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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8133943 | Polylactic acid/polycarbonate resin composition and molded product using the same Disclosed is a polylactic acid/polycarbonate resin composition including (A) about 100 parts by weight of a mixed resin including: (a1)) about 10 to about 90 wt % of a polycarbonate resin and (a2) about 10 to about 90 wt % of a polylactic acid resin; (B) about 1 to ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8008378 | Taste-masked composition of cationic exchange resin The present invention provides a taste-masked composition containing an active compound. The composition is taste-masked by employing a loaded polymeric matrix which is produced by incorporating or complexing the active compound on a polymeric matrix having ionic fu... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7989525 | Pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets, and surface protecting film An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in antistatic property of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and i... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7923492 | Polymer electrolyte composition An inexpensive and durable polymer electrolyte composition exhibiting high ionic conductivity even in the absence of water or a solvent, characterized by comprising a molten salt and an aromatic polymer having a carbonyl bond and/or a sulfonyl bond in the main chain... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7842742 | Pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets, and surface protecting film An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition excellent in antistatic property of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and excellent ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7795334 | Pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets, and surface protecting film An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in antistatic property of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and i... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7408018 | Elastomeric functional biodegradable copolyester amides and copolyester urethanes The invention provides elastomeric copolyester amides, elastomeric copolyester urethanes, and methods for making the same. The polymers are based on α-amino acids and possess physical, chemical and biodegradation properties that render them suitable for use in the ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7384999 | Powdery pigment preparations for dyeing films The invention relates to a powdery pigment preparation containing a pigment which is dispersed in an acrylate resin and which is characterized in that the acrylate resin has an average molecular mass Mw ranging from 40000 to 80000 g/mol and is a copolymer comprised ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7368522 | High IV melt phase polyester polymer catalyzed with antimony containing compounds A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester p... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361701 | Aliphatic polyester composition, a molded article thereof and a method for controlling biodegradation rate using the same composition A biodegradable plastic composition which can be stably adjusted in biodegradation rate, and has greatly improved resistance to hydrolysis and weather, in particular the former, and durability resulting from the improved resistances; a molded article thereof; and a ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358322 | High IV melt phase polyester polymer catalyzed with antimony containing compounds A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester p... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351759 | Rubber composition for a tire comprising a coupling agent having a polythiosulfenamide function An elastomeric composition usable for the manufacture of tires, based on at least (i) a diene elastomer, (ii) an inorganic filler as reinforcing filler and (iii), as (inorganic filler/diene elastomer) coupling agent, a polysilylated organosilicon compound which is a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342057 | Self-healing coatings using microcapsules to suppress lead dust Self-healing coatings incorporate microcapsules of about 60-150 microns diameter that contain film formers and dust suppression compounds suitable for controlling spalling of lead dust, for example. In one embodiment, a primer paint is mixed with these microcapsules... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341626 | Pigment compositions consisting of organic and inorganic pigments A pigment composition containing one or more, organic yellow pigments selected from the group C.I. Pigment Yellow (213), Pigment Yellow (214) and disazo pigment of the formula (I) and containing one or more inorganic pigmen... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7318842 | Agents and methods for treating biodegradable synthetic yarns An agent and method for treating biodegradable synthetic yarns fabricated from a polymer comprising lactic acid as a main component, which enable improved lubricity, cohesion, etc. to be so imparted to the biodegradable synthetic yarns that the yarns can be prevente... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7304122 | Elastomeric functional biodegradable copolyester amides and copolyester urethanes The present invention provides elastomeric copolyester amides, elastomeric copolyester urethanes, and methods for making the same. The polymers that are based on α-amino acids and possess suitable physical, chemical and biodegradation properties. The polymers are u... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301000 | Nucleating agents for polyhydroxyalkanoates The present invention provides a process for crystallizing a polymer having at least 20 mole percent of hydroxyalkanoate repeat units, comprising admixing the polymer and a compound of the formula R1—C(O)N(R2)2, R1—C(O... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297192 | Flame retardant and flame-retardant resin composition containing the same and its use The invention relates to a flame retardant, comprising (A) a triazine-phenolic resin, (B) a nitrogen-containing compound, and (C) at least one metal compound, wherein said triazine-phenolic resin has formula (I): wherein, m... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7259202 | Method for pre-treating stencils to ensure paint removal A new and improved method for pre-treating stencils is herein disclosed. A release agent provides a protective barrier when applied to stencils prior to applying paint to the surface. The release agent allows the paint to removed by soaking and/or washing the pre-tr... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258920 | Multiphase fiber materials and compositions, methods of manufacture and uses thereof A pre-fiber composition is disclosed herein that includes: a) a first fiber constituent having a first melting point; b) a second fiber constituent having a second melting point; and c) a gelling agent that solvates at least one of the first fiber constituent or the... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255737 | Organic formulations of pigment The present invention is directed to pigment formulations comprising at least one metal complex of an azo compound which in the form of its tautomeric structures generally conforms to the formula (I) The inventio... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244776 | Ultraviolet light absorbers The present invention relates to novel ultraviolet light absorbers of the benzoxazinone, oxanilide, benzylidene malonate, quinazoline and benzotriazole classes. The invention also relates to polymer and photographic compositions stabilized against the deleterious ef... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241507 | Hydrolysis-stable film comprising a polyester with a hydrolysis stabilizer and process for its production and its use The invention relates to a hydrolysis-stable polyester whose thickness is preferably in the range from 0.4 to 500 μm. The film comprises polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer and is distinguished by its low hydrolysis rate. The invention furthermore rela... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241485 | Protective film for glass A glass protecting film comprising at least 5 or more layers, of which at least one layer is the layer which comprises polyester having 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol is one of the components, and a glass protecting comprising a multi-layer structure which comprises at ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238455 | Positive-working photosensitive resin composition, method for producing pattern-formed resin film, semiconductor device, display device, and method for producing the semiconductor device and the display device The invention provides a positive-working photosensitive resin composition comprising an alkali soluble resin (A), a diazoquinone compound (B) and a compound (C) which contains a —CH2OH group but not a phenolic hydroxyl group, a method for producing a p... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235596 | Flame-resistant fiber and fiber molding using the same The object of the present invention is to provide a flame-resistant fiber which possesses low negative effects on the environment and humans, such as emission of hazardous substances, which displays excellent both flame and weather resistance, and which does not red... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229697 | Hydrolysis-stable film comprising a polyester with a hydrolysis stabilizer and process for its production and its use The invention relates to a hydrolysis-stable polyester film comprising a polyester, whose thickness is preferably in the range from 0.4 to 500 μm. The film comprises polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer and is distinguished by its low hydrolysis rate. T... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7211675 | Antiozonant based on functionalized benzotriazole UV absorbers and the process thereof A process for the preparation of a novel antiozonant and antioxidant, based on functionalized benzotriazole UV absorbers, and the process for the preparation thereof having a general Formula I: wherein R1 | 05/01/2007 |
| 7205379 | Process for preparing a stabilized polyester The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of a stabilized polyester that is low in the generation of aldehydes which comprises reacting one or more diacids with one or more diols in an esterification process, and/or one or more diesters with one ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7205045 | Devices for calibrating optical scanners and methods of using the same Calibration devices for optical scanners and methods for their use are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a polymeric coating with at least one fluorescent agent, where the devices have minimal local and global nonuniformities. The subject dev... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7202296 | Flame retardant compositions and their use Disclosed are flame retardant compositions comprised of (a) brominated anionic styrenic polymer, and (b) at least one polybrominated alpha-omega diphenylalkane having a total of at least 6 bromine atoms directly bonded to the phenyl rings and in the range of 1 to 6 ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192993 | Self-healing coating and microcapsules to make same A liquid self-healing coating, incorporating microcapsules filled with tailored repair formulations, repairs itself upon physical compromise after curing. In one embodiment, a commercially available paint primer is mixed with a pre-specified amount of these microcap... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189783 | Resist pattern thickening material, resist pattern and forming process thereof, and semiconductor device and manufacturing process thereof A resist pattern thickening material has resin, a crosslinking agent and a compound having a cyclic structure, or resin having a cyclic structure at a part. A resist pattern has a surface layer on a resist pattern to be thickened with etching rate (nm/s) ratio of th... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186455 | White flame-resistant uv-stable film made from a crystallizable thermoplastic, a method for production and the use thereof The invention relates to a white, biaxially oriented film which comprises a crystallizable thermoplastic as main componet and is characterized by further comprising at least one UV-stabilizer, at least one white pigment and at least one flame-proofing agent, which i... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179400 | Stabilization composition for halogen-containing polymers The invention is a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers, comprising a carrier material of the general formula CaxAl2(OH)2(x+2)HPO3.m H2O, wherein x is a number from 2 to 12 and m is a number fr... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7173128 | Ultraviolet light absorbers The present invention relates to novel ultraviolet light absorbers of the benzoxazinone, oxanilide, benzylidene malonate, quinazoline and benzotriazole classes. The invention also relates to polymer and photographic compositions stabilized against the deleterious ef... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169836 | Flame-retardant resin composition A flame retardant comprising a phosphazene compound, a polyphenylene oxide-series resin, and if necessary a styrenic resin and/or a nitrogen-containing compound imparts flame retardancy to a polyalkylene arylate-series resin. The phosphazene compound comprises at le... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7144937 | Adhesion promoters for sealants A sealant composition comprising a sealant, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerate esters, is capable of unexpected adhesion to substrates such as ceramic substrates (e.g., concrete), glass substrates, metal substrates such as... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138450 | Vulcanized rubber composition with a liquid adhesion promoter containing an adhesive resin and ester A rubber composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and an adhesive resin capable of unexpected adhesion to metal, polymer and glass substrates, particularly cords in radical tires, hoses, conveyor belts, transmission belts, and the like by the addition of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7132467 | Stabilization of polyolefins in permanent contact with chlorinated water Polyolefin mouldings that have excellent stability on permanent contact with chlorinated water comprise, as stabilizer, at least a compound selected from the group consisting of i) an epoxidized fatty acid having 3 to 22 carbon atoms or an aklyl ester thereof having... | 11/07/2006 |
