At Least One Reactant Which Forms Additional Polymer Contains A Carboxylic Acid Or Derivative Patents (Class 525/190)
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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: 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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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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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
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Patent number: 8779061Abstract: A curable composition and an article produced therefrom are disclosed in which the composition can comprise an optional first component, a second component, and a third component; the optional first component includes a copolymer derived from ethylene and a polar monomer; the second component includes a copolymer derived from ethylene, a vinyl acetate or alkyl(meth)acrylate, and carbon monoxide; and the third component includes a copolymer derived from ethylene and an alkyl(meth)acrylate or a polymer of alkyl(meth)acrylate.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Loic Pierre Rolland
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Publication number: 20140186563Abstract: A polyester or polyester copolymer based composition, such as a polylactic acid based composition, is provided herein. The polyester or polyester copolymer based composition may include a plasticizer, such as an ether based, an ester based, and/or an ether-ester based plasticizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Shaw Ling Hsu, Sahas Rathi, Edward Bryan Coughlin, Thomas J. McCarthy, Charles S. Golub, Gerald H. Ling, Michael J. Tzivanis
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Patent number: 8765872Abstract: [Object] To provide a resin composition with excellent mold releasability and blocking resistance. [Solution] A resin composition containing a 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer includes 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer (B) per 100 parts by mass of at least one resin (A) selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic resins and thermosetting resins, wherein the 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer (B) has (B1) an intrinsic viscosity [?] of 0.01 or more but less than 0.50 dl/g measured at 135° C. in a decalin solvent.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Kuniaki Kawabe, Masayoshi Sutou, Toshiyuki Itou, Mai Kurihara, Akinori Etoh, Shinichirou Asao, Kenji Sugimura, Hiroshi Hoya, Koji Matsunaga, Yoji Hayakawa, Kunihiko Mizumoto
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Patent number: 8759446Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of a polyolefin, polylactic acid, and a reactive modifier. A method of producing an oriented film comprising reactive extrusion compounding a mixture comprising polypropylene, polylactic acid, a reactive modifier to form a compatibilized polymeric blend, casting the compatibilized polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of preparing a reactive modifier comprising contacting a polyolefin, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of an epoxy-functionalized polyolefin wherein the epoxy-functionalized polyolefin has a grafting yield of from 0.2 wt. % to 15 wt. %.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Fengkui Li, Tim J. Coffy, Michel Daumerie
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Patent number: 8754168Abstract: A method is provided for solubilising a membrane protein. The method is applied to cellular material comprising the membrane protein and an associated membrane lipid. A copolymer of styrene and maleic acid, wherein the styrene:maleic acid ratio is between 1:2 and 10:1, is mixed with the cellular material to cause the copolymer, lipid and protein to form soluble macromolecular assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: The University of BirminghamInventors: Timothy Dafforn, Michael Overduin, Timothy Knowles
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Patent number: 8753741Abstract: A fine denier poly(trimethylene arylate) spun drawn fiber is characterized by high denier uniformity. A process for preparing uniform fine denier yarns at spinning speeds of 4000 to 6000 m/min is further disclosed. The poly(trimethylene arylate) fiber hereof comprises 0.1 to 3% by weight of polystyrene dispersed therewithin. Fabrics prepared therefrom are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: W. Douglas Bates
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Patent number: 8754171Abstract: Compositions comprising: (a) 30 to 65 weight percent of a polyester; (b) 7 to 25 weight percent of an ethylene copolymer toughener; (c) 5 to 25 weight percent of a copolyether ester elastomer having a shore D hardness of 20 to 50; optionally (d) 15 to 35 weight percent of a halogenated epoxy flame retardant; and (e) when (d) is present in the composition, optionally, 2 to 10 weight percent of a flame retardant synergist; wherein: the ratio of the combined weight of (b)+(c) relative to the weight of (a) ranges from 0.40 to 0.85; the ratio of the weight of (b) relative to that of (c) ranges from 0.3 to 2.5; and the Gardner impact of the composition, when molded, is at least 4.2 J, measured at ?40° C. according to ASTM D5420. Methods of making articles by molding these melt-mixed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Masahiro Kurouchi, Hiroyuki Sumi
