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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7799860 | Composition improved in the solubility or oral absorbability An object of the present invention is to provide a composition improved in the solubility or oral absorbability. The present invention provides a composition which comprises three components of a slightly water-soluble component, a surfactant and a hydrophili... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7371794 | Modified asphalt with partitioning agent A modifier material and method for making the same is characterized by the addition of a partitioning agent to a polymer material such as synthetic rubber to prevent reagglomeration of the rubber. The partitioning agent reduces the time required to disperse the modi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354979 | Polymer production at supercritical conditions This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefins comprising contacting, in a polymerization system, olefins having three or more carbon atoms with a catalyst compound, activator, optionally comonomer, and optionally diluent or solvent, at a temperature abov... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7319125 | Supercritical polymerization process and polymers produced therefrom This invention relates to a process to produce propylene polymers comprising contacting a metallocene catalyst compound and an activator in a reaction medium comprising propylene, from 0 to 30 volume % of one or more solvents and from 0 to 30 mole % of one or more c... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309747 | Highly flowable 1-butene polymer and process for producing the same A 1-butene polymer satisfying the following (1), (2) and either (3) or (3′): a process for producing the polymer; a resin modifier comprising the polymer; and a hot-melt adhesive containing the polymer. (1) The intrinsic viscosity [η] as measured in tetralin solv... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7288119 | Leather treatment An improved method for dying leather with propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PGME) systems comprising adding polyacrylate resin base, C3 and C4 alcohols, and n-butyl acetate and negating the need for teflon dispersions, dibutyl phthalate, and improves the dye penetr... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282273 | Grease resistance and water resistance compositions and methods A method of improving grease and/or water resistance of a material is disclosed that comprises treating the material with wax and poly(vinyl alcohol) and optionally with a polyamine. Compositions for practicing the method and materials that have been treated by the ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7166662 | Hot melt adhesive composition A low application temperature, high heat resistant hot melt adhesive comprising an ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer having a melt index (MI) of 750 grams/10 minutes or higher and an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer having a MI of 750 grams/10 minutes or highe... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7112624 | Ethylene alkyl acrylate copolymers with improved heat resistance The invention provides a copolymer of ethylene and at least 5 mol % of comonomer units derived from an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate, wherein the copolymer has a melt index of from 1 to 10,000 g/10 min, and a maximum peak melting temperature of at least 100°... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7087668 | Dispersion of pigments in polyolefins The invention is directed to a polymer and pigment composition utilizing a polyolefin wax produced by metallocene catalysis as a pigment dispersing auxiliary. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7019060 | Low application temperature hot melt adhesive A low application temperature hot met adhesive composition and its use in carton, case or tray formation comprising from about 5 to about 60 weight percent ethylene vinyl acetate with about 30 to about 50 weight percent VA content and having a melt index of about 70... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7001435 | Leather treatment An improved method for dyeing leather wit propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PGME) systems comprising adding polyacrylate resins base, C-3 and C-4 alcohols, and n-butyl acetate and negating the need for aqueous compositions, Teflon dispersions, dibutyl phthalate, an... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6979379 | Method for preserving a perishable product A method is provided for preserving a perishable product contained in a sealed package. The package is adapted for being opened by a consumer to access the product and subsequently re-closed by the consumer for further storage of unused product remaining in the pack... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6927249 | Heat absorb-release plastic resin composition and molded product thereof The present invention relates to a heat absorb-release plastic composition and a molded product thereof, more specifically to a heat absorb-release plastic resin composition, which can sense a temperature at a specific temperature, has flexural strength, and can abs... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6841590 | Hot melt flexographic inks and method of preparing same Solid, solvent-free inks are provided for use in hot melt flexographic printing. The ink is composed of a pigment; a thermoplastic binder which is an ethylene copolymer, a hydrocarbon resin, or a combination thereof; a wax which is a highly branched hydrocarbon wax,... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6822030 | Polymer surface coating made by coalescing a polymer particulate with a coalescing agent Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting th... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6761764 | Use of wax mixtures for coatings The invention provides for the use of mixtures of waxes which comprise a) a homopolymer or copolymer of C2-C18 α-olefins, prepared by means of metallocene catalysis, and, as auxiliaries, one or more other waxes selected from the ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6652705 | Graphitic allotrope interface composition and method of fabricating the same An improved, more durable heat conductive composition for transferring heat from a heat-dissipating component to a heat dissipater and method of producing the same. The composition preferably comprises a base consisting of paraffin having particles of gra... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6646038 | Color concentrate The present invention provides a new and improved color concentrate comprising from about 5% to about 20% by weight metal particles component, from about 1% to about 15% by weight colorant material and from about 60% to about 90% by weight thermoplastic p... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6635695 | Adhesive composition for lignocellulose-type hot-pressed forms, and hot-pressed form production process using the same An adhesive composition for lignocellulose-type hot-pressed forms is disclosed which comprises (A) an organopolyisocyanate which is a polyisocyanate composed chiefly of from 20% by weight to 70% by weight of a diphenylmethane diisocyanate having two benze... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6624229 | Powder paints and the use thereof for producing low-noise powder paint coatings The present invention relates to a powder coating material which contains preferably from 0.05 to 5% by weight, preferably from 0.5 to 2% by weight, of at least one polyethylene wax distributed homogeneously within the powder coating material.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6503966 | Gelled non-aqueous ball point pen ink for forming drawn line approximate to that of aqueous ball point pen and ball point using the ink A non-aqueous ball point pen ink of this invention includes a colorant, an organic solvent, a non-Newtonian viscosity imparting agent and a thickening agent as main components. The thickening agent comprises only polyvinyl pyrrolidone with a weight-averag... | 01/07/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6312804 | Vinyl chloride fibers and process for preparing the same A process of producing a vinyl chloride fiber with a small fineness having seven-tenth to half of the full luster surface and feel remarkably similar to human hair is provided. The process provides the vinyl chloride fiber comprising a vinyl chloride resi... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6297309 | Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive for hygiene applications The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesive composition characterized in that it includes a) at least one ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer, b) a tackifying resin and c) optionally a diluent and/or a stabilizer and/or a wax. Su... | 10/02/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6228926 | Water based plasticizer free polyurethane-wax coating and repair composition and 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.... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6218457 | Hot melt adhesive with high peel and shear strengths for nonwoven applications A polybutylene based hot melt adhesive composition having a variety of end uses, particularly in construction and elastic attachment applications for nonwoven articles such as disposable diapers. Unlike typical hot melt adhesives, the present composition ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6214918 | Candle and the method of making the same A candle and the method of making the same is disclosed wherein the candle consists essentially of about 5 to 40 volume percent of a paraffin wax; about 5 to 10 volume percent of a candle scent; about 0.25 to 1 volume percent of a binding agent; about 50 ... | 04/10/2001 |
| 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 |
