Ethylenic Monomer Is An Acyclic Hydrocarbon Patents (Class 524/536)
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Patent number: 11246373Abstract: Provided is a shoe sole member partially or entirely made of a resin composite in which a plurality of resin foam particles, and one or a plurality of non-foamed elastic bodies having an initial elastic modulus at 23° C. being smaller than that of the resin foam particles are integrated together. Also provided is a shoe including the shoe sole member.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: ASICS CORPORATIONInventor: Takashi Yamade
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Patent number: 9452595Abstract: The invention relates to a breathable multi-layer film with at least one layer containing a breathable resin, such as block copolymers with polyether blocks, and one layer containing a soft polymer (Tg<0° C.), such as a polyolefin. The film is selectively permeable to water vapor but not permeable to water. The film can be bonded to a woven or non-woven substrate to produce a breathable fabric.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Laurent B. Cartier, Fabrice R. Chopinez
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Publication number: 20150084100Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit (100) comprising a semiconductor substrate (110) carrying a plurality of circuit elements (111); and a carbon dioxide sensor (120) over said semiconductor substrate, said sensor comprising a pair of electrodes (122, 124) laterally separated from each other; and a carbon dioxide (CO2) permeable polymer matrix (128) at least partially covering the pair of electrodes, said matrix encapsulating a liquid (126) comprising an organic alcohol and an organic amidine or guanidine base. A composition for forming such a CO2 sensor on the IC and a method of manufacturing such an IC are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Rafael Sablong, Aurelie Humbert, Bjorn Tuerlings, Cornelis Bastiaansen, Dirk Gravesteijn, Dimitri Soccol, Jan Kolijn
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Patent number: 8779053Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 20 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a melt blending product of (a) a base polymer comprising a polyolefin, (b) a polymeric performance improving agent (c) a polymeric stabilizing agent, and (d) a polymeric coupling agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Richard Lundgard, Houxiang Tang, Jeffrey Wilbur, Jinghang Wu, David L. Malotky
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Patent number: 8633269Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a play composition including a polymeric binder and oil. In an embodiment, the binder is a hydrogenated triblock copolymer including styrene. The oil is a mineral oil. The composition may further include a plasticizer, a release agent, and one or more fillers.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Abimael Cordova
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Patent number: 8512515Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Joseph Dyer, Michael R. Lostocco, Deborah Joy Nickel, Troy M. Runge, Kenneth John Zwick, Mike T. Goulet, Jeffrey J. Timm, Perry H. Clough, Michael J. Rekoske
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Publication number: 20130072623Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer composition in powder form comprising (i) an olefin block copolymer or (ii) a substantially linear ethylene polymer and/or a linear ethylene polymer and propylene polymer blend. Said composition demonstrates good pulverizing and flow characteristics at ambient temperature. In another aspect, this invention relates to a process for preparing said thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer powder and applications for using said powder. In a further aspect, this invention relates to paper transfer molding said thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer composition into artificial leather, particularly for skins for automotive interior applications such as instrument panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Franciscus J.T. Krabbenborg
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Patent number: 8357749Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and HAAS CompanyInventors: David L. Malotky, Bernhard Kainz, Charles F. Diehl, Denise Lindenmuth, Timothy J. Young, John N. Argyropoulos
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Patent number: 8344074Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispersant based on polyamine-graft-polyacrylate blend, its preparation and its use in solvent borne systems, especially to a polyamine-g-polyacrylate grafted copolymer blend of the general formula (1) or a mixture of formula (1) and YT-(A1,A2)-Y1 wherein T is a polyamine or polyimine, A1 is a bridging bond which is selected from amide or amide, A2 is a —N—C— bridging bond, Y is an acrylate residue of the general formula (2), wherein, R1 and R2 are, independently, hydrogen or C1-20alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, substituted aryl. n is a number of 1-1000, wherein the polyamine-g-polyacrylate grafted copolymer blend has an average molecular weight of 50 000 g/mol to 150 000 g/mol and a polydispersity Mw/Mn is greater than 3.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Huiguang Kou, Yanfei Liu
