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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143342 | Coating agent Disclosed is a coating agent including a synthetic resin emulsion (A) wherein an acrylic resin of which the main monomer component is an alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid, and a silicone resin of which the main monomer component is a cyclic siloxane compound are mix... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8071674 | Compositions having HASE rheology modifiers A monomer compound that contains at least one polymerizable functional group per molecule, and at least one bicycloheptyl-, bicycloheptenyl-, or branched (C5-C42)alkyl-polyether radical per molecule, wherein the bicycloheptyl- or bicyclohepteny... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8071673 | Moulding compositions based on a thermoplastic polycarbonate This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polycarbonate and on a copolymer of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, where the MFI of th... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7994252 | Adhesive composition for the manufacturing of corrugated paper board An adhesive composition comprising an amount of an adhesive, and an amount of an additive which is selected from the group of homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic acid and, polyacrylates, polyurethanes, cellulose thickening agent, natural or synthetic... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989540 | Resin composition and composite using the composition and production process thereof A resin composition comprises a resin, a vulcanization-activating agent, and a stabilizer. The vulcanization-activating agent may be a compound having a plurality of polymerizable unsaturated bonds (e.g., a compound having a plurality of (meth)acryloyl groups). The ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7981960 | Thermoplastic resin composition having improved impact resistance, color development and good flame-retardance A thermoplastic resin composition can include (A) about 30 to about 99 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing styrenic polymer comprising (A1) about 5 to about 100% by weight of an epoxy group-containing vinyl copolymer and (A2) about 0 t... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7977423 | Carbon nanotube reinforced polymer and process for preparing the same Carbon nanotube reinforced polymers include a polymer and carbon nanotubes reinforcing the polymer. The carbon nanotube reinforced polymer exhibits a conductivity percolation threshold of less than 106 Ω/cm at a carbon nanotube content of 1.5 wt. % and l... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7932317 | Aqueous coating material and modular system for producing same An aqueous coating material preparable by mixing with one another (A1) at least one substantially water-free base color comprising (a11) at least one optionally water-soluble or -dispersible binder, (a12) at least one color and/or effect pigment, and (a13) at least ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7851538 | Laser sealing elastomer A novel elastomer material having an absorption coefficient for laser light of 0.5-2.5 mm−1, preferably being a base thermoplastic elastomer compounded with a colorant which comprises a Pantone 4597C pigment mixed with a carrier material. The elastomer ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7829623 | Thermoplastic vulcanizates having improved fabricability A TPV composition having improved fabricability and surface appearance is achieved by a process for preparing a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition having a dispersed, cross-linked rubber phase in a continuous thermoplastic polypropylene phase comprising: a) provi... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7807743 | Coating composition and film system therefrom A coating composition is used to form a clearcoat layer of a film system including a basecoat layer and the clearcoat layer. The coating composition includes a carbamate functional polymer, a cross-linking agent reactive with the carbamate functional polymer, and an... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7687567 | Glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin composition having excellent impact strength and flowability and method for preparing the same The present invention provides a glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin composition having good flowability and excellent impact resistance. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin; and (B) about 0.... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7601777 | Method for the production of an aqueous polymer dispersion Disclosed is a method for producing an aqueous polymer dispersion, according to which unsaturated monomers are first polymerized by means of suitable catalysts, whereupon the obtained polymers that are swelled with all or some of the remaining unreacted monomers are... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7569637 | Carbon nanotube reinforced polymer and process for preparing the same The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a carbon nanotubes reinforced polymer. The process comprises the following steps: a) contacting carbon nanotubes in an aqueous medium with a water-soluble component, comprising either a water-soluble ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7531597 | Formulation comprising an ionic compound, a polyionic polymer, and a block copolymer The invention relates to a formulation comprising an ionic compound and a polyionic polymer. The invention more specifically relates to an improved formulation thereof, further comprising a copolymer. The improved formulation avoids phase-separation of colloidal par... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7521501 | Thermoplastic vulcanizates and process to prepare them Highly oil-filled ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene (EAODM) polymers in a free flowing powder or pellet form, processes for preparing these polymers, and the use of these polymers to prepare thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) are provided. Thermoplastic vulcanizate premixes... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7432323 | Polyolefin resin composition Disclosed is a polyolefin resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of component (A), 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of component (B) and 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of component (C): component (A): polyolefin resin; ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432322 | Coating composition for forming an inkjet-printable coating on a substrate A coating composition for forming an inkjet-printable coating on a substrate is provided herein. The composition includes a cationic polymer, and an anionic polymer salt, preferably maleic anhydride/methyl vinyl ether salt (Ca/Na), e.g. GANTREZ® MS-955 (ISP). The c... