Silicon Reactant Contains Two Or More Silicon Atoms Patents (Class 528/33)
  • Patent number: 7449509
    Abstract: Hole transport layer compositions comprising a silylated aryl amine and a polymeric component, to enhance performance of an associated electroluminescent device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, He Yan, Qinglan Huang
  • Patent number: 7446155
    Abstract: Hyperbranched polymers having a plurality of at least two different types of functional groups are described. Specific embodiments include hyperbranched polymers having functional groups of a first type that are substantially uniformly distributed throughout the hyperbranched polymer molecule and a second type of functional group that is substantially uniformly distributed at the terminals of the hyperbranched polymer molecule. The hyperbranched polymers having different types of functional groups are synthesized by reacting one or more monomers having functional groups that are capable of reacting during a set of polymerization conditions to form a hyperbranched polymer, wherein at least one of the monomers contains latent functional groups that are not reactive during polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Michigan Molecular Institute
    Inventors: Petar R. Dvornic, Jin Hu, Dale J. Meier, Robert M. Nowak
  • Publication number: 20080269429
    Abstract: Low molecular weight siloxane materials having one functional group are provided which have reduced tendency to form phase separated domains after polymerization. Two classes of siloxane materials are included: (1) symmetric siloxane macromonomers containing at least two monomer termini and one polymerizable functional group which is equidistant from the termini, and (2) assymetric siloxane macromonomers having at least one polymerizable functional group terminus and at least one oxygen-containing polar hydrophilic terminus selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, ether, and polyether. Symmetric siloxane macromonomers having hydroxyl termini are useful for forming biocompatible materials, such as for contact lenses, tissue regeneration scaffold polymers, and coatings to reduce non-specific binding of proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: GELEST, INC.
    Inventors: Barry C. Arkles, Edward Kimble
  • Publication number: 20080262185
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel family of oligomeric and polymeric s-triazine and s-heptazine derivatives and to their use as an intermediate, e.g. as precursors for producing Si/(M)/C/N/(O) ceramics, as mesoporous materials such as, e.g., catalyst carriers for storing gas or as a stationary phase for chromatography, as flameproofing agents, plastic additives or for other organic/inorganic functional materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: ZYLUM Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co.
    Inventors: Edwin Rolf Balduin Kroke, Marcus Rolf Schwarz, Nadia Emam Aly El Gamel
  • Patent number: 7432338
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method comprising (1) heating in the presence of a catalyst a mixture comprising (i) at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule or a reaction product obtained by mixing in the presence of a platinum group metal-containing catalyst at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and at least one compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturation, (ii) at least one endblocker, and optionally (iii) at least one organosiloxane chosen from a hydrolyzate or a cyclosiloxane, so to cause polymerization of components (i), (ii), and optionally (iii) to form silicon-bonded hydrogen containing branched polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Chapman, Loren Dean Durfee, Timothy Paul Mitchell, James Steven Tonge, Paul Cornelius Vandort
  • Patent number: 7420025
    Abstract: Acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) has been utilized in the synthesis of carbosilane and carbosiloxane polymers bearing a latent reactive methoxy-functional group on each repeat unit. The polymerization results in a linear thermoplastic polymer. The latent reactive methoxy groups remain inert during polymerization; however, exposure to moisture triggers hydrolysis and the formation of a chemically cross-linked thermoset. The thermoset's properties can be modified by varying the ratio of carbosilane and carbosiloxane repeat units in the final material. Also, increasing cross-link density by using cross-linkable chain-end groups and increasing the run length of the soft phase, maximizing phase separation and elasticity, allows for the synthesis of elastic thermosets exhibiting good tensile strength. Adding a trifunctional ADMET active chain-end cross-linker to the system improved the mechanical behavior of the resulting polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Wagener, John C. Sworen, Hector F. Zuluaga, Piotr Matloka
  • Publication number: 20080206666