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Patent number: 8748526Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide: a thermoplastic elastomer composition, which is accompanied by less environmental burden, and which has flexibility, rubber elasticity, formability and recyclability; and a molded product obtained using the same. The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a thermoplastic resin (A) derived from a non-petroleum source, and at least one rubber (B) selected from a natural rubber, a diene polymer rubber, an olefin polymer rubber, an acrylic rubber and a silicone rubber, the thermoplastic elastomer composition being obtained by allowing the rubber (B) to be dynamically crosslinked with a crosslinking agent (C) in the presence of the thermoplastic resin (A). Preferred (A) is a polylactic acid, or a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), and preferred (B) is a natural rubber.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventor: Akio Taniguchi
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Publication number: 20140155534Abstract: A resin composition comprising a polylactic acid-based resin (A) and methacrylic resins (B), wherein the methacrylic resins having at least (a) a difference of 10° C. or more in glass transition temperature or (b) a difference of 3% or more in syndiotacticity; it is preferred that at least one of the methacrylic resins (B) is a methacrylic resin having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 450,000, a glass transition temperature of 110° C. or higher and a syndiotacticity of 40% or more, and that the resin composition further contains a multilayer structure polymer formed as particles each consisting of a core layer and one or more shell layers covering it (C). A molded article made of said resin composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Sadanori KUMAZAWA, Yuki AMANO, Hiroyuki OHME
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Publication number: 20140141189Abstract: Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles containing a bio-based polymers and methods of forming the same are described herein. The method generally includes providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend; injection molding the blend into a preform; and stretch-blowing the preform into an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, Inc.Inventors: Fengkui Li, Luyi Sun, John Ashbaugh, David Rauscher, Leland Daniels, Robert Dotter
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Patent number: 8729205Abstract: A flowability improver for engineering plastics which comprises a polymer (A) comprising of 50 to 99.5% by mass of aromatic vinyl monomer units (a1), 0.5 to 50% by mass of (meth)acrylate monomer units (a2) having an ester group of phenyl or substituted phenyl group, and 0 to 40% by mass of other monomer units (a3) (with the proviso that the total of the units (a1) to (a3) is 100% by mass) and having a weight average molecular weight of 5000 to 150000. The flowability improver can improve engineering plastics in melt-flow characteristics (processability in molding) and chemical resistance without impairing the plastics in heat resistance, exfoliation resistance, and transparency.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiko Nabeshima, Atsunori Koshirai
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Publication number: 20140116749Abstract: Use of polycaprolactone plasticizer is disclosed for flexible polyvinyl chloride compounds. The compounds can pass the very demanding UL-910 plenum burn test for usage in wire and cable articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: POLYONE CORPORATIONInventors: Craig L SHOEMAKER, Sang LEE, John L GRANT, Joe BERTINO, Alan BARCON
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Patent number: 8709591Abstract: A resin composition includes a biodegradable resin (A), a polyolefin resin (B) and a dispersing agent (C), which has a sea-isle structure in which the biodegradable resin (A) is dispersed as isles in the polyolefin resin (B) existing as a sea component wherein the average dispersed particle size of the biodegradable resin (A) is 1 nm to 1000 nm.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Saori Sumi, Kazuyoshi Nishikawa, Masahiro Kimura, Sadanori Kumazawa
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Patent number: 8703870Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic elastomer composition that will provide little load on the environment and has superior mechanical characteristics, the composition being obtained by melt-kneading 10 to 90 parts of ethylene-?-olefin based copolymer rubber (A), 1 to 50 parts of non-petroleum source-derived thermoplastic resin (B), 0.01 to 20 parts of modified ethylene-based copolymer (C), 1 to 50 parts of propylene-based polymer (D), 0.001 to 5 parts of crosslinking agent (E), and 0 to 50 parts of a mineral oil-based softening agent (F), wherein the amounts of components (A), (B), (D) and (F) are amounts in weight calculated where the total amount of components (A), (B), (D) and (F) is considered to be 100 parts, and the amounts of components (C) and (E) are amounts in weight calculated where the total amount of components (A), (B), (D) and (F) is considered to be 100 parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Ryosuke Kurokawa, Nobuhiro Natsuyama
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Publication number: 20140090182Abstract: This disclosure relates to composition for grafting fragrance substances, as well as related articles, consumer products, and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Robertet, Inc.Inventors: Stephen V. Dente, Ketrin Leka Basile, Julianne Harraka, Garry Johnson, Paul Thottathil, Satyabrata Mukherjee, Purushothaman Kesavan, John Ryan
