121 |
Coating material |
US12087157 |
2006-12-26 |
US09133317B2 |
2015-09-15 |
Keiichi Asami; Masako Yoshida |
There is provided a coating material comprising a mixture of a water-based resin composition of a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and/or a thermoplastic elastomer (B) in which at least one moiety is modified with a functional group; one of a water-based resin composition of a resin (G) formed from a copolymerizable monomer (G-1) which includes a monomer having an α,β-monoethylenic unsaturated group and other copolymerizable monomer, and a water-based resin composition of an urethane resin (U); and a water-based resin composition of a petroleum-based hydrocarbon resin (D) and/or a rosin-based resin (E) and/or a terpene-based resin (F). The coating material causing no separation phenomenon provides a coating composition or a primer with which spray coating is possible, and is a completely water-based coating material exhibiting an excellent adhesivity to a molded article of various resins such as polyolefin and a synthetic rubber or to metals such as a steel plate and aluminum. |
122 |
Extruded Plastic Film Filled with Metal Particles, Method of Production and Uses Thereof |
US14706370 |
2015-05-07 |
US20150240041A1 |
2015-08-27 |
Maria Cristina Penache; Alain Jean-Marie Marze; Valérie Lacrampe; Eric Jean Maitre; Pierre Casati |
The present invention relates to a plastic film obtained by (co)extrusion or by a multilayer extrusion process.The purpose of the invention is to supply a plastic film having useful properties, in particular of thermal behaviour, adhesion, linear tearability, and having a reduced production cost.This film contains lamellar particles based on at least one metal and/or at least one metal oxide. It is obtained by the extrusion of a raw material constituted entirely or partly by a ground material from at least one coated film comprising at least one polyester and/or polyolefin film and at least one coating film based on at least one metal and/or at least one metal oxide.The invention also relates to a method of manufacture of the raw material of the plastic film according to the invention, a method of manufacture of said plastic film as well as the uses of said film.Application in the field of packaging, decoration and heat treatments. |
123 |
Process for producing molded article of expanded polyolefin-based resin beads, and molded article of expanded polyolefin-based resin beads |
US13994387 |
2011-12-08 |
US09079360B2 |
2015-07-14 |
Tokunobu Nohara; Mitsuru Shinohara; Takuya Chiba; Masaharu Oikawa |
A process produces a polyolefin-based resin expanded beads molded article that is excellent in bending deflection characteristics, high in porosity, low in bulk density and light in weight, and has interconnected void spaces. The process comprises filling, in a mold cavity, multi-layered polyolefin-based resin expanded beads each of which has a cylindrical, polyolefin-based resin expanded core layer and a polyolefin-based resin outer layer covering the expanded core layer and which satisfy specific requirements, introducing steam in the mold cavity to heat the multi-layered expanded beads filled in the mold cavity to fuse bond and mold the multi-layered expanded beads in the mold cavity. |
124 |
Cross-linked polyolefin foams comprising cork particles |
US12937689 |
2009-04-07 |
US09062166B2 |
2015-06-23 |
Baruch Zur; Oshri Dadon; Ehud Nezer; Benjamin Joshua Reisman |
The present invention provides a sheet of polymeric foam comprising chemically cross-linked, closed-cell, foam comprising at least one polyolefin; cork particles dispersed within said polymeric foam wherein said foam has a specific gravity of between 40-250 kg/m3 and is essentially free of visible perforations. Also provided by the present invention is a process for producing a continuous polymeric sheet said comprising a chemically cross-linked, closed-cell, polyolefin foam comprising at least one polyolefin and cork particles, homogenously dispersed within the polyolefin foam wherein once produced, said continuous polymeric sheet has a specific gravity of between 40-250 kg/m3 and is essentially free of visible perforations; the process comprising (i) continuously feeding into a mixing arrangement set at a temperature of between 60 C and 200 