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A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| 7544832 | Reaction column in a special combination with a natural circulation evaporator An arrangement for carrying out chemical reactions comprises at least one distillation column and/or at least one container and at least one circulation evaporator, which are connected to one another via connecting elements, liquid being taken off completely or part... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7544650 | Alkoxy surfactants having increased cloud points and methods of making the same Neutralizing a surfactant which is comprised of an alkaline-catalyzed reaction product between a monomeric or polymeric alcohol having at least one active hydrogen group and an alkylene oxide with a fatty acid allows the cloud point of the surfactant to be adjusted.... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7541397 | Uretonimine-modified isocyanate composition and method of forming the same A uretonimine-modified isocyanate composition having reduced color and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The method of forming the uretonimine-modified isocyanate composition comprises providing a polyisocyanate composition having two or more isocyanate gro... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7442441 | Composite structure, a resin composition for use in the composite structure, and a process for making the same The subject invention discloses a composite structure and a resin component for use in the composite structure. The composite structure includes a first layer, comprising a styrenated unsaturated polyester, and a second layer. The first layer is a show surface of th... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443082 | Piezoelectric polymer composite article and system The subject invention provides composite articles (20, 120) and associated systems (32, 132). A first composite article (20) includes a piezoelectric layer (22) having a piezoelectric property. The piezoelectric layer (22) is sandw... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439280 | Lignocellulosic composite material and method for preparing the same A lignocellulosic composite material and a method for preparing the lignocellulosic composite material are disclosed. The composite material is formed from lignocellulosic particles and a binder resin. The binder resin comprises a polyisocyanate, at least one of ins... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7416785 | Polyurethane-encapsulated particle comprising polyol derived from aromatic amine-based initiator An encapsulated particle includes a core particle. The core particle includes a fertilizer selected from the group of nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and sulfur, and combinations thereof. The core particle may also include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. The ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7390867 | Isocyanate adducts The invention relates to isocyanate adducts which can be prepared by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups and have a crystalline content of less than 10 J/g determined by d... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375167 | Hydrolysis-resistance composition A composition for forming an article having an improved resistance to hydrolysis is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or polyester thereof, a triglyceride, an epoxy component, and a plasticizer. The polyalkylene terephthalate has ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364680 | Method of manufacturing a plurality of common components A method of forming a plurality of components comprising the steps of: closing a pair of mold halves to define a mold chamber; filling the mold chamber with a material about an armature; curing the material within the mold chamber to create a stack of material; movi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7339020 | High-functionality polyisocyanates High-functionality polyisocyanates are prepared by a process which comprises (i) preparation of an addition product (A) which contains one group which is reactive toward isocyanate and at least two isocyanate groups by reacting | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326738 | Composition and process for forming a flexible polyurethane foam sealing device The subject invention provides a composition and a process for forming a flexible polyurethane foam sealing device having improved compression set properties at increased temperatures. The sealing device is formed without the use of chemical blowing agents. The comp... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7297671 | Alkoxy surfactants having increased cloud points and methods of making the same Neutralizing a surfactant which is comprised of an alkaline-catalyzed reaction product between a monomeric or polymeric alcohol having at least one active hydrogen group and an alkylene oxide with a fatty acid allows the cloud point of the surfactant to be adjusted.... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7281705 | Jounce assembly for a suspension system A suspension system for a vehicle having a vehicle body and a plurality of wheels movable relative to the vehicle body. A hydraulic damper, which includes a piston rod and a cylinder, is disposed between the vehicle body and wheels. A striker plate is mounted to the... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268204 | Complex of a multimetal cyanide compound and methods of forming polyethercarbonate polyols A method of forming a polyethercarbonate polyol enhances incorporation of CO2 into the polyethercarbonate polyol. The method provides a catalyst including a multimetal cyanide compound. The multimetal cyanide compound has an ordered structure defined by a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261365 | Vehicle body mount assembly A mount assembly having a first carrier and a first insulator disposed about the first carrier for isolating movement of a frame relative to a vehicle body in a first direction. A second carrier engages the first carrier for coupling the second carrier to the first ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7241926 | Method for producing polyether alcohols A process for preparing polyether alcohols by addition of alkylene oxides onto H-functional starter substances in the presence of multimetal cyanide catalysts, wherein the multimetal cyanide catalysts are microporous and have a specific surface area of more than 100... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241854 | Thermoplastic polyurethanes Thermoplastic polyurethanes are obtainable by reacting (a) isocyanates with (b1) polyesterdiols having a melting point greater than 150° C., (b2) polyetherdiols and/or polyesterdiols, each having a melting point of less than 150° C. and a molecular weight of from ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238730 | Viscoelastic polyurethane foam The subject invention provides a viscoelastic polyurethane foam being flame retardant and having a density of greater than two and a half pounds per cubic foot that comprises a reaction product of an isocyanate component, an isocyanate-reactive blend, and a chain ex... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7230130 | Process for preparing methylenedianiline and methylenebis (phenylisocyanate) A process for preparing methylenedianiline by reacting aniline with formaldehyde in the presence of acid catalysts comprising, in a semicontinuous process, introducing aniline with or without acid catalyst, feeding formaldehyde with or without acid catalyst through ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226988 | Method of forming polyetherols in the presence of carboxy-modified aluminum-based catalysts A polyether polyol is formed by a method utilizing a carboxy-modified aluminum-based catalyst. The method includes providing an alkylene oxide, providing an initiator molecule having at least one alkylene oxide reactive hydrogen, and reacting the alkylene oxide with... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223457 | Composite elements The invention relates to composite elements comprising the following layered structure: (i) 2 to 20 mm metal, (ii) 10 to 300 mm plastic, (iii) 2 to 20 mm metal, whereby (i) and/or (iii) optionally comprise a closable opening. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219883 | Isolation assembly for a vehicle suspension component An isolation assembly for use with a vehicle. The isolation assembly includes a collar having a continuous wall. A carriage is disposed within a cavity of the wall and is displaceable relative to the collar. A fastener supports the carriage relative to a frame porti... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208531 | Viscoelastic polyurethane foam The subject invention provides a viscoelastic polyurethane foam having a density of from one to twenty pounds per cubic foot. The foam is formed from a composition that is a reaction product of an isocyanate component (A), a first polyether polyol (B), a second poly... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207684 | Exterior mirror assembly isolated by elastomeric material An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle having a housing rotatably mounted to a base between an operable position and a retracted position. A mirror is supported by the housing and is movable with the housing between the positions. A female detent is disposed on t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7189799 | Production of polyetherols using aluminum phosphonate catalysts A method for the production of polyetherols is disclosed. The method includes the utilization of aluminum phosphonate catalysts for the formation of the very low unsaturation polyether polyols. The aluminum phosphonate catalyst preferably has a general structure of ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186867 | Process for preparing reactive polyether polyols having an ethylene oxide end block Process for preparing polyether polyols having an end block of ethylene oxide by addition of alkylene oxides onto H-functional starter substances, in which A) a polyether polyol precursor is prepared by means of double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysis in a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178795 | Mounting assembly for a vehicle suspension component A mounting assembly for a vehicle suspension component comprising a support housing having an aperture. A rod is partially disposed within the aperture and displaceable relative to the support housing along a line of travel. A rigid core is fixedly mounted to the ro... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172182 | Mixed mode mounting assembly for shock/strut rod A mounting assembly for a wheel suspension system of a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a support structure mounted to the vehicle body. A piston rod, along with a plate, is displaceable relative to the support structure along a line of travel. An insulator i... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163200 | Interlocking mount assembly for a vehicle A mount assembly having a first carrier with a first insulator coupled to a first flange of the first carrier. The mount assembly also includes a second carrier and a second insulator coupled to a second flange of the second carrier. A first locking member, which is... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7148288 | Process for formation of preformed stabilizer polyols A process is disclosed for formation of a preformed stabilizer for use in formation of graft polyols. The preformed stabilizer has a reduced level of transesterification products and results in less reactor fouling. The preformed stabilizer is prepared in the presen... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135427 | Carboxy-modified aluminum-based catalyst compositions A carboxy-modified aluminum-based catalyst composition is of the general formula P(O)(OAlR′R″)3 or RP(O)(OAlR′R″)2 wherein O represents oxygen, P represents pentavalent phosphorous, Al represents aluminum, R comprises hydrogen, an alkyl... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7122708 | High-functionality polyether polyols and preparation thereof The invention relates to high-functionality polyether polyols of the general formula where each R′1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic or aromatic radical and each R′2 is an un... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7087306 | Composite article A composite article includes an acrylic layer, a UV-cured layer formed from a UV-curable composition, and a polyurethane backing layer. A method of forming the composite article includes applying the UV-curable composition to the acrylic layer such that the composit... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084101 | Aqueous based solvent free cleaner compositions containing two nonionic surfactants The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising a blend of two nonionic surfactants selected from, alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, fatty alcohol having oxyethylate moieties,... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070157 | Mount assembly A mount assembly for use in an automotive suspension system, body mount, cradle mount, or other like device. The mount assembly includes a polyurethane elastomer carrier mounted to a frame and having a peripheral outer rim. A microcellular polyurethane insulator is ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7053250 | Method of preparing a polyether polyol An improved method for synthesizing a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst combines and sonicates aqueous and non-aqueous solutions of a first metal salt, such as Zn(OAc)2, of a second metal salt, such as CoCl2, and of an alkali metal cyanide, s... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048265 | Two stage isolation mount assembly A mount assembly having a support structure mounted to a frame of a vehicle and a carrier mounted to a vehicle body. The support structure is displaceable relative to the carrier along a line of travel. An insulator is disposed between the support structure and the ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7034172 | Ferric and acid complex A ferric and acid complex includes the reaction product of a chelant, iron oxide, a base, and a reaction promoter. The chelant has at least one carboxylic acid functionality. The reaction promoter has an Fe3+ ion. A process for preparing the ferric and ac... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022884 | Preparation of polyetherpolyols in the presence of a multimetal cyanide complex catalyst Polyetherpolyols are prepared by reacting diols or polyols with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxide or a mixture thereof in the presence of a multimetal cyanide complex catalyst by a process which is carried out in a vertical, highly cylindrical reactor ... | 04/04/2006 |
