SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, L.L.C. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150368430 | THERMALLY STABILIZED POLYARYLENE COMPOSITIONS - A polyarylene composition containing one or more polyarylenes and one or more sterically hindered phenolic stabilizers. The polyarylene composition has enhanced resistance to discoloration and degradation under thermal stress. | 12-24-2015 |
20150344418 | HIGH PURITY DIPHENYL SULFONE, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PREPARATION OF A POLY(ARYLETHERKETONE) - The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the recovery of the diphenyl sulfone. | 12-03-2015 |
20140236101 | Medical tubings made of a polymer material - Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235784 | POLYMERIC MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR MAKING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE CASINGS - An ammunition article is provided which comprises a casing and a cap wherein the casing is formed from a polymeric material that has a room temperature notched Izod impact value greater than about 10 ft lbs/in and then has a ratio of notched Izod impact value at room temperature to notch Izod impact value at about −40° C. of less than about 4. | 08-21-2014 |
20140221595 | HIGH PURITY DIPHENYL SULFONE, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PREPARATION OF A POLY(ARYLETHERKETONE) - The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the recovery of the diphenyl sulfone. | 08-07-2014 |
20140163192 | POLY(ARYLETHERKETONE)S AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THEM - Poly(aryletherketone)s comprising fluoride end groups having improved melt stability, lower gel content and lower color are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140045967 | NEW PROSTHETIC DEVICES - A prosthetic device made of a first specific type of polyarylene, taken alone or in combination with a second specific type of polyarylene, featuring some unexpected advantages such as a very high strength and stiffness, good elongation properties, high chemical resistance, good biocompatibility as well as an outstanding impact resistance. | 02-13-2014 |
20130217834 | POLYARYLENE COMPOSITION - Blend (B) comprising at least one polyarylene in a form other than fibers, and at least one poly(aryl ether ketone). | 08-22-2013 |
20130014665 | AMMUNITION CASING - An ammunition article is provided which comprises a casing and a cap wherein the casing is formed from a polymeric material that has a room temperature notched Izod impact value greater than about 10 ft lbs/in and then has a ratio of notched Izod impact value at room temperature to notch Izod impact value at about −40° C. of less than about 4. | 01-17-2013 |
20120208944 | USE OF POLY(BIPHENYL ETHER SULFONE)S - A method for reducing the concentration of poly(aryl ether ketone) in an original polymer composition that is exposed to an aggressive chemical environment that is more aggressive against poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) than it is against the poly(aryl ether ketone) while maintaining or exceeding at least one of the original polymer composition's tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength and flexural modulus retention ratio after exposure to the aggressive chemical environment. | 08-16-2012 |
20120165480 | STERILIZATION CHAMBER MADE OF A POLYMERIC MATERIAL, PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS COMPRISING THIS CHAMBER - The invention relates to a sterilization chamber | 06-28-2012 |
20120029124 | Halogen Free Flame Retardant Polyamide Composition - A polymer composition comprising (i) at least one semi-aromatic polyamide having a melting point of at least 270° C., (ii) at least one organophosphorous compound selected from phosphinates, diphosphinates and condensation products thereof, and (iii) at least 0.01 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium oxide. | 02-02-2012 |
20120025020 | Fasteners made of a polymer material - Fasteners, such as bolts, nuts and screws, rivets, pins, and retaining rings, made of a highly kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting outstanding characteristics, notably a high torque and a high tensile elongation, a measure of practical toughness. | 02-02-2012 |
