With Solid Polymer Derived From At Least One Nitrogen-containing Reactant Wherein At Least One Of The Reactants Forming The Solid Polymer Is Saturated; Or With Spfi Wherein At Least One Of The Necessary Ingredients Contains A Nitrogen Atom Or With A Reaction Product Thereof; Or With Nitrogen-containing Sicp Patents (Class 525/66)
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Patent number: 5605961Abstract: A thermoplastic, resinous mixture, useful in the preparation of compatible blends of polyurethane with polyolefins, is disclosed. The mixture contains(i) a thermoplastic polyurethane, and(ii) an agent which is the product of the reaction between a polyamide and a modified polyolefin.The inventive mixture may be used as a component in thermoplastic molding compositions which contain a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene. Improved mechanical properties characterize the molding compositions thus prepared.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Bayer CorporationInventors: Bin Lee, H. Pielartzik, Robert J. Kumpf, Clifford J. Lau, Raymond A. Yourd, Jeffrey S. Wiggins
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Patent number: 5602200Abstract: A polymeric composition includes a polyamide; an unmodified polypropylene or unmodified polyethylene; optionally a carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride-grafted ethylene-propylene-diene elastomer; and a carboxylic acid or maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene or polypropylene.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Rolf B. Wissmann
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Patent number: 5599879Abstract: A super-tough polymeric composition comprising an engineering thermoplastic and a modified radial polymer. The engineering thermoplastic is selected from the group consisting of polyamides, thermoplastic polyesters, polyphenylene ether resins, polyarylene sulfide resins, polysulfone and the like. The modified radial polymer is modified by grafting a compound containing a carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid derivative group. The modified, radial polymer has from about 3 to about 50 arms, as determined using light scattering techniques and the arms will be olefin polymers. The polymer compositions will yield shaped articles which fail ductilely when tested using ASTM procedure D-256 at room temperature and some at -20.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1994Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Richard Gelles, Carl L. Willis, John E. Gorman, Andres M. Arismendi, Jr.
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Patent number: 5596040Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising:(a) about 20 to 80% by weight of polyphenylene ether resin comprising at least one structural unit in its backbone represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein (b) about 0.01 to 10% by weight of a modified aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin produced by modifying an aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin which is obtained by reacting alkyl benzene with formaldehyde, using a modifying agent reactive with its methylol group, methylene ether group, or acetal group;(c) about 2 to 30% by weight of a rubber-like polymer; and(d) about 20 to 80% by weight of a polyamide resin; and a method for its preparation.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.Inventors: Shinya Miya, Yuichi Kano, Hisayuki Kuwahara, Takeshige Kasuya, Yosio Fukaya
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Thermoplastic composition and method for producing thermoplastic composition by melt blending carpet
Patent number: 5591802Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a thermoplastic composition from carpet wherein a carpet sample are melt blended without separating the carpet into its component parts. The process of the present invention produces a thermoplastic composition useful as a substitute for virgin thermoplastics in a variety of applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Inventors: Donald J. David, Jerauld L. Dickerson, Thomas F. Sincock -
Patent number: 5589540Abstract: Three new types of chelating resins containing nitrogen and sulfur or oxygen atoms as coordination atom were synthesized by the reaction of a polymer bearing amino (--NH.sub.2) or imino (.dbd.NH) groups as reaction sites with a substitutive derivative of epithiopropane or epoxypropane. These resins exhibited excellent adsorption properties for noble metals.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventor: Dong Shihua
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Patent number: 5589541Abstract: A process for producing a modified propylene polymer comprising the steps of premixing a propylene polymer with a vinyl monomer and polymerizing the vinyl monomer by kneading the premix at a temperature of a melting point thereof or higher is described, wherein the propylene polymer is a particulate propylene polymer having a specific surface area of 0.1 m.sup.2 /g or more. A modified propylene polymer composition is also described, obtained by mixing (a) a particulate propylene polymer having a specific surface area of 0.1 m.sup.2 /g or more, (b) 5% by weight or more of a vinyl monomer mainly comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer based on the total weight of the vinyl monomer and the propylene polymer, and (c) a radical polymerization initiator, substantially impregnating the vinyl monomer and the radical polymerization initiator into the propylene polymer, and then polymerizing the vinyl monomer by melt-kneading.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Masafumi Kinoshita, Toshio Niwa, O. Shibata
