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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7153496 | Hair setting compositions, polymers and methods Disclosed are aqueous hair setting compositions comprising, as the sole hair fixative component, rheology modifying, hair setting, associative polymers (RMHS), which are the polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising an acidic vinyl monomer; and an assoc... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7086421 | Crosslinked polyethylene pipe having a high density polyethylene liner A multilayer PEX pipe having improved resistance to oxidizing agents in water. The pipe has a thin tubular core (inner layer) of high density polyethylene and an outer layer of crosslinked polyethylene. The pipe may optionally have an oxygen barrier layer, such as p... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6984303 | Electrochemical production of dyes using graphite felt electrodes An electrochemical process for the preparation of water-soluble colorants, particularly triphenylmethane colorants and other water soluble technical dyes, is disclosed. In this process, the anode in the electrochemical cell comprises an open pore carbon material hav... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6984709 | Organometallic-free polyurethanes having low extractables Breathable thermoplastic polyurethanes are prepared from the reaction of a polyol component, a polyisocyanate component, and a chain extender in the presence of a metal-free catalyst. The metal-free catalyst comprises a polyalcohol amine, a tertiary amine catalyst, ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6962961 | 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... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6911502 | Polyurethane elastomeric fiber and process for making the fiber This invention is comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer fiber obtained by melt spinning a polyurethane having a rebound of 60% or greater and a isocyanate-terminated polyether or polyester additive. The elastic fibers have low shrinkage, high heat resi... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6897281 | Breathable polyurethanes, blends, and articles A breathable polyurethane having an upright moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of more than about 500 gms/m2/24 hr comprises: (a) poly(alkylene oxide) side-chain units in an amount comprising about 12 wt. % to about... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6897253 | Stable aqueous surfactant compositions A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspension or st... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6894116 | S,S′-bis-(α, α′—disubstituted—α″—acetic acid)—trithiocarbonates and polymers thereof for toughening thermosetting resins A toughener comprising a trithiocarbonate polymer having an epoxy end group is described which is utilized with various thermosettable polymers such as epoxy, polyurethane, and the like. A toughened composition is made by curing the thermosettable polymer and the to... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6891053 | Method of making oleochemical oil-based polyols A method of making oleochemical oil-based polyols by mixing an acid activated or acid leached clay, an epoxidized oleochemical oil, alcohol, and acid activated or acid leached clay so the epoxidized oleochemical oil reacts with said alcohol to form a oleochemical oi... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6861491 | Method for producing a thermosetting polyurethane from a thermoplastic polyurethane and thermoset polyurethane obtainable using said method A method for producing thermosetting polyurethane after transformation from thermoplastic polyurethane with a hydrolyzable organo-silane which is grafted onto macromolecules of said thermoplastic polyurethane by means ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6808616 | Process for the preparation of 5-aminosalicyclic acid The present invention relates to a new process for the electrochemical preparation of p-aminophenols, especially 5-aminosalicylic acid. The process can be performed at a low temperature of below 50° C. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6794475 | Antistatic polymers, blends, and articles This invention relates to latex polymers and blends of such latex polymers used to produce articles having superior electrostatic dissipative properties. The polymers and blends comprise one or more (1) polymers, in latex, or dispersion form, of (a) at least one rea... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6784256 | End-functionalized polymers by controlled free-radical polymerization process and polymers made therefrom A controlled free-radical polymerization process for forming end-functionalized polymers is disclosed, particularly by degenerative iodine transfer. The end-functionalized polymers are characterized by a polydispersity less than 2.5 and a predetermined molecular wei... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6780907 | Block chlorinated polyolefins as physical property enhancers for polymer blends A means to improve thermoplastic formulations in terms of the physical properties they exhibit, such as impact strength and ductility, have been developed. The addition of a block chlorinated polyolefin (b-CPO) to polymer blends in which at least one component compr... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6777466 | Flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane containing melamine cyanurate Flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed having melamine cyanurate as the only organic flame retardant additive. Processes are disclosed to make the TPU compositions and to make wire and cable constructions having the TPU compositi... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6762267 | Controlled release polyacrylic acid granules and a process for preparing the same The present invention pertains to a method for forming polyacrylic acid granules and granules formed therefrom wherein the granules are flowable, have an increased bulk density relative to the as polymerized polyacrylic acids, and a low amount of dust which is gener... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6740410 | Electrostatic dissipating polymeric multi-layer article or laminate The present invention relates to a thermoplastic, multi-layer, electrostatic discharging, laminate comprised of at least one outer layer that is permanent static dissipative and non-contaminating, and a core or base layer that is conductive. The outer layer has a su... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6734273 | High molecular weight thermoplastic polyurethanes made from polyols having high secondary hydroxyl content Thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are prepared from polyols having high secondary hydroxyl content, diisocyanates, chain extenders and catalysts. The resulting polyurethanes have high molecular weight and can be prepared by a one-shot process wherein the react... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6723781 | Hydrogels containing substances A blend of one or more crosslinked polymers or copolymers prepared from an olefinically unsaturated polymerizable carboxylic or anhydride monomer and at least one high molecular weight essentially linear polymer prepared from an olefinically unsaturated polymerizabl... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6635702 | Stable aqueous surfactant compositions A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspe... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6623756 | Directly compressed solid dosage articles Solid dosage articles such as pharmaceutical tablets for the controlled release of a desired compound such as an active ingredient are directly compressed from a flowable, compressible mixture of the active ingredient, a slightly cross-linked rheology mod... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6623754 | Dosage form of N-acetyl cysteine A directly-compressed, controlled release tablet contains N-acetyl cysteine as the active ingredient.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6596899 | S,S'BIS-(, '-DISUBSTITUTED-"-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-(,'-disubstituted-"-acetic acid)-trithiocarbonatte and derivatives thereof can be used as an initiator, chain transfer agent, or terminator for polymerization of monomers such as free radical polymerizable monomers. Homopol... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6596844 | Controlled release polyacrylic acid granules and a process for preparing the same The present invention pertains to a method for forming poly-acrylic acid granules and granules formed therefrom wherein the granules are flowable, have an increased bulk density relative to the as polymerized polyacrylic acids, and a low amount of dust wh... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6576702 | Plasticized waterborne polyurethane dispersions and manufacturing process Waterborne polyurethane dispersions are prepared by reacting (1) at least one polyisocyanate; (2) at least one active hydrogen containing compound, such as a polyol or a polyamide; and (3) preferably also at least one water-dispersability enhancing compou... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6572889 | Controlled release solid dosage carbamazepine formulations A polymer or copolymer composition derived from one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids that is cross-linked and carbamazepine in conjunction with conventional materials such as fillers, excipients, and surface active agents is disclosed. Solid dosage fo... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6531526 | Halogen containing polymer compounds containing modified zeolite stabilizers The present invention relates to a halogen containing polymer compound containing a modified zeolite stabilizer. The modified zeolite stabilizer has a small particle diameter, narrow particle size distribution and less than 10 weight percent water. The mo... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6514535 | Bioadhesive hydrogels with functionalized degradable crosslinks This invention relates to A bioadhesive composition comprising two or more essentially excretable, essentially non-degradable polymer backbones, wherein the polymer backbones are crosslinked, said crosslink being degradable in a mammal, said cross-linked ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6479147 | Multiple phase polymeric vinyl chloride systems and related core-shell particles An emulsion or suspension polymer comprising a vinyl chloride polymeric core and an acrylic ester-acrylonitrile polymeric shell is disclosed. The emulsion polymer is preferably prepared using a two-stage process. In the first stage, a vinyl chloride monom... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6464965 | Sunscreen composition Disclosed are sunscreen compositions comprising zinc oxide and at least one of an effective amount of carbomer and an effective amount of C10 to C30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers. The compositions most preferably utilize an oil in wat... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6458880 | Polyurethanes with talc crystallization promoter Talc is combined with polyurethane to facilitate crystallization of a polyurethane composition, particularly a polyester-based polyurethane composition. The addition of talc can allow for more rapid formation of products by, for example, injection molding... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6433061 | Rheology modifying copolymer composition A rheology modifying copolymer composition containing a cross-linked copolymer of unsaturated carboxylic acid, a hydrophobic monomer, a hydrophobic chain transfer agent, a cross linking agent, and, optionally, a steric stabilizer, provides increased visco... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6403711 | Polysiloxane having a copolymer dispersed therein and sealants containing the same A high elongation, low 100% modulus composition comprises a copolymer dispersed in a continuous phase polysiloxane. The copolymer is made from high amounts of at least a monomer which is capable of forming a low Tg polymer and relatively low amounts of at... | 06/11/2002 |