Carbocyclic Group, E.g., Aryl, Etc. Patents (Class 524/396)
  • Patent number: 10683408
    Abstract: The BOPP film includes a polypropylene, an absence of a nucleating agent, and an additive blended with the polypropylene forming a polypropylene/additive blend, wherein the additive is potassium stearate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Leland, Jill Lawton, Likuo Sun, Leonardo Rodriguez Cortes, Enrique Vazquez
  • Patent number: 10301460
    Abstract: Polymer composition comprising a polypropylene, a nucleating agent being a sorbitol derivative and zinc stearate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: BOREALIS AG
    Inventors: Janne Lampela, Geir Johnsen, Yousef Judeh, James Ong
  • Patent number: 10259929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition, a resin composition and methods for preparing the plasticizer composition and the resin composition, and provides a plasticizer composition capable of improving physical properties such as plasticizing efficiency, tensile and elongation retention, volatile loss and migration resistance, which are required for a plasticizer composition included in a vinyl chloride-based resin composition, to an equal or a higher level compared to existing plasticizer compositions, and a resin composition including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Kim, Mi Yeon Lee, Jeong Ju Moon, Joo Ho Kim, Seok Ho Jeong
  • Patent number: 9822245
    Abstract: Provided is a studless winter tire which provides good performance on ice and snow and good abrasion resistance, and suffers little change in hardness and little discoloration on the tire surface. The present invention relates to a studless winter tire including a tread formed from a rubber composition containing a predetermined amount of a farnesene resin obtained by polymerizing farnesene. The present invention relates to a studless winter tire including a tread formed from a rubber composition containing a predetermined amount of at least one myrcene resin selected from the group consisting of myrcene polymers with a Mw of 1,000-500,000, myrcene-butadiene copolymers with a Mw of 1,000-500,000, and myrcene-styrene copolymers with a Mw of 1,000-150,000; and a predetermined amount of a silica with an N2SA of 40-400 m2/g, the rubber component containing a predetermined amount of a high-cis polybutadiene with a cis content of 95% by mass or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro Mabuchi, Kensuke Washizu, Toshifumi Haba, Kenya Watanabe
  • Patent number: 9328270
    Abstract: There is provided a waterborne adhesive composition comprising (a) one or more bromine substituted olefin polymer, (b) one or more halosulfonated olefin polymer, (c) one or more compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, phenolic resins, chlorinated polyolefin, and mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates using such an adhesive composition, and an article formed by such a method of bonding substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Dean Edward Hoy, James Patrick Weir
  • Patent number: 9045615
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a polyolefin having a polymeric backbone and, associated therewith, one or more ionic compounds having a central metal element and one or more carboxylic acid functional moieties. The thermoplastic composition may be, for example, polyethylene or polypropylene. A method of improving the mechanical properties of thermoplastics includes adding, to a thermoplastic composition having a polymeric backbone, an additive including one or more ionic compounds having a central metal element and one or more carboxylic acid functional moieties, wherein the additive is added to the thermoplastic composition at conditions suitable to associate the one or more ionic compounds to the polymeric backbone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Roland Austin, Herbert Shin-I Chao
  • Patent number: 9023928
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition that improves in terms of the fuel economy of a rubber composition containing an isoprene-based rubber and also offers favorable durability and favorable processability or adhesion to steel cords, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a bead apex, sidewall packing, base tread, or breaker cushion, including: a specific rubber component; a specific amount of a specific carbon black; a specific amount of sulfur; and a specific amount of a compound represented by formula (I) below. The present invention also relates to a rubber composition for a steel cord topping, strip adjacent to steel cords, or tie gum, including: a specific rubber component; a specific amount of a specific carbon black; a specific amount of an organic acid cobalt salt; and a specific amount of a compound represented by the formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Miyazaki, Masanobu Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8946331
