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If you have troubles since the update to WordPress 4.5 please read this post before opening a new thread.
December 5, 2012 at 5:49 pm #18410
Is there a way to have blog pages NOT display a sidebar?
Thank you…JayDecember 6, 2012 at 10:15 am #99349
There is a way to do it with Template Builder, but problem is that it will no loner look like a blog post … and there is the css way
Method # 1 : Create a Custom Template in Template Builder. Save it. Then open the Template you just saved and you will see option to have / not have sidebar. Then add element post/page content and display content of this page. Now save, and go to a blog post and on bottom right add the custom template you've just made to a blog post. See if you like it like that.
Method # 2: A second way to do it would be with css. Here is some CSS but since it requires the sidebar to be ripped out, a lot of styles have to be tweeked , I took care of the main ones
#top.single .sidebar.sidebar_right.four.units {
display: none;
#top .blog-meta {
padding: 0px 30px;
@media only screen and (min-width: 1160px){
#top.single .responsive .container .eight.units {
width: 1050px;
#top.single .container .eight.units {
width: 1050px;
#top.single .sidebar_right .template-blog .entry-content .pullquote_left .inner_quote {
width: 100%;
left: 0px;
margin-left: -10%;
Just add it to your custom.css file or to Quick CSS located in backend > Eunoia > Theme Options > Styles … on bottom of that page.
NickDecember 7, 2012 at 11:15 am #99350
HI Nick,
i tried the method #1 and it works > no sidebar.
but its not fullwidth. only the sidebar dissapears.December 7, 2012 at 11:28 am #99351
now i set all to fullwidth and it works … but i think its not the best solution to get youre fullwidth posts archivedDecember 7, 2012 at 2:51 pm #99352
What is the URLwhere you are using the code from above. It should look fine on desktops. I need to please look at it with firebug to adjust it. (written before I read your 2nd post).
You are correct. The best solution would be to create a native full screen implementation and second best would be to reshuffle html around by editing the templates.
Would you be able to post the solution that has worked for you please?
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|Dec 3, 1985
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|Oct 26, 1984
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The present invention relates to novel thermoplastic elastomers having excellent stress-strain properties, low tensile set, high melting temperatures and/or excellent strength/toughness characteristics as well as superior flexibility which are especially suitable for molding and extrusion applications. Specifically, novel polyetherimide esters having the above-mentioned properties have been prepared from one or more diols, one or more dicarboxylic acids and, most importantly, one or more high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids.
Polyether ester imides are well known having been described in numerous publications and patents including for example, Honore et al, "Synthesis and Study of Various Reactive Oligmers and of Poly(ester-imide-ether)s", European Polymer Journal Vol. 16, pp. 909-916, Oct. 12, 1979; and in Kluiber et al, U.S. Pat. No. 3,274,159 and Wolfe Jr., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,371,692 and 4,371,693, respectively. However, none of the prior art references teach or suggest the novel poly(etherimide ester) compositions of the present invention. Furthermore, none of these references provide polyetherimide ester resins having the excellent physical properties, including high melting point and excellent flexibility, as mentioned above, combined with the rapid crystallization rate and excellent moldability characteristics of the novel polyetherimide esters of the present invention.
Specifically, applicants have now found a novel class of poly(etherimide ester) elastomers which are particularly suited for molding and/or extrusion applications and which are characterized as having one or more of the following enhanced properties: stress-strain resistance, toughness/strength, and tensile set at low flexural modulus combined with rapid crystallization rates and excellent moldability as demonstrated by short cycle times and good mold releasability, respectively.
The novel poly(etherimide esters) of the present invention may be either random or block and are prepared by conventional processes from (a) one or more diols, (b) one or more dicarboxylic acids and (c) one or more polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids. Preferred compositions encompassed by the present invention may be prepared from (a) one or more C2 -C15 aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diols, (b) one or more C4 -C16 aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acids or ester derivatives thereof and (c) one or more polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids. The amount of polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid employed is generally dependent upon the desired properties of the resultant polyetherimide ester. In general, the weight ratio of polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid (c) to dicarboxylic acid (b) is from about 0.25 to 2.0, preferably from about 0.4 to about 1.4. Finally, the compositions may contain and preferably do contain additional stabilizers for even greater stabilization and low temperature impact strength.
Suitable diols (a) for use in preparing the compositions of the present invention include saturated and unsaturated aliphatic and cycloaliphatic dihydroxy compounds as well as aromatic dihydroxy compounds. These diols are preferably of a low molecular weight, i.e. having a molecular weight of about 250 or less. When used herein, the term "diols" and "low molecular weight diols" should be construed to include equivalent ester forming derivatives thereof, provided, however, that the molecular weight requirement pertains to the diol only and not to its derivatives. Exemplary of ester forming derivatives there may be given the acetates of the diols as well as for example ethylene oxide or ethylene carbonate for ethylene glycol.
Preferred saturated and unsaturated aliphatic and cycloaliphatic diols are those having from about 2 to 15 carbon atoms. Exemplary of these diols there may be given ethyleneglycol, propanediol, butanediol, pentanediol, 2-methyl propanediol, 2,2-dimethyl propanediol, hexanediol, decanediol, 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4-dihydroxy cyclohexane; 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; butene diol; hexene diol, etc. Especially preferred are 1,4-butanediol and mixtures thereof with hexanediol or butenediol, most preferably 1,4-butanediol.
Aromatic diols suitable for use in the practice of the present invention are generally those having from 6 to about 15 carbon atoms. Included among the aromatic dihydroxy compounds are resorcinol; hydroquinone; 1,5-dihydroxy napthalene; 4,4'-dihydroxy diphenyl; bis(p-hydroxy phenyl)methane and bis(p-hydroxy phenyl) 2,2-propane.
Especially preferred diols are the saturated aliphatic diols, mixtures thereof and mixtures of a saturated diol(s) with an unsaturated diol(s), wherein each diol contains from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms. Where more than one diol is employed, it is preferred that at least about 60 mole %, based on the total diol content, be the same diol, most preferably at least 80 mole %. As mentioned above, the preferred compositions are those in which 1,4-butanediol is present in a predominant amount, most preferably when 1,4-butanediol is the only diol.
