Patents Issued in March 13, 2018
  • Patent number: 9914795
    Abstract: Described herein is a class of non-homopolymers polymerized from at least: (A) 10-22 mole percent of at least one N-vinyl lactam, (B) 30-35 mole percent of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof, (C) 40-52 mole percent of at least one (meth)acrylate of a straight- or branched-chain alkyl alcohol, and (D) 5-20 mole percent of at least one (meth)acrylate of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the non-homopolymers exhibit solubility in the lower molecular weight alcohols. The non-homopolymers may be used in personal care or performance chemicals compositions. In one embodiment, the polymers are used in various personal care formulations, such as used for skin, sun, hair, and preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS LLC
    Inventors: Xuejun Liu, Osama M. Musa
  • Patent number: 9914796
    Abstract: A method of producing a (meth)acrylic resin composition. The method comprises a step of continuously feeding a monomer mixture comprising 80 to 100% by mass of methyl methacrylate and 20 to 0% by mass of an alkyl acrylate to a tank reactor and bulk polymerizing the monomer mixture until obtaining a polymerization conversion of 40 to 70% by mass to prepare a reaction product; continuously discharging the reaction product, and heating the reaction product to 200° C. to 270° C. with a heater, and then separating the unreacted monomer with a extruder equipped with a vent; and transferring the separated unreacted monomer entrained by an inert gas flow to reuse the separated unreacted monomer as a raw material of the monomer mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: KURARAY Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Ozawa, Shouji Tanaka, Yasuhito Kitade
  • Patent number: 9914797
    Abstract: A rheology modifier including: a water-dispersible, alkali-swellable crosslinked polyacrylate copolymer including 0.02 to 5 weight percent of polysaccharide grafts, based on a total weight of the copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignees: ROHM AND HAAS CHEMICALS LLC, UNION CARBIDE CHEMICALS & PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Wasserman, Marianne P. Creamer
  • Patent number: 9914798
    Abstract: An oligoamide-modified elastomer includes an elastomer having oligoamide units grafted to the elastomer and forming a plurality of sheet-like structures through hydrogen bonding, the sheet-like structures interacting through non-covalent interactions to form crystalized domains within the elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: The University of Akron
    Inventors: Li Jia, Joseph John Scavuzzo, Kai Li
  • Patent number: 9914799
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a composition for an optical material can be provided, which is characterized by containing an episulfide compound having a value of turbidity in acetone of 3.0 ppm or less. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a composition for an optical material can be provided, which comprises: (a) a compound (an episulfide compound) which has a structure represented by formula (1) and has a value of turbidity in acetone of 3.0 ppm or less; (b) a polyisocyanate compound; and (c) a polythiol compound. (In the formula, m represents an integer of 0 to 4; and n represents an integer of 0 or 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kouhei Takemura, Tetsuya Konishi, Takashi Aoki, Hiroshi Horikoshi
  • Patent number: 9914800
    Abstract: The invention relates to a curing agent for epoxy resins which is an aqueous dispersion of a multifunctional amine AC having more than one primary amino group per molecule, and at least one moiety per molecule derived from the reaction of a compound C containing at least one reactive group which is preferably an epoxide group, with a molecule having at least one blocked primary amino group and at least one group which is reactive towards the at least one reactive group of compound C, which is selected from the group consisting of secondary amino groups >NH, of hydroxyl groups —OH, of mercaptan groups —SH, of amide groups —CO—NHR, where R can be hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to twelve carbon atoms, of hydroxyester groups, and of acid groups, particularly of carboxyl groups —COOH, sulphonic acid groups —SO3H, and phosphonic acid groups —PO3H2, and preferably, also moieties which are compatible with an epoxy resin, as well as a process for its preparation, and a method of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ALLNEX AUSTRIA GMBH
    Inventors: Florian Lunzer, Gerald Hobisch, Michaela Zirngast
  • Patent number: 9914801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a stereoblock polylactide, comprising: a step of obtaining a first reaction mixture with a monomer conversion rate of 80 to 95% by adding a catalyst to a D-lactide and growing a PDLA chain; a step of obtaining a second reaction mixture with a monomer conversion rate of 80 to 95% by adding an L-lactide to the first reaction mixture and growing a racemic PDLLA chain at the end of the PDLA chain; and a step of further adding an L-lactide to the second reaction mixture and growing a PLLA chain at the end of the PDLLA chain through a polymerization reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jae Chang Lee, Jong Geon Jegal, Bong Keun Song
  • Patent number: 9914802
