Wesley Hale has over 13 years of experience in polymer science and chemical engineering. He has expertise in polymeric materials, biodegradable polymers, barrier/breathable films, fibers, photovoltaics, and polymer synthesis/property analysis. He has a proven track record of managing projects, developing new products, overcoming formulation/processing difficulties, and expanding business opportunities through new technologies and intellectual property. Hale holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has worked in both industry and academia.

1. RESUME
WESLEY R. HALE, PH. D.
801 Wood Court
Kingsport, TN 37663
423.239.2881
hale@chartertn.net
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1) Accomplished, results oriented, urgency sensitive, Polymer Scientist and Chemical Engineer with 13
years industry experience
2) A seasoned adaptive and creative innovator driving or rapidly delivering practical results as an
individual with teams, who is comfortable in the lab, on production floor, at the desk, or on stage
3) Proven expertise in polymeric materials including fundamental structure-property, up and down
stream processes, market segment focused application or product development, practical material
FFU translation along product food-chain, and understanding complex relationships within and
between the above affiliates
4) Broad experience in biodegradable polymers / formulations, barrier or breathable films, sustainable
streams, consumer packaging materials and applications, fibers and nonwovens, photovoltaic product/
component development (LCD’s etc), and more
5) Polymer synthesis, and property measurement + analysis (extensive experience with analytical testing
and methods) as well as formulations and blends, additives, processing (finished goods or
masterbatch), and compounding via major commercial means.
6) Expert in theoretical or experimental polymer optics, thermodynamics, and compatibility.
7) Success as an individual or broader strategy leader in Patent/Claim drafting, applications, and
prosecution, in process USPTO BAR exam
8) Demonstrated success in management of projects and technical team leadership (at multiple scales,
from diverse starting points) with effective communication abilities at multiple levels to support key
decision points with gatekeepers or management
9) Repeated success in communicating complex technical concepts, to mentor, motivate, or inspire
coworkers, as well as support technical service and sales with customers.
10) B.S. Chemical Engineering, VPI; Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, U. of Texas at Austin
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Lead project engineer supporting new business with key customer for product/process development of
flame retardant concentrates. Identified cause, and solution for eliminating degradation of temperature
sensitive components during initial trials. Product is now in final stages of commercialization.
•Championed effort to produce polyester based concentrate on equipment designed for polyolefin
processing. Rapid, successful production has broadened market scope and introduced new customers and
application opportunities.
•Led efforts for evaluating multiple new process / processing aids (material lubricants and line
conditioning). Value adding results include qualifying lower cost process aid replacements as well as
successful trials (small to large scale) for a new high-volume product, previously believed to be beyond
existing production capabilities.

2. •Drove development with a key customer to scale up a new high-value product used in protecting cable
from moisture. Overcame formulation and process difficulties through close interactions with production
team. Collaboration resulted in continuous process improvement and product quality.
•Project Manager of team charged to form core competency in Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) science and
technology. Formed foundation for new business platform, leveraging existing assets in cellulose ester
and polyester resins, materials heavily used in manufacturing display components, resulting in a multi-
million dollar business unit. Also formed and led team to develop core competency in melt processed
diffuser film and sheet for LCD backlight system, ultimately leading to commercial sales.
•Championed project comparing melt extruded and solvent cast LCD films of same compositions,
enabling use of existing compositions (eliminating need for production of additional resins) for films as
optical compensators for growing LCD market. Successfully led efforts to build an Intellectual Property
portfolio for LCD compositions and applications resulting in expansion of customer base.
•Developed thermodynamic models for prediction of miscible polymer blends, reducing time in lab by
over 50%.
•Managed projects focused on High Temperature Polyester/Polyester blends that Identified miscible
systems containing components of a new family of high Tg co-polyesters.
•Created a coatings lab to developed understanding of coatings chemistries including application
techniques, cure methods, and testing protocols. Then directed project to screen commercially available
hard coatings and identify candidates that improve co-polyester sheet mar resistance without sacrificing
inherent beneficial co-polyester properties, thus broadening the applications window.
