A method of swing on a swing is disclosed, in which a user positioned on a standard swing suspended by two chains from a substantially horizontal tree branch induces side to side motion by pulling alternately on one chain and then the other.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153711 | Polyurea sag control agent in polytrimethylene ether diol The present disclosure relates to a sag control composition consisting essentially of the reaction product of an amine and a polyisocyanate and polytrimethylene ether diol. The sag control composition can be used for providing further compositions that have excellen... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7910644 | High film build coating composition containing polytrimethylene ether diol The present disclosure is directed to a coating composition that is capable of producing coatings being sag-free at high coating thicknesses, having excellent adhesion to substrates, and good appearance. This disclosure is further directed to a coating composition c... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7585908 | Anomaly control compositions for wrinkle finish powder coatings Compositions for controlling anomalies in the film formed by wrinkle finish powder coating compositions are disclosed as are finished form powder coating compositions, methods and uses. Such compositions, methods and uses are particularly effective in controlling fo... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7396395 | Composition of a water-repellent agent A composition of a water-repellent agent has a solvent and a solute. The solvent is water. The solute is dissolved in water and has isocyanate-acryl, non-ionic fluoro-acryl, 4,4-dipheylmethane diisocyanate, zinc acetate and polyethylene wax. Isocyanate-acryl has a c... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7368494 | Emulsion for damping materials and chipping-resistant materials The present invention provides an emulsion composition for vibration damping materials which is capable of giving water-based vibration damping materials exhibiting very satisfactory thermal drying characteristics and vibration damping properties through improved di... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7351476 | Two-package curing type polyurethane coating composition and coated article The present invention aims to give a two package curing type polyurethane coating composition which can form a film having soft, wet and dry feelings simultaneously and which maintains general properties such as designing property, film strength, pot life, resistanc... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334974 | Composition for use as self-locking agent and self-locking member using the same A composition for use as a self-locking agent is provided which comprises an aqueous dispersion of the following ingredients dissolved and dispersed in water: (a) a polyamide powder insoluble or slightly soluble in water, (b) an isocyanate compound, (c) a surfactant... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7288584 | Mixing scheme and process for the preparation of a refinish coating composition The present invention refers to a mixing scheme containing a plurality of pigmented base paint compositions having defined colors and optionally one or more non-pigmented base paint compositions comprising at least one rheology controlled base paint composition cont... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7255207 | Piston seal and disc brake using the piston seal A piston seal of a disc brake can stabilize the amount of rollback of a piston by reducing thermal expansion and a decrease in modulus of elasticity of the piston seal caused by an increase in temperature, thereby preventing a driver from feeling that the brake oper... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7226971 | Polyester resin with carbamate functionality, a method of preparing the resin, and a coating composition utilizing the resin The present invention is directed to a polyester resin for use in a coating composition. The polyester resin is the reaction product of a first compound comprising a plurality of hydroxyl groups, a lactone compound, a carboxylic acid anhydride, an epoxy compound hav... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7094812 | Colorant compositions Disclosed are colorant compounds of the formula wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 each, independently of the others, is an alkyl group, an aryl group, an arylalkyl group, o... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7084196 | Flame retardant compositions Polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation therein of a synergistic mixture of (i.) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of nitroxyl stabilizers, hydroxylamine stabilizers... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7067584 | Solvent-containing coating material and the use thereof Method for making a solvent-containing coating material comprising 5 to 70% by weight of at least one mixture of substances (A). The mixture of substances is obtained by copolymerizing in at least one hydroxy-group containing reactive diluent a mixture (A1) of olefi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7022776 | Conductive polyphenylene ether-polyamide composition, method of manufacture thereof, and article derived therefrom A conductive thermoplastic composition includes specific amounts of a polyphenylene ether copolymer, a polyamide, and an electrically conductive filler. The composition exhibits excellent high-temperature dimensional stability and impact strength, and it is particul... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022390 | Polyester and polyamide compositions of low residual aldehyde content A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, whe... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7019042 | Thixotropic agent that can be activated using actinic radiation, a method for its production and the use thereof A novel thixotropic agent comprising urea crystals which comprises at least one compound containing at least one functional group having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation; a novel process for preparing a thixotropic agent comprising ure... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6977309 | Compounds having a secondary or tertiary hydroxy of halide group separated from a primary carbamate group by three or more carbon atoms and a method of making the same Provided is a compound having one or more structures of the formula: wherein X is a primary carbamate group, Y is a hydroxy or halide group, n is an integer of 2 or more, n′ is an integer of 1 or more, and R0 | 12/20/2005 |