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Patent number: 8283399Abstract: Filled, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) compositions having a total energy absorption during impact at ?30° C. of at least 20 ft-lb-f as measured by an Instrumented Dart Impact Test (ASTM D3763) at 6.7 m/s and a peak tangent flexural modulus of>2100 MPa (305,000 psi as measured by ASTM D-790, the composition comprising based on the total weight of the TPO composition; A) 36-56 wt % of a crystalline polypropylene having a MFR of at least 1 and a melting point of at least 160° C. as measured by DSC; and B) 64-44 wt % of an elastomer/filler composition comprising (1) an EAO elastomer having a (1) Tg of less than ?50° C. as measured by DSC, (b) tan delta between >2 and 3 as measured at 0.1 rad/s and 190° C. with an Advanced Rheometrie Expansion Systems rheometer. and (c) HDT greater than or equal to the peak melting temperature of the elastomer as measured by DSC, and (2) a platy filler, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventor: Henry G. Heck
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Publication number: 20120142827Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a play composition including a polymeric binder and oil. In an embodiment, the binder is a hydrogenated triblock copolymer including styrene. The oil is a mineral oil. The composition may further include a plasticizer, a release agent, and one or more fillers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventor: Abimael Cordova
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Patent number: 8193275Abstract: Aqueous dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12 are disclosed along with dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water wherein the dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m. Some dispersions include less than about 4 percent by weight of the dispersing agent based on the weight of the thermoplastic resin. Other dispersions include at least one propylene-rich alpha-olefin interpolymer; at least one dispersing agent; and water. Methods of making such dispersions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Brad M. Moncla, Matthew J. Kalinowski, David R. Speth, Charles F. Diehl, Dale C. Schmidt, Kevin D. Maak, Ronald Wevers
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Patent number: 8063141Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer selected from the group consisting styrene-butadiene-styrene, styrene-isoprene-styrene, styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene-propylene, ethylene-propylene, and combinations thereof, and a paraffinic hydrocarbon polymer. Roofing articles incorporating the adhesive composition are also provided. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows roofing articles to be applied in a peel and stick manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: ADCO Products, Inc.Inventor: Dennis K. Fisher
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Publication number: 20110262747Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises: (i) at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, (ii) at least one tackifier; and (iii) an oil or a low molecular weight polymer. Preferably, the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer has a Mw/Mn from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm?858.91?1825.3(d)+1112.8(d)2. The composition can be used in hot melt adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and thermoplastic marking paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Selim Yalvac, Colin Lipishan, Terri R. Carvagno, William A. Butler
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Patent number: 8039540Abstract: Polymer composition showing an improved balance of flexural modulus, IZOD impact strength and elongation at break comprising (percent by weight): A) a polymer blend comprising: A1) 50-70% of a crystalline propylene homopolymer or copolymer; and A2) 30-50% of one or more copolymer(s) of ethylene with one or more C4-C10 ?-olefin(s) containing from 15 to 35% of said C4-C10 ?-olefin(s); said polymer blend (A) having values of MFR equal to or higher than 10 g/10 min., a total content C4-C10 ?-olefin(s) equal to or higher than 8% and an intrinsic viscosity value of the fraction soluble in xylene at room temperature of from 1.3 to 2 dl/g, the amounts of (A1) and (A2) being referred to the total weight of the polymer blend; and optionally B) 1-15% of an elastomeric polymer different from A2), having a hardness (Shore A, ASTM D-2240) value equal to or lower than 90 points; and/or C) 0.5-20% of a mineral filler; the amounts of optional components (B) and (C) being referred to the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia s.r.l.Inventors: Anteo Pelliconi, Enea Garagnani
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Patent number: 7947776Abstract: An aqueous dispersions including (A) at least one ethylene-based polyolefin forming a dispersed polymer phase; (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12; and wherein the dispersed polymer phase has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 microns. In other aspects, an article or a substrate including a coating, wherein the coating was obtained from an aqueous dispersion comprising (A) at least one of an ethylene-based polyolefin and a propylene-based polyolefin; (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) water; wherein the dispersion had a pH of less than 12.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Brad M. Moncla, Matthew J. Kalinowski, David R. Speth, Charles F. Diehl, Dale C. Schmidt, Kevin D. Maak, Wenbin Liang, Gary M. Strandburg
