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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE43432 | Polyurethane foam composition Single component compositions for making a moisture-cured polyurethane foam are disclosed. Foam produced from the compositions of the present invention produce very low foaming pressure due to their 60-95 percent open-cell content. After these compositions are appli... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8148441 | Polishing pad and manufacturing method thereof A method for manufacturing a polishing pad made from a polyurethane resin foam having very uniform, fine cells therein and a polishing pad obtained by that method provides a polishing pad having better polishing characteristics (especially, in planarization) while p... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8067479 | Polyurethane foam A microcellular polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyester formed from a dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol, and a chain extender. The foam is particularly suitable for use as a component of shoe soles. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7985780 | Cylindrical mouldings based on cellular polyurethane elastomers A cylindrical molding based on cellular polyurethane elastomers having a density according to DIN EN ISO 845 of from 300 to 900 kg/m3, a tensile strength according to DIN EN ISO 1798 of ≧2.0 N/mm2, an elongation at break according to DIN EN I... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7795322 | Prepolymers and cellular polyisocyanate polyaddition products produced therefrom A prepolymer having an NCO content of less than 10%, based on the reaction of (a) diisocyanate with (b) polyether alcohol, the (b) polyether alcohol comprising (b1) and (b2) and/or (b3) with the following meanings for (b1), (b2) and (b3): (b1) polytetra... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7790778 | Prepolymer, polyol composition and process for making a flexible foam Isocyanate-terminated prepolymer having an NCO-value of 5-30% by weight and being the reaction product of an excessive amount of diphenylmethane diisocyanate comprising at least 80% by weight of 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropyl... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7687548 | Process for preparing a moulded polyurethane material Process for preparing a moulded elastomeric polyurethane material having an overall density of 200-1000 kg/m3, preferably of 200-500 kg/m3, and a compression load at 40% deflection of at least 25 kPa by reacting in a closed mould an isocyanate ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7414080 | Polyurethane polishing pad The polishing pad is suitable for planarizing at least one of semiconductor, optical and magnetic substrates. The polishing pad includes a cast polyurethane polymeric material formed with an isocyanate-terminated reaction product formed from a prepolymer reaction of... | 08/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7339020 | High-functionality polyisocyanates High-functionality polyisocyanates are prepared by a process which comprises (i) preparation of an addition product (A) which contains one group which is reactive toward isocyanate and at least two isocyanate groups by reacting | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332225 | Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethanes adhesive A bonded vehicular glass assembly utilizes a two-component urethane adhesive to attach an attachment member at a glass panel to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle. The attachment member may be a hinge, or a latch, or the like. Related methods of forming and ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323438 | Cleansing article with improved handleability The present invention is directed to a disposable article that contains a plurality of substrate layers. The article is selected from the group consisting of pad sized articles, grip sized articles, sheet sized articles and combinations. These articles have a cleans... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7307136 | Polyurethane elastomers A polyisocyanate-based elastomer having a ratio of the storage modulus (E′) at 20° C. and the storage modulus (E′) at 120° C. of between 0.75 and 1.5, a tan δ at 100° C. of less than 0.1 and a maximum value of the tan δ of more than 0.8, the tan δ being th... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7285233 | Method of manufacturing polishing pad A method of manufacturing a polishing pad is described. A mold having a mold cavity therein is provided. At least a strip is buried in the mold. A polymer foam material is injected into the mold cavity of the mold. The polymer foam material is cured to mold the poly... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7279196 | Liner for waste water system rehabilitation A technique and device for rehabilitating or repairing waste water system components or the like, comprising a spray-applied, multi-layer liner which seals the components and imparts structural integrity. The liner comprises a primer layer, a first moisture barrier ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278842 | Apparatus for the production of polyurethane sandwich elements The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of polyurethane sandwich elements comprising an upper outer layer and a lower outer layer and a layer of cellular polyurethane lying in between, which is firmly bonded to the outer layers. This... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275928 | Apparatus for forming a striation reduced chemical mechanical polishing pad The present invention provides an apparatus for forming a chemical mechanical polishing pad, comprising a tank with polymeric materials, a storage silo with microspheres and a curative storage tank with curing agents. The apparatus further provides a premix prep tan... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7268170 | Foam modifier, foams prepared from this novel foam modifier and a process for the preparation of these foams This invention relates to novel foam modifiers which can be used to prepare flexible foams. These novel foam modifiers provide improved processability and improved properties of the resultant flexible foams. The present invention also relates to the process of prepa... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256966 | Ramp made of polyoxymethylene resin A ramp for hard discs which is obtained by molding a resin composition containing (A) a polyoxymethylene resin, and (B) at least one polymeric lubricant selected from the group consisting of (b-1) a polyolefin resi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253321 | Process for the preparation of polyamines of the diphenylmethane series at a low degree of protonation The invention provides a process for the preparation of polyamines of the diphenylmethane series. This process comprises a) reacting aniline and formaldehyde in a molar ratio of 1.5:1 to 6:1, in the presence of an acid catalyst at ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250124 | Structural reinforcement article and process for preparation thereof The invention is a process for the preparation of article comprising placing a film on each inner surface of each part of a two part mold; placing an article in the mold with film located between the surface of the mold and the article such that there is a small spa... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244384 | Method for manufacturing two and three piece golf balls constructed from polyurethane material A novel method of manufacturing a golf ball. A golf ball made with this invention exhibits the characteristic feel and playability of a balata cover with superior durability characteristics (cut and shear resistance) which exceed those of a balata or ionomer cover. | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240376 | Sports helmet The present invention provides a sports helmet, such as a football, hockey, lacrosse or baseball helmet. The helmet includes a shell having an outer surface, a front region, a rear region, and two side regions. A jaw flap extends from each ear flap towards the front... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241854 | Thermoplastic polyurethanes Thermoplastic polyurethanes are obtainable by reacting (a) isocyanates with (b1) polyesterdiols having a melting point greater than 150° C., (b2) polyetherdiols and/or polyesterdiols, each having a melting point of less than 150° C. and a molecular weight of from ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7208531 | Viscoelastic polyurethane foam The subject invention provides a viscoelastic polyurethane foam having a density of from one to twenty pounds per cubic foot. The foam is formed from a composition that is a reaction product of an isocyanate component (A), a first polyether polyol (B), a second poly... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205029 | Method of providing cured coating films free of popping defects A method for providing cured coating films free of popping defects. The method requires the application to a substrate of at least 2.0 mils/50.8 microns of a uncured curable coating composition comprising an anti-popping component (a), a film-forming component (b), ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7205374 | Two-part polyurethane adhesive for bonding insulation boards to a roof deck A method of preparing an adhesive, the method comprising combining an isocyanate, a polyhydroxyl phenol-containing compound, a polyol, and a trimerization catalyst. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7199207 | Neutral-coloured 1K polyurethane adhesive A polyurethane prepolymer obtainable by reacting at least one aromatic polyisocyanate having symmetrical substitution of NCO groups and at least one aromatic polyisocyanate having asymmetric substitution of NCO groups, the fraction of aromatic polyisocyanate having ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189770 | Curing component and curable resin composition containing the curing component An amine curing component which can be used with various types of prepolymers including a urethane prepolymer having a reactive functional group of highly reactivity is provided. Also provided is a curable resin composition containing such curing component. This cur... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7179882 | Low viscosity polymer polyols The present invention relates to low viscosity polymer polyols and to a process for the preparation of these low viscosity polymer polyols. These polymer polyols comprise the free-radical polymerization product of (A) a base polyol, (B) a pre-formed stabilizer, and ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172182 | Mixed mode mounting assembly for shock/strut rod A mounting assembly for a wheel suspension system of a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a support structure mounted to the vehicle body. A piston rod, along with a plate, is displaceable relative to the support structure along a line of travel. An insulator i... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7171037 | Optical inspection system and method for displaying imaged objects in greater than two dimensions A display for use in a printed circuit board inspection system for inspecting objects on a printed circuit board is capable of displaying a greater-than-two dimensional image of the shape of the surface of an object resident on the printed circuit board in at least ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163984 | Waterborne coating compositions containing monomeric difunctional compounds The invention provides curable waterborne coating compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion (A) comprising an organic binder component (A1) comprising at least 5% by weight of a reactive component (a), based on the total weight of organic binder component (A1), ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7148264 | Method of producing macroporous cross-linked polymer particles The present invention relates to a method of producing one or more macroporous cross-linked polymer particles, which comprises polymerization and cross-linking of divinyl ether monomers in an inert solvent, in which method the polymerization is free radical initiate... | 12/12/2006 |