C a blend of at least one polyolefin resin, a blowing agent, a cross-linking agent and cork particles, to form therein a homogenous melt; (ii) transferring said melt into an extrusion line constructed to form a continuous sheet of said melt; (iii) conveying the continuous sheet into a heating module for heating said continuous sheet to a first temperature allowing cross-linking of said at least one polyolefin resin to obtain a cross-linked polyolefin sheet, said first temperature being lower than that required for activating said blowing agent; and (iv) heating the cross-linked polyolefin sheet to a second temperature allowing activation of said blowing agent, to obtain said continuous polymeric foam. |
125 |
Polymeric compositions containing IR-emitting/absorbing additives and shaped articles comprised thereof |
US12747631 |
2008-12-11 |
US09044384B2 |
2015-06-02 |
Thomas Canova; Dany Bizaroli De Mendonca; Tarcis Cordeiro Bastos |
Polymeric compositions containing additives having properties of emission and/or absorption of radiation in the long infrared region, and articles shaped therefrom are produced, including yarns and textile articles such as fabrics or knits; such additives include organic additives or inorganic fillers which have a capacity for absorption/emission of radiation in the infrared region, in a wavelength range of from 2 μm to 20 μm, and also a polymeric substrate, with the proviso that the inorganic fillers may be selected from among oxides, sulfates, carbonates, phosphates and silicates, and such inorganic fillers having an average particle size of less than 2 μm. |
126 |
Oxidation resistant homogenized polymeric material |
US13799247 |
2013-03-13 |
US08889757B2 |
2014-11-18 |
Orhun K. Muratoglu; Ebru Oral |
The present invention relates to methods for making oxidation resistant homogenized polymeric materials and medical implants that comprise polymeric materials, for example, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The invention also provides methods of making antioxidant-doped medical implants, for example, doping of medical devices containing cross-linked UHMWPE with vitamin E by diffusion and annealing the anti-oxidant doped UHMWPE in a super critical fluid, and materials used therein. |
127 |
POLYMER COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING CELLULOSE ESTER |
US13877347 |
2011-10-05 |
US20140113995A1 |
2014-04-24 |
Ronald D. Bing-Wo; Robert Van De Kerkhof |
Included are polymer compositions including a polymer and about 0.1% to 25% by weight of a cellulose additive. The polymer composition is in the form of a film and the cellulose additive may be a cellulose ester such as cellulose acetate butyrate. |
128 |
Heat shrinkable polyolefin film and process for producing the same |
US12520193 |
2007-12-19 |
US08697207B2 |
2014-04-15 |
Shigetomo Yamamoto; Yukinobu Mukoyama; Kyoko Inagaki; Kenji Kawai; Masatoshi Hashimoto; Katsuhiko Nose |
The inventive heat-shrinkable polyolefin film is high in shrinkability in the longitudinal direction that is its main shrinkage direction and excellent in finish properties after shrinkage, perforated line openability, and thermal blocking resistance. The heat-shrinkable polyolefin film is characterized by particular values with respect to hot-water heat shrinkage ratio in the longitudinal and width directions, right angle tear strength in the width direction, and heat-resistant peel strength. |
129 |
Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms |
US13178798 |
2011-07-08 |
US08513360B2 |
2013-08-20 |
Thomas Nosker; Richard W. Renfree; James Kerstein; Louis Simon |
Modular plastic structural composites having a web section disposed along a horizontal axis and at least one flange section disposed along a horizontal axis parallel thereto and integrally molded to engage the top or bottom surface of the web section, wherein said composite is formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, poly-styrene, or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed. |
130 |
Multi-layer, microporous membrane, battery separator and battery |
US11940223 |
2007-11-14 |
US08507124B2 |
2013-08-13 |
Koichi Kono; Kohtaro Kimishima; Hiroyuki Ozaki; Patrick Brant; Jeffrey L. Brinen; Zerong Lin |