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Publication number: 20140088254Abstract: The present invention generally relates to polyamide compositions having improved anti-delamination. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel polyamide compositions demonstrating improved anti-delamination, which can have at least one low purity polyamide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: Avelino F. Lima
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Publication number: 20140080975Abstract: A significant disadvantage of the use of polylactic acid (PLA), lack of flame retardance, has been overcome by the use of polyphosphonate-co-carbonate in combination with an impact modifier, a drip suppressant, and optionally, an epoxy functional styrene-acrylate oligomeric chain extender. The compound achieves a UL 94 rating of V-0 or V-1 and a Notched Izod value of more than about 5 ft-lbs/in. The compound also exceeds a threshold of 100 C in heat deflection temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: POLYONE CORPORATIONInventors: Shixiong Zhu, Roger W. Avakian
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Publication number: 20140072746Abstract: Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are discussed herein. The processes generally include contacting a polylactic acid with a reactive modifier selected from epoxy-functionalized polybutadiene, ionic monomer, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Fengkui Li, John Ashbaugh, David Rauscher, Robert Dotter
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Publication number: 20140072787Abstract: The present invention relates to a film structure comprising an outer layer, a core and an inner layer (or sealant layer). The outer layer comprises a polyolefinic material having a Vicat softening temperature of 85° C. or greater, and a total crystallinity in the range of 25 to 45%. The core comprises a linear low density polyethylene having a density of 0.925 g/cm3 or less, and a melt index of 4.0 g/10 min or less. The inner layer comprises linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.865 to 0.926 g/cm3 and a melt index of less than 4.0 g/10 minutes. The films of the present invention have less than 25% of polyethylenes having a density of 0.930 g/cm3 or greater. Further, the films of the present invention can be characterized by the substantial absence of polyamide, polyester, ethylene vinyl acetate, ionomers, polyvinyl chloride, and/or cyclic olefin polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicants: DOW BRASIL S.A., DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Joao Gargalaka, JR., Felipe Martinez Barreneche, Jorge C. Gomes, Nicolas C. Mazzola
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Patent number: 8658739Abstract: Provided is a polyolefin-based resin composition comprising from 30 to 90% by mass of a polyolefin resin (A), from 1 to 50% by mass of an aliphatic polyester-based resin (B) , from 1 to 40% by mass of an ethylene-octene rubber (C) having a melt flow rates being higher than 3 g/10 minutes and not higher than 40 g/10 minutes, and from 0.01 to 20% by mass of an epoxy group-containing ethylene-based polymers (D); molded articles obtainable by molding the composition is superior in tensile elongation and impact resistance.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Koji Kameo, Mitsuyoshi Shimano
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Publication number: 20140051787Abstract: Compositions of polymer blends of polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) are described. In certain embodiments, the PHA is a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate copolymer having a weight percent 4-hydroxybutyrate of 30-45%. In other embodiments the PHA is a multiphase P3HB-4HB copolymer blend having one phase fully amorphous. The PHA is mixed with the PVC to optimize its optical, thermal and mechanical properties. In certain embodiments, the polymer is branched with optionally additives that improve properties. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Metabolix, Inc.Inventors: Yelena Kann, Roger Weinlein
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Publication number: 20140051771Abstract: A molded polyethylene component that comprises polyethylene having a melt flow index of about 3.5 g/10 min or greater as measured by ASTM D1238 at 190° C./21.5 kg weight and having an ash content of about 500 ppm or less may be useful biomedical devices, including kits and methods relating thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Julia Hufen, Anthony Verrocchi, Rainer Walkenhorst
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Patent number: 8653192Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermoplastic composition including: a polyester resin (c); a mixture including a copolymer (a) of an ?-olefin and of a monomer having an ethylenic unsaturation and an epoxy function, as well as a core-shell compound (b); characterized in that said method includes a first step of manufacture the mixture of (a) and (b) by extrusion at a temperature at which the copolymer (a) is in the molten state and at a maximum temperature of 60 to 180° C.; a second step of manufacturing the thermoplastic composition by extrusion or by mixing the polyester resin (c) with the mixture of (a) and (b) produced in the first step.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Sebastien Quinebeche, Alexander Korzhenko, Alain Bouilloux, Stephane Girois
