Solid Polymer Or Sicp Derived From At Least One Carboxylic Acid Or Derivative Reactant Patents (Class 524/539)
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Patent number: 8052830Abstract: A laser weldable PBT-series resin composition and a molded product thereof are provided, in which the composition is weldable uniformly and has high welding strength even when the composition comprises a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) as a base. The laser weldable resin composition comprises 1 to 50 parts by weight of (B) an elastomer (such as a polystyrene-series thermoplastic elastomer or a polyester-series thermoplastic elastomer), 5 to 100 parts by weight of (C) a polycarbonate-series resin, 1 to 10 parts by weight of (D) a plasticizer (e.g., an aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester, and an acrylic plasticizer), and 0 to 100 parts by weight of (E) a filler or reinforcing agent (such as a glass fiber), relative to 100 parts by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate-series resin (a homopolyester or a copolyester). The molded product prepared from the resin composition has a small light transmittance fluctuation range depending on sites to be irradiated of the molded product.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Wintech Polymer Ltd.Inventors: Kouichi Sakata, Katsunori Takayama
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Patent number: 8053503Abstract: 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 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: 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: 8053493Abstract: Disclosed is an ink, which has a viscosity and a volumetric shrinkage, controlled to 20˜80 cP and 10˜30%, respectively, by controlling an amount of each of: (a) a first monomer having a viscosity of 7˜1,600 cP and having one or two polymerizable functional groups; and (b) a second monomer having a viscosity of 30˜20,000 cP and having at least three polymerizable functional groups, in the presence of 0˜20 wt % of a solvent, and which can form a convex portion due to its surface tension controlled to 20˜40 mN/m, so as to compensate for its volumetric shrinkage, wherein the viscosity and the surface tension are measured at 25° C. A substrate, which is patterned or information-recorded with the ink, and a display device having the substrate are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Joon Hyung Kim, Hyun Sik Kim
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Filler-dispersed melt-kneaded products, molded resin products thereof, and production method thereof
Patent number: 8048948Abstract: A melt-kneading method for filling material-containing resin or elastomer includes: a step of preparing a filling material as a filler and a resin or elastomer comprising an incompatible blend; and a step of introducing the filling material-containing resin or elastomer into a material feed part provided at an end of a cylindrical melt-kneading part having a heater and provided with a screw, and then melt-kneading the filling material-containing resin or elastomer under conditions where the rotation speed of the screw is about 600 rpm to about 3,000 rpm and its shear rate is about 900 to about 4,500 sec?1, thereby forming a co-continuous structure comprising the incompatible blend.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyInventors: Hiroshi Shimizu, Yongjin Li, Li Zhao -
Publication number: 20110262759Abstract: Soak-in and strike through on the exposed end grain portions of low density or porous wood substrates including alder, birch, pine, poplar, and soft maple are reduced by applying to the end grain a solvent-borne coating composition containing an (i) alkyd resin having a hydroxyl number less than about 150, (ii) acid catalyst and (iii) cross linker. The resin desirably has a number average molecular weight greater than about 2000, and may have a Gardner coloration less than about 3 or may be a short oil alkyd based on coconut oil. By using a reduced hydroxyl number alkyd resin, a reduced cross linker amount may be employed, thereby reducing formaldehyde evolution in compositions made with methylated amino resin cross linkers such as methylated melamine resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Shaobing Wu, Thomas J. Melnyk, William E. Hale
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Publication number: 20110262630Abstract: A composite material comprising at least one polymeric resin and optionally at least one fibrous reinforcement where the polymeric resin comprises at least one difunctional epoxy resin and at least one epoxy resin with a functionality greater than two having at least one meta-substituted phenyl ring in its backbone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicants: Hexcel Corporation, Hexcel Composites LimitedInventors: David Tilbrook, Dana Blair, Paul Mackenzie, Maureen Boyle
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Publication number: 20110257326Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one amphiphilic glycidyl ether copolymer composed of special structural units I to V, wherein at least one of the structural units I has an aromatic group, and wherein the structural units may each be arranged in a block, a gradient or randomly, as a dispersant and a dispersed solid matter or as an emulsifier and an unsaturated polymer system in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion to be cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: BYK-CHEMIE GMBHInventors: Guillaume JAUNKY, Bernd Gobelt, Jürgen Omeis