    Abstract: A polymer and a method for its preparation are provided. The polymer comprises poly(lactide), poly(lactide/glycolide) or poly(lactic acid/glycolic acid) segments bonded by ester linkages to both ends of an alkanediol core unit. The polymer is for use in a controlled release formulation for a medicament, preferably leuprolide acetate. The controlled release formulation is administered to a patient as a subcutaneous depot of a flowable composition comprising the polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and the medicament. Controlled release formulations comprising the polymer release leuprolide for treatment of prostate cancer patients over periods of 3-6 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Tolmar Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Dunn
  • Patent number: 9914803
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to cyanate resin blends comprising, for example, a mixture of a cyanate monomer and a cyanate oligomer. The resin blends are effective to provide a dielectric constant of less than 2.7, a glass transition temperature of at least 150° C. and a moisture absorption of less than 1.5%. Radomes using the resin are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Kapsoo Cheon, Marie J. Demers, Ajay Padwal
  • Patent number: 9914804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synthesising a block copolymer alloy including at least one rigid polyamide block PA, including the steps of: a) producing said block copolymer; b) adding, during step a) and to at least a portion of said block copolymer, 0.1 to 30 wt % of at least one organic salt in the molten state relative to the total weight of the alloy, so that the alloy thus obtained has improved antistatic properties and identical mechanical properties when compared to the same polymer produced without adding an organic salt. The invention also relates to a block copolymer alloy having improved antistatic properties and obtained by said method, to the use thereof in a polymer matrix, and to a composition containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventors: Frederic Malet, Eric Gamache, Perrine Babin, Benoit Andre, Michael Werth
  • Patent number: 9914805
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for synthesizing a polymer accompanied by separating a gaseous substance. Said device comprises: a reactor chamber (1) having a substantially circular cylinder-shaped upper section (11), which is delimited by two circular surfaces (111, 112) and a circumferential surface (113) and has a longitudinal cylinder axis, and a lower section (12), the upper section (11) and the lower section (12) being connected to one another via the first circular surface (111); an inlet opening (2); a first outlet opening (3), which is arranged in a wall of the lower section (12); a second outlet opening (4), which is arranged in the second circular surface (112) or in the circumferential surface (113) between the inlet opening (2) and the second circular surface (112); and a removal device (51), which is arranged so as to be movable along the longitudinal cylinder axis at least between the second circular surface (112) and the inlet opening (2), and contacts the circumferential surface (113).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ning Zhu, Achim Stammer, Joachim Clauss, Uwe Witt, Gad Kory, Silke Biedasek
  • Patent number: 9914806
    Abstract: A synthetic latex composition, comprising rubber particles, natural surfactants, a novel acid stable surfactant and water for use in agglomeration processes. The invention is also directed to a reproducible method for preparing agglomerated latex particles to control and achieve particle size targets within a specified range and distribution, by utilizing the inventive latex composition and process conditions, but without the use of elevated temperature, pressurization or mechanical agitation of prior art processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: EMERALD SPECIALTY POLYMERS, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Mathys
  • Patent number: 9914807
    Abstract: A bulk polymer composite comprising a thiol-ene polymer matrix, or the corresponding polymers derived from a phosphinyl, selenol, or arsinyl monomer, and metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed within said matrix, said nanoparticles being bonded to polymer molecules contained in the matrix. Terpolymers that further comprise repeat units derived from a molecular metal oxide cluster, and composites in which such terpolymers function as a matrix for metal oxide nanoparticles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Stiegman
  • Patent number: 9914808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to masterbatches for a TPU yarn and a method for manufacturing a TPU yarn using the same wherein while TPU is not coated onto the surface of a polyester or nylon yarn, unlike the above-mentioned prior arts, the masterbatches are made by compounding the TPU and nano silica, and next, they are compounded with TPU, so that the compounded material is melted and extruded through an extruder for yarn processing, thereby manufacturing a TPU yarn having no core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Heedae Park
  • Patent number: 9914809
    Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising non-tin metal accelerators that accelerate the condensation curing of moisture-curable silicones/non-silicones. In particular, the present invention provides an accelerator comprising amino acid compounds that are suitable as replacements for organotin in sealant and RTV formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS INC.
