Two Or More Solid Polymers Derived From Ethylenic Reactants Only Patents (Class 524/515)
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Patent number: 12054603Abstract: A composition for extruding or injection molding low-gloss articles exhibiting improved color retention and mechanical properties as compared with conventional pigmented or painted PVC or TPO resins includes polypropylene, a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer in an amount sufficient to impart superior impact resistance and at least one particulate delustering agent in an amount sufficient to provide low-gloss without sacrificing impact strength.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Innovative Polymers, LLCInventor: Kris W. Winowiecki
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Patent number: 12049555Abstract: The subject of the present invention relates to an improved high performance, hot melt, single-component sealant composition comprising: (a) an elastomer selected from butyl rubber, polyisobutylene rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber, and mixtures thereof, (b) an inorganic filler, and (c) an adhesion promoter comprising an epoxy-based silane and an amino-based silane, wherein the weight ratio between the epoxy-based silane and the amino-based silane ranges from 60/40 to 90/10. The present invention also relates to the use of said sealant composition as an edge sealant in insulating glass structures, such as windows or doors. Finally, the invention relates to an insulated glass structure comprising a sealant composition according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: BOSTIK SAInventors: Peadar McCready, Sylwia Druzdz, Matthew Thomas
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Patent number: 11787924Abstract: A composition comprising at least the following: A) an olefin multi-block copolymer; B) a silicone rubber; C) a tackifier.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Xiaolian Hu, Haiyang Yu, Kyle G. Kummer, Wanfu Ma, Hongyu Chen
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Patent number: 11753534Abstract: Compositions comprising post-consumer recycled (PCR) waste are described. The PCR is combined with at least one virgin resin and a propylene-based compatibilizer that enhances the blend between the PCR and virgin resin as well as improving one or more physical properties of the composition. The propylene-based compatibilizer is a reactor made thermoplastic polyolefin or a heterophasic copolymer with a semi-crystalline matrix and a rubber component. This allows for the selection of a compatibilizer that can shift the composition's physical properties based on the end use application, and provide a stronger, miscible blend.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Equistar Chemicals, LPInventors: Nicholas M. Briggs, Ryan Kramb, Bryan S. Schley, Timothy J. Skillman, Jeffrey J. Strebel, Jeanine A. Smith, David C. Holliman, Rocio S. Garay, Gilles Jobin
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Patent number: 11667775Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of modified vegetable oils in rubber compositions and in tires.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANYInventors: Kelsey Elizabeth Cantwell, Stephan Rodewald, Joseph John Kulig, Paul Harry Sandstrom
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Patent number: 11478040Abstract: The invention relates to a footwear with a rubber sole where such sole is comprised of a rubber composition which contains zinc rosinate. The zinc rosin is provided to include zinc rosinate as a product formed in situ within the rubber composition of zinc oxide and freely added rosin acid. The footwear rubber sole is intended for ground engagement. In one embodiment, the rubber composition for the rubber sole further contains triglyceride vegetable oil. In one embodiment, the rubber composition for the rubber sole additionally contains a traction promoting resin.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventor: Paul Harry Sandstrom
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Patent number: 11407875Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. The process includes (i) forming a composition containing a peroxide-modified ethylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of a peroxide-modified ethylene/a-olefin multi-block copolymer, a peroxide-modified low density polyethylene, and combinations thereof; (ii) contacting the composition with a blowing agent to form a foam composition; and (iii) forming foam beads comprising the foam composition. The present disclosure also provides a foam bead produced by said process.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Xiaolian Hu, Haiyang Yu, Hongyu Chen, Yonghua Gong, Yi Zhang