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Publication number: 20110256406Abstract: A composition for laser welding which comprises (a) 35.5 to 80 weight percent of a non-amorphous polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(butylene terephthalate), poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer, poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolymer, and combinations thereof; (b) 10 to 24.5 weight percent of an amorphous polymer selected from a poly(ester) copolymer, a poly(ester-carbonate), or a combination thereof; and (c) 10 to 40 weight percent of a filler selected from the group consisting of talc, mica, barium sulphate, at least one form of glass, and a combination thereof. This composition is further compounded with (d) 0-5 parts by weight of an antioxidant, mold release agent, stabilizer, or a combination thereof based upon 100 parts by weight of the combination of the non-amorphous polymer, the amorphous polymer and the filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Tony Farrell, Johannes Hubertus G.M. Lohmeijer
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Publication number: 20110251337Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising the following components: (A) at least one polyarylene ether, (B) at least one polyarylene sulfide, and (C) at least one anhydride of a polybasic carboxylic acid with a number-average molar mass of at most 600 g/mol. The present invention moreover relates to the use of the abovementioned anhydrides of polybasic carboxylic acids in compositions comprising at least one polyarylene ether and at least one polyarylene sulfide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Martin Weber, Christian Maletzko, Alexander Khvorost, Rüdiger Bluhm, Susanne Zeiher
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Publication number: 20110245378Abstract: Provided are nanomaterial-reinforced resin compositions and related methods. The compositions include a reinforcing material, such as graphene, polyamic acid, carbon nanotubes, or dimethylacetamide that is dispersed into a resin. The reinforcing material is present in the resin at from about 0.001 to about 10 wt %. Also provided are methods of fabricating these compositions and methods of tailoring a composition to achieve a particular set of mechanical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Richard Russ, Mehrdad Ghasemi-Nejhad, Atul Tiwari, Anupama Chaturvedi, David A. Hummer, Vamshi Gudapati
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Publication number: 20110244258Abstract: Polymeric formulations which contain aqueous dispersions of acrylic monomers and copolymers and modified polyethylene terephthalate resin are disclosed which are useful as a coating system or treatment for imparting water, oil and grease resistance to underlying cellulosic substrates. The formulations do not contain any fluorochemicals, polyethylene or wax. Moreover, the formulations provide water, oil and grease resistance properties that are an improvement in the art to known coatings and treatments which contain polyethylene and or wax for water, oil and grease resistance. These coatings can also impart improved anti-wicking properties over the existing art. These formulations have interest as they contain components that are permitted to come into direct contact with food products. Therefore, the formulations of the present invention are ideal for use as coatings for paper and paperboard, including paper packaging such as that utilized in food wrappers, food containers, food receptacles, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Eco-Friendly Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert Scott VONFELDEN
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Publication number: 20110237694Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: (A) at least one polyarylene ether, (B) at least one hyperbranched polymer selected from hyperbranched polycarbonates and hyperbranched polyesters, (C) optionally at least one fibrous or particulate filler, and (D) optionally further additives and/or processing aids. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the thermoplastic molding compositions of the invention, to their use for producing moldings, fibers, foams, films, or membranes, and to the resultant moldings, fibers, foams, films, and membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Martin Weber, Bernd Bruchmann, Christian Maletzko, Norbert Güntherberg
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Publication number: 20110226789Abstract: Embodiments relate to an additive for a biopolymer article, a method for forming the additive and biopolymer articles and sheeting containing or formed using the additive. The additive includes at least one impact modifier between 10-90 weight % of the total weight of the additive; at least one polymer color concentrate between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one carrier resin between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INCInventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Bohdan Wyslotsky
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Publication number: 20110229669Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable nano-polymer compositions, or nanocomposites, comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded with nanoparticles of a mineral material having a degree of purity of at least 99.9%, preferably 99.99%, selected from the group of silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present invention refers to a process for manufacturing the said compositions as well as biodegradable articles made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded, formed and extruded articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Cereplast, Inc.Inventor: Frederic Scheer
