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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8119741 | Polyamide-polyether block copolymer Copolymers having linked internal polyether blocks and internal polyamide blocks have advantageous physical properties and solvent-gelling abilities. The copolymer may be prepared from a reaction mixture that contains 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid (CHDA) and pol... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119742 | Multi-armed catechol compound blends The invention describes families of compounds that utilize multihydroxyl phenyl groups to provide adhesive properties. Selection of the multihydroxy phenyl group along with linkers or linking groups and the linkages between the linkers or linking groups with polyalk... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8067505 | Method of preparing carboxylic acid functionalized polymers Methods for preparing water soluble, non-peptidic polymers carrying carboxyl functional groups, particularly carboxylic acid functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymers are disclosed, as are the products of these methods. In general, an ester reagent R(C═0... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7786220 | pH and temperature sensitive hydrogels The present invention relates to a block copolymer formed by coupling the following components with each other, as well as a hydrogel composition comprising the block copolymer and a hydrogel formed from the composition: (a) a copolymer of a polyethylene glycol (PEG... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7759431 | Joining tissue with bioabsorbable isocyanate Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine su... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7745546 | Hydrocarbon-terminated polyether-polyamide block copolymers and uses thereof A composition comprising (a) a resin composition comprising a block copolymer of the formula hydrocarbon-polyether-polyamide-polyether-hydrocarbon; and (b) a polar liquid. The block copolymer may be prepared by a process comprising reacting together reactants compri... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7691949 | Joining tissues with composition of bioabsorbable isocyanate and amine-substituted polyalkylene glycol Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine su... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7635738 | Joining tissues with composition containing bioabsorbable isocyanate compound Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine su... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7576162 | Chemical process The invention relates to a process for the production of a nitrogen containing epihalohydrin polymer involving reaction of a nitrogen-containing precursor selected from the group consisting of amines, poly-amines, polyaminoamides, polyurethanes and mixtures thereof ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7569643 | Reverse thermal gellation polymer of chain-extended optional polyester-terminated PEO-PPO-PEO The present invention relates to novel polymeric compositions based upon An(BCB)An polyester/polyether multi-blocks. Compositions according to the present invention exhibit unexpectedly exceptional reverse thermal gellation properties and in ce... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7442213 | Methods of cleaning a situs with a cleaning composition comprising a polymer system The present invention relates to stable polymer systems comprising anionic and modified polyamine polymers. When such polymer systems are employed in cleaning compositions, such cleaning compositions exhibit unexpectedly improved anti-soil re-deposition and situs wh... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7425594 | Copolymer of glycidyl ester and/or ether with polyol A copolymer and a process of making the copolymer are disclosed. The copolymer is produced from reacting a glycidyl ester and/or ether with a polyol comprising a functionality of at least 2 wherein at least 50% by weight of the copolymer comprises a minimum of 3n+X ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7368169 | Hydrazide compounds with angiogenic activity Compounds exhibiting angiogenic properties incorporating the structure of Formula I: R3—NH—NH—C(═O)—R2—P—R1 (I) wherein P is a water-soluble, biodegradable polymer, R1 is hydrogen, l... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361701 | Aliphatic polyester composition, a molded article thereof and a method for controlling biodegradation rate using the same composition A biodegradable plastic composition which can be stably adjusted in biodegradation rate, and has greatly improved resistance to hydrolysis and weather, in particular the former, and durability resulting from the improved resistances; a molded article thereof; and a ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361291 | Antistatic composition Polymer compositions comprising a) a polymer substrate selected from the group consisting of the polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides and polylactic acids and b) a combination of i) at l... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351787 | Process for the preparation of activated polyethylene glycols A process for preparing activated polyethylene glycols is disclosed. In some embodiments, the process includes reacting a molten polyethylene glycol with an activator. In other embodiments, the process includes reacting a polyethylene glycol with an activator in the... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351783 | Composition to be used in paints A paint composition has a resin constituent which includes (i) a non-aromatic epoxy resin, (ii) a polysiloxane and (iii) an epoxysilane. The paint composition has an anti-corrosive effect. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347850 | Adhesion barriers applicable by minimally invasive surgery and methods of use thereof Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use with minimally invasive surgery applicators are disclosed. The disclosure includes compositions and methods for in situ formation of hydrogels using minimally invasive surgical techniques.... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316843 | Melt-spun synthetic fiber and process for producing the fiber A melt-spun synthetic fiber and process for producing the fiber are described, the fiber including a fiber-forming synthetic polymer and a siloxane-based polyamide with a repeating unit having the formula (I) whe... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7273910 | Process for the preparation of a functionalized polymer intermediate products, compositions and shaped parts Process for the preparation of a functionalized polymer containing an additive, in which process there is formed a compound that contains, besides at least one blocked isocyanate group, a free amino, hydroxy or carboxy group; this compound is linked to an additive v... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7247314 | Biocompatible material composition adaptable to diverse therapeutic indications A biocompatible material genus serves as the foundation for multiple material composition species, each adapted to a specific therapeutic indication. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241846 | Bioabsorbable adhesive compounds and compositions Bioabsorbable compounds which include a polyalkylene oxide backbone with two or more isocyanate substituents are useful as one component adhesives. Absorbable compositions useful as a two component adhesive contain a) a polyethylene oxide having two or more amine su... | 07/10/2007 |
