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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7662978 | Dibenzylidene sorbitol (DBS)-based compounds, compositions and methods for using such compounds The present invention relates to dibenzylidene sorbitol (“DBS”)-based compounds. The compounds of this invention are particularly advantageous in that they are characterized by one or more of improved transparency (reduced haze), reduced yellowing and/or improve... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7351758 | Addictive composition and articles containing the same Clarified polyolefins such as polypropylene are used widely to make polymer articles, containers, and the like. Such articles may be manufactured by the injection of molten polymer into a mold or forming device in manufacturing processes at high rates. A clarified c... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7262236 | Acetal-based compositions An acetal-based composition useful as a nucleating, gelling, thickening or clarifying agent is disclosed. The composition may be synthesized or provided in many different forms, including multicarbon diacetals formed from carbohydrates. Once synthesized, the compoun... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7235191 | Polypropylene resin compositions A polypropylene composition containing the components: a) a crystallizable polypropylene homopolymer, random copolymer, alternating or segmented copolymer, block copolymer or a blend of polypropylene with another synthetic polymer, and b) 0.001 to 5% relative to the... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7157510 | Method of nucleating a polyolefin composition with acetal-based compounds An acetal-based composition useful as a nucleating, gelling, thickening or clarifying agent is disclosed. The composition may be synthesized or provided in many different forms, including multicarbon diacetals formed from carbohydrates. Once synthesized, the compoun... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7125854 | Bicyclic carbohydrates as antiprotozoal bioactive for the treatment of infections caused by parasites The use of bicyclic carbohydrates for the treatment of parasite infections is described. Different bicyclic carbohydrates have been tested in vitro against a number of protozoa. These compounds also have been screened against viruses, tumors, bacteria and fungi. Com... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125853 | Bicyclic carbohydrate compounds useful in the treatment of infections caused by sp., such as hepatitis C and bovine viral diarrhea viruses We describe the use of bicyclic carbohydrates for the treatment of hepatitis C virus infections. Different bicyclic carbohydrates were tested in vitro against DNA-viruses, retro-viruses and Flaviviridae sp., an important family of human and animal RNA pathoge... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101908 | Bicyclic carbohydrate compounds useful in the treatment of infections caused by herpesviridae Bicyclic carbohydrates for the treatment of infections caused by herpseviridae, and in particular cytomegalovirus. The invention consists of the novel bicyclic carbohydrates the generic structure of which is: whe... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098243 | Bicyclic carbohydrates as antiviral bioactives for the treatment of infections caused by the alphaherpesvirinae HSV-1 and HSV-2 Novel bicyclic carbohydrate compounds are effective for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases caused by infections of the alphaherpesvirinae HSV-1 and HSV-2. The invention includes the compound wherein X... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6984740 | Symmetrical halogenated and alkylated alditol derivatives and compositions and articles containing same Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted halo-benzylidene sorb... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6972306 | Compositions and articles comprising asymmetric dipolar multi-substituted alditol derivatives Certain multi-substituted dibenzylidene sorbitol acetals having electron withdrawing groups as constituents and electron donating groups on the other such that the compounds are asymmetric in structure and are dipolar in nature are provided. Polymer compositions com... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6913829 | Polymer nucleating agents A polymer nucleating agent is composed of inorganic particles carrying an anchor layer capable of bonding to an organic acid, such as alumina-coated silica particles, and having a surface coating of a substituted or unsubstituted benzoic acid compound. ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6906207 | Polymer additive compositions and articles comprising novel fluorinated and alkylated alditol derivatives Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene so... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6894176 | Reaction product mixtures including both symmetric compounds and asymmetric dipolar multi-substituted alditol derivatives Certain multi-substituted dibenzylidene sorbitol acetals having electron withdrawing groups as constituents and electron donating groups on the other such that the compounds are asymmetric in structure and are dipolar in nature are provided. Polymer compositions com... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6844382 | Gels comprising asymmetric dipolar multi-substituted alditol derivatives Certain multi-substituted dibenzylidene sorbitol acetals having electron withdrawing groups as constituents and electron donating groups on the other such that the compounds are asymmetric in structure and are dipolar in nature are provided. Polymer compositions com... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6746677 | Stable vaccine compositions for parenteral administration, a method for their use, and a process for their preparation The invention relates to certain stable vaccine compositions comprising a macrocyclic lactone compound, a milbemycin compound, an avermectin compound or mixtures thereof; at least one antigen; a dispersing agent; an adjuvant; a water soluble organic solvent; and sal... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6734238 | Polyolefin compositions and articles comprising novel fluorinated and alkylated alditol derivatives Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene so... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6716439 | Gels comprising novel fluorinated and alkylated alditol derivatives Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene so... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6599964 | Symmetric substituted benzaldehyde alditol derivatives and compositions and articles containing same Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain symmetric DBS compounds comprising speci... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6555696 | Asymmetric dipolar multi-substituted alditol derivatives, methods of making thereof, and compositions and articles containing same Certain multi-substituted dibenzylidene sorbitol acetals having electron withdrawing groups as constituents and electron donating groups on the other such that the compounds are asymmetric in structure and are dipolar in nature are provided. Polymer compo... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6548581 | Asymmetric halogen-alkyl alditol derivatives as nucleators and clarifiers for polyolefins, and polyolefin plastic compositions containing same This invention relates to plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials. More particularly, this invention relates to certain bis-halogen-alkyl-benzylide... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6512030 | Asymmetric monofluorinated benzaldehyde alditol derivatives and compositions and articles containing same Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain asymmetric DBS compounds comprising mono... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6506911 | Pyrano [3,2-d]-1,3-dioxin-8 ones A novel 3-hydroxypyridin-4-one compound of formula I is provided ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a group that is removed by metabolism in vivo to provide the free hydroxy compound, R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an aliphatic hydrocarbon g... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6500964 | Method of producing high yield alditol acetals with mineral acids and surfactants This invention relates to a process for preparing alditol acetals, such as dibenzylidene sorbitols, monobenzylidene sorbitols, and the like, through the reaction of unsubstituted or substituted benzaldehydes with alditols (such as sorbitol, xylitol, and r... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6495620 | Asymmetric substituted benzaldehyde alditol derivatives and compositions and articles containing same Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain asymmetric DBS compounds comprising spec... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6476065 | Discalamide compounds and their use as anti-proliferative agents The subject invention provides novel biologically active compounds which are useful for inhibiting cellular proliferation. Because of the biological activity of these compounds, they can be used for immunomodulation and/or treating cancer. In a preferred ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6399653 | Ring fused dihydropyrans, process for preparation and use thereof The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the radicals R1, R2, R3 and A have the meaning mentioned in the description. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of the compo... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6001821 | Dioxane-substituted cyclodextrin macromolecules and inclusion complexes The preparation of compositions containing cyclodextrin moieties which are modified by fusing 1,4 dioxane rights to glucopyranosyl residues is described. These compositions are suited as carrier for pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals and... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5973043 | Carbamoyl substituted acetals and compositions containing the same A diacetal of a polyhydric alcohol is provided having at least one carbamoyl substituent bonded to an oxy group of the alcohol. The compound is useful as a nucleating agent in polymer resins and as a gelling agent.... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5869702 | Polyol ether derivatives and production methods therefor Polyol ether derivatives, a method for producing the polyol ether derivatives, and a working fluid composition for a refrigerating machine containing a hydrofluorocarbon and a refrigeration oil containing the polyol ether derivatives as a base oil.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5792876 | Process for producing acetals A process is described for producing acetals comprising reacting an aldehyde or a ketone with an alcohol in the presence of a titanium compound having an acetylacetone as a ligand, or in the presence of a compound selected from the group consisting of sta... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5760006 | Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating psoriasis The use of compounds of the following formula I: ##STR1## for treating psoriasis is disclosed.... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5753141 | Chiral compounds The invention relates to chiral compounds of the general formula A--Y--(M--Y)n --B--(Y--M)n --Y--A where B is a radical of the formula ##STR1## and where the radicals A independently of one another are C1 - to C20 | 05/19/1998 |
| 5574174 | Sorbitol derivatives as nucleators and clarifiers for polyolefins, and polyolefin compositions obtained therewith Disclosed are certain 1,3-2,4-di(substituted arylidene)-and 1,3-2,4-di(substituted heteroarylidene)-D-sorbitols which are useful as clarifying and nucleating additives for crystalline and semi-crystalline polyolefin compositions. Also disclosed are such p... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5559145 | 1,2,4-trioxane derivatives 1,2,4-trioxane derivatives of formula: ##STR1## (wherein each of the subscripts m and n is equal to 0 or 1; the symbol Z represents an epoxide oxygen atom at the 5,6 or 6,7 positions, or a pair of electrons forming a double bond at the 5,6 or 6,7 position... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5476953 | Biologically active amides containing a bicyclo moiety Cytotoxic metabolites are isolated by extraction and chromatography from a marine sponge of the same species as that deposited in the Zoological Museum of the University of Amsterdam under reg. no. ZMA POR. 10883. The isolated compounds belong to the genu... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5434154 | Antimigraine 4-pyrimidinyl and pyridinyl derivatives of indol-3yl-alkylpiperazines A series of novel alkoxypyridin-4-yl and alkoxypyrimidin-4-yl derivatives of indol-3-ylalkylpiperazines of Formula I are intended to be useful agents ##STR1## for alleviation of vascular headache on the basis of their potent affinity and agonist... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5360815 | Heteroaryl cinnamic acids as inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents. They are also useful in treating angina, cerebral spasm, ... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5356566 | Polyester compounds and organic gelling agents comprising same Disclosed are a polyester compound having a repeating unit represented by the formula --OC--A--COO--BO-- (1) wherein A is a 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidenesorbitol or 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidenexylitol residue of the formula ##STR1... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5354495 | Alkenoylcarbamate compounds as elasticity, adhesion, and dispersibility enhancer A physical property-improving reagent which comprises an alkenoylcarbamate compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, X is an oxygen atom (--O--), a sulfur atom (--S--) or a substituted or unsubstituted imi... | 10/11/1994 |