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Patent number: 5587418Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a thermosetting coating composition provided with workability, excellent adhesion, weatherability, good appearance, etc. capable of use in a primerless colored base coat and top clear coat by a 2-coat, 1-bake method on a polyolefinic substrate. Moreover, the present invention intends to provide a coated body having excellent adhesion, weatherability, good appearance, etc. realized by a 2-coat, 1-bake method. This thermosetting coating composition is a composition comprising a graft copolymer obtained by copolymerizing acrylic monomer, unsaturated carboxylic acids, acrylic monomers containing hydroxyl group with chlorinated polyolefin containing anhydride in the presence of organic solvents. This coating composition is available for use as a primerless colored base coat 2-coat, 1-bake coating on the polyolefinic substrates.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Assignees: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, TBL Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryo Sasaki, Toshiro Ina
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Patent number: 5585433Abstract: The cycloolefin resin compositions of the present invention comprise:[A] cycloolefin resin selected from (a-1) a cycloolefin random copolymer having recurring units derived from a cycloolefin of a specific structure, (a-2) a ring opening (co)polymer of the cycloolefin, (a-3) a hydrogenation product of the ring opening (co)polymer and (a-4) a graft-modified product of the random copolymer (a-1), the ring opening (co)polymer (a-2) and the hydrogenation product thereof (a-3);[B] at least one of (b-1) an unmodified elastomer, (b-2) a modified elastomer, (b-3) an unmodified crystalline polyolefin and (b-4) a modified crystalline polyolefin; and[C] a polyamide resin. Molded products formed from these cycloolefin resin compositions are excellent particularly in resistance to greases.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Sanehiro Yamamoto, Toshio Kimura, Takasi Nakagawa, Akinori Toyota
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Patent number: 5583177Abstract: There is disclosed a polyamide resin composition containing: (A) 85 to 95 parts by weight of a polyamide resin; (B) 5 to 15 parts by weight of wollastonite; (C) 3 to 10 parts by weight, to 100 parts by the total weight of ingredients (A) and (B), of a styrene copolymer modified with at least one modifier selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydrides; and (D) 0.5 to 5 parts by weight, to 100 parts by the total weight of ingredients (A) and (B), of a high-density polyethylene modified with at least one modifier selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydrides, the high-density polyethylene having a weight-average molecular weight of 50,000 to 400,000.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignees: Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Koji Kinoshita, Nori Yoshihara, Minoru Hayashi, Kiyotaka Nakai
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Patent number: 5576366Abstract: Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto polypropylene are dyeable with disperse or cationic dyes. A small amount of polyester may be include, along with a hydrophilic modifier comprising a monoglyceride and a salt of a liner alkyl. The hydrophilic modifier also acts as a compatibilizer to bridge the polyester and the polypropylene. A process for dyeing polypropylene fibers comprises combining the polypropylene with a thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and alkyl acrylates having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group into fibers, adding the polyester to the polypropylene matrix, spinning the composition into fibers, and exposing the fibers to a dye bath. The sulfonic group may be added to the polyester for exposing the fibers to a cationic dye.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Lyondell Petrochemical CompanyInventor: Paresh J. Sheth
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Patent number: 5574105Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer comprising a triblend of engineering resin, dynamically vulcanized alloy of thermoplastic olefin polymer and elastomeric copolymer, and a compatibilizer for the engineering resin and alloy. The compositions retain structural integrity at high temperature, and have good tensile properties, elongation and fluid resistance.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1995Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P.Inventor: Krishna Venkataswamy
