Agent Contains An Ethylenic Group Patents (Class 525/193)
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Patent number: 11193008Abstract: A method for increasing the melt strength of a polyolefin polymer composition is provided. The method includes mixing a first polyolefin composition derived from at least one olefin polymerization catalyst (a) and at least one olefin polymerization catalyst (b) with a second polyolefin composition derived from the at least one olefin polymerization catalyst (b) or from at least one olefin polymerization catalyst (c), and obtaining the polyolefin polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Ching-Tai Lue, Mark K. Davis, Wesley R. Mariott, Daniel P. Zilker, Phuong A. Cao
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Patent number: 11104829Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition and a hot-melt adhesive that are suitably used for bonding a polyolefin resin substrate and a polar material, and that are capable of low-temperature adhesion. The adhesive composition comprises an acid-modified polypropylene (A), an unfunctionalized polypropylene (B), and a polyethylene (C), and has a melting point of 70 to 140° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: TOYOBO CO., LTD.Inventors: Takuya Yokomichi, Kenji Kashihara
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Patent number: 11077339Abstract: A golf ball includes a core unit and a cover unit enclosing the core unit. The core unit is made from a rubber composition which includes a rubber material, a halogenated organo-sulfur compound, and a phosphorus-containing material. The phosphorus-containing material is selected from the group consisting of metal phosphate, polyphosphate, polyphosphoric ester, phosphonate, phosphate-modified polyester, and combinations thereof. The cover unit is made from a thermoplastic polyurethane composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: SCANNA CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsi-Chou Huang, Li-Ying Huang
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Patent number: 10975221Abstract: The present disclosure provides a crosslinkable composition including a (meth)acrylate polymer and a visible light absorbing compound. Two percent or less of the carbon-carbon bonds in the crosslinkable composition are double bonds. The composition allows for inclusion of one or more materials degradable by ultraviolet radiation and/or stabilized against ultraviolet radiation. Methods for making a crosslinked composition is also provided. One method includes obtaining a crosslinkable composition and subjecting the crosslinkable composition to radiation having a wavelength of 400 nm or greater. Another method includes subjecting a crosslinkable composition to first and second radiations that are different from each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Shijing Cheng, Sheng Ye, David J. Yarusso, Jianhui Xia
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Patent number: 10603552Abstract: A golf ball with an outer core comprising a polybutadiene material and a carbon black material in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 10.0 weight percent of the outer core is disclosed herein. The golf ball may have multiple layers. A preferred embodiment of a golf ball comprises a dual core, a mantle layer and a cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vijay Chavan, David Bartels
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Patent number: 10544278Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article produced therefrom. The thermoplastic resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin and about 0.5 to about 30 parts by weight of zinc oxide. The zinc oxide has a peak intensity ratio (B/A) of about 0.01 to less than about 0.1, where A indicates a peak in the wavelength range of 370 nm to 390 nm and B indicates a peak in the wavelength range of 450 nm to 600 nm in photoluminescence measurement. The thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit good properties in terms of deodorization, impact resistance, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Lotte Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seung Yong Bae, Yoen Kyoung Kim, Ju Sung Kim, Kang Yeol Park, Cheon Seok Yang
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Patent number: 10450453Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thermoplastic graft copolymer resin, a method of preparing the same, and a thermoplastic resin composition including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a thermoplastic graft copolymer resin including a seed, an alkyl acrylate rubber core enclosing the seed, and a shell enclosing the rubber core, a method of preparing the same, and a thermoplastic resin composition including the same, wherein the thermoplastic graft copolymer resin has a gel content of 93% by weight or more and a swelling index of 6 to 14. In accordance with the present disclosure, a thermoplastic graft copolymer resin exhibiting excellent chemical resistance, heat resistance, and impact resistance, a method of preparing the same, and a thermoplastic resin composition including the same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Eun Soo Kang, Yong Yeon Hwang, Hyun Taek Oh, Min Jung Kim, Chun Ho Park, Sang Mi Lee, Yeong Min Lee
