Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8138234 | Polyurethane composite materials Polymeric composite materials, particularly highly filled polyurethane composite materials are described herein. Such highly filled polyurethane composite materials may be formed by reaction and extrusion of one or more polyols, one or more di- or poly-isocyanates, ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7968613 | Compositions for compounding, extrusion and melt processing of foamable and cellular fluoropolymers The present invention relates generally to the use of talc as a chemical foaming agent in perfluoropolymers to form foamable and foamed compositions. For example, in one aspect, a foamable composition is disclosed, which comprises (i) one or more base perfluoropolym... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7482391 | Foaming RTV silicone compositions Room-temperature vulcanized (RTV) foaming compositions are disclosed. The compositions include at least one enoxysilyl functional group and/or at least one alkoxysilyl functional group, at least one amine catalyst, and at least one silicon hydride functional group. ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7360768 | Intake gasket An intake gasket to be inserted between a cylinder head and a manifold, comprising an intermediate rib member with a three-layer structure formed from a central thin metal plate and rubber layers provided on first and second sides of the central thin metal plate, fi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358282 | Low-density, open-cell, soft, flexible, thermoplastic, absorbent foam and method of making foam A soft, flexible, low-density, open-cell, thermoplastic, absorbent foam formed from a foam polymer formula including a balanced amount of a plasticizing agent and a surfactant in combination with a base resin. Thermoplastic elastomers can be added to the foam polyme... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7309722 | Composition for forming porous film, porous film and method for forming the same, interlevel insulator film, and semiconductor device The present invention provides a composition for film formation which can form a porous film that excels in dielectric properties, adhesion, film consistency and mechanical strength, and that is easily thinned; a porous film and a method for forming the same, and a ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300616 | Method and apparatus for forming an article of manufacture and an article of manufacture made by a new and novel process A method 10 to selectively produce an article of manufacture 20 having desirable properties and which may replace many “ceramic based” articles. Particularly, the article of manufacture 20 is made by selectively combining an epoxy structural... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285583 | Hybrid plastisol/hot melt compositions A multiple component adhesive composition is comprised of a polymeric reinforcing phase component and an adsorbent phase component, both as heterogeneously dispersed particulates in an adsorbed liquid component. The reinforcing phase component is substantially incom... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282262 | Particulate water absorbent containing water absorbent resin as a main component The particulate water absorbent has a cross-linking structure therein, and contains (i) a particulate water absorbent resin having a cross-linking structure on a surface therof and (ii) not less than 0.001 mass % and less than 10 mass % of anorganic acid multivalent... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268176 | Additives for imparting mar and scratch resistance and compositions comprising the same Additives comprising dispersed silica nanoparticles are disclosed. The silica nanoparticles are dispersed in an aminoplast, such as a modified aminoplast formed from the reaction between an aminoplast, a modifying component, and optionally a siloxane. The resulting ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7232520 | Ion exchange porous resins for solid phase extraction and chromatography Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous resins for solid phase extractions. The resins feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion exchange functional group. The resins exhibit superior wett... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7183342 | Flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition A flame retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate (A), 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of branched metal oxide particles (branched metal oxide aggregates and/or branched metal oxide agglomerates) (B), 0... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173068 | Thermoplastic foam and method for production thereof A thermoplastic foam is provided which contains a thermoplastic resin and a layered silicate and in which foam cells and the layered silicate are evenly and finely dispersed. A volume-expansible gas or heat decomposable blowing agent is incorporated into inte... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169451 | Gas-permeable membrane Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 | 01/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7140865 | Apparatus for making a corrugation-free foam A method and apparatus for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam with 100% carbon dioxide as the blowing agent by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface. A foam made with the apparatus according ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7118694 | Compositions containing silicates and ion-conducting films containing the same A mixture Ia which comprises a composition IIa consisting of a) 1 to 95% by weight of a solid III, preferably a basic solid III, having a primary particle size of 5 nm to 20 microns, and b) 5 to 99% by weight of a polymeric mass IV obtainab... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7116209 | Strain gauges The present invention provides a strain gauge comprising a resistive layer. The resistive layer comprises metallic or semiconducting nanoparticles or aggregates thereof in which the nanoparticles or aggregates thereof are separated by insulating and/or semiconductin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105584 | Dual-cure silicone compounds exhibiting elastomeric properties A dual-cure silicone composition is provided that is useful to make an encapsulating/potting compound. The dual-cure silicone exhibits both UV- and moisture-initiated curing mechanisms, with the UV-initiated curing mechanism providing very rapid curing compared to c... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7084343 | Corrosion protected coaxial cable A corrosion-resistant radio-frequency coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, a layer of dielectric material surrounding the inner conductor and an outer conductor comprising a laminate surrounded by at least one braided aluminum wire sheath. The laminate include... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083849 | Breathable polymer foams A continuous method for making porous foam and the foam articles are described. The method allows for tailoring the porosity of the foam by controlling process variables including draw rate and blowing agent concentration. A method for co-extruding the foams with ot... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7074343 | 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone refrigerant compositions comprising a hydrocarbon and uses thereof Disclosed herein are refrigerant and heat transfer fluid compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone and at least one hydrocarbon. These compositions are useful in refrigeration and air conditioning systems that employ a cent... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7062142 | Organosilicate materials with mesoscopic structures A solid includes crosslinked amphiphilic organosilicate precursors. The amphiphilic organosilicate precursors form a matrix with an array of micro-structures dispersed in the matrix. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055566 | Light weight rubber composition containing clay This invention relates to a tire which is comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said bea... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045079 | Aqueous intumescent fire barrier composition An aqueous fire barrier composition including a latex that includes a polymer, a polyol having 2, 3 or 4 hydroxy groups and a molecular weight of from about 75 to about 1200, and an intumescent agent. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7018699 | Fire stop article A composite fire stopping article capable of fire stopping through-penetrations without the need for a secondary reinforcement structure includes an interior insulating material, such as mineral wool, sandwiched between layers of an intumescent material. The insulat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6953510 | Method of making microporous breathable film A polyolefin microporous breathable film having improved tear and impact strength as well as a soft feel is provided by a film including a polypropylene precursor film and a filler. Other embodiments include a second polymer component. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953071 | Pneumatic tire having an outer layer of a fluorinated silane coating A pneumatic tire having a tread and an outer-facing sidewall area extending from opposing edges of a belt reinforcing structure to corresponding tire beads, the improvement comprising an outer layer of a coating of a fluorinated silane. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6946090 | Process for making a corrugation-free foam A method for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam with up to 100% carbon dioxide as the blowing agent by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface. A foam made with the apparatus according to the i... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926767 | Aqueous dispersions of nucleating agents A storage stable aqueous dispersion useful in preparing sizing compositions for glass fibers contains a normally solid nucleating agent, a nonionic surfactant, and a base. The nucleating agent is a mixture of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and an aliphatic dicarbo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6909028 | Stable breathable elastic garments A thermally stable microporous breathable film is provided comprising at least 35% filler, by weight of the filled-film, and a thermoplastic polymer blend of a first polyethylene polymer and a second polyethylene polymer. The first polyethylene polymer comprises 30%... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6906119 | Thermoplastic foam and method for production thereof A thermoplastic foam is provided which contains a thermoplastic resin and a layered silicate and in which foam cells and the layered silicate are evenly and finely dispersed. A volume-expansible gas or heat decomposable blowing agent is incorporated into inte... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6812262 | Silane-crosslinking expandable polyolefin resin composition and crosslinked foam A silane-crosslinking expandable polyolefin resin composition that is flowable before foaming and composition, does not cause degassing even when foaming is carried out immediately after heat molding without the conventional crosslinking operation, and gives a cross... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6800668 | Syntactic deformable foam compositions and methods for making The invention relates to methods for preparing a syntactic foam composition suitable for use as a carrier for chemicals or other compounds, including pharmaceuticals. The invention further relates to compositions prepared in accordance with the methods of the presen... | 10/05/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6750264 | Multimodal polymeric foam containing an absorbent clay Prepare a multimodal polymeric foam from a foamable composition containing a polymer, an absorbent clay, and a blowing agent composition containing water and carbon dioxide and that contains less than 0.2 parts by weight of bentonite based on 100 parts by weight of ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6746625 | Surface treated embossing catalyst and the use thereof The present invention relates to a new class of blowing inhibitors and a method for discovering such inhibitors with determinable inhibition activities. The new class of blowing inhibitors are organo-silanes that may be directly adsorbed onto active catalytic sites ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6635687 | Expandable vinyl chloride resin composition An expandable vinyl chloride resin composition which can provide foamed articles having a greatly enhanced expansion ratio without remarkably lowering the surface property and strength by the use of thermally decomposable blowing agents without the use of... | 10/21/2003 |
