Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173719 | Polyurethane foam, method for the production and use thereof The subject of the invention is a water-impermeable flexible polyurethane foam obtained by reacting a polyol component, which comprises at least one hydrophobic polyol, with a polyisocyanate component in the presence of a foaming agent, characterized in that it has ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8067480 | Porous polyisocyanate polyaddition products Process for producing porous polyisocyanate polyaddition products by reacting (a) isocyanates with (b) compounds which are reactive toward isocyanates in the presence of (f) solvent, wherein compounds having a functionality toward isocyanates of at least 6 and a mol... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7960444 | Vegetable oil based polyols and polyurethanes made therefrom Polyols useful in the manufacture of polyurethanes are disclosed. The polyols are prepared by reacting a vegetable oil based (hydroxymethyl containing) monomer with a polyol, polyamine or aminoalcohol under vacuum. ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7947755 | Polyurethane foam and method of manufacturing the same The invention provides a polyurethane foam manufactured from a polyisocyanate and a polycarbonate polyol. Moreover, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the polyurethane foam manufactured from a polyisocyanate and a polycarbonate polyol, comprising mixin... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7691914 | Polyurethane foams comprising oligomeric polyols The invention relates to polyurethane foams comprising oligomeric polyols. In embodiments of the invention, the polyurethane foams comprise the reaction product of: (a) a polyisocyanate; and (b) an active-hydrogen containing composition comprising an oligomeric poly... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7511082 | Polyurethane foam and method of manufacturing the same The invention provides a polyurethane foam manufactured from a polyisocyanate and a polycarbonate polyol. Moreover, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the polyurethane foam manufactured from a polyisocyanate and a polycarbonate polyol, comprising mixin... | 03/31/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7393465 | Hydrophobic polyols of low viscosity A process for preparing hydrophobic polyols that includes reacting A) a mixture having an OH content of from 180 to 300 mg KOH/g, a viscosity at 23° C. of from 5000 to 20 000 mPas and an OH functionality of from 2.8 to 4.5 including from 5 to 20 wt. % of 3-pentadec... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390867 | Isocyanate adducts The invention relates to isocyanate adducts which can be prepared by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups and have a crystalline content of less than 10 J/g determined by d... | 06/24/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7300993 | Process for the preparation of polyether polyols The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether polyols, which process involves: (a) contacting a phosphorus containing compound having at least one hydroxyl group with alkylene oxide to obtain alkoxylated initi... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288211 | Hydrofluorocarbon blown foam and method for preparation thereof The invention relates to the addition of α-methyl styrene, isobutanol and/or isopropanol to reduce vapor pressure, improve k-factor, enhance the solubility of the blowing agent in the premix and/or improve the processing characteristics of polyurethane and polyisoc... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285316 | Process to manufacture three dimensionally shaped substrate for sound abatement The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of three-dimensional acoustically sound automotive insulation parts. In particular, the process includes mixing a two component polyurethane resin, applying the resin to a substrate, molding the subs... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279065 | Method for forming bi-layered fiber and foam carpet underlay The present invention relates to a method for forming a bi-layered carpet underlay. More particularly, the method includes bonding a layer of non-woven fibers and a layer of re-bonded foam particles together to form the bi-layered carpet underlay. The layers of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268204 | Complex of a multimetal cyanide compound and methods of forming polyethercarbonate polyols A method of forming a polyethercarbonate polyol enhances incorporation of CO2 into the polyethercarbonate polyol. The method provides a catalyst including a multimetal cyanide compound. The multimetal cyanide compound has an ordered structure defined by a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261933 | Headliner having integrated energy absorbing foam A method of manufacturing a headliner assembly for use in the interior compartment of an automotive vehicle comprising the steps of: placing a mold release film onto a concave mold surface of a lower mold assembly for providing a barrier against the mold surface; pl... | 08/28/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7244772 | Process for preparing polyurethane polyol and rigid foams therefrom We describe a process for the preparation of polyurethane polyol from CARDANOL 3-(8pentadecenyl)phenol, derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a renewable resource material. The polyol is made by oxidation with peroxy acid generated in situ to give epoxidised ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7230037 | Method for mixing a polyol component and an isocyanate component The present invention relates to a method for the continuous mixing of at least one polyol component and at least one isocyanate component and optionally additives to form a polyurethane reaction mixture in a stirrer mixer with an axially conveying stirrer. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7151155 | Copolymers of cyclic esters and cyclic formals Disclosed are copolymers of cyclic esters, e.g., caprolactone, and cyclic formals of substituted or unsubstituted diols, e.g., 1,3-dioxepane. The copolymers can provide a low melting temperature rendering them liquids at room temperature. Elastomeric polyurethanes p... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7141613 | Flame resistant rigid foams and formulations for the production thereof The invention relates to flame resistant rigid foams and formulations useful for the production thereof. The polyol formulation must include at least one substance which is inert with respect to isocyanates, does not deplete the ozone layer and has a boiling point b... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125950 | Polyol fatty acid polyesters process and polyurethanes therefrom A solvent-free process for making a polyol fatty acid polyester composition useful for preparation of polyurethanes is described. These compositions are preferably made by reaction of a natural oil (from plant or animal) with a multi-functional hydroxyl compound der... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101951 | Compositions for golf equipment A golf ball comprising at least one thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable material formed from a composition comprising at least one telechelic polycarbonate having a generic structure of: where R1... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7087657 | Stable polyol dispersions, polyurethane moldings produced therefrom, and their use The present invention relates to polyol dispersions with long-term stability, to cellular polyurethane moldings produced therewith, to processes for their preparation and to their use. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084230 | Oxylated vegetable-based polyol having increased functionality and urethane materials formed using the polyol The present invention generally includes material comprising the reaction product of an A-side comprising an isocyanate and a B-side comprising a crosslinker, a catalyst, and a modified vegetable oil. The present invention also generally includes a material comprisi... | 08/01/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7060778 | Ytterbium(III) acetylacetonate as a catalyst for the preparation of aliphatic oligocarbonate polyols Ytterbium(III) acetylacetonate is used as a catalyst for the preparation of aliphatic oligocarbonate polyols by transesterification of at least one organic carbonate with at least one aliphatic polyol. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040575 | Foam composite insulation for aircraft Insulation for use in an aircraft fuselage is formed wherein at least one layer made from an open-celled foam that provides acoustic and thermal insulation. The open-celled foam is compression fitted into the airplane fuselage so as to provide effective attachment t... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7008974 | Composition for preparing rigid polyurethane foam having good demolding property Disclosed is a composition for preparing a rigid polyurethane foam having a good demolding property by defining polyol component and catalyst component. The polyol component comprises 40˜60 wt. % of polyol obtained by polymerization with an organic oxide using sorb... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005458 | Static dissipative polyurethane foams A static dissipative flexible polyurethane foam is formed under free rise expansion conditions from a polyether graft polyol and an isocyanate, wherein one or more anti-static additives are incorporated into the reaction mix in an amount from 0.10 to 20 parts by wei... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6960618 | Preparation method for rigid polyurethane foam The present invention relates to a preparation method for low-density polyurethane foam excelling in the flame retardance and the dimensional stability, wherein rigid polyurethane foam having the average value for the ratio of lengthwise direction diameter/cross dir... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6894083 | 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... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6878753 | Process for producing polyurethane foam A process for producing a polyurethane foam which comprises mixing a polyol solution comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester-polyol, 0.1 to 1.8 parts by weight of water and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of urea, and a catalyst with a polyisocyanate compound and foa... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6872758 | Polyurethane foams and method of manufacture thereof A thermoformable polyurethane foam having excellent compression set resistance, and a thermoformable polyurethane foam having excellent compression set resistance and shape retention under load. In another embodiment, at least one additional layer of a polyurethane ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6861454 | Raw materials for anti-cracking polyurethane foams and method for preparing the same Raw materials for anti-cracking polyurethane foams comprises: a mixed polyol 100 weight parts; an isocyanate 140˜180 weight parts; a catalyst 1.0˜3.0 weight parts; water 1˜2.5 weight parts; a foam blowing agent 30.0˜35.0 weight parts; and an additive 1.0˜3.0 we... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6858699 | Polyurethane elastomers and processes for their preparation and use Polyurethane elastomers having a defined node density are produced from specific polyetherester polyols. These elastomers are particularly useful for the production of microcellular and solid polyurethane elastomer components. ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6852825 | Polyester urethanes The present invention relates to polyester urethanes comprising polypentadecalactone segments. These polyester urethanes do show good properties which may be adjusted in a controlled manner. In preferred embodiments the polyester urethanes display additionally polyc... | 02/08/2005 |
