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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7709571 | Multicomponent lubricant composition for processing rigid vinyl chloride polymers Lubricant compositions and processes for producing such lubricant compositions. More specifically, low viscosity lubricant compositions for the working surface of an extrusion die during the processing of plastics that require lubricants to render them processable, ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7652092 | Articles from plasticized thermoplastic polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to articles made from plasticized thermoplastic polyolefin compositions comprising a thermoplastic polyolefin, a nucleating agent, and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7652094 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized plasticizer; wherein the non-functionalized plasticizer may comprise C6 to C200 paraffins (including branched and normal paraf... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7652093 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7632887 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized plasticizer; wherein the non-functionalized plasticizer may comprise C6 to C200 paraffins (including branched and normal paraf... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7622523 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to radiation resistant plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7619027 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7619026 | Plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432317 | Cellulose reinforced resin compositions with wax blend The present invention provides an extrudable reinforced resin-containing composition comprising resin capable of plastic flow, reinforcing material, and a lubricant composition comprising oxidized polyethylene wax, ester wax, and amide wax. Also provided are the lub... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7423089 | Preparation of rubber composition comprised of EPDM/polyisoprene rubber blends and tire with sidewall comprised thereof This invention relates to preparation of rubber compositions comprised of EPDM and conjugated diene-based elastomer, particularly including cis 1,4-polyisoprene rubber, and particularly natural cis 1,4-polyisoprene rubber, blends and pneumatic rubber tire with an ou... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7413784 | Thermoplastic vulcanizates for potable water applications A thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a dynamically-cured rubber, a thermoplastic polymer, and at least 2 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate, of a polyalphaolefin oligomer, where the polyalphaolefin oligomer is characteriz... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7329699 | Composition containing oil, structuring polymer, and coated silicone elastomer, and methods of making and using the same The invention relates to a composition, preferably a care and/or treatment and/or make-up composition for keratin and keratinous materials in general (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing an oil, a st... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323239 | Protective films Multilayer protective films that adhere well to many different surfaces and can be removed without leaving residues are provided. The films consist of a polyolefin backing layer(s) and an adhering layer consisting of an ethylene unsaturated ester copolymer layer con... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7271209 | Fibers and nonwovens from plasticized polyolefin compositions The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7193013 | Polyolefin resin composition The present invention provides a polyolefin-based resin composition, comprising (A) a polyolefin I produced from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of α-olefins, cyclic olefins and styrenes; (B) a polyolefin II produced from said at least one m... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7087660 | Preparation of components and articles with directed high frequency energy heated silica-rich rubber components containing high softening point polymer and sulfur curative This invention relates to a process of preparation of components and articles of manufacture containing at least one of such components, such as tires, and the resulting prepared components and fabricated articles, by use of directed high frequency energy internally... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7056971 | Essentially gas-impermeable thermoplastic elastomer A thermoplastic elastomer (“TPE”) which is oxygen-permeable is provided with excellent barrier properties against oxygen by melt-blending with a liquid polyisobutene oil plasticizer in an amount insufficient to render the plasticized elastomer tacky. If made tac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055552 | Rubber hose material and rubber hose using the same A rubber hose material for providing a rubber hose excellent in mechanical strength and with an intrinsic property (elongation) of rubber retained. The rubber hose material is formed by blending an ethylene-olefin resin (component (B)) as an organic filler into an e... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7037974 | Process for the oligomerization of α-olefins having low unsaturation, the resulting polymers, and lubricants containing same A poly(α-olefin) copolymer obtained from the polymerization of at least one α-olefin having from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms and at least one bulky olefin, the process comprising polymerizing the monomers in the presence of hydrogen and a catalytically effective am... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6984687 | Oil extended rubber and composition containing low PCA oil The invention is directed to an oil extended rubber and composition comprising: a solution-polymerized elastomer derived from at least one conjugated diene monomer and at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, the elastomer coupled with at least one metal selected from t... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6906126 | Decreasing allergenicity of natural latex rubber prior to vulcanization A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with mineral oil and extracted to reduce protein levels therein. Ideally, the mineral oil is characterized as having a density of approximat... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6872279 | Sprayable hotmelt adhesive, method of making, and method of using The present invention relates to a sprayable hotmelt adhesive composition, a process for preparing the same, and a method of using the same. The hot melt adhesive composition contains 30 weight percent to 70 percent of one or more poly-α-olefins; 5 weight percent t... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6846872 | Elastomer composition containing a softening agent An elastomer composition comprising a softening agent (A) comprising a naphthenic hydrocarbon and optionally at least one selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon and a paraffinic hydrocarbon, and an elastomer (B) comprising a crosslinkable elas... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6838500 | Adhesive compositions and tapes comprising same An adhesive composition and tapes utilizing the adhesive compositions are disclosed. A tape utilizing the adhesive composition of the present invention particularly suitable for use in closure systems associated with air ducts and air connectors is disclosed. A comp... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6777476 | Polypropylene resin composition A polypropylene resin composition for automobile interior materials, more particularly to a polypropylene resin composition including a crystalline polypropylene and rubber mixture wherein inorganic filler, atactic polypropylene and process oil are added to offer go... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6723776 | Low-modulus polymer composition and sealant using the same Disclosed are a polymer composition comprising (A) at least one thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of a hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer and a styrene-ethylene-eth... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6699926 | Lubricant-feeding material The present invention provides a lubricant-feeding material which can be used at a temperature as high as from 100° C. to 120° C., exhibits an excellent mechanical strength and stably maintains a lubricating oil having a high polarity such as ester oil ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6663931 | White oil extrusion lubricant The invention pertains to the use of a white oil having a select viscosity as an extrusion lubricant for PVC, including PVC potable water pipe.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6646056 | Thermoplastic elastomer compositions The invention relates to polymer compositions useful as thermoplastic elastomers for extrusion, calendering, blow molding, thermoforming, and foam processing, and to articles made therefrom. Such improved melt strength thermoplastic elastomers include a b... | 11/11/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6602942 | Oil-extended rubber, process for producing the same, rubber composition, and crosslinked object An oil-extended rubber comprising 100 weight parts of a rubber ingredient comprising a conjugated diene rubber wherein the ratio (Mw/Mn) of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) is in the range of 1.2 to 2.2, and the... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6583314 | Stable isocyanate formulations The pot life of an isocyanate formulation is controlled by including a chain extender having (a) at least two secondary amine groups, (b) no primary amine groups, and (c) a reactivity low enough that the chain extender will not react sufficiently with iso... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6576686 | Road marking compound comprising linear tetrablock copolymers This invention relates generally to linear tetrablock copolymer compositions and their use in road marking applications. These tetrablock copolymers contain polystyrene, polyisoprene and polybutadiene components. Road marking compounds prepared from these... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6518348 | Carpet backing compounds thickened by hydrophobically-modified ethylene-oxide-based urethane block copolymers An aqueous dispersed polymeric composition for preparing a carpet backing is provided. The aqueous dispersed polymeric composition comprises an aqueous dispersed polymeric material and a hydrophobically-modified ethylene-oxide-based urethane block copolym... | 02/11/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6437038 | Pressure sensitive adhesive composition A pressure sensitive adhesive composition suitable for medical purposes comprising a rubbery elastomeric base and one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids, the adhesive composition comprising a substantially homogeneous mixture of 15-60%... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6410623 | Thermoplastic elastomer resin composition A thermoplastic elastomer resin composition that is flexible and has superior wear resistant, oil resistant and appearance suited for automotive interior materials, and does not contain chlorine. The composition contains (a) 100 parts by weight of a block... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6346566 | Lubricant-feeding material The present invention provides a lubricant-feeding material which can be used at a temperature as high as from 100° C. to 120° C., exhibits an excellent mechanical strength and stably maintains a lubricating oil having a high polarity such as ester oil ... | 02/12/2002 |