At Least One Reactant Which Forms Additional Polymer Contains A Carboxylic Acid Or Derivative Patents (Class 525/190)
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Patent number: 10851238Abstract: One aspect is directed to providing a polymeric composition containing a polyketone, which is an eco-friendly material, a method for preparing the same, an electronic apparatus, and a method for preparing the same. The polymeric composition according to one aspect includes 3 to 20 parts by weight of a polyketone resin prepared with carbon monoxide as a raw material and 80 to 97 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin including an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer resin with respect to the total weight of the polymeric composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyeong Pang, Pil Gu Kwon, In Kim, Hye Jeong Lee
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Patent number: 10815335Abstract: Techniques regarding the synthesis of polyesters and/or polycarbonates through one or more ring-opening polymerizations conducted within a flow reactor and facilitated by a urea anion catalyst and/or a thiourea catalyst are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can comprise a method, which can comprise polymerizing, via a ring-opening polymerization within a flow reactor, a cyclic monomer in the presence an organocatalyst comprising a urea anion.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITYInventors: Nathaniel H. Park, James L. Hedrick, Victoria A. Piunova, Dmitry Zubarev, Gavin O. Jones, Robert M. Waymouth, Binhong Lin
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Patent number: 10752745Abstract: A polyolefin packaging film is provided. The polyolefin film is formed by a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a polyolefin matrix polymer and nanoinclusion additive is provided. The nanoinclusion additive is dispersed within the continuous phase as discrete nano-scale phase domains. When drawn, the nano-scale phase domains are able to interact with the matrix in a unique manner to create a network of nanopores.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Ryan J. McEneany, Mark M. Mleziva, Brent M. Thompson
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Patent number: 10557026Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising polypropylene, polyethylene and a compatibiliser, wherein said compatibiliser is a non-aromatic polyester having an average M/E ratio of at least 10, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Lidia Jasinska-Walc, Robbert Duchateau, Miloud Bouyahyi, Piotr Wisniewski, Marta Urszula Przybysz, Mateusz Krzysztof Kozak, Magdalena Malec
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Patent number: 10308805Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are disclosed comprising a thermoplastic resin, a first impact modifier characterized by core-shell morphology and comprising a functional shell polymer, and a second impact modifier comprising a component capable of reaction with a functional shell polymer. In addition, thermoplastic compositions are also disclosed that comprise a thermoplastic resin and a loose agglomerations of particles that have open spaces, at least 50% of the loose agglomerations comprise open spaces that measure 31 to 60% by area of the loose agglomeration, and particles that are characterized by core-shell morphology. The inventive compositions demonstrate low gloss, high impact strength, good weatherability, and good flow properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: COVESTRO LLCInventors: Marina Rogunova, James P. Mason
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Patent number: 10280256Abstract: Polyester compositions are disclosed herein, as well as methods of making and using such polyesters. In some embodiments, the polyesters are formed from monomers derived from natural oils.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Ashley M. Nelson, Keren Zhang, Timothy E. Long, Paul A. Bertin
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Patent number: 10066078Abstract: The invention relates to vulcanizable compositions based on carboxylated nitrile rubbers, at least one resol crosslinker, at least one silicatic filler and at least one specific silane, to a process for preparing these vulcanizable compositions, to a process for producing vulcanizates therefrom and to the vulcanizates thus obtained. The vulcanizates feature good mechanical and dynamic properties and an excellent compression set.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: ARLANXEO DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Hans Magg, Achim Welle
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Patent number: 9988486Abstract: Amine terminated curing agents for curing water based epoxy resins wherein the equivalent weight of active hydrogen is from 85 g to 105 g obtained by reacting polyamine with salicylic acid and subsequently reacting with epoxy resin. The invention also relates to curing compositions, curable systems, and cured compositions and coatings including such curing agents. The cured coatings find application as coatings for floor surfaces, including surfaces where food use approval is required. The cured coatings have particular application for coating the flooring of shipping containers but the use is not so limited.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: P-BRAIN PTY LTDInventor: Andrzej Pokorski
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Patent number: 9981504Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprising: an inner liner layer formed from a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by blending a thermoplastic resin with an elastomer; a coating rubber layer; and a tie rubber layer; the pneumatic tire being configured to effectively prevent separation of the inner liner layer. In a pneumatic tire comprising an inner liner layer formed from a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by blending a thermoplastic resin with an elastomer, a tie rubber layer, and a coating rubber layer, the coating rubber layer and the inner liner layer are disposed in a manner such that the coating rubber layer and the inner liner layer overlap each other, and a rubber composition in at least a region of the coating rubber layer where the coating rubber layer and the inner liner layer overlap has an adhesion to the inner liner layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.Inventors: Hirokazu Shibata, Jun Matsuda, Yoshiaki Hashimura