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Patent number: 5571866Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplast resin composition comprising:30 to 97% by weight of at least one of(a) a crystalline thermoplastic resin component and(b) a non-crystalline thermoplastic resin component,3 to 70% by weight of (c) a rubbery polymer component which is ununiformly mixed with at least one of Component (a) and Component (b) and0 to 40% by weight of (d) an inorganic filler,wherein Component (c) forms a network and at least one of the ratio of flexural modulus of Component (a) to Component (c) and that of Component (b) to Component (c) is 5 or more.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Koji Nishida, Kiyoji Takagi, Hironari Sano, Motohiro Seki
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Patent number: 5569711Abstract: The cycloolefin resin compositions of the present invention comprise:[A] cycloolefin resin selected from (a-1) a cycloolefin random copolymer having recurring units derived from a cycloolefin of a specific structure, (a-2) a ring opening (co)polymer of the cycloolefin, (a-3) a hydrogenation product of the ring opening (co)polymer and (a-4) a graft-modified product of the random copolymer (a-1), the ring opening (co)polymer (a-2) and the hydrogenation product thereof (a-3);[B] at least one of (b-1) an unmodified elastomer, (b-2) a modified elastomer, (b-3) an unmodified crystalline polyolefin and (b-4) a modified crystalline polyolefin; and[C] a polyamide resin. Molded products formed from these cycloolefin resin compositions are excellent particularly in resistance to greases.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Sanehiro Yamamoto, Toshio Kimura, Takasi Nakagawa, Akinori Toyota
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Patent number: 5565525Abstract: A resin composition curable through a Michael reaction between (a) a component having a plurality of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carbonyl groups and (b) a component having a plurality of activated methylene, activated methyne or hydroxyl groups is disclosed. The curing reaction is catalyzed with a quaternary ammonium, quaternary phosphonium or tertiary sulfonium salt in the presence of an epoxy compound independently added to the composition or covalently attacted to either component (a) or component (b).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1994Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Assignee: Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideo Morimoto, Kei Aoki, Takashi Irie, Hiroto Yoneda
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Patent number: 5563216Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing (A) a liquid crystalline polyester and a reaction product of (B) a thermoplastic polymer having a crosslinkable functional group and (C) a crosslinking agent, in which a volume ratio of the polyester (A) to the polymer (B) is from 20:80 to 50:50 and the polyester (A) forms a continuous phase, and a method for producing the same. This composition is cheap and has good properties of the liquid crystalline polyester even in a composition range in which a ratio of the liquid crystalline polyester is small.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1993Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Masahiro Niwano, Yukinori Dairaku
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Patent number: 5561193Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) from 5 to 95% by weight of a partly aromatic, semicrystalline copolyamide composed essentially ofa.sub.1) from 30 to 44 mol % of units which are derived from terephthalic acida.sub.2) from 6 to 20 mol % of units which are derived from isophthalic acida.sub.3) from 43 to 49.5 mol % of units which are derived from hexamethylenediamine anda.sub.4) from 0.5 to 7 mol % of units which are derived from aliphatic cyclic diamines of 6 to 30 carbon atoms,the molar percentages of components a.sub.1) to a.sub.4) together being 100%, andB) from 5 to 95% by weight of a polyphenylene etherC) from 0 to 30% by weight of an elastomeric polymer,D) from 0 to 45% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or of a mixture thereof,E) from 0 to 20% by weight of a flameproofing agent andF) from 0 to 30% by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants,the percentages A) to F) summing to 100%.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1995Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Axel Gottschalk, Herbert Fisch, Gunter Pipper, Martin Weber
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Patent number: 5559194Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-forming polymer blend, comprising:a) a polyamide;b) a miscible amorphous polymer; andc) an immiscible amorphous polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1994Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: BASF CorportionInventors: Richard Kotek, Hans-Georg Matthies