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Patent number: 11400695Abstract: The invention provides a laminating acrylic thermoplastic polymer composition which is favorably laminated together with a layer including a plasticizer-containing polymer composition while ensuring that the migration of the plasticizer into the acrylic thermoplastic polymer composition layer is small and the resultant laminate attains excellent durability, and also provides a laminate obtained by laminating a layer including the laminating acrylic thermoplastic polymer composition onto one or both sides of a layer including the plasticizer-containing polymer composition. Further, the invention provides a polymer composition which, when the plasticizer-containing polymer described above is a vinyl chloride-based polymer, can keep sufficient adhesive force after being adhered to a layer including such a vinyl chloride-based polymer, and also provides an adhesive product using the composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kanayo Nakada, Yoshihiro Morishita, Hiroshi Oshima
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Patent number: 11214697Abstract: A composition for use as a floor coating, the composition including an at least one polymer having a solids content, based on a total weight of the composition, an at least one resin having a solids content, based on a total weight of the composition, and an at least one plasticizer having a solids content, based a total weight of the composition. Further, the solids content of the at least one plasticizer to the solids content of the at least one polymer is between about 20% and about 25%, the solids content of the at least one polymer and the solids content of the at least one resin are in a ratio of about 25:1 to about 35:1, and the composition has a percent elongation of at least 100% and a tensile strength of at least 1000 psi, when applied to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Carmine Savaglio, Russell O. Carlsen, Teresa L. Cook
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Patent number: 11162050Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lubricating oil composition particularly excellent in viscosity characteristics at a low temperature. The present invention provides: a lubricating oil composition including a polymer (A) and a base oil (B), wherein the polymer (A) satisfies the following requirement (A-1), and the content ratio of the polymer (A) and the base oil (B) is such that the ratio of a resin (A) is within the range of from 0.1 to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the polymer (A) and the base oil (B). (A-1) The polymer (A) is a polymer containing a structural unit derived from an ?-olefin having 20 or less carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Akio Hayakawa, Shuhei Yamamoto, Takayuki Uekusa, Ikuko Ebisawa, Masahiro Yamashita, Toyoaki Sasaki
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Patent number: 11110196Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a malodor reduction composition. The malodor reduction composition comprises a perfume mixture comprising about 5% to about 100%, by weight of said perfume mixture, of at least two perfume materials selected from the group consisting of terpinyl acetate, methyl iso-eugenol, phenyl acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, and patchone.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Johannson Jimmy Tee, Jr., Zaiyou Liu, Melissa Jane Wene, Ann Marie Frey, Nancy L Schuchter, Gabriele Stiehl, William Winfield Cheeseman, Judith Ann Hollingshead
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Patent number: 11044906Abstract: An emulsion polymer system suitable for use in agrochemical formulations for coating seeds. The emulsion polymer system comprises a core polymer and stabiliser polymer where the core is a polymer with a low glass transition temperature (?100° C. to 10° C.) and the stabiliser has a high glass transition temperature (30° C. to 300° C.). There is also provided a method of making the core-stabiliser system. The core-stabiliser system is suitable for seed coating formulations provided dust off, germination, and good flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Inventors: Howard Dungworth, James Wickson, Kathryn Knight, James Flavell
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Patent number: 10781298Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer including a monomer unit (a) derived from isoprene and a monomer unit (b) derived from farnesene; a process for producing the copolymer including at least the step of copolymerizing isoprene with farnesene; a rubber composition including (A) the copolymer, (B) a rubber component and (C) carbon black; a rubber composition including (A) the copolymer, (B) a rubber component and (D) silica; a rubber composition including (A) the copolymer, (B) a rubber component, (C) carbon black and (D) silica; and a tire using the rubber composition at least as a part thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignees: KURARAY CO., LTD., AMYRIS, INC.Inventors: Daisuke Koda, Kei Hirata
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Patent number: 10623874Abstract: A milling blank for producing medical-technical molded parts made from a material produced from at least two components, wherein a first component A comprises a poly(alkyl methacrylate) polymer, and wherein a second component B comprises at least one alkyl acrylate monomere and/or one alkyl methacrylate monomer, in which the poly(alkyl methacrylate) polymer of component A is at least partially soluble, wherein the material comprises a flexibilizer as a further component, wherein the flexibilizer is selected from the group of citric-acid-based, adipic-acid-based, phthalic-acid-based or aliphatic esters.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: PRO3DURE MEDICAL GMBHInventors: Martin Klare, Frank Gischer
