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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178600 | Curable composition A curable binder composition comprising an emulsion polymer and a natural binder. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8129449 | Crosslinking systems for hydroxyl polymers Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8088843 | Crosslinking systems for hydroxyl polymers Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8080596 | Biodegradable plastic material and method for producing the same A method for producing a biodegradable plastic material includes: hydrolyzing starch to form a hydrolyzed starch; esterifying the hydrolyzed starch to form a hydrolyzed and esterified starch; drying the hydrolyzed and esterified starch to obtain a dried modified sta... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8067489 | Polymer blend nanocomposites using nanocompatibilizer and method of manufacture thereof The invention for the nanocompatibilizer composed of a nanoclay and a compatibilizer prepared through a melt blending process is disclosed. The enhanced mechanical properties stemming from the increased compatibility for metallocene polyethylene/starch blends are at... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7994243 | Stable aqueous novolac dispersion An aqueous composition including a particulate novolac resin and a polyol, wherein >50% of the number of total particles of novolac resin have a particle size of >15 μm and >5% of the number of total particles of novolac resin have a particle size of >50 μm, where... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989524 | Fiber-reinforced starch-based compositions and methods of manufacture and use A fiber-reinforced and starch-based composition can be prepared by combining two fractions. The first fraction can include a gelatinized starch, water, and fibers, wherein the fibers are substantially homogenously mixed with the starch in an amount sufficient to str... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7956107 | Biodegradable polymeric compositions comprising starch and a thermoplastic polymer The present invention provides polymeric compositions containing thermoplastic starch and a thermoplastic polymer incompatible with starch, in which the starch constitutes the dispersed phase and the thermoplastic polymer constitutes the continuous phase, selected: ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7947766 | Crosslinking systems for hydroxyl polymers Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7662871 | Aqueous polymer dispersions, based on copolymers of vinyl aromatics and butadiene, method for their production and their use as sizing agents for paper Aqueous polymer dispersions which are obtainable by free radical copolymerization of (a) from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight of styrene and/or methylstyrene, (b) 0.1-99.9% by weight of 1,3-butadiene and/or isoprene and (c) from 0 to 40... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7625962 | Swollen starch-latex compositions for use in papermaking A novel filler treatment comprising the preparation of swollen starch-latex compositions, prepared in the presence or absence of co-additives, and the addition of the said composition to a filler suspension, has been developed. Use of the treated filler during paper... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7608649 | Biodegradable materials from starch-grafted polymers Granular starch is added to a polymer in order to decrease the cost of the polymer derivative. Use of granular starch also makes the derivative more biodegradable. The polymer blend has very similar mechanical properties to pure polymer. Furthermore, unlike other st... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7495044 | Biodegradable polymer A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose s... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7442730 | Composition having disperse system, and process for producing colored organic solid particle A colored particle (e.g., a spherical particle) comprising an organic solid component (e.g., a polymer component) and a coloring agent (e.g., an oil-soluble dye, and an organic or inorganic pigment) is produced by eluting a water-soluble auxiliary component comprisi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7427643 | Polymeric film or coating comprising hemicellulose A film-forming composition and a polymeric film or coating comprising hemicellulose, having a molecular weight of less than 50 000 g/mol, and at least one component selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, cellulose and a synthetic oligomer or polymer is ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7402618 | Biodegradable composition for the preparation of tableware, drink container, mulching film and package and method for preparing the same The present invention relates to a biodegradable composition for the preparation of table-ware, mulching film and package, which comprises: 2-6% by weight of starch; 35-45% by weight of plant powders; 20-30% by weight of calcium carbonate; 2-7% by weight of sorbitol... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7384993 | Biodegradable polymer A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose s... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381473 | Furan polymer impregnated wood A furan polymer impregnated wood which comprises wood impregnated with a polymerizable furfuryl alcohol monomer mixture containing at least furfuryl alcohol, stabilizing co-solvent water, and an initiator selected from the group consisting of anhydrides, acids and c... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7368511 | Polymer blends with improved rheology and improved unnotched impact strength This invention relates to a blend of biodegradable polymers comprising: (A) about 15% to about 60% by weight of at least one flexible biodegradable polymer (A) having a glass transition less than about 0° C., (B) about 85% to about 40% by ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7354656 | Floor covering made from an environmentally friendly polylactide-based composite formulation Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasti... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354653 | High clarity films with improved thermal properties Disclosed are high clarity films produced from semicrystalline polyesters by calendering. These films unexpectedly develop a higher peak melting point, which leads to higher thermal resistance. The semicrystalline polyesters may be biodegradable. When these calender... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351772 | Aliphatic polyester resin composition, preparation method thereof, and molded article and foamed article produced from the resin composition An aliphatic polyester resin composition is provided which is excellent in heat resistance, moldability and hydrolysis resistance. The aliphatic polyester resin composition comprises a biodegradable polyester resin (A) essentially including an α- and/or β-hydroxyc... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347850 | Adhesion barriers applicable by minimally invasive surgery and methods of use thereof Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use with minimally invasive surgery applicators are disclosed. The disclosure includes compositions and methods for in situ formation of hydrogels using minimally invasive surgical techniques.... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342058 | Water absorbing hydrogels and methods of making and use thereof The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked p... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337587 | Construction assembly of plaster boards and a method of assembling a plurality of plaster boards A construction assembly includes a plurality of plaster boards, each of the plaster boards having a plaster body and at least one sheet of liner, the liner including an inner surface attached to the plaster body and an outer surface having an outer face; wherein sai... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332537 | Three dimensional printing material system and method The present invention is directed to a 3DP™ material composition and method of use. The composition of the present invention includes an adhesive material, a fibrous component and a filler. Alternatively, the composition may include a particulate material having a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328733 | Inner tube compositions having improved heat resistance characteristics Halogenated isobutylene-co-alkylstyrene polymer, preferably halogenated isobutylene-co-methylstyrene polymer, even more preferably brominated isobutylene-co-paramethylstyrene polymer (BIMS), blends thereof, and blends with a second rubber, show improved heat resista... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329697 | Elastomeric compositions The present invention includes compositions suitable for tire treads or sidewalls and other articles where abrasion resistance and flexibility are desirable. The invention includes a tire tread or sidewall made by combining a filler; a sulfur cure system; optionally... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326743 | Biodegradable polymer A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose s... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7321007 | Liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition comprising superabsorbent material particles of substantially angle-lacking shape The present invention relates to a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition, which contains particles of a superabsorbent material having angle-lacking shapes. The composition is particularly suitable to be used in absorbent articles for personal hygiene, specific... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318881 | Process for sizing paper A process for sizing paper comprising adding to an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optional fillers, a sizing dispersion comprising a polymer having an aromatic group, and a sizing promoter comprising a polymer having an aromatic group, wherein ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314894 | Rubber composition and pneumatic tire using the same The present invention provides a rubber composition which can sufficiently improve performance on ice and snow and wet gripping properties, and a pneumatic tire using the same. The rubber composition comprises, based on 100 parts by weight of diene rubber (A), 2 to ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300545 | Water-soluble polymer dispersion, process for producing the same and method of use therefor A water-soluble polymer dispersion, process for producing the same and a method of use therefor. In particular, the water-soluble polymer dispersion is one comprising water-soluble polymer fine particles of 100 μm or less diameter having at least one ionic property... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297733 | Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides, their preparation and their use Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides contain, based on 100 parts of water, (A) from 5 to 80 parts by weight of water-soluble polymer containing N-vinylformamide units and/or N-vinylacetamide units and having particle size... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291249 | Apparatus for the manufacture of a structured fiber web An apparatus for the manufacture of a structured fiber web including an imprinting fabric, a first pressure field device, a second pressure field device and a drying cylinder. The fiber web is formed and carried on the imprinting fabric with an initial dry content o... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285586 | Use of starch dispersions as binder in coating compositions and process for preparing the starch dispersions Coating compositions comprising a pigment and starch dispersion of discrete crosslinked starch particles in an aqueous liquid. The dispersion may be used as coating color for paper. A preferred process of preparing the dispersion of starch particles comprises (a) ob... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285182 | Composition for surface treatment of paper A composition for surface treatment of paper which includes a nanoparticle fraction, and a carrier fraction for detaining the nanoparticles in the surface layer. The carrier fraction includes plate-like pigment particles, and at least one binder. The invention also ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279513 | Preparation of neutralized ethylene-acrylic acid polymer dispersions and use in printing media for improvement of digital toner adhesion Aqueous dispersions comprising one or more ethylene-acrylic acid polymers and an effective dispersing amount of one or more N,N-dialkylalkanolamines are useful for preparing substrates for use in electrophotographic or digital offset printing processes. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275572 | Eco tire An earth-friendly tire using raw materials derived from non-petroleum resources instead of all or part of raw materials derived from petroleum resources currently used for tires. The tire is prepared by using a natural rubber instead of a synthetic rubber; an inorga... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270727 | Paper sized with a sizing agent and a selected sizing promoter Sized paper containing an amphoteric promoter resin that is a polymerization reaction product of a quaternary diallylammonium monomer, optionally a diallylammonium monomer, and an unsaturated organic acid is described. The method of sizing paper with such amphoteric... | 09/18/2007 |