•Managed project developing polymer formulations for ophthalmic market use involving significant
customer interaction. The result was creating improved lens resins with optimal mechanical and chemical
stress crack resistance.
•Identified need and developed expertise to produce refractive index matched, transparent immiscible
blends. This resulted in several new product developments.
•Created novel, clear, high temperature polyester compositions (miscible and immiscible systems) with
several functions such as thermal resistance, high barrier, and cost reduction.
•Invented novel breathable, monolithic, biodegradable, polyester films through multilayer film structure
control improvements. Also invented and developed biodegradable blends having high tensile strength
with improved toughness, and process ability. The biodegradable resin business was sold and these
patented technologies increased the final selling price.
•Project manager and inventor of mineral filled, oriented, microporous polyolefin films for breathable
films used in hygienic markets. Revenue generated via licensing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CURRENT POSITION
Colortech Inc., A PPM Company, Morristown, TN 2010-Present
Applications Engineer
Served as senior applications and development scientist, managing multiple, high pressure / time
constrained projects to improve existing or grow new business for polymer masterbatch (additives, fillers,
modifiers, etc.). Lead engineer to optimize existing products (via formulation optimization/change and
process improvements), supporting growth of core products or new opportunities (as project manager, or
technical leader), and giving direct support to manufacturing. Contributed to the improvement or
development of products for use in high opacity films, enhanced strength blow molded or thermoformed
food packaging, breathable films, flame retardant resins used in construction, moisture barrier,

3. agricultural irrigation pipe/tube, foamed products, and biodegradable (direct or via prodegradents). Lead
resource for new business platforms around engineering thermoplastics such as polyesters. Contributed
to production efficiency improvements, such as increased line output, extended run times, reduced motor
load, and more.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN 1998-2008
Research Associate
Served as Individual Contributor on teams or independently, performing or directing laboratory work in
support of business needs. Project Manager for significant projects and contributed the intellectual
property portfolio by preparing patents, and assisting attorneys during prosecution. Contributed to the
development of new products for commercial use in packaging or barrier films, high temperature
polymers, resins for ophthalmic lenses, and liquid crystal displays materials.
• Held scientific/technical/management positions of increasing responsibility as Project Manager, Team
Leader, Principal Research Chemical Engineer, Senior Research Chemical Engineer, and Advanced
Research Chemical Engineer for teams three to 10 professionals.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Dissertation: “Reactive Compatibilization of Poly(butylene terephthalate)/ABS Blends by Methyl
Methacrylate, Glycidyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acrylate Terpolymers”. Completed with honors in 1998.
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA.
Minor in Chemistry, Completed with honors in 1993.
LICENSE
Licensed Patent Agent - Patent Resource Group – In Process
Engineer in Training Exam Passed, 1993; In-discipline PE exam – to proceed as appropriate.
PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS
See Addendum included with CV
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
• Tau Beta Pi (Engineering) and Omega Chi Epsilon (Chemical Engineering) Honor Societies
• Honorary Eastman Representative - Chemical Heritage Foundation Innovation Day and Society of
Chemical Industry Perkin Medal Award Ceremony, 2004
• Who's Who in the World 2006, in Emerging Leaders 2006, in Science and Technology 2006
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

4.  Polymer processing (raw material handling, melt and solvent methods, batch and continuous
mixing, extrusion, injection molding, film/sheet formation, and fiber/web formation)
 Polymer synthesis and characterization (DSC, TGA, GPC, FTIR, TREF, DMTA, rheology, etc)
 Polymer blend formation & analysis – including miscibility, thermodynamics, and compatibilization
 Masterbatch formulations and use comprising additives (process stabilizers, slip/AB, blowing
agents, UV and thermal stabilizers, etc), colorants (pigment focused such as TiO2 and extenders),
and fillers (examples are DE, CaCO3, talc, zeolite, nanoclay, etc.)
