Polycarboxylic Acid Or Derivative, Polyol, Or Other Coreactant Contains An Ethylenic Group; Or Wherein A Condensate Thereof Has Been Prepared From A Polycarboxylic Acid Or Derivative And A Polyol And Subsequently Reacted With An Ethylenic Reactant Patents (Class 525/168)
  • Patent number: 11111370
    Abstract: A promoted membrane suitable for use in single-ply roofing applications is disclosed. The membrane comprises EPDM rubber and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of an adhesion promoter. The promoter comprises a polyester resin having a hydroxyl number within the range of 28 to 250 mg KOH/g, a content of terephthalate recurring units within the range of 40 to 65 wt. % based on the amount of polyester resin, and a glass-transition temperature within the range of 40° C. to 80° C. Roofing systems comprising the promoted EPDM membranes are also disclosed. Compared with an unpromoted membrane, the promoted membranes provide a substantial and unexpected boost in peel strength such that the roofing systems resist weather-induced failure of the bond between the roofing membrane and the roof substrate. The invention helps roofers minimize or limit the aggravation and cost of warranty claims from customers whose buildings and contents may otherwise be damaged or destroyed by exposure to wind and/or rain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: STEPAN COMPANY, CARLISLE INTANGIBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Warren Kaplan, Sarah Wolek, Mike Heishman, William Schneider
  • Patent number: 10336852
    Abstract: A novel amphiphilic graft copolymer is described. A process to make amphiphilic graft copolymers via grafting either poly(ethylene oxide) or polylactide side chains onto an EVA platform using oxo-anion ring-opening polymerization chemistry is also described. Polyethylene or polypropylene based graft copolymers are prepared starting from poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) or maleic anhydride grafted isotactic polypropylene respectively. The amphiphilic character will result from the incorporation of hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) side-chains. Various applications of the novel amphiphilic graft copolymer are also described including, but not limited to, thermoplastic elastomer, films, fibers, fabrics, gels, breathable packaging materials, additive for biodegradable system, surfactant, antistatic additives, polymer compatibilizers, phase transfer catalysts, solid polymer electrolytes, biocompatible polymers, or incorporation into the materials listed above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignees: Becton, Dickinson and Company, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Theresa Hermel-Davidock, Edward Bryan Coughlin
  • Patent number: 9714309
    Abstract: A novel amphiphilic graft copolymer is described. A process to make amphiphilic graft copolymers via grafting either poly(ethylene oxide) or polylactide side chains onto an EVA platform using oxo-anion ring-opening polymerization chemistry is also described. Polyethylene or polypropylene based graft copolymers are prepared starting from poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) or maleic anhydride grafted isotactic polypropylene respectively. The amphiphilic character will result from the incorporation of hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) side-chains. Various applications of the novel amphiphilic graft copolymer are also described including, but not limited to, thermoplastic elastomer, films, fibers, fabrics, gels, breathable packaging materials, additive for biodegradable system, surfactant, antistatic additives, polymer compatibilizers, phase transfer catalysts, solid polymer electrolytes, biocompatible polymers, or incorporation into the materials listed above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Theresa Hermel-Davidock, Edward Bryan Coughlin
  • Patent number: 9683068
    Abstract: A novel amphiphilic graft copolymer is described. A process to make amphiphilic graft copolymers via grafting either poly(ethylene oxide) or polylactide side chains onto an EVA platform using oxo-anion ring-opening polymerization chemistry is also described. Polyethylene or polypropylene based graft copolymers are prepared starting from poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) or maleic anhydride grafted isotactic polypropylene respectively. The amphiphilic character will result from the incorporation of hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) side-chains. Various applications of the novel amphiphilic graft copolymer are also described including, but not limited to, thermoplastic elastomer, films, fibers, fabrics, gels, breathable packaging materials, additive for biodegradable system, surfactant, antistatic additives, polymer compatibilizers, phase transfer catalysts, solid polymer electrolytes, biocompatible polymers, or incorporation into the materials listed above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Theresa Hermel-Davidock, Edward Bryan Coughlin
  • Patent number: 9233522
