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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7432327 | Transparent polymeric compositions comprising polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, articles made therefrom and methods of making same A composition made from a transparent polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer and styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN) and, optionally, polycarbonate, the composition being transparent. A thin-walled article may be made from such a composition. A transparent compositi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7422796 | Film structures having improved oxygen transmission Disclosed are films comprising highly neutralized blends of ethylene acid copolymers, organic acid salts and ethylene containing polymers (e.g. ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers) and/or silicon-containing polymers to provide high oxygen permeability values (O... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417089 | Liquid polymer This invention discloses a process for manufacturing an elastomeric article by liquid injection molding, wherein the article has improved tensile strength and improved tear strength, said process comprising the steps of: (I) heating a curable composition comprised o... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7388038 | Curable compositions The present invention has for its object to provide a curable composition which, despite its low viscosity, gives a cured product with a high gel fraction, low residual tack, low modulus, high elongation, and good flexibility. The present invention relates to... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375170 | Organosilicon compound Since the majority of conventional organic/inorganic composite materials are obtained by mechanical blending of a silsesquioxane and an organic polymer or other means, it was extremely difficult to control the structure of the composite as a molecular agglomerate. I... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375162 | Filled propylene polymer compositions having improved melt strength Filled propylene polymer compositions having significantly improved melt strength are provided. The compositions are blends of propylene polymer, mineral filler with an ethylene polymer component consisting of an ethylene plastomer and a silane-containing ethylene p... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371465 | Polyolefin film with embossed surface An embossable, multilayer, polyolefin film comprising a core layer comprising a polyolefin and an appearance enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of coloring agents, phosphorescence producing agents, reflective agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368174 | Aqueous dispersion coating composition having noise and/or friction abatement properties An aqueous dispersion coating for rubber and polymer substrates comprises a blend of a polysiloxane and a curable polyurethane and various additives such as a urethane crosslinking agent, a heat resistant filler, and the like. The aqueous dispersion coating reduces ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365131 | Thermoplastic vulcanizate composition A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprised of (a) thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene, (b) at least one elastomer selected from the group consisting of butadiene-isoprene ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351768 | Liquid polymer This invention discloses a process for manufacturing an elastomeric article by liquid injection molding, wherein the article has improved tensile strength and improved tear strength, said process comprising the steps of: (I) heating a curable composition comprised o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348371 | Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption Cellulosic-reinforced composites having increased resistance to water absorption are provided. The improved composites are obtained using a mixture of high density polyethylene and silane copolymer with the cellulosic filler. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338688 | Protective pipe and tank linings Protective liners or coatings for metal conduits, pipes and tanks subjected to corrosive liquids are disclosed. The liners comprise a composition containing a silylated copolymer of, for example, isobutylene and para-methylstyrene, which are curable by contact with ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326748 | Thermoplastic composition The subject invention discloses a thermoplastic composition which is comprised of a blend of a thermoplastic resin and an elastomer, wherein said thermoplastic resin is selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether and polystyrene, wherein said elastomer... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7319122 | Polypropylene resin suitable for fibers and nonwovens A blended polypropylene composition, fiber, and nonwoven articles made therefrom are provided. In one aspect, the blended polypropylene composition comprises a first polymer component having a molecular weight distribution of from 2.5 to 8, and a second polymer comp... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316846 | Hard coat compositions with acid functional organosiloxane polyol A hard coat composition comprising an acid functional organosiloxane polyol wherein at least some of the acid functionality has been neutralized is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting pri... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7304110 | Polymer, process for producing the polymer and curable composition containing the polymer This invention provides a production method of a vinyl polymer having a functional group at a molecular chain terminus which comprises adding a compound (I) having a functional group and an internal alkenyl group or conjugated polyene compound (II) in the living rad... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7271218 | Liquid polymer This invention discloses a process for manufacturing an elastomeric article by liquid injection molding, wherein the article has improved tensile strength and improved tear strength, said process comprising the steps of: (I) heating a curable composition comprised o... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7256243 | Silicon compound The present invention provides a novel silicon compound represented by Formula (1) having a living radical polymerization initiating ability for addition-polymerizable monomers and a polymer obtained using the same. The above polymer can provide an organic-inorganic... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247385 | Melt phase hydrosilylation of polypropylene Branched copolymers of polypropylene (PP) and polysilanes are prepared by procedures involving melt phase hydrosilylation. Such branched copolymers may be formed in situ during the melt phase hydrosilylation or may be prepared by subsequent processing. The branched ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241827 | Mineral compounds, method for preparing same and use thereof in thermoplastics materials The present invention relates to an inorganic compound with a lamellar structure, to its process of preparation and to its use in the reinforcement of macromolecular materials. It relates more specifically to a compound based on zirconium and/or titanium phosphate. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238738 | Thermoplastic material with high barrier properties The invention relates to a material with high barrier properties toward gases and liquids, characterized in that it comprises a thermoplastic matrix and a nanoparticulate compound based on zirconium and/or titanium phosphate exhibiting individual leaves with an aspe... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235612 | Polymer alloy and method for manufacturing polymer alloy This invention is a method for manufacturing a polymer alloy, by making at least two resins used as components miscible, and inducing the spinodal decomposition for causing phase separation, for forming a co-continuous structure with a wavelength of concentration fl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7223817 | Polymer, processes for producing polymer and composition The present invention relates to a vinyl polymer terminated in a silanol group, a hydrolyzable silyl group or an acrylic functional group, to a method of producing a vinyl polymer having a hydrolyzable silyl group at one or more te... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7208549 | Cure system for polyisoprene rubber The present invention is based upon the unexpected finding that polyisoprene rubber which is clear and of high purity can be cured utilizing the curative system of this invention to attain an elongation at break of greater than 1200% without compromising the clarity... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195720 | Curable composition for heat conductive material The invention provides a curable composition for a heat conductive material, having an excellent durability, a satisfactory heat conductive property and a high productivity with easily controllable surface tackiness, a heat conductive material obtained from such cur... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186776 | Rubber composition for a tire comprising a multifunctional polyorganosiloxane as coupling agent The present invention relates to a sulfur-cross-linkable elastomeric composition that is useful for the manufacture of tires. This elastomeric composition is based on at least one isoprene elastomer (in particular natural rubber), a reinforcing inorganic filler (in ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182906 | Moisture curable balloon materials The present invention relates to a catheter device having a dilatation balloon formed from a polymeric material crosslinked by moisture through —Si—O—Si— linkages, and to a method of making the same. The polymeric material is formed by reacting at least one ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183355 | Waterborne thermosetting compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A curable, aqueous film-forming composition is provided, comprising: (a) a copolymer containing reactive functional groups and comprising at least 30 mol % of residues having alternating structural units: -[DM-AM]- | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172711 | Interface materials and methods of production and use thereof An interface material comprising a resin mixture and at least one solder material is herein described. The resin material may comprise any suitable resin material, but it is preferred that the resin material be silicone-based comprising one or more compounds such as... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160146 | Connector insulating boot for different sized conductors and associated methods An electrical connector may include a conductive body having a conductor receiving passageway therein to receive the conductor of a cable end. The conductive body may also have a fastener receiving passageway intersecting the conductor receiving passageway, and a fa... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7132170 | Polymer coating blends An adhesive coating composition for fabric substrates, such as automotive airbags. The coating is formed from a blend including a silicone polymer and a second polymer which is thermodynamically compatible with silicone. In particular, the second polymer has a cohes... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132476 | Thermosetting compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A thermosetting composition that includes an ungelled copolymer composition and a crosslinking agent. The ungelled copolymer composition includes a functional group-containing copolymer that includes segments of alternating residues derived from a donor monomer comp... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132477 | Powder coating compositions A thermosetting composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film forming material having functional groups, a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the film forming mater... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128412 | Printing processes employing intermediate transfer with molten intermediate transfer materials A block of intermediate transfer material for use in a printing apparatus having an intermediate transfer member, said intermediate transfer member being equipped with a heater to heat said intermediate transfer member to a temperature of at least about 40° C., sai... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7129294 | Functional groups-terminated vinyl polymers A vinyl polymer which has at least one terminal functional group per molecule and has a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight of less than 1.8 as determined by gel permeation chromatography, said terminal functional group being ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125931 | Thermosetting compositions containing alternating copolymers of isobutylene type monomers A thermosetting composition that includes an ungelled copolymer composition and a crosslinking agent. The ungelled copolymer composition includes a functional group-containing copolymer that includes segments of alternating residues derived from a donor monomer comp... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122600 | Powder coating compositions having improved mar and acid resistance A thermosetting composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film forming material having functional groups and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the film forming ma... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122599 | Coating compositions and polymeric moulding compounds having anti-adhesion and dirt repellency properties The invention relates to coating compositions having anti-adhesion and dirt repellency properties, these compositions being admixed as additive with from 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the solids content of the coating composition, of a branched polymer which posses... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7105622 | Hybrid polyurethanes Cyclosiloxane-multiol compositions, multicomponent polyurethane networks, and related methods are disclosed. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105233 | Use of organomodified siloxanes for surface modification of polyolefins The invention provides for the use of organomodified polysiloxanes of the general formula (I) in which R1 independently at each occurrence is an aliphatic or aromatic C1-20 hydr... | 09/12/2006 |