Abstract:
The invention relates to compositions and methods for solid freeform fabrication of medical devices, components and applications in which the composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane which is particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) an aromatic diisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) a chain extender component where the molar ratio of (c) to (b) is at least 4.25.
Abstract:
The compositions described herein provide flexible polyurethane injection molded foam made from the reaction product of at least one polyol, at least one isocyanate, and at least one chain extender, where the polyurethane has: (a) a weight average molecular weight of 120,000 to 500,000, and (b) a dispersity (Mw/Mn) of 1.85 to 2.51. The compositions further include superior foams where the flexible polyurethane injection molded foam has: a vertical rebound, as measured by ASTM D2632, of at least 30%; a compression set at room temperature, as measured by ASTM D395, of no more than 25%; a compression set at 50C, as measured by ASTM D395, of no more than 50%; and an Asker C hardness, as measured by ASTM D2240, of 40 to 65. Also provided are process of making the same and articles made from the same.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially selective laser sintering, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component; wherein the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting enthalpy of at least 5.5 J/g, a Tc (crystallization temperature) of more than 70C, a Δ(Tm:Tc) of from 20 to 75 degrees, where Δ(Tm:Tc) is the difference between the Tm (melting temperature) and Tc.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a bicomponent fiber, wherein the fiber has a core and sheath structure. The bicomponent fiber is made from two different polyester thermo-plastic polyurethanes to provide a fiber with enhanced clarity and low shrinkage.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an article useful as a graphic film. The article comprises an ink-receptive layer that is made from a water-swellable polyurethane resin and an ink layer adjacent to the ink-receptive layer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially fused deposition modeling, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component where the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature above 80°C and retains more than 20% of its shear storage modulus at 100°C relative to its shear storage modulus at 20°C.
Abstract:
A steering wheel for a vehicle is provided which comprises a steering wheel rim, a hub base and at least one spoke, wherein the hub base is arranged inside the steering wheel rim and the hub base is connected to the steering wheel rim by the at least one spoke. The steering wheel is formed from a rigid, injection molded thermoplastic polyurethane material.
Abstract:
The invention relates to compositions and methods for solid freeform fabrication of medical devices, components and applications in which the composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane which is particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from a polyisocyanate component including a first linear aliphatic diisocyate and a second aliphatic diisocyanate, a polyol component, and (c) a chain extender component.
Abstract:
The disclosed technology relates to a system and approach to achieve temporary adhesion of a hot-melt bonding film to a substrate, including for example a textile, leather, synthetic leather, or nonwoven substrate, so that the hot-melt film stays in place before and during the hot-melt bonding of the substrate to one or more other parts, and can even be re-positioned if needed, and then still stay in place before and during the hot-melt bonding process. In particular, an adhesive system is disclosed comprising (i) a hot- melt adhesive and (ii) a pressure sensitive adhesive, where the hot- melt adhesive is in the form of a continuous film and where the pressure sensitive adhesive is distributed on at least one surface of said continuous film in a discontinuous pattern. In preferred embodiments said hot-melt adhesive comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and said pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises an acrylic polymer dispersion.
Abstract:
The thermoplastic polyurethane compositions described herein have very good recovery properties, rebound resilience, or both, while also having good softness (i.e. low hardness). It has been difficult to provide thermoplastic polyurethane compositions with this combination of properties. Some compositions described herein also provide low haze and/or good clarity properties. These combination of properties make the thermoplastic polyurethane compositions described herein useful materials for application that require fast recovery, good rebound resilience, or both while also requiring soft materials, and in some embodiments low haze and/or good clarity.