    Abstract: A polyester resin for metal plate coating which contains a dimer acid in an amount of 2 to 10 mol %, as a dicarboxylic acid component and has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) ranging from 70,000 to 160,000. Thus, there can be provided a polyester resin for metal plate coating that has not only excellent film forming capability and corrosion resistance but also excellent impact resistance. Further, there can be provided a resin-coated metal plate excelling in properties, such as corrosion resistance, impact resistance (dent resistance), workability and flavor, and provided, fabricated from the resin-coated metal plate, a metal can and can lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: TOYO SEIKAN KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuaki Ohashi, Kazuhiro Sato, Tomoko Yoshii
  • Patent number: 9221945
    Abstract: A polyester resin, comprising a polyester which comprises as esterified polymer units: at least one of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and an unsaturated polycarboxylic acid; and at least one of an alkoxylated diol and an alkoxylated polyol is provided. An adhesion-promoting additive comprising the polyester resin is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Evonik Industries AG
    Inventors: Heiko Alzer, Ingrid Heussen, Sascha Herrwerth, Thomas Veit, Michael Ewald, Erika Retzlaff, Tanja Joerres, Annika Siebers
  • Publication number: 20150133599
    Abstract: An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of: (a) a monomer of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R5 are each independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group, a is 0-1, b is 0-4, c is 0-4 and d is 0-3, and each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; (b) a virgin monomer selected from terephthalic acid, a di(C1-3 alkyl) terephthalate, and combinations thereof, and (c) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; wherein the residue of monomer (a) is present in an amount from 7 to less than 12 mole % of the copolyester based on moles of repeat units in the polyester; and the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 107° C., an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.7 dl/g, and a molded sample has a Notched Izod value of at least 290 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Navinchandra S. ASTHANA, Kenneth F. MILLER, Ganesh KANNAN
  • Publication number: 20140004267
    Abstract: The present invention relates radiation curable composition comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A); at least one inert polyester resin (B); and at least one inert resin (C) different from (B). These present invention further relates to their preparation and their uses, especially in inks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Hugues Van Den Hugues, Paul Gevaert, Graham Clark, Luc De Waele
  • Publication number: 20130095272
    Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and ethylene glycol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventor: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Patent number: 8404788
    Abstract: Embodiments of the polymerization process of the present invention are directed to polymerizing free radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of a polymerization medium initially comprising at least one transition metal catalyst and an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator. The polymerization medium may additionally comprise a reducing agent. The reducing agent may be added initially or during the polymerization process in a continuous or intermittent manner. The polymerization process may further comprises reacting the reducing agent with at least one of the transition metal catalyst in an oxidized state and a compound comprising a radically transferable atom or group to form a compound that does not participate significantly in control of the polymerization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Lindsay Bombalski, Wojciech Jakubowski, Ke Min, Nicolay V. Tsarevsky, James Spanswick
  • Patent number: 8362149
    Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material composed of an ionomeric resin composition obtained by melt-blending under applied heat one or more compounds selected from among UV/EB-curable materials with, in the presence of a peroxide, a non-ionomeric thermoplastic resin and an ionomeric resin; or of an ionomeric resin composition obtained by using, instead of the ionomeric resin, an acid-containing polymer base of the ionomeric resin and subjecting the acid-containing polymer composition similarly prepared by melt-blending under applied heat to an acid-neutralizing reaction with a metal ionic species. Methods for preparing such a material, and golf balls which include as a component therein a molding made of the golf ball material are also provided. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow and processability, and can thus be used to obtain high-performance golf balls endowed with an excellent abrasion resistance, scuff resistance, durability and flexibility without a loss of rebound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Egashira, Jun Shindo, Eiji Takehana, Hiroyuki Nagasawa
