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...that in 1800 ether was first used by partyers as a fun diversion? Sniffing the gas led to hilarious and raucous laughter as people watched each other become more and more intoxicated and silly. Several doctors independently realized the value ether would have to anesthetize surgery patients. Of those who claimed rights to the "discovery," none had a happy ending. One had a seizure and died defending his rights. Another spent his life in an asylum because he had been denied acclaim. A third became addicted to chloroform and, in a New York City jail, he soaked a cloth in the drug, severed an artery and bled to death.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183317 | Coating compositions comprising hydrolysis resistant organomodified disiloxane surfactants A coating composition includes a silicone and a coating resin. The silicone has the formula MM′ where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2 and M′=R4R5R6SiO1/2. R1 can be a branched mono... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8143338 | Cement for rubber and tire fabrication The present invention is directed to a cement composition for rubber and tire fabrication, comprising: 100 phr of an elastomer, and from 500 to 4000 phr of an organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.01 kPa at 20° C. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7939594 | Compositions that contain microgels and thickening agents The invention provides a composition that contains at least one specific non-crosslinkable organic medium at least one microgel and at least one thickening agent, a process for the preparation thereof and uses of the compositions. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7872065 | Adhesive compositions comprising mixtures of block copolymers Less expensive adhesive compositions having good adhesive properties can be achieved by combining an S-I-S or (SI)nX block copolymers with an S-(I/B) diblock copolymer and a single tackifying resin. Furthermore, less expensive adhesive compositions can be... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7858689 | Thermoplastic vulcanizates with improved mechanical properties A thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a dynamically-cured rubber, where the rubber is selected from the group consisting of ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber, propylene-based rubbery copolymers with units derived from non-conjugated diene monomers, but... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7772313 | Pumpable heat-processable liquid dispersions for forming fused thermoplastic solids A composition that includes first solid particles including a first polymer, second solid particles including a second polymer, and a liquid into which the first solid particles and the second solid particles are dispersed, wherein the composition is a pumpable liqu... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7745526 | Transparent polyolefin compositions Disclosed herein are various compositions, including a transparent compositions with maximum haze of 50%, comprising (including): a first polymer component (FPC) that includes polypropylene having a melting point (Tm) ≧110° C.; a second polymer component (SPC) th... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7709570 | Surface modification of triblock copolymer elastomers Thermoplastic elastomers may be manufactured by mixing together plasticizing oil, a triblock copolymer and one or more additives, e.g., an antioxidant, an antimicrobial agent, and/or other additives, to form a mixture which is melted then cooled into the thermoplast... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7652091 | Coating composition for rubber The invention provides a coating composition for rubbers which forms a coating film having excellent adhesion to the rubber surface as well as excellent wear resistance and surface lubricity. The composition is an aqueous resin composition containing 100 parts by we... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7615589 | Properties of peroxide-cured elastomer compositions An elastomeric composition and method for making the same are provided. The composition can include a rubber component comprising one or more ethylene-propylene elastomers, one or more peroxide curing agents and one or more non-functionalized plasticizers having a v... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7576156 | Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and pressure-sensitive adhesive tape The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing an acrylic polymer and a tackifier obtained by acid modification of a tackifier resin inherently free of an acid component; a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including a ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7560504 | Polymeric composition for seals and gaskets The present invention relates to a polymeric composition which has an excellent combination of properties for use in making seals and gaskets for utilization in appliances, automotive applications, and building applications, such as window glazing gaskets. These pol... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7560503 | Gels from high molecular weight block copolymers The present invention relates to gels prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of aromatic vinyl compounds and conjugated dienes. The block copolymers include a high molecular weight linear and/or radial block copolymer component (SBC1 and/or SBC2), and a dibloc... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7501468 | Adhesive composition Adhesive compositions that include: a first component that includes a polymeric adhesive material that is a solid at room temperature; a second component that is a different material than the first component and is a solid at room temperature; and a third component ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7459497 | Polymeric composition for seals and gaskets The present invention relates to a polymeric composition which has an excellent combination of properties for use in making seals and gaskets for utilization in appliances, automotive applications, and building applications, such as window glazing gaskets. These pol... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7449511 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7446146 | Polyethylene low temperature caulking composition The polyethylene caulking composition of the invention is a mixture of a carrier and binder component and polyethylene powder. The carrier and binder component is a liquid hydrocarbon oil. The polymer is finely subdivided polyethylene, preferably ultra high molecula... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7442739 | Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives The instant invention concerns hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives which comprise about 10 to about 50% by weight of at least one polymer; about 5 to about 50% of isoparaffinic oil; and about 30 to about 65% by weight of at least one tackifying resin. The inventio... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7414090 | Low-temperature press process for making insulating glass assemblies A process for making an insulating glass assembly is disclosed, the process including applying a sealant composition to a surface of a spacer; contacting the sealant composition with a glass pane, and applying pressure on the glass pane to bond the glass pane to the... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7405255 | Solutions and dispersions of organic semiconductors The present invention relates to solutions and/or dispersions of organic semiconductors in a solvent mixture of at least two different organic solvents, characterized in that A. Each of the solvents on its own has a boiling point of below 200° C. and a... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7381766 | Limonene, pinene, or other terpenes and their alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, as polymer solvents for conducting polymers in coating formulations and their uses A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including any terpene or terpenoid, and at least one conducting polymer, electroactive polymer and/or conjugated polymer. In another... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7361401 | Surface coverings containing fused recycled material and processes of making the same A backing or an intermediate layer for a surface covering is described which comprises a fused recycled material, wherein the material comprises a thermoplastic material, for instance, a vinyl material from a vinyl backed carpet or vinyl backed carpet manufacturing ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358292 | Relay block The present invention provides a relay block inhibited from occurrence of melt wrinkles and considerably inhibited from deformation of thin wall portions. That is, the present invention provides a relay block obtained by molding a resin composition which contains a ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354990 | Purified polymeric materials and methods of purifying polymeric materials A method is disclosed to purify a polymeric material by filtering a melt comprising poly(arylene ether) and poly(alkenyl aromatic) through a melt filtration system. The method provides a filtered polymeric composition having reduced levels of particulate impurities.... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351762 | Polymeric composition for seals and gaskets The present invention relates to a polymeric composition which has an excellent combination of properties for use in making seals and gaskets for utilization in appliances, automotive applications, and building applications, such as window glazing gaskets. These pol... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345106 | Composition comprising EPDM and a paraffinic oil The invention relates to a composition having a ethylene-propylene-diene rubber component and a Fischer-Tropsch derived process oil. The process oil preferably has a flash point of above 260° C. and an evaporation loss at 107° C. during 22 hours of less than 0.05 ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344568 | Tear resistant gels, composites, and liner articles Tear and fatique resistant SEEPS gels useful for making liners for orthotics and prosthetic uses. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334298 | Writing implement having deformable grip A deformable sleeve for attachment to various products for use as a grip and/or to provide a stylish appearance. The deformable sleeve features two membranes that define a cavity filled with a formable material. The deformation of the sleeve results in greater comfo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329704 | Rubber composition for tire treads The present invention relates to a cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition which is usable to constitute a tire tread having improved wear resistance, to such a tread and to a tire incorporating this tread. A rubber composition according to the invention c... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329699 | Composition containing oil, structuring polymer, and coated silicone elastomer, and methods of making and using the same The invention relates to a composition, preferably a care and/or treatment and/or make-up composition for keratin and keratinous materials in general (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing an oil, a st... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328462 | Protective helmet A protective helmet of the type used in football has an external soft elastomer layer to absorb/dissipate some of the energy of an impact. Other features include a quick disconnect face guard, carbon fiber face guard with Kevlar wrap at junction points, a soft foam ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326462 | Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and pressure-sensitive adhesive tape The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing an acrylic polymer and a tackifier obtained by acid modification of a tackifier resin inherently free of an acid component; a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including a ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318937 | Liquid coating compositions Liquid coating compositions are provided that comprise siloxane containing polymer, volatile polydimethylsiloxane, and aliphatic hydrocarbon. The liquid coating compositions preferably comprise from 18-55 weight % of volatile polydimethylsiloxane, from 5-55 weight %... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318985 | Block copolymer composition for photosensitive flexographic plate A composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which is capable of forming a sheet having a smooth surface and excellent antiflowing properties and less apt to have trouble caused by sticking and which further has excellent thin-line reproducibility; a block c... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314901 | Polypropylene films Films disclosed herein contain a base or core layer comprising a first polypropylene, a second polypropylene, and a hydrocarbon resin. The base layers may also include other additives as described below. The first polypropylene is preferably a high crystallinity pol... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312265 | Acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition and pressure sensitive adhesive tape Provided is an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition excellent in pressure sensitive adhesive characteristics and removability and a pressure sensitive adhesive tape using the acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition. An acrylic pressure sensitive a... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7307124 | Hot-melt adhesive composition for non-wovens Hot-melt adhesive compositions used in non-woven assemblies, comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer of the formula S-(I/B)-S, wherein S represents a predominantly poly(styrene) block and (I/B) represents a polymer... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7294681 | Mutliple catalyst system for olefin polymerization and polymers produced therefrom This invention relates to a polymer of one or more C3 to C40 olefins, optionally one or more diolefins, and less than 15 mole % of ethylene, and polymerization processes for producing the same. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294664 | Elastomeric blend for air barriers comprising grafted resin components A composition suitable for an air barrier such as an automotive tire innertube, innerliner, and aircraft tire innertube or innerliner, curing bladders, and other pneumatic devices is disclosed. The composition comprises an elastomer, a processing oil, and a grafted ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291182 | Gel and cushioning devices Articles of apparel for an amputee's residuum and for non-amputees who desire or require padding or joint support. ... | 11/06/2007 |
