired shape may be selected so as to simplify cleanup of the packaging and liquid stabilizing material after having absorbed a liquid spilled from containers during transportation in a larger container. A first portion of the packaging and liquid stabilizing material comprises latex-based waste which is formulated into a recycled latex emulsion. The latex-based waste generally comprises recycled liquid latex paint, as well as recycled semi-liquid latex paint and coatings. A second portion comprises a particulate material which includes a mixture of at least cellulose and lignin, such as sawdust. A third portion comprises additional components including any of various plasticizers, coloring agents, hardeners, drying agents, or solidifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Envirosystems Incorporation
    Inventor: Alfred Seto
  • Patent number: 9856380
    Abstract: A surface treatment composition for a galvanized steel sheet containing, based on 100 parts by weight of the total solution, 3.0 to 25.0 parts by weight of a silane compound, 0.5 to 5.0 parts by weight of a molybdenum compound, 0.5 to 5.0 parts by weight of a vanadium compound, 0.1 to 3.0 parts by weight of a nickel compound, 0.05 to 1.0 parts by weight of a copper compound, and a remainder of solvent, a surface treatment method for a galvanized steel sheet using the surface treatment composition, and a surface-treated galvanized steel sheet, are provided. Corrosion resistance, blackening resistance, warm water resistance, and conductivity are secured free from concerns regarding the installation of additional equipment for treating chromium, increased manufacturing costs, and environmental pollution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: POSCO
    Inventors: Hyun-Tae Kim, Young-Sool Jin
  • Patent number: 9856381
    Abstract: A fire-retardant composition includes a first reagent and a second reagent; the first reagent is isolated from the second reagent; and the first reagent and the second reagent are configured to react with each other endothermically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: John Warner, Pui-In Tang, Amie Stewart, Colleen Kelly
  • Patent number: 9856382
    Abstract: A homogeneous coating solution for forming a light-absorbing layer of a solar cell, the homogeneous solution including: at least one metal or metal compound selected from the group consisting of a group 11 metal, a group 13 metal, a group 11 metal compound and a group 13 metal compound; a Lewis base solvent; and a Lewis acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Yueh Chun Liao, Takuya Ohhashi, Hiroyuki Iida, Akimasa Nakamura
  • Patent number: 9856383
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to simulated soiling and weathering of materials. In one aspect, a soiling mixture may include an aqueous suspension of various amounts of salt, soot, dust, and humic acid. In another aspect, a method may include weathering a sample of material in a first exposure of the sample to ultraviolet light, water vapor, and elevated temperatures, depositing a soiling mixture on the sample, and weathering the sample in a second exposure of the sample to ultraviolet light, water vapor, and elevated temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Mohamad Sleiman, Thomas Kirchstetter, Hugo Destaillats, Ronnen Levinson, Paul Berdahl, Hashem Akbari
  • Patent number: 9856384
    Abstract: Sag control compositions, methods of forming sag control compositions, and methods of forming coating systems that include at least one coating layer including urea crystals of such sag control compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, a sag control composition includes urea crystals and a non-polymeric organic solvent. The urea crystals include the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a mono-amine. The sag control composition is a stable mixture with a single phase at a temperature of about 21° C. based upon visual observation for a period of at least 10 minutes after forming the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: AXALTA COATINGS SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: Peter W. Uhlianuk, Delson J. Trindade, Brian J. Ladd
  • Patent number: 9856385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aluminum flakes having a thickness between 7 and 9 nm, coating compositions containing them and the use of the coating compositions for forming (security) products. When the compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Geoff Ian Ormerod, Michelle Richert, Michael Milde, Gregoire Folly
  • Patent number: 9856386
    Abstract: An inkjet ink set is provided. The inkjet ink set includes a first ink including a resin A and an organic solvent A; and a second ink including a resin B and an organic solvent which is the same as or different from the organic solvent A. The minimum film forming temperature (MFT) of the resin A is lower than that of the resin B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Kido, Naohiro Toda, Tomohiro Nakagawa, Juichi Furukawa, Hidefumi Nagashima, Hikaru Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 9856387
    Abstract: Provided is a color pencil lead which is excellent in a hue, a light resistance and a strength and can be erased with an eraser and which is suited to pencil leads for mechanical pencils and wooden pattern holder pencils. The above color pencil lead is characterized by containing a resin in which a dye is dissolved or included in a pencil lead body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Satoru Banzai
  • Patent number: 9856388
