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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163810 | Resinous composition comprising special visual effect additive and method Disclosed is a method for substantially diminishing or essentially eliminating a visible knitline in an article derived from a resinous composition comprising at least one thermoplastic resin and at least one special visual effect additive, which comprises the steps... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8124662 | Foamed polymer-inorganic binder hybrid material having controlled density and morphology, method for its preparation and uses thereof The subject of the present invention is a foamed polymer-inorganic binder hybrid material having controlled density and morphology, in particular a foamed polyurethane-inorganic binder hybrid, a method for the preparation of the same and its uses. Said materi... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114919 | Microwave foam Compositions foamable by exposure to microwave energy contain: (A) at least one compound bearing crosslinkable organic radicals for crosslinking, (B) at least one blowing agent which releases gas on heating, (C) at least one me... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8013030 | Process for the production of a moulding composed of foamed polytetrafluoroethylene A process for the production of a moulding composed of foamed polytetrafluoroethylene by means of an extruder, includes introducing a foaming agent, which brings about foaming, into the polytetrafluoro-ethylene, where the extruder used includes a commercially availa... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7767725 | High processing temperature foaming polymer composition A foaming composition comprising a melt processible fluoropolymer, and a chemical foaming agent, where the chemical foaming agent is ammonium polyphosphate. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7361401 | Surface coverings containing fused recycled material and processes of making the same A backing or an intermediate layer for a surface covering is described which comprises a fused recycled material, wherein the material comprises a thermoplastic material, for instance, a vinyl material from a vinyl backed carpet or vinyl backed carpet manufacturing ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7316843 | Melt-spun synthetic fiber and process for producing the fiber A melt-spun synthetic fiber and process for producing the fiber are described, the fiber including a fiber-forming synthetic polymer and a siloxane-based polyamide with a repeating unit having the formula (I) whe... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7247676 | For golf balls with non-ionomer casing layer This invention is related to multi-layer golf balls having an inner cover layer comprising a blend of styrene-block copolymer and trans-polyisoprene, an outer cover layer comprising a polyurethane, a polyurea or a mixture thereof, and a core comprising of thermosett... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238739 | Use of calcium carbonate in rigid poly(vinyl chloride) compositions Poly(vinyl chloride) is compounded with a chalk-like, essentially pure calcium carbonate to provide improved weathering resistance of rigid poly(vinyl chloride) articles subjected to external exposures of heat and sunlight. Blends and alloys are also disclosed. Opti... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226553 | Polymer underwater pelletizer apparatus and process incorporating same Underwater melt pelletizer dies which have a highly thermally conductive pathway from their heating source to the vicinity of the polymer exit end of their die holes and have a thermally insulating material at that end of their die holes have improved operability an... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226615 | Expandable foam-like biomaterials and methods Liquid, injectable, aqueous solutions are transformed in situ to an expandable foam-like, space filling, and adherent biomaterial. Preferably, the foam-like biomaterial is the reaction product of a two-part liquid system to achieve the in situ formation thereof. The... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204062 | Straight face vinyl siding The present invention is a vinyl siding panel and a method of making the vinyl siding panel. The vinyl siding panel comprises a planar portion extending the longitudinal length of the vinyl siding panel. The planar portion comprises a first edge and a second edge. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7199165 | Expandable material An expandable material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The material includes a polymeric admixture; a blowing agent; a curing agent; a tackifier; and optionally, a filler or fiber. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168581 | Closure for a retort processed container having a peelable seal The present development is for a closure which provides a means for maintaining an effective pressure against a peelable seal affixed to a container lip as the sealed container is exposed to relatively high temperature and pressure conditions. The closure includes a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166248 | Reduced VOC emission alkenyl aromatic polymer foams and processes A method for producing an alkenyl aromatic polymer foam structure that comprises melting at least one alkenyl aromatic polymer resin. An effective amount of blowing agent mixture is dissolved in the at least one alkenyl aromatic polymer. The blowing agent mixture co... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7144925 | Fire resistance acoustic foam A macrocellular foam is described having improved cell size and Fire-test-response Characteristics, among other features, which is obtained by selecting a particle size less than 1 micron for the flame retardant adjuvant. The inventors found that the amount of fire ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7119149 | High expansion two-component structural foam The present invention is directed to a high expansion two-component structural foam that expands to about twice its original volume while maintaining good cell structure. The foam of the present invention is based on epoxy resins. Each component of the foam system e... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114934 | Structure including a plurality of cells of cured resinous material, method of forming the structure and apparatus for forming the structure A structure that includes a plurality of cells of a cured resinous material. Each cell is joined to at least one other cell. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114503 | Process for producing an open celled foam The invention relates to a foam for purifying and filtrating air, particularly filtrating toxic compounds, such as for instance tar and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from tobacco smoke, and to a method to prepare this foam. The foam according to the invent... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097794 | Vehicular structural members and method of making the members The present invention is an article comprising a shaped rigid foam part; a heat activated foamable adhesive applied directly to at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaped foam part and an integral locating means. A second aspect of the invention is a meth... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090895 | Flame retardant epoxy resin composition, semiconductor encapsulating material using same, and resin encapsulated semiconductor device An epoxy resin composition is provided, which includes (A) an epoxy resin with at least 2 epoxy groups within each molecule, (B) a curing agent, and (C) a foaming agent. This composition displays excellent flame retardancy and reliability and is suitable for use as ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7084210 | Heat activated epoxy adhesive and use in a structural foam insert An expandable adhesive for a structural foam insert useful for vehicular reinforcement is described. The adhesive is characterized by containing a viscosity enhancing agent such as a polymethylmethacrylate, which results in a cured adhesive having unusually small vo... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7045556 | Polyolefin foams made with isopentane-based blowing agents A blowing agent blend for making polyolefin foams comprising isopentane and at least one co-blowing agent. The co-blowing agent is either a physical co-blowing agent having a boiling point less than 28° C., or a chemical co-blowing agent, or combinations thereof. T... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041355 | Structural reinforcement parts for automotive assembly The present invention is a structural reinforcement part for use in automobile assembly comprising a molded shell substantially filled with a structural filler material and an expandable adhesive in contact with the exterior of the molded shell; wherein the structur... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041307 | Biocide-polyester concentrates and biocidal compositions prepared therefrom Concentrates of various classical biocides in a polyester carrier resin when incorporated into a substrate resin, preferably a polyolefin such as polypropylene or polyethylene, provide the substrate polymer which biocidal activity with superior resistance to discolo... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7026386 | Flame-retardant styrene resin composition The present invention relates to a flame-retarded styrene-based plastic composition comprising (A) a styrene-based plastic material (B) a brominated aromatic compound having a melting point from 200° C. to 260° C. in which all bromine atoms are attached to the aro... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018716 | Corrosion-and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel Corrosion- and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel components, such as automotive coil springs, are formed from a coating powder composition of “toughened” epoxy resin. In a single coat embodiment, the entire coating is loaded with at least 75 phr zin... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6995203 | Flame retardant polymer compositions A fire retardant polymer composition is provided. The fire retardant polymer composition is formed of a polymer material, a plurality of monomers of a polycondensed partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor, and at least one flame retardant constituent. | 02/07/2006 |
| 6967223 | Fiber-free shaped parts A fiber-free molding composition containing: (a) a binder selected from the group consisting of an epoxide, a polyisocyanate, a furane-resin-free phenolic resin, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a filler mixture containing: (i) an inorganic high-temperature-resistant f... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6936201 | Surface coverings containing fused recycled material and processes of making the same A backing or an intermediate layer for a surface covering is described which comprises a fused recycled material, wherein the material comprises a thermoplastic material, for instance, a vinyl material from a vinyl backed carpet or vinyl backed carpet manufacturing ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926512 | Apparatus for extruding foamed polypropylene sheet having improved surface appearance A coat hanger extrusion die wherein the aperture of the die land widens along the extrusion axis of the die to the die exit opening, thereby forming an expansion zone. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6867240 | Porous composite materials Methods and compositions are described that provide three dimensional porous matrices as structural templates for cells. The porous matrices of the present invention have desirable mechanical properties suitable to a variety of applications, including platforms for ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6783701 | Electrically conductive foam component An electrically conductive foam component free from blooming and having a stable electrically conductive property. The electrically conductive foam component is produced by foaming an electrically conductive composition which comprises a base polymer and a borate co... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6762212 | Extruded styrene resin foams and methods for producing the same An extruded styrene resin foam obtained by extrusion-foaming of a styrene resin and excellent in environmental compatibility and excellent in flame retardant property and thermal insulating property, characterized in that it contains, as a blowing agent, 100 to 10% ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6730713 | Creation of epoxy-based foam-in-place material using encapsulated metal carbonate The invention and formulation relates to methods, materials, and products for foam-in-place materials comprising a two-component foam-in-place structural material for producing a foamed product. A first component of the system includes an epoxy-based resin preferabl... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6667350 | Calcium borate infused foam building materials and the like and method of making same An insect resistant foam building material includes calcium borate incorporated therein in sufficient quantity to provide insect resistance. Calcium borate may be incorporated in expanded polystyrene or extruded polystyrene foam materials as part of the f... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6610756 | Inorganic/organic composite foam and process for producing the same An inorganic/organic composite foam that has a foam structure obtained from a combination of a phosphoric acid compound and/or a sulfuric acid compound with a blowing agent therefor, has reduced brittleness due to a cured material of an urethane prepolyme... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6579911 | Fire resistant styrene polymer foams with reduced brominated fire retardant Extruded, substantially closed-polystyrene foams that exhibit improved fire resistance yet contain lower levels of brominated fire retardant are disclosed. Methods of preparing the foams, comprising extruding the polystyrene with a novel fire retardant fo... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6569912 | Extruded styrene resin foam and process for producing the same An extruded styrene resin foam obtained by extrusion-foaming of a styrene resin and excellent in environmental compatibility and excellent in flame retardant property and thermal insulating property, characterized in that it contains, as a blowing agent, ... | 05/27/2003 |