20110263729 | Fiber or Foil from Polymers with High Tg and Process for their Manufacture - A process for the manufacture of a fiber or foil comprising at least one optionally functionalized polymer with a high Tg selected from the group consisting of poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) and aromatic polyimide, comprising the steps of (aa) providing a solution comprising at least 45 wt. % of the polymer, and at least 20 wt. % of at least one halogen-free organic solvent (S1) for the polymer, both wt % based upon the weight of the solution; (bb) pushing the solution through a nozzle; and (cc) introducing the solution into a coagulation bath comprising: (cc1) at least one liquid (L1) in which the polymer is insoluble, and optionally (cc2) at least one organic solvent (S2) for the polymer, identical to or different from the organic solvent (S1), to form a fiber or foil. A fiber or foil obtained by this process as well as to fibers or foils with specific porosity features and/or mechanical properties. | 10-27-2011 |
20110224399 | Improved poly(aryletherketone)s and process for making them - Improved poly(aryletherketone)s with superior melt stability, lower gel content and lower color and a new process for their manufacture. | 09-15-2011 |
20110213115 | Process for preparing a poly(aryl ether ketone) using a high purity 4,4'-difluorobenzophenone - The present invention describes a process for preparing a poly(aryl ether ketone) by reacting a nucleophile with 4,4′-difluorobenzophenone (4,4′-DFBP) that is improved through the use of 4,4′-DFBP that meets one or more particular purity conditions. Also described are improved poly(aryl ether ketone) produced using the invention 4,4′-DFBP. Amounts of 2,4′-difluorobenzophenone (2,4′-DFBP), 4-monofluorobenzophenone (4-FBP), chlorine, and monochloromonofluorobenzophenone in 4,4′-DFBP are discussed. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213095 | Method for the manufacture of poly(aryl ether ketone)s in the presence of sodium carbonate - Sodium carbonate (Na | 09-01-2011 |
20110213077 | Hydroquinone-containing polyesters having improved whiteness - A polyester containing polymerized units of hydroquinone; 4,4′-biphenol; and hydroxybenzoic acid; terephthalic acid and optionally isophthalic acid. A method of forming a polyester including first acylating a mixture of hydroquinone; 4,4′-biphenol; terephthalic acid and optionally isophthalic acid; and hydroxybenzoic acid; and then polycondensing the resulting acylated mixture. The polyester is suitable for uses such as lighting where high whiteness, high reflectivity and high heat resistance are desirable. | 09-01-2011 |
20110204407 | Power LED device with a reflector made of aromatic polyester and/or wholly aromatic polyester - A Power LED device including a reflector and a light emitting diode (LED). The reflector is made of aromatic polyester and/or wholly aromatic polyester. | 08-25-2011 |
20110201775 | High purity diphenyl sulfone, preparation and use thereof for the preparation of a poly(aryletherketone) - The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the removal of such impurities. | 08-18-2011 |
20110168288 | Flexible pipes made of a polyaryletherketone/perfluoropolymer composition - Flexible pipe (fP) suitable for transporting hydrocarbons, said flexible pipe comprising at least one polymer layer (L) composed of a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), and at least one per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2). The poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2) are advantageously homogeneously distributed in the polymer composition (C). The polymer composition (C) is profitably prepared by a method comprising tumble blending the per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2) on one hand, and the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) or part of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) on the other hand. | 07-14-2011 |
20110144252 | Polyarylene compositions having enhanced flow properties - Polyarylene compositions including one or more organic substances. The organic substances can be selected from the group consisting of a paraffin, an olefin, an olefin oligomer, an alkoxylated acyclic carboxylic acid, an alkoxylated acyclic carboxylic acid amide, an acyclic carboxylic acid, an acyclic carboxylic acid ester, an acyclic carboxylic acid alkali metal salt, an acyclic carboxylic acid amide, an alkoxylated acyclic alcohol, an acyclic alcohol, an alkoxylated alkyl phenol and an alkyl phenol. The organic substances provide improved processability. Further inclusion of a sterically hindered phenol provides tougher polyarylene compositions. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144223 | Thermally stabilized polyarylene compositions - A polyarylene composition containing one or more polyarylenes and one or more sterically hindered phenolic stabilizers. The polyarylene composition has enhanced resistance to discoloration and degradation under thermal stress. | 06-16-2011 |
