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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7569630 | β-Crystalline polypropylenes Disclosed herein are aromatic amide derivatives of the formulae: wherein X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OH, —OR, —OM, —NH | 08/04/2009 |
| RE40840 | System for the contained transfer of particulates An economical and reliable system for the contained transfer of particulates by means of a series of transfer containers facilitates the particulate transfer without either exposure of the operating personnel and the environment to the particulate, or environmental ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7226964 | Composition comprising a nitroxide, a promoter and optionally a free-radical initiator The present invention relates to the prevention of scorching before crosslinking of a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric composition with peroxides or azo compounds. This is achieved by using a nitroxide in combination with at least one crosslinking promoter (promoter... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7141214 | Ethylene oxide sterilization process indicator inks Water-based chemical indicator inks for ethylene oxide sterilization processes and methods for its use. The chemical indicator ink contains at least one pH indicator dye selected from the group consisting of Bromocresol green, Bromophenol blue, Methyl red, Ethyl ora... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7101920 | Water-soluble blocking wax formulation The invention provides, in a first embodiment, a blocking wax composition. The blocking wax comprises from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of a water-soluble continuous phase and from about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a discontinuous solid phase filler that... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7022390 | Polyester and polyamide compositions of low residual aldehyde content A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, whe... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6911491 | Hot melt adhesive A moisture reactive hot melt adhesive composition formed by admixing components including a polyisocyanate, an amorphous polyol, tri-C1-C6-alkyl citrate in the amount of 1.3 to 6% by weight based on the weight of said adhesive composition, and styrene/allyl alcohol ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6653377 | System for the contained transfer of particulates An economical and reliable system for the contained transfer of particulates by means of a series of transfer containers facilitates the particulate transfer without either exposure of the operating personnel and the environment to the particulate, or env... | 11/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6613817 | Emulsions An aqueous emulsion of a resin which includes as an emulsifier at least one compound of the formula (I): R1--CO--NR2R3 wherein R1 is a polyunsaturated hydrocarbyl group; R2 is a polyhydroxy hydrocarbyl radical; and R3 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl, particula... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6573319 | Methods of preparing polyolefin-based materials having improved adhesive/coating compatibility Methods of preparing polyolefin-based molded materials with improved adhesive/coating compatibility by incorporating aromatic carboxylic acid amides and transition metal compounds in the polyolefin-based material prior to molding are described. Methods of... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6451899 | Aqueous formulations comprising at least two different polymers as aqueous dispersions The present invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising: i. at least one hydrophilic particulate polymer P1, as an aqueous dispersion, composed essentially of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers having a water-solubility in the range from 10 to 100... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6410627 | Use of high hydroxyl compounds for water sensitive hot melt adhesives A hot melt adhesive composition comprising (a) greater than 40% by weight of a polymeric component; and (b) 5 to 40% by weight of a high hydroxyl number compound, with hydroxyl number greater than 100 mg KOH/g.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6342551 | Powder-coating compositions containing transfer efficiency-enhancing additives This invention relates to a powder coating composition made by combining at least two components comprising (A) a film forming thermosetting resin composition; and (B) a transfer-efficiency enhancing amount of at least one amide; wherein component (B) is ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6316585 | Process for the preparation of enzymatically degradable polymers The present invention relates to the preparation of enzymatically degradable polymers, having repeating structural unit as shown hereinbelow: ##STR1## X--is selected from phenolic --OH of tyrosine, --OH of serine and threonine and --SH of cysteine Y-... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6207265 | Non-ionic circuit board masking agent A water soluble, non-ionic masking agent is used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards. The masking agent masks portions of the circuit board to prevent adhesion of solder, flux and the like. The masking agent includes a water soluble non-ionic bin... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6083630 | Anti-blocking coating for pressure sensitive adhesives using cellulose acetate butyrate A composition comprising a hot melt adhesive; and a coating for the adhesive comprising cellulose acetate butyrate, wherein the cellulose acetate butyrate is coated on the hot melt adhesive, and a method to prevent blocking of hot melt adhesives comprisin... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6057016 | Polyester resins with improved properties Polyester resins with a low formaldehyde content, to which an antioxidant acting as free-radical scavenger is added, containing less than 150 ppb of formaldehyde and having a formaldehyde generation rate of less than 15 ppb/min at 290° C.... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6008278 | Rheology control agents for high solids thermoset coatings Disclosed is a coating composition comprising (A) a film forming resin; (B) a rheology control agent; and (C) a pigment.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5977223 | Elastomeric articles A method of manufacturing a thin-walled polyurethane article includes dipping a shaped former into a coagulant solution and subsequently dipping the shaped former into an aqueous-phase polyurethane/plasticizer dispersion wherein the unplasticized polyuret... | 11/02/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5811478 | Anti-yellowing molding compositions Molding compositions comprising certain epoxy compounds, at least one antioxidant, an unsaturated thermosetting resin and an olefinically unsaturated monomer are disclosed. The disclosed compositions can provide enhanced yellowing resistance to articles m... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5804051 | Electrodepositable coating compositions containing hydroxamic acid and derivatives thereof, and their use in a method of electrodeposition An electrodepositable composition is provided comprising: (a) active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing resin electrodepositable on a cathode; (b) at least one at least partially capped polyisocyanate curing agent; (c) at least one metal-... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5804682 | Aqueous dispersions of polyamides A process is provided for preparing a dispersion of a polyamide in water, said process comprising: forming a solution of a polyamide having an acid value of greater than about 2 in an organic solvent to form a solution of said polyamide in said solvent, s... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5750605 | Hot melt adhesives based on sulfonated polyesters A hot melt adhesive composition comprising (i) 10 to 90% by weight of a sulfonated polyester condensation polymer; (ii) 0 to 80% by weight of a compatible tackifier; (iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a compatible plasticizer; (iv) 5 to 40% by weight of a compatible wax diluen... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5597856 | Hot melt ink for transparency applications Phase change inks capable of passing light therethrough are suitable for color overhead transparencies, as well as plain paper printing. A composition for the ink carrier comprises an unsaturated bis-amide as a transparency enhancer, a low viscosity monoa... | 01/28/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5556572 | Rubber composition for cleaning molds and exhibiting reduced amino-alcohol volatilization and ammonia odor, and method for use thereof There are herein disclosed a rubber composition for cleaning a mold which comprises 100 parts by weight of a natural rubber and/or a synthetic rubber, 2 to 30 parts by weight of an amino-alcohol salt in terms of an amino-alcohol content, 5 to 50 parts by ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5478872 | Hydrophilic surface treating aqueous solution, hydrophilic surface treating method and hydrophilic surface treating film It is the object of the present invention to provide a hydrophilic surface treating aqueous solution, hydrophilic surface treating method, and hydrophilic surface treating film with lasting hydrophilicity and ensuring a film having a good processability. ... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5459184 | Moisture-actuated hot melt adhesive Hot melt adhesives of this invention can comprise a water-soluble polyalkylenimine, an hydroxy substituted organic compound, and optimally a plasticizer, a tackifier, and other ingredients. The adhesives are water actuated, and can be water activated, cle... | 10/17/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5376169 | Recording solution for ink jetting There is disclosed a recording solution for ink which is excellent in dispersibility, keeping quality, stability, fixing properties and able to effect printing without bleeding and opposite-side bleeding. The recording solution for ink jetting comprises a... | 12/27/1994 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5234990 | Polymers with intrinsic light-absorbing properties for anti-reflective coating applications in deep ultraviolet microlithography 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... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5216070 | Inverse emulsion crosslinked polyacrylic acid of controlled pH A method for forming a water-in-oil emulsion of a water-soluble polymer by emulsion polymerization of the corresponding monomer in the presence of an initiator and an emulsifier which is a polysiloxane polyalkylene polyether copolymer. The polymerization ... | 06/01/1993 |
