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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2007
Filed:
May. 17, 1999
Michael A. Giardello, Pasadena, CA (US);
Jonathan G. Lasch, Pasadena, CA (US);
Christopher J. Cruce, Poway, CA (US);
Jessie G. Macleod, Pasadena, CA (US);
Michael A. Giardello, Pasadena, CA (US);
Jonathan G. Lasch, Pasadena, CA (US);
Christopher J. Cruce, Poway, CA (US);
Jessie G. Macleod, Pasadena, CA (US);
Advanced Polymer Technologies, Inc., , LA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides novel polyolefin compositions having variable hardness and/or toughness properties. The polyolefin compositions include: a polyolefin prepared by the metathesis of an olefin monomer using a ruthenium or osmium carbene catalyst; and one or more hardness and/or toughness modulators. The polyolefin is preferably poly(dicyclopentadiene), or poly-DCPD. Also provided are articles of manufacture, such as molded parts, produced from the polyolefin compositions. The disclosed compositions are useful in marine, recreational and sports products.