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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7288592 | Organofunctional silicone copolymers and the saponification products thereof Organosilicone and vinyl ester copolymers free from phase separation are prepared by copolymerizing at least one vinyl ester monomer with organosilicones containing difunctional silicone monomers and optionally a minor amount of monofunctional silicone monomers, in ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7235673 | Glycolide production process, and glycolic acid oligomer for glycolide production The invention relates to a glycolide production process wherein a depolymerization reaction system comprising a glycolic acid oligomer or a glycolic acid oligomer and a polar organic solvent is heated to depolymerize the glycolic acid oligomer into glycolide, the re... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7179882 | Low viscosity polymer polyols The present invention relates to low viscosity polymer polyols and to a process for the preparation of these low viscosity polymer polyols. These polymer polyols comprise the free-radical polymerization product of (A) a base polyol, (B) a pre-formed stabilizer, and ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7157607 | Manufacture of polytrimethylene ether glycol A process of manufacture of polytrimethylene ether glycol comprising: (a) polycondensing reactant comprising diol selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol dimer and 1,3-propanediol trimer or mixtures t... | 01/02/2007 |
| RE39246 | Esterification catalysts and processes therefor and therewith A catalyst composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a titanium compound, a complexing agent, hypophosphorous acid or its metal salt, water and optionally a solvent. The complexing agent can be hydroxycarboxylic acid, alkanolamines, aminocarboxylic acids, ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7052770 | Hardcoat compositions and hardcoated articles A hardcoat composition comprising (A) a hydrolytic condensate of a hydrolyzable silicon compound of formula: R1aSiX(4-a) with at least 1 mole of water per mole of hydrolyzable group X, (B) a metal oxide, (C) a siloxane resin of formu... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6998462 | Polyester process Disclosed is a process that comprises contacting, in the presence of an esterification or transesterification or polycondensation catalyst composition, a toner, and a phosphorus compound, a carbonyl compound and an alcohol under a condition suitable for esterificati... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6916853 | Compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion exchange polymer Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a par... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6753369 | Leather waterproofing formulation and leather goods waterproofed therewith The present invention relates to novel formulations for water proofing leather, a process for waterproofing leather, and leather goods waterproofed by the formulations and processes of the present invention. More specifically, the present invention relates to the us... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6740706 | Method for obtaining coating compositions having reduced VOC The invention relates to an economical method of making a polymer having reduced VOCs and coating compositions containing such polymers. In one embodiment, the method of invention requires providing a reactant mixture (a), providing a solvent mixture (b) comprising ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6730729 | Heat curable binders The invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising an emulsion polymer a polymer composed of at least 5% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, dicarboxylic acid or dicarboxylic anhydride (... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6552153 | Thermoplastic resins having incorporated mold release agents A mixture of hydroxy-terminated hydrocarbons useful as a mold release agent for polymers is disclosed. The polymers suitable in the present context are the ones prepared by polyaddition or polycondensation, in particular, thermoplastic polyurethane and po... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6552093 | Compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion exchange polymer Liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a pa... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6495627 | Conductive composition for biological electrode A conductive composition for a biological electrode is capable of reducing the impedance between the electrode and the skin. A conductive gel composition for a biological electrode which is capable of electrically and physically connecting a living body t... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6348516 | Method for producing solution of polymers functionalized by acid groups by microwave radiation Process for using microwave irradiation to prepare solutions of polymers functionalized with acid groups The invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous, hydrous and anhydrous solutions of polymers functionalized with acid groups, which comprises... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6166170 | Esterification catalysts and processes therefor and therewith A catalyst composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a titanium compound, a complexing agent, hypophosphorous acid or its metal salt, water and optionally a solvent. The complexing agent can be hydroxycarboxylic acid, alkanolamines, aminocarboxy... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6080834 | Titanium-containing catalyst composition and processes therefor and therewith A catalyst composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a titanium compound, a complexing agent, a solvent, and optionally a cocatalyst. The cocatalyst can be a cobalt/aluminum catalyst, an antimony compound, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6066714 | Titanium-containing catalyst composition and processes therefor and therewith A catalyst composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a titanium compound, a phosphorus compound, an amine, a solvent and optionally a cocatalyst in which the phosphorus compound has a formula selected from the group consisting of (R1 ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6051624 | Polyol combination Polyol combination for the preparation of energy absorbing foam is provided, the polyol combination including (a) from 30 to 70 parts by weight of a polyol having a molecular weight in the range of from 2500 to 6500, a functionality in the range of from 2... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6028132 | Antistatic agents, coatings and adhesives Antistatic agents, adhesives and coatings with high antistatic properties under low humidity and temperature, which contain a quaternary ammonium salt of formula I: ##STR1## wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 is an alkyl r... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6005048 | Process for the preparation of storage-stable organopolysiloxane compositions comprising oxidic reinforcing fillers The organopolysiloxane compositions are prepared by mixing (1) organopolysiloxanes which contain on average at least 2 aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds per molecule, (2) prehydrophobized oxidic reinforcing fillers having a carbon content, obtained by the... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5990233 | Rheology modifiers for use in aqueous compositions The present invention relates to acrylate-based rheology modifiers for use in aqueous compositions having pH of less than or equal to 9 and to the rheologically-modified aqueous compositions, which modifiers contain an emulsion which is prepared by single... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5985990 | Use of pendant free-radically polymerizable moieties with polar polymers to prepare hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesive compositions Cross-linked, hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, (meth)acrylate-functional polar polymers which serve as precursors to them, and medical products using such adhesives are disclosed. The cross-linked polymer is prepared by free-radically... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5939478 | Silicone polyether stabilized silicone latex solvent thickening The viscosity of a solvent is modified by thickening the solvent with a silicone latex. A silicone latex having a plurality of crosslinked polysiloxane particles is first prepared by mixing the siloxane polymer, a surfactant, and water; emulsifying the mi... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5919395 | Polyol combination Polyol combination for the preparation of energy absorbing foam is provided, the polyol combination including (a) from 30 to 70 parts by weight of a polyol having a molecular weight in the range of from 2500 to 6500, a functionality in the range of from 2... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5698627 | Additive for papermaking A novel additive for papermaking is disclosed. The additive comprises an aqueous solution of a copolymer obtained by reacting (a) an acrylamide, (b) a vinyl monomer which is copolymerizable with component (a) and has a cationic group, (c) at least one of ... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5607993 | Low-density bouncing putty The present invention provides a bouncing putty with low density and other desirable properties. The density is preferably between 0.33 and 0.95 g/cc, preferably between about 0.5 and 0.75 g/cc and particularly preferably about 0.6 g/cc. Borosilicone rubb... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5605958 | Composition for surface treatment A composition for surface treatment, which comprises the following components (I), (II) and (III) as essential components: (I) at least one compound capable of forming a coating film with a contact angle of at least 70° against water; (II) a solvent capable o... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5539022 | Aqueous dispersions of acrylate copolymers Water-dilutable dispersions of acrylate copolymers having a hydroxyl number of from 40 to 200 mg KOH/g and an acid number of from 15 to 50 mg of KOH/g, obtained by free-radical copolymerization of a) from 5 to 40 parts by weight of at least one glycidyl ester ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5412048 | Process for producing cross-linked monodispersed polymeric particles Spherical monodispersed polymeric particles are prepared from vinyl monomers and crosslinking polymerizable polyvinyl monomers. More particularly, a novel process for producing spherical monodispersed gel particles that are about 1-6 μm in size and conta... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5405889 | Room-temperature-curable organopolysiloxane composition A room-temperature-curable organopolysiloxane composition having a highly durable adhesion that bonds well to various substrates, e.g. glass, plastics, and metals, through contact-curing and exhibits an excellent early-cure adhesiveness and that cures to ... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5384356 | Liquid coating composition forming a liquid crystal display element insulating film A liquid coating composition for the formation of a liquid crystal display element insulating film, which comprises a) hydrolyzed product of tetraalkoxysilane of the general formula (1) below and trialkoxysilane of the general formula (2) below, b) an aluminum... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5378735 | Ultraviolet-curing covering composition with hardwearing properties An ultraviolet-curing covering composition comprising Component A which is obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group-containing polyfunctional acrylate with a silane coupling agent containing an isocyanate group(s), Component B of a polyfunctional acrylate ha... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5371138 | Ultraviolet blocking polysiloxane resin and process for making the same A poysiloxane resin composition includes a blend of silanols, colloidal silica, an ultraviolet-absorbing material, and a dye for correcting the color of a film formed from the resin composition. The silanols include a silanol from the group having the for... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5349021 | Thermosetting printing ink composition A thermosetting printing ink composition comprising a functional copolymer of a thermosettable polyester and a polysiloxane, a pigment, a crosslinking agent and a curing catalyst which may be a strong acid or a metal salt thereof. The composition desirabl... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5300558 | Curable resin coating composition A curable resin composition comprising: (A) a compound having at least one curable acrylic radical, methacrylic radical or vinyl radial, or a mixture thereof; (B) an organic solvent containing an alcoholic organic solvent with an amount of not less than 40% by... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5290852 | Glutaric acid based polyester internally plasticized PVC An internally plasticized polyvinyl halide obtained by the polymerization of a vinyl halide monomer in the presence of a polyester polymeric plasticizer substantially derived from glutaric acid and a diol. Articles made therefrom exhibit a unique balance ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5247012 | Glutaric acid based polyester internally plasticized PVC An internally plasticized polyvinyl halide obtained by the polymerization of a vinyl halide monomer in the presence of a polyester polymeric plasticizer substantially derived from glutaric acid and a diol Articles made therefrom exhibit a unique balance o... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5200459 | Stable butadiene heteropolymer latices A butadiene heteropolymer latex is prepared by emulsion polymerizing appropriate monomers in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol and a stabilizing solvent. The butadiene heteropolymer can be a butadiene copolymer or terpolymer prepared from butadiene monome... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5171771 | Permanent fogging system for gas mains A permanent fogging system comprising a selected amount of a reactive free-radical polymerizable acrylic or substituted acrylic monomer, a low molecular weight glycol carrier and an effective amount of a free radical initiator. Another embodiment involves... | 12/15/1992 |
