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Stretchable Multilayer Films
18 Jan 24
Stretchable, multilayer films are disclosed that include a thermoplastic polyurethane substrate and a thermoset coating, applied to the thermoplastic polyurethane substrate.
SUNIL VILAS KULKARNI, THOMAS JOSEPH PECORINI, JAMIE SUE DZICZKOWSKI, JOHN EVAN BOISSEAU, BABATUNDE SAMUEL OLAIYA
Filed: 16 Nov 21
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Cellulose ester and polymeric aliphatic polyester compositions and articles
16 Jan 24
A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester, at least one polymeric aliphatic polyester, at least one impact modifier, and at least one monomeric plasticizer.
Haining An, Wenlai Feng, Michael Eugene Donelson, Thomas Joseph Pecorini
Filed: 13 Feb 19
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Process for Preparing BICYCLO[2.2.2]OCTANE-1,4-DIOL
11 Jan 24
Provided is a process for preparing bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1,4-diol starting from cyclohexane-1,4-dione.
Robert Jacks Sharpe
Filed: 6 Nov 19
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Washing Machine Door Assembly
11 Jan 24
A washing machine door assembly (100) is provided comprising a plastic bowl (102) fixedly engaged with an outer door frame (112) by one or more integral engagement features.
Anders Thorsager Ludvigsen, Mark Elliott Tincher, Allen Chase Williams
Filed: 9 Nov 21
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Propionic Acid Process
4 Jan 24
Provided is a one-pot process for preparing propionic acid, which comprises (i) treating ethylene with a C1-C6 alkanol, water, and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising the reaction product of (a) a Group 8 to 10 transition metal compound such as a palladium or ruthenium compound; and (b) an activating anion, at elevated temperature and pressure.
DAMON RAY BILLODEAUX, KENNETH WAYNE HAMPTON, Jr., CAREY DAN ASHCROFT
Filed: 21 Jul 21
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Production of 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYLCYCLOBUTANE-1,3-DIOL from Secondary Alcohols and 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYLCYCLOBUTANEDIONE Using Homogeneous Catalysts
21 Dec 23
Disclosed is a process for preparing 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane-1,3-diol by reacting 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutanedione with a secondary alcohol in the presence of a transfer hydrogenation catalyst.
Mesfin Ejerssa Janka, Robert Thomas Hembre, Scott Donald Barnicki, Robert Sterling Kline, Stephanie Rollins Testerman
Filed: 30 Nov 21
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CorrectedGasification of Liquefied Waste Plastics
21 Dec 23
A chemical recycling process and facility for turning one or more waste plastics into syngas are provided.
Bruce Roger DeBruin, Michael Paul Ekart, William Lewis Trapp, David Milton Lange
Filed: 13 Apr 21
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Molded Articles for Use with Terpene Containing Oils
21 Dec 23
A shaped article comprising a molded component configured to receive a terpene containing oil composition, said molded component formed of a copolyester composition having high chemical resistance to terpene oil and having a Tg of at least 95° C.
Steven Lee Stafford, Bryan Steven Bishop, Kathleen Jean White, Mason Scott Myers
Filed: 9 Nov 21
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Resin composition and molded article thereof
19 Dec 23
A resin composition, including a cellulose acylate (A), a polyester resin (B), and a cardanol composition (C) containing a cardanol-based compound having an epoxy group.
Ryo Tanaka, Kana Miyazaki, Masahiro Moriyama, Kenji Yao
Filed: 27 Jul 18
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Production of 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYLCYCLOBUTANE-1,3-DIOL from Isobutanol Using a Homogeneous Catalyst
14 Dec 23
Disclosed is a process for preparing 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane-1,3-diol by reacting 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane dione with isobutanol in the presence of a tandem transfer hydrogenation and Tischenko reaction catalyst.
Mesfin Ejerssa Janka, Robert Thomas Hembre
Filed: 30 Nov 21
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Tack solutions and their use in applying films to substrates
12 Dec 23
The present invention is directed to tack solutions comprising formic acid, and their use in applying adhesive-coated films to substrates.
