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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8119706 | Biodegradable resin composition The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol compone... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8106112 | Biodegradable resin composition The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol compone... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8003712 | Resin composition and process for producing resin molding A polyester resin component having crystallization improved and including a cyclic compound shown by a below-described formula and polyester capable of having a crystal structure: In the formula, each of ring A and a ring B... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7956101 | Anaerobically compostable polymeric compositions, articles and landfill biodegradation Compostable hydrocarbon polymers, composites, and articles anaerobically biodegrade in landfills in a relatively short time. Composite polymeric articles and sheets such as indoor or outdoor signs, billboards, banners, images, protective barriers, backdrops and wall... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7939582 | Compostable vinyl acetate polymer compositions, composites and landfill biodegradation Compositions of vinyl acetate polymers such as polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) are rendered compostable by a monomeric adduct of an organotitanate or zirconate as a prodegradant. PVAc sheets and composites are compostable in landfills. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7902271 | Compostable vinyl halide polymer compositions, composites and landfill biodegradation Compositions of vinyl halide polymers such as PVC are rendered compostable by a prodegradant system of a monomeric adduct of an organotitanate or zirconate and an organotin. PVC sheets and composites are compostable in landfills. ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7888405 | Aliphatic-aromatic polyesters, and articles made therefrom Sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions having improved thermal properties and biodegradability, and articles such as films, coatings and laminates, produced from the sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions, are provided. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7858675 | Composition with polymer and an oxidation-catalyst The invention relates to a process for increasing the rate of oxo-biodegradation of a carbon-containing polymer which process at least comprises the step of adding a component containing at least one 1,2-oxo-hydroxy-moiety as an oxidation catalyst to the carbon-cont... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7846990 | Reactive organo-modified inorganic particles and biodegradable hybrid material containing the same A reactive organo-modified inorganic particle. Inorganic particles are modified with functional groups through chemical bonding, ionic bonding, hydrogen bond or complex formation. The functional groups of organo-modified inorganic particle can react with monomer or ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7816424 | Biodegradable plastics composition, molded article of the composition, and method of controlling biodegradation rate Provided are: a biodegradable plastics composition which controls a biodegradation rate with a synergistic controlling effect on three components, adjusts a hydrolysis rate, and shows significantly improved weatherability; a molded article of the composition; and a ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7812066 | Biodegradable resin composition The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol compone... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7807731 | Mineral oil infusion of polypropylene A biodegradable plastic used for disposable packaging and other product which will degrade when disposed of in a land fill. The biodegradation begins in about 10 years after disposal. The shelf life of the disposable products is about 90 to 120 days before the infus... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7790782 | Resin composition A resin composition for molding, added with a nucleating agent suitable for promoting crystallization of a polyester capable of having a crystal structure, and in particular of a biodegradable polyester, and a molded product containing, the resin composition for mol... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7767732 | Flame-retardant biodegradable polyester resin composition, production method therefor, and product molded/formed therefrom A flame-retardant biodegradable polyester resin composition which comprises 100 parts by mass of a biodegradable polyester resin, 0.01 to 20 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylate compound, and 20 to 200 parts by mass of a metal oxide and/or a metal hydroxide. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7750065 | Flame-retardant biodegradable material and manufacturing method of the same, flame-retardant biodegradable polymeric composition, and molded product and disposable method of the same A flame-retardant biodegradable polymeric composition comprising: a flame-retardant biodegradable material comprising a compound represented by formula (1); and a biodegradable polymer: | 07/06/2010 |
| 7576145 | Method for producing degradable polymers The present invention relates to a composition for producing naturally-degradable substitutes of plastics and to a method for producing a granular combination of naturally-degradable polymers suitably usable in the plastic transformation industry. ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7524891 | Biodegradable polymer systems The rate of degradation of polymers and polymer blends containing (poly) lactic acid can be increased and controlled by the inclusion of up to 10% (typically less than 1%) by weight of specific additives such as lauric acid or a derivative thereof such as the anhydr... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7491754 | Aqueous dispersion of biodegradable polyester and process for preparing the same The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion of biodegradable polyester, which has excellent film forming properties and provides a resin coating film which is flexible, has favorable elongation and is strong to folding, when applied in coatings, adhesives, ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7390841 | Compostable vinyl halide polymer compositions and composite sheets Compositions of vinyl halide polymers such as PVC are rendered compostable by a prodegradant system of an organotitanate or zirconate and an organotin. PVC sheets and composites are compostable in landfills. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375146 | PVA-containing compositions An extrudable PVA-containing composition is disclosed, which enables PVA articles to be manufactured on conventional extrusion apparatus. The composition includes a lubricant, such as a fatty acid amide, and is formed into pellets by cold pressing. The compositions ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368503 | Compatibilized blends of biodegradable polymers with improved rheology This invention relates to a blend of biodegradable polymers comprising: (A) about 5% to about 95% by weight of at least one flexible biodegradable polymer (A) having a glass transition less than about 0° C., (B) about 5% to about 95% by we... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361408 | Molded resin object, electronic instrument using the same, and method of processing a molded resin object A molded resin object including a molded substrate containing a biodegradable resin and an applied coating formed on a surface of the molded substrate is disclosed, wherein the applied coating contains a proliferation accelerating agent for accelerating proliferatio... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351785 | Poly (lactic acid) base polymer composition, molding thereof and film Poly(lactic acid) polymer compositions each contain an appropriate poly(lactic acid) polymer and a suitable plasticizer having a polyether and/or polyester segment in combination. The composition exhibit satisfactory flexibility and show very small amount of the eva... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7326659 | Biodegradable netting The present invention provides a biodegradable extruded netting. The netting comprises a plurality of interconnected strands with at least some of the strands comprising a biodegradable composition comprising polylactic acid polymer and biodegradable plasticizer. In... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326660 | Degradable netting The present invention provides a degradable extruded netting. The netting comprises a plurality of interconnected strands with at least some of the strands comprising a degradable composition comprising a polyolefin, a metal carboxylate, and an aliphatic poly hydrox... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7284930 | Composition and method for forming a sprayable materials cover An alternative cover for landfill may be formed from a slurry mixture of water, cementitious binder, adhesion enhancing admixture and fiber. These constituents may be mixed and applied to cover landfilled wastes, granular material piles or for soil erosion control. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279510 | PVA-containing compositions An extrudable PVA-containing composition is disclosed, which enables PVA articles to be manufactured on conventional extrusion apparatus. The compositions includes a lubricant, such as a fatty acid amide, most preferably octodecanamide and is most preferably formed ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268205 | Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers Devices formed of or including biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoates are provided with controlled degradation rates, preferably less than one year under physiological conditions. Preferred devices include sutures, suture fasteners, meniscus repair devices, rivets, tac... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268190 | Resin composition comprising polylactic acid and polyacetal and a molded article, film, and fiber each comprising the same Disclosed are a resin composition comprising a polylactic acid resin and a polyacetal resin, and such a resin composition in which the polylactic acid resin and the polyacetal resin are kept miscible with each other. The resin composition has good moldability, worka... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264641 | Polishing pad comprising biodegradable polymer The invention is directed to a polishing pad for use in chemical-mechanical polishing comprising a biodegradable polymer. The biodegradable polymer comprises a repeat unit selected from the group consisting of glycolic acid, lactic acid, hydroxyalkanoic acids, hydro... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256223 | Environmentally friendly polylactide-based composite formulations Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasti... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7235594 | Biodegradable plastic composition The present invention relates to biodegradable plastic composition comprising rice powder and/or corn powder, which can be characterized in comprising 100 parts by weight of polyolefin matrix resin; 5 to 400 parts by weight of grain powder selected from the group co... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232535 | Process for coextruding a tacky amorphous propylene copolymer composition with a low viscosity polyolefin and article prepared thereby Disclosed is a process for producing non-blocking slats of normally tacky amorphous propylene copolymers. The process entails coextruding the normally tacky amorphous propylene copolymer with a low viscosity polyolefin such as a polyethylene wax forming a core of am... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226240 | Devices, systems, and methods for controlling erosion Included in the disclosure are exemplary devices, systems, and methods, embodiments of some of which can be useful for controlling erosion, retaining sediment, preventing siltation, treating runoff, removing pollutants, remediating environmental damage, protecting p... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226765 | Solvent extraction of polyhydroxyalkanoates from biomass Processes for the extraction of PHAs from biomass, said processes comprising: combining the biomass containing the PHAs with a single main solvent to form a biomass liquor; heating the biomass liquor to at least partially solubilize the PHAs from the biomass to form... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7202289 | Biodegradable resin composition, filler therefor and molded article thereof The present invention is a biodegradable resin composition having excellent physical properties such as strength, water-resistance, molding workability, thermal-resistance, and suitable for a molded article for various electric products. The biodegradable resin comp... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201386 | Wheeled sled A sled is provided which includes a composition configured for use in the sled. The composition includes a polypropylene copolymer having an IZOD impact resistance from about 0.1 ft lb/in to about 30.0 ft lb/in. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195822 | Heat-shrinkable film of polylactic acid film The heat shrinkable film of polylactic acid-based resin used for shrink packaging, shrink bundling, shrink label and the like, can prevent shrinking in the machinery direction after stretching and can show a good appearance after shrinking. The heat shrinkable film ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179883 | Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers Devices formed of or including biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoates are provided with controlled degradation rates, preferably less than one year under physiological conditions. Preferred devices include sutures, suture fasteners, meniscus repair devices, rivets, tac... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175917 | Biaxially oriented polylactic acid-based resin films The present invention provides a biaxially oriented film of a polylactic acid resin that is suitable for films for bags and packaging films for various windows, particularly films for outlook window envelopes. The film is biodegradable and, as films for outlook wind... | 02/13/2007 |