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Patent number: 10385197Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer blend and the film of the polymer blend or the film layers of the polymer blend as a surface layer or coating. More particularly, the invention relates to a polymer blend which may be extruded as such or extruded onto one or both sides of packaging film to give a sealing surface(s) which exhibits surprisingly heat sealability suitable for form-fill-and-seal-packaging. The present invention also relates the use of ethylene based plastomer to reduce sealability of films comprising polypropylene.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: BOREALIS AGInventors: Johan Defoer, Willem De Wever, Sara Croonen
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Patent number: 10266727Abstract: Tie-layer adhesives having graft compositions for bonding to metal substrates is disclosed. The graft compositions are made up of the reaction product of a live, grafted polyolefin and an olefin elastomer. The grafted polyolefin is first made by heating a polyolefin and an unsaturated monomer. Further reaction of the live, grafted polyolefin with an olefin elastomer provides the graft composition. Grafting efficiency is boosted dramatically by the presence of the olefin elastomer and use of the additional reaction step. The graft composition, when formulated into a tie-layer adhesive provides improved bonding to metal substrates.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Equistar Chemicals, LPInventor: Maged G. Botros
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Patent number: 10240072Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polyolefin-based composition, suitable for use as a tie-layer adhesive composition, and a process for making the polyolefin-based composition. The polyolefin-based composition is made from and/or contains a grafted polyolefin copolymer composition, a base resin composition, and optionally, an additives composition. The grafted polyolefin copolymer composition is made from and/or contains a grafted polyolefin composition, an olefin elastomer composition, and a long-chain branched polyolefin composition. The grafted polyolefin is coupled to the olefin elastomer and the long-chain branched polyolefin.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Equistar Chemicals, LPInventor: Maged G. Botros
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Patent number: 10179851Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for providing a polypropylene composition comprising a branched polypropylene (b-PP), a polypropylene composition as well as a film comprising the polypropylene composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Borealis AGInventors: Hermann Prokschi, Katja Klimke, Hermann Braun
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Patent number: 10174193Abstract: The present invention relates to method for preparing a modified acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin having excellent matteness, impact resistance, and heat resistance, as well as having a low total volatile organic compounds content, and to a modified acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin prepared thereby.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jae Bum Seo, Chang Hun Han, Dae Woo Lee, Jung Tae Park, Eun Jung Choi, Byoung Il Kang, Da Eun Sung, Gyu Sun Kim
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Patent number: 9963535Abstract: A process for producing a high impact polystyrene having a high swell index may include feeding at least one vinyl aromatic monomer and at least one elastomer to at least one polymerization reactor to form a reaction mixture. The process may include polymerizing the reaction mixture, combining a chain transfer agent to the reaction mixture leaving the at least one polymerization reactor to form a combined mixture, and sending the combined mixture to a devolatilization zone. The process may include obtaining a HIPS product having a high swell index.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: John Tomlinson, Jose Sosa
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Patent number: 9914806Abstract: A synthetic latex composition, comprising rubber particles, natural surfactants, a novel acid stable surfactant and water for use in agglomeration processes. The invention is also directed to a reproducible method for preparing agglomerated latex particles to control and achieve particle size targets within a specified range and distribution, by utilizing the inventive latex composition and process conditions, but without the use of elevated temperature, pressurization or mechanical agitation of prior art processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: EMERALD SPECIALTY POLYMERS, LLCInventor: Jeffrey A. Mathys
