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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8106105 | Compositions and methods for producing high strength composites The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing high strength composites. In one embodiment, a polymer matrix and a naturally-occurring inorganic material are melt processed to produce a high strength composite. In a preferred embodiment, the... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8084511 | Flame retardants for use in styrenic foams The invention is a flame retardant for styrene foams. The flame retardant contains both aromatic bromine and an olefin. The olefin is an internal olefin. Desirable flame retardants are selected from: formula I: where... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8013029 | Mortar for concrete having polyurethane foam and method of thereof Disclosed are a mortar for concrete mainly consisting of urethane foam and a method for manufacturing the same, in which urethane foam and Styrofoam used as insulating materials for household electronic appliances and a pre-cast panel are not discarded, but recycled... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7799840 | Thermoplastic vibrational damper with constraining layer A constrained layer damping structure is provided, including a panel to be damped, a constraining layer and a layer of foam vibration damping material sandwiched therebetween. In one embodiment, the foam vibration damping material is provided from a composition incl... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7605188 | Polymer foams containing multi-functional layered nano-graphite This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, containing multi-layered nano-graphite as a process additive for improving the physical properties of foam products. ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7427321 | Foamed fireproofing composition and method Disclosed are formulations adapted to form a foamed cementitious composition, the foamed cementitious composition itself, a method of forming a hydraulic binder foam, and a method of conveying and applying the resulting foam to a substrate. A pumpable cementitious s... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7361617 | Fire resistant composite material and fabrics therefrom The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell and blends thereof;... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7255739 | Cement compositions with improved corrosion resistance and methods of cementing in subterranean formations This invention provides cement compositions that comprise a high alumina cement, vitrified shale, a soluble phosphate, and water sufficient to form a slurry. This invention also presents methods of enhancing the corrosion resistance of a cement composition that comp... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249653 | Acoustic attenuation materials Acoustic attenuation materials are described that comprise outer layers of a stiff material sandwiching a relatively soft elastic material therebetween, with means such as spheres, discs or wire mesh being provided within the elastic material for generating local me... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240732 | Dispersant compositions for cement compositions and related methods The present invention relates to cementing operations, and more particularly to improved cement dispersants for cement compositions and methods of cementing. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of cementing comprising the steps of: providing a... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240777 | Constrained layer damping assembly A constrained layer damping assembly for a rigid base member having a substantially planar surface comprises a gas impervious damping layer disposed on the substantially planar surface of the base member, and a load element disposed on the damping layer. The damping... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7199083 | Self-generating foamed drilling fluids Self-generating foamed fluids for circulation through a well during drilling operations and methods for circulating such self-generating foamed drilling fluids are provided for. The drilling fluid comprises an aqueous solvent, a polymer, a surfactant, a first foam g... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189763 | Crosslinked olefin elastomer foam A crosslinked olefin elastomer foam has a specific gravity of 0.05 to 0.2, an expansion ratio of 8 to 15, a compression set of 30 to 60% and a tear strength of 1.5 to 2.5 kg/cm. The crosslinked foam is obtained by heating an elastomer composition comprising a specif... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7189764 | Elastomer composition for cross-linked olefin elastomer foam A crosslinked olefin elastomer foam has a specific gravity of 0.05 to 0.2, an expansion ratio of 8 to 15, a compression set of 30 to 60% and a tear strength of 1.5 to 2.5 kg/cm. The crosslinked foam is obtained by heating an elastomer composition comprising a specif... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7183358 | Hydrophobically modified polymers Hydrophobically modified polymer compositions contain at least one polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersions or water-redispersible polymer powder prepared therefrom, further containing, a) one or ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169467 | Structural foam composite having nano-particle reinforcement and method of making the same A structural foam article suitable for molding into automobile trim, the article comprising at least one thermoplastic; about 2% to about 15% by volume reinforcing particles having one or more layers of 0.7 nm–1.2 nm thick platelets, wherein more than about 50% of... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166646 | Asphalt-filled polymer foams This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, containing asphalt as an infrared attuation and process additives for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156175 | Methods of generating gas in well fluids The present invention relates to methods of chemically generating gas in aqueous fluids utilized in the drilling and completion of wells such as drilling fluids, spacer fluids, and aqueous acid solutions. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of prevent... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147055 | Cement compositions with improved corrosion resistance and methods of cementing in subterranean formations The present invention relates to subterranean well cementing operations, and more particularly, to cement compositions having improved corrosion resistance and methods of using such compositions in subterranean formations. The cement compositions generally include a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7129287 | Clay nanocomposites prepared by in-situ polymerization A method for preparing exfoliated clay nanocomposites by in-situ polymerization comprising the steps of (a) providing a mixture of at least one type of monomer and at least one type of organophilic clay; and (b) initiating an in-situ polymerization reaction in the m... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7105587 | Method and composition for polymer-reinforced composite cementitious construction material A method and composition for polymer-reinforced composite cementitious construction materials is described. In one embodiment, a crosslinking component is mixed with a high molecular weight strengthening component and an inorganic cementitious material. The addition... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7078452 | Low smoke emission, low corrosivity, low toxicity, low heat release, flame retardant, zero halogen polymeric compositions Zero halogen polyolefin compositions exhibit low smoke emission, low corrosivity, low toxicity, and low heat release properties, as well as flame resistance and char formation, while simultaneously maintaining favorable electrical insulation properties. Such composi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7071254 | Preparation containing gypsum from flue gas desulphurisation, method for using the same and use thereof The present invention relates to a composition, and a method of preparing and using the same. The composition contains at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or combinations thereof, and one or more filler particles that includes WDP gypsum particle... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071247 | Reinforced filter material The invention relates to a porous mold for use in a pressure casting process, which mold is manufactured of a polymeric material forming a matrix into which a clay and a block copolymer or a graft copolymer have been incorporated, wherein the block copolymer or graf... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063825 | Synthetic platy magadiite and octasilicate A method for producing synthetic magadiite, including the step of: heating a liquid aqueous colloidal silica suspension, the liquid aqueous colloidal silica suspension having a mole ratio of sodium hydroxide to silica and a mole ratio of water to silica effective to... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055603 | Cement compositions comprising strength-enhancing lost circulation materials and methods of cementing in subterranean formations Cement compositions comprising a strength-enhancing lost circulation material, and methods for cementing using such cement compositions are provided. Exemplary embodiments of the cement compositions comprise cement, water, and a strength-enhancing lost circulation m... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048227 | Parachute supported aircraft with controlled wing collapse and inflation This invention relates to a parachute supported aircraft having a frame and a seat for supporting at least a pilot. A parachute is coupled to the frame by a plurality of riser lines for allowing the parachute to inflate and form a wing for lifting the frame. A pair ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037970 | Process for increasing the melt strength of ethylene-vinyl carboxylate copolymers Ethylene polymer composites, concentrates and a process utilized for their preparation are provided. The composites of the invention have increased melt strength compared to the base resin and other improved physical characteristics. The composites contain an organi... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7026365 | Polymer nanocomposite foams Nano-sized particles such as nano-clays can be mixed with polymers through either melt compounding or in-situ polymerization. By modifying the particle surface with various surfactants and controlling processing conditions, we are able to achieve either intercalated... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018596 | Mesoporous silica, process for the preparation of the same, and use thereof Accordingly, the invention provides: (1) mesoporous silica characterized by having an average pore diameter in the mesopore region of from 1.5 to 10 nm, a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area determined by the BET method of from 500 to 1400 m2/g, and... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6992048 | Methods of generating gas in well treating fluids The present invention relates to methods of generating gas in and foaming well treating fluids during pumping of the treating fluids or after the treating fluids are placed in a subterranean zone, or both. A method of the present invention provides a method of makin... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6926784 | Sound absorption system for automotive vehicles An automotive vehicle sound absorption system. An expandable material, such as an polymer-based foam, is disposed on a surface of a wall. Upon activation, the foam transforms, preferably during an automobile assembly operation, and remains bonded to surface for soun... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6907885 | High efficiency cigarette filters having shaped micro cavity fibers impregnated with adsorbent or absorbent materials This invention is a highly efficient filter containing fibers that contain small particle size adsorbents/absorbents such as carbon and/or silica to selectively reduce targeted components in mainstream cigarette smoke. The invention relates to a novel class of highl... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908950 | Asphalt filled polymer foam This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, containing asphalt as an infrared attuation and process additives for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6904971 | Cement compositions with improved corrosion resistance and methods of cementing in subterranean formations Cement compositions with improved corrosion resistance, and methods of using the compositions in a subterranean formation, are provided. The cement composition comprises a high alumina cement, vitrified shale, a soluble phosphate, and water sufficient to form a slur... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902797 | Gypsum-based composite materials reinforced by cellulose ethers A gypsum-based composite structure is prepared from a slurry comprising a mixture of calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a cellulose ether additive other than CMC and an amount of water that is sufficient to form a slurry. The calcium sulfate hemihydrate is hydrated by the... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6806298 | Sprayable composition and method for forming a foamed outdoor protective cover layer A sprayable composition and a method of protecting material with the composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a bulking/setting material, a water soluble polymer and water to provide a cover layer which, after spraying, is tough, flexible and water-repell... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6787580 | Water-free preparation process for multimodal thermoplastic polymer foam and foam therefrom Prepare a multimodal thermoplastic polymer foam having a distribution of large and small cells in a substantial absence of water by using a blowing agent stabilizer. Multimodal foams of the present invention have blowing agent stabilizer predominantly located proxim... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6780230 | Foamed fireproofing composition and method Disclosed are formulations adapted to form a foamed cementitious composition, the foamed cementitious composition itself, a method of forming a hydraulic binder foam, and a method of conveying and applying the resulting foam to a substrate. A pumpable cementitious s... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6759446 | Polymer nanocomposite foams Nano-sized particles such as nano-clays can be mixed with polymers through either melt compounding or in-situ polymerization. By modifying the particle surface with various surfactants and controlling processing conditions, we are able to achieve either intercalated... | 07/06/2004 |
