US3573254A
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Reductive capping of poly(phenylene oxides)
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1968-12-23
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1988-12-23
Abstract
Abstract POLY (PHENYLENE OXIDES) HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL CLARITY ARE PREPARED BY TREATING A SOLUTION OF THE POLYMER WITH ALUMINUM, CADMIUM, MAGESIUM, TIN OR ZINC, PRIOR TO OR SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE CAPPING REACTION, WHEREBY THE HYDROXYL GROUPS OF THE POLYMER ARE CONVERTED TO SUBSTITUENTS WHICH ARE SUBSTANTIALLY INERT TO OXYGEN ATTACK AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. STILL FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN CLARITY IS OBTAINED WHEN A CARBOXYLIC ACID SOLUBLE IN THE REACTION MIXTURE IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ZINC AND ESPECIALLY, WHEN THIS TREATMENT IS CARRIED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A HOT-CAPPING PROCESS, WHICH GENERATES AND CAPS ANY INCIPIENT HYDROXYL GROUPS ON THE POLYMER CHAIN.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold Factor
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2026-10-25 15:08
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G65/00; C08G65/34; C08G65/46; C08G65/48; C08G65/485; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S525/00; Y10S525/905
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |