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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8148437 | Integral polyurethane foams comprising dialkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylates as internal mold release agent The present invention relates to a process for producing integral polyurethane foams, in which a) organic polyisocyanates are mixed with b) relatively high molecular weight compounds having at least two reactive hydrogen atoms, c) blowing agents, d) dialkyl cyclohex... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7652075 | Surface-compacted foam The present invention relates to a process for producing ROHACELL® foams with a compacted surface. Markedly less adhesive then has to be applied during lamination and the good mechanical properties of the ROHACELL® foams are retained. The invention further permits... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7361693 | Low density polymer beads Low density polymeric beads made by polymerizing monomeric building blocks into large crosslinked polymer molecules in porous, spherical bead form by droplet or suspension polymerization in the presence of a porogen. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354733 | Method for sorting and separating living cells We disclose methods of sorting or separating mixtures of living cells (e.g., eukaryotic, prokaryotic, mammalian, pathogenic, bacterial, viral, etc.). We perform our methods by activating cell-selective photophoric labels, which photosensitize and chemically reduce a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341683 | Method of manufacturing foamed polyethylene films and related products The present invention solves the problems left unaddressed by the prior known processes by providing a method to produce foamed-thermoplastic films of sufficient strength for use in consumer trash-bag applications utilizing high strength thermoplastic resins. Most b... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7326362 | Blowing agent, premix and process for preparing rigid polyurethane foam or polyisocyanurate foam In the present invention, a rigid polyurethane foam or polyisocyanurate foam is prepared by mixing an isocyanate with a premix of a polyol, a blowing agent, a reaction catalyst, a foam stabilizer and other additives, in which 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane is used as ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318713 | Polymer processing systems including screws Injection molding and blow molding systems that include screws having low L:D ratios are provided. The systems are capable of producing microcellular polymeric materials. In some cases, the systems may be formed by retrofitting conventional polymer processing system... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7294295 | Method of manufacturing molded product of foamed resin and apparatus for molding foamed resin While steam is supplied to flow channels to heat inner cavity surfaces to a temperature equal to or higher than the heat distortion temperature of a molding resin, the resin mixed with a supercritical fluid is injected from an injection molding machine into a mold c... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279196 | Liner for waste water system rehabilitation A technique and device for rehabilitating or repairing waste water system components or the like, comprising a spray-applied, multi-layer liner which seals the components and imparts structural integrity. The liner comprises a primer layer, a first moisture barrier ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7262227 | Process for producing synthetic resin foam, blowing agent and premix The present invention relates to a process for producing a synthetic resin foam which comprises reacting at least one polyol with at least one polyisocyanate compound in the presence of an organic blowing agent, wherein the organic blowing agent is a blowing agent f... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7211275 | Composite materials for controlled release of water soluble products Composite materials comprising a water-soluble compound adsorbed onto a basic inorganic material and a bio-degradable polymer which yields acidic degradation products, methods of producing same, and methods of use thereof are described, wherein the composite materia... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201958 | Polymer foam plank with densified skin, method and apparatus for producing a densified skin on a foam plank A method and apparatus for making a densified skin polymer foam plank comprising providing a polymer foam having a plurality of cells and heating an outer surface of the foam at a heating station. The heating step collapses and melts the cells adjacent the outer sur... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7202284 | Foamed thermoplastic polyurethanes Process for the preparation of foamed thermoplastic polyurethanes characterized in that the foaming of the thermoplastic polyurethane is carried out in the presence of thermally expandable microspheres. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199168 | Process for making cellular composites using polymeric isocyanates as binders for hollow filler particles The present invention relates to a process for the production of a cellular composite, and to the resultant cellular composites. This process comprising (A) preparing a mixture of a polyisocyanate, water, and, optionally, one or more additives; (B) adding this mixtu... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192543 | Method and mould for manufacturing a moulded article comprising at least an elastomeric polyurethane skin For manufacturing a moulded article comprising at least an elastomeric polyurethane skin (9) and optionally a structural backing layer (10) and an intermediate foam layer (12) a mould is used having at least a first mould part (1) compris... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7166248 | Reduced VOC emission alkenyl aromatic polymer foams and processes A method for producing an alkenyl aromatic polymer foam structure that comprises melting at least one alkenyl aromatic polymer resin. An effective amount of blowing agent mixture is dissolved in the at least one alkenyl aromatic polymer. The blowing agent mixture co... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7153901 | Flame retardant, additive compositions, and flame retardant polyurethanes Provided are new flame retardants and liquid flame retardant additive compositions of low viscosity for use in flexible polyurethane foams. The new flame retardants are the reaction product of at least one brominated aromatic diester diol with at least one alcohol-r... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147813 | Neovascularization promoting membrane for bioimplants A method of addressing a condition of a living body comprising the steps of using an energy beam to form a set of pores in a work piece biocompatible membrane. The pores should have a mean area of less than 500 μm through the biocompatible membrane, thereby produci... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145102 | Heated handle and method of forming same There is disclosed a heated handle (e.g. a steering wheel) and a method for forming the handle. The handle typically includes a core, an outer cover layer and a heater, which is preferably disposed at least partially between the outer cover layer and the core. The h... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7129279 | Lightweight tire support and composition and method for making a tire support A polyurethane-polymer composition suitable for preparing a lightweight tire support includes at least one isocyanate, at least one polyol, and at least one chain extender. A polyurethane-polymer composition can also include an additive such as a catalyst, a filler,... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7091156 | Activated carbon for use in electric double layer capacitors Activated carbon adapted for electric double layer capacitors is provided, which capacitors can give a large power density per unit volume and which capacitors, even when charge-and-discharge cycle is repeated under a large current or a constant voltage is continuou... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7078475 | Synergistic amine chain-extenders in polyurea spray elastomers Disclosed are derivatives of isophorone diamine exhibiting a synergistic relationship with other commonly employed chain extenders offering enhanced efficacy with regard to slowing of the polyurea elastomer cure profile, and processes employing their use. According ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073277 | Shoe having an inner sole incorporating microspheres The invention relates to the field of shoes in general, and more specifically to the application of microspheres in shoe material formulations to yield desired shoe properties. Even more specifically, the invention relates to a shoe component prepared from a closed ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7067081 | Method of making a golf ball product from fast-curling reaction injection molded polyurethane Golf ball products are made by reaction injection molding (RIM) fast curing thermoset polyurethane compounds. A polyurethane prepolymer and a curing agent are mixed and injected at low temperature and pressure into a closed mold where the reaction mixture gels. The ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063877 | Bio-based carpet material The present invention includes a bio-based carpet material that includes tufts, a backing, a pre-coat, and a backing material wherein the pre-coat includes the reaction product of a pre-coat A-side having a pre-coat isocyanate and a pre-coat B-side and the backing m... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060213 | Cushioning devices, gelatinous elastomer materials, and devices made therefrom A cushion that includes a cushioning element. The cushioning element has a number of substantially parallel elongate columns formed in a soft, easily deformable elastic or visco-elastic cushioning media. The columns are configured so that when a force is applied to ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056567 | Fiber-reinforced composite structure A fiber-reinforced composite structure has two molded outer polymeric layers spaced apart from each other and defining a cavity therebetween. Each molded outer polymeric layer defines a sealing surface extending about a periphery of the respective layer, and the opp... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7025699 | Elastomer composition for power transmission belt tooth facing An endless positive drive power transmission belt is described for use with a cooperating pulley member, wherein the endless positive drive transmission belt comprises an elastomeric body portion, a plurality of longitudinally extending spaced apart tensile members,... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011702 | Aqueous air foam An aqueous air foam comprising a non-crosslinked cellulose ether selected from C1–C3-alkyl celluloses, C1–C3-alkylhydroxy-C1–3-alkyl celluloses, hydroxy-C1–3-alkyl celluloses, or mixed hydroxy-C1–C3-alkyl celluloses, the foam having quality FQ of from 60 t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001864 | Catalyst composition for production of a polyurethane resin, and method for producing a polyurethane resin A catalyst composition for production of a polyurethane resin, which comprises a metal complex catalyst represented by the following formula (1): M(acac)n (1) wherein M represents Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Ti, Hf, Al or Th, acac... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6977110 | Foamed thermoplastic resin molding for automotive interior and production method thereof The present invention provides a speaker grille-integrated foamed thermoplastic resin molding for automotive interior comprising a base portion and a speaker grille wherein at least the base portion has a foamed layer and the foamed layer in the base portion has a d... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6969548 | Impact absorbing composite An impact absorbing composite structure (10), the impact absorbing composite structure including a plurality of impact absorbing members (18) and a flexible layer (16), each impact absorbing member (18) integral with the flexible layer ( | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969537 | Lubrication for tread supporting ring for use with a rim for a tire having two beads The present invention relates to a method of lubricating the interface between a supporting ring and inner surface of a tire for use with a rim for a tire having two beads, comprising the step of providing a lubricant on a surface of said supporting ring, said lubri... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6967045 | Integrated composite structural conduit formed in place A composite, chemically integrated material structure bearing load around a close-loop structural configuration in cross-section, has a plurality of regions through the cross-sectional thickness imparting at selectively predetermined locations within the cross-secti... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6948264 | Non-clogging sole for article of footwear The present invention teaches an article of footwear having a non-clogging for use on natural grass and also artificial turf surfaces. A preferred sole can include protrusions comprising a hydrophobic material having a wettability index equal to or greater than 90 d... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6926512 | Apparatus for extruding foamed polypropylene sheet having improved surface appearance A coat hanger extrusion die wherein the aperture of the die land widens along the extrusion axis of the die to the die exit opening, thereby forming an expansion zone. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921779 | Blowing agent enhancers for polyurethane foam production Rigid polyurethane blowing agent enhancers, methods for using them, and the products produced by these methods are disclosed. The enhancers are low molecular weight alcohols and/or ethers that assist the action of blowing agents comprising a hydrohalocarbon compound... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6908951 | Expandable coating composition, coated product, and production method for expanded coating film An expandable coating composition, yields a coating film having elasticity, a soft feeling, and strength which are sufficient for an instrument panel of an automobile by simple processes. An expandable coating composition yields an expanded coating film and contains... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6881763 | Plastic material A material comprising the reaction product of an A-side having an isocyanate and a B-side having a cross-linker comprising a multifunctional alcohol, a vegetable oil, preferably a blown/oxidized vegetable oil, most preferably a blown/oxidized soybean oil, and a cata... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6867239 | Plastic material A material comprising the reaction product of an A-side having a prepolymer isocyanate, preferably a prepolymer diisocyanate and a B-side having a cross-linker comprising a multifunction alcohol, a first vegetable oil, preferably a blown/oxidized vegetable oil, most... | 03/15/2005 |