  • Publication number: 20130005893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition for an interior sheet/film. The polyolefin composition of the present invention for an interior sheet comprises 70 to 99 wt % of polyolefin and 1 to 30 wt % of modified polyethylene terephthalate having a melting point of 130 to 180° C. The polyolefin composition of the present invention is environmentally friendly and has good physical properties such as workability, printing characteristics, and adhesiveness. In addition, sheets having various thicknesses can be produced by extrusion without having to stretch the sheets, and thus the sheets can be used separately or in combination in various application fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SK Global Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Min Kwon, Seok Kim, Tae Keun Lee, Woon Ki Chung
  • Patent number: 8236727
    Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing resin composition having excellent performance is provided which contains an oxygen-absorbing polyester and a polyolefin and has enhanced compatibility between the polymers to give an oxygen-absorbing layer inhibited from having a reduced cohesive force or an appearance failure such as roughness unevenness. The oxygen-absorbing resin composition is characterized by being obtained by melt-kneading the following ingredients (A) and (B) together with the following ingredient (C) as a compatibilizing agent. Ingredient (A): an oxygen-absorbing polyester; Ingredient (B): a polyolefin; and Ingredient (C): a copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl monomer having a hydroxy group or an ester bond, the copolymer having an ethylene proportion of 70-99 mol %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Ohta, Yui Yamaguchi, Yoichi Ishizaki
  • Patent number: 8106125
    Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material composed of an ionomeric resin composition obtained by melt-blending under applied heat one or more compounds selected from among UV/EB-curable materials with, in the presence of a peroxide, a non-ionomeric thermoplastic resin and an ionomeric resin; or of an ionomeric resin composition obtained by using, instead of the ionomeric resin, an acid-containing polymer base of the ionomeric resin and subjecting the acid-containing polymer composition similarly prepared by melt-blending under applied heat to an acid-neutralizing reaction with a metal ionic species. Methods for preparing such a material, and golf balls which include as a component therein a molding made of the golf ball material are also provided. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow and processability, and can thus be used to obtain high-performance golf balls endowed with an excellent abrasion resistance, scuff resistance, durability and flexibility without a loss of rebound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Egashira, Jun Shindo, Eiji Takehana, Hiroyuki Nagasawa
  • Patent number: 8076414
    Abstract: A composition for improving the adhesion of a paint to a surface, wherein the composition comprises an unsaturated polyester, a modified acrylic resin, a polymerization inhibitor, an aromatic solvent and either divinylbenzene, isopropenyl-2-methyl benzyl isocyanate or an acrylic monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Power
  • Patent number: 8071673
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polycarbonate and on a copolymer of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, where the MFI of the copolymer is no less than 100 g/10 min, to a process for preparation of these moulding compositions, and also to the use of these moulding compositions for production of mouldings for the electrical industry, electronics industry, telecommunications industry, motor vehicle industry, or computer industry, in sports, in medicine, in households, or in the entertainment industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Persigehl, Jens Peter Joschek, Jochen Endtner, Detlev Joachimi, Matthias Bienmuller, Kurt Jeschke
  • Patent number: 7981583
    Abstract: A binder resin for an electrostatic image developing toner is obtained by polycondensation reaction of at least two polycarboxylic acids and at least one polyol, wherein the at least two polycarboxylic acids include at least one of a first specific polycarboxylic acid and a second specific polycarboxylic acid in an amount of from about 3 mol % to less than about 50 mol % based on a total amount of the at least two polycarboxylic acids, the binder resin includes a catalyst-derived metal in an amount of from about 0 ppm to about 10 ppm, and the binder resin has a glass transition temperature Tg of from about 45° C. to about 80° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Sasaki, Hirotaka Matsuoka
  • Patent number: 7968647