Dicarboxylic acids (b) which are suitable for use in the practice of the present invention are aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acids. These acids are preferably of a low molecular weight, i.e., having a molecular weight of less than about 300; however, higher molecular weight dicarboxylic acids, especially dimer acids, may also be used. The term "dicarboxylic acids" as used herein, includes equivalents of dicarboxylic acids having two functional carboxyl groups which perform substantially like dicarboxylic acids in reaction with glycols and diols in forming polyester polymers. These equivalents include esters and ester-forming derivatives, such as acid halides and anhydrides. The molecular weight preference, mentioned above, pertains to the acid and not to its equivalent ester or ester-forming derivative. Thus, an ester of a dicarboxylic acid having a molecular weight greater than 300 or an acid equivalent of a dicarboxylic acid having a molecular weight greater than 300 are included provided the acid has a molecular weight below about 300. Additionally, the dicarboxylic acids may contain any substituent group(s) or combinations which do not substantially interfere with the polymer formation and use of the polymer of this invention.
Aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, as the term is used herein, refers to carboxylic acids having two carboxyl groups each of which is attached to a saturated carbon atom. If the carbon atom to which the carboxyl group is attached is saturated and is in a ring, the acid is cycloaliphatic.
Aromatic dicarboxylic acids, as the term is used herein, are dicarboxylic acids having two carboxyl groups each of which is attached to a carbon atom in an isolated or fused benzene ring system. It is not necessary that both functional carboxyl groups be attached to the same aromatic ring and where more than one ring is present, they can be joined by aliphatic or aromatic divalent radicals or divalent radicals such as --O-- or --SO2 --.
Representative aliphatic and cycloaliphatic acids which can be used for this invention are sebacic acid, 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid, 1,3-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid, adipic acid, glutaric acid, succinic acid, oxalic acid, azelaic acid, diethylmalonic acid, allylmalonic acid, dimer acid, 4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, 2-ethylsuberic acid, tetramethylsuccinic acid, cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid, decahydro-1,5-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-bicyclohexyl dicarboxylic acid, decahydro-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, 4,4 methylenebis(cyclohexane carboxylic acid), 3,4-furan dicarboxylic acid, and 1,1-cyclobutane dicarboxylic acid. Preferred aliphatic acids are cyclohexane dicarboxylic acids, sebacic acid, dimer acid, glutaric acid, azelaic acid and adipic acid.
Representative aromatic dicarboxylic acids which can be used include terephthalic, phthalic and isophthalic acids, bi-benzoic acid, substituted dicarboxy compounds with two benzene nuclei such as bis(p-carboxyphenyl) methane, oxybis(benzoic acid), ethylene-1,2-bis-(p-oxybenzoic acid), 1,5-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, 2,7-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, phenanthrene dicarboxylic acid, anthracene dicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-sulfonyl dibenzoic acid, and halo and C1 -C12 alkyl, alkoxy, and aryl ring substitution derivatives thereof. Hydroxy acids such as p(β-hydroxyethoxy)benzoic acid can also be used provided an aromatic dicarboxylic acid is also present.
Preferred dicarboxylic acids for the preparation of the polyetherimide esters of the present invention are the aromatic dicarboxylic acids, mixtures thereof and mixtures of one or more dicarboxylic acid with an aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, most preferably the aromatic dicarboxylic acids. Among the aromatic acids, those with 8-16 carbon atoms are preferred, particularly the benzene dicarboxylic acids, i.e., phthalic, terephthalic and isophthalic acids and their dimethyl derivatives. Especially preferred is dimethyl terephthalate.
Finally, where mixtures of dicarboxylic acids are employed in the practice of the present invention, it is preferred that at least about 60 mole %, preferably at least about 80 mole %, based on 100 mole % of dicarboxylic acid (b) be of the same dicarboxylic acid or ester derivative thereof. As mentioned above, the preferred compositions are those in which dimethylterephthalate is the predominant dicarboxylic acid, most preferably when dimethylterephthalate is the only dicarboxylic acid.
Polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids (c) suitable for use herein are high molecular weight diimide diacids wherein the average molecular weight is greater than about 700, most preferably greater than about 900. They may be prepared by the imidization reaction of one or more tricarboxylic acid compounds containing two vicinal carboxyl groups or an anhydride group and an additional carboxyl group which must be esterifiable and preferably is nonimidizable with a high molecular weight polyoxylalkylene diamine. These polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids and processes for their preparation are more fully disclosed in applicant's copending, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 665,192, filed Oct. 26, 1984 entitled "High Molecular Weight Diimide Diacids and Diimide Diesters of Tricarboxylic Anhydrides", incorporated herein by reference.
In general, the polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids useful herein may be characterized by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is independently a trivalent organic radical, preferably a C2 to C20 aliphatic, aromatic or cycloaliphatic trivalent organic radical; each R' is independently hydrogen or a monovalent organic radical preferably selected from the group consisting of C1 to C6 aliphatic and cycloaliphatic radicals and C6 to C12 aromatic radicals, e.g. benzyl, most preferably hydrogen; and G is the radical remaining after the removal of the terminal (or as nearly terminal as possible) hydroxy groups of a long chain ether glycol having an average molecular weight of from about 600 to about 12000, preferably from about 900 to about 4000, and a carbon-to-oxygen ratio of from about 1.8 to about 4.3.
Representative long chain ether glycols from which the polyoxyalkylene diamine is prepared include poly(ethylene ether)glycol; poly(propylene ether)glycol; poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol; random or block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, including propylene oxide terminated poly(ethylene ether)glycol; and random or block copolymers of tetrahydrofuran with minor amounts of a second monomer such as methyl tetrahydrofuran (used in proportion such that the carbon-to-oxygen mole ratio in the glycol does not exceed about 4.3). Especially preferred poly(alkylene ether)glycols are poly(propylene ether) glycol and poly(ethylene ether)glycols end capped with poly(propylene ether)glycol and/or propylene oxide.
In general, the polyoxyalkylene diamines useful within the scope of the present invention will have an average molecular weight of from about 600 to 12000, preferably from about 900 to about 4000.
The tricarboxylic component may be almost any carboxylic acid anhydride containing an additional carboxylic group or the corresponding acid thereof containing two imide-forming vicinal carboxyl groups in lieu of the anhydride group. Mixtures thereof are also suitable. The additional carboxylic group must be esterifiable and preferably is substantially nonimidizable.