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Patent number: 5554677Abstract: A blow-molded article made from a polyphenylene ether/polyamide composition reinforced with glass fibers is provided. The article is excellent in mechanical properties and blow moldability. The composition comprises a mixture consisting of (A) 10-65 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether and (B) 90-35 parts by weight of a polyamide and, on the basis of 100 parts by weight of said mixture, (C) 10-100 parts by weight of a glass fiber, (D) 1-35 parts by weight of a polyolefin and (E) 0.01-10 parts by weight of an unsaturated polar monomer compound having in its molecule both (a) carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-carbon triple bond and (b) carboxyl group, acid anhydride group, amino group, acid amide group, imide group, epoxy group, carboxylic acid ester group, isocyanate group, methylol group or hydroxyl group as a compatibilizing agent, amounts of (C), (D) and (E) being based on 100 parts by weight of [(A)+(B)].Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Kenji Nagaoka, Hiroshi Hagimori, Kaoru Kitadono
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Patent number: 5552480Abstract: There is disclosed a thermoplastic resin composition comprising as principal components a [A] thermoplastic resin having a functional group reactive with an amino group, a [B] olefinic polymer and/or styrenic polymer, the subtotal of the above [A]+[B] being 100 parts by weight, and 0.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1993Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Assignees: Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhisa Sugita, Naoki Kitazawa, Hiroshi Hotta
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Patent number: 5543460Abstract: Graft copolymer particles obtained by graft-polymerizing one or more kinds of vinyl monomer onto a compound rubber comprising a polyorganosiloxane component and an alkyl (meth)acrylate rubber component, which graft copolymer particle has a number average particle size of 0.01 to 0.07 .mu.m, the volume of particles larger than 0.10 .mu.m being 20% or less of the whole particle volume, a method for producing the above graft copolymer particle, wherein one or more kinds of vinyl monomer are graft-polymerized onto a compound rubber obtained by polymerizing an alkyl (meth)acrylate rubber component comprising alkyl (meth)acrylate and a polyfunctional alkyl (meth)acrylate with a polyorganosiloxane having a number average particle size of 0.003 to 0.06 .mu.m, the volume of particles larger than 0.10 .mu.m being 20% or less of the whole particle volume, and thermoplastic resin compositions comprising the above graft copolymer and various thermoplastic resins.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Naoki Yamamoto, Akira Yanagase, Tadashi Iwasaki, Masakazu Itoh
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Patent number: 5543452Abstract: A flame-resistant polyamide resin composition comprising components:(A) a polyamide or a blend of a polyamide with another polymer,(B) a flame retardant comprising a brominated styrene or styrene derivative polymer having acid anhydride groups, and(C) a flame retardant comprising a brominated polystyrene.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Junichi Nakahashi, Itaru Natori
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Patent number: 5543448Abstract: Blends of polycarbonate and polyester are admixed in compositions with poly(phenylene ether), and/or with a poly(phenylene ether) concentrate containing poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, a vinyl aromatic copolymer, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, poly(alkyl acrylate), and/or poly(alkyl methacrylate).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Michael K. Laughner
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Patent number: 5541267Abstract: A polyamide composition comprising an aliphatic polyamide such as nylon 6 and an oligomeric aromatic polyamide, such as oligomers of poly(tolylene diisophthalamide), which exhibit improved retention flexural modulus and flexural strength at ambient humidity, i.e. about 50% to about 65%.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1994Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Murali K. Akkapeddi, Jeffrey H. Glans, Gerald J. Dege, Sengshiu J. Chung
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Patent number: 5539049Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous resin dispersion prepared by dispersing in an aqueous medium a graft resin (A) and a hydrophobic melamine resin (B), said graft resin (A) having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 100,000 and an acid value of 5 to 80, and consisting of a hydrophobic main chain moiety and a hydrophilic side chain moiety, said hydrophilic side chain moiety being 5,000 to 50,000 in weight average molecular weight and at least 20 in acid value.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: Kansai Paint Company LimitedInventors: Junichi Kajima, Masaru Mitsuji, Mitsugu Endo, Yasuo Takaya
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Patent number: 5539030Abstract: Polycarbonate is admixed in compositions with poly(phenylene ether), and/or with a poly(phenylene ether) concentrate containing poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, a vinyl aromatic copolymer, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, poly(alkyl acrylate), and/or poly(alkyl methacrylate). The blended compositions may also optionally contain additional vinyl aromatic copolymer as a separate component, impact modifiers, thermoplastic molding materials including polystyrene, polyolefin, polyamide, poly(vinyl chloride), polyurethane, polyacetal, and conventional additives such as dyes and pigments.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Michael K. Laughner
