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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7939600 | Binder for electric double layer capacitor electrode Provided are a binder for an electric double layer capacitor electrode which gives an electrode having a high electrode density and a high binding force and which comprises a polymer that can give a polymer film having a tensile stress of 2 MPa or less when the film... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7803869 | Water based removable paint formulation and system A weather resistant, easily removable paint composition for application over a surface or over another paint. The removable paint composition comprises from about 19 to about 34% by weight of a combination of two different acrylic polymers, from about 0.2 to 4% by w... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7691942 | Aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles An aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles and process for forming thereof is provided. The particles comprise a first polymer comprising, when dry, at least one void; and, substantially encapsulating the first polymer, at least one second polymer comprising, as p... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7629414 | Aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles An aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles and process for forming thereof is provided. The particles comprise a first polymer comprising, as polymerized units, at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one multi-ethylenically unsaturated mon... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7399805 | Elastomer compositions based on filled latex A process for the production of a vulcanized elastomer composition, said process consisting in producing an aqueous dispersion containing at least latex with a small particle size and a filler having undergone a mechanical working stage and conventional vulcanizatio... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7384992 | Rosin-fatty acid ester vinylic polymers This invention relates to novel rosin-alkyl ester of unsaturated fatty acid vinylic polymer and emulsion compositions and the processes for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to novel rosin-alkyl ester of unsaturated fatty acid vinylic polymer and ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381761 | Method for producing silicone-treated polymers Silicone-containing addition polymers having numerous uses are prepared by polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers in the presence of a silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol, and/or by adding a silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol to an aqueous addition polyme... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381753 | Inkjet ink composition An inkjet ink composition having a binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer including, as polymerized units, (a) from 0 to 1 wt. % monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, based on polymer weight; and (b) monomer of the formula | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375148 | Method for producing aqueous styrene-butadiene-iv polymer dispersions A process for preparing an aqueous styrene-butadiene polymer dispersion by free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture M comprising styrene, butadiene, and if desired up to 30% by weight, based on 100% by weight of monomers, of ethylenically un... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7361702 | Coating compositions The invention provides coating material compositions comprising stable adducts which, at relatively high temperatures, generate radicals that possess initiating activity, and also provides processes for preparing them, and for the use of such coating material compos... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354972 | Amphipathic polymer particles and methods of manufacturing the same The invention is directed to amphipathic polymeric particles that serve as both the dispersant and the binder in water based inks, ink compositions containing these particles, and methods for making the particles. The polymeric particles contain both hydrophilic and... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7270937 | Over-coating composition for photoresist and process for forming photoresist pattern using the same Overcoating compositions for a photoresist and methods of using the same are disclosed. More specifically, overcoating compositions for a photoresist comprising materials which can weaken acid stably are disclosed. These materials neutralize large amounts of acid pr... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265166 | Aqueous polymer composition An aqueous polymer composition is provided containing select levels of hard polymer and soft polymer, wherein the hard polymer and the soft polymer are contained as dispersed particles. Portions of the hard polymer and optionally, the soft polymer, have select chemi... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252740 | (per) fluoropolyether carboxylic acids and use thereof for the oleo-repellent paper sizing Carboxylic acids comprising perfluoropolyether chains, of formula: T1—CFW1—O—Rf—CFW2—T2 (I) wherein T1, T2, equal to or different from each other, are sel... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238760 | Water-soluble or water-swellable, associatively thickening copolymers containing sulfo groups, method for producing the same and use thereof The invention relates to water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers which contain sulfo groups and which are based on (meth)acrylamide-alkylsulfonic acids and (meth)acrylamide or N-vinyl compounds, and to their use as additives for aqueous construction materials sy... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223813 | Aqueous vinyl polymer coating compositions An aqueous coating composition comprising a crosslinkable water-dispersible vinyl oligomer(s) wherein said composition when drying to form a coating has an open time of at least 20 minutes, a wet edge time of at least 10 minutes, a tack free time of ≦20 hours and ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220528 | Amphipathic polymer particles and methods of manufacturing the same The invention is directed to amphipathic polymeric particles that serve as both the dispersant and the binder in water based inks, ink compositions containing these particles, and methods for making the particles. The polymeric particles contain both hydrophilic and... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217758 | Polymeric aqueous coating compositions An aqueous coating composition comprising a crosslinkable water-dispersible oligomer(s), a dispersed polymer(s) and optionally a non-crosslinkable water-dispersible oligomer wherein the crosslinkable oligomer(s) and non-crosslinkable oligomer(s) comply with Equation... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217762 | Process for the preparation of monodisperse polymer particles A process for the preparation of monodisperse polymer particles which are formed by contacting monomers with aqueous dispersions comprising monodisperse swellable seed polymers/oligomers, and initiating polymerization in the presence of a steric stabilizer. The resu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214737 | High-washability aqueous polymer dispersion, preparation and use thereof as binder in coating compositions The invention concerns an aqueous polymer dispersion, prepared from a monomer composition comprising: (A) 50 to 99.99 parts by weight of at least an acrylic or methacrylic ester derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid and an alcohol having 1 to 12 carbon atoms; (B)... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202300 | Dispersion A method of preparing a dispersion which includes the step of contacting a first phase, a first material immiscible therewith, a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material wherein: (a) (i) said first polymeric material has a repeat unit of the formula ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199185 | Use of reactive polymeric surfactants in the formation of emulsions Reactive polymeric surfactants are disclosed, and their use in processes for preparation of microcapsules, and in stabilising emulsions. The surfactants are random graft polymers or block copolymers which contain both hydrophobic and hydrophilic units and in which t... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186772 | Coating composition for forming self-layering or self-coating lacquer systems Self-coating or self-layering lacquer systems from at least two different resins, oligomers, or polymers, which are emulsifiable or dispersible in water, have different surface tensions, and form self-layering phases. After the application, the phases separate into ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7157526 | Aqueous primary dispersion, substantially or completely devoid of volatile organic substances, method for the production thereof and use of the same Aqueous primary dispersion, substantially or entirely free of volatile organic compounds, and comprising dispersed and/or emulsified, solid and/or liquid polymer particles and/or dispersed solid core/shell particles with a particle diameter≦500 nm, preparable by f... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153902 | High solids emulsions of elastomeric polymers Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 μm, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an e... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7138451 | Bonding material solution and the use thereof in an automotive spot repair kit A binder solution comprising, based on the solution, (A) from 30 to 50% by weight of an alkyl and/or cycloalkyl acetate of 3 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl and/or cycloalkyl radical, (B) from 30 to 50% by weight o... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7129292 | Method for the emulsion polymerization of olefins A process for emulsion polymerizing one or more olefins involves reacting it/them with at least one complex compound of the formula Ia or b where M is a transition metal from groups 7 to 10 of the Periodic Table ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7105593 | Aqueous polymer blend composition An aqueous polymer blend composition containing particles of a first polymer and particles of a second polymer with preferred molecular weight ranges is provided. Coatings prepared from the aqueous polymer blend composition may be employed as coatings which have wat... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7094831 | Aqueous polymer dispersion An aqueous polymer dispersion prepared by free-radical polymerization of vinyl acetate in the presence of at least one ionic emulsifier, at least one free-radical initiator and at least one protective colloid, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presenc... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087672 | Non-yellowing polyester coating composition A non-yellowing coating composition particularly useful as primer that has a low VOC and excellent adhesion and chip resistance and comprises an aqueous coating composition having a VOC of less than 0.12 kg/L (1.0 pounds/gallon) comprising 25-70% by weight of a film... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078457 | Polymer composition and process for the preparation thereof An aqueous composition including a polymer having polymerized ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer is disclosed. The aqueous composition is prepared in the presence of select organic compounds. As provided is a process to prepare the aqueous composition. The aqueo... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7067573 | Non-wax superior gloss polishing composition A novel non-wax superior gloss polishing compound formulation is disclosed. The polishing compound comprises: a) a water repelling and film forming acrylic resin; b) silicone fluids; c) finely divided abrasives; d) a hydrocarbon and alkan... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7034074 | Aqueous primary dispersions and coating agents, methods for producing them and their use Aqueous primary dispersions and coating materials comprising dispersed and/or emulsified, solid and/or liquid polymer particles and/or dispersed solid core-shell particles having a diameter≦500 nm, preparable by free-radical microemulsion or miniemulsion polymeriz... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7026369 | Aqueous emulsion composition and adherent composition To provide an aqueous emulsion composition which has high adhesion strength for a wide variety of materials including molded products and affords sufficient wettability even for the object to be adhesive bonded of low surface polarity so that it can develop sufficie... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7019072 | Method of preparing latex for coating paper The present invention relates to styrene-butadienie latex, specifically a method of preparing latex for coating paper which shows excellent adhesion while maintaining printing property and comprised in a composition for coating paper. To achieve the object of the pr... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008998 | Method for making an aqueous dispersion The invention relates to a method for preparing aqueous dispersions, especially electrodepositable aqueous dispersions. The invention requires the use of a polymer (a) comprising one or more water dispersible groups per molecule and one or more functional groups (f)... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005474 | Epoxy polyester, its emulsion and its preparation as well as water-base coatings containing the emusion The invention discloses an acrylic acid-modified epoxy polyester resin and the preparation process thereof. The resin comprises 100 pbw of a copolymer (A) formed from an unsaturated fatty acid-modified polyester and a bisphenol A type epoxy resin, and 20-40 pbw of p... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998426 | Nanoemulsion containing nonionic polymers, and its uses These objects and others may be accomplished with the present invention, the first embodiment of which provides an oil-in-water nanoemulsion, which includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; (i) at leas... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6989410 | Processes for preparing multimodal polymer particle compositions A multimodal polymer particle composition containing two or more populations of polymer particles having a total rubbery weight fraction of less than 90 weight percent is provided. Also disclosed is a process for preparing multimodal polymer particle compositions th... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6972148 | Glove having improved donning characteristics An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of functionalized beads covalently bonded to the elastomeric material. ... | 12/06/2005 |