    Abstract: Phosphono-substituted siloxanes suitable as interlayer material in lithographic substrates and for post-treating developed lithographic printing plates, obtainable by reacting (a) a first organosilicon compound of the general formula (I) and (b) a second organosilicon compound of the general formula (II).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Harald Baumann, Bernd Strehmel, Ulrich Fiebag, Friederike Von Gyldenfeldt, Tanja Ebhardt, Ulrike Dallmann, Dietmar Frank
  • Publication number: 20080199796
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrophotographic photoreceptor having excellent lubricity and abrasion resistance by using a novel polycarbonate resin comprising structural units having a polysiloxane chain in the shape of grafts as represented by the following general formula (1) with a viscosity-average molecular weight of 12,000 to 100,000 as a binder resin for a charge transport layer of a electrophotographic photoreceptor. wherein R1 to R5 each independently represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkoxy group or an aralkyl group. R6 represents an alkylene group. Y represents a polysiloxane chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Masahiko Minemura, Noriyoshi Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20080171137
    Abstract: Siloxane polymer compositions and methods of manufacturing a capacitor are described. In some embodiments, a mold layer pattern is formed on a substrate having a conductive structure, and the mold layer pattern has an opening to expose the conductive structure. A conductive layer is formed on the substrate. A buffer layer pattern is formed on the conductive layer formed in the opening. The buffer layer pattern includes a siloxane polymer represented by the following Chemical Formula 1. The conductive layer is selectively removed to form a lower electrode. The mold layer pattern and the buffer layer pattern are removed. A dielectric layer and an upper electrode are formed on the substrate to form a capacitor. The methods may simplify manufacturing processes for a capacitor and a semiconductor device, and may improve their efficiencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyoung-Mi Kim, Myung-Sun Kim, Young-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 7399819
    Abstract: A large part of conventional organic-inorganic composite materials is obtained by mechanical blending silsesquioxanes with organic polymers, and therefore it has been very difficult to control the structure thereof as the molecular aggregate of the composite materials. An object of the present invention is to provide a novel silicon compound having a living radical polymerization-initiating ability for an addition-polymerizable monomer and a polymer obtained using the same to thereby solve the problem described above regarding the conventional organic-inorganic composite materials. The present inventors have found that a novel silsesquioxane derivative to which a group having an ability to initiate polymerization of a monomer is useful as means for solving the problem described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Chisso Corporation
    Inventors: Mikio Yamahiro, Hisao Oikawa, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Kenya Ito, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, Masami Tanaka, Nobumasa Ootake, Kenichi Watanabe, Kohji Ohno, Yoshinobu Tsujii, Takeshi Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20080161464
    Abstract: Solution-processable dielectric materials are provided, along with precursor compositions and processes for preparing the same. Composites and electronic devices including the dielectric materials also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti, Zhiming Wang, Hyuk-Jin Choi
  • Patent number: 7388038
    Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a curable composition which, despite its low viscosity, gives a cured product with a high gel fraction, low residual tack, low modulus, high elongation, and good flexibility. The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising the following two components: (A) a vinyl polymer having at least one crosslinking silyl group on the average per molecule: and (B) a photocurable substance, (C) an air oxidation-curable substance, (D) a high molecular plasticizer, (E) a reactive plasticizer or (F) a compound having one silanol group in its molecule and/or a compound capable of reacting with moisture to give a compound having one silanol group in the molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Fujita, Nobuhiro Hasegawa, Yoshiki Nakagawa
  • Patent number: 7388065
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for preparing siloxane polymers comprising the steps of: (a) polymerizing at least one siloxane-based monomer in the presence of a crosslinking agent consistent with the following structure: where n is an integer in the range of 1 to about 100; and (b) recovering at least one polymerization product generated by the reaction of Step (a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: The University of Akron