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Patent number: 10487164Abstract: An automobile interior part made of a thermoplastic resin composition [D] prepared by incorporating 0.1 to 8 parts by mass of a silicone oil [B] having a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. of 10 to 100,000 cSt into 100 parts by mass of a rubber-reinforced vinyl resin [A], wherein [A] contains a diene rubber polymer [a1] and an ethylene-?-olefin rubber polymer [a2 ], the total amount of [a1 ] and [a2 ] is 5 to 30% by mass, and the mass ratio of [a1] to [a2], [a1]: [a2], is 10 to 85 : 90 to 15. The automobile interior part shows remarkably reduced generation of squeaking noises when members rub against each other, and this effect is maintained without deterioration even when being placed under high temperatures for a long time. The automobile interior part is also superior in impact resistance and molded appearance.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: TECHNO POLYMER CO., LTD.Inventors: Masahiko Nagasaka, Masaki Maeda, Isamu Mochizuki, Kazuya Egawa
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Patent number: 10273343Abstract: A preparation method of a conductive elastomer includes the following steps: (1) according to the mass percent of 20˜75%, dissolving the metallic salts into deionized water to form an electrolyte solution, wherein said metallic salts is either of magnesium nitrate, sodium nitrate, zinc nitrate, cesium nitrate, calcium nitrate, neodymium nitrate, aluminum nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, zinc chloride, cesium chloride, aluminum chloride or their combinations; (2) according to the mass percent of 10˜40%, mixing starches into the electrolyte solution prepared in step (1), then at the temperature of 33˜120° C., stirring to gelatinize the starches, forming a viscous liquid; (3) standing the viscous liquid obtained in step (2) at 25˜90° C. for 10 min to 48 h to obtain the conductive elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SOOCHOW UNIVERSITYInventors: Xiao Lin, Lei Yang, Yanjie Bai, Huilin Yang
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Patent number: 9805840Abstract: A halogen-free crosslinked resin composition includes a base polymer including as a main component (a) an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and (b) an acid modified polyolefin resin having a differential scanning calorimetry glass transition temperature Tg of not higher than ?55 degrees Celsius in a mass ratio (a):(b) of 70:30 to 100:0, the base polymer including 50 to 70% by mass of vinyl acetate, 0.5 to 10 parts by mass of a silicone rubber with respect to 100 parts by mass of the base polymer, and 100 to 250 parts by mass of a metal hydroxide with respect to 100 parts by mass of the base polymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: HITACHI METALS, LTD.Inventors: Makoto Iwasaki, Hitoshi Kimura
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Patent number: 9546268Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a semi-rigid or flexible and low-gloss impact-reinforced acrylic material. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises a nanostructured matrix constituted of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer and at least one highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer. The matrix comprises at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer. The highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer comprises, as sole monomer or as predominate monomer, MMA, that is to say that it comprises, by weight, more than 50%, advantageously more than 65% of MMA. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises from 60% to 99% by weight of matrix for 40% to 1% by weight of crosslinked copolymer. These materials may be converted by injection molding, extrusion, co-extrusion, extrusion-blow molding for producing parts, profiles, sheets or films for example.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Jean-Marc Boutillier, Jean-Pierre Disson
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Patent number: 9527989Abstract: The invention relates to a Process for the preparation of a composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer and talc, wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of (a) a propylene-based matrix, wherein the propylene-based matrix consists of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene-?-olefin copolymer consisting of at least 70% by mass of propylene and up to 30% by mass of ?-olefin, based on the total mass of the propylene-based matrix, wherein the propylene-based matrix is present in an amount of 60 to 95 wt % based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer and (b) a dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, wherein the dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer is present in an amount of 40 to 5 wt % based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer and wherein the sum of the total amount of propylene-based matrix and total amount of the dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer in the heterophasic propylene copolymer is 100 wt %, wherein the composition has a desired melt flow index in the rType: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Marc Herklots, Henrica Norberta Alberta Maria Steenbakkers-Menting, Maud Corrina Willie van der Ven