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Publication number: 20110039965Abstract: There is a resin composition containing a propylene polymer (A), an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B), and organic polymer beads (C), wherein the proportion of the amount of the propylene polymer (A) and the proportion of the amount of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) relative to the sum total of the amounts of the propylene polymer (A) and the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) are 40 to 95% by mass and 5 to 60% by mass, respectively, the amount of the organic polymer beads (C) for 100 parts by weight in total of the propylene polymer (A) and the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) is 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, and the density of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) is 0.85 to 0.89 g/cm3.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Hiroyoshi Nakajima, Takashi Fuujimoto
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Patent number: 7851554Abstract: Disclosed is a propylene impact copolymer comprising a first polypropylene having an MFR1 within the range from 15 to 40 dg/min; a second polypropylene having an MFR2 within the range from 50 to 190 dg/min; an elastomeric polymer; and wherein the propylene impact copolymer has an MFRICP within the range from 6 to 18 dg/min; a 1% Secant Flexural Modulus of greater than 150 kpsi (1030 MPa); and an Izod Impact at 25° C. of greater than 10 ft-lbs/in (530 J/m). The impact copolymer may be produced in a two or three tandem-reactor system wherein the catalyst composition used in the second reactor to produce the second polypropylene is different from the catalyst composition used in the first reactor to produce the first polypropylene.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Prasadarao Meka, Kevin Wayne Lawson
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Patent number: 7803865Abstract: Aqueous dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12 are disclosed along with dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water wherein the dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m. Some dispersions include less than about 4 percent by weight of the dispersing agent based on the weight of the thermoplastic resin. Other dispersions include at least one propylene-rich alpha-olefin interpolymer; at least one dispersing agent; and water. Methods of making such dispersions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Brad M. Moncla, Matthew J. Kalinowski, Dave Speth, Charles Diehl, Dale Schmidt, Kevin D. Maak, Ronald Wevers
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Publication number: 20100240820Abstract: A resin composition includes: a polylactic acid resin; an impact-resistant resin which is superior in impact resistance to the polylactic acid resin and is incompatible with or hardly compatible with the polylactic acid resin; and a nucleating agent which promotes crystallization of the polylactic acid resin; the nucleating agent existing at least in the phase of the impact-resistant resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Noritaka Sato, Yuya Aoki, Tsutomu Noguchi
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Publication number: 20100143628Abstract: A dispersion of polymer microparticles in organic liquid obtainable by a process comprising the steps of i) providing a mixture comprising a first polymer having functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups of a second, polypropylene polymer ii) causing the polymers to melt at a chosen temperature under conditions of high shear, preferably in an extruder, to form an intimate mixture iii) causing the carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups of the polypropylene polymer to react with at least some of the functional groups of the first polymer, under conditions of high shear, preferably in an extruder iv) diluting the resulting mixture of step iii) with an organic liquid at a temperature such that a substantially homogeneous solution is formed v) cooling the solution to a temperature whereby the polymer microparticles of the dispersion are formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: AKZO Nobel Coatings International B.V.Inventors: Riaz Ahmad Choudhery, David George James
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Publication number: 20090163635Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of water-insoluble polyolefin-based adhesion promoters are formed by dissolving the adhesion promoter in at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer, forming a mini-emulsion with high shear in the presence of water, surfactant and other additives, and then polymerizing the monomer with a monomer-soluble, substantially water insoluble radical initiator. The polymerized product, a stable dispersion (latex) of polyolefin adhesion promoter and polymerized monomer in water, is useful as a primer or as an additive for improving the adhesion of coatings to polyolefin substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Peter Webb Raynolds, James A. Stykes
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Publication number: 20090105407Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a copolymer of propylene and at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and C4-20?-olefins, the copolymer having (i) a content of units derived from propylene of greater than about 50 mole percent, (ii) a Brookfield viscosity at 190 C from about 50 to about 100,000 cP, (iii) an MWD from about 1.5 to about 15, and (iv) containing less than about 50 ppm residual catalyst metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Teresa P. Karjala, Patricia Ansems, Charles F. Diehl, Selim Yalvac, Cynthia L. Rickey, Seema V. Karande, Angela N. Taha
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Publication number: 20090029098Abstract: Slit films and processes of forming the same are generally described herein. In one embodiment, the slit films include an impact copolymer (ICP) formed of polypropylene and less than about 8 wt. % total ethylene, wherein the slit film exhibits less shrinkage and higher tenacity than a slit film formed from an ICP having greater than 10 wt. % ethylene. In one embodiment, the slit films include an impact copolymer including propylene and ethylene, wherein the slit film is absent another polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Ashbaugh, William R. Wheat
