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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8003716 | Aqueous polymer dispersions based on copolymers formed from vinylaromatics and conjugated aliphatic dienes, processes for preparation thereof and use thereof Aqueous polymer dispersions based on copolymers of vinyl aromatics and conjugated aliphatic dienes having a mean particle size of from 80 to 150 nm, obtained by free radical emulsion copolymerization of (a) from 19.9 to 80 parts by... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7790788 | Method for producing chemical mechanical polishing pad There is provided a method for producing a chemical mechanical polishing pad, the method comprising the steps of (1) producing a sheet-shaped polymer molded article and (2) irradiating the sheet-shaped polymer molded article with an electron beam within an irradiati... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7384993 | Biodegradable polymer A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose s... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7368503 | Compatibilized blends of biodegradable polymers with improved rheology This invention relates to a blend of biodegradable polymers comprising: (A) about 5% to about 95% by weight of at least one flexible biodegradable polymer (A) having a glass transition less than about 0° C., (B) about 5% to about 95% by we... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7326743 | Biodegradable polymer A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose s... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314894 | Rubber composition and pneumatic tire using the same The present invention provides a rubber composition which can sufficiently improve performance on ice and snow and wet gripping properties, and a pneumatic tire using the same. The rubber composition comprises, based on 100 parts by weight of diene rubber (A), 2 to ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7297733 | Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides, their preparation and their use Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides contain, based on 100 parts of water, (A) from 5 to 80 parts by weight of water-soluble polymer containing N-vinylformamide units and/or N-vinylacetamide units and having particle size... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7247663 | Eco tire An earth-friendly tire using raw materials derived from non-petroleum resources instead of all or part of raw materials derived from petroleum resources currently used for tires. The tire is prepared by using a natural rubber instead of a synthetic rubber; an inorga... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7166665 | Elastomeric composition and tire comprising the composition An elastomeric composition includes at least one elastomeric diene polymer, at least one thermoplastic polymer, and at least one polymer comprising functional groups. The at least one thermoplastic polymer comprises a main hydrocarbon chain. Hydrophilic groups are l... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156137 | Preparation of starch reinforced rubber and use thereof in tires The invention relates to a rubber composition which contains starch/plasticizer composite, precipitated silica and carbon black reinforcement together with a coupling agent wherein the coupling agent is an organosilane polysulfide having an average of from about 2 t... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153919 | Use of sulfur containing initiators for anionic polymerization of monomers An initiator is presented for anionically polymerizing monomers, to provide a functional head group on the polymer. A polymer having a functional head group derived from a sulfur containing anionic initiator, and optionally as additional functional group resulting f... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7148272 | Biodegradable material based on polymer and cereal flour, method for making same and uses A biodegradable material comprising a mixture of at least one polymer with at least one cereal grain flour and, optionally, one or more acceptable additives. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135063 | Resilient biodegradable packaging materials Biodegradable starch-based extruded products and methods of manufacturing those products are provided. In particular, extruded starch products processed by compression, stretching or compression and stretching provide excellent flexibility, pliability, dimensional s... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132463 | Biodegradable composition having improved water resistance and process for producing same The biodegradable composition of the present invention comprising a matrix of a fibrous powder coated with an acrylate copolymer and a natural polymer dispersed in the matrix, can be advantageously used in manufacturing disposable containers for fast food, e.g., cup... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108033 | Synthetic rubber that exhibits low hysteresis This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which is comprised of repeat units that are derived from (1) at least one conjugated diolefin monomer, and (2) 0.1 weight percent to 2 weight percent of at least one monomer having the structural formula: ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7077994 | Polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer/starch compositions for laminates and films Films comprising a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and destructured starch are disclosed. Laminates having a first layer comprising a PHA copolymer and a second layer comprising a PHA copolymer/starch blend or thermoplastic starch are also disclosed. Disposa... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7071251 | Tire with component comprised of rubber composite of styrene/butadiene elastomer containing pendent silanol and/or siloxy groups The invention relates to a tire having at least one component (e.g. tread) of a rubber composition comprised of a styrene/butadiene elastomer composite comprised of a styrene/butadiene elastomer and a functionalized styrene/butadiene elastomer containing an internal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071249 | Biodegradable starch resin and method for making same The present invention relates generally to biodegradable compositions containing starch, especially in combination with a polymer containing pendant carboxylic acid groups, a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer, water, an oil component, and other optional components... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7045201 | Starch-modified aqueous adhesive dip, treated yarns therewith and tire having component of rubber composition containing such treated yarns The invention relates to treatment of yarns for use in reinforcement of rubber products. Such treatment comprises application to the yarn of an aqueous emulsion of polyester and/or epoxy adhesive, or an aqueous alkaline dispersion of rubber latex and resorcinol-form... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7037959 | Biodegradable polymer compositions methods for making same and articles therefrom A polymer composition includes a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer, a second component being a natural polymer and a third component being a thermoplastic polyester. The first component, second component and third component are compounded to form a ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7034068 | Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinyl carboxylic acid amides, method for the production and use thereof Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides contain, based on 100 parts of water, (A) from 5 to 80 parts by weight of water-soluble polymer containing N-vinylformamide units and/or N-vinylacetamide units and having particle size... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7026390 | Extended binder compositions The present invention provides a variety of extended polyacrylic acid based binder compositions comprising a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid (typically hypophosphite or sulfite terminated), a crosslinking agent (such as triethanolamine or glycerol) and one or ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7005168 | Starch-loaded polyvinyl alcohol copolymer film for packaging non-liquid product and method for making the same A water-soluble film for packaging a non-liquid product, a package employing the film, and methods of making the same, are disclosed. The film is made from a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and methyl acrylate in a range of from about 30 to about 95 percent by... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6977115 | Low pressure compression molded parts having nano-particle reinforced protrusions and method of making the same A reinforced molded article having reinforced protrusions extending from the surface of the article is suitable for molding into automobile trim. The article comprises at least one thermoplastic; about 2% to about 15% by volume reinforcing particles having one or mo... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6953817 | Dual component dentinal desensitizing dentifrice A two component dental composition is disclosed which eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity which composition comprises a first dentifrice component having a neutral pH in the range of about 6.5 to 7.5 ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6939443 | Anionic functional promoter and charge control agent The invention relates to a functional promoter comprising a water-soluble anionic polymer having a molecular weight of at least about 50,000 daltons and a molecular weight charge index value of at least about 10,000, and a cationic strength component. The invention ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6933335 | Thermoplastic polymer blend produced from thermoplastic starch and method for the production thereof A thermoplastic polymer blend of a bi-continuous phase structure contains thermoplastic starch, at least one synthetic polymer, and a hydrolysis component on PVAc basis. The starch component of the polymer blend has a molecular weight which is only minimally reduced... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6848487 | Pneumatic tire having a rubber component containing a rubber gel and starch composite A pneumatic tire having a rubber component comprised of (A) 100 parts by weight (phr) of a rubber containing olefinic unsaturation; (B) from 0 to 100 phr of a filler selected from carbon black and silica; and ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6844380 | Method of making polymer compositions containing thermoplastic starch There is provided a method of preparing a thermoplastic starch and synthetic polymer blend, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a starch suspension comprising starch, water and a plasticizer, preferably glycerol; (b) obtaining a thermoplastic starch f... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6800675 | Emulsion polymerization method The invention relates to starch, derived from amylopectin potatoes, which is preferably in a modified and/or derivatised form. Said starch is an especially advantages protective colloid for use in conducting emulsion polymerization reactions. The invention also rela... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6764992 | Soil release polymers and laundry detergent compositions containing them Anionic, hydrophobic polysaccharides useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions are graft copolymers of a polysaccharide having anionic substituents with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the copolymer having a polysaccharide backbone carrying graft... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6759473 | Coating material and molded article By coating a dip-formed article with a coating agent comprising a polymer latex dispersion-stabilized with a water-soluble high-molecular-weight compound containing an alcoholic hydroxyl group, a coated article having excellent donning and putting off properties and... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6720371 | Water repellent and oil resistant composition A water repellent and oil resistant composition capable of imparting excellent water repellency and oil resistance to paper even under a condition of drying at a low temperature for a short time, is provided. The composition comprising a fluorocopolymer (A) o... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6713554 | Compositions for the manufacture of organo-mineral products, products obtained therefrom and their use The present invention relates to a composition comprising a component (A) containing, an aqueous alkali silicate solution and a primary amino-alcohol as a catalyst, and a component (B) containing a polyisocyanate. The present invention further relates to organo-mine... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6656984 | Hydrophobic polymer dispersion and process for the preparation thereof The invention relates to a hydrophobic polymer dispersion and a solvent-free process for the preparation thereof. According to the invention, the dispersion contains starch ester together with dispersion admixtures known as such. According to the process,... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6649678 | Rubber composition containing ethylenediamine derivative and method of making same One aspect of the invention is directed to a rubber composition which includes at least one sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer containing olefinic unsaturation, a first processing aid, and a second processing aid of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6605657 | Polymer compositions containing thermoplastic starch There is provided a method of preparing a thermoplastic starch and synthetic polymer blend, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a starch suspension comprising starch, water and a plasticizer, preferably glycerol; (b) obtaining a thermoplastic st... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6590013 | Hardener for use in-urea-formaldehyde and urea-melamine-formaldehyde based adhesives, an adhesive composition comprising said hardener and its use A hardener for use in urea-formaldehyde and urea-melamine-formaldehyde based adhesives comprises a polyvinyl acetate emulsion together with a metal chloride and an ammonium salt. The adhesive composition comprising a urea-formaldehyde or urea-melamine-for... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6569801 | Adhesive made from cross-linking liquid catalyst with amino resin The invention provides an adhesive made from a liquid catalyst cross-linked with an amino resin. The liquid catalyst has improved flexibility and adhesive properties, which are imparted on the adhesive. It is comprised of a cross-linkable polyvinyl acetat... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6548578 | Vulcanizable elastomer compositions containing starch/styrene butadiene rubber copolymer as a reinforcing filler The present invention provides a vulcanizable elastomer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an elastomer; about 5 to about 80 parts by weight of reinforcing filler, per 100 parts of the elastomer, including a starch/emulsion styrene butadiene co... | 04/15/2003 |
