Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for preparing an elastomer modified thermosetting unsaturated polyester molding compound having improved surface appearance, toughness and impact strength comprising preparing a first paste component comprising a mixture of an unsaturated polyester component, a free radical polymerizable monomer component, and an inorganic particulate filler component, preparing a second paste component comprising a mixture of a conjugated diene butyl elastomer copolymer component, a free radical polymerizable monomer component and an inorganic particulate filler component, and combining said first and second paste components.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for preparing an elastomer modified thermosetting unsaturated polyester molding compound having improved surface appearance, toughness and impact strength comprising preparing a first paste component comprising a mixture of an unsaturated polyester component, a free radical polymerizable monomer component, and an inorganic particulate filler component, preparing a second paste component comprising a mixture of a conjugated diene butyl elastomer copolymer component, a free radical polymerizable monomer component and an inorganic particulate filler component, and combining said first and second paste components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 including adding a thermoplastic polymer additive component to at least one of said first and second paste components.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 including adding a thermoplastic polymer additive component to said mixture of said first and second paste components.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 including adding a fibrous or filamentary reinforcing agent to said mixture of said first and second paste components.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said free radical polymerizable monomer component comprises styrene in both said first and second paste components.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said inorganic particulate filler component comprises calcium carbonate in both said first and second paste components.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the ratio of said unsaturated polyester component to said conjugated diene butyl elastomer component and thermoplastic polymer components ranges from about 5:1 to 1:1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 including adding a free radical polymerization initiator to said mixture of said first and second paste components.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 including adding a thickening agent to said mixture of said first and second paste components.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said thickening agent is selected from the group consisting of the oxides and hydroxides of the metals of Group IIA and IIB of the Periodic Table.