From Ethylene As Sole Reactant Monomer Patents (Class 524/585)
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Patent number: 5455288Abstract: A novel coating process for making dustless color concentrate in granular form, is provided. The granules are individual resin particles coated with pigment and binder.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1994Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Inventor: Donald G. Needham
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Patent number: 5455073Abstract: A method for the production of a photographic coating support material includes a vacuum drying of the synthetic resin and the master batches as well as a storing and transport these products in a closed system with cleaned and dried air.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Felix Schoeller jr Papierfabriken GmbH & Co.KGInventors: Ralf-Burkhard Dethlefs, Bernd Scholz, Udo Uyting
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Patent number: 5420185Abstract: A bow-tie tree resistant electrical insulating composition comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one polymer selected from polyolefins and ethylene copolymers, 0.005-1.0 part by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid containing a hydroxyl group in the molecule, and 0.005-1.0 part by weight of a fatty acid or a derivative thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1994Date of Patent: May 30, 1995Assignee: Hitachi Cable Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Watanabe, Takanori Yamazaki, Hideki Yagyu, Mamoru Kanaoka, Katsutoshi Hanawa, Chuki Ikeda
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Patent number: 5415827Abstract: For the purpose of improving the quality and especially the mechanical properties of single- or multi-ply sheets with at least one ply, consisting at least in part of thermoplastically processable starch, the sheets are stretched monoaxially or biaxially after they have been produced.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1992Date of Patent: May 16, 1995Assignee: Ivan TomkaInventors: Ivan Tomka, Joachim Meissner, Rico Menard
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Patent number: 5403891Abstract: A composition useful in the fabrication of extruded articles contains a thermoplastic resin such as polyethylene and from 100-3,000 parts per million of a lubricant which is (i) an organosilicon resinous copolymer having a number average molecular weight of between 1,200-10,000 and R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2, R.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2, RSiO.sub.3/2 and SiO.sub.4/2 units, wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, alkenyl and/or trifluoropropyl radical(s); or (ii) the organosilicon resinous copolymer and a siloxane polymer R.sub.3 SiO(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.n SiR.sub.3 wherein R is as defined heretofore and n is 1-100,000; or (iii) the organosilicon resinous copolymer and an absorbing filler such as silica; or (iv) the organosilicon resinous copolymer, the siloxane polymer and an absorbing filler.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1994Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventor: David J. Romenesko
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Patent number: 5354804Abstract: A thermoplastic resin is emulsified by feeding a thermoplastic resin composition obtained by melting and mixing 80 to 98 wt. % of the resin with 2 to 20 wt. % of poly(vinyl alcohol) in a biaxial extruder, supplying water from at least one supply port downstream from the melting zone and kneading the molten composition with water in the biaxial extruder.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1993Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: Tosoh CorporationInventors: Jun Inada, Fumio Koshiro, Ryoichi Shimizu, Shinichi Sato
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Patent number: 5328951Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the surface energy of a surface of an organic polymeric material, particularly polyolefins. The method is comprised of blending from about 99.5% to about 90.0% by weight of the polymeric material with from about 0.5% to about 10.0% by weight of an amphiphile having the formula:RA(CHR.sup.2 [CH.sub.2 ].sub.n A.sup.1).sub.m R.sup.1where R and R.sup.1 are selected from the group consisting of the alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, acyl and arylacyl derivatives of an aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic mono-acid with a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 500 daltons, A and A.sup.1 are polar atoms or groups, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n is from 0 to 3 and m is from 2 to 20.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1993Date of Patent: July 12, 1994Assignee: Arizona Chemical CompanyInventor: Eric S. Gardiner
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Patent number: 5319012Abstract: A method for the nucleation of polyolefins containing residual polymerization catalyst by blending the polyolefins with at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing from about 4 to about 21 carbon atoms and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms in a weight ratio between about 4:1 and about 1:4. Also a composition comprising at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing from about 4 to about 21 carbon atoms and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms. The polyolefin product of the nucleation can be molded into shaped articles.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: James J. Ward, Thomas E. Breuer
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Patent number: 5310772Abstract: Stable aqueous coemulsions of oxidized polyethylene with amino functional silicone fluids which includes at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of; ethoxylated aliphatic amines, ethoxylated nonylphenols, ethoxylated primary alcohols, ethoxylated secondary alcohols or other nonionic emulsifiers are taught, as well as processes for making the same. The coemulsions may also comprise further constituents, including but not limited to fatty acids, ammonium hydroxide, salts and water. The coemulsions find use in conjunction with textile processing and paper processing.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1992Date of Patent: May 10, 1994Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Blanch, Mark J. Kaszubski