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Patent number: 9963561Abstract: This invention provides a process for the stabilization of thermoplastic polyolefins during melt processing operations. The stabilizer package of this invention is “phenol free” and comprises at least two selected phosphite stabilizers. In some embodiments, the process is suitable for the manufacture of polyethylene film.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.Inventors: Fraser D. Cole Waldie, Owen C. Lightbody, Tony Tikuisis, P. Scott Chisholm
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Patent number: 9951214Abstract: An article is provided that includes a blend. The blend includes from at least 5.0% to at most 20.0% by weight of polylactic acid (PLA), based on the total weight of the blend; at least 5.0% to at most 92.0% by weight of polypropylene (PP) or of a mixture of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), based on the total weight of the blend; from 0.0% to at most 40.0% by weight of an inorganic filler, based on the total weight of the blend; at least 0.1% to at most 10.0% by weight of a compatibilizer, based on the total weight of the blend; and at least 0.1% to at most 40.0% by weight of an elastomer, based on the total weight of the blend. The elastomer is ethylene octene rubber or ethylene butene monomer rubber. The article is at least partially coated with at least one coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUYInventor: Gabriel Desille
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Patent number: 9732193Abstract: In an example, a flame-retardant polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) phosphonate material has a polymeric backbone that includes a phosphonate linkage between a first PHA material and a second PHA material.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Scott B. King, Brandon M. Kobilka, Joseph Kuczynski, Jason T. Wertz
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Patent number: 9562156Abstract: A high performance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymer blend comprising ABS, polylactic acid (PLA), an acrylic copolymer based lubricant and a polymeric chain extender.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventors: Manjusri Misra, Ryan Vadori, Amar Kumar Mohanty
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Patent number: 9551712Abstract: The present invention provides sets of VOCs for breath analysis. Methods of use thereof in diagnosing, monitoring or prognosing breast cancer, head and neck cancer, prostate cancer or colon cancer are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Technion Research & Development Foundation Ltd.Inventors: Hossam Haick, Meggie Hakim
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Patent number: 9221972Abstract: A poly-3-hydroxyalkanoate resin composition having excellent ductility and transparency, and a molded article thereof. The poly-3-hydroxyalkanoate resin composition includes: a poly-3-hydroxyalkanoate resin (A); and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin (B) having a vinyl acetate content of 65 to 95 wt %, wherein the resin (A) and the resin (B) are miscible and a ratio of resin (A)/resin (B) is 90/10 to 55/45 (wt/wt). The molded article is produced using such a poly-3-hydroxyalkanoate resin composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Tetsuya Minami, Kenichiro Nishiza, Noriyuki Suzuki
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Patent number: 9034990Abstract: Injection molded articles and process of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a polyolefin including one or more propylene heterophasic copolymers, the polyolefin having an ethylene content of at least 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the polyolefin; contacting the polyolefin with a polylactic acid and a reactive modifier to form a compatiblized polymeric blend, wherein the reactive modifier is produced by contacting a polypropylene, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of a glycidyl methacrylate grafted polypropylene (PP-g-GMA) having a grafting yield in a range from 1 wt. % to 15 wt. %; and injection molding the compatibilized polymeric blend into an article.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Fengkui Li, John Ashbaugh, Gabriel Desille, Caroline Schils
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Patent number: 9034989Abstract: Branched PHA compositions, and related methods and articles are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Metabolix, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Padwa, Yelena Kann, Robert S. Whitehouse, Kevin Sheehan
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Publication number: 20150134048Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric materials comprising biodegradable, dioxanone-based copolymers and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of such materials. The polymeric materials can also contain at least one additional biocompatible moiety, at least one non-fouling moiety, at least one biobeneficial material, at least one bioactive agent, or a combination thereof. The polymeric materials are designed to improve the mechanical, physical and biological properties of implantable devices formed thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Ni Ding
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Publication number: 20150132512Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Rajendra K. Krishnaswamy, Johan van Walsem, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai, Allen R. Padwa