20110060093 | Fire resistant, high flow poly(aryl ether sulfone) composition - Polymer composition (C) containing (i) a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (M12) composed of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) containing recurring units with arylene groups linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and (ii) a per(halo)fluoropolymer material (M34), composed of a per(halo)fluoropolymer (P3) of which at least 2.0 wt. % of the recurring units are derived from a per(halo)fluoromonomer other than tetrafluoroethylene, and a polytetrafluoroethylene (P4). Shaped article, especially aircraft interior component, comprising the polymer composition (C). | 03-10-2011 |
20110046292 | NEW USE OF A KINKED RIGID-ROD POLYARYLENE - Use of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene of a particular type for its fire resistance properties. | 02-24-2011 |
20110028650 | METHOD FOR MAKING A POLYAMIDE FILM - Method for making a film comprising, as sole layer(s), at least one layer L1 consisting of a polyamide composition comprising an aromatic polyamide and an impact modifier, said method comprising extruding the polyamide composition into the film. | 02-03-2011 |
20110009563 | Copolymers of dibendiazocine with difunctional monomers containing sulfone and/or ketone units - Copolymers comprising recurring units (A) of one or more of the general structural formulae -D-G-Ar | 01-13-2011 |
20100324171 | Thermoplastic compositions containing microspheres - A composition including a poly(biphenylether sulfone) and microparticles. A composition including a poly(aryl ether sulfone), a polyetherimide and/or a polycarbonate, and high crush strength glass hollow microspheres having a crush strength greater than 15,000 psi. Articles made from the compositions. Aircrafts, cars and other vehicles comprising compounds made from the compositions. | 12-23-2010 |
20100314793 | METHOD FOR MAKING A POLYAMIDE HOLLOW BODY - Method for making a hollow body comprising, as sole layer(s), at least one layer L1 consisting of a polyamide composition comprising an aromatic polyamide and an impact modifier, said method comprising extruding the polyamide composition through a die. | 12-16-2010 |
20100310804 | Polyphenyl sulfone ketone copolymers - A polymer comprising sulfone groups, ketone groups and optionally substituted polyarylene groups, wherein the number of moles of sulfone groups over the number of moles of ketone groups ratio is greater than 1. A process for making such polymer, a composition comprising such polymer, and articles made therefrom. | 12-09-2010 |
20100305261 | POLYMERICA MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR MAKING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE CASINGS - An ammunition article is provided which comprises a casing and a cap wherein the casing is formed from a polymeric material that has a room temperature notched Izod impact value greater than about 10 ft lbs/in and then has a ratio of notched Izod impact value at room temperature to notch Izod impact value at about −40° C. of less than about 4. | 12-02-2010 |
20100273957 | Prosthetic devices - A prosthetic device comprising at least one part consisting of a polymer composition comprising at least one polyarylene (P1) and at least one polyarylether selected from the group consisting of poly(aryl ether ketone)s (P2) and poly(aryl ether sulfone)s (P3). | 10-28-2010 |
20100268192 | Medical tubings made of a polymer material - Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions. | 10-21-2010 |
20100262142 | Gamma radiation sterilizable, reinforced polymer composition with improved color stability - Gamma radiation sterilizable, reinforced polymer composition (C) comprising:
| 10-14-2010 |
20100222888 | Prosthetic Devices - A prosthetic device made of a first specific type of polyarylene, taken alone or in combination with a second specific type of polyarylene, featuring some unexpected advantages such as a very high strength and stiffness, good elongation properties, high chemical resistance, good biocompatibility as well as an outstanding impact resistance. | 09-02-2010 |
20100204391 | ANTI-YELLOWING POLYCONDENSATION POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES - A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight % of at least one polymer having a heat deflection temperature of at most 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, a white pigment; and a black pigment provides resistance to heat aging induced yellowing. The polycondensation polymers are advantageously selected from the group consisting of polyarylethersulfones, at least partially aromatic polyamides, polyamideimides, liquid crystalline polymers, polyimides, polyetherimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyphenylene sulfides. The polymer composition can be molded to form a variety of articles, including LED components, such as reflectors, reflector cups, and scramblers. | 08-12-2010 |
