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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393901 | Acrylate adhesives containing silica nanoparticles crosslinked with polyfunctional aziridines A pressure sensitive adhesive is described comprising an acrylate copolymer, silica nanoparticles and crosslinked by a polyfunctional aziridine crosslinking agent. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7351769 | Dynamic vulcanization of elastomers with in-situ polymerization Processable rubber compositions comprising a vulcanized elastomer dispersed in a matrix of a thermoplastic polymeric material. In one embodiment the matrix forms a continuous phase and the vulcanized elastomeric material is in the form of particles forming a non-con... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7326752 | Styrene-free unsaturated polyester resin compositions for coating applications Styrene-free unsaturated polyester resin compositions are provided which contain low amounts of hazardous air pollutants, good mechanical and physical properties and good weathering characteristics. A process for the manufacture of these resin compositions is also p... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7294376 | Tire with indicia The present invention provides a pneumatic tire, wherein the tire comprises one or more indicia formed from an elastomeric coating comprising an elastomer selected from the group consisting of: a graft-modified fluoroelastomer grafted to a grafting agent; a hydrogen... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7250472 | Acrylic compositions Acrylic compositions which can be processed into thermoformable acrylic sheet material with variegated non-homogeneous granite appearance are disclosed. The acrylic compositions comprise a matrix of polymethyl methacrylate having dispersed within it particles of a t... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7030193 | Nitrite compositions The present invention relates to a polymer composite containing at least one carboxylated nitrile rubber polymer, that is optionally hydrogenated, at least one basic compound, at least one polyhalogenated hydrocarbon, optionally at least one filler and optionally at... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6946509 | Acrylate-functional alkyd resins having improved dry time An acrylate-functionalized alkyd coating composition is disclosed having improved dry time. The compositon includes an acrylate-functionalized alkyd resin, a solvent, and a drier package that provides the composition with a cobalt content of at least 0.01 wt %, base... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6927249 | Heat absorb-release plastic resin composition and molded product thereof The present invention relates to a heat absorb-release plastic composition and a molded product thereof, more specifically to a heat absorb-release plastic resin composition, which can sense a temperature at a specific temperature, has flexural strength, and can abs... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921791 | Thermoplastic elastomer Disclosed is a product and process for a substantially halogen-free thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer can be incorporated into a decorative surface covering as a binder with the addition of an optional filler. The substantially halogen-free thermo... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6893731 | Water-based coating composition This invention provides a water-based composition suitable for use on polyester-based substrates for increasing adhesion between the substrate and a topcoat or overcoat. The composition comprises: (1) a latex polymer formed from the polymerization of at least one mo... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6784252 | Blow moldable propylene polymer compositions Disclosed are blow molded automotive articles comprising a coupled propylene polymer composition. ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6777080 | Pressure sensitive adhesive composition Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions and pressure sensitive adhesive articles containing the adhesive compositions are disclosed. The adhesive compositions of the invention generally demonstrate favorable cohesive strength at elevated temperatures. The adhesive ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6689840 | Weathering resistance of polymeric materials A polymeric material containing a halogen-containing polymer such as PVC, an inorganic hydroxide and, an acrylic material is described. The presence of the inorganic hydroxide provides a material of superior weathering resistance as compared to materials ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6669953 | Block copolymer Cross-linked block copolymers are disclosed which have drug retention properties, comprising hard and soft segments, with cross-linking between the soft segments. The block copolymers can be based upon (meth)acrylic monomers, and some possess adhesive pro... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6590034 | Peelable seal and method of making and using same A peelable seal comprises a mixture of at least two immiscible polymers. The first polymer forms a continuous phase in the peelable seal, whereas the second polymer is dispersed in the continuous phase. For example, a peelable seal can also be made from a... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6548601 | Fast-dry high solids coatings based on modified alkyd resins An ambient oxidative cure composition based on an acrylate functionalized alkyd resin is described. A method of preparing an ambient oxidative cure composition based on an acrylate functionalized alkyd resin is also described. Such ambient oxidative cure ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6500898 | Dispersants prepared from high polydispersity olefin polymers A dispersant is prepared from an amine and a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent, wherein the hydrocarbyl substituent is a polymerized olefin having a polydispersity Mw /Mn of greater than 5. Such polyolefin substituents are prep... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6433088 | Clear and printable polypropylene films A clear and printable polypropylene film is disclosed. The film is prepared from a blend of a polypropylene and an ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymer. It has an excellent adhesion with commonly used inks without surface treatment.... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6417277 | Coating composition The present invention provides a coating composition which is excellent in a curing property (particularly a low temperature curing property) of a coating film and which forms a coating film having excellent chipping resistance and adhesive property, and ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6407170 | Dispersants prepared from high polydispersity olefin polymers A dispersant is prepared from an amine and a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent, wherein the hydrocarbyl substituent is a polymerized olefin having a polydispersity Mw /Mn of greater than 5. Such polyolefin substituents are prep... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6211290 | Modified polyolefins and methods of manufacturing and painting same A polyolefin modified to contain a pendant polar chain structure of at least 200 molecular weight and which has at least one ester group and at least one hydroxyl and/or oxirane group is a useful adhesion-promoting modifier for polyolefin resins.... