Christopher B Ward

US Patent:

20030233282, Dec 18, 2003

Filed:

Jun 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/171372

Inventors:

Christopher Ward - Atlanta GA, US
Peter Curtiss - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

This patent covers a process for automatically ordering permanent versions of individual songs or albums heard on satellite or digital radio stations. As the song is being played, existing RDS or other song/artist identification techniques are used to identify the recording label, artist, album and song. By pressing a button on the front of the radio, the listener can send a signal to a processing center and order the album or CD, or they may also purchase just the compressed version of the song suitable for playback using standard MP3 or equivalent technologies. The payment transaction occurs either through the radio subscription service or through a third-party service. A menu that appears during the purchasing process is used to select purchase of either the single song, the entire album or CD, and is also used to confirm the purchase.

US Patent:

20210394438, Dec 23, 2021

Filed:

Nov 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

17/292764

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US
Craig SWANSON - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

B29C 64/153
B33Y 70/00
C09D 171/00
C09D 5/03
C08J 11/16
C08G 65/40

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, comprising a) depositing successive layers of a powdered material (M), at least partially recycled, comprising at least one poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK), having a phosphorus content of more than 30 ppm, as measured by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), and b) selectively sintering each layer prior to deposition of the subsequent layer.

US Patent:

20210276252, Sep 9, 2021

Filed:

Jul 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

17/258471

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Lee CARVELL - Cumming GA, US
Jason RICH - Roswell GA, US
Stéphane JEOL - Saint-Genis Laval, FR
William E. SATTICH - Cumming GA, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US

International Classification:

B29C 64/153
C08J 3/12
C08K 3/36
C08G 75/0209
B33Y 10/00
B33Y 40/10
B33Y 70/00
C08G 75/0281

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional (3D) object, using a powdered material (M) comprising at least one poly(arylene sulfide) polymer, in particular to a 3D object obtainable by selective sintering from this powdered polymer material (M).

US Patent:

20210163741, Jun 3, 2021

Filed:

Aug 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/640841

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Jiqiang XIA - Dublin OH, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US

International Classification:

C08L 81/06
C08L 71/10
C08L 81/04

Abstract:

The present invention relates to high performance polymer compositions and articles made therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions (C1) comprising from 25 to 59 wt. % of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), from 1 to 35 wt. % of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), from 20 to 35 wt. % at least one polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and from 5 to 50 wt. % of glass fibers, the wt. % being based on the total weight of the polymer composition (C1).

US Patent:

20200269496, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

Sep 14, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/646158

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US
Vito LEO - Glimes (Incourt), BE

International Classification:

B29C 64/153
B29C 64/264

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, comprising a) the provision of providing a powdered polymer material (M) comprising at least one poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) polymer, and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) polymer, b) the deposition of successive layers of the powdered polymer material; and c) the selective sintering of each layer prior to the deposition of the subsequent layer, wherein the powdered polymer material (M) is heated before step c) to a temperature Tp ( C.): Tp

US Patent:

20200269497, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

Sep 14, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/646159

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US
Vito LEO - Glimes (Incourt), BE

International Classification:

B29C 64/153
B29C 64/40
B29C 64/268

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, comprising a) the provision of providing a powdered polymer material (M) comprising at least one polymer (P1) having a melting temperature (Tm) greater than 270 C., as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) according to ASTM D3418, and at least one polymer (P2) having a glass transition temperature (Tg) between 130 C. and 240 C., and no melting peak, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) according to ASTM D3418, b) the deposition of successive layers of the powdered polymer material; and c) the selective sintering of each layer prior to the deposition of the subsequent layer, wherein the powdered polymer material (M) is heated before step c) to a temperature Tp ( C.): Tp

US Patent:

20200231807, Jul 23, 2020

Filed:

Jul 5, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/634176

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Stéphane JEOL - Cumming GA, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US
Vito LEO - Glimes (Incourt), BE

International Classification:

C08L 81/06
C08L 71/00
B29C 64/153
B29C 64/118
C08K 7/14

Abstract:

Disclosed is a polymer composition including a poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK), a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) having a number average molecular weight (Mn)≤10,000 g/mol, and optionally a reinforcing filler, methods of making the polymer composition, shaped articles including the polymer composition, and methods of making the shaped articles.

US Patent:

20190390015, Dec 26, 2019

Filed:

Dec 1, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/464826

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Christopher WARD - Sandy Springs GA, US
Vito LEO - Incourt, BE

Assignee:

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

C08G 75/0209
C08G 69/02
C08J 9/00
C08J 5/04
C08L 81/04

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a polymer composition (C) comprising: —a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), —at least 3 wt. % of polyamide 6 (PA6), —25 to 60 wt. % of reinforcing agents, —3 to 8 wt. % of a functionalized, non-aromatic elastomer, wherein the weight ratio PPS/PA6 is at least 4 and wherein wt. % are based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention also relates to articles incorporating the polymer composition and the use of polyamide 6 (PA6) as a heat-aging stabilizer in a polymer composition.