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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7265169 | Adhesive compositions and methods of using and making the same Adhesive compositions produced from abundant and renewable resources such as lignocellulosic materials, particularly decayed lignocellulosic materials or demethylated lignin. Other components present in particular examples of the adhesive compositions include relati... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7195799 | Polymer composition for traction on ice The present invention provides a composition comprising a polymer and methods of using the composition to increase the traction of an article of manufacture on an icy surface. The polymer can be a silicate polymer, a plancheite-derived polymer, a pinacol polymer, an... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7019046 | Aqueous suspension agent for water insoluble compounds This invention relates to an improved aqueous suspension concentrate for water insoluble chemicals comprising a mixture of an anionic suspension agent and a homo- and/or a co-polymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam combined in a mole ratio of between about 0.1:1 and ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009025 | Optical materials having good ultraviolet absorbability and method for producing them An optical material, particularly a plastic lens for spectacles, which absorbs almost all UV rays of up to around 400 nm or so and is not too yellow in color, is obtained by adding 2-(2-hydroxy-4-octyloxyphenyl)-benzotriazole to a diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984609 | Concentrated, water-soluble, granular plant growth regulator formulation and methods for use of same A water-soluble granular composition including at least 40% of at least one plant growth regulator, at least one binder, at least one disaccharide and at least one surfactant; as well as methods for making and using the composition are disclosed. The water-soluble g... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6723766 | Method for manufacturing ligneous material The present invention relates a method for manufacturing ligneous material, characterized in comprising the steps of acetylating wood elements selected from among wood pieces crushed from lumber, thin wood plates peeled from lumber, and wood fiber obtained by means ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6608131 | Edge sealant formulation for wood-based panels In one aspect, the present invention provides a formulation for sealing the edge of a wood-based panel. The formulation includes a butylacrylate latex, a solution of a wax in oil, a surfactant, and water. In another aspect of the invention, a wood-based p... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6420533 | Method to separate sodium from lignins and produce a sodium containing solution for recycle This method will produce depolymerized lignins substantially free from sodium compounds. Black liquor supplied from a pulping process is utilized for providing a mixture of depolymerized lignins dispersed and dissolved in absolution containing sodium hydr... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6339116 | Methods of fabricating cross-linked biobased materials and structures fabricated therewith Biobased cross-linked compositions, methods of fabrication and structures, in particular biobased printed wiring boards using the compositions and methods of making the structures are described. Biobased materials such as lignin, crop oils, wood resins, t... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6287708 | Adhesive for fiber boards An adhesive binder for bonding together lignocellulosic particles, fibers and flakes of vegetable origin to form particle boards, fiber boards, flake boards and similar wood-based products, comprising a solublized fraction obtained by enzymatic treatment ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6280855 | Intermediate product for preparation of lignin polymers and use thereof for production of wood materials The invention relates to an intermediate product for the preparation of polymerizates from lignin derivatives obtained from the cellulose industry. The intermediate product is produced by treating the lignin derivatives with enzymes capable of oxidizing p... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6268414 | Paper sizing composition Paper sizing compositions comprising (a) cellulose-reactive size, (b) dispersant system comprising primary anionic dispersant, and secondary dispersant selected from cationic and/or non-ionic dispersant, and (c) inorganic salt.... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6172204 | Compositions based on lignin derivatives A composition that includes the reaction product of a lignin derivative and a reactant selected from the group consisting of alkylating agents, acylating agents, and combinations thereof, where the reaction product has a measurable cohesive strength, and ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6143856 | Process for the production of phenolic-rich pyrolysis oils for use in making phenol-formaldehyde resole resins A phenolic-rich pyrolysis oil is produced by pyrolysing lignocellulosic material at a temperature of no more than about 550° C under an absolute pressure of no more than about 50 kPa to produce pyrolysis vapors, and condensing the pyrolysis vapors to obt... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6121375 | Gels formed by the interaction of poly(aldehyde) with various substances The present invention, which addresses the needs of the prior art, provides irreversible, hydrophilic gels which can be incorporated into dressing compositions, dermatologically compatible compositions, wound packings, wound dressings, burn dressings, dru... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6054562 | Modified lignins Lignin and polyether glycol produces a product which has a distinct melt point and melt viscosity. Polyether glycol has a plasticizing effect wherein the lignin can be thought of as the hard resin. When 20 parts of polyether glycol are processed with 80 p... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5866642 | Reactive phenolic resin modifier A low molecular weight lignin fraction having a pre-selected molecular weight range prepared from lignin solution by ultrafiltration. The invention also relates to phenol-formaldehyde resin modified by the lignin fraction, adhesive comprising the modified... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5705542 | Waste liquor derived from chemical thermal pulping of particle boards and fibreboards containing bonding agents The invention concerns the waste liquor from the chemical-thermal pulping of fibre boards and particle boards containing bonding agents. The waste liquor is produced through a procedure in which fibre boards and wood particle boards are first chopped into... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5686512 | Process for manufacturing a surfactant from paper-making black liquor resin for exploitation of petroleum The present invention discloses a process for manufacturing surfactants for hydrocarbon by modifying the paper making black liquor resin using modifying agents. The process is to react or combine an alkaline aqueous solution, chemical substances such as o... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5684109 | Composition comprising a tannin-containing copolymer Tannin containing polymers, their method of production and methods of using as water treatment agents are disclosed. The tannin containing polymers comprise copolymers of tannin and a cationic monomer. Another embodiment comprises tannin containing polyme... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5530040 | Traction composition for rubber A traction composition is comprised of a lignin-based phenolic compound, a silicone resin, a rosin and a suitable carrier. The traction composition may be applied to the surfaces of wet or dry vehicle tires to impart anti-slip properties thereto. In accor... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5473000 | Method for improving the strength of bitumen, asphalt or a similar material, and a composition obtained by the method The invention relates to a method for improving the properties of bitumen, asphalt, or a similar material by adding to it a thermoplastic or a thermoelastomer, the solubility and compatibility of the thermoplastic or thermoelastomer being improved by a th... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5407980 | Adhesive composition comprising isocyanate phenol-formaldehyde and tannin, useful for manufacturing plywoods for exterior application The present invention relates to an adhesive composition for manufacturing plywood for exterior application including: a) 121 parts by weight phenolic resin; b) 5 to 121 parts by weight isocyanate; c) 1 to 40 parts by weight tannin selected from the group consistin... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5340852 | Polyisocyanate composition Compositions are provided which comprise an organic polyisocyanate and at least one compound corresponding to the following general formula (I) or (II) ##STR1## wherein Y represents Zn, Ni, Co, Cd, Pb, Sn or Cu; X1, X2, X3 | 08/23/1994 |
| 5173527 | Fast cure and pre-cure resistant cross-linked phenol-formaldehyde adhesives and methods of making same Fast cure and "pre-cure" resistance thermosetting adhesives and methods for their production useful for binding lignocellulosic materials together, are disclosed. A fast curing adhesive is obtained by cross-linking binary phenol-formaldehyde consisting of... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5115084 | Method for controlling oil reservoir permeability using biomass oil A method for controlling the permeability of a petroleum-bearing subterranean formation including the steps of producing from biomass, a water-insoluble viscous biomass oil, and injecting the biomass oil into the petroleum bearing formation to decrease th... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5034498 | Method and apparatus for producing water-soluble resin and resin product made by that method A method and apparatus for producing water-soluble resin and a resin product made by that method, the method including the steps of supplying a volume of an acidic pyrolysis oil, raising the pH of the oil above 7.0 to partially polymerize the oil, and hea... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5025046 | Creping adhesive composition An aqueous adhesive composition which contains polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, and lignin sulfonate is useful as a creping adhesive in the manufacture of tissue products such as facial tissue, bath tissue and paper toweling.... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4833182 | Isocyanate-polyester polyol binder for manufacture of cellulosic composites A binder for use in the preparation of a synthetic board from cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic material comprising an organic polyisocyanate and a polyester polyol, especially an aromatic polyester polyol.... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4691059 | Copolymerizable UV stabilizers This invention describes UV-stabilized step growth polymers such as polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and combinations thereof. The UV-stabilizing moieties present in these polymers comprise chemically bound, pendant ortho-hydroxydiphenyl ketone ... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4657948 | Fluid loss control in well cement slurries A polymer of monoallylamine, preferably a water-soluble polymer of monoallylamine, whether in free (i.e., unneutralized) form or in salt (i.e., partially or completely neutralized) form is used in conjunction with a sulfonated polymer such as a water-solu... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4579892 | NH4 SSL-PF thermosetting resin and method of binding lignocellulosic material employing same A low cost method of binding lignocellulosic materials utilizing a novel ammonium based spent sulphite liquor, with phenol and formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde thermosetting resin as the binder is disclosed. Phenol-formaldehyde which normally reacts wi... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4558080 | Stable tannin based polymer compound An aqueous flocculant solution containing a tannin based polymer compound is produced which is stable and has a shelf life of at least 3-6 months before gelling. The solution is made by reacting at a temperature of from 150°-200° F. a tannin, an amino c... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4508886 | Method for making adhesive from biomass A method is described for making adhesive from biomass. A liquefaction oil is prepared from lignin-bearing plant material and a phenolic fraction is extracted therefrom. The phenolic fraction is reacted with formaldehyde to yield a phenol-formaldehyde res... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4359507 | Mixed ethylene and propylene carbonate-containing organic polyisocyanate adhesive binder composition An adhesive binder composition is provided for the preparation of lignocellulosic composite molded articles such as flake or particle board, made from moldable compositions which comprises an organic di- or polyisocyanate and a liquid mixture of ethylene ... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4292216 | Lignin-based glue A glue, substantially based on chlorolignin, for gluing cellulose materials such as wood, particle board etc. Chlorolignin, which is a waste product from the cellulose industry, is an environmentally dangerous substance. It is recovered by membrane filter... | 09/29/1981 |
| 4209427 | Flame retardant polycarbonate composition A flame retardant polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture an aromatic carbonate polymer and a flame retardant additive chosen from the group comprising melamine-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde, lignin, lignosulfonates and mi... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4204984 | Lignin amine carboxylated conjugated diene tire cord adhesives Rubber compounds are readily bonded to tire cords using a dip process in which the dip contains an alkaline aqueous dispersion of a mixture of a major amount by weight of a rubbery carboxylated conjugated diene copolymer and a minor amount of a lignin ami... | 05/27/1980 |
| 4131578 | Aqueous hydraulic cement slurry An aqueous hydraulic cement slurry is provided which has low fluid loss properties at elevated temperatures. In addition to water and a hydraulic cement the hydraulic cement slurry contains a polyamine compound; a lignoamine and/or lignosulfonate; a borat... | 12/26/1978 |
| 4107111 | Polymer made of lignin, and method for making it This invention relates to a three-dimensional, aromatic, sulfur-containing polymer based on lignin. The polymer is characterized in that it is amorphous, practically insoluble in water and conventional organic solvents; it contains thioether bonds and pos... | 08/15/1978 |