The invention relates to a multi-layer, microporous membrane having appropriate permeability, pin puncture strength, shutdown temperature, shutdown speed, meltdown temperature, and thickness uniformity. The invention also relates to a battery separator formed by such multi-layer, microporous membrane, and a battery comprising such a separator. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for making the multi-layer, microporous polyolefin membrane, a method for making a battery using such a membrane as a separator, and a method for using such a battery. |
131 |
Oxidation resistant homogenized polymeric material |
US11465544 |
2006-08-18 |
US08461225B2 |
2013-06-11 |
Orhun K. Muratoglu; Ebru Oral |
The present invention relates to methods for making oxidation resistant homogenized polymeric materials and medical implants that comprise polymeric materials, for example, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The invention also provides methods of making antioxidant-doped medical implants, for example, doping of medical devices containing cross-linked UHMWPE with vitamin E by diffusion and annealing the antioxidant doped UHMWPE in a super critical fluid, and materials used therein. |
132 |
POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING IR-EMITTING/ABSORBING ADDITIVES AND SHAPED ARTICLES COMPRISED THEREOF |
US13717415 |
2012-12-17 |
US20130122062A1 |
2013-05-16 |
Thomas CANOVA; Dany BIZAROLI DE MENDONCA; Tarcis CORDEIRO BASTOS |
Polymeric compositions containing additives having properties of emission and/or absorption of radiation in the long infrared region, and articles shaped therefrom are produced, including yarns and textile articles such as fabrics or knits; such additives include organic additives or inorganic fillers which have a capacity for absorption/emission of radiation in the infrared region, in a wavelength range of from 2 μm to 20 μm, and also a polymeric substrate, with the proviso that the inorganic fillers may be selected from among oxides, sulfates, carbonates, phosphates and silicates, and such inorganic fillers having an average particle size of less than 2 μm. |
133 |
Polyolefin antimicrobial compositions and melt-processing methods |
US12339566 |
2008-12-19 |
US08338514B2 |
2012-12-25 |
Thomas N. Blanton; David W. Sandford; Kevin L. Bishop |
A melt-processed polyolefin composition or composite includes a polyolefin compounded with a hindered amine light stabilizer, an organodisulfide antioxidant, and silver sulfate as an antimicrobial agent. A process of preparing such a composite includes compounding all of the compounds in various orders as long as the silver sulfate is added after the hindered amine light stabilizer is added to the polymer. |
134 |
Process for polymerization in the presence of nanoparticles of a mineral filler for the attainment of polymer nanocomposites, and a polymer nanocomposite |
US12739645 |
2008-04-15 |
US08329811B2 |
2012-12-11 |
Susana Alcira Liberman; Dihogenes Adriano Pozzer; Fábio Fernandes Mota; Olavo Martins Junior; Manoel Lisboa Da Silva Neto |
A process for polymerization in the presence of nanoparticles of a mineral filler for obtaining polymer nanocomposites which includes the steps of (a) mixing a mineral filler with a swelling agent in a liquid state or near a critical state or supercritical state; (b) subjecting the swelling agent of the mixture obtained in step (a) to an endoenthalpic or isoenthalpic phase change, by altering the conditions of temperature and/or pressure; and (c) polymerizing a monomer, in a continuous or a batch process, in the presence of the mixture of step (b); wherein the swelling agent is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon, a polar or vinylic organic compound, the same monomer used in the polymerization reaction or an inert compound present as a component of the reaction medium. |
135 |
Tie layer compositions for fiber reinforced thermoplastic—thermoset structural element |
US12661388 |
2010-03-16 |
US08211268B1 |
2012-07-03 |
Venkatkrishna Raghavendran; Ryan W. Johnson; Pradip Bahukudumbi; Kirkland W. Vogt |