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Publication number: 20110224342Abstract: The polylactic acid film is obtained by melt extruding polylactic acid (A) prepared by melt kneading together polylactic acid (B) which comprises an L-lactic acid unit as the main ingredient and polylactic acid (C) which comprises a D-lactic acid unit as the main ingredient in a specific weight ratio, wherein the polylactic acid film has: (a) a stereocomplex crystal rate (S) defined by the following equation (i) of 90% or more: S={(?Hmsc/(?Hmsc+?Hmh)}×100??(i) (in the above equation, ?Hmh is the melting enthalpy of a low-melting point crystal melting peak at a temperature lower than 190° C. obtained by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) measurement and ?Hmsc is the melting enthalpy of a high-melting point crystal melting peak at a temperature of 190° C. or higher obtained by DSC measurement), (b) a haze of 10% or less, and (c) a haze change of 5% or less after it is heated at 140° C. for 10 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: TEIJIN LIMITEDInventors: Shigeyoshi Masuda, Kohei Endo, Kinji Hasegawa
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Publication number: 20110217255Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a crosslinked copolymer with anionogenic/anionic groups by free-radical copolymerization by the method of precipitation polymerization, to the copolymers obtained by this process and to their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: SON NGUYEN KIM, Wolfgang Jahnel
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Publication number: 20110217478Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable aqueously dispersed polyester resin composition containing an emulsifier D and the reaction product AC of a hydroxy functional polyester resin A and an olefinically unsaturated compound C which can be radically polymerised and which is attached to the polyester resin backbone by an ester linkage or a urethane linkage. The invention also relates to a process for its preparation and to a method of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Cytec Surface Specialities S.A./N.V.Inventors: Luc De Waele, Stephan Peeters, Thierry Randoux, Edmund Urbano
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Patent number: 8008392Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material which is a resin mixture composed of (a) a nonionic olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer and/or olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of from 40,000 to 200,000, a weight-average molecular weight (Mw)/number-average molecular weight (Mn) ratio of from 2.5 to 10.0 and an unsaturated carboxylic acid content of at least 16 wt %, (b) a nonionic olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer and/or olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of from 40,000 to 200,000, a weight-average molecular weight (Mw)/number-average molecular weight (Mn) ratio of from 4.0 to 10.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kae Iizuka, Eiji Takehana
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Publication number: 20110207850Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition, a process for producing the same, one or more coating layers derived therefrom, and articles comprising one or more such coating layers. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 10 to 90 percent by weight of an aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion comprising: (i) from 40 to 70 percent by weight of one or more alkyds based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein each said one or more alkyds has an acid value of less than 20 and a molecular weight (Mn) in the range of greater than 1000 Dalton; (ii) from less than 10 percent by weight of one or more surfactants, based on the total weight of the dispersion; and (iii) from 30 to 55 percent by weight of water, based on the total weight of the dispersion; wherein said aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion has an average particle size diameter in the range of from 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Charles S. Kan, Rebecca S. Ortiz, John A. Roper, III, Jane E. Weier, Timothy J. Young, Gary E. Spilman, Ray E. Drumright
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Patent number: 8003721Abstract: Polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid having a weight-average molecular weight of at most 50,000 are melt-kneaded in the presence of a thermal stabilizer to obtain a polyglycolic acid-based aliphatic polyester composition. The aliphatic polyester composition alleviates the too fast crystallizability of polyglycolic acid which has been problematic in forming or molding of polyglycolic acid alone or in combination with another thermoplastic resin, thus showing a crystallization speed which has been lowered and can be controlled in a wide range.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Kureha CorporationInventors: Yoshinori Suzuki, Kazuyuki Yamane, Hiroyuki Sato, Takahiro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20110200931Abstract: [Problems] Disclosed is a heat-fusible electrostatic image developing toner which has an excellent balance between fixability at low temperatures and grindability and is excellent in glossiness after fixing. Also disclosed is a resin for toners. [Means for Solving Problems] A polyester resin for toners which is obtained by polycondensing a polyol component and a polycarboxylic acid component is characterized by containing 20-100 weight % of one or more polyester resins (A1) having a storage elastic modulus from 2.5×103 Pa to 5×106 Pa at 150° C. wherein the molar average cohesive energy of the polyol component is between 7.0×104 and 1.4×105 J.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Sanyo Chemical Industries, LtdInventors: Tadao Takikawa, Shuhei Yahiro