Peter Ian Carver, Andrew Joyce
Filed: 22 Oct 19
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Resin composition and molded article thereof
5 Dec 23
A resin composition, including a cellulose acylate (A), a polyester resin (B), and a cardanol composition (C) containing a cardanol-based compound having a hydroxyl group.
Ryo Tanaka, Kana Miyazaki, Masahiro Moriyama, Kenji Yao
Filed: 27 Jul 18
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Physical vapor deposited biosensor components
5 Dec 23
A biosensor component is provided that provides enhanced characteristics for use in biosensors, such as blood glucose sensors.
Spencer Erich Hochstetler, Senthil Nathan Sambandam, Dennis Lee Ashford, II
Filed: 1 Jun 17
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Propylene Hydroformylation Processes Using Bisphosphine Ligands As Catalysts
30 Nov 23
Processes for preparing aldehydes from olefins under hydroformylation temperature and pressure conditions are disclosed.
Mesfin Ejerssa Janka, Stephanie Rollins Testerman, Jody Lee Rodgers, Michelle Nicole Tuttle
Filed: 22 Sep 21
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Use of Highly Isoselective, Thermally Stable Ferrocene Catalysts for Propylene Hydroformylation
30 Nov 23
Processes for preparing aldehydes from olefins under hydroformylation temperature and pressure conditions are disclosed.
Mesfin Ejerssa Janka, Stephanie Rollins Testerman, Jody Lee Rodgers, Michelle Nicole Tuttle
Filed: 22 Sep 21
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Processes of Preparing Ferrocene Ligand Mixtures Suitable for Propylene Hydroformylation
30 Nov 23
Processes are disclosed for preparing mixtures of ferrocene-based biphosphine ligands.
Mesfin Ejerssa Janka, Stephanie Rollins Testerman, Jody Lee Rodgers, Michelle Nicole Tuttle
Filed: 22 Sep 21
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Ester synthesis using heterogeneous Au/TiO2 catalyst
28 Nov 23
A process for direct esterification of an alkyl aldehyde with an alkyl alcohol to produce an alkyl ester is disclosed.
William Christopher Ketchie, Sumit Chakraborty, Leslie Sharon Depew
Filed: 12 Nov 19
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Polyester Compositions Comprising Tetramethyl Cyclobutanediol and Cyclohexanedimethanol Having an Improved Catalyst System Comprising Lithium and Aluminum Atoms
23 Nov 23
This invention relates to a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 70 to about 100 mole % residues of terephthalic acid or esters thereof; (ii) about 0 to about 30 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; (b) a glycol component comprising: (i) about 10 to about 50 mole % of 2, 2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; (ii) about 50 to about 90 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, wherein the total mole % of the diol component is 100 mole %; and (2) residues of a catalyst system comprising lithium atoms, aluminum atoms, and less than 30 ppm, or less than 20 ppm, or less than 10 ppm, or less than 5 ppm, or less than 2 ppm, or from 0 to 30 ppm, or from 0 to 20 ppm, or from 0 to 10 ppm, or 0 ppm tin atoms.
Brian Alan Schaefer, Kate Elizabeth Allen
Filed: 16 Dec 21
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Shrinkable Polyester Films
23 Nov 23
The invention provides shrinkable films comprised of polyesters comprising certain combinations of glycols and diacids in particular proportions.
Huamin Hu, Marc Alan Strand, Jacob E. Napierala, Jeffery Earl Grant Powell, Mark Allen Peters
Filed: 8 Oct 21
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Coating Composition Containing TMCD Polyester and a Modifying Polyester
23 Nov 23
This invention pertains to coating compositions based on polyesters containing 2,2,4,4-tetrametbyM,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) and modifying polyester polyols.
Linqian Feng, Cameron Lee Brown, John Thorton Maddox, Alain Michel Cagnard, Selene Ayde De Leon Ibarra, Thauming Kuo
Filed: 21 Oct 21