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Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers

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US Patent:
8552129, Oct 8, 2013
Filed:
Nov 15, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/296692
Inventors:
John Gaustad - Friendswood TX, US
Juan J. Aguirre - League City TX, US
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Assignee:
Fina Technology, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
C08F 30/04
C08F 130/04
C08F 20/06
C08L 33/06
B60C 1/00
US Classification:
526240, 526241, 5263171, 524560, 524261
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula:[R-A]-Mwherein R is a hydrocarbon chain having from 2 to 40 carbons and at least one polymerizable unsaturation; A is an anionic group; M is a cationic group; Z is −1 or −2; X is +1, +2, +3, +4, or +5; and y is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4. The branched aromatic ionomer has a melt flow index ranging from 1. 0 g/10 min. to 13 g/10 min. Optionally the melt flow index ranges from 1. 3 g/10 min. to 1. 9 g/10 min.

Reduced Weight Multilayer Polymeric Articles And Methods Of Making And Using Same

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US Patent:
20090246501, Oct 1, 2009
Filed:
Mar 26, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/056103
Inventors:
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Jon Tippet - League City TX, US
Juan Aguirre - League City TX, US
Assignee:
Fina Technology, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
B32B 3/26
B29C 67/00
US Classification:
4283044, 264 464
Abstract:
A method of preparing a refrigeration insulation liner comprising forming a multilayer polymeric sheet comprising at least one foam layer and at least one solid layer disposed adjacent to the foam layer, shaping the multilayer polymeric sheet into the liner, wherein the liner is an insulator, wherein the layers of the sheet adhered to each other by melt extrusion, and wherein the liner resists degradation in the event of contact with a refrigerant. A method of preparing a refrigeration device liner comprising coextruding a foamed polystyrene layer between two solid layers of high impact polystyrene to form a sheet, thermoforming the sheet into the liner, and incorporating the liner into the refrigeration device. A method of forming a multilayer polymeric sheet comprising melting a first styrenic polymer composition, melting and foaming a second styrenic polymer composition, and coextruding the first and second styrenic polymer compositions to form a multilayer polymeric sheet.

Styrenic Polymer Compositions And Methods Of Making And Using Same

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US Patent:
20100197819, Aug 5, 2010
Filed:
Jan 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/363418
Inventors:
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Jose Sosa - Deer Park TX, US
Assignee:
Fina Technology, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
C08J 9/14
C08F 2/00
C08K 5/098
C08K 3/34
C08L 25/06
C08J 9/00
US Classification:
521 95, 525254, 524399, 524451, 524577, 521146, 521 97, 521 98
Abstract:
A method comprising contacting a first styrenic polymer composition comprising residual styrene monomer with a molecular sieve, and recovering a second styrenic polymer composition comprising a reduced amount of residual styrene monomer. A composition comprising a styrenic polymer having a residual styrene monomer amount of less than 100 ppm produced by contacting a styrenic polymer composition having a residual styrene monomer amount of equal to or greater than 100 ppm with a molecular sieve, and recovering the styrenic polymer having a residual styrene monomer amount of less than 100 ppm. A method comprising providing a styrenic polymer composition having a residual styrene monomer amount of equal to or greater than 100 ppm, contacting the styrenic polymer composition with a molecular sieve, adding a nucleating agent, a foaming agent, and a coloring agent to the styrenic polymer composition, and forming an expanded styrenic polymer composition having a residual styrene monomer amount of less than 100 ppm.

Polystyrene Having High Melt Flow And High Vicat

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US Patent:
20100222532, Sep 2, 2010
Filed:
Feb 27, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/395578
Inventors:
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Jose M. Sosa - Deer Park TX, US
Juan Aguirre - League City TX, US
John Gaustad - Friendswood TX, US
Assignee:
FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC. - Houston TX
International Classification:
C08F 230/04
US Classification:
526240
Abstract:
A monovinylidene aromatic polymer with a melt flow index of at least 7 g/10 min and a Vicat softening temperature of at least 200 F. may be useful for injection molding with reduced cycle time. The monovinylidene aromatic polymer may be general purpose polystyrene or high impact polystyrene. It may include reduced amounts of mineral oil and increased amounts of an additive such as zinc dimethacrylate to optimize its processability and mechanical characteristics.