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Patent number: 5536781Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of plastics containing thermoplastic polyurethanes and optionally other components comprising (a) melting and homogenizing a thermoplastic polyurethane in an extruder, and (b) adding an isocyanate to said extruder containing the melted and homogenized thermoplastic polyurethane.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Herbert Heidingsfeld, Willi Meister, Jurgen Winkler
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Patent number: 5534590Abstract: A polymer composite having excellent mechanical properties such as shock resistance, and good adhesiveness is obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer in the presence of a rubber-like copolymer and a thermoplastic resin without a substantial amount of a solvent. The polymer composite contains a matrix phase which comprises the thermoplastic resin and a graft copolymer formed from the resin and the vinyl monomer, and a dispersed phase which comprises the polymer of the vinyl monomer and a graft polymer formed from the vinyl monomer and the rubber-like copolymer. Preferably the reaction is carried out by kneading the vinyl monomer, the rubber-like copolymer and the thermoplastic resin with a high shearing force and removing an unreacted vinyl monomer. A single screw vent-extruder or a twin screw vent-extruder may be used for kneading. The polymer composite is useful for making a formed article and as a binder in a laminate.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1993Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Takafumi Horiie
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Patent number: 5530047Abstract: A polymer composition for electrical part material comprising, (I) a polymer blend which comprises (A) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyether imides and polyesters, and (B) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyphenylene ethers, polyolefins, and polycarbonates, and (II) a copolymer of maleic anhydride and vinyl type compound or (II') an epoxy-modified styrene-type copolymer. The composition has excellent compatibility, heat resistance, mechanical characteristics, platability, moldability, and electric characteristics. It is an ideal material for use as an electrical part material due to its low dielectric constant and low dielectric dissipation factor at high frequency.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1995Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignees: Cosmo Research Institute, Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fumie Watanabe, Takashi Mizoguchi, Masatoshi Iwafune
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Patent number: 5525668Abstract: Novel thermoplastic elastomer compositions, made by dispersing a polyolefin elastomer phase containing functionalized EPM or EPDM in a polyamide resin followed by cross-linking of the elastomer phase, are described. The cross-linked phase exists as discreet particles, providing an overall blend which remains thermoplastic. The resulting blend may be used in the fabrication of elastomeric goods without the need for a separate vulcanization step after the desired object is formed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: June 11, 1996Assignee: DSM Copolymer, Inc.Inventor: Errol J. Olivier
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Patent number: 5523351Abstract: The subject invention relates to a process for preparing a compatibilized blend of a first polymer which is a rubber containing free nitrile groups, hydroxyl groups, carboxyl groups, amide groups, amine groups or mercapto groups and a second dissimilar polymer which is a thermoplastic polymer containing nitrile groups, hydroxyl groups, carboxyl groups, amide groups, amine groups or mercapto groups, which comprises reacting a rubber having pendant blocked isocyanate groups bound thereto with the first polymer and the second dissimilar polymer, wherein the compatibilized blend contains from about 55 weight percent to about 75 weight percent of the rubber containing nitrile groups, hydroxyl groups, amide groups, amine groups or mercapto groups.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1995Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Howard A. Colvin, Muhanad A. Alsamarraie, Dane K. Parker
