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Assignee: Teknor Apex Company


Location: Pawtucket, RI
No. of patents: 29

NumberTitleIssue Date
8034875Elastomer and vulcanizate compositions having desirable high temperature properties
Compositions including a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic vulcanizate derived from a styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block including aromatic vinyl repeat units and also preferably a crosslinkable soft block, and a non-olefin...
10/11/2011
7964670Film comprising an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer and its use in medical or hygienic applications
The present invention relates to a film comprising a composition of an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer and a thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer is for example a styrene or a polyolefin based thermoplastic elastomer. Preferably the thermoplastic ela...
06/21/2011
7960007Retortable liners and containers
Retort liners and containers including a container body such as a bottle or jar, a closure, and the retort liner, wherein the retort liners exhibit attractive properties such as low compression set under retort conditions, desirable adhesion to a polymeric closure s...
06/14/2011
7884150Flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer compositions
Flame retardant polymeric blend compositions including a synergistic combination of flame retardants, including a halogenated flame retardant and a nanoparticulate, such as an organically modified clay or a natural nanoclay. The compositions are thermoplastic elasto...
02/08/2011
7847024Elastomer and vulcanizate compositions having desirable high temperature properties
Compositions including a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic vulcanizate derived from a styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block including aromatic vinyl repeat units and also preferably a crosslinkable soft block, and a non-olefin...
12/07/2010
7851559Soft zero halogen flame retardant thermoplastic elastomers
Soft flame retardant thermoplastic compositions that are preferably halogen free and include a styrenic block copolymer having a low modulus, one or more of a polyolefin polymer or copolymer and an acrylate containing polymer or copolymer, one or more of a softener ...
12/14/2010
D623278Watering hose
09/07/2010
D612917Watering hose
03/30/2010
7557162Toughened polymer compositions
Toughened thermoplastic compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer toughened by the inclusion of a thermoplastic elastomer derived from a particulate rubber dynamically vulcanized in the presence of a matrix polymer. The toughened thermoplastic composition exhi...
07/07/2009
7485683Compatibilizers for fluoropolymers and polyolefins; blends thereof
A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the ...
02/03/2009
7196137Polymer compositions
The invention is based on the discovery of useful combinations of fully cross-linked thermoplastic vulcanizates with styrenic block copolymers. The new combinations of the invention can provide a synergistic effect. Specifically, the compositions formed thereby can ...
03/27/2007
7094836Compatibilizers for fluoropolymers and polyolefins; blends thereof
A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the ...
08/22/2006
7041741Toughened polymer compositions
Toughened thermoplastic compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer toughened by the inclusion of a thermoplastic elastomer derived from a particulate rubber dynamically vulcanized in the presence of a matrix polymer. The toughened thermoplastic composition exhi...
05/09/2006
6977280Polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin melt processable compositions containing polytetrafluoroethylene micropowder
The use of polytetrafluoroethylene micropowders having a particle size of generally less than about 20 microns as an additive for polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin unexpectedly produces compositions which are melt processable. Other unexpected properties include that...
12/20/2005
D499465Garden hose
12/07/2004
6797781Blends of fluoropolymer and plasticized polyvinyl chloride
A melt-mixed blend of plasticized PVC, fluoropolymers, and a compatibilizer having acrylate functionality exhibits good mechanical and dielectric properties and is useful for wiring and cable applications. ...
09/28/2004
6608142Polyvinyl chloride compositions
Compositions of a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin which is the metallocene-catalyzed reaction product of ethylene and an alpha-olefin monomer, and a component selected from the group consisting of chlorinated polyethylene, polycaprolactone, and com...
08/19/2003
6608135Polymer compositions
Polymer compositions including an olefinic polymer, a polar polymer and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compatibilizer can be a block or graft copolymer including polymer portions that are compatible with the olefinic polymer and polymer portions that...
08/19/2003
6417260Polyvinyl chloride compositions
Compositions of a plasticized polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin and/or a styrenic polymer, and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compositions retain the mechanical properties of tensile strength, elongation, and a low brittle point, even after bein...
07/09/2002
6297297Flooring containing microbeads
A method of making a multilayered, resilient flooring containing a multicolored pattern is disclosed. The method includes applying a multiplicity of pigmented, thermoplastic microbeads to a top surface of a thermoplastic base layer to form a pattern layer...
10/02/2001
6271301Polyvinyl chloride elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers including a polyvinyl chloride and a nitrile rubber additive are disclosed. The nitrile rubber additive can be crosslinked and/or essentially free of plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can include additional materials, such...
08/07/2001
6232427Esterification method
Methods of making halogenated aromatic esters are described. Polymer compositions including halogenated aromatic esters are also described. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting a tetrabromophthalate, an alcohol and barium acetate....
05/15/2001
6051641Articles having reduced pigment swirling
Articles having reduced pigment swirling are disclosed. The articles can include a resin, one or more pigments and less than about 1 percent by weight of a non-hygroscopic anti-static agent....
04/18/2000
6034176Polymer compositions
Polymer compositions including an olefinic polymer, a polar polymer and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compatilizer can be a block or graft copolymer including polymer portions that are compatible with the olefinic polymer and polymer portions that a...
03/07/2000
5886072Flame retardant composition
Flame retardant compositions for cable jacketing and wire insulation that contain: (a) polyvinyl chloride resin; (b) a pentaerythritol ester plasticizer; (c) aluminum trihydrate; (d) antimony trioxide flame retardant; (e) a brominated phthalate ester; (f) isodecyl ...
03/23/1999
5816622Protective sleeve for garden hose
A protective sleeve for a garden hose includes a protective shell section having a generally tubular body with an inner bore shaped for receiving a coupling of the garden hose snugly therein. A flexible strain relief section is releasably attached to the ...
10/06/1998
5494551Segmented matrix apparatus for forming a tread pattern in a retread tire
Apparatus for forming a tread pattern on a retread tire casing includes a plurality of rigid matrix segments each having a contoured tread pattern thereon. Each matrix segment is removably secured to a respective matrix segment holder. Each matrix segment...
02/27/1996
4478901Floor mat construction
A floor mat construction of rubberized material including a base and feet of barbell-like configuration which extend integrally downwardly from the underside of the base for the support thereof in upwardly spaced relation on a supporting surface. A plural...
10/23/1984
4440818Floor mat connector device
A connector device for interconnecting a pair of adjacent floor mats wherein the mats are of the type having a rubberized base portion with a plurality of apertures therethrough and a plurality of supporting feet which extend integrally downwardly from th...
04/03/1984
 
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