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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8071666 | Stabilized fumed silica suspensions for reinforcement of reactive resins Suspensions having good flow properties are produced by including a particulate thickener containing chemically or physically bound polymer. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8008370 | Coating materials containing particles with protected isocyanate groups Coating formulations especially useful for topcoat and clearcoat applications contains an isocyanate-reactive resin, a blocked isocyanate curative, and particles which bear blocked isocyanate functionalities, a considerable portion of which unblock at a temperature ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7649032 | Highly ductile polycarbonate composition having a metallic-flake appearance A polycarbonate composition comprising a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin and a glass flake additive wherein the polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin has a silicone content in the range of from 3.5 weight % to 7 weight % based on the total weight of ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7388043 | Crosslinking agents encapsulated in polymers and methods of manufacturing the same A composition includes (a) a crosslinking agent comprising; and (b) a resin, wherein the resin is cured to form a polymer network to encapsulate the crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent may comprises from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the composition, an... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7368496 | Nanocomposite composition having super barrier property and article using the same A nanocomposite composition having superior barrier properties and an article comprising the same are provided. The nanocomposite composition includes: a polyolefin resin; a nanocomposite having barrier properties, and including intercalated clay and one or more res... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7348389 | Method for achieving recoat adhesion over a fluorinated topcoat A method for repairing a basecoat/clearcoat finish or coating comprised of a fluorinated organosilane topcoat. A fluorinated urethane additive is added to the fluorinated organosilane topcoat composition to improve recoat adhesion with the repair basecoat. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347976 | Methods and devices for removal of organic molecules from biological mixtures using a hydrophilic solid support in a hydrophobic matrix Methods and devices for removing small negatively charged molecules from a biological sample mixture that uses a solid-phase extraction material that includes a hydrophilic solid support at least partially embedded within a hydrophobic matrix. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332533 | Golf balls incorporating nanofillers and methods for making such golf balls A golf ball incorporates nanofiller material in its core, cover, or intermediate layers. Also, a method includes a step of blending into a composition for a golf ball nanocomposite material, nanofiller material or both. The nanocomposite and/or nanofiller materials ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329699 | Composition containing oil, structuring polymer, and coated silicone elastomer, and methods of making and using the same The invention relates to a composition, preferably a care and/or treatment and/or make-up composition for keratin and keratinous materials in general (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing an oil, a st... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7312271 | Solution masterbatch process using fine particle silica for low hysteresis rubber Methods are provided for making a solution masterbatch containing a diene elastomer in an organic solvent and a reinforcing silica filler dispersed therein, comprising the steps of (a) mixing a precipitated silica having an average particle size substantially equiva... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7312257 | Polymer encapsulation of high aspect ratio materials and methods of making same Embodiments of this invention comprise a pigment comprising one or more substantially spherical-shaped beads, wherein each substantially spherical-shaped bead comprises one or more high aspect ratio particles encapsulated within an encapsulating material. Embodiment... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303700 | Methods of making optically clear structural laminates An optically clear structural laminate includes a thermosetting resin, a silane coupling agent and a filler. The laminate has a high weight to strength ratio and is capable of optical transmission over a wide range of temperatures. The laminate has increased tensile... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301042 | Blocked mercaptosilane hydrolyzates as coupling agents for mineral-filled elastomer compositions Rubber composition intended for the manufacture of tire casings which have improved hysteretic properties and scorch safety, based on at least one elastomer and silica by way of reinforcing filler enclosing a reinforcing additive consisting of the mixture and/or the... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7282526 | Particle having an attached halide group and methods of making the same A modified particle or aggregate is disclosed wherein a particle has an attached group having the formula: wherein the substituents are defined in the disclosure. Modified particles with attached polymers are als... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279521 | Nylon nanocomposites A method for modifying the properties of a nylon block copolymer comprising: supplying a nylon block copolymer wherein the nylon block copolymer has a flexural modulus, a tensile modulus, and an unnotched Izod impact strength. Incorporated into the nylon block copol... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7265170 | Polycarbonate or polyester carbonate containing optical brighteners A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its optical brightness and good weathering resistance is disclosed. The composition contains a poly(ester) carbonate an optical brightener conforming to ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7259196 | Polyamide resin composition and process for producing the same An object of the present invention is to provide a polyamide resin composition having high mechanical properties and high heat resistance while achieving a satisfactory balance between various physical properties. A molded product made of this polyamide resin exhibi... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253221 | Compositions of cellulose esters and layered silicates and process for the preparation thereof A polymer composition of cellulose esters, plasticizer, a cellulose linked anhydride as a compatibilizer and organically modified clay. The composites have superior tensile and flexural strengths, modulus, dimensional stability and heat deflection temperature (HDT).... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238734 | Optical filters from nanocomposites Methods for preparing optical filter nanocomposites from nanopowders. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite filter layers may be prepared on substrates. Gradient nanocomposite... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238738 | Thermoplastic material with high barrier properties The invention relates to a material with high barrier properties toward gases and liquids, characterized in that it comprises a thermoplastic matrix and a nanoparticulate compound based on zirconium and/or titanium phosphate exhibiting individual leaves with an aspe... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235300 | Titanium-containing interference pigments and foils with color shifting properties Interference pigment flakes and foils are provided which have color shifting properties. The pigment flakes can have a symmetrical coating structure on opposing sides of a reflector layer, can have an asymmetrical coating structure with all of the layers on one side... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226649 | Laser weldable flexible medical tubings, films and assemblies thereof The present invention provides a tubing assembly having a sidewall having a first layer. The first layer is fabricated from a first polymer blend comprising a first component of a material not thermally responsive to laser beam and selected from the group consisting... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223473 | Porous inorganic/organic hybrid particles for chromatographic separations and process for their preparation Novel material for chromatographic separations, processes for its preparation, and separations devices containing the chromatographic material. In particular, the disclosure describes porous inorganic/organic hybrid particles having a chromatographically-enhancing p... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223476 | Composite flakes and methods for making and using the same Methods for making composite flakes are disclosed. The composite flakes are formed from particles and one or more monomers and/or resins or resin systems. The polymer matrix of the flakes is highly crosslinked and/or high molecular weight. Use of the particles in po... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220484 | Polymeric nanocomposites comprising epoxy-functionalized graft polymer Disclosed is a nanocomposite comprising a nano-reinforcing material (e.g., layered clay), a polymer matrix (e.g., a polyolefin), and, an epoxy-functionalized graft polymer compatible with the polymer matrix (e.g., epoxy-grafted polyolefin). Such nanocomposites are u... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217745 | Laser-markable plastics and their preparation and use The invention relates to a laser-markable transparent or translucent plastics which comprise pearlescent pigments in combination with laser-sensitive pigments which themselves do not exhibit any pearlescent effect. The pigment combination considerably improves the s... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217757 | Thermoplastic resin and formed product To provide a thermoplastic resin composition capable of affording a molded article which has excellent flame retardancy and compressive strength, which has good dimensional accuracy and which has good appearance. A thermoplastic resin composition including (A) 0.5 t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214114 | Buoyancy element and module A buoyancy element (200) is disclosed which comprises a moulded body of plastics-composite material incorporating reinforcement (202) comprising at least one elongate flexible member or filament, embedded in the body and adapted to retain fragments of ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7198840 | Profile-extruded poly(vinyl chloride) articles and method of making same A profile-extruded article is disclosed, made of a fiber-reinforced polymer of vinyl-chloride monomer, wherein the article has a ratio of actual specific gravity to theoretical specific gravity of nearly unity. A method of making the article is also disclosed. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189789 | Curable fluoropolyether composition and rubber article A curable fluoropolyether composition comprising (A) a fluoropolyether compound containing alkenyl radicals and having a fluorine content of at least 40% by weight, (B) a curing agent in the form of a fluorinated organosilicon compound which is fully soluble in the ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7189782 | Thermoplastic film, thermoplastic resin composition, and phyllosilicate There is provided a film comprising a layered silicate cation-exchanged with an organic cation and a polyester or polycarbonate. The organic cation is represented by the following formula (I): (R)n-L+ (I) wherein R is a... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186764 | Reinforced polytrimethylene terephthalate resin composition A reinforced polytrimethylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a polytrimethylene terephthalate and an inorganic filler, wherein an amount of the inorganic filler falls within the range from 5 to 70% by weight based on a total weight of the resin compositi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183348 | Shear modification of polyolefin-clay nanocomposites A method for modifying polyolefin-clay nanocomposites is disclosed. The method comprises shearing a melt of solution-prepared nanocomposites at an effective shear rate. The modified nanocomposite shows significantly decreased complex melt viscosity, storage modulus,... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183337 | Optically clear nanocomposites and products using nanoscale fillers Methods for preparing nanocomposites that enable films with optical clarity, wear resistance and superior functional performance. Nanofillers and a substance having a polymer are mixed. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanocomposite fil... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183342 | Flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition A flame retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate (A), 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of branched metal oxide particles (branched metal oxide aggregates and/or branched metal oxide agglomerates) (B), 0... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179877 | Innovative polyestersiloxane acrylates, their use as additives in radiation-curable coatings and printing inks, and processes for preparing them Innovative polyestersiloxane acrylates obtainable by reacting one or more organically modified polysiloxanes with one or more polyisocyanates having in each case at least two isocyanate groups and one or more polyester acrylates or polyester methacrylates and their ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176245 | Block copolymer processing for mesostructured inorganic oxide materials Mesoscopically ordered, hydrothermally stable metal oxide-block copolymer composite or mesoporous materials are described herein that are formed by using amphiphilic block polymers which act as structure directing agents for the metal oxide in a self-assembling syst... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175913 | Porous hybrid particles with organic groups removed from the surface A material for chromatographic separations, processes for its preparation, and separation devices containing the chromatographic material. In particular, porous inorganic/organic hybrid materials are provided with a decreased concentration of surface organic groups.... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172812 | Effect pigments coated with reactive orientation aids The subject of the invention is an effect pigment which is coated with surface-modifying agents, wherein the initial pigment has a layer with at least one reactive surface-modifying agent, wherein the surface-modifying agent is a compound which has at least two func... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163973 | Composition of bulk filler and epoxy-clay nanocomposite A molding composition or encapsulant for an electronic component and its method of preparation provides reduced moisture uptake without undue swelling and comprises melt-blending an epoxy resin, hardener and clay, cooling, adding a catalyst to form an epoxy-clay nan... | 01/16/2007 |