    Abstract: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition including: 100 parts by weight of (A) a propylene-based block copolymer including polymer components (I) and (II), wherein the polymer component (I) is a propylene polymer having an intrinsic viscosity [?]I of 0.1-5 dl/g, the polymer component (II) is a propylene polymer comprising propylene units and units of at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and ?-olefins having 4-12 carbon atoms and having an intrinsic viscosity [?]II of from 1-20 dl/g and the content of the polymer component (II) is 1-70% by weight; and 0.001-5 parts by weight of (B) a nucleating agent composed of particles having an average particle diameter, as measured by the laser diffraction method, of 0.01-3 mm wherein particles having particle diameters of not less than 10 mm account for less than 5% by weight of all the particles of the nucleating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Oobayashi, Tsuyoshi Watanabe
  • Patent number: 8895652
    Abstract: This invention discloses composite materials utilizing high refractive index materials and their use with phosphors, LED packaging and as fillers in polymers and in polymer blends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ajjer, LLC
    Inventors: Anoop Agrawal, John P Cronin
  • Patent number: 8889775
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer resin comprising at least one copolymer with hydrolysable groups, a water-generating metal salt hydrate, and a catalyst that comprises a metal atom and at least two ligands taken from the set alkyloxy and carboxylate are used to form articles that moisture-cure through in-situ generation of water via dehydration of the metal hydrate. The compositions are melt mixed to promote the dehydration and start the cure process during the mixing step. The curing compositions are formed and allowed to harden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Wasserman, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Michael B. Biscoglio
  • Patent number: 8889768
    Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) a polyester, B) from 20 to 200 mmol/kg of polyester A) of at least one compound of the general formula (I) where respectively independently at any position -A1- is —NR—, —O—, —S—, —CH=A4- where R is H or C1-6-alkyl, A4 is N or CH A2 is COOX or OX, where X is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg/2, Ca/2, Sr/2, Ba/2, Al/3 A3 is C1-6-alkyl, C6-12-aryl, O7-13-alkaryl, C7-13-aralkyl, O—C1-6-alkyl, O—C6-12-aryl, O—C7-13-alkaryl, O—C7-13-aralkyl, COOX?, OX?, SX?, SO3X?, where X? is H or X, S—C1-6-alkyl, S—C6-12-aryl, NR2, halogen, NO2, n is an integer from 1 to 4, and m is an integer from 0 to 4?n, where m=1, if A3=NO2, with the proviso that the number of mmol is based on the group(s) COOX and OX and SX? where X??X, to the extent that these are present in the compound of the general formula (I), and also moreover C) from 0 to 230% by weight of further added substances, based on the weight of component A), for producing laser-transparent m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Rebekka von Benten, Peter Eibeck, Walter Heckmann, Jordan Kurikov, Mariou Sorin Pulbere
  • Publication number: 20140309351
    Abstract: A composition comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE), calcium phthalate and a metal stearate is provided. Film that is prepared from this composition has excellent barrier properties—especially a low water vapor transmission rate (WVTR)—and is suitable for the preparation of packaging for dry foods such as crackers and cereals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Owen C. Lightbody, P. Scott Chisholm, Norman Dorien Joseph Aubee, Tony Tikuisis
  • Patent number: 8859660
    Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a rubber composition for a studless tire that contributes to both good braking force and high handling stability on ice or snow, and a high performance studless tire using the rubber composition. The rubber composition for the studless tire contains: a mixture of a zinc salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid and a zinc salt of an aromatic carboxylic acid; an oil or a plasticizer; and a rubber component that comprises 40% by mass or more of a butadiene rubber relative to 100% by mass of a total amount of the rubber component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Hattori, Ryoji Kojima, Naohiko Kikuchi
  • Publication number: 20140284850