    Abstract: Disclosed are a titanium dioxide nano ink having such a strong dispersibility as to be applicable by inkjet printing and having adequate viscosity without requiring printing several times, and a titanium dioxide nano particle modified by a surface stabilizer included therein. Inkjet printing of the titanium dioxide nano ink enables printing of a minute electrode. In addition, efficiency of a solar cell may be maximized since occurrence of pattern cracking is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Ki Chun Lee, Yong Jun Jang
  • Patent number: 9856389
    Abstract: Embodiments provide treated print media, treatment compositions, and methods for forming treated print media. In some embodiments, a treated print medium may include a substrate and a treatment layer on the substrate, the treatment layer including microfibrils and an ink-fixing agent. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Lokendra Pal, Xulong Fu, Ronald J Selensky, Xiaoqi Zhou
  • Patent number: 9856390
    Abstract: A powder for three-dimensional printing including a mixture of soluble adhesive; cement filler including magnesium oxide, and acid additive; and nonreactive ceramic filler. A kit includes a substantially nonaqueous liquid jetting fluid, and a solid powder mixture including soluble adhesive, magnesium oxide, an acid additive, and a nonreactive ceramic filler. A nonaqueous liquid jetting fluid includes up to 50 wt % cosolvents, and an acidic additive. A method for forming a three dimensional article includes providing a layer of a powder mixture including a soluble adhesive, magnesium oxide, an acid additive, and a nonreactive ceramic filler; and applying a substantially nonaqueous liquid jetting fluid including less than 50% water by weight to the powder mixture layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: 3Dbotics, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Bredt, Katie R. Passino
  • Patent number: 9856391
    Abstract: A process for preparing a starch dispersion may include combining a feed starch and an aqueous liquid to form a starch slurry. The starch slurry may be subjected to a first degradation treatment to form a first mixture. A temperature of the starch slurry during the first degradation treatment may be less than a gelation temperature. The first mixture may be heated to a temperature between the gelation temperature and a solubilization temperature. The heated first mixture may be subjected to a second degradation treatment to form a second mixture. The second mixture may be sheared to form the starch dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: TRINSEO EUROPE GMBH
    Inventors: Gregory W. Welsch, Giona Kilcher, Pekka Johannes Salminen, David L. Church, Dustin E. Burton, David E. Hammond
  • Patent number: 9856392
    Abstract: Various embodiments of radiation curable coating compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a radiation curable coating composition includes a (meth)acrylate functional compound and an adhesion promoting (meth)acrylate compound. The radiation curable coating composition can also include a (meth)acrylate functional compound, a poly(meth)acrylate and a reactive diluent. The (meth)acrylate functional compound can be made from the reaction of a multifunctional isocyanate, a polyol and a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Gary Pierce Craun, Kenneth James Gardner, Patricia Miller
  • Patent number: 9856393
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a copolymer having the characteristic of developing high viscosity, and lowering its viscosity with an increase in rate of shear, particularly a copolymer having the characteristic of developing viscosity, and lowering its viscosity with an increase in rate of shear even in an aqueous coating composition that contains a surfactant. The present invention provides a copolymer obtainable by copolymerization of a monomer component (m) that includes: (m-1), a macromonomer having (i) a backbone that comprises a polymer chain having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 obtainable by polymerizing a monomer component (I) that contains 5 to 100 mass % of a C4-C24 alkyl-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer (a), and (ii) a polymerizable unsaturated group; and (m-2) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer containing a hydrophilic group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: KANSAI PAINT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takeshi Fujii
  • Patent number: 9856394
    Abstract: A coating photoreactive composition comprising a hydrolyzed epoxy-silane and other active ingredients is able to provide an organic dye-tintable abrasion resistant coating without the use of traditional dye-tinting enhancing agents such as polymerizable ethers or polymerizable diethers. The compositions exhibit consistently higher abrasion resistance without significant impact on tintability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Alan Litman
  • Patent number: 9856395
    Abstract: A coating composition, a method for coating a substrate and a pipeline are provided. The coating composition includes at least one epoxy resin and at least one functionalized elastomer. The functionalized elastomer includes an elastomer being grafted with acid anhydride-based groups. The method includes steps of applying the coating composition to the substrate, and curing the coating composition so as to obtain a coating. The pipeline includes a pipe and the coating formed from the coating composition coated on the pipe. The coating has improved flexibility, and improved heat and chemical resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LCY CHEMICAL CORP.