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6054531 | Emulsion polymerized polyacrylate rubber, impact modifiers and blends obtained therefrom, and method for making Weatherable thermoplastic compositions, such as a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile (SAN) are provided having improved impact strength. Improvements in thermoplastic composition properties are the result of the incorporation of the graft of an emulsi... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5962591 | Polymer blend There is a need for halogen-free polymeric compositions which offer increased heat and ultraviolet light resistance for utilization in automotive interiors. For instance, it is particularly critical for polymers which are utilized in making skin compounds... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5516856 | Process for the use of antioxidant-peroxides to cure and enhance the stability of polymers The present invention relates to a novel antioxidant-peroxide compound of Structure A, (Y--[--R--OO--X)x --An]y A in which the definitions of X, Y, R, An, x, and y are given in the Summary of the Invention section,... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5240996 | Extended polyvinyl alcohol esters as low calorie fat mimetics Extended polyvinyl alcohol fatty acid esters comprise a new class of edible fat mimetic compounds. These esters, which are, structurally, polyvinyl alcohols having methylene groups between the carbon-carbon backbone and pendant hydroxyl groups that have b... | 08/31/1993 |
| 4987192 | Colored tire stocks having improved abrasion resistance, color and color stability Colored tire stocks having improved abrasion resistance, color and color stability as compared to conventional colored tire stocks such as white sidewall stocks are provided. The colored tire stocks of the invention comprise crosslinked colored rubber com... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4959408 | Poly(methyl methacrylate) blended with a solid poly(butyl acrylate-co-allyl acrylate) plasticizer Poly(methyl methacrylate) is plasticized by mechanically blending therewith effective plasticizing amounts of a non-volatile, solid, linear copolymer of butyl acrylate and allyl acrylate. Such blends are miscible as indicated by the lowering of the glass ... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4891409 | Single phase shape-transformable elastomeric compounds Crystalline elastomeric network compositions are transformable from their original cured shape into an altered shape and subsequently back to their original shape. The transformation process, which is repeatable, is effected by the simultaneous applicatio... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4833189 | Composite resin particles and preparation thereof Composite resin particles each comprising a particulate crosslinked polymer to which a number of substantially linear, metal-containing polymer chains are chemically bonded. The invention also provide methods for the preparation of said composite resin pa... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4774290 | Ethylene copolymers reacted with metal oxides Melt-reacted blends of ethylene/carboxylic acid copolymers with metal oxides are improved by first incorporating the metal oxide into an ethylene copolymer of LDPE, HDPE, or LLDPE to form a concentrate or masterbatch, then melt-blending a minor amount of ... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4440909 | Blends of bis(allyl carbonate) monomers with polymers and polymer blends produced therefrom Disclosed are polymer blends of bis(allyl carbonate) polymers with polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, and the precursor blends of bis(allyl carbonate) monomers with polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, and fabricable resins prepared ... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4396476 | Blend of cross-linked polymer, swelling monomer and cross-linking agent and curing process Compositions hardenable by exposure to heat or electromagnetic radiation are provided by blending from about 0% to about 50% by weight of an uncrosslinked polymer, from about 20% to about 66% of a polymerizable monomer capable of dissolving said polymer, ... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4346197 | Method of polymerizing blends of bis (allyl carbonate) monomers with polymers and polymer blends prepared thereby Disclosed are polymer blends of bis(allyl carbonate) polymers with polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, and the precursor blends of bis(allyl carbonate) monomers with polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, and fabricable resins prepared ... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4287316 | Transparent resin composition for information signal recording discs A transparent resin composition comprising (1) 6 to 100% by weight of a nitrile graft copolymer comprising a rubber trunk polymer and a branch polymer grafted thereon, which has been obtained by graft-polymerizing onto the rubber trunk polymer a monomer m... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4190613 | Separating agent for rubber powders A freeflowing rubber mixture which is stable against coalescence and cohesion comprising a vulcanizable rubber in powder form and a minor amount of an acrylonitrile polymer as a separating agent.... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4187259 | Polymer blends with improved hydrolytic stability comprising a linear aromatic polyester and a methacrylate cross-linked acrylate copolymer Polymer blends having improved hydrolytic stability comprise, in admixture, (1) a linear aromatic polyester prepared from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a bisphenol, and (2) a cross-linked acrylate-methacrylate copolymer. The blends are useful in prepa... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4049747 | Crosslinked vinyl halide polymers as flame retardant additives for thermoplastics There are disclosed fire retardant polyblends comprising thermoplastic polymers intimately admixed with a crosslinked copolymer of a vinyl halide, preferably a crosslinked vinyl chloride copolymer. These fire retardant polyblends may be utilized in a vari... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4026970 | Overpolymer rubbers as tougheners for thermoset and thermoplastic molding compounds and compositions thereof Overpolymer rubbers comprised of a hard, predominantly arcylonitrile core, a rubbery shell, and a hard overcoat are prepared which have utility as tougheners for thermoset or thermoplastic resin molding compounds.... | 05/31/1977 |
| 4022849 | Crosslinked vinyl halide polymers as flame retardant additives for thermoplastics There are disclosed fire retardant polyblends comprising thermoplastic polymers intimately admixed with a crosslinked copolymer of a vinyl halide, preferably a crosslinked vinyl chloride copolymer. These fire retardant polyblends may be utilized in a vari... | 05/10/1977 |
| 4012356 | Suspension-emulsion interpolymer containing tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate An interpolymer which contains a crosslinked acrylate component formed by emulsion polymerization and a polyvinyl chloride component formed by suspension polymerization also comprises an effective amount for improved impact resistance of a plasticizer whi... | 03/15/1977 |