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Patent number: 9834645Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic resin composition having high environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) as well as excellent impact resistance and transparency and a thermoplastic resin molded article prepared therefrom. The thermoplastic resin composition includes a graft copolymer (A), in which a (meth)acrylic acid ester, a vinyl cyan-based compound, and an aromatic vinyl compound are graft polymerized with a conjugated diene-based rubber latex; and a copolymer (B) of a (meth)acrylic acid ester-aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyan-based compound in a weight ratio of 35:65 to 70:30. A difference in refractive indices of the graft copolymer (A) and the copolymer (B) of the (meth)acrylic acid ester-aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyan-based compound is less than 0.003 when irradiated with light having a wavelength of 450 nm to 680 nm, and a melt index is 4.0 g/10 min or less when the melt index is measured in accordance with ASTM D1238.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Keun Hoon Yoo, Jeong Su Choi, Won Seok Lee, Seok Goo Jang, Roo Da Lee, Sang Hoo Park, Ho Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 9828699Abstract: A polymer filament comprising a polyolefin composition which comprises at least 10% by weight of one or more copolymer(s) (I) of propylene with one or more comonomers selected from ethylene, C4-C10 ?-olefins and their combinations, said copolymer or copolymers (I) having MFR from 0.5 to 10 g/10 min. and containing units deriving from the said comonomers in a total amount of from 0.5 to 25% by weight with respect to the total amount of all momoner units in the copolymer, provided that, in the absence of comonomer units deriving from C6-C10 ?-olefins, the amount of comonomer units deriving from ethylene or C4-C5 ?-olefins or their combinations is at least 2.5% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Roberto de Palo, Roberto Vanzini, Gianni Perdomi, Andrea Felisati
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Patent number: 9798056Abstract: The present application is relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application may form a pressure-sensitive adhesive having excellent durability and reliability, stress relaxation and reworkability. In addition, when the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is used collaterally, for example, a coating process may be efficiently performed even when a coating solid content is high, thereby maintaining excellent productivity and forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive having excellent uniformity in thickness. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition may be used for an optical film such as a polarizing plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Min Ki Lee, No Ma Hoon Kim, Sung Soo Yoon, Su Jeong Kim
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Patent number: 9783628Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-arm star macromolecules which are used as thickening agents or rheology modifiers, including use in hydraulic fracturing fluid compositions. In one aspect of the invention, a star macromolecule is capable of thickening via a dual mechanism comprising (1) self-assembly of the hydrophobic polymerized segments of the star macromolecules via hydrophobic interactions or associations, and (2) association, reaction, or combination of the hydroxyl-containing polymerized segments of one or more of the star macromolecules.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: ATRP SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Patrick McCarthy, Yuanxi Liao, Liang Huang
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Patent number: 9745456Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions, containing the following components: a) 30 to 90 wt % of one or more styrene copolymers, and acrylonitrile, as component A; b) 10 to 70 wt % of several impact-modifying graft rubbers without an olefinic double bond in the rubber phase as component B, wherein said component B contains: B1) 1 to 50 wt % of rubber particles that have an average particle diameter of 50 to 150 nm as component B I; B2) 50 to 99 wt % of rubber particles that have an average particle diameter of 800 to 1200 nm as component B2; c) 0 to 20 wt % of one or more additives as component C; are especially weather-resistant and have good mechanical properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: INEOS STYROLUTION GROUP GMBHInventors: Mohammed Abboud, Rolf Minkwitz, Davy Roger Suwier, Philipp Boeckmann, Hans-Juergen Hausser
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Patent number: 9694249Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel method of manufacturing a golf ball comprising forming a spherical core having less-variable compression deformation amount and stabilized properties. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a golf ball, comprising the steps of: blending (a) a base rubber, (b) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, (d) a carboxylic acid and/or a salt thereof having a number-average particle size ranging from 15 ?m to 60 ?m, and (e) where necessary a metal compound to prepare a core rubber composition; molding the core rubber composition into a spherical core under specific conditions; and forming at least one cover layer on the spherical core.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: DUNLAOP SPORTS CO., LTD.Inventors: Satoko Okabe, Masatoshi Yokota, Koichi Fujisawa, Yusuke Tanigawa
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Patent number: 9549746Abstract: A microprotrusion array for use in transport of a material across a biological barrier, wherein said array comprises a plurality of microprotusions composed of a swellable polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFASTInventors: A. David Woolfson, Desmond Ian John Morrow, Anthony Morrissey, Ryan F. Donnelly, Paul A. McCarron
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Patent number: 9505920Abstract: A polymer composition of polypropylene copolymer and 1 to 50% by weight of hard resin. The polypropylene copolymer is either an impact copolymer or a random copolymer. The polymer composition can be used to make injection stretch blow molded articles having improved top load strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Luyi Sun, Tim Coffy, Leland Daniels