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Publication number: 20110195356Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-fusible electrostatic image developing toner which has an excellent balance between fixability at low temperatures and grindability and is excellent in glossiness after fixing. Also disclosed is a resin for toners. A polyester resin for toners which is obtained by polycondensing a polyol component and a polycarboxylic acid component is characterized by containing 20-100 weight % of one or more polyester resins (A1) having a storage elastic modulus from 2.5×103 Pa to 5×106 Pa at 150° C. wherein the molar average cohesive energy of the polyol component is between 7.0×104 and 1.4×105 J.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Akutagawa, Tsuyosi Izumi
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Publication number: 20110195263Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: David L. Malotky, Bernhard Kainz, Charles F. Diehl, Denise Lindenmuth, Timothy J. Young, John N. Argyropoulos
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Publication number: 20110196064Abstract: A process for producing at least one monofilament from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising at least one polyester and also nanoparticles and optionally further additives as components, comprises adding the components to an extruder as partial or complete mixtures or separately and the thermoplastic polymer material being initially strand extruded, cooled and stretched and finally heat-conditioned at a temperature in the range from 40 to 120° C. for 0.01 to 10 min. The invention further relates to using a monofilament obtained by the process in the manufacture of artificial turf, wigs and also as bristles for soft or stiff brushes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Mark Völkel, Rebekka Von Benten, Sachin Jain
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Publication number: 20110189414Abstract: Compositions comprising linear polyhydroxyalkanoates and biodegradable aromatic/aliphatic polyesters are disclosed, as well as methods for using same, and articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Robert S. Whitehouse
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Patent number: 7989531Abstract: A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight % of at least one polymer having a heat deflection temperature of at most 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, a white pigment; and a black pigment provides resistance to heat aging induced yellowing. The polycondensation polymers are advantageously selected from the group consisting of polyarylethersulfones, at least partially aromatic polyamides, polyamideimides, liquid crystalline polymers, polyimides, polyetherimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyphenylene sulfides. The polymer composition can be molded to form a variety of articles, including LED components, such as reflectors, reflector cups, and scramblers.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLCInventors: Bruce H. Bersted, Ernest Seet, Eric Hsiao, Henri Massillon
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Publication number: 20110184117Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a conjugated seed oil modified with an activated vinyl monomer via a Deils-Alder reaction to generate a modified reactive diluent used to enhance the physical properties of coating systems. In one embodiment, a reactive diluent containing tung oil modified by the addition of an acrylate monomer is mixed with an auto-oxidative alkyd, a metal drier package, and a wetting agent to achieve cross-linked films exhibiting improved tensile strength, tensile modulus, cross-link density, and glass transition temperature, among other physical parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRONInventors: Mark D. Soucek, Kosin Wutticharoenwong
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Publication number: 20110172330Abstract: The invention relates to powder coating leveling agents comprising (a) at least one polypropylene oxide-containing polyether having a weight-average molecular weight of more than 1000 g/mol and a polypropylene oxide fraction of more than 75% by weight, and optionally (b) at least one poly(meth)acrylate. The invention further relates to the preparation of such leveling agents and to their use in powder coating materials, and also to powder coating materials comprising the leveling agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2008Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: BYK-Chemie GmbHInventors: Bernd Gobelt, Heiko Juckel, Thomas Launag
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Publication number: 20110171481Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Bernhard Kainz, Charles F. Diehl, Timothy J. Young, David L. Malotky, Denise Lindenmuth
