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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143333 | Water absorbing hydrogels and methods of making and use thereof The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked p... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8013040 | Cellulose fiber-plastic composition containing a lubricant This invention is directed to an extruded product, extrudable compound, and an extrusion method using a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated esters of hydantoins, ethoxylated esters of sorbitol or ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7994241 | Wood composite alloy composition having a compatibilizer that improves the ability to process and compress cellulosic fiber A crystalline polyamide 6 in a compounding extrusion process to make wood flour-polyolefin composite. The wood plastic composite pellet and can be post-blended with reinforced polyolefin pellets in an injection molding step to produce hybrid fibrous composites. The ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7994240 | Process for producing shaped bodies from a mixture of particulate natural materials and thermoplastic binder Use of water redispersible polymer powders stabilized with a protective colloid as a thermoplastic binder for natural particulate materials allows thermoplastic processing such as extrusion, without formation of bubbles due to moisture present, and while maintaining... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7960452 | Adhesive composition and method The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least partly gelatinized starch and one or more polymers (P) containing an amine group or an amide group. It also relates to a method of gluing pieces of wood based materials and to a wood based product.... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7923491 | Graphite nanocomposites Elastomeric compositions comprising graphite nanoparticles (preferably graphene nanoparticles) and methods for making same. Such compositions are useful for tire innertubes and tire innerliners. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7915328 | Flame retardant resinous compositions and process Disclosed is a resinous, flame-retardant composition comprising (i) 40-66 wt. % alkenyl aromatic resin, (ii) 9-33 wt. % ammonium polyphosphate, (iii) 14-40 wt. % cellulosic material and (iv) an amount of between 0.1 parts per 100 parts resinous components (phr) and ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7816431 | Composite compositions Disclosed are composite compositions well suited for forming shaped articles which comprise thermoplastic polymer, cellulose, a coupling agent comprising anhydride moities, and a lubricant comprising an alkyl ester of carboxylic acid. Preferably the lubricant is sub... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7790787 | Aerogel/polymer composite materials The invention provides new composite materials containing aerogels blended with thermoplastic polymer materials at a weight ratio of aerogel to thermoplastic polymer of less than 20:100. The composite materials have improved thermal insulation ability. The composite... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7781500 | Coupling agents for natural fiber-filled polyolefins Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a composite material comprising mixing at least one natural fiber, at least one polyolefin resin, and at least one functionalized polyolefin coupling agent to provide said composite material; wherein said functionalized po... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7776944 | Composite comprising cellulose and thermoplastic polymer Disclosed are composite compositions and articles prepared from such composites. The composition comprises or is produced from cellulose material, thermoplastic polymer, and a compatibilizing agent which is the reaction product of polyvinyl butyral, having hydroxyl ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7714043 | Tire innerliners having improved cold temperature properties Provided are elastomeric compositions, such as a tire innerliner, comprising at least one isobutylene based elastomer and at least one hydrocarbon fluid additive (“HFA”). The compositions have improved cold temperature properties and are particularly useful as t... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7696266 | Select elastomeric blends and their use in articles The present invention relates to select elastomeric blends including at least one halogenated random copolymer. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions including at least one halogenated random copolymer of isobutylene and methylstyrene, prefera... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7691922 | Performance enhancement in the stabilization of organic materials The addition of zinc borate alone or together with a hindered amine light stabilizer and ultra-violet light absorber to organic materials such as thermoplastic polyolefin resin, as is common in wood-plastic composites, provides a substantial reduction in the ultra-v... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7691923 | Curable and cured wood particle composites and method of making same Curable wood particle composites curable by the Michael addition reaction in the presence of strong base catalyst are disclosed, along with a method for making those curable wood particle composites. Cured wood particle composites are also disclosed, along with a me... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7687555 | Curable and cured wood particle composites and method making same Curable wood particle composites curable by the Michael addition reaction in the presence of weak base catalyst are disclosed, along with a method for making those curable wood particle composites. Cured wood particle composites are also disclosed, along with a meth... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7659330 | Thermoplastic composites containing lignocellulosic materials and methods of making same A composite includes raw lignocellulosic materials dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix which includes a blend of different polymers. A composite includes raw lignocellulosic materials and a thermal stabilization agent dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7652080 | Water absorbing hydrogels and methods of making and use thereof The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked p... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7635731 | Cellulosic-thermoplastic composite and method of making the same Provided is a composition comprising fatty acid bis-amide, inorganic particulate such as pumice, cellulosic particulate, thermoplastic and maleic anhydride grafted polyolefin. The combination of an ethylene bis-amide and a minor amount of pumice produces cellulosic-... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7622517 | Phosphorus-containing flame retardant formulation for cellulose-containing moldings The invention relates to a phosphorus-containing flame retardant formulation for cellulose-containing moldings, comprising from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight of a resin of an organic nitrogen compound and from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight of a phosphoru... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7605197 | Process for the preparation of maleated polyolefin modified wood particles in composites and products Wood particles or fibers and a maleated polyolefin are used to produce a composite in absence of a non-maleated polyolefin. The composite has properties enabling use in homes and avoiding the risk of formaldehyde based adhesives or other hazardous air pollutants. | 10/20/2009 |