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Patent number: 9365737Abstract: Provided are a coating agent giving a coating film which has superior adhesion even to polyolefin resin base materials that have not been subjected to preliminary surface treatment and which has satisfactory adhesion even to high-polarity base materials; a decorative film having at least one layer formed from said coating agent; an article decorated with said decorative film. The coating agent includes an olefin polymer having a heat of fusion in the range of 0 to 50 J/g and having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by GPC of 1×104 to 1000×104, and a hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil having a 40° C. kinematic viscosity of 30 to 500,000 cSt.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Yoshihito Hirota, Yuichi Ito
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Patent number: 9115620Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible polyolefin composition, a sheet made therefrom, and a formed textured skin for applications such as interior furnishings of an automobile and a process to make such composition, sheet, and textured skin. Specifically said composition comprises an extrudable cross-linkable polyolefin composition comprising: (i) from 60 to 75 weight percent of one or more one silane cross-linkable polyolefin polymer; (ii) a moisture-cure condensation catalyst; and (iii) from 25 to 40 weight percent of one or more polyolefin polymer elastomer. Preferably an extruded sheet of said composition is formed into a textured skin, preferably by positive vacuum forming.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Teodora Doneva, Stephen H. Cree
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Patent number: 9115299Abstract: The invention relates to a low application temperature hot melt adhesive. More specifically, the low application temperature hot melt adhesive comprises olefin copolymers with an average Melt Index greater than 5 but less than about 35 g/10 minutes at 190° C. The adhesive is particularly useful in the construction of nonwoven articles.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: HENKEL IP & HOLDING GMBHInventors: Yuhong Hu, Maria Xenidou, Alethea Pollock-Downer, Matthew Sharak, Maria Cristina Barbosa Dejesus
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Patent number: 9068054Abstract: A sizing agent for reinforcement fibers which imparts good bonding performance to a reinforcement fiber is used to reinforce thermoplastic matrix resin, and provide a synthetic fiber strand applied with the sizing agent and a fiber-reinforced composite reinforced with the synthetic fiber strand. The sizing agent essentially contains a neutralization product of a modified polypropylene resin and an amine compound having at least two hydroxyl groups or amino groups in the molecule, and the nonvolatile component of the sizing agent exhibits an endothermic heat of fusion not higher than 50 J/g in determination with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC).Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: MATSUMOTO YUSHI-SEIYAKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshio Hashimoto, Yusuke Shimizu, Mikio Nakagawa
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Patent number: 9012561Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Zhenwen Fu, Andrew Hejl, Aurelia C. Sheppard, Andrew J. Swartz
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Patent number: 8993672Abstract: Polyolefin block and graft copolymers comprised of two or more semicrystalline polyolefin blocks or grafts and one or more amorphous polyolefin blocks can be blended with a low molecular weight fluid diluent that preferentially locates within and swells the amorphous domains of the block or graft copolymer, while preserving the crystallinity of the semicrystalline block domains. After mechanical or thermomechanical processing, such compositions combine softness with high strength and high recoverable elasticity. Compositions are also disclosed whereby the diluent species is removed from the composition, either before or after the mechanical or thermomechanical processing, in order to create a strong elastic material with an ultra-low entanglement density within the amorphous domains.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Glenn H. Fredrickson, Edward J. Kramer, Zhigang Wang
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Publication number: 20150079396Abstract: Polymeric particles having a size of about 0.1 to about 100 microns comprising at least two different phase separated polymers, at least one pigment, and at least one additive, where the pigment and additive are distributed within the phase separated polymers. Also disclosed are methods for preparing polymeric particles comprising phase separated polymers that comprise additives and pigments, wherein the methods involve molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Xiaorong Wang, George Bohm
