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Polymer composition containing chlorided conductive particles
Assignee: ERCON Inc 26 EMERSON RD A CORP OF
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Filing: 1989-03-16
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2009-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and polymeric material selected from the group of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition have been subjected to treatment such that the particles have chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Inventors
- 👤 John Ehrreich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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US
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2026-11-05 18:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M4/00; C; C08; C08K; C08K9/00; C08K9/02; C09; C09D; C09D5/00; C09D5/24; H01B; H01B1/00; H01B1/20; H01B1/22; H01M4/02; H01M4/62; H01M4/621; H01M4/624; H01M4/64; H01M4/66; H01M4/668; H01M4/86; H01M4/90; H01M4/92; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/901; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12014; Y10T428/12181; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/162; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2982; Y10T428/2991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 70
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 1, further comprising a compatible solvent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the particles comprise a metal-based material selected from the group consisting of noble metals, noble metal oxides and mixtures thereof
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the particles comprise a metal-based material selected from the group consisting of noble metals, noble metal oxides and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the at least about 5 percent of the particles are coated with a noble metal chloride by the chloriding treatment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the at least about 5 percent of the particles are coated with a noble metal chloride by the chloriding treatment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 3, wherein the at least about 5 percent of the particles are coated with a noble metal chloride by the chloriding treatment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition comprise metal-based particles selected from the group consisting of noble metals and noble metal oxides.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition comprise metal-based particles selected from the group consisting of noble metals and noble metal oxides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 3, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition comprise metal-based particles selected from the group consisting of noble metals and noble metal oxides.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition comprise metal-based particles selected from the group consisting of noble metals and noble metal oxides.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition comprise metal-based particles selected from the group consisting of noble metals and noble metal oxides.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 3, wherein the noble metal oxide is silver oxide.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 7, wherein the noble metal oxide is silver oxide.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 12, wherein the noble metal oxide is silver oxide.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 12, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are silver oxide and the noble metal chloride is silver chloride.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are silver oxide subjected to the treatment with chloride.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are silver oxide subjected to the treatment with chloride.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 3, wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 8, wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters and mixtures thereof.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 4, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters and mixtures thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 20, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters and mixtures thereof.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is conductive.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 16, wherein the composition is conductive.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 2, wherein the composition is conductive upon evaporation of the solvent from the composition.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 18, wherein the composition is conductive upon evaporation of the solvent from the composition.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 4, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are coated with a noble metal chloride by the chloriding treatment.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 31, wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 32, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters and mixtures thereof.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 1, wherein the particles comprise a metal-based material selected from the group consisting of silver, silver oxide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 34, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are silver particles.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 34, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are silver oxide particles.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 35 wherein the particles included in the composition comprise silver particles and silver particles subjected to the treatment prior to their inclusion in the composition.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composition of claim 36 wherein the particles included in the composition comprise silver particles and silver oxide particles subjected to the treatment prior to their inclusion in the composition.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composition of claim 35 wherein the particles included in the composition comprise silver oxide particles and silver particles subjected to the treatment prior to their inclusion in the composition.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
31 words
The composition of claim 36 wherein the particles included in the composition comprise silver oxide particles and silver oxide particles subjected to the treatment prior to their inclusion in the composition.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
89 words
A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles selected from the group consisting of noble metal particles, noble metal oxide particles, noble metal coated particles, and mixtures thereof and organic materials selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers, and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5% by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface, prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
89 words
A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles selected from the group consisting of noble metal particles, noble metal oxide particles, noble metal coated particles, and mixtures thereof and organic materials selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers, and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5% by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface, prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 41 wherein the organic material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 41 wherein the particles are chlorided using a noble metal chloride-forming solution.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 42 wherein the particles are chlorided using a noble metal chloride-forming solution.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and an organic material selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5% by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
82 words
A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and an organic material selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5% by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 45 wherein the conductive particles are selected from the group consisting of noble metal particles, noble metal oxide particles, noble metal coated particles and mixtures thereof.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
18 words
A composition as claimed in claim 45 wherein the particles are chlorided using a noble metal chloride-forming solution.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 46 wherein the particles are chlorided using a noble metal chloride-forming solution.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in any one of claims 1, 3, 13, 16 or 41 wherein the particles are flakes.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in any one of claims 1, 3, 13, 16 or 41 wherein the particles are homogeneously dispersed in the organic material.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in any one of claims 1, 3, 13, 16 or 41 wherein about 5% of the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
91 words
A combination of a composition and a non-chlorided conductive material, comprising: a first composition comprising conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition; and a second non-chlorided conductive material in contact with the first composition.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
91 words
A combination of a composition and a non-chlorided conductive material, comprising: a first composition comprising conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition; and a second non-chlorided conductive material in contact with the first composition.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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A combination of a composition and a conductive material as claimed in claim 52 wherein the composition further comprises a compatible solvent and the composition is in contact with the conductive material upon evaporation of the solvent from the composition.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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A combination as claimed in any one of claims 52-53 wherein the substrate is conductive.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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A conductive composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the conductive composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the conductive composition.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
73 words
A conductive composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the conductive composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the conductive composition.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The conductive composition of claim 55, wherein the particles comprise a metal-based material selected from the group consisting of noble metals, noble metal oxides and mixtures thereof.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
27 words
The conductive composition of claim 55, wherein the at least about 5 percent of the particles are coated with a noble metal chloride by the chloriding treatment.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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The conductive composition of claim 56, wherein the at least about 5 percent of the particles are coated with a noble metal chloride by the chloriding treatment.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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The conductive composition of claim 56, wherein the particles subjected to the treatment prior to inclusion in the composition are silver oxide and the noble metal chloride is silver chloride.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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The conductive composition of claim 55, wherein the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
34 words
The conductive composition of claim 56, wherein the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of polyester, vinyl chloride copolymers, vinylidene chloride copolymers, polyurethane, ethylene copolymers, acrylate polymers, acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
71 words
A conductor composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
71 words
A conductor composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and organic material selected from the group consisting of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition are particles which were formed and subsequently chlorided prior to inclusion in the composition such that the particles have noble metal chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in any one of claims 41, 45, and 52, wherein the composition is conductive.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 63 wherein the organic material is a polyester.
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