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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7420011 | Methods of making nanocomposites and compositions of rubber toughened polyhydroxyalkanoates Toughened compositions from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), preferably PHB reactively blended with maleated poly butadiene and with an epoxidized natural or synthetic rubber are described. The compositions preferably include clay nanoparticles which can be organically m... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7015303 | Polyketone solution A solution of a polyketone as a copolymer of carbon monoxide and one or more olefins, wherein 90 wt % or more of said copolymer comprises carbon monoxide units and olefin units, and a solvent is an aqueous solution of at least one member selected from the group cons... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6949879 | Optoelectronic display An optoelectronic display comprises a substrate 32 of semiconducting material and an array of organic light emitting diode (OLED) pixels arranged on the substrate, which comprises an active circuit for controlling the light emitted from each pixel. Each pixel... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6780911 | Low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate molding compositions Molding compositions including low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates are provided. The use of the low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates as a binder in molding compositions provides improved binder removal in the finished molded product, and offers a wide r... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6441072 | High-melting polyamide composition for electronic applications The invention relates to a polyamide composition for the production of electrical and electronic components that are suitable for the conditions of the surface mounting technology. In particular, the composition exhibits a high resistance to blistering du... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6326435 | Polyester resin composition The polyester resin composition of the present invention comprises (A) a thermoplastic polyester resin, (B) an olefinic polymer modified with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and its derivative, and ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6300395 | Aqueous hydrophilization treatment composition and method for aluminum-containing metal material A hydrophilic coating having excellent hydrophilicity, which can prevent offensive odor generation, and which has a good antibacterial performance and formability, is formed on an aluminum-containing metal material by coating an aqueous hydrophilization t... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6291567 | Flame retardant antistatic polyester resin composition A flame retardant antistatic polyester resin composition having excellent flame resistance, antistatic properties, mechanical strength and heat resistance, which includes a thermoplastic polyester and, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic, 1 to 35... | 09/18/2001 |
| 5962122 | Liquid crystalline polymer composites having high dielectric constant Polymeric compositions having a high dielectric constant are made from a thermotropic liquid crystalline and a ceramic having a dielectric constant which is greater than about 50 at a frequency of 1.0 GHz. The compositions have a dielectric constant of at... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5852088 | Nanoporous ceramics with catalytic functionality The present invention provides for amorphous, nanoporous, catalytic metal-containing ceramic material having a surface area in excess of 70 m2 /gm and characterized by a high content of open microporous cell structure wherein the micropores hav... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5820982 | Sulfoaryl modified water-soluble or water-dispersible resins from polyethylene terephthalate or terephthalates Water-soluble or water-dispersible and curable polyester resins are suitable as binders in various applications. The resins are reaction products of polyterephthalate, sulfoisophthalates, polyols, polyacids, end acids and crosslinker agents. Waste terepht... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5811505 | Energy-polymerizable compositions comprising a cyanate ester monomer or oligomer and a polyol An energy-polymerizable composition derived from ingredients comprising: a cyanate ester monomer or oligomer comprising an organic radical bonded through aromatic carbon atoms to at least two --OCN groups; a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol; and a... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5721299 | Electrically conductive and abrasion/scratch resistant polymeric materials, method of fabrication thereof and uses thereof Electrically conductive and abrasion resistant polymeric compositions, methods of fabrication thereof and uses thereof are described. Admixtures of abrasion resistant materials and electrically conductive polymeric materials are formed. Many of these admi... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5717007 | Anti-fouling self-polishable paints The invention relates to anti-fouling self-polishable paints intended to be pplied on an object at least partially submersed, notably on surface ships or submarine hulls, and containing standard constituents of the paints such as organic solvents, coloring... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5536572 | Compositions for polyolefin fibers having improved flame-resistance and no corrosive properties An olefin polymer composition is disclosed which comprises (by weight): (a) from 0.3 to 3% of a complex of general formula: R.(MeX3)y wherein R is an amine; Me is bismuth or antimony; X is chlorine or bromine; y is a number from 0.3 to 4.0; (b... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5494951 | Compositions for polyolefin fibers having improved flame-resistance and no corrosive properties An olefin polymer composition is disclosed which contains (by weight): (a) from 0.3 to 3% of a complex of general formula: R.(MeX3)y wherein R is an amine; Me is bismuth or antimony; X is chlorine or bromine; y is a number from 0.3 to 4.0; (b... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5424343 | Thermally resistant cyanoacrylates employing substituted napthasultone additive A cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive formulation which has improved thermal properties resulting from the inclusion in the formulation of an effective amount for enhancing the thermal resistance of the cured polymer of a naphthosultone compound having at leas... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5407982 | Process for producing stabilized polyketone polymers and polymers produced therefrom It is herein disclosed a process for stabilizing freshly prepared polyketone polymer comprising contacting the polymer with a sufficient quantity of a stabilizing agent such as an alkali metal iodide salt or an onium iodide salt of nitrogen, phosphorus, o... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5290631 | Hydrosoluble/hydrodispersible polyesters and sizing of textile threads therewith Hydrosoluble/hydrodispersible polyester copolycondensates, well suited for the sizing of textile threads, comprise terephthalate, isophthalate, sulfoaryl dicarboxylate, ethylene glycol and polyoxyethylene glycol recurring structural units, have a glass tr... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5272194 | Process for preparing a strengthened polyimide film containing organometallic compounds for improving adhesion A strengthened polyimide film is described, which has improved adhesion when bonded to a metal foil through a heat-resistant adhesive, containing from 0.02 to 1% by weight, based on the weight of the film, of an organo-metallic compound wherein the metal ... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5200452 | Fire retardant curable 1-oxa-3-aza tetraline (also termed "3,4-dihydro-1,3-benzoxazine") derived resin composition Difficultly inflammable polymeric resins are obtained by curing resin mixtures comprising (a) a resin component comprising at least one thermically curable 1-oxa-3-aza tetraline groups containing compound; and (b) an organic metal or semimetal compound, or a c... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5166241 | Process for stabilizing mixtures based on halogenated polymers Thiol compounds are combined with an organometallic halide or metallic halide to provide thermal stability to vinyl halide polymers.... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5166235 | Flame retardant concentrates and process for their preparation Concentrate of a flame retardant additive, in the form of nonextruded particles, each one comprising: A) a matrix of a nonextruded, as polymerized particle, preferably spheroidal, of a polymer or copolymer of olefins having porosity greater than or equal ... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5021473 | Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders, and the use thereof for surface-coating solid objects Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders, and the use thereof for surface coating solid objects. Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders intended for the surface-coating of ... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4816506 | Aqueous silicone dispersions Aqueous silicone dispersions containing (a) polydiorganosiloxanes having hydroxyl groups in the terminal units, (b) (organo)metallic compound(s), (c) a siliconate, and optionally, (d) a silicone resin. These aqueous silicone dispersions will cure to form elast... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4806270 | Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds and vinyl halide resins containing same Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compositions are disclosed. A stain-resistant additive, particularly a soluble organic violet dye is included in liquid antimony compositions and such compositions are storage stable. The normally liquid ... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4798857 | Complexes of bismuth or antimony halides with amines, suitable as flame retardants for polymers, and polymer compositions containing same Disclosed are complexes of bismuth or antimony halides with amines having formula: where R is dicyandiamide, guanamine, 2-guanidinobenz-imidazole, isophoronediamine, piperazine, melamine or a compound having from 2 to 9 triazine rings condensed or linked ... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4743644 | Stabilized-alumina filled thermoplastics A water stabilizer polymeric composition incorporating a hydrated alumina filler, which is characterized by the presence of an effective amount of an antimony V compound. The compositions have a reduced tendency to absorb water and specific compositions f... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4721738 | Polymeric compositions including microwave energy sensitizing additives A composition of matter including a polymer sensitized to the heating effects of microwave energy which comprises said polymer and a microwave sensitizing amount of a particulate, layered compound comprising a tetravalent atom and a pentavalent atom, sele... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4684686 | Glass fiber reinforced polyester molding compositions containing metal powders Particulate and fibrous metal are disclosed to improve the physical properties of poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4666956 | Biocidal composition and its use in plastic molding compounds A biocidal composition based on organic arsenic compounds, comprising at least one tin compound in an amount affective to prevent elution of the arsenic compound from a composition containing them, particularly molding compositions for the production of m... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4642200 | Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds and vinyl halide resins containing same Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compositions are disclosed. A stain-resistant additive, particularly a soluble organic violet dye is included in liquid antimony compositions and such compositions are storage stable. The normally liquid ... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4636544 | Flame retarded polyester molding composition with improved electrical performance Titanium dioxide is disclosed to improve the comparative tracking index of flame retarded poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4617334 | Stabilizer compositions for PVC Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) an organic antimony compound or mixture of organic antimony compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4574133 | Polymer composition A crosslinkable composition comprising a silyl modified ethylene (co)polymer, a defined phosphorus or antimony compound and optionally a silanol condensation catalyst. The silyl modified polymer has hydrolysable silane groups introduced therein by copolym... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4517115 | Synergistic vinyl halide stabilizer compositions of antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds, alkaline earth carboxylates, and alkali metal carbonates A vinyl halide resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains: (a) an antimony organic sulfur-containing compound, for example, antimony mercaptoacid esters, antimony alkyl mercaptides, and the like, (b) an alkaline earth metal salt of a carboxylic acid, s... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4440891 | Halogen-containing polymers stabilized with organic antimony compound and an ortho mercapto phenol compound Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) an organic antimony compound or mixture of organic antimony compounds and (2) an organic compound or mixture of organic compound... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4440674 | Synergistic vinyl halide stabilizer compositions of antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds, alkaline earth carboxylates and alkali metal carbonates A vinyl halide resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains: (a) an antimony organic sulfur-containing compound, for example, antimony mercaptoacid esters, antimony alkyl mercaptides, and the like, (b) an alkaline earth metal salt of a carboxylic acid, s... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4417015 | Low toxic polyvinylchloride stabilizers Liquid antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds are rendered stable at ambient conditions by incorporating an effective amount of an ethoxylated organo phosphate ester. The stable liquid compositions contribute to the stability of vinyl halide resins.... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4412897 | Process for rendering polymers resistant to ionizing radiation, and compositions obtained thereby The process concerns stabilization of polymers against ionizing radiation where the polymer molecule contains a halogen. It comprises incorporating hydroquinone into the polymer, especially into polyvinyl chloride, the polymer containing both a metallic c... | 11/01/1983 |
