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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7790792 | Matt polymerization glue The adhesive bonding of matted PMMA with customary polymerization adhesives leads to very shiny bond seams, since the cured polymerization adhesives have a shiny surface. This emphasizes the very joining zones which it is intended that the viewer of bonded products ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7411020 | Water-based release coating containing fluorochemical In one aspect, the invention provides a water-based release coating composition comprising a mixture of: A. from 0.1 to about 5 wt % of a fluoro(meth)acrylate (co)polymer or a fluorochemical urethane compound containing at least one fluorinated group having the form... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7326746 | Curable electron donor compositions Electron donor compounds, suitable for use as adhesives or as components in adhesives, contain a carbon to carbon double bond attached to an aromatic ring and conjugated with the unsaturation in the aromatic ring. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7273651 | Crackle finish A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or complete... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7238744 | Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene articles and method of manufacture An article of manufacture comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mixed with a processing oil and a lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, ethoxylated fatty acid esters, glycol esters, PEG esters, glycerol esters, et... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223809 | Polyacetals with improved resistance to bleach A molding composition exhibiting bleach resistance includes a polyoxymethylene matrix polymer, from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of a bleach stabilizer selected from alkali metal or alkaline earth element carbonates or phosphates and mixtures thereof dispers... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7183431 | Dihydroxy aromatic compounds and methods for preparation A dihydroxy aromatic compound having a Formula (I), wherein R1 is a C6–C60 aromatic divalent functionality, R2 at each occurrence, can be the same or different and is... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166667 | Methods of preparing paints from prepaints Sets of prepaints wherein at least one set member is in solid form, methods of formulating paint lines using the sets of prepaints, and a method of formulating a range of paints from the sets of prepaints, where the paint lines and ranges of paints are useful as roa... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7077981 | Chlorate-containing stabilizer system with nitrogen-containing synergists for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers The invention relates to stabilizer systems, containing at least: a) a perchlorate salt; b) at least one or more compounds from the group consisting of carbamides, indole derivatives and enamines of formula (I), wherein n=1 or 2 and X=O or NR1; n=3–6 an... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7019060 | Low application temperature hot melt adhesive A low application temperature hot met adhesive composition and its use in carton, case or tray formation comprising from about 5 to about 60 weight percent ethylene vinyl acetate with about 30 to about 50 weight percent VA content and having a melt index of about 70... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6974849 | Polyacetals with improved resistance to bleach A molding composition exhibiting bleach resistance includes a polyoxymethylene matrix polymer, from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of a bleach stabilizer selected from alkali metal or alkaline earth element carbonates or phosphates and mixtures thereof dispers... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6953825 | Treated carbonaceous compositions and polymer compositions containing the same Treated carbonaceous compositions comprising a carbonaceous material, preferably a carbon black, and an ester polymer treating agent. Also disclosed are polymer compositions incorporating the treated carbonaceous compositions and articles of manufacture formed from ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6908957 | Curable electron donor compounds Electron donor compounds, suitable for use as adhesives or as components in adhesives, contain a carbon to carbon double bond attached to an aromatic ring and conjugated with the unsaturation in the aromatic ring. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6794042 | Barrier coatings The present invention teaches a composition which provides gas, flavor, and aroma barrier to substrates, where the composition is formed by mixing an ethylenically unsaturated acid and a polyamine, wherein said polyamine optionally has a crosslinker reacted therein,... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6706942 | Molded or extruded articles comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer compositions having short annealing cycle times Environmentally degradable molded or extruded articles comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate C4C6 copolymer composition having short annealing cycle times are provided. Such short annealing cycle times are achieved by compositions having a percentage of C6 units of 2-8%... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6696512 | Aqueous dispersions of fluoropolymers Aqueous dispersions of fluoropolymers containing as stabilizer from 1 to 30% by weight with respect to the fluoropolymer, of a non ionic surfactant having the following structure: wherein: n is in the range 8-20, preferably 12-15; m is in the range 5-2... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6686008 | Silicone/multifunctional acrylate barrier coatings The invention is a composition made by mixing a multifunctional acrylate with an aminofunctional silane and an ethylenically unsaturated acid to form a reaction product, optionally dissolved in a solvent, characterized in that the multifunctional acrylate... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6653376 | Water-and-oil repellant composition of aqueous dispersion type and process for producing the same A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition which is capable of imparting durable water resistance to clothing for which high water and oil repellency is required and which is capable of imparting high oil repellency to paper. The water di... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6359044 | Fluoropolymer dispersions Fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions comprising an hydrogenated nonionic surfactant and a fluorinated nonionic surfactant selected from the following classes: Rf --L--(OCH(R1)--CH(R2))n --O--A (I) wherein: n is an inte... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6348217 | Method for preparing stable bleached shellac A stable bleached shellac and an improved method for making stable bleached shellac is provided which involves precipitating bleached stable shellac from a pre-shellac solution at a pH of from 5.0 to 6.8, preferably from 5.0 to 6.5, most preferably from 5... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6300390 | Dental restorative composite The present invention provides a resin-based dental restorative that exhibits low volumetric shrinkage, high filler loading and the high strength required for load bearing restorations, yet maintains a glossy appearance, even after substantial wear. To th... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6277906 | Fluoropolymer dispersions Fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions comprising an hydrogenated nonionic surfactant and a fluorinated nonionic surfactant selected from the following classes: Rf --L--(OCH(R1)--CH(R2) )n --O--A (I) wherein: n is an int... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6268407 | Compositions and articles of manufacture A composition comprising a filler material, a chemical compound and a polymer. A preferred filler material comprises carbon black and preferred polymers include ethylene-containing polymers such as ethylene-propylene copolymer or ethylene-propylene terpol... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6127450 | Dental restorative composite The present invention provides a resin-based dental restorative that exhibits high condensability, low volumetric shrinkage and low shrinkage stress. To this end, one or more of a rheological modifier, dispersant and fluorocopolymer are mixed with a metha... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6077894 | Instrument and mounting equipment used in clean room There are instruments used for handling a substrate in a clean room at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, which contain a resin base and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a lubricant, a plasticizer, an anti-oxidizing agen... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6015609 | Process for manufacture of a porous polymer from a mixture The present invention is directed to a process for the production of a porous polymer comprising the steps of: i) forming a mixture comprising a polymerizable component and an organic solvent wherein the polymerizable component comprises at least one macr... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5981051 | Method for producing granular polycarbonate prepolymer for solid-state polymerization Provided is a method for producing a granular polycarbonate prepolymer for solid-phase polymerization, comprising dissolving a polycarbonate prepolymer in a solvent under heat, then crystallizing it by cooling, and shaping it. The grains of the granular p... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5879445 | Thinners for aqueous suspensions of mineral particles and hydraulic binder pastes A process for fluidizing an aqueous suspension of mineral particles or hydraulic binder pastes which comprises admixing said aqueous suspension of mineral particles or hydraulic binder pastes with one or more compounds or salts of compounds corresponding ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5877259 | Heat sealable adhesive coating composition and process A heat-sealable adhesive for dissimilar substrates is disclosed comprising an organic solvent suspension of a graft copolymer of an A-B-A terblock copolymeric rubber, olefin copolymer and olefin terpolymer. Processing conditions are improved over known ad... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5817711 | Aqueous working liquid composition for wire saw An aqueous working liquid composition for a wire saw comprising the following components (A) to (E): (A) 10 to 60% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of polyglycol ethers represented by the following formulae (I) and (II): #... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5804625 | Fluorochemical and hydrocarbon surfactant blends as hydrophilic additives to thermoplastic polymers This invention provides durably hydrophilic, thermoplastic fiber comprising a thermoplastic polymer, such as polyamide, polyurethane, or polyolefin, e.g., polypropylene, and a mixture of: (a) one or more fluoroaliphatic group-containing nonionic surfactan... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5578676 | Method for making polymers with intrinsic light-absorbing properties A composition and a method for forming an anti-reflective layer for DUV microlithographic processes is disclosed. The compositions of the present invention includes a polymer dissolved in a suitable solvent. The polymers are polysulfone and polyurea polym... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5502094 | Physiologically acceptable emulsions containing perfluorocarbon ether hydrides and methods for use This invention relates to physiologically acceptable emulsions of perfluorocarbon ether hydrides having 8 to 12 carbon atoms. These novel emulsions have various medical applications. They are especially useful medically as contrast media for various biolo... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5464687 | Wettable polyolefin fiber compositions and method Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto a polyolefin such as isotactic polypropylene are provided. The composition is highly wettable by adding both a polar group material and a hydrophilic modifier to the polypropylene. The process comprises... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5457153 | Liquid coating composition Proposed is an aqueous coating composition based on a polyvinyl alcohol suitable for use to provide a protective film on various electronic materials. The composition comprises, as dissolved in water, a partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol having a spec... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5387655 | Composition with integral intumescence properties Described is a composition with integral intumescence properties, the composition being obtained by combining: a) one or more aminoformaldehyde resins and b) a mixture of mono- and di- esters of orthophosphoric acid with one or more polyols, the average h... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5370939 | Yellowing resistant, air-drying coating composition containing allyloxypropoxylate An alkyd resin comprising allyloxypropanol and unsaturated drying oil compound residues in the resin chain. The invention further includes the method for manufacturing the resin and coatings made therefrom.... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5312851 | Wholly aromatic polyamide resin composition having enhanced light resistance A light-resistant wholly aromatic polyamide resin composition comprises a light-resisting agent blended to a wholly aromatic polyamide resin and comprising at least one naphthalene ring structure-containing compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## ... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5260405 | Lignin modified binding agents A binding agent for molding compositions and molded bodies produced by reacting a low molecular weight lignin from the Organosolv process with phenol in a weight ratio of 1:20 to 3:1 at 100° to 180° C., adjusting the pH to an acidic value and condensing... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5250109 | Derivatives of polyoxyalkyleneamines as cosolvents for aqueous ink jet inks Aqueous ink jet ink compositions comprising an aqueous carrier medium, a colorant, and cosolvents which are selected amide, sulfonamide, urea and thiourea derivatives of polyoxyalkyleneamines having a solubility in water of at least 4.5% at 25° C., have ... | 10/05/1993 |
