Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A polyphosphazene copolymer containing randomly distributed units represented by the formulas: ##STR6## wherein X is --OTi(OR) 3 in which R is selected from the group consisting of branched, straight chain and cyclic alkyl groups containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and where X' is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, aryloxy, amino and mercapto groups.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A polyphosphazene copolymer containing randomly distributed units represented by the formulas: ##STR6## wherein X is --OTi(OR) 3 in which R is selected from the group consisting of branched, straight chain and cyclic alkyl groups containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and where X' is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, aryloxy, amino and mercapto groups.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The copolymer of claim 1 wherein all R groups are identical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The copolymer of claim 1 wherein the R groups are dissimilar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The copolymer of claim 1 wherein X is --OTi(OC 4 H 9 ) 3 and X' is --OCH 2 CF 3 .
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The copolymer of claim 1 wherein X is --OTi(OC 4 H 9 ) 3 and X' is p--ClC 6 H 4 O--.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of preparing polyphosphazene copolymers containing randomly distributed units represented by the formulas: ##STR7## wherein X is --OTi(OR) 3 in which R is selected from the group consisting of branched, straight chain and cyclic alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and wherein X' is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, aryloxy, amino, and mercapto groups; said method comprising reacting a poly(dichlorophosphazene) polymer having the formula --(NPCl 2 ) n --, wherein n is from 20 to 50,000, with a mixture consisting of a tetraalkyl titanate and a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic alcohol, aromatic alcohol, amino compound, or mercaptan compound in the presence of a tertiary amine.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of preparing polyphosphazene copolymers containing randomly distributed units represented by the formulas: ##STR7## wherein X is --OTi(OR) 3 in which R is selected from the group consisting of branched, straight chain and cyclic alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and wherein X' is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, aryloxy, amino, and mercapto groups; said method comprising reacting a poly(dichlorophosphazene) polymer having the formula --(NPCl 2 ) n --, wherein n is from 20 to 50,000, with a mixture consisting of a tetraalkyl titanate and a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic alcohol, aromatic alcohol, amino compound, or mercaptan compound in the presence of a tertiary amine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said tetraalkyl titanate is tetrabutyl titanate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said mixture consists of tetrabutyl titanate and trifluoroethanol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said mixture consists of tetrabutyl titanate and p-chlorophenol.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said tertiary amine is triethylamine.