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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7807735 | Lignocellulosic products and methods for their manufacture Disclosed are methods for improving the water resistance of a lignocellulosic composite product prepared by mixing lignocellulosic material with a binder to form a mixture and solidifying the mixture in a selected configuration to form the composite product comprise... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7541396 | Method for making carboxyalkyl cellulose Methods for making the carboxyalkyl cellulose. ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7425589 | Method for modifying cellulose ethers The invention relates to a method for modifying cellulose ethers. The inventive method is characterised in that a cellulose ether having a humidity content of between 5 and 90% is intensively mixed with between 0.1 and 5 wt. %—in relation to the dry cellulose ethe... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7371279 | Cellulose ether composition A composition comprising cellulose ether, a superplasticizer and defoamer suitable for use as an additive in extruding inorganic compositions is disclosed. The inventive composition functions as a water retention agent, plasticizer and lubricant in the extrusion of ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7341106 | Methods for wellbore strengthening and controlling fluid circulation loss A sealant composition and methods for using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of servicing a wellbore in contact with a subterranean formation is disclosed. The method comprises placing a sealing agent and a nonaqueous carrier fluid in the wellbore.... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7297733 | Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides, their preparation and their use Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides contain, based on 100 parts of water, (A) from 5 to 80 parts by weight of water-soluble polymer containing N-vinylformamide units and/or N-vinylacetamide units and having particle size... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7258904 | Absorber and method for producing it According to the present invention, a water absorbent material and materials to be sucked included in a water permeable bag type member form a water absorber. Thus, the water absorber is small both in weight and volume upon its transportation, and accordingly, the w... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7229612 | Compositions for eliminating human and animal excrement smells and a method for use therein The present invention related to compositions (deodorizing or not) for human and animal excrement, especially pest and livestock, comprised of acidic agents and water soluble polymers, wherein the acidic agents are base neutralizers for the ammonia and indolic amine... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214728 | Method of making a surface size composition A size composition for the surface sizing of paper, board or other suchlike. The size composition comprises a size fraction which comprises a water-soluble, principal component made up of, for example, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethyl cellulose, glucomannan,... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202197 | Organic lime slurry and method of preparation A method is shown for producing stable, non-settling calcium hydroxide slurries with defined solids, viscosity, reactivity, and particle size. A traditional hydrated lime is first blended with an organic solvent. The hydrated lime and organic solvent blend is then w... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7153356 | Children's washable paint The invention relates to a washable paint comprising about 2.5 to 10 weight percent of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight between 2,000 and 20,000, a water swellable clay in the amount of 0.5 to 1.5 weight percent; and a high molec... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147367 | Thermal interface material with low melting alloy A thermal interface composition undergoes a viscoelastic change at microprocessor operating temperatures to transfer heat generated by a heat source, such as a microprocessor to a heat sink. The composition includes a low melting alloy dispersed in a matrix. The mat... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144600 | Wax-free lubricant for use in sizing yarns, methods using same and fabrics produced therefrom A finishing composition containing a nonionic hydrophilic macromolecule can replace wax in sizing while providing lubrication to yarns during weaving. Softer yarns and fabrics are obtained than with conventional sized yarns while also providing improved adhesion and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7108744 | Tape joint compounds with CMC thickener system CMC with CMDS greater than or equal to 0.76, optionally with a non-ionic co-thickener or a CMC with CMDS less than 0.75 is used as both the rheology modifier and partial clay substitute in tape joint compounds. This significant reduction of clay level is sufficient ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101426 | Inorganic matrix composite reinforced by ionically crosslinked polymer An in situ ionic interaction between two additives, one a cationic strength enhancing additive and one an anionic crosslinking additive, is used to improve the mechanical properties of an article formed from a composite material. The composite has a discrete phase b... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7060742 | Protective coating A composition is provided consisting of an aqueous solution comprising at least one natural polysaccharide or a derivative thereof and at least one polymeric polyamino compound, the composition being capable of forming a film when applied onto a substrate. The inven... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037956 | Water-soluble resin, process for its production and water-soluble resin composition A water-soluble resin composition comprising a water-soluble resin and a colorant, which copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of at least 8,000 and is prepared by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a monomer copolymeriza... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033426 | Starch-based corrugating adhesive compositions A starch-based corrugating adhesive composition comprising: at least one solvent; a carrier starch dispersed within the at least one solvent, wherein the carrier starch is undried; a raw starch dispersed within the at least one solvent; and wherein the starch-based ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7034068 | Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinyl carboxylic acid amides, method for the production and use thereof Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides contain, based on 100 parts of water, (A) from 5 to 80 parts by weight of water-soluble polymer containing N-vinylformamide units and/or N-vinylacetamide units and having particle size... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7005467 | Ethylene propylene copolymer composition and process for producing vulcanizates therefor A polymer composition useful to produce a vulcanizate having improved hot air aging properties is described. The polymer composition includes two components. The first component is a polymer having a main polymer chain derived from: (i) at least about 30% by weight ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6956086 | Water dispersible epoxy resins A amidoamine composition containing oligomeric amidoamine compounds having the structure: the average of x based on the amidoamine composition is at least 0.2, and Z is the residue of a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyca... | 10/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6945321 | Heat exchangers A heat exchanger includes an aluminum member coated with a resin. The resin-coated aluminum member may be formed as a constituent part, e.g., a heat transfer member, a heater core, or the like, of the heat exchanger. In such heat exchangers, the aluminum member is c... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939441 | Stock size for paper or board manufacture, method for preparation of size, use of size A stock size intended to be added as a solution to the pulp stock in connection with the manufacture of paper or board in order to improve the characteristics of the paper or board, e.g.), to reduce the absorption of liquids, to increase the dry strength and wet str... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6911484 | Expanding medium, system and method for decorating surfaces The invention is a decorating medium, system and method for producing relief art on substrate surfaces. The decorating medium is an acrylic emulsion based medium containing an expandable polymer which expands the medium upon heating. The acrylic emulsion is produced... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6896725 | Aldehyde-containing polymers as wet strength additives The invention concerns the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having a molecular weight of at least 800, containing at least 5 aldehyde groups per molecule and at least 1 carboxyl group per molecule, the ratio of aldehyde groups to carboxyl groups b... | 05/24/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6777454 | Vesiculated polyester granules This invention relates to a process of preparing vesiculated granules of crosslinked carboxylated polyester resin utilising a particular class of non-alkylphenolethoxylate surfactant. ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6759473 | Coating material and molded article By coating a dip-formed article with a coating agent comprising a polymer latex dispersion-stabilized with a water-soluble high-molecular-weight compound containing an alcoholic hydroxyl group, a coated article having excellent donning and putting off properties and... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6710100 | Fluid absorbing, adhesive hydrocolloid compositions A fluid-absorbing, composite material that is pressure sensitive adhesive and which is made of a mixture comprising a continuous phase formed from a pressure sensitive adhesive matrix, and a discontinuous phase substantially comprised of one or more natural or synth... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6667354 | Stable liquid suspension compositions and suspending mediums for same Stable and environmentally friendly suspensions of solid particulates are provided through the addition of such solid particulates to a suspension medium which is comprised of a liquid carrier, a liquid carrier soluble resin, an organophyllic clay, and an... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6656983 | Vinylaromatic/1,3-diene copolymer stabilized with protective colloids as adhesives for porous substrates The invention provides mixed aromatic vinyl-1,3-diene polymers stabilized by a protective colloid and present in the form of aqueous polymer dispersions or polymer powders redispersible in water as adhesives for porous substrates. The polymer dispersions ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6599446 | Electrically conductive polymer composite compositions, method for making, and method for electrical conductivity enhancement Inclusion of relatively small amounts of organic ionic species, such as calcium stearate, in the preparation of an electrically conductive polymer composite composition provides a composition having enhanced electrical properties relative to the composite... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6506824 | Thermoplastic compositions comprising starch and other components from natural origin Biodegradable thermoplastic compositions comprising a starch component, a cellulose ester or ether, a plasticizer for the starchy phase and of the cellulose and derivatives, and a compatibilizer agent selected from polymers compatible with the cellulose a... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6482876 | Agglomerates for the production of an aqueous binder system The invention relates to an agglomerate containing at least one of the following water-soluble or water-dispersible materials as a bonding base polymer: carboxylized and/or alkoxylized starch, cellulose ether and fully synthetic vinyl polymers and/or poly... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6479573 | Process for thickening an aqueous system Process for thickening aqueous systems by addition of aqueous suspensions of water-soluble hydrophobically modified polyurethanes, polyacrylates and poly(acetal- or ketal-polyethers) and carbon containing salts.... | 11/12/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6359040 | Aqueous systems comprising an ionic polymer and a viscosity promoter, processes for their preparation, and uses thereof Aqueous compositions having advantageous Theological properties, preferably including any of enhanced yield stress, enhanced viscosity, and/or enhanced water retention, are disclosed. Included are low-viscosity compositions having high yield stress. The p... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6284819 | Recording medium The present invention provides a recording medium comprising a substrate having a glossy coating thereon, wherein the glossy coating comprises a binder and first and second groups of particles, wherein: (a) the first group comprises metal oxide particles, wher... | 09/04/2001 |
