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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7981943 | Material comprising polyrotaxane and polymer and process for producing the same A material which comprises a polyrotaxane and a polymer and is crosslinked by irradiation with light. In the material, which comprises a first polyrotaxane and a polymer, the first polyrotaxane comprises a first cyclic molecules, a first linear molecule with which t... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7875659 | Water-soluble macromonomers containing terminal unsaturation and a process for the preparation thereof This invention provides a water-soluble macromonomer having terminal unsaturation obtained by polymerization of monomers in the presence of inclusion complex of chain transfer agent in aqueous system. Hydrophobic chain transfer agent AMSD forms an inclusion complex ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7452922 | Irradiated absorbent materials Polymer particles are irradiated with radiation from a high energy source to increase the water or other fluid absorbency of the particles. Products manufactured using the activated particles include protective undergarments, bandages, kitty litter, and spill clean ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7435763 | Solid freeform compositions, methods of application thereof, and systems for use thereof Compositions, methods of using the compositions, and solid freeform fabrication (SFF) systems for producing three-dimensional objects are disclosed. One exemplary composition, among others, includes a basic component, an acidic component, at least one monoacrylate c... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7413781 | Gels for encapsulation of biological materials This invention provides novel methods for the formation of biocompatible membranes around biological materials using photopolymerization of water soluble molecules. The membranes can be used as a covering to encapsulate biological materials or biomedical devices, as... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7368514 | Siloxane monomer containing trifluorovinylether group and sol-gel hybrid polymer prepared by using the same The present invention relates to a siloxane monomer containing a trifluorovinylether group and a sol-gel hybrid polymer prepared using the monomer, more particularly to siloxane monomer with novel structure prepared by reacting alkoxychlorosilane with a Grignard rea... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368484 | Reverse thermal gels as support for rapid prototyping The present invention relates to novel polymeric compositions that exhibit Reverse Thermal Gelation (RTG) properties for use as Support Materials (SM) in the manufacture of three-dimensional objects. These polymers are Temperature Sensitive Polymers that respond wit... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7291679 | Recyclable polymer and process for production thereof A novel resin is provided which is renewable with less energy. A process for renewing the resin is also provided. The present invention includes a polymer having the repeating unit represented by Structural Formula (1) below, and a process for producing the polymer:... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288319 | Forming a chemically cross-linked particle of a desired shape and diameter Chemically cross-linked polymeric particles are formed using mechanical rather than chemical processes, facilitating production of small-diameter particles in a manner largely independent of the viscosity or density of the polymer. For example, an uncross-linked res... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273896 | Compositions and methods of using a transient colorant This invention relates generally to compositions and systems for forming biomaterials containing a transient colorant for visualizing tissue or surgical materials coated with such biomaterials, to methods of using such compositions as bioadhesives, for tissue augmen... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7259192 | Molecular weight reduction of polysaccharides by electron beams A method of depolymerizing galactomannan-type polysaccharide polymers and xanthan, preferably galactomannans, to a pre-selected lower molecular weight by irradiation with high energy electron beams. The preferred galactomannans for treatment according to this method... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253215 | Anti-glare film, and optical member and liquid crystal display apparatus using the same Anti-glare film including anti-glare layer. The anti-glare film is obtained by coating or casting a liquid compositions containing a polymer, a curable resin precursor, and a solvent on a transparent plastic film, evaporating the solvent, forming a phase separation ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247684 | Network polymers comprising epoxy-terminated esters The present invention provides network polymers obtained by curing compositions that comprise an ester with at least two terminal epoxy groups. Preferred esters include those represented by the formula (1), wherein each R1 independently represents a subst... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7239785 | Method of preventing optical fiber failure in high power application A method of minimizing localized heating of, or minimizing signal losses across a source of loss in, an optical fiber used in transmission of a high power optical signal at an operating wavelength. These methods include the steps of: providing an optical fiber which... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7208532 | Manufacture of improved support matrices A method for the production of a cross-linked support matrix that in form of a bed will permit liquid flow velocities above 5 cm/h, preferably above 50 cm/h, to pass through the bed. The method is characterized in that it comprises the steps: (a) providing a startin... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7183336 | Irradiated absorbent materials Polymer particles are irradiated with radiation from a high energy source to increase the water or other fluid absorbency of the particles. Products manufactured using the activated particles include protective undergarments, bandages, kitty litter, and spill clean ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7135209 | Water soluble radiation activatable polymer resins The present invention relates to water soluble radiation activatable polymer resin formulations which are suitable to modify the absorption properties of fibrous materials and the polymer obtained by such radiation activatable polymer resins and the method of prepar... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7068909 | Fiber coating having a low refractive index An optical fiber includes a coating comprising a cross-linked network comprising the reaction product of monomers and oligomers and at least one polymer dispersed or interpenetrated in the cross-linked network. The oligomer and polymer components used are at least p... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7053134 | Forming a chemically cross-linked particle of a desired shape and diameter Chemically cross-linked polymeric particles are formed using mechanical rather than chemical processes, facilitating production of small-diameter particles in a manner largely independent of the viscosity or density of the polymer. For example, an uncross-linked res... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049351 | Moldings and preparation and uses thereof An ophthalmic lens made from a crosslinkable polymer containing H-active groups bonded to the oligomer or polymer backbone, some or all of whose hydrogen atoms have been substituted by radicals of a N-hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylamide. The lens transmits at least 70% of... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7049176 | Method of forming thick-film wiring and method of producing laminated electronic component In a method of forming a thick-film wiring on a substrate, photosensitive-electroconductive paste is filled into a pattern groove formed on the surface of a light-transmitting intaglio plate. The pattern groove corresponds to a desired thick-film wiring pattern. The... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045559 | Electrically conductive adhesive hydrogels with solubilizer A composition providing electrically conductive adhesive hydrogels suitable for use as skin contact adhesives and, particularly, suitable for use as an electrical interface for disposable medical devices. The present hydrogels provide for reduced skin irritation and... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7019043 | Decomposable resin composition and method for producing the same The invention provides a decomposable resin composition, which is stable at the time of use and which quickly decomposes when discarded. According to the present invention, there is provided a resin composition comprising an agent generating an acid or a base upon r... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009007 | Recyclable polymer, process for production thereof, and recycling treatment thereof A novel resin is provided, which is renewable with less energy. A process for renewing the resin is also provided. The present invention includes a polymer having the repeating unit represented by Structural Formula (1) [—P1—R—]n (... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6911227 | Gels for encapsulation of biological materials This invention provides novel methods for the formation of biocompatible membranes around biological materials using photopolymerization of water soluble molecules. The membranes can be used as a covering to encapsulate biological materials or biomedical devices, as... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6855746 | Process for the production of molded particles for enzyme- or microbial cell-immobilization This invention provides a process for the production of molded particles for enzyme- or microbial cell-immobilization which is characterized in that: an aqueous liquid composition which comprises: (A) an unsaturated group-containing ureth... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841644 | Biopolymers obtained by solid state irradiation in an unsaturated gaseous atmosphere Disclosed are modified naturally occurring biocompatible biopolymers of plant and animal origin made by subjecting same to ionizing radiation in the presence of a mediating gas, typically acetylene to enable one to selectively enhance and modify one or more of the p... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6835758 | Water compatible energy curable compositions containing malemide derivatives A method for curing an active single phase water compatible actinic radiation curable composition, comprising: irradiating a water compatible non emulsion, non dispersing compound, water, and a maleimide derivative. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6830782 | Hydrophilic polymer treatment of an activated polymeric material and use thereof A method of modifying a polymeric material which comprises the steps of activation-treatment and a hydrophilic polymer-treatment, or comprises the steps of activation-treatment, a hydrophilic polymer-treatment, and monomer grafting in this order, or comprises the st... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6803392 | Photoinitiator formulations Aqueous storage-stable, non-sedimenting photoinitiator suspensions comprising (a) a mono- or bis-acylphosphine oxide of formula (I), wherein R1 is C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20alkyl interrupted by one or more O atoms; C | 10/12/2004 |
| 6767933 | Radiation polymerizable compositions A radiation polymerizable composition comprising: (A) a donor/acceptor component for forming a charge transfer complex said component being selected from the group consisting of: (iii) a bifunctional compound having an electron donor group and an electron withdrawin... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6765037 | Photopolymerizable epoxy composition A free radical-curable epoxy composition comprises epoxy resin and a copolymerizable material including a monomer having amide, acrylamide, or hydroxyl functionality, and is advantageously devoid of any cationic catalyst ingredient. ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6706778 | Process for the production of molded particles for microbial cell-immobilization This invention provides a process for the production of molded particles for microbial cell-immobilization which is characterized in that: an aqueous liquid composition which comprises: (a) an ethylenically unsaturated group-containing urethane resin w... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6680347 | Self-dispersible epoxide/surfactant coating compositions A process for making a self-dispersible, radiation curable coating composition involving: (a) providing a cationic oligomer; (b) providing an epoxy functional monomer; (c) providing a surfactant component; (d) providing a transfer agent; (e) providing a p... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6632852 | No-rub finishing compositions A self-leveling finishing composition capable of providing chemically resistant low profile coatings is described. The finishing composition comprises thermoplastic resin solids and thermosetting resin solids in a weight ratio of about 0.5:1 to about 11:1... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6616885 | Machinable positive image model material for shape deposition manufacturing A manufacturing method comprising the steps of forming at first solidified wax layer of a desired shape, depositing onto the first solidified wax layer at least one layer of a liquid resin formulation, solidifying the layer of liquid resin formulation, de... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6610810 | Biopolymers obtained by solid state irradiation in an unsaturated gaseous atmosphere Disclosed is a method for modifying naturally occuring biocompatible biopolymers of plant and animal origin by subjecting same to ionizing radiation in the presence of a mediating gas, typically acetylene to enable one to selectively enhance and modify on... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6586493 | Polysaccharide-based hydrogels and pre-gel blends for the same Disclosed are hyaluronate-containing hydrogels having angiogenic and vascularizing activity and pre-gel blends for preparing the hydrogels. The hydrogels contain a cross-linked matrix of a non-angiogenic hyaluronate and a derivatized polysaccharide materi... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6515039 | Method for the parallel and combinatory synthesis of compounds bound to a continuous polymeric solid phase supporting material The invention relates to a method for the parallel and combinatory synthesis of compounds bound to a continuous polymeric solid phase supporting material. According to the method, a continuous polymeric solid phase supporting material is prepared, the mat... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6489375 | Low VOC cationic curable lithographic printing inks An Offset Lithographic Printing Process employing low VOC lithographic printing ink formulations containing monomeric diluents, curable by cationic polymerization in the presence of fountain solution and resin rheology modifiers compatible with cationic c... | 12/03/2002 |