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Patent number: 8975337Abstract: A molding compound comprises a copolymer (I)a), produced by polymerization of 90-100% by weight methylmethacrylate, styrene and malic acid anhydride, and optionally 0-10% by weight additional monomers which can be copolymerized with methylmethacrylate, a (co)polymer (II)b), produced by polymerization of 80-100% by weight methylmethacrylate and optionally 0-20% by weight additional monomers which can be copolymerized with methylmethacrylate, and has a solution viscosity in chloroform at 25° C. (ISO 1628 Part 6) of 50 to 55 ml/g, as well as c) optional conventional additives, auxiliary agents and/or fillers. The molding compound is characterized in that the copolymer (I) has a solution viscosity in chloroform at 25° C. (ISO 1628 Part) of 55 ml/g or less. Also disclosed are moldings produced by thermoplastic processing of the molding compound and their uses.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Evonik Röhm GmbHInventors: Werner Hoess, Michael Wicker, Klaus Schultes, Klaus Albrecht, Martin Mohrmann
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Patent number: 8957127Abstract: A liquid adhesive formulation, that includes a blend of at least one all-acrylic emulsion polymer and at least one styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion; as well as at least one organic amine; at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer; at least one, bactericide; at least one mildewcide; at least one surfactant; at least one coalescent; at least one adhesion promoter; at least one solvent; at least one rheology modifier; at least one defoamer; or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.Inventors: Yogeshbhai B. Patel, Van R. Foster
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Patent number: 8940831Abstract: The present invention provides a (meth)acrylic resin composition comprising a carboxylic acid group produced by heating a (meth)acrylic-based resin (C), wherein the (meth)acrylic-based resin (C) is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture (A) containing 80 to 99 wt % of a linear alkyl (meth)acrylate and 1 to 20 wt % of tertiary-butyl (meth)acrylate, in the presence of an acrylic acid ester-based crosslinked elastic particle (B) that is obtained by mixing and polymerizing 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a polyfunctional monomer having at least two non-conjugated double bonds per molecule, with respect to 100 parts by weight of a monomer mixture containing 50 to 100 wt % of an alkyl acrylate monomer and 0 to 50 wt % of an alkyl methacrylate monomer. This composition can be used to produce a film having excellent chemical resistance (in particular, sun-screening agent resistance).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Hirofumi Inari, Katsuyuki Tanaka, Kimihide Nishimura
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Publication number: 20150005437Abstract: A resin particle aggregate is the resin particle aggregate formed by aggregating a plurality of resin particles including a polymer of a vinyl monomer, includes 100 parts by mass of the resin particles and 1 to 5 parts by mass of a surfactant. The resin particles are cross-linked by a cross-linkable monomer in an amount of 10 to 50% by mass relative to the total mass of the resin particles, the resin particle aggregate contains an inorganic component in an amount of 0.5% by mass or less, the resin particles have a volume average particle diameter D1, particles contained in a dispersion liquid of the resin particle aggregate in water have a volume average particle diameter D2, and the ratio of D2/D1 is 15 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenzo Teramoto
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Patent number: 8921477Abstract: Nanolatexes comprising functional monomers and methods for making nanolatexes. Compositions comprising between about 3:97 and 90:10 (w/w) nanolatex particles to conventional latex particles. Because of the particle size differences between the conventional and nanolatexes, the nanolatexes may distribute themselves advantageously amongst the conventional latexes during coalescence, resulting in films having unexpected properties. In particular, when the average particle size of the conventional latex is about six times larger than the average particle size of the nanolatex, a composition comprising a ratio of 1 conventional latex particle for every 25 nanolatex particles results in unexpectedly strong (large Young's modulus) and smooth (high specular gloss) films.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Eastern Michigan UniversityInventors: Frank N. Jones, Ravi G. Joshi, Theodore Provder