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Patent number: 8647738Abstract: A film made of a resin composition which includes polylactic acid (component A) composed of poly(L-lactic acid) and poly(D-lactic acid) and acrylic resin (component B) and has a crystal melting peak at 190° C. or higher when measured by a scanning differential calorimeter (DSC). The film has a small change in birefringence caused by external force, excellent dimensional stability at the time of heating and a small change in birefringence caused by heat stress.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Teijin LimitedInventor: Kohei Endo
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Patent number: 8637130Abstract: A molded part that is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains a polylactic acid, propylene/?-olefin copolymer, and a polyolefin compatibilizer is provided. The propylene/?-olefin copolymer can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the polylactic acid. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the discrete domains can help resist the expansion of the composition during a molding operation, which minimizes the degree of expansion experienced by the composition during molding in comparison to conventional polylactic acid compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wang, Gregory J. Wideman
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Patent number: 8629213Abstract: The invention relates to a composition including at least one elastomer and at least one supramolecular polymer. The supramolecular polymer is obtained by the reaction of at least one trifunctional compound (A), having first and second functions, with: at least one compound (B) having at least one reactive group capable of reacting with the first functions of (A) and at least one associative group; and at least one at least bifunctional compound (C) having functions capable of reacting with the second functions of compound (A) in order to form ester, thioester and amide bridges.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Manuel Hidalgo, Christelle Plaut, Alfredo Defrancisci
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Publication number: 20140005323Abstract: A process for the manufacture of copolymers of ethylene and of at least one vinyl ester, comprising the following steps: a) fermentation of renewable starting materials so as to produce at least one alcohol comprising ethanol; b) dehydration of the alcohol obtained so as to produce at least one alkene comprising ethylene and, optionally, purification of the alkene so as to obtain ethylene, c) copolymerization of the ethylene with at least one vinyl ester, d) isolation of the copolymer obtained. Also, copolymers of ethylene and of at least one vinyl ester in which the ethylene is at least partly obtained from renewable starting materials, and to uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ARKEMA FRANCEInventors: Samuel DEVISME, Fabrice R. Chopinez, Christian Laurichesse, Thomas Roussel, Jean-Luc Dubois
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Patent number: 8618214Abstract: Provided is a fiber-reinforced composite. The composite has a propylene polymer including 90 wt % or more of propylene monomeric units based on the weight of the propylene polymer; a plurality of fibers of a solid, flexible material grafted to the propylene polymer; and an elastomer. The fibers are present in the composite at 10 wt % to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the composite. The propylene polymer is present in the composite at from 30 wt % to 95 wt % based on the total weight of the composite. The elastomer is present in the composite at from 5 wt % to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the composite. Greater than 50 wt % of the fibers are dispersed within the propylene polymer based on the total weight of the fibers in the composite. There is also provided a process for making a fiber-reinforced composite.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Andy Haishung Tsou, John Henry Dunsmuir, Donald Andrew Winesett
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Publication number: 20130345363Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-modified bio-degradable polymer composition having large particle size impact modifiers dispersed in a continuous biodegradable polymer phase. The impact modifiers have a core-shell morphology and may have average sizes of greater than 250 nm. The impact-modified composition has good impact properties and low haze, The biodegradable polymer is preferably a polylactide or polyhydroxy butyrate. The composition comprises 30-99.9 weight percent of degradable polymer and 0.1 to 15 weight percent of one or more impact modifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Zuzanna DONNELLY, Mehdi M. Emad
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Publication number: 20130337712Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Yingchao Zhang, Raman C. Subrayan, Vinay Malhotra, David A. Snover