| RE39713 | Polymerizable biodegradable polymers including carbonate or dioxanone linkages Water-soluble macromers including at least one hydrolysable linkage formed from carbonate or dioxanone groups, at least one water-soluble polymeric block, and at least one polymerizable group, and methods of preparation and use thereof are described. The macromers a... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235613 | Method of gluing wood based materials The present invention relates to a method of gluing wood based materials by providing an adhesive system onto wood based materials followed by curing, the adhesive system comprises a melaminic amino resin and a phenolic resin composition, wherein the phenolic resin ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230068 | Polymer derivatives The invention provides water-soluble compounds that include a polymer and at least one terminal azide or acetylene moiety. Also provided are highly efficient methods for the selective modification of proteins with PEG derivatives, which involves the selective incorp... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226617 | Thermosensitive and biodegradable microgel and a method for the preparation thereof The present invention provides a thermosensitive and biodegradable microgel and a method of synthesizing such microgels. The thermosensitive and biodegradable microgel is synthesized from a macromer comprising a thermosensitive block polymer co-polymerized with a bi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7202281 | Methods and compositions for reducing or eliminating post-surgical adhesion formation The present invention relates to a method for reducing adhesions associated with post-operative surgery. The present method comprises administering or affixing a polymeric composition preferably comprising chain extended, coupled or crosslinked polyester/poly(oxyalk... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7202304 | Anhydride polymers for use as curing agents in epoxy resin-based underfill material An underfill material is presented that may be used between an electrical component and a substrate. The underfill material may be a cured epoxy resin composition comprising a liquid or semisolid epoxy resin and a polyfunctional anhydride polymer and/or oligomer cur... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199193 | Polyethylene glycol compounds and process of making A process for making substituted polyethylene glycol compound. The compound has the formula RO(C2H40)nH wherein R represents a C1–7 hydrocarbon group and n represents the average number of moles of C2H40 groups, ranging from 500 to 2000. The compound has a ratio o... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196123 | Polyester block copolymer composition and process for the preparation thereof The invention provides a polyester block copolymer composition (R) obtained by thermally-processing a polyester block copolymer composition (Q) obtained by melt-mixing 100 parts by weight of a polyester block copolymer (P) with 0.1–5 parts by weight of an epoxy co... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186784 | Phosphorus-containing carboxylic acid derivatives process for preparations thereof and flame retardant There are disclosed a phosphorus-containing carboxylic acid derivative which has a group containing phosphorus atom and has in its molecule, a group represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175917 | Biaxially oriented polylactic acid-based resin films The present invention provides a biaxially oriented film of a polylactic acid resin that is suitable for films for bags and packaging films for various windows, particularly films for outlook window envelopes. The film is biodegradable and, as films for outlook wind... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169453 | Multilayer structure and tank consisting of this structure, which has a barrier layer in direct contact with the fluid contained Described are structures comprising, successively: a first layer of high density polyethylene (HDPE), a layer of binder, a second layer of EVOH or of a mixture based on EVOH, optionally a third layer of polyamide (A) or of a mixture of polyamide (A) and polyolefin (... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163985 | Polymer systems and cleaning compositions comprising the same The present invention relates to stable polymer systems comprising anionic and modified polyamine polymers. When such polymer systems are employed in cleaning compositions, such cleaning compositions exhibit unexpectedly improved anti-soil re-deposition and situs wh... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7151142 | Biodegradable aliphatic polyester grafted with poly(ethylene glycol) having reactive groups and preparation method thereof The present invention is directed to a poly(ethylene glycol)-grafted aliphatic polyester represented by Formula 1: wherein X is an aliphatic ester, R is hydrogen or C1-5 alkyl,... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7151077 | Polymersome compositions and associated methods of use The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations. More particularly, the present invention relates to polymersomes, viscosifying agents that comprise polymersomes, and associated methods of use. In some embodiments, the ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7148315 | Monomer addition techniques to control manufacturing of bioabsorbable copolymers Monomer addition methodology is provided to adjust monomer addition rates to a polymerization reactor. Advantages of the invention include control of bioabsorbable copolymer structure, improvement of monomer conversion, control of reaction temperature, and reduced r... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144976 | Coumarin endcapped absorbable polymers The present invention includes photocurable, liquid polymers incorporating coumarin ester endgroups into their molecular structure, which polymers are crosslinked upon irradiation with ultraviolet light by photochemically allowed [2+2] cycloaddition reactions among ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141643 | Alkylene oxide-lactone copolymers A block copolymer is disclosed, which comprises a first block comprising polymerized units of an alkylene oxide and a second block comprising polymerized units of an alkylene oxide and a lactone, said copolymer being obtainable by polymerizing an alkylene oxide in t... | 11/28/2006 |
