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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7125199 | Elastic permeable pavement comprising waste-polyurethane chips for use on new roads and a paving method using the same An elastic permeable pavement comprising waste-polyurethane chips for use on new roads and a paving method using the same. This pavement uses a binder specially developed to secure the binding between an upper polyurethane chip layer and a lower permeable concrete l... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097382 | Elastic drainage pavement comprising waste polyurethane chips for use on existing roads and a paving method using the same An elastic drainage pavement comprising waste-polyurethane chips for use on existing roads and a paving method using the same, which uses a binder specially developed to secure the binding between an upper polyurethane-chip layer and a lower existing-pavement layer ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7045570 | Liquid asphalt modifier The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing an improved means of modifying asphalt with a polymer. More particularly, this invention provides a solvent system that permits addition of the polymer as a liquid that is preferred over solids ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6930150 | Method for making polymer mixtures and compositions thereof A method for making a polymer blend composition includes combining at least one component A incorporating at least five percent by weight of anionic functional groups in its structure, at least one component B, preferably free of such functional groups, and at least... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6559206 | Bitumen and filled resin emulsion for road surfacing emulsion The invention consists of a bitumen/resin composite emulsion for a road surface protection layer against the attacks of petroleum derivates, realised by mixing a first emulsion comprising at least one resin with a second emulsion comprising a bituminous b... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6538060 | Bituminous polyurethane interpenetrating elastomeric network compositions as coatings and sealants for roofing and other applications Elastomeric polyurethane interpenetrating network compositions are disclosed which are preferably developed by in situ reaction of polyols with different isocyanates and polyisocyanates in a bituminous material, such as, asphalt, coal tar, polymer modifie... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6277949 | Coating compositions The invention provides a coating composition for building use, which contains a base polyamide resin coating and charcoal powder. The base polyamide resin coating contains a copolymeric nyron and a solvent therefor.... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6271305 | Bituminous polyurethane interpenetrating elastomeric network compositions as coatings and sealants for roofing and other applications The elastomeric polyurethane interpenetrating network compositions of the invention are developed by in situ reaction of polyols with different isocyanates and polyisocyanates in bituminous material. Suitable bituminous materials include asphalt, coal tar... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6218465 | Crosslinked elastomer and producing process thereof For example, a blended composition is produced first by letting a monomer composition, mainly composed of alkyl (meth)acrylate and including a compound having a plurality of polymeric groups within a molecule, contain microscopic particles, such as carbon... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6100363 | Energy absorbing elastomers The present invention relates to energy absorbing elastomers having a resilience of no more than 20.0% according to ASTM D2632-92. The energy absorbing elastomers are hydrophobic in nature and have extended gel times thus making them suitable for high vol... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5883162 | Process for the preparation of elastomer/bitumen compositions and their application as road surfacings Functionalized elastomer/bitumen compositions with a broad plasticity range are produced by contacting a bitumen or bitumen mixture with an elastomer, a functionalizing agent and optionally a peroxide compound at 100°-230° C. under stirring conditions. ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5798412 | Alkylene glycol production using carbon catalysts A process in which carbon is used to catalyze production of alkylene glycols from alkylene oxides and water. Using this process, carbon may be employed to selectively catalyze the hydrolysis of alkylene oxides, such as ethylene oxide, to monoalkylene gylc... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5721296 | Asphalt additive and asphalt composition Disclosed is an asphalt composition to which a water soluble prepolymer which is resinified while the reaction proceeds gradually in the aqueous solution is added, wherein the strength of the asphalt composition is notably improved. Further, the resinific... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5714563 | One-part, low viscosity, moisture curable composition A one-part, low viscosity, moisture curable composition which exhibits excellent shelf stability in the absence of water, but which quickly cures at ambient conditions upon exposure to moisture in the air is a substantially anhydrous mixture containing an... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5688860 | Polyurethane/polyurea elastomers Polyurethane/urea elastomers having an isocyanate equivalent index below 100, preferably from about 15 to about 80; containing an effective amount of polyisocyanate component, and an effective amount of an isocyanate reactive component comprising at least... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5658972 | Fire retardant plastic construction material Fire retardant plastic construction materials containing a fire retarding quantity of the oxidation product of certain asphalts.... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5597409 | Bituminous reinforcing material for grouting The invention relates to a reinforcing material suitable for repairing cavities in the ground surrounding an underdrain through which sewers are laid down, and provides a bituminous reinforcing material for grouting excellent in workability and durability... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5393811 | Composition and method for improving the storage stability of polymer modified asphalts This invention relates to a composition and method for improving the storage stability of an asphalt that contains a higher molecular weight polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least about 10,000 which comprises adding a storage stable ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5382612 | Process for preparing in aqueous emulsion a bitumen/polymer binder with continuous three-dimensional polymeric structure and application of this binder to the production of facings or bituminous mixes A process is provided for preparing in aqueous emulsion, a bitumen/polymer binder with a continuous three-dimensional polymeric structure. The process comprises: a) forming a reaction mixture in an emulsion formation zone by feeding to the zone (i) a bitu... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5319008 | Substantially solvent-free, stable dispersion of a bituminous material in a liquid prepolymer, and method for forming the dispersion A moisture-curable, substantially solvent-free and anhydrous blend of a bituminous material such as asphalt and a liquid prepolymer is disclosed, which blend when cured, results in an elastomer having excellent adhesion to surfaces exposed outdoors. The s... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5110892 | Single pack polyurethane adhesive Stirrable reactive polyurethane adhesive compositions are packaged in a single container by separating the reactive components with a disperable barrier layer so as to delay reaction until the entire adhesive composition is stirred together.... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5077349 | Highly flexible polyurethane plastics and coatings which are resistant to chemicals and a process for their production The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of highly flexible polyurethane plastics which are resistant to chemicals by reacting a) a polyisocyanate component with b) a polyol component based on a liquid polybutadiene resin containing ... | 12/31/1991 |
| 5064894 | Non-agglomerating elastomeric organopolysiloxane particulates produced by polycondensation crosslinking Non-agglomerating elastomeric organopolysiloxane particulates having a mean particle size ranging from 50 μm to 3 mm, uniformly coated with silica powder on the face surfaces thereof and well adapted as a soft filler material for natural or synthetic pol... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5045590 | Construction material containing bituminous substances Disclosed is a construction material containing bitumen comprising (A) a polyol component, the polyol component consisting essentially of (a-1) a hydroxy-polyoxyalkylene ether of bisphenol A and/or bisphenol F, and (a-2) an aliphatic polyol, (B) a polyiso... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5008311 | Substantially solvent free asphaltic and method relating thereto The present invention relates to a compatibalizing agent useful in compatibalizing a substantially non-polar compound, such as asphalt, with a substantially polar organic compound, such as an isocyanate prepolymer. The compatibalizing agent consisting of ... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4843105 | Process for the preparation of filler-containing, antionically modified polyurethane (urea) compositions, the polyurethane (urea) compositions so-obtained, and the use thereof The invention is directed to the formation of filler containing anionically modified polyurethane (urea) compositions by reacting suitable polyurethane (urea) forming ingredients in the presence of from 5 to 97% by weight of fillers selected from the grou... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4742112 | Ricinoleate modified hydrocarbon polyols Polyol mixtures having about 10 to 60 weight percent of a ricinoleate compound and 90 to 40 weight percent of a C2 -C6 hydrocarbon polymer having at least one hydroxyl group. Polyurethane compositions comprising the reaction product ... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4701484 | Asphalt compositions containing anti-stripping additives prepared from amines or polyamines and aldehydes Asphalt compositions are improved by incorporating therein the reaction product of an amine or polyamine with an aldehyde as an anti-stripping agent. These compositions are useful as a pavement material by blending with an aggregate.... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4661542 | Adhesive compositions Pressure-sensitive adhesives which are mixed immediately prior to application, or need drying equipment tend to be expensive in use while those applied as hot melts tend to have poor heat resistance. According to the invention an adhesive composition cura... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4608397 | Filler-containing polyurethane (urea) compositions prepared from prepolymers reacted with water in the presence of lignite or peat The invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane(urea) compositions which contain lignite and/or peat bound in an abrasion-proof manner, which are preferably modified cationically and which have a very high water absorbability. The co... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4594384 | Adhesive composition particularly for manufacturing wood constructions, panels and other similar wood products The present invention relates to an adhesive composition for manufacturing glued laminated beams and wood constructions. One component of the adhesive composition is resorcinol-phenol resin. Resorcinol-phenol adhesives are as such known in the prior art. ... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4569968 | Joint sealing compound A joint sealing compound comprises the reaction product of a non-blown asphalt flux, a hydroxyl-terminated polymer of butadiene, a vinyl monomer, a butadiene-styrene linear block polymer and an extender oil.... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4443578 | Cold applied joint sealant A cold applied joint sealant usable for both portland cement and asphaltic concrete pavements, which comprises an asphalt/urethane formulation resulting from the mixture of a liquid butadiene polymer, containing predominantly primary terminal hydroxyl gro... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4415702 | Rubberized asphalt composition and process for producing same A rubberized asphalt composition which comprises a moisture-curing diene series liquid rubber, asphalt and aggregates, and a process for producing same. Liquid rubber having a molecular weight of from 500 to 50,000 and having an isocyanate group or an iso... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4396053 | Pneumatic tire including a curable, storage-stable and solventless single component sealant composition A curable, storage-stable and solventless single component sealant for pneumatic tires having as its essential sealant functioning components a liquid low molecular weight hydroxy terminated polybutadiene diol, an antioxidant, a polymeric isocyanate, and,... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4395506 | Addition of mineral rubber to halobutyl blends The incorporation of minor amounts of mineral rubber (blown asphalt) in compositions comprising blends of both chlorobutyl and bromobutyl rubbers results in high adhesion to natural rubber or natural rubber/polybutadiene rubber substrates.... | 07/26/1983 |
| 4373058 | Polymer concrete comprising furfuryl alcohol resin A polymer concrete comprising by weight about 40-70% coarse aggregate, about 20-55% of a fine aggregate such as sand, about 2-15% silica flour and about 8% to 12% furfuryl alcohol polymerized in situ with an acid catalyst produces a highly cross-linked co... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4322327 | Slow-curing water-curable urethane prepolymer composition A novel slow-curing water-curable urethane prepolymer composition obtained by reacting (A) a hydrophilic urethane prepolymer which is a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a hydrophilic polyol prepolymer and has at least two --NCO groups and (B) a bl... | 03/30/1982 |