 Electron microscopy (transmission and scanning), cryogenic microtomy and phase contrasting
staining
 Common QC methods, mechanical testing including, tensile properties and high speed fracture
analysis
 Advanced skills in color spectra analysis and optical properties
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
• Latex technologies
• Advanced Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Flat Panel Display (FPD) technologies
• Project Management and Leadership
• Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis methodologies
• Intellectual Property - Writing Patent Applications, Claims, and Advanced Patent Law
• Industry methods of producing, processing, forming, and characterizing Polymers and Plastics

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6. WESLEY R. HALE, PH. D.
801 Wood Court
Kingsport, TN 37663
423.239.2881
hale@chartertn.net
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prolific Scientist with a strong sense of urgency, degreed in Chemical Engineering, and over 10 years
industrial experience. Specialized in polymer, material, and chemical sciences; performing business
driven product and application development as well as fundamental research. A high performer in the
lab, at the desk, or on-stage under the spotlight. A solid team player performing multiple / diverse roles;
such as project manager, technical leaders, or as an individual team contributor. Time proven expertise in
multiple disciplines such as material type (olefins, esters, amides, carbonates, acrylates, etc), polymer
color/pigments and additives (AO, AB, FR, UV, AS, PPA, prodegradents, etc), masterbatch production,
optics, blend thermodynamics, synthesis, formulation, analytical characterization methods, structure-
property relationships, up and downstream processing techniques, etc. Extensive experience in polymer
formulations, dry blending, surface treatment, compounding (twin/single screw extrusion and continuous
mixers), melt extrusion, air and underwater pelletization, molding and forming, problem solving / trouble
shooting, functional materials. Known expert in polymeric material types and process methods used for
products such as Liquid Crystal Displays, barrier films, breathable films, textiles/fibers and nonwoven
structures, packaging, ophthalmics, multilayer film and sheet, biodegradable and/or sustainable streams,
etc. Recognized for high success rate of rapidly delivering solutions to business and technical needs via
ideation and confirmation of concepts. Confident driver of multiple high-priority projects, encompassing
raw material to final product food-chain (cradle to grave). Substantial experience in writing patent
applications and patent prosecution (in process of obtaining Patent Agent license). Employs a variety of
verbal or written communication to advise, mentor and coach coworkers or to support management in key
decision making.
EXPERIENCE
COLORTECH INC. Current Position
Applications Engineer, 2010-
Present
Project Manager, Product Development, and Production Support:
• Preparation of training material for new or non-production employees. Focused on production
capabilities, production line details and primary product dedications, line design with constraints.
End goal to enable employees to quickly understand line-specific and plant production difficulties.
Line size ranges from 20 to 15,000 pound per hour.
• Development leader for multiple (key customer) products such as moisture absorbing protective
materials for wire and cable, several film and packaging applications, and novel irrigation drip tube.
Identified and verified key process additives from bench to incorporation on large development lines
within limited time window. Drove transition from smaller commercial to larger commercial lines,
identified sources of scale-up complications and delivered solutions.
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EXPERIENCE (continued)

7. • Champion of multiple project and products. Examples include new flame retardants, process –
material – stabilizer optimization for improved products / processing. Degradable / sustainable
materials. Establish and refine QC methods.
 Ensure information flow is maintained to resolve potential scale-up issues internally (new feed-stock
evaluations or key customer new business development) or externally (NA and EU production sites)
• Developed new formulations for PET concentrates using non-PET resins for high crystalline
extrusion coating application.
• Championed development of raw material preparation for compounding heat sensitive activators such
as prodegradents and blowing agents.
• Drove internal study on large scale production line to identify formulation requirements and line
constraints to produce a high value extrusion coating product.
• Led effort for new process aids (internal lubricants), enabling the production of ultra-high viscosity
masterbatch products (high additive content and/or high molecular weight resins) that were otherwise
unattainable due to low rates and process upsets (catalyzed advancement of new business
development).
• Managed projects for new sources of white pigment, lower cost processing additives (line
conditioning).
• Production support in many areas such as aqueous conditioners for difficult underwater pelletization.
