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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147607 | Hydrophobic self-cleaning coating compositions Coating compositions of the present invention comprise hydrophobic particles, an alcohol, a solvent, and an effective amount of water such that coatings formed therefrom are hydrophobic. The hydrophobic particles may comprise a metal oxide, such as silica (SiO2... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7338914 | RFID tire label A tire label that is adapted to adhere to the surface of an irregular surface. The inventive tire label uses a label stock made of an openwork fabric that is a mesh, woven or knit. Optionally, a cap can be used on the label. Preferably, the label has an RFID chip. | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314512 | Treatment of surfaces to stabilize heavy metals A reactive coating composition and method for treating a surface including heavy metals by applying the reactive coating composition to the surface. The surface can be, for example, a paint layer containing heavy metals. The reactive coating composition includes a s... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7276549 | Surface enhancing coating for gypsum-containing floor underlayments A coating for preparing a floor underlayment to receive an adhesive includes a water-soluble, latex polymer, a defoamer and a dual-function surface enhancing agent. The surface enhancing agent includes a set accelerator that also functions to cross link the adhesive... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7108795 | Composition and method for preparing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces for bonding to substrates The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under con... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7056846 | Repellent fluorochemical compositions This invention provides compositions and methods for treating fibrous substrates to render those substrates durably repellent to water and oil and durably resistant to dry soil comprising a fluorochemical urethane formed by reacting a tri- or higher order isocyanate... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6946027 | Composition and method for preparing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces for bonding to substrates The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under con... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6919392 | Stabilization of vinyl halide polymers The heat and light stability imparted to vinyl halide polymers by metal compounds conventionally employed for this purpose is considerably improved by the presence of a mercapto ester such as 2-mercaptoethyl stearate. The esters can replace a substantial portion of ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6863724 | Sulfur additives for paving binders and manufacturing methods Sulfur, useable in as an additive to asphalt in the preparation of asphalt binders can be plasticized by addition of carbon and further treated with amyl acetate. This plasticized sulfur can be formed into solid particles and then added to asphalt as either a minori... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6828381 | Sol-gel coating A sol-gel coating material, containing (A) an acrylate copolymer solution, consisting of at least one acrylate copolymer; (B) a parent lacquer which can be produced by the hydrolysis and condensation of at least one hydrolysable silane of the formula (I): SiR4 | 12/07/2004 |
| 6824600 | Paving binders and manufacturing methods Solid, low-cost paving binder prepared by admixing sulfur, paving grade asphalt (AC) asphalt, and a siliceous filler such as fly ash and silica material, and solidifying the product into preferably flaked, pellet or pastille forms. Carbon black is another possible i... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6635683 | Film responsive to bicarbonate ion A memberane sensitive to anions is obtained by forming into a membrane either a composition comprising an onium salt compound such as trioctylmethylammonium chloride or tetraoctylammonium bromide, and an aromatic boric diester compound such as (p-alkyloxy... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6620231 | Antistatic composition In a method for improving antistatic properties, the improvement comprising the use of an antistatic composition comprising an ionic antistatic compound and a polar organic solvent; an antistatic composition comprising a nonmetallic antistatic compound, a... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6569916 | High refractive index triazine monomer The present invention relates to a triazine type monomer, and more particularly, to a 1,3,5-triazine type monomer characterized by having at least one amine group and at least two sulfur atoms, which can be used in manufacturing transparent optical resins... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6451406 | Solventless node adhesive for honeycomb A solventless node adhesive for use in bonding honeycomb layers together. The node adhesive includes thermoset resin and thermoplastic particles dispersed in the adhesive. The node adhesive is applied to the honeycomb node lines while the thermoplastic pa... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6375730 | Non-ozone depleting co-solvent compositions A non-ozone depleting, non-flammable co-solvent composition useful as a carrier for actives such as accelerators, catalysts, initiators, activators and other primer materials for use as adhesive promoter compositions in combination with adhesive compositi... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6328873 | Cathodic electrodeposition coating compositions and process for using same Cathodic electrodeposition coating compositions containing, in addition to conventional self-cross-linking or external cross-linking film-forming binders as well as optionally cross-linking agents, pigments, extenders, additives conventionally used in coa... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6315824 | Coacervate stabilizer system The present invention relates to a stabilized emulsified or dispersed composition comprising a hydrophobic phase and an aqueous phase, the composition being stabilized by a cationic colloidal coacervate stabilizing agent, the coacervate stabilizing agent ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6312774 | Wood preservation utilizing polymeric phenol sulfide An article comprising wood can be preserved by applying to the wood an effective amount for the preservation of the wood of a polymeric phenol sulfide having a tri- or higher sulfide bridge therein, which can be a polymeric alkyl phenol sulfide, such as o... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6309455 | Stable suspension of hydrocolloids and superplasticizer The present invention comprises a stable hydrocolloid composition in which preferably welan gum is uniformly dispersed in a superplasticizer solution such as sulfonated naphthalene, sulfonated melamine, modified lignosulfate, their derivatives and mixture... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6200672 | Surface-treated metal plate and metal surface treating fluid A surface treated metal sheet which is coated with a layer comprising, as main components, a complex and/or salt between a rare earth metal element and an organic compound having in the molecule one or more functional groups selected from among --O--, .db... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6106603 | Stable suspension of hydrocolloids and superplasticizer The present invention comprises a stable hydrocolloid composition in which preferably welan gum is uniformly dispersed in a superplasticizer solution such as sulfonated naphthalene, sulfonated melamine, modified lignosulfate, their derivatives and solutio... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5997953 | Oleic acid as an additive for a protective coating In a protective coating formulation requiring the use of polyamine molecules, oleic acid is used as a very effective additive to remove any excess polyamines. The carboxyl groups of the oleic acid molecules react with the amine groups of the polyamines to... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5968247 | Very finely divided rare earth sulfide colorant compositions Unique colorant compositions, well suited for the pigmentation of a wide variety of coatings and substrates, e.g., cosmetics, plastics, paints and rubbers, comprise (1) at least one crystalline rare earth metal sulfide or sesquisulfide, for example cubic ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5925424 | Wood preservation utilizing polymeric phenol sulfide An article comprising wood can be preserved by applying to the wood an effective amount for the preservation of the wood of a preservative composition consisting essentially of a polymeric phenol sulfide having a tetra- or higher sulfide bridge therein al... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5902392 | Paint for nonhazardous removal of heavy metals and method for using the same This invention involves a novel paint formulation comprising a phosphate or metal sulfide heavy metal reactive compound, a binder, a solubilizing compound and a buffer which acts as a carrier for heavy metal reactive chemicals so that when this novel pain... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5897699 | Foamed well cement compositions, additives and methods The present invention relates to improved foamed well cement compositions, additives and methods. The additives, which foam and stabilize a cement slurry containing freshwater or saltwater, are basically comprised of an aqueous solution of an alpha-olefin... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5885339 | Non-slip formulations The present invention relates to formulations and methods for preventing surfaces of natural or mineral materials or cementitious products from becoming slippery, especially when wet. The formulations comprise a non-fluorine-containing acid; a fluorine-co... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5853471 | Composition for anti-reflection coating Disclosed herein is a composition for anti-reflection coating which comprises a perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid, an organic amine, a polyvinyl pyrrolidone, a water-soluble alkylsiloxane polymer, and water. The composition is able to be an anti-reflection coa... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5851281 | Waste material composites and method of manufacture A process to manufacture a waste material composite and article is described. One embodiment comprises waste material particles or fibers mixed with water to form a mash, blending a chemical binder with the mash, mixing in a cementious material and a fill... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5755868 | Very finely divided rare earth sulfide colorant compositions Unique colorant compositions, well suited for the pigmentation of a wide variety of coatings and substrates, e.g., cosmetics, plastics, paints and rubbers, comprise (1) at least one crystalline rare earth metal sulfide or sesquisulfide, for example cubic ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5698021 | Non-slip formulations The present invention relates to formulations and methods for preventing surfaces of natural or mineral materials or cementitious products from becoming slippery, especially when wet. The formulations comprise a non-fluorine-containing acid; a fluorine-co... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5635310 | ZnS dielectric thin film and magnetic recording medium A zinc sulfide thin film containing oxygen or oxygen and nitrogen has a high refractive index, a high transmittance, and a high Kerr rotation angle enhancing performance. The zinc sulfide thin film is manufactured by sputtering a zinc sulfide sintered pro... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5547502 | Dispersible silica particulates and reinforcement of elastomer/rubber matrices therewith Uniquely dispersible precipitated silica particulates, e.g., beads, powders and granulates/extrudates, very well suited for the reinforcement of elastomer/rubber matrices, e.g., tires for the automotive industry, have characteristic particle sizes, BET an... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5521019 | Crosslinkable copolymers obtained by polycondensation and ionically conductive material containing the same The invention relates to copolymers, a process for preparing them and their use for the production of ionically conductive materials. The copolymers consist of identical or different organic blocks A which cannot be crosslinked by a radical route or by a ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5500042 | Fluoroelastomer composition with improved bonding properties A curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising: (A) fluoroelastomer gum comprising interpolymerized, repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and copolymerizable hydrocarbon olefin, (B) polyhydroxy compound, (C) organo-oniu... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5455327 | Polyimides containing meta-biphenylenedioxy moieties and articles prepared therefrom Two monomers containing meta-biphenylenedioxy moieties were prepared. One monomer, a diamine, is used to prepare polyimide, polyamide, and epoxy polymers. The other monomer, a dianhydride, was used to prepare polyimide polymers. These polymers are used to... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5348581 | Rare earth sesquisulfide compositions comprising alkali/alkaline earth metal values Unique compositions based on at least one crystalline rare earth sesquisulfide, well suited for the coloration of a wide variety of substrates, e.g., cosmetics, plastics, paints and rubbers, contain a dopant amount of at least one alkali/alkaline earth me... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5347072 | Stabilizing inorganic substrates A process for stabilizing a substantially inorganic substrate comprises treating the substrate with sulfur at a temperature above the melting point of sulfur thus converting the substrate into a solid, inert product which resists the leaching of metals, m... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5330601 | Surface modification of elastomers for bonding Pretreatment of elastomer substrate surfaces with aqueous solutions of monopersulfate compound (MPS) and the improved adhesive bonds obtained between such pretreated substrate surfaces and other substrates.... | 07/19/1994 |
