Solutia, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160122526 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING A COMPATIBILIZER - A polymer composition comprising a first poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a first residual hydroxyl content; a second poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a second residual hydroxyl content; a plasticizer; and at least one compatibilizer, such as an anhydride compatibilizer; wherein the difference between the first and second residual hydroxyl contents is at least 2 wt. %, and wherein the polymer composition has a percent haze of less than 5%. The use of a compatibilizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects, such as haze and color, without sacrificing other characteristics of the composition. The composition may be used in an interlayer. | 05-05-2016 |
20160115380 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING STABILIZED FLUORESCENT PARTICLES - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one luminescent pigment and a carboxylic acid additive. The use of a thermoplastic resin, at least one luminescent pigment and a carboxylic acid additive reduces or minimizes the optical defects (such as high color or yellowness and increased haze) caused by discoloration of the pigment without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 04-28-2016 |
20160111077 | MULTILAYER INTERLAYER HAVING SOUND DAMPING PROPERTIES OVER A BROAD TEMPERATURE RANGE - A polymer interlayer having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The polymer interlayer comprises at least one soft layer wherein the soft layer comprises: a first poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a first residual hydroxyl content and a first glass transition temperature (T | 04-21-2016 |
20160107424 | MULTILAYER INTERLAYER HAVING SOUND DAMPING PROPERTIES OVER A BROAD TEMPERATURE RANGE - A polymer interlayer having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The polymer interlayer comprises: at least one soft layer wherein the soft layer comprises a poly(vinyl butyral) resin composition having a dispersity in composition of at least 0.40 and a plasticizer; and a stiff layer comprising a poly(vinyl butyral) resin composition and a plasticizer; wherein the polymer interlayer has a damping loss factor (η) (as measured by Mechanical Impedance Measurement according to ISO 16940) of at least about 0.15 measured at two or more different temperatures selected from 10° C., 20° C. and 30° C. | 04-21-2016 |
20160102181 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING A BLEND OF TWO OR MORE RESINS - An interlayer comprised of a blend of thermoplastic resins and at least one high refractive index having improved acoustic and optical quality is disclosed. The use of a blend thermoplastic resins and a high refractive index plasticizer improves transparency and acoustic properties without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101605 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different refractive indices without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 04-14-2016 |
20160096350 | MULTIPLE LAYER INTERLAYER RESISTING DEFECT FORMATION - Multilayered interlayers comprising stiff skin layers and a soft core layer(s) are disclosed. The multilayered interlayers comprise: a first polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin; a second polymer layer (core layer) comprising a blend of two or more plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resins having different residual hydroxyl content wherein the plasticizer is a high refractive index plasticizer having a refractive index of at least about 1.460; and optionally, a third polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096349 | MULTIPLE LAYER INTERLAYER RESISTING DEFECT FORMATION - Multilayered interlayers comprising stiff skin or outer layers and a soft core layer(s) are disclosed. The multilayered interlayers comprise: a first polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin; a second polymer layer (core layer) comprising a blend of two (or more) plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resins having different residual hydroxyl content; and optionally a third polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096347 | HIGH IMPACT POLYMER INTERLAYERS - Multiple poly(vinyl butyral) layer interlayers that can be used in multiple layer glass panel type applications that require a high level of impact protection, for example in hurricane protection applications or in bullet proof glass applications. This effect is achieved by forming a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer that has a relatively stiff poly(vinyl butyral) inner layer disposed between two relatively soft outer poly(vinyl butyral) layers, where the stiffness difference is achieved by a plasticizer differential that is achieved at least in substantial part by a residual hydroxyl content difference among the poly(vinyl butyral) layers. | 04-07-2016 |
20160059521 | HIGH FLOW POLYMER INTERLAYERS FOR LAMINATED GLASS - An interlayer comprised of a high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and at least one plasticizer is disclosed. The use of a high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and a plasticizer creates synergy allowing the flow of the interlayer to be increased without sacrificing other characteristics typically associated with an increased flow (e.g., increased blocking, decreased mechanical strength, and decreased manufacturing capability). In this regard, the high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin provides a flow improvement, resulting in a high flow interlayer. As a result, a thinner interlayer can be utilized in forming multiple layer panels because the resulting thinner interlayer has improved flow properties. | 03-03-2016 |
20160053084 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING SPECIAL EFFECT METAL PIGMENTS - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin and at least one special effect metal pigment. The use of a thermoplastic resin and at least one special effect metal pigment provides a special effect metal appearance without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer, and wherein the color of the interlayer measured in reflectance mode is different from the color measured in transmission mode. | 02-25-2016 |
20150298447 | LOW DISTORTION INTERLAYER - The present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising a polymer sheet having desirable surface properties, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising poly(vinyl butyral) having a finished surface of relatively low waviness and high roughness disposed in contact with poly(ethylene terephthalate) and/or other poly(vinyl butyral) type layers. | 10-22-2015 |
20150158276 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING UV ABSORBERS - A UV stable polymer composition comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin, a plasticizer and at least one UV absorber, wherein the ultraviolet absorber comprises structure (1) | 06-11-2015 |
20150125656 | HIGH FLOW POLYMER INTERLAYERS FOR LAMINATED GLASS - An interlayer comprised of a high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and at least one plasticizer is disclosed. The use of a high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and a plasticizer creates synergy allowing the flow of the interlayer to be increased without sacrificing other characteristics typically associated with an increased flow (e.g., increased blocking, decreased mechanical strength, and decreased manufacturing capability). In this regard, the high flow, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin provides a flow improvement, resulting in a high flow interlayer. As a result, a thinner interlayer can be utilized in forming multiple layer panels because the resulting thinner interlayer has improved flow properties. | 05-07-2015 |
20150099132 | MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS HAVING REDUCED LEVELS OF EDGE DEFECTS - A process for producing a multilayer glass laminate panel having two glass sheets with a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer sandwiched therebetween, the process comprising the steps of: providing two glass sheets; providing a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer, and inserting the interlayer between the two glass sheets to produce a laminate; removing air from the produced laminate; applying heat and pressure to the laminate for a hold time, wherein the laminate is free of bubbles at the edges of the laminate. The multilayer glass laminate panel has improved optical properties, and specifically reduced levels of edge defects, such as edge bubbles in the laminate. | 04-09-2015 |
20150079373 | HIGH RIGIDITY INTERLAYERS AND LIGHT WEIGHT LAMINATED MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS - This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer panels and multiple layer panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of high rigidity interlayers and light weight laminated multiple layer panels incorporating high rigidity interlayers. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079366 | HIGH RIGIDITY INTERLAYERS AND LIGHT WEIGHT LAMINATED MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS - This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer panels and multiple layer panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of high rigidity interlayers and light weight laminated multiple layer panels incorporating high rigidity interlayers. | 03-19-2015 |
20140364550 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING A BLEND OF TWO OR MORE RESINS - An interlayer comprised of a blend of thermoplastic resins and at least one high refractive index having improved acoustic and optical quality is disclosed. The use of a blend thermoplastic resins and a high refractive index plasticizer improves transparency and acoustic properties without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364549 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different refractive indices without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363652 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different refractive indices without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363651 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different refractive indices without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363644 | DEFECT RESISTING ACOUSTIC POLYMER INTERLAYERS - This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of optical defects. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363630 | DEFECT RESISTING ACOUSTIC POLYMER INTERLAYERS - This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of optical defects. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360582 | THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH STABILIZED POLYMER - The present invention provides a photovoltaic device comprising metal and a poly(vinyl butyral) layer that incorporates a suitable amount of 1H-benzotriazole. When electrical bias is applied to the photovoltaic device, 1H-benzotriazole forms a barrier layer at the metal/poly(vinyl butyral) interface, which, for example, unexpectedly virtually eliminated the yellowing of poly(vinyl butyral) in photovoltaic devices comprising silver components. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360574 | THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH STABILIZED POLYMER - The present invention provides a photovoltaic device comprising metal and a poly(vinyl butyral) layer that incorporates a suitable amount of 1H-benzotriazole. When electrical bias is applied to the photovoltaic device, 1H-benzotriazole forms a barrier layer at the metal/poly(vinyl butyral) interface, which, for example, unexpectedly virtually eliminated the yellowing of poly(vinyl butyral) in photovoltaic devices comprising silver components. | 12-11-2014 |
20140346705 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DIRECT EMBOSSMENT OF A POLYMER MELT SHEET - A continuous single-stage embossing station comprised of two (2) temperature controlled engraved rollers which is located immediately after the extrusion die in the manufacturing process for multi-layer laminated glass panels and allows for dual simultaneous embossment of both sides of a polymer melt sheet and produces a polymer interlayer sheet with increased permanence, embossed retention values and decreased incidence of mottle and stack sticking peel force values. Also disclosed herein is an embossed polymer interlayer sheet with a first side, a second side and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, with a surface roughness Rz of 10 to 90 microns on the embossed surface, a permanence of greater than 95% when tested at 100° C. for five (5) minutes and an embossed surface retention of greater than 70% when tested at 140° C. for five (5) minutes. | 11-27-2014 |
20140302281 | EMBOSSED POLYMER SHEET - A high frequency semi-isotropic embossed polymer interlayer sheet is disclosed. The embossed polymer interlayer sheet has a first side; a second side opposing the first side; and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, and a surface texture ratio, Str, (as measured per ISO 25178) of between 0.1 and 0.99. The embossed polymer sheet may have at least 50 roughness peaks per centimeter (R PC, as measured per ASME B46.1 [1985]). The embossed polymer sheet may have a mottle value of less than or equal to 2.5 (as measured by a Clear Mottle Analyzer [CMA]). The embossed polymer sheet may be polyvinyl butyral. | 10-09-2014 |
20140275390 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AS A REACTIVE EXTRUSION ADDITIVE FOR POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) - A poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) resin formulation, a method of extruding PVB resins, and related materials and products that provide for PVB sheets with a selectable flow (or melt viscosity) by melt blending hydrogen peroxide (H | 09-18-2014 |
20140210128 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING SKIN LAYERS - The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers used in multiple layer glass panels, and specifically the present invention is in the field of various performance enhancing agents for polymer interlayers and methods of effectively incorporating such performance enhancing agents into interlayers. | 07-31-2014 |
20140163162 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF POLYMERIC DISPERSIONS - The present invention is directed to the use of continuous extrusion devices to form high quality polymer dispersions. Screw extruder devices of the present invention inject water into a zone of high pressure, temperature, and shear to cause the rapid inversion of a weld in less than, for example, one minute, which compares very favorably with conventional batch methods, which can take, for example, two or more hours to complete an inversion. This rapid inversion—a surprising result given the extended time inversion requires in batch processes—allows for the continuous production of polymer dispersions. | 06-12-2014 |
20140079928 | POLYMER INTERLAYERS COMPRISING ANTIBLOCKING LAYERS - The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers used in multiple layer glass panels, and specifically the present invention is in the field of antiblocking agents for polymer interlayers and methods of effectively incorporating such agents into interlayers. | 03-20-2014 |
20140044978 | MULTIPLE LAYER GLAZING BILAYER COMPRISING CESIUM TUNGSTEN OXIDE - The present invention involves bilayers that include cesium tungsten oxide as an infrared absorbing agent. Cesium tungsten oxide can be incorporated into one or more layers of a bilayer. Bilayers of the present invention incorporating cesium tungsten oxide are effective at blocking infrared radiation and, surprisingly, the cesium tungsten oxide agents do not degrade unacceptably over time. | 02-13-2014 |
