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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7718271 | Material for laser welding and laser welding method A laser welding material and laser welding method which can satisfactorily weld resin members of different resin materials that have no or little adhesive property is provided and includes a set of resin materials constituting a first resin member, a second resin me... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7427430 | Polyamide blend composition having excellent gas barrier performance High gas barrier, delamination-resistant polyamide compositions suitable for extended shelf-life packaging applications are provided. Also provided are polyamide compositions exhibiting high oxygen scavenging capability. The polyamide compositions comprise mXDA-IPA ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7422782 | Peelable/resealable packaging film The present invention describes a multilayer film suitable for use in packaging applications comprising at least a polymeric first layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface wherein the polymeric first layer comprises a heat-sealable, water-insolubl... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7384690 | Biaxially oriented thermoplastic resin film In order to provide a film having excellent heat resistance, thermal dimensional stability, and mechanical properties, in particular, a film capable of satisfying required properties, e.g., higher strength in accordance with the reduction in thickness of a base film... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7365131 | Thermoplastic vulcanizate composition A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprised of (a) thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene, (b) at least one elastomer selected from the group consisting of butadiene-isoprene ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7335716 | Ethylene (co)polymers and uses thereof An ethylene (co)polymer of the present invention is a (co)polymer with excellent moldability and mechanical properties and either an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and an α-olefin of 4 to 20 carbon atoms. The (co)polymer has methyl branches measure... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332547 | Polymerizable compositions in non-flowable forms The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications an... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318960 | Polarizing molded article and process for preparing the same A polarizing molded article, which includes a polarizing plate-containing laminated structure. The laminated structure includes a polarizing sheet layer that is held between two protective sheet layers. One of the two protective sheet layers is connected to a polyur... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7303817 | Dental filling material A dental filling material comprising an inner core and outer layer of material disposed and surrounding the inner core, both the inner core and outer layer of material each containing a thermoplastic polymer. The thermoplastic polymer may be biodegradable. A bioacti... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7264867 | Extruded toner receiver layer for electrophotography The invention relates to a receiver sheet for electrophotography comprising a base material having thereon at least one toner receiver layer comprising a mixture of polyolefin and at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin copolymers, amide... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261935 | Co-extrudable multi-layer polymer The present invention provides a multi-layer polymer composition having a polar outer layer and a non-polar second outer layer. The polar outer layer is preferably PVC and the non-polar outer layer, polypropylene. The adhesive tie layer is a unique blend of a copoly... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247390 | Compatible blend systems of oxygen barrier polymers and oxygen scavenging polymers Herein is disclosed an oxygen barrier composition comprising an oxygen barrier polymer and an oxygen scavenging polymer. Preferably, the oxygen barrier polymer is selected from polymers or copolymers of vinyl alcohol, polyesters, polymers or copolymers of vinylidene... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232597 | Corrugated polyamide tube A corrugated polyamide tube composed of a corrugated outer tube layer of polyamide resin and a flat inner tube layer fixed to the outer tube layer at bottom portions thereof, in which the inner tube layer is made essentially of a polyetheramide elastomer. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229684 | Light-stable colored transparent composite films Composite film structures exhibit a predetermined finished color tone comprised of a transparent film layer which exhibits a color deficiency as compared to the finished color tone, and a pigment which is visually associated with, and satisfies the color deficiency ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7192640 | Paperboard substrate for blister packaging A packaging laminate comprising a paperboard substrate for providing a base layer, a tear-resistant polymer layer applied to said substrate, and a heat seal polymer layer applied to said tear-resistant polymer. This laminate structure is particularly useful for blis... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189347 | Laminated biaxially-oriented polyamide film and process for producing the same A biaxially oriented polyamide laminate film having a layered structure of A/B, A/B/A or A/B/C, layer A having no projections with a height of 0.27 μm or higher on the surface, or having a density of projections with a height of 0.27 μm or higher on the surface of... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186464 | Compatible blend systems of oxygen barrier polymers and oxygen scavenging polymers Herein is disclosed an oxygen barrier composition comprising an oxygen barrier polymer and an oxygen scavenging polymer. The composition can be in the form of a physical blend or a cross-linked blend, and can further comprise a compatibilizer, a transesterification ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183006 | Additive transfer film suitable for cook-in end use A multilayer film has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises an additive, a binder, and a crosslinking agent. The additive is a flavor, fragrance, colorant, antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, chelating agent, and/or odor absorbent. The binder is ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175916 | Composite material and method for preparation thereof A composite of a resin member bonded to a vulcanized rubber member is obtained with using a rubber member vulcanized with a radical-generating agent (e.g., an organic peroxide) and a thermoplastic resin having at least 2 atoms, on average, selected from H and S atom... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175896 | Composite having two or more layers, including an EVOH layer A layered composite contains the following layers: (I) a layer I composition containing (a) from 0 to 80 parts by weight of at least one polyamide; (b) from 0 to 100 parts by weight of at least one polyamine-polyamide copolymer; and (c) from 0 to 80 parts by weight ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160604 | Laminated high barrier shrinkable film The invention relates to laminated high oxygen barrier films for packaging applications and especially for shrinkable lidding applications. The multilayer heat shrinkable plastic film of the present invention comprises a laminate of at least two films 1 and 2, where... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150294 | Fuel cell hose A fuel cell hose which is superior in flexibility (low-temperature flexing property) and in barrier properties against hydrogen gas or water, and causes no defects such as buckling or cracking when press-fitting of a connector. The hose comprises an inner layer 1... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7133209 | Transparent molding composition for optical applications A molding composition which is composed of at least 60% by weight of transparent polyamide, where the molding composition comprises an effective amount of one or more optical brighteners, and where the amount of the optical brightener has been judged in such a way t... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7122255 | Multilayered composite polyamide articles and processes for their preparation Multilayered polyamide composite articles comprising at least three layers that comprise aliphatic and semi-aromatic polyamides and that is better able to retain its mechanical properties at high temperatures and over long times are disclosed. Layers comprising alip... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122240 | Multilayer transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film The invention relates to a transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film composed of at least one base layer (B) which comprises at least 80% by weight of thermoplastic polyester, and of, applied to this base layer (B), a transparent, high-gloss outer layer (A). Th... | 10/17/2006 |
| RE39347 | Multiple layer softgel A device, and a method for forming a softgel having multiple gelatin layers and softgels having multiple gelatin layers are disclosed. In particular there is provided a device for forming a gelatin sheet having at least two gelatin layers. Each gelatin layer has a t... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7087312 | Polyester film having improved oxygen barrier and poly(m-xyleneadipamide)-containing overlayer, process for its production and its use Biaxially oriented polyester films which have a polyester-containing base layer (B) and at least one overlayer (A) which comprises poly(m-xyleneadipamide) (MXD6) feature improved optical properties such as increased gloss and very good barrier properties, in particu... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7049006 | Multilayer structure based on polyamides and on a tie layer made of a copolyamide blend A multilayer structure based on polyamides, comprising: a first layer (1) formed from a polyamide P1 or from a blend of a polyamide P1 and a polyolefin PO1 having a P1 polyamide ma... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037982 | Rubber mixtures for roll coverings This invention relates to a rubber mixture containing a carboxylated nitrile rubber, a metal salt of an acrylate, a liquid acrylate, a silane, optionally together with further additives, to a process for the production thereof and to use for moldings of all kinds, i... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022258 | Oxygen scavenging compositions comprising polymers derived from benzenedimethanol monomers Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising structure I: X—R—X—O—CH2—Ar—CH2—O, (I) wherein —R— is selected from the ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022407 | Polyester film for capacitors A film which is a biaxially oriented film comprising polyethylene-2,6-naphthalenedicaboxylate as a principal component, having a thermal strain ratio RMD (150) in the machine direction of the film at a temperature of 150° C. is −1.5%≦RMD (150)≦0.0% when the t... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014920 | Anti-fogging, stretched, multilayer film excellent in quick-acting property and method for producing the same An anti-fogging, stretched, multilayer film comprising a layer having an anti-fogging agent incorporated therein, the film having evaluated values for anti-fogging property of 28 mm2 or more at temperatures of −5° C. and 15° C., respectively. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6989198 | Multi-layer structure A multi-layer structure excellent in the barrier properties against alcohol gasoline, particularly hydrocarbon components, and also excellent in the interlayer adhesion, low-temperature impact resistance, heat resistance and chemical resistance is provided. The stra... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984442 | Multilayer film comprising an amorphous polymer A multilayer film includes a first layer comprising an amorphous polymer that exhibits a glass transition temperature, and a second layer forming an exterior layer of the multilayer film and comprising a sealant material capable of forming a heat-seal, the sealant m... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6979494 | Dual-ovenable, heat-sealable packaging film A dual ovenable film having a first layer comprising one or more polyamides and a second layer comprising one or more polyamides. The first layer forms the first outer surface of the film. The second layer has a melting point of at least about 210° C. The film is c... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6964800 | Plastic-based multilayer structure and tube having a multilayer structure The invention concerns a plastic-based multilayer structure, in particular for making tubes or conduits for transporting liquid fluids such as alcohol, liquid fuels derived from petrol, fuels containing oxygen compounds such as, for instance alcohol. More particular... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6927006 | Fuser member having fluorocarbon outer layer A fuser member having a polyimide substrate, and thereover, an outer layer with from about 61 to about 99 volume percent fluorocarbon. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921792 | Chemically modified polyolefin elastomer composition and method for preparing the same Disclosed are a chemically modified polyolefin elastomer composition that is highly compatible with thermoplastics and useful in improving the low temperature impact strength of thermoplastics, and a method for preparing the chemically modified polyolefin elastomer ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6908649 | Coextruded, at least 3-layered, biaxially stretched tubular film with inner PA layer This invention relates to a coextruded biaxially stretched tubular film for the durable and crease-free covering of goods packaged in the liquid or pasty state, in particular foodstuffs such as sausage-meat for boiling or cooking or soft cheese, which are heated dur... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6893703 | Safety blanket for accident victim A blanket which is placed over a person to protect the person from flying glass during extrication of the person from a vehicle involved in a collision. The blanket comprises at least one inner layer of pliable cut-resistant material and at least two outer layers of... | 05/17/2005 |