Expandable Polystyrene And Methods Of Forming The Same

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US Patent:
20110306689, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Jun 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/796747
Inventors:
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Jon Tippet - League City TX, US
John Gaustad - Friendswood TX, US
Jose Sosa - Deer Park TX, US
Assignee:
Fina Technology, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
C08J 9/16
C08J 9/228
US Classification:
521 56, 521146
Abstract:
Expanded polystyrene, foamed articles and methods of making the same are described herein. The expanded polystyrene generally includes polystyrene selected from expandable polystyrene and extrusion polystyrene, the polystyrene exhibiting a molecular weight of from about 130,000 Daltons to about 220,000 Daltons; a melt flow index of from about 20 to about 30 and a density of from about 0.1 lb/ftto about 10 lb/ft; and wherein the expanded polystyrene exhibits a density of from about 0.1 lb/ftto about 10 lb/ft.

Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers

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US Patent:
20130331471, Dec 12, 2013
Filed:
Aug 12, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/964781
Inventors:
Juan Aguirre - League City TX, US
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Assignee:
Fina Technology, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
C08F 230/04
C08L 35/06
US Classification:
521139, 526240, 521147, 525185, 525175, 525201
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula:wherein R is a hydrocarbon chain having from 2 to 40 carbons and at least one polymerizable unsaturation; A is an anionic group; M is a cationic group; Z is −1 or −2; X is +1, +2, +3, +4, or +5; and y is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4. The branched aromatic ionomer has a melt flow index ranging from 1.0 g/10 min. to 13 g/10 min. Optionally the melt flow index ranges from 1.3 g/min. to 1.9 g/10 min.

Enhanced Heat Stability Polypropylene

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US Patent:
20200262946, Aug 20, 2020
Filed:
Feb 20, 2020
Appl. No.:
16/795790
Inventors:
- Houston TX, US
Russell McDonald - Humble TX, US
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Mahesh Patkar - Houston TX, US
Marc Mayhall - Pearland TX, US
International Classification:
C08F 10/06
C08K 3/34
C08K 5/14
C08K 5/00
C08K 5/53
C08K 5/17
B29B 9/12
Abstract:
A process forming a high MFR polypropylene includes providing a reactor powder polypropylene, the reactor powder polypropylene having a melt flow rate of less than 100 dg/min. The process also includes mixing the reactor powder polypropylene with a free-radical initiator to form a powder/initiator mixture and subjecting the powder/initiator mixture to post-reactor forming. The present disclosure further provides for a vis-broken polypropylene and a polymer article.

Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers

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US Patent:
20140100300, Apr 10, 2014
Filed:
Dec 11, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/103192
Inventors:
- Houston TX, US
Juan Aguirre - League City TX, US
Joe Shuler - League City TX, US
Assignee:
FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC. - Houston TX
International Classification:
C08F 30/04
US Classification:
521147, 526192, 524547, 525175, 525201
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula:wherein R is a hydrocarbon chain having from 2 to 40 carbons and at least one polymerizable unsaturation; A is an anionic group; M is a cationic group; Z is −1 or −2; X is +1, +2, +3, +4, or +5; and y is an integer having a value of from 1 to 4. The branched aromatic ionomer has a melt flow index ranging from 1.0 g/10 min. to 13 g/10 min. Optionally the melt flow index ranges from 1.3 g/10 min. to 1.9 g/10 min.

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Heath Shuler

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Joseph Heath Shuler (born December 31, 1971) is a businessman, a former NFL quarterback, and the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional

Joe Edward Shuler from League City, TX, age ~65 Get Report