Polymer Blends and Alloys. Japanese Patent Content, 1991
Nearly 55% of world patents in polymer blends and alloys are issued in Japan, and only a fraction of those is ever available in English translation (Chemical Abstracts, the most extensive source, includes short notes on less than 80% Japanese Patents). This creates two problems: inventors from countries other than Japan do not have sufficient information on new developments and many inventions are contested because they infringe on already given rights. Japanese consumer products have a dominant position in various areas of the world market. It is less recognized that this competitive advantage is partly due to a leadership position in materials used. Cars, radios, cameras, computers, etc., have a high content of the engineering plastics - the subject of the book. Due to a large number of patents issued in Japan on polymer blends, several volumes were already published with aim to report currently filed applications. The currently available volumes are listed below. Each volume contains a complete review of patent applications in Japan in the area of blends.
Each patent is described according to the same pattern, including:
Patent number
Date of laid open
Date of application
Names of inventors
Name of company
Title
Composition of materials and methods of components preparation
Method of blend production
Methods of blend processing in applications
Intended applications
Advantages of blend.
Following this consistent pattern of presentation and precise indexing system results in book easy to use (required information can be retrieved in minutes). Chemical formulas allow easy comparison with other similar products. Many other searches are possible. For example, polymers and polymer combinations used for particular application, the activity of a particular company in polymer blends and the direction of their efforts, advantages of blending with various polymers, etc. The volumes contain a description of from 800 to over 1000 patents issued in a current year.
Expected readership includes the specialists in academia and industry in polymer chemistry, synthesis, technology, and processing, material science, molding, extrusion, new final product development, product design. The book is an invaluable source for patent offices and lawyers.
Each patent is described according to the same pattern, including:
Patent number
Date of laid open
Date of application
Names of inventors
Name of company
Title
Composition of materials and methods of components preparation
Method of blend production
Methods of blend processing in applications
Intended applications
Advantages of blend.
Following this consistent pattern of presentation and precise indexing system results in book easy to use (required information can be retrieved in minutes). Chemical formulas allow easy comparison with other similar products. Many other searches are possible. For example, polymers and polymer combinations used for particular application, the activity of a particular company in polymer blends and the direction of their efforts, advantages of blending with various polymers, etc. The volumes contain a description of from 800 to over 1000 patents issued in a current year.
Expected readership includes the specialists in academia and industry in polymer chemistry, synthesis, technology, and processing, material science, molding, extrusion, new final product development, product design. The book is an invaluable source for patent offices and lawyers.
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Bomberg and Mavinkal K Kumaran, National Research Council, Canada \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment of a Method tor Measuring Radial Creep of District Heating Pipes, H. D. Smidt, Danish Technological Institute, Denmark and L. Amby, Logstor Ror A\/S, Denmark \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse of FTIR to Analyze Fire Gases from Burning Polyurethane Foams, K.T. Paul, Rapra Technology Limited, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCFC-free Thermal Insulation Foams, C.W.F. Yu, D.R. Crump and D. Gardiner, Building Research Establishment, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Review of Life Cycle Assessment - A Tool for Measuring the Environmental Impact of Cellular Polymers, Dr David Heath, ICI Engineering Technology, UK and Dr. Vanja Markovic, ICI Polyurethanes\/ISOPA, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"CFC-Free\" The Scope of the Achievement so far, P. Ashford, Caleb Management Services, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Future of Foam Plastic Insulation in the Light of Climate Chance Legislation, J.G. Abbott, Dow Europe SA., Switzerland \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcess by which Controls on Chemicals are Introduced into European Community Legislation, J. Neill, European Commission, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilization of Polymeric Isocyanate Based Binders in Recycling of Automotive Shredder Fluff, K.C. Frisch, A. Sendijarevic, V. Sendijarevic and D. Klempner, University of Detroit Mercy, USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovery and Recycling of Polyurethane Foams, E. Weigand, Bayer AG, Germany \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaste Management of EPS in Europe, T. van Dorp, Shell Chemicals Europe, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovery of Value from Waste: The Government View, P. Coombs, Department of Trade and Industry, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCell Structure Development in Compression Molded, Crosslinked Polyethylene and Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Foam, G.L.A. Sims and C. Khunniteekool, University of Manchester and UMIST, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Influence of Low Molecular Additives on Gas Transport Properties in Polyethylene Films and Foams, W P Nauta and R.H.B. Bouma, University of Twente, J.E.F. Arnauts and H. M. Steuten, DSM Research, The Netherlands \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolyether Triols,Tetrahydrofurame-Alkyleneoxides Copolymers for Flexible Polyurethane Foams, M. Ionescu, I. Mihalache, V. Zugravu and S. Mihai, Institute of Chemical Research, Romania \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolubility and Nucleation Phenomena in Rigid PU Foam Expansion by Low Boiling Blowing Agents; a Modelling Approach, Henri J.M. Gruenbauer, Dow Benelux NV, The Netherlands \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiquid Crystalline Polyurethanes: Synthesis, Properties and Application, B. Szczepaniak and P. Penczek, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute, A. Wolinska-Grabczyk, Institute of Coal Chemistry, and K.C. Frisch University of Detroit Mercy, USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolyurethane Reactions According to Computational Chemistry, Nelson Malwitz, Sealed Air Corporation, USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRigid PVC Foams: A New Twist to an Old Technology, K. Redford, L.T. Hoydal, A. Stori, and K.H. Holm, SINTEF, Norway, A. Jorgensen and J. Grovdal, Dynoplast AS, Norway \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Solid State Semi-Continuous Process to Make PET Foam Sheets, V. Kumar, University of Washington Seattle, USA and H. G. Schirmer, W. R. Grace Co., USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CarDio(TM) Process: Industrial Production Experiences, Carlo Florentini, Cannon Afros, Italy, Max Taverna, Cannon Communications, Italy, Barry Collings, Cannon, USA, Tony Griffiths, Cannon Viking, Italy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Manufacture of Flexible Polyurethane Foams by the Variable Pressure Process V.P.F., J. B. Blackwell and G. Buckley, Beamech Group Limited, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Balance of Formulation, Processing Conditions in the Manufacture of Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam, G.L.A. Sims and W. Sirithongtaworn, University of Manchester and UMIST, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInteraction between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Flexible Polyurethane Foams, J. M. Williams and J. H. Beynon, University of Leicester, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnalysis of Impact of Two-Layer Foams, and Evaluation of Body Protectors, A. Gilchrist and N.J. Mills, University of Birmingham, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}