Thomas S Daniluk

Title: Thomas S. Daniluk: Inventor in Polymer Materials

Introduction

Thomas S. Daniluk is an inventor associated with Barrington, Illinois, and Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc. His patent work concerns high-molecular-weight, high-density polyethylene and improved tear resistance in fabricated articles.

Latest Patents

Daniluk is credited with 1 patent, titled “High Molecular Weight High Density Polyethylene with Improved Tear.” The invention describes articles made from certain high-molecular-weight, high-density polyethylenes combined with a second component to improve puncture-propagation tear resistance and tear length. Possible second components include elastomers such as styrene-butadiene-styrene, styrene-isoprene-styrene, EPR, EPDM, butyl rubber, and metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene, as well as combinations of these materials. The second component or components make up 1 to 15 percent of the fabricated article by weight. The described articles include films, bags made from films, and extrusion blow-molded products.

Career Highlights

Daniluk’s patent reflects work on polymer compositions designed to improve the durability of polyethylene products. The invention focuses on resistance to tear propagation after puncture, a property relevant to film and molded-article performance.

Collaborations

The patent information identifies Steven A. Best as Daniluk’s coworker and Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc. as his company affiliation.

Conclusion

Thomas S. Daniluk’s recorded invention addresses improved puncture-propagation tear performance in polyethylene articles through the use of selected polymer components.