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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173219 | Porous fiberglass materials having reduced formaldehyde emissions The present invention relates to formaldehyde scavenger treatments for porous fiberglass material having formaldehyde emitting binders thereon. The invention also relates to methods of making porous fiberglass material having reduced formaldehyde emissions. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8133970 | Oxidized and maleated derivative compositions Oxidized and maleated derivative compositions, such as chemically modified oxidized and maleated tall oil fatty acid compositions, can be prepared and used in a variety of industrial applications, including as emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, concrete admixtures, ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133933 | Binder compositions compatible with thermally reclaiming refractory particulate material from molds used in foundry applications Phenolic resin binder systems for sand molds, used in metal casting, which improve the quality of thermally reclaimed sand, are described. The substantial or complete elimination of calcium compounds (e.g., calcium stearate and calcium hydroxide, conventionally empl... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133587 | Proppant materials comprising a coating of thermoplastic material, and methods of making and using The present invention provides thermoplastic coated proppants and methods for preparing the thermoplastic coated proppants. Methods for using these proppants in subterranean well formations and hydraulic fracturing operations, for example, are also disclosed. ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133408 | Pitch emulsions An emulsion of pitch in water characterized by having a lower level of tack on drying by virtue of the incorporation of a finely divided filler, where the emulsion is useful for reducing the development of fugitive dust in a dust-forming material. ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127930 | Amine-aldehyde resins and uses thereof in separation processes Amine-aldehyde resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants, for example in the beneficiation of value... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8092686 | Modified amine-aldehyde resins and uses thereof in separation processes Modified resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These modified resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants in the beneficiation of many types of m... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8071715 | Maleated and oxidized fatty acids An oxidized and maleated fatty acid composition, especially an oxidized and maleated tall oil fatty acid-containing product useful in formulating corrosion inhibitors and for use as an emulsifier, especially for petroleum-related applications. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8058213 | Increasing buoyancy of well treating materials A composite proppant having an increased buoyancy comprising a proppant substrate such as a porous ceramic or a silica sand coated with a material of a lesser actual density than the apparent density of the proppant substrate to increase the buoyancy of the composit... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048332 | Method for inhibiting ice formation and accumulation The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation or accumulation of ice on a solid surface and for reducing the salt out temperatures. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043383 | Reducing formaldehyde emissions A method for reducing formaldehyde emissions from articles prepared from, or which otherwise comprise formaldehyde-emitting compositions, such as formaldehyde-containing resins, is described. The method relates especially to a method for reducing formaldehyde emissi... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034416 | Method for making mold-and moisture-resistant gypsum boards Mold- and moisture-resistant gypsum boards and methods for making them are disclosed, the method comprising applying a slurry that forms a gypsum core to an upper or a lower facing sheet impregnated with a thermoset resin (e.g., a phenol-formaldehyde resin) in an am... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8011514 | Modified amine-aldehyde resins and uses thereof in separation processes Modified resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These modified resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants in the beneficiation of many types of m... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007698 | Wood composites bonded with phenol-formaldehyde by steam injection pressing The present invention relates to a method for preparing a wood composite, and the related wood composite itself formed by steam injection pressing using a phenol-formaldehyde resin binder composition capable of rapidly curing in a saturated or superheated steam atmo... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003214 | Well treating materials comprising coated proppants, and methods The present invention is directed to an improved thermoplastic material-coated particulate composition useful for hydraulic fracturing treatments, gravel packing for sand control or other well formation treatments and especially the related methods of its use and is... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7989367 | Reducing formaldehyde emissions from fiberglass insulation A process for making a fibrous product using a binder based on a formaldehyde-containing resin and especially for making fiberglass insulation products, and to the fibrous products themselves, wherein the fibrous product has a backing sheet affixed thereto and the b... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7913852 | Modified amine-aldehyde resins and uses thereof in separation processes Modified resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These modified resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants in the beneficiation of many types of m... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7897013 | Blends of glyoxalated polyacrylamides and paper strengthening agents Compositions comprising a blend of two or more paper strengthening agents have improved stability compared with previously known paper strengthening agents. One component is a polymeric paper strengthening agent, preferably a wet strengthening agent. The other compo... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7868071 | Method of stabilizing aqueous cationic polymers Cationic thermosetting resins and especially resins having azetidinium functional groups, such as polyamidoamine-epichlorohydrin resins, are stabilized against premature gelation by the addition of (1) a low molecular weight, non-aldehyde, non-ionic, water soluble o... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7863395 | Polyacrylamide-based strengthening agent A method for preparing a cationic polyacrylamide composition particularly suitable for making a glyoxylated polyacrylamide composition useful as a temporary wet-strengthening agent and the composition resulting from that method, along with the use of the composition... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862642 | Extended-release urea-based granular fertilizer An improved granular-type urea fertilizer having an extended or slow release nitrogen component in which a non-thermosetting urea-formaldehyde resin concentrate is used to provide the granular fertilizer with an extended-release nitrogen component. ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7807748 | Phenol-formaldehyde resin having low concentration of tetradimer A phenol-formaldehyde resin, having a low concentration of tetradimer, making the resin suitable for preparing a binder composition for making non-woven fiber products, such as fiberglass insulation, prepared by reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803879 | Formaldehyde free binder An aqueous, formaldehyde-free binder composition comprising a modified copolymer of maleic anhydride and a vinyl aromatic compound such as styrene, the copolymer being modified by reaction with a primary alkanolamine, such as monoethanolamine (MEA), to produce a mod... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7795354 | Formaldehyde free binder An aqueous binder composition, useful for making fiber products, especially fiberglass insulation, comprising an aqueous substantially alkaline (pH of at least 5.0) solution of a polyol and a hydrolyzed (solubilized) copolymer of maleic anhydride and a vinyl aromati... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7781501 | Thermosetting adhesives comprising a resin having azetidinium functional groups Thermosetting adhesives for use in e.g., particleboard or fiberboard, wherein the adhesives comprise a resin having azetidinium functional groups, can provide fast tack-building and curing, as well as ultimately excellent bonding characteristics. Preferably, the aze... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7754659 | Reducing flow-back in well treating materials A composite proppant having a proppant substrate such as a porous ceramic or silica sand coated with magnetic particles and a method of propping a subterranean formation using a composition consisting essentially of the composite proppant. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| D619737 | Fence post | 07/13/2010 |
| 7741406 | Phenol-formaldehyde resin having low concentration of tetradimer A phenol-formaldehyde resin, having a low concentration of tetradimer, making the resin suitable for preparing a binder composition for making non-woven fiber products, such as fiberglass insulation, prepared by reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736559 | Binding wood using a thermosetting adhesive composition comprising a protein-based component and a polymeric quaternary amine cure accelerant Thermosetting adhesive compositions for use in e.g., particleboard or fiberboard, wherein the compositions comprise a blend of a protein-based component and a polymeric quaternary amine cure accelerant, can provide the fast tack-building and curing, as well as ultim... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7718035 | Phosphoric acid quenched creping adhesive An improved creping adhesive is prepared by first reacting a dibasic carboxylic acid, or its ester, half-ester, or anhydride derivative, with a polyalkylene polyamine, preferably in aqueous solution, under conditions suitable to produce a water soluble polyamide. Th... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7677267 | Dunnage airbag inflation circuit The dunnage airbag inflation circuit of this invention includes a pilot valve that is controlled by a pressure sensing line in communication with the dunnage bag, and an arrangement of other valves to allow the dunnage bag to inflate up to a certain preset pressure.... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7671097 | Stable phenolic resin polymer dispersions having low free aldehyde content Stable dispersions of phenolic resins, particularly bisphenol-A/formaldehyde resins, for use in e.g., baking enamels, coatings, adhesives, binders, etc., are disclosed. The dispersions have low levels (e.g., | 03/02/2010 |
| 7658296 | Sealable portion cups and lids therefor A container ensemble for food packaging comprising a substantially planar lid member formed of a polymeric material which has a plurality of substantially planar lids which are integrally formed and separably joined to each other, each of the lids including a sealin... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7642333 | Anhydride and resorcinol latent catalyst system for improving cure characteristics of phenolic resins An anhydride and resorcinol latent catalyst system for a phenolic resole resin provides a resin having long pot life and long shelf life, yet cures quickly thereafter. ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7614993 | Liquid container with uninterrupted comfort band and method of forming same The sidewall portion of a cup or other container for a heated beverage or other hot liquid comprises a relatively rigid outer wall and a relatively flexible inner liner. The wall and liner are attached together at respective upper and lower circumferential bands and... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7600669 | Blank for a disposable thermally insulated container A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat.... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7589153 | Glyoxalated inter-copolymers with high and adjustable charge density A method for making storage-stable glyoxalated inter-copolymers with higher and adjustable charge density suitable for use as a strengthening agent for paper. The glyoxalated inter-copolymers can be used to enhance the strength of paper, particularly recycled paper ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7566759 | Non-aqueous coating formulation of low volatility A non-aqueous coating composition of very low volatility (i.e., low-VOC) that can be cured in a short period of time under an ambient temperature condition without the use of solvents consisting essentially of a mixture or blend of three components: (1) a complex es... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7540833 | Disposable servingware containers with flange tabs Disposable containers include peripheral tabs which are useful for positioning and processing the containers and operate as separators. In a preferred embodiment, the tabs correspond to tabs on a paperboard blank where the tabs are useful for controlling the orienta... | 06/02/2009 |
| D591104 | Cutlery utensil | 04/28/2009 |