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Patent number: 9457232Abstract: Disclosed herein are heterogeneous golf ball compositions comprising a thermoplastic matrix and discrete particles of crosslinked polymer dispersed within the matrix.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: David A. Bulpett, Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau, Robert Blink
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Patent number: 9353249Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition [X] for reduction of squeaking noises containing a rubber-reinforced vinyl resin [A] obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer [b1] in the presence of an ethylene-?-olefin rubber polymer [a1] having Tm (melting point) of 0° C. or higher, wherein an amount of silicon contained in the thermoplastic resin composition [X] is 0.15% by mass or less based on 100% by mass of the thermoplastic resin composition [X]. According to the present invention, a structure can be provided, which is characterized in that squeaking noises that are generated when members rub against each other is remarkably reduced, that an effect of reducing squeaking noises is maintained without deterioration even when placed under high temperature for a long time, and that impact resistance and molded appearance are superior.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: TECHNO POLYMER CO., LTD.Inventors: Isamu Mochizuki, Kazuya Egawa
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Patent number: 9275321Abstract: The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: X-CARD HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Mark A. Cox
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Patent number: 9260638Abstract: A crosslinkable composition is described comprising an acid- and epoxy-functional copolymer, which when crosslinked with a triazine crosslinking agent provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Larry R. Krepski, Marie Aloshyna ep Lesuffleur, Babu N. Gaddam
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Patent number: 9169362Abstract: A method and system for treating rubber-containing elastomers to produce materials suitable for blending with thermoplastic or thermoset polymers are disclosed. The elastomers may comprise virgin or recycled particulate rubber such as from used tires. The blended rubber and polymer materials possess thermoplastic properties and can be reused many times.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Prime Elastomers, LLCInventors: Gary Brown, Clifford C. Fay
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Patent number: 9102131Abstract: A textured film, a process for manufacture of the textured film, and a light management stack, a backlight, and a display using the textured film are described. Generally, the surface texture of a polymeric film, such as a polymeric optical film, is controlled by incorporation of a fracturable coating that fractures upon stretching the film.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kristopher J. Derks, Jeffrey W. Hagen, James E. Lockridge, Michael J. Schiesl, Adam D. Haag, Jeffrey A. Peterson, Stephen A. Johnson, Mark J. Pellerite, Michael L. Steiner, Hang K. Loi
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Patent number: 9054236Abstract: The object of the present invention to provide a solar cell sealing film, which has superior durability that maintains adhesive performance for a long duration under the circumstances of a high temperature and high humidity, exerts high crosslink rate at production of the solar cells, and suppresses occurrence of blister, and a solar cell using the sealing film. The solar cell sealing film includes: ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, an organic peroxide, and a silane-coupling agent, wherein the silane-coupling agent is represented by formula (I): in which R1 represents alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, three R1s are the same as or different from each other, and “n” is an integer of 1 to 8; and the silane-coupling agent is contained in the range of 0.02 to 1.0 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-polar monomer copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventors: Hisataka Kataoka, Tetsuro Ikeda, Yoshihiko Inoue
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Patent number: 9006344Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a core made of a composition comprising a polybutadiene rubber blend are provided. The blend includes a non-metallocene catalyzed polybutadiene rubber and a metallocene-catalyzed polybutadiene rubber. Catalysts such as neodymium, nickel, and cobalt based catalysts may be used to make the non-metallocene catalyzed rubber. Catalysts such as ferrocene, cobaltocene, nickelocene, titanocene dichloride, zirconocene dichloride, and samraocene based catalysts may be used to make the metallocene-catalyzed rubber. The golf ball may contain single layered core or multi-layered cores. The core is surrounded by a cover having at least one layer. The resulting ball has high resiliency and a soft compression feel.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Derek A. Ladd, David A. Bulpett, Michael J. Sullivan, Brian Comeau