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Patent number: 5300549Abstract: A method for the nucleation of polyolefins containing residual polymerization catalyst by blending the polyolefins with at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing from about 4 to about 21 carbon atoms and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms in a weight ratio between about 4:1 and about 1:4. Also a composition comprising at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing from about 4 to about 21 carbon atoms and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms. The polyolefin product of the nucleation can be molded into shaped articles.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1991Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: Witco CorporationInventors: James J. Ward, Thomas E. Breuer
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Patent number: 5286773Abstract: A composition of matter formed by melt-blending a thermoplastic polymer and from 0.01% to <1% of a fluorocarbon additive, the additive having a lower surface energy than that of the polymer; the blending resulting in a cooled admixture having a concentration of fluorocarbon additive through a cross-section of the solid composition lower in the interior thereof and higher at the surfaces thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1992Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: Res Development CorporationInventors: Robert E. Sterling, Eugene P. Goldberg
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Patent number: 5272196Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the surface energy of a surface of an organic polymeric material, particularly polyolefins. The method is comprised of blending from about 99.5% to about 90.0% by weight of the polymeric material with from about 0.5% to about 10.0% by weight of an amphiphile having the formula:RA(CHR.sup.2 [CH.sub.2 ].sub.n A.sup.1).sub.m R.sup.1where R and R.sup.1 are selected from the group consisting of the alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, acyl and arylacyl derivatives of an aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic mono-acid with a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 500 daltons, A and A.sup.1 are polar atoms or groups, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n is from 0 to 3 and m is from 2 to 20.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1993Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: Arizona Chemical CompanyInventor: Eric S. Gardiner
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Thin self-supporting inorganic green compacts and process for the preparation of such green compacts
Patent number: 5268415Abstract: Thin self-supporting green compact, less than 25.mu. thick, containing an inorganic substance and as a binder a polymer with a weight average molecular weight of more than 400,000, which polymer in a suitable solvent can form a thermoreversible gel above room temperature, the volume fraction of the inorganic substance being more than 45% relative to the total amount of binder plus inorganic substance and a process to prepare such green compacts.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1991Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: Stamicarbon B.V.Inventors: Jan K. Pieterse, Cornelis W. M. Bastiaansen, Frans Heffels, Willibrordus M. G. F. Pontenagel -
Patent number: 5242969Abstract: An aqueous emulsion for use in forming a sizing coating for treating a surface of a substrate. The emulsion comprises at least one polyolefin having a weight average molecular weight greater than 10,000; an acid material selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids which do not includ any hydroxyl groups and mixtures thereof; at least one base; optionally, an emulsifying agent; and a sufficient amount of water to form an aqueous phase emulsion comprising from about 10-50% of solid materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1991Date of Patent: September 7, 1993Assignee: Vetrotex-Saint GobainInventors: Michel Arpin, Paul Petit, Andre Vagnon
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Patent number: 5240980Abstract: An opacified, semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin composition is provided having a poly(alkyleneoxy) substituted organic chromophore distributed throughout in an amount sufficient to color the resin. The resin composition is particularly useful for molding parts with strict dimensional tolerances as shrinkage of the molded part is minimal.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1992Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Milliken Research CorporationInventors: Todd D. Danielson, David J. Moody, John W. Rekers
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Patent number: 5227427Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition which yields a molded article having excellent surface appearance and excellent toughness and impact resistance comprises a blend of a polyarylene sulfide resin and a polyolefin resin with a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond and an epoxy group in its molecule. Optionally a radical initiator and a filler can be added to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hagime Serizawa, Masaru Kubota, Hiroyuki Sano
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Patent number: 5202376Abstract: Solutions for flash-spinning substantially dry plexifilamentary film-fibril strands from fiber-forming polyolefins. The solutions comprise a mixture of 18 to 33 percent polyolefin by weight of the solution, 42 to 73 percent methylene chloride by weight of the solution and 9 to 25 percent carbon dioxide by weight of the solution.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1991Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Don M. Coates, Gary S. Huvard, Hyunkook Shin
