Westlake Longview Corporation

Eastman Chemical Company

Other

James H Scott

Richard Kingsley Stuart, Jr

Kevin Jude Taylor

David B Conner

John H Brindle, Jr

Scott T Trochim

Jeffrey James Vanderbilt

William A Ames

Robert E Holliday

Horst K Seeger

Luis A Pagan

Max Statman

Brenda Linette Neely

Timothy J McKeon

Gregory T Slemons

John H Brindle

Disclosed is a linear low-density polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (MAH-g-LLDPE). The MAH-g-LLDPE has a unique combination of properties including a low density and a high melt index.

Maleic anhydride grafted LLDPE having high melt index

Pole grip

A novel process for the production of degraded polyolefin is described. The process involves introducing polyolefin into one end of a vented multi-screw extruder, in the substantial absence of free radical initiator and oxidizing agent, and removing degraded polyolefin from the opposite end of the extruder.

Process for the degradation of polyolefins

A process for the production of elastomeric polypropylene is disclosed. The process entails contacting the propylene monomer neat or in an unreactive hydrocarbon solvent, with a catalyst in a recirculated, stirred reactor at a temperature of about 60.degree. to 80.degree. C. thereby producing elastomeric polypropylene. The reactor contents are in the slurry/solution phase and are essentially free of catalyst poisons. The reactor is capable of recirculating contents that are very viscous such that the reactor contents are well mixed while a portion of the contents of the reactor containing propylene, any solvent, and elastomeric polypropylene are continually removed by the use of a high viscosity pump to recover the elastomeric polypropylene.

Process for the synthesis of elastomeric polypropylene

An apparatus (10) for supporting plants includes a base plate (12) having a vertical channel (14) and a plurality of horizontal channels (16), (18), (20), and (22). A vertical rod (32) extends into and above the ground through the vertical channel (14). A plurality of horizontal rods (36) within each horizontal channel (16), (18), (20), and (22) extends a support base provided by the base plate (12). An end plate (38) connects to each horizontal rod (36) to allow for attachment to nearby structures for further support.

Apparatus for supporting plants

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Longview, TX, United States of America

James H Scott