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY 1998-2008
Research Associate, 2006-2008
Individual Contributor:
• Hard Coats for Scratch Resistant Polyester Sheet - Dove project to screen commercially available
hard coatings and identify candidates that improve copolyester sheet mar resistance without
sacrificing the inherent beneficial properties of the copolyester (it is well known that hard coatings
typically embrittle copolyesters). This effort required the creation of a coatings lab, self-education of
coatings, understanding coatings chemistries along with application and cure methods, and testing
protocols.
• Championed a project comparing LCD films of identical compositions formed by two commercially
viable film formation methods. Comparisons were performed on base and stretched films with a goal
of identifying primary differences in films formed by the two methods as well as identifying
compensation films for specific types of liquid crystal displays.
• Successful completion of deliverables where to understand the relationships between different
cellulose ester films (melt and solvent cast) and optical properties, in particular the property of
birefringence (or retardation), and dispersion of birefringence over the visible wavelength. This
particular study enabled the use of existing, well understood, films as optical compensators, for the
rapidly growing LCD display market.
• Championed the building of an Intellectual Property portfolio for LCD applications.
• Developed a strong capability for the writing patent applications.
• Research of new materials for optical plastic applications and fundamental core-competency of
optical properties of polymers including experimental characterization and theoretical modeling.
• Formation of thermodynamic models for prediction of novel miscible polymer blends and
fundamental core-competency of blend thermodynamics.
Project Manager:

8. • High Temperature Polyester/Polyester blends - Successful achievement of all project goals:
Identification of miscible compositions containing commercially available polymers blended with
novel copolyesters from Eastman's new family of high Tg copolyesters. Output included the
formation of miscibility maps and obtaining patent protection of key systems.
• Light diffusers for backlit LCD displays. Completed the formation and foundational core-competency
in melt processed diffuser sheet and plate for LCD backlight system. This project has yielded a
current commercial application. Filed several patents covering discoveries from this work.
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EXPERIENCE (continued)
• Development of polymer formulations for used in the ophthalmic market with significant customer
interaction for developing improved lens resins having optimal mechanical and chemical stress crack
resistance (patents filed). E.g., for frameless glasses requiring drill tapped mounts.
• Formation of thermodynamic models for prediction of novel miscible polymer blends and
fundamental core-competency of blend thermodynamics.
• Development and optimization of new, refractive index tunable, high barrier compositions and
process to form them, where these high barrier compositions. The use of this barrier resin is targeted
for at multilayer structures such that the regrind from a given process can be fed back into these
multilayer structures without creating haze. This is especially useful for melt extruded packaging
film/sheet as well as extrusion blow molding applications.
Internal Consultant:
• Intellectual Property - Performed patent analysis for Emerging Business, Medical Technology Team
to provide opinion of existing concepts as well as generate new concepts for medical packaging water
barrier films.
• Technical Expertise - Provided assistance to teams examining polymer blends (with polymer or
solvent), as well as teams focused on optical properties of bulk resins or specific formed products.
Principal Research Chemical Engineer 2002-2006
Individual contributor:
• Biodegradable product development and commercialization of new breathable films and film
structures Inventor of multiple new biodegradable polymer/polymer blended systems having property
improvements for different market applications (Patents obtained).
• Inventor of several new miscible blend systems for high heat and UV stable applications. Multiple
Patents applications written and filed.
• Development/Optimization of process/composition for commercialized heat resistant, tough, high
barrier blends used for extrusion blow molding applications, development of core competency of
shear thinning materials.
• Research of new materials for optical plastic applications and fundamental core-competency of
optical properties of polymers including experimental characterization and theoretical modeling.
• Recognized need and developed expertise for production of refractive index matching to produce
transparent immiscible blends. An advantage of this capability is reducing the materials cost of a
manufactured article via diluting a primary resin with a lower cost secondary resin. Because the
blend is immiscible, the manufactured article maintains the properties of the primary resin.
• Formation of thermodynamic models for prediction of novel miscible polymer blends and
fundamental core-competency of blend thermodynamics. Developed thermodynamic models for

9. prediction of novel miscible polymer blends and fundamental core-competency of blend
thermodynamics.