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing polyester toner resins comprises: polycondensing polycarboxylic acids, polyols and free fatty acids to form low molecular weight polyester resins with alkenyl group or hydroxyl group or a combination of both; wherein at least one of said polycarboxylic acids, said polyols or said free fatty acids derive from natural oils; crosslinking the polyester via alkenyl group with radical initiator and vinyl monomer or via hydroxyl group with diisocyanate to generate polyester of higher molecular weight and melting point; obtaining a first fraction with a molecular weight ranged between 3000 and 15000 and a second fraction with a molecular weight larger than 15000; and combining said first fraction with said second fraction to form said polyester toner resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignees: Universiti Malaya, Jadi Imaging Technologies SDN BHD
    Inventor: Seng Neon Gan
  • Patent number: 7893174
    Abstract: Embodiments of the polymerization process of the present invention are directed to polymerizing free radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of a polymerization medium initially comprising at least one transition metal catalyst and an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator. The polymerization medium may additionally comprise a reducing agent. The reducing agent may be added initially or during the polymerization process in a continuous or intermittent manner. The polymerization process may further comprise reacting the reducing agent with at least one of the transition metal catalyst in an oxidized state and a compound comprising a radically transferable atom or group to form a compound that does not participate significantly in control of the polymerization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Lindsay Bombalski, Wojciech Jakubowski, Ke Min, James Spanswick, Nicolay V. Tsarevsky
  • Publication number: 20110040004
    Abstract: Formulations comprising an isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester comprising maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid or maleic anhydride and isosorbide and one or more low profile additives. The formulations exhibit better shrink control in molding compound formulations with standard low profile additives than their non-isosorbide-modified analogues. These isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester resins may be applied in molding compounds like sheet molding compounds or bulk molding compounds and may be components of fiber reinforced composites or other composite materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Dejan D. Andjelkovic, Darcy A. Culkin, Roman Loza, Micheal J. Sumner, Timothy A. Tuffs, Dennis H. Fisher
  • Patent number: 7855242
    Abstract: A curable restorative composition is disclosed, comprising a polymerizable mono(meth)acrylate resin having a vapor pressure of 1 mm Hg or less at 20° C., a plasticizer; and a curing system for the mono(meth)acrylate resin. The composition is particularly useful for making temporary restorations. Methods of used and kits comprising the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Pentron Clinical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Weitao Jia, Shuhua Jin
  • Patent number: 7781540
    Abstract: A resin composition, and molded articles thereof, where the resin composition simultaneously satisfies resistances, such as heat and environmental resistance, and moldability at high levels, and has excellent optical properties, such as high refractivity and low birefringence. The resin composition contains a polyester resin formed from a dicarboxylic acid component and a diol component (a) and a polycarbonate resin formed from a carbonate-forming component and a diol component (b), the diol component (a) containing a specific fluorene-containing compound and the diol component (b) containing a specific fluorene-containing compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takatsune Yanagida, Masatoshi Ando, Yoshihiko Imanaka, Masahiro Yamada, Shinichi Kawasaki, Mitsuaki Yamada, Hiroaki Murase, Tsuyoshi Fujiki, Kana Kobori
  • Patent number: 7772356
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an infrared absorption filter which enables a coloring matter having infrared absorptivity to be contained or dispersed uniformly in a high concentration and has excellent durability, and an infrared absorption panel comprising this infrared absorption filter. The infrared absorption filter comprises a polycarbonate resin which contains 20 to 100 mol % of a recurring unit having a fluorene skeleton represented by the formula (1) and 0 to 80 mol % of a recurring unit represented by the formula (2), and a coloring matter having infrared absorptivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Yamada, Tsuyoshi Fujiki, Shinichi Kawasaki, Mitsuaki Yamada, Takatsune Yanagida, Masatoshi Ando, Yoshihiko Imanaka
  • Patent number: 7723431
    Abstract: A polyester gelcoat composition containing unsaturated polyester resin, a reactive diluent mixture including para-tertiary-butylstyrene, and one or more additives. The gelcoat composition does not include appreciable deleterious amounts of hazardous air pollution solvents. A method of making the gelcoat composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian A. Robertson
  • Patent number: 7655724
