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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7342068 | Aqueous polyurethane dispersion and method for making and using same Aqueous polyurethane dispersions comprising polyurethane polymer and methods for making and using same are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the present invention, aqueous polyurethane dispersions, comprising a polyurethane polymer having a weight average molecular... | 03/11/2008 |
| 6921790 | Resin composition and method for producing the same The present invention is directed to a resin composition superior in barrier properties and also superior in flexibility, secondary processability and interlayer adhesiveness. The present invention is also directed to an environmentally friendly method for producing... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6906110 | Method for the production of polyurethanes In a process for producing polyurethanes by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with at least one compound containing at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups, the compound having at least two active hydrogen atoms which is used is at... | 06/14/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6689833 | Fluoropolymer stabilization Fluoropolymer resin is stabilized and/or whitened by addition of a small amount of alkali metal nitrate prior to extrusion. The nitrate can be introduced during polymerization, isolation, or preparation of extruder feed.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6657044 | Process for making polytrimethylene terephthalate An improved process for the polymerization of polytrimethylene terephthalate by esterification of terephthalic acid or dimethylterephthalate with 1,3-propanediol (PDO), precondensation of the esterification product to produce a precondensation product, an... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6602951 | Use of hydroperoxides as regulators in polymerizations The invention provides for the use of non-copolymerizable hydroperoxides of the formula R--O--O--H as regulators in the free-radically initiated polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, where R is H, a C1 -C18 -alkyl rad... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6524646 | Method for restoring a surface on a metal substrate A method of restoring a damaged surface of a substrate to a functional condition through a filler material consisting essentially of tungsten disulfide and epoxy resin having a 10:1 ratio by weight. The filler material is cured after being applied to the ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6251513 | Polymer composites for overvoltage protection A composition and devices utilizing these compositions for providing protection against electrical overstress including a matrix formed of a mixture of an insulating binder, conductive particles having an average particle size of less than 10 microns, and... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6210520 | Screen printable thermally curing conductive gel The present invention provides a novel screen printable thermosetting composition for forming thermally conductive interface and a method of using the same. The composition is used to promote the transfer of heat from a source of heat such as an electroni... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6207077 | Luminescent gel coats and moldable resins Luminescent polymers are prepared from thermosetting unsaturated polyesters, suspending fillers and phosphorescent pigments and utilized to make gel coated articles and molded, cast and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) articles. The luminescent polymer... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6136896 | Graft copolymers containing polydiorganosiloxane and polybutylene grafts This invention relates to graft copolymers containing polydiorganosiloxane and polybutylene grafts. More particularly this invention relates to a graft copolymer having a backbone and two or more polymeric side chains, the copolymer formed from the copoly... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6069201 | Zinc oxide-filled addition-curable silicone rubber compositions A zinc oxide-filled addition-curable silicone rubber composition comprises (A) a diorganopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups in its molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6025426 | Process for preparing hydrophilic dispersion polymers for treating wastewater Hydrophilic cationic copolymers of acrylamide are prepared as dispersions in a salt media. These polymers have high molecular weights and are readily activated by diluting in water. These polymers are useful flocculants for such applications as sludge dew... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6020424 | Screen printable thermally curing conductive gel The present invention provides a screen printable thermosetting composition for forming thermally conductive interface and a method of using the same. The composition is used to promote the transfer of heat from a source of heat such as an electronic devi... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5936032 | Two component fast-curing-RTV adhesive sealant suitable for low-ratio packaging The present invention provides for a two component room temperature vulcanizable silicone compositions wherein both components may be used in approximately equal weights or volumes thereby minimizing the effects of mixture ratio errors.... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5895794 | Shelf stable cross-linked emulsions with optimum consistency and handling without the use of thickeners A crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion comprising a siloxane polymer, polymer mixture, or polymer/solvent mixture, capable of crosslinking via condensation, addition or free radical reactions, and having a viscosity of greater than 5000 mPa.s but less than... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5880199 | Liquid silicone rubber composition and method for the preparation thereof A liquid silicone rubber composition that prior to its cure has a suitable fluidity and excellent moldability and that cures into a highly flame retardant silicone rubber molding with excellent electrical properties. The liquid silicone rubber composition... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5863969 | Low compression set silicone elastomers The present invention provides novel vinyl containing organopolysiloxane elastomers which possess excellent low compression set and heat aging characteristics and which can advantageously be formulated into liquid silicone elastomer moldable compositions.... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5861451 | Sprayable silicone emulsions which form elastomers having smoke and fire resistant properties This invention relates to sprayable aqueous silicone emulsions which form silicone elastomers upon the removal of water having improved smoke and fire resistant properties. The aqueous silicone emulsion comprises water, a product of a diorganosiloxane pol... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5861460 | Method for the continuous production of room-temperature-curable organopolysiloxane compositions A highly productive, continuous method for the production of room-temperature-curable organopolysiloxane compositions is obtained by continuously feeding 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane with a viscosity at 25° C. of 0.1 to 500 Pa.s that con... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5859105 | Organosilicon-containing compositions capable of rapid curing at low temperature Described is an organosilicon-containing composition suitable for use as an adhesive and capable of rapid curing at low temperature. The composition comprises about 10 to 80 wt. % of an organic compound component and about 20 to 90 wt. % of one of boron n... | 01/12/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5783308 | Ceramic reinforced fluoropolymer A dispersion including at least one carrier, from about 0.1 to about 20.0 weight percent of at least one particulate fluoropolymer, and from about 0.1 to about 20.0 weight percent of at least one particulate boron nitride, the dispersion being useful as a... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5721305 | Polyglycerol production Glycerol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol (Solketal), glycidol or glycerol carbonate is polymerized into preponderantly linear oligomers at 150° C. to 350° C. in the presence of anionic clay material, preferably hydrotalcite, as a catalyst.... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5696228 | Process for producing substantially dry polymer particles from aqueous dispersions Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5661196 | Organopolysiloxane-containing compositions which are self-dispersing in water The present invention relates to organopolysiloxane-containing compositions which are self-dispersing in water, their preparation and their use. The compositions of the present invention are suitable for all uses where organosilicon compounds, especially ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5587449 | Process for the preparation of polyacetal copolymers In the process for the preparation, with simultaneous end group stabilization, of polyacetal copolymers in a homogeneous phase and working up thereof, cyclic formaldehyde oligomers are copolymerized with cyclic acetals in the presence of an initiator in a... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5563197 | Storage stable dipsersions of finely divided solids in organosiloxane compositions A stable dispersion of a finely divided solid such as a pigment in an organosiloxane composition can be prepared as a homogeneous thixotropic liquid, paste or gel by blending the solid with a finely divided, partially treated silica, a specified class of ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5519087 | Binders for ceramic products Binders for ceramic products are provided which are crosslinkable and impart improved tensile strength to ceramic green bodies. The binders are particularly useful in tape-casting processes for the manufacture of thin ceramic sheets which are used as subs... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5369211 | Water-dispersible sulfo-polyester compostions having a TG of greater than 89°C. The present invention relates to sulfonate containing water-dispersible or water-dissipatible sulfo-polyester compositions. The sulfo-polyesters of the present invention have a glass transition temperature of greater than 89° C. In addition, the sulfo-po... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5369210 | Heat-resistant water-dispersible sulfopolyester compositions The present invention relates to sulfonate containing water-dispersible or water-dissipatible sulfopolyester compositions. The sulfopolyesters utilize at least two dicarboxylic acids, one of which is a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid. This combination of di... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5349021 | Thermosetting printing ink composition A thermosetting printing ink composition comprising a functional copolymer of a thermosettable polyester and a polysiloxane, a pigment, a crosslinking agent and a curing catalyst which may be a strong acid or a metal salt thereof. The composition desirabl... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5239042 | Amorphous polymers and process for the production thereof There are disclosed dibenzofuran amorphous polymer comprising a recurring unit represented by following formula (II) and having a molecular weight giving a reduced viscosity of at least 0.2 dl/g as measured in the form of a 0.5% (W/V) solution in N-methyl... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5225458 | Powder of (co)polymer of one or more 1-olefins blended with pulverulent inorganic material A process for (co)polymerizing alpha-olefins in the gas phase in a fluidized bed or mechanically stirred bed reactor using a Ziegler-Natta type catalyst or a heat activated chromium oxide/refractory oxide catalyst wherein the (co)polymerization is carried... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5158731 | Film process of making and antiblocking Fibrous magnesium oxysulfate particles having a length of 10 to 100 μm and a thickness of less than 1 μm are used as an antiblocking agent for plastic films, especially polyolefin resin films.... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5140061 | Aqueous silicone dispersions comprised of aminosilanes/amidosilanes and crosslinkable into elastomeric state Aqueous silicone dispersions crosslinkable into elastomeric state upon removal of water therefrom, well adapted for the production of paints and silicone elastomer seals, e.g., for the construction industry, include: (A) 100 parts by weight of an oil-in-water ... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5091445 | Silicone sealants A silicone sealant prepared by curing and cross-linking methylhydrosiloxanes by contacting and forming a mixture of an allyl amide or an allyl ester with at least one methylhydrosiloxane in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst, and heating the mixt... | 02/25/1992 |
