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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168702 | Acrylic-resin-containing film, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device using the same Object of the present invention is to provide an acrylic-resin-containing film which exhibits high transparency, high heat resistance, and markedly improved brittleness, a polarizing plate using the acrylic-resin-containing film which improves a yield of operation s... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7393905 | Crosslinked mixed carboxylated polymer network Method for crosslinking a carboxylated polymer using a triazine crosslinking activator, method for crosslinking a mixture of first and second carboxylated polymers a triazine crosslinking activator, a crosslinked carboxylated polymer having ionic crosslinks, and a c... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7335416 | Mouldable hydrocolloid adhesive compositions A mouldable pressure-sensitive hydrocolloid adhesive composition, particularly useful as a medical adhesive, comprising a dispersion of a discontinuous phase of one or more water-soluble and/or water swellable absorbent polymers in a continuous phase comprising a th... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334769 | Resin molding machine and member for resin molding machine having film in passive state A member for a resin molding machine wherein it has a face contacting with a molten resin, and at least a part of the face is covered with a film of an oxide of a base material of the face or a component contained in the base material. The use of the member in the m... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7300965 | Mixed polymer network A mixed polymer network made from reacting a carboxyalkyl cellulose and a synthetic water-soluble polymer with a crosslinking agent. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7276546 | Carbohydrate esters and polyol esters as plasticizers for polymers, compositions and articles including such plasticizers and methods of using the same The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also rel... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270131 | Hard surface cleaning composition Aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a non associative, acrylic copolymer alkali swellable emulsion and a set of alkaline detergent builders. Methods of producing the compositions, using the compositions for cleaning hard surfaces, and improving the... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265188 | Biodegradable polyester blend compositions and methods of making the same The present invention relates to tough and ductile biodegradable, aliphatic polyester blend compositions and methods for preparing such compositions. It relates to products made out of such blend compositions, including, but not limited to, films, fibers, nonwovens,... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7241838 | Blends of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters with ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers Disclosed are blends of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters with poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) copolymers and shaped articles prepared therefrom. These blends have higher melt strength than the aliphatic-aromatic copolyester alone and exhibit increased melt strength a... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241836 | Method of crosslinking a mixture of carboxylated polymers using a triazine crosslinking activator A method for crosslinking a mixture of first and second carboxylated polymers using a triazine crosslinking activator. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7230049 | Method of crosslinking a carboxylated polymer using a triazine crosslinking activator A method for crosslinking a carboxylated polymer using a triazine crosslinking activator. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7208534 | Solvent based coating composition The present invention pertains to a solvent based coating composition comprising A) at least one toner base comprising an acrylic polyol, a cellulose resin, a polyester polyol, and a pigment, B) at least one connector base comprising at lea... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201962 | Hemocompatible coated polymer and related one-step methods A polymer with a hemocompatible film or coating is manufactured by a one-step method comprising polymerizing monomer droplets comprising at least one crosslinking agent to form a polymer and simultaneously coating the resulting polymer using at least one dispersing ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198849 | Solvent-containing coating compositions A solvent-containing coating composition contains at least one hydroxyl-containing saturated copolyester, a phenol-formaldehyde resin, a benzoguanamine-formaldehyde resin and/or a blocked polyisocyanate, a catalyst and at least one solvent, and can further contain a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195777 | Method and apparatus for blowmoding capsules of polyvinylalcohol and blowmolded polyvinylalcohol capsules A capsule is formed from a PVA composition by blow moulding. Such capsules can at last provide a viable alternative to gelatin for bio-degradeable capsule containing a pharmaceutical or consumable or other substance, for example a detergent. The capsules may contain... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7153356 | Children's washable paint The invention relates to a washable paint comprising about 2.5 to 10 weight percent of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight between 2,000 and 20,000, a water swellable clay in the amount of 0.5 to 1.5 weight percent; and a high molec... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153569 | Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester films Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic films are disclosed. The films comprise filler particles and a copolyester. The films have high vapor permeability and tensile strength and are suitable for use in absorbent and non-absorbent products. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7125918 | Protective film of a polarizing plate A protective film of a polarizing plate comprising a cellulose ester film, wherein a variation in a weight of the cellulose ester film is 0 to 2% under a keeping condition of 80±5° C. and 90±10% RH for 48 hours. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7105588 | Screen printable hydrogel for medical applications The present invention provides a screen printable hydrogel composition comprising: (a) soluble or partially soluble polymer wherein said polymer is a copolymer, interpolymer or mixture thereof; (b) initiation system; (c) thickener; (d) water; and (e) solvent; with t... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105627 | Polyester stilbene composition A copolyester composition comprising units of residues of a) about 1–40 mole % of trans 3,3′, trans 4,4′ stilbene dicarboxylic acid and the combination thereof, b) about 99˜60 mole % of cis,trans, and the combination thereof of 1,4 cyclohexane dicarboxylic ac... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105601 | Adhesive resin with high damping properties and method of manufacture thereof An adhesive resin composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a first resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures of about −15 to about 50° C.; optionally, up to about 49 weight percent of a second resin component ha... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7071326 | Anionic cellulose nitrate derivatives and aqueous dispersions thereof An anionic cellulose nitrate derivative is described, which has: (i) a degree of acid group substitution (DS (acid)) in the range of 0.01 to 0.2; and (ii) a nitrogen content of 10.7 wt. % to 12.3 wt. %, based on the weight of cellulose nitrate derivative. The anioni... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7041367 | Glove having improved donning characteristics An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material. The substrate body has a first surface, and a donning layer overlying at least a portion of the first surface. The donning layer is formed from a modified vinyl acetate polymer. | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033669 | Cationically dyed fibers and articles containing the same Dyed sheath/core polyamide-containing fibers are disclosed. Further, methods of making dyed sheath/core polyamide-containing fibers are disclosed. Articles containing dyed sheath/core polyamide-containing fibers are also disclosed. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029690 | Oral fluid absorbing compositions and system for application thereof in a method of dental arch treatment Disclosed are articles and oral compositions which enable positioning material(s) which absorb oral fluids into controlled, direct contact with at least one dental arch, or portion thereof, of a subject at the location where teeth emerge from dental arch gum tissue,... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7005427 | Cellulose acylate solution for film products A cellulose acylate solution is used for producing a film in a solution casting method. Particles to be added to the cellulose acylate solution are silicon dioxide and surfaces of the particles are positively charged. After the particles are added to the solution, t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004991 | Aqueous delivery systems for water soluble agricultural actives using polymeric dispersants What is described herein is an aqueous dispersion for coating water-soluble granules of a water soluble active agricultural chemical to substantially increase the rain fastness of the active. The dispersion includes by wt. (a) at l... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6992123 | Polishing pad A polishing pad of the present invention contains a water-insoluble matrix material comprising a crosslinked polymer such as a crosslinked 1,2-polybutadiene and water-soluble particles dispersed in the material, such as saccharides. The solubility of the water-solub... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6977275 | Carbohydrate esters and polyol esters as plasticizers for polymers, compositions and articles including such plasticizers and methods of using the same The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also rel... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6933330 | Water-based ink A water-based ink comprising (A) a coloring material; and (B) an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles comprising a water-insoluble graft copolymer having an acrylic polymer side chain (P) and a salt-forming group (Q), wherein the acrylic polymer side chain (P) is... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6918765 | Hydrogel dental adhesive composition, product, system, method and dispenser A dental product formed by a process and a method of using a denture including providing a denture having an outer face, applying a readily flowable material to the face. The flowable material comprises volatile material and polymeric material. Volatilizing at least... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6855753 | Acoustical tile containing wet-strength resin Disclosed is an acoustical tile composition in which the conventional starch binder is replaced by a wet-strength resin, such as a polyamine epichlorohydrin resin, can be fabricated into ceiling tiles and panels using conventional water felting processes and equipme... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6825246 | Hydrocolloid adhesive compositions The present invention is directed to pressure sensitive hydrocolloid adhesive compositions having probe tack of about 300-750 grams force, tensile strength of about 500-3500 grams/cm2 and saline absorbency of about 500-5000 grams/m2/24 hours. | 11/30/2004 |
| 6767972 | Methods for slowing the degradation rate of biodegradable polymers and biodegradable polymer compositions and compositions thereof The invention provides a biodegradable polymer composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and a phenol-containing compound mixed with the polymer. The phenol-containing compound is present in the biodegradable polymer at an amount sufficient to slow the degradat... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6656983 | Vinylaromatic/1,3-diene copolymer stabilized with protective colloids as adhesives for porous substrates The invention provides mixed aromatic vinyl-1,3-diene polymers stabilized by a protective colloid and present in the form of aqueous polymer dispersions or polymer powders redispersible in water as adhesives for porous substrates. The polymer dispersions ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6652796 | Method for manufacturing glass fiber-reinforced resin moldings In manufacturing glass fiber-reinforced resin moldings a peroxide is mixed into a molding material prepared by mixing glass fibers with a thermoplastic resin, and such a molding material is molded. The peroxide is fed together with the molding material in... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6632862 | Biodegradable polymer compositions, methods for making same, and articles therefrom A polymer composition includes a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer, a second component being a natural polymer and a third component being a thermoplastic polyester. The first component, second component and third component are compounded... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6534155 | Photographic quality inkjet printable coatings An inkjet printing coating compositions and recording sheets having printable coating compositions on substrates which are suitable for photographic quality prints by inkjet printing technology, such as thermal and piezo. The recording sheet which compris... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6506824 | Thermoplastic compositions comprising starch and other components from natural origin Biodegradable thermoplastic compositions comprising a starch component, a cellulose ester or ether, a plasticizer for the starchy phase and of the cellulose and derivatives, and a compatibilizer agent selected from polymers compatible with the cellulose a... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6482757 | Polymer latex for ultraviolet absorption on different substrates A process for the production of an ultra violet absorbing polymer latex is provided. The inventive process involves the emulsion polymerization of a benzotriazole- or benzophenone-containing monomer with a vinyl functional monomer in the presence of a cha... | 11/19/2002 |