    Abstract: The invention includes a cross-linking composition comprising a cross-linking compound and a cross-linking reaction additive selected from an organic acid and/or an acetate compound, wherein the cross-linking compound has the structure according to formula (IV): wherein the cross-linking reaction additive is capable of reacting with the cross-linking compound to form a reactive oligomer intermediate, which is capable of cross-linking an organic polymer. Also included is an organic polymer composition for use in forming a cross-linked organic polymer, comprising a cross-linking compound of Formula (IV), a cross-linking reaction additive and at least one organic polymer. In one embodiment, the at least one organic polymer has at least one halogen-containing reactive group and is dehalogenated by reacting with an alkali metal compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kerry A. Drake, Andrew F. Nordquist, Sudipto Das, William F. Burgoyne, JR., Le Song, Shawn P. Williams, Rodger K. Boland
  • Patent number: 8829094
    Abstract: A blown film composition including an impact copolymer polypropylene component and a nucleating agent, wherein the blown film has improved processing and physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruby L. Curtis, Mark Leland, John Ashbaugh, Jay Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8779045
    Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a nucleating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Darin L. Dotson, Robbie Willem Johan M. Hanssen, Jiannong Xu
  • Publication number: 20140187700
    Abstract: A polyester resin composition includes: (A) a polyester resin having a crystallization temperature of about 200° C. to about 400° C.; (B) a polyester resin having a crystallization temperature of about 100° C. to less than about 200° C.; (C) a white pigment; (D) a filler; (E) a nucleating agent; and (F) a chain extender. The polyester resin composition can have superior heat resistance, impact resistance, cooling efficiency, reflectivity, yellowing resistance, and/or fluidity. The polyester resin composition is suitable for reflectors of light emitting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Cheil Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Hwa Lee, Hyun Ho Lee, In Geol Baek, Sang Hyun Hong, Jong Cheol Lim
  • Publication number: 20140171564
    Abstract: A sulfur-crosslinkable rubberizing mixture for strengthening elements in motor vehicle pneumatic tires comprises 70 to 100 phr (parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of total rubbers in the mixture) of natural rubber, up to 30 phr of at least one polybutadiene, 40 to 70 phr of at least one carbon black and a bonding system. Further, motor vehicle pneumatic tires are disclosed that comprise the sulfur-crosslinked rubberizing mixture. The key conflict between tear propagation resistance, stiffness and heat build-up is solved by virtue of the carbon black being a nanostructured carbon black with a rough surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Thorsten Torbruegge, Marc Kreye, Thomas Kramer, Carla Recker
  • Patent number: 8754158
    Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a high performance studless tire for a passenger vehicle which has both good braking force and high handling stability on ice or snow. The studless tire for a passenger vehicle comprises a tread having a total sulfur content of 0.7% by mass or less and having a crosslink density of 2.0×10?5 mol/cm3 or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Hattori, Ryoji Kojima, Naohiko Kikuchi
  • Publication number: 20140124113
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition that improves in terms of the fuel economy of a rubber composition containing an isoprene-based rubber and also offers favorable durability and favorable processability or adhesion to steel cords, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a bead apex, sidewall packing, base tread, or breaker cushion, including: a specific rubber component; a specific amount of a specific carbon black; a specific amount of sulfur; and a specific amount of a compound represented by formula (I) below. The present invention also relates to a rubber composition for a steel cord topping, strip adjacent to steel cords, or tie gum, including: a specific rubber component; a specific amount of a specific carbon black; a specific amount of an organic acid cobalt salt; and a specific amount of a compound represented by the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Tatsuya MIYAZAKI, Masanobu NAKAMURA
  • Publication number: 20140114003
    Abstract: The molded product of the present invention is used for an optical component selected from an f? lens, an imaging lens, and a light guide plate and contains a polymer having an alicyclic structure in a portion or all of repeating structural units. Moreover, when the molded product is dipped in cyclohexane at a concentration of 1 g/mL at 23° C. for 6 hours under stirring, a number of insoluble fine particles contained in the cyclohexane and having a particle size of equal to or larger than 1 ?m and equal to or smaller than 2 ?m that is measured by a liquid-borne particle counter is equal to or less than 200 particles/ml.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: MItsui Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Emi Yoshimoto, Tooru Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20140015895