    Abstract: A polyester gelcoat composition comprising unsaturated polyester resin; a reactive diluent mixture including para-tertiary-butylstyrene and a minor amount of styrene; and one or more additives. The gelcoat composition does not include appreciable deleterious amounts of hazardous air pollution solvents. A method of making the gelcoat composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian A. Robertson
  • Patent number: 7547500
    Abstract: A binder resin for an electrostatic image developing toner, obtained by polycondensation reaction of a polycarboxylic acid and a polyol, wherein the polycarboxylic acid comprises at least one of a compound represented by formula (1) and a compound represented by formula (2) in an amount of from 50 to 100 mol %, the polyol comprises a compound represented by formula (3) in an amount of from 50 to 100 mol %, and a content of a catalyst-originated metal element in the resin is 100 ppm or less: R1OOCA1mB1nA1lCOOR1???(1) (wherein A1 is a methylene group, B1 is an aromatic hydrocarbon group, R1 and R1? each is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, 1?m+1?12, and 1?n?3); R2OOCA2pB2qA2rCOOR2???(2) (wherein A2 is a methylene group, B2 is an alicyclic hydrocarbon group, R2 and R2? each is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, 0?p?6, 0?r?6, and 1?q?3); HOXhYjXkOH??(3) (wherein X is an alkylene oxide group, Y is a bisphenol structure group, 1?h+k?10, and 1?j?3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Sasaki, Satoshi Hiraoka, Fumiaki Mera, Hirotaka Matsuoka, Yasuo Matsumura
  • Patent number: 7524603
    Abstract: A binder resin for an electrostatic image developing toner is obtained by a polycondensation reaction of a polycarboxylic acid and a polyol, wherein the polycarboxylic acid includes a compound represented by at least one of formula (1) and formula (2) as defined in the specification in an amount of from about 50 to about 100 mol %; the polyol includes a compound represented by formula (3) as defined in the specification in an amount of from about 10 to about 100 mol %; and a content of a catalyst-originated metal element in the binder resin is about 100 ppm or less R1OOCA1mB1nA1lCOOR1???(1) R2OOCA2pB2qA2rCOOR2???(2) HOXh-Ph-Y-Ph-XkOH ??(3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumiaki Mera, Hirotaka Matsuoka, Satoshi Hiraoka, Yuki Sasaki, Yasuo Matsumura
  • Publication number: 20080227912
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oxygen-absorbing resin which exhibits excellent oxygen absorption performance even in the absence of a transition metal catalyst. Specifically disclosed is an oxygen-absorbing resin which is composed of a copolyester obtained by copolymerizing at least the following monomers (A)-(C).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: TOYO SEIKAN KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Ohta, Yoichi Ishizaki
  • Patent number: 7402542
    Abstract: A structural material of a polystyrene base and the reaction product of the polystyrene base and a solid phosphate ceramic is applied as a slurry which includes one or more of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide with a source of phosphate to produce a phosphate ceramic and a poly (acrylic acid or acrylate) or combinations or salts thereof and polystyrene or MgO applied to the polystyrene base and allowed to cure so that the dried aqueous slurry chemically bonds to the polystyrene base. A method is also disclosed of applying the slurry to the polystyrene base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Arun S. Wagh, Allison L. Antink
  • Patent number: 7385002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a resin binder for toner, comprising the steps of (A) carrying out an addition polymerization reaction of addition polymerization resin monomers including styrene in the presence or absence of an organic solvent; and (B) mixing the resulting reaction mixture from the step (A) with water at a rate of 0.002 to 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the addition polymerization resin monomers per minute at a temperature of 100° to 300° C. during and/or after the step (A), wherein the amount of water to be mixed in the step (B) is 0.1 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the addition polymerization resin monomers. The resin binder for a toner obtained according to the present invention can be used, for instance, for developing electrostatic latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method, and the like, and a toner containing the resin binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Eiji Shirai, Tetsuya Ueno
  • Patent number: 7378470
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polyester and on at least one copolymer composed of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, the MFI of the copolymer being not less than 50 g/10 min, to a process for preparation of these molding compositions, and also the use of these molding compositions for production of moldings for the electrical, electronics, telecommunications, motor vehicle or computer industry, in sports, in the household, in medicine or for the entertainment industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Persigehl, Detlev Joachimi, Kurt Jeschke, Marcus Schäfer, Ralph Ulrich, Robert Hubertus Van Mullekom, Jochen Endtner, Jens Peter Joschek, Matthias Bienmüller