    Inventors: Yu-Tien Chen, Po-Nien Tsai, Ruoh-Huey Uang
  • Patent number: 9856396
    Abstract: A surface ornament composition for fishing tackle or a bicycle is provided. An inner coating layer is laminated on a part made of fiber reinforced plastics, a silver thin film coating layer is laminated on the inner coating layer and an outer coating layer is laminated on the silver thin film coating layer. The inner and outer coating layers are formed by use of one selected from resin paint of two-part type formed by urethane reaction of isocyanate group and hydroxyl group, resin paint of two-part type formed by reaction of resin having amino group and silicon compound having epoxy group and resin paint of two-part or three part type in which the above two reactions are simultaneously generated. The silver thin film coating layer is formed of metal complex of silver with amine as ligand that is heated after having been applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Yasushi Nishimura, Hiroyuki Arimoto, Kazumi Yasuda, Yasukazu Kawamoto
  • Patent number: 9856397
    Abstract: An multilayer coated film comprises a waterborne intermediate-coat coating material and a waterborne basecoat coating material both containing a core/shell type resin emulsion (A) in which the core portion is an acrylic resin (A1) and the shell portion is a polyurethane resin (A2), a water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethane resin (B), a water-soluble or water-dispersible polyester resin (C), and a melamine resin (D), and, based on the combined resin solids content by mass of aforesaid components (A) to (C), the solids content by mass of component (A) is 5-25 mass %, the solids content by mass of component (B) is 45-65 mass %, the solids content by mass of component (C) is 20-40 mass %, and the solids content by mass of component (D) is 35-45 mass %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignees: BASF Coatings GmbH, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yohei Koyama, Yasufumi Honda, Souichi Mori, Hisayuki Nakashima, Hironori Tsutsui
  • Patent number: 9856398
    Abstract: A method of controlling deposits on papermaking surfaces or fabrics on paper machines includes applying a deposition control solution to the papermaking surfaces or fabrics to inhibit deposition of organic contaminants therein. The deposition control solution comprises at least one cationic polymer, at least one at least one phthalate/glycol or polyethylene terephthalate/polyoxyethylene terephthalate (PET:POET) or polyalkylene terephthalate/polyoxyethylene terephthalate (PAT:POET) based copolymer, and at least one non-ionic surfactant in combination to provide improved deposition control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: DuBois Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold Laser, Brandon E. Mahler
  • Patent number: 9856399
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a high-transparency polyimide film in which the thickness-direction phase difference Rth is kept within a predetermined range. The present invention also addresses the problem of providing a polyamic acid and a varnish used to obtain the polyimide film. In order to overcome the aforementioned problem, the present invention is a polyimide film containing a polyimide obtained by bringing about a reaction between a tetracarboxylic dianhydride and a diamine, the polyimide film having (a) a thickness-direction phase difference Rth of ?5 to 100 nm per 10 ?m of thickness, (b) a transmittance of 80% or more with respect to light having a wavelength of 400 nm, (c) a haze of 3% or less, and (d) a glass transition point of 250° C. or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenichi Fukukawa, Masaki Okazaki, Yoshihiro Sakata, Tatsuhiro Urakami, Atsushi Okubo
  • Patent number: 9856400
    Abstract: A silicon based coating composition for a wide range of surfaces, which composition is formed from a mixture of constituents comprising appropriate portions of silazane, siloxane, and silane, and optionally organic solvent and additives, and the composition results in a coating having a thickness between 0.1 and 1.5 mil, a hardness of 2-9H and a standard coefficient of friction between about 0.03 to about 0.04.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Burning Bush Group, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Fish, Jerry Kilby
  • Patent number: 9856401
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a polishing composition including colloidal silica, pulverized wet-process silica particles, and a water-soluble polymer compound, wherein the water-soluble polymer compound is a polymer or copolymer having a constituent unit derived from an unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid. Various embodiments achieve a high polishing rate and obtain a good surface smoothness and end-face shape without the use of alumina particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: YAMAGUCHI SEIKEN KOGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toru Iwata, Akira Sugawa
  • Patent number: 9856402
    Abstract: One or more cuts is provided in a label liner sheet near the area of a cutout within the label, such as the center hole in a CD label, in order to facilitate reliable separation of the cutout from the label and retention of the cutout on the liner sheet as the label is peeled from the liner. The majority of the cut runs generally parallel to the cutout boundary underneath the cutout, and the ends of the cut cross the boundary at two separate boundary crossing points on either side of the portion of the cut running parallel to the boundary. The cut first causes a flap to be created in the liner sheet and partially lifted as the label is beginning to be peeled away. Thereafter, as the peel line passes the flap area, the cutout experiences the full retentive strength of the label's pressure sensitive adhesive primarily at the two boundary crossings, and the cutout is pulled from the label and retained on the liner sheet as the adhesive force overcomes the cohesive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: CCL LAVEL, INC.