Further, while trimellitic anhydride is preferred as the tricarboxylic component, any of a number of suitable tricarboxylic acid constituents will occur to those skilled in the art including 2,6,7 naphthalene tricarboxylic anhydride; 3,3',4 diphenyl tricarboxylic anhydride; 3,3',4 benzophenone tricarboxylic anhydride; 1,3,4 cyclopentane tricarboxylic anhydride; 2,2',3 diphenyl tricarboxylic anhydride; diphenyl sulfone - 3,3',4 tricarboxylic anhydride, ethylene tricarboxylic anhydride; 1,2,5 napthalene tricarboxylic anhydride; 1,2,4 butane tricarboxylic anhydride; diphenyl isopropylidene 3,3',4 tricarboxylic anhydride; 3,4 dicarboxyphenyl 3'-carboxylphenyl ether anhydride; 1,3,4 cyclohexane tricarboxylic anhydride; etc. These tricarboxylic acid materials can be characterized by the following formula: ##STR2## where R is a trivalent organic radical, preferably a C2 to C20 aliphatic, aromatic, or cycloaliphatic trivalent organic radical and R' is preferably hydrogen or a monovalent organic radical preferably selected from the group consisting of C1 to C6 aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic radicals and C6 to C12 aromatic radicals, e.g. benzy; most preferably hydrogen.
Briefly, these polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids may be prepared by known imidization reactions including melt synthesis or by synthesizing in a solvent system. Such reactions will generally occur at temperatures of from 100° C. to 300° C., preferably at from about 150° C. to about 250° C. while drawing off water or in a solvent system at the reflux temperature of the solvent or azeotropic (solvent) mixture.
Although the weight ratio of the above ingredients is not critical, it is preferred that the diol be present in at least a molar equivalent amount, preferably a molar excess, most preferably at least 150 mole % based on the moles of dicarboxylic acid (b) and polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid (c) combined. Such molar excess of diol will allow for optimal yields, based on the amount of acids, while accounting for the loss of diol during esterification/condensation.
Further, while the weight ratio of dicarboxylic acid (b) to polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid (c) is not critical to form the novel polyetherimide esters of the present invention, preferred compositions are those in which the weight ratio of the polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid (c) to dicarboxylic acid (b) is from about 0.25 to about 2, preferably from about 0.4 to about 1.4. The actual weight ratio employed will be dependent upon the specific polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid used and more importantly, the desired physical and chemical properties of the resultant polyetherimide ester. In general, the lower the ratio of polyoxyalkylene diimide diester to dicarboxylic acid the better the strength, crystallization and heat distortion properties of the polymer. Alternatively, the higher the ratio, the better the flexibility, tensile set and low temperature impact characteristics.
In its preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention will comprise the reaction product of dimethylterephthalate, optimally with up to 40 mole % of another dicarboxylic acid; 1,4-butanediol, optionally with up to 40 mole % of another saturated or unsaturated aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diol; and a polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid prepared from a polyoxyalkylene dimine of molecular weight of from about 600 to about 12000, preferably from about 900 to about 4000, and trimellitic anhydride. In its most preferred embodiments, the diol will be 100 mole % 1,4-butanediol and the dicarboxylic acid 100 mole % dimethylterephthalate.
The novel polyetherimide esters described herein may be prepared by conventional esterification/condensation reactions for the production of polyesters. Exemplary of the processes that may be practiced are as set forth in, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,023,192; 3,763,109; 3,651,014; 3,663,653 and 3,801,547, herein incorporated by reference. Additionally, these compositions may be prepared by such processes and other known processes to effect random copolymers, block copolymers or hybrids thereof wherein both random and block units are present.
It is customary and preferred to utilize a catalyst in the process for the production of the polyetherimide esters of the present invention. In general, any of the known ester-interchange and polycondensation catalysts may be used. Although two separate catalysts or catalyst systems may be used, one for ester interchange and one for polycondensation, it is preferred, where appropriate, to use one catalyst or catalyst system for both. In those instances where two separate catalysts are used, it is preferred and advantageous to render the ester-interchange catalyst ineffective following the completion of the precondensation reaction by means of known catalyst inhibitors or quenchers, in particular, phosphorus compounds such as phosphoric acid, phosphenic acid, phosphonic acid and the alkyl or aryl esters or salts thereof, in order to increase the thermal stability of the resultant polymer.
Exemplary of the suitable known catalysts there may be given the acetates, carboxylates, hydroxides, oxides, alcoholates or organic complex compounds of zinc, manganese, antimony, cobalt, lead, calcium and the alkali metals insofar as these compounds are soluble in the reaction mixture. Specific examples include, zinc acetate, calcium acetate and combinations thereof with antimony tri-oxide and the like. These catalysts as well as additional useful catalysts are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,465,319; 2,534,028; 2,850,483; 2,892,815; 2,937,160; 2,998,412; 3,047,539; 3,110,693 and 3,385,830, among others, incorporated herein by reference.
Where the reactants and reactions allow, it is preferred to use the titanium catalysts including the inorganic and organic titanium containing catalysts, such as those described in, for example, Nos. 2,720,502; 2,727,881; 2,729,619; 2,822,348; 2,906,737; 3,047,515; 3,056,817; 3,056,818; and 3,075,952 among others, incorporated herein by reference. Especially preferred are the organic titanates such as tetra-butyl titanate, tetra-isopropyl titanate and tetra-octyl titanate and the complex titanates derived from alkali or alkaline earth metal alkoxides and titanate esters, most preferably the organic titanates. These too may be used alone or in combination with other catalysts such as for example, zinc acetate, manganese acetate or antimony trioxide, and/or with a catalyst quencher as described above.
Although the novel polyetherimide ester of the present invention possess many desirable properties, it is preferred to stabilize certain of the compositions to heat, oxidation, radiation by UV light and the like. This can be accomplished by incorporating stabilizer materials into the compositions either during production or while in a hot melt stage following polymerization. The particular stabilizers useful herein are any of those known in the art which are suitable for polyetherimide esters.
Satisfactory stabilizers comprise phenols and their derivatives, amines and their derivatives, compounds containing both hydroxyl and amine groups, hydroxyazines, oximes, polymeric phenolic esters and salts of multivalent metals in which the metal is in its lower valence state.
Representative phenol derivatives useful as stabilizers include 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy hydrocinnamic triester with 1,3,5-tris-(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)trione; 4,4'-bis(2,6-ditertiary-butylphenol); 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-ditertiary-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene and 4,4'-butylidene-bis(6-tertiary-butyl-m-cresol). Various inorganic metal salts or hydroxides can be used as well as organic complexes such as nickel dibutyl dithiocarbonate, manganous salicylate and copper 3-phenyl-salicylate. Typical amine stabilizers include N,N'-bis(betanaphthyl)-p-phenylene diamine; N,N'-bis(1-methylheptyl) -p-phenylene diamine and either phenyl-betanaphthyl amine or its reaction products with aldehydes. Mixtures of hindered phenols with esters of thiodipropionic acid, mercaptides and phosphite esters are particularly useful. Additional stabilization to ultraviolet light can be obtained by compounding with various UV absorbers such as substituted benzophenones and/or benzotriazoles.
