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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8034875 | Elastomer and vulcanizate compositions having desirable high temperature properties Compositions including a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic vulcanizate derived from a styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block including aromatic vinyl repeat units and also preferably a crosslinkable soft block, and a non-olefin... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7964670 | Film comprising an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer and its use in medical or hygienic applications The present invention relates to a film comprising a composition of an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer and a thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer is for example a styrene or a polyolefin based thermoplastic elastomer. Preferably the thermoplastic ela... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7960007 | Retortable liners and containers Retort liners and containers including a container body such as a bottle or jar, a closure, and the retort liner, wherein the retort liners exhibit attractive properties such as low compression set under retort conditions, desirable adhesion to a polymeric closure s... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7884150 | Flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer compositions Flame retardant polymeric blend compositions including a synergistic combination of flame retardants, including a halogenated flame retardant and a nanoparticulate, such as an organically modified clay or a natural nanoclay. The compositions are thermoplastic elasto... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7847024 | Elastomer and vulcanizate compositions having desirable high temperature properties Compositions including a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic vulcanizate derived from a styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block including aromatic vinyl repeat units and also preferably a crosslinkable soft block, and a non-olefin... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7851559 | Soft zero halogen flame retardant thermoplastic elastomers Soft flame retardant thermoplastic compositions that are preferably halogen free and include a styrenic block copolymer having a low modulus, one or more of a polyolefin polymer or copolymer and an acrylate containing polymer or copolymer, one or more of a softener ... | 12/14/2010 |
| D623278 | Watering hose | 09/07/2010 |
| D612917 | Watering hose | 03/30/2010 |
| 7557162 | Toughened polymer compositions Toughened thermoplastic compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer toughened by the inclusion of a thermoplastic elastomer derived from a particulate rubber dynamically vulcanized in the presence of a matrix polymer. The toughened thermoplastic composition exhi... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7485683 | Compatibilizers for fluoropolymers and polyolefins; blends thereof A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7196137 | Polymer compositions The invention is based on the discovery of useful combinations of fully cross-linked thermoplastic vulcanizates with styrenic block copolymers. The new combinations of the invention can provide a synergistic effect. Specifically, the compositions formed thereby can ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7094836 | Compatibilizers for fluoropolymers and polyolefins; blends thereof A compatibilizer including a first portion compatible with a fluoropolymer and a second portion compatible with a polyolefin. Compatibilized compositions comprising a polyolefin, a fluoropolymer, and a compatibilizer are also disclosed. Methods for forming both the ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7041741 | Toughened polymer compositions Toughened thermoplastic compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer toughened by the inclusion of a thermoplastic elastomer derived from a particulate rubber dynamically vulcanized in the presence of a matrix polymer. The toughened thermoplastic composition exhi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6977280 | Polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin melt processable compositions containing polytetrafluoroethylene micropowder The use of polytetrafluoroethylene micropowders having a particle size of generally less than about 20 microns as an additive for polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin unexpectedly produces compositions which are melt processable. Other unexpected properties include that... | 12/20/2005 |
| D499465 | Garden hose | 12/07/2004 |
| 6797781 | Blends of fluoropolymer and plasticized polyvinyl chloride A melt-mixed blend of plasticized PVC, fluoropolymers, and a compatibilizer having acrylate functionality exhibits good mechanical and dielectric properties and is useful for wiring and cable applications. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6608142 | Polyvinyl chloride compositions Compositions of a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin which is the metallocene-catalyzed reaction product of ethylene and an alpha-olefin monomer, and a component selected from the group consisting of chlorinated polyethylene, polycaprolactone, and com... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6608135 | Polymer compositions Polymer compositions including an olefinic polymer, a polar polymer and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compatibilizer can be a block or graft copolymer including polymer portions that are compatible with the olefinic polymer and polymer portions that... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6417260 | Polyvinyl chloride compositions Compositions of a plasticized polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin and/or a styrenic polymer, and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compositions retain the mechanical properties of tensile strength, elongation, and a low brittle point, even after bein... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6297297 | Flooring containing microbeads A method of making a multilayered, resilient flooring containing a multicolored pattern is disclosed. The method includes applying a multiplicity of pigmented, thermoplastic microbeads to a top surface of a thermoplastic base layer to form a pattern layer... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6271301 | Polyvinyl chloride elastomers Thermoplastic elastomers including a polyvinyl chloride and a nitrile rubber additive are disclosed. The nitrile rubber additive can be crosslinked and/or essentially free of plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can include additional materials, such... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6232427 | Esterification method Methods of making halogenated aromatic esters are described. Polymer compositions including halogenated aromatic esters are also described. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting a tetrabromophthalate, an alcohol and barium acetate.... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6051641 | Articles having reduced pigment swirling Articles having reduced pigment swirling are disclosed. The articles can include a resin, one or more pigments and less than about 1 percent by weight of a non-hygroscopic anti-static agent.... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6034176 | Polymer compositions Polymer compositions including an olefinic polymer, a polar polymer and a compatibilizer are disclosed. The compatilizer can be a block or graft copolymer including polymer portions that are compatible with the olefinic polymer and polymer portions that a... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5886072 | Flame retardant composition Flame retardant compositions for cable jacketing and wire insulation that contain: (a) polyvinyl chloride resin; (b) a pentaerythritol ester plasticizer; (c) aluminum trihydrate; (d) antimony trioxide flame retardant; (e) a brominated phthalate ester; (f) isodecyl ... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5816622 | Protective sleeve for garden hose A protective sleeve for a garden hose includes a protective shell section having a generally tubular body with an inner bore shaped for receiving a coupling of the garden hose snugly therein. A flexible strain relief section is releasably attached to the ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5494551 | Segmented matrix apparatus for forming a tread pattern in a retread tire Apparatus for forming a tread pattern on a retread tire casing includes a plurality of rigid matrix segments each having a contoured tread pattern thereon. Each matrix segment is removably secured to a respective matrix segment holder. Each matrix segment... | 02/27/1996 |
| 4478901 | Floor mat construction A floor mat construction of rubberized material including a base and feet of barbell-like configuration which extend integrally downwardly from the underside of the base for the support thereof in upwardly spaced relation on a supporting surface. A plural... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4440818 | Floor mat connector device A connector device for interconnecting a pair of adjacent floor mats wherein the mats are of the type having a rubberized base portion with a plurality of apertures therethrough and a plurality of supporting feet which extend integrally downwardly from th... | 04/03/1984 |