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Patent number: 5171632Abstract: Shaped articles such as fibers, films, tapes, rods and the like are fabricated from composites of nonconducting, flexible chain carrier polymers and conductive, conjugated polymers. The shaped, composite articles are electrically conductive and also display excellent mechanical properties, i.e., with respect to tensile strength, elongation at break, and the like. Methods of preparing the novel composite articles are disclosed as well.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1990Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Assignee: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Alan J. Heeger, Paul Smith, Shizuo Tokito, Jeffrey D. Moulton, Shizuo Tokito
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Patent number: 5162392Abstract: An injection moldable biodegradable plastic formed of corn starch and low-density polyethylene. Ethylene acrylic acid co-polymer can be included in proportions ranging from 0-10%, by weight, and sodium hydroxide can be utilized to neutralize the acidic portions of the ethylene acrylic acid co-polymer. When no ethylene acrylic acid co-polymer is utilized, glycerol is added. To improve injection molding characteristics, the ethylene acrylic acid co-polymer and polyethylene are premixed before the addition of corn starch.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1990Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: Agri-Tech Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard P. Wool, David C. Schiltz, Dale Steiner
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Patent number: 5158606Abstract: A printing ink composition having a high degree of rub-off resistance comprising (a) a dispersion of a pigment in a vehicle containing a C.sub.7 -C.sub.40 oil and (b) a polymer latex emulsified in said dispersion. When employed for printing at high speeds, an anti-misting compound such as tridecyl acid phosphate, phosphoric acid, glycerol, or propylene carbonate is preferentially added to the ink composition. Where cost is not of paramount concern, a polytetrafluoroethylene wax is preferentially added to the ink composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1991Date of Patent: October 27, 1992Assignee: Sun Chemical CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Carlick, Robert W. Bassemir, Ramasamy Krishnan, Richard R. Durand, Jr.
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Patent number: 5153241Abstract: Composite materials based celluyloses grafted with titanium coupling agents reinforce polymeric resins, cement and gypsum. Processes for preparing said composites are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1988Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Inventor: Alphons D. Beshay
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Patent number: 5124383Abstract: A resin composition for cleaning the inside of molding machines, capable of easily achieving color exchange and the resin exchange of thermoplastic resins in various molding machines, in a small quantity, by a simple operation and in a short time is provided, which resin composition is a cleaning resin composition having 1-10 wt. % of a polyethylene wax, 1-20 wt. % of a neutral salt of an alkylbenzenesulfonic acid and 1-20 wt. % of an inorganic filler, blended with a high density polyethylene resin having a melt index of 1.0 or less and a Q value expressing a molecular weight distribution, of 10 or less.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: ChissoInventors: Kenjiro Obama, Hiroshi Takasu, Susumu Arase, Hiroyuki Fujii
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Patent number: 5112894Abstract: A composition comprises a carboxylic acid compound which contains at least three carbon atoms together with an organic sulphur-containing acid or salt of such an acid. The carboxylic acid may be an aliphatic diacid such as succinic acid. The sulphur-containing acid may be a sulphonic acid or sulphuric acid derivative such as the sodium salt of an alkyl sulphonic acid or of sulpho-succinic acid or of a carboxylic acid ester derivative of sulpho-succinic acid. The composition may be incorporated into an olefin polymer. The composition may be obtained by conventional powder blending or, for a polymer composition, melt blending techniques. Preferred polymer compositions have an increased clarity and a reduced level of haze compared to the polymer alone or the polymer containing only the carboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1990Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Colin Bath
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Patent number: 5112528Abstract: Polyolefin foams and films having improved electrostatic properties are provided by incorporating into the polyolefin foam or film a novel antistatic additive composition comprising 0.1 to 10 parts per hundred based on the weight of the olefin polymer of a quaternary ammonium salt and 0.1 to 10 parts per hundred based on the weight of the olefin polymer of a partial ester of a long-chain acid with a polyol. A method of making the foam containing the novel antistatic additive composition is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1991Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Bruce A. Malone
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Patent number: 5110860Abstract: The invention provides an agricultural film of a polyolefin composition from 0.02 to 0.5 part by weight of an .omega.-hydroperfluoroalkyl group-containing fluorine compound surfactant and from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a nonionic dripping agent per 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin. The agricultural film can prevent fog generation in houses, tunnels or the like in horticulture use facilities.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1990Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Kozo Kotani, Hideo Negawa, Taiichi Sakaya
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Patent number: 5098939Abstract: Diethanolamine and triglyceride are reacted to produce a reaction mixture comprising diethanol amide of monocarboxylic acid and hydroxy-functional glyceride. The reaction mixture is useful as an antistatic composition for formulating with polymers, especially polyolefins.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Sienkowski, Paritosh M. Chakrabarti
