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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7851526 | Furanone-initiated polymers Polymers initiated with furanones and compositions containing such polymers are suitable for use in making textiles, medical devices, delivery agents, packaging materials, coatings for such items, and the like. ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7820745 | Water-repellent/oil-repellent composition Disclosed is an aqueous water-repellent/oil-repellent composition containing the following components (A), (B) and (C). Fluorine-containing copolymer (A): a copolymer containing a polymerizable monomer (a1) having a perfluoroalkyl group with 1-6 carbon atoms or a pe... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7365112 | Rubber composition and pneumatic tire using the same A rubber composition comprises 0.1-10 parts by mass of at least one of non-ionic surfactants having a special structure based on 100 parts by mass of at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and synthetic diene rubbers. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361703 | Phenol free stabilization of polyethylene film This invention provides a process for the stabilization of thermoplastic polyolefins during melt processing operations. The stabilizer package of this invention is “phenol free” and must contain at least one aryl monophosphite and at least one diphosphite. The p... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348373 | Polyimide compositions having resistance to water sorption, and methods relating thereto Water absorption resistant polyimide pastes (or solutions), are particularly useful to make electronic screen printable pastes and the electronic components made from these pastes. A group of soluble polyimides and their solvents were discovered to be particularly r... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335006 | In-mould labelling An In-Mould Labelling process comprising: clamping a label within a mould void of an injection moulding tool; and injecting material into the mould void while the label is clamped. An In-Mould Labelling process comprising: placing a label between a first mould void ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7259204 | Tire compositions comprising surface-modified silica A tire having a tread, where the tread includes a vulcanized rubber and silica that has been surface-modified with polymer chemically attached to the silica surface. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256227 | Polymer modified gypsum membrane and uses therefor A composition which is applied to substrate surfaces to form a membrane to provide structural reinforcement thereto and prevent the release of gases and moisture from the substrate. The composition consists of polymer resin binders and gypsum. Further provided is a ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7256320 | Method for defeat of bulk chemical warfare agents A method for immobilizing at least one hazardous chemical, comprising the steps of breaching a container having a bulk chemical agent, adding a rheological modifier into the container, and dispersing the rheological modifier within the container so as to promote int... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249621 | Rubber composition and tire with component of diene-based elastomer composition with corncob granule dispersion This invention relates to a rubber composition and tire having at least one component of a rubber composition comprised of at least one diene-based elastomer, to the exclusion of butyl type elastomers, which contains an internal dispersion of corncob granules. Such ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247658 | Reduction of discoloration in white polyurethane foams Surprisingly effective additive formulations for the reduction of highly undesirable yellowing or other discoloration of white, uncolored, polyurethane foam articles are provided. White polyurethane foam exhibits a susceptibility to yellowing and discoloration to a ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7220794 | Rubber composition for tire treads and a pneumatic tire having a tread made of such composition A rubber composition for tire treads which significantly improves the wet skid performance of the tire, which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber containing at least 35% by weight of styrene-butadiene rubber, (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of clay, (C) ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214739 | Composition and method for improving the surface adhesion of resin compositions to polyurethane foam A resin composition for improving adhesion with polyurethane foam is disclosed which comprises: (a) about 10 to about 80 percent by weight of at least one polyphenylene ether resin; (b) about 20 to about 70 percent... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214730 | Dispersant compositions containing glycerol carbonate and polyester-based dispersants Dispersant compositions are described which contain: (a) a carrier medium comprising glycerol carbonate, the carrier medium present in an amount of from 10 to 80% by weight based on the composition; and (b) one or more polyester dispersants present in an amount of f... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205035 | Thermoset composition, method, and article A curable composition includes a functionalized poly(arylene ether), an alkenyl aromatic monomer, an acryloyl monomer, and a polymeric additive selected from polystyrene, poly(styrene-maleic anhydride), poly(styrene-methyl methacrylate), polybutene, poly(ethylene-bu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7192998 | Additive for rendering inert acidic or halogen-containing compounds contained in olefin polymers A process for producing olefin polymers, which comprises the steps of polymerizing an olefin monomer in a polymerization zone in the presence of a catalyst comprising a transition metal compound to form an olefin polymer, and adding at the end of or downstream from ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192999 | Polyimides for use as high refractive index, thin film materials New compositions for use as high refractive index layers are provided. The compositions comprise a polyimide dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. The polyimide can be prepared from commercially available dianhydrides and diamines. Preferred polymer include re... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7169333 | Antistatic agent The present invention provides an antistatic agent of the formula (I) R—SO3NR′R″R′″R″″ (I) wherein R represents a perfluorinated cyclic or linear, branched or unbranched carbon chain having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7141103 | Photosensitive optically variable ink compositions useful for ink jet printing New photosensitive optically variable inks are capable of printing images having improved resistance to water. The inks produce images which can be viewed with both visible and ultraviolet light to have physically coincident positive and negative images. They contai... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141105 | Water-based fluorescent ink, recorded image using the same, and judging method The present invention relates to a water-based fluorescent ink for the purpose of measurement or judgment of the fluorescence emission in a visible light region by an excitation wavelength in a predetermined ultraviolet range, containing water, a coloring material d... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138457 | Polyester compositions of low residual aldehyde content A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohol-containing polymers and copolymers derived from 2-propenoic acid ester monomers, when extrusion compounded exhibits... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7122135 | Blend of organophosphorus flame retardant, lactone stabilizer, and phosphate compatibilizer A flame retardant blend, suitable for incorporation into a polyurethane foam, comprises: an oligomeric organophosphourus flame retardant, preferably an organophosphate, having a phosphorus content of no less than about 10%; a benzofuran-2-one stabilizer; and a monom... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119150 | Silica-reinforced rubber compounded with an alkoxysilane and a catalytic alkyl tin compound Improvements in the tensile mechanical properties and dynamic viscoelastic properties of silica-reinforced sulfur-vulcanized rubbers can be achieved by compounding elastomers with silica, in the presence of a silane and a catalytic amount of an alkyl tin compound at... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7105590 | Phenolfree stabilization of polyolefins The instant invention relates to stabilizer compositions for thermoplastic polymers comprising a) at least one organophosphine, b) at least one 2-phenylbenzofuranone, and c) at least one sterically hindered piperidine based stabilizer (HAS), wherein the weight ratio... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7084196 | Flame retardant compositions Polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation therein of a synergistic mixture of (i.) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of nitroxyl stabilizers, hydroxylamine stabilizers... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078448 | Polymer dispersion with a cross-linking resin, a method for producing the same and the use thereof The invention relates to a polymer dispersion which contains water, at least one polymer that has been produced by emulsion polymerisation, at least one protective colloid, at least one water-soluble acidic metallic salt and at least one cross-linking resin that is ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074351 | IR-absorbing compositions The present invention provides compositions containing transparent thermoplastic polymer, surface-modified oxide particles with a particle size of less than 200 nm, and organic NIR absorbers. The compositions of the present invention may find use in reducing diather... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070683 | Electrodepositable coating compositions and processes related thereto The present invention is directed to a curable electrodepositable coating composition having a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium. The resinous phase includes (a) one or more ungelled, active hydrogen-containing cationic salt group-containing resins which... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7053139 | Inhibiting polymer oxidation using non-phenolic antioxidants The oxidation of a polymer is inhibited by adding to the polymer about 0.005 to about 10 phr of an antioxidant having (in non-polymeric form) the general formula The polymer can be poly(vinylchloride), a polycarb... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7045185 | Polyamide-based composition for flexible pipes containing oil or gas A composition comprising by weight: 70 to 96% of at least one polyamide chosen from PA-11, PA-12, aliphatic polyamides resulting from the condensation of an aliphatic diamine having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms and an aliphatic diacid... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041742 | Impact modified thermoplastic olefin compositions The present invention provides impact modified thermoplastic olefin (“TPO”) compositions that exhibit both stiffness and toughness. TPO compositions according to the invention include a polyolefin homopolymer resin such as polypropylene, from about 17% by weight... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7041745 | Addition of polar polymer to improve tear strength and processing of silica filled rubber A vulcanizable rubber composition is provided that comprises an elastomer, a reinforcing filler comprising silica or a mixture thereof with carbon black, a silica dispersing aid comprising about 0.1 to about 15 phr poly(vinyl acetate) (PVA), and a cure agent. The ad... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7019055 | Stabilization of polymers after exposure to oxidation A polymer of polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyimide, polyester, or polyvinyl acetate contains about 0.005 to about 10 phr of a stabilizer to prevent discoloration due to oxidation, particularly gamma radiat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008985 | Aerosol cement and valve for dispensing An aerosol solvent weld cement composition for joining ends of plastic pipe. The composition contains at least one polymer capable of welding the plastic pipes to each other, at least one solvent for the polymer, and at least one propellant for the polymer/solvent s... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6992124 | Polyolefin molding compound for producing calendered films/sheets The present invention relates to a synergistic additives mixture for producing calendered polyolefin articles, comprising A) at least one component from the group of peroxide-destroying phosphorus or sulfur compounds, ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6984428 | Pressure-sensitive adhesive mass and the use thereof Pressure sensitive adhesive strip which is detachable without destruction and without leaving a residue. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6964988 | Scuff resistant ionomers compositions The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least a copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated C3-C8 carboxylic acid, from about 10 to 99.9% neutralized with Lithium, and at least from about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt % ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6902695 | Stabilizer combination for the rotomolding process A process for the production of polyolefin hollow articles comprises charging the polyolefin with a stabilizer combination comprising (a) at least one compound from the group of the organic phosphites or phosphonites, (b) one or more compounds selected from the grou... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899952 | Polysulfone-based resin solution composition and laminate using the same A polysulfone-based resin solution composition which is stable, contains no undissolved resin left in the liquid, shows neither thickening nor gelation, gives a smooth coating layer when spread on a base film and does not generate any harmful component, and a lamina... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6890978 | Aromatic monovinyl resin composition An aromatic monovinyl resin composition comprising (a) a polymer comprising an aromatic monovinyl monomer and having a weight average molecular weight of 150,000-700,000 and (b) a 3-arylbenzofuranone, the amount of the 3-arylbenzofuranone being 0.006-0.5% by weight ... | 05/10/2005 |
