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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8013023 | Charged 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 |
| 7910628 | Acid-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 |
| 7790774 | Preparation 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 |
| 7732494 | Method 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 |
| 7446130 | Ionic 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 |
| 7425582 | Stabilized 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 |
| 7361692 | Dispersants 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 |
| 7332529 | Thermoreversible 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 |
| 7314584 | Polymer 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 |
| 7312251 | Synthesis 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 |
| 7291295 | Method 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 |
| 7276555 | Amide-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 |
| 7276184 | Surfactant 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 |
| 7237578 | Rechargeable 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 |
| 7220785 | Anisotropically 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 |
| 7214294 | Azeotrope-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 |
| 7204977 | Powder-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 |
| 7192986 | Inorganic 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 |
| 7176174 | Water-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 |
| 7133218 | Optical 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 |
| 7109247 | Stabilized 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 |
| 7008988 | Paint 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 |
| 6984668 | Metal-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 |
| 6955834 | Long 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 |
| 6939555 | Manufacture 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 |
| 6858158 | Low 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 |
| 6843934 | Azeotrope-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 |
| 6821326 | Small 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 |
| 6787575 | Method 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 |
| 6767927 | Synthesis 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 |
| 6737443 | Lignin 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 |
| 6677386 | Biopolymer 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 |
| 6664299 | Masterbatch 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 |
| 6627665 | Non-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 |
| 6599947 | Dispersants 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 |
| 6579908 | Foam 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 |
| 6576678 | W/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 |
| 6552092 | Defoamers 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 |
| 6545059 | Treated 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 |
| 6492430 | Methods 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 |