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Acceleration of the UV Curing of Oxetane Monomers
RPI ID: 2014-048-401Innovation Summary:This invention discloses a new class of oxetane polymers and their photoinitiated synthesis using epoxide accelerants. The method involves reacting substituted oxetane monomers with epoxide additives under cationic conditions to produce highly reactive, UV-curable resins. The resulting polymers exhibit strong adhesion,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): James Crivello
Keywords(s): Assembly, Industrial Engineering, Machining, manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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The Preparation and Use of Vinyl Ether Functional Oligomers
RPI ID: 2011-010-401Innovation Summary:This invention discloses a new class of vinyl ether functional oligomers and a method for their synthesis, offering a versatile platform for UV-curable coatings, adhesives, and inks. These oligomers are designed to undergo cationic polymerization upon exposure to UV light, enabling rapid curing at ambient temperatures....
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): James Crivello
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Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Photopolymerizable Compositions
RPI ID: 2005-028-201Innovation Summary:This invention presents a method for creating nanostructured surfaces that significantly improve mechanical bonding between materials. It utilizes nanoscale patterning to increase surface roughness and interlocking, enhancing adhesion without the need for chemical primers. The technique is compatible with a wide...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): James Crivello
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Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Cure on Demand Polymers and Adhesives
RPI ID: 2004-005-201Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a novel class of command-cure adhesives that combine the benefits of extended working time with on-demand curing. The adhesive system consists of a reactive prepolymer mixture containing a catalyst and a monomer or oligomer component, which can be activated by actinic radiation (e.g.,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): James Crivello
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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