| 7514485 | Compatibilizers for composites of PVC and cellulosic materials Disclosed herein is a method for improving the physical properties of cellulose fiber-containing material/PVC composites comprising adding to said composites an effective amount of at least one compatibilizer comprising an organometallic zirconium compound. The pref... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7504447 | Acrylic latex wood filler composition and method of making same In broadest terms, a wood filler composition of the present invention comprises: from about 11.50 to about 17.50 weight percent water; from about 14.40 to about 21.60 weight percent ceramic microspheres; from about 2.48 to about 3.72 weight percent wood flour; from ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7449504 | Use of waxes as modifiers for filled plastics The invention relates to the use of waxes as modifiers for filled plastics. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7446138 | Wood particle filled polyvinyl chloride composites and their foams Extruded composite compositions of PVC and wood particles containing chitosan or chitin as a coupling agent are described. The composite compositions have improved physical and mechanical properties. ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7407993 | Compositions and methods for resisting soil erosion and fire retardation Compositions and methods for concomitantly resisting fire and soil erosion. The compositions comprise an aqueous mixture of a polymer mixed with an organic material. The polymer preferably comprises polyacrylamide or a copolymer of polyacrylamide having anionic func... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7405248 | Plate-shaped moulding elements based on natural fibres and method for the production thereof The object of the present invention is to provide board-like molded elements that can be produced in a simple manner, at low cost, and that will be more flexible and possess a more precise standard of quality than can be achieved with conventional methods, and a met... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399798 | Process for forming lignocellulosic products and products formed thereby A process is provided for producing lignocellulosic board panels. The process comprises providing lignocellulosic material and an adhesive system. The adhesive system comprises (a) a base adhesive resin and (b) an extender and/or filler material comprising sugar bee... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390846 | Wood sizing agents for PVC composites Disclosed herein is a process for improving mechanical properties and thermal stability of composites of poly(vinyl chloride) and at least one natural fiber comprising including in said composite an agent comprising a polymer or copolymer comprising at least one alk... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381473 | Furan polymer impregnated wood A furan polymer impregnated wood which comprises wood impregnated with a polymerizable furfuryl alcohol monomer mixture containing at least furfuryl alcohol, stabilizing co-solvent water, and an initiator selected from the group consisting of anhydrides, acids and c... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378462 | Extrudable compositions and processes for producing same Materials which have substantial weatherability and impact resistance include a substantially uniform blend of an acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic (ASA) polymeric material, a wood component in an amount effective as a filler, and a vinyl chloride polymeric material. Me... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371787 | Methods of incorporating treatment agents into wood based composite products A treated wood-based composite is formed by treating a green wood furnish with an amount of a treating agent effective to increase the value of the resulting wood-based composite. The treating agent can be, for example, a fire retardant, a wood preservative, a dye, ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368489 | Additive for inhibiting photolytic degradation reactions in aminoplasts The invention relates to a UV additive for aminoplast resins, to a method for producing a UV additive as well as to uses thereof. Said UV additive contains soluble sterically-hindered nitroxyl compounds in an aqueous aminoplast precondensate. A UV additive for amino... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361617 | Fire resistant composite material and fabrics therefrom The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell and blends thereof;... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348371 | Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption are provided. The improved composites are obtained using a mixture of high density polyethylene and silane copolymer with the cellulosic filler. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342058 | Water absorbing hydrogels and methods of making and use thereof The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked p... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7326740 | Natural products composites Disclosed are natural products composites protected against the deleterious effects of microorganisms comprising at least one natural product, at least one thermoplastic resin, and an effective amount of an antifungal agent. The composites are further advantageously... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323521 | Epoxy polymer additives for powder coatings Comb polymers prepared by reacting an epoxy resin and a lactone are disclosed. These comb polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320740 | Chemically cross-linked cellulosic fiber and method of making same The present invention relates to cross-linked cellulosic fiber having improved absorbency characteristics when compared to conventional cross-linked fibers. The cross-linked cellulosic fiber is obtainable by reacting pulp in the sheet or fluff form with one or more ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321007 | Liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition comprising superabsorbent material particles of substantially angle-lacking shape The present invention relates to a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition, which contains particles of a superabsorbent material having angle-lacking shapes. The composition is particularly suitable to be used in absorbent articles for personal hygiene, specific... | 01/22/2008 |