    Inventors: Jospeh P. Kennedy, Jeremy L. Daum
  • Publication number: 20080131706
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polysilazanes as permanent coatings on metal surfaces for the prevention of the susceptibility to fingerprints, characterized in that the polysilazane is in the form of a solution of a polysilazane or a mixture of polysilazanes of the general formula 1 —(SiR?R?—NR??)n— ??(1) where R?, R?, R?? independently=H, optionally-substituted alkyl-, aryl, vinyl- or (trialkoxysilyl)alkyl, n=a whole number such that the polysilazane has a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 150,000 g/mol in a solvent. The invention further relates to a method for production of the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Stefan Brand, Andreas Dierdorf, Hubert Liebe, Andreas Wacker
  • Patent number: 7378482
    Abstract: A composition comprising (A) at least one compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturation; (B) at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and (C) a platinum group metal-containing catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Karmen Karen Asch, Brian Douglas Chapman, Loren Dean Durfee, Robert Michael Hensel, Timothy Paul Mitchell, James Steven Tonge, Paul Cornelius Van Dort, Loretta Ann Jones
  • Publication number: 20080119627
    Abstract: Disclosed are reduced pressure distillation methods for purifying siloxanyl monomers in the presence of at least one polymerization inhibitor. In further aspects, the polymerization inhibitor can be an alkylhydroquinone or a hydroxynaphthalene. Also disclosed are compounds purified by the disclosed methods and polymers produced therefrom. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Masataka Nakamura, Takehiro Kohara, Hiroya Koyama, Shinya Kiguchi
  • Publication number: 20080108774
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to polymeric networks of fullerene compounds, to methods of preparing precursors for such networks, and to their subsequent use as low dielectric constant materials in microelectronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Roskilde Semiconductor LLC
    Inventor: Michael Raymond Ayers
  • Publication number: 20080081894
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds. In particular, disclosed are sterically hindered hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds and improved purity hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds. Also disclosed are processes for making hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds; the products of the disclosed processes; compositions and polymers comprising the disclosed compounds and products of the disclosed processes; and ophthalmic lenses, for example contact lenses, intraocular lenses, artificial cornea, and spectacle lenses, comprising the disclosed compositions, disclosed polymers, disclosed compounds, and products of the disclosed processes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Fujisawa, Masataka Nakamura, Mitsuru Yokota, Douglas G. Vanderlaan
  • Publication number: 20080076898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain hydrophilic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. The polymeric compositions comprise polymerizable hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph C. Salamone, Jay F. Kunzler
  • Publication number: 20080015325
    Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: David D. Farris, Chauncey J. Rinard, Mark D. Leatherman
  • Publication number: 20080000201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain carboxylic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. The polymeric compositions comprise polymerized carboxylic hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Derek Schorzman, Jay Kunzler, Joseph C. Salamone
  • Patent number: 7312296
    Abstract: A silicone adhesive having (A) an organopolysiloxane partial condensate of (i) a diorganopolysiloxane end-capped with a hydroxyl radical and (ii) an organopolysiloxane copolymer having hydroxyl radicals and having R33SiO1/2 units and SiO4/2 units wherein R3 is hydroxyl or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical, (B) a silane or siloxane compound having a silicon atom-bonded alkoxy radical and/or an epoxy radical, and (C) a crosslinking agent exhibits pressure-sensitive adhesion and permanent adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shouhei Kozakai, Akio Suzuki
  • Patent number: 7297553
    Abstract: A method for the efficient immobilization of silylated molecules such as silylated oligonucleotides or proteins onto unmodified surfaces such as a glass surface is provided. Also provided are compounds, devices, and kits for modifying surfaces such as glass surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Nanosphere, Inc.