    Inventors: David Jenkins, Christopher Michael Byrne, Mihirkumar Maheshbhai Patel, Anantharaman Dhanabalan
  • Patent number: 9914810
    Abstract: A transparent conductive film having a transparent polymer substrate and a transparent conductive layer on one main surface of the transparent polymer substrate. A cured resin layer with surface irregularities is formed: at least one of: between the transparent polymer substrate and the transparent conductive layer; and on the main surface opposite to the surface with the transparent conductive layer formed thereon of the transparent polymer substrate. The cured resin layer is preferably 1 ?m or more and 3 ?m or less in thickness and preferably contains a resin composition containing at least two components that undergo phase separation based on a difference in physical properties and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of fine particles to 100 parts by weight of the solid content of the resin composition. The particle size of the fine particles is preferably 25 to 80% of the thickness of the cured resin layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroki Ozawa, Hiroyuki Takao, Minoru Kanatani, Wataru Nagatake
  • Patent number: 9914811
    Abstract: A window for a display device including a plastic substrate having yield strain of greater than or equal to about 0.8% at about 85 degrees Celsius and 85% relative humidity and a hard coating layer disposed on at least one side of the plastic substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sun Jin Song, Chanjae Ahn, Kyeong-sik Ju, Jungha Chae, Sungwoo Hong
  • Patent number: 9914812
    Abstract: A polyrotaxane is blended into a polyol composition, which can reduce the tensile stress of a flexible polyurethane foam. A vertical compressive stress due to the weight of a sitting user and a tensile stress due to the input of lateral vibrations act on a urethane pad. However, by reducing the tensile stress of the flexible polyurethane foam, the direction (inclination) of a resultant force obtained by combining the compressive stress and the tensile stress can be brought close to the vertical direction. Thus, the angle of inclination of the user's hip (ischium) on the urethane pad to the vertical direction due to the input of lateral vibrations can be reduced, so that the sense of wobble of the urethane pad can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignees: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD., ADVANCED SOFTMATERIALS INC.
    Inventor: Masahiko Takemoto
  • Patent number: 9914813
    Abstract: A polyrotaxane is blended into a polyol composition, which can reduce the tensile stress of a flexible polyurethane foam. A vertical compressive stress due to the weight of a sitting user and a tensile stress due to the input of lateral vibrations act on a urethane pad. However, by reducing the tensile stress of the flexible polyurethane foam, the direction (inclination) of a resultant force obtained by combining the compressive stress and the tensile stress can be brought close to the vertical direction. Thus, the angle of inclination of the user's hip (ischium) on the urethane pad to the vertical direction due to the input of lateral vibrations can be reduced, so that the sense of wobble of the urethane pad can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignees: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD., ADVANCED SOFTMATERIALS INC.
    Inventors: Masahiko Takemoto, Yuki Hayashi
  • Patent number: 9914814
    Abstract: A method of making a foamable polystyrene composition includes combining a styrenic monomer and a co-monomer containing a polar functional group to obtain a mixture, subjecting the mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic co-polymer, and combining the styrenic co-polymer with a blowing agent in a foaming process to obtain foamed articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Wei Wang, David W. Knoeppel, Melissa Greenberg
  • Patent number: 9914815
    Abstract: A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is a hydrofluoroolefin (HCFO), preferably HFCO-1234yf in combination with a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) preferably one selected from HCFO-1233zd, HCFO-1223, HCFO-1233xf and mixtures thereof. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Bin Chen, Joseph S. Costa, Philippe Bonnet, Maher Y. Elsheikh, Brett L. Van Horn
  • Patent number: 9914816
    Abstract: Provided is a method of depolymerizing polyesters from post-consumer products, such as beverage bottles, to produce a high purity reaction product. For the depolymerization reaction, the polyesters are reacted with an alcohol and an amine organocatalyst at a temperature of about 150° C. to about 250° C. In one application, the use of an organocatalyst with a boiling point significantly lower than the boiling point of the reactant alcohol allows for the ready recycling of the amine organocatalyst. In another application, performing the depolymerization reaction under pressure at a temperature above the boiling point of the alcohol allows for accelerated depolymerization rates and the recovery of the organocatalyst with no further heat input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Allen, Krishna M. Bajjuri, Gregory Breyta, James L. Hedrick, Carl E. Larson
  • Patent number: 9914817
    Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) functionalized isobutylene copolymers, methods for making a PAH functionalized isobutylene copolymer comprising combining a halogenated copolymer with a PAH in a solvent under basic conditions at a temperature ranging from 30° C. to 150° C., the use of these PAH functionalized copolymers as a dispersant in elastomeric nanocomposite compositions comprising a halobutyl rubber matrix and nanoparticles of graphite or graphene, and a tire innerliner or innertube produced from these elastomeric nanocomposite compositions is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Tsou, Hillary L. Bradshaw, Yong Yang
  • Patent number: 9914818
    Abstract: There are provided a crosslinkable elastomer composition which assures a small change in weight in both of There are provided a crosslinkable elastomer composition which assures a small change in weight in both of O2 plasma treatment and O2/CF4 plasma treatment and is capable of significantly inhibiting generation of foreign matters (particles) in these treatments, and a molded article made of the composition. The crosslinkable fluorine-containing elastomer composition comprises a crosslinkable fluorine-containing elastomer, silicon carbide particles having a bulk density of not more than 0.15 g/cm3, and further a crosslinking agent as case demands, and the molded article is obtained by crosslinking the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignees: Greene, Tweed Technologies, Inc., Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seiichi Hirano, Tsuyoshi Noguchi
  • Patent number: 9914819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin for a thermoplastic polyurethane yarn, comprising: thermoplastic polyurethane; and silica nanopowder. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a thermoplastic polymer yarn having a thickness of 50 denier or less by use of silica nanopowder having a particle size of 5-30 nm as a thickener. The thermoplastic polyurethane resin according to the present invention has desired processability and physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Heedae Park
  • Patent number: 9914820
    Abstract: Provided is a lump that is suitable to be used with rubber and compounding agents in producing rubber products with low hardness, of which an uniform kneaded product can be quickly obtained while kneading to produce rubber products, and that does not easily change its shape even when stored for a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kotaro Ichino, Yoshiharu Kikuchi
  • Patent number: 9914821
    Abstract: An air spring bellow comprising a vulcanized rubber component including the at least partially vulcanized residue of EPDM and a rubber other than EPDM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: FIRESTONE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Donald Nieten, Michael Christopher Howard
  • Patent number: 9914822
    Abstract: A rubber composition comprises 100 parts by mass of a diene rubber component comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber, natural rubber and polyisoprene rubber, the diene rubber component containing modified styrene-butadiene rubber modified with a functional group having an interaction with a silanol group on a surface of silica, from 20 to 120 parts by mass of silica, and from 3 to 30 parts by mass of hydrogenated non-modified nitrile rubber. A pneumatic tire has a rubber part comprising the rubber composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 9914823
    Abstract: A rubber composition includes an elastomer having an elongation at break (Eb) of about 50% or more according to ASTM-D 412 at 25° C., a water-insoluble keratin, and a reinforcing filler. A tire component including the composition and a method for making the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: William L. Hergenrother, Lorri L. Shultz, Chenchy Jeffrey Lin
  • Patent number: 9914824
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing biodegradable plastic from high percentage recyclable plastic feedstock and the product thereof. The process includes receiving recyclable plastic feedstock including high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, expanded polyethylene, and stretched wrap, separating the plastic feedstock by plastics of like type, grinding the separated plastics into particulate while maintaining the temperature below said separated plastic's decomposition and melting point. The plastics are mixed in proportion, adding a biodegradable additive to the particulated plastic mixture with further mixing to produce the biodegradable plastic. Optionally, the resulting plastic is extruded for later use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Drummond Jefferson
  • Patent number: 9914825
    Abstract: A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, and a compatibilizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Peterson, Scott R. Trenor, Jason D. Sprinkle
  • Patent number: 9914826
    Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing (A) from 90.0 to 99.0 wt % of a first propylene ethylene copolymer wherein (i) the ethylene derived units is between 1.0 and 8.0 wt %; (ii) the melting temperature ranges from 135 to 155° C.; (iii) the melt flow rate (230° C./5 kg ISO 1133) ranges from 0.2 to 3.5 g/10 min; (iv) the xylene solubles at 25° C. ranges from 10.0 to 4.0 wt %; (v) the polydispersity index ranges from 3.0 to 7.0; and (B) from 1.0 to 10.0 wt % of a second propylene ethylene copolymer (i) containing from 8.0 to 20.0 wt % of ethylene derived units; and having a MFR (measured at 190° C. 2.16 kg of load) between 0.5 and 5.0 g/10 min, wherein (a) the resulting polyolefin composition has a melt flow rate (230° C./5 kg ISO 1133) ranging from 0.2 to 4.0 g/10 min and (b) the sum A+B being 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Monica Galvan, Andreas Neumann, Sandro Bolognesi, Francesca Tisi, Giampaolo Pellegatti
