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20080312377 | Low Surface Energy Block Copolymer Preparation Methods and Applications - Methods for the preparation of low surface energy block co-polymers are disclosed. The block co-polymers comprise at least two blocks, each of which comprises, in polymerized form, an acrylic monomer, a methacrylic monomer, or a mixture thereof. At least one block is a low surface energy block, which comprises, in polymerized form, a low surface energy monomer Low surface energy macroinitiators useful in forming the block co-polymers are also disclosed. The block co-polymers may be prepared by nitroxide mediated controlled free radical polymerization. | 12-18-2008 |
20090020914 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE PROCESSING OF POLYMER COMPOSITES - A composition that employs a coupling agent with a fluoropolymer processing aid to address melt-processing issues related to the use of interfering components in melt-processable polymeric binders. | 01-22-2009 |
20100048819 | PROCESS TO MODIFY POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND RESULTING COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed is a method for modifying a polymer by carrying out a thermally-induced reaction in a mixing apparatus having a high shear environment and devolatilization capabilities. Also disclosed are the resulting materials. | 02-25-2010 |
20100159795 | Low conductivity balloons and methods of producing same - The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.0 | 06-24-2010 |
20110028668 | POLYDIACETYLENE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided. | 02-03-2011 |
20110223828 | LOW CONDUCTIVITY BALLOONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.0 | 09-15-2011 |
20110224356 | LOW SURFACE ENERGY BLOCK CO-POLYMER PREPARATION METHODS AND APPLICATIONS - Methods for the preparation of low surface energy block co-polymers are disclosed. The block co-polymers comprise at least two blocks, each of which comprises, in polymerized form, an acrylic monomer, a methacrylic monomer, or a mixture thereof. At least one block is a low surface energy block, which comprises, in polymerized form, a low surface energy monomer. Low surface energy macroinitiators useful in forming the block co-polymers are also disclosed. The block co-polymers may be prepared by nitroxide mediated controlled free radical polymerization. | 09-15-2011 |
20120007267 | Method of Producing Compostable or Biobased Foams - The present invention describes compostable or biobased foams that are useful for fabricating foamed articles. The foams are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a blowing agent. Additives including plasticizers and chain extenders are optionally included in the compostable or biobased composition. These foams can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes. In one embodiment, foamed strand profiles are cooled and cut using conventional strand pelletizing equipment. In another embodiment, foamed beads are produced by cutting the foamed strand at the face of the extrusion die and the foamed bead or strand is subsequently cooled. The resulting compostable or biobased foamed bead has a specific gravity less than 0.15 g/cm | 01-12-2012 |
20120009420 | Compostable or Biobased Foams - The present invention describes compostable or biobased foams that are useful for fabricating foamed articles. The foams are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a blowing agent. Additives including plasticizers and chain extenders are optionally included in the compostable or biobased composition. These foams can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes. In one embodiment, foamed strand profiles are cooled and cut using conventional strand pelletizing equipment. In another embodiment, foamed beads are produced by cutting the foamed strand at the face of the extrusion die and the foamed bead or strand is subsequently cooled. The resulting compostable or biobased foamed bead has a specific gravity less than 0.15 g/cm | 01-12-2012 |
20120010307 | Expandable Beads of a Compostable or Biobased Thermoplastic Polymer - The invention provides a composition and process for producing expandable beads from a compostable or biobased thermoplastic polymer. A key aspect of this invention is the ability to incorporate sufficient amounts of hydrocarbon blowing agent into the matrix of the compostable or biobased polymer. The following process may be used. First, the raw materials of compostable or biobased polymers, hydrophobic additive, and other additives are mixed by melt processing techniques. Next, a hydrocarbon blowing agent is added to the admixture, either by addition into the melt or by impregnation into the solid, to produce an expandable bead. Small, lightweight, foamed beads are produced by heating the expandable bead. Then, the expanded beads are subsequently used in conventional operations for molding into foamed articles. | 01-12-2012 |
20120035034 | LOW CONDUCTIVITY BALLOONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metalized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.0 | 02-09-2012 |
20120059102 | POLYMER PROCESSING AIDS - A polymer composition comprises a polymer matrix, a first fluorine-containing processing aid, and a second processing additive system that is substantially free of fluorine and that comprises: (a) a lubricant and (b) a surfactant. | 03-08-2012 |
20120065286 | PROCESS FOR ENABLING SECONDARY EXPANSION OF EXPANDABLE BEADS - The present invention enables the secondary expansion of lightweight foamed beads. The foamed beads are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a physical blowing agent as well as a chemical blowing agent. Secondary expansion can be used either to lower the density of the foamed bead further or to enable expansion of the beads during molding to promote fusion. The foam beads can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes. | 03-15-2012 |
20130206035 | Composite Polymer - A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the composition has a brightness of at least 20 as measured by the Brightness Test. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The brightness may be at least 30 as measured by the Brightness Test. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206036 | Composite Polymer - A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the average dispersion of the fibers within the thermoplastic polymer composition is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test. The pulp can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206037 | Composite Polymer Molded Product - A molded part comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and having an edge extending between two faces wherein the edge has two tactile defects or less per foot or less of edge length. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207295 | Process for Making Composite Polymer - The method of making a pellet comprising wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer, comprising extruding an extrudate comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer through a die, cutting a pellet from the extrudate, removing the pellet from the extrudate with water having a temperature less than the extrudate, filtering the pellet from the water. In one embodiment the wood pulp fiber in the pellet has a moisture content of 1% or less. In one embodiment the wood fiber does not swell. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207302 | Process for Making a Molded Part - The process of forming a molded part comprising providing a masterbatch composition comprising 65 to 85 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 15 to 35 weight percent thermoplastic polymer, placing the masterbatch composition directly into an injection molder; adding additional material comprising thermoplastic polymer to provide a let-down composition whereby the let-down composition comprises 20 to 50 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 weight percent thermoplastic polymer, forming molded parts from the injection molder. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210965 | Composite Polymer - A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679. | 08-15-2013 |
20130236937 | Algal Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Paper, Adsorbants and Absorbants - Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper. | 09-12-2013 |
20140275355 | WOOD PLASTIC AND THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES - Described herein are a wood plastic composite including an oleaginous microbial biomass, a thermoplastic composite including a heterotrophically cultivated microalgal biomass, and related articles and methods. | 09-18-2014 |
20150048534 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BIOBASED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING AN ARTICLE THEREWITH - A masterbatch of dried distillers solubles and at least one thermoplastic resin and processes for forming the masterbatch, wherein the dried distillers solubles is greater than 70% by weight of the masterbatch are generally disclosed. The masterbatch generally includes compounding a mixture of dried distillers solubles and at least one thermoplastic resin to form a flowable solid medium, wherein the dried distillers solubles is greater than 70% by weight percent based on a total weight of the mixture and has a moisture content of less than 25% by weight of the dried distillers solubles. The article can then be formed by melt processing, direct injection molding or extruding the flowable solid medium (masterbatch) with an additional amount of at least one thermoplastic resin to form the article, wherein the article comprises dried distillers solubles in an amount of less than 50 weight percent based on a total weight of the article. | 02-19-2015 |
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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 |
20150114552 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITES, RESULTING PANELS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A polymeric composite derived from a reclaimed polymeric material. The polymeric composite in particulate form can be thermally compressed into panels and other embodiments that require a component that possesses sufficient mechanical strength and moisture resistance. In certain embodiments, the panel may be utilized as one layer in a multilayered article. | 04-30-2015 |