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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7795337 | Liquid rheological additive suitable for thickening solvent borne, pigment containing system A thixotropy imparting composition. The composition comprises the reaction products of: one or more polyesters from one or more polyols having at least two hydroxyl moieties; and one or more polycarboxylic acids having at least two carboxylic acid moieties; and one ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7790794 | Composition for aqueous coating material and process for its production, and two-component curable aqueous coating material kit A composition for aqueous coating material which has a low content of an organic solvent and presents little burden on the environment and which is excellent in storage stability. A composition for aqueous coating material, which comprises a synthetic resin containi... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7381784 | Epoxy group-containing silicon compound and thermosetting resin composition The present invention relates to an epoxy group-containing silicon compound which is obtained by condensing at least one epoxy group-containing alkoxy silicon compound per se represented by the general formula (1a): R1aSi(OR2)3, wher... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7193003 | Copolymer, adhesive containing the same and laminate A copolymer of a strait chain α-olefin and a vinyl compound (I) represented by the general formula CH2═CH—R, wherein R is a hydrocarbon group, the steric parameter Es of the substituent R is −1.64 or less and the steric parameter B1 of the substitu... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7045006 | Ceramic coating material and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing a ceramic coating material which includes stirring a material including a complex oxide in the presence of a catalyst containing platinum group elements. The material is a sol-gel material which includes at least one of a hydrolysate and a ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6969753 | Spin-on-glass anti-reflective coatings for photolithography Anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography include one or more organic light-absorbing compounds incorporated into spin-on-glass materials. Suitable absorbing compounds are strongly absorbing over wavelength ranges around wavelengths suc... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6956097 | Spin-on-glass anti-reflective coatings for photolithography Anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography include one or more organic light-absorbing compounds incorporated into spin-on-glass materials. Suitable absorbing compounds are strongly absorbing over wavelength ranges around wavelengths suc... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6914114 | Absorbing compounds for spin-on-glass anti-reflective coatings for photolithography An absorbing ether-like compound including a siliconethoxy, silicondiethoxy, or silicontriethoxy species attached to a naphthalene or anthracene chromophore via an oxygen linkage is used as an organic light-absorbing compound. The absorbing ether-like compound is in... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6893680 | Coating composition with improved adhesion and method therefor The invention relates to a coating composition demonstrating improved adhesion and method for improving adhesion of a coating composition to metal. The coating and method of the invention provide improved adhesion of a coating when coating is applied directly over m... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6875500 | Flexible flooring system A flooring system for floors exhibiting surface movement, and/or for cushioning hard floors, which includes an epoxy or polyurethane primer, a two-component ambient temperature cured polyurethane membrane substrate base atop the primer of a urethane grade castor oil... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6864301 | Preparation and use of photopolymerized microparticles Methods of forming crosslinked polymer particles in situ from polymer precursors such as monomers or oligomers, comprising exposing a composition comprising at least one polymer precursor, a solvent or solvent mixture, and an antisolvent or antisolvent mixture to ph... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6794431 | Near infrared electromagnetic radiation absorbing composition and method of use The present invention relates to liquid coating compositions that absorb near infrared electromagnetic radiation. The coating compositions include a near infrared absorbing agent, a carrier vehicle, and a solvent system. The invention is also directed to a method of... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6780909 | Coating composition having low volatile organic content The coating composition of the invention includes a polymer, especially an acrylic polymer, having hydroxyl and/or primary carbamate functionality; a water-miscible organic solvent; a low hydrogen bonding oxygenated solvent; and water that is emulsified in the organ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6750277 | Composition and treatment agent A composition comprising (A) a copolymer which comprises (I) repeating units which are derived from a monomer having a fluoroalkyl group, a carbon-carbon double bond, (II) optional repeating units which are derived from a monomer having at least two urethane or urea... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6737469 | Method of adding water insoluble organic chemicals to styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersions and resulting styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersions The present invention is a method of incorporating a water insoluble organic chemical into a styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion and the resulting styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion. A styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion is provided comprising an ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6639024 | Coating a ball with two-part polyester polyol-catalyst/polyisocyanate system A method of coating a game ball with a rapidly curing polyurethane coating system is described herein. The coating system comprises a mixture of a polyol, an isocyanate, a solvent and a high level of catalyst which accelerates the curing process. The coat... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632852 | No-rub finishing compositions A self-leveling finishing composition capable of providing chemically resistant low profile coatings is described. The finishing composition comprises thermoplastic resin solids and thermosetting resin solids in a weight ratio of about 0.5:1 to about 11:1... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6632865 | Production process for aqueous coating composition The present invention provides: a production process for an aqueous coating composition including a resin emulsion, which has excellent storage stability, and besides, excellent sagging performance, adhesion and water resistance. The production process fo... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6514626 | Dienophile additives to polyvinylidene chloride copolymers A flexible film for packaging articles such as food is provided. The film comprises a layer of polyvinylidene ("PVdC") homopolymer, polyvinylidene and methyl acrylate ("PVdC-MA") copolymer or other polyvinylidene chloride copolymer. A dienophile such as, ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6429248 | Coating composition containing electrically-conductive polymer and solvent mixture A coating composition comprising a solution of an electrically-conductive polymer and an organic solvent media wherein the solvents are selected from the group consisting of alcohols, ketones, cycloalkanes, arenes, esters, glycol ethers and their mixtures... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6429242 | Solvent weld cement composition in aerosol form Solvent weld cement (SWC) is used to fuse polymer pipes together. SWC is conventionally dispensed in liquid form from an open container by a swab or brush, resulting in release of fumes, oxidation and contamination of the SWC, as well as environmental con... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6313191 | Method and composition for priming and adhering to tooth structure A composition and method of treating a dental tooth surface and adhering a restorative material to the treated dental tooth surface is provided. A liquid composition is applied to at least the portion of the tooth to form a treated surface. The compositio... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6310127 | Coating compositions containing ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers with polyamide grafts as rheology modifiers An improved coating composition having one or more polymeric binders dispersed in a liquid medium, wherein the improvement comprises an anti-sag and anti-settling effective amount of a copolymer comprising a polymeric backbone comprising recurring monomer... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6300400 | Wallboard adhesive A water-based wallboard adhesive including water, a binder, and a particulate filler is described. The adhesive can have an open time greater than about 5 minutes and a green strength sufficient to support a 4 foot by 8 foot wallboard on a wall frame with... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6228919 | Solvent dispersible interpenetrating polymer networks A novel class of interpenetrating polymer networks which are dispersible in conventional coating solvents is disclosed. Such dispersions are useful in preparing protective and/or decorative film coatings and are particularly useful in photosensitive or im... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6184279 | Coating compositions and coated substrates with good appearance properties Coating compositions and coated substrates with the cured coatings of at least one curable film-forming resinous material along with an effective degassing amount of a material having the structure: ##STR1## and dimer derivatives thereof wherein R and R' ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6087421 | Pentanone-based CPVC adhesives having reduced content of heterocyclic solvents for joining CPVC substrates CPVC adhesives for joining CPVC substrates, pipes and articles are provided which comprise (a) about 5 to about 25 wt. % CPVC resin, (b) about 20 to about 90 wt. % of a single pentanone or blends of pentanones, (c) 0 to about 20 wt. % total heterocyclic s... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6080807 | Solvent-free polyester emulsions An aqueous emulsion of a substantially solvent free polyester comprising substantially solvent free polyester resin and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide surfactant, and method for making same.... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6068886 | Heat-transfer label including phenoxy protective lacquer layer A heat-transfer label including a phenoxy lacquer layer. In one embodiment, the label is designed for use on silane-treated glass containers of the type that are subjected to pasteurization conditions. The label includes a support portion and a transfer p... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6015457 | Stable inorganic polymers Processes for producing poly (hydrido siloxane) copolymers and processes for producing solutions of such copolymers for coating semiconductor substrates are provided. The copolymers have the general formula: (HSiO1.5)a (HSiO(OR)) | 01/18/2000 |
| 5962560 | Low volatile organic solvent based adhesive The present invention relates to a low VOC solvent based adhesive comprising a mixture of at least two organic solvents and a thermoplastic resin. Desirably the adhesive has a flash point of at least 100° F. when measured in accordance with ASTM D3828-87... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5962067 | Method for coating an article with a ladder siloxane polymer and coated article The invention provides a method for coating an article with a siloxane-based coating composition that results in a coating with high thermal mechanical stability, the method also allowing commercially acceptable speeds to be employed while inhibiting bead... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5922798 | Microencapsulatable solvent adhesive composition and method for coupling conduits A microencapsulatable solvent adhesive composition for coupling plastic conduits, such as pipes, connectors and related fittings comprises a water-insoluble polymer and a mixture of volatile organic solvents for the polymer, each of the solvents having 6 ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5916981 | Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions This invention relates to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are obtained by a method comprising reacting a mixture of at least one polydiorganosiloxane, at least one silicone resin copolymer, at least one silanol condensation catalyst, and at... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5907005 | Varnish composition A varnish composition suitable for producing a liquid crystal aligning film having a thickness of several tens to one hundred nanometers having 1 to 10% by weight of polyamic acid or soluble polyimide, and 90 to 99% by weight of a solvent which comprises ... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5883184 | Curable organosiloxane composition A curable organopolysiloxane composition is disclosed, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups bonded to the silicon atoms per molecule, (B) an organopolyhydrogens... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5883169 | Lens wafers with removable coating Disclosed is a lens wafer suitable for use in preparing a laminated lens which wafer has a coating on at least one surface thereof in the form of a peelable protective film.... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5824732 | Process for producing coating compositions containing ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers with polyamide grafts as rheology modifiers An improved coating composition having one or more polymeric binders dispersed in a liquid medium, wherein the improvement comprises an anti-sag and anti-settling effective amount of a copolymer comprising a polymeric backbone comprising recurring monomer... | 10/20/1998 |
