公开(公告)号：EP2560818A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-27

申请号：EP11772567.1

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna ,  KUMAR, Vipin ,  WANG, Xiaoxi

IPC: B32B38/04

CPC classification number: B32B37/04 ,  B29C44/06 ,  B29C65/10 ,  B29C65/1412 ,  B29C65/203 ,  B29C65/30 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/727 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/8264 ,  B29C66/83413 ,  B29C66/9292 ,  B29K2105/041 ,  B29K2105/043 ,  B29K2105/046 ,  B29L2031/776 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/065 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/203 ,  B32B2038/0084 ,  B32B2250/22 ,  B32B2266/08 ,  B32B2305/022 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2307/542 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2307/734 ,  B32B2309/04 ,  B32B2309/105 ,  B32B2309/12 ,  B32B2367/00 ,  B32B2419/04 ,  B32B2451/00 ,  B32B2607/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  B29K2067/003

Abstract: A method for joining two components includes positioning a thermoplastic polymer portion of a first component adjacent a thermoplastic polymer portion of a second component such that the first and second portions form an interface. At least one of the portions includes a microstructure having a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void. The method also includes exerting pressure on the thermoplastic polymer portions to form a bond at the interface that holds the portions together. The plurality of closed cells, and especially those adjacent the surface of the thermoplastic polymer portion that form the interface, help isolate thermally and/or chemically the surface from the remainder of the portion.

Abstract translation: 用于连接两个部件的方法包括将第一部件的热塑性聚合物部分定位成与第二部件的热塑性聚合物部分相邻，使得第一部分和第二部分形成界面。 至少一个部分包括具有多个闭合单元的微结构，每个单元包含空隙并且每个单元具有延伸穿过空隙的最大尺寸。 该方法还包括在热塑性聚合物部分上施加压力以在将这些部分保持在一起的界面处形成粘合。 多个闭孔，特别是与形成界面的热塑性聚合物部分的表面相邻的闭孔，有助于将表面与该部分的其余部分热和/或化学地分离。

公开(公告)号：EP2428358A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-14

申请号：EP11192389.2

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc. ,  University of Washington

Inventor： Nadella, Krishna ,  Branch, Gregory, L. ,  Kumar, Vipin ,  Waggoner, Michael, A.

IPC: B32B27/06 ,  B29C44/34 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D81/38

CPC classification number: B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/0484 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/3473 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B27/06 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/2495 ,  Y10T428/24992 ,  Y10T428/249961 ,  Y10T428/249976 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/249978 ,  Y10T428/249979 ,  Y10T428/24998 ,  Y10T428/249981 ,  Y10T428/249989

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another.; The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polyactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的本发明涉及具有内部分层细胞结构的泡沫热塑性材料物体和制品，以及其制造方法。 在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种多层发泡聚合物制品，其包括：非层压多层热塑性材料片，其中所述多层热塑性材料片具有夹着多个第一和第二离散外层 分离的内部发泡层，并且其中两个外层和多个离散的内部发泡层彼此成一体; 热塑性材料可以是半结晶聚合物，例如PET（聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯），PEEK（聚醚醚酮），PEN（聚萘二甲酸乙二醇酯），PBT（聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯），PMMA（聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯），PLA（聚丙交酯） 多羟基酸（PHA），热塑性聚氨酯（TPU）或其混合物。 两个外层可以是具有光滑外表面的未发泡表皮层，并且离散的内层发泡层可以是微孔的。

公开(公告)号：EP2428358B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-04

申请号：EP11192389.2

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc. ,  University of Washington

Inventor： Nadella, Krishna ,  Branch, Gregory, L. ,  Kumar, Vipin ,  Waggoner, Michael, A.

IPC: B32B27/06 ,  B29C44/34 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B65D81/38

CPC classification number: B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/0484 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/3473 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B27/06 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/2495 ,  Y10T428/24992 ,  Y10T428/249961 ,  Y10T428/249976 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/249978 ,  Y10T428/249979 ,  Y10T428/24998 ,  Y10T428/249981 ,  Y10T428/249989

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another.; The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polyactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular.

公开(公告)号：EP2820074A2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-07

申请号：EP13754347.6

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna

IPC: C08J9/02

CPC classification number: B29C44/20 ,  B29C44/3403 ,  B29C44/3442 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/587 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/256 ,  B29K2913/00 ,  B29K2995/0065 ,  B29L2007/00 ,  C08J9/122 ,  C08J9/33 ,  C08J2201/032 ,  C08J2203/06 ,  C08J2367/02

Abstract: A method for infusing gas into a thermoplastic material includes positioning a sheet of a thermoplastic material into a vertical or substantially vertical position; positioning a sheet of a gas-permeable material into a vertical or substantially vertical position; and winding together the positioned sheet of thermoplastic material sheet and the positioned sheet of gas-permeable material to form a roll of the thermoplastic material interleaved with the gas-permeable material, the interleaved roll having a longitudinal axis oriented in a vertical or substantially vertical position. The method also includes exposing the interleaved roll to an atmosphere of a gas pressurized to infuse the thermoplastic material with the gas, while the longitudinal axis of the interleaved roll is oriented in a vertical or substantially vertical position; and then unwinding the gas-infused interleaved roll, while the longitudinal axis of the interleaved roll remains in a vertical or substantially vertical position.