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Patent number: 6995213Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a novel biaxially oriented film having a high diffraction of light, and flexibility. In particular, the invention disclosed provides a method for making an opaque impact copolymer film by stretching in two dimensions an impact polypropylene copolymer. The invention is disclosed to be useful for making a material particularly suitable for a variety of applications including labeling media, food packaging and laminates. Also disclosed is a multilayer film having a first impact polypropylene copolymer layer and a second layer of another polymer wherein the multilayer film has significantly reduced haze. Also disclosed is film produced with a filler that has increased porosity and flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Miller, Scott Cooper, Juan Jose Aguirre, Mark Leland
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Patent number: 6953822Abstract: Aqueous (meth)acrylate copolymer dispersions preparable by (I) subjecting at least one monomer (a) containing at least one hydrophilic functional group which brings about the water-solubility or water-dispersibility of the (meth)acrylate copolymer to (co)polymerization in aqueous/organic solution using at least one oil-soluble initiator which provides free radicals, (II) where appropriate, fully or partly neutralizing the resulting (co)polymer I, (III) dispersing the resultant solution of the (co)polymer I, (partly) neutralized where appropriate, in water, and (IV) copolymerizing and/or graft-copolymerizing at least one monomer (b) in the presence of the resultant dispersion III using oil-soluble initiators which provide free radicals, the monomer or monomers (b) containing at least one hydrophilic functional group which brings about no substantial water-solubility or water-dispersibility of the (meth)acrylate copolymer, or at least one hydrophobic group, and being selected in nature and amount such that thType: GrantFiled: March 1, 2001Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: BASF Coatings AGInventors: Wilma Löcken, Heinz-Peter Rink, Ursula Heimeier
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Patent number: 6828373Abstract: The present invention relates to a low density, water-soluble coring and tooling material used for the fabrication of composite parts. One aspect of the present invention relates to a lightweight, strong composite coring material that can be easily shaped and removed from cured composite parts. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a lightweight, strong composite tooling material that is easily tailored to provide a specific coefficient of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity, thus providing a tooling material that can be matched to the composite structure and material being fabricated.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Artz, John L. Lombardi, K. Ranji Vaidyanathan, Joseph Walish
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Patent number: 6794449Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer selected from the group consisting of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/propylene block copolymer and an ethylene-propylene block copolymer and combinations thereof and a polyisobutylene. Roofing articles incorporating the adhesive composition are also provided. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows roofing articles to be applied in a peel and stick manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Adco Products, Inc.Inventor: Dennis K. Fisher
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Patent number: 6765052Abstract: An olefin type thermoplastic elastomer which satisfies the following formulae (I) to (III): Y≦−2X+350 (I) X<95 (II) Z≦150 (III) where X, Y and Z are as follows: X: JIS A hardness of a molded product as measured in accordance with JIS K6253 (no unit); Y: rate of change in the weight of a molded product measured based on JIS K6258 using IRM903 oil at 120° C. (unit: %); and Z: number of granular structures on an extruded sheet surface (250 mm×1,500 mm) (unit: granular structures).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Gakuji Shin, Tatsumi Tsuji
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Patent number: 6683125Abstract: The present invention concerns polymer compositions and a process for the preparation thereof. The compositions comprise a propylene polymer nucleated with a polymeric nucleating agent containing vinyl compound units, and 0.1 to 10% talc, calculated from the weight of the composition, to reduce shrinkage and to improve stiffness of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Borealis A/SInventors: Morten Augestad, Dag Tørå, Sveinung Aasetre
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Patent number: 6670417Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive formulations of an acrylic polymer grafted with a hydrogenated rubber. In one embodiment, the polymer contains a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate ester which is crosslinked with a titanium-containing chelated metal alkoxide. The adhesive formulations provide an exceptional combination of adhesion to low energy surfaces and high temperature cohesive strength.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Paul B. Foreman, Smita M. Shah, Rama Chandran, Patrick S. Eaton