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Patent number: 5523360Abstract: A process for the modification of a polyphenylene ether resin composition is claimed, said process being carried out in a temperature range of between the melting point and the degradation point of said resin composition and in the presence of an effective amount of a citraconimide compound to reduce the melt viscosity of said resin composition, said citraconimide compound being represented by formula (I), wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl groups, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkenyl groups, C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkynyl groups, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 cycloalkyl groups, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 cycloalkenyl groups, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 cycloalkynyl groups, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 aryl groups, C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 aralkyl groups, C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkaryl groups, and C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkernaryl groups, all of which may be linear or branched and unsubstituted or substituted with one or more amino, carboxy, cyano, halogens, esters, oxiranes, ethers, nitro, hydroxy and alkoxy groups.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1995Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: Akzo Nobel N. V.Inventors: Jernej Jelenic, Auke G. Talma, Peter Hope
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Patent number: 5516841Abstract: The cycloolefin resin compositions of the present invention comprise:[A] cycloolefin resin selected from (a-1) a cycloolefin random copolymer having recurring units derived from a cycloolefin of a specific structure, (a-2) a ring opening (co)polymer of the cycloolefin, (a-3) a hydrogenation product of the ring opening (co)polymer and (a-4) a graft-modified product of the random copolymer (a-1), the ring opening (co)polymer (a-2) and the hydrogenation product thereof (a-3);[B] at least one of (b-1) an unmodified elastomer, (b-2) a modified elastomer, (b-3) an unmodified crystalline polyolefin and (b-4) a modified crystalline polyolefin; and[C] a polyamide resin. Molded products formed from these cycloolefin resin compositions are excellent particularly in resistance to greases.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Sanehiro Yamamoto, Toshio Kimura, Takasi Nakagawa, Akinori Toyota
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Patent number: 5516578Abstract: The invention relates to a water and oil repellency imparting composition which comprises:(a) a fluoroaliphatic radical-containing agent; and(b) a polymer comprising cyclic carboxylic anhydride groups.Additionally, the composition may comprise:(c) a softener and/or a plasticizer. The composition provides water and oil repellent properties to fibrous and other substrates treated therewith and it shows high compatibility with the commonly used softeners.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Dirk M. Coppens
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Patent number: 5512631Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is an aromatic group, each R is individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups of from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, thioalkyl groups of from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, and halogen atoms, n is from 1 to about 6, and x is from 0 to 7, are suitable for use in preparing rubber latex particles. The rubbers are useful as substrates in graft copolymers and the resulting graft copolymers are suitable for use in thermoplastic blend compositions, particularly with transparent polymers. The rubber materials are advantageous in that they exhibit low glass transition temperatures and high refractive indices.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1993Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ronald L. Jalbert, David V. Howe, Robert E. Harris, Robert R. Gallucci
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Patent number: 5508346Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises:a thermoplastic polymer (a) having polarity on the main chain of the molecule thereof, anda modified block copolymer (b) of a block copolymer comprising:at least one polybutadiene block (B) having a degree of vinylization of not more than 30%, andat least one polymer block (D) comprising units from isoprene and butadiene in a ratio by weight of isoprene/butadiene of 30/70 to 100/0 and having a degree of vinylization of not more than 30%,said polybutadiene block (B) and said polymer block (D) each has a degree of unsaturation of not more than 30%, to said block copolymer a molecular unit containing a carboxyl acid group or derivatives thereof having added, the ratio by weight between said component (a) and said component (b), (a)/(b), being in a range of 2/98 to 98/2.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1995Date of Patent: April 16, 1996Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Nishikawa, Yoshio Hirayama, Shiroh Kishii, Masao Ishii
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Patent number: 5508345Abstract: A resin composition for a harness part, which composition comprises (A) from 50 to 70% by weight polyamide composition comprising (A1) an unmodified polyamide 66 and (A2) a modified polyamide 6 having a terminal amino group content of 7.times.10.sup.-5 to 12.times.10.sup.-5 eq/g, with the weight ratio of the unmodified polyamide 66 (A1) to the modified polyamide 6(A2) being from 80/20 to 50/50 by weight, and (B) from 30 to 50% by weight polypropylene graft-polymerized with 0.3 to 0.6% by weight of maleic anhydride.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1994Date of Patent: April 16, 1996Assignees: Yazaki Corporation, Ube Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Noboru Hirata, Yasushi Kameyama, Hiroyuki Katayama, Masahiro Fukunaga, Okihiro Morimoto