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Patent number: 8992512Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided, which contain one or more polymeric regions. These polymeric regions, in turn, contain one or more polymers, at least one of which is a copolymer that includes the following: (a) one or more unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer species and (b) one or more heteroatom-containing monomer species.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Richard, Marlene C. Schwarz, Rudolf Faust
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Patent number: 8962761Abstract: Highly branched compositions including: (i) from about 96 wt % to about 99.9 wt % metallocene catalyzed ethylene propylene diene derived units; and (ii) from about 0.1 wt % to about 4 wt % multifunctional monomer derived units, wherein the highly branched composition has: (a) a Mooney viscosity ML (1+4) at 125° C. of about 30 to 100 MU, (b) a Mooney relaxation area MLRA of about 100 to about 1000, (c) a branching index, g?(vis) of less than about 0.9, (d) a phase angle, ?, of less than about 55 degrees at a complex modulus of 10 kPa, measured at 190° C., and (e) a degree of shear thinning greater than about 0.95, measured at 190° C., are disclosed herein. Homogeneous blends including this composition are also described. Processes to make the highly branched composition and the homogeneous blend are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventor: Mun F. Tse
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Publication number: 20150005451Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to films capable of use in electronic device modules and to electronic device modules including such films. The disclosure also generally relates to materials for use in such films.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicants: 3M Innovative Properties Company, 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Rahul M. Rasal, Jay M. Jennen, Jeffrey G. Linert, Belma Erdogan-Haug, Robert S. Clough
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Patent number: 8911844Abstract: A true tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer of the fine powder type is provided, wherein the copolymer contains polymerized comonomer units of at least one comonomer other than TFE in concentrations of at least or exceeding 1.0 weight percent, and which can exceed 5.0 weight percent, wherein the copolymer is expandable, that is, the copolymer may be expanded to produce strong, useful, expanded TFE copolymeric articles having a microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils. Articles made from the expandable copolymer may include tapes, membranes, films, fibers, and are suitable in a variety of end applications, including medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence A. Ford
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Patent number: 8846794Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball which includes (I) a first member composed of a material molded under heat from a rubber composition of (a) a base rubber composed primarily of a mixture of at least 60 wt % of a polybutadiene having a stress relaxation time (T80), as defined below, of less than 4 seconds and up to 40 wt % of a polybutadiene having a stress relaxation time (T80) of at least 4 seconds, (b) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (c) an organic peroxide; and (II) a second member composed of a specific, highly-neutralized, resin composition. The golf ball of the invention, by being thus constituted, has an excellent resilience for the ball as a whole, a good, soft, feel on impact, and imparts an excellent spin performance, thereby enabling an increased distance to be achieved. In addition, it has a high manufacturability.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Shindo, Kae Iizuka
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Patent number: 8841353Abstract: A carbon-containing modified polystyrene type resin particle of the present invention includes: a carbon-containing polypropylene type resin, and a polystyrene type resin in an amount of not less than 100 parts by weight but less than 400 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the carbon-containing polypropylene type resin, wherein the polystyrene type resin ratio at the central part of the particle is at least 1.2 times the polystyrene type resin ratio of the overall particle, the polystyrene type resin ratio being calculated by using the ratio (D698/D1376) of absorbances at 698 cm?1 and 1376 cm?1 which are obtained by infrared absorption spectra measured by ATR infrared spectroscopic analysis.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinji Ishida, Masahiko Ozawa
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Publication number: 20140274469Abstract: A thermoplastic golf ball material is made by combining and reacting (a) an unneutralized copolymer of ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, which has from about 5 to about 12 percent by weight acid monomer; (b) a metallocene-catalyzed copolymer of ethylene and octene; (c) an unsaturated fatty acid; and (d) a metal cation in an amount sufficient to neutralize from about 65 to about 90% of the acid groups, to produce an ionomeric thermoplastic material. The ionomeric thermoplastic material may be used in a core, a cover, or a layer between a core and a cover of a golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: NIKE, INC.
