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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7285588 | Low polarity dimerate and trimerate esters as plasticizers for thermoplastic compositions A plasticized thermoplastic composition including a thermoplastic, and plasticizer compound selected from the group consisting of a cyclic dimerate ester, a cyclic trimerate ester plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7252865 | Protective films containing compatible plasticizer compounds useful in polarizing plates for displays and their method of manufacture Polymer films comprising plasticizer compounds represented by Structure 1 as described in the specification are useful as protective films in polarizing plates for display applications. Methods of manufacturing such polymer films and polarizing plates are also discl... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238246 | Process for the flush connection of bodies In the swell-welding according to the invention of two bodies, of which at least one body consists of plastic, the connection surface of the plastic body is firstly exposed to a gas which contains the vapor of a swelling agent for the plastic. The plastic body rever... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232855 | Low polarity dimerate and trimerate esters as plasticizers for thermoplastic polymer/elastomer composites A thermoplastic polymer/elastomer composite composition including one or more thermoplastic polymers, a natural or synthetic rubber, and a long chain cyclic dimerate ester and/or long chain cyclic trimerate ester plasticizer. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7217385 | Polyvinyl alcohol composition and film A method of preparing a plasticised particulate polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composition is provided, comprising: mixing, in a mixer, at a mixer speed and for a time sufficient that the mixture attains a temperature of at least 50° C.: particulate PVA resin in an amount... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7189222 | Therapeutic method of treatment of alzheimer's disease A method and apparatus for treating Alzheimer's disease is disclosed. The method comprises delivering indomethacin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents having cyclooxygenase inhibitor action directly to the hippocampus or the lateral ventricle through an implant... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7172712 | Preparation of micromultichromal spheres A method of making a multichromal sphere includes the steps of preparing a composition of at least (1) a matrix material and (2) at least two sets of particles, each of the sets of particles having a color different from at least one of another of the sets of partic... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7144937 | Adhesion promoters for sealants A sealant composition comprising a sealant, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerate esters, is capable of unexpected adhesion to substrates such as ceramic substrates (e.g., concrete), glass substrates, metal substrates such as... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138450 | Vulcanized rubber composition with a liquid adhesion promoter containing an adhesive resin and ester A rubber composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and an adhesive resin capable of unexpected adhesion to metal, polymer and glass substrates, particularly cords in radical tires, hoses, conveyor belts, transmission belts, and the like by the addition of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7122592 | Adhesion promoters for cord-reinforced thermoplastic polymeric materials and substrate/thermoplastic polymeric material composites A thermoplastic polymeric material composition including a thermoplastic polymeric material selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polymer and a thermoplastic polymer alloy, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerat... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7109264 | Low polarity dimerate and trimerate esters as plasticizers for elastomers An elastomeric composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and a cyclic dimerate ester and/or a cyclic trimerate ester plasticizer. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7071130 | Laminated material of segregating membrane and segregating membrane supporting material, and its method of manufacture Segregating membrane supporting material is a three-dimensional assembly of fibers thermo-compressed into non-woven fabric, and the non-woven fabric fibers are joined together in sheet form. This segregating membrane supporting material is non-woven fabric, includin... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6994768 | Cylindrical filter element A cylindrical filter element which comprises a folded filter medium, in particular having a pleated configuration, which is annularly secured to a hollow cylinder, two expanded film axial end plates, and a support tube which is integrated into the cylindrical filter... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6969737 | Adhesion promoter for cord-reinforced rubber and metal or polymer substrate/rubber composites A rubber composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and an adhesive resin capable of unexpected adhesion to metal, polymer and glass substrates, particularly cords in radical tires, hoses, conveyor belts, transmission belts, and the like by the addition of... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6939566 | Microbicidal formulations and methods to control microorganisms Microbicidal formulations are described which are preferably ecologically friendly and non-toxic to mammals, and are highly effective against a broad spectrum of detrimental pathogenic microorganisms. The microbicidal formulation contains complexes having the formul... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6938786 | Slackless drawbar assembly using an improved ball and race connection assembly An improved ball and race connection assembly for use in connecting together adjacently disposed ends of railway vehicles is provided. This ball and race connection assembly is particularly useful as a connection member in slackless type drawbar assemblies. The impr... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6863851 | Process for making angstrom scale and high aspect functional platelets A process for making functional or decorative flakes or platelets economically and at high production rates comprises applying a multi-layer sandwich of vapor deposited metal and release coats in alternating layers to a rotating chilled drum or suitable carrier medi... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6811822 | Method of waterproofing the surface of a polymer work piece The invention relates to a method of waterproofing the surface of a polymer work piece. The aim of the invention is to prevent liquid or gaseous, hydroxyl-group (OH group) containing substances, such as water, vapor or glycerol, from diffusing into a polymer surface... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6783721 | Method of making an ion treated hydrogel A high strength hydrogel having a constant swelling pressure upon implantation and thereafter is formed by preparing a hydrogel solution and then injecting the solution into a mold and cause to gel. The molded gel is then washed in a saline solution from about one d... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6663802 | Processes for making bichromal particles for gyricon displays In-situ processes for making bichromal particles include forming particles having a one color and an anionic surface charge, and separately forming particles having another color and a cationic surface charge. The anionic and cationic particles are mixed,... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6660211 | Methods of making biodegradable films having enhanced ductility and breathability The present invention is directed to methods of making biodegradable films and biodegradable precursor films having enhanced breathability and ductility. The method includes blending a water soluble polymer and a biodegradable polymer to form a blended po... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6623686 | System configured for applying a modifying agent to a non-equidimensional substrate The present invention is related to systems and methods for modifying various non-equidimensional substrates with modifying agents. The system comprises a processing chamber configured for passing the non-equidimensional substrate therethrough, wherein th... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6616876 | Method for treating expandable polymer materials The invention is directed to methods involving rewetting of expandable polymers with a wettable liquid to allow for enhanced expansion at or below room temperature without breakage, and in some cases, allows one to achieve a greater expansion ratio than t... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6495074 | Resaturation of asphalt shingles A method of maintaining as well as restoring the condition of weathered asphalt shingles and strips which are applied to flat roofs, pitched roofs, or vertical walls. The process involves applying resaturant neat or as a water emulsion. Suitable resaturan... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6398999 | Process for making high aspect ratio reflective metal flakes A process for making high aspect ratio metal flakes economically and at high production rates comprises applying a multi-layer sandwich of vapor deposited metal and release coats in alternating layers to a rotating chilled drum or suitable carrier medium ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6253527 | Process of making products from recycled material containing plastics Composite products comprising or incorporating compression moldings of waste or filler particles (16) encapsulated and bound together by a thermoplastic binder (15) into a compacted mass of a shape selected for its end use, the compression molding being p... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6251329 | Method of making a gyricon display using magnetic latching A method of making rotating element sheet material utilizing magnetic latching is disclosed. First a plurality of rotating elements having a magnetized segment are mixed with magnetic particles to attract the magnetic particles to the magnetized segments.... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6235134 | Methods for attaching an elastomeric sleeve to an elongate article The present invention provides elastomeric sleeves, such as, for example, grips for hand tools or sports equipment such as golf clubs, tennis racquets, baseball bats and the like, or sleeves for covering joints and/or splices in conduits or electrical dev... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6197228 | Method of making a gyricon display using magnetic latching A method of making rotating element sheet material utilizing magnetic latching is disclosed. First a plurality of rotating elements, each element having a magnetized segment, are mixed with an elastomer and a plurality of magnetic particles to attract the... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6190603 | Process for producing mouldings A novel process for producing mouldings, especially contact lenses, is described, comprising the following steps: a) introducing into a mould a prepolymer containing photo crosslinkable groups that is liquid at room temperature or is readily meltable and ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6086815 | Method to resize sintered ceramic substrates A method of expanding a sintered alumina substrate which includes the step, after conventional sintering, of heating the sintered alumina substrate to a temperature of about 1340 to 1380° C. and holding at the temperature for a predetermined time but no ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6002110 | Method of using infrared radiation for assembling a first component with a second component A method of assembling a first component for assembly with a second component involves a heating device which includes an enclosure having a cavity for inserting a first component. An array of infrared energy generators is disposed within the enclosure. A... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5998007 | Multidirectionally stretch-crazed microencapsulated polymer film and a method of manufacturing thereof A multidirectionally stretch-crazed microencapsulated polymer film having a matrix material and microcapsules which are formed in the matrix material in the form of crazes which are filled with an encapsulated substance (30, 30a) and oriented at least in ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5958571 | Material for a gasket coated with foam rubber In order to improve the sealing property and the resistance to pressure of a gasket coated with foam rubber layers, the foam rubber layers are formed on both surfaces of a metal plate from a rubber which is swollen by the medium to be sealed by the gasket... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5922268 | Method of manufacturing a twisting cylinder display using multiple chromatic values An electric type paper display having memory properties, rapid response times and multi-optical property display with an image of high quality is made. Each display element is wholly in contact with liquid in a cavity and the surface of each display eleme... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5916505 | Process of making a membrane with internal passages The invention provides in improved proton exchange membrane for use in electrochemical cells having internal passages parallel to the membrane surface, an apparatus and process for making the membrane, membrane and electrode assemblies fabricated using th... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5910281 | Method for restoring dried aqueous organic gel capsules A method for restoring a dried aqueous organic gel capsule which includes aqueous organic gel hardened with a metal ion and then has been solidified by drying, wherein the method comprises immersing the solidified capsule in an aqueous solution containing... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5837176 | Method of hot-press molding polyparaphenyleneterephthalamide film A film molding method and apparatus capable of shortening a mold cycle time and obtaining a molded product of an excellent quality. A method of hot-press molding a polyparaphenyleneterephthalamide (PPTA) film into a predetermined shape includes a first st... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5783121 | Preparation of a polymer solution A preparation of a polymer solution comprising the steps of: mixing a polymer with a solvent to swell the polymer in the solvent; cooling the swelled mixture to a temperature of -100° to -10° C.; and then warming the cooled mixture to a temperature of 0... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5776544 | Charging device and an image forming apparatus using a charging device A charging device for charging a movable object to be charged. A charging member contacts the object to be charged. A power source applies a voltage to the charging member, wherein the power spectrum PS satisfies the following relation when the space freq... | 07/07/1998 |