    Abstract: To provide an ink jet ink that produces an image having high optical density, scratch resistance, and highlighter resistance, has excellent ink ejection stability, and can reduce image deflection caused by face wetting. The ink jet ink contains a polyurethane polymer and a self-dispersing pigment. The polyurethane polymer has units derived from a polyisocyanate, a polyol having no acid group, and a diol having an acid group. The molar ratio of the percentage of the urethane bond in the polyurethane polymer to the percentage of the urea bond in the polyurethane polymer is 85.0/15.0 or more and 100.0/0 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Daiji Okamura, Kousuke Yamasaki, Kenji Moribe, Kouichirou Okumura, Kenichi Shiiba, Hiromitsu Kishi
  • Patent number: 8623516
    Abstract: There is provided a curable resin composition comprising a cycloolefin polymer and a cyclic peroxide which has a cyclic structure and a peroxy structure in the cyclic structure. There is also provided a laminate obtained by using a molded article which is obtained by forming the curable resin composition into a sheet shape or a prepreg which is obtained by impregnating the curable resin composition into a reinforcing fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Zeon Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Kiuchi, Kiyoshige Kojima
  • Patent number: 8563641
    Abstract: A method comprising contacting at least one metal salt of an organic acid with at least one aromatic compound in a reaction zone under conditions suitable for the formation of a polymer, wherein the metal salt of an organic acid comprises a metal and at least one unsaturated organic acid moiety. A composition comprising polystyrene and a metal salt of cinnamic acid. An article made from a composition comprising polystyrene and a metal salt of cinnamic acid. A composition comprising polystyrene and a salt of a fatty acid. An article made from a composition comprising polystyrene and a salt of a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Olga Khabashesku
  • Patent number: 8541491
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer resin comprising at least one copolymer with hydrolyzable groups, a water-generating metal salt hydrate, and a catalyst that comprises a metal atom and at least two ligands taken from the set alkyloxy and carboxylate are used to form articles that moisture-cure through in-situ generation of water via dehydration of the metal hydrate. The compositions are melt mixed to promote the dehydration and start the cure process during the mixing step. The curing compositions are formed and allowed to harden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Wasserman, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Michael B. Biscoglio
  • Publication number: 20130225742
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the barrier properties of polyethylene films The method comprises mixing a substantially linear, high density polyethylene with a nucleating agent and converting the mixture into a film The film made by the method of the invention has at least a 15% improvement on the water vapor barrier property and/or in the oxygen barrier property compared with the control film made from the same substantially linear, high density polyethylene but does not contain the nucleating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Equistar Chemicals, LP
    Inventors: JEFFREY S. BORKE, Douglas C. McFaddin, Stephen M. Imfeld
  • Publication number: 20130225743
    Abstract: Barrier films are prepared from a blend of two high density polyethylene blend components and a high performance organic nucleating agent. The two high density polyethylene blend components have substantially different melt indices. Large reductions in the moisture vapor transmission rate of the film are observed in the presence of the nucleating agent when the melt indices of the two blend components have a ratio of greater than 10/1. The resulting barrier films are suitable for the preparation of packaging for dry foods such as crackers and breakfast cereals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Norman Dorien Joseph Aubee, Tingting Yu Chuang, Douglas Checknita, P. Scott Chisholm, Patrick Lam, Sarah Marshall, Denny Paul Sauvageau, Tony Tikuisis
  • Publication number: 20130225713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite powder, preparation and use thereof. The composite powder according to the present invention is prepared by intimately mixing an irradiated or non-irradiated rubber latex with a slurry of inorganic particles in a ratio corresponding to that of rubber particles to inorganic particles in the composite powder according to the present invention, and then drying the resultant mixture. The composite powder according to the present invention comprises agglomerates composed of powdery rubber particles and inorganic particles, with inorganic particles being uniformly distributed either inside the agglomerats or both inside the agglomerates and on the surfaces thereof. The composite powder according to the present invention can be easily dispersed in plastic matrixes and thus can be compounded with plastics to produce toughened plastics and thermoplastic elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Yiqun Liu, Jinliang Qiao, Xiaohong Zhang, Fan Huang, Jianming Gao, Banghui Tan, Genshuan Wei, Zhihai Song, Zhida Chen
