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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7375158 | Thermoconductive curable liquid polymer composition and semiconductor device produced with the use of this composition A thermoconductive curable liquid polymer composition including (A) a curable liquid polymer, (B) a filler made from a thermally-elongatable shape-memory alloy, and (C) a thermoconductive filler other than (B). A semiconductor device having a semiconductor element g... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354969 | Dental and medical polymer composites and compositions The invention relates to polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, which are suitable for dental and medical applications, such as dental prostheses, filling materials, implants and the like. It also relates to a method for the manufacture o... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7273288 | Ribbed telescope mirrors with thermal gradient control Ribbed mirrors allowing heat to be conducted past the glass during optical polish and application of coatings and methods of fabricating same. The method comprises placing a bridge of thermally conductive material in thermal contact with the mirror plate and the sup... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7241855 | Method for the manufacture of polyesters A method is described for the manufacture of polyesters of aromatic dicarboxylic acids with aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dials, in which an aromatic dicarboxylic acid in the presence of a monocarboxylic acid or a mixture of a monocarboxylic acid present in a satu... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7199212 | Polymerization catalyst for polyesters, polyesters produced with the same and process for producing polyesters A novel polymerization catalyst for polyesters, which does not contain any germanium or antimony compound as the main component; polyesters produced with the catalyst; and a process for producing polyesters. This polymerization catalyst is excellent in catalytic act... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196160 | Catalysts and methods for polymerizing macrocyclic oligomers Cyclic oligomers containing ester linkages are polymerized in the presence of a catalyst having at least one oxygen atom bonded to two metal atoms. At least one of the metal atoms is a tin atom, which is preferably tetravalent, i.e., bonded to three other groups in ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179853 | Resin dispersion for cationic electrodeposition and cationic electrodeposition coating composition including the same Disclosed are a resin dispersion and a cationic electrodeposition coating composition including the same, in which the dried coating film of the electrodeposition paint is lead-free and has an epoxy-acrylic double-layered structure for displaying excellent propertie... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7148498 | Externally controlled electromagnetic energy spot curing system The present invention provides an electromagnetic energy spot curing system which utilizes an external signal from a processor to control the operation of the curing unit. The processor is external to the curing unit and specifically controls the exposure and dwell ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7067580 | Flexible thermal control composite A flexible thermal control composite comprising a natural or synthetic polymer and an endotherm dispersed, distributed and suspended within said natural or synthetic polymer i.e. “P”olymer “C”ontaining an “E”ndothermic “A”gent (PCEA). The PCEA can be... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7049385 | Curable thixotropic organosiloxane compositions The present invention relates to the use of C2–C24 aliphatic diols, preferably 1,2 propane diol as a thixotropic enhancing diluent in moisture curable organosiloxane compositions, especially in the presence of silicone-polyether block copolym... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048451 | Optical transceiver and optical module used in the same The optical module includes a main housing to which the optical fiber can be attached and a light-emitting component and a light-receiving component attached to the main housing. At least a part of a surface of the main housing has an irregular pattern to enhance a ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7026434 | Polyester and process therefor A composition and a process for producing the composition are disclosed. The composition comprises (1) repeat units derived from a carbonyl compound and a glycol and (2) one or more ultrafine metal oxides. The process can comprise (1) contacting, in the presence of ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014918 | Composition for providing an abrasion resistant coating on a substrate with a matched refractive index and controlled tintability The present invention discloses articles containing a coating composition, as well as methods of making and using the compositions which, when applied to a substrate and cured, provide articles having transparent abrasion resistant coatings, wherein the coatings hav... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008576 | Microporous ceramic materials and the producing method of the same Microporous ceramic materials used in structural materials, high-temperature filters, electrode materials or preform materials for infiltration by homogeneously mixing and molding a ceramic precursor powder polymer. The powder is saturated by introducing fluid to a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001642 | Composition for providing an abrasion resistant coating on a substrate with a matched refractive index and controlled tintability A process for providing a coating composition which, provides an abrasive resistant coating having a refractive index of the substrate and controlled tintability. The composition which, when applied to at least one surface of a substrate comprises an aqueous-organic... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998462 | Polyester process Disclosed is a process that comprises contacting, in the presence of an esterification or transesterification or polycondensation catalyst composition, a toner, and a phosphorus compound, a carbonyl compound and an alcohol under a condition suitable for esterificati... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979704 | Optical polymer blend with bimodal particle sizes An optical polymer blend includes sub-wavelength particles to modify the refractive index of a polymer to match the refractive index of micro-particles added to adjust the bulk coefficient of thermal expansion of the blend. A relatively large amount of material may ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6969756 | Phosphorus element-containing crosslinking agents and flame retardant phosphorus element-containing epoxy resin compositions prepared therewith Novel phosphorus element-containing vinyl ester resin compositions and process for preparing epoxy vinyl ester resin compositions include non-halogenated, ignition resistant epoxy vinyl ester resin formulations. The ignition resistant epoxy vinyl ester resin formula... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6948808 | Decorative eyeglass lens, method and related eyewear Decorative glitter is embedded in at least a portion of lens used for eyewear, and is particularly suited for use as sunglasses. The glitter may be dispersed throughout the lens, through only a portion of the lens, or in a decorative pattern or verbal message in the... | 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 |