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Patent number: 8912271Abstract: The present invention relates to filled thermoplastic polyolefin compositions useful e.g., as sound-deadening sheeting for formed automotive applications comprising a propylene polymer having a density equal to or greater than 0.885 g/cm3, one or more linear ethylene polymer and/or substantially linear polymer, a plasticizer, and a filler, preferably calcium carbonate. Said composition demonstrates a good balance of heat properties and stiffness such that it is particularly suitable for sheet extrusion and thermoforming articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: James T. Seliskar, James D. Oelberg, Tariq S. Oweimreen, Paul M. Sowers, Thomas Karcz
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Patent number: 8912270Abstract: Processes for enhancing blown film processability and the blown films formed thereby are described herein. One embodiment of the processes generally includes providing a first propylene based heterophasic copolymer having a first melt flow rate, modifying the first propylene based heterophasic copolymer to form a second heterophasic polymer having a second melt flow rate, wherein the second melt flow rate is greater than the first melt flow rate, contacting the first heterophasic polymer, the second heterophasic copolymer or a combination thereof with a plurality of additives, wherein the plurality of additives include a nucleator, polyethylene and mineral oil to form a modified heterophasic copolymer and blowing the modified heterophasic polymer into a film.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Rodolfo Mier, Mark B. Miller
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Patent number: 8865825Abstract: A dielectric weldable material includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. A method of forming a bond includes providing a substrate having a first end and a second end, wherein the substrate includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. The method further includes bonding the first end and second end of the substrate with high frequency electromagnetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Sridhar Krishnamurthi Siddhamalli, Mark W. Simon, Michael E. Cahill
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Patent number: 8859639Abstract: A capsulated colorant including a colorant and a polymer resin which is coated on the colorant and has a cross-linked structure, a method of preparing the capsulated colorant, and an ink composition including the capsulated colorant. By adjusting the extent of cross-linking of the colorant on which the polymer having a cross-linked structure is coated, a capsulated colorant having a cross-linking of larger extent and a capsulated colorant having a cross-linking of smaller extent are obtained. By using an ink composition including the capsulated colorant having a larger cross-linked extent, characteristics of excellent waterfastness, lighffastness, rubfastness and optical density can be realized. In addition, by using the ink composition including the capsulated colorant having a smaller cross-linked extent, images with excellent durability and printed gloss can be realized.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong-in Lee
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Patent number: 8859649Abstract: The present invention is related to dispersion compositions and asphalt compositions including the dispersion compositions. The dispersion compositions include a microgels dispersed in a continuous oil phase. The dispersed microgels include at least one water swollen/swellable polymer, water soluble polymer, or combination thereof. The asphalt compositions include bitumen, aggregate, and a dispersion composition having a microgels dispersed in oil. The dispersed microgels include at least one water swollen/swellable polymer, water soluble polymer, or combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Zydex IndustriesInventor: Ajay Ranka
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Patent number: 8846804Abstract: Providing an NBR composition substantially free of containment of an insolubilized substance-generating causative substance so as to prevent generation of an insolubilized substance due to extraction by a fuel while which composition is excellent in ozone resistance, ejectability from kneader, and which composition realizes a first compression set and a second compression set which are both 46% or less. An NBR composition including a polymer obtained by mixing an acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), wherein the NBR composition is obtained without blending an insolubilized substance-generating causative substance, or, in case of blending, by blending an insolubilized substance-generating causative substance at an upper limit of 0.15 parts by weight or less, into 100 parts by weight of the polymer having a PVC content of 15.70 to 17.50 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: NOK CorporationInventor: Hiroyuki Sano
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Patent number: 8835568Abstract: A propylene polymer composition comprising (percent by weight): A) 65%-85% of a propylene copolymer containing from 2.0% to 5.0% of ethylene derived units having MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ASTM 1238, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 0.5 to 50 g/10 min and a melting temperature Tm ranging from 146° C. to 155° C.; B) 15%-35%, of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene with from 74% to 87%, of ethylene derived units; the composition having the intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 dl/g preferably from 0.9 to 1.1 dl/g.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Marco Ciarafoni, Paola Massari, Claudio Cavalieri, Tiziana Caputo