Optionally, it may be desirable to add a minor amount, up to about 20 mole %, preferably up to about 10 mole %, based on the moles of the polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid, of a tricarboxylic component to the reaction mixture. While higher amounts of the tricarboxylic component may be used, this has the disadvantage of reducing some of the beneficial properties of the present polymers. Suitable tricarboxylic components are the same as identified above for the preparation of the polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid. While it is preferred that the additional tricarboxylic component be the same as used in the preparation of the polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid, it is not necessary. The addition of the tricarboxylic acid component will have the added benefit of picking up and reacting with any residual, unreacted amine groups and, consequently, aiding in the viscosity build of the polymer itself.
Further, the properties of these polyesters can be modified by incorporation of various conventional inorganic fillers such as carbon black, silica gel, alumina, clays and chopped fiberglass. These may be incorporated in amounts up to 50% by weight, preferably up to about 30% by weight. In general, these additives have the effect of increasing the modulus of the material at various elongations.
The following examples are presented as illustrative of the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting thereof.
Physical properties were determined according the proper ASTM methods as follows:
______________________________________Flexural Modulus ASTM D 790Tensile Strength ASTM D 638Tensile Elongation ASTM D 638Shore D Hardness ASTM D 2240Tensile Set ASTM D 412______________________________________
In general, all compositions were prepared by placing all reactants in the reaction vessel and heating to 180° C. After the theoretical amount of methanol was removed, the pot temperature was increased to about 250° C. and a vacuum applied (<1 mm Hg) until the desired viscosity polymer was obtained. All reactions, unless otherwise specified were catalyzed with tetraoctyl titanate catalyst.
A polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid was prepared by the imidization of trimellitic anhydride with Texaco Chemical Company's Jeffamine® D2000, a polypropylene ether diamine, average molecular weight 2000.
A second polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid was prepared by the imidization of trimellitic anhydride with Texaco Chemical Company's Jeffamine ED-900, a predominately polyethylene oxide backbone, copoly(ethylene oxide-propylene oxide) diamine, average molecular weight 900.
A third polyoxyalkylene diimide diacid was prepared by the imidization of trimellitic anhydride with Texaco Chemical Company's Jeffamine ED-2001, a predominately polyethylene oxide backbone, copoly(ethylene oxide-propylene oxide)diamine, average molecular weight 2000.
Two series of compositions were prepared, one with Diimide Diacid A and the other with Diimide Diacid B at various weight ratios to dicarboxylic acid. The compositions were as presented in Table 1. All reactants are in parts by weight. Additionally, each composition contained about 3% by weight based on the diimide diacid of a thermal stabilizer.
The elastomeric polymers of these examples had excellent physical properties and had surprisingly superior processability and moldability characteristics.
TABLE 1__________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9__________________________________________________________________________COMPOSITION1,4-Butanediol 36 33 32 30 27 36 33 32 30Dimethyl terephthalate 46 42 40 38 34 46 42 40 38Diimide Diacid A 18 25 28 32 39 -- -- -- --Diimide Diacid B -- -- -- -- -- 18 25 28 32Wt. Ratio of Diimide Diacid/DMT .4 .6 .7 .85 1.15 .4 .6 .7 .85Trimelletic Anhydride 7.1 7.3 7.2 7.4 6.8 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3mole % based onDiimide DiacidPROPERTIESMelting Point, °C. 215 214 210 203 201 208 196 194 190Flexural Modulus, psi × 103 63 32 24 16 14.5 52 33 25 20Tensile Set, % 36 28 25 19 -- 31 30 21 20__________________________________________________________________________
Several additional compositions within the scope of the present invention were prepared demonstrating various different embodiments hereof. For example, Example 10 demonstrates a composition derived from a mixture of dimethylterephthalate and isophthalic acid and Examples 11, 15, 17 and 21 demonstrates the use of dimer acid (Hystrene® 3695--Witco Chemical Corporation).
Finally, Example 16 demonstrate the use of ethylene glycol as the diol component (this reaction used antimony oxide and zinc acetates as catalysts with a phosphite catalyst quencher). Only those examples as indicated contained a thermal stabilizer. The composition and physical properties of these examples were as set forth in Table 2. All amounts are in parts by weight unless otherwise specified. A comparison of Example 6, above, with Example 12 demonstrates the improved properties obtained by use of stabilizer and excess trimellitic anhydride.
TABLE 2__________________________________________________________________________ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22__________________________________________________________________________COMPOSITION1,4-Butanediol 21 30 36 30 30 32 -- 31 27 21 35 32 30Ethylene glycol -- -- -- -- -- -- 22 -- -- -- -- -- --Dimethyl 28 36 46 40 40 38 35 37 32 35 46 38 38terephthalateIsophthalic Acid 7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Dimer Acid -- 7 -- -- -- 10.5 -- 5 -- -- -- 5 --Diimide Diacid A 44 -- -- -- -- -- 44 27 41 44 19 25 32Diimide Diacid B -- 27 18 -- -- 20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --Diimide Diacid C -- -- -- 30 30 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Thermal Stabilizera 5 -- -- -- -- -- 5 -- 4.3 5 5 5 5Wt. Ratio of 1.27 .74 .4 .77 .77 .52 1.27 .75 1.30 1.25 .41 .65 .82DiimideDiacid/DicarboxylicAcid (excludingDimer Acid)PROPERTIESMelting Point, °C. 162 191 210 206 211 193 226 201 197 193 219 201 211Flexural Modulus, 4.9 19.2 45.2 24.6 22 -- 4.5 16.9 7.0 -- 49 18 22psi × 103Tensile Strength 5.0 2.4 4.5 2.8 2.9 -- 3.5 2.4 6.7 -- -- -- --psi × 103Tensile 1143 619 554 786 614 -- 143 334 881 -- -- -- --Elongation %Shore D Hardness 31 48 61 47 49 -- 30 48 37 -- -- -- --Tensile Set, % -- -- -- 25 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --__________________________________________________________________________ a in wt. % based on amount of diimide diacid.
Additional compositions were prepared again further demonstrating the broad scope of the present invention wherein both stabilizer and additional trimellitic anhydride were added to the reaction mix. The compositions and the physical properties thereof were as shown in Example 3.