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Publication number: 20140264986Abstract: According to the invention, there is a method for producing an acrylate-based solid, comprising the steps of: (i) dispersing less than 20% w/v of an alkyl or aryl acrylate polymer/copolymer in a solvent comprising at least one acrylic monomer; (ii) dispersing in the fluid mixture formed by step (i) a further quantity of an alkyl or aryl acrylate polymer/copolymer; and (iii) curing the resulting material to form a solid, wherein the alkyl or aryl acrylate polymer/copolymer of step (i) contains less than 0.1% w/w of a free radical.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Makevale Group Ltd.Inventor: Vallabhbhai Bhananhai Ahir
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Patent number: 8809459Abstract: A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Camille Grossetete, David W. Knoeppel, Jose M. Sosa, Shane Steagall, Carlos Corletto
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Patent number: 8772409Abstract: Compositions comprising the reaction product of: (a) a polyalkenamer; and (b) an organic modifier that includes at least one carbon to carbon unsaturated bond and at least one functional group selected from carboxyl, hydroxyl, amino, epoxy, (meth)acrylate, vinyl, ester, isocyanate, carbonyl, urethane, anhydride, or a metal salt thereof. Also disclosed are golf balls that include (i) a core, (ii) at least one intermediate layer, and (iii) at least one cover layer, wherein at least one of the core, intermediate layer or cover layer includes the polyalkenamer/functionalized organic modifier composition as a majority ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Hyun J. Kim, Hong G. Jeon
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Publication number: 20140155513Abstract: A method for forming a composition comprising a propylene-based polymer and a co-agent is provided. The method comprises introducing a propylene-based polymer to an extruder and introducing the co-agent to the extruder at a position within the extruder where the temperature is from 23° C. to 125° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Sunny Jacob, Michael J. Goncy, Peter D. Hartwell, Bruce R. Lundmark
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Patent number: 8742019Abstract: Crosslinked polyolefin blends, methods for their production, and articles made of the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the polyolefin blends comprise a first polymer formed in a first reactor and a second polymer formed in a second reactor. The first and second polymers, as well as the resulting blend, may comprise units derived from propylene, ethylene, and a diene. The blended composition can then be compounded with one or more coagents, antioxidants, and/or other additives and crosslinked, preferably by exposure to energetic photons. The crosslinked polymers are particularly useful for making fibers, films, and nonwovens.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Sunny Jacob, Alistair D. Westwood, Justin R. Huber
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Patent number: 8716406Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having at least one component made of a composition comprising a polymerized substituted imidazolium liquid ionomer are provided. The multi-piece golf ball contains a core, which may have a dual-core construction including a center and surrounding outer core layer or other multi-layered structure. Preferably at least one of the core layers is formed from a composition comprising a rubber material or highly neutralized acid copolymer (HNP) and the liquid ionomer. The resulting golf ball has high resiliency.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Acushnet companyInventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette
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Patent number: 8716407Abstract: A novel vulcanizable composition is provided, based on at least one hydrogenated nitrile rubber, on at least one peroxide, on at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or salts thereof, and also on specific microgels. These vulcanizable compositions can be used to obtain vulcanized products which can in particular be used for drive belts, roll coverings, hoses and cables.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: LANXESS Deutschland GmbHInventors: Werner Obrecht, Claus Wrana