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Publication number: 20110163101Abstract: A multilayer film suitable for sealing containers such as used for food packaging, and methods of making the film, are described. The film is particularly suitable for sealing containers made from polylactic acid (PLA). The multilayer film includes a) a substrate that includes a polymeric base layer; and b) on the substrate, a heatseal layer containing a PLA homopolymer or copolymer. The heatseal layer further includes dispersed therein an adhesion promoter, or alternatively the substrate further includes the adhesion promoter in a layer on a surface of the polymeric base layer between and adjacent the base layer and the heatseal layer. An antifog agent may also be included in the heatseal layer or on the surface of the heatseal layer opposite the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventor: Fenghua Deng
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Publication number: 20110160364Abstract: To provide a resin composition having high heat resistance with a high melting point and excellent melt stability and hydrolysis resistance, a molded article of the resin composition and a method of manufacturing the resin composition; the resin composition comprises an aromatic polyester (component A) having a butylene terephthalate skeleton as the main constituent unit and polylactic acid (component B) having a melting point of 190° C. or higher.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicants: TEIJIN LIMITED, TEIJIN CHEMICALS LTD.Inventors: Kiyotsuna Toyohara, Takaaki Matsuda, Keiichiro Ino, Yuichi Matsuno, Fumitaka Kondo, Jitsuo Oda
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Publication number: 20110160384Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an injection-molded article such as a resin-made cage, a resin-made seal, a resin-made sliding bearing, and a resin-made gear having reliable flowability, enhanced mechanical strength and toughness, and improved wear resistance. A resin composition is composed of a biodegradable polyester polymer particularly polybutylene succinate to which not less than 10 wt % nor more than 40 wt % of a fibrous inorganic reinforcing material and not less than 0.5 wt % nor more than 10 wt % of polycarbodiimide resin are added. The injection-molded article is obtained by injection molding the resin composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: NTN CORPORATIONInventors: Eiichirou Shimazu, Masaki Egami, Yoshihide Himeno
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Publication number: 20110152818Abstract: Films made from a thermoplastic cellulose and microbially-derived, renewable and biodegradable aliphatic polyester such as polyhydroxyalkanoates are disclosed. The films, made from two relatively brittle materials exhibit more ductility and strength than the materials from which the film is made. The film may be incorporated into absorbent personal care product including but not limited to training pants, diaper, bandages, and bed pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: James H. Wang, JaeHong Lee
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Publication number: 20110147998Abstract: Processes of making hyperbranched polymers comprising heating in the presence of a mild basic/nucleophilic esterification catalyst a monomer mixture comprising a hyperbranching monomer consisting of compounds having two COOH groups and one OH group, compounds having one COOH group and two OH groups, compounds having one COOH group and three OH groups, or compounds having three COOH groups and one OH group, wherein the mild basic/nucleophilic esterification catalyst is selected from tin, titanium, aluminum, antimony, manganese, zinc, and calcium derivatives. Processes of making thermoplastic compositions comprising melt-mixing the hyperbranched polymers with one or more thermoplastic polymers and one or more fillers, preferably glass, such that the thermoplastic composition composition exhibits an increase in melt viscosity of less than 10% as measured between 5 minutes and 32 minutes hold up time (HUT) and according to ISO 11443 at 250° C. and at a shear rate of 1000 s?1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Judith Alison Peacock, Lech Wilczek
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Publication number: 20110149541Abstract: Provided is a heat curable adhesive that can strongly bond a base material formed of a crystalline polyester resin, can freely regulate the thickness of an adhesive layer, has excellent chemical resistance, and, at the same time, has excellent storage stability. Furthermore, provided is a resin laminated-type IC card, in which a liquid heat curable adhesive of which use has been difficult in the past can be used, and the liquid heat curable adhesive can be coated with a good accuracy by a printing method without the need to perform molding into a hot-melt sheet to bond a base material formed of a crystalline polyester resin. Accordingly, the resin laminated-type IC card can have a high degree of freedom in design of the thickness of an IC card. The heat curable adhesive comprises (a) a hydroxyl group-containing non-crystalline polyester resin, (b) a resin containing a carboxylic acid anhydride, and (c) a solvent for dissolving (a) the hydroxyl group-containing non-crystalline polyester resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: TAIYO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chihiro Funakoshi, Yoshitomo Aoyama
