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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7163972 | Preparation of a concentrated organophyllosilicate and nanocomposite composition The present invention provide methods for producing a low moisture organophyllosilicate composition using monomers, oligomers, or polymers to displace water associated with the organophyllosilicates in an aqueous organophyllosilicate slurry or filter cake. The inven... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160942 | Polymer-phyllosilicate nanocomposites and their preparation Polymer-phyllosilicate nanocomposites that exhibit superior properties compared to the polymer alone, and methods-for producing these polymer-phyllosilicate nanocomposites, are provided. Polymeric surfactant compatabilizers are adsorbed onto the surface of hydrophil... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7148284 | Hot melt adhesive Hot melt adhesives that contain an N-alpha olefin wax have substantially improved open times. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7101929 | Polyolefin films with improved processing properties The present invention relates to a process for reducing water carry-over during the production of polyolefin films or polyolefin tapes which are passed through a waterbath, where the polyolefin formulation comprises polyolefin waxes. The results are that less water ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7067585 | Hot melt adhesive composition based on a random copolymer of isotactic polypropylene A hot melt adhesive composition is based on an isotactic polypropylene random copolymer (RCP). The composition contains about 4%–50% by weight of the RCP copolymer, about 20%–65% by weight of a compatible tackifier, about 0%–40% by weight of a plasticizer, abo... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056552 | Heat-sensitive adhesive material A heat-sensitive adhesive material includes a substrate, a heat-sensitive adhesive layer containing a thermoplastic resin and a solid plasticizer formed on the substrate, and a heat-fusible substance capable of depressing the solidifying point of the solid plasticiz... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7026378 | Hydrocarbyl-substituted phenols in resins for cellulosic composites Waxy hydrocarbyl substituted phenols or phenates are reacted into phenol formaldehyde resins to impart a waxy water resistant nature to binders. A preferred use of the modified phenol formaldehyde resins is as a binder in engineered wood products such as strand boar... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018645 | Mixtures of various triblock polyester polyethylene glycol copolymers having improved gel properties A water soluble, biodegradable reverse thermal gelation system comprising a mixture of at least two types of tri-block copolymer components is disclosed. The tri-block copolymer components are made of a hydrophobic biodegradable polyester A-polymer block and a hydro... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6992131 | Adhesives This invention relates to an adhesive including (a) a copolymer including butene, at least 40 mol % propylene, and from 0 to 30 mol % of a termonomer selected from ethylene and C5 to C20 linear, branched or cyclic alpha olefins, wherein the cop... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6984680 | Low odor, light color hot pick-up adhesive A hot melt label or other paper stock pick-up adhesive can be formulated using a hydrogenated tackifying resin combined with waxes, oils, stabilizers and other additive materials. Such a material has hot tack and other properties that produce excellent pick-up prope... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6919113 | Multilayered film This invention relates to a multilayered film for use as in-mold label, comprising: a core layer having a first surface and a second surface, the core layer being comprised of a polymeric mixture and particulate solids dispersed in the polymeric mixture; and an ink-... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6887923 | Processing aids for enhanced machine direction orientation rates and property enhancement of polyolefin films using hydrocarbon waxes The present invention disclose a method for the orientation of a high density polyethylene (“HDPE”) film. The process of the invention comprises forming a HDPE-wax mixture by adding to a HDPE batch a normally solid hydrocarbon wax. The HDPE-wax mixture is subseq... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6884836 | Polyolefin based resin film and a composition for a polyolefin type resin film To provide a polyolefin based resin film of high elastic modulus and a composition for producing a polyolefin based resin film of high elastic modulus. The polyolefin based resin film is characterized in that a polyolefin [A] having a weight average molecular chain ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6846863 | Polyethylene composition and method for making shaped objects from same The invention concerns a polyethylene based composition comprising 0.05 to 0.5 wt. % of at least a saturated fatty acid amide containing 8 to 30 carbon atoms, 0 to 0.1 wt. % of an auxiliary lubricant selected among fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid salts, m... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6835768 | Wax dispersions and process thereof A dispersion comprised of a wax and a hydrophilic polyester stabilizer. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6734233 | Solid adhesive composition A solid adhesive composition which has an excellent applying performance even after an applying part of the solid adhesive is left to stand in the atmosphere for a long time and which is excellent in a cap-off performance and which comprises at least an adhesive com... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6677397 | Closure cap liners having oxygen barrier properties Liners with improved oxygen barrier properties for use with closure caps are disclosed. The liners are made of a composition that includes a thermoplastic elastomer, polyisobutylene and polybutylene. The liner is adhered to the inner facing surface of a c... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6664319 | Rubber compound for golf ball and golf ball A golf ball is provided that includes a molded resilient inner core made of a rubber compound and a polymeric cover surrounding the inner core. The rubber compound is a halo-butyl rubber polymer and a carbon black filler in an amount of 80% to 100% by wei... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6608131 | Edge sealant formulation for wood-based panels In one aspect, the present invention provides a formulation for sealing the edge of a wood-based panel. The formulation includes a butylacrylate latex, a solution of a wax in oil, a surfactant, and water. In another aspect of the invention, a wood-based p... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6515057 | Fluxed composites A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liqu... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6433063 | Directly paintable thermoplastic olefin composition with improved conductivity Directly paintable polymer compositions contain (1) a thermoplastic olefin, (2) a propylene homopolymer or propylene copolymer with ethylene or a C4-8 -olefin, grafted with an anhydride of an aliphatic ,ଲ-unsaturated dicarbo... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6410627 | Use of high hydroxyl compounds for water sensitive hot melt adhesives A hot melt adhesive composition comprising (a) greater than 40% by weight of a polymeric component; and (b) 5 to 40% by weight of a high hydroxyl number compound, with hydroxyl number greater than 100 mg KOH/g.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6407160 | Non-aqueous composite wax particle dispersion The present invention relates to a polymer particle having a wax phase and a second phase. The wax phase includes a wax having a melting point of greater than 30° C. and comprising greater than 80% by weight of the wax phase. The second phase, free of io... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6319599 | Phase change thermal control materials, method and apparatus An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. Th... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6258882 | Wax-resin surface polishes Polish formulations are provided which comprise: a) an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent comprising 0-10% aromatic hydrocarbons; b) an acrylic resin; and c) a wax product that is thermoplastic, transparent, a solid at room temperature and has a melting/softening point ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6214913 | Fluxed composites A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liqu... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6180708 | Thermoplastic adsorbent compositions containing wax and insulating glass units containing such compositions The incorporation of waxes into thermoplastic adsorbent compositions enables the formation of high adsorbent loading compositions which have suitable flowability properties. The wax-containing thermoplastic adsorbent compositions are especially useful as ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6136217 | Molecular alloys and restoring thermal energy by phase change Compositions made up of one or more molecular alloys which are suitable for storing or restorng thermal energy at a temperature level T and over a time interval δ matching those required for a pareicular applicaion as a phase-change material, said alloys... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6121366 | Thin-walled rubber articles with walls having a relatively low modulus A thin-walled rubber article with a relatively low modulus, prepared by dip forming, formed from a composition comprising styrene-isoprene-styrene (S-I-S) triblock copolymer, and styrene-butadiene-styrene (S-B-S) triblock copolymer with a S-I-S content in... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6107430 | Low application temperature hot melt adhesive comprising ethylene -olefin Disclosed are hot melt adhesives comprising at least one first homogeneous linear etylene polymer having a particular density and melt viscosity at 350°F. (177°C.), and an optional wax and tackifier. In particular, disclosed is a hot melt adhesive chara... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6084012 | Flame resistant thermoplastic moulding materials Thermoplastic molding compositions comprise A) from 5 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, polyphenylene ethers and mixtures of these, B) from 1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus which has b... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6077894 | Instrument and mounting equipment used in clean room There are instruments used for handling a substrate in a clean room at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, which contain a resin base and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a lubricant, a plasticizer, an anti-oxidizing agen... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6053226 | Rubber composition reinforced with silica and tire with tread thereof This invention relates to a rubber composition and to a tire with tread of rubber composition prepared with filler reinforcement, a majority of which is silica reinforcement, together with a silica coupling agent, and a minority is carbon black and conven... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6040354 | Impression compound with a silicon base and wax admixture An impression composition which is based on an aziridine-free composition which can be vulcanized at room temperature, and which comprises wax is provided according to the invention. The wax increases the dimensional stability of the composition during mi... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6034159 | Fast setting multipurpose bookbinding adhesive with excellent flexibility A hot melt adhesive for multipurpose bookbinding comprising a) from about 35% to about 40% by weight of a styrene-isoprene-styrene bloc copolymer; b) from about 25% to about 50% by weight of at least one compatible tackifying resin; c) from about 5% to ab... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6034158 | Emulsified poly(oxyalkylenated) colorants for wax compositions This invention relates to a dispersions of polymeric colorants having poly(oxyalkylene) moieties mixed with unsubstituted sorbitan monooleate alone or ethoxylated dodecanol admixed with unsubstituted sorbitan monooleate. Such colorant dispersions are easy... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6028133 | Phenolic resins compatible with wax emulsions A phenolic resin modified with an alkali salt of sulfite or bisulfite in order to provide compatibility with a wax emulsion sizing agent, an adhesive prepared from the phenolic resin and wax emulsion, and the use of the adhesive in making bonded composite... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6022910 | Hot-melt solid ink composition A hot-melt solid ink composition comprises at least one polyamide and at least one terpene resin. The terpene resin is present in an amount of from 0.5% by weight to 15% by weight based on the total weight of the ink composition. This hot-melt solid ink c... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6001906 | Water based plasticizer free poly urethane-wax coating & repair composition & method A coating composition comprising a colloid of a thermoplastic, elastomeric polyurethane and a wax dispersible in water is applied to the surface of a substrate, drying rapidly to form a tough, durable, protective film bonded firmly to the surface.... | 12/14/1999 |
