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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7910641 | PH modulated films for delivery of actives The invention relates to pH modulated films and methods of their preparation. The film compositions include at least one component having a non-neutral pH when combined with water; and a pH modulated polymer system selected to reduce or prevent synerisis when combin... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7728055 | Process for producing coagulated latex particles An object of the present invention is to provide a new granulating process which can recover desired coagulated latex particles with a significantly excellent yield, and can suppress secondary coagulation under the condition having a higher temperature than a soften... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7256227 | Polymer modified gypsum membrane and uses therefor A composition which is applied to substrate surfaces to form a membrane to provide structural reinforcement thereto and prevent the release of gases and moisture from the substrate. The composition consists of polymer resin binders and gypsum. Further provided is a ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7199084 | Concentrated suspensions Suspensions are provided of water-soluble materials in non-aqueous carrier fluids using suspension agents that include thixotropic agents and, optionally, organophilic clays. Methods of forming such suspensions are provided. Methods are also provided for using such ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7105587 | Method and composition for polymer-reinforced composite cementitious construction material A method and composition for polymer-reinforced composite cementitious construction materials is described. In one embodiment, a crosslinking component is mixed with a high molecular weight strengthening component and an inorganic cementitious material. The addition... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7015268 | Method for making microabrasive tools A microabrasive tool is formed from a slurry including liquid, abrasive grains, a bonding material, and a polymer—for example, gellan gum. The slurry is cast in a mold, and the polymer is ionically cross-linked. Cross-linking the polymer fixes the structure of the... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6951895 | Absorbent composition Disclosed is an absorbent composition comprising each of an acidic and a basic material, wherein the absorbent composition exhibits desirable absorbent properties. Specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising either an acidic wa... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6946504 | Formulations containing polyvinyl alcohol and sulphonated melamine polycondensate for use in gypsum slurries Aqueous formulation for enhancing flowability and setting properties of gypsum, slurries, comprising wax, polyvinyl-alcohol and a sulphonated melamine polycondensate are used for imparting water repellency to gypsum wall boards. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6902797 | Gypsum-based composite materials reinforced by cellulose ethers A gypsum-based composite structure is prepared from a slurry comprising a mixture of calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a cellulose ether additive other than CMC and an amount of water that is sufficient to form a slurry. The calcium sulfate hemihydrate is hydrated by the... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6800593 | Hydrophilic polymer concentrates Disclosed is a hydrophilic, water soluble polymer concentrate for addition to aqueous liquids to enhance the properties thereof, particularly to increase the viscosity or decrease the fluid loss of well drilling and servicing fluids, the concentrate comprising a hyd... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6767938 | Modeling dough and a surface active drying agent coating composition for same This invention relates to modeling doughs comprising algin, a sugar based polysaccharide resin, water and a synthetic resin latex. Additionally disclosed are surface active coating compositions for molded compositions of the algin/sugar-based polysaccharide based mo... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6509390 | Two-paste dental alginate impression material The dental alginate impression material comprising a main paste containing an alginate, water and a filler as major components and a setting paste containing calcium sulfate and a liquid component as major components, the both pastes being to be mixed and... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6437038 | Pressure sensitive adhesive composition A pressure sensitive adhesive composition suitable for medical purposes comprising a rubbery elastomeric base and one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids, the adhesive composition comprising a substantially homogeneous mixture of 15-60%... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6391939 | Collagenic material useful in particular for preventing post-operative adhesions The present invention relates to a biocompatible collagenous material which is non-toxic and biodegradable in less than one month, preferably in less than one week. This material comprises collagen and at least one hydrophilic macromolecular additive whic... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6387978 | Medical devices comprising ionically and non-ionically crosslinked polymer hydrogels having improved mechanical properties Shaped-medical devices, e.g. stents, having improved mechanical properties and structural integrity are disclosed. The devices comprise shaped polymeric hydrogels which are both ionically and non-ionically crosslinked and which exhibit improved structural... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6368356 | Medical devices comprising hydrogel polymers having improved mechanical properties The invention provides a means of boosting the mechanical performance of shaped shaped medical devices comprising polymer hydrogels, such as stents, so that they may be more easily inserted into or removed from the body. In one aspect, the invention provi... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6358580 | Sealing material which swells when treated with water The invention relates to an optionally foamed sealing composition for preformed seals which can swell when treated with water. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof out of natural rubber and/or elastomers with a matrix comprise... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6275816 | Aqueous ink composition for ball-point pen A aqueous ink for a ball-point pen which is stable over time and has high pigment dispersion stability, includes a pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, xanthane gum of about 0.01 to about 0.2 wt. % and a sodium alginate of about 0.2 to about 0... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6251964 | Biocompatible compositions A polymer is formed from monomers including a zwitterionic monomer, a cationic monomer and a hydrophobic termonomer. The polymer may be cross-linkable. The polymer may be coated onto a surface from a liquid coating composition followed by contacting the c... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6251176 | Alginate flavoring in a powdered form An otherwise conventional powdered alginate impression material is improved by the admixture of flavoring in powdered form, rather than liquid form. By utilizing a powdered flavoring, rather than a liquid flavoring, the components of the dental impression... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6184266 | Medical devices comprising cross-linked hydrogels having improved mechanical properties Shaped medical devices, e.g. stents, having improved mechanical properties and structural integrity are disclosed. The devices comprise shaped polymeric hydrogels which are both ionically and non-ionically crosslinked and which exhibit improved structural... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6171360 | Binder for injection molding of metal powder or ceramic powder and molding composition and molding method wherein the same is used The present invention relates to a molding method characterized by kneading a binder comprising an agar having an average molecular weight of 30,000 to 150,000 with a metal powder, a ceramic powder, or a mixed powder thereof, injection-molding the thus ob... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6114417 | Paper sizing agents and methods Sizing agents comprised of dispersed synthetic polymers in an aqueous solution are provided, as well as methods for making these sizing agents and methods for using these sizing agents to size paper. Improved sizing is obtained by including recurring unit... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6060534 | Medical devices comprising ionically and non-ionically crosslinked polymer hydrogels having improved mechanical properties Shaped medical devices, e.g. stents, having improved mechanical properties and structural integrity are disclosed. The devices comprise shaped polymeric hydrogels which are both ionically and non-ionically crosslinked and which exhibit improved structural... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6001913 | Latex compositions containing ethylenically unsaturated esters of long-chain alkenols Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable long-chain alkenol ester monomers are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include latex formed from acrylate or methacrylate esters of long-chain alkenols. ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997894 | Animal resistant coating composition and method of forming same A flexible coating composition of hard ceramic particles, a binder and a polymer, and a method of making the same is disclosed. The coating composition can withstand an animal attack with pressuresࣙ22,000 psi.... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5990227 | Ink set Disclosed herein is an ink-jet recording process which comprises applying a first liquid at least containing a water-soluble resin having at least one carboxyl group or anhydride thereof, or sulfonic group per molecule to a recording medium and then apply... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5989329 | Biostable water-borne paints Water-borne paints containing reduced molecular weight polysaccharide derivatives that are resistant to enzyme hydrolysis. The water-borne paints are biostable, retaining at least about 80% of their initial viscosity 24 hours after they are inoculated wit... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5990205 | Polyvinyl-based kneading and molding play composition The invention is directed to a cross-linked gel-like polyvinyl-based composition of matter having unique elasticity. The composition is capable of being used as a kneading compound, as well as being moldable, stretchable, and bouncing, for use in play act... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5969012 | Non-aqueous slurries of water soluble polymers A non-aqueous slurry comprising (a) one or more water soluble polymers; (b) polyalkylene glycol or thickened polyalkylene glycol; and a (c) a slurry stabilizer comprising an amine phosphate ester salt is provided. The slurry has a number of applications, including ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5948387 | Contrast media for ultrasonic imaging Novel contrast media for use in ultrasonic imaging are described. Such contrast media may be comprised of an aqueous solution of one or more biocompatible polymers, wherein said biocompatible polymers are coated with and/or in admixture with at least one ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5902392 | Paint for nonhazardous removal of heavy metals and method for using the same This invention involves a novel paint formulation comprising a phosphate or metal sulfide heavy metal reactive compound, a binder, a solubilizing compound and a buffer which acts as a carrier for heavy metal reactive chemicals so that when this novel pain... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5883155 | Elastomer films containing at least one active chemical substance, process for their preparation and their applications Elastomer films in which active chemical substances, such as corrosion inhibitors, lubricants or biocides for medical use are uniformly dispersed in the form of gel inclusions, processes for preparation and applications of these films. The elastomer film ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5879440 | Biostable water-borne paints and processes for their preparation Water-borne paints containing reduced molecular weight polysaccharide derivatives that are resistant to enzyme hydrolysis. The water-borne paints are biostable, retaining at least about 80% of their initial viscosity 24 hours after they are inoculated wit... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5847023 | Thermal irreversible gel corneal contact lens formed in situ Balanced pH, thermo-irreversible gels comprising a polyoxyalkylene compound and an ionic polysaccharide are ideal materials for the formation of a protective contact lens over the cornea of the eye of a mammal.... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5834538 | Pressure sensitive adhesives A pressure sensitive adhesive(PSA) composition includes a latex system of an aqueous polymer dispersion derived from ethylenically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a water soluble protective colloid. The PSA compositions are used in the manufacture... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5830932 | External incontinence device and vapor-absorptive adhesive compositions An external incontinence device which reduces or eliminates maceration, skin irritation, microbial skin infiltration and infection, and urinary tract infection associated with conventional urinary catheters and incontinence devices is provided. Devices of... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5814684 | Anti-fogging agent for thermoplastic resin surface and anti-fogging thermoplastic resin sheet The present invention provides an anti-fogging agent for the surface of a thermoplastic resin sheet which exerts the following excellent effects: (1) The effect of inhibiting fogging on the surface of the sheet due to the condensation of vapor can last over an... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5801214 | Denture retaining composition A composition for retaining dentures in the mouth of a denture wearer including 5-8% w/w of an hydrophilic gelling agent, 2-7% w/w of a thickening agent, 5-20% w/w of ail agent that imparts water resistance to the composition, 0.2-5% w/w of humectant(s) a... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5801220 | Rapidly disintegrating thickening composition A rapid disintegrating and dispersing composition for thickening liquid waste into a thixotropic gel comprises a polymeric acrylic resin and a colloid-forming mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. Additional ingredients ... | 09/01/1998 |