• Contributed to developing reduced-cost, transparent shrink films and also, assisted the Investigation
of new materials for polymer-electrolyte-membranes in fuel cell applications.
Project manager:
• Focus Team for Liquid Crystal Displays. Charged with forming a core competency in the science
and technology of Liquid Crystal Displays. Project formed the foundation for a new company
business platform, leveraging existing core assets in cellulose ester and polyester resins, materials
heavily used in the manufacture of display components. The new platform evolved into a high
revenue business unit. Project includes development of analytical testing for lint-based cellulose
triacetate solvent cast films, research for new functional materials for LCD film layers, fundamental
studies of functionality and requirements of individual layers such as polarizers, polarizer protection
films, optical compensation plates, and brightness enhancing film/sheet. Detailed analysis of
intellectual property, supplier-customer food chain, market-technology relationships. Identification
and acquisition of equipment required for
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EXPERIENCE (continued)
production and analysis of optical films. Driver for development of core-competency in solvent and
melt processing of cellulose ester films for LCD applications.
• Champion for development of core-competency in melt processed diffuser sheet and plate for LCD
backlight system.
• Led teams in the writing Multiple patents in these areas.
Senior Research Chemical Engineer 2000-2002
Individual contributor:
• Biodegradable, breathable products – Inventor of novel breathable, monolithic, biodegradable,
polyester films through process improvements. Primary focus on multi-layer film structures
comprising monolithic and non-monolithic component for products in markets such as construction
and medical. Contributor for efforts regarding biodegradable sandwich wrap with focus on
blend/process development for an environmentally friendly sandwich wrap to displace current
material.
• Inventor of novel, low cost, clear, high temperature polyester compositions including miscible and
immiscible systems. Investigations into miscibility driving forces for miscibility. Examinations of
polymer structure relationships with optical properties. Emphasis on Project/Business organization
communication and fitness for use establishment.
• Development of new polymers and use of existing polymers for fiber forming applications. Areas
include binder fibers, non-wovens, and water-dispersible materials. Emphasis on fitness for use and
cost analysis.
• Team leader – polymer blends focus group. Projects include improved polyester/polycarbonate
blends, cellulosics blends, novel fiber products, plasticization, biodegradable products, and general
exploratory research. Emphasis on property enhancement and cost relationships.
Advanced Research Chemical Engineer 1998-2000
Individual contributor:
• Contributing inventor of new synthetic route of producing polyester and polyamide blends prepared
directly in the reactor without the need for extrusion by the addition of 2nd polymer contained glycol
or water emulsions. Emphasis on the relationship between latex and the blend processing,

10. morphology and properties. Economic comparison of new/conventional blend formation technology.
Participant in licensing efforts.
Project Manager:
• Breathable mineral filled polyolefin film applications for hygienics market. Examination of multiple
methods of breathable film formation with focus on processing, polyolefin and mineral
type/formulation on breathability/mechanical property relationships. Mathematical modeling and
simulations of diffusion through porous membranes. Market analysis to access customer needs and
delivery of desired properties. Commercialization of improved polyethylene for hygienics
applications.
• Technical team leader focusing on polymer/polymer blends applications and development.
Coordinate team efforts to establish current customer needs where blends are possible solution.
Project recommendation and launch. Product development around flexible medical tubing, soft touch
elastomers and biodegradable materials.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN 1993-1998
Graduate Research Assistant
Synthesis of new epoxy functional copolymers for reactive compatibilization of Polyester/ABS blends.
Particular emphasis is placed on the effects of polyester, ABS, and epoxy copolymer type on the
morphology generation and stabilization, as well as deformation behavior, of fabricated blends. Optimum
blending sequence investigations performed to balance property/processing relationships from an
economic standpoint.
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EXPERIENCE (continued)
Teaching Assistant
Guided students in their studies with emphasis on the essentials to becoming effective engineers such as:
organization, clarity of thought, ability to quickly adapt to new situations, and other factors as pertaining
to problem solving skills. Instructed courses such as Mass and Energy Balances, Unit Operations, and
Polymer Science.
