US3948865A
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Chemical treatment of arylene sulfide polymers
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1974-10-31
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-10-31
Abstract
Abstract The properties of arylene sulfide polymers are improved by treating the polymer with a fluid treating agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, chlorine, sulfuryl chloride, nitrogen dioxide, chromium trioxide, alkali metal permanganates and nitric acid under conditions of concentration of treating agent, time and temperature to effect the desired improvement.
Inventors
- 👤 Donnie G. Brady
- 👤 Jennings P. Blackwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:04
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G75/00; C08G75/02; C08G75/0204; C08G75/0286; C08G75/0295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A process for improving the physical and chemical properties of an arylene sulfide polymer which comprises treating said polymer in particulate form with a fluid treating agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite and chlorine under conditions of concentration of treating agent, time and temperature to effect the desired improvement, and thereafter separating said treating agent and said polymer and recovering the treated polymer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A process for improving the physical and chemical properties of an arylene sulfide polymer which comprises treating said polymer in particulate form with a fluid treating agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite and chlorine under conditions of concentration of treating agent, time and temperature to effect the desired improvement, and thereafter separating said treating agent and said polymer and recovering the treated polymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said arylene sulfide polymer is treated to reduce the melt flow of said polymer to a level ranging from about 0.1 to 70 percent of its original melt flow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The process of claim 1 further comprising the application of said treated polymer as a coating upon a suitable substrate and thereafter curing said coating in air by heating said coating in the presence of oxygen to produce an adhering and cohesive coating on said substrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 1 further comprising molding said treated polymer and thereafter curing the thus-molded article by heating at a temperature in the approximate range of 600°-900°F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The process of claim 4 wherein said treated polymer is molded at ambient temperature at a pressure ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 psig, the thus-molded article is removed from the mold and cured by heating at a temperature ranging up to about 700°F.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said treating agent is hydrogen peroxide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said treating agent is sodium hypochlorite.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said treating agent is chlorine.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |