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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7790796 | Spackling composition containing polyaramid fibers and ceramic microparticles, and methods of repair and attachment A spackling compound is provided that is easy to apply smoothly, can be applied in thicker layers than known spackling without cracking upon drying, and can be modified after drying without pitting, flaking, or crumbling, particularly at the edges of the applied spa... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7282530 | Polymer for forming anti-reflective coating layer A polymer for forming an organic anti-reflective coating layer between an etching layer and a photoresist layer to absorb an exposure light in a photolithography process and a composition comprising the same are disclosed. The polymer for forming an organic anti-ref... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7199180 | Adhesives comprising olefin polymers Disclosed are adhesives and processes for preparing the same, comprising at least one first homogeneous ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer, and optionally at least one tackifier, and optionally at least one plasticizer. The claimed adhesives are useful as adhesives suc... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186987 | Organic materials and devices for detecting ionizing radiation A π-conjugated organic material for detecting ionizing radiation, and particularly for detecting low energy fission neutrons. The π-conjugated materials comprise a class of organic materials whose members are intrinsic semiconducting materials. Included in this cl... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7128847 | Liquid crystalline polymeric compositions Disclosed are liquid crystalline polymer compositions, which are melt moldable, and which contain a perfluorinated polymer, and a particulate aramid, and optionally contain hollow glass or quartz spheres, and which usually have low dielectric constants. They are par... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101928 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Novel thickeners for oil-containing compositions are crystalline polymers, preferably side chain crystalline polymers, which (a) have a crystalline melting point, Tp, and an onset of melting temperature, To, such that Tp−To | 09/05/2006 |
| 7087667 | Flame-retardant resin composition and molded article therefrom A flame retardant resin composition consisting essentially of: (A) 100 parts by weight of the total of resin components (components A) which include at least 60 wt % of an aromatic polyester resin; (B) an organic phosphorus compound (compon... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081492 | Ambient temperature anhydrous liquid cross-linking agent An air hydrous cross-linking compound which is liquid at ambient temperature. The cross-linking compound includes at least one element chosen from Group VI-A of the periodic table of elements and a natural or synthetic polymer. ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7060213 | Cushioning devices, gelatinous elastomer materials, and devices made therefrom A cushion that includes a cushioning element. The cushioning element has a number of substantially parallel elongate columns formed in a soft, easily deformable elastic or visco-elastic cushioning media. The columns are configured so that when a force is applied to ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7025093 | Polyurethane elastomer gel insulating composition and use thereof The invention relates to the use of a thermally insulating composition in the form of crosslinked polyurethane elastomer gel, obtained by reacting at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate in the presence of at least one inert organic filler, for the therm... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6989417 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6872768 | Thermoplastic elastomeric resin granule for powder molding The present invention is a thermoplastic elastomeric resin granule for powder molding having a longer diameter of 400 μm or less and a ratio of the longer diameter to a shorter diameter of from 3:1 to 1:1, wherein said granule comprises a composition prepared by dy... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6849691 | High damping elastomer composition A high damping elastomer composition that has a high damping capability and is superior in the temperature dependency of rigidity. The high damping elastomer composition has at least one styrene block polymer as a main component. The ratio of a diblock component in ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6833405 | Compositions containing liquid crystalline polymers Excellent tracking index as well as flame-resistant properties are achieved with other desirable characteristics of LCPs in a resin composition consisting essentially of: a) a wholly aromatic polyester which is melt processible and which displays anisotropy in the m... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6800366 | Acrylic adhesive compositions for polarizing film and the polarizer film using the same The present invention provides an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition having an element with a positive stress optical coefficient for a polarizing film and a polarizing film using the same. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6653390 | Triphenylmethane dyes for water-based compositions Novel pigment compositions comprising pigmentary salts and polymers are provided. Pigmentary salts of triphenylmethane dyes are co-precipitated with polyfunctional polymeric acids to form pigment compositions having greatly increased hydrophilicity, dispe... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6630532 | Modified styrenic block copolymer compounds having improved elastic performance The present invention is an improved block copolymer composition for extruding films having excellent stress relaxation and increased retained tension or load at elevated temperatures. The compound is comprised of: (a) from 52 to 60 percent by weight of a ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6627699 | Prepolymer formulations having improved oil compatibility Prepolymer formulations having improved oil compatibility are disclosed. The prepolymer formulations are fabricated with flexible polyether diol. The prepolymer formulations are useful, for example, as binder material for polyurethane foam crumb.... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6593396 | Denture adhesive There is provided an adhesion type denture adhesive having superior cleanability, which can be easily removed from a denture base and an oral mucosa for cleansing after the use, while possessing a superior force for stabilizing a denture. The denture adhe... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6579469 | Cyanoacrylate solutions containing preservatives An adhesive composition that contains a preservative is particularly useful as a medical adhesive and can include alkyl cyanoacrylate monomers. The preservative is preferably soluble in the monomer. The composition may optionally be sterilized by placing ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6576732 | Drag-reducing polymers and drag-reducing polymer suspensions and solutions A drag-reducing polymer is described, along with a method for manufacturing the drag-reducing polymer. The drag-reducing polymer is manufactured by bulk polymerizing a vinyl aromatic with an -olefin, wherein the -olefin has a carbon chain le... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6455627 | Hot melt pressure sensitive positions adhesive (II) The present invention is a hot melt pressure sensitive positioning adhesive for use with an absorbent article. The adhesive comprises: (a) from 6 to less than 15 percent by weight, of the total of (a), (b) and (c) of a blend of (i) from 40 to 95% by weight of ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6433069 | Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive which exhibits minimal staining This invention relates to a removable grade hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the adhesive of a block copolymer having styrene endblocks and ethylene/butylene or ethylene/propylene midblocks and having... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6391418 | Substrate for information recording media The present invention relates to a substrate for information recording media, which comprises aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 10,000... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6291551 | Laser-markable plastics The present invention relates to laser-markable plastics of which a feature is that they comprise as dopant anthracene- or pentaerythritol-coated effect pigments or a mixture comprising one or more effect pigments and anthracene and/or pentaerythritol.... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6248825 | Gels derived from extending grafted centipede polymers and polypropylene The present invention teaches a method for enabling the formation of a high damping, soft polymer gel. The method includes: reacting a poly(alkenyl benzene-co-maleimide) polymer with a maleated polyalkylene and an alkyl diamine under substantially dry con... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6201045 | Non-birefringence optical resin material, a production process therefor and a member for a liquid crystal device using the optical resin material A non-birefringence optical resin material is obtained by forming a transparent matrix from a polymeric resin having an orientation birefringence with a positive or negative sign, adding a low molecular weight substance exhibiting an orientation birefring... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6184285 | Hot melt construction adhesives for disposable articles Novel hot melt construction adhesives for disposable articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins, medical gowns, surgical drapes, and the like, are described which offer superior properties versus currently available hot melt adhesives. These hot melt con... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6172156 | Cohesively failing hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a) from about 15% to about 40% by weight of a block copolymer having a coupling efficiency of less than about 75%; b) from about 20% to about 50% by weight of a tackifying resin selected from the group con... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6172146 | Hot-melt composition and a modified aromatic petroleum resin used therefor A hot melt composition comprising a specific ratio of: (a) an ethylene copolymer resin; (b) a modified aromatic petroleum resin having a specific weight-average molecular weight and produced by copolymerization using a Friedel-Crafts catalyst from a speci... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6166126 | Binder solutions for printing inks containing aromatic polymers with high softening points Binding-agent solutions for printing inks include of resin and solvent that contain from 10 to 70% by weight of one or more aromatic polymers with a softening point above 120° C. and from 90 to 30% by weight of a solvent mixture, consisting of a mineral-... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6162859 | Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives based on compatibilized blends of elastomers The present invention is directed to hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, that exhibit excellent adhesion properties and improved thermal stability, said compositions comprising: a) 1 to 30 parts of styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer; b... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6075078 | Water based high solids adhesives and adhesive application system including pressurized canister A method for producing a fast drying high solids adhesive wherein a water based polymer emulsion (latex) is modified with unemulsified elasticizing oils and reinforcing-tackifying resins to produce a stable emulsion of polymer, oil and resin without the u... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6040356 | Durable gravure ink and uses of the same This invention relates to a durable gravure ink composed of a pigment with high weather resistance, a pigment with high alkali resistance, and a binder with high weather resistance and high alkali resistance, and a technique for producing a decorative mat... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6032943 | Elastic roller An elastic roller contains EPDM rubber as a main component and has a friction coefficient of not less than 2 with respect to ordinary paper and a hardness of not more than 35°. The amount of softening agent added to EPDM rubber which is a main component ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5981625 | Non-rub off printing inks The present invention provides a newspaper printing ink that has rub off resistance; is fast drying on the paper; does not mist or dry on the press; offers excellent printability, high color strength, good water balance, and sharp half tone reproduction; ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5962564 | Water based high solids adhesives and adhesive application system including pressurized canister A method for producing a fast drying high solids adhesive wherein a water based polymer emulsion (latex) is modified with unemulsified elasticizing oils and reinforcing-tackifying resins to produce a stable emulsion of polymer, oil and resin without the u... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5962572 | Oriented gel and oriented gel articles Oriented gels aliened by controlled stretching during the gel's transition from a heated, extremely viscous, non melting, non flowing state and the cooled solid gel state produces strong gels which are found to have greater tensile strength than gels of t... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5912295 | Low viscosity hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive which exhibits minimal staining This invention relates to a removable grade hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the adhesive of a block copolymer having styrene endblocks and ethylene/butylene or ethylene/propylene midblocks and having... | 06/15/1999 |