  • Patent number: 8481628
    Abstract: Polymer composition comprising a) 10-99.99% by weight of at least one polyolefin, b) 0-50% by weight of a thermoplastic that is not a polyolefin, c) 0.005-1% by weight of per se known polymer additives, as well as an additional component chosen among d) at least one polybranched organic/inorganic hybrid polymer which has an inorganic core carrying organic branches, the core and branches forming a particulate structure, or/and e) a fat-soluble metal compound prepared by reacting a metal salt and an acidic, organic compound in a process in which a suitable oxidation agent ensures that all the metal in the end product is present in its highest stable oxidation state at standard conditions (25° C. and maximum 98% humidity).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: NOR-X Industry AS
    Inventors: Ferdinand Mannle, Jest Beylich, Roger Hauge, Christian Simon, Emil Arne Kleppe, Aage Gellein Larsen, Kaare Roger Roseth
  • Publication number: 20130165571
    Abstract: A blown film composition including an impact copolymer polypropylene component and a nucleating agent, wherein the blown film has improved processing and physical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Sam Curtis, Mark Leland, John Ashbaugh, Jay Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8425847
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a plant for the continuous solution polymerization of a feed comprising one or more olefin monomers in a solvent, e.g., hydrocarbon solvent, in which the plant comprises means for separating solvent from the polymer including a flash tank and a vacuum devolatilizer. The plant also includes in a first aspect stabilizer addition means for adding a stabilizer to the concentrated polymer fines at a location downstream of the flash and upstream of the vacuum devolatilizer. In another aspect the plant comprises means to add a molten stabilizer to the polymer at a location downstream of the reactors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce C. Devoy, Vetkav R. Eswaran, Chris B. Friedersdorf
  • Publication number: 20130053496
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a polyolefin having a polymeric backbone and, associated therewith, one or more ionic compounds having a central metal element and one or more carboxylic acid functional moieties. The thermoplastic composition may be, for example, polyethylene or polypropylene. A method of improving the mechanical properties of thermoplastics includes adding, to a thermoplastic composition having a polymeric backbone, an additive including one or more ionic compounds having a central metal element and one or more carboxylic acid functional moieties, wherein the additive is added to the thermoplastic composition at conditions suitable to associate the one or more ionic compounds to the polymeric backbone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: CRAY VALLEY TECHNOLOGY USA, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Roland Austin, Herbert Shin-I Chao
  • Publication number: 20130046039
    Abstract: The application provides a process for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer composition (F) for injection molding, comprising dynamically heat-treating a thermoplastic elastomer composition (D), which comprises 95 to 5 parts by weight of an ethylene/?-olefin-based copolymer rubber (a), 5 to 95 parts by weight of a propylene/?-olefin random copolymer (b-1) (total of the components (a) and (b-1): 100 parts by weight), and 0 to 200 parts by weight of a softener (c), in the presence of an organic peroxide, wherein a crystallization nucleating agent (e) for olefin-based plastics is added in an amount of 0.01 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the components (a) and (b-1) before or after the dynamic heat treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Takuo Asami, Tadashi Imai, Masakazu Jitsukata, Hidenari Nakahama
  • Patent number: 8362128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite powder, preparation and use thereof. The composite powder according to the present invention is prepared by intimately mixing an irradiated or non-irradiated rubber latex with a slurry of inorganic particles in a ratio corresponding to that of rubber particles to inorganic particles in the composite powder according to the present invention, and then drying the resultant mixture. The composite powder according to the present invention comprises agglomerates composed of powdery rubber particles and inorganic particles, with inorganic particles being uniformly distributed either inside the agglomerats or both inside the agglomerates and on the surfaces thereof. The composite powder according to the present invention can be easily dispersed in plastic matrixes and thus can be compounded with plastics to produce toughened plastics and thermoplastic elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Sinopec Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry
    Inventors: Yiqun Liu, Jinliang Qiao, Xiaohong Zhang, Fan Huang, Jianming Gao, Banghui Tan, Genshuan Wei, Zhihai Song, Zhida Chen
  • Publication number: 20130008625
    Abstract: The present invention provides a binder composition for use in mold manufacturing that is capable of preventing a deterioration in the mold strength in a high-humidity environment, and further restraining the generation of an irritant gas at the time of casting; and a mold manufacturing composition wherein this binder composition is used. In order to provide such the binder composition, the binder composition for use in mold manufacturing, comprises a furan resin, and a metal compound containing one or more metal elements selected from the group consisting of elements in the Groups 2, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 13 of the periodic table, wherein the content by percentage of the metal element(s) in the binder composition is from 0.01 to 0.70% by weight, and the metal compound is one or more metal compounds selected from hydroxides, nitrates, oxides, organic acid salts, alkoxides, and ketone complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akira Yoshida, Toshiki Matsuo
  • Publication number: 20130005888
    Abstract: Adsorptive ultra-fine metal particles having a bond between an organic acid component and a metal, and exhibiting an infrared absorption peak derived from the bond between the organic acid component and the metal near 1518 cm-1. The adsorptive ultra-fine metal particles are capable of exhibiting excellent deodorizing property and VOC-adsorbing property without impairing properties and formability of the resin. The invention is further concerned to an adsorptive resin composition and an adsorptive coating material containing the adsorptive ultra-fine metal particles and are capable of forming shaped resin articles or coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: TOYO SEIKAN KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuaki OHASHI, Kazuhiro SATO, Munenori RYO, Shigeru SUZUKI
  • Patent number: 8318840
    Abstract: A golf ball composition having a copolymer with an acid content modified by a nucleating agent is described. The nucleating agent modifies the flexural modulus of the acid copolymer and is preferably selected from the group consisting of sodium succinate, sodium glutarate, sodium caproate, sodium 4-methylvalerate, aluminum phenyl acetate, sodium cinnamate, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Michael D. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20120289632
    Abstract: Described herein are novel metal salts capable as nucleating agents for polyolefins. The present invention relates to such salts synthesized by reacting potassium hydroxide with carboxylic acids and further, to the achievement of high crystallization temperatures in polypropylene compositions upon dispersal therein of formulations containing one or more of the said metal salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Gandham Satya Srinivasa Rao, S. Muthukumaru Pillai, Virendra Kumar Gupta
  • Publication number: 20120259046
    Abstract: Disclosed are scratch resistant polypropylene molded parts comprising a) a polypropylene substrate and incorporated therein a combination of b) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic reagent functionalized olefin polymer or copolymer, c) a primary or secondary fatty acid amide and d) a nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, 2,2?-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphate, zinc glycerolate, calcium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid cyclohexane and sodium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid norbornane. Also disclosed is a method for providing scratch resistance to a polypropylene molded part by incorporating said additives. The polypropylene substrate is for instance polypropylene homopolymer or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Component b) is for instance maleated polypropylene or the reaction product of an alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride. The fatty acid amide is for instance stearyl erucamide or oleyl palmitamide. The molded parts are suitable for automotive parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Hung Pham, Nikolas Kaprinidis, Ralph Dieter Maier, Johanne Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120111601