TABLE 3______________________________________ 23 24 25 26 27______________________________________COMPOSITION1,4-Butanediol 33 23 23 15 141,6-Hexanediol -- 7.5 -- 10 9Dimethyl terephthalate 39 46.5 -- 33 36Isophthalic Acid -- -- 36 7 --Azelaic Acid 9 -- -- -- --Diimide Diacid A 19 23 41 36 41Thermal stabilizera 3.7 3 5.5 7 5.5Trimellitic Anhydrideb 8.7 7.4 5 9 7.3PROPERTIESMelting Point 184 178 114 ND ND______________________________________ a See Table 2, note a b in mole % based on number of moles of Diimide Diacid
Obviously, other modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that changes may be made in the particular embodiments of the invention described which are within the full intended scope as defined by the appended claims.
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|Dow Chemical Co
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|Union Carbide Corp
|Polyester imides of trimellitic anhydride
|Oct 31, 1963
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|Gen Electric
|Polyimides of a bis-(trimellitate) dianhydride and a diamine
|Oct 31, 1966
|Aug 12, 1969
|Du Pont
|Diimide-diesters of tricarboxylic anhydrides
|May 21, 1968
|Jan 12, 1971
|Westinghouse Electric Corp
|Blends of polymeric amide-imide-ester wire enamels and conductors insulated therewith
|Aug 28, 1970
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|Jefferson Chem Co Inc
|Process for preparing polyoxyalkylene polyamines
|Aug 5, 1970
|Oct 3, 1972
|Westinghouse Electric Corp
|Conductors insulated with a polymeric amide-imide-ester and an aromatic polyimide or aromatic polyamide-imide overcoat
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|Nitto Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
|Imide-modified polyester resin and wire enamel containing the imide-modified polyester resin
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|Electrical insulating resin composition comprising a polyester resin or ester-imide resin
|Oct 3, 1978
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|Ato Chimie
|Mouldable and extrudable polyether-ester-amide block copolymers
|May 15, 1980
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|General Electric Company
|Soluble polyesterimide resins
|Sep 30, 1980
|May 25, 1982
|Ato Chimie
|Moldable and/or extrudable polyether-ester-amide block copolymers
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|Block copolyetheramides-based thermofusible adhesive compositions
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|Elastomeric polyetheresterimides
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|Thermoplastic elastomeric polyetheresterimides
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|"Polyimides" Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology 1971, Supp. vol. 1, pp. 740-773.
|Honore, P. et al., "Synthesis and Study of Various Reactive Oligomers and of Poly(ester-imide-ether)s", European Polymer Journal, vol. 16, pp. 909-916, 10/12/79.
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|Feb 19, 1985
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|Elastomeric compositions
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|Aug 18, 1987
|Huls Aktiengesellschaft
|Polyester imides and method for producing same
|Sep 30, 1986
|Dec 8, 1987
|General Electric Company
|Translucent polyetherimide ester compositions
|Sep 30, 1986
|Dec 8, 1987
|General Electric Company
|Polyetherimide esters exhibiting improved tensile elongation
|Dec 1, 1986
|Dec 22, 1987
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic polyetherimide ester elastomers exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability
|Nov 10, 1986
|Dec 22, 1987
|General Electric Company
|Polyetherimide esters
|Sep 30, 1986
|Dec 22, 1987
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic polyetherimide ester elastomers exhibiting improved thermal properties
|Nov 10, 1986
|Mar 15, 1988
|E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
|Dec 2, 1986
|Mar 22, 1988
|General Electric Company
|Solid phase polycondensation process for the production of high molecular weight polyetherimide ester polymers
|Dec 2, 1986
|Apr 26, 1988
|General Electric Company
|Crosslinked polyetherimide ester polymers
|Dec 2, 1986
|Apr 26, 1988
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic polyetherimide esters
|Dec 2, 1986
|Apr 26, 1988
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic polyetherimide ester polymers exhibiting improved flexular properties
|Jul 7, 1987
|Jun 7, 1988
|Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
|Novel polyester polymers
|Dec 1, 1986
|Jul 26, 1988
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic polyetherimide ester polymers exhibiting high flexural modulus
|Dec 28, 1987
|Sep 6, 1988
|E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
|Bicomponent moisture barrier poly(etherimide) ester films
|Dec 2, 1986
|Jan 3, 1989
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic polyetherimide ester polymers exhibiting improved flexibility
|Mar 4, 1987
|Jan 17, 1989
|General Electric Company
|Flame retardant polyetherimide ester elastomers
|Oct 23, 1987
|Mar 7, 1989
|E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
|Dec 31, 1987
|Mar 21, 1989
|General Electric Company
|Blends of polycarbonate resins and polyetherimide ester resins
|Feb 20, 1987
|Jul 25, 1989
|The Boeing Company
|Polyetherimide oligomer
|Dec 28, 1987
|Sep 19, 1989
|E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
|Vapor permeable poly(etherimide) ester elastomer films
|Dec 2, 1987
|Jan 2, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Nucleated thermoplastic polyetherimide ester elastomer molding compositions
|Nov 14, 1988
|May 22, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Low gloss molded articles using polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymers
|Nov 14, 1988
|Jul 3, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic molding compositions containing polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymer modifiers
|Nov 14, 1988
|Jul 3, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Flame retardant polyorganosiloxane-based graft polymers
|Nov 14, 1988
|Nov 6, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Polyesters modified with polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymers
|Nov 14, 1988
|Jun 18, 1991
|General Electric Company
|Polycarbonate and polyester blends modified with polyorganosiloxane graft polymers combined with diene rubber-based graft polymers
|May 24, 1989
|Jan 7, 1992
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic compositions containing combined modifiers
|Jul 9, 1990
|Sep 1, 1992
|The Boeing Company
|Method for forming crosslinking polyetherimide oligomers
|Apr 10, 1990
|Nov 10, 1992
|General Electric Company
|Polymer mixture comprising polybutylene terephthalate and thermoplastic elastomer; articles formed therefrom
|May 10, 1990
|Dec 29, 1992
|The Boeing Company
|Halo- or nitro-intermediates useful for synthesizing etherimides
|Apr 23, 1991
|Apr 13, 1993
|Astro-Valcour, Inc.
|Method for producing foamed, molded thermoplastic articles
|Mar 6, 1990
|Apr 13, 1993
|General Electric Company
|Polymer mixture having aromatic polycarbonate, polyester and thermoplastic elastomer, article formed therefrom
|Oct 15, 1990
|May 25, 1993
|General Electric Company
|Highly dense thermoplastic molding compositions
|Mar 3, 1992
|Jul 6, 1993
|United States Surgical Corporation
|Polyetherimide ester suture and its method of manufacture and method of use
|Feb 19, 1993
|Sep 21, 1993
|Astro-Valcour, Inc.
|Apparatus for producing foamed, molded thermoplastic articles and articles produced thereby
|Sep 25, 1990
|Dec 7, 1993
|The Boeing Company
|Lightly crosslinked etherimide oligomers
|Feb 27, 1991
|Jun 21, 1994
|General Electric Company
|Stable blends of copolyetherimide ester thermoplastic elastomers and polyamides
|May 14, 1993
|Aug 16, 1994
|General Electric Company
|Polyetherimide ester elastomeric compositions
|Dec 22, 1992
|Sep 13, 1994
|General Electric Company
|Abrasion resistant highly filled polyester compositions
|Jun 28, 1993
|Sep 20, 1994
|Astro-Valcour, Inc.
|Apparatus for producing foamed, molded thermoplastic articles and articles produced thereby
|Dec 8, 1993
|Nov 22, 1994
|General Electric Company
|Stabilization of low molecular weight of polybutylene terephthalate/polyester blends with phosphorus compounds
|May 4, 1993
|Jan 24, 1995
|General Electric Company
|Amine-functionalized polyester
|Feb 16, 1993
|Mar 7, 1995
|General Electric Company
|Highly dense thermoplastic molding compositions
|Jan 15, 1992
|Mar 21, 1995
|General Electric Company
|Highly dense thermoplastic molding compositions
|Dec 8, 1993
|Aug 15, 1995
|General Electric Company
|High density polyester-polycarbonate molding composition
|Feb 27, 1995
|Jan 2, 1996
|United States Surgical Corporation
|Method of suturing using a polyetherimide ester suture
|Nov 17, 1994
|May 21, 1996
|General Electric Company
|Amine-functionalized polyester
|Jul 25, 1994
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|Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
|Polymer blends for use in making medical devices including catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters
|Jun 5, 1995
|Sep 10, 1996
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|Extended end cap monomer for making advanced composites
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|Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
|Polymer blends for use in making medical devices including catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters
|Jun 5, 1995
|Nov 12, 1996
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|Composites made from multidimensional oligomers
|Jun 5, 1995
|Dec 24, 1996
|Sheppard; Clyde H.
|Methods for making liquid molding compounds using diamines and dicyanates
|Sep 19, 1994
|Dec 31, 1996
|General Electric Company
|Stabilization of low molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate/polyester blends with phosphorus compounds
|Mar 3, 1995
|Jan 21, 1997
|General Electric Company
|Method for recovery of volatile organic compounds
|Jun 6, 1995
|Feb 11, 1997
|The Boeing Company
|Method of making multidimensional polyesters
|Jun 5, 1995
|Mar 11, 1997
|The Boeing Company
|Multiple chemically functional end cap monomers
|Jun 5, 1995
|Apr 8, 1997
|The Boeing Company
|Thallium catalyzed multidimensional ester oligomers
|Apr 7, 1995
|Oct 7, 1997
|General Electric Company
|Flame retardant heavily filled thermoplastic composition
|Sep 17, 1993
|Oct 14, 1997
|Neste Oy
|Melt-processable block copolyesterimide and method for manufacturing it
|Jun 5, 1995
|Jan 6, 1998
|The Boeing Company
|Method for making a polyimide blend
|Jun 5, 1995
|Feb 3, 1998
|The Boeing Company
|Method for making multiple chemically functional oligomers
|Jun 5, 1995
|Apr 14, 1998
|The Boeing Company
|Method for making multidimensional polyester oligomers
|Oct 31, 1996
|May 5, 1998
|Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
|Polymer blends for use in making medical devices including catheters and balloons for dilation catheters
|Feb 12, 1997
|May 26, 1998
|The Boeing Company
|Multiple chemically functional oligomer blends
|Feb 14, 1997
|Oct 6, 1998
|The Boeing Company
|Phenylethynyl capped imides
|Jun 6, 1995
|Dec 15, 1998
|Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
|Balloons for medical catheters
|Oct 21, 1994
|Oct 19, 1999
|The Boeing Company
|Oligomers with multiple chemically functional end caps
|Sep 25, 1998
|Jan 4, 2000
|General Electric Company
|Amide modified polyesters
|May 15, 1997
|Jan 11, 2000
|Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
|Polymer blends for use in making medical devices including catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters
|Aug 16, 1994
|Jun 13, 2000
|General Electric Company
|Method for adhering materials having differing expansion properties and articles produced therefrom
|Feb 7, 1997
|Jan 30, 2001
|The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
|Thermoplastic elastomer composition, process for the preparation there of, hose made by using the composition, and process for the production thereof
|May 14, 1999
|Jul 10, 2001
|Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
|Process for adjusting WVTR and other properties of a polyolefin film
|Mar 30, 1998
|Oct 16, 2001
|Tredegar Film Products Corporation
|Breathable elastic polymeric film laminates
|May 25, 2000
|Mar 4, 2003
|The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
|Thermoplastic elastomer composition and process of production thereof and hose using thermoplastic elastomer composition and process of production thereof
|Jun 5, 1995
|Jun 24, 2003
|The Boeing Company
|Polyester oligomer
|Jan 7, 1986
|Aug 20, 1986
|General Electric Company
|Elastomeric compositions
|Jun 30, 1987
|Jan 13, 1988
|Idemitsu Kosan Company Limited
|Novel polyester polymers
|Oct 19, 1987
|May 25, 1988
|General Electric Company
|Polyetherimide esters
|Oct 23, 1989
|May 23, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Polycarbonate and polyester blends modified with polyorganosiloxane graft polymers combined with diene rubber-based graft polymers
|Oct 23, 1989
|May 23, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Thermoplastic molding compositions containing polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymer modifiers
|Oct 23, 1989
|Jun 6, 1990
|General Electric Company
|Polyesters modified with polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymers
|Aug 24, 1993
|Mar 9, 1994
|Ge Plastics Japan Limited
|Thermoplastic polyester elastomer resin compositions
|Aug 14, 1995
|Mar 6, 1996
|General Electric Company
|Compositions of poly(phenylene ether) and polyester resins
|Aug 14, 1995
|Mar 6, 1996
|General Electric Company
|Compositions of poly(phenylene ether) and polyester resins
|Aug 14, 1995
|Mar 6, 1996
|General Electric Company
|Compositions of poly(phenylene ether) and polyester resins
|Nov 3, 1989
|May 16, 1991
|General Electric Company
|Flame retardant elastomeric compounds
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|524/101, 528/289, 528/292, 528/296, 525/444.5, 528/295.3
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|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
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Proactive daily involvement in all District purchasing. The District Manager has the primary overall. Duties in addition to the District Manager role this may....
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I would like to change the default text of the message: "You already have this item in your cart" which happens when you have products that are sold individually. In class-wc-cart.php there is the following function:
if ( $product_data->is_sold_individually() ) {
$in_cart_quantity = $cart_item_key ? $this->cart_contents[$cart_item_key]['quantity'] : 0;
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if ( $in_cart_quantity > 0 ) {
$woocommerce->add_error( sprintf('%s %s', get_permalink(woocommerce_get_page_id('cart')), __( 'View Cart →', 'woocommerce' ), __( 'You already have this item in your cart.', 'woocommerce' ) ) );
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50 Camp Adventure Drive Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 (map) | (828) 452-2881
Sites: 51 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 6 Reviews
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Apr 2016 - $30.00
The park was good, but we weren't there much. Nice hosts, quiet neighbors, good walking paths nearby. Most of our time was spent driving and hiking in the mountains. Perfect location for seeing beautiful things! We will try to stay here again the next time we are in the area! - travelSupremely
Oct 2015 - $28.00
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Oct 2014 - $28.00
The park sits directly on a noisy, busy highway. If you want quiet, shade and a park like setting with a view, this is not the place. In fact there are few trees in the camping area. The sites are very close together. Minor leveling was required. We stayed in early October. The camp host was very friendly and accommodating. While most sites are gravel, grass has grown through and almost completely covered the surface. It appears the park is spending on very basic maintenance, not ongoing improvements and updating. The Lake across the highway is beautiful. The location is convenient to many attractions in the NC western mountains. The area seems to be safe. A burned out old motel sits next to the campground which per the host is scheduled to be removed in the near future. You may wish to call ahead to ask about construction noise and dust during the next few months. In summary this campground is adequate if you only want a place to sleep and are not noise sensitive. - Florida 55
4394 Jonathan Creek Road Waynesville, North Carolina 28785 (map) | (800) 926-8191
Sites: 150 | Latest Rate: $27.00 | 62 Reviews
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We stayed in a creekfront site. IMHO it was a bargain at the Passport America rate. Our site was long enough for our RV, but the toad had to park alongside (for which there was room). We could deploy 4 slides without feeling cramped. Utilities were good, except for wifi, which was weak and intermittent at our site. AT&T cell coverage (4g) was good. We had good satellite coverage, although many sites might not; however there is cable that appeared to work fine. The creek and grassy area along it are really neat for walking dogs. Most residents are "mature" and seasonal. All we met were pleasant. The pool looked inviting, although we didn't use it. It can get a little muddy when it rains. We were positively impressed, and will try to return. - Just Dave
Jun 2016 - $22.00
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Waynesville, North Carolina (map) | (888) 800-4020
Sites: 30 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 5 Reviews
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This is a very small park. Its very shady, and right on Jonathan's creek. It has about half park models. Its also pretty quiet, but does get road traffic noise. The creek is beautiful and peaceful. The owners are wonderful people and try to take care of all of your needs. Big rigs may have an issue here. You have to be able to move your rig around in very tight spaces. We stayed here in a 40 ft 5th wheel. We loved the campground and would come back here again and again. - Travelin' partners
Sep 2008 - $25.00
Very small,very nice, very old RV park on Jonathan Creek. Run by very nice helpful couple. Majority of the park is old RV's with locals living there full time. A few sites for nightly, weekly stays. playground. - dieselgypsy
Aug 2008 - $30.00
It was a nightmare! We arrived to find the smallest campsite we ever saw. We couldn't even get in to it. The neighbor on one side had his awning out which came over on us at least 3 feet. On the other side there was a camper with about three big tents that had eased onto us a couple of feet. Even if we made them move and the guy took down his awning, it would have been tight. We did not stay here. We went down the road and found a beautiful, shady place that was 3 times the size. Anyone we talked to knew of that park's reputation. We were told they changed their name from Jonathon's Hideaway to Somers Cream. There are many other options for Maggie Valley. Choose Wisely. - ILoveLucy
Waynesville, North Carolina (map) | (828) 421-5295
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The owners are friendly and helpful, stopping by the RV after we got set up with brochures and information on the area. The park has numerous flower gardens and everything is kept up nicely. The laundry is in a shelter type area and has tables, fridge, benches, etc for gatherings. The park is located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains, so the view from the park is nice. The internet is free and worked very well...a pleasant surprise from other parks. It's quiet and well managed and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. We stayed for 9 days. - Da Keeffes
Jun 2015 - $21.00
Small park but very nice. The campground hosts were very friendly and helpful. The sites are a little close and maneuvering a big rig requires patience when backing into the sites.
We did enjoy our stay and would definitely return. - Rick & Carol
Oct 2014 - $42.00
This campground was a little different from anywhere else we have stayed, but we enjoyed our time there. We always take our showers in the campground bathrooms, and after I had made our reservations, we realized that they don't have a bathroom at all! All the sites have full hookups, so for the time being, you must use your own. I think there are plans to build a bathhouse. There's also no real "office", but we were greeted by a man on a golf cart as we drove in. They had already emailed us our site number, so they told us to pull in and they would register us when they could. Some of the sites are pretty short but we were fine. Some are gravel and some have concrete pads. It's in a valley with nice views of the surrounding mountains. We were invited to a pot-luck supper on our second night there. Don't miss the winding drive to Cataloochee Valley to see the elk herds, which has its entrance very near the campground. - mom2wildlife
Waynesville, North Carolina (map) | (828) 926-7977
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Very nice check in process - well organized, knowledgeable, informative staff. Taken to site and assisted in backing in. Sites are not very long and everyone has to park extra vehicle across the front of your site. It gets a bit tight when sites are full. Sites are both shaded and unshaded and close together like so many commercial parks. It looked like there were nice sites along the creek (Premium) that might have more privacy in the back. It was busy and crowded. Gravel with picnic table, pretty level, utilities worked well - water pressure is high so be careful of your connections. Lots of rules which not everyone paid attention to. Laundry was too busy to be able to use on the weekend so I can't comment on that - except that having more machines or all machines in working order would be helpful. Wi-Fi was strong and fast. Lots of cable TV stations, but it was "noisy". Satellite was better. Several dumpsters around so you didn't have to walk too far. We would come back for a night or two. - SerenityRVing
Jul 2016 - $52.00
My wife and I stayed at Creekwood Farm for 5 days over the July 4 weekend.
This is not a bad campground. My wife and I much prefer national parks and state run campgrounds because they typically have more room. But we don't mind staying occasionally at private campgrounds. Creekwood is a very prime example of why we have problems with private campgrounds. If we had been given the option to not be in the middle of the party all day on Saturday and also have to not have traffic through our campsite the entire weekend it might have been more pleasant.
