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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158724 | Curable compositions for advanced processes, and products made therefrom Curable compositions, such as benzoxazine-based ones, are useful in applications within the aerospace industry, such as for example as a heat curable composition for use as a matrix resin in advanced processes, such as resin transfer molding, vacuum assisted transfe... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7816455 | Hydrogel contact lenses and package systems and production methods for same Contact lenses ready for use in an eye are provided including a contact lens body containing a hydrophilic polymeric component and a water soluble polymer component. Such contact lenses, which preferably are wet cast molded, are particularly useful as disposable or ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7709579 | Curable compositions for advanced processes, and products made therefrom Curable compositions, such as benzoxazine-based ones, are useful in applications within the aerospace industry, such as for example as a heat curable composition for use as a matrix resin in advanced processes, such as resin transfer molding, vacuum assisted transfe... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7338742 | Photoresist polymer and photoresist composition containing the same The present invention relates to photoresist polymers and photoresist compositions. The disclosed photoresist polymers and photoresist compositions containing the same have excellent transmittance, etching resistance, thermal resistance and adhesive property, low li... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326765 | Melamine ring-containing co-polymers; methods of making and using the same A melamine ring containing copolymer and a method of manufacturing a melamine ring containing copolymer are described. The method includes mixing melamine and cashew nut shell liquid, heating the mixture, and reacting the mixture for about 4 to 6 hours. The melamine... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323265 | High stability membrane for proton exchange membrane fuel cells A proton exchange membrane which includes a sulfonated and phosphonated poly (styrene) material having a covalently bonded tertiary hydrogen replacement group. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7295376 | Pseudo cross-link type resin composition, molding material, sheet or film, and optical element obtained therefrom A pseudo cross-link type resin composition made of one of resins or a mixture of the resins; wherein the resin is obtained by mixing a polymer molecule that has an atomic group capable of forming an intermolecular hydrogen bond at least in a molecular side ch... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279220 | Highly flame-retardant cross-linked acrylic fiber and highly flame-retardant composite The highly flame-retardant acrylic fiber of the invention comprises 1 to 20 weight % of a glycidyl methacrylate polymer and 1 to 20 weight % of antimony oxide in an acrylonitrile copolymer obtained with use of monomers containing 20 to 70 weight % of at least one ha... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276544 | Process for manufacturing intraocular lenses with blue light absorption characteristics A process for producing intraocular lenses (IOLs) capable of absorbing blue light and ultraviolet light using photo curing. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light and ultraviolet light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking b... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7268193 | Branched polyphenylene polymers Branched polyarylene polymers are provided comprising monovalent endcappers, divalent linear units, and polyvalent branching units. The composition of the polymers is controlled by adjusting the ratio of the three types of monomers. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256227 | Polymer modified gypsum membrane and uses therefor A composition which is applied to substrate surfaces to form a membrane to provide structural reinforcement thereto and prevent the release of gases and moisture from the substrate. The composition consists of polymer resin binders and gypsum. Further provided is a ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7211309 | Antistatic laminated polyester film An antistatic film having an antistatic coating film on at least one surface of a polyester film, the antistatic coating film comprising a polymer having a polymerized unit represented by the following formula (1): | 05/01/2007 |
| 7157146 | Primer composition, coating method, and coated article A primer composition comprises (A) a vinyl copolymer obtained through copolymerization of (a-1) a UV-absorbing vinyl monomer, (a-2) an alkoxysilyl group-containing vinyl monomer, and (a-3) another copolymerizable monomer, (B) a curing agent, and (C) a thermoplastic ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7151139 | Antimicrobial polymeric surfaces Bactericidal compositions are disclosed that comprise a polymeric compound immobilized on a material. Medical devices are also disclosed which comprise such a bactericidal composition. Methods are disclosed for covalently derivatizing the surfaces of common material... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7101654 | Norbornene-type monomers and polymers containing pendent lactone or sultone groups The disclosed invention relates to novel norbornene-type monomers containing pendent lactone or sultone groups. The invention also relates to norbornene-type polymers and copolymers comprising one or more repeating units represented by the formula: | 09/05/2006 |
| 7074858 | Reactive oligomers The present invention provides novel compositions prepared from a first oligomer containing reactive functional groups capable of reaction at effective rates (at normal processing temperatures) with a co-reactive second component oligomer possessing functionality th... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7015286 | Reactive oligomers The present invention provides melt-processible adhesive compositions prepared from a first oligomer containing reactive functional groups capable of reaction at effective rates (at normal processing temperatures) with a co-reactive second component oligomer possess... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7009003 | Plastic composition A plastic composition including polymeric nanoparticles having a diameter of 1 to 100 nanometers, and a polymeric component. Also provided is a method for providing such a plastic composition. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6924338 | Zwitterionic polymer blend materials A polymer blend for use in a biomedical application comprising: (A) a polymer A, bearing zwitterionic pendant groups; and (B) a hydrophobic addition polymer B, selected from the group consisting silyl(alk)acrylates, alkyl(alk)acrylamides, dialkyl(alk)acrylamides, an... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6903160 | Pseudocross-linking resin composition, molded materials, sheet or film made therefrom, and optical elements The invention provides a pseudo cross-link resin composition comprises at least tow polymer molecules; wherein the resin is obtained by mixing a vinylic polymer molecule A that has an atomic group capable of forming an intermolecular hydrogen bond in a molecular sid... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6893684 | Anti-reflective coating compositions for use with low k dielectric materials Anti-reflective compositions and methods of using those compositions with low dielectric constant materials are provided. In one embodiment, the compositions include polymers comprising recurring monomers having unreacted ring members. In another embodiment, the pol... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6887939 | Stabilizing agent The present invention relates to a stabilizing agent for polymers or copolymers which is a copolymer of ethylene or propylene (A) and a vinyl compound (B) having the formula: wherein X is O, NH... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6872780 | Butyl polymer composition having improved cold flow properties A butyl polymer composition having improved cold flow properties is described. The composition comprises a butyl polymer (preferably a halogenated butyl polymer) and a styrene monomer. The styrene monomer is a copolymer of α-methylstyrene and another styrenic monom... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6838521 | Dispersant composition used for preparing aqueous pigmented ink for ink-jet The present invention relates to a new dispersant composition used for preparing ink for ink-jet, which provides long term fluidity at a fine injection nozzle of ink-jet, shows a stable injection amount, and gives no coagulation of pigment particles when ink for ink... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6825279 | Inkjet printable media An ink receptive media suitable for use in a passport is disclosed. A media in accordance with the present invention comprises a substrate, and an image receptive layer comprising a plurality of particles. In a preferred embodiment, the image receptive layer compris... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6825278 | Modified pressure sensitive adhesive A modified pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is produced by polymerizing at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer to form a base polymer and reacting the base polymer with a modifying polymer comprising units derived from a n-vinyl lactam to thereby produce a ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6790911 | Thermoplastic elastomers having improved adhesive proterties A thermoplastic vulcanizate prepared by dynamically vulcanizing a halogenated butyl rubber within a mixture that includes the halogenated butyl rubber and from about 10 to about 100 parts by weight of a crystalline thermoplastic resin per 100 parts by weight rubber,... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6759481 | Shape memory styrene copolymer A shape memory polymer which is a reaction product of styrene, a vinyl compound, a multifunctional crosslinking agent and an initiator. The shape memory polymer has particular application as a contact lens mold. ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6723757 | Engineering ionomeric blends and engineering ionomeric blend membranes The present invention relates to novel compatible binary and ternary cation-exchanger polymer and anion-exchanger polymer blend membranes. ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723790 | Blends of poly[α-methylenelact(one)(am] homo- and copolymers Polymers containing α-methylenelact(ones)(ams) such as α-methylenebutyrolactones are useful in blends with other polymers. For examples such polymers which have reactive groups are toughened by mixing with a rubbery material which has complimentary reactive groups... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6720387 | Hot-melt adhesive compositions comprising acidic polymer and basic polymer blends A hot-melt adhesive composition comprises a blend of at least one acidic polymer and at least one basic polymer. At least one of the polymers is a hot-melt adhesive. Thermally reversible crosslinks are formed between each of the two polymers. These crosslinks impart... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6632887 | Coating compositions and methods for reducing edge glare in implantable ophthalmic lenses Hydrophilic coatings for implantable ophthalmic lenses are disclosed. The coatings, which are applied to the edge surface of the ophthalmic lens, comprise a hydrophobic (meth)acrylic polymer and a hydrophilic polymer. When hydrated, the coatings reduce or... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6620905 | Curable compositions containing benzoxazine Curable compositions comprise a benzoxazine compound or resin in combination with at least one additional curable compound or resin. Optionally, the composition will further comprise a curing agent and/or a filler. These compositions have utility as adhes... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6579944 | Thermoplastic vulcanizate with defined morphology for optimum elastic recovery A thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) is produced by melt blending until the volume fraction of dispersed rubber particles is greater than 0.5 preferably from 0.55 to 0.95, the remaining being the dispersed continuous plastic phase in a manner so as to develo... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6565616 | Copolymer blends and their use as additives for improving the cold flow properties of middle distillates The invention relates to blends of copolymers containing structural units of olefins, derivatives of dibasic carboxylic acids and, if required, polyolefins and, structural units of ethylene and vinyl esters of tertiary carboxylic acids, and their use as a... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6559231 | Curing type water base resin composition The present invention relates to a curing type water base resin composition comprising: (I) a copolymer obtained by copolymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a) having a maleimide group, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (b) having a carbony... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6512051 | Elastomer composition An elastomer composition including an elastomer having a functional group, and a compound having a functional group, in which corresponding functional groups form a cross-link by at least one of an ionic bond, a hydrogen bond, and Diels-Alder reaction wit... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6506840 | Process for producing thermoplastic resin composition A process for producing a succinimide resin composition is provided which comprises reacting a maleic anhydride-olefin type copolymer constituted of 40-60 mol % of maleic anhydride units, 60-40 mol % of olefin units, and 0-20 mol % of a copolymerizable mo... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6455634 | Pressure sensitive adhesive blends comprising (meth)acrylate polymers and articles therefrom The present invention relates to a blend of at least one (meth)acrylate polymer and at least one amorphous propylene-derived polymer, and an optional tackifier that provide pressure sensitive adhesive compositions in which improved peel adhesion to at lea... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6451915 | Thermoplastic elastomers having improved processing and physical property balance A thermoplastic elastomer formed by a process comprising the steps of dynamically vulcanizing a rubber within a mixture that includes the rubber, from about 10 to about 80 percent by weight of a thermoplastic resin based upon the total weight of the rubbe... | 09/17/2002 |
