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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8119829 | Process of hydrocyanation of unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives The present invention is directed to compositions of specific carboxylic acid, fatty acid or oil derivatives containing nitrile groups and methods of their preparation. The preparation involves a hydrocyanation reaction. A method of hydrogenating the nitrile contain... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8101790 | Process for improving adiponitrile quality A process and apparatus for reacting deleterious impurities contained in adiponitrile (ADN) comprises feeding ADN and an ozone containing gas into a co-current plug flow reactor containing static mixer elements, to oxidize at least a portion of the impurities, there... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097671 | Carbon black with large primary particle size as reheat additive for polyester and polypropylene resins Reheat characteristics of polyethylene and polypropylene resins, including reheating time and resin color, are improved by adding to the resin carbon black with a primary particle size in the range of 200 to 500 nm as an infrared absorber. Thermal carbon blacks havi... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8067318 | Elastic nonwoven sheet This invention relates to stretchable nonwoven sheets prepared by substantially uniformly impregnating a necked nonwoven substrate or an easily extensible as-made nonwoven substrate with an elastomeric polymer by treatment with an elastomeric polymer solution. The n... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066911 | Method of improving flowability of adipic acid A method of improving flowability of adipic acid includes adding to the adipic acid at a relatively low temperature a flowability improving agent, such as an acyclic saturated monobasic acid containing 10 to 22 carbon atoms or an acyclic saturated dibasic acid conta... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7985779 | Manufacture of polyurethane foam ball The present invention relates to a novel method for manufacturing a cellular elastomeric polyurethane foam ball. The product polyurethane foam ball may be used as a core for a tennis ball which meets ITF specifications for tennis balls, including weight, diameter, b... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7973174 | Process of making 3-aminopentanenitrile A process for making 3-aminopentanenitrile from a crude 2-pentenenitrile (“crude 2PN”) comprising 2-pentenenitrile, 2-methyl-2-butenenitrile, and 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile includes contacting the crude 2PN with an ammonia-containing fluid and water. The ammonia-c... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7956213 | Toluate esters for use as reactive and non-reactive diluent in polymer applications Disclosed are toluate ester compositions and their use as solvent, plasticizers, extender and/or diluents in binder formulations, a method of producing such ester compositions, as well as polymer compositions containing such liquid ester compositions. Also disclosed... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7906476 | Fabric care compositions Polyurethaneurea compositions in the form of powders and dispersions are provided for enhancing properties of washed fabric including easy care, better iron gliding, improved shape retention, perfume substantiation and stain management properties. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7772293 | Ionic liquid solvents and a process for the depolymerization of polyamides An improved process for the hydrolysis of nylon polymer is herein disclosed using ionic liquids and optionally one equivalent of sulfuric acid per amide residue of the polymer. The process provides for a simplified means for separation of the hydrolyzed polyamide co... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7762287 | Stretch wovens with separated elastic yarn system Included is a woven fabric having warp yarns and weft yarns. Either warp yarn or weft yarn or both warp and weft yarns have two separate systems of yarns. The systems of yarns include a hard yarn forming the main body of fabric and a composite covered elastic yarn w... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7687413 | Edgecomb resistance polyester The present invention concerns polyester fabric that is employed in airbags. In particular, the polyester fabric has improved resistance to edge combing—the relative tendency of a fabric to pull apart under seam stress or similar action such as inflation of inflat... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7678906 | Process for making triphenylboron-pyridine compound A process for improving the recovery of solid triphenylboron-pyridine compound (TPBP), while retaining desirable particle characteristics comprises the addition of an acid to neutralize at least a portion of the alkali contained in the aqueous mother liquor. By adju... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7659422 | Hydrocyanation process with reduced yield losses A hydrocyanation process produces adiponitrile and other dinitriles having six carbon atoms. The process involves forming a reaction mixture in the presence of at least one Lewis acid. The reaction mixture includes ethylenically unsaturated nitriles having five carb... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7629484 | Method for the purification of triorganophosphites by treatment with a basic additive One or more triorganophosphite components are separated from a crude phosphite mixture containing acidic hydrolysis products. The crude phosphite mixture is contacted with a basic additive to produce a second mixture comprising a first phase and a second phas... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7560566 | Process for producing heteroaromatic carboxylic acids A process for the production of a heteroaromatic carboxylic acid comprising contacting in the presence of a catalyst, a precursor of said carboxylic acid with an oxidant, such contact being effected with said precursor and the oxidant in an aqueous solvent comprisin... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7537814 | Alloy blends of polyurethane and latex rubber Disclosed herein are barrier articles of polyurethane blends or alloys that limit the permeability of gases there through, particularly as used in inflatable sports articles and more particularly as used in soccer balls. ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7498280 | Polyester filament woven fabric for air bags A polyester plain weave fabric construction wherein said fabric has a basis weight of between 150 to 300 g/m2 with tongue tear strength equal to or better than nylon fabrics of the same construction and weight. The present invention relates to both coated... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7468119 | Separation of 6-aminocapronitrile and hexamethylenediamine from a mixture comprising hexamethylenediamine, 6-aminocapronitrile and tetrahydroazepine The invention relates to the field of separation by distillation of 6-aminocapronitrile (ACN) and hexamethylenediamine (HMD) from a mixture containing ACN, HMD, tetrahydrozaepine (THA), adiponitrile (ADN) and low boilers (LB). A method for producing a distillate str... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7461499 | Stretch woven fabrics The invention provides a polyester bicomponent core spun yarn comprising a sheath of at least one hard fiber and having an English cotton count of from about 5 to about 60 and a core of bicomponent polyester filament. The invention further includes a fabric substant... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7442841 | Extraction process A process for the separation of an alcohol from a non-polar solvent; a ketone from a non-polar solvent; an alcohol from a mixture of a ketone and a non-polar solvent; or a mixture ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435464 | Articles comprising aqueous dispersions of polyureaurethanes Polyurethane particles dispersed in water can be used to make articles of commerce with reduced chance of chemical and biological allergic reaction to skin, and which exhibit improved puncture and tear resistance when compared to gloves made with other materials. | 10/14/2008 |