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Patent number: 5049595Abstract: A plastic concentrate containing a pigment and/or filler for the production of a polyolefin coating compound for photographic support materials produced by means of a double screw extruder with degassing.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1989Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Assignee: Felix Schoeller jr. GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ralf-Burkhard Dethlefs, Bernd Scholz, Wolfram Wysk
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Patent number: 5035952Abstract: Ballistic structure comprising a solid combination of a metal first layer and a second layer consisting of a composite fiber material containing fibers with a tensile strength of at least 2 GPa and a modulus of at least 20 GPa, based on polyethylene with a weight average molecular weight of at least 4 * 10.sup.5 and a thermoplastic binding agent shows good ballistic properties if a binding layer is applied between the first layer and the second layer, which binding layer contains a modified polyolefin.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1989Date of Patent: July 30, 1991Assignee: Stamicarbon B.V.Inventors: Peter Bruinink, Wilhelmus A. R. M. Pessers
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Patent number: 5032636Abstract: Organosilicon compounds of a novel class are disclosed including .alpha.,.omega.-bis(alkoxy silyl)-substituted alkane compounds represented by the general formula(RO).sub.m (CH.sub.3).sub.3-m Si--CH.sub.2).sub.n Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3-m (OR).sub.m,in which R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, e.g., methyl and ethyl, the subscript n is a positive integer in the range from 10 to 18 and the subscript m is 1, 2 or 3. The compound is useful as an additive in various kinds of synthetic resin-based compositions for the purpose of improving the properties such as flexibility, weatherability, cold resistance and mechanical strengths.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1990Date of Patent: July 16, 1991Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ichiro Ono, Hiroshi Yoshioka
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Patent number: 5030695Abstract: Ziegler-Natta catalyzed polymer chains are end capped with at least one functional group-containing unit which is otherwise essentially absent from said polymer chain. The chains can be grafted to form graft copolymers and star copolymers. The compositions are useful as oil additives and in general purpose elastomer as well as thermoplastic polymer compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1988Date of Patent: July 9, 1991Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering CompanyInventors: Charles Cozewith, Shiaw Ju, Gary W. Verstrate
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Patent number: 5025051Abstract: This invention relates to synthetic resin compositions comprising a mixed product of (a) a compound having at least one piperidyl group, (b) perchloric acid and (c) optionally an inorganic substance other than perchloric acid in an amount of 0.01-10 parts by weight based on a synthetic resin, for example, a halogen-containing resin.The compositions of this invention exhibit very excellent light resistance and heat resistance.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1989Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Ferro CorporationInventors: Yoshinori Sato, Hiroshi Akamine
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Patent number: 5021476Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic street pavement mass comprising aggregate bound by a binder and, when needed, coloring agents and other additives, and which is particularly suitable for preparing pavements having the shade of the aggregate or being toned. The efforts made so far to replace bitumen, which is hard to dye, by a colorless binder, have resulted in the use of expensive and brittle binders. However, an economical, strong and dyeable pavement mass has now been discovered, the binder of which consists of tall oil resin, wood resin, turpentine resin, their derivatives or a mixture formed by these agents, and of a process oil softening the above resins, comprising additionally rubber and plastic as auxiliary agents. The products have a better stability and at least as high an abrasion resistance to studded tires as a conventional bitumenous pavement mass.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1988Date of Patent: June 4, 1991Assignee: O Pinomaa KYInventor: Olli Pinomaa
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Patent number: 5017635Abstract: A novel kneaded moldable resin composition and the molding produced therefrom are described. The composition comprises an ethylene polymer, an organopolysiloxane, and a hydrocarbon compound expressed by the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.1-30 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 and is moldable into films, sheets, tubes, and a variety of plastic parts.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1990Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.Inventors: Akitaka Senuma, Kiroku Tsukada, Isao Noda
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Patent number: 5004778Abstract: An ultrastretchable polymer material is prepared starting from polyolefine particles with a low entanglement density and a weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w) higher than 400,000, the particles being densified to a coherent material together with a process auxiliary material at an elevated temperature, but below the melting point of the pure polyolefine.From this ultrastretchable material, objects with a high tensile strength and a high modulus can be produced by stretching it, for instance, at a temperature which is at most 70.degree. C. below the temperature at which the polyolefine melts under the prevailing conditions, if desired after removal of the process auxiliary agent present in it.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1988Date of Patent: April 2, 1991Assignee: Stamicarbon B.V.Inventors: Geert N. Waagen, Cornelis W. M. Bastiaansen, Robert Kirschbaum
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Patent number: 4978362Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition is provided which contains a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of a polyalkyleneoxy-trifluoromethyl aniline colorant provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said resin, said colorant having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from H, a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, CH.sub.2 Cl, CH.sub.2 Br, CH.sub.2 OH, phenyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is H or a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 9 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is H, CF.sub.3, a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 9 carbon atoms, Cl or Br; R.sub.3 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic containing group, and n is an integer from 2 to about 75.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1988Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: Milliken Research CorporationInventors: Edward W. Kluger, John W. Rekers
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Patent number: 4973616Abstract: Toluene sulfonate salts of 2-alkyl imidazolines, e.g., 2-undecyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl imidazoline, are described. These compounds may be used as internal or external antistatic agents for fibers, e.g., acrylic fibers, and synthetic polymers, e.g., polystyrene.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1990Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.Inventor: Cheruthur Govindan
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Patent number: 4968469Abstract: Molded articles such as gaskets for container caps are made from a thermoplastic composition at high speed, for instance above 100 per minute, by continuously cutting a continuous supply of molten thermoplastic composition into molten pieces and transferring the molten pieces to a molding position at which they are molded into the gaskets or other desired articles, and the composition includes a melt-release material that continuously replenishes a melt-release layer on the surfaces by which the molten composition is cut and transferred to the molding position.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1990Date of Patent: November 6, 1990Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventor: Steven A. C. White
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Patent number: 4960431Abstract: Aqueous overfinish compositions, yarns treated therewith, and methods of producing wet abrasion resistant cordage from the yarn are all disclosed. One of the compositions includes an oxidized polyethylene emulsified with a nonnitrogen, nonionic emulsifier and neutralized with an alkali hydroxide, and a compound selected from the group consisting of a siloxane of the comonomers dimethyl and 3-[(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl], and an amide melamine wax. An alternate finish composition comprises an oxidized polyethylene, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide and emulsified with a non-nitrogen, nonionic emulsifier. Yarn treated with this alternate finish has enhanced wet abrasion resistance. Yarns of this invention are ideally suited for heavy ropes and other industrial cordage applications where wet and dry abrasion resistance and strength are desirable.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1988Date of Patent: October 2, 1990Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Colleen W. Cordova, Robert M. Marshall
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Patent number: 4959402Abstract: A high clarity polymeric composition which is stable toward sterilizing radiation includes a semicrystalline polyolefin of narrow molecular weight distribution having incorporated therein a liquid mobilizing additive, a radiation stabilizing amount of a hindered amine and a clarifying agent. The invention includes a sterilized article fabricated from the composition and a method to radiation sterilize the article.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1989Date of Patent: September 25, 1990Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Joel L. Williams, George R. Titus
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Patent number: 4952625Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene composition having excellent moldability, which comprises mixing at room temperature to 100.degree. C. an ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene having an average molecular weight of at least 2,000,000 with an amount, effective for acting as a solvent to said polyethylene and improving the flowability of the polyethylene, of a flowability improver selected from the group consisting of (a) styrene, (b) alpha-methylstyrene, (c) chlorinated styrene and (d) a mixture of (a) and (b), wherein the amount of the flowability improver is 3 to 30 parts by weight for styrene and 3 to 30 parts by weight for alpha-methylstyrene and styrene, per 100 parts by weight of the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene, and optionally admixing at least one member of the group consisting of a pigment, carbon black, a stabilizer, a lubricant and an inorganic filler.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1989Date of Patent: August 28, 1990Assignee: Sekisui Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tomoo Shiohara, Hiroshi Abe
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Patent number: 4948665Abstract: The prerequisites for the injection moulding from thermoplastic material of container lids with a tear-up opening arrangement which is to function well on opening as well as on reclosing are improved through the use of a modified thermoplastic containing inert filler in a quantity of 10-15% of the weight of the mixture. Such a modified thermoplastic is manufactured by heating a thermoplastic, known in itself, e.g. polyethylene, to melting temperature with simultaneous admixture of the filler. The mixture is mechanically processed for a good distribution of the filler in the melted plastic mass which thereafter is cooled to form the modified thermoplastics.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1989Date of Patent: August 14, 1990Assignee: Tetra Pak Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventor: Klas A. Rosen