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Publication number: 20150126652Abstract: Described herein are concentrate compositions (e.g. master batches) comprising olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers and other additives dispersed in various carrier resins and methods for their preparation and use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Ashok M. Adur, Prasad Taranekar
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Publication number: 20150118152Abstract: Compositions of P4HB (poly-4-hydroxybutyrate) and copolymers thereof, have been developed for pultrusion, as well as processes to produce profiles from these compositions by pultrusion. These pultrusion processes provide profiles without causing structural damage to the surface of the profile. The profiles may be used in medical applications. These compositions include P4HB, and copolymers thereof, having intrinsic viscosities less than 3.2 dl/g but greater than 0.8 dl/g. The profile may be formed using conditions such as: pull rate of 0.1 to 100 mm/min, die temperature of up to 95° C., rod stock temperature up to 95° C., draw ratio of up to 100×, pulling force of greater than 10 MPa, and clamping pressure at least 10% higher than the pulling force. Preferably, the profile is formed by pulling the rod stock through a series of dies placed at intervals with the hole sizes decreasing in diameter by 0.1 to 10 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Amit Ganatra, Bhavin Shah, Said Rizk, David P. Martin, Simon F. Williams
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Publication number: 20150112013Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to method and an additive for a PLA article comprising at least one acrylic impact modifier between 10 and 80 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer (EVA) having ?12 Wt % vinyl acetate, the EVA between 5 and 50 weight % of the additive; and at least one PLA carrier resin between 5 and 50 weight % of the total weight of the additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Clearlam Packaging, Inc.Inventors: PAUL GEORGELOS, Pat MONTEFUSCO, Javier SORIA
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Patent number: 9000093Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a resin composition which is good in dispersability of a biodegradable resin. This method has a first kneading step of kneading (A) a biodegradable resin and (B) a compound that is reactive with the biodegradable resin (A) to produce a resin composition precursor, and a second kneading step of kneading the resin composition precursor and a polyolefin resin (C).Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Mitsuyoshi Shimano, Satoru Moritomi
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Patent number: 8993665Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers, nanomaterials, and methods of making the same. Various embodiments provide an amphiphilic multi-arm copolymer. The copolymer includes a core unit and a plurality of amphiphilic block copolymer arms. Each block copolymer arm is substituted on the core unit. Each block copolymer arm includes at least one hydrophilic homopolymer subunit and at least one hydrophobic homopolymer subunit. In some examples, the copolymer can include a star-like or bottlebrush-like block copolymer, and can include a Janus copolymer. Various embodiments provide a nanomaterial. In some examples, the nanomaterial can include Janus nanomaterials, and can include nanoparticles, nanorods, or nanotubes. The nanomaterial includes the amphiphilic multi-arm copolymer and at least one inorganic precursor. The inorganic precursor can be coordinated to at least one homopolymer subunit of one of the amphiphilic block copolymer arms to form the nanomaterial.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Zhiqun Lin, Xinchang Pang
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Publication number: 20150087785Abstract: There are provided a resin composition that can maintain excellent elasticity even after use under high temperature and high pressure for a long period, and a seal member. One aspect of a resin composition according to the present invention is a resin composition comprising a rubber component; and a thermoplastic resin, wherein a maximum value of loss tangent (tan ?) in a temperature range of 20° C. to 150° C. is 0.2 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA RIKENInventors: Akihiro Oowada, Hiroshi Ito
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Publication number: 20150079020Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to injectable compositions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to injectable, thermogelling hydrogels and associated methods. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a composition comprising a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based macromer and a polyamidoamine-based macromer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Antonios G. Mikos, Kurtis F. Kasper, Adam K. Ekenseair, Tiffany N. Vo, Kristel W.M. Boere, Tyler J. Touchet
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Publication number: 20150080486Abstract: A flame retardant containing composition resistant to becoming sticky from moisture is prepared by the introduction of epoxy containing compound either into the ethyleneamine polyphosphates or into the polymeric composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2012Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Robert Valentine Kasowski
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Patent number: 8980964Abstract: A film that is formed from a thermoplastic composition is provided. The thermoplastic composition contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase tensile elongation. To even further increase the ability of the film to dissipate energy in this manner, the present inventors have discovered that an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus reduces the stiffness (tensile modulus) of the film.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Ryan J. McEneany, Neil T. Scholl, Thomas A. Eby