20100168294 | 4,4'-BIPHENOL POLYSULFONE COMPOSITIONS, PROCESS TO PREPARE THEM, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREOF - 4,4′-Biphenol polysulfone composition comprising:
| 07-01-2010 |
20100144955 | Thermoplastic polymer mixtures, and applications thereof - Thermoplastic polymer mixture (M) comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), at least one poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), and between 0 and 25 wt. % of the total weight of the thermoplastic mixture (M), of a thermoplastic polymer material (P3) consisting of (i) at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P3a), and/or (ii) at least one poly(ether imide) (P3b), and/or at least one poly(ether imide sulfone) (P3c), wherein: the combined weight amount of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), based on the total weight of the polymer mixture (M), is of at least 30%, and the weight amount of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), based on the combined weight of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), is of at most 90%. | 06-10-2010 |
20100095876 | Coal combustion flue gas filters - A filter assembly comprising a frame and a fabric mounted on said frame, wherein said fabric comprises fibers (F) comprising at least one polymer material (P) selected from the group consisting of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone), a poly(imide sulfone) and blends thereof, and, passing through said filter assembly, a coal combustion flue gas | 04-22-2010 |
20100040944 | BATTERY WITH CONTAINER FOR ALKALINE SOLUTION - A container for an alkaline solution comprising a polysulfone resin and an acrylate core-shell rubber impact modifier and optionally a polycarbonate. The container can be fabricated by injection molding or thermoforming from an extruded sheet. The container is well suited as a case for aqueous KOH electrolyte batteries. | 02-18-2010 |
20100036382 | Orthopedic tool made of a plastic material - The present invention relates to an orthopedic tool made of a plastic material (M) comprising at least one semi-aromatic polyamide (P) comprising more than 50 mole % of recurring units obtained by the polycondensation reaction between at least one aliphatic diacid or derivative thereof and at least one aromatic diamine. In particular, hip rasp consisting essentially of at least one plastic material comprising at least one PMXDA polymer. | 02-11-2010 |
20100024695 | Fabrics - Fabric comprising a plurality of fibers (F) comprising at least one polymer material (P) selected from the group consisting of:
| 02-04-2010 |
20100016518 | Aromatic Polycarbonate Composition - Blend (B) comprising: at least one aromatic polycarbonate (P1), and at least one polyarylene (P2), more than 50 wt. % of the recurring units thereof are optionally substituted arylene groups [recurring units (R2)], each of said recurring units (R2) being linked by each of its two ends to two other optionally substituted arylene groups via a direct C—C linkage, and said recurring units (R2) being a mix (M) consisting of: between 0 and 75 mole %, based on the total number of moles of recurring units (R2), of rigid rod-forming arylene units (R2a), optionally substituted by at least one monovalent substituting group, with between 25 and 100 mole %, based on the total number of moles of recurring units (R2), of kink-forming arylene units (R2b), optionally substituted by at least one monovalent substituting group. Article or part of an article comprising the blend (B). | 01-21-2010 |
20090286914 | SEMI-CRYSTALLINE POLYMER COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURED THEREFROM - Polymer composition comprising (i) at least one semi-crystalline polymer (SCP) chosen from polyamides, polyaryletherketones, liquid crystal polymers, polyalkylene phthalates, polycarbonates, polyarylene sulphides and polyarylene oxides, and (ii) at least one oxide (OX) chosen from acid oxides of an element having an electronegativity of at most 2.2 and amphoteric oxides, and (iii) at least one nitride (NJ) of an element having an electronegativity of from 1.3 to 2.5. Article comprising at least one part comprising the polymer composition as above described. Part of an article comprising the polymer composition as above described. | 11-19-2009 |
20090283476 | Transparent and flame retardant polysulfone compositions - A polysulfone having a first polyphenylene sulfone unit (i.e. PPSU unit) based on one biphenol group and one diphenyl sulfone group and a second sulfone unit (i.e. PSU-AF unit) based on one hexafluorobisphenol A group and one diphenylsulfone group. The polysulfone is transparent and has a total heat release and peak heat release of less than 65 kW·min/m | 11-19-2009 |
