Michael P Mannion

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0505512742

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0756778042

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0824103831

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0871318563

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0871319071

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0895298252

Author:

Michael Mannion

ISBN #:

0895298503

Author:

Michael T. Mannion

ISBN #:

0934134359

US Patent:

6936650, Aug 30, 2005

Filed:

Oct 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/679217

Inventors:

Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC, US
Jeffrey R. Jones - Inman SC, US

Assignee:

Milliken & Company - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

C08L005/09

US Classification:

524285, 524321, 524394, 524397, 524400, 524492, 524445, 524451

Abstract:

Milled, small particle size, solid bicyclo[2. 2. 1]heptane dicarboxylate salt-containing thermoplastic nucleating additive formulations further comprising at least one anticaking agent for improved haze reduction, improved nucleation performance, and prevention of potential cementation (via agglomeration) of the salt component present therein are provided. Such small particle size dicarboxylate salts provide desirable properties within thermoplastic articles, particularly as nucleating agents, but apparently suffer from certain clarity issues and agglomeration problems (due to the flat and thin plate structures of such compounds and the propensity they exhibit to cohere to each other during storage), making utilization thereof less desirable for certain applications. Thus, an improvement has been provided to permit full benefit of the excellent crystallization temperatures, stiffness, and calcium stearate compatibility such dicarboxylate salts accord within target low haze thermoplastics. Furthermore, unexpected improvements in dusting reduction have been found upon the utilization of such anticaking additives in combination with the aforementioned nucleating salts.

US Patent:

6946507, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Oct 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/679239

Inventors:

Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC, US
Jeffrey R. Jones - Inman SC, US

Assignee:

Milliken & Company - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

C08L005/09

US Classification:

524285, 524321, 524394, 524397, 524400, 524492, 524445, 524451, 524582

Abstract:

Milled, small particle size, solid bicyclo[2. 2. 1]heptane dicarboxylate salt-containing thermoplastic nucleating additive formulations further comprising at least one anticaking agent for improved haze reduction, improved nucleation performance, and prevention of potential cementation (via agglomeration) of the salt component present therein are provided. Such small particle size dicarboxylate salts provide desirable properties within thermoplastic articles, particularly as nucleating agents, but apparently suffer from certain clarity issues and agglomeration problems (due to the flat and thin plate structures of such compounds and the propensity they exhibit to cohere to each other during storage), making utilization thereof less desirable for certain applications. Thus, an improvement has been provided to permit full benefit of the excellent crystallization temperatures, stiffness, and calcium stearate compatibility such dicarboxylate salts accord within target low haze thermoplastics. Furthermore, unexpected improvements in dusting reduction have been found upon the utilization of such anticaking additives in combination with the aforementioned nucleating salts.

US Patent:

7781511, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Sep 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/224501

Inventors:

Jiang Li - Spartanburg SC, US
Jiannong Xu - Spartanburg SC, US
Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC, US

Assignee:

Milliken & Company - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B60C 1/00
C04B 40/00

US Classification:

524493, 106819

Abstract:

Diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols are employed in polyolefins as nucleating agents. Diacetals of sorbitols and xylitol nucleating agents may be provided in granular or powder form from hoppers or mixing equipment into polyolefins during the formation of polymeric compositions and polymeric articles. Flow of diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols is improved by the use of certain silicas, in certain defined weight percentages. Submicron size range silica compounds may provide excellent flow enhancement properties when blended and used with diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols powder compounds. A hydrophobic silica mixed with diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols compounds also may provide enhanced flow properties for such mixture, as compared to mixtures using hydrophilic silica. Loading ranges of silica may be important in improving the flow of diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols compounds.

US Patent:

20070060696, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Sep 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/224455

Inventors:

Jiang Li - Spartanburg SC, US
Jiannong Xu - Spartanburg SC, US
Michael Mannion - Spartanburg SC, US

International Classification:

C08K 3/34
C04B 40/00

US Classification:

524493000, 106819000

Abstract:

Diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols are employed in polyolefins as nucleating agents. Diacetals of sorbitols and xylitol nucleating agents may be provided in granular or powder form from hoppers or mixing equipment into polyolefins during the formation of polymeric compositions and polymeric articles. Flow of diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols is improved by the use of certain silicas, in certain defined weight percentages. Submicron size range silica compounds may provide excellent flow enhancement properties when blended and used with diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols powder compounds. A hydrophobic silica mixed with diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols compounds also may provide enhanced flow properties for such mixture, as compared to mixtures using hydrophilic silica. Loading ranges of silica may be important in improving the flow of diacetals of sorbitols and xylitols compounds.

US Patent:

59619147, Oct 5, 1999

Filed:

May 3, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/642550

Inventors:

Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC
Nathan A. Mehl - Moore SC

Assignee:

Milliken & Company - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B29C 5100

US Classification:

264544

Abstract:

A process for thermoforming a polyolefin resin sheet is provided having an aromatic aldehyde-polyhydric alcohol condensation product incorporated in the sheet to limit deformation of the sheet during the heating step.

US Patent:

51984849, Mar 30, 1993

Filed:

May 1, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/877405

Inventors:

Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC

Assignee:

Milliken Research Corporation - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

C08K 515

US Classification:

524108

Abstract:

A process for incorporating a clarifying agent into a semi-crystalline resin is provided whereby a clarifying agent selected from compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein p is 0 or 1, m and n are independently 0-3, and R is, at each occurrence, independently selected from C. sub. 1-8 alkyl, C. sub. 1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C. sub. 1-6 alkylthio, C. sub. 1-6 alkylsulfoxy and a 4 or 5 membered alkyl group forming a carbocyclic ring with adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring, and wherein the clarifying agent is in the form of a powder characterized by a d. sub. 97 of 30 microns or less, and a mean particle size of 15 microns or less, is blended with the polyolefin resin, at a temperature above 170. degree. C. until the clarifying agent is dissolved in the molten resin.

US Patent:

53109503, May 10, 1994

Filed:

Jan 21, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/007260

Inventors:

Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC

Assignee:

Milliken Research Corporation - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

C07D40704

US Classification:

549364

Abstract:

A process for incorporating a clarifying agent into a semi-crystalline polyolefin resin is provided whereby a clarifying agent selected from compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein p is 0 or 1, m and n are independently 0-3, and R is, at each occurrence, independently selected from C. sub. 1-8 alkyl, C. sub. 1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C. sub. 1-6 alkylthio, C. sub. 1-6 alkylsulfoxy and a 4 or 5 membered alkyl group forming a carbocyclic ring with adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring, and wherein the clarifying agent is in the form of a powder characterized by a d. sub. 97 of 30 microns or less, and a mean particle size of 15 microns or less, is blended with the polyolefin resin, at a temperature above 170. degree. C. until the clarifying agent is dissolved in the molten resin.

US Patent:

20200095397, Mar 26, 2020

Filed:

Sep 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/583899

Inventors:

- Spartanburg SC, US
Chi-Chun Tsai - Boiling Springs SC, US
Xinfei Yu - Spartanburg SC, US
Darin L. Dotson - Moore SC, US
Keith A. Keller - Spartanburg SC, US
Michael J. Mannion - Spartanburg SC, US
Daniel T. McBride - Chesnee SC, US

International Classification:

C08K 5/00
C08K 5/092
C08K 5/098
C08L 23/12
C08L 23/06

Abstract:

An additive composition comprises one or more calcium cis-1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts. The calcium 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of 20 m/g or more. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition entails mixing the additive composition with a thermoplastic polymer, melting the resulting admixture, and letting the admixture solidify to produce a polymer composition.