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Patent number: 4939193Abstract: The .alpha.-modification of cis-naphthoylenebis(benzimidazole) is unstable in many media and up to date has therefore only been used as a vat dye. However, according to the invention, the .alpha.-modification can readily be used for pigmenting in the mass polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene or analogous copolymers. During pigmenting, the pigment which is prepared in a conventional manner, is stable in that modification and produces strong red dyeings.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1988Date of Patent: July 3, 1990Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Erwin Dietz, Siegfried Schiessler
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Patent number: 4933388Abstract: Solutions of copolymers of the tetrafluoroethylene/ethylene typeCopolymer solutions comprising tetrafluoroethylene, ethylene and, as appropriate, further .alpha.-olefinic monomers in low-molecular-weight polymers of chlorotrifluoroethylene are described. They can be used for coatings, impregnations, cast films and for the production of fibers and filaments by gel spinning.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1988Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Blickle, Friedhelm Gundert, Klaus Hintzer, Gernot Lohr, Werner Schwertfeger
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Patent number: 4885352Abstract: The present invention teaches an oriented film and method for making the same. It has been found that an olefinic film, e.g. polyethylene, can be made with highly oriented crystalline phase unit cells. The film of the present invention has crystalline phase unit cells with an a-axis highly oriented in the machine direction and consequently, the improved physical properties. Specifically, the film has a good cutterbar tear, a high degree of puncture resistance and limited tear propagation in the transverse direction. The film is made by controlling the heat transfer of a chill roll to the olefinic extrudate. Heat transfer is accomplished by pinning the olefinic film with an air knife as it is extruded on the chill roll. The pin is controlled by adjusting the temperature of the chill roll and the focus velocity of th air knife.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: DowBrands Inc.Inventor: Laurence R. Erickson
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Patent number: 4880843Abstract: Porous shaped articles made from a molded composite of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and polyethylene wax are disclosed. These articles are produced by free-sintering a non intensively mixed blend of UHMW-PE particles and particles of a polyethylene wax. The process involves mixing the UHMW-PE and wax both in powdered form until a heterogeneous mixture is formed, but under conditions which do not lead to any substantial fracturing of the UHMW-PE particles or melting of either component. The heterogeneous mix is then transferred to a press mold to form a shape and pressure is applied sufficient only to maintain the enclosed volume of the shape. The mold is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the UHMW-PE for a period of time to allow the particles to soften, expand, and contact one another at their surfaces. The mixture is then quickly cooled.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1988Date of Patent: November 14, 1989Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventor: Harvey L. Stein
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Patent number: 4870157Abstract: Disclosed are selected 4-acyl-2,6-dialkylphenyl adducts of mono- and polysaccharides, which are useful an antioxidants in organic materials (e.g. polyolefins) normally subject to oxidative degradation.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1985Date of Patent: September 26, 1989Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Steven D. Phillips, Bonnie B. Sandel
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Patent number: 4844961Abstract: In a container for a photographic film cartridge having a body and a cap made of a high-pressure branched low-density polyethylene resin and fitted to said body, the improvement comprising that said polyethylene resin has a melt index of 10 to 50 g/10 minutes, a density of 0.920 to 0.935 g/cm.sup.3 and a molecular weight distribution of 3.3 to 8.5 and contains 0.01 to 0.9 wt. % of a lubricant.This resin for the cap is excellent in fluidity, mold shrinkage, moldability, etc., and molding troubles and coloring troubles at molding remarkably decrease. The molding cycle is also shortened. The resin is particularly suitable for molding using a mold for many pieces at once.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1987Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mutsuo Akao
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Patent number: 4835194Abstract: The film-forming composition comprises a mixture of a linear low density polyethylene and an antifogging agent. The antifogging agent comprises a compound of formula I. The composition is useful for preparing films with antifogging properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1987Date of Patent: May 30, 1989Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Paul F. Bright, Harbert F. Leder
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Patent number: 4820749Abstract: Composite material based on a polymeric or copolymeric substance which may be a thermoplastic or thermosetting material or rubber, and an organic material which is cellulosic or starch. The cellulosic material is grafted with a silylating agent. Processes for preparing this composite are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1987Date of Patent: April 11, 1989Inventor: Alphons D. Beshay
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Patent number: 4812141Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1988Date of Patent: March 14, 1989Assignee: Milliken Research CorporationInventors: Alan S. Baumgartner, Patrick D. Moore, Richard A. VanDahm