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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7255921 | Non-gelatinous capsule shell composition and a capsule formed from the same Non-gelatinous capsule film compositions containing as the base a starch hydrolyzate having an average DE of less than 10 and an average molecular weight of not more than 30,000. These non-gelatinous capsule film compositions have stable moisture absorbing/releasing... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7067568 | Process of preparation of biodegradable films from semi refined kappa carrageenan The present invention relates to use of inexpensive semi-refined kappa carrageenan as a seaweed polysaccharide in preparation of tough, biodegradable films exhibiting improved performance over films obtained from refined kappa carrageenan. The formulation requires n... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6706145 | Aqueous adhesive dispersions and the use thereof in the production of multi-layered paper An aqueous adhesive dispersion comprising an adhesive polymer in dispersed form, an anionic or cationic polyelectrolyte, and optionally at least one polyalkylene glycol having a molar mass of 200 to 100,000 g/mol, and other additives; and a process for producing mul... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6664301 | Method for using glycol additives to texturally modify natural gum hydrogels A method for strengthening a hydrogel of a naturally-occurring gelling agent, or a derivative thereof, including the step of adding at least one glycol to the gelling agent of the general formula: in which, n is from 2 to about 8; x is from 6 to about ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6387169 | Guar gum based flowing gel play composition The invention is directed to a pliable play gel composition comprised of certain guar gums, a cross-linking agent, and water in certain amounts to form a composition having exceptional gel cohesiveness and rheology resulting in a free flowing play gel exh... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6379447 | Polysaccharide adhesives for multi-ply paper products An aqueous, light weight paper laminating adhesive comprising a continuous aqueous phase of from about 15 to 50% by weight of polysaccharide material dispersed in water, the continuous phase polysaccharide material having a zero-shear viscosity of greater... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6331205 | Aqueous viscous compositions, whether clear or not, for making soft or hard capsules, and method for making films for such capsules The invention concerns aqueous viscous compositions, whether clear or not, for making soft or hard capsules, and method for making films for such capsules (gelled capsules). Said compositions are in particular characterised in that they contain a single g... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6277186 | Thermally-inhibited starch prepared with oligosaccharides The present invention is directed to a process of preparing thermally inhibited starches using the low molecular weight carbohydrates to improve the rate of inhibition. The resulting starch/low molecular weight carbohydrate blends have improved cold stora... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6262150 | Aqueous injection molding binder composition and molding process This invention provides a composition and a process for forming sintered, molded articles having improved dimensional stability. More particularly, this invention pertains to a composition having a sugar additive that increases the solids loading potentia... | 07/17/2001 |
| 5800602 | Use of inclusion compounds of cyclic polysaccharides as charge control agents Inclusion compounds consisting of a host compound, which is a cyclically linked polysaccharide having 3 to 100 monomeric saccharide units and forming a cavity in its molecular framework, and of one or more chemical compounds which are included in this cav... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5785747 | Viscosification of high density brines The present invention provides compositions useful for viscosifying aqueous fluids, methods for making them and methods for using them. In one aspect of the invention, inventive compositions comprise a prehydrating alcohol having at least two hydroxyl gro... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5716440 | Biodegradable molded articles A biodegradable molded article produced by molding under pressure a residue remaining after taking out essential portions of effective elements in foods, and/or in materials thereof, such as lees of Sake, squeezed and strained lees of fruits, etc. This en... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5683503 | Composition for and method of pumping concrete A composition for and a method of promoting the flow of a concrete slurry through a pump and a conduit is provided. The composition is a dry particulate mixture comprised of a water soluble, inorganic material and a solvatable, organic polymer. The compos... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5587012 | Composition for and method of pumping concrete A composition for and a method of promoting the flow of a concrete slurry through a pump and a conduit is provided. The composition is a dry particulate mixture comprised of a water soluble, inorganic material and a solvatable, organic polymer. The compos... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5582636 | Medium for china paints for porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware articles New media have been developed for china paints useful for painting or decorating porcelain bisque, ceramic and stoneware articles. These media, consisting of low surface tension glycols and water soluble polymers, enable the artisan to paint non-blotching... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5520727 | Aqueous algal-based phenolic type adhesives and glues A novel water-resistant, aqueous, and versatile phenolic adhesive or glue derived from algal materials. Phenolic compounds act as an adhesive glue by binding non-specifically to both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces in aqueous conditions and are usefu... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5308546 | Phosphorescent toy gel composition and methods of manufacture The phosphorescent toy gel composition is produced by suspending phosphorescent particles in an aqueous solution, thickened with guar gum and crosslinked by a borate compound. The method for manufacturing the phosphorescent gel composition comprises, in o... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5290768 | Welan gum-ethylene glycol insulating compositions An ethylene glycol composition containing a glycol-compatible welan gum having unique viscosity and thermal properties. The composition is especially suitable as an insulation material.... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5201946 | Liquid spray mask and method A masking system including a water soluble liquid masking composition to be spray-applied in film form to a limited area of a configured surface having a contiguous area to be coated for suppressing dust in the limited area and to prevent dust from migrat... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5089307 | Edible film and method of making same Disclosed are heat-sealable edible films comprising at least a film layer containing a water-soluble polysaccharide as the principal component, or comprising at least (a) a film layer as described above and (b) a subfilm layer containing an alkali metal s... | 02/18/1992 |
| 4828841 | Maltodextrin coating A pharmaceutical, confectionery or food tablet coated on all its exterior surfaces with maltodextrin, which masks the characteristic taste of the tablet ingredients and does not have a slimy taste, with the coating composition comprising maltodextrin, an ... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4772324 | Hydrocollid gel based dental impression composition A dental impression composition is provided which has relatively lower water content for higher tensile and gel strengths, and an effective amount of dipopylene gylcol to offset the reduced amount of water and provide workability in the composition at sto... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4735659 | Compositions and a process for preparing water dispersible polymers Compositions of water soluble polymers coated with hydrophobic fumed silica are readily dispersed in water. A method for improving the water dispersibility of a water soluble polymer is disclosed.... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4731119 | Desensitizing gum for planographic printing plates A desensitizing gum containing water-soluble carboxy alkylated starch wherein the carboxy alkyl group number of said carboxy alkylated starch is from 0.03 to 0.5. The desensitizing gum has desensitizing ability comparable to gum arabic.... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4725441 | Maltodextrin coating A pharmaceutical, confectionery or food tablet coated on all its exterior surfaces with maltodextrin, which masks the characteristic taste of the tablet ingredients and does not have a slimy taste, with the coating composition comprising maltodextrin, an ... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4643894 | Maltodextrin coating A pharmaceutical, confectionery or food tablet coated on all its exterior surfaces with maltodextrin, which masks the characteristic taste of the tablet ingredients and does not have a slimy taste, with the coating composition comprising maltodextrin, an ... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4468484 | Settable alignate compositions containing polyacrylamide An oral, settable, dental composition is prepared by interacting Component A containing an alkali metal alginate in an aqueous paste with Component B containing a divalent metal salt such as calcium sulfate and a reaction rate retarder such as tetrasodium... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4381947 | Settable alginate compositions An oral, settable, dental composition is prepared by interacting Component A containing an alkali metal alginate in an aqueous paste with Component B containing a divalent metal salt such as calcium sulfate and a reaction rate retarder such as tetrasodium... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4359047 | Gelatinous articles and compositions A gelatinous adhesive composition and a tacky article of manufacture are produced by heating at least one polyhydric alcohol and at least one material selected from the group consisting of naturally occurring high molecular weight polysaccharide gums, oth... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4306551 | Sterile improved bandage and sealant A flexible, liquid absorbent, adhesive bandage includes a backing element and a substrate attached to the backing element. The substrate comprises a homogeneous, hydrophilic, stable matrix including a solid phase formed of a synthetic polymer, a long chai... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4299231 | Electrically conductive, visco-elastic gel and its use in electrode A visco-elastic gel comprising a high molecular weight polysaccharide, at least one polyol and, optionally, at least one non-volatile acid soluble in the polyol and at least one non-volatile base soluble in the polyol. The polyol has a water content of 5 ... | 11/10/1981 |
| 4213887 | Lithographic plate finisher An aqueous nonblinding lithographic plate finisher suitable for machine operation is provided which comprises an essentially cold-water soluble dextrin or polyvinyl pyrrolidone as hydrophilic polymer with a nonionic surfactant or mixture thereof having a ... | 07/22/1980 |
| 3951820 | Mixture of cinnamylphenols and normally spoilable substance Substances which are subject to microbial spoilage are preserved by addition of a cinnamyl phenol, e.g., 2-cinnamyl-phenol, 4-cinnamyl-phenol, 2-methoxy-4-cinnamyl-phenol, 2-cinnamyl-5-methoxy-quinol, etc.... | 04/20/1976 |