20090281227 | Polymer Composition Suitable for Electrostatic Discharge Applications - Polymer composition (C) comprising:
| 11-12-2009 |
20090280282 | MULTILAYER POLYMER STRUCTURE - Multilayer structure comprising at least one couple (L | 11-12-2009 |
20090162676 | Overmolded Plastic Articles, Uses Thereof, Method Of Making - Article (A) comprising at least one metal component (M), said metal component (M) being overmolded with at least one polymer composition (C) comprising at least one high glass transition temperature sulfone polymer (P). Process for producing article (A), which comprises the step of applying polymer composition (C) to a surface of metal component (M). | 06-25-2009 |
20090124767 | Sulfone Polymer Composition - The invention relates to a sulfone polymer composition comprising: at least one high glass transition temperature sulfone polymer (A); at least one miscible polymer (B); and at least one immiscible polymer (C). The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the sulfone polymer composition and to the articles thereof. The sulfone polymer composition of the invention possesses notably thermal performances and processability advantages in addition to minor cost with respect to high glass transition temperature sulfone polymers taken done. | 05-14-2009 |
20090082539 | Medical devices made of a polymer material - Medical device (Δ) comprising at least one part (π) consisting of a polymer material (M) comprising at least one kinked rigid-rod polyarylene (P) of which more than 50 wt. % of the recurring units are recurring units (R) of one or more formulae consisting of an optionally substituted arylene group which is linked by each of its two ends to two other optionally substituted arylene groups via a direct C—C linkage. The recurring units (R) are a mix (μ) consisting of (i) between 0 and 75 mole %, of rigid rod-forming arylene units (Ra) and (ii) between 25 and 100 mole % of kink-forming arylene units (Rb), both contents being based on the total number of moles of the recurring units (R). Arylene units (Ra) and/or (Rb) may be optionally substituted by at least one monovalent substituting group. | 03-26-2009 |
20090069511 | Polyarylene Composition and Articles Made Therefrom - Polyarylene compositions comprising polyarylenes of two different specific types offering an exceptionally high level of strength and stiffness as well as improved properties such as elongability, impact resistance and fire resistance. Articles or a part thereof made from such polyarylene compositions and in particular those selected from the group consisting of films, fibers, coatings and membranes. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069507 | Aromatic Polyimide Composition - Blend (B) comprising:
| 03-12-2009 |
20090048379 | Polymer Composition - Polymer composition (C) comprising
| 02-19-2009 |
20090036594 | Reinforced Blend - Blend (B) comprising:
| 02-05-2009 |
20090026128 | High Performance Shaped Articles, Methods Of Making, And Uses Thereof - Essentially at most two-dimensional shaped article (A) comprising at least one polymer composition (C) comprising at least one high glass transition temperature sulfone polymer (P). Methods of making it and uses thereof. | 01-29-2009 |
20080312387 | New Polyarylene Composition - Blend (B) comprising at least one polyarylene in a form other than fibers, and at least one poly(aryl ether ketone). | 12-18-2008 |
20080293840 | POLYPHENYLENE-POLY(ARYL ETHER SULFONE) BLENDS, ARTICLES AND METHOD - Compositions comprising blends of polyphenylene and poly(aryl ether sulfone) and methods for making such blends are disclosed. Miscible blends of polyphenylene and poly(aryl ether sulfone) are also disclosed. The blends are useful in numerous applications such as in the preparation of articles and of foams having reduced density. | 11-27-2008 |
20080255309 | High-Performance Polysulfone Composition - A polymer composition (C) containing:
| 10-16-2008 |
20080241562 | Impact-Modified Polyamide Film - Films made from impact-modified polyamide. | 10-02-2008 |
20080206536 | Poly (Aryl Ether Sulfone) Material And Use Thereof - High-performance thin film Film having a thickness of below 100 μm, containing a polymer composition (C) containing a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (P), composed of at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1), or at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) different from poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1), and at least one fluorocarbon polymer. | 08-28-2008 |