    Inventors: Viswanadham Garimella, Yasmith Bernal
  • Patent number: 7247696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinates that contain alkyl groups having between 8 and 40 carbon atoms. More specifically, the invention relates to silicone-based sulfosuccinates that exhibit increased detergency while still maintaining mildness and foaming properties when used as surfactants in shampoos and other personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Kevin A. O'Lenick
  • Patent number: 7232864
    Abstract: The present invention is a coupled radial anionic polymer comprising a polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane [POSS] of the formula [R—SiO3/2]n. POSS compounds having R=vinyl, glycidyldimethyl silyl, and isobutyl have been found effective in coupling anionic living polymers to yield radial polymers having 2 to 10 arms. Radial polymers of the present invention have been formed using POSS octamers and mixtures of POSS octamers, decamers and dodecamers. The present invention also relates to a process for coupling living anionic polymers with POSS compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Robert C. Bening
  • Patent number: 7151122
    Abstract: A coating composition that can be cured by actinic or ionizing radiation is disclosed. The coating composition is made up of at least one polysiloxane compound one polysiloxane compound having the following structure (I) or (II): wherein: m has a value of at least 2; m? ranges from 0 to 75; n ranges from 0 to 75; n? ranges from 0 to 75; each R, which may be identical or different, is selected from H, OH, a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a monovalent siloxane group, and mixtures of any of the foregoing; and —Ra comprises the following structure (III): —R3—X ??(III) wherein —R3 is selected from an alkylene group, an oxyalkylene group, an alkylene aryl group, an alkenylene group, an oxyalkenylene group, and an alkenylene aryl group; and X represents a group comprising at least 2 carbamyl alkyl(meth)acrylate groups or 2 carbamyl alkyl epoxy groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: PGG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn DeSaw, Dennis Simpson, Deborah E. Hayes, Lawrence G. Anderson, Kaliappa G. Ragunathan, Richard J. Sadvary
  • Patent number: 7135521
    Abstract: The invention relates to ophthalmic molding formulations and to tinted, high Dk ophthalmic moldings. This invention also relates to a method for making a tinted ophthalmic molding. The method comprises: (a) providing a polymer precursor having cross-linkable or polymerizable groups; (b) providing a pigment dispersion comprising an inorganic or organic pigment and a dispersing agent; (c) mixing the pigment dispersion with the polymer precursor to form a tinted prepolymer mixture; (d) dispensing the tinted prepolymer mixture into a mold; and (e) forming a tinted ophthalmic molding from the tinted prepolymer mixture, the molding comprising a polymer matrix having the pigment entrapped therein. With this method, tinted ophthalmic moldings, particularly edge-to-edge soft, tinted contact lenses having improved properties, are prepared with an improved efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Richard Charles Turek, Jacalyn Mary Schremmer
  • Patent number: 7135242
    Abstract: An electroluminescent polymer which has repeating units represented by formula (1) is obtained by polymerizing a bisfluorenylsilane compound which has specified substituent groups. In spite of the fact that this electroluminescent polymer is a ?-? conjugated type fluorene polymer, the deterioration in the color purity of EL caused by excimer formation is suppressed, so that the color purity of blue emitted light in particular is extremely high. This electroluminescent polymer is extremely useful as a light-emitting material in organic electroluminescent elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Chemical & Information Device Corporation
    Inventors: Tomoyasu Sunaga, Junichi Ishll, Susumu Yanagibori, Miyuki Tsukioka
  • Patent number: 7132493
    Abstract: Relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-substituted polysiloxane prepolymers with one or more aromatic monomers, alkylated monomers or hydrophilic monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Chin Lai, Edmond T. Quinn
  • Patent number: 7129307
    Abstract: Provided are functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. The functionalized silicon compounds include at least one activated silicon group and at least one derivatizable functional group. Exemplary derivatizable functional groups include hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl and thiol, as well as modified forms thereof, such as activated or protected forms. The functionalized silicon compounds may be covalently attached to surfaces to form functionalized surfaces which may be used in a wide range of different applications. In one embodiment, the silicon compounds are attached to the surface of a substrate comprising silica, such as a glass substrate, to provide a functionalized surface on the substrate, to which molecules, including polypeptides and nucleic acids, may be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn McGall, Jonathan Eric Forman
  • Patent number: 7129308