ACADIA POLYMERS SUMMER 1993
Graduate Summer Internship
Served as a quality control examiner and interfaced with distributors to ensure raw rubber start resins met
compliance specifications prior to production of compounded products. Worked with teams to improve
product performance and reduce production costs. Contributor on team charged to develop new
polyurethane and phenolic resin products for the automotive industry.
VIRGINIA TECH 1992-1993
Undergraduate Research
Synthesis and characterization of low molecular weight materials for the purpose of end-capping
Polyrotaxanes, a new class of polymers composed of large crown ethers threaded onto a linear polymer
backbone.

11. EDUCATION
Ph.D., CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
GPA: 3.87/4.00, Completion: (Magna Cum Laude) August 1998
Dissertation: Reactive Compatibilization of Poly(butylene terephthalate)/ABS Blends by Methyl
Methacrylate, Glycidyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acrylate Terpolymers. Advisor: Donald R. Paul
B.S., CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
GPA: 3.73/4.00, Minored in General Chemistry; Completion: (Magna Cum Laude) May 1993
LICENSED PATENT AGENT –Patent Resource Group and the United States Patent & Trademark Office
Status: In Progress
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER – Engineer in Training (EIT) Exam Passed, 1993
Status: Must complete discipline specific exam (Ch.E.) – will proceed as appropriate.
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SKILLS
• Polymer processing and end-use production methods: feed - component conveyance, batch and
continuous extrusion, continuous mixers, pelletization (air and underwater), drying techniques,
multiple molding methods, film/sheet formation (solvent and melt), fiber and web formation, etc.
• Polymer synthesis (addition and condensation) and characterization (DSC, TGA, GPC, FTIR, TREF,
dynamic mechanical, rheology, etc.)
• Polymer blends formation and analysis – miscible/immiscible systems, thermodynamics, polymer-
polymer compatibilization, reactive extrusion, organic and inorganic additives, etc.
• Electron microscopy, cryogenic microtomy, phase contrast staining techniques
• Mechanical testing of materials (tensile properties, high speed fracture analysis, etc.)
• Advanced skills in color spectra analysis and optical properties
• Basic training in experimental design and statistical analysis
• Training in latex and emulsion (water and solvent born) technologies
• Advanced training in Liquid Crystal Displays and other Flat Panel Display technologies
• Advanced Technical Writing, Public Speaking, and Knowledge Conveyance

12. • Project management and leadership, conflict resolution and mediation
• Ideation, problem solving, rapid prioritization within dynamic environment
• Product end use regulations (FDA, UL, etc.), biodegradable / sustainable / green product development
• Intellectual Property – Writing Patent Applications, Claims, Addressing Office Actions, and
advanced patent law understanding
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 1991-
• Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society, 1991-
• Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Founding Father Delta Xi Chapter, 1992-
• Dow Chemical Co. Outstanding Junior Award 1992
• Rhone-Poulenc/Allied Signal Study Abroad Scholarship U.K. 1992
• Virginia Tech Chemistry Academic Scholarship 1992, 1993
• National Science Foundation: Undergraduate Research Scholarship 1993
• Marquis Who's Who in Universities 1993
• Deans List entire tenure at Virginia Tech
• Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Chapter Advisor, 1995-1996, 1999
• Larry Holmes/Society of Plastic Engineers Endowed Presidential Scholarship 1997
• Best paper award INDA/INTC, Baltimore, MD; 2001
• Marquis Who’s Who in America 2002-
• Honorary Eastman Representative - Chemical Heritage Foundation Innovation Day and Society of
Chemical Industry Perkin Medal Award Ceremony, 2004
• Marquis Who's Who in the World 2006-; in Emerging Leaders 2006-; in Science and Technology
2006-
• Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, 2010-

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14. ADDENDUM OF PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS
WESLEY R. HALE, PH. D.
801 Wood Court
Kingsport, TN 37663
H: 423.239.2881
hale@chartertn.net
Over 11 refereed publications, 28 issued U.S. Patents, 25+ pending U.S. Patent Applications.
