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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8034854 | Bitumen mixture and use thereof A bitumen mixture for high-performance overlayment roofing membranes having an only minimally higher SBS rubber content, compared with simple roofing membranes, and a comparatively high filler content. The bitumen mixture provides high-quality overlayment roofing me... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7851523 | Asphalt waterproof composition containing waste tire chips and bentonite and process for its manufacture An asphalt waterproof composition containing waste tire chips and bentonite which includes about 10-15 of asphalt, about 20-50 of oil, about 8-12 of filler, about 1-3.5 of elasticity increasing agent, about 25-40 of waste tire chips melting solution, about 0.5-1 of ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7595356 | Polymer modified bituminous binder with low emissions The invention relates to a bituminous binder composition comprising: (a) 60-99.75 wt. % bitumen; (b) 0.05-5.0 wt. % of an elastomer; (c) 0.1-30.0 wt. % of a mono-alkyl ester of a vegetate e oil or an animal oil; and (d) 0.1-5.0 of an amide additive; based on the tot... | 09/29/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7413684 | Poly(arylene ether)/polyamide composition A conductive composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyamide, a conductive additive, and an impact modifier, wherein the composition demonstrates less than or equal to 0.0150 grams of composition buildup on the die face per minute of running time per meter ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7374816 | Prefabricated membrane based on modified polyurethane bituminous binder and process for production The present invention has for its object a prefabricated sealing membrane formed by a support, coated on at least one surface, and preferably impregnated throughout, with a modified bitumen base composition, characterized in that the thermoplastic bituminous composi... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354653 | High clarity films with improved thermal properties Disclosed are high clarity films produced from semicrystalline polyesters by calendering. These films unexpectedly develop a higher peak melting point, which leads to higher thermal resistance. The semicrystalline polyesters may be biodegradable. When these calender... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341624 | Asphalt compositions and the preparation thereof Asphalt compositions and methods of forming such are described herein. The asphalt compositions and methods of forming such are generally adapted to enable open air processing while producing asphalt compositions that exhibit properties capable of meeting SUPERPAVE... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7238408 | Roofing materials having engineered coatings An asphalt-based roofing material includes a coating having a top portion containing a mixture of asphalt and igneous and/or metamorphic rock particles, while the mat portion of the coating contains a mixture of asphalt and a filler which contains less than 10% igne... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234284 | Composition and method for roofing material installation A solid adhesive for use in roofing construction comprising an asphalt, a polymer, a tackifier, and a plasticizer. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220795 | Conductive resin composition and process for producing the same A resin composition comprising a polyamide, a polyphenylene ether, an impact modifier, and a carbon type filler for an electrically conductive use, the filler residing in a phase of the polyphenylene ether. The resin composition of the present invention has excellen... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213446 | Method of selecting a bituminous emulsion based on its coalescence A method of selecting a bituminous emulsion with enhanced performance for paving is provided. This method includes selecting polymer modified bitumen with a penetration value of about 25 to 450 dmm at 25° C. and selecting one or more emulsifiers comprised of at lea... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204063 | Roofing shingle with headlap seal and improved coverage A roofing shingle for enhanced wind/rain durability embodies two transverse lines of adhesion. A first discontinuous line of adhesive joins the butt edge of an overlying shingle to the underlying shingle. Secondly, a band of sealant adjacent the top edge of an under... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186765 | Method for preparation of stable bitumen polymer compositions The present invention provides a method for preparing an asphalt and thermoplastic elastomer composition. The process comprises heating an asphalt cut in a stirred tank to a temperature sufficient to allow the stirring of the asphalt in the tank. A thermoplastic ela... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7160943 | Aqueous crumb rubber composition A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving comprises between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least about 50% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and wa... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7056981 | Modification of syndiotactic polypropylene with mineral oil Syndiotactic polypropylene blends having a unique set of mechanical properties may be prepared by blending syndiotactic polypropylene with a high molecular weight mineral oil, an ultra low density polyethylene, or both. The syndiotactic polypropylene blends of the p... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041717 | Composition and method for surface protection A composition and a method for protection of constructions and structures from chemical action and destructive environmental effects. The main components of the composition are a polymerizing monomer, inert mineral filler, and chemical additives for improveme... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037961 | Method for preparation of asphalt composition A method for preparing an asphalt composition includes the steps of providing asphalt; mixing sulfur with the asphalt at a temperature greater than 200° C. to provide a sulfur-asphalt blend; providing a heavy aromatic oil; and mixing the heavy aromatic oil with the... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021633 | Low friction fluid seal device with additive to rubber compound A fluid seal device for use in sealing an annular space between an internal surface of a cylinder and a member therein having an outer cylindrical surface and being formed at least in part from rubber. An oleamide additive is included in the rubber compound comprisi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6968662 | Sealing courses of shingles The present invention relates to improved wind lift resistant self-sealing shingles having an adhesive-to-adhesive seal between courses of shingle installation. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6949593 | Bituminous composition with improved ‘walk-on-ability’ and its use in roofing applications Disclosed is a bituminous composition that comprises a bituminous component (A), an elastomer component (B), preferably a block copolymer of a conjugated diene and a monovinylaromatic hydrocarbon, and an additive (C), wherein the additive is a compound of the genera... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946190 | Thermal management materials A thermally-conductive compound for forming a layer which is conformable between a first heat transfer surface and an opposing second heat transfer surface to provide a thermal pathway therebetween. The compound is an admixture of a thermal grease component and a di... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6902610 | Reduced-petroleum-distillate mixing grade emulsions and methods A medium-setting bituminous composition or mixing grade emulsion for coating aggregates at ambient temperature with reduced levels of petroleum distillates or other solvents. These emulsions are formed from the combination of about 50 weight percent to 75 weight per... | 06/07/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6844381 | Modification of syndiotactic polypropylene with mineral oil Syndiotactic polypropylene blends having a unique set of mechanical properties may be prepared by blending syndiotactic polypropylene with a high molecular weight mineral oil, an ultra low density polyethylene, or both. The syndiotactic polypropylene blends of the p... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6797756 | Polymer composition for bottle screw caps A polymer composition, especially used for manufacturing screw caps intended for drinks bottles, which are easy to unscrew and at the same time avoid transmitting a taste and/or a smell to the drinks contained in the bottles. The composition includes (1) a polymer, ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6790897 | Aqueous crumb rubber composition A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving comprises between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least about 50% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and wa... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6756431 | Heterocyclic tin flame retardants/smoke suppressants and halogen-containing polymer composition containing same Heterocyclic tin compounds, useful as flame retardants and/or as smoke suppressants for halogen-containing polymers, e.g., polyvinyl chloride resins having application as wire and cable coatings, are obtained by reacting a trisubstituted triazine such as melamine wi... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6753362 | Cold bond adhesive An adhesive composition which requires no applied heat to effect curing and which produces a strong bond between a polymeric capping membrane suitably employed in roofing or siding and a roofing or siding base or substrate which composition essentially comprises a h... | 06/22/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6696508 | Thickener for textile printing which is a polymer dispersion and has improved biodegradability A thickener for textile printing which is a polymer dispersion and includes at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of (A) at least one polymer derived from monomers having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, (B) at least one ethylen... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6667354 | Stable liquid suspension compositions and suspending mediums for same Stable and environmentally friendly suspensions of solid particulates are provided through the addition of such solid particulates to a suspension medium which is comprised of a liquid carrier, a liquid carrier soluble resin, an organophyllic clay, and an... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6653389 | Aqueous crumb rubber composition A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving consists essentially of between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least 55% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6602939 | Additive mixtures containing thermoplastic moulding compositions A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for preparing molded articles having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains A) a (co)polymer of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, -methyls... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6569815 | Composition for aqueous viscosification The invention includes a composition of matter for increasing the viscosity of an aqueous fluid and for recovering oil from a subterranean formation. It also includes methods for making and using the composition.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6548559 | Thermoplastic compositions and methods A new composition is formed by combining a reduced waste rubber, a heavy paraffin and a reduced waste thermoplastic, and then further reducing the resulting material while holding it at an elevated temperature. In preferred embodiments the rubber and ther... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6469075 | Method and preparation of stable bitumen polymer compositions The present invention provides a method for preparing an asphalt and thermoplastic elastomer composition. The process comprises heating an asphalt cut in a stirred tank to a temperature sufficient to allow the stirring of the asphalt in the tank. A thermo... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6399680 | Acid-reacted polymer-modified asphalt compositions and preparation thereof An acid-reacted polymer-modified asphalt composition comprising (1) at least about 80 weight percent, based upon the composition, of an asphalt; (ii) about 0.2 to about 15 weight percent, based upon the composition, of a polymer containing available epoxy... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6380299 | Stable aqueous dispersions for sizing paper A method for preparing a paper sizing agent which has improved retention on paper and which is an aqueous dispersion stabilized with a polymer, including the steps of (a) dispersing a resin which is one of a colophonium resin or a compound derived from a ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6362257 | Pavement patch material The pavement patch composition of the present invention comprises a lightweight aggregate and highly modified polymer asphalt binder. The composition is formed by heating the binder to a flowable state, mixing the flowable binder with a lightweight aggreg... | 03/26/2002 |