    Inventor: Jerry G. Hodsdon
  • Patent number: 9856403
    Abstract: The present application relates to a method of preparing a pressure-sensitive adhesive product and the pressure-sensitive adhesive product. According to the present application, the pressure-sensitive adhesive product having different physical properties on both surfaces, for example, having different peeling strengths on both surfaces, or having a structure in which a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a support are sequentially formed may be efficiently provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Rok Jeon, Se Woo Yang, Joon Hyung Kim, Yong Sung Goo, Suk Ky Chang
  • Patent number: 9856404
    Abstract: A self-heating sealant or adhesive may be formed using multi-compartment microcapsules dispersed within a sealant or adhesive. The multi-compartment microcapsules produce heat when subjected to a stimulus (e.g., a compressive force, a magnetic field, or combinations thereof). In some embodiments, the multi-compartment microcapsules have first and second compartments separated by an isolating structure adapted to rupture in response to the stimulus, wherein the first and second compartments contain reactants that come in contact and react to produce heat when the isolating structure ruptures. In some embodiments, the multi-compartment microcapsules are shell-in-shell microcapsules each having an inner shell contained within an outer shell, wherein the inner shell defines the isolating structure and the outer shell does not allow the heat-generating chemistry to escape the microcapsule upon rupture of the inner shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Campbell, Joseph Kuczynski, Kevin A. Splittstoesser, Timothy J. Tofil
  • Patent number: 9856405
    Abstract: Disclosed are an acryl-silicone-based hybrid emulsion adhesive composition and a method of preparing the same. Particularly, an acryl-silicone-based hybrid emulsion adhesive composition that includes an acrylic emulsion resin prepared by emulsion polymerization of an acrylic monomer mixture and a seed formed of a reactive silicone resin and thus has high weather resistance and heat resistance and a method of preparing the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Woung Ha, Young-Min Kim, Jung Sup Han, Kong Ju Song, Mi Young Kim, Kumhyoung Lee
  • Patent number: 9856406
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) 60 to 99 percent by weight (pbw) aromatic poly(ester) carbonate having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 25,000, B) 1 to 20 parts per 100 parts resin (phr) graft (co)polymer having a core-shell morphology, comprising a grafted shell that contains polymerized alkyl(meth)acrylate and a composite rubber core that contains interpenetrated and inseparable polyorganosiloxane and poly(meth)alkyl acrylate where the weight ratio of polyorganosiloxane/poly(meth)alkylacrylate/grafted shell is 70-90/5-15/5-15, C) 2 to 20 phr phosphorus-containing compound, and D) 0.1 to 15 phr boron compound having average particle diameter of 2 to 10 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Covestro LLC
    Inventor: Xiangyang Li
  • Patent number: 9856407
    Abstract: A water-repellent transparent coating-substrate assembly includes a substrate and a water-repellent transparent coating disposed on a surface of the substrate, the transparent coating including an inorganic oxide fine particle layer containing inorganic oxide fine particles, and an overcoating layer disposed on the inorganic oxide fine particle layer, the surface of the water-repellent transparent coating having irregularities including depressions and protrusions in which the protrusions have an average height (TF) in the range of 30 to 500 nm and an average protrusion interval (pitch width) (WF) in the range of 50 to 1000 nm, the water-repellent transparent coating having a water contact angle in the range of 130 to 180°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuhko Hakoshima, Masayuki Matsuda, Ryo Muraguchi, Kazutaka Egami, Tsuguo Koyanagi, Mitsuaki Kumazawa, Satoshi Yoshida, Yuji Tawarasako
  • Patent number: 9856408
    Abstract: Ice phobic coatings and substrates and methods of making and using them are described. Some embodiments provide for an ice-phobic coating including a hydrophobic entity bonded to a hydrophilic moiety, wherein the hydrophilic moiety is capable of lowering a freezing point of water. Some embodiments provide for an ice-phobic article including a substrate having the ice-phobic coating applied on the substrate. In some embodiments, a method of making an ice-phobic coating may include bonding the hydrophobic entity with the hydrophilic moiety. In some embodiments, a method of making an ice-phobic article includes applying the ice-phobic coating to a substrate. Some embodiments also provide for a kit for making an ice-phobic article. Such ice-phobic coatings may be used to coat or impregnate winter equipment, cloth, shoes, sporting equipment, road signs, traffic lights, sidewalks, aircrafts, vehicles, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLC
    Inventors: William Brenden Carlson, Gregory D. Phelan, Philip A. Sullivan, Feng Wan, Timothy Martin Londergan
  • Patent number: 9856409
    Abstract: A water-based drilling fluid which includes an aqueous fluid and a water-soluble dissipative surfactant composition is described, wherein the dissipative surfactant composition includes at least one fatty acid or ester derivative of a plant or vegetable oil. Also described are methods of using such aqueous-based drilling fluids including the dissipative surfactant composition as described in hydrocarbon recovery operations associated with oil/tar sand, where such fluids act to increase the dispersant qualities of hydrocarbons within the oil/tar sand, and where such fluid exhibit a reduced coefficient of friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: TUCC Technology, LLC
    Inventors: James W. Dobson, Jr., Kim O. Tresco, Pierre J. Hinds
  • Patent number: 9856410
    Abstract: A drilling fluid system using retarded acid systems such as gelled acid (VES or polymer) and/or emulsified acid to drill carbonate formations (calcite and dolomite). Foamed acid may be used in low abnormal pressure carbonate reservoirs. The drilling fluid system permits drilling a target hydrocarbon-producing formation with zero-invasion of the drilling fluid system. A method for using the drilling fluid system for fluid loss control during drilling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Badr Salem Ba Geri, Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud
  • Patent number: 9856411
    Abstract: Methods of using a component in a subterranean wellbore include positioning a component including a degradable thermoset polymer material in a wellbore location, obstructing flow with the component, exposing the component to an acidic solution to degrade the selectively degradable thermoset polymer material and to remove the component from the wellbore location, and flowing a fluid through the wellbore location where the component was positioned. Methods of forming a component of a wellbore system include forming at least a portion of the component to comprise a degradable thermoset polymer material. Wellbore systems include at least one component including a selectively degradable thermoset polymer material. The selectively degradable thermoset polymer material may be a polyhexahydrotriazine (“PHT”) material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Anil K. Sadana, Jeffrey R. Potts
  • Patent number: 9856412
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to compositions for enhanced oil recovery. In some embodiments, such compositions include: (1) a first agent, wherein the first agent acts as a foam booster; (2) a second agent, wherein the second agent includes a sulfonated or sulfated anionic surfactant; a (3) a third agent, wherein the third agent includes an alkoxylated and anionic surfactant; and (4) a base liquid. In some embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure further include a gas, such as nitrogen. Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of formulating the aforementioned compositions for enhanced oil recovery. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of recovering oil from a reservoir by utilizing the aforementioned compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Maura Puerto, José Luis López Salinas, Clarence A. Miller, George Hirasaki
  • Patent number: 9856413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to viscoelastic fracturing fluids comprising one or more zwitterionic surfactants having multiple hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. The viscoelastic fracturing fluids can be used to stimulate reservoir and increase oil and gas production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Petrochina Company Limited
    Inventors: Jiang Yang, Yongjun Lu, Baoshan Guan, Weixiang Cui, Xiaohui Qiu
  • Patent number: 9856414
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for the prevention or reduction of clumping or sticking of particulate hydraulic fracturing chemical additives. In preferred examples the particulate hydraulic fracturing chemical additives may be coated with, for example, a coating comprising a polymeric component and with or without silica. Inorganic flow agents (IFA) may be applied to the exterior surface of the particulate hydraulic fracturing chemical additives to prevent hardening or clumping of the additives upon storage. Preferably the coating is permeable, but insoluble in an aqueous medium, whereupon the additive components are released into the medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: DOBER CHEMICAL CORP.