  • Publication number: 20080085955
    Abstract: This invention seeks to provide a resin composition that can simultaneously satisfy resistances such as heat resistance and environmental resistance and moldability at high levels and that has excellent optical properties such as high refractivity and low birefringence and molded article thereof. The present invention is a resin composition containing a polyester resin formed from a dicarboxylic acid component and a diol component (a) and a polycarbonate resin formed from a carbonate-forming component and a diol component (b), the diol component (a) containing a specific fluorene-containing compound and the diol component (b) containing a specific fluorene-containing compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Takatsune Yanagida, Masatoshi Ando, Yoshihiko Imanaka, Masahiro Yamada, Shinichi Kawasaki, Mitsuaki Yamada, Hiroaki Murase, Tsuyoshi Fujiki, Kana Kobori
  • Patent number: 7312171
    Abstract: A structural material of a polystyrene base and the reaction product of the polystyrene base and a solid phosphate ceramic. The ceramic is applied as a slurry which includes one or more of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide with a source of phosphate to produce a phosphate ceramic and a poly (acrylic acid or acrylate) or combinations or salts thereof and polystyrene or MgO applied to the polystyrene base and allowed to cure so that the dried aqueous slurry chemically bonds to the polystyrene base. A method is also disclosed of applying the slurry to the polystyrene base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Uchicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Arun S. Wagh, Allison L. Antink
  • Patent number: 7307137
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to low dielectric polymers and to methods of producing these low dielectric constant polymers, dielectric materials and layers, and electronic components. In one aspect of the present invention, an isomeric mixture of thermosetting monomers, wherein the monomers have a core structure and a plurality of arms, is provided, and the isomeric mixture of thermosetting monomers is polymerized, wherein polymerization comprises a reaction of an ethynyl group that is located in at least one arm of a monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kreisler Lau, Feng Quan Liu, Paul Apen, Boris Korolev, Emma Brouk, Ruslan Zherebin, David Nalewajek, Roger Leung
  • Patent number: 7304114
    Abstract: Liquid rubbers that are ordinarily immiscible in liquid thermoset resins can be made miscible by the addition of at least one non-functional aromatic end-group to the polymer chains of such liquid rubber compositions. Such addition may be initiated by high-temperature peroxides in non-functional aromatic solvents. The liquid rubbers are found to improve the fracture toughness of cured thermoset resins while maintaining dimensional and heat resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventor: Edward Ewart LaFleur
  • Patent number: 7217744
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric networks, which are characterised by particular mechanical properties and which, furthermore, allow the control of thermal and mechanical properties by simple variation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: mnemoScience GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Lendlein, Annette Schmidt, Nok Young Choi
  • Patent number: 7157526
    Abstract: Aqueous primary dispersion, substantially or entirely free of volatile organic compounds, and comprising dispersed and/or emulsified, solid and/or liquid polymer particles and/or dispersed solid core/shell particles with a particle diameter?500 nm, preparable by free-radical micro- or miniemulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer in the presence of at least one hydrophobic additive and of at least one oligomeric polyester with a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 1 500 daltons, a hydroxyl number of from 100 to 1 000 mg KOH/g, and an acid number<20 mg KOH/g and also a process for preparing it and its use as a coating material, adhesive or sealing compound or to prepare a coating material, an adhesive or a sealing compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: BASF Coatings AG
    Inventors: Ralf Nickolaus, Heinz-Peter Rink, Reinhold Clauss, Elisabeth Wessling, Wilma Löcken, Nicole Freitag, Dunja Mikolajetz
  • Patent number: 7064166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerization process for the control of the microstructure of polymers and to novel copolymers. An embodiment of the present invention relates a process of polymerizing first and second monomers in the presence of a complex comprising at least one of the monomers. The presence of the complex modifies the relative reactivity, or cross propagation rate constants, of the monomers in copolymerization reactions. Embodiments of the present invention allow the synthesis of polymers with novel stereochemistry and monomer sequence distribution, for example, but not limited to, copolymers with at least one segment of alternating monomers, a controlled molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution, or a segment of high concentration of the first monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Betül Kirci, Jean François Lutz, Tomislav Pintauer
