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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7951855 | Color integrated and mobile paint systems for producing paint from a plurality of prepaint components What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of architectural coat... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7919546 | Color integrated and mobile paint systems for producing paint from a plurality of prepaint components What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile-paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of architectural coat... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7582688 | Elastomer composites, method and apparatus Elastomer composites are produced by novel continuous flow methods and apparatus in which fluid streams of particulate filler and elastomer latex are fed to the mixing zone of a coagulum reactor to form a mixture in semi-confined flow continuously from the mixing zo... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7345110 | Process for the continuous production of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion A process for the continuous production of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion based on at least one aliphatic and/or aromatic polyisocyanate is described, which is characterised by the following steps: a) production of an aqueous p... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7318864 | Pigment preparations Pigment preparations including as essential constituents (A) from 60 to 90% by weight of at least one pigment, (B) from 10 to 40% by weight of at least one nonionic surface-active additive based on polyethers, and | 01/15/2008 |
| 7230037 | Method for mixing a polyol component and an isocyanate component The present invention relates to a method for the continuous mixing of at least one polyol component and at least one isocyanate component and optionally additives to form a polyurethane reaction mixture in a stirrer mixer with an axially conveying stirrer. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223722 | Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another e... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198668 | Pigment granules Pigment granules having an average particle size from 50 to 5000 μm and a BET surface area ≦15 m2/g, including as essential constituents (A) from 60 to 90% by weight of at least one pigment and (B) fr... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7122586 | Preparation of silica-rich rubber composition by sequential mixing with maximum mixing temperature limitations The invention relates to preparation of silica-rich rubber compositions by a sequence of sequential mixing steps conducted in internal rubber mixer(s) with individual maximum temperature limitations. The mixing steps are comprised of at least two non-productive mixi... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7045049 | Method of manufacture of colloidal rod particles as nanobar codes Synthetic methods for the manufacture of segmented nanoparticles are described. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029750 | Thermoplastic resin composition and production method thereof The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin (A), an acrylic polymer (B), a polytetrafluoroethylene-containing powder mixture (C) and a filler (D), the amount of the acrylic polymer (B) being from 0.1 to 400 parts... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022747 | Method for creating microsphere polymers and particles A polymeric material is produced by atomizing into droplets a composition containing addition-polymerizable material and reacting the addition polymerizable material in the droplets to produce the particulate product. The polymeric product may be, for example, a pow... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001660 | Images in solids surfaces The present invention relates to systems and methods for forming images in solid surfaces, and to solid surfaces containing an image. In particular, the present invention provides systems and methods for forming images in polymeric materials, and polymeric materials... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6936204 | Thermoplastic molding compositions and polymer additives A thermoplastic molding composition for making a molded article comprising (i) a polymer component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, a copolyester of polyethylene terephthalate, and a combination of polyethylene terephthalate and a co... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932169 | System and method for developing and recycling drilling fluids A system and method for developing and recycling drilling fluids at the site of a subterranean well is described, thus eliminating the need for transporting the fluids to the site. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6716930 | Method for processing ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer solution A method for processing a solution of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer in a solvent other than water, which involves continuously substituting a part of the solvent in the solution with water to produce a high-concentration ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer solution ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6680354 | High concentration agitation of PVA polymer powders The present invention is a process for preparing high concentration polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) aqueous mixtures, wherein the PVA solid concentration is at least 14% in the mixture.... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6586096 | Polymethylmethacrylate nanocomposite optical article and method of making same An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a host plastic material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plast... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6384109 | Polymer make-down unit with flushing feature A polymer make-down system comprising: a mixing pump; a water source for providing a first quantity of water to piping at a suction end of the mixing pump; and a polymer source for providing a first quantity of polymer to piping at the suction end of the ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6348522 | Process for the continuous preparation of rubber powders and a device for carrying out the process A process for continuous preparation of filler-containing rubber powders including mixing a filler suspension and rubber latex in the liquid phase. The liquid mixture is passed through a tube, at least a coagulant is added to the tube and filler-containin... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6313198 | Emulsion feed assembly and method The present invention is directed to a polymer feed system and a method of using the same wherein clogging of the polymer input line is avoided by the use of air to purge the system of any unwanted polymer or electrolyte. The purging avoids the contact of... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6252018 | Use of a single-stage or multistage stirrer to prepare polymers At least one single-stage or multistage stirrer which produces not only a tangential flow component but also an axial flow field is used in a stirred-vessel reactor in connection with the preparation of polymers by liquid phase polymerization.... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6166110 | Process for preparing pressure sensitive adhesives A method for producing a pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes at least one elastomer that produces a substantially homogeneous pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The method is particularly well suited for relatively high throughput conti... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6140394 | Method and apparatus of suspension polymerization A method of suspension polymerization of a monomeric composition to produce a polymer or a polymer composition is disclosed which method comprises the steps of retaining a disperse phase component composed of the monomeric composition and a continuous pha... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6051630 | Process for preparing a dispersion of hard particles in solvent A process and a high pressure apparatus are disclosed which are useful in preparing magnetic dispersions and other dispersions of hard, non-compliant particulates. The apparatus can be monitored for clogs and wear and allows for relatively quick and inexp... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6040364 | Methods for producing elastomeric compositions Elastomeric compositions are produced by novel continuous flow methods and apparatus in which fluid streams of particulate filler and elastomer latex are fed to the mixing zone of a coagulum reactor to form a mixture flowing continuously from the mixing z... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6020419 | Transparent coating compositions containing nanoscale particles and having improved scratch resistance The present invention relates to transparent coating compositions containing a binder and 0.5 to 25 wt. %, based on resin solids, of a material consisting of nanoscale primary particles obtained by jet dispersion of the nanoscale particles in the coating ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5998542 | Processing of an elastomer dispersion A composition comprising the hydrosilylation addition product of a linear alkenyl functionalized polyorganosiloxane and an MH Q resin and a low molecular weight silicone when subjected to a new particle size reduction process that includes flow... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5929206 | Continuous process for removing the residual monomer or monomers from an aqueous latex of a synthetic polymer and device for carrying it out The latex is treated by passage through a heat exchanger consisting of a closed chamber 1 divided into two distinct superposed parts, the unobstructed upper part 3 being placed under reduced pressure and communicating with a plant for recovery of the resi... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5929162 | Elastomer dispersion having a unique particle size distribution A composition comprising the hydrosilylation addition product of a linear alkenyl functionalized polyorganosiloxane and an MH Q resin and a low molecular weight silicone when subjected to a new particle size reduction process that includes flow... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5869601 | Method of stabilizing the viscosity of a thickened composition A method of stabilizing a composition containing a thickening agent which is adversely affected by the increasing ionic strength of the composition, by blanketing the solution in a vessel with a sufficient amount of gas capable of diluting or displacing t... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5852076 | Process for preparing a dispersion of hard particles in solvent A process and a high pressure apparatus are disclosed which are useful in preparing magnetic dispersions and other dispersions of hard, non-compliant particulates. The apparatus can be monitored for clogs and wear and allows for relatively quick and inexp... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5830943 | Process for the preparation of a modified polymer for powder paints The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a modified polymer by reaction between a reactive polymer and at least a compound containing two or more functional groups. The polymer, which is solid at room temperature, is mixed, at a temperatu... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5594047 | Method for forming photographic dispersions comprising loaded latex polymers Loaded latex dispersions of hydrophobic photographically useful compounds with a wide variety of polymer latices are prepared by preparing an oil phase solution of the hydrophobic compound or compounds, preferably essentially free of water-miscible or vol... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5550175 | Solventless compounding and coating of non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomers A solvent-free hot melt process, for preparing a non-thermosettable, pressure-sensitive adhesive from a tackified non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomer. The process employs a continuous compounding device that has a sequence of alternating conveying and... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5539033 | Solventless compounding and coating of non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomers A solvent-free hot melt process, for preparing a non-thermosettable, pressure-sensitive adhesive from a tackified non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomer. The process employs a continuous compounding device that has a sequence of alternating conveying and... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5458873 | Carboxyvinyl polymer having Newtonian viscosity A carboxyvinyl polymer having Newtonian viscosity, ophthalmic preparations containing the polymer, a process for preparing the polymer, and a vehicle for ophthalmic preparations containing the polymer. By using the polymer in a vehicle, an ophthalmic prep... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5426137 | Method for continuously mixing fluids Apparatus and method of hydrating a particulated polymer and producing a well treatment gel includes a mixer for spraying the polymer with water at a substantially constant water velocity and at a substantially constant water spray pattern at all flow rat... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5338779 | Dry polymer activation apparatus and method Polymer activation apparatus for activating a batch of dry polymer in dilution water includes a tank which contains the dilution water in a mixing vessel and a mixing assembly within the mixing vessel. The dilution water is circulated at a high rate throu... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5308892 | Process for the preparation of polyester-masterbatch containing finely divided additives Process for the manufacture of a polyester masterbatch containing finely divided solid additives in homogenous and agglomerate-free distribution, through the mixing, within a homogenizing extruder, of the powdery additive into the polyester, whereby, sepa... | 05/03/1994 |