  • Patent number: 9914827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrated polymeric composition which comprises: a) vinyl aromatic polymers and/or copolymers in an amount ranging from 10% to 90% by weight, calculated with respect to the overall composition, with respect to the overall composition, b) at least one compound containing epoxy functional groups in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 5% by weight, calculated with respect to the overall composition, with respect to the overall composition, c) at least one infrared absorbing agent, in an amount ranging from 10% to 90% by weight, calculated with respect to the overall composition, with respect to the overall composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Versalis S.p.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Ponticiello, Attilio Arienti, Francesco Pasquali
  • Patent number: 9914828
    Abstract: A method of inerting pipelines, or buried tanks or wellbores consisting of preparing a composition including at least one superabsorbent (co)polymer partially or fully swollen in the presence of water, then injecting the composition directly into the pipelines or buried tank or well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: S.P.C.M. SA
    Inventors: Stéphane Delheur, Pierre Lyot
  • Patent number: 9914829
    Abstract: Low-dusting, granular compositions are provided that comprise at least 15% by weight crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mola, Mustafa Rehmanji, Mika Jan Unting
  • Patent number: 9914830
    Abstract: This invention relates flame retardant compositions containing low molecular weight brominated anionic, chain transfer, vinyl aromatic polymers, hereinafter “ACTVAP”. The compositions can accommodate high bromine content while still exhibiting a low thermally labile bromine content. The compositions have glass transition temperatures, Tg, that are predictive of acceptable melt flows and heat distortion temperatures (HDT) in HIPS and ABS based formulations substrates. The compositions, are suitable flame retardant candidates for use in thermoplastic formulations, e.g. polystyrene and ABS formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
    Inventors: William J. Layman, Jr., Arthur G. Mack, Charles H. Kolich, Govindarajulu Kumar
  • Patent number: 9914831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an injection-molded item with HDT-B temperature of from 80 to 105° C. in accordance with DIN EN ISO 75-2:2004-09, comprising: i) from 47 to 59% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester; ii) from 3 to 14% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of an aliphatic-aromatic polyester; iii) from 15 to 24% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of polylactic acid; iv) from 10 to 35% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of at least one mineral filler; where the following applies to the compounded material comprising components i to iv: the ratio of component i to component iii in the compounded material is from 2.2 to 3.2, and the MVR of the compounded material is from 8 to 50 cm3/10 min in accordance with DIN EN 1133-1 of Mar. 1, 2012 (190° C., 2.16 kg).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Maximillian Lehenmeier, Gabriel Skupin, Martin Bussmann
  • Patent number: 9914832
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an item produced by thermoforming, comprising: i) from 45 to 59% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of a biodegradable polyester comprising: i-a) from 90 to 100 mol %, based on components i-a to i-b, of succinic acid; i-b) from 0 to 10 mol %, based on components i-a to i-b, of one or more C6-C20 dicarboxylic acids; i-c) from 98 to 102 mol %, based on components i-a to i-b, of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; i-d) from 0.05 to 1% by weight, based on components i-a to i-c, of a chain extender or branching agent; ii) from 5 to 14% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to iv, of an aliphatic-aromatic polyester comprising: ii-a) from 30 to 70 mol %, based on components ii-a to ii-b, of a C6-C18-dicarboxylic acid; ii-b) from 30 to 70 mol %, based on components ii-a to ii-b, of terephthalic acid; ii-c) from 98 to 100 mol %, based on components ii-a to ii-b, of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; ii-d) from 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Maximilian Lehenmeier, Gabriel Skupin, Martin Bussmann
  • Patent number: 9914833
    Abstract: This invention relates to a biodegradable polymer composition which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of articles having a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) by injection molding and thermoforming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: NOVAMONT S.P.A.
    Inventors: Nicola Marini, Angelos Rallis
  • Patent number: 9914834
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel polymer as well as to a method for the preparation of a polymer or polymer blend comprising a novel new matrix component, to a method for the preparation of the said first matrix component, to a method for the preparation of an article comprising the said polymer or polymer blend, as well as to an article comprising the said polymer or polymer blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: HEMCELL B.V.