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419724 | Two-part polyurethane adhesives for structural finger joints and method therefor One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive composition formed from two packs. One pack includes an isocyanate-functional prepolymer formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an alcohol (e.g., polyol). The isocyanate equivalents from the polyisocyanate exceed ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7420010 | Polyethylene compositions Polymeric compositions and methods of making same having improved coefficient of friction and blocking properties. The polymeric compositions include a linear low density polyethylene with additives such as a fluoroelastomer and an acid scavenger. The polymeric comp... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7393564 | Rubber compositions and articles thereof having improved metal adhesion A vulcanizable rubber composition having improved adhesion and adhesion retention properties with steel reinforcement includes up about 10 pbw of a compound selected from aminosilanes and/or mercaptosilanes per 100 parts of the rubber component in the rubber composi... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7388039 | UV-curable, non-chlorinated adhesion promoters Modified polyolefins are produced by reacting a functionalized polyolefin with one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds having a functional group reactive with the functional group on the polyolefin. These modified polyolefins may then polymerize in the prese... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375152 | Non-stick coating and method of forming same Non-stick coatings for use on a flexible substrate include a fluoropolymer, an acrylic polymer, and a polyol and/or diol. The ratio of acrylic polymer to polyol and/or diol is between about 90:10 and about 10:90 by weight, preferably about 50:50. The ratio of acryli... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368147 | Dressing for automobile tires, trim, and bumpers The present invention provides an improved aqueous composition comprising a dimethylpolysiloxane for preserving and renewing the surfaces of automobile tires, bumpers, and trim results from combining a dimethylpolysiloxane with an acrylic polymer, having carboxylic ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361695 | Process to manufacture flexible polyurethane foams The present invention is to the production of flexible polyurethane foam in the absence of an amine catalyst. The reactivity of the foam forming system can be controlled by the addition of an autocatalytic polyol containing a tertiary amine where the amount of autoc... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358293 | Thermoplastic polycarbonate compositions with improved optical surface quality, articles made therefrom and method of manufacture A thermoplastic composition contains a polycarbonate resin, an aromatic vinyl copolymer, an impact modifier and a mineral filler, wherein the composition has a lightness L* of greater than or equal to about 70 under one or more of CIE D65, CWF-2 or C illu... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7348371 | Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption are provided. The improved composites are obtained using a mixture of high density polyethylene and silane copolymer with the cellulosic filler. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348058 | Electrically conductive roll An inexpensive electrically conductive roll which is easily produced compared with conventional rolls, offers stable adhesion at the interface with time lapse after mixing adhesive components, which is not affected by environment during storage of the core after bei... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348057 | Acrylic adhesive sheet An adhesive sheet made of an acrylic adhesive composition comprising (A) an acrylic polymer containing carboxyl groups and having a Tg of 5-30° C., (B) a resol phenolic resin, (C) an epoxy resin, and (D) a curing accelerator has improved heat resistance, processing... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329696 | Aqueous synthetic resin dispersion A aqueous dispersion comprising particles of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a polyaddition type resin, a polycondensation type resin, an addition condensation type resin, a ring-opening-polymerization type resin and an addition polymerizati... | 02/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7319116 | Flame-resistant polycarbonate molding composition modified with a graft polymer A flame resistant thermoplastic molding composition having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains polycarbonate, a graft polymer and a phosphorus compounds of formula (I): and a mix... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317048 | Variable resistance poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene sulfonate) for use in electronic devices Variable resistance PEDT/PSS buffer layers are provided for use in electroluminescent devices such as, e.g., OLEDs. In accordance with another embodiment, there are provided OLEDs comprising variable resistance PEDT/PSS buffer layers. In accordance with a further em... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309728 | Freeform fabrication low density material systems A freeform fabrication system preferably includes low-density particles, a cationic polyelectrolyte component, an anionic polyelectrolyte component, and a polar solvent-based binder capable of stimulating a reaction between the cationic polyelectrolyte component and... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7307121 | Silica containing rubber composition This invention discloses a method for preparing rubber compositions that exhibit unique combinations of properties that are desirable for tire tread applications for enhanced snow/ice and wet traction, low rolling resistance and increased treadwear performance in co... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7304107 | Toughened poly(ethylene terephthalate) compositions Toughened poly(ethylene terephthalate) compositions which contain functionalized polymeric tougheners, and wherein the poly(ethylene terephthalate) contains little or no antimony, have superior heat stability and retain their toughness for longer periods at higher t... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303068 | Polymer grout compositions The present invention relates to a one-part polymer grout composition tintable to any desired color upon request, as well as to a method of tinting the grout composition. Advantageously, the present one-part polymer grout compositions may be tinted using any of the ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300486 | Filter elements having injection molded thermoplastic seals and methods of making same Seals for filter elements having filter packs with seals around the periphery thereof adjacent to one of the faces are produced by injection molding the seal onto the filter pack using a cell-less thermoplastic material. Preferably, the thermoplastic material is com... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296576 | Polymers for enhanced solubility of nanomaterials, compositions and methods therefor Poly(aryleneethynylene) polymers, poly(ferrocenylaryleneethynylene) polymers and poly(ferrocenylethynylene) polymers having properties particularly useful for solubilizing nanomaterials and for effecting subsequent re-solubilization of a solid polymer-solubilized na... | 11/20/2007 |
