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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8268918 | Crystalline polylactic acid resin composition and product molded/formed therefrom There is provided a crystalline polylactic acid resin composition comprising 95 to 99.97 parts by mass of a polylactic acid resin (A) having a D-isomer content of not greater than 0.6 mol % or not less than 99.4 mol %, and 0.03 to 5 parts by mass of a crystal nucleu... | 09/18/2012 |
| 7851529 | Polycarbonate resin composition and molded article Provided are a polycarbonate resin composition which does not contain halogen and phosphorus as a flame retardant component and which is excellent in a fluidity while maintaining a flame resistance, a heat resistance and an impact resistance and a molded article the... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7435770 | Polymeric-type electric resistance control agent and polymer composition containing the same The present invention provides a polymeric-type antistatic agent containing a polymer composition consisting of a polymeric-type antistatic agent containing a resin or/and an elastomer as a main component thereof; or/and a thermoplastic resin having a polar group or... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7405251 | Flame retardant compositions This invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising: (a) 81 to 99.99 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin, thermoset resin, thermoplastic resin blend, or thermoset resin blend which upon burning forms a char and (b) 0.01-19 weight percent of a sils... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7390450 | Process for preparing a fire resistant polycarbonate composition A process for producing a fire resistant polycarbonate composition comprises preparing an aqueous solution of a flame retardant salt; and compounding the aqueous solution of the flame retardant salt with a polycarbonate composition to form the fire resistant polycar... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7358287 | Flame retardant polycarbonate composition The invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate composition which is comprised of a polycarbonate, a phosphoric acid ester, a functionalized acrylic polymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-diene-vinyl aromatic terpolymer, wherein the polycarbonate is present in ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7319116 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate molding composition modified with a graft polymer A flame resistant thermoplastic molding composition having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains polycarbonate, a graft polymer and a phosphorus compounds of formula (I): and a mix... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314839 | Wettable polyester fibers and fabrics The present invention is aimed at a method of providing wettability to polyester fibers or filaments, to woven or nonwoven fabrics made therefrom and to resultant articles of manufacture. The method comprises melt extruding a mixture comprising a polyester and one o... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7287856 | Hypoallergenic disposable tip cover for tonometry apparatus The invention provides a hypoallergenic disposable cover for the probe tip of a contact tonometer comprising a thin film having an ultimate elongation in the range of 500 to 1000%, a tensile strength in the range of 1000 to 5500 psi and a modulus of elasticity at 10... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7226965 | Polymeric-type electric resistance control agent and polymer composition containing the same The present invention provides a polymeric-type antistatic agent containing a polymer composition consisting of a polymeric-type antistatic agent containing a resin or/and an elastomer as a main component thereof; or/and a thermoplastic resin having a polar group or... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7183342 | Flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition A flame retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate (A), 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of branched metal oxide particles (branched metal oxide aggregates and/or branched metal oxide agglomerates) (B), 0... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172650 | Deproteinized natural rubber latex, method of preparing the same, rubber product using the same, and proteolytic agent for deproteinized natural rubber latex The present invention provides a deproteinized natural rubber latex wherein coagulation of a rubber component does not occur when the concentration of calcium ions (Ca2+) is 0.01 mol/L or less and coagulation of the rubber component occurs when the concen... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166351 | Fire-retardant antistatic vinyl chloride resin moldings Vinyl chloride resin moldings having excellent fire-retardant property, which have good antistatic property and can prevent adhesion of dust. The molding has an antistatic layer containing a conductive material laminated on at least one side of a base layer comprisi... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166687 | Translucent thermoplastic composition, method for making the composition and articles molded there from A thermoplastic composition comprising a matrix of a polycarbonate polymer in which are embedded polysiloxane domains with an average domain size between 20 and 45 nanometers. Said compositions can be obtained by combining a first polycarbonate/poly(diorganosiloxane... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160937 | Flame retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition An aromatic polycarbonate resin composition having: 100 parts by weight of a resin component (A) mainly having an aromatic polycarbonate, 0.1 to 200 parts by weight of a solid inorganic compound (B), at least one compound (C) selected from the group consisting of an... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144973 | Biaxially oriented, white flame-retardant polyester film The biaxially oriented, white polyester film of the present invention having improved flame-retardancy, covering ability, flexibility and heat-resistance comprises a polyester resin having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.4 to 0.9 dl/g, a flame-retardant which is alkylen... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7118551 | Non-metal reinforcing mandrel An apparatus for providing support along the length of a catheter is described. The present invention consists of a mandrel fabricated from a non-metal. The mandrel extends through the lumen of a dilatation catheter to provide added support and stiffness to the cath... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7091267 | Resinous compositions, method of manufacture thereof and articles fabricated from the composition Disclosed are resinous compositions with excellent balance of impact, heat, flow and environmental stress crack resistance, comprising (i) at least one aromatic polycarbonate, (ii) at least one low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin derived from petroleum C5 | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087174 | Enhanced recovery of useful coal, potassium chloride and borax from screen bowl centrifuge A method of enhancing the recovery of useful coal or potassium chloride or borax from screenbowl centrifuge separation operations comprising adding to the screenbowl centrifuge, from about 0.03 lbs active polymer/ton dry solids in centrifuge to about 0.70 lbs active... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7067571 | Antistatic agent and resin composition and formed product An antistatic agent containing a borate ester of polyoxyalklene. An antistatic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and a borate ester of polyoxyalkylene. An antistatic plastic resin formed product made from a plastic resin composition comprising a the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7067075 | Flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises: 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A), 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060757 | Rubber composition and pneumatic tire using the same A rubber composition comprises (1) a rubber component including at least one of polybutadiene rubber and a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber having a content of vinyl bond of not less than 30%, (2) at least one specified compound as a vulcanization accelerator, and... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7045584 | Process for the manufacture of thermally stable PVDF The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of PVDF homopolymer or copolymer by radical polymerization of vinylidene fluoride (VDF), and optionally of a comonomer, in aqueous dispersion and in the presence of a transfer agent, of a persulphate as ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7025070 | Resin composition for purging contaminant in the plastic processing machine A resin composition for purging away contaminants in a plastic processing machine and a method of purging contaminants from a plastic processing machine that involves the use of the resin composition. The resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin and borate e... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7005471 | Flame-retarded poly(ester)carbonates A thermoplastic molding composition comprising poly(ester)carbonate is disclosed. The composition that is characterized by its flame resistance contains a PTFE blend in an amount of 0.2 to 0.6% and an organic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal in an amo... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6995212 | Flame retardant, thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions A flame-retardant thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains aromatic polycarbonate resin and sufficient amounts of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) and sulfo-modified polyester, that are effective to impart to the composition flame resistance... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6982292 | Use of halogenated sulfonates as a stabilizer booster in PVC The invention relates to a process to make stabilized PVC wherein use is made of at least one compound of the formula wherein M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkali earth metals, Al, and transi... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6946026 | Release agent for metallic mold A release agent for metallic molds used for forming plastic molded products which release agent contains a borate ester of polyoxyalkylene. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943212 | Deproteinized natural rubber latex, method of preparing the same, rubber product using the same, and proteolytic agent for deproteinized natural rubber latex The present invention provides a deproteinized natural rubber latex wherein coagulation of a rubber component does not occur when the concentration of calcium ions (Ca2+) is 0.01 mol/L or less and coagulation of the rubber component occurs when the concen... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6914091 | Compositions comprising hydrogenated block copolymers and end-use applications thereof Flexible hydrogenated block copolymers can be successfully used in a variety of applications including films, profiles, sheets, coatings, injection molded articles, blow or rotational molded articles and pultruded articles. ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911069 | Stain resistant coating composition Iodine or iodophor stain resistance is imparted to a surface by applying a hardenable coating composition containing an effective amount of a reducing agent having a redox potential sufficient to decolorize an iodine or iodophor stain. The reducing agent reacts with... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6855192 | Release agent for bituminous material and use thereof A release agent for bituminous material is disclosed which comprises a mineral oil-free composition containing an aqueous dispersion of a polyalkenamer, preferably a polyoctenamer. The release agent may additionally contain a dispersing agent and at least one fatty ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6790887 | Aromatic polycarbonate resin composition Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising a resin component (A) selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polycarbonate and a resin mixture of an aromatic polycarbonate and at least one organic polymer resin other than an aromatic p... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6790899 | Method for making fire-retarded polycarbonate and related compositions A combination of a potassium salt of a perfluoroalkane sulfonate and a sodium salt of toluene sulfonic acid, preferably in the presence of an antidrip agent to provide high melt strength, act synergistically to provide flame-retarded polycarbonate compositions at lo... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6753367 | Flame retardant polycarbonate compositions with improved weathering performance containing cyanoacrylic esters The present invention relates to flame retardant polycarbonate compositions with improved weathering performance, said compositions comprising one or more cyanoacrylic esters. The invention also relates to methods for improving the flame retardancy and weathering pe... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6740697 | Flame-resistant thermoplastic molding material A flame retardant thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains an amorphous thermoplastic polymer, at least one flame retardant in the form of a fully or partially halogenated sulfonic acid salt and at least on alkaline earth metal sulfat... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6727302 | Transparent, fire-resistant polycarbonate A transparent, fire resistant polycarbonate composition comprises polycarbonate, poly(methylphenylsiloxane) and a salt based flame retardant. These polycarbonate compositions can attain UL94 V0 ratings at 1.6 millimeter thickness, previously possible only with a hal... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6624242 | Aqueous dispersions of low-molecular weight, low-melting and water insoluble polymers An aqueous dispersion of (a) 0.1-40% by wt. of a low molecular weight, low melting point, water-insoluble polymer in which the polymer particles have a size | 09/23/2003 |
| 6608115 | Polyvinyl chloride resins and method of preparation and use in the production of whitened polyvinyl chloride foam Polyvinyl chloride resin compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof for increasing the degree of whiteness in finished polyvinyl chloride foam. The resin compositions contain sulfur compounds selected from sulfonic acid derivatives, sulfinic ... | 08/19/2003 |