| 6933047 | Wax-modified coating compositions with improved abrasion resistance A curable coating composition which is based on a hydroxyl-functional binder and a blocked polyisocyanate, comprising a suspended finely divided, wax-coated polyamide. This composition exhibits a number of superior properties including having a greatly improved abra... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6908650 | Polyester and polyamide compositions of low residual aldehyde content A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, whe... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905732 | Abrasion-resistant ink compositions and methods of use This invention relates to ink compositions that includes a stable nonpolyethylene-containing aqueous dispersion of pigment and particles of a urethane polymer Preferably the composition further includes a cross-linker capable of cross-linking the urethane polymer. T... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6849676 | Antistatic polyurethane elastic fiber and material for producing the same Inorganic salts are generated in the production process of metal salts, such as sulfonates, sulfates and phosphates. When such metal salts containing inorganic salts are added as an antistatic agent to a polymer for producing polyurethane fiber, the inorganic salts ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6814882 | Fabric coating composition with latent heat effect and a method for fabricating the same A fabric coating composition with latent heat effects and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The composition at least includes 1 part of the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and the thickener, wherein the hydrophilic microca... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6797746 | Ultraviolet radiation curable ink composition and a process for its application on glass substrates An ultraviolet radiation curable organic ink composition, comprising 80% to 95% by weight of an epoxy-polyurethane-based ink; 0.5% to 8% by weight of an additive including a mixture of polyethylenic waxes and polythetrafluoroethylenic waxes; 1% to 8% by weight of a ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6767946 | Water and oil repelent composition and shaped product thereof A water and oil repellent composition comprising a compound of the following formula (1) and a thermoplastic polymer, as essential components: where the symbols in the formula (1) have the following meanings: R | 07/27/2004 |
| 6766739 | Golf ball printing method The invention provides an improved golf ball printing method which is capable of efficient printing control in the production of golf balls and provides a colorful or lustrous mark on the ball surface. The printing method uses a two-component reacting ink comprising... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6706842 | Crosslinked polyester copolymers A glycol-organosilane composition and a process for producing the composition are disclosed. The composition comprises or is produced by combining (a) a glycol and (b) an organosilane. This composition is preferably substantially soluble in glycol and water. Also di... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6649706 | Thixotroping agent A thixotroping agent comprising a reaction product of a isocyanto-containing compound and an amine. The isocyanto-containing compound comprises at least one of Ia) at least one isocyanate with at least one diisocyanate structural unit that has an unsatura... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6642291 | Viscoelasticity improving agent for rubber and rubber composition containing the same A viscoelasticity improving agent for rubber obtained by reacting an alkyllithium compound with a free radical compound having an isocyanate group in the molecule thereof and existing stably at room temperature in the presence of oxygen and a rubber compo... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6544445 | Fire-resistant opening seal A fire-resistant composite substrate for use in making structural openings fire-resistant, the substrate containing: (a) elastically compressible particles; (b) at least one heat-activated expanding agent; (c) at least one heat-activated binder; and (d) a... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6486239 | Polyester based coating composition for anti-stain PCM outside panel This invention relates to a polyester based coating composition for anti-stain PCM outside panel and more particularly, to the polyester based coating composition for anti-stain PCM outside panel having the excellent combination of physical properties suc... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6407194 | Temporarily crosslinked polyester polymers A process for increasing the pill resistance of a polyester polymer wherein the polyester polymer is produced by polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising (a) a carbonyl compound or an oligomer of the carbonyl compound and (b) a glycol. The process... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6403699 | Nonaqueous coating and process for producing a two-coat finish The invention relates to nonaqueous coatings containing a polyacrylate resin and a urea group-containing thixotropic agent and having improved surface properties. The polyacrylate resin is prepared by polymerizing (a) from 16 to 51% by weight of a hydroxy... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6384177 | Process for producing polyurethane and polyisocyanurate An amine catalyst for production of a polyurethane and a polyisocyanurate is provided which comprises a quaternary ammonium compound represented by General Formula (1): ##STR1## where R1 to R6 are independently a linear or branched s... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6384097 | Amine catalyst for producing rigid polyurethane foam An amine catalyst for production of a polyurethane and a polyisocyanurate is provided which comprises a quaternary ammonium compound represented by General Formula (1): ##STR1## where R1 to R6 are independently a linear or branched s... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6277907 | Thermoplastic resins stabilized by blends of sterically hindered phenols, secondary amines, and thioethers A method is disclosed for stabilizing a thermoplastic resin, which may also contain carbon black and/or glass, wherein the method comprises adding to the resin a stabilizing amount of at least one sterically hindered phenol antioxidant, at least one secon... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6187844 | Plastic lens A plastic lens is formed using a plastic lens composition which contains, as its main components, a resin material having a urethane-based resin, and at least one kind of UV absorbent selected from the group comprising 2-(5-methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl) benzotr... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6150441 | Composition for double glazing use This invention provides a composition for double glazing use which satiskfies the requirement of both low moisture permeability and weather-resistant adhesiveness and also has rapid hardenability by addition type curing, can be produced by a line process ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6130267 | Fire retardant compositions The invention provides a fire retardant composition comprising a dispersion of a solid fire retardant such as melamine, ammonium polyphosphate or guanidine carbonate in a liquid organic polyisocyanate which contains dispersed polymer particles. The prefer... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6043300 | Liquid rheological additives for non-aqueous systems and non-aqueous systems containing such liquid rheological additives A liquid, pourable 100% active rheological additive especially useful for thickening non-aqueous compositions is described. The additive, which exists in a pourable form at up to a 100% as a rheologically active composition, exhibits excellent thickening ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5863657 | Adhesive for bonding together vinylidene fluoride resin and substrate An adhesive for bonding together a first substrate made of vinylidene fluoride resin and a second substrate comprises an elastic fluorohydrocarbon resin, a polyisocyanate, and an organic solvent. This elastic fluorohydrocarbon resin is obtained by graft c... | 01/26/1999 |