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Patent number: 6642298Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive formulations of an acrylic polymer grafted with a hydrogenated rubber. In one embodiment, the polymer contains a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate ester which is crosslinked with a titanium-containing chelated metal alkoxide. The adhesive formulations provide an exceptional combination of adhesion to low energy surfaces and high temperature cohesive strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Paul B. Foreman, Smita M. Shah, Rama Chandran, Patrick S. Eaton
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Patent number: 6605656Abstract: A thermoplastic olefin resin composition having improved resistance to surface impacts, such as scratching, marring and gouging, is provided. The thermoplastic olefin resin comprises a blend of polyolefin alloy and polyamide components. The components have relative melt flow rates such that the polyamide component is selectively segregated toward the front of a melt flow. A compatibilizing agent is added to overcome the natural incompatibility of the polyolefin alloy and polyamide components of the resin. The thermoplastic olefin resin may further include a filler material when increased stiffness or modulus is desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rose A. Ryntz, Beth M. Wichterman
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Publication number: 20030119972Abstract: An elastomeric composition includes a single S-EB-S block copolymer having at least about 15 weight percent of styrene end blocks, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the styrene end blocks is at least about 7,000 Daltons and the weight average molecular weight of ethylene-butylene midblocks is at least about 60,000 Daltons, and a plasticizer in an amount sufficient to provide tactility in products made from the composition. To prepare articles such as medical film protective devices, the elastomeric composition is dissoved in a sufficient amount of a solvent to permit dip forming. A form having the shape of the desired product is dipped into the solution to build up a film of the elastomeric composition on the form. The dip-formed elastomeric films are free of pinholes and resistant to oxidative and ozone attack. The films are particularly suitable for use in products such as examination, surgical, and industrial gloves and condoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 1996Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: SEBASTIAN PLAMTHOTTAM
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Patent number: 6569935Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin-based composite resin composition having a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, wherein the composition comprises a) 40 to 80 weight % of crystalline ethylene-propylene copolymer, b) 5 to 40 weight % of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, c) 5 to 30 weight % of calcium-metasilicate based wollastonite, and d) 5 to 30 weight % of inorganic reinforcing agent based on the total composition amount. The polyolefin-based composite resin composition having a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion not only has excellent mechanical rigidity, impact resistance, heat resistance, injection moldability, product flatness, and dimensional stability, but also has a low shrinkage, a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, and a low heat sag. Therefore, it can be used for the manufacture of automobile exterior components.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Kie-Youn Jeong, Yong-Sub Yoo, Sung-Kun Jang, Sung-Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 6465595Abstract: A potentially hydrophilic resin comprises at least monomer units readily saponifiable under alkaline conditions to form carboxyl groups, carboxyl-containing monomer units, and hydroxyl-containing monomer units. A potentially hydrophilic resin composition comprises, in a liquid medium, the potentially hydrophilic and an adhesive component or film-forming component. A recycling method is provided for an article with a coating applied on a surface thereof. According to the recycling method, the coating on the surface of the article is formed with the potentially hydrophilic resin composition, and subsequent to use of the article, the article is treated with alkaline water to saponify methyl acrylate in the coating such that the coating is caused to swell, and the coating so swollen is removed from the article.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Minoru Takizawa, Hitoshi Naganuma, Michiei Nakamura, Naomi Oguma
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Patent number: 6281292Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures comprising A) from 10 to 90% by weight of at least one copolymer comprising structural units derived from ethylene and structural units derived from olefinically unsaturated, hydroxyl-containing compounds, and B) from 90 to 10% by weight of at least one copolymer comprising structural units derived from ethylene and structural units derived from vinyl esters, olefinically unsaturated ethers and/or acrylates.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Matthias Krull, Werner Reimann, Markus Kupetz