PUBLICATIONS:
"ABS Copolymers as Impact Modifiers for PBT," with H. Keskkula, D.R. Paul; Proceedings from
presented at Compounding '96: Advances in Plastics Compounding for Performance and Profits, August
26-27, 1996, Philadelphia, PA
"Impact modification of Poly(butylene terephthalate) by ABS materials," with E. Hage, H. Keskkula,
D.R. Paul; Polymer 1997, Vol. 38, 3237
"Compatibilization of PBT/ABS blends by methyl methacrylate-glycidyl methacrylate-ethyl acrylate
terpolymers," with H. Keskkula, and D.R. Paul; Polymer 1998, Vol. 40, 365
“Reactive compatibilization of Poly(butylene terephthalate)/ABS blends by methyl methacrylate, glycidyl
methacrylate, ethyl acrylate terpolymers,” Dissertation, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA. UMI
DA9905744, 1998
"Fracture behavior of PBT/ABS Blends compatibilized by methyl methacrylate-glycidyl methacrylate-
ethyl acrylate terpolymers," with H. Keskkula, and D.R. Paul; Polymer 1999, Vol. 40, 3353
"Effect of PBT melt viscosity on the morphology and mechanical properties of compatibilized and
uncompatibilized blends with ABS," with J.-H. Lee, H. Keskkula, and D.R. Paul; Polymer 1999. Vol. 40,
3621
"Effect of crosslinking reactions and order of mixing on properties of compatibilized PBT/ABS blends,"
with H. Keskkula, and D.R. Paul; Polymer 1999, Vol. 40, 3665
"Effect of compatibilization and ABS type on properties of PBT/ABS Blends," with L.A. Pessan, H.
Keskkula, and D.R. Paul; Polymer 1999, Vol. 40, 4237
"A diffusion model for water vapor transmission through microporous polyethylene/CaCO 3 films," with
K.K. Dohrer, M.R. Tant, and I.D. Sand; Colloids Surf., A 2001, Vol. 187-188, 483
“Heat setting of stretched and microvoided PE/CaCO3 films,” with J. McGuire, I.D. Sand, K.K. Dohrer;
J. Appl. Poly. Sci. 2001, Vol. 82, 2454
“PERMTUFFTM A new Wave of Resins for Breathable Films”, with K.K. Dohrer and E. D. Crawford,
presented at Insight 2000.
“A Novel Method with Improved Economics for Preparing Polymer Blends” – with D.L. Murray and
A.S. Jones, Annu. Tech. Conf. - Soc. Plast. Eng. (2001), 59th(Vol. 2), 2308-2312.

15. “Novel Linear Low Density Polyethylene Resins for Improved Breathable Microporous Films” - K.K.
Dohrer, E. D. Crawford, and B.T. Duckworth, Proceedings of the International Nonwovens Technical
Conference, September 6, 2001, Baltimore, MD.
“Linear Low Density Polyethylene Resins for Breathable Microporous Films” - K.K. Dohrer, E. D.
Crawford, and B.T. Duckworth, International Nonwovens Journal, 2002 Vol. 11, 34-40
“Novel multilayer breathable films comprising microporous and monolithic characteristics” – T.C.
Germroth, AIChE National Meeting November, 2004, Austin, TX
PATENTS:
“Nylon 6-silicone blends,” with D.L. Murray, and A.S. Jones, U.S. Patent 6,329,462 (2001)
“Silicone polymer diol compositions and condensation polymer/silicone polymer blends,” with D.L.
Murray and A.S. Jones, U.S. Patent 6,340,726 (2002)
“Amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blends and processes of making the same,” with A.S. Jones,
W.R. Darnell, and D.L. Murray, U.S. Patent 6,353,052 (2002)
“Polyamide/emulsion polymer blends,” with A.S. Jones, W.R. Darnell and D.L. Murray, U.S. Patent
6,403,698 (2002)
“Methods of making modified condensation polymers,” with D.L. Murray, A.S. Jones, W.R. Darnell,
D.W. Carico Jr., S.S. Wells, and D.C. Webster, U.S. Patent 6,417,239 (2002)
“Diol latex compositions and modified condensation polymers,” with D.L. Murray, A.S. Jones, W.R.
