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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7902300 | Controlled rheology polypropylene heterophasic copolymers This invention relates to the use of a cyclic ketone peroxide of half-life time larger than one second at a temperature of 225° C., for producing a controlled rheology polypropylene heterophasic copolymer of melt index MI2 larger than 15 g/10 min, having simultaneo... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7825196 | Color reduction in polyethylene modified by radical initiation Polyethylene modified by using radical initiators such as oxygen and peroxides sometimes has a yellow color which may be reduced or eliminated by incorporating additives such as polyethylene glycol, and/or neutralizing species such as alkali metal stearates, particu... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7767767 | Modification of polyethylene with ozone A method of modifying polyethylene is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the polyethylene powder with ozone. The modified polyethylene exhibits an increase in melt elasticity and the complex viscosity at low shear rates. The rheological benefits are achieved... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7750086 | Solid state modification of propylene polymers A process for improving the melt characteristics of propylene-ethylene random block and impact copolymers is provided. The process involves contacting a powder of the copolymer with a low level of free radical initiator followed by heating at a temperature below the... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7683137 | Color reduction polyethylene modified by radical initiation Polyethylene modified by using radical initiators such as oxygen and peroxides sometimes has a yellow color which may be reduced or eliminated by incorporating additives such as polyethylene glycol, and/or neutralizing species such as alkali metal stearates, particu... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7399809 | Modifying polyethylene made by Ziegler or single-site catalyst with free radical initiator A method of modifying a polyethylene is disclosed. In the method ethylene or a mixture of ethylene and a C3-C10 α-olefin is polymerized in an organic solvent with a Ziegler or single-site catalyst to form an initial polyethylene solution. The initial polyethylene s... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7399808 | Molecular melt and methods for making and using the molecular melt The present invention includes a molecular melt composition comprising an antioxidant and a coupling agent. The molecular melt is partially amorphous in nature. The invention also includes a method for making the molecular melt composition and a method for using the... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7341619 | Olefin waxes having improved hardness or viscosity In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, amon... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7285617 | Oxygen tailoring of polyethylene blow molding resins Processes are disclosed for oxygen-tailoring polyethylene blow molding resin. Polyethylene resin is conveyed through a feed zone, a melt-mixing zone and a melt zone, wherein the temperature of the polyethylene resin is from about 216° C. to about 260° C. in the me... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282542 | Modification method of polymer A method for modifying a polymer comprising modifying a polymer capable of decomposing with a carbon radical in the molecule thereof by a reaction with a radical initiator and a compound having a nitroxide radical in the molecule thereof to thereby decrease a molecu... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271203 | Crosslinking of photoiniator-initialized polyacrylates A process for increasing the molecular weight of polyacrylates, characterized in that polyacrylates which are functionalized at least on one part of their chain ends by photoinitiator groups X are exposed to actinic radiation, so that a direct linking reaction of th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7247385 | Melt phase hydrosilylation of polypropylene Branched copolymers of polypropylene (PP) and polysilanes are prepared by procedures involving melt phase hydrosilylation. Such branched copolymers may be formed in situ during the melt phase hydrosilylation or may be prepared by subsequent processing. The branched ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247676 | For golf balls with non-ionomer casing layer This invention is related to multi-layer golf balls having an inner cover layer comprising a blend of styrene-block copolymer and trans-polyisoprene, an outer cover layer comprising a polyurethane, a polyurea or a mixture thereof, and a core comprising of thermosett... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238754 | Solid state process to modify the melt characteristics of polyethylene resins and products A process for improving the melt characteristics of polyethylene resins is provided. The process involves contacting a polyethylene resin powder with a low level of free radical initiator at a temperature below the melting point of the resin. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232384 | Perimeter weighted golf ball A perimeter weighted golf ball with a low compression core is provided. The core preferably comprises a diene polymer that has low cross-link density or not cross-linked with a reactive co-agent. This core has low compression and low specific gravity. The low specif... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7199214 | Process for the preparation of polyalkoxyamines which can be used as initiators for the radical polymerization of polyfunctional living (CO)polymers The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polyalkoxyaminies from monoalkoxyamine(s) of formula (I) and of at least one polyunsaturated compound of formula (II): | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196144 | Process for modification of polymer A process for modification of a polymer comprising modifying a polymer (A) capable of decomposing by carbon radicals present in the molecule thereof using a compound (B) having a nitroxide radical in the molecule thereof and a radical initiator (C) in a ratio of (B)... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192909 | Use of polyolefin waxes in the field of plastics processing The invention relates to the use of polyolefin waxes as external lubricants and release agents for plastics. Said polyolefin waxes are produced by using metallocene catalysts, whereby the polyolefin waxes are homopolymerizates of ethylene or are copolymerizates of e... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7193000 | Compositions for use in golf balls A golf ball comprising a core and a cover is disclosed. At least a layer of the golf ball is made from an elastomer composition comprising a least one polydiene rubber and at least one moisture scavenger, such as p-toluene sulfonyl isocyanate. The moisture scavenger... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7151148 | Castable golf ball components using acrylate functional resins Golf ball components, such as cores, intermediate layers, and covers, formed with compositions including precursors with acrylate functionality crosslinked with a curing agent. ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7138460 | Compositions for use in golf balls The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a core having a diameter of at least 1.5 inches, at least one inner cover layer encasing the core, and an outer cover layer encasing the inner cover layer. The inner cover layer has a thickness of from 0.00... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7132480 | Compositions for use in golf balls The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a core having a diameter of at least 1.5 inches, an inner cover layer encasing the core, and an outer cover layer encasing the inner cover layer. The inner cover layer has a thickness of from 0.005 inches t... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108921 | Compositions for use in golf balls The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising at least one interface between a first crosslinkable material and a second crosslinkable material. The first crosslinkable material comprises a polydiene homopolymer or copolymer. The second material compri... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7087668 | Dispersion of pigments in polyolefins The invention is directed to a polymer and pigment composition utilizing a polyolefin wax produced by metallocene catalysis as a pigment dispersing auxiliary. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077867 | Prosthetic knee joint having at least one diamond articulation surface Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for man... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074947 | Process for producing epoxide compound A process for producing an epoxide compound, characterized by reacting an olefin compound with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of: a metal oxide catalyst obtained by reacting hydrogen peroxide with at least one member selected from the group consisting of tungsten... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071269 | Acrylic PSAs with narrow molecular weight distribution A process for preparing acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives by means of radical polymerization of a monomer mixture to give a polyacrylate, wherein said polymerization is carried out with an initiator system comprising at least one triazolinyl compound of the gener... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7064163 | Polyolefin-based adhesive resins and method of making adhesive resins A method for producing polyolefin-based adhesive resins having improved physical and optical properties and the improved adhesive resins thereby produced, eliminates at least one reheating and melting of polyolefin polymer, comprises polymerizing a monomer compositi... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7019087 | Method for production of a mouldable mass and use thereof for production of low-emission floor coverings A method for the production of moldable masses is provided. The method includes compounding a polyolefin having a density of less than about 0.918 g/cm3 serial cross-linking agents. The moldable masses can be used the production of low-emission floor cove... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005224 | Polyolefin waxes modified to make them polar in photocopier toners The present invention relates to the use of polyolefin waxes which have been prepared by means of metallocene catalysts and have been modified to make them polar in photocopier toners and also to photocopier toners comprising such polyolefin waxes modified to make t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005479 | Golf ball with rigid intermediate layer The invention relates to a golf ball comprising a core, an intermediate layer disposing around the core, and a cover including at least one layer that includes a polyurethane or polyurea polymer. The intermediate layer is preferably rigid and has a durometer hardnes... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6992146 | Very low melt viscosity resin A process is provided for the production of a very low melt viscosity (high melt flow index) polymer resin, suitable for use in spunbond or meltblown processing. According to the process of the current invention, a high melt viscosity (low melt flow index) resin is ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989423 | Oxygen tailoring of polyethylene film resins Processes are disclosed for oxygen-tailoring polyethylene resin. Polyethylene resin is conveyed through a feed zone, a melt-mixing zone and a melt zone. The resin is contacted with oxygen in an amount of at least 40 parts by weight O2 per million parts by... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984698 | Polyethylene films for barrier applications Disclosed is a method of modifying polyethylene to increase its ability to resist the transmission of water vapor. The polyethylene is modified to increase long chain branching resulting in lower water vapor transmission rates in films prepared with the modified pol... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6974853 | Acrylate contact adhesive materials having tight molecular weight distribution An initiator system for radical polymerization, which comprises a combination of compounds of the formulae: ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6958186 | Double sided adhesive tape An adhesive tape comprising at least a three-layer product structure having the following layers A, B, and C with the layer sequence ABC: Layer A: heat activatable adhesive having a characteristic activation temperature TA | 10/25/2005 |
| 6958373 | Transformation of polymers to useful chemicals oxidation Polymeric materials are recycled by transformation to useful chemicals by oxidization in the liquid phase using acetic acid as a solvent and a metal bromide catalyst. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6951904 | Process for increasing the melt strength of polypropylene A process for modifying a polypropylene (co)polymer wherein said process comprises melt mixing the polypropylene (co)polymer in the presence of an initiator wherein said initiator is selected from the group defined by formula (1), wherein R is selected from the grou... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6930137 | Method of improving blown film processing performance and physical properties An improved method of manufacturing blown polyolefin films with increased bubble stability and higher blown film production rates is disclosed. A method in which the amounts and ratios of known antioxidant polymer film additives (phosphites and phenolics) are contro... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924337 | Golf balls incorporating urethane compositions and methods for making them A golf ball that includes a core and a cover layer. The cover layer encases the core, and includes a composition of a thermoplastic urethane, formed as a reaction product of a diol or a polyol with an isocyanate and a peroxide. ... | 08/02/2005 |
