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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178647 | Copolyester ether elastomer compositions and methods of making copolyester ether elastomer compositions Copolyester ether elastomer compositions and methods for preparing copolyester ether elastomer compositions. Such compositions can comprise a copolyester ether, a thermoplastic elastomer, and a compatibilizer resin. Improved properties of such compositions can be us... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8071711 | Polyester for producing fiber, and fiber and non-woven fabric using the same The present invention provides a liquid-crystalline polyester having a structural unit represented by the formula (i), a structural unit represented by the formula (ii) and a structural unit represented by the formula (iii): | 12/06/2011 |
| 8063170 | Radiation curable compositions Radiation curable compositions comprising at least one radiation curable oligomer obtained from the reaction of one or more carboxyl functional polyester (a) having a glass transition temperature TG and/or melting temperature Tm of less than 30... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8063169 | Preparation of polyamide block copolymers This invention relates to the preparation of polyamide block copolymers by sequential monomer addition. More particularly, it relates to catalysts capable of copolymerizing not only cyclic amides, but other monomers such as cyclic esters and epoxides as well, using ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8048980 | Hydrolysable linkers and cross-linkers for absorbable polymers The present invention relates to the discovery of new class of linear and multiarmed hydrolysable linkers and cross linkers for use in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers as, polyesters, polyurethanes, polyamides, polyureas and degradable epoxy amine resin. The ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8044170 | Highly functional, highly branched or hyperbranched polyesters, the production thereof and the use of the same High-functionality highly branched or hyperbranched polyesters based on di-, tri- or polycarboxylic acids and di-, tri- or polyols, processes for preparing them, and their use. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8044169 | Dryer configuration for production of polyester particles A dryer system configured for use in a polyester polymer production process. In one embodiment, the dryer system can be utilized in a non-solid-state polymer production process to dry the polymer particles prior to crystallization. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8044168 | Aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers Disclosed is an aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers that comprises a water-soluble binder component produced by reacting, in one or more steps, at least one alkanolamine, at least one carboxylic anhydride and at least one polyalkylene glycol component sele... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8022168 | Spheroidal polyester polymer particles Spheroidal polyester polymer particles, as well as preforms and stretch blow molded bottles made from the spheroidal particles, are provided which have: A) an It.V. of at least 0.72 dL/g, and either B) at least two... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7999059 | Optical film and method for production thereof The invention relates to an optical film containing aromatic polymer which shows high solubility to solvents, and methods for production thereof. Further, the invention also relates to an optical laminate, a polarizing plate, and an image display device each using t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7960494 | Copolymer for semiconductor lithography and process for producing the same To provide a copolymer for semiconductor lithography employed for forming a resist film as well as thin films such as an anti-reflection film, a gap-filling film, a top coating film, etc. which are formed on or under a resist film, these films being employed in semi... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7932345 | Aluminum containing polyester polymers having low acetaldehyde generation rates A polyester polymer composition containing polyester polymers such as polymers having repeating ethylene terephthalate units, aluminum atoms in an amount of at least 3 ppm based on the weight of the polymer, the polyester polymers having an It.V. of at least 0.72 dL... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7932346 | Synthetic rubber with narrow molecular weight distribution, a process for its preparation and a method of use A novel process is used to prepare synthetic rubbers (B) which feature very narrow molecular weight distribution and a correspondingly low value for the polydispersity index. The preparation process encompasses the treatment of a synthetic rubber with ultrasound, wh... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7902319 | Unsymmetrical aromatic ether diacids and absorbable polymers therefrom The present invention relates to compounds and compositions of formula I, which are unsymmetrical aromatic ether diacids, and polymers formed from the same. [R′—(Y)p—O]q—Ar—[O—(X)r—R′]s I | 03/08/2011 |
| 7888451 | Methods for preparing selectively-releasable adhesives In one embodiment, a method for preparing a selectively releasable adhesive includes condensing a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid to form a prepolymer and curing the prepolymer at an elevated temperature and a vacuum to produce a cured ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7872091 | Electrical insulation system based on poly(butylene terephthalate) An electrical insulation system and method are disclosed which are based on poly(butylene terephthalate), wherein the poly(butylene terephthalate) contains a polymerized cyclic low molecular weight oligomeric poly(butylene terephthalate) resin. At least one filler m... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7872092 | Polyester resin sheet for photovoltaic batteries, laminate formed by using the same, photovoltaic battery backside protection sheet, and module An objective of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and excellent polyester resin sheet for photovoltaic batteries which enhances the electrical transduction efficiency of photovoltaic battery by improving the hydrolysis resistance and heat resistance... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7863407 | Integrated polyester production facility A process for producing terephthalic acid in a TPA facility, polyethylene terephthalate in a PET facility, and containers in a forming facility in which the distance between the TPA facility and the forming facility is less than about 10 miles. There is also describ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7863405 | Removal of residual acetaldehyde from polyester polymer particles In one embodiment, there is provided a process comprising introducing polyester polymer particles containing residual acetaldehyde into a vessel at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 195° C. to form a bed of particles within the vessel, flowing a gas throu... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7863406 | Unsaturated poly(ester-amide) biomaterials Biodegradable poly(ester-amides) are synthesized from amino acids, diols and dicarboxylic acids where one or both of the diols and dicarboxylic acids contain unsaturation; e.g., from di-p-nitrophenyl dicarboxylates and p-toluenesulfonic acid salts of bis(alpha-amino... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7858732 | Highly functional, highly branched or hyperbranched polyesters, the production thereof and the use of the same High-functionality highly branched or hyperbranched polyesters based on di-, tri- or polycarboxylic acids and di-, tri- or polyols, processes for preparing them, and their use. ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7858731 | Polyester resins and polyester containers having reduced frictional properties The invention embraces polyester resins and containers that include surface-modified talc. The invention also embraces a method for the late introduction of surface-modified talc via a reactive carrier to achieve a polyester resin that is capable of being formed int... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7834127 | Amorphous copolyesters Disclosed are amorphous copolyesters having an inherent viscosity (IV) of about 0.5 to 1.1 dL/g measured at a temperature of 25° C. at 0.5 g/dL concentration in a solvent mixture of symmetric tetrachloroethane and phenol having a weight ratio of symmetric tetrachlo... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7829653 | Horizontal trayed reactor A horizontal trayed reactor operable to facilitate a chemical reaction in a reaction medium flowing therethrough. The reactor can include a plurality of vertically spaced trays disposed within the horizontally elongated vessel shell. The reaction medium can flow in ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7807773 | Biodegradable polyester resin composition, preparation method therefor, and foamed article and molded article produced therefrom A biodegradable polyester resin composition which comprises a thermoplastic polymer comprising 100 parts by mass of an aliphatic polyester (A) and 0.01 to 5 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylic ester (B1) and/or a glycidyl ether (B2, and has a gelation index (1) of not ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7799891 | Phosphorus containing compounds for reducing acetaldehyde in polyesters polymers Polyesters whose polycondensation is catalyzed by titanium-containing catalysts and which are susceptible to acetaldehyde formation during polycondensation or subsequent molding operations are prepared with low finished acetaldehyde content and reduced acetaldehyde ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7786247 | High IV melt phase polyester polymer catalyzed with antimony containing compounds A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester p... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7776994 | Resin particle dispersion liquid, and method for producing the same A resin particle dispersion liquid comprises: resin particles comprising polyester having terminal carboxyl groups, the polyester being obtained by polycondensation of a polycondensable monomer, wherein the polyester has the terminal carboxyl groups that are partial... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7767781 | Preparation of low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate and preparation of macrocyclic polyester oligomer therefrom The invention provides methods and systems for manufacturing low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate, for example, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). The invention also provides methods and systems for preparing macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) from low-acid polyalky... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7759449 | Methods for introducing additives into polyethylene terephthalate The invention is a method for the late introduction of additives into polyethylene terephthalate. The method employs a reactive carrier that functions as a delivery vehicle for one or more additives. The reactive carrier reacts with the polyethylene terephthalate, t... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7750109 | Use of a residual oligomer recyclate in the production of macrocyclic polyester oligomer The invention relates to methods and systems for the use of an oligomer recyclate from a depolymerization product stream. The oligomer byproduct of a polyester depolymerization reaction can be used as a reactant in the formation of a polyester. For example, linear o... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7745563 | Method for processing polyester waste A method for processing polyester wastes, especially used polyester bottles, which comprises shredding, washing, drying and melting the waste mixture to obtain a starting raw material wherein a modifying agent selected from the group comprising a combination of poly... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7745562 | Selectively-releasable adhesives In one embodiment, a selectively-releasable adhesive includes a copolymer formed from a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid, wherein the copolymer has been cured the equivalent of up to approximately 20 hours at 120° C. and 100 millitorr. | 06/29/2010 |
| 7745561 | Processes for making copolymers using macrocyclic oligoesters, and copolymers therefrom The invention provides alternatives to traditional polycondensation processes for preparing copolymers. For example, in certain embodiments, the invention provides a process that includes an extrusion step and a solid state polymerization step to prepare high molecu... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7737246 | Polyester compositions which comprise cyclobutanediol, cyclohexanedimethanol, and ethylene glycol and manufacturing processes therefor Described as one aspect of the invention are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 90 to about 100 mole % of t... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7732556 | Process of producing polyesters A problem of the invention is to provide a process of producing polyesters having a stable quality and a process of producing polyesters with a greatly reduced load against the environment. The invention relates to a process of producing polyesters by using a... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7732557 | Methods for removing catalyst residue from a depolymerization process stream The invention relates to methods and systems for selective removal of catalyst residue from a depolymerization product stream without a water quench, as well as methods and systems for subsequent recovery of residual linear oligomer. The substantially metal-free and... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7728100 | Process for producing polyglycolic acid resin composition A particulate polyglycolic acid resin composition suitable as a material for various forming processes in produced through a process characterized by comprising: cooling a polyglycolic acid resin composition having a residual glycolide content of at most 0.6 wt. % i... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7714094 | Simplified isophthalic acid process for modifying PET Disclosed are modified PET polymer compositions and process for making modified PET polymer compositions by reacting purified terephthalic acid and non-hydrogenated isophthalic acid with ethylene glycol. Compositions with acceptable visual appearance, such as clarit... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7671168 | Unsymmetrical aromatic ether diacids and absorbable polymers therefrom The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, which are unsymmetrical aromatic ether diacids, and polymers formed from the same. [R′—(Y)p—O]q—Ar—[O—(X)r—R′]s I Polymers fo... | 03/02/2010 |
