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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8034569 | Methods for molecular detection This invention relates to methods for molecular detection, particularly to methods utilizing target-specific molecular probes. In exemplary embodiments, target-specific molecular probes include single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) ap... | 10/11/2011 |
| D543937 | Power pack for dentistry applications | 06/05/2007 |
| D542947 | Lamp for dentistry applications | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201578 | Method for whitening teeth A method for whitening teeth which utilizes laser light to activate bleaching agents applied to the teeth. The mouth is first prepared so that the soft tissues of the gums are protected and only the teeth are exposed. The teeth are cleaned to remove any materials wh... | 04/10/2007 |
| D539956 | Support structure for dentistry applications | 04/03/2007 |
| D538960 | Support structure for dentistry applications | 03/20/2007 |
| D538459 | Support structure for a lamp for dentistry applications | 03/13/2007 |
| D537192 | Light guide for dentistry applications | 02/20/2007 |
| 7094393 | Tooth bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0–10.0 during ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6448463 | Non-woven application for water dispersable copolyester This invention relates to water responsive thermoplastic compositions and articles constructed thereof. This invention particularly relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions useful for the manufacture of disposable-articles such as disposable diap... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6248815 | Dry bond film laminate employing acrylic emulsion adhesives with improved crosslinker The present invention relates to a water based laminating adhesive composition and a method of using thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a water-based laminating adhesive comprising: a first component comprising at least one aqueous vinyl... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6239208 | Flame retardant hot melt compositions The present invention relates to a flame retardant hot melt composition comprising from about 10% to about 60% by weight of the adhesive of at least one copolymer of ethylene, from about 10% to about 70% by weight of the adhesive of a flame retarding hydr... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6224526 | Printing rollers Printing rollers and sleeves for printing rollers can be provided with a high quality top coat composition which can improve various properties such as solvent resistance, cut resistance, and thermal stability (with respect to dimensional stability and ha... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6221448 | Cold seal compositions comprising homogeneous ethylene polymers The present invention is a cold seal composition having certain rheological properties. The composition comprises from about 10 wt-% to 100 wt-% of at least one homogeneous ethylene/-olefin interpolymers. The novel adhesive compositions of the pres... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6216761 | Free turning chilling wheel assembly A free turning chilling wheel assembly for use with a hot melt dispenser affording quick disassembly for cleaning, inspection, repair or replacement, and having an outer ring with an inner bronze bearing to rotate about a stationary inner cooling chamber,... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6197845 | Hot melt adhesive compositions for adherence to skin and articles constructed therefrom The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition useful for articles such as plasters, bandages and tapes which are adhesively adhered to skin. The adhesive may be coated continuously and preferably, discontinuously onto a substrate. More ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6193887 | Filter and method of preparing a bonded filter that includes a white-opalescent adhesive Described is a filter and a method for preparing the filter that includes a porous filter media that is bonded to an end cap using a two-part, isocyanate-based adhesive. The adhesive is free of inorganic pigments and fillers and is the reaction product of... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6166123 | Reflective composition of particles with resinous binder and process for preparing same A method of manufacturing powder coating compositions, the powder coating compositions, and cured coatings made from the coating compositions are described. The method of preparing the coating compositions comprises combining a preformulated thermally sof... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6162856 | Reflective composition of particles with resinous binder and process for preparing same A powder coating, and a method for manufacturing a powder coating that includes high-shear mixing of powdered binder and powdered pigment while controlling the temperature of the mixture within the range between the softening temperature and the glass tra... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6133400 | High moisture vapor transmission hot melt moisture cure polyurethane adhesive with excellent hydrolysis resistance This invention relates to a hot melt moisture cure polyurethane composition which is the reaction product of a polyether polyol formed from a compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, 1,2-butylene oxide, 1,4-butylene ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6130284 | Lightweight high performance vibration damping system A light weight, vibration-damping composition having effective amounts of at least one butyl rubber, at least one tackifying resin, at least one pigment and substantially spherical microspheres is disclosed. The present composition has a specific gravity ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6114430 | Aqueous paint compositions comprising polyether amides The present invention discloses aqueous paint compositions having enhanced adhesion characteristics. The compositions contain at least one water-soluble and/or water-dispersible polyether amide comprising the reaction product of polyoxyalkylene diamines a... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6112477 | Pumpable desiccated mastic A pumpable, thermoplastic desiccated mastic capable of desiccating a sealed insulating glass unit. The disclosed compositions comprise a defined resin component and a desiccant/adsorbent component comprising at least 20% by weight of the composition of a ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6067776 | Method for packaging thermoplastic compositions comprising sufficiently cooling composition The present invention is directed to a method of packaging thermoplastic compositions. Preferably, the steps of the method may be employed in a continuous process. The method is especially suited for thermoplastic compositions such as pressure sensitive h... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6017998 | Stable aqueous polyurethane dispersions The present invention discloses a stable aqueous polyurethane dispersions comprising a reaction product of a water dispersible isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer (A), an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (B) and water, and a method wherein a wate... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5989385 | Polyamide adhesives having improved bookbinding characteristics A method of bookbinding comprising the steps of a) applying a film comprising at least one hot melt polyamide at an application temperature of between about 175° C. and about 190° C. to the backbone of a book block said film having a tensile strength gr... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5976415 | Corrosion-inhibiting polysulfide sealants Polysulfide corrosion inhibiting compositions used as adhesives and sealants for aircraft and military shelter industries are described as two-part compositions including a curing agent in the second part and a particular corrosion-inhibiting composition ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5962129 | Flame retardant hot melt compositions The present invention relates to a flame retardant hot melt composition comprising from about 20% to about 60% by weight of the adhesive of at least one copolymer of ethylene, from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the adhesive of a flame retarding hydr... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5939483 | Low application temperature hot melt with excellent heat and cold resistance A hot melt useful for packaging comprising a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight of a block copolymer; b) up to about 20% of a compatible polymer wherein the total polymer content does not exceed 40% by weight; c) from about 25% to about 60% by weight ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5939499 | Thermally stable hot melt moisture-cure polyurethane adhesive composition Hot melt adhesive compositions combining the characteristics of thermoplastic hot melt adhesives and reactive adhesives can be prepared by blending a polyester polyether thermoplastic elastomer having the formula ##STR1## wherein Nu is a predominatel... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5912295 | Low viscosity hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive which exhibits minimal staining This invention relates to a removable grade hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the adhesive of a block copolymer having styrene endblocks and ethylene/butylene or ethylene/propylene midblocks and having... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5907012 | Water-based polyurethane-urea laminating adhesives and primers Water-based polyurethane-urea polymers having reduced migratory contaminants. The polymers are useful laminating adhesives and primers for flexible packaging having indirect food contact.... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5905104 | Heat resistant powder coating composition The invention provides a protective coating composition for use on substrates including steel, aluminum, iron and the like. This composition further provides abrasion resistance, electrical resistance, ultra-violet protection, corrosion resistance and hea... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5900457 | Aqueous polyurethane dispersions formed from polyisocyanates having a methylene bridge The present invention is directed to aqueous polyurethane dispersions and aqueous polyurethane-acrylic dispersions, especially polymer dispersions formed from norbornane diisocyanate. The dispersions, and the dried polymers therefrom, are useful adhesives... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5893514 | Blank for a container, and a container having a closing and opening system A blank for a container and the container afford a structure wherein the adhesive closure for the container also forms a tear strip to allow easy opening of the envelope once it is sealed.... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5861470 | Two component water-based adhesives for use in dry-bond laminating The invention discloses two-component water-based laminating adhesives, comprising aqueous polyurethane dispersions and water dispersible polyisocyanates based on the isocyanurates of hexamethylene diisocyanate, having enhanced machining characteristics. ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5849837 | Structured reactive latex A latex comprising a free radically polymerized product, said product comprising at least two ethylenically unsaturated monomers, at least one of said monomers having an isocyanate group which is sterically hindered or blocked and at least one other of sa... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5824713 | Foamable two-component material based on polyurethane The invention relates to a foamable two-component material based on polyurethane, which can be used, for example, to produce freely foamed seals on a surface or in a groove. Furthermore, the invention relates to specific individual components of this mate... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5700344 | Biodegradable/compostable hot melt adhesives comprising polyester of lactic acid A hot melt adhesive composition can be made using a polyester derived from 2-propanoic acid (lactic acid). A thermoplastic resin grade polyester can be formulated into a functional adhesive using adhesive components. A lower molecular weight material can ... | 12/23/1997 |