20140017476 | MULTIPLE LAYER POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING A MELT FRACTURED SURFACE - The present invention provides multiple layer interlayers having a soft inner polymer layer and relatively stiff outer layers that can be laminated without unacceptable optical distortion and used in various multiple layer glass panel type applications. Multiple layer interlayers of the present invention have surface topography that is formed by controlling the melt fracture that occurs at the exposed surface of the interlayer, or individual layers of the multiple layer interlayer, during formation of the interlayer. By precisely controlling the surface topography of the interlayer, lamination of the interlayer with a rigid substrate does not lead to unacceptable optical distortion caused by the transfer of the surface topography through outer, stiffer layers into softer, internal layers of the interlayer. | 01-16-2014 |
20140011914 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF POLYMERIC DISPERSIONS - The present invention is directed to the use of continuous extrusion devices to form high quality polymer dispersions. Screw extruder devices of the present invention inject water into a zone of high pressure, temperature, and shear to cause the rapid inversion of a weld in less than, for example, one minute, which compares very favorably with conventional batch methods, which can take, for example, two or more hours to complete an inversion. This rapid inversion—a surprising result given the extended time inversion requires in batch processes—allows for the continuous production of polymer dispersions. | 01-09-2014 |
20140000789 | LOW DISTORTION INTERLAYER | 01-02-2014 |
20130312898 | MULTIPLE LAYER POLYMER INTERLAYERS HAVING A MELT FRACTURED SURFACE - The present invention provides multiple layer interlayers having a soft inner polymer layer and relatively stiff outer layers that can be laminated without unacceptable optical distortion and used in various multiple layer glass panel type applications. Multiple layer interlayers of the present invention have surface topography that is formed by controlling the melt fracture that occurs at the exposed surface of the interlayer, or individual layers of the multiple layer interlayer, during formation of the interlayer. By precisely controlling the surface topography of the interlayer, lamination of the interlayer with a rigid substrate does not lead to unacceptable optical distortion caused by the transfer of the surface topography through outer, stiffer layers into softer, internal layers of the interlayer. | 11-28-2013 |
20130273318 | LOW DISTORTION INTERLAYER - The present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising a polymer sheet having desirable surface properties, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising poly(vinyl butyral) having a finished surface of relatively low waviness and high roughness disposed in contact with poly(ethylene terephthalate) and/or other poly(vinyl butyral) type layers. | 10-17-2013 |
20130236711 | HIGH RIGITY INTERLAYERS AND LIGHT WEIGHT LAMINATED MULTIPLE LAYER PANELS - This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer panels and multiple layer panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of high rigidity interlayers and light weight laminated multiple layer panels incorporating high rigidity interlayers. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236693 | DEFECT RESISTING ACOUSTIC POLYMER INTERLAYERS - This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of optical defects. | 09-12-2013 |
20130075949 | High Impact Polymer Layers - Multiple poly(vinyl butyral) layer interlayers that can be used in multiple layer glass panel type applications that require a high level of impact protection, for example in hurricane protection applications or in bullet proof glass applications. This effect is achieved by forming a poly(vinyl butyral) interlayer that has a relatively stiff poly(vinyl butyral) inner layer disposed between two relatively soft outer poly(vinyl butyral) layers, where the stiffness difference is achieved by a plasticizer differential that is achieved at least in substantial part by a residual hydroxyl content difference among the poly(vinyl butyral) layers. | 03-28-2013 |
20090299087 | Process for manufacturing unsaturated mononitriles to improve on-stream time and reduce fouling - The process for manufacturing unsaturated mononitriles, such as acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrile, has been modified to add a partially condensed quench effluent stripper column to remove high boiling organic compounds from the reactor effluent prior to introduction into the extractive distillation recovery column. The high boiling organic compounds are preferably removed after the ammonia in the reactor effluent has been neutralized and the neutralization products have been removed. The targeted high boiling organic compounds are associated with fouling in the recovery section of the plant. | 12-03-2009 |
20080317656 | Process of Catalytic Ammoxidation for Hydrogen Cyanide Production - A process for the ammoxidation of an alcohol feed, such as methanol, or a nitrile feed, such as propionitrile, or a mixture thereof, to form hydrogen cyamide uses a modified Mn—P catalyst having the following empirical formula: | 12-25-2008 |