Patents Issued in April 26, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180112025
    Abstract: Adducts and prepolymers comprising pendent alkyl groups are disclosed. Polythiol adducts prepared by reacting a polythiol with a ketone and urethane-extended polythiol adducts. The polythiol adducts can be terminated with isocyanate groups. Compositions comprising the isocyanate-terminated polythiol adducts, isocyanate-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymers, and diisocyanates can be combined with polyamine or polyepoxide curing agents to provide curable compositions. Cured compositions are suitable for aerospace coating and sealant applications. The compositions can also include a low specific gravity filler and, when cured, meet the requirements of aerospace sealant applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Razmik Boghossian, Ahmed Sharaby
  • Publication number: 20180112026
    Abstract: The invention relates to modified polyisocyanates, obtained by reacting at least one polyisocyanate (A) based on 1,5-diisocyanatopentane with at least one silane compound (B) which is reactive with respect to isocyanate groups. The invention also relates to a method for producing the modified polyisocyanates and to the use thereof as starting components in the production of polyurethane plastics, in particular as crosslinker components in polyurethane paints and coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Hans-Josef LAAS, Christoph EGGERT, Andreas HECKING, Nusret YUVA, Gesa BEHNKEN
  • Publication number: 20180112027
    Abstract: A novel phosphate polyol formulation is described, comprising a polyester polyol, a flame retardant comprising a phosphate polyol, a blowing agent, a catalyst, a surfactant, and a fire-retardant aromatic isocyanate. A further embodiment includes a phosphorus compound, such as a phosphate, a phosphate ester, or an alkyl phosphate such as triethyl phosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Yogi Patel, Floy Pelletier, Edward L. Eubank, Mark Listemann
  • Publication number: 20180112028
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polymeric material having dilating properties and production of the respective material, such that it is incorporated into protective products/equipments to absorb impact energy resulting from a collision. This material may be used in motorcyclists' or sports helmets, ballistic vests, kneepads, elbow pads, protective footwear and any other personal protective products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Nelson Duarte MENDES OLIVEIRA, Bruno Alexandre COUTO OLIVEIRA, Igor Alexandre VIEIRA RIBEIRO
  • Publication number: 20180112029
    Abstract: A resin composition includes an epoxy compound, a triphenylbenzene compound, an inorganic particle including a magnesium oxide (MgO) or the like, and phosphorus (P). The triphenylbenzene compound is a compound that includes 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene as a skeleton, and that includes a reactive group introduced in the skeleton. A content (mass %) of the phosphorus expressed by (mass of the phosphorus/mass of nonvolatile content excluding the inorganic particle)×100 is from 0.5 mass % to 4.3 mass %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: TDK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takayoshi KUWAJIMA, Tsuyoshi SUGIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20180112030
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula in which R1 is an organic radical having a (meth)acryloyl group and R2, R3, and R4 independently of one another are an H atom or a C1 to C10 alkyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Verena MORMUL, Rainer KLOPSCH, Miran YU, Guenter SCHERR, Diego GHISLIERI
  • Publication number: 20180112031
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of insulation systems for electrical engineering by automatic pressure gelation (APG), wherein a multiple component thermosetting resin composition is used, said resin composition comprising (A) at least one epoxy resin, and (B) at least one curing agent comprising (b1) at least one cycloaliphatic amine, and (b2) at least one polyetheramine, provides encased articles exhibiting good mechanical, electrical and dielectrical properties, which can be used as, for example, insulators, bushings, switchgears and instrument transformers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Beisele, Sophie Colliard, Catherine Schoenenberger, Hubert Wilbers
  • Publication number: 20180112032
    Abstract: A cured-film formation composition that forms a cured film exhibiting excellent liquid-crystal orientation properties and excellent light transmission properties when the cured-film formation composition is used as an orientation material and a layer of a polymerizable liquid crystal is arranged thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Jun ITO, Yuta KANNO, Tadashi HATANAKA
  • Publication number: 20180112033
    Abstract: Amphiphilic star polymers were prepared having superior loading properties for delivery of hydrophobic biologically active materials intended for use in medical, cosmetic, and other applications. The star polymers comprise a plurality block copolymer arms linked to a crosslinked polyester core. The monovalent arms comprise a peripheral poly(ethylene oxide) block (PEG block) and a polyester block, which is linked to the core. The sidechain substituents of the polyester block substantially improve the loading capacity of the star polymer for CoQ10 and other hydrophobic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Robert D. Miller, Victoria A. Piunova, William C. Swope