公开(公告)号：EP2802449A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-19

申请号：EP13736373.5

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna, V. ,  LAMOREE, Shawna

IPC: B32B5/00 ,  B32B29/06 ,  B29C44/06

CPC classification number: B41M5/502 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/3403 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/348 ,  C08J9/34 ,  C08J2201/032 ,  Y10T428/24355

Abstract: A thermoplastic material having a thickness includes a polymer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells disposed in an inner region of the material's thickness. Each of the plurality of closed cells contains a void and each of the cells has a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 500 micrometers long. The thermoplastic material also includes a substantially solid skin disposed in an outer region of the material's thickness. The skin includes a surface having a surface energy and a texture that increases the surface energy to more than 38 dynes per square centimeter.

公开(公告)号：EP2605981A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-26

申请号：EP11818785.5

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna ,  MALONE, Tom ,  WOOLRIDGE, Steven ,  BURKE, Barbara

IPC: B65D85/00

CPC classification number: B65D81/3879 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B31C13/00 ,  B65D81/3867

Abstract: A container comprises a wall and a bottom. The wall includes a thermoplastic polymer material, and forms a cylindrical shape. The thermoplastic polymer material has a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The bottom is joined to an end of the cylindrical shape to close the end such that the beverage and/or other items disposed inside the cylindrical shape don't escape through the end of the shape.

公开(公告)号：EP1636009A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-22

申请号：EP04752304.8

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Branch, Gregory L. ,  Wardle, Trevor ,  Microgreen Polymers, Inc.

Inventor： BRANCH, Gregory, L. ,  WARDLE, Trevor

IPC: B29C44/02 ,  B29C51/02 ,  B29C67/20

CPC classification number: B29C44/348 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C51/02 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2025/00 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B65D1/26 ,  B65D43/162 ,  B65D81/262 ,  B65D2585/366 ,  C08J9/122 ,  C08J2201/032 ,  Y02P70/279 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/24983 ,  Y10T428/24992

Abstract: A solid state process utilizes gas impregnation to enhance thermoforming of thermoplastic material. If the gas is plasticizing, the article is thereby platicized for thermoforming. In some embodiments, the invention provides foaming the polymer prior to or during thermoforming by creating high levels of dissolved gas during gas exposure. Foaming may proceed spontaneously upon decompression from gas pressure, or foaming may be enhanced by heating the polymer sheet (112) near to or above the polymer’s glass transition temperature, thereby producing plasticized foamed polymer for thermoforming. When objects of unfoamed polymer are desired, foaming may be suppressed by thermoforming gas saturated articles under gas pressure. This process may be used to enhance the thermoforming performance of articles that have been previously foamed, including articles foamed by prior processes. In some embodiments, polymer is sufficiently platicized so that it may be foamed without heating. Platicization of the polymer is reversible.

公开(公告)号：EP2802449A4

公开(公告)日：2015-09-16

申请号：EP13736373

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: MICROGREEN POLYMERS INC

Inventor： NADELLA KRISHNA V ,  LAMOREE SHAWNA

IPC: B32B5/00 ,  B29C44/04 ,  B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/34 ,  B32B29/06 ,  B41M5/50

CPC classification number: B41M5/502 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/3403 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/348 ,  C08J9/34 ,  C08J2201/032 ,  Y10T428/24355

公开(公告)号：EP2668033A4

公开(公告)日：2014-10-08

申请号：EP12739292

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: MICROGREEN POLYMERS INC

Inventor： NADELLA KRISHNA ,  KUMAR VIPIN ,  WANG XIAOXI ,  HANKS JAMES

IPC: B32B5/18 ,  B29C65/00

CPC classification number: B32B3/10 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/823 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/342 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/712 ,  B29C66/727 ,  B29C66/73772 ,  B29C66/73774 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/91411 ,  B29C66/91945 ,  B29K2105/046 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B2250/05 ,  B32B2266/0264 ,  B32B2266/08 ,  B32B2439/02 ,  B32B2439/70 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2071/12 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2023/06

公开(公告)号：EP2668033A2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-04

申请号：EP12739292.6

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: Microgreen Polymers, Inc.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna ,  KUMAR, Vipin ,  WANG, Xiaoxi ,  HANKS, James

IPC: B32B5/18

CPC classification number: B32B3/10 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/823 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/342 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/712 ,  B29C66/727 ,  B29C66/73772 ,  B29C66/73774 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/91411 ,  B29C66/91945 ,  B29K2105/046 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B2250/05 ,  B32B2266/0264 ,  B32B2266/08 ,  B32B2439/02 ,  B32B2439/70 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2071/12 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2023/06

Abstract: A material comprises a first layer that includes a thermoplastic polymer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The material also includes a second layer including a thermoplastic polymer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The material also includes an interface layer formed by fusion bonding the first layer to the second layer, the interface layer having a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that is at least 100 micrometers long.