141 |
Adduct thermosetting surfacing film and method of forming the same |
US13288888 |
2011-11-03 |
US09725567B2 |
2017-08-08 |
Qiang Wang; Ito Akihiro; Paul Kyle; Augusto Arakaki; Catalina Gutierrez |
In various embodiments, the invention provides an in-situ adduct formed by reacting liquid, solid, and/or semi-solid epoxy resins with a di-carboxylic acid functionalized polymer. The adducting process at least doubles the viscosity of the mixture. A hot melt thermosetting surfacing film and composite formed using the adduct are also disclosed. Methods of preparing and using are also disclosed. |
142 |
INDUCTIVELY CURABLE COMPOSITION |
US15324738 |
2015-08-18 |
US20170198116A1 |
2017-07-13 |
Jung-Sheng Wu; Lijun Zu; Zeba Parkar |
An inductively curable thermoset compositions comprising a thermoset resin and, dispersed therein, susceptor particles and surface modified silica particles is described. |
143 |
METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR CURING EPOXY-CONTAINING PREPREG COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY |
US14987988 |
2016-01-05 |
US20170190855A1 |
2017-07-06 |
Gwen M. Gross; Michael P. Thompson |
Methods and systems and components made according to the methods and systems, are disclosed relating to improved curing methods for epoxy resin-containing composite prepreg materials, wherein the composite prepreg materials are exposed to a flow of ammonia-containing compounds to fully cure the composite prepreg materials at substantially ambient temperatures and pressures. |
144 |
Fiber reinforced polymer composite with a hard interphase |
US14650138 |
2013-12-23 |
US09688891B2 |
2017-06-27 |
Felix N. Nguyen; Kenichi Yoshioka; Swezin Than Tun; Alfred P. Haro |
A fiber reinforced polymer composition is provided comprising a fiber and an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises at least a thermosetting resin, a curing agent, and a hard interfacial material. When cured, the adhesive composition forms good bonds to the reinforcing fiber, and an interfacial region between the reinforcing fiber and the adhesive composition is formed which comprises the hard interfacial material. Additional embodiments include a prepreg and a method of manufacturing a composite article by curing the adhesive composition and the reinforcing fiber. |
145 |
Process of manufacturing thickeners and the use of thus produced thickeners in high-viscosity epoxy resin formulations |
US15355447 |
2016-11-18 |
US09670339B1 |
2017-06-06 |
Klaus Dziwok; Helmut Coutelle; Robert G. Briell; Tyler Nash |
The invention relates to the use of at least one mixed mineral organoclay rheology additive in a liquid composition comprising at least one epoxy resin, the additive comprises or consists of a quaternary alkyl-ammonium salt treated mineral clay mixture prepared by forming an aqueous hormite clay slurry (a), forming an aqueous smectite clay slurry (b), combining the aqueous hormite clay slurry (a) with the aqueous smectite clay slurry (b) to form a combined clay slurry (c), treating the combined clay slurry (c) with one or more quaternary alkyl-ammonium salts, and separating the produced quaternary alkyl-ammonium salt treated mineral clay mixture from the aqueous medium. The invention also relates to a process for producing a mixed mineral organoclay rheology additive and the use of the thus produced additive as a thickening agent in liquid compositions. |
146 |
Epoxy resin formulation for large and thick composite structures |
US14431039 |
2013-03-26 |
US09670328B2 |
2017-06-06 |
Rahul Harshe; Ranjith Kottot; Anoop Anand; Makarand Joshi |
In the present disclosure!, there is disclosed an epoxy resin formulation for the manufacturing of large and thick composite structures, said formulation comprising i) at least one epoxy resin in a weight proportion varying between 50 parts to 70 parts; (ii) at least one hardening agent in a weight proportion varying between 21 phr to 29 phr; (iii) at least one diluent in a weight proportion varying between 10 phr to 40 phr; and (iv) N,N′dimethylaminopropylamine as an accelerator in a weight proportion varying between 0.5 phr to 3.0 phr. The formulation is used in the manufacturing of large and thick composite structures by employing Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Process. |
147 |
Cycloaliphatic carbonates as reactive diluents in epoxy resins |
US15364801 |
2016-11-30 |
US20170081465A1 |
2017-03-23 |
Bruce L. Burton |
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for limiting peak exotherm temperatures in epoxy systems comprising the step of: combining an amine hardener, an epoxy and a diluent to form an epoxy system, wherein the diluent is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, delta-valerolactam, delta-valerolactone, gamma valerolactone, butyrolactam, beta butyrolactone, gamma butyrolactone, and combinations thereof. |
148 |
RESIN COMPOSITION AND CURED PRODUCT THEREOF |
US15123020 |
2014-11-06 |
US20170066899A1 |
2017-03-09 |
