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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7601768 | Antifogging coating composition and article coated therewith An antifogging paint composition for forming an antifogging coating film without generation of the running water trace. The antifogging paint composition contains a block or grafted copolymer comprising a hydrophilic polymer part formed from a vinyl monomer having a... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7361706 | Water- and oil-repellent, antistatic composition A water- and oil-repellent, antistatic composition comprises (a) at least one nonpolymeric ionic salt consisting of (i) at least one cation selected from the group consisting of monovalent metal cations, divalent metal cations, and organic onium cations, and (ii) at... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7344783 | Durable hydrophobic surface coatings using silicone resins A hydrophobic coating including solid silsesquioxane silicone resins to increase durability is provided. The hydrophobic coating is any composition that increases the contact angle to a surface, preferably glass. The durability of the hydrophobic coating is preferab... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7332348 | Sample substrate having a divided sample chamber and method of loading thereof A sample substrate configured for samples of biological material is provided. The sample substrate has a dual chambered sample well separated by a wall that may be punctured or otherwise breached to allow mixing of material contained in the two initially separate ch... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7208216 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut resistant layer having an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply includes a plurality of apertures therethrough. The sheet further include... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7153584 | Hybrid film, antireflection film comprising it, optical product, and method for restoring the defogging property of hybrid film Hybrid films, such as those having good abrasion-resistance and defogging properties, antireflection films including it, optical products, and methods for restoring the defogging property of the hybrid films are disclosed. The hybrid films having a defogging propert... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7078088 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for Processing food items thereon includes a cut-resistant layer including a thermoplastic material ply and an absorbent ply, wherein the first layer has a surface area and wherein the thermoplastic material of the first layer includes a p... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063879 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for processing food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including a first absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The cutting sheet further includes a second layer having a second surf... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063880 | Sheet material and manufacturing method and apparatus therefor A method of manufacturing a single use processing substrate includes the step of extruding a first layer having ridges and troughs between the ridges. The method further includes the steps of placing a second layer into the troughs while the first layer is pliant an... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056569 | Disposable cutting sheet A cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon comprises a first cut-resistant layer having a width and including a first absorbent ply and a first thermoplastic material ply. The thermoplastic material ply of the first layer includes a plurality ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052539 | Surface-treating agents, anti-fogging sheets, and trays using thereof An anti-fogging tray is obtained by coating a styrenic resin sheet with an anti-fogging agent to mold a tray. The anti-fogging agent comprises 1 to 50 parts by weight of a non-ether-series hydrophilic polymer excluding a polyvinyl alcohol (e.g., a polyvinylpyrrolido... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048987 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic material ply includes a plurality... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037964 | Polyolefin film compositions with permanent antifog properties Polyolefin films having incorporated therein a compound of the formula CH3CH2(CH2CH2)aCH2CH2(OCH2CH2)bOH, where a is 9 to 25 and b is 1 to 10, exhibit super... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025823 | High temperature gasket coating The present invention relates to a method of coating a gasket that includes electrostatically spraying a solvent-free coating material onto a grounded gasket and then fusing the material to itself and the gasket. In one aspect, a particulate lubricant and a silicone... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026034 | Processing substrate and method of manufacturing same A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first section having a plurality of apertures therethrough and a cut resistant surface, a second liquid impermeable section disposed adjacent the first section, and a fold line d... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022395 | Disposable cutting sheet A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the first layer includes a plurality of non-circular aperture... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6979485 | Processing substrate and/or support surface A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply includes a plurality of apert... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6946498 | Coating composition and article coated with the composition A coating composition comprising (1) an anionic surfactant comprising a sulfonic acid salt, (2) a sol of fine inorganic oxide particles, (3) a silicon compound having one acryl or methacryl group and a hydrolyzable group or a product of hydrolysis of the compound, (... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932482 | Fog prevention and antireflection optical element and optical equipment incorporating the same In a fog prevention and antireflection optical element including a first water absorption layer containing a water-absorbing polymer as its main component, a high refractive layer, and a second water absorption layer which are formed on a base in this order, an inor... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6872324 | Aqueous dispersion An aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer (a) having a repeating unit (A) which comprises four carbon atoms connected in a linear chain and which has one double bond at the second position and a polyfluoroalkyl group bonded to an arbitrary carbon atom, and a surfac... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6491745 | Water/oil repellent composition The object is to provide a water/oil repellent composition which can simultaneously perform a water/oil treatment and a polishing treatment to leather products such as leather shoes, etc., by using one water/oil repellent composition, and can also exert e... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6447892 | Lidding film for modified atmosphere packaging Improved packaging films, which are shrinkable, high gas barrier films containing an antifog composition for modified atmosphere packaging of foods and the like. The films are useful for producing a modified atmosphere package useful for the preservation ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6316669 | Bis-amido polybiguanides and the use thereof to disinfect contact lenses and preserve pharmaceutical compositions Bis-amido polybiguanides and their use as antimicrobial agents in pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. A method of synthesis of bis-amido polybiguanides is also disclosed. The bis-amido polybiguanides are useful in the preservation of pharmaceutical... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6306932 | Anti-fogging coating material, anti-fogging coating film and anti-fogging article Disclosed herein is an anti-fogging coating material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of an inorganic alkoxide, a hydrolysate of the inorganic alkoxide and a polycondensate of the hydrolysate of the inorganic alkoxide, a polyacry... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6296694 | Transparent anti-fog anti-splash coating compositions The present invention is directed to an anti-fogging/anti-splash composition that can be used for anti-fog/anti-splash applications. When applied to the surface of a transparent or reflective substrate, the composition dries relatively clear and comprises... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6176906 | Quaternary ammonium salt for photo-curable antifogging composition, method for preparing the same, and photo-curable antifogging composition Disclosed is a photo-curable antifogging composition which may be applied to substrates such as glass, various plastic materials and the like to give antifogging property on the surface of these substrates. The main ingredient of the composition is a quat... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6117919 | Anti-fogging article and composition for forming anti-fogging coating film Disclosed herein is an anti-fogging coating film comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a benzophenone compound represented by a general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X1 to X10 are the same or different from one another and are in... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6048558 | Method of packaging refrigerated meal in a package containing an anti-fog agent A packaged meal is provided in the form of a kit arrangement which is formulated and prepared for storage under refrigerated, non-frozen conditions for extended time periods within retail store showcase coolers. The kit includes a compartmentalized, herme... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6046254 | Antifog composition for polyolefin packaging films A fog-resistant polyolefin packaging film is prepared by producing a film of a formulation comprising ethylene or a polypropylene polymer, having incorporated therein and an antifog agent comprising: a) a C8 or higher ester, diester, and/or triester of a ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5997621 | Coating composition having anti-reflective and anti-fogging properties A coating composition which imparts anti-reflective and anti-fog properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating composition utilizes an inorganic metal oxide in combination with particular anionic surfactants. The coating compositions are particul... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5976680 | Non-fogging antireflection film and optical member, and production process thereof An antireflection film is provided which is insoluble, wear-resistant, and weatherable, and simultaneously having non-fogging property. A non-fogging optical member employing the non-fogging antireflection film, and a process for producing the film are al... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5889086 | Water repellent for automobile window glass A water repellent for automobile window glass includes dimethyl polyorganosiloxane, an inorganic acid, a water-type solvent, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkyl group-containing polyorganosiloxanes each having a specific st... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5877254 | Scratch-resistant anti-fog coating composition incorporating isocyanate-reactive surfactants Anti-fog and scratch resistant polyurethane compositions are disclosed which include an isocyanate prepolymer, a hydrophilic polyol and an isocyanate-reactive surfactant. The reaction product of the component produces enhanced properties having permanent ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5853894 | Laboratory vessel having hydrophobic coating and process for manufacturing same Laboratory vessels are coated on an operational surface thereof with a hydrophobic coating polymer or reactive monomer to form a coating having an exposed surface populated with 30% by area or more terminal trifluoromethyl groups. Laboratory vessels coate... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5814684 | Anti-fogging agent for thermoplastic resin surface and anti-fogging thermoplastic resin sheet The present invention provides an anti-fogging agent for the surface of a thermoplastic resin sheet which exerts the following excellent effects: (1) The effect of inhibiting fogging on the surface of the sheet due to the condensation of vapor can last over an... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5804612 | Transparent anti-fog coating The present invention is directed to an anti-fogging coating that can be used for anti-fog applications. The coating is transparent, and comprises a hydroxyl group containing polymer, an aluminum containing crosslinker, and a surface active agent containi... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5759696 | Coating with antifugging effect A light-reflecting and/or transmitting element for a motor vehicle light is provided. The light-reflecting or transmitting element is coated with a surface coating which includes a non-water soluble binder, selected from the group consisting of polyacryli... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5741886 | End-capped polymeric biguanides Linear, polymeric biguanides or salts thereof wherein the polymeric chain is terminated at the cyanoguanidine end group by a C2 -C90 primary or secondary amine which is optionally substituted with a functionality such as fluoride, ch... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5585418 | Greenhouse film having variable light diffusion properties An improved greenhouse assembly comprising in combination, greenhouse cover support means and a thermoplastic film cover supported by said cover means, the improvement comprising said film having outermost of the assembly a variable light diffuse surface ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584917 | Water repellent for window panes of automobiles and method of repelling water on the window panes The water repellent for window panes of automobiles of this invention comprises an amino group-containing polyorganosiloxane having the specific structure, an organic acid, a surfactant and an aqueous solvent, which is usable regardless of whether it is f... | 12/17/1996 |
