Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7368174 | Aqueous dispersion coating composition having noise and/or friction abatement properties An aqueous dispersion coating for rubber and polymer substrates comprises a blend of a polysiloxane and a curable polyurethane and various additives such as a urethane crosslinking agent, a heat resistant filler, and the like. The aqueous dispersion coating reduces ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7338688 | Protective pipe and tank linings Protective liners or coatings for metal conduits, pipes and tanks subjected to corrosive liquids are disclosed. The liners comprise a composition containing a silylated copolymer of, for example, isobutylene and para-methylstyrene, which are curable by contact with ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329442 | Elastomeric gloves having improved donnability An elastomeric glove that contains a donning layer containing waterborne polyurethane and a lubricant formed from a silicone emulsion is provided. It has discovered that the application of a waterborne polyurethane donning layer and silicone emulsion lubricant to th... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323261 | Compressible printing blanket and method of manufacturing a compressible printing blanket Disclosed is a compressible printing blanket in which voids are formed in the compressible layer by using microballoons, comprising at least two fabric layers, an adhesive layer interposed between adjacent fabric layers, a surface rubber layer, and a compressible la... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7282269 | Cured rubber components for use with pharmaceutical devices Pharmaceutical containers containing at least one shaped component serving as a sealing barrier such as closure, stopper or plunger, for the contents of the container are disclosed. Such sealing barriers are made from elastomeric compositions containing a silylated ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7241511 | Rubber-based composite material and the rubber article using the same A rubber based composite material having a rubber composition and, adhered thereto, a reinforcing material having a coating film containing a metal or a metal compound capable of reacting with sulfur formed on the surface of the material, characterized in that the o... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241710 | Fabric reinforced rubber sheet for the production of slabs of resin hardened finely divided stone material A shaped sheet usable for the production of slabs made from a material mixture of granulated stone material and/or sand and by a binding resin includes a flat base and a peripheral frame projecting from the base for a predetermined height so as to define a seat of d... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7175915 | Method of producing polyurethane pads produced therewith A method of producing polyurethane pads and other articles has the steps of providing at least one polyurethane layer having a first curing agent, providing a second polymer layer having a second curing agent, providing a connecting layer between the first and secon... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175916 | Composite material and method for preparation thereof A composite of a resin member bonded to a vulcanized rubber member is obtained with using a rubber member vulcanized with a radical-generating agent (e.g., an organic peroxide) and a thermoplastic resin having at least 2 atoms, on average, selected from H and S atom... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7125927 | Paint compositions for elastomers Paint or varnish composition comprising, as solids: from 10 to 50 parts by weight of at least one polyurethane in aqueous emulsion form; from 10 to 30 parts by weight of at least two acrylic polymers or copolymers ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118643 | Method of making tire with exo-belt skin The present invention, in one embodiment, is a method of making a tire with a skin covering at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the tire. In practicing the method, a partially cured tire and a partially cured skin are provided. The partially cured ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119959 | Optical film A film for optical applications which effectively prevents reflection of light on the surface of image display devices such as PDP, CRT and LCD, exhibits excellent scratch resistance and transmission of light, provides excellent adhesion between layers and can be pr... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7041708 | Ultraviolet-curable polyurethane compositions Ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyurethane compositions are provided which are made by reacting an isocyanate with an ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyol that is made by co-polymerizing an alkylene oxide, an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride and a hydroxy functional c... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7005477 | Moisture-curing polyurethane material having a long gel time A one component moisture-curing polyurethane adhesive composition having a long pot life that does not cause its user to experience breathing difficulty is described. In one embodiment the adhesive is prepared from a mixture of a high molecular weight component sele... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6992134 | Polyurethane system and application thereof The present invention relates to a polyurethane surface and more specifically to a polyurethane surface derived from the catalyzed reaction of equivalent volumes of a polyisocyanate component and an active hydrogen component. The two-component system achieves optima... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6943130 | Method for producing a fabric-elastomer sandwich and sandwich obtained thereby A method for producing a fabric-elastomer sandwich, consisting in providing a fabric with at least minute gaps between its fibers, in placing the fabric on a mold having at least resting portions for the fabric and at least regions which are recessed with respect to... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932882 | Coated film and method of laminating the same A multi-layer application film formed by laminating at least two resin films, a top layer film (I) being formed from a crosslinkable resin coating composition (A), an under layer film (II) being formed from a thermoplastic resin (B), showing practically no stickines... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6916540 | Laminate and antireflection film comprising the same A antireflection laminate having a first layer formed on the outermost side and a second layer formed under the first layer. The second layer contains a needle-like antimony-containing tin oxide and may be a cured product prepared by curing an organic solvent type c... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6896964 | Treated rubber and products made therefrom Treated rubber is made from ground rubber and a polyurethane resin. Products made by mixing treated rubber with additional polyurethane resin, molding and curing the polyurethane have higher tensile strengths and/or elongations than similar products made from untrea... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6716777 | Fabric structure for making bags and the like A fabric structure is constructed having a fabric base sheet, a viscidity layer, a polymeric back layer, and a protective layer. The polymeric back layer is prepared from SBC (styrenic block copolymer) for the advantage of low specific gravity and preventing the dra... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6638587 | Elastomeric article having silicone-based composite coating The invention disclosed herein relates to an elastomeric article, such as a glove, containing an elastomeric material such as latex and a coating layer formed from an aqueous dispersion containing a composite of a silicone-modified polymer, e.g., a silico... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6602586 | Elastic blocks and process for producing the same An elastic block, which is adapted to be paved on an underlying base for absorbing impacts, includes a laminate composed of a powdery rubber-containing layer and a vulcanized rubber layer underlying the powdery rubber-containing layer, the powdery rubber-... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6592995 | Humidity activated materials having shape-memory The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to a humid environment. The shape... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6582788 | Gloves with a silicone impregnated cross-linked polyurethane inner coating Powder-free natural rubber and synthetic elastomer gloves having an inner coating of a cross-linked polyurethane impregnated with silicone and their method of manufacture are described. The gloves exhibit good grippability, good donnability as measured by... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6465539 | Elastic coating system comprising UV-curable urethane (meth)acrylates containing isocyanate groups and its use The invention relates to an elastic coating system with which dry surfaces can be formed by UV curing of constituents containing (meth)acryloyl groups and by subsequent crosslinking of constituents containing NCO groups with constituents containing active... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6426034 | Radiation curable coating for thermoplastic substrates A liquid, radiation-curable coating suitable for coating thermoplastic substrates is described. The coating composition can be formulated to achieve very low gloss at both high and low angles of incidence, and is suitable for application to moldable therm... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6378137 | Powder-free medical gloves A powder free medical glove having an outer side a silicon treated surface and the inside of cross linked coagulated glove bonded with a layer formed of an anti-blocking composition. The anti-blocking composition comprises of a polymer or copolymer mixed ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6365278 | Multilayer material, process of preparation and applications Multilayer elastomer films (multilayer material) comprising at least one continuous layer, carrying an active chemical substance (such as corrosion inhibitors, lubricants or alternatively biocides for medical use), inserted between inert elastomer barrier... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6358580 | Sealing material which swells when treated with water The invention relates to an optionally foamed sealing composition for preformed seals which can swell when treated with water. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof out of natural rubber and/or elastomers with a matrix comprise... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6342280 | Products of and methods for improving adhesion between substrate and polymer layers The present invention relates to a method for improving both adhesion between substrate and polymer layers and the durability of such composite structures; while maintaining the malleability and preferred characteristics of the original substrate. Quite u... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6312792 | Electrically conductive member and image-forming apparatus An electrically conductive member comprising an electrically conductive elastic layer and a coating layer formed thereon, characterized in that said coating layer is formed from a polyurea resin as a cured product resulting from reaction between a polyami... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6270902 | Method of improving the adherence of certain crosslinked polymer coatings containing PEO or PVP to a substrate A two step method or process for improving the adherence or bonding of a lubricious coating of a crosslinked polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethaneurea/PEO or PVP coating to a substrate surface, said two step method comprising a first step of subjecting s... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6261695 | Coating composition, treating method and treated substrate A coating composition comprising a fluorine-containing compound of the following formula 1, a polyisocyanate, water and an organic solvent: Rf --Q--A 1 wherein R is a monovalent fluorine-containing organic group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, Q ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6193619 | Golf balls having inner layers formed with cationic ionomers This invention relates to methods of using cationic ionomers in the composition of inner layers of golf balls. Further, this invention relates to golf balls comprising one or more inner layers and which incorporate polyurethane or polyurea ionomers. The g... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6080488 | Process for preparation of slippery, tenaciously adhering, hydrophilic polyurethane hydrogel coating, coated polymer and metal substrate materials, and coated medical devices A process for the preparation of slippery, hydrophilic polyurethane hydrogel coating compositions, and materials composed of a polymeric plastic or rubber substrate or a metal substrate with a coating of a slippery, hydrophilic polyurethane hydrogel there... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6020070 | Multilayer material, process of preparation and applications Multilayer elastomer films (multilayer material) comprising at least one continuous layer, carrying an active chemical substance (such as corrosion inhibitors, lubricants or alternatively biocides for medical use), inserted between inert elastomer barrier... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6015601 | Curling ribbon The present invention relates to a self-sealing flexible plastic valve for a non-latex balloon, to a balloon incorporating such a valve, to a method of manufacturing such a valve, and to a method of manufacturing a balloon incorporating such a valve. The ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6004669 | Electrically-conductive member and image forming apparatus using the same The present invention provides an electrostatic charging member excellent in dispersibility of electrically-conducting agent and uniformity in resistance which causes no contamination of the material to be charged for a prolonged period of time. The prese... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5962142 | Two-colored molded product of polyurethanes made by RIM and process for manufacturing the same A small amount of a non-yellowing surface-forming polyurethane material containing a polyether polyol, a hexamethylene diisocyanate trimer, a coloring agent and an organic bismuth catalyst is initially injected into a mold cavity under reduced pressure to... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5859169 | Urethane-modified novolaks for increasing the steel cord adhesion and rigidity of vulcanized rubber blends Urethane-modified novolaks which are prepared by simultaneous reaction of a monohydric or polyhydric phenol (A) with an oxo compound (aldehyde or ketone) (B) and a urethane (C) in the presence of an acidic catalyst (D) at an elevated temperature of 60° t... | 01/12/1999 |
