Patent ID: 9133333
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: B60C,C08C,C08F,C08L

Abstract:
1. A polymer blend comprising a copolymer and an additional polymer, the copolymer comprising the structure where X is a polymer derived from a monomer comprising at least one conjugated diene monomer selected from the group consisting of isoprene and butadiene and optionally styrene; Z is a polymer capable of exhibiting a lower critical solution temperature (LCST); Y is a divalent group bonded to both X and Z, wherein Y is sulfur; and n is the number of wherein the polymer blend comprises from 1 to 20 weight percent of the additional polymer wherein the polymer blend is in the form of an article of manufacture selected from the group consisting of reinforced hoses, transmission belts, drive belts, air springs, conveyor belts, drive tracks, and shoe soles.