  • Publication number: 20180112034
    Abstract: Structures and methods of making biodegradable trehalose co-polymers are disclosed. Specifically, biodegradable trehalose co-polymers consist of the general structure R5—[R1R2C—CR3R4]n-[DG]m—R6, wherein R1-R4 are independently selected from hydrogen or a side chain comprising at least one carbon atom, and wherein at least one of R1-R4 is a side chain comprising -L-trehalose, wherein L is a linker molecule that links trehalose to the monomer through at least one of the trehalose hydroxyl groups (—OH), wherein DG is a biodegradable group, and wherein R5 and R6 are end groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Heather D. Maynard
  • Publication number: 20180112035
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns a polymer derived from melt extrusion of (i) 80 to 95 wt % polycarbonate; said polycarbonate having and endcap level of 45% to 80% and a branching level of 300-5,000 m comprising the following branching structures: (ii) 4.9 to 20 wt % polymethyl methacrylate; and (iii) 0.1 to 1.5 wt % of catalyst; wherein the polymer is transparent, and wherein transesterification occurs with at least a portion of the polycarbonate and the polymethyl methacrylate during melt extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Helena Varela Rizo, Ignacio Vic Fernandez, David Del Agua Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20180112036
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides amphiphilic fluorinated surfactant molecules for lowering the surface tension of aqueous, hydrocarbon, or solid phases in the presence of a fluorophilic continuous phase and for selectively interacting with biological and/or chemical molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Roger A. Nassar
  • Publication number: 20180112037
    Abstract: A polymeric amine synergist is disclosed herein. An example of the polymeric amine synergist includes an aniline moiety, a polyethylene glycol chain, and an ether linkage attaching one end of the polyethylene glycol chain to the aniline moiety. The polymeric amine synergist may be included in a photo curable ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Zhang-Lin Zhou, Rodney David Stramel, Gregg A. Lane
  • Publication number: 20180112038
    Abstract: Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-b-poly(?-amino ester) (PBAE) co-polymers (PEG-PBAE) and blends of PEG-PBAEs and PBAEs and their use for delivering drugs, genes, and other pharmaceutical or therapeutic agents safely and effectively to different sites in the body and to different cells, such as cancer cells, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: JORDAN GREEN, JAYOUNG KIM, STEPHANY TZENG
  • Publication number: 20180112039
    Abstract: A solvothermal synthesis process for polyimides is provided. The process uses solution polymerization of monomers in an appropriate solvent, by mixing the solvent and the monomers and heating the mixture under pressure at temperatures exceeding the respective boiling point at normal pressure. The process produces essentially completely crystalline polyimides by a) mixing and heating the solvent and the monomers by either (i) heating the solvent up to solvothermal conditions and subsequently adding the monomers to initiate the reaction, or (ii) mixing the monomers with the solvent and heating the mixture up to solvothermal conditions within a period of 5 min, the reaction temperature TR being held below the polymerization temperature or the solid-state polymerization temperature TP of the monomers during the polymerization; and b) carrying out the solution polymerization until essentially complete conversion is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Miriam Margarethe UNTERLASS, Bettina BAUMGARTNER
  • Publication number: 20180112040
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, 3 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier composition comprising a first impact modifier and a second impact modifier; 15 to 50 wt. % of a poly(etherimide); 5 to 60 wt. % of a polycarbonate; 5 to 20 wt. % of compatibilizer component comprising a poly(carbonate-arylate ester); up to 15 wt. % of an ultraviolet light absorbing additive; 0 to 20 wt. % of TiO2; and 0.01 to 0.5 wt. %, of an organophosphite; wherein a sample of the composition has a notched Izod impact energy of at least 200 J/m at 23° C. measured in accordance to ASTM D256.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Hao Zhou, Pooja Bajaj, Robert Russell Gallucci
  • Publication number: 20180112041
    Abstract: A block copolymer includes a water-soluble block that is bonded to one or more hydrophobic polycarbonate blocks that include pendant fluoroaryl substituents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: DYLAN J. BODAY, MAREVA B. FEVRE, JEANNETTE M. GARCIA, JAMES L. HEDRICK, NATHANIEL H. PARK, RUDY J. WOJTECKI, MU SAN ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20180112042
    Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing fine polyarylene sulfide (PAS) powder, in which impurities such as alkali metal salts and/or PAS oligomers are reduced while the wettability of the fine PAS powder in a fine PAS powder-containing solid is retained after solid-liquid separation of a separation liquid obtained by subjecting a dispersion liquid containing granular PAS to separation into granular PAS and a separation liquid; and a fine PAS powder. The method for manufacturing a fine PAS powder of the present invention includes: (a) separating granular PAS and a separation liquid from a dispersion liquid containing granular PAS, by solid-liquid separation using at least one screen that has an opening diameter of 75 to 180 ?m; (b) performing solid-liquid separation of the separation liquid to obtain a fine PAS powder-containing solid; (c) heating the fine PAS powder-containing solid to reduce an amount of an organic solvent to obtain a wet cake; and (d) washing the wet cake using an aqueous solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Akihiro KONNO, Hiroyuki SATO
  • Publication number: 20180112043
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of dewatering a wet polymer composition comprises introducing the wet polymer composition via a polymer feed location to a powder conveying section of an extruder; wherein the wet polymer composition comprises greater than or equal to 1 wt % of water based on the total weight of the wet polymer composition; venting the water through a conveying section vent to form a dry polymer composition; melt kneading the dry polymer composition in a melt kneading section of the extruder to form a polymer melt; conveying the polymer melt in a melt conveying section of the extruder; and adding an additive in one or both of the powder conveying section and the melt conveying section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Pieter Jan Antoon Janssen, Nathalie Gonzalez Vidal, Lourdes Virginia Serna Felix
  • Publication number: 20180112044
    Abstract: A masterbatch for use in the production of thermoplastic vulcanizates comprises stannous chloride powder and zinc oxide powder encapsulated together in a polymer, such as an ethylene propylene diene terpolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Oscar O. Chung, Christopher A. Stafford, Michael J. Goncy
  • Publication number: 20180112045
    Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic fluororesin composition including a thermoplastic fluororesin (A) having a Shore D hardness of less than or equal to 50, the Shore D hardness being measured at 23° C. in accordance with ASTM D2240, and a cross-linked structure forming agent (B) that is selected from the group consisting of a polyfunctional unsaturated compound (b-1), a polyamine compound (b-2), and a polyhydroxy compound (b-3) and that is capable of forming a cross-linked structure through a reaction with the thermoplastic fluororesin (A), the thermoplastic fluororesin composition not substantially containing a peroxide compound when containing the (b-1), not substantially containing an acid acceptor when containing the (b-2), and not substantially containing at least one of the acid acceptor and an onium compound when containing the (b-3); and a method for producing a cross-linked body including a step of cross-linking the thermoplastic fluororesin composition by an ionizing radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: NIPPON VALQUA INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Naoki Osumi
  • Publication number: 20180112046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of carbon fiber carbon nanotubes reinforced polymer composites for high strength structural applications. It is very difficult to incorporate higher amount of carbon fiber >60 vol % in any of the polymer matrix. Beyond this loading the mechanical properties of these composite starts deteriorate. Therefore, further improvement in the mechanical properties is not possible. Herein, a novel method is developed to fabricate the hybrid carbon fiber epoxy composites reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes. The flexural strength of the hybrid composites (˜45 vol % CF+CNT) was achieved more than 600 MPa which is more than 35% over pure carbon fiber/epoxy composites (˜50 vol % CF). These high strength hybrid composites can be used in wind mill blades, turbine blades, sport industries, automobile and airframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: BHANU PRATAP SINGH, SATISH TEOTIA, SANJAY RANGNATH DHAKATE
  • Publication number: 20180112047
    Abstract: There is provided a carbon fiber-reinforced molded article that avoids peeling of carbon fibers from a base material and has high strength, the carbon fiber-reinforced molded article comprising a base material and a composite material dispersed in the base material, wherein the composite material comprises carbon fibers and a structure formed on the surface of the carbon fibers and including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, the plurality of carbon nanotubes forms a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are directly connected to one another, and the plurality of carbon nanotubes is directly attached to the surface of the carbon fibers by using a portion of the surface thereof as an attaching portion, and also is physically bound to the surface of the carbon fibers via a binding member provided on at least a portion other than the attaching portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Takuji KOMUKAI, Hiromi TERUHIRA, Katsuyuki NAKAI
