Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1976-1990
Title: Joseph Wagensommer: Innovator in Elastomeric Compositions
Introduction
Joseph Wagensommer is a notable inventor based in Westfield, NJ (US). He holds a total of 11 patents that showcase his contributions to the field of elastomeric compositions and drag reduction technologies. His work has significantly impacted various industrial applications.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is for elastomeric compositions (C-1911). This invention relates to extrusion and injection moldable elastomeric compositions that possess a viscosity at 200°C at 0.73 sec⁻¹ ranging from about 8×10⁴ to about 8×10⁶ poises. The compositions are designed for elastomeric articles and include neutralized sulfonated co- and terpolymers of octene-1/ethylene/ENB or sulfonated terpolymers of hexene-1/ethylene/ENB. The formulation consists of about 15 to about 200 parts by weight of a non-polar process oil per 100 parts of polymer, along with about 50 to about 300 parts by weight of a filler per 100 parts of polymer. Additionally, a preferential plasticizer is included at about 1 to about 50 parts by weight per 100 parts of the sulfonated elastomeric polymer. These blend compositions can be processed easily due to their superior rheological properties, resulting in elastomeric articles with excellent physical properties and desirable rubbery characteristics.
Another significant patent involves hydrocarbon drag reduction with interpolymer complexes. This method aims to reduce the frictional drag of an organic liquid flowing through pipes or conduits. It involves adding about 0.001 to about 0.5 grams of a polymeric complex to 100 ml of the organic liquid. The polymeric complex is the reaction product of a metal neutralized sulfonated octene-1/ethylene/ethylidene norborene terpolymer and a basic nitrogen-containing copolymer. This copolymer is a combination of vinylpyridine with another monomer selected from various groups, including styrene and butadiene.
Career Highlights
Joseph Wagensommer is currently employed at Exxon Research and Engineering Company, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing elastomeric materials and improving fluid