IP Library Granted Patent US 12,338,332
Granted Patent B2
US 12,338,332 · App. 17/430,649 · Granted Jun 24, 2025

Polyurethane synthesis

Inventors: Nicola Avella (Oegstgeest, NL); David G. Bland (Concord, OH); Danny G. Hartinger (Centre Hall, PA); Kyle R. Heimbach (Millmont, PA); Ranjit Malik (Port Matilda, PA)
Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
C08J5/18C08G18/10C08G18/2825C08G18/348C08G18/44C08G18/722C08G18/755C08G18/758C08J3/24C08K5/17C08K5/3412C08L75/04C08J2375/04C08L2203/16
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Patent No.
US 12,338,332
App. No.
17/430,649
Granted
Jun 24, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method is disclosed for producing a polyurethane film including the steps of depositing a prepolymer composition, drying the prepolymer composition, and crosslinking the propolymer composition.

Claims (23)

1. A composition for producing a polyurethane comprising:

a prepolymer comprising carboxyl groups; and

a solvent, wherein the prepolymer and solvent together have a viscosity in the range of from about 1,000 to about 50,000 Pa-s; and

a polyaziridine compound;

wherein the composition is free of isocyanates and the composition has an elongation greater than about 100% and less than about 150%.

2. The composition of claim 1 , having a solids content of at least 40%.

3. The composition of claim 1 , having a solids content of at least 50%.

4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carboxyl groups are end groups.

5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the carboxyl groups are not end groups.

6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane is an aliphatic polyurethane.

7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the prepolymer comprises a plurality of silane moieties.

8. A graphic film, comprising:

the composition of claim 1 that is dried and crosslinked;

an adhesive layer; and

an optional release liner.

9. The graphic film of claim 8 , further comprising:

pigment or colorant.

10. The graphic film of claim 8 , further comprising:

a plasticizer.

11. The graphic film of claim 8 , further comprising:

at least one additional film layer.

12. The graphic film of claim 11 ,

wherein the at least one additional film layer provides at least one property selected from the group consisting of antigraffiti, self-healing, coloring, and weathering durability.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF CORPORATE ADDRESS Recorded Jul 9, 2024
From: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
To: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 068236/0627 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 13, 2021
From: AVELLA, NICOLA; BLAND, DAVID G.; HARTINGER, DANNY G.; HEIMBACH, KYLE R.; MALIK, RANJIT
To: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 058367/0807 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62806067 · Feb 15, 2019
Related Publication 20220185973A1 · Jun 16, 2022
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