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Publication number: 20010006990Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin-based composite resin composition having a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, wherein the composition comprises a) 40 to 80 weight % of crystalline ethylene-propylene copolymer, b) 5 to 40 weight % of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, c) 5 to 30 weight % of calcium-metasilicate based wollastonite, and d) 5 to 30 weight % of inorganic reinforcing agent based on the total composition amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: Kie-Youn Jeong, Yong-Sub Yoo, Sung-Kun Jang, Sung-Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 6194519Abstract: The present invention relates to low-cost, efficiently-manufactured, polymer-based products useful as roofing shingles and similar products. The inventive shingles are weatherproof, inexpensive to manufacture and durable, particularly as contrasted with conventional shingles in areas of the country subject to hail damage. The invention also includes a method of making such shingle products. In a preferred embodiment, products of this invention use rubber material as the polymer base in combination with specific types of polyolefins. The rubber material can be most efficiently provided by the use of crumb rubber particles from spent automobile tires and other recycled rubber debris which are readily available and of very low cost. The products will have an average life far greater than that of current commercial roofing shingles, which are made using fiberglass or asphalt.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Inventors: Christopher Blalock, Larry Nelson
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Patent number: 6177502Abstract: An injection molding composition includes: 100 parts by weight of a propylene-ethylene copolymer comprising a crystalline portion and a non-crystalline portion; and 17 to 33 parts by weight of inorganic particles capable of imparting at least one of rigidity and heat resistance to the propylene-ethylene copolymer. The propylene-ethylene copolymer has a melt flow rate of 15 to 50 g/10 min and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not less than 5. A crystalline ethylene polymer contained in the crystalline portion and a non-crystalline propylene-ethylene copolymer contained in the non-crystalline portion have a total amount ranging from 10 to 20% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Mazda Motor CorporationInventors: Masao Hara, Masakatsu Ohsugi, Yushi Matsuda, Takahiro Tochioka, Daisaburo Adachi, Tetsuya Nakata
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Patent number: 6136914Abstract: Novel solid supported anionic polymerization initiators that are multiply metalated with Group IA alkali metal atoms are provided and employed to produce extremely high molecular weight branched diene polymers. The initiators are prepared by metalating a particle comprising a thermoplastic polymer or a cured elastomer in the presence of a polar coordinator. The polymers obtained by anionic polymerization employing the initiators are multiply branched, with a polymer chain covalently attached to the particle at virtually every metalation site. The macro-branched polymers exhibit desirable properties, such as an extremely high molecular weight, a controlled molecular weight distribution, T.sub.g and vinyl content, and the ability to readily absorb hydrocarbon solvents and oils. The polymers are easily compounded to form vulcanizable elastomeric compounds and articles that have excellent resistance to wear and tear and exhibit reduced hysteresis properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: William L. Hergenrother, William M. Cole, Theodore J. Knutson, Georg G. A. Bohm
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Patent number: 6072005Abstract: A breathable film having improved physical and barrier properties includes a stretched impact modified polyolefin matrix and a particulate filler. The impact modified polyolefin matrix includes at least one impact polypropylene copolymer, alone or in combination with other polymers. The film, and laminates including the film, provide excellent moisture breathability and excellent barrier to penetration by liquids. Laminates including the film may be used in diaper outercovers and other applications requiring breathability and resistance to penetration by liquids.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Peter Michailovich Kobylivker, Kevin George Hetzler
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Patent number: 5914195Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composite having a chlorinated polyethylene elastomer composition combined to a hard thermoplastic resin (hereinafter referred to simply as a hard resin) having a flexural modulus of at least 1,000 kg/cm.sup.2 as measured in accordance with JIS K7203, wherein the chlorinated polyethylene elastomer composition comprises, as main components, 100 parts by weight of a crystalline chlorinated polyethylene having a degree of chlorination of from 20 to 45 wt % and a quantity of heat for crystal fusion of from 5 to 35 cal/g, and from 5 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1996Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical MKV CompanyInventors: Kazuya Hori, Tatsuya Ochiai
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Patent number: 5900454Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising emulsified polyolefins and metal salts of phosphoric acid esters which are useful for sizing glass fibers.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignees: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Bayer Antwerpen N.V.Inventors: Stephan Kirchmeyer, Alexander Karbach, Raymond Audenaert
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Patent number: 5824727Abstract: A halogen-free flooring material has been discovered which is not based on polyvinyl chloride and which comprises olefin polymers in combination with organic and inorganic fillers. The flooring material generally comprises a polypropylene copolymer and homopolymer, a crosslinked ethylene polymer, organic and inorganic fillers, a flame retardant and an antistatic agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Tarkett AGInventors: Sten-.ANG.ke Blomkvist, Jan-Peter Gustavsson, Anders Konow, Eskil Lundquist
