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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110625 | Rubber composition Provided is a rubber composition comprising an inorganic filler, a compound having at least one group A reacting with a rubber and two or more groups B adsorbing on the inorganic filler described above in the same molecule, a compound having the group A reacting wit... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7897669 | Additive for improving the early resistance to driving rain of coating compositions and the use thereof An additive for improving the early resistance to driving rain of physically curing coating compositions based on an aqueous acrylate dispersions, which have been adjusted to an alkaline pH with an inorganic or organic base, which is volatile at ambient temperature,... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7825178 | Leveling agent for floor polish and aqueous floor polish composition A floor-polish leveling agent containing an ester compound obtained by reacting a hydroxycarboxylic acid with at least one glycol ether so that substantially all of the carboxyl groups are esterified. The ester compound may be an acetylated ester compound in which o... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7781506 | Poly(vinyl alcohol) composition comprising a polyol Disclosed are a composition, a process that can be used to produce the composition, and an article comprising or produced from the composition wherein the composition comprises or is produced from PVOH and a polyol ester plasticizer; the PVOH includes a PVOH homopol... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7666934 | Aliphatic polyester resin composition and sheets, films or other products molded by the resin Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition, in particular, an aliphatic polyester resin composition comprising a plasticizer which is soft, exhibits high transparency, is reduced in bleeding out and exhibits high resistance to the extraction by a paraffinic solve... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7652085 | Biodegradable resin composition The present invention relates to a method of producing a biodegradable resin composition, which includes step (1) of mixing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer, and a crystal nucleating agent with one another at the melting point (Tm) of the biodegradable resin or ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7579395 | Self-patterning decorative coating composition and method for applying the coating composition A method is disclosed for creating an attractive and colorful decorative pattern or finish utilizing a water based polyurethane paint with specific chemical additives, and a removable taping system that prevents unsightly streaking when applying the coating on floor... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7332547 | Polymerizable compositions in non-flowable forms The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications an... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329623 | Durable hydrophilic nonwoven mat A nonwoven web of a wettable fiber matrix, wherein the wettable fiber matrix are thermoplastic polymeric fibers blended with at least one hydrophilic melt additive. In alternate embodiments, the nonwoven web further includes binder fibers which may be wettable or no... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326227 | Tourniquet padding Tourniquet padding and methods of its use with a tourniquet are provided. The tourniquet padding comprises a cover sheet with at least one surface having anti-slip properties, and can be made with and without a compressible padding material disposed on the cover she... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326747 | Internal wetting agent for use in manufacture of polymeric films and fabrics for disposable absorbent articles An improved internal wetting agent is provided for blending with polymeric material, with the formation of apertured films and/or polymeric fibrous webs contemplated. Films and/or nonwoven fabrics of this nature are suited for use in disposable absorbent articles, p... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323252 | Biaxially oriented multilayer polypropylene film Disclosed is a biaxially oriented multilayer polypropylene film which has a substrate layer containing a polypropylene resin composition including 97 to 99.97% by weight of a propylene polymer (A) and 0.03 to 3% by weight of a surfactant and also has, on at least on... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7297732 | Solid composition The invention has for its primary object to provide a solid composition having excellent wet-surface writing properties and high safety. The object is accomplished by the provision of a solid composition characterized by its comprising a colorant, a gelation agent, ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294662 | Resin compositions and uses thereof The invention pertains to a resin composition comprising a polymer and a solvent, characterized in that the polymer is obtained by polymerizing the following monomers: (a) an acrylate monomer; (b) a tertiary carbox... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7276556 | Aqueous suspension of cross-linked silicone particles and aqueous emulsion of oil containing cross-linked silicone particles An aqueous suspension of cross-linked silicone particles comprising (A) cross-linked silicone particles having an average diameter of 0.1 to 500 μm, (B) polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, and (C) water. And, in a second embodiment, an aqueous emulsion of cross-l... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7271211 | Dispersions containing fatty acid esters of styrenated phenol alkoxylates The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions without allowing the forma... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7262238 | Resin composition The present invention refers to a resin composition comprising an ester compound and a polymer, wherein the ester compound and the polymer are obtainable by reacting a diene, a dienophile and a carboxylic acid. The invention also refers to adhesive compositions comp... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7250448 | Anionic copolymers prepared in an inverse emulsion matrix and their use in preparing cellulosic fiber compositions A papermaking method and a composition which utilize, as a drainage aid, a water-soluble anionic copolymer prepared via a water-in-oil polymerization technique that, absent a cross-linking agent, is characterized by a Huggins' constant (k′) determined in 0.01M NaC... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250466 | Rapid curing anaerobic compositions A curable composition having enhanced cure speed which includes a curable component, a cure system and an additive for enhancing cure speed. The additive includes an alkali metal halide salt and the reaction product of: (a) a polyfunctional isocyanate and a member s... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249492 | Method and device for evaluating and/or adjusting the cleaning performance of a cleaning liquid A method and device are provided for measuring and/or adjusting the cleaning performance of a cleaning liquid. One method of the invention includes determining a control value (i.e., the number of drops of the cleaning liquid to provide a selected volume) indicative... | 07/31/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7214733 | Positive type resist composition A positive type resist composition comprising: (A) a resin having a monocyclic or polycyclic alicyclic hydrocarbon structure, which increases the solubility in an alkali developing solution by the action of an acid; (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205352 | Dispersions containing fatty acid esters of styrenated phenol alkoxylates The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions without allowing the forma... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7202297 | Adhesive composition The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising (i) one or more styrenic block copolymers, (ii) a tackifier resin, and (iii) one or more plasticizers, wherein the or one of the styrenic block copolymers is of the general formulae A-C-A, (... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7183358 | Hydrophobically modified polymers Hydrophobically modified polymer compositions contain at least one polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersions or water-redispersible polymer powder prepared therefrom, further containing, a) one or ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166248 | Reduced VOC emission alkenyl aromatic polymer foams and processes A method for producing an alkenyl aromatic polymer foam structure that comprises melting at least one alkenyl aromatic polymer resin. An effective amount of blowing agent mixture is dissolved in the at least one alkenyl aromatic polymer. The blowing agent mixture co... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7138438 | Polymeric nanoparticle formulations and their use for improving the dirt pick up resistance of a coating A formulation for repelling particulate matter on the surface of a coating comprising polymeric nanoparticles having a mean particle diameter of from 1 to 50 nm. The polymeric nanoparticles may further be functionalized to impart additional characteristics to modify... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138451 | Bonding material solution and the use thereof in an automotive spot repair kit A binder solution comprising, based on the solution, (A) from 30 to 50% by weight of an alkyl and/or cycloalkyl acetate of 3 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl and/or cycloalkyl radical, (B) from 30 to 50% by weight o... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7122081 | Process for aqueous milling of quinacridone pigments The present invention is directed to an aqueous process for reducing particle size of organic pigments by milling the crude pigment in the presence of a water soluble styrene copolymer dispersant, optionally a defoamer, optionally an additive, and greater than about... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122226 | Liquid crystal aligning agent To provide a liquid crystal aligning agent which can provide a liquid crystal display element having a liquid crystal alignment film provided with alignability for liquid crystal molecules by rubbing without fail and having excellent liquid crystal alignability. The... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7109263 | Labeling adhesive The use of dimer acids with conventional hot melt adhesive polymers provide adhesives particularly useful for bottle labeling. The label, along with the adhesive, can be easily removed from the bottle during the recycling process. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094840 | Compositions comprising low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates and methods employing same Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions including hot melt adhesive compositions, biodegradable wax compositions, and protective coating compositions are provided and include a low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate, a terminally-modified polyhydroxyalkanoate, or both.... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094357 | Compatibilizing agent, polyester polyol mixture containing the same, and hot-melt adhesive obtained from the mixture A compatibilizing agent is described for a mixture of (1) a polyester polyol containing units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid (A) having n carbon atoms (10≦n≦20) and at least one al... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094263 | Composition of matter comprising a dye A composition of matter (e.g., a molded article) is described. More particularly, the composition of matter includes: (a) a resinous component selected from at least one member of the group consisting of (co)polyester, (co)polycarbonates, acrylonitrile-butadiene-sty... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7067609 | Polycarbonate resin for optical disk substrate and optical disk substrate The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin that has a viscosity average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 17,000 and has characteristic features in an iron content, a free total phenol content, a content of a releasing agent, a fraction of hydroxyl end ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7053142 | Plasticized polyurethanes for use in golf balls A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the core or cover layer comprises a plasticized polyurethane composition comprising at least one polyurethane and at least one plasticizer. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7041721 | Highly neutralized polymer golf ball compositions including oxa acids and methods of making same The present invention is directed to a golf ball and to a process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a polymer blend including a highly neutralized polymer formed from an oxa acid, a thermoplastic resin, and an inorganic ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029759 | Halogen-containing vinyl polymer compositions The invention provides a film that includes chloride-containing vinyl polymer and a stabilizer component, wherein the film has a 96-hour Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor of no more than 1,000 μg/m2/hour. The invention also provides a film that i... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026383 | Polyamide resin composition and molded article thereof A polyamide resin composition comprises a polyamide resin component (A) and a metallic soap component (B), wherein the polyamide resin component (A) comprises a dicarboxylic acid component (a-1), which comprises a terephthalic acid component and an aromatic dicarbox... | 04/11/2006 |
