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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6977115 | Low pressure compression molded parts having nano-particle reinforced protrusions and method of making the same A reinforced molded article having reinforced protrusions extending from the surface of the article is suitable for molding into automobile trim. The article comprises at least one thermoplastic; about 2% to about 15% by volume reinforcing particles having one or mo... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6977277 | Polyvinyl chloride resins The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a liquid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: (i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) a non-linear olefin-CO copolymer derived from non-pure... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974603 | Reducing concentration of organic materials with substituted cyclodextrin compound in polyester packaging materials Volatile organic compound or other materials are produced in the thermoplastic manufacture of thermoplastic polyester beverage containers. Such materials can be eluted into beverages such as carbonated beverages, sparkling or still water from the polyester. Such the... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6974848 | Low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds This invention relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) including a treated inorganic clay, a curative, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, and preferably a low-density filler. The thermosetting SMC are used to prepare exterior and st... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972307 | Rubber composition containing nanoscaled zinc oxide particles A rubber composition containing a filler comprising 100 parts by weight of at least one rubber containing olefinic unsaturation, 1 to 250 phr of a filler, and 0.05 to 5.0 phr of zinc oxide particles having a diameter of less than 20 nanometers. This composition can ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967223 | Fiber-free shaped parts A fiber-free molding composition containing: (a) a binder selected from the group consisting of an epoxide, a polyisocyanate, a furane-resin-free phenolic resin, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a filler mixture containing: (i) an inorganic high-temperature-resistant f... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964798 | Multi-layered polymer based thin film structure for medical grade products A multiple layer structure comprising a first and a second skin layer, each skin layer composed of a polypropylene containing polymer, and a radio frequency (“RF”) susceptible layer adhered to and between the first and second skin layers. The RF layer has a firs... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962959 | Composite electrolyte with crosslinking agents A covalent crosslinking of ion-conducting materials via sulfonic acid groups can be applied to various low cost electrolyte membrane base materials for improved fuel cell performance metrics relative to such base material. This proposed approach is due, in part, to ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6951683 | Synthetic paper skins, paper and labels containing the same and methods of making the same This invention relates to polymer film useful as a skin layer for synthetic paper or label comprising (A) a filler (B) a carrier polymer and (C) a minor amount of an ink adhesion improving polymer. The film is printable by thermal transfer printing. The invention re... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6946240 | Imaging material with improved scratch resistance The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising a support, an imaging layer, and at least one layer comprising a clay nanocomposite wherein said nanocomposite comprises a splayant and at least one natural clay particle having an aspect ratio of from 2... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6946507 | Nucleating additive formulations of bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane dicarboxylate salts Milled, small particle size, solid bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane dicarboxylate salt-containing thermoplastic nucleating additive formulations further comprising at least one anticaking agent for improved haze reduction, improved nucleation performance, and prevention of pot... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943141 | Process for making a liquid evaporation retardant solution A process for manufacturing a liquid evaporation retardant product that combines isopropanol-water azeotrope with up to 5% octadecanol by weight of the total solution, and upon which improved capability to remain precipitate free in the event of colder temperatures ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6943206 | Organic/inorganic hybrid hydrogel and manufacturing method therefor The present invention provides a novel organic/inorganic hybrid hydrogel which is superior in homogeneity, transparency, mechanical properties, and in swelling and shrinking properties, a manufacturing method therefor, and a dry body of the organic/inorganic hybrid ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939998 | Preparation of 5-tert-butyl-metaxylene using a solid active clay catalyst Alkylation of metaxylene with isobutylene using a solid active clay catalyst produces 5-tert-butyl-metaxylene with high isomer selectivity with respect to 4-tert-butyl-metaxylene. The process is controlled to extend catalyst life and significantly reduce environment... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939555 | Manufacture and use of an deposition aid The invention pertains to a method for increasing the activity of agrichemicals and controlling their drift by specially formulating an deposition agent with fertilizer. This unique combination has been seen to allow lower use rates of fertilizers as pesticide effic... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939477 | Temperature-controlled induction heating of polymeric materials The present invention provides new polymer induction bonding technology. Induction heating technologies are utilized to weld, forge, bond or set polymer materials. The invention provides controlled-temperature induction heating of polymeric materials by mixing ferro... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936650 | Nucleating additive formulations of bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane dicarboxylate salts Milled, small particle size, solid bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane dicarboxylate salt-containing thermoplastic nucleating additive formulations further comprising at least one anticaking agent for improved haze reduction, improved nucleation performance, and prevention of pot... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6938005 | Digital content distribution A manifest is created that represents a created work in electronic form. The manifest may reference multiple digital resources that together make up the good, as well as related resources not originally a part of the good. For example, an electronic version of a mus... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6924334 | Polyolefin resin composition It is an object of the present invention to provide a polyolefin resin composition excellent in flame retardancy, in particular capable of manifesting excellent flame retardancy owing to a shape retaining effect upon combustion, and excellent also in mechanical stre... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921791 | Thermoplastic elastomer Disclosed is a product and process for a substantially halogen-free thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer can be incorporated into a decorative surface covering as a binder with the addition of an optional filler. The substantially halogen-free thermo... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6919406 | Modified polyolefin films Disclosed are techniques and related material blends for improving adhesion between a polyolefin film and a pressure sensitive adhesive, and also significantly decreasing the coefficient of thermal expansion of a polyolefin film by modifying the chemical properties ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6919395 | Golf ball compositions comprising nanoparticulates A golf ball comprising a core and a cover, wherein at least one of the core and the cover is formed of a composition comprising an organic, inorganic, or metallic nanoparticulate material having a particle size of less than about 1000 nm and at least one matrix mate... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6919400 | Stable mixtures containing opacifying pigments A number of stable opacifying mixtures are disclosed which contain specific combinations and levels of titanium dioxide, thickeners, and dispersants. These stable mixtures may be employed in a method of making paints using prepaints or as a conventional component in... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916872 | Non-spherical nanopowder derived nanocomposites Nanocomposites from nanofillers with preferred form of whiskers, rods, plates and fibers are disclosed. The matrix composition described includes polymers, ceramics and metals. The composition disclosed include inorganic, organic and metallic. These nanocomposites a... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6916876 | Powdered thickener preparations based on polyurethane and their use for thickening aqueous systems The invention relates to a powdered thickener preparation based on polyurethane, which can be incorporated particularly well into water-based paints and lacquers and into other aqueous systems, and to their use as rheological additives for thickening preferably aque... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6916878 | Aqueous dispersions that are free or substantially free from volatile organic compounds, and method for their production and use thereof Aqueous dispersions entirely or substantially free from volatile organic compounds, comprising (A) at least one block copolymer preparable by two-stage or multistage free-radical copolymerization in an aqueous medium of | 07/12/2005 |
| 6914094 | Engineered polyolefin materials with enhanced surface durability An article formed from a polyolefin resin blend reaction product that includes at least one propylene-based polyolefin-metal salt and at least one property-modifying agent. Optionally, the article includes a polyethylene-based polyolefin-metal salt, thermoplastic el... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6914095 | Nanocomposite compositions and methods for making and using same The present invention is directed, in part, to improved nanocomposite compositions and processes for preparing same. In one embodiment, there is provided a process for preparing an aqueous nanocomposite dispersion, wherein the process comprises: providing at least o... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911488 | Physical methods of dispersing characteristic use particles and compositions thereof The present invention provides compositions that are capable of being dispersed in a target medium. The compositions include characteristic use particles entrapped within a physical entrapment phase, wherein the physical entrapment phase is dispersible in the target... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6911258 | Optical fiber cable having improved properties A cable containing at least one optical fiber and at least one covering layer containing a material including an organic compound and an inorganic compound, wherein the inorganic compound has a layered structure and the organic compound is inserted between the layer... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908960 | COMPOSITE DIELECTRIC MATERIAL, COMPOSITE DIELECTRIC SUBSTRATE, PREPREG, COATED METAL FOIL, MOLDED SHEET, COMPOSITE MAGNETIC SUBSTRATE, SUBSTRATE, DOUBLE SIDE METAL FOIL-CLAD SUBSTRATE, FLAME RETARDANT SUBSTRATE, POLYVINYLBENZYL ETHER RESIN COMPOSITION, THERMOSETTIN A composite dielectric material comprising a resin resulting from a polyvinylbenzyl ether compound and a dielectric ceramic powder dispersed therein is useful in the high-frequency region. A composite magnetic material comprising a polyvinylbenzyl ether compound and... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908958 | Organically modified layered clay as well as organic polymer composition and tire inner liner containing same An organically modified layered clay ionically bonded with an organic compound having an ammonium group and an amino group, an organic polymer composition containing the same and an organic polymer capable of reacting with the amino group, and an inner liner using t... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908887 | Suspending agent A method and composition is provided for a suspending agent for supporting components in drilling fluids, particularly oil-based drilling fluids, the suspending agent comprising the condensation product of a dimer or trimer fatty acid and diethanolamine. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6906127 | Intercalates, exfoliates and concentrates thereof formed with low molecular weight; nylon intercalants polymerized in-situ via ring-opening polymerization Nylon-intercalated (concentrate nylon), layered silicates, in concentrated form, containing at least 6% to about 40% by weight layered silicate, preferably about 8% to about 30% by weight layered silicate, intercalated with a nylon that is polymerized while in conta... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6905590 | Coating composition containing benzoxazine compound A cationic electrodeposition coating composition containing no heavy metal-based anticorrosive agents such as lead compounds, and which is capable of forming a coating film with a high corrosion resistance. The composition contains 0.5 to 20% by weight of a compound... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6900262 | Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites by emulsion polymerization The present invention generally provides a method for producing an exfoliated nanocomposite. The method involves charging to water, as the continuous phase, monomers, polymerizable surfactant, and water-soluble initiator. The monomers are allowed to polymerize under... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6888663 | Optical element containing nano-composite particles The invention relates to an optical component comprising a dispersion of layered minute particulate materials in a binder, the layered materials having a layer thickness, a concentration of particulate in the binder, and a basal plane spacing sufficient to provide a... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6887942 | Low softening temperature thermal conductive adhesive composition A low softening temperature thermal conductive adhesive composition is made from a blend of liquid NBR in molecular weight of 300˜100,000 and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) to have a softening point of 38˜65° C. With proper addition of sub-micron or nano powder the... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6887931 | Thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions and their use This invention relates to thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprising an inorganic clay treated in situ with an intercalation agent and a non-aqueous, chemically reactive, organic intercalation facilitating agent, wherein the amount of intercalation faci... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6884849 | Poly alcohol-based binder composition The present invention provides a binder composition comprising a low molecular weight polycarboxylic acid, such as maleic anhydride, and a low molecular weight poly alcohol, such as polyvinyl alcohol, that exhibits improved cure performance with reduced emissions wi... | 04/26/2005 |
