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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7771793 | Functional polymers via surface modifying agents, and methods for polymeric surface modification Polymers, and particularly conventional commodity bulk polymers, are modified to have a surface activity of interest using a surface modifying polymer that includes a moiety that favors migration to the surface of the bulk polymer together with a moiety provides the... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7261926 | Solventborne coating substance that can be cured physically, thermally or thermally and by using actinic radiation and use thereof A solventborne coating material curable physically, thermally, or thermally and with actinic radiation, comprising A) at least one binder curable physically, thermally, or thermally and with actinic radiation, B) a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7186772 | Coating composition for forming self-layering or self-coating lacquer systems Self-coating or self-layering lacquer systems from at least two different resins, oligomers, or polymers, which are emulsifiable or dispersible in water, have different surface tensions, and form self-layering phases. After the application, the phases separate into ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183355 | Waterborne thermosetting compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A curable, aqueous film-forming composition is provided, comprising: (a) a copolymer containing reactive functional groups and comprising at least 30 mol % of residues having alternating structural units: -[DM-AM]- | 02/27/2007 |
| 7132476 | Thermosetting compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A thermosetting composition that includes an ungelled copolymer composition and a crosslinking agent. The ungelled copolymer composition includes a functional group-containing copolymer that includes segments of alternating residues derived from a donor monomer comp... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132477 | Powder coating compositions A thermosetting composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film forming material having functional groups, a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the film forming mater... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125931 | Thermosetting compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A thermosetting composition that includes an ungelled copolymer composition and a crosslinking agent. The ungelled copolymer composition includes a functional group-containing copolymer that includes segments of alternating residues derived from a donor monomer comp... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122600 | Powder coating compositions having improved mar and acid resistance A thermosetting composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film forming material having functional groups and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the film forming ma... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7101930 | Waterborn film-forming compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A curable, aqueous film-forming composition is provided that includes a polymeric binder comprising reactive functional groups, a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups of the polymeric binder, and a cop... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7064162 | Moisture curable acrylic sealants Improved sealant compositions and processes for producing sealant are described. The processes include contacting in a reactor under reaction conditions a polymer containing at least one vinyl, acrylate, or methacrylate monomer and at least one silane comonomer, at ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060325 | Simulated patina for copper A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrat... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7032445 | System and method for automatically measuring and tracking a feature of material used during a manufacturing process A feature of paper used in the production of a cigarette and the effect of the feature on the finished cigarette is automatically measured at specific locations along the paper, and data related to the measurement is stored in a database file. Indicia including the ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018677 | Simulated patina for copper A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7019041 | Radiation-curable compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene-type monomers A composition that includes a copolymer containing residues having the following structural units (I): where n is an integer from 1 to 10,000; R1 is linear or branched C1 to C4 alkyl; R | 03/28/2006 |
| 7001952 | Coating compositions containing polyurethane dispersions and highly crosslinked polymer particles An aqueous polyurethane dispersion and thermosetting compositions containing them. The aqueous polyurethane dispersion includes an aqueous medium with dispersed polyurethane-acrylate particles, which include the reaction product obtained by polymerizing a pre-emulsi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6992137 | Alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A copolymer composition that includes a copolymer comprised of at least 30 mol % of residues having the following alternating residues from a donor monomer and from an acceptor monomer. The copolymer contains at least 15 mol % of an isobutylene type donor monomer an... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6821636 | Method of producing formaldehyde laden layered products having reduced emission of formaldehyde A method of producing formaldehyde laden layered products, the products having reduced emission of formaldehyde, of at least 2 layers, at least one of the layers being a veneer, comprising a step of treating at least one of the surfaces of said veneer, prior to bond... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6749949 | Method of producing formaldehyde laden layered products having reduced emission of formaldehyde A method of producing formaldehyde laden layered products, the products having reduced emission of formaldehyde, of at least 2 layers, at least one of the layers being a board or veneer, comprising a step of treating at least one of the surfaces of said board or ven... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6673294 | Method for sealing a bared section of the wall of a hollow body made of a composite based on a reinforced thermoplastic Method for sealing a bared section (10) in the wall of a hollow body based on a thermoplastic and on reinforcing fibers, the hollow body being especially intended for conveying or containing a pressurized fluid. The surface and the contours of the section... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6602494 | Transparent water-silicon hair conditioning agent An optically clear, transparent or translucent hair conditioner in the form of a water-in-silicone oil emulsion is described. Said hair conditioner contains a silicone surfactant, a hydrophobic, nonsurfactant silicone compound present in the hair conditio... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6517816 | Sunscreen emulsion composition and method of use There is provided a sunscreen emulsion composition. The composition has an inner discontinuous phase and an outer continuous phase. The inner discontinuous phase and/or outer continuous phase has a sunscreen active therein. The inner discontinuous phase i... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6387528 | Compositions of ion-trigger polymer coatings on water-sensitive polymer films The present invention provides a composition comprising an ion-trigger polymer coating joined to a water-sensitive substrate. When the composition is employed as a diaper outercover or a pantiliner baffle, for example, the ion-trigger coating is oriented ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6248182 | Mannich derivatives of epoxy-novolac resins and methods of using the same Compositions and methods for treating substrates are disclosed. The compositions are generally described as epoxy-novolac resins containing a Mannich derivatized bisphenol side chain. The methods, which comprise contacting the surface to be treated with t... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6217944 | Automatic coating method and apparatus An automatic coating apparatus. A rotary atomizing head is washed with the fluid supplied from its front side by a washing nozzle. A coating machine is mounted on a coating robot for moving in arbitrary directions, while an atomizing head washer is locate... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6153040 | Gypsum board paper that reduces roll up during lamination, and board comprising such paper A process for reducing rollups in gypsum board panels when the panels are laminated with a laminate, is provided. A laminator is provided, as is at least one gypsum board panel, each panel having a face paper layer and a backing paper layer. Each paper la... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6146569 | Apparatus for and method of coloring shaped product of synthetic resin A molding station for molding a colored product of a synthetic resin mixed with a colorant and a coating station for applying a colored clear coat to the surface of the molded colored product are disposed adjacent to each other for highly efficient produc... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6139915 | Cross-section sample staining method A method for contacting at least one semiconductor wafer with a chemical solution. The method includes providing a support member constructed to support at least one semiconductor wafer in a desired orientation. The method further includes orienting the s... | 10/31/2000 |
| 5939138 | Treatment for reducing friction of seat belts A treatment for reducing friction of seat belts which is characterized by containing therein a polyether polyester having an average molecular weight of 2000-15000 which is obtained from a polyether diol and an aliphatic carboxylic acid, and preferably fu... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5939142 | Reflected light glare minimization for athletic contest participants while providing a non-verbal communication A method and product for reducing reflected light glare into a human's eyes from the human's cheeks while simultaneously providing a non-verbal communication to others is provided, especially for use by participants in athletic contests. Underneath the hu... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5912078 | Lubricant finish for textiles A lubricant finish for high speed twisting of textile yarns is provided which incorporates an alkenyl succinic acid, or an anhydride, ester or salt of the acid.... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5908663 | Topical carpet treatment A method for treating carpets is provided which obviates the need for scouring. In accordance with the method, an unscoured carpet is treated topically, and by means of a low wet pickup method, with a solution comprising particles of silica or a similar i... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5795623 | Cover assembly and method for covering undersink piping A cover assembly and methods for covering undersink piping includes insulative cover pieces placed over respective pipe sections such that their ends are adjacent at pipe junctures. Collars are slidable over or inside the cover pieces to be moved to cover... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5741553 | Pet repellants A pet repellant for use on furniture, rugs, upholstery and other water-safe surfaces to deter household pets from chewing, licking, scratching and urinating on the above mentioned surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a non-volatil... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5714204 | Anti-dusting treating method and treating agent for inorganic fiber containing building material The present invention relates to an anti-dusting treating method and treating agent for inorganic fiber containing building materials which comprises impregnating an inorganic fiber containing building material with an aqueous solution of either a polyvin... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5626952 | Process for sizing spun yarns A process for sizing spun yarns by adding urea in an amount of about 10 to 50% by weight of the weight of a polyacrylamide polymer, wherein the polymer and urea are applied in an amount sufficient to impart a high order of abrasion resistance to the yarn.... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5556668 | Rubberized paint coating process A process for applying a rubberized paint coating to a plastic surface uses a diluent to dilute rubberized paint having a composition of comparatively larger fractions of xylene and cyclohexanone and comparatively smaller fractions of methyl isobutyl keto... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5547701 | Method of forming a paper applicator containing a water insoluble coating An applicator is disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator is especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator includes a tubular member formed from at least one layer of paper which ha... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5540953 | Process of preparing fabric comprising hydrophobic polyolefin fibers A fiber comprising a polyolefin fiber having a finish which comprises an antistatic composition, wherein the fiber with the finish has a hydrostatic head value at least about 102 mm and is capable of being processed into a nonwoven fabric on processing eq... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5534298 | Stiff fabric and method of forming the stiff fabric A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0.63-0.89 gms./ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower ... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5503755 | Aqueous wax and silicone dispersions, their production and use Aqueous, dispersant-containing wax- and polysiloxane-dispersions (P) containing as wax (A) at least one cationically modified hydrocarbon wax and optionally (B) at least one non-oxidized hydrocarbon wax, as polydiorganosiloxane (C) at least one optionally amino-mod... | 04/02/1996 |