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Publication number: 20110144267Abstract: The present invention relates to a (meth)acrylate monomer of the general formula (I) in which R1 is hydrogen or a methyl group, X is oxygen or a group of the formula NR? in which R? is hydrogen or a radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R2 is a radical having 3 to 31 carbon atoms and at least one aldehyde group. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing the monomers set out above, to polymers obtainable from this monomer mixture, and to coating materials which comprise the stated polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Evonik Roehm GmbHInventors: Thorben Schuetz, Joachim Knebel, Mario Gomez Andreu, Christine Maria Breiner, Ralf Jackstell, Matthias Beller, Anne Grotevendt, Dirk Fridag, Robert Franke
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Publication number: 20110144266Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic article formed from a polyester/bisphenol A polycarbonate blend wherein the thermoplastic article comprises at least one polyester composition comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Emmett Dudley Crawford, David Scott Porter, Gary Wayne Connell
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Publication number: 20110135863Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of producing a themoformable composite by crosslinking PHA and PLA together in the presence of an additive to produce PHA and PLA blend and resins having: (a) a Ts value of up to about 180° C.; and (b) a heat distortion index of up to about 160° C. The themoformable composite is used to make a food or beverage cup, lid, cutlery item, foodservice item, molded tray, or food storage container. The thermoformable composite comprises from about 5% to about 95% by weight of polylactic acid (PLA), from about 5% to about 95% by weight polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer, and from about 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: International Paper CompanyInventors: Wei LI, Richard A. TEDFORD, Bruce J. THOMAN
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Publication number: 20110130502Abstract: A solid phase change ink composition that includes at least one colorant and an ink vehicle. The ink vehicle further includes at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate compound of the below formula wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom, and combinations thereof, and wherein n represents the number of repeating units of from 1 to about 35,000, and wherein x represents an integer from 1 to about 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Caroline M. TUREK, Gwynne Evelyn MCANENEY LANNEN, C. Geoffrey ALLEN, Everett Alan NESS
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Dispersing agent for pigment concentrates, its use and masterbatches comprising the dispersing agent
Patent number: 7947777Abstract: The invention relates to polyesters which contain carboxy groups and which are used as dispersing agents for pigment concentrates for the colouring of thermoplastics, and to a process for their preparation. The invention further relates to the use of the polyesters as dispersing agents, and also to masterbatches which comprise pigments, thermoplastics and the polyesters.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: BYK-Chemie GmbHInventors: Karlheinz Haubennestel, Alfred Bubat, Udo Krappe, Barbel Gertzen, Joerg Garlinsky, Wolfgang Pritschins -
Publication number: 20110118406Abstract: Disclosed are one-component low temperature, moisture curable, storage stable coating compositions that include a silanol-functional silicone; an alkoxy-functional silicone; a flexibilizer comprising a reaction product of two or more reactants; and a curing agent selected from amines, aminosilanes, ketimines, aldimines, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and methods for coating substrates with such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: PPG IDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Norman R. Mowrer, James E. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20110117378Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous coating composition capable of forming a coating film having a superior finishing appearance. The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition comprising a polyester resin containing a predetermined or greater amount of long chain, straight-chain dicarboxylic acid and/or straight-chain diols having a predetermined or greater carbon number and having hydroxy groups and acid values within predetermined ranges; a urethane-associated thickener having a hydrophobic group and/or a polyacrylic acid-based thickener having a hydrophobic group; a curing agent; and a hydrophobic solvent, wherein the contents of the thickener and the hydrophobic solvent are within a specific range based on the gross amount of the polyester resin and the curing agent. The present invention also provides a method for forming a multilayer coating film using the aqueous coating composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Yohichi Kawaguchi, Keiji Sugamoto, Kazuaki Kitazono, Takato Adachi
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Patent number: 7943699Abstract: Disclosed are films, tapes, and melt-spun fibers prepared from a composition comprising (a) at least one polyester polymer and (b) from about 1 to 30 weight % of at least one ethylene copolymer such as ethylene/vinyl acetate dipolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate terpolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate dipolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate terpolymers, functionalized ethylene copolymers, ethylene/acid copolymers, and salts thereof. The films, tapes and fibers exhibit improved tensile properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break compared to non-modified polyester compositions. Also disclosed are textiles and articles prepared from the fibers described.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Loic Pierre Rolland, Sam Louis Samuels
