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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183330 | Soft, elastic, plasticizer-free thermoplastic polyurethane and process to synthesize the same The present invention discloses a thermoplastic polyurethane which is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, and (3) a glycol chain extender selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol and propyle... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8148475 | Melt spun polyether TPU fibers having mixed polyols and process Thermoplastic polyether polyurethane polymers are disclosed which are mixed with a crosslinking agent to achieve long run times in a melt spinning process to make elastic fibers. The crosslinking agent is preferably a polyether or polyester polyol reacted with a dii... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8047238 | Cured in place pipe liner A liner for repairing damaged pipes, such as underground sewer or gas pipes is disclosed. The liner comprises a TPU coating on a fibrous mat of non-woven fabric. The TPU coating is a high heat resistance polyester TPU which allows an epoxy resin/amine to be saturate... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8034873 | In-situ plasticized thermoplastic polyurethane In-situ plasticized thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are made by a process which involves reacting a polyol, glycol chain extender and a polyisocyanate where the reaction is conducted in the presence of a plasticizer. The reactants together with the pla... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8017676 | Halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethanes Disclosed is a halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition. The disclosed flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition is capable of improving flame retardancy and flaming-drip of a thermoplastic poly... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7923578 | Method of manufacturing 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid amide, its application in the manufacture of anti-aging compositions and anti-aging composition The subjects of the present invention are a method of manufacturing 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid amide, its application in the manufacture of anti-aging compositions and an anti-aging composition. As phloretamide possesses a series of biological properties it m... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7816450 | Transparent thermoplastic blend of a cycloolefin copolymer and a thermoplastic polyurethane A blend of a cycloolefin copolymer and a thermoplastic urethane having similar indices of refraction is transparent. The cycloolefin copolymer is derived from norbornene and other monomers such that it has a processing range compatible with the thermoplastic urethan... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7799255 | Melt spun elastic tape and process Articles such as melt spun elastic tape and heaving denier monofilament fibers are made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymers. The process to make the articles involves using a substantially horizontal cooling to cool the melt spun articles. Preferably, the... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7772309 | Thermoplastic polyurethanes containing a salt of zirconium phosphate Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed comprising TPU polymer, polyisocyanate, and a salt of zirconium phosphate. The compositions have enhanced thermal properties, good processability, and good hydrolysis resistance. Processes are also disclose... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766092 | System and method of assembly of CPVC fire sprinkler system employing mechanical couplings and supports Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifi... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763351 | Melt spun elastic tape and process Articles such as melt spun elastic tape and heaving denier monofilament fibers are made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymers. The process to make the articles involves using a substantially horizontal cooling to cool the melt spun articles. Preferably, the... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7683120 | Dispersants and compositions thereof The present invention provides a composition comprising (i) a particulate solid; (ii) an organic medium; and (iii) a salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acrylating agent. The invention further provides for the use of the composition in various applications including p... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7671119 | Compositions The present invention provides a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium and/or water and a compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: Formula (1) wherein R and R′ are independently H or C1-30-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7598315 | Aqueous dispersions of nanoparticle/polyurethane composites An aqueous dispersion of nanoparticle/polyurethane composites is made by forming a mixture of nanoparticles and a continuous mass of a polyurethane prepolymer in the substantial absence of water and dispersing the mixture so made in aqueous medium. Alternatively, a ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588707 | Multilayered articles having biocompatibility and biostability characteristics Multilayer articles, such as tubing and films, are disclosed which have a soft layer of aliphatic polyurethane and at least one layer of hard aliphatic polyurethane. The articles formed avoid the problem of tackiness when using only a soft aliphatic polyurethane, wh... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7582698 | Water dispersions of non-uniform polyurethane particles A novel method of preparing an aqueous dispersion of non-uniform polyurethane particles which comprises (a) preparing at least two isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers having different hydrophilicities; (b) preparing a uniform mixture of said prepolymers; ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7576157 | Aqueous dispersions of polyurethane compositions with ketone-hydrazide An aqueous dispersion of polyurethane composites is made by forming a dispersion of urethane prepolymer or polymer and ketone functional molecule by dispersing them in an aqueous media and adding a hydrazine functional molecule. When the ketone functional molecule i... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7476705 | Aqueous dispersions of polyurethane compositions An aqueous dispersion of polyurethane composites is made by forming a mixture of urethane prepolymer or polymer, ketone functional molecule/oligomers, and hydrazine functional molecule/oligomers; and dispersing the mixture so made in aqueous medium. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7455909 | Latex with isocyanate crosslinker as binder for fibrous substrates A polymeric dispersion in aqueous phase for use as a polymeric binder for paper and other nonwoven articles is described utilizing a polyisocyanate in combination with said polymeric binder to increase the ratio wet tensile/dry tensile strength. The polyisocyanate s... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7358295 | Hybrid polymer composition, and article therefrom An anti-static polymer composition comprises a thermoformable, moldable, hybrid urethane-vinyl polymer composition which exhibits relatively low surface and volume resistivities and good toughness. The hybrid polymer composition can be made without volatile organic ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357889 | Melt spun TPU fibers and process Thermoplastic polyether polyurethane polymers are disclosed which are mixed with a non-polyether crosslinking agent to achieve long run times in a melt spinning process to make elastic fibers. The crosslinking agent is preferably a polyester polyol reacted with a di... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7264858 | Multilayered articles having biocompatibility and biostability characteristics Multilayer articles, such as tubing and films, are disclosed which have a soft layer of aliphatic polyurethane and at least one layer of hard aliphatic polyurethane. The articles formed avoid the problem of tackiness when using only a soft aliphatic polyurethane, wh... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255134 | Carbon black-containing crosslinked polyethylene pipe having resistance to chlorine and hypochlorous acid Pipe or tubing of crosslinked polyethylene (“PEX”) containing less than 2% by wt. carbon black provides improved resistance to oxidizing agents such as chlorine and hypochlorous acid in water. The pipe may be further protected with a thin tubular core (inner lay... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7223456 | Flexible laminated plastic pipe having a chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) hollow core A multi-layered pipe of arbitrary length and cross-section is produced by co-extrusion of a segmented thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (COPE) outer body over the exterior surface of an annular tubular core of CPVC/PVC having a wall thickness, measured in the radi... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7205368 | S-(α, α′-disubstituted-α′ ′-acetic acid) substituted dithiocarbonate derivatives for controlled radical polymerizations, process and polymers made therefrom Dithiocarbonate derivatives are disclosed, along with a process for preparing the same. The dithiocarbonate compounds can be utilized as initators, chain transfer agents and/or terminators in controlled free radical polymerizations. The dithiocarbonates can be used ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7202322 | Heat resistant high moisture vapor transmission thermoplastic polyurethane A thermoplastic polyether polyurethane having high moisture vapor transmission, high melting point and static dissipative properties is disclosed. The thermoplastic polyether polyurethane is prepared by reacting a hydroxyl terminated polyether intermediate, an aroma... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7160593 | Polyefinic pipe having a chlorinated polyolefinic hollow core A multi-layered pipe of arbitrary length and cross-section is produced by co-extrusion of a lower polyolefin (C2–C4) outer body over the exterior surface of a tubular core of randomly, partially randomly, or blocky chlorinated lower polyolefi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 6995231 | Extrudable highly crystalline thermoplastic polyurethanes A thermoplastic polyurethane composition having a high crystalline content which advantageously can be processed in an extruder. The composition includes a crystallization retarding component of a short chain or monomeric diol which is branched, substituted or conta... | 02/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6384002 | Composition and method for purging polymer processing equipment A composition and method purge resin deposits from the inner surfaces of polymer processing machinery upon the flow of a stream of resin through the polymer processing machinery. The composition includes a mixture of purging agents separate from the resin... | 05/07/2002 |
| 5938080 | System and apparatus for dispensing high-viscosity pigments A fluid dispensing apparatus for automated dispensing high-viscosity fluids for mixing applications, such as dispensing of pigment concentrates for mixing screen printing inks and paints includes a rotatable carousel containing a plurality of different pi... | 08/17/1999 |
