Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A polymerization method which comprises reacting, in the presence of an initiator, one or more compounds of the general formula ##STR38## for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause polymerization; wherein n=one to six; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR39## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoro alkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A polymerization method which comprises reacting, in the presence of an initiator, one or more compounds of the general formula ##STR38## for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause polymerization; wherein n=one to six; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR39## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoro alkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 where D is ZSO 2 .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
The method of claim 2 where Z is F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
7 words
The method of claim 1 where D=COZ.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 where a=0-3; b=0-3; n=1-6; R f =F or Cl and R f '=F or Cl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
The method of claim 1 where n=1 and x=Cl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
7 words
The method of claim 2 where X=Cl.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
7 words
The method of claim 2 where n=1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product produced by the method of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
197 words
A polymerization method comprising reacting in the presence of an initiator, at least two different types of monomers for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause polymerization: wherein at least one monomer is selected from a first group of compounds represented by the formula ##STR40## where n=1 to 6; X is Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR41## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0; and at least one monomer is selected from a second group of compounds consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, trifluoromonochloroethylene, trifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1-difluoro-2-chloroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropylene octafluoroisobutylene, ethylene, vinyl chloride, trifluoronitrosomethane, perfluoronitrosoethane, and alkyl vinyl ethers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
197 words
A polymerization method comprising reacting in the presence of an initiator, at least two different types of monomers for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause polymerization: wherein at least one monomer is selected from a first group of compounds represented by the formula ##STR40## where n=1 to 6; X is Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR41## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0; and at least one monomer is selected from a second group of compounds consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, trifluoromonochloroethylene, trifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1-difluoro-2-chloroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropylene octafluoroisobutylene, ethylene, vinyl chloride, trifluoronitrosomethane, perfluoronitrosoethane, and alkyl vinyl ethers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 10 where only one monomer is selected from the first group and only one monomer is selected from the second group.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 10 where the monomer(s) selected from the second group is tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or mixtures thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 12 where D is ZSO 2 .
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
7 words
The method of claim 12 where D=COZ.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 10 where a=0-3; b=0-3; n=1-6; R f =F or Cl and R f '=F or Cl.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 10 or 12 where n=1 and X=Cl.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
9 words
The method of claim 13 where n=1 and X=Cl.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product produced by the method of claim 16.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product produced by the method of claim 10.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
135 words
As a composition of matter, polymers formed by the polymerization of one or more compounds represented by the general formula ##STR42## wherein n=1 to 6; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR43## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
135 words
As a composition of matter, polymers formed by the polymerization of one or more compounds represented by the general formula ##STR42## wherein n=1 to 6; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR43## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
125 words
As a composition of matter, polymers having pendant groups comprising ##STR44## where n=1 to 6; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR45## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
125 words
As a composition of matter, polymers having pendant groups comprising ##STR44## where n=1 to 6; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR45## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
178 words
As a composition of matter, polymers formed by the polymerization of at least two different types of monomers, wherein at least one monomer is represented by the general formula ##STR46## wherein n=1 to 6; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR47## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0; and at least one monomer is selected from a second group of compounds consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, trifluoromonochloroethylene, trifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1-difluoro-2-chloroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropylene octafluoroisobutylene, ethylene, vinyl chloride, trifluoronitrosomethane, perfluoronitrosoethane, and alkyl vinyl ethers.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
178 words
As a composition of matter, polymers formed by the polymerization of at least two different types of monomers, wherein at least one monomer is represented by the general formula ##STR46## wherein n=1 to 6; X=Cl, Br or mixtures thereof when n>1; D is selected from the group consisting of ZSO 2 , ##STR47## or C.tbd.N, where Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, OH, NRR', and OA; where R and R' are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having one or more carbon atoms and an aryl; and A is an alkali metal, a quaternary nitrogen radical, or R; R f and R f ' are independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, a perfluoroalkyl radical and a chlorofluoroalkyl radical; a=0 or an integer greater than 0; b=0 or an integer greater than 0; and at least one monomer is selected from a second group of compounds consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, trifluoromonochloroethylene, trifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1-difluoro-2-chloroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropylene octafluoroisobutylene, ethylene, vinyl chloride, trifluoronitrosomethane, perfluoronitrosoethane, and alkyl vinyl ethers.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
9 words
The polymers of claim 22 where D=ZSO 2 .
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
7 words
The polymers of claim 4 where Z=F.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The polymers of claim 2 where the monomer(s) selected from the second group of compounds is tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or mixtures thereof.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
7 words
The polymers of claim 22 where D=COZ.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The polymers of claims 20, 21 or 22 where a=0-3; b=0-3; n=1-6; R f =F or Cl and R f '=F or Cl.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The polymers of claim 6 where a=0-3; b=0-3; n=1-6; R f =F or Cl and R f '=F or Cl.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
16 words
As a composition of matter of any one of claims 20, 21, or 22, where n=1.