  • Patent number: 7049386
    Abstract: In a method of producing a low dielectric constant polymer, a thermosetting monomer is provided, wherein the thermosetting monomer has a cage compound or aryl core structure, and a plurality of arms that are covalently bound to the cage compound or core structure. In a subsequent step, the thermosetting monomer is incorporated into a polymer to form the low dielectric constant polymer, wherein the incorporation into the polymer comprises a chemical reaction of a triple bond that is located in at least one of the arms. Contemplated cage compounds and core structures include adamantane, diamantane, silicon, a phenyl group and a sexiphenylene group, while preferred arms include an arlyene, a branched arylene, and an arylene ether. The thermosetting monomers may advantageously be employed to produce low-k dielectric material in electronic devices, and the dielectric constant of the polymer can be controlled by varying the overall length of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kreisler S. Lau, Feng Quan Liu, Boris A. Korolev, Emma Brouk, Ruslan Zherebin, David Nalewajek
  • Patent number: 7001860
    Abstract: A structural material of a polystyrene base and the reaction product of the polystyrene base and a solid phosphate ceramic. The ceramic is applied as a slurry which includes one or more of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide with a source of phosphate to produce a phosphate ceramic and a poly (acrylic acid or acrylate) or combinations or salts thereof and polystyrene or MgO applied to the polystyrene base and allowed to cure so that the dried aqueous slurry chemically bonds to the polystyrene base. A method is also disclosed of applying the slurry to the polystyrene base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Arun S. Wagh, Allison L. Antink
  • Patent number: 6995194
    Abstract: A radiation curable powder coating composition is disclosed, which comprises a blend of (meth)acryloyl group containing polyphenoxy resin, a (meth)acryloyl group containing resin other than the polyphenoxy resin and other than a (meth)acryloyl group containing amorphous polyester and, eventually, a (meth)acryloyl group containing monomer or oligomer. These powders give coatings with improved chemical resistance and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Surface Specialties, S.A.
    Inventors: Luc Moens, Kris Buysens, Daniel Maetens
  • Patent number: 6965000
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a copolymer and a copolymer product of the method. The copolymer is prepared by a controlled radical polymerization process, typically an atom transfer radical polymerization process, in which polymerizable alkene monomers are polymerized in the presence of a halogenated polyolefin macroinitiator. The copolymer product of this process is useful in a film-forming composition that adheres strongly to polyolefinic substrates and to which non-polyolefinic film-forming compositions strongly adhere. The copolymer can be applied to a substrate in an adhesion-promoting layer or can be incorporated into a film-forming composition, such as a primer, that contains additional resinous compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Simion Coca, Brian K. Rearick, James B. O'Dwyer
  • Patent number: 6894117
    Abstract: A substantially non-gelled polymeric composition is disclosed and comprises the reaction product of an A polymer which is an addition polymer having 3.5 or more reactive functional groups per polymer chain and a B polymer having about 2 to about 3 functional groups per polymer chain that are co-reactive with the reactive functional groups of the A polymer. Also disclosed is a process for preparing such polymeric compositions, powder coatings and 100% solids ink resins prepared with such polymeric compositions, and a method for deglossing a powder coating using such polymeric compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson Polymer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Anderson, Alan J. Pekarik, Edward Tokas
  • Patent number: 6858314
    Abstract: A brominated unsaturated polyester resin containing a hydroxyl value of about 35 or less and a hydroxyl acid molar ratio of about 2:1 to about 1:4. The brominated unsaturated polyester resin is prepared from a polyfunctional carboxylic acid, a monocarboxylic acid, and a polyfunctional glycol or alcohol that contains bromine under polyester esterification reaction conditions. The brominated unsaturated polyester resin can be incorporated into a resin composition that also contains vinyl monomer. The invention is also directed to a method of making a brominated unsaturated polyester resin, and to castings, coatings, and laminate panels containing cured brominated unsaturated polyester resin compositions of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Ashland, Inc.
