Stephen J Hanley, Age 53Fairless Hills, PA

7375167, May 20, 2008

May 9, 2005

11/124730

Stephen J. Hanley - Lebanon NJ, US

BASF SE - Ludwigsgafen

C08L 67/00
C08L 63/00

525438, 525449, 525533

A composition for forming an article having an improved resistance to hydrolysis is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or polyester thereof, a triglyceride, an epoxy component, and a plasticizer. The polyalkylene terephthalate has terminal carboxyl groups and hydroxyl groups and internal ester linkages. The triglyceride has at least one acid component with 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one epoxy group for reacting with the carboxyl groups. The epoxy component has internal aromatic groups and at least one terminal epoxy group for reacting with the carboxyl groups. The plasticizer comprises an esterification product of a polyoxyalkylene glycol with 1 to 20 carbon atoms and an aliphatic carboxylic acid with 1 to 25 carbon atoms for improving melt flow properties and for reducing hydrolysis of the composition.

2006010, May 11, 2006

Nov 10, 2004

10/985382

Stephen Hanley - Lebanon NJ, US

C08K 5/10

524315000

A composition for use in forming an article is disclosed and is particularly useful as a bezel in various applications such as headlights, watches, and clocks. The composition generally includes a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or polyester thereof, a lubricant, and a plasticizer. The polyalkylene terephthalate is selected from at least one of poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). The lubricant includes an esterification product of a first alcohol and a first acid having an aliphatic and/or an alicyclic chain of at least 20 carbon atoms and is preferably the reaction product of montanic acid and a multifunctional alcohol. The plasticizer includes an esterification product of a polyoxyalkylene alcohol and a second acid having an aliphatic and/or an alicyclic carbon chain. As one example, the plasticizer is the reaction product of montanic acid and a multifunctional alcohol and the polyoxyalkylene alcohol of the lubricant is selected from at least one of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG).

2008013, Jun 5, 2008

Dec 1, 2006

11/565692

Stephen J. Hanley - Lebanon NJ, US
Sean E. Gallagher - Andover NJ, US

C08K 3/36
C08F 20/04
C08K 3/30
C08K 3/34

524423, 524451, 524449, 524447, 5263183

A composition comprises a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or polyester thereof, a free triglyceride, a dendrimer, and optionally, an epoxy component. The composition is used to prepare a thermoplastic polymer. The composition and the thermoplastic polymer may be used to form an article having an improved hydrolysis resistance and an improved melt viscosity. The article may be useful for automotive, electrical, household, and industrial applications. A method of preparing the thermoplastic polymer is also disclosed.

2012025, Oct 4, 2012

May 7, 2012

13/465530

Stephen Hanley - Lebanon NJ, US
Chul S. Lee - Northville MI, US
Richard J. Lair - Long Valley NJ, US
Marianne S. Morgan - Rochester Hills MI, US
Randy Fleck - Nazareth PA, US

B32B 3/30
F16N 31/00

428167, 184106

An article manufactured from a polymeric material filled with fibers has an exterior surface having an impact portion with an arcuate configuration to impart impact resistance to the article. The article also includes a plurality of ribs orientated and configured in a unique manner to also impart impact resistance to the article. The ribs extend from the exterior surface of the article. A fillet having a fillet radius interconnects the ribs and the exterior surface. The fibers of the polymeric material are aligned within the article parallel to a flow of the polymeric material when injected into a mold during a molding process. The ribs are oriented in a pattern relative to the fibers to maximize the impact resistance of the article.