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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7608652 | Catalyst composition for producing polyethylene terephthalate from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, and process therefore The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for producing polyethylene terephthalate from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, comprising: (i) an antimony compound, being present such that the elemental antimony is in... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7435270 | Pigment/dye mixtures A composition comprising (A) at least one nickel complex pigment and (B) at least one disperse dye of formula (1) or (2) wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or a radical —NHCO—R6 wherein R6 is C1-C6alkyl or unsu... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7390841 | Compostable vinyl halide polymer compositions and composite sheets Compositions of vinyl halide polymers such as PVC are rendered compostable by a prodegradant system of an organotitanate or zirconate and an organotin. PVC sheets and composites are compostable in landfills. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7329703 | Polymerized macrocyclic oligomer nanocomposite compositions The invention relates to polymers derived from macrocyclic oligomers containing organo clay fillers comprising a) a polymer derived from a macrocyclic oligomer; b) clay platelets; and c) the residue of one or more onium compounds having at least one ligand with a C | 02/12/2008 |
| 7309756 | Methods for converting linear polyesters to macrocyclic oligoester compositions and macrocyclic oligoesters Macrocyclic oligoesters and compositions comprising macrocyclic oligoesters are prepared from intermediate molecular weight polyesters. In one embodiment, a diol is contacted with a dicarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylate in the presence of a catalyst to produce a comp... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7240335 | Byte code instrumentation Instrumenting a computer program to provide instrumented byte code includes examining the byte code, selecting portions of the byte code for instrumentation, and instrumenting the portions to provide instrumented byte code. Selecting the portions may include choosin... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7151143 | Blends containing macrocyclic polyester oligomer and high molecular weight polymer The invention provides blends of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) with high-molecular-weight polymer and polymerization catalyst as friable, one-component, ready-to-polymerize materials with long shelf life. The invention also provides methods for preparation an... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7125631 | Lithium salt, ionic conductor and liquid electrolyte Disclosed are a lithium salt expressed by a formula, LiAlXn(OY)4-n, where “X” is an electrophilic substituent group and “Y” is an oligoether group, an ionic conductor with the lithium salt dispersed in a structural member, and a liquid ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7078100 | Oxygen scavenger compositions derived from isophthalic acid and/or terephthalic acid monomer or derivatives thereof An oxygen scavenger composition includes mer units that have at least one cycloalkenyl group or functionality and, further, has mer units derived from isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid or certain derivatives thereof. The oxygen scavenger composition has been fou... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7071291 | Isolation, formulation and shaping of macrocyclic oligoesters Processes for isolating, formulating, and shaping macrocyclic oligesters were developed which allow efficient production of macrocyclic oligoesters substantially free from solvent, which may include additives, fillers, and catalysts. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7056988 | Polymer compound, process for producing the same, molded article and process for producing the same A polymer compound contains a cyclic structure represented by the following general formula (1): wherein each of X and Y represent an alkylene group or the like, where X and Y may be the same or different, Z repr... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051290 | Graphical interface for receiving eyeglass prescription information A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. The lens curing system includes a computer-implemented method configured to collect prescription information, sav... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7022806 | Methods for converting linear polyesters to macrocyclic oligoester compositions and macrocyclic oligoesters Macrocyclic oligoesters and compositions comprising macrocyclic oligoesters are prepared from intermediate molecular weight polyesters. In one embodiment, a diol is contacted with a dicarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylate in the presence of a catalyst to produce a comp... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6994914 | Macrocyclic polyester oligomers and processes for polymerizing the same A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macrocyclic poly... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6962968 | Purification of macrocyclic oligoesters Acid impurities, such as carboxylic acid-terminated polymers, are removed from macrocyclic oligoesters with ion exchange resins, resulting in macrocyclic oligoesters that are substantially free of acid impurities. The ion exchange resins can be regenerated anew and ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960626 | Intimate physical mixtures containing macrocyclic polyester oligomer and filler The invention provides intimate physical mixtures of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) and filler, as well as methods for their preparation and use. Improved dispersion of filler in a polymer matrix is achieved upon polymerization, and larger amounts of filler wi... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6914118 | Polyurethane method for the production thereof and binding agent produced therefrom A polyurethane having at least one anionic anchor group L, the anchor group L being covalently bonded to a polyether segment having at least one nitrogen atom in the polyurethane. ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911339 | Transparent polymer support for organic synthesis The invention provides polyol (allyl carbonate) polymer solid supports. The supports can be modified for attachment of a chemical moiety or ligand. A solid support comprising one or more ligands immobilized to a polyol (allyl carbonate) polymer solid support. The so... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6906258 | Enameled wire An enameled wire capable of improving withstand lifetime with respect to the application of surge voltage of an inverter and thermal degradation thereof while restricting an amount of an inorganic filler material is provided. The enameled wire includes an electrical... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6906147 | Catalytic systems This invention relates to single-component and multi-component catalytic systems using aryl titanates. Aryl titanate compounds are useful as catalysts and co-catalysts in single-component and multi-component catalytic systems (e.g., for the polymerization of macrocy... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6872451 | Ionomeric oxygen scavenger compositions A film, laminated product, and other packaging materials are disclosed, each including an oxygen scavenger composition including mer units derived from a substituted alicyclic compound having non-aromatic, ethylenic functionality, mer units including an ionomeric gr... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6846564 | Cross-linked acrylic microparticles, method for the production thereof and use thereof in coverings and moulding products The invention relates to cross-linked acrylic microparticles, a method for the production thereof by polymerization in a dispersion in a non aqueous medium and to the uses thereof in covering or moulding compositions involving a favourable compromise between hardnes... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6698483 | Product based on rubber, a process for obtaining the product, tire made from the rubber-based product and process for reducing the rolling assistance of the said tire The present invention provides a rubber-based product usable as a tire cover which is composed of a buffer zone and a zone sensitive to oxidation (sensitive zone), the buffer zone being capable of trapping oxygen external to the product so as to protect f... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6607795 | Oxygen scavenging compositions comprising polymers derived from aromatic difunctional monomers Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of --O--, --NCO--,... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6420047 | Macrocyclic polyester oligomers and processes for polymerizing the same A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macro... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6409937 | Melt processible thermotropic liquid crystalline terpolyesters and process for the preparation thereof The invention relates to a process for the preparation of melt processable liquid crystalline terpolyesters of the general formula I ##STR1## by the in situ acetylation of a monomer selected from (4-hydroxyphenyl) acetic acid/ 3(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6403229 | Cyanate ester based thermoset compositions Laminate structures, for example for use in circuit boards, comprise a metal foil and at least one cured composition layer disposed on at least one surface of the metal foil, wherein the cured composition layer comprises (a) at least one compound selected... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6392076 | Weakly coordinating anions containing polyfluoroalkoxide ligands A compound comprising a polyfluorinated anion and the use thereof is provided. Specifically, the present invention provides a compound comprising an anion which comprises a polyfluorinated alkoxide coordinated to a transition metal, or a Group III, IV or ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6350519 | 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: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined in the disclosure. Modified particles with attached polymers are also disclosed as well as methods of ... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6309708 | Stain-proofing agent for preventing adherence of stain and composition for paints A paint composition being capable of forming a coating film which is remarkably excellent in stain-proofing property whereby neither stains in the air nor stains marked due to rain water adhere to or are deposited on the coating film surface and a stain-p... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6281325 | Preparation of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) In one embodiment, the invention is a process for the preparation of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) comprising (a) contacting terephthalic acid with 1,3-propanediol in the presence of an organic tin catalyst to form a bis(3-hydroxypropyl)terephthalate m... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6221940 | Polyetherimide resin compositions with improved ductility A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a glycidyl ester impact modifier and a organometallic compound exhibits improved impact strength and ductility.... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6221941 | Weakly coordinating anions containing polyfluoroalkoxide ligands A compound comprising a polyfluorinated anion of the formula [M1 (XC(CFa (R1)b)(CFc (R2)d)R3)m (R4)n ]-p and the use thereof is ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6166124 | Cationic laminar compounds and their production and use as stabilizers for halogen containing plastics A process for the production of cationic layer compounds wherein layer compounds corresponding to general formula (I): --[Ee Zz Dd Vv (OH-)x ](An-)a.qH.sub.2 O-- ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6147147 | Coupling agent composition A solid coupling agent for use in a vulcanizable rubber compound containing siliceous filler. The coupling agent includes an organosilane, a powderizing agent, and a fatty acid dispersion aid including fatty acid and a salt-forming agent.... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6139610 | Hybrid pigment grade corrosion inhibitor compositions and procedures A corrosion-inhibiting composition for application to a metal substrate, such as steel, silver, copper or aluminum, includes a film-forming organic polymer component and a dispersed pigment phase of a stable unitary hybrid which contains organic and inorg... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6136200 | Treatment for paint and lacquer waste water A composition for the detackification and clarification of acid and alkaline paint and lacquer waste waters and paint spray booth wastes, comprising: an inorganic-organic and/or organic adduct alloy polymer composition having the formula: A.multidot.B | 10/24/2000 |
| 6103380 | Particle having an attached halide group and methods of making the same A modified particle is disclosed wherein a particle has an attached group having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an aromatic group; R1 represents a bond, an arylene group, an alkylene group ##STR2## wherein R4 | 08/15/2000 |
| 6075068 | Dental compositions curable by ROMP The invention relates to dental compositions, containing (a) 5 to 70 wt. %, based on (a)+(b)+(d), of polymerizable monomers and/or polymers, (b) 0 to 95 wt. %, based on (a)+(b)+(d), of fillers, (c) 1.0 to 15 wt. %, based on (a), of at least one initiator or one ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5998517 | Composition for the detection of microorganisms in a sample The present invention relates to a composition for the detection of the growth of respiring microorganisms in a sample, which comprises: (a) tris(4,7-diphenyl-10-phenanthroline)ruthenium dichloride pentahydrate; (b) a hydroxyl functional group; (c) an organosilicon... | 12/07/1999 |