  • Publication number: 20180112048
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fabrication of enhanced carbon fiber laminates that utilize encapsulated catalyst. One embodiment is a method that includes acquiring a batch of dry fibers, and acquiring a batch of catalyst capsules that each comprise catalyst that accelerates polymerization of monomers of a resin, and a shell that encapsulates the catalyst and liquefies at a curing temperature. The method further includes interspersing the catalyst capsules among the dry fibers, and impregnating the fibers with the resin after interspersing the catalyst capsules with the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Keith Daniel Humfeld, Gwen Marie Lanphere Gross
  • Publication number: 20180112049
    Abstract: A stacked transparent film includes a polymer film including at least one of an amide structural unit and an imide structural unit, wherein the polymer film has a refractive index of about 1.65 to about 1.75 at a 550 nanometer wavelength and an elastic modulus of greater than or equal to about 5.5 gigapascals; and at least one of a first coating layer on a first side of the polymer film and a second coating layer on a side opposite the first side of the polymer film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Sun Jin SONG, Sang Soo JEE, Boreum JEONG, Hyunjeong JEON, Chanjae AHN
  • Publication number: 20180112050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polarizer protecting film. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for preparing a polarizer protecting film capable of exhibiting excellent physical and optical properties and of preventing damages of a lower polarizer plate caused by a prism sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Yi Rang Lim, Jun Wuk Park, Kyoung Won Kim, Sung In Kim
  • Publication number: 20180112051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing shaped bodies having a radiation-cured coating, comprising the steps of:—providing a coated film, wherein the film comprises a radiation-curable coating, wherein the coating comprises a polyurethane polymer which has (meth)acrylate groups and is obtainable from the reaction of a reaction mixture comprising: (a) polyisocyanates and (b1) compounds which comprise (meth)acrylate groups and are reactive toward isocyanate, (b2) at least one photoinitiator, and wherein the coating further comprises inorganic nanoparticles having a median particle size of=1 nm to =200 nm,—forming the shape body,—curing the radiation-curable coating by means of LED UV radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Konstantin LEONHARDT, Joachim PETZOLDT, Roland KÜNZEL
  • Publication number: 20180112052
    Abstract: A composition and method for making extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam is provided. The composition includes an infrared attenuation agent composition comprising conductive polymers to achieve an XPS foam having an improved thermal insulation performance. In some exemplary embodiments, the conductive polymers comprise doped polypyrrole and doped polyanniline. In some exemplary embodiments, the XPS foam includes a carbon dioxide-based blowing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Xiangmin Han, Nikoi Annan, Yadollah Delaviz
  • Publication number: 20180112053
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an article having a density of from 0.03 to 0.45 g/cc and including a plurality of anisotropic tubular particles that are randomly oriented in the article. The tubular particles include a thermoplastic elastomer foam and a polymer disposed on an exterior surface of the thermoplastic elastomer foam as an outermost layer of the particles. Each of the thermoplastic elastomer foam and the polymer independently has a softening temperature determined according to DIN ISO306. The softening temperature of the polymer is at least 5° C. lower than the softening temperature of the thermoplastic elastomer foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Brad J. MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20180112054
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to aerogel materials and methods for producing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Aerogel Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen A. Steiner, III, Justin S. Griffin, Ryan T. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20180112055
    Abstract: A composition for rubber, including a chloroprene-based polymer latex (A), a metal oxide (B), an antioxidant (C), a surfactant (D) and a pH adjuster (E), and being free of a vulcanization accelerator, in which a tetrahydrofuran (THT) insoluble matter content in a chloroprene-based polymer in the (A) is from 50 mass % to 85 mass %, and in which contents of the (B), the (C), the (D), and the (E) with respect to 100 parts by mass of a solid content of the (A) are from 1 part by mass to 10 parts by mass, from 0.1 part by mass to 5 parts by mass, from 0.1 part by mass to 10 parts by mass, and from 0.01 part by mass to 5 parts by mass, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: SHOWA DENKO K.K.
