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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7439298 | Pyrogenically produced silicon dioxide powder and silicone sealing compound containing this powder Pyrogenically produced silicon dioxide powder in the form of aggregates of primary particles having a BET surface area of 150±15 m2/g, wherein the aggregates display an average surface area of 12000 to 20000 nm2, an average equivalent circle d... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7339017 | Acryl-modified polyester resin composition and method of preparing the same A condensation polymerization of apolyhydric alcohol and a polybasic acid in a solvent is performed to give a polyester resin. The polyester resin and an unsaturated polybasic acid are polymerized to give a polyester resin intermediate of following formula (1) havin... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314687 | Gelling agent for alkaline cell and alkaline cell A gelatinizer for alkaline batteries, which comprises crosslinked polymer particles comprising, as one or more main constituting monomer units, (meth) acrylic acid and/or an alkali metal salt thereof having an average particle size of 0.1 to 2,000 μm, and a super f... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7247667 | Particle containing solid surface material A liquid composition which is a precursor to a solid surface material comprises a liquid polymerizable component and two different solid particle distributions with an added polycarboxylic acid or salt retarding or preventing particle settling. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7209324 | Sliders bonded by a debondable encapsulant containing styrene and butadiene polymers The invention relates generally to the bonding of one or more sliders in styrene and butadiene polymers. More particularly, the invention relates to planarized slider assemblies formed by using debondable solid encapsulants comprised of styrene and butadiene polymer... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198833 | Artificial stone material and method of manufacture thereof An artificial stone material having an improved natural stone appearance and texture is prepared from thermosetting resin, curing agent, microspheres and additives. The resin and curing agent are thoroughly mixed to form a catalyzed resin mixture. The microspheres a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7064929 | Sliders bonded by a debondable encapsulant containing styrene and acrylate polymers The invention relates generally to the bonding of one or more sliders in styrene and acrylate polymers. More particularly, the invention relates to planarized slider assemblies formed by using debondable solid encapsulants comprised of styrene and acrylate polymers.... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7022754 | Unsaturated polyester resin composition, cured unsaturated polyester resin and lamp reflecting mirror base An unsaturated polyester resin composition containing 8 to 20% by weight of unsaturated polyester resin, 4 to 12% by weight of liquid thermoplastic resin, 8 to 20% by weight of glass fiber, and 50 to 75% by weight of inorganic filler, the unsaturated polyester resin... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018464 | Body pigment and process for preparing the same A body pigment with a good skin feel for cosmetics is provided which has an appropriate crumbling property and combines slipping property and adhesiveness without compromising oil absorption. The body pigment is comprised of a metal-containing compound and has a str... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6949199 | Heat-transfer-stamp process for thermal imprint lithography A method of performing thermal imprint lithography of a surface of a thermoplastic layer-coated workpiece for forming a pattern therein comprises pre-heating the workpiece to a pre-selected high temperature prior to inserting the workpiece in a stamping/imprinting t... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949289 | Impregnated glass fiber strands and products including the same The present invention provides an at least partially coated fiber strand comprising a plurality of glass fibers having a coating composition on at least a portion of at least one of the glass fibers, the coating composition comprising at least one coating comprising... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6933333 | Conductive adhesive sealant for bipolar fuel cell separator plate assemblies A conductive adhesive sealant comprising vinyl ester resin or polyester resin, graphite powder, peroxide free-radical initiator, milled carbon fiber, and a quinone-based inhibitor such as para benzoquinone. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6916598 | Ionization radiation imageable photopolymer compositions This invention discloses compositions that can be polymerized/crosslinked imagewise upon exposure to ionization radiation such as x-ray, electron beam, ion beam, and gamma-ray. This invention also discloses methods of use for these compositions for microfabrication ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6887922 | Glass composite The invention describes a solid glass composite comprising glass granules and a binder resin which may be used in a wide range of applications, for example, flooring, furniture, lighting, work surfaces and architectural features. ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6831116 | Polymeric modifying agents Novel modifying agents contain a sharply-melting crystalline polymer ingredient, preferably a side chain crystalline (SCC) ingredient, and an active chemical ingredient. Such modifying agents, especially when in the form of particles, can be placed in contact with a... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6780923 | Reinforced polyester resins having increased toughness and crack resistance A molding compound contains a reinforcing fiber, a non-fibrous filler, and an unsaturated polyester resin. The unsaturated polyester resin contains an unsaturated monomer as well as a polyester polymer. The polymer is a unsaturated polyester made from a hydroxyl com... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6710106 | Molding composition A molding composition comprising an aggregate [Component (A)], a linear unsaturated polyester [Component (B)] and/or linear unsaturated polyester polyamide [Component (C)], and a radical generator [Component [D]), characterized in that each of Component (B) and Comp... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6534570 | Organoclay compositions for gelling unsaturated polyester resin systems An organoclay composition for gelling unsaturated polyester resin/monomer systems comprising a mineral clay mixture which has been treated with an alkyl quaternary ammonium compound. The mineral clay mixture comprises two components; mineral clay (a) comp... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6506819 | Light weight particulate composite materials with cenospheres as reinforcements and method for making the same This invention provides a particulate composite comprising a polyester resin, a plasticizer, and a plurality of cenospheres. The polyester resin and the plasticizer form a matrix wherein the cenospsheres are distributed nonhomogeneously in the matrix. The... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6339115 | Molding composition A molding composition comprising (A) a fibrous material, (B) a nonlinear unsaturated polyester and/or (C) a nonlinear unsaturated polyester-polyamide, and (D) a radical generator, and a molded article obtained therefrom.... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6221935 | Resin concrete composition and molded article thereof A resin concrete composition and its molded article are provided, the resin concrete, even with a reduced resin content, having an excellent flowability, which is an important property in a molding operation, and necessitating no shrinkage reduction agent... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6093270 | Bonding process The proposed process for bonding together two substrates with an anhydrous or low-water-content partially crystalline adhesive which is solid at room temperature is characterized in that the adhesive is first activated by internal and/or external friction... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6093765 | Compositions containing liquid crystalline polymers Excellent mold release coupled with a good retention of mechanical properties (i.e., flexural strength and flexural modulus) is made possible in the liquid-crystal polyester resin composition of the present invention, which comprises: a) 35-85 wt. % of a ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6063303 | Magnetic powder and magnetic molded article The present invention relates to a magnetic powder that contains resin-coated magnetic particles. The resin-coated magnetic particles include magnetic particles A and B that are formed in non-spherical shapes, with the magnetic particles A and B coated wi... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6048593 | Polymer concrete compositions, structures made therefrom, and methods of manufacture A polymer concrete composition preparable by combining components comprising: a resin blend comprising at least one unsaturated vinyl ester resin and at least one unsaturated polyester resin; at least about 10 weight percent, based on the total weight of ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6046258 | Polyester resin composition, switch made from the same, and method of producing the switch A polyester resin composition comprising 21-29% by weight of a resin component consisting of fumaric acid neopentyl glycol propylene glycol type polyester and cumene hydroperoxide as a hardening agent; 52-60% by weight of one or more kinds of inorganic co... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6034155 | Polymer concrete compositions, structures made therefrom and methods of manufacture A polymer concrete composition preparable by combining components comprising: a resin blend comprising a major amount of at least one rigid unsaturated polyester resin; a minor amount of at least one flexible unsaturated polyester resin; a minor amount of... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5883166 | Liquid internal mold release agents for unsaturated polyester thermosetting molding compounds The present invention is a molding compound comprising an unsaturated polyester resin, a filler, a reinforcement material, a crosslinking monomer, a catalyst, and a mold release agent. The compound also may include a thickener and a low profile thermoplas... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5877235 | Aqueous ink The aqueous ink of the present invention comprises a suspension of a polymer, preferably a polyester or a polyester polyamide, having adsorbed a dye or a pigment, wherein the surface tension (γ) and the viscosity (η) of the ink at 20° C. and the averag... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5846309 | Coarse particle size kaolin clay and method A coarse particle kaolin clay is provided having an average Stokes equivalent particle diameter of about 4.5-6.0 microns, a BET surface area of about 8-11 m2 /g, and preferably having a median Malvern particle size of about 9.0-10.5 microns as ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5789477 | Composite building materials from recyclable waste A composite building material is disclosed produced from recycled materials. The composite building material is composed of an extruded mixture of high density polyethylene and a thermoplastic coated fiber material such as fiberglass. The resulting materi... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5741448 | Shrink-controlled resin composition A shrink resistant resin composition which is curable at room temperature. The composition is (a) a curable unsaturated polyester resin, (b) an accelerator, (c) a low temperature free radical peroxide initiator, and (d) a low profile additive comprising p... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5667639 | Optically whitened clay pigments This invention involves a method of optically whitening clay minerals to transform their natural yellow tint to increased whiteness. Generally, it has been found that clay materials having low cation exchange capability can be directly reacted with very s... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5661209 | Paint formulations Paint formulations comprising at least one long oil alkyd resin and a solvent comprising one or more linear alkanes having a boiling range between 160° and 250° C., preferably between 170° and 200° C.... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5591789 | Polyester dispersants for high thermal conductivity paste A paste composition having a high thermal conductivity and a relatively low viscosity is used to provide a thermal conductive connection between an electronic component and a cooling device to increase the heat transfer rate between the component and the ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5587011 | Optically whitened clay pigments This invention involves a method of optically whitening clay minerals to transform their natural yellow tint to increased whiteness. Generally, it has been found that clay materials having low cation exchange capability can be directly reacted with very s... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5545679 | Positive temperature coefficient conductive polymer made from thermosetting polyester resin and conductive fillers An improved PTC current limiting composition has been provided which comprises a chemically cross-linked thermosetting polyester resin and conductive particles dispersed in the resin. The thermosetting polyester resin is selected from the group consisting... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5521232 | Molding composition and process for low pressure molding of composite parts The invention is a molding composition and molding process for use in the manufacture of lightweight composite vehicle parts and construction parts having smooth surfaces. The molding process may be at low pressures. The composition includes kaolin clay f... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5475040 | Low viscosity, thermoplastic modified, low CTE thermosetting polyester encapsulants for microelectronics Filled, thermoplastic-modified thermosetting polyester resin formulations are provided as encapsulants for microelectronics devices. The polyester encapsulant formulations include either a low profile thermoplastic resin additive or a combination of polye... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5464898 | Suspensions for producing filled cast resins A cast resin suspensions comprising: (A) 40 to 80% by weight of an inorganic filler, (B) 60 to 20% by weight of a liquid polymerizable organic monomer, and (C) 0 to 5 parts by weight based on the sum of (A) and (B) of a polymerizable organosilicon component as coup... | 11/07/1995 |
