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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101671 | Polyolefin resin foam and the process for producing the same An object of the invention is to provide a polyolefin resin foam which is excellent in flexibility, cushioning property and processability, especially excellent in cutting processability. The present invention relates to a polyolefin resin foam obtained by foaming a... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8053485 | Polyurethane foam A polyurethane foam is disclosed and described. The polyurethane foam is formed by combining a first component comprising at least one polyol with a second component comprising at least one polyisocyanate. The ratio of the number of isocyanate equivalents in the sec... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7678840 | Reduction of MDI emissions in cavity filling NVH polyurethane foams This invention relates to reactive systems for the production of cavity filling polyurethane foams for NVH (noise vibration and harshness) application areas in which the system exhibits reduced isocyanate emissions. These foams comprises a polyisocyanate comprising ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7671104 | Fine cell, water-blown rigid polyurethane foams The invention relates to a process for the production of water-blown, finely cellular rigid foams containing urethane groups and/or isocyanurate groups by the reaction of polyisocyanates with a polyol component in the form of an emulsion. The invention also relates ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7635723 | Rigid foam compositions and methods employing alkyl alkanoates as a blowing agent A method for producing a rigid, closed-cell polyurethane foam having a free-rise density of from about 1.3 lbs/ft.3 to about 4 lbs/ft.3 and exhibiting a shrinkage of less than 10%, comprises mixing together an isocyanate, at least one alkyl alkanoate blowing agent a... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7423069 | Blends of tetrahalophthalate esters and phosphorus-containing flame retardants for polyurethane compositions Flame retardant flexible polyurethane foam compositions, methods of flame retarding flexible polyurethane foam compositions, articles made therefrom and flame retardants that comprise blends of tetrahalophthalate esters and phosphorus-containing flame retardant havi... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7393879 | High resilient silicone foam and process for preparing same A method for producing a novel silicone foam by reaction of a polyisocyanate with a silicone oligomer having a plurality of functional end groups with active hydrogens, optionally in the presence of fire-retardants, under foam forming conditions which creates a new ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7388037 | Low-resilience flexible polyurethane foam and process for producing the same A flexible polyurethane foam whereby exceedingly low resilience can be obtained without using a plasticizer and the hardness change due to a temperature change is little; and a process for its production, are provided. The flexible polyurethane foam is characterized... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7388036 | Flexible polyurethane foam, process for its production, and seat for automobile employing it A novel flexible polyurethane foam having good vibration characteristics and being excellent in occupant posture stability, is provided. A flexible polyurethane foam obtainable by reacting a high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyol or a polymer-dispersed ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7378454 | Polyurethane composition and polishing pad A polyurethane composition containing solid beads dispersed therein, is formed of a microcellular polyurethane foam, and the composition has a storage modulus of elasticity at 40° C. of 270 MPa or more as measured by means of a dynamic elasticity measuring device. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7342113 | Colorant compositions Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338983 | Low density polyurethane foam, method of producing, and articles comprising the same A method for producing a cured, low-density polyurethane foam, the method comprises frothing a reactive polyurethane-forming composition comprising an isocyanate-containing component, an active hydrogen-containing component reactive with the isocyanate-containing co... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7312253 | Insulating thermoplastic foams made with methyl formate-based blowing agents A blowing agent blend for making thermoplastic polymer foams comprises methyl formate. The blowing agent blend can further comprise at least one co-blowing agent. The co-blowing agent is either a physical co-blowing agent (e.g. an inorganic agent, a hydrocarbon, a h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7299505 | Helmet cushioning pad with variable, motion-reactive applied-load response, and associated methodology A site-selectable, helmet-installable load-cushioning pad structure employable inside a helmet shell as a part of a plural-spaced-pad distribution featuring a compressible viscoelastic foam core which resists rapid, but not slow-movement, compression. Associated met... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300961 | Polyol compositions useful for preparing dimensionally stable, low density water-blown rigid foams and the processes related thereto The present invention relates to polyol compositions which can be used to produce dimensionally stable, low density water-blown rigid foams which have acceptable compressive strengths and acceptable k-factors. In one embodiment of the present invention, the polyol c... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285577 | Method for producing rigid polyurethane foam A method to produce a rigid polyurethane foam includes emulsifying a nucleating agent by mixing the nucleating agent with a polyol and a foam stabilizer, preparing a polyol mixture by mixing water, a catalyst, and a blowing agent at one of: before the emulsifying, d... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7262227 | Process for producing synthetic resin foam, blowing agent and premix The present invention relates to a process for producing a synthetic resin foam which comprises reacting at least one polyol with at least one polyisocyanate compound in the presence of an organic blowing agent, wherein the organic blowing agent is a blowing agent f... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247658 | Reduction of discoloration in white polyurethane foams Surprisingly effective additive formulations for the reduction of highly undesirable yellowing or other discoloration of white, uncolored, polyurethane foam articles are provided. White polyurethane foam exhibits a susceptibility to yellowing and discoloration to a ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238730 | Viscoelastic polyurethane foam The subject invention provides a viscoelastic polyurethane foam being flame retardant and having a density of greater than two and a half pounds per cubic foot that comprises a reaction product of an isocyanate component, an isocyanate-reactive blend, and a chain ex... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7230036 | Foam insulation made with expandable microspheres and methods A polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate foam is made using expandable microspheres which encapsulate a primary blowing agent. By expanding during the foam making process, the microspheres function as a blowing agent. The foam preferably has at least 10% by weight exp... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223801 | Joint fill composition and method A composition and method for protecting pipeline joints is disclosed. A mold covers the exposed pipeline joint. A reaction composition including a polyol, an isocyanate, and an ester, preferably 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-pentanediol diisobutyrate, is added to the mold and... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7202284 | Foamed thermoplastic polyurethanes Process for the preparation of foamed thermoplastic polyurethanes characterized in that the foaming of the thermoplastic polyurethane is carried out in the presence of thermally expandable microspheres. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199164 | High-strength black polyurethane foams Black polyurethane foams that exhibit higher strength black colorations without the need for concomitant increases in black colorants therein are provided. Such a resultant jetter black foam article is possible through the unexpectedly effective introduction of smal... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199168 | Process for making cellular composites using polymeric isocyanates as binders for hollow filler particles The present invention relates to a process for the production of a cellular composite, and to the resultant cellular composites. This process comprising (A) preparing a mixture of a polyisocyanate, water, and, optionally, one or more additives; (B) adding this mixtu... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195726 | Internal mold release for low density reaction injection molded polyurethane foam A method for preparing a molded polyurethane foam article using an internal mold release composition is provided. More specifically, a method using an IMR agent and an IMR-enhancer compound to prepare a molded polyurethane foam article is provided. The method compri... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7193124 | Method for forming material A dispensing device and method for forming a least partially solid or gel-like material from a liquid. At least one liquid issuing from an outlet is subjected to an electric field causing the liquid to form at least one electrically charged jet which, after formatio... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192990 | Tertiary amino alkyl amide polyurethane catalysts derived from long chain alkyl and fatty carboxylic acids The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polyurethane foam, which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of water as a blowing agent, a cell stabilizer, and an acid-blocked tertiary amino alkyl amide catalyst compo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189765 | Improving the physical properties of polyurethane foams using tertiary amino alkyl amide catalysts The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polyurethane foam which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of water as a blowing agent, a cell stabilizer, a gelling catalyst, and a tertiary amino alkyl amide catalyst ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7183330 | Silicone surfactants for rigid polyurethane foam made with hydrocarbon blowing agents A method for making a rigid polyurethane foam by reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of a urethane catalyst, a blowing agent and a silicone surfactant characterized by employing a blowing agent comprising a C4 or C5 hydrocarbon, or mixtures thereo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169824 | Process for preparing a flexible polyurethane foam Process for preparing flexible polyurethane foam by reacting an MDI-based polyisocyanate and a polyether polyol with a high oxyethylene content in a mold. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169823 | Tertiary alkanolamine polyurethane catalysts derived from long chain alkyl and fatty carboxylic acids The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polyurethane foam which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of water as a blowing agent, a cell stabilizer, and a tertiary amine amide catalyst composition represented by... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7153901 | Flame retardant, additive compositions, and flame retardant polyurethanes Provided are new flame retardants and liquid flame retardant additive compositions of low viscosity for use in flexible polyurethane foams. The new flame retardants are the reaction product of at least one brominated aromatic diester diol with at least one alcohol-r... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7097669 | Colorant compositions Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098255 | Process for producing polyurethane foam A process for producing a finely cellular polyurethane foam by mixing a first ingredient comprising an isocyanate compound and a second ingredient comprising a compound containing an active hydrogen group, characterized by comprising adding a nonionic silicone surfa... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094811 | Energy absorbing flexible foams produced in part with a double metal cyanide catalyzed polyol Energy absorbing flexible foams can be produced by reacting an isocyanate with a first polyol, prepared at least in part by an active double metal cyanide catalyst and a second polyether polyol is prepared at least in part by a basic or acidic catalyst. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094127 | Apparel articles including white polyurethane foams that exhibit a reduction in propensity for discoloring Surprisingly effective additive formulations for the reduction of highly undesirable yellowing or other discoloration of white, uncolored, polyurethane foam articles are provided. White polyurethane foam exhibits a susceptibility to yellowing and discoloration to a ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083147 | Modularized insulation, systems, apparatus, and methods Modularized insulation blanket for thermal and/or acoustical insulation. The modularized insulation blanket has a cover formed of a distal layer and proximal layer in sealed mated relationship. The distal and proximal layers are sealed along longitudinal and latitud... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078443 | Viscoelastic foam layer and composition A viscoelastic foam is provided having an amine-based polyol system to impart strength, recoverability and endurance to the foam, and an appropriately selected trifunctional non-amine-based polyol system to provide flexibility to the foam. The combination of amine-b... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078442 | Method of consolidating sand or gravel into a solid mass A composition and method for consolidating aggregate material is disclosed. The method includes introducing a reaction composition into the aggregate material and allowing it to reach on form a polymer which binds the aggregate together. The composition includes pol... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066724 | Apparatus for flatproofing a tire and wheel assembly An apparatus is disclosed for flatproofing a tire and wheel assembly with a flexible, lightweight foam-fill by supplying at least two polyurethane reactive materials to a static mixer. The static mixer mixes the reactants, and a nucleating gas is supplied to the mix... | 06/27/2006 |