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Patent number: 5506299Abstract: A super-toughened multiphase thermoplastic composition is provided by combining at least one modified selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene/alkenyl arene block copolymer to which has been grafted an effective amount of succinic groups primarily in the selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene blocks thereof and optionally at least one unmodified selectively hydrogenated conjugated diene/alkenyl arene block copolymer with at least one .alpha.,.omega.-polyamide.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1994Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Richard Gelles, William P. Gergen, Robert G. Lutz, Michael J. Modic
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Patent number: 5506298Abstract: Polyamide graft-modified rubbery block copolymer compositions are provided by reaction of maleated rubbery block copolymers with polymeric dimer fatty acid based polyamide wherein the molar ratio of maleated rubbery block copolymer to the dimer fatty acid polyamide is greater than 2 to 1. The compositions find use as hot melt adhesive components.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1994Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Charles W. Paul, Jules E. Schoenberg
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Patent number: 5504139Abstract: The present invention provides a polymeric composition including a blend of at least two different polymers selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polyolefin, polysulphone, polyethersulphone, polyacetal, nylon, polyester, polyphenylene sulphide, polyphenylene oxide and polyetheretherketone and at least one elastomer having a tensile modulus less than about 50,000 p.s.i. Alternatively or additionally, the elastomer may be functionalized to graft with at least one of the polymers. The present invention also provides a method of making a tribological wear system by melt-mixing the polymeric composition to improve the wear resistance of a polymeric composite whose surface bears against another surface, thereby causing friction and wear of the polymeric composite.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1994Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Kawasaki Chemical Holding Co., Inc.Inventors: Mark Davies, Anne E. Bolvari
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Patent number: 5504155Abstract: There is a need for polymers which are utilized in automotive interiors which offer increased heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers which are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which can be blended with polyvinyl chloride to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance, said rubbery polymer being comprised of repeat units which are comprised of (a) butyl acrylate, or optionally a mixture of butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate containing up to about 40% 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, (b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate, and ethyl acrylate, (c) acrylonitrile, (d) styrene, (e) a half ester maleate soap, and (f) a crosslinking agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1995Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Hung D. Ngoc, Mariano Salazar
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Patent number: 5504158Abstract: There is provided in accordance with the present invention polyphenylene ether/polyalkyleneterephthalamide compositions of high dimensional stabilities that are suitable for high temeprature applications comprising from about 20 to about 70 weight % of a functionalized polyphenylene ether; from about 20 to about 70 weight % of a polyalkyleneterephthalamide, wherein the polyalkyleneterephthalamide is derived from terephthalic acid and an .alpha.,.omega.-alkanediamine having 10 to 14 methylene groups; and from about 0 to about 20 weight % of a functionalized elastomeric polymer, wherein the blend absorbs less than 2 wt % of moisture and has a dimensional growth in water of less than 0.5%.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1995Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Murali K. Akkapeddi, Jeffrey H. Glans
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Patent number: 5502098Abstract: A polymer composition for electrical part material comprising, (I) a polymer blend which comprises (A) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyether imides and polyesters, and (B) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyphenylene ethers, polyolefins, and polycarbonates, and (II) a copolymer of maleic anhydride and vinyl type compound or (II') an epoxy-modified styrene-type copolymer. The composition has excellent compatibility, heat resistance, mechanical characteristics, platability, moldability, and electric characteristics. It is an ideal material for use as an electrical part material due to its low dielectric constant and low dielectric dissipation factor at high frequency.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1994Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignees: Cosmo Research Institute, Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fumie Watanabe, Takashi Mizoguchi, Masatoshi Iwafune