    Inventors: Noriko OGAWA, Youichiro TAKENOSHITA
  • Publication number: 20180112056
    Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article produced therefrom. The thermoplastic resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin and about 0.5 to about 30 parts by weight of zinc oxide. The zinc oxide has a peak intensity ratio (B/A) of about 0.1 to about 1.0, wherein A indicates a peak in the wavelength range of 370 nm to 390 nm and B indicates a peak in the wavelength range of 450 nm to 600 nm in photoluminescence measurement. The thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit good properties in terms of weather resistance, antibacterial properties, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Cheon Seok YANG, Yoen Kyoung KIM, Seung Yong BAE, Ju Sung KIM
  • Publication number: 20180112057
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
  • Publication number: 20180112058
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J. Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
  • Publication number: 20180112059
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a polyamide moulding composition having an excellent adhesion to metal surfaces. Moreover, the present invention refers to structural parts with a metal component directly bonded to a thermoplastic component (interconnected without using a bonding agent/layer). The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing of such structural parts by an injection moulding or extrusion processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: EMS-PATENT AG
    Inventors: Takamasa FUJII, Naoyuki SASAKI
  • Publication number: 20180112060
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180112061
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a curable composition comprising (a) at least one ethylene polymer, (b) at least one monoperoxycarbonate, and (c) from 0.05 to less than 0.4 part by weight of at least one t-alkyl hydroperoxide for 100 parts by weight of constituent (b). It is also directed to a method for preventing scorching of a curable composition comprising an ethylene polymer by adding a specific amount of t-alkyl hydroperoxide thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventor: Chao LU
  • Publication number: 20180112062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition, a resin composition, and methods for preparing the same. The present invention can provide: a plasticizer capable of improving properties, such as plasticization efficiency, transitivity, tensile strength, elongation, and tension/elongation retention, required for compound treatment when a resin composition is used as a plasticizer, by improving poor properties caused due to structural limitations; and a resin composition containing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu KIM, Mi Yeon LEE, Jeong Ju MOON, Joo Ho KIM, Seok Ho JEONG
  • Publication number: 20180112063
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polyolefin-based composition made from or containing: (A) a first polymer composition made from or containing a high density polyethylene having a density greater than about 0.940 grams per cubic centimeter and a melt index greater than about 4 grams per 10 minutes, measured according to ASTM D 1238, using a piston load of 2.16 kg and at a temperature of 190 degrees Celsius, and (B) a first nucleator composition made from or containing a salt of 4-(4-chlorobenzoylamino) benzoate. The polyolefin-based composition is useful for making articles of manufacture for rigid applications, including low temperature, thin-walled applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP
    Inventors: LINDSAY E. CORCORAN, JEFFREY S. BORKE
  • Publication number: 20180112064
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration-absorbing rubber composition that is characterized by containing: a rubber component which contains natural rubber or a mixture of natural rubber and a diene-based synthetic rubber as a primary component; bismaleimide; and a metal salt of a dithiocarbamic acid having a benzene ring. According to this vibration-absorbing rubber composition, it is possible to improve changes in static spring and improve permanent compression set while maintaining inherent characteristics such as low dynamic magnification and strength characteristics (hardness, tensile elongation, tensile strength and the like), and this vibration-absorbing rubber composition is useful as a vibration-absorbing member which requires extreme heat resistance, such as an engine mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Keiji NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20180112065
    Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for tires which achieves both abrasion resistance and processability while maintaining fuel economy, and a pneumatic tire including the rubber composition. A rubber composition for tires, containing an organosilicon compound represented by the average compositional formula (I) below having a ratio of the number of sulfur atoms to the number of silicon atoms of 1.0 to 1.5, wherein x represents the average number of sulfur atoms; m represents an integer of 6 to 12; and R1 to R6 are the same or different and each represent a C1-C6 alkyl or alkoxy group, at least one of R1 to R3 and at least one of R4 to R6 are the alkoxy groups, and two or more of the alkyl or alkoxy groups for R1 to R6 may be joined to form a ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicants: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD., SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryuichi TOKIMUNE, Tsuyoshi TSUCHIDA, Ryota KITAGO, Soh ISHINO, Hiroyuki KISHIMOTO, Munenao HIROKAMI, Tetsuro YAMADA
  • Publication number: 20180112066
    Abstract: A novel compound, which is 3-glycidyloxypropyltri(-2-propylheptoxy)silane. A process for producing a 3-glycidyloxypropyltrialkoxysilane having long-chain alkoxy groups of formula (I) or of formula (II) where m=1 or 2, n=0 or 1, p=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, where the method includes heating 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane or 3-glycidyloxypropyltriethoxysilane, with a stoichiometric amount or an excess of a longer-chain alcohol from the group of the C5- to C16-alcohols, in the presence of titanium tetrabutoxide as catalyst, with stirring to a temperature of not more than 225° C., reacting, and then following the reaction by removing methanol/ethanol and excess reactant alcohol from the product mixture by distillation, optionally under reduced pressure. A method of using the 3-glycidyloxypropyltri(-2-propylheptoxy)silane for functionalization of rubber and using the rubber in treads for reducing rolling resistance in tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Krafczyk, Alexander Koepfer, Sebastian Rosenstingl