| 6913826 | Biodegradable polyester polymer and method for preparing the same using compressed gas In polymerizing biodegradable polymer material, a compressed gas is used as a reaction solvent for a solution-polymerization, in order to prepare biodegradable polyester homopolymer and copolymer with a high molecular weight in a fine powder form with a particle siz... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6875806 | Room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition and part using the same as adhesive A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane end-capped with a hydroxy or alkoxy group, (B) a silane crosslinker, (C) an aluminum hydroxide powder surface treated with a silane, siloxane or silazane, and (D) a plati... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6838170 | Adhesive, adhesive member, interconnecting substrate for semiconductor mounting having adhesive member, and semiconductor device containing the same An adhesive which comprises (1) 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin and a hardener therefor, (2) 75 to 300 parts by weight of an epoxidized acrylic copolymer having a glycidyl (meth)acrylate unit content of 0.5 to 6 wt. %, a glass transition temperature of −10°... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6818153 | Photocurable thermosetting luminescent resins Photocurable luminescent polymers are prepared from thermosetting unsaturated polyesters, suspending fillers, phosphorescent pigments and photocatalysts and utilized to make gel coated articles and molded, cast and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) articles. The l... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6809150 | Method of protecting surfaces from corrosion A method of protecting surfaces from corrosion calls for providing a coating material containing polyisocyanates with unreacted, active NCO groups; and applying the coating material to a rust covered surface, whereby the free NCO groups in the coating material react... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6790906 | Fire-retardant polyurethane systems A storage-stable moisture-curing one-component fire-retardant polyurethane system, useful as adhesive, sealant or coating material, comprising at least one hydrated mineral having a water-content of less than 0.1% and being treated with a moisture-reactive compound,... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6774204 | Polyester and process therefor A composition and a process for producing the composition are disclosed. The composition comprises (1) repeat units derived from a carbonyl compound and a glycol and (2) one or more ultrafine metal oxides. The process can comprise (1) contacting, in the presence of ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6753438 | Process for the condensation of compounds having silicon bonded hydroxy or alkoxy groups The specification describes preparation of materials comprising selected boron anions and processes using them as catalysts for condensation reaction of compounds having silicon-bonded hydroxy or alkoxy groups. Preferred anion compounds comprise borates incorporatin... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6730388 | Coating having macroscopic texture and process for making same In one embodiment the present invention provides a coated substrate comprising a substrate, a radiation-cured coating or a thermally-cured on at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the coating comprises an inherent macroscopic texture. In another embodiment, t... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6692659 | Phosporescent polycarbonate, concentrate and molded articles Thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and a phosphorescent pigment with a aluminate matrix expressed by M--Al in which M is at least one metal element selected from calcium, strontium and barium and Al represents an aluminate group, w... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6649731 | Catalysts for polyester production, process for producing polyester, and polyester By the present invention, there are provided a catalyst for polyester preparation, which comprises a solid titanium compound containing titanium, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen and having a Ti--O bond and which has a maximum solubility in ethylene glycol, as... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6649258 | Heat conductive silicone composition and semiconductor device A heat conductive silicone composition comprising (A) an alkenyl group-bearing organopolysiloxane, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having Si--H groups on side chains, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having an Si--H group at either end, (D) a filler co... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6610796 | Flame retardant polybutyleneterephthalate resin Disclosed is a flame retardant polybutyleneterephthalate resin prepared be copolymerizing a phosphorus-based flame retardant represented by the following formula I and a butyleneterephthalate unit: ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6562927 | Method of making a thermoformable article having uniform distribution of coloring and mineral filler before and after thermoforming The present invention is drawn to a composition and thermoformable sheets and articles made therefrom. In the present invention, ranges of chain-transfer agents, thixotropic agents, and mineral filler content are balanced to minimize migration or maldistr... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6528552 | Resist composition excellent in flame resistance A resist composition for permanent protective coating of a printed wiring board, which resist composition is excellent in flame resistance and is obtained by incorporating as essential components a flame retardant containing 100 to 140 parts by weight of ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6498200 | Cationically polymerizable resin composition A cationically polymerizable resin composition which comprises (A) a compound containing at least one ring selected from the group consisting of an oxirane ring and an oxetane ring; (B) an onium salt; (C) an organic peroxide; and (D) an alkaline filler ex... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6479563 | Radiation--and/or heat-curable adhesive having high thermal conductivity A radiation--and/or heat-curable adhesive with high thermal conductivity includes the following recipe: 19 to 40 wt % of a difunctional acrylated, aromatic polyurethane; 9 to 25 wt % of (2-hydroxypropyl) acrylate or methacrylate; 1 to 5 wt % of one or more photoini... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6472467 | Inorganic/organic compositions Coating solutions comprising a) a solvent, b) inorganic particles dispersed substantially uniformly in the solution, c) an inorganic surface modifier dispersed substantially uniformly in the solution, and d) an organic cross-linker dispersed substantially... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6437088 | Process for producing polyester with coated titanium dioxide A process for producing a polyester. The process comprises polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising (i) a carbonyl compound or an oligomer of a carbonyl compound and (ii) a glycol, in the presence of a titanium catalyst composition, to produce the... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6417263 | Heat curable silicone rubber composition with improved resistance to engine oils and coolants A heat curable silicone rubber composition, having improved resistance to engine coolants and oils, including long-life coolants and synthetic motor oils, comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of an organosiloxane polymer base comprising an organosiloxane po... | 07/09/2002 |