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Patent number: 7943682Abstract: The invention relates to radiation-curable, water-emulsifiable compounds containing isocyanate groups or capped isocyanate groups, and to their use.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Eva Wagner, Erich Beck, Angelika Maria Steinbrecher, Yvonne Heischkel, Reinhold Schwalm
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Publication number: 20110112239Abstract: A two-component polyurethane clear coat kit system consisting of: (1) a binder component having a solids content of 42 to 50 wt.-% comprising at least one hydroxyl-functional binder and a volatile organic content of 50 to 58 wt.-%, and (2) a polyisocyanate crosslinker component having a solids content of 66 to 70 wt.-% and a volatile organic content of 30 to 34 wt.-%, wherein the solids content of the polyisocyanate crosslinker component comprises a free polyisocyanate solids content consisting of 75 to 100 wt.-% of at least one polyisocyanate of the 1,6-hexane diisocyanate isocyanurate type and of 0 to 25 wt.-% of at least one polyisocyanate of the isophorone diisocyanate isocyanurate type, wherein the sum of the respective wt.-% in each case totals 100 wt.-%.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Fabian Koehn, Andreas Benfer, Birte Bannert
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Publication number: 20110104498Abstract: A structural composite uses a block copolymer toughening agent to increase the fracture resistance (toughness) of the structural composite. The structural composite comprises (i) a carbon fiber reinforcing material and (ii) a thermosettable resin composition; wherein the thermosettable resin composition comprises (a) a thermosettable resin and (b) at least one block copolymer toughening agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Rajesh Turakhia, Ha Q. Pham, Nikhil E. Verghese, George Jacob
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Publication number: 20110098394Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition, such as a substantially clear coating composition, which comprises (1) an alkoxysilane, (2) a polysiloxane, (3) a plurality of particles, and (4) curing agent that is reactive with the polysiloxane. The coating composition of the present invention can exhibit increased physical properties, such as scratch resistance, when compared to similar coating compositions that lack the components disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Robert Schmeltzer, Susan Donaldson, Kevin C. Olson, Kurt G. Olson, John E. Schwendeman, Dennis A. Simpson, Frank C. Williams
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Patent number: 7932315Abstract: A hard disk drive inner part formed of a resin which exhibits well-balanced low outgassing properties, ultrasonic cleaning resistance, low ionic contamination properties, low particulate contamination properties, repeated removability, heat resistance, specific gravity, and water-absorbing properties. The hard disk drive inner part includes a resin composition which includes a polyphenylene ether resin (A).Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Asahi Kasei Chemicals CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Kamo, Yukihiro Ban
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Publication number: 20110082236Abstract: The instant invention is a heat activated adhesive composition comprising an ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion. The ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion comprises (1) a first component comprising a first polyurethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of a polyol and polyisocyanate, (2) a second component comprising a media phase selected from the group consisting of a second polyurethane prepolymer emulsion, a low solid content polyurethane dispersion, a seed latex, and combinations thereof; and (3) optionally a chain extender. The ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion has at least a solid content of at least 60 percent by weight of solid content, based on the total weight of the ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion, and a viscosity of less than 5000 cps at 20 rpm at 21° C. using spindle #4 with Brookfield viscometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Bedri Erdem, Debkumar Bhattacharjee
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Publication number: 20110077348Abstract: The instant invention is a sealant composition comprising an ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion. The ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion comprises (1) a first component comprising a first polyurethane prepolymer comprising the re-action product of a natural oil based polyol and polyisocyanate, (2) a second component comprising a media phase selected from the group consisting of a second polyurethane prepolymer emulsion, a low solid content polyurethane dispersion, a seed latex, and combinations thereof; and (3) optionally a chain extender. The ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion has at least a solid content of at least 60 percent by weight of solid content, based on the total weight of the ultra-high solid polyurethane dispersion, and a viscosity of less than 5000 cps at 20 rpm at 21° C. using spindle #4 with Brookfield viscometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Bedri Erdem, Li Zhang, Debkumar Bhattacharjee, YI Jin