公开(公告)号：WO2012103473A2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：PCT/US2012/022963

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: MICROGREEN POLYMERS, INC. ,  NADELLA, Krishna ,  KUMAR, Vipin ,  WANG, Xiaoxi ,  HANKS, James

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.

Abstract translation: 一种材料包括第一层，其包括具有包括多个闭孔的微结构的热塑性聚合物，每个电池含有空隙，并且每个电池具有跨过电池内空隙的最大尺寸，其范围在1微米与200微米之间 。 所述材料还包括第二层，其包括具有包括多个闭孔的微结构的热塑性聚合物，每个电池含有空隙，并且每个电池具有跨过电池内空隙的最大尺寸，其范围在1微米至200微米长 。 该材料还包括通过将第一层熔合到第二层而形成的界面层，该界面层具有包括多个闭孔的微观结构，每个单元含有空隙，并且每个单元具有跨过该空隙的最大尺寸 至少100微米长的电池。

公开(公告)号：WO2012024502A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2011/048270

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: MICROGREEN POLYMERS, INC. ,  NADELLA, Krishna ,  MALONE, Tom ,  WOOLRIDGE, Steven ,  BURKE, Barbara

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 wail includes a thermoplastic poiymer materiai, and forms a cylindrical shape. The thermoplastic poiymer materiai has a microslructure that includes a plurality of closed ceils, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the ceil that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers Song. 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.

Abstract translation: 容器包括壁和底部。 围ail包括一种热塑材料，形成圆柱形。 热塑材料材料具有微结构，其包括多个封闭的细胞，每个细胞含有空隙，并且每个细胞具有跨越细胞内的空隙的最大尺寸，其范围在1微米至200微米之间。 底部连接到圆柱形的端部以封闭端部，使得设置在圆柱形内部的饮料和/或其它物品不会通过形状的端部逸出。

公开(公告)号：WO2011133568A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2011/033075

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: MICROGREEN POLYMERS, INC ,  NADELLA, Krishna ,  KUMAR, Vipin ,  WANG, Xiaoxi

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邻近第二部件的热塑性聚合物部分，使得第一部分和第二部分形成界面。 这些部分中的至少一个包括具有多个闭孔的微结构，每个单元包含空隙，并且每个单元具有跨过空隙延伸的最大尺寸。 该方法还包括在热塑性聚合物部分上施加压力以在将部分保持在一起的界面处形成结合。 多个闭孔，特别是邻近形成界面的热塑性聚合物部分的表面附近的那些，有助于将表面与该部分的其余部分进行热和/或化学隔离。

公开(公告)号：WO2008089358A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2008/051360

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: MICROGREEN POLYMERS, INC. ,  UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ,  NADELLA, Krishna ,  BRANCH, Gregory, L. ,  KUMAR, Vipin ,  WAGGONER, Michael, A.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna ,  BRANCH, Gregory, L. ,  KUMAR, Vipin ,  WAGGONER, Michael, A.

IPC: B29C44/34 ,  C08J9/00

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：WO2013149182A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/034668

申请日：2013-03-29

Applicant: MicroGREEN Polymers, INC.

Inventor： NADELLA, Krishna ,  WAGGONER, Michael

IPC: B32B3/28

CPC classification number: B32B3/28 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B37/0076 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2250/24 ,  B32B2266/0228 ,  B32B2266/0235 ,  B32B2266/025 ,  B32B2266/0264 ,  B32B2266/08 ,  B32B2305/02 ,  B32B2307/304 ,  B32B2398/20 ,  Y10T428/24 ,  Y10T428/24694

Abstract: A composite material includes a core and a shell that covers the core. The core has a volume that includes a first material and a void wherein the first material occupies less than 50% of the core's volume and has a three-dimensional shape that includes a plurality of components each having the same shape and arranged to form a series of repeating components within the volume. The shell includes a second material joined to the first material. Each of the first and second materials includes a thickness having a middle region and a outer region, and at least one of the first and second materials, includes a microstructure.

Abstract translation: 复合材料包括芯和覆盖芯的壳。 芯具有包括第一材料和空隙的体积，其中第一材料占核心体积的不到50％，并且具有三维形状，其包括多个各自具有相同形状并且布置成形成一系列的部件 在卷内重复组件。 壳体包括与第一材料接合的第二材料。 第一和第二材料中的每一个包括具有中间区域和外部区域的厚度，并且第一和第二材料中的至少一个包括微结构。

公开(公告)号：WO2013130780A2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2013/028282

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.

Abstract translation: 将气体输入到热塑性材料中的方法包括将热塑性材料的片材定位成垂直或基本垂直的位置; 将透气材料片放置在垂直或基本垂直的位置; 并且将定位的热塑性材料片和所定位的透气材料片组合在一起，以形成与气体可渗透材料交错的热塑性材料卷，所述交错辊具有纵向或垂直位置的纵向轴线 。 该方法还包括将插入的辊暴露于加压的气体的气氛中，以使气体进入热塑性材料，同时交替的辊的纵向轴线被定向在垂直或基本垂直的位置; 然后展开气体输入的交错辊，同时交错辊的纵向轴线保持垂直或基本垂直的位置。

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：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.

公开(公告)号：EP2160290B1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-14

申请号：EP08705986.1

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.