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Class 516/31 - Discontinuous phase material primarily solid or semisolid (e.g., colloid- sized dispersion of gel particles, or paraffin wax, or polytetrafluoroethylene)


Subclass of Class 516 - Colloid systems and wetting agents; subcombinations thereof; processes of
Definition: Subject matter in which the colloid system comprises primarily
No. of patents: 140
Last issue date: 09/06/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8013023Charged emulsions for site-specific deposition of matter at micro and nano scale
An emulsion including a continuous phase, a discontinuous phase which is immiscible in the continuous phase, and optionally a surfactant, the surfactant has a first part which is compatible with the continuous phase and a second part which is compatible with the dis...
09/06/2011
7910628Acid-based polymeric dispersants with 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid
The disclosure relates to acid-based polymeric dispersants containing 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid for dispersing metal oxide nanoparticles in organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and butyl acetate. ...
03/22/2011
7790774Preparation of guar suspension from guar splits
A continuous process forms liquid or semi-solid suspensions of water-hydratable guar particles in a non-aqueous solvent directly from hydrated guar splits. In particular, guar splits are hydrated, compressed to form wet guar flakes, and then dried. The dried guar fl...
09/07/2010
7732494Method of concentrating fine particle dispersion and method of recovering fine particle
A method for concentration of fine particles dispersed in a dispersion into an ionic liquid comprising, adding an ionic liquid, especially an organic ionic liquid at ordinary temperature, e.g., a salt of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium with PF6− ...
06/08/2010
7446130Ionic colloidal crystals
Ionic colloidal crystals (ordered multicomponent colloids formed by attractive electrostatic interactions) may be produced by controlling the surface potential and relative size of multiple populations of colloidal particles in suspension. Such suspensions are dried...
11/04/2008
7425582Stabilized dispersions comprising excipient surface-modified organic nanoparticles and medicament particles
In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase. ...
09/16/2008
7361692Dispersants
A dispersant comprising a polyester chain obtainable by polymerising a hydroxy carboxylic acid or lactone thereof such as E-caprolactone with a cyclic alkylene carbonate such as 5,5-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate. The dispersant may be in the form of a phosphate est...
04/22/2008
7332529Thermoreversible organogelators, compositions and methods of making thereof
Thermoreversible organogelator compositions comprising compounds of the formula: where X is C6 to C12 alkylene and R is C9 to C12 alkyl, and their methods of us...
02/19/2008
7314584Polymer gel composition and optical device using the same
The present invention provides a polymer gel composition including: at least two polymer compounds which interact with each other to form a polymer complex; and a liquid. One of the polymer compounds forms a three-dimensional crosslinked structure, at least one othe...
01/01/2008
7312251Synthesis of stable solutions of rare earth tris (organophosphate) in hydrocarbon solvents
Stable rare earth tris (organophosphate) solutions comprise a rare earth tris (organophosphate) and a hydrocarbon solvent. From about 2% to about 10% rare earth element, preferably from about 3% to about 8%, is present in the solutions. The rare earth tris (organoph...
12/25/2007
7291295Method for precipitating finely divided solid particles
A method for precipitation of finely divided solid particles comprising a) Dissolving a compound C in a fluid A to provide a solution A; b) Thermostatization of said solution A to a temperature ranging between −50°0 C. and 200° C.;...
11/06/2007
7276555Amide-modified resin or hydrocarbyl moiety for dispersing a pigment
A method of dispersing pigment using an amide-modified resin or an amide-modified hydrocarbyl moiety, and the resulting pigment concentrate or coating or ink composition. ...
10/02/2007
7276184Surfactant assisted nanomaterial generation process
A process for the preparation of nanoscale particulate material is described comprising: (i) combining one or more functional material to be precipitated as nanoscale particles and one or more surface active material in a compressed CO2 phase with a densi...
10/02/2007
7237578Rechargeable dispensing head
An adhesive liquid dispensing apparatus includes a gun manifold, a dispensing module, and a dispensing orifice. The inlet port of the gun manifold is directly coupled with a reservoir of adhesive hot melt liquid that is fixedly attached to the manifold. The contents...
07/03/2007
7220785Anisotropically conductive adhesive comprising crushable microcapsules adhered to a surface of conductive particles
This invention provides a mounting method for reliably connecting mounting components electrically. Specifically, an anisotropically conductive adhesive can be composed of crushable microcapsules and a second liquid in which the microcapsules are dispersed. Each mic...
05/22/2007
7214294Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropane and water
This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous di...
05/08/2007
7204977Powder-containing oil-in-water emulsified composition
There is provided an oil-in-water emulsified composition comprising hydrophobic powder particles, a polyether-modified silicone represented by formula (1), and an ionic water-soluble polymer compound, whereby the succulent feel originating from thickening effect ren...
04/17/2007
7192986Inorganic compound sol modified by organic compound
An inorganic compound sol comprises a dispersion medium and, dispersed therein, inorganic compound particulates whose surface has been modified by an organic compound exhibiting a molecular polarizability of from 2×10−40 to 850×10−40C
03/20/2007
7176174Water-in-oil emulsion
A water-in-oil emulsion composition is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a solvent, (B) water, and (C) a surfactant. This composition is suitable for removing non-aqueous coatings such as paints and the like as well as waxes and greases from substrates. ...