| 7405170 | Stretchable fabrics comprising elastics incorporated into NYCO for use in combat uniforms A stretchable fabric comprising NYCO fabric with about 2 to about 4 wt. % elastic, such as an elastane as LYCRA®, is disclosed. The stretchable fabric of the invention exhibits about 20 to about 50% fabric stretch, and is suitable for application in combat uniforms... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399883 | Process for making adipic acid Disclosed in a process for making (1) a compound of the formula NC—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—CO2R′, wherein R′ is H or C1 to C12 alkyl, or (2) adipic acid or (3) dimethyl adipate, using... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390897 | Method for making caprolactam from impure 6-aminocapronitrile The invention relates to the field of production of lactams from aminonitriles, and in particular to the production of ε-caprolactam by the vapor phase hydrolytic cyclization of 6-aminocapronitrile. A crude liquid caprolactam comprising ε-caprolactam (CL), 6-amino... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7385071 | Hydrocyanation of pentenenitriles and/or 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile using promoters obtained from the chlorination of titanium-rich ores Process for hydrocyanating a substrate selected from 2-, 3-, or 4-pentenenitrile and/or 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile or mixtures thereof by contacting the substrate with HCN in the presence of a zero-valent nickel catalyst and a promoter that is obtained as a byproduct ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7375042 | Woven polyester fabric for airbags The present invention relates to a woven polyester fabric for use in airbags. The present invention includes a woven fabric using a polyester filament yarn, wherein the polyester filament yarn has a tenacity of about 65 cN/tex or greater and an Instantaneous Thermal... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7361707 | Alloy blends of polyurethane and latex rubber Disclosed herein are barrier articles of polyurethane blends or alloys that limit the permeability of gases there through, particularly as used in inflatable sports articles and more particularly as used in soccer balls. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7341769 | Laminated fabric for airbag A laminated fabric of an elastomeric copolyetherester-based film laminated to a manmade fiber substrate fabric and having a stiffness of from about 5 to 80 Newtons measured according to test method ASTM D4032-94 is described which demonstrates a desirable combinatio... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7320766 | Overdyeable pigmented polymeric fiber and yarns and articles made therefrom Dyed yarns typically have inferior color fastness compared with pigmented yarns. However, dyeing offers a virtually infinite selection of colors, flexibility and more uniformity than constructions of pigmented yarns in residential carpet and other yarn applications,... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7310933 | Bicomponent fiber and yarn comprising such fiber The invention provides a bicomponent staple fiber comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) wherein the bicomponent fiber has a substantially oval cross-section shape having an aspect ratio A:B of about 2:1 to about 5:1 wherein A i... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310932 | Stretch woven fabrics The invention provides a polyester bicomponent core spun yarn comprising a sheath of at least one hard fiber and having an English cotton count of from about 5 to about 60 and a core of bicomponent polyester filament. The invention further includes a fabric substant... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303795 | Molding of polypropylene with enhanced reheat characteristics Bottles, containers and other articles are formed from polypropylene compositions that include a reheating agent, such as antimony, carbon black, graphite, titanium, copper, manganese, iron, tungsten, graphite, infra-red absorbing dyes or other infra-red absorbing m... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299828 | Stretch woven fabrics including polyester bicomponent filaments Stretch woven fabrics including plain, twill and satin constructions are disclosed. The fabrics include weft yarns and warp yarns. Polyester bicomponent continuous filaments including poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) having an after-... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300331 | Brassiere construction using multiple layers of fabric A brassiere or breast shaping garment has a pair of breast-receiving cups, each of which is formed with an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer. The inner fabric layer is placed in an angular orientation relative to the outer fabric layer. Further, the inner... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294671 | Reactive carriers for polymer melt injection The present invention concerns a reactive carrier that forms no by-products during melt injection of polymer into articles such as sheets, films, fibers and containers. The reactive carrier is used to mix additives into the polymer resin. More particularly, the inve... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7269982 | Steam seal for textile production The invention is a sealing mechanism for a steam chest (14) used in the manufacture of textile materials. This invention is a device for heating continuous textile material comprising: a steam chest (14) having a steam inlet, a material inlet (18 | 09/18/2007 |
| 7250484 | Method for producing enhanced solid state A method for enhancing solid state polymerization of polyethylene terephthalate is disclosed in which at least one monomeric unit of diacid and/or dimethyl ester comprising at least one pendant chemical side group is copolymerized with a diol and a diacid or a dimet... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240371 | Solvent free aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films therefrom for stretch fabrics Novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films formed therefrom are provided. The aqueous polyurethane dispersions are provided in solvent-free systems of a prepolymer comprising at least one polyether or polyester polyol, a mixture of MDI isomers, and a ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238833 | Production of aromatic carboxylic acids A process for the production of an aromatic carboxylic acid comprising contacting in the presence of a catalyst, within a continuous flow reactor, one or more precursors of the aromatic carboxylic acid with an oxidant, such contact being effected with said precursor... | 07/03/2007 |
