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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393472 | Composition for coating organic electrode and method of manufacturing an organic conductive layer having excellent transparency using the composition The present invention relates to a composition for coating an organic electrode and method of manufacturing an organic electrode having a excellent transparency using the composition comprising 3% to 20% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol, polyol or a mixture thereof... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7361291 | Antistatic composition Polymer compositions comprising a) a polymer substrate selected from the group consisting of the polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides and polylactic acids and b) a combination of i) at l... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7341801 | Polythiophenes having alkyleneoxythia thiophene units in electrolyte capacitors Electrolyte capacitors containing certain polythiophenes are described. More particularly, the polythiophenes have backbones containing repeating units of the following general formula (I) and/or repeating units of the following general formula (II), | 03/11/2008 |
| 7199093 | Liquid composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7183419 | 3,4-dioxythiophene derivatives A process for the production of 3,4-dioxythiophene compounds represented by the following formula (I), is described. In formula (I) A, B, C and D in each case independently denote a bond, optionally substituted a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166241 | Water-soluble electrically conducting polymers, their synthesis and use Disclosed is a novel composition of matter comprising a polyacid and a polymer containing repeating units which contain one or more basic atoms. The complex is water-soluble and electrically conductive. The complex is useful in providing organic discharge layers for... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7141183 | Conductive elastomer composition and method of producing same A conductive elastomer composition having rubber-like elasticity and flexibility and thermoplastic-resin-like moldability and realizing a high conductivity. The conductive elastomer composition includes a thermoplastic elastomer composition (A) containing a compound... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135449 | Composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles and method The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7102016 | Preparation of 2,2′-di(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)s The invention relates to a process for preparing compounds of the general formula (I) to novel compounds of this substance class and also to their use as important precursors or for preparing important precursors... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6995223 | 3,4-alkylenedioxy-thiophene copolymers An aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of at least one 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene compound with a solubility in water at 25° C. of less than 2.2 g/L with at least one 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene compound with a solubility in water at 25° C. of at least 2.2 g/L and a ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6811811 | Method for applying a treatment fluid to fabrics The present invention relates to methods and/or systems for applying treatment fluid to a plurality of fabric articles in a fabric treatment apparatus. The present invention is also directed to an apparatus capable of carrying out such methods and/or systems. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6787184 | Treated nonwoven fabrics Described is an improved two-step process for treating lightweight nonwovens to impart single-sided anti-static and alcohol repellency properties while maintaining good barrier characteristics as measured by hydrostatic head values. The resulting nonwovens find part... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6586106 | Thermoplastic resin film satisfactory in printability Described is a thermoplastic resin film having on a surface thereof a hydroxy-modified imine polymer containing repeating units represented by the following general formula (I) in an amount of 5 mol % or more based on the total of repeating units. This th... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6537932 | Sterilization wrap, applications therefor, and method of sterilizing A method of preparing a sterilized nonwoven web, which method includes providing a nonwoven web; coating the nonwoven web with from about 0.005 to about 3 percent by weight, based on the weight of the web, of an antistatic agent; and exposing the coated n... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6464995 | Treated horticultural substrates Disclosed are horticultural substrates coated with a particulate membrane and a method for controlling pests and providing enhanced horticultural effect by applying a particulate membrane to the surface of the horticultural substrate.... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6432189 | Antistatic composition and method of using same An antistatic composition for treating a substrate such as paper for use in a photocopier or the like, in rolls, or bundles in which sheets of the substrate are individually fed from a bundle of sheets of the substrate, comprises a single phase hydrocarbo... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6391227 | Glass plate having electrically charge-preventive film of conductive organic polymer, its making method, a solution for making the film, and its manufacturing method A glass plate having high-electroconductive film which can be formed using electroconductive organic polyrmer in a simple method and at a low cost, and having an improved anti-static characteristic with a strong film hardness and a strong adhesive strengt... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6346297 | Fragrance-containing plastic coating compositions for paper substrates A fragrance-containing coating composition for paper substrates consists essentially of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisol and one or more fragrances, for example, an insect repellant. The PVC plastisol contains an adhesion promoter when the paper subst... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6187856 | Anti-static composition and process for making same An antistatic composition containing a crosslinked thermosetting resin formed by reacting, in the presence of a water-soluble solvent, (a) a polyaminoamide having unreacted primary and secondary amine groups and (b) a polychlorohydrin derivative.... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6083562 | Methods for making antistatic fibers [and methods for making the same] A process and materials made by the process which includes a bicomponent fiber, made of a nonconductive first component, including a first fiber-forming polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, nylon 6, nylon 6,6, cellulos... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6004889 | Composition for antistatic finish Disclosed is a compositions for antistatic finish, which is useful for antistatic stockings, comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of colloidal or ultrafine granular alumina on a solid basis, (b) 3 parts to 50 parts by weight of a binder on a solid basis, (c... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5976418 | Conducting compositions A conductive polymer composition selected from the group consisting of a first composition including a polymer containing halomethylated aromatic groups, and a charge transporting material selected from the group consisting of at least one charge transport monomer conta... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5968600 | EMI/RFI-shielding coating An EMI/RFI shielding coating composition and method of using to produce a coating with good cohesion and a resistance of less than 1.0 ohms/square at a coating thickness of less than 1.5 mils includes: (a) between about 7% and about 65% by weight of a thermopl... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5965206 | Antistatic composition The invention relates to a composition that comprises a thermoplastic or elastomeric polymeric substrate (A) and an antistatic mixture (B) in the form of contiguous fibers, which mixture comprises (b1) an organic polymeric material that is fibrous or form... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5763022 | Solvent-resistant textile binder The invention provides a process for improving the resistance to solvents in finishing and stabilizing fiber materials with textile binders, wherein the textile binder used is an aqueous copolymer dispersion or a redispersible copolymer powder of copolyme... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5639281 | Method of obtaining a uniform surface finish effect on fabrics or garments using a gel and composition therefor This invention relates to methods of applying finishes to garments. More particularly, this invention relates to improved methods for applying specialty finishing on the garments using a cellulose-type based carrier and to a carrier/finish composition for... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5582872 | Electrostatic dissipative laminate and method for making An electrostatic dissipative laminate formed from a layup comprising a plurality of sheets of glass cloth saturated with liquid thermosetting epoxy resin and dried to a B-stage (prepreg). A uniform coating of another thermosetting epoxy resin compound app... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5534192 | Composition and method for treating substrates to reduce electrostatic charge and resultant article Antistatic agents and their use in processing textiles or formed plastic substrates. The antistatic agent comprises a compound having a fluorocarbon moiety and an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium moiety. The antistatic composition increases the electrolyti... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5525261 | Anti-static composition and method of making the same Antistatic agents and their use in natural or synthetic textiles or formed plastic substrates to enhance the surface resistivity thereof. The antistatic agent comprises a mixture of polyoxyalkylamine derivatives comprising a fluoro-acid moiety, a fatty ac... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5491026 | Process for treating fibers with an antistatic finish Process for applying an antistatic finish to synthetic fibers comprising of steps of applying to the fibers to be treated a composition comprising at least one salt of a phosphate partial ester containing a C12 straight chain alkyl group, a lub... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5464678 | Fibers containing an antistatic finish and process therefor Process for applying an antistatic finish to synthetic fibers having at least 10 denier per filament comprising of steps of applying to the fibers to be treated a composition comprising at least one salt of a phosphate partial ester containing a C12 | 11/07/1995 |
| 5464545 | Use of reverse-water-soluble polymers as non-formaldehyde-releasing binder resins for textile-finishes A method and compositions for textile finishing utilizing non-formaldehyde-releasing, reverse water-soluble polymers as binder resins for textile finishes. Textiles treated by the disclosed method. The present invention is advantageous for health and safe... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5425995 | Composition and process for preventing electrostatic discharge The invention provides for a process of using a static dissipative, polymeric composition to prevent electrostatic discharge. The static dissipative, polymeric composition is both humidity independent and water insoluble. The present invention also provid... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5403426 | Process of making cardable hydrophobic polypropylene fiber A method for preparing hydrophobic fiber for processing, inclusive of crimping, cutting, carding, compiling and bonding, without substantial loss in hydrophobic properties in the finished staple or corresponding nonwoven product through initial applicatio... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5346725 | Treatment for nylon and other textiles Running and tearing of nylon hosiery and other hydrophobic fabrics are prevented by immersing the hosiery and fabrics in a special aqueous treatment comprising a film-forming polymeric solution, a wetting agent, a substantive quaternary compound and fabri... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5308563 | Process for producing antistatic yarns A process for producing a conductive supported yarn includes melt spinning non-conductive nylon filaments into a first set of filaments, separating at least one of the filaments from the freshly spun first set into a second set of filaments, providing the... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5282871 | Spinning lubricant composition for acrylic fiber A spinning lubricant composition for acrylic fiber, comprising: (a) at least one wax having a melting point of 30 to 130 degree, selected from the group consisting of ester wax, paraffin wax, polyethylene wax and polyethylene oxide wax, and (b) at least one su... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5238706 | Antistatic film bases and their process of manufacturing The crosslinking of an antistatic polymer and crossliking agent on a flexible polymer abstract is enhanced by wrapping of the antistatic coated polymer substrate and heating said wrapped substrate to crosslink the coating.... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5234720 | Process of preparing lubricant-impregnated fibers Fibers such as caustic treated non round polyester fibers are prepared having certain lubricants strongly adhered to the surfaces thereof. These fibers are prepared by contacting the fibers, such as immediately prior to a crimping device, with a suitable ... | 08/10/1993 |
