Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090093383 | Compatibilized Polymer Processing Additives - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the melt processing of polymeric materials, and more particularly to the use of compatibilized polymer processing additives to enhance the melt processing of polymeric matrices. | 04-09-2009 |
20090326082 | Compositions and Methods for Producing Articles from Recycled Materials - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing articles from recycled materials. In one embodiment, a recycled polymeric matrix containing a super adsorbant polymer is thermally and/or chemically treated to produce a modified polymeric matrix. In a preferred embodiment, a modified polymeric matrix is subsequently melt processed with a filler. Articles produced from the modified polymeric matrix and the composites of this invention are useful as building materials, automotive components and consumer goods. | 12-31-2009 |
20100016459 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING HIGH STRENGTH COMPOSITES - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing high strength composites. In one embodiment, a polymer matrix and a naturally-occurring inorganic material are melt processed to produce a high strength composite. In a preferred embodiment, the naturally-occurring inorganic material is volcanic ash. High strength composites of this invention have particular utility as building materials and automotive components. | 01-21-2010 |
20100287801 | LOCALIZED SEALANT APPLICATION IN AEROSTATS - Formation of an aerostat through the application of a pressure sensitive adhesive onto one or more barrier films at the desired point of bonding between the films. The adhesive is applied about the periphery prior to the point of bonding the two barrier films together. The method of the present invention results in aerostats with a bond line at the edge of the desired shape. The reduced weight, in comparison to conventional practices employing a heat sealing layer, enables intricate designs and smaller volume aerostats. | 11-18-2010 |
20100331458 | REINFORCING ADDITIVES FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS - Compositions and methods for producing polymeric composites containing reinforcing additives. In one embodiment, a filler is also included in the formulation. Articles produced from the reinforcing additives and the composites of this invention are useful as building materials and automotive components. | 12-30-2010 |
20120088072 | Microfabricated Particles in Composite Materials and Methods for Producing the Same - Microfabricated particles are dispersed throughout a matrix to create a composite. The microfabricated particles are engineered to a specific structure and composition to enhance the physical attributes of a composite material. | 04-12-2012 |
20120101198 | REINFORCING ADDITIVES FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS - Hyper-branched biodegradable polymers are produced by melt processing biodegradable polymers with a branching agent at temperatures that promote free radical reactions between the biodegradable polymer and the branching agent. The biodegradable compositions have an excellent balance of mechanical properties and are suitable for flame retardant applications. | 04-26-2012 |
20120196957 | Compatibilizer Blend For Polymeric Compositions - A compatibilizer blend having at least one compatibilizer and at least one desiccant to address the presence of certain interfering components, such as water, in a polymeric matrix. | 08-02-2012 |
20120208933 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITES - A composition comprising 65 to 90 weight percent kraft chemical wood pulp fibers and a thermoplastic polymer and a method of making the composition. | 08-16-2012 |
20120244779 | OPTICALLY ENHANCED FILMS FOR AEROSTATS - The present invention enhances the optical features of aerostats. The invention utilizes a barrier film having at least one layer containing optically enhancing elements. Aerostats formed from the barrier film possess unique aesthetic features. | 09-27-2012 |
20130172509 | Methods of Producing Microfabricated Particles for Composite Materials - Microfabricated particles are dispersed throughout a matrix to create a composite. The microfabricated particles are engineered to a specific structure and composition to enhance the physical attributes of a composite material. The microfabricated particles are generated by forming a profile extrudate. A profile extrudate is an article of indefinite length that has a cross sectional profile of a desired structure with micro-scale dimensions. Upon or after formation, the profile extrudate may be divided along its length into a plurality of microfabricated particles. | 07-04-2013 |
20130189511 | High Strength Multilayered Articles - A high strength multilayered article is formed by bonding a composite layer to a foamed thermoplastic layer. At least one layer of the multilayered article possesses superior mechanical properties by admixing a polymeric matrix with naturally occurring inorganic materials in combination with an optional desiccant. | 07-25-2013 |
20140005307 | Moisture Scavenger Composition | 01-02-2014 |
20140121291 | Radiation Curable Polymers - A polymeric matrix is melt processed with reactive monomers or oligomers that are miscible in the polymeric matrix. Upon initial melt processing and mixing, the reactive monomers or oligomers contained within the resulting polymeric matrix are cured with actinic radiation to form a polymeric alloy. The alloy of the polymeric matrix and the cured polymer possesses a non-Cequilibrium morphology and a surface energy that is effectively secured for a desired application and use after subsequent compounding. | 05-01-2014 |
20140163144 | Biobased Polymer Compositions - Polymeric composites are produced by melt processing biobased polymers with an acrylated silicone polyether at temperatures that promote free radical reactions between the bio-based polymer and the acrylated silicone polyether. The bio-based compositions have an excellent balance of mechanical properties and are suitable for flame retardant applications. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163171 | FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITIONS - A substrate having a flame retardant polymer chemically bonded to at least a portion of the substrate. The use of a substrate possessing at least a partially coated outer surface of a flame retardant polymer enables the manufacturing of polymer composites, containing the coated substrate, that possess very effective flame retardant performance while reducing the loading levels over conventional flame retardant additives. | 06-12-2014 |