"That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced."
Scientific American ; Jan. 2 edition, 1909
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7247668 | Curable coating composition, method for making a coated metal plate having the coating composition and the coated metal plate made thereby A curable coating composition includes a polyester, a curing agent for curing the polyester, a curing catalyst, a composite solvent having at least two solvents with different dissolving powers for the polyester, and a wax incompatible with the polyester. A method f... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7226649 | Laser weldable flexible medical tubings, films and assemblies thereof The present invention provides a tubing assembly having a sidewall having a first layer. The first layer is fabricated from a first polymer blend comprising a first component of a material not thermally responsive to laser beam and selected from the group consisting... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7192999 | Polyimides for use as high refractive index, thin film materials New compositions for use as high refractive index layers are provided. The compositions comprise a polyimide dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. The polyimide can be prepared from commercially available dianhydrides and diamines. Preferred polymer include re... | 03/20/2007 |
| 6924919 | Polymeric electrochromic devices An electrochromic device includes a first substrate having at least one polymeric surface; a primer layer along the polymeric surface; a first electrically conductive transparent coating along the primer of the first substrate, wherein the primer layer adheres the f... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6899952 | Polysulfone-based resin solution composition and laminate using the same A polysulfone-based resin solution composition which is stable, contains no undissolved resin left in the liquid, shows neither thickening nor gelation, gives a smooth coating layer when spread on a base film and does not generate any harmful component, and a lamina... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6815481 | Polybutadiene composition A polybutadiene composition comprising a polybutadiene type polymer and a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represe... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6559215 | Spin-on-dielectric compositions with coating enhancer This invention is a composition comprising (a) an oligomer or polymer dispersible in an organic solvent, having a low dielectric constant, or being curable to form a material having a low dielectric constant, (b) at least one organic solvent and (c) less ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6489892 | Use of evaporatively activated color change for verifying the integrity of an object, such as a data storage medium or a gaming token A method and apparatus for verifying the integrity of an object includes providing an authentic object with a layer that includes a volatile component and at least one other component, packaging the object so as to prevent a loss of the volatile component... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6472424 | Stabilized antimicrobial compositions containing halopropynyl compounds and benzylidene camphors This invention is directed to stabilized antimicrobial compositions comprising an iodopropynyl compound, and a benzylidene camphor.... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6429242 | Solvent weld cement composition in aerosol form Solvent weld cement (SWC) is used to fuse polymer pipes together. SWC is conventionally dispensed in liquid form from an open container by a swab or brush, resulting in release of fumes, oxidation and contamination of the SWC, as well as environmental con... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6339119 | Scorch retarding golf ball composition The present invention is directed to a golf ball containing a cover layer and a core layer, where the core layer is molded from a scorch retarding composition comprising a scorch retarding peroxide, an elastomeric polymer and a cross-linking agent. Prefer... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6296730 | Adhesive and coating composition for use in an aqueous environment An adhesive and coating composition which is suitable for use in an aqueous environment is provided and which comprises a resin-plasticizer modified acrylonitrile-butadiene elastomer, dissolved in low-toxicity solvent. A method for repairing plastic sheet... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6214915 | Stabilized thermoplastic compositions Thermoplastic resin composition are provided that comprise a thermoplastic resin or mixture thereof and a stabilizing amount of an aromatic ketone compound, derivative of an aromatic ketone compound, or an adduct of an aromatic ketone compound, optionally... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5962560 | Low volatile organic solvent based adhesive The present invention relates to a low VOC solvent based adhesive comprising a mixture of at least two organic solvents and a thermoplastic resin. Desirably the adhesive has a flash point of at least 100° F. when measured in accordance with ASTM D3828-87... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5922798 | Microencapsulatable solvent adhesive composition and method for coupling conduits A microencapsulatable solvent adhesive composition for coupling plastic conduits, such as pipes, connectors and related fittings comprises a water-insoluble polymer and a mixture of volatile organic solvents for the polymer, each of the solvents having 6 ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5916943 | Method of marking an article Laser marking compositions, articles of manufacture using same and methods of preparing said articles and compositions are disclosed which comprise a polymer including a cyclopentanone compound which is thermally stable at temperatures required to melt pr... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5852091 | Solid alcohol-filled PVC pipe cement Disclosed is a solvent-based cement for bonding joints of polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings. The cement of the composition contains at least about 10% by weight of a polyvinyl chloride resin, at least about 2% by weight of a solid alcohol having a melt... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5728795 | Process for the preparation of blocked polyisocyanates, and their use in polyurethane coating systems The invention relates to a process for the preparation of totally or partially blocked polyisocyanates based on a blocking agent and on a polyisocyanate containing at least two free NCO groups, if desired in the presence of a chain extender, in which the ... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5693691 | Thermosetting anti-reflective coatings compositions A thermosetting anti-reflective coating and method for making and using the same is disclosed for a broad range of exposure wavelengths, said coating containing an active curing catalyst, ether or ester linkages derived from epoxy functionality greater th... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5688855 | Thin film hydrophilic coatings A hydrophilic coating composition used to impart increased lubricity and wettability to the surface of a hydrophobic substrate which is comprised of three essential components: 1) Hydrogel-forming polymer component A 2) Water-soluble polymer component B 3) Com... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5614015 | Process for the preparation of 4,10-dibromoanthanthrone pigment A process for the preparation of 4,10-dibromoanthanthrone pigment, which comprises first subjecting the crude 4,10-dibromoanthanthrone pigment, which is in the coarsely crystalline state, to wet milling in an aqueous medium in a stirred ball mill which is... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5523329 | Recovery of polyester from spent film Spent photographic film having at least a polyester base, blue dye, and a polyvinylidene binder layer, and from which the photographic emulsion has been removed, is treated to recover usable polyester. The spent photographic film is heated in cyclohexanon... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5502096 | Room temperature quick curable organopolysiloxane composition A room temperature curable rubber composition of a condensation curing type that comprises as a base polymer a diorganopolysiloxane or a polyoxyalkylene in which both ends of the molecular chain are blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and a carbonyl ... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5470894 | Low VOC (volatile organic compounds), solvent-based CPVC pipe adhesives which maintain joint adhesive performance A CPVC adhesive for joining CPVC pipes comprises: (a) about 18 to 28 wt % CPVC resin; (b) a high vapor pressure solvent comprising about 15 to 35 wt % tetrahydrofuran and 0 to about 30 wt % methyl ethyl ketone; and (c) a low vapor pressure solvent compris... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5468795 | Method for priming wet or dry road surfaces Priming composition containing a homogeneous liquid solution containing a polymeric material and at least one water-miscible solvent in an amount sufficient to provide adhesion between wet or dry road surface materials and adhesive coated articles. The pr... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5422388 | Low VOC (volatile organic compounds), solvent-based PVC pipe adhesives which maintain joint adhesive performance A PVC adhesive for joining PVC pipes comprises: (a) about 10 to 22 wt % PVC resin and about 2 to 25 wt % acrylic resin, the total of the PVC resin and acrylic resin ranging from about 18 to 35 wt % of said adhesive; (b) a high vapor pressure solvent compr... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5416142 | Method of bonding and bonding compositions A method of adhesively bonding or welding a first plastic surface to a second plastic surface is described which comprises the steps of: (I) applying to the first surface or second surface or both surfaces, a composition which is free of hollow microspheres an... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5407983 | Compositions containing hollow microspheres A composition is described with comprises a mixture of (A) from about 5% to about 60% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polymer; (B) from about 1% to about 30% by weight of inorganic or synthetic resinous hollow microspheres; and (C) from about 20% to ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5384345 | Compositions containing hollow microspheres A composition is described with comprises a mixture of (A) from about 5% to about 60% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polymer; (B) from about 1% to about 30% by weight of inorganic or synthetic resinous hollow microspheres; and (C) from about 20% to ... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5376689 | Aminated polysulfone membrane and process for its preparation A new process for preparing a separation membrane from aminated polysulfone resin or blends of aminated polysulfone-blended materials which utilizes an organic additive having a low or negligible water-solubility (instead of conventional water-soluble org... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5358989 | Compositions of polyphenylene oxide or mixtures of polyphenylene oxide with ଲ-diketones Polymeric compositions characterized by their excellent thermal stability containing a polyphenylene ether or one of its blends with at least one (co)polymer of styrene and at least one compound belonging to the group of linear and/or cyclic beta diketone... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5252634 | Low VOC (volatile organic compounds), solvent-based thermoplastic pipe adhesives which maintain joint adhesive performance A low volatile organic compound emitting thermoplastic pipe adhesive includes a resin, one or more solvents, a low specific gravity filler such as hollow ceramic spheres and a thixotropic agent for maintaining the homogeneity of the adhesive mixture.... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5218029 | Free flowing modified polypropylene powder for prime compositions with film-forming resin solvent A free flowing powder of discrete particles of a polar group-containing modified propylene polymer (MPP) is disclosed. This MPP powder has an average particle size of less than about 5 microns and comprises about 25-45 wt. % of discrete particles of the M... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5194476 | Compositions of polyphenylene oxide or mixtures of polyphenylene oxide with beta-diketones Polymeric compositions characterized by their excellent thermal stability containing a polyphenylene ether or one of its blends with at least one (co)polymer of styrene and at least one compound belonging to the group of linear and/or cyclic beta diketone... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5128392 | Accelerator system for peroxide based curing systems The present invention relates to filled elastomers which can be cured at low temperatures utilizing a quinoid/peroxide curing system in the presence of a select polar solvent accelerator. The select solvent accelerators which are utilized have the dual fu... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5110852 | Filament material polylactide mixtures A surgical filament produced by spinning a mixture of polylactides and additive.... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5095043 | Novel UV curable polyacrylate/solvent compositions There is provided a novel substantially anhydrous UV curable composition comprising a monomer and a solvent wherein the monomer is a multi-functional, non-oxygen inhibited polyacrylate and the solvent is a low volatility solvent containing at least 2 oxyg... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5021466 | Novel UV curable polyacrylate/solvent compositions There is provided a novel substantially anhydrous UV curable composition comprising a monomer and a solvent wherein the monomer is a multi-functional non-oxygen inhibited polyacrylate and the solvent is a low volatility solvent containing at least 2 oxyge... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4996254 | Production of electronic coatings by spin coating a partially fluorinated polyamic acid composition In human atmospheres (e.g., 55% relative humidity or above) solutions of 2,2-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane dianhydride/2,2-bis[4-(aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane polyamic acid polymers tend to be unstable in the sense that during spin co... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4980396 | Primer composition A primar composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organo-polysiloxane represented by the formula (1) ##EQU1## wherein R1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a number of from 1.98 to ... | 12/25/1990 |