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Patent number: 8609771Abstract: Process for preparing a composition of a vinylidene chloride polymer and at least one ?-caprolactone polymer according to which: a) during the preparation of the vinylidene chloride polymer by polymerization of the vinylidene chloride and at least one comonomer that is copolymerizable with it, at least one ?-caprolactone polymer, preformed in a medium other than that of the vinylidene chloride polymerization, is added; and b) optionally, in addition, at least one ?-caprolactone polymer is added to the vinylidene chloride polymer isolated at the end of step a). Process for preparing articles, in particular films, which includes the use of a composition prepared by the aforementioned process. Single-layer or multilayer film comprising said composition and packaging or bag formed from this film.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Solvay (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Christophe Fringant, Pascal Dewael, Yves Vanderveken
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Publication number: 20130330392Abstract: It is provided an implantable device including a polymer blend that contains a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Pacetti
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Patent number: 8598272Abstract: A blend polymer composition includes a styrene-based polymer, a non-styrene-based polymer, and a compatibilizer having a block copolymer. The block copolymer includes: a first block including a first monomer unit having an epoxy group, and a second monomer unit selected from an acrylate-based monomer unit, a methacrylate-based monomer unit, and a combination thereof; and a second block including a styrene-based monomer unit. The block copolymer has an epoxy equivalent ranging from 1000 g/eq to 20000 g/eq and a molecular weight distribution index ranging from 1.0 to 2.0.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Chi Mei CorporationInventors: Jui-Hsi Hsu, Ming-Chou Kao
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Publication number: 20130309166Abstract: Compositions of P4HB and processes to injection mold these compositions have been developed. These compositions are prepared from P4HB polymers and blends having intrinsic viscosities less than 3.2 dl/g but greater than 0.8 dl/g, moisture contents of less than 0.5% by weight, and more preferably less than 0.05% by weight, and using a polymer melt temperature during molding of at least 150° C. A preferred embodiment comprises a P4HB molding with an intrinsic viscosity of less than 3.2 dl/g that degrades rapidly in vivo.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: TEPHA, INC.Inventors: Said Rizk, Dennis W. Connelly, Matthew Bernasconi, Andrew J. Carter, David P. Martin, Simon F. Williams
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Publication number: 20130310491Abstract: There is provided self-degrading fibers, and methods of making and methods of using such self-degrading fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: 3M 9NNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Michael D. Crandall, Rudolf J. Dams, Michelle M. Hewitt, Ignatius A. Kadoma, Siegmund Papp, Yong K. Wu, Daniel J. Zillig, Jay M. Jennen, Sasha B. Myers
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Publication number: 20130310506Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable polymer composite material, and more particularly, to a technique for providing a polymer composite material comprising an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin and a biodegradable resin, wherein said polymer composite material has superior impact resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: LG HAUSYS, LTD.Inventors: Ji Mun Kim, Eung kee Lee, Min Hee Lee, Myeong Hee Kim, Jung Keun Kim
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Patent number: 8586192Abstract: Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include contacting a polyolefin with a polylactic acid in the presence of at least 800 ppm of radical initiator under extrusion conditions to produce a polyolefin-polylactic acid copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Fengkui Li, John Ashbaugh, David Rauscher, Robert Dotter
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Publication number: 20130298924Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyvinyl chloride-based resin fiber having a shrinkage stress of 70 ?N/dtex or less at 130° C. When fiber bundles for artificial hair which includes 20 to 100% by weight of this polyvinyl chloride-based resin fiber and 0 to 80% by weight of a thermoplastic resin fiber having a Young's modulus of 4 to 9 GPa and a shrinkage percentage of 10% or less at 130° C. and having a composition including no polyvinyl chloride-based resin are processed, a fiber for artificial hair and an artificial hair product having an excellent styling property and texture similar to those of human hair can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventor: Tomomichi Hashimoto
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Patent number: 8575271Abstract: The present invention concerns a monovinylaromatic polymer composition comprising a bio-sourced polymer dispersed phase and optionally a rubber dispersed phase wherein said bio-sourced polymer dispersed phase is predominantly made of particles having a size of less than 10 ?m. The present invention also relates to a process (hereunder referred as the first process) to make said monovinylaromatic polymer composition, said process comprising admixing: a monovinylaromatic monomer, at least one bio-sourced polymer, optionally a rubber, at conditions effective to polymerize at least a part of the monovinylaromatic monomer and generate a compatibilizer of the bio-sourced polymer and monovinylaromatic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Total Petrochemicals FranceInventor: Michel Duc