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Patent number: 8697807Abstract: An ethylenic polymer comprising amyl groups from about 0.1 to about 2.0 units per 1000 carbon atoms as determined by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and both a peak melting temperature, Tm, in ° C., and a heat of fusion, Hf, in J/g, as determined by DSC Crystallinity, where the numerical values of Tm and Hf correspond to the relationship Tm?(0.2143*Hf)+79.643. An ethylenic polymer comprising at least one preparative TREF fraction that elutes at 95° C. or greater using a Preparative Temperature Rising Elution Fractionation method, where at least one preparative TREF fraction that elutes at 95° C. or greater has a gpcBR value greater than 0.05 and less than 5 as determined by gpcBR Branching Index by 3D-GPC, and where at least 5% of the ethylenic polymer elutes at a temperature of 95° C. or greater based upon the total weight of the ethylenic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Mehmet Demirors, Teresa P. Karjala, Christopher R. Eddy, Lonnie G. Hazlitt, Pak-Meng Cham, Sarat Munjal, Wallace W. Yau
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Publication number: 20140073713Abstract: Disclosed is a crosslinked polymer nanoparticle containing composition, a method for preparing a copolymer using the composition, and a vinyl chloride resin with improved foam molding properties. Processing aid in according with the present invention, provides the effects of improved foam molding properties and processibility of a vinyl chloride resin, during a foam molding process upon being added to the vinyl chloride resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Yoon Ho Kim, Geon Soo Kim, Kwang Jin Lee
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Patent number: 8628435Abstract: Golf balls containing a core comprising a blend of: a) about 1 to about 49 weight percent of a polybutadiene rubber having a relatively high Mooney viscosity, and b) about 51 to about 99 weight percent of a polyalkenamer rubber having a relatively low Mooney viscosity are provided. Single or multi-layered cores may be prepared. In addition, the golf ball includes a cover that may be single or multi-layered. The cover is preferably made of polyurethanes, polyureas, or blends thereof. The polyalkenamer/polybutadiene rubber composition helps provide the ball with high resiliency along with a soft feel.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Douglas S. Goguen, Brian Comeau, Robert Blink, David A. Bulpett
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Patent number: 8628855Abstract: Presently described are articles, such as optical displays and protective films, comprising a (e.g. light transmissive) substrate having a surface layer comprising the reaction product of a mixture comprising a non-fluorinated binder precursor (e.g. of a hardcoat composition) and at least one polymerizable perfluoropolyether polymer. The resulting cured surface layer can advantageously exhibit low lint attraction in combination with low surface energy. Also described are one-step and two-step methods of synthesizing perfluoropolyether polymers having polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Encai Hao, Zai-Ming Qiu, Yu Yang, Thomas P. Klun
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Patent number: 8609776Abstract: An ethylenically unsaturated prepolymer comprising an ending X which reacts by condensation being a hydroxyl and/or amine or free isocyanate group and optionally an ending X? having ethylenic unsaturation, the prepolymer being the reaction product of a first component A comprising a mixture of i) a first ethylenically unsaturated resin carrying specific hydroxyl and/or amine reactive endings, and/or ii) optionally a second resin different from resin i), being an ethylenically unsaturated hydroxylated resin and/or a hydroxylated and/or aminated saturated resin, and/or iii) optionally a third reactive saturated resin, iv) optionally an unsaturated monoalcohol up to 30% in equivalents of the OH+NH2 total, and a second component B comprising a polyisocyanate with a functionality equal to 2 or greater than 2, A and B being in proportions to effectively avoid any gelling by crosslinking.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: CCP CompositesInventors: Patrick Belliard, Jérôme Mazajczyk, Roland Delory, Guillaume Cledat, Francis Verdiere, Serge Herman
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Patent number: 8604132Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: ATRP Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wojciech Jakubowski, Patrick McCarthy, Nicolay Tsarevsky, James Spanswick