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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8080288 | Method for preparing thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer or elastomer composites that are reinforced with natural fibers, and their multiple applications as construction material Methods for preparing thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer or elastomer composites that are reinforced with natural fibers are disclosed. A thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer or elastomer composite that is reinforced with natural fibers obtainable by the discl... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7438951 | Aqueous super absorbent polymer and methods of use The present invention relates to a crosslinked aqueous solution polymer composition consisting of about 15 wt-% to about 50 wt-% of at least one water soluble monomer, preferably an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a crosslinking age... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435483 | Process for coating paper, paperboard, and molded fiber with a water-dispersible polyester polymer Disclosed are coated fiber-containing articles, including paper, paperboard, and molded fiber, and methods for preparing such articles. A preferred method comprises heating paperboard containing a polymeric binder to a temperature sufficient to remove at least some ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7387843 | Alkyd-based free radical wood coating compositions Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7144600 | Wax-free lubricant for use in sizing yarns, methods using same and fabrics produced therefrom A finishing composition containing a nonionic hydrophilic macromolecule can replace wax in sizing while providing lubrication to yarns during weaving. Softer yarns and fabrics are obtained than with conventional sized yarns while also providing improved adhesion and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7135209 | Water soluble radiation activatable polymer resins The present invention relates to water soluble radiation activatable polymer resin formulations which are suitable to modify the absorption properties of fibrous materials and the polymer obtained by such radiation activatable polymer resins and the method of prepar... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101834 | Process of treating a carpet with a composition comprising an absorbent gelling material The present invention relates to a process of treating a fabric with a composition comprising a pre-swollen absorbent gelling material. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7019054 | Formulation for achievement of oil and grease resistance and release paper properties A formulation, and a process for making same, is disclosed which is useful as a coating or treatment for imparting oil and grease resistance to an underlying substrate. The formulation does not contain any fluorochemicals. At the same time, however, the formulation ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018497 | Method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity A method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity is provided. A first superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a monomer, a crosslinking agent and a reducing agent, and a second superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a mo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7001667 | Alkyd-based free radical wood coating compositions Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd, portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derive... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6989035 | Textile finishing composition and methods for using same Novel textile finishing compositions for finishing textile articles are provided via the present invention. The textile finishing compositions disclosed herein comprise a cross-linking agent and a catalytic amount of an esterification agent. The cross-linking agents... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6949271 | Dust repellant compositions Sprayable, liquid polymeric film-forming compositions containing an amount of an anti-static polymer that is effective to provide films formed from the composition with resistance to the deposition of dust, soil or grime on the surface thereof, wherein the surface t... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6918981 | Process for adding superabsorbent to a pre-formed fibrous web using two polymer precursor streams A process for making an absorbent fibrous web composite including a stable, controllable dispersion of superabsorbent polymer is provided. A pre-formed web, desirably including cellulose fibers and, optionally, thermoplastic fibers is provided. First and second supe... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6872275 | Process for adding superabsorbent to a pre-formed fibrous web via in situ polymerization A process for forming an absorbent fibrous web composite includes the initial step of forming a fibrous web from hydrophilic fibers and, optionally, thermoplastic fibers. Then, a superabsorbent polymer is completely formed in situ on or in the fibrous web by adding ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6861093 | Wrinkle-resistant fabrics having desirable aesthetic characteristics, and method for making same A fabric having good wrinkle resistance and a soft hand is described. A process for producing the fabric is also described. The process involves applying a softener to one side of the fabric and applying a wrinkle-reducing resin to the opposite side of the fabric us... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6841198 | Durable press treatment of fabric A post mill or post manufacturing process for reducing wrinkle and crease problems in fabric articles is provided. The process involves the domestic or commercial laundry application of a phosphonate- and phosphinate-containing polycarboxylate cross-linking agent fo... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6811824 | Repulpable wax Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used to render cellulosic materials resistant to water. Unlike cellulosic materials rendered water resistant with waxes obtained using petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, the water resistan... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6800325 | Method of producing an interior fitment for vehicles, and interior fitment produced accordingly The invention relates to a method of producing an interior fitment for motor vehicles, the interior fitment having on its facing side a wood molding which is provided with a coating. In order to impart a substantially natural impression to the interior fitment, the ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6783846 | Use of alkylhydroxyalkyl cellulose possibly in combination with a carboxymethyl cellulose for the improvement of gloss and printability The present invention relates to use of an alkylhydroxyalkyl cellulose, which has alkyl groups having 1-3 carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl groups having 2-3 carbon atoms, is free from hydrophobically modifying alkyl groups having at least 4 carbon atoms and has a turbi... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6756076 | Process for producing fabric articles having water-resistant and/or antimicrobial characteristics A process for producing hydrophobic cotton fabric useful as material for forming a wide variety of useful articles. The process includes the steps of (1) bleaching the cotton fabric with a suitable optical whitener; (2) affixing the fabric to a conveying machine; (3... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6733840 | Silicone compositions for textile applications A method for treating a cellulose-containing substrate is provided in the present invention, the method comprising contacting a silicone composition comprising at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin containing at least one functional group comprising at least o... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730361 | Method of coating a packaging container using crosslinkable polyester-polyurethane The present invention provides a method of coating a packaging container with a coating composition having crosslinkable polyester-polyurethane polymer with at least two carbamate sites, and a crosslinker. The method includes coating a generally planar substrate wit... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6696102 | Cellulose preservative method and apparatus A method and apparatus for applying a fluid preservative to wood or wood products has a work tank for maintaining a predetermined concentration of preservative in the fluid. The work tank is equipped with a heater to keep the temperature of the fluid and ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6666951 | Process for the production of articles from treated lignocellulosic particles and a formaldehyde based resin binder An improvement in the process for the production of articles from lignocellulosic material and a formaldehyde based resin binder comprising the step of treating the lignocellulosic material prior to combining it with the binder by exposing the lignocellul... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6599577 | Method of preparation for a degradable, water and oil resistant protective membrane The present invention provides a method of preparation for a degradable, water and oil resistant protective membrane. In the said method, carbon dioxide copolymer is dissolved in a low toxic or non-toxic solvent to form a solution of 3-6 wt % concentratio... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6569495 | Process for making composite structures containing microporous polyvinylchloride A composite porous structure capable of absorbing organic pollutants from water is produced by preparing a dispersion of non film-forming PVC particles in a water-soluble organic liquid, impregnating a macroporous matrix such as a cellulosic sponge or pap... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565923 | Method for manufacturing reinforced oriented strand board A method for manufacturing reinforced oriented strand boards includes steps of injecting melamine-formaldehyde resin or phenol-formaldehyde resin in finished oriented stand boards, of heating and pressing them to let the resin harden. As strands of woods ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6540792 | Cellulose fiber-containing structure A fiber structure comprising cellulose fibers crosslinked by using a crosslinking agent and synthetic fibers, characterized in that the crosslinking index represented by the following formula of the cellulose fibers is in a range of 1 to 4, and that the s... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6517906 | Activated organic coatings on a fiber substrate A composite contains substrate fibers, and an activated organic coating, on the substrate fibers. The activated organic coating is formed at a low temperature, making possible the use of substrate fibers have a softening or decomposition temperature of at... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6485789 | Fluorochemical composition containing a condensation product of a fluorochemical polyether and a poly-isocyanate to impart stain release properties to a substrate The invention provides a method of treating of a substrate by contacting the substrate with a fluorochemical composition that comprises a condensation product of a di- or tri-isocyanate and at least one polyether, the polyether being obtained as the react... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6458419 | Methods for the reduction of bleeding of lignosulfonates from lignosulfonate-treated substrates The bleeding of lignosulfonates from lignosulfonate-treated substrates when contacted under humid conditions is reduced by rendering the lignosulfonates water-insoluble via reacting them with an amine polymer-epichlorohydrin adduct containing at least one... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6451717 | Highly durable oil/water repellents for textiles The present invention comprises an aqueous emulsion for imparting oil and water repellency to textiles prepared by polymerizing a mixture of monomers (a), (b) and (c) as follows: (a) 70-90% polymer chain units derived from a mixture of monomers of the for... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6426121 | Dual crosslinkable emulsion polymers at ambient conditions This invention relates to a dual crosslinkable polymer/crosslinking system particularly suited for use in preparing high quality nonwoven products. The polymeric binders incorporate at least two different but reactive functionalities, i.e., hydroxy and ca... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6416817 | Barrier coatings having bis-silanes A process of preparing an oxygen barrier coating using a compound of the general formula Ra X3-a Si--Z--SiX3-a Ra wherein Z is R'NH(R'NH)p R', each R is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen ato... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6395041 | Method and apparatus for sizing a yarn sheet In a method and apparatus for sizing a yarn sheet, the yarn sheet is passed over rollers through a wetting unit and a following roller nip that reduces the moisture content to a selected level. The wetted yarn sheet then passes through a sizing unit and o... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6338875 | Heat resistant emulsion resins The invention is high temperature emulsion composition comprising borax and a substantially water-insoluble polymer prepared by aqueous suspension polymerizing a blend of monomers, said blend comprising a plasticizing amount by weight of at least one plas... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6335058 | Method for treating a lignocellulosic material A method of manufacturing a finished product from a length of a lignocellulosic material, such as a length of solid wood or chip board, includes the steps of impregnating the length of lignocellulosic material through its depth with an impregnating compos... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6306464 | Strengthening compositions and treatments for lignocellulosic materials The strength of lignocellulosic materials is improved by treating them with water-soluble strengthening agents containing sulfonic units, and rendering these agents water-insoluble by reacting them with compounds containing epoxide rings and quaternary am... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6245874 | Process for making repulpable wet and dry strength paper A process for making paper with increased wet and dry strength by incorporating into the pulp suspension an ionic thermosettable resin which is the reaction product of dialdehyde and epihalohydrin, or epihalohydrin equivalent, with a copolymer containing ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6221434 | Surface treatments with bifunctional perfluoropolyether derivatives A surface treatment method for imparting -oil- and/or water-repellency, comprising the step of applying to the surface to be treated compositions comprising at least one compound having the formula III ACF2 O--(CF2 O)n (C2... | 04/24/2001 |