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Patent number: 8829105Abstract: A low z-average molecular weight, high softening point polystyrene resin having a narrow molecular weight distribution, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. The use of an inert solvent and/or the order of addition of reactants during polymerization may contribute to the unique properties of the final homopolymeric resin. The polystyrene resin can be partially or fully hydrogenated and may have particular use as a tackifying agent in a variety of hot melt adhesive and rubber compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Wei Min Cheng, Puthenkovilakom Rajesh Raja, George Joseph Kutsek, John B. Penn
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Patent number: 8809442Abstract: Resin compositions containing a polyisobutylene resin; a polyisoprene resin and/or a polyisobutylene resin, each having a functional group capable of reacting with an epoxy group; a tackifier resin; and an epoxy resin are useful for sealing OEDs.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventor: Yuichi Kageyama
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Patent number: 8791206Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene composition containing: 100 parts by weight of a blending mixture containing 35 to 45% by weight of a polypropylene copolymer having an ethylene content of 4 to 20% by weight, 7 to 12% by weight of high-density polyethylene, 40 to 50% by weight of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer rubber, and 5 to 10% by weight of a compatibilizer, and 0.05 to 0.1 parts by weight of a flow adjuster.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshihiko Asai, Hajime Miwa
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Patent number: 8779051Abstract: The instant invention provides a thermoplastic composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The thermoplastic composition according to present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 10 to 75 percent by weight of a continuous phase, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, wherein said continuous phase comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers; and (b) from 25 to 90 percent by weight of a dispersed phase comprising one or more core/shell polymer particles, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, wherein said one or more core/shell polymer particles comprise a crosslinked elastomer core and a thermoplastic shell and wherein said core/shell polymer has an average particle size diameter in the range of from 70 to 10,000 nm.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Srdjan Kisin, Eric G. Lundquist, Timothy E. Clayfield, Yannick Saint-Gerard, Veera Nelliappan
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Patent number: 8772377Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition containing 3 to 95% by weight of a copolymer H and 3 to 95% by weight of a copolymer K, the copolymers H and K each having polyether macromonomer structural units and acid monomer structural units, which are present in the copolymers H and K in each case in a molar ratio of 1:20 to 1:1, and at least 20 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer H and at least 25 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer K being present in each case in the form of acid monomer structural units, the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymers H and K having side chains containing in each case at least 5 ether oxygen atoms, the number of ether oxygen atoms per side chain of the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymers H and K varying in each case in such a way that the corresponding frequency distribution diagrams, in which the number of ether oxygen atoms per side chain of a polyether macromonomer structural unit is plotted in each case alongType: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Construction Research & Technology GmbHInventors: Klaus Lorenz, Mario Vierle, Gerhard Albrecht, Barbara Wimmer, Petra Wagner, Christian Scholz
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Patent number: 8765852Abstract: The present disclosure provides pre-treatment compositions and related methods. As such, a pre-treatment coating for a print medium can include a an evaporable solvent, a matrix, and a wax. The matrix can include from 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a fixer, from 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a low Tg latex, and from 30 wt % to 80 wt % of a high Tg latex. The wax can include from 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a wax. The weight percentages of the matrix and the wax are based on a total amount present in the pre-treatment coating after removal of solvent.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jason Swei, Xi Zeng, Haigang Chen, Bor-Jiunn Niu
