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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8063125 | Fast-gelling plasticizer preparations The invention relates to fast-gelling plasticizer preparations comprising at least one aryl alkylsulfonate of the formula R1—SO2—O—R2 and at least one diol dibenzoate of the general formula R3C(O)O—Y—O(O)CR4... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7795335 | Conductive polymer gel and process for producing the same actuator, patch label for ion introduction, bioeletrode, toner, conductive functional member antistatic sheet, printed circuit member, conductive paste, electrode for fuel cell, and fuel cell A conductive polymer gel contains water, as a main component, a conductive conjugated polymer, and a surfactant and/or an alcohol, and also it may contain an electrolyte. The conductive conjugated polymer may further be doped with a dopant. The conductive polymer ge... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7649039 | Ionizing radiation stable thermoplastic composition, method of making, and articles formed therefrom A thermoplastic composition comprising a polycarbonate, and an aromatic sulfonate compound of formula: Ar1—S(O)2—O—L—O—S(O)2—Ar1 wherein each Ar1 is each independently a substitu... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7632881 | Polycarbonate compositions and articles formed therefrom A polycarbonate composition is disclosed having zero or minimum halogen content, while also exhibiting improved fire-retardance and/or drip-resistant characteristics. The composition comprises an effective amount of a polycarbonate, an anti-dripping agent, an aromat... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7514487 | Polychloroprene latex, process for the production thereof and aqueous adhesive compositions To provide a polychloroprene latex excellent in stability, a process for its production, and an aqueous adhesive composition employing it, excellent in the adhesive performance. A polychloroprene latex obtained by emulsion-polymerizing chloroprene, or chloroprene an... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7511089 | Polyphenylene ether oligomer sulfonic acid salt, making method, flame retardant resin composition, and molded article An alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of sulfonic acid of polyphenylene ether oligomer is useful as a modifier for thermoplastic resins, typically as a flame retardant, compatibilizing agent or antistatic agent. ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7390450 | Process for preparing a fire resistant polycarbonate composition A process for producing a fire resistant polycarbonate composition comprises preparing an aqueous solution of a flame retardant salt; and compounding the aqueous solution of the flame retardant salt with a polycarbonate composition to form the fire resistant polycar... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7361292 | High modulus, nonconductive adhesive useful for installing vehicle windows The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers containing one or more organic based polymers dispersed therein; b) one or more isocyanate functional polyester based prepolymers whi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7312263 | Thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions which contain at least one copolyamide with at least 20% by weight polyamide 12 components and at least one aprotic compound selected from the group of N-alkylated, cyclic carboxylic acid... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7238744 | Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene articles and method of manufacture An article of manufacture comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mixed with a processing oil and a lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, ethoxylated fatty acid esters, glycol esters, PEG esters, glycerol esters, et... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220792 | Water resistant permanent antistatic thermoplastic composition A water resistant permanent antistatic thermoplastic composition contains about 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, such as polycarbonate or a blend thereof, about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of an antistatic agent, and about 0.1 to about 10 parts by... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7183341 | Antistatic agent for synthetic polymer materials and synthetic polymer compositions comprising same Antistatic agents for synthetic polymer materials have phosphonium sulfonate made from organic sulfonate anion and organic phosphonium cation of specified kinds as significant component and also contain alkali metal ions and/or alkali earth metal ions at total conce... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172650 | Deproteinized natural rubber latex, method of preparing the same, rubber product using the same, and proteolytic agent for deproteinized natural rubber latex The present invention provides a deproteinized natural rubber latex wherein coagulation of a rubber component does not occur when the concentration of calcium ions (Ca2+) is 0.01 mol/L or less and coagulation of the rubber component occurs when the concen... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7151127 | Use of thermoplastic polyamide molding compositions with reduced formation of solid deposits and/or coverings The present invention relates to the use of thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions with reduced or strongly reduced formation of solid deposits and/or coverings during a thermoplastic conversion into commodity goods in discontinuous processes in particular in... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144937 | Adhesion promoters for sealants A sealant composition comprising a sealant, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerate esters, is capable of unexpected adhesion to substrates such as ceramic substrates (e.g., concrete), glass substrates, metal substrates such as... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138450 | Vulcanized rubber composition with a liquid adhesion promoter containing an adhesive resin and ester A rubber composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and an adhesive resin capable of unexpected adhesion to metal, polymer and glass substrates, particularly cords in radical tires, hoses, conveyor belts, transmission belts, and the like by the addition of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7122592 | Adhesion promoters for cord-reinforced thermoplastic polymeric materials and substrate/thermoplastic polymeric material composites A thermoplastic polymeric material composition including a thermoplastic polymeric material selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polymer and a thermoplastic polymer alloy, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerat... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7105592 | Polycarbonate molding compounds containing a special talc A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate resin, at least one impact modifier and highly pure talc is disclosed. The talc is characterized in that it contains Al2O3 in an amount of less than 1% relative to the weight of said ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101950 | Composition useful as an adhesive for installing vehicle windows The invention is an composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers; b) one or more isocyanate functional polyester prepolymers wherein the one or more polyesters used to prepare the prepolymers havin... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094924 | Method for decreasing surface defects of patterned resist layer Disclosed is a method for decreasing the surface defects of a patterned photoresist layer on a substrate surface obtained by the procedure comprising the steps of (a) forming a photoresist layer of a positive-working chemical-amplification photoresist composition on... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087661 | Safe and effective biofilm inhibitory compounds and health-related uses thereof The present invention provides compounds and materials that reduce the accumulation of microorganisms a surface, by interfering with the attachment of the organisms to the surface. The compounds and materials are thus useful in preventing the formation of biofilms o... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7067075 | Flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition, which comprises: 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (A), 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7019057 | Flameproof polycarbonate blends A flame retardant, thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains A) at least one of aromatic polycarbonate and polyester carbonate, B) polyalkyl (alkyl)acrylate, C) a graft polymer the molecular structure of which is substantially free of ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6982292 | Use of halogenated sulfonates as a stabilizer booster in PVC The invention relates to a process to make stabilized PVC wherein use is made of at least one compound of the formula wherein M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkali earth metals, Al, and transi... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6943212 | Deproteinized natural rubber latex, method of preparing the same, rubber product using the same, and proteolytic agent for deproteinized natural rubber latex The present invention provides a deproteinized natural rubber latex wherein coagulation of a rubber component does not occur when the concentration of calcium ions (Ca2+) is 0.01 mol/L or less and coagulation of the rubber component occurs when the concen... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6936652 | Method for improving the paint adhesion of compatibilized polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions Thermoplastic resin composition are provided that comprise a thermoplastic resin and an amount of antioxidant effective to increase the adhesion of paint to an article made from the composition. Also provided are methods to improve the paint adhesion of articles whe... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6914091 | Compositions comprising hydrogenated block copolymers and end-use applications thereof Flexible hydrogenated block copolymers can be successfully used in a variety of applications including films, profiles, sheets, coatings, injection molded articles, blow or rotational molded articles and pultruded articles. ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6899924 | Coating compositions and processes An undercoat composition comprises a film-forming synthetic resin and contains a non-volatile acidic aromatic polar organic compound in free acid or salt form, which compound facilitates the removal by a stripping composition of a top coat paint which is subsequentl... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6841598 | Antistatic and antidust agents, compositions thereof, and methods of manufacture A quaternary onium aromatic sulfonate represented by the formula: wherein each R1 independently comprises substituted or unsubstituted, aliphatic or aromatic, hydrocarbyl, carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6683131 | Protective coating of metal and product therefrom A water-based liquid treatment composition for metal surfaces comprises water, (A) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed urethane resin, acrylic resin; or both urethane and acrylic resins; (B) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and di... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6670412 | Method of melt processing amine containing polyethylenes Melt processed linear polyethylenes containing an amine additive are shown to exhibit improved processability through the addition of certain surfactants. The amine compounds are generally one or more hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), amine antista... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6653376 | Water-and-oil repellant composition of aqueous dispersion type and process for producing the same A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition which is capable of imparting durable water resistance to clothing for which high water and oil repellency is required and which is capable of imparting high oil repellency to paper. The water di... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6627278 | Injection blow-molded disposable tumbler and method of making same An injection blow-molded disposable tumbler is formed from a polymeric material and includes a fortified upper rim having a thickness greater than the adjacent sidewall. The tumbler may be formed of a variety of resinous materials and exhibits improved to... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6608124 | Aqueous dispersions Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6608115 | Polyvinyl chloride resins and method of preparation and use in the production of whitened polyvinyl chloride foam Polyvinyl chloride resin compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof for increasing the degree of whiteness in finished polyvinyl chloride foam. The resin compositions contain sulfur compounds selected from sulfonic acid derivatives, sulfinic ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6605659 | Flame retardant polycarbonate resin/ABS graft copolymer blends A thermoplastic resin composition contains an aromatic carbonate resin, a rubber modified graft copolymer comprising a discontinuous rubber phase dispersed in a continuous rigid thermoplastic phase, wherein at least a portion of the rigid thermoplastic ph... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6602938 | Fire-resistant polycarbonate resin composition This invention is a flame resistant polycarbonate resin composition characterized by blending 0.01-2 weight parts of a silicone compound (B)) wherein a main chain has a branch structure and having an aromatic group in an organic substituent, 0.01-2 weight... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6593405 | Method for elastifying and extending polymers with PVC-homo-and copolymers or with EVA-copolymers in gel form Methods for elastifying and extending polymers with EVA copolymers, PVC homopolymers or PVC copolymers in gel form are described. The elastified and extended polymers are useful as sealing materials, adhesives and sealants.... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6552107 | Melt or solution processable highly conducting polyaniline and process for preparation thereof, and blends thereof with PVC and EVA The invention relates to a melt or solution processable polyaniline comprising of polyaniline doped or protonated with a dopant of the formula (1), (2) or (3) shown below. ##STR1## The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said melt o... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6545066 | Lightweight ready-mix joint compound The joint compound of the present invention utilizes hollow resin microspheres with a mean particle size less than 75 microns and exhibiting no more than 1.5% increase in density under high shear stress testing.... | 04/08/2003 |