Seiji NAKAJIMA; Yosuke TATSUNO; Mitsuo ITO; Satoshi HIRONO; Yuzo MORISAKI; Junji KAWAMOTO |
The present invention provides a resin composition which can be cured in a short time without a heat load on an adherend and with which a cured product having stable quality can be obtained. The resin composition in accordance with the present invention contains (i) a bisphenol A epoxy resin, (ii) an encapsulated curing agent including a core that contains a curing agent and a shell that covers the core, (iii) a filler, and (iv) a color material. |
149 |
COMPOSITES AND EPOXY RESINS BASED ON ARYL SUBSTITUTED COMPOUNDS |
US15336503 |
2016-10-27 |
US20170051119A1 |
2017-02-23 |
Larry Steven CORLEY; Robert Dale Farris; Carlton E. Ash |
Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin are provided, and compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin composites are provided. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component comprising a glycidyl ether of an aryl substituted phenolic compound, a curing agent component, and a substrate. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component and a curing agent component comprising an aryl substituted phenolic compound, and a substrate. |
150 |
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT DEVICE PRODUCTION METHOD AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SEALING SHEET |
US15107203 |
2014-12-22 |
US20170040287A1 |
2017-02-09 |
Goji Shiga; Tsuyoshi Ishizaka; Kosuke Morita; Chie Iino |
The electronic component device production method includes a step A of preparing a layered body comprising electronic components immobilized on a support body, a step B of preparing an electronic component sealing sheet, a step C of disposing the electronic component sealing sheet over the electronic components under conditions where the probe tack force of the electronic component sealing sheet is 5 gf or lower according to a probe tack test, a step D of rising the temperature of the electronic component sealing sheet until the probe tack of the electronic component sealing sheet is 10 gf or greater according to the probe tack test to immobilize temporarily the electronic component sealing sheet onto the electronic components, and a step E of embedding the electronic components in the electronic component sealing sheet to form a sealed body comprising the electronic components embedded in the electronic component sealing sheet. |
151 |
Phosphorous containing compounds and process for synthesis |
US14932092 |
2015-11-04 |
US09546262B1 |
2017-01-17 |
An-Pang Tu; Szu-Fang Chen; Ping-Chieh Wang; Kuen-Yuan Hwang |
The instant disclosure relates to phosphorus-containing compounds that can be used to form flame retardant phosphorus-containing resins, and also can serve as a hardener for a flame retardant epoxy resin compositions. In particular, the phosphorus-containing compounds are modified with acyloxy groups (—O—(C═O)—R), as shown below. Incorporation of the acyloxy groups results in resins that are water resistant and exhibit improved dielectric properties. |
152 |
SIZING COMPOSITION FOR REINFORCING FIBRES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF |
US15117756 |
2015-02-11 |
US20160355645A1 |
2016-12-08 |
Arnaud Martin; Brigitte Defoort; Xavier Coqueret |
A sizing composition for reinforcing fibres is provided which makes it possible to improve the adhesion of these fibres with respect to an organic matrix that forms, with them, a part made of a composite material and that results from the chain transfer polymerization of a curable resin. The sizing composition includes a polybutadiene prepolymer comprising at least two epoxide functions, a cross-linking agent comprising at least two reactive functions, at least one of which is a thiol function; and a catalyst comprising at least one tertiary amine function. The sizing composition may be used in the following fields of use: aeronautical, aerospace, railway, naval and motor vehicle industries, for example, for the production of structural, engine, passenger compartment or body work parts; arms industry, for example, for the production of parts incorporated into the composition of missiles or missile launch tubes; sports and leisure goods industry, for example, for the production of goods intended for water sports and board sports. |
153 |
FAST CURING HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM |
US15037498 |
2015-02-02 |
US20160347903A1 |
2016-12-01 |
Timothy A. Morley; Rainer Koeniger; Sergio Grunder; Nebojsa Jelic; Rolf Hueppi |
A two-component curable epoxy resin system having an epoxy component containing a unique combination of two or more epoxy resins with at least one of the epoxy resins being an epoxy novolac type resin. The composite made from such resin system exhibits high glass transition temperature. |
154 |
Composites and epoxy resins based on aryl substituted compounds |
US14275093 |
2014-05-12 |
US09499692B2 |
2016-11-22 |
Larry Steven Corley; Robert Dale Farris; Carlton E. Ash |
Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin are provided, and compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin composites are provided. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component comprising a glycidyl ether of an aryl substituted phenolic compound, a curing agent component, and a substrate. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component and a curing agent component comprising an aryl substituted phenolic compound, and a substrate. |
155 |
Rapidly Curing Adhesives Using Encapsulated Catalyst and Focused Ultrasound |
US14667220 |
2015-03-24 |
US20160280867A1 |
2016-09-29 |
ANDREW P. NOWAK; GEOFFREY P. McKNIGHT; CARISSA A. PAJEL; SOPHIA S. YANG; THOMAS I BOUNDY; APRIL R. RODRIGUEZ; DARRIN M HANSEN; ALAIN A ADJORLOLO |
Methods for making and curing resin-based adhesives are disclosed using encapsulated amine accelerators activated by providing ultrasonic energy. |
156 |
CURABLE COMPOSITIONS |
US15032324 |
2014-12-02 |
US20160280846A1 |
2016-09-29 |
Krishnan Karunakaran; Marvin L. Dettloff; Nikhil K.E. Verghese; Ha Q. Pham |
A dual cure system including at least two different and separate types of chemical reactions occurring as the process of the present invention proceeds including, for example, the following two reactions: (1) free radical polymerization of methacrylated or acrylated polyol; and (2) an epoxy-curing agent reaction. The dual cure system of the present invention advantageously provides a first cure reaction of methacrylated or acrylated polyol followed by a second epoxy-curing agent thermoset reaction to form a cured thermoset exhibiting an elongation property of greater than about 5%. |
157 |
DEGRADABLE HYDRAZONE CURING AGENTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF |
US15024174 |
2014-09-24 |
US20160264718A1 |
2016-09-15 |
BING QIN; XIN LI; BO LIANG |
This invention provides, among others, curing agents of Formulae (I) and (II), methods for preparing these curing agents, prepreg materials, degradable cross-linked polymers and reinforced composites made from these curing agents and epoxy resins, and methods for degrading and/or recycling the degradable polymers and reinforced composites. |
158 |
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FOAM FILLED HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES |
US15030618 |
2014-10-20 |
US20160243733A1 |
2016-08-25 |
Francis Meyer; Morgan Chene |
Spherical heat foamable pellets (2) are used for reinforcing honeycomb structures (4). The pellets are preferably of average diameter from 0.5 mm to 0.9 mm and preferably at least 80% of the pellets have a diameter in this range. The pellets can form a free flowing stream which can be poured into the cells (5) of the honeycomb where they can be foamed by heating to form a reinforcing foam which can also bond the honeycomb structure to facing sheets. It is preferred that the pellets are based on a thermosetting resin and contain a curing agent that can cure the foamed resin to produce an integral rigid reinforcing foam within the cells of the honeycomb. |
159 |
RESIN COMPOSITION, COPPER CLAD LAMINATE AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USING SAME |
US14411166 |
2013-08-23 |
US20160222204A1 |
2016-08-04 |
Rongtao WANG; Yu-Te Lin; Wenjun Tian; Ziqian Ma; Wenfeng Lv; Ningning Jia |
The present invention provides a resin composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of epoxy resin; (B) from 10 to 80 parts by weight of benzoxazine resin; (C) from 10 to 50 parts by weight of dicyclopentadiene phenol resin; and (D) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of amine hardener; wherein the resin composition is free of diallyl bisphenol A (DABPA). |
160 |
EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION, PREPREG, AND CARBON FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL |
US14896865 |
2014-07-10 |
US20160152785A1 |
2016-06-02 |
Shizue UENO; Nobuyuki ARAI; Jun MISUMI; Hiroshi TAIKO |
An epoxy resin composition including [A1] a hardener represented by Formula (1), and [B] an aromatic epoxy resin having tri- or higher functionality, wherein a carbon nuclear relaxation time T1C corresponding to a benzene ring carbon atom in the main backbone of Formula (1) assigned to 130 ppm in a solid-state 13C-NMR spectrum is 42 seconds or longer, and a prepreg and a carbon fiber-reinforced composite material obtained using the epoxy resin composition: wherein X represents any one selected from —CH2—, —O—, —CO—, —C(═O)O—, —S—, —SO2—, and —NHC(═O)—; n represents 1 to 5; and R1 to R6 each represent at least one selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 4 or less carbon atoms, and an a halogen atom, wherein when X is —C(═O)O— or —NHC(═O)—, X may be in either direction. Provided are an epoxy resin composition that provides a carbon fiber-reinforced composite material excellent in tensile strength and compression strength and suitable as a structural material, a prepreg, and a carbon fiber-reinforced composite material. |