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Patent number: 8980774Abstract: Polyester materials, methods for making polyesters materials, and uses of the polyester materials in binder materials and articles of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a process is provided for preparing a polyester solution, including mixing monomers of at least one organic acid containing at least three carboxylic groups and at least one multi-hydroxyl alcohol containing at least three hydroxyl groups to form a reaction mixture, heating the reaction mixture to a first temperature, polymerizing the monomers at the first temperature until reaching an acid value from about 200 to about 400 mg KOH/g, adjusting the temperature to a second temperature less than the first temperature, and forming the polyester solution. The polyester materials may be mixed with cross-linking materials to form binder materials. The binder material may then be used to form articles of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Hexion Inc.Inventors: Yingchao Zhang, Raman C. Subrayan, Vinay Malhotra, David A. Snover
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Patent number: 8975305Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive is provided. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in the deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase impact strength. To even further increase the ability of the composition to dissipate energy in this manner, an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus enhances the degree and uniformity of debonding.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Neil T. Scholl, Ryan J. McEneany, Thomas A. Eby
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Patent number: 8969479Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a dispersion-based or hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesive based on at least one polymer, which involves crosslinking the at least one polymer, the polymer having functional groups Y, the polymer additionally being admixed with at least one kind of functionalized particles which have at least one polymeric base unit, characterized in that the particles have a monomer as base unit, the monomer having at least one kind of functional groups Z which are not able to enter into any reaction with the functional group Y and which, by thermal energy, electromagnetic radiation, particulate radiation and/or sound energy, are converted into the group X, the crosslinking of the polymer being brought about at least in part by a reaction of the functional groups X of the particles and of the functional groups Y of the polymer, and additionally to pressure-sensitive adhesives based on at least one crosslinked polymer component, wherein the crosslinking of the polymer componentType: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: tesa SEInventors: Alexander Prenzel, Jennifer Beschmann
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Publication number: 20150056399Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a porous ultra-thin polymer film, and a method for producing said porous ultra-thin polymer film. The present invention provides a porous ultra-thin polymer film with a film thickness of 10 nm-1000 nm. In addition, the present invention provides a method for producing a porous ultra-thin polymer film, comprising the steps of: dissolving two types of mutually-immiscible polymers in a first solvent in an arbitrary proportion to obtain a solution; applying the solution onto a substrate and then removing the first solvent from the solution applied onto the substrate to obtain a phase-separated ultra-thin polymer film that has been phase-separated into a sea-island structure; and immersing the ultra-thin polymer film in a second solvent which is a good solvent for the polymer of the island parts but a poor solvent for a polymer other than the island parts to remove the island parts, thereby obtaining a porous ultra-thin polymer film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Shinji Takeoka, Akihiro Saito, Hong Zhang, Natsuki Takamizawa
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Publication number: 20150051308Abstract: Provided are a polymethylpentene conjugate fiber, which is capable of imparting to a lightweight polymethylpentene fiber an ability to develop a vivid and deep color, and a porous polymethylpentene fiber, which has a lightweight, a high pore diameter uniformity and a high porosity retention ratio against an external force, said polymethylpentene conjugate fiber and said porous polymethylpentene fiber being appropriately usable as a fiber structure for woven knitted goods, non-woven fabrics, yarns, cotton waddings, etc. The polymethylpentene conjugate fiber is characterized by having an island-in-sea structure wherein the sea component comprises a polymethylpentene-based resin and the island component comprises a thermoplastic resin. The porous polymethylpentene fiber, which comprises a polymethylpentene-based resin, is characterized in that the coefficient of variation (CV) of pore diameter at the fiber cross section is 1-50%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Hidekazu Kano, Shogo Hamanaka, Yoshitaka Aranishi
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Patent number: 8927655Abstract: Flame-retardant material comprising: a matrix comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one organic polymer; a flame-retardant agent selected from metal hydroxides; and a coupling agent forming an interface between the matrix and the flame-retardant agent; wherein the matrix comprises at least 50% by mass of at least one biopolymer, and the coupling agent consists of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate (EVA), comprising at least 40% by mass of vinyl acetate (VA), grafted with maleic anhydride. Electrical installation box or electrical cable tube, conduit, comprising said material. Use of said material for manufacturing electrical installation boxes or electrical cable tubes.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SASInventors: Alexander Siegrist, Per Eriksson