    Inventor: Danny George Hartinger
  • Patent number: 6803441
    Abstract: In a method of producing a low dielectric constant polymer, a thermosetting monomer is provided, wherein the thermosetting monomer has a cage compound or aryl core structure, and a plurality of arms that are covalently bound to the cage compound or core structure. In a subsequent step, the thermosetting monomer is incorporated into a polymer to form the low dielectric constant polymer, wherein the incorporation into the polymer comprises a chemical reaction of a triple bond that is located in at least one of the arms. Contemplated cage compounds and core structures include adamantane, diamantane, silicon, a phenyl group and a sexiphenylene group, while preferred arms include an arylene, a branched arylene, and an arylene ether. The thermosetting monomers may advantageously be employed to produce low-k dielectric material in electronic devices, and the dielectric constant of the polymer can be controlled by varying the overall length of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kreisler Lau, Feng Quan Liu, Boris Korolev, Emma Brouk, Ruslan Zherebin, David Nalewajek
  • Patent number: 6803414
    Abstract: A damping resin composition is provided which includes bifunctional diacrylate or bifunctional dimethacrylate (A) expressed by the formula (1) below, and an unsaturated polyester resin (B+C) containing an unsaturated polyester (B) and a cross-linking monomer (C), and/or an epoxy acrylate resin (B′+C) containing an epoxy acrylate (B′) and a cross-linking monomer (C), wherein the bifunctional diacrylate or bifunctional dimethacrylate (A) is contained in an amount of 15 to 85% by weight, and the unsaturated polyester resin (B+C) or the epoxy acrylate resin (B′+C) or a mixture (B″+C) thereof that contains the unsaturated polyester resin (B+C) in an amount of 5 to 95% by weight and the epoxy acrylate resin (B′+C) in an amount of 95 to 5% by weight is contained in an amount of 85 to 15% by weight, the bifunctional diacrylate or bifunctional dimethacrylate (A) being expressed by: CH2=CR2CO−(R1O)n−OCOCR2=CH2  (1) wh
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Honjo, Harushige Yamamura, Tai Uruji, Masayoshi Yamaguchi, Yusuke Koizumi, Hiroshi Hayashi
  • Patent number: 6797777
    Abstract: A low dielectric constant material has a first backbone with an aromatic moiety and a first reactive group, and a second backbone with an aromatic moiety and a second reactive group, wherein the first and second backbones are crosslinked via the first and second reactive groups in a crosslinking reaction without an additional crosslinker, and wherein a cage structure having at least 10 atoms is covalently bound to at least one of the first and second backbone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kreisler Lau, Feng Quan Liu, Boris Korolev, Emma Brouk, Rusian Zherebin, Roger Leung
  • Patent number: 6793994
    Abstract: Oxygen barrier polymer compositions exhibiting high oxygen scavenging capability suitable for extended shelf-life, packaging applications. These polymer compositions comprise at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, at least one oxidizable polydiene, and at least one metal salt catalyst. The polymer products are particularly suited to making barrier packaging articles such as monolayer or multi-layer films, sheets, tubes, pipes, thermoformed containers and coinjection/coextrusion blow molded bottles comprising PET, polyolefin or polycarbonate as structural layers. Such articles are useful in a variety of oxygen-sensitive food, beverage, pharmaceutical and health care product packaging applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Mingliang L. Tsai, Murali K. Akkapeddi
  • Patent number: 6780923
    Abstract: A molding compound contains a reinforcing fiber, a non-fibrous filler, and an unsaturated polyester resin. The unsaturated polyester resin contains an unsaturated monomer as well as a polyester polymer. The polymer is a unsaturated polyester made from a hydroxyl component and a carboxylic component. The hydroxyl component contains both a monomeric diol or triol, and a polymeric polyol. The polymeric polyol is a hydroxyl-terminated polymer such as polyether or polyester diols or triols. The carboxylic component can be provided by an unsaturated carboxylic diacid, an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride, an unsaturated carboxylic diester or mixtures thereof. Molded articles are provided by compression or extrusion molding of a molding compound as described above. The articles are characterized by improved crack resistance, toughness, and surface appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Company
    Inventors: Probir K. Guha, Michael J. Siwajek, Robert C. Yen
  • Patent number: 6780502
    Abstract: This invention relates to an insulating resin composition which exhibits high impact resistance and heat resistance and good adhesiveness to the plating metal, is selectively etchable by a permanganate salt commonly used in a plating operation and suited for an insulating layer in multilayer wiring boards. The insulating resin composition is a photo-polymerizable or thermally polymerizable resin composition comprising 3-10 parts by weight of a crosslinked elastic polymer per 100 parts by weight of a resin component (excluding the crosslinked elastic poly and including monomers) and said crosslinked elastic polymer has carboxyl groups and is dispersed with an average secondary particle diameter in the range of 0.5-2 &mgr;m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Nippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinji Inaba, Koji Nakamura, Koichi Fujishiro, Kazuhiko Mizuuchi