    Abstract: Provided are functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. The functionalized silicon compounds include at least one activated silicon group and at least one derivatizable functional group. Exemplary derivatizable functional groups include hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl and thiol, as well as modified forms thereof, such as activated or protected forms. The functionalized silicon compounds may be covalently attached to surfaces to form functionalized surfaces which may be used in a wide range of different applications. In one embodiment, the silicon compounds are attached to the surface of a substrate comprising silica, such as a glass substrate, to provide a functionalized surface on the substrate, to which molecules, including polypeptides and nucleic acids, may be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn McGall, Jonathan Eric Forman
  • Patent number: 7125947
    Abstract: Provided are functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. The functionalized silicon compounds include at least one activated silicon group and at least one derivatizable functional group. Exemplary derivatizable functional groups include hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl and thiol, as well as modified forms thereof, such as activated or protected forms. The functionalized silicon compounds may be covalently attached to surfaces to form functionalized surfaces which may be used in a wide range of different applications. In one embodiment, the silicon compounds are attached to the surface of a substrate comprising silica, such as a glass substrate, to provide a functionalized surface on the substrate, to which molecules, including polypeptides and nucleic acids, may be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn McGall, Jonathan Eric Forman
  • Patent number: 7115696
    Abstract: A moisture-curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethanes containing a) 20 to 90% by weight, of a polyether urethane containing two or more reactive silane groups and one or more polyether segments, where the polyether segments have a number average molecular weight (Mn) of at least 3000 and a degree of unsaturation of less than 0.04 milliequivalents/g, and the sum of Mn of all of the polyether segments per molecule averages 6000 to 20,000, and the reactive silane groups are incorporated by the reaction of an isocyanate group with a compound of formula and b) 10 to 80% by weight, of a polyether urethane containing one reactive silane group and one or more polyether segments having Mn of 1000 to 15,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience LLC
    Inventors: Richard R. Roesler, Derek L. Crawford, Kurt C. Frisch, Dinesh Pethiyagoda, Karsten Danielmeier
  • Patent number: 7105584
    Abstract: A dual-cure silicone composition is provided that is useful to make an encapsulating/potting compound. The dual-cure silicone exhibits both UV- and moisture-initiated curing mechanisms, with the UV-initiated curing mechanism providing very rapid curing compared to conventional dual-cure silicones. The dual-cure silicone is an elastomeric material on curing. In a preferred embodiment, the dual-cure silicone composition is made from a mixture of a first polysiloxane component having terminal mercapto and alkoxy functionality, and a second polysiloxane component having terminal vinyl and alkoxy functionality. Methods of making the first and second polysiloxane components also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: NSCG, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Chambers, Steven L. Hannah, Ronald J. Raleigh, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7105582
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I are suitable photoinitiators which accumulates at the surface of the formulation in which R is for example phenyl and A is a surface-active radical of the formula III Y is a divalent group C3–C12cycloalkylene, C6–C12bicycloalkylene; C1–C6alkylenen-C3–C12cycloalkylene, C1–C6alkylene- C6–C12bicycloalkylene or C1–C10alkylene interrupted by one or more non-consecutive C3–C12cycloalkylene, —U—C3–C12cycloalkylene, C6–C12bicycloalkylene or —U—C6–C12bicycloalkylene; C1–C10alkylene interrupted by one or more non-consecutive O and C3–C12cycloalkylene, —U—C3–C12cycloalkylene, C6–C12bicycloalkylene and/or —U—C6–C12bicycloalkylene; U is U? or U? U? is —(CH2)aCOO—; U? is —Si(CH3)(CH3)— or —(CH2)a—Si(CH3)(CH3)—, a is a number from 1 to 10; b is a number from 0 to 10; with the proviso that they are, however, at least 1 if the methylene group in question is between two oxygen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Gisèle Baudin, Tunja Jung
  • Patent number: 7097910
    Abstract: A composition comprising the condensation product of a least one fluorochemical polyether silane compound having a polyfluoropolyether segment and at least two hydrolysable silane groups per molecule, with one or more non-fluorinated compounds having at least two hydrolysable groups per molecule, and the reaction product thereof, is disclosed. The composition provides durable water, oil and stain repellency to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: George G. I. Moore, Rudolf J. Dams, Franceska M. Fieuws, Guido P. Piessens
  • Patent number: 7098286