    Inventors: Magesh Sundaram, Stephen Mosher, Joseph Yaritz
  • Patent number: 9856415
    Abstract: A method for improving the performance of fracturing processes in oil production fields may rely on polymer coated particles carried in the fracturing fluid. The particles may include heavy substrates, such as sand, ceramic sand, or the like coated with polymers selected to absorb water, increasing the area and volume to travel more readily with the flow of fluid without settling out, or allowing the substrate to settle out. Ultimately, the substrate may become lodged in the fissures formed by the pressure or hydraulic fracturing, resulting in propping open of the fissures for improved productivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Superior Silica Sands, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Leverson, Calder Hendrickson, Tommy K. Thrash
  • Patent number: 9856416
    Abstract: The present invention provides a phosphor, including a constituent having the formula CapSrqMmAaBbOtNn:Zr, in which M selected from the group consisting of magnesium, barium, beryllium and zinc; A selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, indium, scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, gadolinium and lutetium; B selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium, tin, titanium, zirconium and hafnium; Z selected from the group consisting of europium and cerium; 0<p<1; 0?q<1; 0?m<1; 0?t?0.3; 0.00001?r?0.1; a=1, 0.8?b?1.2; and 2.7?n?3.1. Moreover, the normalized dissolved content of calcium of the phosphor is 1˜25 ppm, thereby obtaining a phosphor of high brilliance in the 600˜680 nm region. In addition, the present invention at the same time provides a high brilliance light emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Chi-Mei Corporation
    Inventors: Yuan-Ren Juang, Jen-Shrong Uen, Chih-Lung Lin
  • Patent number: 9856417
    Abstract: The invention relates to Eu2+-activated phosphors, to a process for the preparation of these compounds, and to phosphor mixtures, light sources and lighting units which comprise the Eu2+-activated phosphors according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Petry, Holger Winkler, Tim Vosgroene, Christof Hampel, Andreas Benker, Thomas Juestel
  • Patent number: 9856418
    Abstract: Disclosed is a phosphor including at least one of a nitride and an oxynitride, wherein the nitride and the oxynitride contain an alkaline-earth metal element, silicon, and an activator element. wherein the phosphor has a volume average particle diameter of greater than or equal to about 50 nm and less than or equal to about 400 nm and an inner quantum efficiency of greater than or equal to about 60% at an excitation wavelength of about 450 nm. The method of preparing a phosphor includes a precursor preparation process of preparing a phosphor precursor particles including a silicon nitride particles, a compound containing an alkaline-earth metal element, and a compound containing an activator element, wherein the compound containing an alkaline-earth metal element and the compound containing an activator element are deposited on the surface of the silicon nitride particles; and a firing process of firing the phosphor precursor particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuya Kitabatake, Fusaki Fujibayashi, Hiroko Endo, Masahide Yamada, Takatoshi Seto
  • Patent number: 9856419
    Abstract: Compositions are generally provided that include an oxyfluoride compound. In one embodiment, the oxyfluoride compound has the formula: NaCa2?xAxGeO4?zF1?yNz where A is Ba, Sr, or a mixture thereof; 0.01?x?0.1; 0?y?0.2; and 0?z?0.1. Methods of forming such compounds are also generally provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Thomas Vogt, Sonali Mitra
  • Patent number: 9856420
    Abstract: Disclosed are a polyolefin-based flame retardant resin composition and a molded product. The present invention relates to a polyolefin-based flame retardant resin composition satisfying flame retardancy (particularly, UL94V V-0, V-1, and V-2 grades, an auto ignition property of 15 seconds or less, and eco-friendly flame retardancy), improved extrusion properties, a melt index, tensile elongation, or appearance quality required in use of extruded tube molds and the like for insulation and wiring in electrical and electronic products, and vehicles using a particular phosphate-based flame retardant, and a molded product manufactured from the composition are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LG CHEM. LTD.
    Inventors: Hong Jin Kim, Eung Soo Kim, Jong Su Kim, Soo Min Lee, Yoon Young Kim