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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7981956 | Emulsion composition An emulsion composition according to the present invention includes: a nonionic compound having a molecular weight that is greater than or equal to 500 and a cloud point that is less than or equal to 80 degrees Celsius in a 1 percent aqueous solution in which ethyle... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7910647 | Adhesion inhibition of microorganisms by non-ionic surfactants Non-ionic surfactants are used to reduce the adhesion of microorganisms to surfaces of materials by coating such surfaces with the surfactants or incorporating the surfactants into the materials. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7875665 | Self-dispersing waxes as polymer suspension aids Polymer particles of ultrahigh molecular weight poly(alpha-olefins) may be made stable toward agglomeration by suspension within a co-suspension of self-dispersing waxes. This combination prevents polymer agglomeration over time while maintaining good flowability pr... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7507775 | Hydrolysis resistant organomodified disiloxane surfactants Disiloxane compounds of the formula MM′ Where M comprises either branched allyl hydrocarbon substituents or silanyl substituents and M′ comprises an alkylpolyalkyleneoxide substituent. The disiloxane compounds of the invention exhibit an enha... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7439292 | Use of block copolymers bearing phosphate and/or phosphonate functions as adhesion promoters or as protecting agents against the corrosion of a metallic surface The invention relates to the use of a block copolymer having at least one block that comprises phosphate and/or phosphonate functions, as an additive for film-forming compositions, such as paint, latex or mastic which is optionally siliconised in order to ensure or ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7388046 | Self-dispersing waxes as polymer suspension aids Polymer particles of ultrahigh molecular weight poly(alpha-olefins) may be made stable toward agglomeration by suspension within a co-suspension of self-dispersing waxes. This combination prevents polymer agglomeration over time while maintaining good flowability pr... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381769 | Cosmetic compositions using polyether siloxane copolymer network compositions A composition comprising the reaction products of MaMHbMEcDdDHeDEfTgTHhTEiQj | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375152 | Non-stick coating and method of forming same Non-stick coatings for use on a flexible substrate include a fluoropolymer, an acrylic polymer, and a polyol and/or diol. The ratio of acrylic polymer to polyol and/or diol is between about 90:10 and about 10:90 by weight, preferably about 50:50. The ratio of acryli... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357960 | Silane-crosslinkable coating formulations The invention relates to coating formulations (B) which can be hardened to form coatings having a pencil hardness according to ISO 15184 of at least HB. Said formulations contain prepolymers (A) having alkoxysilane functions of general formula (6) —X—CH2 | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323507 | Stable dispersion concentrate consisting of a copolymer of acryloyldimethyltauric acid and cyclic carboxamide and an oil, emulsifier, or oil/emulsifier phase for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological compositions, and methods for preparation thereof Dispersion concentrates are claimed which consist of: I) 10-80% by weight of a crosslinked copolymer obtained by polymerization of 1 to 50% by weight of a cyclic N-vinylcarboxamide and 49.99 to 98.99 by weight of acryloyldimethyltauric acid, II) 20-90%... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7300969 | Preliminary silica dispersion, fine silica dispersion, ink receiving layer coating solution and ink jet recording medium An ink jet recording medium including an ink receiving layer disposed on at least one side of a support, wherein the ink receiving layer is formed by applying an ink receiving layer coating solution. The ink receiving layer coating solution includes a water-soluble ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297744 | Process for preparing fluoropolymer dispersions A process for preparing fluoropolymer dispersions, substantially free from anionic fluorinated surfactants, and with a coagulum amount | 11/20/2007 |
| 7281547 | Multi-layered flexible tube A multi-layered tube comprising a first inner polymeric tubular structure, a second foamed polymeric structure containing a plurality of short or long reinforcing elements dispersed therein and, optionally, a third cover layer on the outer surface of the reinforcing... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7264913 | Antireflective compositions for photoresists The present invention relates to a novel antireflective coating composition comprising a polymer, a crosslinking agent and an acid generator. The present invention further relates to a process for using the novel composition, particularly at 193 nm. The polymer of t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7259202 | Method for pre-treating stencils to ensure paint removal A new and improved method for pre-treating stencils is herein disclosed. A release agent provides a protective barrier when applied to stencils prior to applying paint to the surface. The release agent allows the paint to removed by soaking and/or washing the pre-tr... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252853 | Protective coating and method of using such coating A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7244777 | Nucleated polyolefins and preparation thereof The present invention provides nucleated polyolefins using shellac based nucleating agents wherein the nucleated polyolefins obtained have improved crystallization temperature (Tc) and smaller spherulitic size and hence improved transparency characteristics. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241835 | Cosmetic compositions comprising silicone gels Methods for making homogenized cosmetic formulations comprising a silicone gel. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7230051 | Use of polyacrylate-modified polysiloxanes as levelling agents in coating compositions The invention relates to the use of block copolymers as leveling agents for surface coatings, having a weight-average molecular weight of from 1000 to 100000. The leveling agent is a linear or branched block copolymer composed of a polysiloxane block and one or more... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229529 | Low odor binders curable at room temperature Topically-applied binder materials for imparting wet strength to soft, absorbent paper sheets, such as are useful as household paper towels and the like, include an epoxy-reactive polymer, such as a carboxyl-functional polymer, and an epoxy-functional polymer. These... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226719 | Limited play data storage media and coating formulations thereon The present invention provides a formulation for a reactive dye layer for a limited-play optical storage medium, the reactive formulation including at least one carrier material or curable acrylate monomer, at least one reactive material disposed within the carrier ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217767 | Blends of polypropylene impact copolymer with other polymers It has been discovered that the properties of sheet or film materials of broad molecular weight distribution ethylene/propylene rubber impact-modified heterophasic copolymer (ICP) can be improved by blending the ICP with a second polyolefin. The second polyolefin ma... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213651 | Methods and compositions for introducing conductive channels into a hydraulic fracturing treatment Methods for the treatment of subterranean wells involving injecting a first fracturing fluid into a formation, and then injecting at least a second fracturing fluid into the formation in order to create extended conductive channels through a formation are described.... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210227 | Decreasing thermal contact resistance at a material interface A heat sink assembly in which the interface material is chemically bonded to both the heat source material and the heat sink material. The chemical bonding can lower the contact resistance that would otherwise exist using conventional adhesives to attach the heat si... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204877 | Anti-reflective coating composition and coating film with excellent stain resistance The present invention relates to a coating composition for forming an anti-reflective coating layer for a display device, comprising a fluorinated silane with low surface tension, a conductive polymer with antistatic properties, water, and a solvent. Thus, the coati... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7192542 | Oil absorbing composition and process The present invention relates to a hollow sphere polymer composition suitable for absorbing active ingredients including oily substances and hydrophobic materials. A process for encapsulating one or more active ingredients using hollow sphere polymers is described. | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189307 | Low odor binders curable at room temperature Topically-applied binder materials for imparting wet strength to soft, absorbent paper sheets, such as are useful as household paper towels and the like, include an epoxy-reactive polymer, such as a carboxyl-functional polymer, and an epoxy-functional polymer. These... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186359 | Method for preparing a latex with photochromic properties and uses thereof, particularly in ophthalmology This invention relates to a method for preparing a photochromic latex, photochromic thin films obtained therefrom, and articles coated with such thin films, in particular photochromic ophthalmic lenses. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175904 | Non-vinyl flooring and method for making same In one embodiment or the present invention, a non-vinyl flooring is described comprising a flooring substrate having a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer comprising ethylene, methyl acrylate and acrylic acid and a copolymer comprising ethylene and methacr... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175901 | Retroreflective inks The combination of ingredients, especially for use in the formulation of a one or two-pack retroreflective ink, comprising retroreflective elements, microbeads additional to said retroreflective elements and/or constituting said retroreflective elements at least in ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7151077 | Polymersome compositions and associated methods of use The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations. More particularly, the present invention relates to polymersomes, viscosifying agents that comprise polymersomes, and associated methods of use. In some embodiments, the ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147994 | Top ARC polymers, method of preparation thereof and top ARC compositions comprising the same Disclosed herein are a top anti-reflective coating polymer used in a photolithography process, a method for preparing the anti-reflective coating polymer, and an anti-reflective coating composition comprising the anti-reflective coating polymer. The disclosed top an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138080 | Polyamide molding compositions A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polyamide is disclosed. The composition that contains vinyl (co)polymer and an optional solvent is useful in application where inhibited crystallization of polyamide is desirable, including laser-welding. ... | 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 |
| 7122597 | Wall papering adhesive Compositions for securing pre-pasted and non-pre-pasted wall coverings to a surface that is to be decorated are provided. The present compositions are aqueous colloidal dispersions or polymeric solutions comprising from about 3% to about 30% solids. The present comp... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7116381 | Colloidal solution comprising silver metal particles and a silane derivative The invention pertains to a composition comprising silver metal particles and an additive, characterized in that the additive is a silane derivative comprising at least one methyl group and at least one alkoxy group. Preferably, the silane derivate is methyl trimeth... | 10/03/2006 |