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Patent number: 5500478Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions consisting of 1 to 40 wt % a polyether ester amide (A) and 99 to 60 wt % of at least one thermoplastic resin (B) selected from styrene based resins, further containing (C) 0.1-10% of a modified vinyl polymer containing carboxyl groups, are permanently antistatic, excellent in mechanical properties represented by impact resistance, heat resistance moldability and also in the appearance and gloss of the moldings, and suitable for housings of optical or magnetic recording media.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Tadao Fukumoto, Masatoshi Iwamoto, Akihiko Kishimoto
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Patent number: 5496878Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials are obtainable by mixingA) from 0.5 to 5% by weight of a carboxyl-containing polyethylene wax having an average molecular weight M.sub.n (number average value) of from 500 to 20,000 andB) from 0 to 50% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers or mixtures in a melt ofC) from 40 to 99.5% by weight of a polyamide prepolymer having a viscosity number of from 40 to 80 ml/g followed by post-condensation in the solid phase.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Walter Goetz, Walter Betz
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Patent number: 5492980Abstract: Thermoplastic molding resin composition comprising 70-95 weight % of aliphatic polyamide, 5-30 weight % of phenolic resin, and 0-20 % of semi-aromatic amorphous polyamide, and further high density polyamide composition comprising 100 parts by weight of the mixture of 60-95 parts by weight of aliphatic crystalline polyamide, 5-30 parts by weight of phenolic resin, and 200-1000 parts by weight of metal powder or metal oxide powder or inorganic filler having specific gravity of more than 2.6.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1993Date of Patent: February 20, 1996Assignee: Kishimoto Sangyo Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takeshi Moriwaki
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Patent number: 5491194Abstract: The toughness of a thermoplastic, rigid polyurethane is markedly improved by incorporating a mass ABS resin such as styrene/butadiene rubber grafted with a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile. This toughened polyurethane is particularly useful in making structural automotive body parts and housings for electrical appliances.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: February 13, 1996Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: David E. Henton, Augustin Chen, Paul J. Moses, Benjamin S. Ehrlich, Douglas E. Beyer
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Patent number: 5489478Abstract: Hot water and superheated steam resistant barrier films, well adopted as packaging materials, e.g., for perishable comestibles, notably foodstuffs, at least in part include at least one layer of a polymer alloy comprising (a) at least one ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, (b) at least one polypropylene and (c) a compatibilizing amount of at least one compatibilizing agent therefor.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1993Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: AtochemInventors: Richard Audry, Pierre Nogues
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Patent number: 5484858Abstract: The properties of polyphenylene ether-polyamide mixtures can be improved by the addition of polysiloxane compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1994Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Hendrikus J. E. Smits, Roelof van der Meer, Adelbert H. L. Groothuis
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Patent number: 5482998Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) 4-94% by weight of a partly aromatic, semicrystalline copolyamide having a triamine content of less than 0.5% by weight and composed of(A.sub.1) 20-90% by weight of units derived from terephthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine,(A.sub.2) 0-50% by weight of units derived from .epsilon.-caprolactam,(A.sub.3) 0-80% by weight of units derived from adipic acid and hexametheylenediamine and(A.sub.4) 0-40% by weight of further polyamide-forming monomers,the amount of components (A.sub.2) or (A.sub.3) or (A.sub.4) or of mixtures thereof being not less than 10% by weight,B) 4-94% by weight of a polyolefin homo- or copolymer or a mixture thereof,C) 2-20% by weight of an adhesion promoter,D) 0-20% by weight of a toughening polymer andE) 0-60 % by weight of additives and processing assistants.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1994Date of Patent: January 9, 1996Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Klaus Muehlbach, Petra Baierweck, Wolfgang F. Mueller, Gerd Blinne, Gerhard Ramlow