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition including a fluorine-containing polymer, and excellent in heat resistance even if only a small amount of additives is added to the composition. The present invention relates to a composition, comprising: a fluorine-containing polymer (a) and a cobalt compound (b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasukazu Nakatani, Toshio Miyatani, Hiroshi Torii, Natsumi Okamoto, Takayuki Hirao, Manabu Fujisawa, Shigehito Sagisaka
  • Publication number: 20120107542
    Abstract: A polymer blend comprising high density polyethylene, hydrocarbon resin and nucleating agent; non-oriented film layers and non-oriented films comprising the blend; and packaging articles comprising the non-oriented film are provided. The non-oriented film has normalized moisture vapor transmission rate of no greater than 0.30 g-mil/100 in2/day measured at about 100° F. and 90% external relative humidity. The polymer blend comprises from about 69% by weight to about 90% by weight high density polyethylene, wherein the high density polyethylene has a melt index of at least 1.0 g/10 min and a density greater than 0.958 g/cc; from about 5% by weight to about 30% by weight hydrocarbon resin; and from about 0.01% by weight to about 1% by weight nucleating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Philip Nelson, Curtis Randolph Barr, Michael Drew Priscal, Kevin David Glaser, Matthew LeRoy Mengel, Christopher Lynn Osborn
  • Patent number: 8138251
    Abstract: A high impact strength random block copolymer including (a) about 65-97 wt. % of a crystalline propylene/ethylene copolymer A containing from about 0.5 wt. % to about 6 wt. % derived from ethylene and from about 94 wt. % to about 99.5 wt. % derived from propylene, and (b) about 3-35 wt. % of a propylene/ethylene copolymer B containing from about 8 wt. % to about 40 wt % derived from ethylene and from about 60 wt % to about 92 wt. % derived from propylene. The crystalline to amorphous ratio Lc/La of the random block copolymer ranges from about 1.00 to about 2.25. The random block copolymer is characterized by both high toughness and low haze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Jose Pezzutti, Alberto Benito, Guillermo Cassano, Leandro Roth, Werner Schoene, Hartmut Siebert, Andreas Winter, Anita Dimeska, Vassilios Galiatsatos
  • Patent number: 8097116
    Abstract: Corrosion-resistant adhesive compositions are provided. The compositions are useful for bonding together plies in multi-ply cellulosic fibrous structures. Multi-ply cellulosic fibrous structures incorporating the adhesives, products produced from such structures, and methods of producing the structures are also disclosed. The adhesive compositions incorporate a polyvinyl alcohol polymer and a corrosion inhibitor. The adhesive compositions may be sprayed or coated onto the cellulosic structures to bond layers of the structure to each other. The corrosion-resistant adhesive compositions are useful for preventing corrosion in the various devices used for handling and application of the adhesives such as spray equipment and applicator rolls. The cellulosic fibrous structures may be used to produce a variety of products including paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, napkins, and other absorbent materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Sekisui Specialty Chemicals America, LLC
    Inventors: Bart Hedrick, Eduardo Romero Nochebuena
  • Patent number: 8080603
    Abstract: Curable elastomer compositions and cured and/or curable articles made therefrom, the curable elastomer composition comprising an essentially unsaturated rubber elastomer, between 0.5 and 25 phr of a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, an effective amount of a peroxide curing agent for curing the elastomer composition and between 0.1 and 10. phr of a hysteresis-decreasing multifunctional curing coagent that decreases the hysteresis of the cured elastomer composition, wherein the hysteresis is measured using a rotorless shear rheometer as a loss tangent at 150° C., 41.85% strain and 10 Hz. The hysteresis of such a cured composition may decrease by at least 15% or alternatively, by at least 25%. The elastomer is useful in tires including, for example, the sidewall supports, the carcass reinforcement and the tread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventor: Brian R. Bergman
  • Publication number: 20110306707
    Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) a polyester, B) from 20 to 200 mmol/kg of polyester A) of at least one compound of the general formula (I) where respectively independently at any position -A1- is —NR—, —O—, —S—, —CH=A4- where R is H or C1-6-alkyl, A4 is N or CH A2 is COOX or OX, where X is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg/2, Ca/2, Sr/2, Ba/2, Al/3 A3 is C1-6-alkyl, C6-12-aryl, O7-13-alkaryl, C7-13-aralkyl, O—C1-6-alkyl, O—C6-12-aryl, O—C7-13-alkaryl, O—C7-13-aralkyl, COOX?, OX?, SX?, SO3X?, where X? is H or X, S—C1-6-alkyl, S—C6-12-aryl, NR2, halogen, NO2, n is an integer from 1 to 4, and m is an integer from 0 to 4?n, where m=1, if A3=NO2, with the proviso that the number of mmol is based on the group(s) COOX and OX and SX? where X??X, to the extent that these are present in the compound of the general formula (I), and also moreover C) from 0 to 230% by weight of further added substances, based on the weight of component A), for producing laser-transparent m
