Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097662 | Enhanced oxygen-scavenging polymers, and packaging made therefrom Oxygen-scavenging polymers and packaging for holding oxygen-sensitive products. A heat treatment process has been found to significantly increase the oxygen-scavenging performance of the polymer. The enhanced scavenging polymer can be effectively incorporated into v... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7776938 | Food coating composition comprising protective colloid-stabilized polyacrylate dispersions, use thereof and coated foods produced therewith A description is given of food coating compositions comprising a) a plastics dispersion or a mixture of plastics dispersions comprising at least one homo- or copolymer poly(meth)acrylate having at least 55% by weight (meth)acrylate monomer units and als... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7745508 | Compositions and methods for coating food cans A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibili... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7361392 | Packaging from a polymer film for food products A polymer film is disclosed for effectively smoking and/or drying products packed therein, which are to be smoked and/or air dried, in particular, smoked cheeses, smoked, uncooked smoked, and air-and-sunshine dried sausages, meat and fish products. This single-layer... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332227 | Non-volatile lubricant system for medical devices A non-volatile lubricious coating composition is provided for use with medical devices, such as hypodermic needles, catheters, and the like. The coating composition includes a first siloxane polymer having a very low viscosity less than about 50 centistokes, a secon... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314669 | Easy peel film structures The present invention relates to sealant films comprising a first sealant layer which readily and easily delaminates or peels from a second adjacent film layer. The first sealant layer and the second adjacent layer of the sealant film of the present invention compri... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309756 | Methods for converting linear polyesters to macrocyclic oligoester compositions and macrocyclic oligoesters Macrocyclic oligoesters and compositions comprising macrocyclic oligoesters are prepared from intermediate molecular weight polyesters. In one embodiment, a diol is contacted with a dicarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylate in the presence of a catalyst to produce a comp... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7169450 | Enrobed core An enrobed a core, such as a tablet core, that has a coating made of one or more patterned films each having portions that are visually distinct (e.g., differently colored) from one another and having a transition line segment between these visually distinct portion... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7151143 | Blends containing macrocyclic polyester oligomer and high molecular weight polymer The invention provides blends of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) with high-molecular-weight polymer and polymerization catalyst as friable, one-component, ready-to-polymerize materials with long shelf life. The invention also provides methods for preparation an... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138439 | Biodegradable compounds including poly(lactic acid) polymer compositions and products The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid mixed with organic peroxide and mineral particles. In addition, the present invention relates to products made on the basis of ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7070822 | Powdered adhesive for foods The present invention is directed toward a free flowing powdered blend of a polysaccharide and a crystalline polyol for use as an edible adhesive for particulate materials such as seasonings and flavorings. The powdered adhesive blend can easily be mixed with season... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071291 | Isolation, formulation and shaping of macrocyclic oligoesters Processes for isolating, formulating, and shaping macrocyclic oligesters were developed which allow efficient production of macrocyclic oligoesters substantially free from solvent, which may include additives, fillers, and catalysts. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7032251 | Crosslinking agent for coated elastomeric articles Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as a glove, and a process for making the elastomeric articles. The elastomeric articles include a primary matrix including one or more layers of elastomeric polymer, such as a natural or synthetic latex or a block copolymer,... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022806 | Methods for converting linear polyesters to macrocyclic oligoester compositions and macrocyclic oligoesters Macrocyclic oligoesters and compositions comprising macrocyclic oligoesters are prepared from intermediate molecular weight polyesters. In one embodiment, a diol is contacted with a dicarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylate in the presence of a catalyst to produce a comp... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7005180 | Optically isotrophic polycarbonate films and a method for the production thereof Injection-molding materials comprised of polycarbonate can be processed into optically isotropic films in a chill roll extrusion method. The optically isotropic films for protecting data carriers (CD-ROMS) from becoming scratched, or they are used as supporting mate... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994914 | Macrocyclic polyester oligomers and processes for polymerizing the same A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macrocyclic poly... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6962968 | Purification of macrocyclic oligoesters Acid impurities, such as carboxylic acid-terminated polymers, are removed from macrocyclic oligoesters with ion exchange resins, resulting in macrocyclic oligoesters that are substantially free of acid impurities. The ion exchange resins can be regenerated anew and ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960626 | Intimate physical mixtures containing macrocyclic polyester oligomer and filler The invention provides intimate physical mixtures of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) and filler, as well as methods for their preparation and use. Improved dispersion of filler in a polymer matrix is achieved upon polymerization, and larger amounts of filler wi... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6936204 | Thermoplastic molding compositions and polymer additives A thermoplastic molding composition for making a molded article comprising (i) a polymer component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, a copolyester of polyethylene terephthalate, and a combination of polyethylene terephthalate and a co... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926846 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6924328 | Stabilized coating compositions A coating composition includes a thermoplastic dispersion and a stabilizer. The stabilizer includes the reaction product of an epoxy resin and an acid, wherein the stabilizer has at least two oxirane functional groups per molecule. ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6906147 | Catalytic systems This invention relates to single-component and multi-component catalytic systems using aryl titanates. Aryl titanate compounds are useful as catalysts and co-catalysts in single-component and multi-component catalytic systems (e.g., for the polymerization of macrocy... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6756428 | Degradable plastics possessing a microbe-inhibiting quality A microbe-inhibiting (MI) compound is incorporated into a biodegradable polymer composition most preferably, a starch-based polymer, to inhibit microbial growth and to attenuate the biodegradation of the polymer composition. Such a composition is used to manufacture... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6747072 | White ink for marking candy substrates The present invention provides an ink composition for use in ink jet printing on food items, candy, particularly dark candy, such as chocolate, and to a method of forming printed images on such food items by use of the ink compositions. The compositions of the prese... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6548580 | Use of sterically hindered amines or stabilised ethylene polymers in the production of plastic bodies for storage and transport of vegetable oil esters Ethylene homo- and copolymers stabilized by sterically hindered amines or by N-hydroxy or N-oxyl derivatives are used to produce articles of plastic and components for the storage and transport of vegetable oil esters.... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6211322 | (Meth)acrylate esters of organosiloxane polyols, process for their preparation, and their use as radiation-curable materials The invention relates to organopolysiloxanes comprising (meth)acrylate groups, to a process for their preparation and to their use as radiation-curing coating materials.... | 04/03/2001 |
| 5916979 | Organosol polyester coating materials and a process for their preparation An organosol polyester coating material, comprising at least one linear and/or branched amorphous polyester in solution, at least one blocked polyisocyanate resin and/or at least one triazine resin, fine powder of less than 150 μm in particle size of at ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5863964 | Flavor protectant closure liner compositions A liner composition for a potable fluid container closure element which includes an inorganic sulfite such as sodium sulfite and/or a tocopherol compound such as dl--tocopherol (vitamin E) for preventing off-flavors due to the presence of aldehydes... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5846983 | Colonic delivery of nicotine to treat inflammatory bowel disease A method is provided to treat inflammatory bowel disease by locally administering to the colon an effective amount of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preferably via formulations adapted for delayed oral release or rectal administra... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5595592 | Dye compositions and methods for film coating tablets and the like An improved dye composition for use in coating tablets and the like is constituted by a stable, aqueous suspension containing a water-soluble, nontoxic dye, an opacifying agent which may be titanium dioxide or iron oxide an immobilizing agent for immobili... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5501945 | Method of using multichromic polymers in packaging Several methods of using dyes within polymers and specifically in packaging materials are disclosed. These dyes respond to specific stimuli and indicate exposure to stimuli by a change or shift in the frequencies of light which they adsorb. The stimuli in... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5494716 | Dual-ovenable food trays A dual ovenable food tray having both high temperature resistance and superior food release properties is prepared by applying to at least one surface of a paperboard substrate an aqueous coating formulation comprising a styrene-acrylic latex having a low... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5435840 | Branding pharmaceutical dosage forms, food and confectionery products with aqueous ingestible inks A method of marking forms such as pharmaceutical tablets, capsules, confectionery and food with a water based ingestible ink comprising mixing pigments, a polymer, and optionally a plasticizer into water to form an ink dispersion, and printing the ink dis... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5428080 | Heat reservoir device and method A heat reservoir device for maintaining a comestible at a desired consumption temperature consisting essentially of a shaped reinforced thermoset polyester resin, preferably one made by reacting isophthalic acid, propylene glycol, and fumaric acid to form... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5393333 | Film-forming product for coating solid forms, process for its manufacture and products coated with this film-forming product The present invention relates to a film-forming product for coating solid forms, to a process for the manufacture of this film-forming product and to products coated with this film-forming product. According to the invention, this film-forming product tak... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5334623 | Absorbent material and uses thereof The present invention provides a composition for absorbing ethylene and other unsaturated compounds. The composition comprises electron-deficient dienes or trienes incorporated in an ethylene-permeable substrate. In a preferred form the composition compri... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5274020 | Far infra-red ray radiating material Far infra-red ray radiating materials in which organic metal compounds or organic silicon compounds are used as radiating materials are disclosed. Examples of organic metal compounds which may be used in this invention are alkyl metal ester, alkyl metal c... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5260396 | Preparation of water resistant films and coatings and use thereof Water resistant films and coatings are prepared by treating films or coatings of water soluble or dispersible grafted proteins prepared with monoethylenically unsaturated monomers at above 40° C. and/or with at least one compound which is a hardener for ... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5227411 | Sealed containers and sealing compositions for them A sealing composition for a container closure comprising a polymeric matrix material and is modified by the inclusion therein of an oxygen scavenger. The composition can be in fluid or meltable form ready for application to a closure or it can be present ... | 07/13/1993 |