    Abstract: Provided are functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. The functionalized silicon compounds include at least one activated silicon group and at least one derivatizable functional group. Exemplary derivatizable functional groups include hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl and thiol, as well as modified forms thereof, such as activated or protected forms. The functionalized silicon compounds may be covalently attached to surfaces to form functionalized surfaces which may be used in a wide range of different applications. In one embodiment, the silicon compounds are attached to the surface of a substrate comprising silica, such as a glass substrate, to provide a functionalized surface on the substrate, to which molecules, including polypeptides and nucleic acids, may be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn McGall, Jonathan Eric Forman
  • Patent number: 7081494
    Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a curable composition which, despite its low viscosity, gives a cured product with a high gel fraction, low residual tack, low modulus, high elongation, and good flexibility. The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising the following two components: (A) a vinyl polymer having at least one crosslinking silyl group on the average per molecule: and (B) a photocurable substance, (C) an air oxidation-curable substance, (D) a high molecular plasticizer, (E) a reactive plasticizer or (F) a compound having one silanol group in its molecule and/or a compound capable of reacting with moisture to give a compound having one silanol group in the molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Fujita, Nobuhiro Hasegawa, Yoshiki Nakagawa
  • Patent number: 7078460
    Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided which includes an organopolysiloxane, a curing agent, and a specific organic compound incorporating at least one sulfur atom within each molecule. By producing a molding matrix with this type of composition, unsatisfactory curing of an unsaturated polyester resin is unlikely to occur at the contact surface with the silicone rubber of the matrix, and furthermore the mold releasability of the matrix relative to unsaturated polyester resins is excellent. As a result, the matrix can be used repeatedly for a significant number of molding operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayuki Ikeno, Morio Ohashi
  • Patent number: 7074874
    Abstract: Liquid alkoxysilyl-functional silicone resins having excellent storage stability and a method of preparing these liquid alkoxysilyl-functional silicone resins comprising running an equilibration polymerization reaction with components comprising (A) a polydiorganosiloxane and (B) an alkyl polysilicate in the presence of (C) an equilibration polymerization catalyst. Curable silicone resin compositions comprising the aforesaid liquid alkoxy-functional silicone resins which have excellent curability and when cured form a water-repellent coating on a variety of substrate surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideki Kobayashi, Motoshi Sasaki, Toru Masatomi
  • Patent number: 7067606
    Abstract: Amphiphilic telechelics incorporating polyhedraloligosilsesquioxane (POSS) synthesized by direct urethane linkage between the diol end groups of polyethylene glycol (PEG) homopolymers and the monoisocyanate group of POSS macromers. The hydrophobicity of the amphiphilic telechelics can be varied by using PEG homopolymers of increasing MW, providing for control over molecular architecture by hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance. Methods for synthesizing the amphiphilic telechelics and their use as surfactants, thickening agents, additives to plastic such as PMMA?(Plexiglass), epoxyadhesives for improving their properties are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Patrick T. Mather, Byoung-Suhk Kim, Qing Ge, Changdeng Liu
  • Patent number: 7060760
    Abstract: Curable, silane-terminated polydiorganosiloxane-urethane copolymers exhibit the beneficial properties of isocyanate-terminated polysiloxane-urethane copolymers without the detriments associated with free isocyanate groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Consortium fur elektrochemische Industrie GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfram Schindler, Oliver Schäfer, Volker Stanjek, Bernd Pachaly
  • Patent number: 7056989
    Abstract: Highly regular and well-defined structured polyorganosilsesquioxane polymer with superior heat resistance, combustion resistance and flexibility, wherein same or different kinds of substituents are bonded alternately, and the preparation method thereof. The polyorganosilsesquioxane prepared according to the present invention has a small molecular weight distribution and a high molecular weight, and is soluble in organic solvents because a three-dimensional network structure is not formed during the preparative condensation polymerization. Polyalkylaromaticsilsesquioxane obtained from the preparing method of the present invention is a useful heat-resistant material. It can be used as a heat-resistant coating agent, a protective coating agent of optical fiber, a coating material for resistor, heat-resistant paint, an adhesive and a releasing agent for precise molding. Also, it can be used for the semiconductor protective layer, interlayer dielectrics for semiconductor integration (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Seung Sang Hwang, Soon Man Hong, Eung Chan Lee, Seung Pyo Hong
  • Patent number: 7052131