    Inventor: Nicolaas Wilhelmus Ladislaus Osse
  • Patent number: 9914835
    Abstract: Carbon black is used as a component of a rubber composition, ensures that the resulting rubber exhibits improved processability, is reinforced in an improved manner, and exhibits low heat buildup, and may suitably be used for a rubber member (e.g., tire tread) and the like for which high abrasion resistance is required. The carbon black includes primary particles having an average particle size of 15 to 35 nm, and forms aggregates having a Stokes mode diameter measured using a centrifugal sedimentation method of 140 to 180 nm, and having a spherical shape when observed using a transmission electron microscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: TOKAI CARBON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masashi Tsuruta, Takeshi Akahane, Hiroki Uchiyama
  • Patent number: 9914836
    Abstract: A coated silver colored colorant includes a silver colored pigment, and a primer polymer at least partially coating the silver colored pigment. The primer polymer has a glass transition temperature that is less than 40° C. A passivating polymer is attached to the primer polymer. The passivating polymer has a glass transition temperature that is greater than 40° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Sivapackia Ganapathiappan, Hou T. Ng, Albert Teishev
  • Patent number: 9914837
    Abstract: The method disclosed includes: a step (I) of preparing a dispersion liquid (S) including an aluminum compound (A); a step (II) of mixing the dispersion liquid (S) and a predetermined phosphorus compound (B) so as to prepare a coating liquid (U); a step (III) of applying the coating liquid (U) onto the base (X) so as to form a precursor layer of the layer (Y); and a step (IV) of subjecting the precursor layer to heat treatment at a temperature of 110° C. or more so as to form the layer (Y). The aluminum compound (A) can be formed by adding an acid to a solution including an aluminate. The number of moles (NM) of aluminum atoms derived from the aluminum compound (A) and the number of moles (NP) of phosphorus atoms derived from the phosphorus compound (B) satisfy 0.8?(NM)/(NP)?4.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: KURRAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryoichi Sasaki, Kentaro Yoshida, Mamoru Omoda, Suehiko Nagano, Tatsuya Oshita
  • Patent number: 9914838
    Abstract: A composition containing a cationic polymer obtained from a reaction product of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and epihalohydrin; and a phosphorus compound. The composition can be used as a surface treatment for gold or gold alloy. The composition can seal pinholes on the surface of the gold or gold alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC
    Inventors: Yoko Mizuno, Makoto Kondo, Koichi Yomogida, Toshiyuki Morinaga
  • Patent number: 9914839
    Abstract: A coating dispersion or building article can include titanium dioxide, and a dihydrazide. The coating dispersion or building article can further include calcium carbonate, calcined aluminum silicate, acrylic polymers, and a fluoroalkyl polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Darran L. Martin, Alan L. Boyd
  • Patent number: 9914840
    Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles that have a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A), wherein the emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (E) having the following general formula: R1—(R2)(R3), where: R is a moiety that contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, has 15 to 40 carbon atoms, and contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxy groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups and/or comprises at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond; and R1, R2, and R3 are, independently of each other, identical or different aliphatic moieties having 1 to 14 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventors: Konstantinos Markou, Andreas Niegemeier, Sabine Holtschulte, Jerome Moebius
  • Patent number: 9914841
    Abstract: A colored matting powder includes particles containing a polyimide obtained by reacting diamine and dianhydride monomers at a substantially equal molar ratio, and a pigment incorporated with the polyimide, a portion of the pigment being located at an outer surface of the particles. Moreover, a colored polyimide film is also described as incorporating the colored matting powder, and can exhibit low gloss, low transparency and good insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Taimide Technology Incorporation
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Wu-Yung Yang
  • Patent number: 9914842
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plasticizer for mastics, plastisols and adhesives. The plasticizer includes at least one functionalized hydrocarbon-containing cut, in particular hydroxylated. The disclosure also relates to the mastic, plastisol and adhesive compositions including the plasticizer. The present disclosure also relates to the use of the plasticizer for reducing the phenomenon of bleeding in mastics, plastisols and adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Total Marketing Services
    Inventors: Thorsten Bauer, Franck Bardin, Antoine Westelynck
  • Patent number: 9914843
    Abstract: An ink jetting ink set includes an ink composition for recording supplied to and used in an ink flow path and containing at least one of a glitter pigment and a metal oxide as a coloring material, and an auxiliary ink composition used in cleaning of the ink flow path, in which, in cases where a dynamic viscosity at 20° C. in the ink composition for recording is ?1 (mm2/s) and a surface tension at 20° C. is ?1 (mN/m), and the dynamic viscosity at 20° C. in the auxiliary ink composition is ?2 (mm2/s) and the surface tension at 20° C. is ?2 (mN/m), the following formula (1) and the following formula (2) are satisfied at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hitoshi Ohta
  • Patent number: 9914844
    Abstract: There is provided an ink composition, including: a combination of specific dyes, in which the dynamic contact angle of the ink to a silicon wafer is 24° or lower at 100 msec after dropping, and is 9° or lower at 5,100 msec after dropping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ryosuke Teramoto, Hiromi Ohori, Yuho Miyake