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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8071214 | Particle with selected permeance wall The invention discloses a population of selected permeability microcapsule particles comprising an oil soluble or dispersible core material and a wall material at least partially surrounding the core material. The microcapsule wall material comprises the reaction pr... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8067355 | Benefit agent containing delivery particles The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, compositions for clean... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8067089 | Cationic microcapsule particles The present invention teaches a cationically charged or neutral microcapsule particle comprising an oil soluble or dispersible core material and a wall material at least partially surrounding the core material, the microcapsule wall material comprising the reaction ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7985445 | Water-in-oil capsule manufacture process and microcapsules produced by such process A novel method of forming water in oil microcapsules is disclosed. According to the invention microcapsules are obtained by steps comprising dispersing an oil soluble amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and an oil soluble bi- or polyfunctional vinyl mono... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7976670 | Surface insensitive anaerobic adhesive and sealant compositions Surface insensitive, storage-stable, single-package liquid anaerobic adhesive and sealant compositions which are substantially free of amines, especially aromatic and tertiary amines, and imides, especially sulfimides such as saccharine and saccharine-type compounds... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7915215 | Fragrance-delivery composition comprising boron and persulfate ion-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol microcapsules and method of use thereof An aqueous composition is provided having a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.7 to about 12.8 and comprising boron or persulfate ion-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol microcapsules. A method of delivering a fragrance to a substrate is further provided comprising applying ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7829258 | Laser coloration of coated substrates Record material imageable with a laser beam. The material is a substrate such as paper or polyolefin film having provided on at least one surface thereof a coating containing a solvent-soluble or disperse-type dye suitable for coloring plastics or polymers. Typical ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7811644 | Insulated beverage or food container An insulating beverage cup is produced with an air containing film layer disposed on an inner surface of a food or beverage paper stock. The air containing film layer is extruded or laminated to the paper stock. An additional extruded or laminated layer is applied b... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7803422 | Water-in-oil capsule manufacture process and microcapsules produced by such process A novel method of forming water in oil microcapsules is disclosed. According to the invention microcapsules are obtained by steps comprising dispersing an oil soluble amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and an oil soluble bi- or polyfunctional vinyl mono... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7736695 | Oil-in-water capsule manufacture process and microcapsules produced by such process A novel method of forming oil in water process is disclosed. According to the invention process are obtained by steps comprising dispersing an oil soluble amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and an oil soluble bi- or polyfunctional vinyl monomer along wi... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7678847 | Encapsulated structural adhesive The invention teaches an encapsulated curable adhesive composition especially adapted for use as a structural adhesive. The adhesive composition enables formation of a thin layer reactive composition of microcapsules and a two-part curative. The adhesive composition... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7648842 | Security paper authentication system with dual instant color The present invention relates to a unique dual color security paper authentication system. The authenticating system comprises the combination of a security paper together with a coordinated applicator. The paper contains a starch, an iodide salt and an acidic devel... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7629394 | UV curable coating material of encapsulated water dispersed core material The present invention describes a process of preparing microcapsules in a UV curable water immiscible phase. The microcapsules formed according to the invention contain an aqueous phase core. The process comprises dispersing a water soluble or dispersible core mater... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7559223 | Real time determination of gas solubility and related parameters in manufacturing processes Methods and apparatuses for determining entrained and/or dissolved gas content of gas-liquid mixtures. Data generated is used to control the True (air-free) or Apparent (air-containing) Density or Entrained Air content of liquids within optimum ranges, e.g. in paper... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7300530 | Process for preparing a non-woven fibrous web Disclosed is a fibrous web which includes a microencapsulated material, such as a microencapsulated phase change material, adhered to the web. Preferably, the web is prepared in a melt-blowing or spun-bonding process. In the melt-blowing process, cooling water conta... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294724 | Process for manufacture of fluoran dyes The invention teaches an improved process for the manufacture of useful fluoran dyes of the structure according to formula 1 comprising condensing in an alkanesulfonic acid or an arenesulfonic acid to acid accordin... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267862 | Controlled COF films Disclosed are methods and compositions of films using selected blends of primary and secondary fatty amide additives at critical ratios, which enable the primary fatty amides to interact favorably with the secondary amides so as to provide controlled COF and other u... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262150 | Secure thermally imaged documents susceptible to rapid information destruction by induction A thermally image record material such as a secure document is taught which is susceptible to rapid and bulk destruction of confidential or sensitive information by microwave or high energy absorption. The thermally responsive record material comprises a heat sensit... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7257985 | Apparatus and method for real time determination of density and related parameters in manufacturing processes Methods and apparati for measuring entrained gas content. One of the disclosed apparatus embodiments includes a chamber and piping for process fluid, the piping including two different sectors each comprising a density and temperature gauge having a pressure gauge l... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7235308 | Recyclable repulpable coated paper stock A coated paper stock having high moisture vapor barrier characteristics and ingredient compatible with recycling and repulping is disclosed comprising a substrate coated on at least one surface with a subcoat. The subcoat comprises a hydrolyzed amphoteric vegetable ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7183928 | Thermal imaging paper laminate A thermal imaging paper having a laminate structure is disclosed. The laminate structure includes a thermal imaging heat sensitive substrate, an adhesive layer, and a polyfoam layer. In addition, a security feature such as an antenna and integrated circuit are provi... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7163909 | Authenticity indicator A rapidly reversing authenticity indicator for substrates such as secure documents, tags and labels is described. The authenticity indicator comprises a substrate having provided thereon a coating of a colorless chromogenic material, a binder material and optional p... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7125824 | Linerless labels A linerless label system comprising pressure adhesive coating, release coating and thermal imaging coating is described. The thermal imaging coating contains as one of its components the compounds of the formula (I) ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122503 | Uniform microcapsules The present invention teaches an improved process for preparing a population of microcapsules having a substantially uniform size distribution, especially useful for manufacture of carbonless paper. The improved process teaches use of membrane material having a pre-... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108190 | Token array and method employing authentication tokens bearing scent formulation information Scent formulation information is imparted onto an authentication token. The scent formulation information may be used in numerous authentication applications, such as security badges, airline tickets, and so forth. Various methods and systems involving such tokens a... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7074466 | Beverage and food containers, inwardly directed foam Beverage or food containers made from sheet material, and methods of making such containers. Such container comprises a layer of paperboard and an expanded foam layer applied as a coating in a liquid carrier, and affixed to a paperboard base layer. The expanded foam... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7017388 | Determination of gas-free densities and relative amounts of gases in liquids in manufacturing processes Improved control of continuous processes that handle liquids. Data generated by this invention is used to control gas contents of liquids within optimum ranges, for instance in paper coating processes and in the manufacture of food products (ketchup), personal care ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6995784 | Secure point of sale imageable substrate A secure point of sale imageable substrate is disclosed comprising a heat sensitive recording material for recording confidential information. The heat sensitive recording material comprises a heat transmissive optically opaque paper support, a heat sensitive imagin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6939826 | Product authentication Product package, comprising a data storage device, packaging material, and an authentication system. The authentication system comprises first and second coatings coated on the storage device and the packaging material. One of the coatings comprises chromogenic micr... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6937153 | Thermal imaging paper laminate A thermal imaging paper having a laminate structure is disclosed. The laminate structure includes a thermal imaging heat sensitive substrate, an adhesive layer, and a polyfoam layer. In addition, a security feature such as an antenna and integrated circuit are provi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932602 | Dental articulation kit and method A method for performing a dental articulation test and a related test kit are provided. In preferred embodiments, the method includes applying a first chemical component of a binary marking system to at least one tooth of a patient or articulation device. A substrat... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6892441 | Method for forming electrically conductive pathways The present invention provides for a system and two methods for forming electrically conductive pathways. These pathways can be connected with a microchip in order to form a radio frequency identification tag. A first method uses a thermal transfer ribbon, coated wi... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6890592 | Uniform microcapsules The present invention teaches an improved process for preparing a population of microcapsules having a substantially uniform size distribution, especially useful for manufacture of carbonless paper. The improved process teaches use of membrane material having a pre-... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6852422 | Composite packaging materials and printable sheets, and methods of making Printable packaging paper for flexible packaging. A flexible overall print coating makes a first surface suitable for conventional printing. The print coating comprises clay, binder comprising acrylic and optionally PVOH, and microsphere shells, some optionally defo... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6852381 | Insulated beverage or food container An insulating beverage or food container or sleeve is produced with a foam layer disposed on an inner surface of a paper stock. A polymer shrink film layer is arranged in a position along an inside surface of the beverage container. The foam layer is sandwiched betw... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6847898 | Real time determination of gas solubility and related parameters in manufacturing processes Methods and apparatuses for determining entrained and/or dissolved gas content of gas-liquid mixtures. Data generated is used to control the True (air-free) or Apparent (air-containing) Density or Entrained Air content of liquids within optimum ranges, e.g. in paper... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843871 | Process for preparing a non-woven fibrous web Disclosed is a process for preparing a fibrous web. The fibrous web includes a microencapsulated material, such as a microencapsulated phase change material, adhered to the web. Preferably, the web is prepared in a melt-blowing or spun-bonding process. In the melt-b... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6835691 | Thermally-responsive record material The present invention is a novel thermally-responsive record material comprising a substrate having provided thereon in substantially contiguous relationship an electron donating dye precursor, an acidic developer material, a compound of the formula | 12/28/2004 |
| 6830645 | System and method for rupturing encapsulated adhesive in sheet media A system and method for rupturing an encapsulated adhesive in a sheet media uses an activator unit. This unit can include one or more of the following: a pressure roller, a pair of pressure rollers, an activator blade, a set of rotatable discs or a series of sets of... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6811843 | Insulated beverage or food container An insulating beverage cup or sleeve is produced with a foam layer disposed on an inner surface of a food or beverage paper stock. A polyethylene film layer is arranged in a position between a paper stock layer and an inside surface of the beverage container. The fo... | 11/02/2004 |
