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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2000
Rose A. Ryntz, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Beth M. Wichterman, Saline, MI (US);
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A thermoplastic olefin resin composition having improved resistance to surface impacts, such as scratching, marring and gouging, is provided. The thermoplastic olefin resin comprises a blend of polyolefin alloy and polyamide components. The components have relative melt flow rates such that the polyamide component is selectively segregated toward the front of a melt flow. A compatibilizing agent is added to overcome the natural incompatibility of the polyolefin alloy and polyamide components of the resin. The thermoplastic olefin resin may further include a filler material when increased stiffness or modulus is desired.