02/13/2007
7133218Optical system
Disclosed is an optical system that has superior optical characteristic and wear resistance and can be formed at low temperatures. An optical system 101 for adjusting visible light transmittance to have a desired value comprises fluoride 103, and at le...
11/07/2006
7109247Stabilized particle dispersions containing nanoparticles
In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase. ...
09/19/2006
7008988Paint compositions
A paint comprising a film-forming resin, an organic liquid, a pigment and a dispersant of formula 1, including salts thereof (T-(O-A-CO)n(O-B-CO)mpZ wherein T is H or a polymerisation terminating group;...
03/07/2006
6984668Metal-compound catalyzed processes
A liquid-phase chemical reaction medium comprises one or more reactants, optionally in the presence of a reaction product(s) and one or more solvents, diluents or other form of liquid carrier, a catalyst system comprising at least a metal or metal compound and optio...
01/10/2006
6955834Long lasting coatings for modifying hard surfaces and processes for applying the same
Materials for coating, coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system or employing the same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of inanimate hard surfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of ...
10/18/2005
6939555Manufacture and use of an deposition aid
The invention pertains to a method for increasing the activity of agrichemicals and controlling their drift by specially formulating an deposition agent with fertilizer. This unique combination has been seen to allow lower use rates of fertilizers as pesticide effic...
09/06/2005
6858158Low temperature interconnection of nanoparticles
A polymeric linking agent enables the manufacture of photovoltaic cells on flexible substrates, including, for example, polymeric substrates. Photovoltaic cells may be fabricated by a relatively simple continuous manufacturing process, for example, a roll-to-roll pr...
02/22/2005
6843934Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropane and water
This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous di...
01/18/2005
6821326Small particle copper pyrithione
Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a non-dusting copper pyrithione dispersion comprising small solid particles of copper pyrithione dispersed in a liquid dispersant, said solid particles having a particle size within a range of from about 0.1 to about 10 m...
11/23/2004
6787575Method for processing a mineral fillers with a phosphate, said fillers and their uses
The invention relates to the technological sector of mineral fillers used in the sector which manufactures polyurethane foams and in particular fillers of the carbonate, hydroxide, silicate, sulphate type and similar mineral fillers. The invention relates in ...
09/07/2004
6767927Synthesis of stable solutions of rare earth tris (organophosphate) in hydrocarbon solvents
Stable rare earth tris (organophosphate) solutions comprise a rare earth tris (organophosphate) and a hydrocarbon solvent. From about 2% to about 10% rare earth element, preferably from about 3% to about 8%, is present in the solutions. The rare earth tris (organoph...
07/27/2004
6737443Lignin based colloidal compositions
Methods for making the stable dispersion of lignin components of black liquor in bitumen. Representative methods comprising converting an aqueous colloidal dispersion of lignin in spent pulping liquor to an anhydrous colloidal dispersion of lignin in a lubricating o...
05/18/2004
6677386Biopolymer nanoparticles
A process for producing biopolymer nanoparticles is described, in which the biopolymer is plasticised using shear forces, a crosslinking agent being added during the processing. After said processing. After said processing, the biopolymer can be dissolved...
01/13/2004
6664299Masterbatch method for economically and efficiently producing soap dispersions in textile fluids for synthetic fiber treatment
A method for preparing dispersions of solid salts of fatty acids in low polarity liquids where a concentrated mixture of at least 50 percent of the solid salts of fatty acids in a low polarity liquid is subjected to high shearing forces, until the average...
12/16/2003
6627665Non-dusting copper pyrithione dispersion
The present invention is directed to a non-dusting copper pyrithione dispersion, comprising an admixture of: from about 20 to about 99 wt % of copper pyrithione; from about 0.05 to about 30 wt % of a dust-inhibiting agent selected from the group consistin...
09/30/2003
6599947Dispersants
A dispersant of formula 1 ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a polymerisation termination group; Z is an acidic or basic group or a moiety containing either an acidic or basic group; A is C3-7 alkylene optionally substituted by alkyl; Gly is ...
07/29/2003
6579908Foam control agents for coatings
This invention relates to foam control agents for paints and coatings comprising a (a) a siloxane polyalkyleneoxide copolymer, (b) N,N'-ethylene bisstearamide, and (c) a carrier....
06/17/2003
6576678W/O emulsion bases
The invention relates to emulsion bases containing (a) polyol poly-12-polyhydroxystearates, (b) polyol esters selected from the group consisting of sorbitan esters, oligoglycerol esters and partial glycerides, (c) citric acid esters, (d) waxes and (e) metal soaps. ...
06/10/2003
6552092Defoamers for aqueous media
The invention relates to compositions for defoaming aqueous media, comprising as defoamers urea derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R1 --is a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon radical, preferab...
04/22/2003
6545059Treated mineral fillers suspensions of these fillers in polyols and their uses in polyurethane foams
Method for the treatment of mineral fillers using organic phosphate treatment agents. Treated mineral fillers obtained by said method and suspension of these treated mineral fillers in polyols. Use of these suspensions in the manufacture of flexible, semi...
04/08/2003
6492430Methods of making emulsifying and dispersing surfactants and their use
A process for preparing a composition comprising a mixture with ester and amine function in the form of ester-amines, amines, salts of amines, monoglycerides and diglycerides all derived from monomeric, dimeric, trimeric, and/or tetrameric fatty acids con...
12/10/2002
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