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Patent number: 8900492Abstract: A process for the preparation of thermal insulation sheets fashioned from certain unseparated mixtures of post-consumer plastic articles and the article, itself, is disclosed. The mixtures of such articles contain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS) and optionally also articles made of high density polyethylene (HDPE). An unseparated mixture of such articles is provided. This mixture is crushed and shredded to form plastic flakes, and these plastic flakes are then homogenized. Homogenization of the flakes can be carried out either by melt-blending them or by further comminution to produce very fine particles of the mixed plastics. The resulting homogenized mixture of plastic types is then compression molded into sheets ranging in thickness from about 3 to 10 mm.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: King Abdulaziz City for Science and TechnologyInventor: Fares D. Alsewailem
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Publication number: 20140350187Abstract: Provided is a curable resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin (A) that includes a cyclic structure in its main chain, and has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 140° C. or more, and a monofunctional curable monomer (B). The present invention provides: a cured resin formed article that has heat resistance and low birefringence, a method for producing the same, a curable resin composition and a curable resin formed article that are useful as a raw material for producing the cured resin formed article, and a laminate that includes a layer formed of a cured resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: LINTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Masaharu Ito, Wataru Iwaya, Hironobu Fujimoto, Naoki Taya
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Publication number: 20140350188Abstract: Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)-based supramolecular materials, a method for their preparation and their use in thermoplastic and thermoset polymer composites are disclosed. Supramolecular materials of NCC and one or two polymers are synthesized by in situ surface graft copohmerization in a multitude of solvent systems, including water. The nano-scale size supramolecular materials are engineered to have a unique combination of lowr polarity and high hydrophobicity and function as copohmers for demanding pohmeric systems such as, but not limited to, polyolefins and polyesters. Nanocomposite materials of enhanced functionality and mechanical properties are produced by compounding the NCC-based supramolecular materials with polymer matrices. The supramolecular materials are used in composite development for packaging materials, structural composites for automotive and construction, as sandwiched foam composites or, combined with biocompatible polymers, in medical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Celluforce Inc.Inventors: Wadood Y. Hamad, Shunxing Su
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Patent number: 8889791Abstract: Provided are novel biocompatible copolymers and compositions comprising the copolymers. The copolymers and degradation products thereof are non-toxic and typically have an LCST between room temperature and 37° C. so that they are liquid at room temperature and gelled at 37° C. which facilitates their use in humans, for example for wound treatment and as a cellular growth matrix or niche. The copolymer comprises numerous ester linkages in its backbone so that the copolymers are erodeable in situ. Degradation products of the polymer are soluble and non-toxic. The copolymer is amine-reactive so that it can conjugate with proteins, such as collagen. Active ingredients, such as drugs, can be incorporated into compositions comprising the copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: University of Pittsburgh-Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Jianjun Guan, William R. Wagner, Kazuro Lee Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20140329969Abstract: Provided are a plant derived plastic blend and a manufacturing method thereof in which high density polyethylene and polylactic acid are microscopically mixed to improve the mechanical properties of the plant derived plastic blend. The plant derived plastic blend comprises 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polyethylene and 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polylactic acid to achieve a total of 100 wt %, and further contains 1 wt % or more and 20 wt % or less of a compatibilizing agent. The manufacturing method of the plant derived plastic blend is carried out in a cylinder by applying a shear flow field and a stretching field and melt-kneading raw material containing the plant derived polyethylene, the polylactic acid and the compatibilizing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Hiroshi SHIMIZU
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Patent number: 8871825Abstract: There is provided a polypropylene resin composition comprising a propylene polymer (A) containing 0 to 70% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (A-1) and 30 to 100% by mass of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer (A-2) defined below, an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) defined below, and an inorganic filler (C), wherein the proportion of the amount of the (A), the proportion of the amount of (B), and the proportion of the amount of (C) relative to the total amount of the (A), the (B) and the (C) are 40 to 94% by mass, 5 to 30% by mass, and 1 to 30% by mass, respectively, the propylene-ethylene block copolymer (A-2) is a mixture of a propylene homopolymer component and a propylene-ethylene random copolymer component, wherein the intrinsic viscosity, as measured in Tetralin of 135° C., of the propylene-ethylene random copolymer component is within the range of 2.0 to 8.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Hiroyoshi Nakajima, Yoshitaka Kobayashi, Takashi Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20140272356Abstract: Elastomeric films and laminates comprising one or more biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers are disclosed. The biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers can be added to the elastomeric film at concentrations up to about 40%, while the film still retains acceptable elastomeric properties. Methods of making elastomeric films or laminates comprising one or more biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Frank He, Linda Lin, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Pai-Chuan Wu
