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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158702 | Method of purifying a polymer A method for purifying a polymer comprising providing a first mixture comprising at least one solvent and at least one polymeric material, diluting the first mixture with veratrole to produce a second mixture in which the polymeric material is substantially dissolve... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7999024 | Method of purifying a polymer A method for purifying a polymer comprising providing a first mixture comprising at least one solvent and at least one polymeric material, diluting the first mixture with veratrole to produce a second mixture in which the polymeric material is substantially dissolve... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7482399 | Structurally viscose clear lacquer slurry, method for the production and use thereof A pseudoplastic clearcoat slurry comprising solid and/or highly viscous particles which are dimensionally stable under storage and application conditions and at least one wetting agent selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated fatty alcohols having from 16 t... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7435772 | Method and apparatus for removing additives from thermoplastic resin composition There is provided a treatment method of efficiently separating an additive component from a resin component for the purpose of treating and recycling a thermoplastic resin composition containing an additive. The treatment method includes heating and agitating the th... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7365145 | Moisture curable silylated polymer containing free polyols for coating, adhesive and sealant application The present invention relates to moisture-curable silylated polymers having unreacted or “free” hydroxyl groups prior to cure with improved physical properties, lower viscosity and lower cost, suitable for preparing coatings, adhesives and sealants. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7365128 | Highly-neutralized acid polymers and their use in golf balls The present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one layer which includes a polymer composition containing at least 50 wt % of an acid polymer and at least 0.5 wt % of a polyhydric alcohol, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total polyme... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361708 | Fluorinated resin water dispersion composition and fluorinated water base coating composition This invention provides the invention provides a fluororesin aqueous dispersion composition comprising a tetrafluoroethylene-based polymer and an aliphatic polyoxyalkylene ether dispersant incorporated therein, wherein the aliphatic polyoxyalkylene ether dispersant ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332159 | Method and composition for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain. The method involve injecting via the carotid artery or jugular vein an antioxidant-loaded nanoparticle. A nanoparticle formulation containing an inert plasticizer is also provi... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314897 | Aromatic formals as additives for lowering the water uptake of polycarbonates A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate and at least one aromatic formal is disclosed. The formal conforms to The composition that is characterized by its reduced water uptake, is useful especi... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7282528 | Electrode additive An electrode additive comprising an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion, wherein the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion is stabilized by the use of a surfactant that does not substantially remain in an electrode coating film after a drying step during electrode productio... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7247665 | Polyoxymethylene with improved resistance to acids and its use Polyoxymethylene with improved resistance to acids, comprising A from 84 to 99.79% by weight of at least one polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer, B from 0.1 to 5% by weight of at least one polyalkylene glycol,... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238235 | Adhesion promoter application system and process A system and method for applying a material for improving the adhesion between the surface of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) elements and a coating applied thereto is disclosed. The system comprises the mixing of an adhesion promoter with de-ionized water and applyi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220299 | Temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition and method for preparing the composition A temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprising an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. At least one embodiment of the temporary aerosol paint composition includes an amount of water, and more particula... | 05/22/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7198205 | Silicone protective coating A silicone polymer gel/coating which can be sprayed from an aerosol can preferably has a viscosity of 2,000–5,000 cps. and provides a moisture resistant coating of preferably 20–30 mils to protect components in telephone installation and maintenance applications... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192985 | More controllable acoustic spray patch A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189773 | Plastisol composition, gelled film and article A plastisol composition of the present invention comprises a polyalkylene glycol and/or a polyalkylene glycol derivative (X) and polymer particles (Y). This composition uses non-halogen based polymer particles with no halogen atoms, which do not emit materials such ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7189767 | Colorants, dispersants, dispersions, and inks Colorant, dispersants, dispersions, and inks are provided which include crosslinked polymeric nanoparticles (hereafter “PNPs”) having a mean diameter in the range of from 1 to 50 nanometers, the PNPs including as polymerized units at least one multi-ethylenicall... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7163962 | More controllable acoustic spray patch A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160551 | Injectable system for controlled drug delivery An injectable composition for delivery of a bioactive agent contains a biocompatible solvent, a hydrophobic polymer, and an amphiphilic block copolymer. The hydrophobic polymer may be a biodegradable polymer, and the block copolymer may contain a segment of poly(eth... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160397 | Alkoxylate mixture and its use as a cleaning agent for hard surfaces The invention relates to an alkoxylate mixture having H formula (I) where PO is a propyleneoxy unit, EO is an ethyleneoxy unit, n has an average value in the range 1.6–3.3 per 2-ethylhexyl group and m has an average value in the range 3.0–5.5 per 2-ethyl-hexyl g... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147873 | Antiseptic compositions and methods Antiseptic compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include: an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of iodine (I2), an iodophor, and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141620 | Aqueous polytetrafluoroethylene dispersion composition and process for its production To an aqueous PTFE polymer emulsion having a PTFE content of from 10 to 50 mass % obtained by emulsion polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene in the presence of an anionic perfluorocarboxylate surfactant (APFC), from 2 to 20 mass %, based on the mass of PTFE, of a no... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7122610 | Method of producing thermoplastic fluoropolymers using alkyl sulfonate surfactants Nonfluorinated surfactants selected from C7–C20 linear 1-alkanesulfonates, 2-alkanesulfones, and 1,2-alkanedisulfones are particularly effective for stabilizing emulsions in preparing non-elastomeric fluoropolymers containing at least 71 wt % vinylidene fluoride a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119150 | Silica-reinforced rubber compounded with an alkoxysilane and a catalytic alkyl tin compound Improvements in the tensile mechanical properties and dynamic viscoelastic properties of silica-reinforced sulfur-vulcanized rubbers can be achieved by compounding elastomers with silica, in the presence of a silane and a catalytic amount of an alkyl tin compound at... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7087274 | Media having ink-receptive coatings for heat-transferring images to fabrics An improved ink-jet printable heat-transfer medium comprising a base substrate having a surface coated with a hot-melt layer and an ink-receptive layer is provided. The ink-receptive layer comprises: i) non-polymeric organic particles that are a reaction product of ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7060749 | Polyester composition, films made thereof and process for producing the composition A polyester composition includes a ligand capable of coordinating to a metal or metal ion, wherein the ligand includes at least one donor atom selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom, and an oxygen atom. Consequently, it is possible to i... | 06/13/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7019055 | Stabilization of polymers after exposure to oxidation A polymer of polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyimide, polyester, or polyvinyl acetate contains about 0.005 to about 10 phr of a stabilizer to prevent discoloration due to oxidation, particularly gamma radiat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011698 | Stabilized biocidal coating composition and method A biocidal film-forming composition, preferably a paint, is disclosed, comprising hydrated lime, alkaline potassium salt, and a non-ionic polyolefinic latex resistant to hydrated-lime induced coagulation and phase separation. Also disclosed is the method of making c... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001937 | Process for producing colored resin composition and utilization thereof A process for the production of a colored resin composition, comprising a step (A) of producing an aqueous slurry of a pigment, a step (B) of producing a melting composition of metallocene type polyolefin containing a dispersant and a solvent, a step (C) of kneading... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998430 | Synthetic stucco compositions The present invention relates to a synthetic antique-effect wall stucco for interiors and exteriors, with a smooth matt or translucent appearance, and its preparation process. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6956078 | Concentrated fluoropolymer dispersions An aqueous dispersion composition of about 30 to about 70 weight % non-melt-processible fluoropolymer particles having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of less than 2.225 and about 2 to about 11 weight % surfactant based on the weight of said fluoropolymer comprisi... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6949596 | Non-inflammable, anti-electrostatic polycarbonate molding materials A flame resistant anti-electrostatic polycarbonate composition that is chlorine- and bromine-free is disclosed. Good melt flowability and low tendency to juicing, coupled with its good mechanical and thermal properties make the composition especially suitable for in... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6921454 | Elastomer toughened radiation curable adhesives A radiation curable adhesive composition which includes: a) an α,β-olefinically unsaturated ether monomer component consisting of one or more compounds having the formula: R[O—CH═CHR1]n (I) where R is... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6919388 | Cement admixture and cement composition The admixtures for a cementitious composition of the invention, which have the above-mentioned constitutions, can suitably be used in cement pastes, mortar, concrete and like cement compositions and can stabilize the amount of air entrained with the lapse of time an... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916868 | Selective modification of pendent functionalities of polymers A process for selectively modifying pendent functionalities of a polymer containing the pendent functionalities and hydrolytically unstable backbone functionalities is provided. The process includes: (a) providing the polymer in a solvent system (preferably an ether... | 07/12/2005 |