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Patent number: 8742004Abstract: A highly durable coating composition particularly suited for use on printed articles requiring protection from exposure to the natural elements, chemical exposure, or abrasion. The coating composition generally comprises a fluoropolymer resin, an acrylic polyol resin and a melamine resin. Optionally, a polyisocyanate crosslinking agent may also be included to accelerate curing of the coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Donald D. Sloan
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Patent number: 8722791Abstract: Provided is a polyvinylidene fluoride resin composition that has good inorganic pigment dispersivity. Based on 100 parts by mass of a resin component containing two types of polyvinylidene fluorides having different forms or different melt flow characteristics in a total amount of 50 to 95% by mass and polymethyl methacrylate in an amount of 5 to 50% by mass, 7 to 40 parts by mass of a white inorganic pigment and 0.01 to 7 parts by mass of an inorganic pigment for toning are mixed to produce the resin composition. At that time, at least one of the two types of polyvinylidene fluorides to be used has an MFR (230° C., 3.8 kg load) of 3 to 35 g/10 min and the polymethyl methacrylate to be used has an MFR (230° C., 10 kg load) of 2 to 20 g/10 min.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tomoo Saito, Fukumu Komoda, Koji Nakajima, Takashi Mitsumata
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Patent number: 8722790Abstract: Heat-sealable polyolefin film made of or comprising at least one layer of a polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight): A) 20% to 80% of a heterophasic polyolefin composition comprising: AI) 3% to 30% by weight of a crystalline olefin polymer fraction; AII) 70% to 97% by weight of an elastomeric fraction comprising at least an elastomeric copolymer of propylene or ethylene with 12 to 88% by weight of at least one ?-olefin of formula H2C?CHR, where R is H or a C2-C10 linear or branched alkyl, optionally containing 0.5 to 5% by weight of a diene, and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than 50% by weight; B) 20% to 80% of at least one filler.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Basell Pololefine Italia, S.r.l.Inventors: Nicolas Kokel, Stéphanie Lahaye
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Patent number: 8716384Abstract: The invention relates to pigment concentrates for coloring thermoplastics, comprising—at least one color pigment—at least one copolymer wax, produced by converting long-chain olefin hydrocarbon in the chain length range of ?12 C-atoms having unsaturated polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof in the presence of at least one radical starter and comprising a) 40-60 mol-% units derived from ?-olefins of the chain length C12-C60, preferably C24-C60, particularly preferably C28-C60 and b) 60-40 mol-% units that derive from unsaturated polycarbolxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, and at least one thermoplastic polyolefin as applicable.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventor: Gerd Hohner
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Patent number: 8710125Abstract: The invention provides a polyolefin composition comprising: A) a propylene-based polymer having a flex modulus of greater than 1500 MPa and an HDT of greater than 100° C.; B) an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer having Tg of less than ?30° C., a tan delta, measured at 0.1 radians/s at 190° C., of less than 3, an HDT that is greater than, or equal to, the peak melting temperature of the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, measured by differential scanning calorimetry; and C) a fiber filler; and D) a nitrogen source and/or a phosphorus source, wherein at least one source is derived from at least one organic compound, or salt thereof; and wherein the weight ratio of the propylene-based polmer:ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer (A:B) is from 9:1 to 6:4.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Anteneh Z. Worku, Kim L. Walton, Henry G. Heck
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Patent number: 8710134Abstract: The present invention provides a (meth)acrylic resin composition comprising a carboxylic acid group produced by heating a (meth)acrylic-based resin (C), wherein the (meth)acrylic-based resin (C) is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture (A) containing 80 to 99 wt % of a linear alkyl (meth)acrylate and 1 to 20 wt % of tertiary-butyl (meth)acrylate, in the presence of an acrylic acid ester-based crosslinked elastic particle (B) that is obtained by mixing and polymerizing 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a polyfunctional monomer having at least two non-conjugated double bonds per molecule, with respect to 100 parts by weight of a monomer mixture containing 50 to 100 wt % of an alkyl acrylate monomer and 0 to 50 wt % of an alkyl methacrylate monomer. This composition can be used to produce a film having excellent chemical resistance (in particular, sun-screening agent resistance).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Hirofumi Inari, Katsuyuki Tanaka, Kimihide Nishimura