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Publication number: 20140272357Abstract: Polymer films comprising blends of biodegradable and/or sustainable polymer are disclosed. These films significantly reduce the amount of petroleum-based polymer in the film, while providing cost savings, processing ease and properties desired by consumers. Polymer films comprising blends of biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers that are microporous and breathable are also disclosed. The polymer films of the present invention may also be laminated to other substrates, such as nonwoven fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Frank He, Linda Lin, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Pai-Chuan Wu
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Patent number: 8829112Abstract: A composition comprises or is produced from polyester, a first modifier, and a second modifier wherein the first modifier includes a polymer that is incompatible with poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and is not an acid-containing or acid generating polymer. Also disclosed is an article comprising or produced from the composition. Further disclosed is a process combining a first modifier, a second modifier, or both, with a poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) to produce the composition and optionally injection molding or thermoforming the composition into the article.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Jingjing Xu, Toshikazu Kobayashi, Edmund Arthur Flexman
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Publication number: 20140249242Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel type of grafting or crosslinking method for (meth)acrylates in which the reaction is initiated by isocyanates and specific bases having an imine structure. Using this novel and specifically applicable method, polymers, particularly polyolefins having double bonds, may be grafted or crosslinked in a suitable reaction procedure. Furthermore, these unsaturated polymers may be used, following reaction with (poly)isocyanates, to prepare graft or block copolymers or also for the bonding of the modified unsaturated polyolefins to polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates, polyimines or polyurethanes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Friedrich Georg Schmidt, Stefan Spange, Ingmar Polenz
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Patent number: 8815390Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a minority amount of polyolefin with a compatibilizing resin which is biaxially oriented such that a matte or opaque appearance is obtained. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.Inventor: Mark S. Lee
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Patent number: 8816008Abstract: The invention relates to an impact modified thermoplastic resin comprising a polymeric impact modifier with a core-shell structure comprising 2-octylacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Rosangela Pirri, Stephane Girois, Pascale Dargelos, Magali Bergeret-Richaud
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Patent number: 8808854Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a minority amount of polyolefin with a compatibilizing resin which is biaxially oriented such that a matte or opaque appearance is obtained. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.Inventor: Mark S. Lee
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Patent number: 8808846Abstract: The invention relates to a film made of a vinyl chloride polymer mixture that, in addition to the conventional additives, contains 0.1 to less than 5 wt % of a semicrystalline or amorphous polyester, has a good thermal formability, and is suitable for the packaging of bulk goods. The film is produced by extruding or by calendering the plastified vinyl chloride polymer mixture, optionally followed by inline/offline stretching and, optionally, thermally formed immediately thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Kloechner Pentaplast GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Guenther Deiringer, Bernd Schmidt, Sascha Juergens
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Patent number: 8796383Abstract: Films (or a cap layer of co-extruded films) and methods of forming the same are described herein. The films generally include a modified olefin based polymer including polypropylene and from 1 wt. % to 30 wt. % polylactic acid (PLA), wherein the modified olefin based polymer exhibits a seal initiation temperature (SIT) that is at least 5° C. less than a seal initiation temperature of the polypropylene absent the PLA and a hot tack range of at least 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Fengkui Li, John Ashbaugh
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Patent number: 8795824Abstract: Provided is a light diffusing resin composition, which, when molded into a large-plane light diffusing plate, is free of yellowing due to thermal deterioration, and can exhibit good light diffusing property, and a light diffusing plate using the resin composition. The light diffusing resin composition includes 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin containing a polycarbonate copolymer (A) having repeating structural units represented by formulae (I) and (II) and 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a light diffusing agent (B).Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiro Ishikawa, Masami Kogure, Hiroshi Kawato