  • Publication number: 20180112067
    Abstract: The present invention is a granular material that can be well recoated regardless of the type of the granular material, and enables a refractory aggregate in an unprinted portion to be used without any regeneration process, in the manufacture of a three-dimensional laminated and shaped mold. This granular material is a granular material for use in three-dimensional laminated mold shaping, and obtained by adding a material that causes a hydration reaction having a moisture absorbing function and generates a catalytic effect to a coating material mixed with or coated with an acid as a catalyst which activates and hardens an organic binder for binding the granular material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION FOR FUTURE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
    Inventors: Yasuhiro NAGAI, Kosuke TAKESHITA, Toshimitsu OKANE
  • Publication number: 20180112068
    Abstract: Compositions comprising hollow mineral tubes comprising one or more essential oils (EOs) are disclosed. A process is provided for generating hollow mineral tube comprising one or more essential oils (EOs) and incorporating same in and/or on a substrate. Further disclosed are articles and methods, which are useful in inhibiting, reducing and/or retarding biofilm formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Ester SEGAL, Anita VAXMAN, Rotem SHEMESH, Maksym KREPKER
  • Publication number: 20180112069
    Abstract: At least partially capped nanocrystals and nanocomposites containing the nanocrystals are described herein along with products, uses and methods of making.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Xia BAI, Wei XU, Linfeng GOU, Robert WIACEK, Selina MONICKAM, Brian WEHRENBERG, Amy STABELL, Maneesh BAHADUR, Serpil Gonen WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20180112070
    Abstract: A polyethylene for a pipe and a joint of the present invention satisfies the following characteristics (1) to (5): Characteristic (1): a melt flow rate at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 21.6 kg (HLMFR) is 5 to 20 g/10 minutes, Characteristic (2): a density (D) is 0.954 to 0.960 g/cm3, Characteristic (3): a ratio of weight-average molecular weight (Mw) and number-average molecular weight (Mn) (Mw/Mn) measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is 15 to 27, Characteristic (4): a rupture time at 80° C. and 5 MPa by a full notch creep test (FNCT) is 150 hours or more, and Characteristic (5): a Charpy impact strength (CIS) measured at ?20° C. is 8.5 kJ/m2 or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Japan Polyethylene Corporation
    Inventors: Tomomi HIRAMOTO, Tetsurou FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20180112071
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a gasket adhering to a resin member, the method includes mixing a plurality of liquid materials stored separately and molding the gasket that is made of a mixture of the plurality of liquid materials. The mixture constitutes a liquid silicone-rubber composition that contains a base resin, a crosslinking agent, a curing catalytic agent, a hydrophilic silica filler, and a silane-coupling agent. The hydrophilic silica filler and the silane-coupling agent are contained in different liquid materials before the plurality of liquid materials are mixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Shinichi OKAMAOTO, Shuhei YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20180112072
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid epoxy resin composition that is superior in workability and adhesion to a base material, and exhibits an unimpaired resin reliability even under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. The liquid epoxy resin composition contains (A) an epoxy resin; (B) an imidazole-based curing accelerator; and (C) a maleimide compound. The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the maleimide compound (C) is 500 to 2,000, and a maleimide group equivalent per 1 mol of the maleimide compound (C) is 250 to 1,000 g/eq.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoyuki KUSHIHARA, Kazuaki SUMITA
  • Publication number: 20180112073
    Abstract: A balancing weight composition with excellent extrudability is provided. More specifically, the balancing weight composition includes a stainless steel and a resin base, wherein the resin base includes a polyester-based engineering plastic, an epoxy resin and an ionically cross-linked elastomer at a suitable content ratio to improve extrusion flowability, flexural strength and adhesive strength of a molded material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, HWASEUNG MATERIAL
    Inventors: Hyung Seok KIM, Woo Won YOUN, Mu Jung LEE, Tae Geun KIM, Jong Hyun PARK
  • Publication number: 20180112074
    Abstract: This invention provides for a method for producing polymer modified asphalt using base asphalt (bitumen) blended with partially air blown (“puffed”) asphalt which is further modified with polymers and additives to attain desired properties for industrial applications. The partially blown or blown asphalt is oxidized to a target softening point to suit the application. In another embodiment, the base asphalt is blended with hard PEN asphalt (“Zero PEN Asphalt”) which is further modified with polymers and additives to attain desired properties. By using the partially oxidized asphalt or blending the base asphalt with partially oxidized asphalt or hard PEN asphalt, the amount of polymers and additives needed to achieve desired properties and performance are significantly reduced. This technique can be used to attain polymer modified asphalt having a highly desirable combination of characteristics not otherwise attainable using the base asphalt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Building Materials Investment Corporation
    Inventor: Denis Muki Tibah