Corning was granted a patent for silicone-enhanced polymer materials

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    "detail": "In September 2026 Corning patented thermoplastic formulations for durable molded articles used in engineered products and components.",
    "summary": "Corning was granted a patent for silicone-enhanced polymer materials",
    "event_at": "2026-09-29",
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    "patent_title": "Polymer compositions comprising alkyl silicone and articles formed from same",
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    "uspto_assignee": "CORNING INCORPORATED",
    "patent_abstract": "Disclosed herein are polymer compositions including, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, greater than or equal to 0.5 wt. % and less than or equal to 20 wt. % alkyl silicone and a thermoplastic polymer. The alkyl silicone has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 1,000 g/mol and less than or equal to 10,000 g/mol. The alkyl silicone has a dimethyl silicone content greater than or equal to 40 wt. % and less than or equal to 70 wt. %, based on a total weight of the alkyl silicone.",
    "precision_class": "structural",
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