Jill Marie Martin

US Patent:

6500540, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

May 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/313740

Inventors:

Michael F. Langohr - Lake Jackson TX
Selim Bensason - Houston TX
Rajen M. Patel - Lake Jackson TX
Jill M. Martin - Lake Jackson TX
Thoi H. Ho - Lake Jackson TX
Nancy J. Schrock - Lake Jackson TX

Assignee:

The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI

International Classification:

D02G 300

US Classification:

428364, 428394, 525343, 525342

Abstract:

The present invention relates to elastic articles comprising a crosslinked or crosslinkable ethylene polymer and a method for making the same. In particular, the invention relates to a shaped article (e. g. film or fiber) characterized by improved elasticity at elevated temperatures and comprising a substantially cured, irradiated, or crosslinked (or curable, irradiated or crosslinkable) homogeneously branched ethylene polymer. The improved elastic article of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in applications where good elasticity must be maintained at elevated temperatures such as, for example, personal hygiene items and disposable infection-control garments at body temperatures of about 100Â F. (38Â C. ).

US Patent:

6524702, Feb 25, 2003

Filed:

Aug 12, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/374099

Inventors:

Stephen R. Betso - Leipzig, DE
Martin J. Guest - Lake Jackson TX
Richard M. Remenar - Pearland TX
Arnold W. Field - Llangollen, GB
Alan Friday - Ashton-in-Makerfield, GB
James Freestone - Avon IN
Ian Reynolds - Cambridge, GB
Fiona E. Keen - Chester, GB
Jerker B. I. Kjellqvist - Wadenswil, CH
Caecile F. Fassian - Leuna, DE
Mark R. Easter - Indianapolis IN
Steven Betteridge - Gayton, GB
Jill M. Martin - Pearland TX

Assignee:

Dow Global Technologies Inc. - Midland MI

International Classification:

D02G 300

US Classification:

428379, 428375, 174110 PM

Abstract:

The present invention relates to electrically conductive devices comprising at least one electrically conductive substrate surrounded by an interpolymer composition. The interpolymer composition comprises at least one substantially random interpolymer comprising: (i) polymer units derived from: (a) at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer, or (b) at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer; or (c) a combination of at least on vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer and at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer; and (ii) polymer units derived from at least one aliphatic olefin monomer having from about 2 to about 20 carbon atoms. Such devices include, for example, wire and cable assemblies.

US Patent:

6667351, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/086057

Inventors:

Michael F. Langohr - Lake Jackson TX
Rajen M. Patel - Lake Jackson TX
Selim Bensason - Houston TX
Jill M. Martin - Lake Jackson TX
Thoi H. Ho - Lake Jackson TX
Nancy J. Schrock - Lake Jackson TX

Assignee:

Dow Global Technologies Inc. - Midland MI

International Classification:

C08J 328

US Classification:

522157, 522158, 522161, 522160

Abstract:

The present invention relates to elastic articles comprising a crosslinked or crosslinkable ethylene polymer and a method for making the same. In particular, the invention relates to a shaped article (e. g. film or fiber) characterized by improved elasticity at elevated temperatures and comprising a substantially cured, irradiated, or crosslinked (or curable, irradiated or crosslinkable) homogeneously branched ethylene polymer. The improved elastic article of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in applications where good elasticity must be maintained at elevated temperatures such as, for example, personal hygiene items and disposable infection-control garments at body temperatures of about 100Â F. (38Â C. ).

US Patent:

20030104193, Jun 5, 2003

Filed:

Aug 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/213355

Inventors:

Jill Martin - Pearland TX, US
Miguel Prieto - Richterswill, CH
Luis Zalamea - Bogota, CO

International Classification:

B32B003/26

US Classification:

428/304400, 428/515000, 428/518000, 428/519000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to breathable film compositions and processes for producing such compositions. The breathable films comprise a polyolefin continuous phase and a polystyrene dispersed phase. Said films are useful in many applications including diapers and other personal hygiene devices.

US Patent:

20050163950, Jul 28, 2005

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/505014

Inventors:

Jill Martin - Pearland TX, US

International Classification:

B65D001/00

US Classification:

428035700

Abstract:

Controlled permeability films are described that comprise at least on film-forming polymer and an inert, nonporous filler material having an average particle size such that the ratio of the average particle size of the filler to the film thickness is 0.67 to 0.99. Packages comprising such a controlled permeability film, and methods for making the film and using it to improve the storage life of a perishable article are also described.

US Patent:

20050176331, Aug 11, 2005

Filed:

May 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/513738

Inventors:

Jill Martin - Pearland TX, US

International Classification:

B32B027/12

US Classification:

442396000, 442327000

Abstract:

Layered, water vapor permeable composite comprise at least one water vapor permeable film layer and at least one substrate layer, the water vapor permeable film (i) comprising at least one film forming polymer and at least one inert porous filler, (ii) having a water vapor transmission rate of at least 1000 g/m/day, and (iii) activated. Representative film forming polymers include ethylene interpolymers, and representative fillers include silica glass beads. One exemplary method of activating the film is to subject it to sufficient pressure such that the glass beads are crushed within the film matrix.

US Patent:

20100279032, Nov 4, 2010

Filed:

Aug 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/679486

Inventors:

Loic Chereau - Zurich, CH
Enrique Torres - Thalwil, CH
Andy Cheng Chang - Houston TX, US
Jill Minick Martin - Pearland TX, US
Christine Delabroye - Riedisheim, FR
Jean-Francois Xavier Koenig - Strasbourg, FR
Jacques Carrere - Strasbourg, FR
Carolin Boehm - Menden, DE
Filip Tauson - Freeport TX, US

Assignee:

Dow Global Technologies Inc. - Midland MI

International Classification:

E01C 13/08

US Classification:

428 17

Abstract:

A synthetic turf surface including a synthetic grass carpet having a flexible base sheet, and a shock absorbing pad, wherein the shock absorbing pad includes a non-crosslinked polyolefin foam is shown and described. The foam may be recyclable, as it is non-crosslinked.

US Patent:

20130030123, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/639757

Inventors:

Jill M. Martin - Pearland TX, US
Peter Sandkuehler - Tarrangona, ES

Assignee:

DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Midland MI

International Classification:

C08L 53/00

US Classification:

525 95

Abstract:

Provided is an artificial turf yarn having improved heat resistance, durability, softness and extensibility. The artificial turf yarn contains two components: an olefin block copolymer (OBC) and a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). The yarn includes from about 10 wt % to about 80 wt % of the OBC and from about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of the LLDPE which produces an artificial turf yarn with improved softness and toughness while maintaining heat resistance.