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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183330 | Soft, elastic, plasticizer-free thermoplastic polyurethane and process to synthesize the same The present invention discloses a thermoplastic polyurethane which is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, and (3) a glycol chain extender selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol and propyle... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8158116 | Method for treating hair damaged by color treatments A method of treating one or more hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angst... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8148475 | Melt spun polyether TPU fibers having mixed polyols and process Thermoplastic polyether polyurethane polymers are disclosed which are mixed with a crosslinking agent to achieve long run times in a melt spinning process to make elastic fibers. The crosslinking agent is preferably a polyether or polyester polyol reacted with a dii... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8137754 | Hydroxyl-terminated thiocarbonate containing compounds, polymers, and copolymers, and polyurethanes and urethane acrylics made therefrom Thiocarbonate compounds are reacted with various polyols to introduce hydroxyl end groups thereto which can be subsequently reacted with urethane forming compounds to form various polyurethanes including block copolymers thereof. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133961 | Waterborne coatings with improved early water blushing and chemical resistance This invention relates to waterborne coatings with enhanced early water blushing resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion to substrates. These waterborne coatings can be paints, varnishes, and water sealers that offer excellent early water blushing as well as e... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8122968 | Fire suppression system A sprinkler system comprises a network of CPVC conduits and a plurality of sprinklers. The system includes an electrically activated solenoid control valve to allow fluid to flow in the pipe network. One or more fire detectors operate independently of the condition ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8047238 | Cured in place pipe liner A liner for repairing damaged pipes, such as underground sewer or gas pipes is disclosed. The liner comprises a TPU coating on a fibrous mat of non-woven fabric. The TPU coating is a high heat resistance polyester TPU which allows an epoxy resin/amine to be saturate... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8044156 | Multi-purpose polymers, methods and compositions Disclosed are multi-purpose polymers that are the polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising at least one amino-substituted vinyl monomer; at least one nonionic vinyl monomer; at least one associative vinyl monomer; at least one semihydrophobic vinyl sur... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034873 | In-situ plasticized thermoplastic polyurethane In-situ plasticized thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are made by a process which involves reacting a polyol, glycol chain extender and a polyisocyanate where the reaction is conducted in the presence of a plasticizer. The reactants together with the pla... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021650 | Polymers containing silicone copolyol macromers and personal care compositions containing same Dimethicone copolyol polymers are synthesized from dimethicone copolyol macromers. Polymers containing the macromer repeating units are useful in a variety of applications including personal care, textile and industrial formulations to deliver softness, lubricity, f... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017676 | Halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethanes Disclosed is a halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition. The disclosed flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition is capable of improving flame retardancy and flaming-drip of a thermoplastic poly... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8003585 | Cationic polymers and fixative applications therefor This invention relates to cationic Cassia polymers and to their use in hair fixative applications. The cationic Cassia polymers demonstrate superior stiffness profiles and a high level of curl retention when subjected to high humidity conditions for ex... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7943714 | Label adhesive and activation method for polymeric label A water activated adhesive system is described that is particularly suited for applying non-paper polymeric labels to surfaces which have low moisture permeability. The adhesive system is characterized by a dry non-tacky surface that becomes tacky in less than one s... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7931972 | Elastomeric emulsion polymers for masonry coatings Acrylate latexes are described which provide properties of good balance of moderate elongation, low dirt pick up, alkaline resistance, UV light resistance, and efflorescence resistance for masonry coatings. These latexes have a large portion of repeating units from ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7928169 | CPVC compositions having good impact strength and heat stability, and smooth surfaces A CPVC composition having good impact and heat stability includes a siloxane-acrylic copolymer impact modifier and an aluminosilicate zeolite, and a reduced amount of a liquid stabilizer such as a tin compound. Such compositions can be formed into piping for indoor ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7923422 | Cationic cassia derivatives and applications therefor This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7919190 | Polymer composition The disclosed invention relates to a composition, comprising: (A) at least one halogen-free polymer, the polymer exhibiting a total loss of mass of at least about 7% by weight at a temperature of 370° C. when subjected to thermogravimetric analysis; (B) at least on... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7910635 | Shear resistant printing ink vehicles The specification describes a process for making gelled ink resins which exhibit improved properties such as lower viscosity under low shear and less viscosity decrease with increasing shear. In a preferred embodiment, a rosin-based or hydrocarbon-based resin is mix... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7892525 | Antiperspirant gel compositions The present invention relates to antiperspirant compositions comprising a cationic hydrophobically modified polymeric gelling agent and an acidic antiperspirant compound. The antiperspirant compositions are transparent, phase stable, non-whitening and non-staining t... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7851582 | S-(α, α′-disubstituted-α″-acetic acid)—substituted dithiocarbonate derivatives for controlled radical polymerizations, process and polymers made therefrom Dithiocarbonate derivatives are disclosed, along with a process for preparing the same. The dithiocarbonate compounds can be utilized as initiators, chain transfer agents and/or terminators in controlled free radical polymerizations. The dithiocarbonates can be used... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7816450 | Transparent thermoplastic blend of a cycloolefin copolymer and a thermoplastic polyurethane A blend of a cycloolefin copolymer and a thermoplastic urethane having similar indices of refraction is transparent. The cycloolefin copolymer is derived from norbornene and other monomers such that it has a processing range compatible with the thermoplastic urethan... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7799255 | Melt spun elastic tape and process Articles such as melt spun elastic tape and heaving denier monofilament fibers are made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymers. The process to make the articles involves using a substantially horizontal cooling to cool the melt spun articles. Preferably, the... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7772309 | Thermoplastic polyurethanes containing a salt of zirconium phosphate Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed comprising TPU polymer, polyisocyanate, and a salt of zirconium phosphate. The compositions have enhanced thermal properties, good processability, and good hydrolysis resistance. Processes are also disclose... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766092 | System and method of assembly of CPVC fire sprinkler system employing mechanical couplings and supports Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifi... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763351 | Melt spun elastic tape and process Articles such as melt spun elastic tape and heaving denier monofilament fibers are made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymers. The process to make the articles involves using a substantially horizontal cooling to cool the melt spun articles. Preferably, the... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7759296 | Cationic polymers and fixative application therefor This invention relates to cationic Cassia polymers and to their use in hair fixative applications. The cationic Cassia polymers demonstrate superior stiffness profiles and a high level of curl retention when subjected to high humidity conditions for ex... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7659345 | S,S′-bis-(α, α′-Disubstituted-α″-Acetic acid)—trithiocarbonates and derivatives as initiator—chain transfer agent—terminator for controlled radical polymerizations and the process for making the same A s,s′-bis-(α,α′-disubstituted-α″-acetic acid)-trithiocarbonate and derivatives thereof can be used as an initiator, chain transfer agent, or terminator for polymerization of monomers such as free radical polymerizable monomers. Homopolymers, copolymers, an... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7649047 | Multi-purpose polymers, methods and compositions Disclosed are multi-purpose alkali-swellable and alkali soluble associative polymers, which are the polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising: (a) at least one acidic vinyl monomer; (b) at least one nonionic vinyl monomer; (c) a first associative monome... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7598315 | Aqueous dispersions of nanoparticle/polyurethane composites An aqueous dispersion of nanoparticle/polyurethane composites is made by forming a mixture of nanoparticles and a continuous mass of a polyurethane prepolymer in the substantial absence of water and dispersing the mixture so made in aqueous medium. Alternatively, a ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588707 | Multilayered articles having biocompatibility and biostability characteristics Multilayer articles, such as tubing and films, are disclosed which have a soft layer of aliphatic polyurethane and at least one layer of hard aliphatic polyurethane. The articles formed avoid the problem of tackiness when using only a soft aliphatic polyurethane, wh... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7582698 | Water dispersions of non-uniform polyurethane particles A novel method of preparing an aqueous dispersion of non-uniform polyurethane particles which comprises (a) preparing at least two isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers having different hydrophilicities; (b) preparing a uniform mixture of said prepolymers; ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7576157 | Aqueous dispersions of polyurethane compositions with ketone-hydrazide An aqueous dispersion of polyurethane composites is made by forming a dispersion of urethane prepolymer or polymer and ketone functional molecule by dispersing them in an aqueous media and adding a hydrazine functional molecule. When the ketone functional molecule i... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7557235 | Hydroxyl-terminated thiocarbonate containing compounds, polymers, and copolymers, and polyurethanes and urethane acrylics made therefrom Carboxylate terminated thiocarbonates are reacted with a polyfunctional alcohol to form a hydroxyl-terminated thiocarbonate compound. ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7498456 | S-(α, α′-disubstituted-α″-acetic acid) substituted dithiocarbonate derivatives for controlled radical polymerization, process and polymers made therefrom Dithiocarbonate derivatives are disclosed, along with a process for preparing the same. The dithiocarbonate compounds can be utilized as initators, chain transfer agents and/or terminators in controlled free radical polymerizations. The dithiocarbonates can be used ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7495128 | S-S′-bis-(α, α′-Disubstituted-α″-acetic acid)—trithiocarbonates and derivatives as initiator—chain transfer agent—terminator for controlled radical polymerizations and the process for making the same A s,s′-bis-(α, α′-disubstituted-α″-acetic acid)-trithiocarbonate and derivatives thereof can be used as an initiator, chain transfer agent, or terminator for polymerization of monomers such as free radical polymerizable monomers. Homopolymers, copolymers, a... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7495050 | Associative thickeners for aqueous systems Thiocarbonate compounds which, in one embodiment, are utilized as a rheology modifier or associative thickener. The thiocarbonate compounds thicken or increase the viscosity of a composition, preferably an aqueous composition when used in an effective amount. In one... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7476705 | Aqueous dispersions of polyurethane compositions An aqueous dispersion of polyurethane composites is made by forming a mixture of urethane prepolymer or polymer, ketone functional molecule/oligomers, and hydrazine functional molecule/oligomers; and dispersing the mixture so made in aqueous medium. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7459496 | Coating compositions having improved stability This invention relates to waterbone coating compositions having improved compatability with metal pigments, i.e., improved shelf life and reduced gassing and gellation. The composition comprise at least one aqueous dispersion of (1) at least one emulsion copolymer p... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7455909 | Latex with isocyanate crosslinker as binder for fibrous substrates A polymeric dispersion in aqueous phase for use as a polymeric binder for paper and other nonwoven articles is described utilizing a polyisocyanate in combination with said polymeric binder to increase the ratio wet tensile/dry tensile strength. The polyisocyanate s... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7439214 | Cationic derivatives and applications therefor This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions. ... | 10/21/2008 |