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Patent number: 5817370Abstract: Water dilutable binders, prepared by subjecting to free radical polymerization(A) from 20 to 90% by weight of a mixture of(a1) from 3 to 50% by weight of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a mixture of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, and(a2) from 50 to 97% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers,in the presence of(B) from 9.9 to 79.9% by weight of a halogen-free polyolefin free from maleic anhydride groups, or a mixture of halogen-free polyolefins free from maleic anhydride groups, and(C) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a free radical initiator or a mixture of free radical initiatorsand, after neutralization of at least 20% of the carboxyl groups contained in the resulting polymerization product, dispersing the polymerization product in water, the sum of the percentages by weight of components (A), (B) and (C) and (a1) and (a2) in each case always being 100% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: BASF Lacke + Farben, AGInventors: Horst Hinzte-Bruning, Harald Borgholte, Hans-Josef Oslowski, Albin Berger, Michael-Wolfgang Muller
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Patent number: 5677375Abstract: A gas phase process for the production of an in situ polyethylene blend comprising contacting ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin comonomer having 3 to 8 carbon atoms with a magnesium/titanium based catalyst system including an activator and a cocatalyst in each of two fluidized bed reactors corrected in series, under polymerization conditions, with the provisos that:(a) the mixture of ethylene copolymer matrix and active catalyst formed in the first reactor in the series is transferred to the second reactor in the series;(b) other than the active catalyst referred to in proviso (a) and the cocatalyst referred to in proviso (f), no additional catalyst is introduced into the second reactor;(c) in the first reactor in which a relatively high molecular weight copolymer is made:(1) the alpha-olefin is present in a ratio of about 0.01 to about 0.4 mole of alpha-olefin per mole of ethylene; and(2) optionally, hydrogen is present in a ratio of about 0.001 to about 0.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology CorporationInventors: Mahmoud R. Rifi, Carlo F. Martino
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Patent number: 5654370Abstract: Ethylene, alpha-olefin, non-conjugated bicyclic diene elastomeric polymers and/or polymer blends when compounded and formed into a calendered sheet, show surprising improvements for the combination in both green strength and peel adhesion in the unvulcanized state. Such green strength and peel adhesion provide benefits during calendering operations and subsequent joining of calendered sheets, while the compounded elastomeric polymers are in their green or unvulcanized state.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1996Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Sudhin Datta, Periagaram S. Ravishankar, Lawrence George Kaufman
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Patent number: 5641823Abstract: A laminating adhesive comprising an adhesive composition which comprises(a) An epoxidized block copolymer of the formula(A--B--A.sub.p).sub.n --Y.sub.r --(A.sub.q --B).sub.mwherein Y is a coupling agent or coupling monomers, andwherein A and B are polymer blocks which may be homopolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers, copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers or copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers and monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomers, andwherein the A blocks have a higher number of aliphatic double bonds between a tertiary carbon atom and either a primary, secondary, or tertiary carbon atom per unit of block mass than do the B blocks, andwherein the A blocks have a molecular weight from about 100 to about 3000 and the B blocks have a molecular weight from about 1000 to about 15,000, andwherein p and q are 0 or 1 and n>0, r is 0 or 1, m.gtoreq.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1996Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Michael Alan Masse, Paul Andrew Mancinelli, James Robert Erickson, Steven Howard Dillman, Robert Charles Bening, David Romme Hansen
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Patent number: 5604290Abstract: A self-crosslinking composition contains: (a) an oil having an unsaturated fatty acid or an ester of an unsaturated fatty acid as one of its components, (b) a drier, and (c) a polymer or an elastomer that is capable of crosslinking in the absence of a peroxide. A forming (such as a floor tile, a linoleum long floor material, a wall material and a water-proof sheet) may be manufactured by forming and curing the self crosslinking composition and then adding a filler. Since the self-crosslinking composition is capable of crosslinking without using peroxide, the crosslinking reaction is easily conducted without using special equipment to reject air. The composition has a number of advantages over crosslinking methods that use peroxide, including decreased scorch generation, decreased permanent compressive strain, and superior heat resistance and anti-aging resistance. The composition is free from pollution of sulfur and metal and generates no harmful gas during waste incineration.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Tajima IncorporatedInventors: Satoru Aikawa, Eiichi Tajima