When I called and made the appointment I asked for a creek side site. The lady said they had one creek side site left and I reserved it. Nothing but a blatant lie. The site they gave us was site number 75. It IS NOT on the creek even though their VERY misleading site map shows it on the creek. Not only that, #75 is not a premium site. It is smaller and the utilities are misplaced toward the front so I couldn't back the motor home into the site so I had room for the toad.
So this "premium" side it nestled in between the last REAL premium site and one of their permanent cabins. Right behind side 75 and the cabin is their recreation area. They had a big cookout on Saturday. That was cool, but when I arrived I found a hose hooked up to our water spigot. It ran out the end of the site. I figured they were using it to water the grass so I unhooked it and did my hookups. The next morning someone had installed a "Y" and hooked that hose back up. We had to compete with their party for water pressure. And guess where everyone in the campground walked, or drove their golf carts, through to get to the picnic? Yes, site #75. And not a word about any of this when I made reservations. We were totally misled. And they didn't mention that you had to rent a fire pit if you wanted a campfire. How ridiculous!!!
We won't be back. - Glenn & Becky Puckett
Jul 2016 - $37.00
Wonderful, quiet. Great staff. Loved site. Baths are wonderful, private.
Was good for overnight. If we had known how wonderful this campground was, would have planned to stay longer. It is wonderful, quiet, lovely.
Will be back. - ToniB
Waynesville, North Carolina (map) | (828) 926-3170
Sites: 100 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 7 Reviews
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First of all, the owner is miserable. I think its time they retire. There are several really dumpy looking trailers here with things just laying all over the place. There are 7 TV channels and they are all news except ESPN. Alot of the sites were really old looking and for this time of the year, the place was half empty. That tells me alot because other parks in the area where full. Restrooms were clean, and there is a laundry that was OK. They say they have a store, but its empty. Place is old and needs to be updated. - rvhermit
Aug 2008 - $32.00
This is a perfect place for folks who want peace and quiet. The lots are shady and huge. There is a creek in back with picnic tables. I would not take my grandchildren there as it was mostly older people. But it is my favorite place to go alone with my husband. You will love this place. - ILoveLucy
Jun 2008 - $34.00
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Maggie Valley, North Carolina (map) | (828) 926-1904
Sites: 300 | Latest Rate: $37.00 | 31 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $45.00
We have stayed there a number of times. The is park is beautiful but it was designed prior to the time when the RVs had slide outs and many of the sites are very narrow with little shade. The owners are very understanding and helpful. One of the very few parks I have ever stayed in that provides a handicapped stalls in the restroom. - Jim 2
Jul 2015 - $35.00
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Jun 2015 - $30.00
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Sites: 27 | Latest Rate: $20.00 | 2 Reviews
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Reservations are required. The road to the campground includes a narrow, steep, winding and exposed section of a couple of miles of gravel road over a mountain. Large RVs and large trailers might find it difficult. There is no electricity, water, or sewer hookups at the sites. There are flush toilets and cold water sinks but no showers. The sites in the center of the loop have little privacy. The sites on the outside of the loop have somewhat more privacy. The campground is along side Cattaloochee Creek. - Teardrop11
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Sites: 36 | Latest Rate: $400.00 | 4 Reviews
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Oct 2011 - $400.00
The price noted is the monthly rate. This is not an overnight-stay campground: only 6-month seasonal or year round. It is an adult only campground, although children are allowed for short visits. We first found this park in 2008; advertised as seasonal only, which greatly appealed to us. We started staying here part time from May-October 2009 and would rate the park a 9 for that year. The following year (2010) gets a rating of 8. Our final year here (2011) was not as enjoyable as there was a lot of tension in the air and new unwritten rules. This year's rating is 2. As soon as we showed up in May, we could see the signs that the park was moving away from being an RV park and moving towards full-time trailer park living. Needless to say, we were not happy about that, and as it turns out, other campers are quite concerned as well. Several decisions made by management this summer reinforce the direction of the "RV Park" moving to a "trailer park" environment. For example, campers are now allowed to have permanent building sheds, remove portions of the fencing along the street, and erect canopies to extend their living space. Some of the sites resembled a tent city with all the add-ons going on in their site. The sites are VERY close to each other; one open awning almost extends to the next unit. Generally, this is not an issue, but there are some owners who insist on leaving their dogs alone in the unit to bark and yap the entire time they are away. As others have said, the noise from the street is very heavy during the day; however, traffic noise really calms down around sunset. The town of Maggie Valley is no longer attractive to families as most venues geared toward them have closed (many before the economy went south). With people living so close together comes a lot of DRAMA. From almost every site you can see and sometimes hear what is going on in the rest of the campground. The park manager adds to a lot of the drama. Enough said. The bathrooms are very clean as are the common areas in the clubhouse. My low rating of 2 for 2011 in no way reflects uncleanliness. This year, the park owner seemed detached from his investment even though he lives on the premises. A couple times this summer, we practically had to beg to have the grass mowed. Outside maintenance around the park has dramatically changed from our first year here. The park is in the heart of the town and within walking distance to several restaurants and shops; this is a big plus. Concrete patios are available at some sites because current or previous owners purchased them. We bought ours the first year here and it was well worth it. The park puts on a July 4 cookout; it is not only a good way to get to know your neighbors, but the food is fantastic. Another feast not to be missed is the annual fish fry. The park buys the fish and one of the campers spends all day cooking the fish and hushpuppies. Everyone else brings a dish. If you're looking for a seasonal spot with lots of activities, this is not the place, as it is a small park. We didn't need scheduled activities but some people may want that. In good conscience, I could not recommend this campground to a friend, but you make up your own mind. - CraftCrazy
Oct 2007 - $28.00
Very nice campground. Like the others that have posted have said, the road noise is annoying during the day if you hang around the campground. Bathrooms and clothes washing facilities are very clean and rated a 10. Sites are a little close but is an excellent location for your base of operations while touring the area. The camp host is very friendly and helpful. - yelir49
Oct 2007 - $31.00
I completely agree with the post from May 2006. I would give this campground a 10 but there is some road noise. It is very quiet at night, though. The wireless internet was strong and fast. The owners and camp host were very friendly and eager to answer questions about the area. They handed out a welcome package with brochures on the area when we checked in. Our site was roomy but next to the street with the picnic table next to the sidewalk. Some of the other spaces looked close together with slides out but it looked this way in all of the other campgrounds in the area too. The laundry was very clean and moderately priced. We would definitely stay here again. - tms7677