A process for simultaneously consolidating to form a fiber reinforced thermoplastic and thermoset structural element that contain, in order; a fiber reinforced thermoplastic member, a tie layer, and a fiber reinforced thermoset member. The fiber reinforced thermoplastic member, contains multiple layers of fibers and a thermoplastic matrix at least partially surrounding the fibers. The fiber reinforced thermoset member contains multiple layers of fibers and a thermoset matrix at least partially surrounding the fibers. The tie layer contains a first polymer and a second polymer. |
136 |
Process for forming a weatherable polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin article |
US11192204 |
2005-07-28 |
US08071176B2 |
2011-12-06 |
Kevin Hanrahan |
This invention relates to a process for forming a PVC article having a weatherable coating by applying by in-line spray, roll-coat, brush-coat, gravure print, flexographic print, thermal transfer coat or inkjet a polymeric solution onto extruded PVC as it is being extruded. The invention also relates to rigid PVC articles coated by the process. A polyvinylidene fluoride coating can be applied to PVC to form an article having improved gloss, good weatherability, good color retention and stain resistance. |
137 |
Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms |
US11914909 |
2006-05-19 |
US08008402B2 |
2011-08-30 |
Jennifer K. Lynch; Thomas J. Nosker; Richard Lehman; James D. Idol; Kenneth Van Ness; Richard W. Renfree |
Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed. |
138 |
FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED BODY THEREOF |
US13121384 |
2009-09-28 |
US20110178229A1 |
2011-07-21 |
Hirofumi Goda; Toru Iwashita; Keita Itakura |
Long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin particles and a blend thereof are provided, wherein the opening property of the reinforcing fibers during molding is good, and a molded body exhibiting an excellent appearance and having high mechanical strength is obtained. The particles (A) contains a thermoplastic resin (A1), produced by using a metallocene catalyst, a modified polyolefin resin (A2) modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, and reinforcing fibers (A3) and satisfy the following requirements (1) to (5); (1) the amount of modification of the unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof is 0.01 to 2 percent by weight in 100 percent by weight of the total of (A1) and (A2); (2) (A1) and (A2) constitute 20 to 70 percent by weight in 100 percent by weight of the total of (A1), (A2), and (A3); (3) (A3) constitutes 30 to 80 percent by weight in 100 percent by weight of the total of (A1), (A2), and (A3); (4) when 25 g of (A) is encapsulated in a 20-L chamber and is stood at 65° C. for 1 hour, the amount of acetaldehyde dissipated from (A) is 3.0 μg/m3 or less; and (5) the melting point of the resin component in (A) is 150° C. or higher. |
139 |
Polymer electrolyte membrane comprising alkylether graft chain and method of producing the same |
US12656336 |
2010-01-26 |
US20100216901A1 |
2010-08-26 |
Yasunari Maekawa; Kazuyuki Enomoto; Nobuhiro Kihara |
A method of producing an electrolyte membrane for use in a fuel cell, including: performing radiation-induced graft polymerization of a vinyl monomer having a nucleophilic functional group selected from an acylvinyl ether derivative, a styrene derivative, and a methacrylic acid derivative, with a polymer substrate having a fluorine-containing polymer, an olefin-containing polymer, or an aromatic polymer; deprotecting an ester bond of a graft chain on the polymer substrate introduced by the radiation-induced graft polymerization; and introducing an alkylethersulfonic acid structure into the nucleophilic functional group of the graft chain thus deprotected, by use of an electrophilic reagent selected from cyclic sulfonic acid ester and alkylhalide sulfonate. |
140 |
Adhesive compositions derived from highly functionalized ethylene copolymers |
US11191808 |
2005-07-28 |
US07767311B2 |
2010-08-03 |
Richard T. Chou |
Disclosed are adhesive compositions comprising nonfunctionalized base resins and functionalized ethylene copolymers such as ethylene/maleic anhydride (E/MAH) or ethylene/ethyl hydrogen maleate (E/MAME) copolymer, which are synthesized directly in a high pressure autoclave. These adhesive compositions can be applied as self-supporting films or can be co-extruded or extrusion coated onto a substrate. Also disclosed are multilayer structures, films, pipe coatings and building panels comprising these compositions. |