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Rebekka von Benten, Peter Eibeck, Walter Heckmann, Jordan Kurikov, Mariou Sorin Pulbere
  • Publication number: 20110288213
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a multimodal polymer of propylene comprising a matrix of semicrystalline polymer and a rubber (D) dispersed in said matrix, the multimodal polymer comprising units derived from propylene of from 85 to 99% by weight and units derived from ethylene or C4 to C10 alpha-olefins of from 1 to 15% by weight. The multimodal polymer has a fraction soluble in xylene XS at a temperature of 25° C. of from 7 to 16% by weight, a melt flow rate MFR2 of from 0.05 to 5 g/10 min, a polydispersity index P1 of from 3.5 to 30, and a tensile modulus TM and XS meeting the relationship TM?2375?46.2 XS. Furthermore, the present invention aims to produce the above-mentioned multimodal polymer in a process comprising several reaction steps or zones. The compositions comprising the multimodal polymer of propylene have excellent stiffness combined with good impact strength at a low temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: BOREALIS AG
    Inventors: Michiel Bergstra, Bo Malm, Jari Hatonen, Erik Eriksson, Arild Follestad, Pauli Leskinen
  • Patent number: 8026305
    Abstract: Polymer articles and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing an ethylene based polymer, blending the ethylene based polymer with a modifier to form modified polyethylene and forming the modified polyethylene into a polymer article, wherein the polymer article exhibits a haze that is at least about 10% less than a polymer article prepared with a similarly modified polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Fina Technology Inc
    Inventors: Michael McLeod, John Ashbaugh, Cyril Chevillard, Gerhard Guenther, Ruby L. Curtis, Jay Nguyen, Juan Aguirre, Raleigh McBride, Ben Hicks
  • Publication number: 20110203596
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved process for making elastomeric polyisoprene articles. In particular, the process of the invention is a system which produces synthetic polyisoprene articles exhibiting tensile strength properties similar to that of solvent-based processes using natural rubber latex. The process comprises an accelerator composition at the pre-cure stage comprising a dithiocarbamate, a thiazole and a guanidine compound. In a preferred embodiment, the accelerator composition comprises zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC), zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (ZMBT) and diphenyl guanidine (DPG), in conjunction with a stabilizer, such as sodium caseinate. The invention also includes an elastomeric polyisoprene product made by the process, such as a surgeon's glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shiping Wang, Yun-Siung Tony Yeh, Randell Wenig, Wong Weicheong
  • Publication number: 20110172337
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a plant for the continuous solution polymerization of a feed comprising one or more olefin monomers in a solvent, e.g., hydrocarbon solvent, in which the plant comprises means for separating solvent from the polymer including a flash tank and a vacuum devolatilizer. The plant also includes in a first aspect stabilizer addition means for adding a stabilizer to the concentrated polymer fines at a location downstream of the flash and upstream of the vacuum devolatilizer. In another aspect the plant comprises means to add a molten stabilizer to the polymer at a location downstream of the reactors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce C. Devoy, Vetkav R. Eswaran, Chris B. Friedersdorf
  • Publication number: 20110028630
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tread, which is friendly to the global environment and can prepare for the decrease in oil supply in the future because of its high content of non-fossil resources, as well as shows an excellent running performance (braking performance) on a wet road surface and a dry road surface, and has an improved abrasion resistance. The present invention also provides a pneumatic tire in which the rubber composition for a tread is used for a tread of the tire. The rubber composition for a tread of the present invention includes a rubber component containing butadiene rubber and 35% by mass or more of epoxidized natural rubber, and a white filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Ai MATSUURA, Takayuki Hattori, Takao Wada, Hiroshi Ito, Jun Okamoto