| POLYONE CORPORATION Patent applications |
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| 20120108691 | LOW DENSITY THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is disclosed which is foamed and has low density by virtue of the use of glass microspheres. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120100263 | OXYGEN SCAVENGING TERPOLYMERS - A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as a novel terpolymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules. The terpolymer is the polymerization product of macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer, unsaturated functional polymer, and epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120070601 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS EXHIBITING SUPERIOR FOOD CONTACT COMPLIANCE - A blend of any of three specific olefin polymers and ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer is disclosed. Optionally, the blend also includes styrene-isobutylene-styrene thermoplastic vulcanizate and calcium carbonate filler. The blend has good processability and passes Olive Oil Extraction Test EU82/711/EEC and the FDA Food Contact Test required at 21 CFR §177.2600, enabling plastic articles of the blend to be used as thermoplastic elastomers in food handling and storage articles. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070545 | OXYGEN SCAVENGING DENDRIMERS - A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as an amphiphilic dendritic polymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules in a thermoplastic compound. Clarity of the compound, nearly the same as thermoplastic matrix itself in the compound, is achieved by the addition of an epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. Food and beverage containers now made of polyethylene terephthalate can be molded from the compound and have substantially the same haze as the polyethylene terephthalate itself but with the oxygen scavenger to maintain freshness of the food or beverage from oxidation. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120037396 | FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having polyphenylene ether, a hydrogenated styrene block copolymer, at least one solid non-halogenated phosphorus containing flame retardant, and a nucleated olefinic polymer. The compound has a before-aging tensile elongation of >200% and an after-aging tensile elongation residual of at least 75%, according to the UL 62 test, which makes it useful as an insulation layer, a jacketing layer, or both for protected electrical lines such as alternating current wire and cable products, accessory cables, and variety of injection molded electrical or electronic parts. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20110306711 | BIORENEWABLE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having polyether-polyamide copolymer, epoxidized soybean oil, and vulcanized vegetable oil. The compound has a biorenewable content of the compound of at least about 70 weight percent. The compound can be used to make a plastic article needing a Shore A hardness of from about 22 to about 72. The compound is a sustainable solution for extruded or molded articles. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110297890 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYOLEFIN BLENDS - An electrically conductive polymer compound is disclosed. The compound comprises a matrix comprising two polyolefin copolymers having different melt mass flow rates and electrically conductive functional additive particles dispersed in the matrix. The compound is useful for making extruded and molded plastic articles that need electrical conductivity. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110281996 | METHOD TO ESTABLISH VISCOSITY AS A FUNCTION OF SHEAR RATE FOR IN-SITU POLYMERIZED NANONYLON VIA CHAIN EXTENSION - Chain-extended nanonylon is made from the reaction of in-situ polymerized nanonylon and chain-extending agents. Knowing the viscosity/shear rate curve for a thermoplastic polymer to be replaced, such as nylon, the method of the present invention allows via adjustment of organoclay concentration and chain extension of the nylon polymer and other reaction factors to achieve a chain-extended, in-situ polymerized nanonylon to have a viscosity/shear rate curve that essentially matches the viscosity/shear rate curve for that neat nylon within a commercially operable shear rate. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110256332 | CO-EXTRUDABLE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOUND FOR BLOW MOLDED PLASTIC ARTICLES - A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is disclosed which is a combination of a non-elastomeric polyolefin and two different non-crosslinked elastomers and optional softening oil. The TPE can be used as an outer layer on at least a portion of the outer surface of a co-extruded, blow-molded polyolefin plastic article to provide a “soft touch” gripping surface on the article. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251596 | SOLVENT BONDABLE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - An essentially halogen-free, plasticizer-free thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed. The compound has from 10-80 weight percent of a hydrogenated styrene butadiene copolymer having a styrene content of less than 20 weight percent; from 20-90 weight percent of a polyolefin; and less than about 3 weight percent of antioxidant. The compound is capable of being solvent bonded or welded to another thermoplastic material using cyclohexanone alone or with methyl ethyl ketone. The compound is especially useful as medical tubing connected to other parts of medical equipment. The bond strength of the compound to the other thermoplastic material is properly determined only after multiple days of bonding. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110206907 | PLASTISOL COMPOSITIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIALLY FREE OF POLYVINYL HALIDES AND PHTHALATES - Plastisol compositions are disclosed containing methacrylate core/shell copolymer, non-phthalate ester plasticizers, pigment, filler, and thixotropic agent. Other additives are optional. The plasticizer is a blend of dibenzoate and DINCH. The plastisol can be used an ink of various colors for use in application to textiles. The plastisol compositions avoid polyvinyl chloride polymer resins and phthalate plasticizers conventionally employed in plastisol inks. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110193007 | CRYSTALLIZED THERMOPLASTIC POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE COMPOUNDS - A thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and an effective amount of a nucleating agent of surface treated precipitated calcium carbonate. Optionally the compound also includes additional polymers and functional additives to modify physical properties of the compound. Molded or extruded plastic articles can be made from the compound. The compound has a crystallization temperature of more than about 108° C. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110189418 | LATEX MARKING INKS - A latex marking ink suitable for marking rubber articles has been developed. The ink comprises vulcanizable rubber latex, pigment, vulcanizing agent, and non-ionic stabilizer dispersed in water. Shear stability is dramatically and unexpectedly increased by the presence of the non-ionic stabilizer even though viscosity also increases. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110184100 | SOFT, PELLETIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) PLASTISOL - A soft, pelletizable poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol having a Shore A hardness of less than about 70 is disclosed. The plasticizers employed in the plastisol can be petroleum-based plasticizers or bioplasticizers or both. A method of gelation, fusion, and controlled cooling in an agitating chamber permits a conventional liquid plastisol to be transformed into the pelletizable plastisol strand. If a pelletizer is used after cooling into strands or other shapes, then pelletized plastisol results. The formulation of liquid plastisol for hardness is unaffected by the transformation. The solidified plastisol can be stored for later extrusion or molding into a final plastic article shape. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110180300 | FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is disclosed which is flame retardant and essentially halogen-free. The TPE is a copolyester (COPE). Two essentially halogen-free flame retardants (HFFRs) are used: organo-phosphinates and melamine polyphosphate. The compound is useful for wire and cable insulation. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110177293 | METHOD OF MAKING MOLDED ARTICLES - A method of making a finely textured molded article is disclosed. The method utilizes properties of the compound being molded, such as impact toughness and melt flow index. Poly(vinyl halide), particularly polyvinyl chloride), articles can be custom-injection-molded using the method, in order to simulate the appearance of original metal, glass, or wood articles. Consumer, transportation, building construction, and other industries can benefit from durable plastic articles that simulate the more fragile articles. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172334 | WEATHERABLE POLYOLEFIN NANOCOMPOSITES - A method is disclosed concerning discovering how the use of an additive in a polyolefin compound affects the weatherability of that compound, Applying that technique, a weatherable polyolefin nanocomposite is disclosed, which contains UV stabilizers that filter wavelengths in a range influenced by presence of organoclay in the nanocomposite. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110136927 | FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is disclosed which is flame retardant and essentially halogen-free. An embodiment also includes expandable graphite filler to further provide fire protection. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110130496 | HIGH FLOW POLYVINYL HALIDE COMPOUND AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A high flow polyvinyl halide compound is disclosed. The compound employs conventional ingredients plus a combination of phosphite stabilizer and hydrotalcite stabilizer which improve the melt flow index of the compound by at least 20%, as compared with a compound without the two types of stabilizers. The dramatically improved melt flow allows a molding cycle time reduction by as much as 22% because of a five-fold reduction in the fill step. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110123818 | SUSTAINABLE POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) MIXTURES FOR FLOORING PRODUCTS - A mixture of poly(vinyl chloride) and epoxidized methyl soyate is disclosed. The epoxidized methyl soyate as a plasticizer replaces butyl benzyl phthalate which is conventionally used for the manufacture of multi-layer laminate sheet flooring or single layer tile flooring. The epoxidized methyl soyate, a bio-plasticizer, unexpectedly is a “drop-in” replacement for the butyl benzyl phthalate, both in terms of processing and performance. Also poly(vinyl chloride)-epoxidized methyl soyate mixtures have much better heat stability than poly(vinyl chloride)-butyl benzyl phthalate mixtures. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110082225 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS EXHIBITING SUPERIOR ABRASION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - A blend of thermoplastic polyester elastomer, hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer, and high styrene content styrenic block copolymer is disclosed which has good processability and more effective abrasion resistance than the blend using polystyrene in place of the high styrene content styrenic block copolymer. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110047819 | SOFT, SHOCK-DAMPING THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A system of two different styrenic thermoplastic elastomers is disclosed. One styrenic thermoplastic elastomer is vinyl-isoprene styrene-isoprene-styrene which is known for its shock-damping properties. The other styrenic thermoplastic elastomer is oil absorbing and known for softness on the Shore A hardness scale. The system includes plasticizer oil. The system can be molded into articles that can provide dissipation of impact energy, for shock absorbing elastomeric uses, such as seals, closures, shoe insoles, and other goods. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110034607 | HEAT RESISTANT POLYLACTIC ACID COMPOUNDS - A significant disadvantage of the use of polylactic acid (PLA) has been overcome by the use of styrene maleic anhydride copolymer (SMAC) to cause an unexpected increase in the heat deflection temperature of the PLA compound, surpassing a delta improvement of 5° C. over the heat deflection temperature of the PLA alone, at 66 psi as measured using ASTM D648 when the blended compound is essentially dried prior to use. The compound also often exceeds a threshold of 65° C. in heat deflection temperature. Use of a compatibilizer and impact modifier further improves the industrial versatility of the heat resistant PLA compound. Alternatively, use of calcium carbonate in the heat resistant PLA compound also is industrially valuable. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110028623 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS EXHIBITING SUPERIOR BARRIER PROPERTIES - A blend of styrene-isobutylene-styrene based thermoplastic elastomer and organoclay-filled polyamide is disclosed which has good processability and more effective barrier properties for oxygen than the blend using amorphous or crystalline polyamide without organoclay. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110015308 | COLORANT CONCENTRATES FOR THERMOPLASTIC BIOFIBER COMPOSITES - Color concentrates for thermoplastic biofiber composites are disclosed. The concentrates employ three factors to achieve concentrated delivery of color to the processing machine and excellent and substantially uniform dispersion of color in the processing machine: melt flow of the concentrate exceeding at least 4 g/10 min. using ASTM D-1238; pellet size of the concentrate such that at least 50 pellets weigh less than one gram; and weight percent of the colorant ingredients in the concentrate exceeding at least 30 weight percent. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012274 | COLORANT CONCENTRATES FOR THERMOPLASTIC BIOFIBER COMPOSITES - Color concentrates for thermoplastic biofiber composites are disclosed. The concentrates employ three factors to achieve concentrated delivery of color to the processing machine and excellent and substantially uniform dispersion of color in the processing machine: melt flow of the concentrate exceeding at least 4 g/10 min. using ASTM D-1238; pellet size of the concentrate such that at least 50 pellets weigh less than one gram; and weight percent of the colorant ingredients in the concentrate exceeding at least 30 weight percent. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100324185 | EPOXIDIZED SOYATE DIESTERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An unhindered polyol is used to react with an epoxidized soyate to make epoxidized soyate diester in the presence of a catalyst. The unhindered polyol can be 1,3-propanediol or any polyol having four or more carbon atoms with no two adjacent carbon atoms having hydroxyl functionality. Preferably, a combination of catalysts is used to promote the transesterification reaction of the epoxidized soyate with the unhindered polyol to yield a high percentage of epoxidized soyate diester with epoxy functionality retained. The primary catalyst is a metallic hydroxide, and the secondary catalyst is a titanate. Bioderived epoxidized soyate diester plasticizers useful for thermoplastics and thermosets result. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100292492 | CATALYSTS FOR ESTERIFICATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYATES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A combination of catalysts is disclosed as useful to promote the transesterification reaction of an epoxidized soyate with a polyol to yield a high percentage of epoxidized soyate diester with epoxy functionality retained. The primary catalyst is a metallic hydroxide, and the secondary catalyst is a titanate. Bioderived plasticizers useful for thermoplastics and thermosets result. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100280150 | PRE-PROCESSED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUND - A pre-processed polymer composite is disclosed comprising a heat-sensitive polymer resin particle; particles of colorant or functional additive in association with the heat-sensitive polymer resin particle; and a thermoplastic encapsulant to form a film around the associated polymer and colorant or functional additive particles. The method of making the polymer composite avoids a melting of the heat-sensitive polymer resin particles, which avoids contributing to heat history of the polymer prior to extrusion or molding into the form of the final plastic article. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100267875 | FLAME RETARDANT ELASTOMER LATICES - A non-halogenated elastomeric latex is disclosed, using as flame retardants, an aqueous dispersion of organoclay and a conventional non-halogenated flame retardant, of which less is needed than conventionally, because of the use of the organoclay. The latex can become a film, sheet, or other article. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100227967 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR ADHESION TO POLYAMIDE - A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is disclosed which has excellent compression set and adhesion to both polyamide 6 and polyamide 6,6 for use in two-part component polymer structures. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100222476 | PHOSPHONIUM FLOW ENHANCERS FOR BLENDS OF POLYCARBONATE AND POLYESTER - A thermoplastic polymer blend is disclosed comprising a polyester, a polycarbonate, and a minor amount of a flow enhancer selected from non-sulfonated phosphonium salts. Optionally, impact modifiers and other conventional additives are included. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100204395 | LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATE FOR POLYESTER ARTICLES - A liquid color concentrate is disclosed, having a polyalkylene polyol carrier; colorant; and optionally other functional additives. The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combination thereof. The liquid color concentrate is compatible with polyalkylene terephthalate resins, especially to make colored polyester beverage bottles and other polyester articles. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100195963 | CONCENTRIC INSULATION SLEEVE HAVING INNER AND OUTER SURFACES WITH DIFFERENT PROPERTIES - A concentric insulation sleeve is disclosed having multi-layered structure. The outer layer exhibits low smoke and fume and non-halogen properties important for use of fiber optic cable assemblies in confined space susceptible to combustion conditions. The inner layer exhibits anti-static properties, and optionally slippery properties, to make the assembly of fiber strands in the insulation less charged with static electricity. The cable can become associated with other cables and serve as mini-ducts and then be surrounded by another insulation sleeve of the same construction to form a cable duct. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100193744 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE COMPOUNDS - A thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer. Optionally the compound also includes additional polymers and functional additives to modify physical properties of the compound. Molded or extruded plastic articles can be made from the compound. The compound is ductile, in comparison to the polyhydroxyalkanoate without the macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100164191 | VERSATILE MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM - A material handling system is disclosed, having at least one solid rectangular storage container for liquid or solid items; a pallet upon which the container sits; and a transporter which is adapted to move the container from the pallet. The pallet has a structure to permit both movement of the pallet and the container and movement of the container independent of the pallet. The transporter with the container can be moved safely and easily using human power. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100144920 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS CONTAINING ORGANOCLAYS - A styrene-isobutylene-styrene based thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposite is disclosed which has good processability and more effective barrier properties for oxygen and carbon dioxide transmission. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100112288 | METHOD OF MAKING MOLDED ARTICLES - A method of making a finely textured molded article is disclosed. The method utilizes properties of the compound being molded, such as impact toughness and melt flow index. Poly(vinyl halide), particularly poly(vinyl chloride), articles an be compound-injection-molded using the method, in order to simulate the appearance of original metal, glass, or wood articles. Consumer, transportation, building construction, and other industries can benefit from durable plastic articles that simulate the more fragile articles. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100089289 | LIQUID COLOR OR ADDITIVE CONCENTRATE USING BIO-DERIVED OILS - A liquid concentrate is disclosed, having a bio-derived oil carrier; at least one colorant or functional additive; and optionally surfactant, viscosity modifier, and other functional additives or specialty colorants. The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combinations thereof. The functional additive can be a performance additive or a processing additive. The bio-derived oil is compatible with a variety of bio-derived polymeric resins, especially polylactic acid and polyhydroxyalkanoates. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100036027 | THERMALLY STABLE THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATE COMPOUNDS - A high temperature thermoplastic vulcanizate is disclosed, which achieves its long term heat aging performance from a set of heat stabilizers, at least one of which stabilizes the thermoplastic phase and at least one of which stabilizes the elastomeric phase. Plastic articles made from the high temperature thermoplastic vulcanizate are also disclosed. The thermoplastic vulcanizate can be made by melt mixing or by dynamic vulcanization in an extruder. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100029816 | METHOD TO ESTABLISH VISCOSITY AS A FUNCTION OF SHEAR RATE FOR IN-SITU POLYMERIZED NANONYLON VIA CHAIN EXTENSION - Chain-extended nanonylon is made from the reaction of in-situ polymerized nanonylon and chain-extending agents. Knowing the viscosity/shear rate curve for a thermoplastic polymer to be replaced, such as nylon, the method of the present invention allows via adjustment of organoclay concentration and chain extension of the nylon polymer and other reaction factors to achieve a chain-extended, in-situ polymerized nanonylon to have a viscosity/shear rate curve that essentially matches the viscosity/shear rate curve for that neat nylon within a commercially operable shear rate. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20090303463 | WEATHERABLE POLYOLEFIN NANOCOMPOSITES - A method is disclosed concerning discovering how the use of an additive in a polyolefin compound affects the weatherability of that compound. Applying that technique, a weatherable polyolefin nanocomposite is disclosed, which contains UV stabilizers that filter wavelengths in a range influenced by presence of organoclay in the nanocomposite. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090292055 | NANOCOMPOSITES COMPLIANT WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS - A nanocomposite is made from melt-mixing of polyethylene with organoclay in the presence of a maleated polypropylene. Unexpectedly, the maleated polypropylene and polyethylene are sufficiently compatible to permit excellent dispersion of the organoclay in the nanocomposite. Because maleated polypropylene is compliant with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, though maleated polyethylene is not, one can use nanocomposites of the present invention for articles to be in contact with human food. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090239984 | POLYVINYL HALIDE-UNCROSSLINKED ELASTOMER ALLOY - A thermoplastic alloy is disclosed comprising poly(vinyl halide) and an olefin-based uncrosslinked elastomer having thermoplastic properties. The alloy can be made into a polymeric skin using slush molding techniques. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090220797 | ABRASION RESISTANT POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) PLASTISOL - An abrasion resistant poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol is disclosed. The plastisol includes an effective amount of polydimethylsiloxane to increase abrasion resistance while not adversely decreasing coefficient of friction. Articles subject to friction, such as industrial power transfer belts, benefit from the abrasion resistant plastisol. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090186227 | STABILIZED POLYOLEFIN NANOCOMPOSITES - A heat stabilized polyolefin nanocomposite is disclosed, which contains metal scavengers to heat stabilize the nanocomposite. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090156732 | LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATE - A liquid color concentrate is disclosed, having a liquid acrylic-based polymer carrier; colorant; and optionally other functional additives. The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combinations thereof. The liquid polymer is compatible with a variety of plastic resins, especially optically clear plastic resins, such as polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, and styrene-acrylonitrile. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090123680 | Acetaldehyde Scavenger in Polyester Articles - A polymer composition is disclosed for containers for beverages, films and sheets for food. The composition comprises (a) polyester, (b) an acetaldehyde scavenger, (c) an acid absorber, and (d) an antioxidant. The acetaldehyde scavenger is characterized as small molecules, such as anthranilamide, that include at least two hydrogen-substituted heteroatoms bonded to carbons of the organic additive compound such that the organic additive compound is reactive with acetaldehyde in the polyester to form water and a resulting organic compound comprising an unbridged 5- or 6-member ring including the at least two heteroatoms. The acid absorber is a hydrotalcite-like composition. The polymer compound can be concentrated in a masterbatch or fully let-down. Optional ingredients include colorants, and optical brighteners. Discoloration of the polyester is reduced during the performance of acetaldehyde scavenging. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090117393 | NUCLEATED POLYPROPYLENE NANOCOMPOSITES - nuc-PP nanocomposite is made from the mixing of nuc-PP with olefin elastomer and organoclay, and optionally, a dispersion agent. Unexpectedly, processing properties such as higher melt flow, and performance properties such as higher toughness and higher stiffness, are obtained when compared with commercially available PP nanocomposite. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090035573 | COLOR BIOFIBER FOR PLASTIC ARTICLES - Coated colored biofiber for thermoplastic articles is disclosed. The coating on the biofiber comprises film-forming polymeric binder, surfactant, and colorant. The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combinations thereof. The coated colored biofiber can be used in thermoplastic compounds to simulate the appearance of natural wood while adding durability. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090008612 | EXOTHERMIC POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE COMPOUNDS - Use of an exothermic additive in a polyphenylene sulfide compound results in an extruded or molded thermoplastic article that is electrically conductive and exothermic when connected to a source of electrical energy. Electronic devices benefit from these articles, particularly where ink must be melted for imaging of commercial graphics on a substrate. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20080287584 | Nanonylon Composites Prepared by Chain Extension Reactive Extrusion - Chain-extended nanonylon is made from the reaction of oligomeric nanonylon and chain-extending agents. Such chain-extended nanonylon contains concentrations of organoclay exceeding 10 weight percent. High concentrations of organoclay permit the chain-extended nanonylon to be used as either a concentrate or a compound that provides good barrier properties for thermoplastic articles made from the chain-extended nanonylon. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080275179 | Thermoplastic Polyurethane Powder Compositions and Uses - A low profile connector assembly comprises at least one contact having a surface mount portion and a wire engagement portion extending from the surface mount portion, and a housing insertable over the at least one contact and retained to the at least one contact. The housing encloses the wire engagement portion and has a wire receiving aperture therethrough. The wire receiving aperture provides access to the wire engagement portion when the housing is retained to the contact. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080265217 | Cathodic Protection Compounds - A cathodic protection compound is disclosed. The coating includes sacrificial metallic particles less noble than metal in the metal substrate to be protected. The coating also includes inherently conductive polymer in an amount of less than 1 weight percent of total solids of the coating. A concentrate of the metallic particles and inherently conductive polymer can also be prepared. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080262117 | Diffused Light Transmitter - A compound of substantially transparent resin and amorphous silica particulate is disclosed. The silica particulate are nanometric size and dispersed throughout in the resin. The compound can be used to make an article to diffuse and transmit light from a point source of light. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080234418 | Use of a Blend of Phthalate Plasticizers in Poly(Vinyl Halide) Compounds - Use of a blend of phthalate plasticizers is disclosed for flexible polyvinyl chloride compounds. The blend of plasticizers permits the compounds to achieve a 90° C. or higher ratings for usage in wire and cable articles. | 09-25-2008 |