Darnell, and D.W. Carico Jr., PCT Int. Appl. (2000), WO 0052082 – claims allowed
“Modified nylon 6 latex compositions,” with D.L. Murray, and A.S. Jones, PCT Int. Appl. (2000), WO
0052079
“Polyethylene compositions and films formed therefrom having improved moisture vapor transmission
rates” with K.K. Dohrer, I.D. Sand, M.A. Edmund, M.R. Tant, E.D. Crawford, E.P. Savitski, and D.B.
Barr, U.S. Patents 6,359,050 (2002) and 6,765,048 (2004)
“Multilayer Films” with T.C. Germroth, U.S. Patent 6,703,115 (2004)
“Water-Dispersible Fibers and Articles from sulfopolyesters”, with W.A. Haile, W.L. Jenkins, and S.E.
George, U.S. Patent Application 2005/0282008 – Pending
“Water-dispersible and multicomponent fibers from sulfopolyesters”, with W.A. Haile, W.L. Jenkins, and
S.E. George, U.S. Patents 6,989,193 (2006) and 7,902,094 (2011)
“Polyester-Polycarbonate Blends Useful for Extrusion Blow-Molding”, with T.J. Pecorini, H.E. Dobbs,
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"Biodegradable Polymer Blends with Improved Notched Impact Strength", with C.M. Tanner, U.S. Patent
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16. "Biodegradable Polymer Blends with Improved Rheology and Improved Unnotched Impact Strength",
with C.M. Tanner, U.S. Patent 7,368,511 (2008)
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"Clear Binary Blends of Aliphatic Polyesters and Aliphatic-Aromatic Polyesters", with G.M. Stack, U.S.
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"Transparent Two-Pase Polyester/Polycarbonate Compositions", U.S. Patent 7,425,590 (2008)
"Polyester-polycarbonate compositions”: Transparent Two-Pase Ternary Blends, with D.G. Salyer, U.S.
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"Blends of Polycarbonate and sulfone copolyesters", with S.R. Turner and G.W. Connell, U.S. Patent
7,230,065 (2007)
"Neopentyl Glycol containing polyesters blended with polycarbonates", with T.J. Pecorini, and S.R.
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"Clear blends of bisphenol A polycarbonate and (low IV) copolyesters", U.S. Patent Application
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"LCD films comprising polyester compositions formed from 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and
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"Crosslinkable, Cellulose Ester Compositions and Films Formed Thereof", with K.W. McCreight, and
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"Blend compositions for diffuser sheets with improved luminance and diffuser sheets therefrom", with
J.F. Suthers, U.S. Patent Application 2006/0270773 – pending
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M.E. Rogers, S.A. Gilliam, and M.D. Cliffton, U.S. Patent Application 2006/0199871 – pending
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17. “Preparation of transparent, multilayered articles containing polyesters comprising a cyclobutanediol and
homogeneous polyamide blends”,with T. J Pecorini, M. E Stewart, M.E. Rogers, S.A. Gilliam, M.D.
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“Preparation of transparent multilayered articles”, with T. J Pecorini, M. E Stewart, M.E. Rogers, S.A.
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articles prepared therefrom”, with T. J Pecorini, M. E Stewart, M.E. Rogers, S.A. Gilliam, M.D. Cliffton,
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“Transparent, oxygen-scavenging compositions and articles prepared therefrom”, with T. J Pecorini, M. E
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“Process for the preparation of transparent, shaped articles containing polyesters comprising a
cyclobutanediol”, with T. J Pecorini, M. E Stewart, M.E. Rogers, S.A. Gilliam, M.D. Cliffton, E.D.
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“Process for the preparation of transparent shaped articles”, with T. J Pecorini, M. E Stewart, M.E.
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Multiple applications (Publication pending) regarding a) novel blended ester resin films for use in liquid
crystal displays, b) the use of cellulose esters and polyesters in LCD applications, c) high Tg copolyester
blend compositions
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