Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8057698 | Aqueous N-methylolmethacrylamide-methacrylamide mixture The invention relates to mixtures of methacrylamide and aqueous N-methylolmethacrylamide solution. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7670499 | Composition of polyetherdiamine, monoamine, di- or triamine, and alkylphenol Special amine compositions comprising a) 30-70% by weight of a polyetherdiamine of the general formula (I) in which n is from 10 to 70, b) 3-30% by weight of a monoamine of the general formula R1—NH2, in which R1 is the straight-ch... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7438830 | Mixtures for producing transparent plastics, transparent plastics, method for producing the same and the use thereof The present invention relates to mixtures for preparing transparent plastics, encompassing a) a prepolymer prepared from compounds of the formula (I) and (II) where each R1, indepen... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7419619 | Mixtures for producing transparent plastics, transparent plastics and method for their production and use The invention relates to mixtures for producing transparent plastics, comprising a) a prepolymer, produced from the compounds of formulae (I) and (II), wherein R1 independently represents hydrogen or a methyl group, R2 independently represents ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7390430 | Curable liquid compositions containing bisoxazoline Difunctional oxazoline resins, which may be produced in a convenient one-step reaction from an arylalkylene dinitrile by reaction with an amino alcohol, are used in compositions with an additional curable compound or resin containing one or more carbon to carbon dou... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7323532 | Low-viscosity radiation-curing and thermally curing polyisocyanates The present invention concerns a process for producing low-viscosity polyisocyanates or secondary products thereof, which carry activated, radiation-curable double bonds and can optionally also cure thermally, and low-viscosity polyisocyanate mixtures or secondary p... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7160975 | Methacrylates as stabilizers for polymer polyols This invention relates to ethylenically unsaturated macromers which contain reactive unsaturation, and to a process for preparing these ethylenicallly unsaturated macromers which contain reactive unsaturation. The process of preparing these ethylenically unsaturated... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7125950 | Polyol fatty acid polyesters process and polyurethanes therefrom A solvent-free process for making a polyol fatty acid polyester composition useful for preparation of polyurethanes is described. These compositions are preferably made by reaction of a natural oil (from plant or animal) with a multi-functional hydroxyl compound der... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7077977 | Bulky borate activations A discrete polyolefin catalyst activator is disclosed. A salient feature of invention borate-based activators is that at least one of the ligands on the borate non-coordinating anion (NCA) comprises a fluorinated aryl group linked to the boron atom through an acetyl... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7071242 | Process for the production of polyurethane di(meth)acrylates A process for the production of polyurethane di(meth)acrylates in which a diisocyanate component, a diol component and hydroxy-C2–C4-alkyl (meth)acrylate in the molar ratio x:(x−1):2 are reacted without solvent and without subsequent purification operations, whe... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7064154 | Radiation-curable composition for optical fiber coating materials Compositions for use in optical fiber coatings and optical fibers and optical fiber arrays using these coatings are disclosed, as are methods for making the same. The compositions comprise a combination of two different radiation curable urethane oligomers, and can ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7049366 | Acrylic acid composition and its production process, and process for producing water-absorbent resin using this acrylic acid composition, and water-absorbent resin In order to produce inexpensively with high productivity a water-absorbent resin of which: the residual monomer content and the water-extractable content are both low, and the properties are high, and the colorability is low; there is provided a process for producin... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7019042 | Thixotropic agent that can be activated using actinic radiation, a method for its production and the use thereof A novel thixotropic agent comprising urea crystals which comprises at least one compound containing at least one functional group having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation; a novel process for preparing a thixotropic agent comprising ure... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014790 | Room temperature cured high temperature and load dimensionally stable acrylate adhesives This invention concerns an acrylate adhesive that cures at room temperature and has excellent dimensional stability. The adhesive may be used in applications such as for fiber optic connectors. The adhesive may be made by curing a two-part system or by use of a prim... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6960279 | Method for stabilizing vinyl aromatic monomers using selected polymerization inhibitors and polymers prepared therewith Disclosed is the observation that 7-aryl-quinone methides and 4-tert-butylcatechol, when used in combination in a vinyl aromatic monomer to inhibit polymerization,do not inhibit polymerization to the same extend as each would if used separately. Stated another way, ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6893584 | Stabilized organic peroxide composition and process for making the same An organic peroxide stabilizing composition comprises an organic peroxide and an organic peroxide stabilizing compound selected from one of the following general formulas (I) or (II): R1CH═CH(CH2)m(CH═CH)n(CH... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6835325 | Crosslinking agent based on polyallyl ether compound A crosslinking agent containing a polyallyl ether compound having at least one hydroxyl group derived from a glycidyl group and at least two allyl groups can be used for the production of a highly water-absorbing polymer comprising a polymerizable compound having a ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6835324 | Method for isolating oleic acid and producing lineloic dimer/trimer acids via selective reactivity A method whereby polyunsaturated components of fatty acids are conjugated and selectively polymerized in the presence of monounsaturated components, mainly oleic acid. Separation techniques are employed to isolate oleic acid and the linoleic acid-based dimer/trimer ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6814886 | Craft and amusement composition and method of making same In broadest terms, a craft composition and a craft composition kit, the composition comprising: a first component in a first container and comprising a first solution of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol and a first colorant, a second component in a second con... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6803436 | Transportable and safely packaged organic peroxide formulations comprising reactive phlegmatisers The invention relates to a method to safely produce, handle and transport packaged organic peroxide formulations comprising a reactive phlegmatiser and to the use of such packaged material in polymerisation and polymer modification processes, particularly the high-p... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6803394 | Radiation curable nail coatings and artificial nail tips and methods of using same A composition for actinic radiation curable nail coatings and artificial nail tips comprising a BISGMA based urethane resin, an additional polymer, a photoinitiator, and having a viscosity of greater than approximately 80,000 cps. Composition may additionally compri... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6803423 | (Meth)acryloyl group-modified ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, production method thereof and rubber composition An (meth)acryloyl group-modified ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (A) which has (meth)acryloyl group as a the side-chain thereof, wherein the intrinsic viscosity [η] was 0.01 to 10 dl/g measured in decalin at a temperature of 135° C.; and a rubber composition which co... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6777494 | Optical terpolymer of polyisocyanate, polythiol and polyene monomers A monomer composition characterized by being curable to form a resin suitable for optical products having a balanced refractive index and Abbe's number range and good tintability comprising a polyene monomer; and polyisocyanate, polyisothiocyanate, or an isocyanate ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6761832 | Process for the production of dithiophosphoric acid polysulfide mixtures This invention relates to a process for the production of dithiophosphoric acid poly-sulfide mixtures, which is characterized in that dithiophosphoric acid disulfides are reacted with sulfur at elevated temperatures. The dithiophosphoric acid polysulfide mixtures pr... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6734249 | Two-part adhesive with (poly)(meth)acrylate in part A and N,N-disubstituted aromatic amine and di(meth)acrylate in part B This invention concerns an acrylate adhesive that cures at room temperature and has excellent dimensional stability. The adhesive may be used in applications such as for fiber optic connectors. The adhesive may be made by curing a two-part system or by use of a prim... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6733693 | Acrylonitrile solutions of maleimides, method for preparation thereof, and acrylonitrile based copolymers obtained by use of the solutions An acrylonitrile solution of maleimide manifesting transparency, precluding coloration and opacification during the course of handling, and excelling in stability, a method for the preparation of the acrylonitrile solution, and an acrylonitrile based copolymer obtai... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6700006 | Internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers and applications thereof Novel compounds derived from traditional semi- drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefini... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6599958 | Radiation curable nail coatings Light cured nail coatings that are applied to natural nails and/or artificial nail-tips for cosmetic purposes. An optional bond-enhancing compound can be used to strengthen the bond between the light curable coatings and the natural nail. Also, finishing ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6579469 | Cyanoacrylate solutions containing preservatives An adhesive composition that contains a preservative is particularly useful as a medical adhesive and can include alkyl cyanoacrylate monomers. The preservative is preferably soluble in the monomer. The composition may optionally be sterilized by placing ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6555019 | Sulfur free, low color generating scorch time extending compositions for use in compounding and cure of free radical initiator curable polymers Sulfur free, crosslinking, scorch-retarding compositions for compounding and cure of polymers susceptible to cure by free radical initiators are disclosed.... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6541657 | Unsaturated carboxylate and its production process and use The present invention provides: an unsaturated carboxylate which has both an unsaturated group and a hydroxyl group, and is applicable to a wide range of crosslinking processes, and has moderate polymerizability, and has a novel specific structure; and a ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6525161 | Powder coating compositions and a method for coating a substrate A powder coating composition comprising a powdered solid ethylenically unsaturated material having a melting point from 60° to 120° C. obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate with an at least stochiometric amount of an alcoholic component comprising: at l... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6515057 | Fluxed composites A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liqu... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6391938 | Radiation curable nail coatings Light cured nail coatings that are applied to natural nails and/or artificial nail-tips for cosmetic purposes. An optional bond-enhancing compound can be used to strengthen the bond between the light curable coatings and the natural nail. Also, finishing ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6383655 | Low odor polymerizable compositions useful for bonding low surface energy substrates Low odor polymerizable compositions comprise monomer blends having a average monomer fluorophilicity of at least 3.25, an average boiling point of at least about 160° C., and wherein the monomer blend is polymerizable to a polymer having a glass transiti... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6369188 | Polyfunctional urethane- or urea-containing oligomers and polymers prepared therefrom Polyfunctional polymerizable urethane- or urea-containing oligomers allow the design, adjustment, and regulation of chemical and physical properties of the described oligomers. The invention discloses the formulas and compositions of these oligomers, meth... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6235916 | Internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers and applications thereof Novel compounds derived from traditional semi-drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6214913 | Fluxed composites A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liqu... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6203720 | Low MFT and high Tg , internally plasticizing, and low voc latex compositions Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated esters of long-chain olefinic ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6191202 | Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions Alkyl cyanoacrylate compositions comprising at least one alkyl cyanoacrylate, a biocompatible plasticizer (preferably an acyl trialkyl citrate wherein the acyl group contains from 2 to 4 carbon atoms and each alkyl group contains from 4 to 6 carbon atoms)... | 02/20/2001 |
