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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396593 | Single ply tissue products surface treated with a softening agent Tissue products are described that have been topically treated with a chemical additive, such as a softener. The softener may be, for instance, a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane is topically applied to a tissue sheet, such as a single ply sheet, so as to form a Z-dir... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7387702 | Paper or paperboard laminate and method of producing such a laminate Paper or paperboard laminate composed of at least one bulk-promoting layer, here termed bulk layer (1), 40-98% of which is composed of cellulose fibers with a freeness value of 550-950 ml CSF, and on at least one side of the bulk layer at least one secondary ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7361408 | Molded resin object, electronic instrument using the same, and method of processing a molded resin object A molded resin object including a molded substrate containing a biodegradable resin and an applied coating formed on a surface of the molded substrate is disclosed, wherein the applied coating contains a proliferation accelerating agent for accelerating proliferatio... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7300705 | Methods for esterifying hydroxyl groups in wood Methods for esterifying hydroxyl groups in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin in wood are described, wherein the wood is chosen from loblolly, slash, shortleaf, longleaf or radiata pines. Methods can include solvent drying techniques and heating provided by electr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7273579 | Process for production of gypsum/fiber board An improved process calcining a gypsum/cellulosic fiber slurry to produce a composite gypsum/cellulosic fiber product resides in adding a selected crystal modifier to the gypsum/cellulosic fiber slurry prior to the heating step to reduce the time necessary to carry ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7241508 | Fragrance release paper An improved pigment-coated paper is provided which enables the use of a non-acidic basesheet in the manufacture of a fragrance release paper. The non-acidic basesheet, compared to the conventionally used acidic basesheet, is brighter and less brittle, and therefore ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7217316 | Coating compositions The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition which comprises an alkali oxidised aqueous gelatinised starch/protein mixture, said composition having a viscosity between 1 and 100 centapoise (cps), and a pH from pH 7.5 to pH 9, particularly composit... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7205052 | Microbiological abatement coating system A wood product is made from treating wood with two solutions, in series, including a penetrating solution and a topcoat composition. The penetrating solution is made up of boric acid, a metallocene catalyst, a free radical initiator, a first film-forming polymer and... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201971 | Paper packaging material for liquid food and method for production thereof In the manufacture of a paper container from packaging materials, damage of internal layers of packaging materials is promptly inspected, and degradation by light exposure of content can be prevented. A method of manufacturing light barrier paper packaging materials... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7189464 | Cellulose acylate film and producing method thereof In a multi-layer structure of a cellulose acylate film, the averaged degree of acylation of surface layers is controlled in the range of 0.5 to 2.8 by mixing several sorts of cellulose acylates having different averaged degrees of acyation. One of the surface layers... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7166357 | Photochromic articles that activate behind ultraviolet radiation blocking transparencies and methods for preparation Described are photochromic articles that include a substrate and a photochromic amount of at least one organic photochromic material (b) represented by graphic formula XIII adapted to change from an unactivated state to an activated state by exposure to radiation su... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163579 | Method of making water resistant corrugated boards A method of using a water-based boron-containing suspension as a source of boron additive is disclosed. The method includes adding the suspension into a mixing or reaction zone during the preparation of starch-based adhesives. The suspension includes a boron compoun... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7128978 | Gloss coated papers having optimized properties for improving image permanence and a method of printing the gloss coated papers in an electrophotographic apparatus The present invention generally relates to a gloss coated paper having specific properties for enhanced toner adhesion. The critical specific properties of the paper include the combination of a thermal diffusivity of less than approximately 8.5 mm2/s, a ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7077994 | Polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer/starch compositions for laminates and films Films comprising a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and destructured starch are disclosed. Laminates having a first layer comprising a PHA copolymer and a second layer comprising a PHA copolymer/starch blend or thermoplastic starch are also disclosed. Disposa... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048794 | Organic-inorganic composite An inorganic-organic composite comprises an inorganic phase, such as gypsum crystals, and a film forming organic phase. The film forming organic phase is selected from substituted starches having a degree of polymerization; degree of substitution and viscosity such ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033455 | Method of producing a laminated packaging material The invention relates to a method of producing a laminated packaging material (10) including a core layer (16) of paper or paperboard and a barrier layer (14) applied on one side of the core layer. The invention also relates to a laminated packa... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6997190 | Wrapping materials for smoking articles Smokable rods of cigarettes are manufactured using wrapping materials that incorporate at least one fibrous material (e.g., flax fibers, hardwood pulp fibers and/or softwood pulp fibers) at least one filler material (e.g., calcium carbonate in particulate form). The... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6976493 | Wrapping materials for smoking articles Smokable rods of cigarettes are manufactured using wrapping materials that incorporate at least one fibrous material (e.g., flax fibers, hardwood pulp fibers and/or softwood pulp fibers) at least one filler material (e.g., calcium carbonate in particulate form). The... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6929013 | Wrapping materials for smoking articles Smokable rods of cigarettes are manufactured using wrapping materials that incorporate at least one fibrous material (e.g., flax fibers, hardwood pulp fibers and/or softwood pulp fibers) at least one filler material (e.g., calcium carbonate in particulate form). The... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916402 | Process for bonding chemical additives on to substrates containing cellulosic materials and products thereof Articles containing cellulose materials and treated with a chemical additive are disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, at least a portion of the cellulose containing the article is modified to include a first moiety. A chemical additive, such as softe... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6872802 | Plastic articles digestible by hot alkaline treatment A method of disposing of a biodegradable plastic comprises the step of exposing the biodegradable plastic to a hot alkaline solution. The biodegradable plastic is a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer comprising two randomly repeating monomer units wherein the first rand... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6855198 | Hydroxyethyl starch composition and use in paper products A hydroxyethyl starch composition including dent corn starch and waxy corn starch wherein a portion of at least one, and preferably both, of the dent corn starch and the waxy corn starch are hydroxyethyl starch. Also disclosed are paper products comprising a fibrous... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6849665 | Absorbent compositions Described is a water-absorbent composition containing from 30 to 100% by weight, based on the water-absorbent composition, of water-insoluble water-swellable hydrogels characterized by the following features: Centrifuge Retention C... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6844081 | Microbiological abatement coating system A wood product is made from treating wood with two solutions, in series, including a penetrating solution and a topcoat composition. The penetrating solution is made up of boric acid, a metallocene catalyst, a free radical initiator, a first film-forming polymer and... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6838187 | Water based adhesive composition with release properties An aqueous adhesive composition with good release properties. A preferred embodiment comprises sodium lauryl sulfate and a modified tapioca dextrin. ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6777075 | Burnish resistant printing sheets A coated printing sheet is provided that is suitable for conventional offset printing grades, exhibiting desirable surface and optical properties and providing a surface that is image receptive and resistant to coating failure. The coated printing sheet includes an ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6713140 | Latently dispersible barrier composite material The disclosure describes a latently dispersible barrier composite material including an exposed low strength barrier component, an internal water sensitive layer, and a water permeable, inextensible, water dispersible support layer. When exposed to aqueous condition... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6709762 | Toilet paper The invention provides a sewage purification assist toilet paper that carries pineapple enzyme and at least one powdery additive selected from slag, porous ore, and activated carbon. The pineapple enzyme and additive decompose salinity and chlorides contained in toi... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6692801 | Starch based gas barrier laminate The present invention provides a method for producing a packaging laminate having excellent gas barrier properties. The method involves applying a solution or dispersion of starch or starch derivative to a surface of a substrate of paper or paperboard, an... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6692800 | Method of reducing migration of aldehyde compounds in packaging A method for reducing the migration of aldehyde compounds present in packaging material the interior of a package formed by said packaging material, said method comprising: (a) selecting an initial packaging sheet stock used for forming a package having a... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6586109 | Fire retardant cellulose preservative treatment process A method for not only preserving cellulose material from deterioration and from fire, but also for producing plywood, chip and particle aborad with an inexpensive and environmentally acceptable adhesive is described. The cellulose material is processed by... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6544649 | Method for manufacturing an improved hog fuel board using a catalyst A hog fuel board is made by placing a hog fuel mat including an ammonium chloride catalyst with flexible non-sticking layers on outside surfaces between screens in a preheated platen press and pressing the mat to preset stops and for a predetermined time ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6537680 | Paper or paperboard laminate and method to produce such a laminate Paper or paperboard laminate composed of at least one bulk-promoting layer, here termed the bulk layer, and on at least one side at the bulk layer at least one secondary layer, secondary layer and bulk layer being joined to one another directly or indirec... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6468668 | Cellulosic composite product and a method of producing the same The present invention relates to a cellulose derivative having biodegradability, recycling properties, excellent mechanical strength and mold processability. The cellulose derivative is a product of a monosaccharide derivative or oligosaccharide derivativ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6365667 | Synthetic polymers having hydrogen bonding capability and containing aliphatic hydrocarbon moieties Synthetic polymers having hydrogen bonding capability and one or more aliphatic hydrocarbon moieties are capable of providing two distinct properties to paper products, such as tissues, which properties heretofore have been imparted through the use of at ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6350531 | Biodegradable plastic molded article A biodegradable plastic article molded of a mixture comprising the following components: (A) a biodegradable plastic at 98 to 59% by weight, (B) a dry powder of a water-swelling fiber at 1 to 40% by weight, and (C) a fertilizer powder at 1 to 40% by weight (wherein... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6322899 | Plastic laminate A plastic laminate with two or more plastic layers, at least one of which is polyhydroxyalkanoate, such as hydroxybutyrate/hydroxyvalerate copolymer. Next to the polyhydroxyalkanoate layer and attached to it is a layer of biodegradable polyester amide.... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6254958 | Photosensitive resin composition and articles The present invention aims to develop a photosensitive resin composition which exhibits a rapid ink absorption rate, which has an excellent water resistance, and which is appropriate for providing an ink receiving layer forming a sharp ink dot shape and h... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6071576 | Laminated packaging material, a method of producing the material, and a packaging container produced from the material The disclosure relates to a laminated packaging material (10) comprising a core layer (11) of paper or paperboard and a layer (12) of polyvinyl alcohol serving as oxygen gas barrier on one side of the core layer. In order to avoid excessively large quanti... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6007614 | Starch esters as moisture vapor barrier coatings Moisture vapor barrier coating composition comprising: a) a starch ester having 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the ester component and a degree of substitution (DS) of from 1.1 to 2.2; b) a hydrophobic plasticizer; and c) water.... | 12/28/1999 |
