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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7871709 | Modified tie-layer compositions and improved clarity multi-layer barrier films produced therewith Tie-layer adhesive compositions which are blends of modified and unmodified polyolefins and containing a saturated bicyclic modifier compound and multi-layer barrier films having improved clarity produced therewith are provided. ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7687575 | Propylene elastomer-containing adhesive blends Adhesive blends suitable for use as tie-layer adhesives for a variety of substrates used in multi-layer film and sheet constructions are provided. The adhesive blends contain a polyolefin base resin, a functionalized polyolefin and a propylene elastomer containing i... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7666960 | Process for the production of ethylene copolymers A process for the copolymerization of ethylene and α-olefins which utilizes a mixed modifier comprised of a conjugated diene and alkoxysilane is disclosed. ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7659346 | Process for maleating polymerization residues and products A process for converting distillation residues obtained from polymerization processes to useful maleated products is provided. ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7528185 | White polyolefin compositions having reduced die drool Extrudable white-filled polyolefin compositions which exhibit reduced die drool are provided. More particularly, the compositions are white or opaque compositions comprising a polyolefin, whitening or opacifying inorganic filler and a mercaptobenzimidazole compound.... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7456241 | Microfine adhesive powders and process Microfine powder adhesive blends are provided. The powders are comprised of a polyolefin base resin component and acid or acid derivative functionalized polyolefin component with one or more optional components. The microfine powders are produced from melt blended a... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7439290 | Linear low density polyethylene compositions and films Linear low density polyethylene compositions suitable for the production of films having improved breathability are provided. The compositions which are comprised of a linear low density polyethylene base resin, a functionalized polyolefin and a polyester polyol are... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7375162 | Filled propylene polymer compositions having improved melt strength Filled propylene polymer compositions having significantly improved melt strength are provided. The compositions are blends of propylene polymer, mineral filler with an ethylene polymer component consisting of an ethylene plastomer and a silane-containing ethylene p... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7348371 | Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption are provided. The improved composites are obtained using a mixture of high density polyethylene and silane copolymer with the cellulosic filler. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7238754 | Solid state process to modify the melt characteristics of polyethylene resins and products A process for improving the melt characteristics of polyethylene resins is provided. The process involves contacting a polyethylene resin powder with a low level of free radical initiator at a temperature below the melting point of the resin. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238765 | High density polyethylene and insulation compositions for wire and cable High density polyethylene having reduced melt elasticity and a reduced level of highly short-chain branched polymer molecules and wire and cable insulation compositions based thereon having improved strippability and oxidative stability are provided. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232604 | Flame retardant crosslinkable compositions and articles Flame retardant crosslinkable polyolefin compositions useful for the production of films, sheets and membranes are provided. The compositions are comprised of ethylene-silane copolymer, plastomer, flame retardant filler and, optionally, silanol condensation catalyst... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7151145 | Process for narrowing short-chain branching distribution in two-step ethylene polymerizations and products An improved two-step polymerization process wherein ethylene homopolymer is produced in a first reactor and ethylene copolymer having narrowed short-chain branching distribution is prepared in a second reactor. Narrowed short-chain branching distribution of the copo... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7125929 | Adhesive composition having improved clarity for coextruded barrier films Adhesive compositions useful for adhering barrier resins are provided. The adhesives are a blend of ethylene-a-olefin copolymer base resin having hard and soft phases which form a network structure and a functionally modified ethylene-α-olefin copolymer. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7071259 | Functionalized propylene polymer compositions and composites containing same Functionalized propylene polymer compositions useful as coupling/compatibilizing agents are provided. The compositions are a mixture of two different functionalized propylene polymers. Polypropylene composites containing fillers and/or non-compatible resins and form... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7037970 | Process for increasing the melt strength of ethylene-vinyl carboxylate copolymers Ethylene polymer composites, concentrates and a process utilized for their preparation are provided. The composites of the invention have increased melt strength compared to the base resin and other improved physical characteristics. The composites contain an organi... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7030188 | Multi-phase polypropylene compositions Improved multi-phase polypropylene composites are provided. The compositions are comprised of a polypropylene base resin, a non-compatible dispersed phase which can be a polymer or filler material and a propylene-ethylene copolymer grafted with a carboxylic acid or ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6998443 | Flame retardant insulation compositions having improved abrasion resistance Moisture curable flame retardant insulation compositions for wire and cable having improved adhesion are provided. The compositions are comprised of an ethylene-silane copolymer, high density polyethylene resin, halogenated flame retardant, silanol condensation cata... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6984677 | Flame retardant insulation composition having improved scorch resistance Crosslinkable, flame retardant insulation compositions having improved resistance to scorch are provided. The compositions are comprised of a base resin, hydrated inorganic filler, coupling agent and stabilizer and formulated with a peroxide/scorch retardant combina... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6936655 | Crosslinkable flame retardant wire and cable compositions having improved abrasion resistance Moisture curable flame retardant wire and cable formulations having improved abrasion resistance are provided. The compositions are comprised of a high density silane-containing polyethylene base resin which can be a blend of a bimodal HDPE and ethylene-silane copol... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6914097 | Process for producing acid functionalized polyolefins and products A process for producing acid functionalized polyolefins by hydrolyzing maleic anhydride grafts using a dispersion technique is provided. Acid functionalized polyolefin powders produced by the process as well as adhesive blends formulated therewith are also disclosed... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6894115 | Dual-functionalized adhesive compositions Adhesive blend compositions having significantly improved adhesion to metals at elevated temperatures are provided. The compositions are blends of one or more polyolefin base resins, an acid or acid derivative modified polyolefin and silane modified polyolefin. A lo... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6844389 | Ethylene polymer compositions having improved melt strength Ethylene polymer composites and concentrates utilized for their preparation are provided. The composites of the invention have increased melt strength compared to the base resin and other improved physical characteristics. The composites contain an organically modif... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6838520 | Adhesives for fluoropolymer films and structures containing same Adhesives useful for adhering fluoropolymers are provided. The adhesives are a blend of linear low density polyethylene, ethylene polymer plastomer, polyolefin elastomer and modified polyolefin having acid or acid derivative functionality. Composite fluoropolymer/ad... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6835777 | Adhesive compositions having improved performance Adhesive compositions which exhibit significantly improved adhesion to metals and polyolefins are provided. The compositions are blends of one or more polyolefin base resins and graft-modified polyolefin to which a low level of adhesion promoter is added. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6812304 | Process for producing improved premixed supported boraaryl catalysts A process for preparing premixed supported boraaryl catalysts having improved shelf life is provided. The process comprises supporting an organometallic compound comprising a group 3-10 transition metal or lanthanide metal and at least one boraaryl ligand an inorgan... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6803421 | High flow filled propylene polymer compositions having improved impact and dimensional properties High melt flow filled propylene polymer compositions suitable for injection molding are provided. The compositions are blends of propylene impact copolymer, high melt index plastomer and mineral filler. ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6793866 | Process for producing bonded activated carbon structures and articles An improved process for producing bonded activated carbon structures utilizing microwave radiation is provided. The structures are produced by exposing a particulate mixture comprised of activated carbon particles and polyolefin resin binder particles in a microwave... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6790805 | Process for the in-situ preparation of single-site transition metal catalysts and polymerization process The invention relates to a process for the in-situ preparation of alkylated single-site transition metal catalysts by contacting a precatalyst with an alkylating agent in the presence of one or more olefin monomers in the polymerization system. The precatalyst, whic... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6716928 | Grafted propylene copolymers and adhesive blends Improved grafted propylene copolymer compositions and adhesive blends containing same are provided. The grafts are obtained by reacting propylene-ethylene impact copolymers having specified rubber contents and molecular weight distributions with ethylenically unsatu... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6142528 | Adjustable ice skate storage and walking shoe An adjustable shoe for ice skates, consisting of a front portion and a rear portion which are connected by a track that permits the front and rear portions to be moved relative to one another. A cavity in the front and rear shoe portions to receive the bl... | 11/07/2000 |
| 4992183 | Multigrade hydrogenated decene-1 oligomer engine oils Non-polymer thickened multigrade engine oils based on synthetic basestocks are provided. The SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30 and SAE 15W-40 engine oils are derived from hydrogenated decene-1 oligomer mixtures wherein the oligomers range from C30 up to C | 02/12/1991 |
| 4847339 | Process for preparing interpolymers of ethylene, vinyl acetate, and reactive halogen-containing monomers An improved emulsion polymerization process for the preparation of high Mooney viscosity terpolymers of ethylene, vinyl acetate, and reactive halogen-containing monomers is provided. In the process, the reactive halogen-containing monomer is added during ... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4824990 | Copolyester plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride Copolyester plasticizers useful for the formulation of PVC refrigerator gaskets which exhibit improved resistance to migration and marring and improved processing characteristics are provided. The copolyesters are obtained by reacting an acid component co... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4808669 | Sulfur vulcanization system for saturated elastomers having active halogen-containing cure sites A composition of matter is disclosed comprising a saturated elastomer having an active halogen-containing cure site, sulfur and a quaternary ammonium salt of a mineral acid. The invention also provides a process for vulcanizing the above composition.... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4806584 | Phase transfer compounds as accelerators of soap/sulfur vulcanization A composition of matter is disclosed comprising (1) a saturated elastomer having an active halogen-containing cure site, (2) a soap/sulfur cure system, and (3) a phase transfer compound. The phase transfer catalyst comprises a quaternary ammonium or phosp... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4781807 | Efficient cis-to-trans isomerization of 1,4-dihalobutene-2 This invention relates to an efficient cis-to-trans isomerization of 1,4-dihalobutene-2 by means of a thiol or hydrogen bromide or hydrogen chloride catalyzed reaction.... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4762724 | Compositions and process for alfalfa drying Aqueous compositions suitable for the treatment of alfalfa are provided herein. The aqueous compositions contain a hydrocarbon, a lower alkyl ester of a fatty acid and/or alkali metal carbonate. A process for applying said aqueous compositions to the alfa... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4759709 | Wax compositions Improved wax compositions suitable for the preparation of candles, as the sole fuel component or as an overdip applied to a paraffin or paraffin/fatty acid candle, are provided. The compositions of this invention are a blend of a paraffin, a C16 | 07/26/1988 |
| 4752866 | Ozonator power supply employing a current source inverter A versatile current source inverter power supply for an ozonator in which a gating control circuit controls the gating of a thyristor bridge inverter power supply in a manner in which the output current to the ozonator is controlled and regulated. The cur... | 06/21/1988 |