    Abstract: This invention includes a wettable biomedical device containing a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone-containing monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin P. McCabe, Frank F. Molock, Gregory A. Hill, Azaam Alli, Robert B. Steffen, Douglas G. Vanderlaan, Kent A Young, James D. Ford
  • Patent number: 7037592
    Abstract: A fiber reinforced composite including layers of fibers, each layer being impregnated with a resin. The layers include in combination a layer of an addition cured silicone resin and a layer of an organic resin. The layers form a hybrid composite having a higher modulus retention at elevated temperatures than the addition cured silicone resin alone. The hybrid composite's mechanical properties are similar to the organic resin composite, but demonstrate enhanced thermal resistance and reduced flammability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Dow Coming Corporation
    Inventors: Bizhong Zhu, Herschel H. Reese, Dimitris E. Katsoulis, John R. Keryk, Yuhong Wu, Frederick J. McGarry
  • Patent number: 7026013
    Abstract: The invention relates to water-repellant liquid silicone compositions intended for impregnating porous building materials, such as mineral or (ligno)cellulosic materials And comprising epoxy functionalized polyorganosiloxanes as main active material in these water-repellant liquid silicone compositions. The invention also relates to a process for making said porous building materials, water-repellant with the aid of the above said liquid silicone composition, and a process for preparing this composition is also targeted by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Rhodia—Chimie
    Inventors: Martial Deruelle, Gérard Mignani
  • Patent number: 6995215
    Abstract: Hyperbranched polymers having a plurality of at least two different types of functional groups are described. Specific embodiments include hyperbranched polymers having functional groups of a first type that are substantially uniformly distributed throughout the hyperbranched polymer molecule and a second type of functional group that is substantially uniformly distributed at the terminals of the hyperbranched polymer molecule. The hyperbranched polymers having different types of functional groups are synthesized by reacting one or more monomers having functional groups that are capable of reacting during a set of polymerization conditions to form a hyperbranched polymer, wherein at least one of the monomers contains latent functional groups that are not reactive during polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Michigan Molecular Institute
    Inventors: Petar R. Dvornic, Jin Hu, Dale J. Meier, Robert M. Nowak
  • Patent number: 6984714
    Abstract: This invention relates to a siloxane-modified polyimide resin which shows excellent adhesiveness and can be bonded by thermocompression at high temperature even after subjection to thermal hysteresis in the manufacturing step for electronic parts. This polyimide resin is obtained from an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride (A) and a diamine (B) comprising 30–95 mol % of a bis(4-aminophenoxy)alkane (B1) and 5–70 mol % of a siloxanediamine (B2) as essential components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Nippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiwamu Tokuhisa, Hongyuan Wang
  • Patent number: 6972312
    Abstract: Three processes for the manufacture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) which utilize the action of bases that are capable of either attacking silicon or any compound that can react with a protic solvent (e.g. ROH, H2O etc.) and generate hydroxide [OH]?, alkoxide [RO]??, etc. The first process utilizes such bases to effectively redistribute the silicon-oxygen frameworks in polymeric silsesquioxanes [RSiO1.5]28 where ?=1-1,000,000 or higher into POSS nanostructures of formulas [(RSiO1.5)n?#, homoleptic, [(RXSiO1.5)n]?#, functionalized homoleptic, [(RSiO1.5)m(R?SiO1.5)n]?#, heteroleptic, and {(RSiO1.5)m(RXSiO1.0)n}?#, functionalized heteroleptic nanostructures. The second process utilizes base to aid in the formation of POSS nanostructures of formulas [(RSiO1.5)n]?# homoleptic and [(RSiO1.5)m(R?SiO1.5)n]?# heteroleptic and [(RSiO1.5)m(RXSiO1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Hybrid Plastics LLC
    Inventors: Joseph D. Lichtenhan, Joseph J. Schwab, Yi-Zong An, William Reinerth, Michael J. Carr, Frank J. Feher, Raquel Terroba, Qibo Liu
  • Patent number: 6962752
    Abstract: A curable composition comprising: (A) a branched polyfluorodialkenyl compound represented by a general formula (1): CH2?CH—(X)a-Rf1-(X?)a—CH?CH2??(1) wherein, X and X? are bivalent groups such as —CH2— and —CH2O—, a represents, independently, either 0 or 1, and Rf1 is a specific bivalent fluorine-containing group, (B) a branched polyfluoromonoalkenyl compound represented by a general formula (2): Rf2-(X?)a—CH?CH2??(2) wherein, X? and a are as defined above, and Rf2 is a specific fluorine-containing group, (C) an organohydrogensiloxane compound with at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst; as well as a low bleeding gel type cured product obtained by curing such a composition, and an electrical or electronic component sealed or encapsulated using such a cured product. The gel type cured product displays very little bleeding of free oil constituents from the gel as a result of stress such as pressure fluctuation or heat history.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Fukuda, Mikio Shiono