Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8124693 | Polyisobutylene-based block anionomers and cationomers and synthesis thereof Various novel block cationomers comprising polyisobutylene (PIB) and poly(2-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) segments have been synthesized and characterized. The specific targets were various molecular weight diblocks (PDMAEMA+) and triblocks ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8034879 | Method for preparation of penta-block copolymers with oh-functionalized blocks based on (meth)acrylate The invention relates to a process for preparing CABAC or ACBCA pentablock copolymers based on (meth)acrylate with an OH functionalization of the A blocks. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7932324 | Block polymers and cosmetic compositions and processes comprising them The present invention relates to novel block polymers comprising at least one first block and at least one second block that are incompatible with each other, have different glass transition temperatures (Tg), and are linked together via an intermediate segment comp... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7435782 | ABA tri-block copolymer An ABA tri-block copolymer represented by the following formula (1) [in the formula (1), n and m are each independently an integer of 30 to 1,000]. The copolymer is a so-called ABA tri-block copolymer between 8-vinyloxytric... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7388052 | Process for the preparation of block copolymers Process for the preparation of block copolymers, based on vinylaromatic monomers and monomers deriving from (meth)acrylic acid by means of radicalic polymerization which comprises polymerizing the monomers at a temperature higher than or equal to 120° C., in the pr... | 06/17/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7300971 | Particle composition, recording method, and recording apparatus using the particle composition A composition comprises a non-aqueous solvent containing reverse micelle particles formed of block polymers having amphipathic properties. A particle composition and a composition wherein particles are dispersed, which exhibits excellent dispersion properties and ca... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288613 | N-alkoxy-4,4-dioxy-polyalkyl-piperidine compounds, their corresponding N-oxides and controlled radical polymerization therewith The present invention relates to selected 1-alkoxy-2,2,6,6 tetramethyl piperidine, 1-alkoxy-2,2 diethyl-6,6 dimethyl piperidine and 1-alkoxy-2,6 diethyl-2,3,6 dimethyl piperidine derivatives which are substituted in the 4 position by two oxygen atoms forming an open... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7247688 | Method for synthesis of block polymers by controlled free radical polymerization The invention concerns a method for preparing a first generation polymer comprising a step which consists in free radical polymerization of a composition comprising: at least an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a source of free radicals, at least a dithiophosphoro... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235126 | Ink jet recording ink, ink jet recording ink set, and ink jet recording method and apparatus using the ink and the ink set An ink jet recording ink is provided containing water, a pigment that is self-dispersible in water, a water-soluble organic solvent, and a nonionic polymer of which the amount is preferably in a range of about 5% by mass to about 200% by mass relative to the total m... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226979 | Copolymers comprising olefin and protected or unprotected hydroxystyrene units Novel copolymers, including block copolymers, which comprise: (a) a plurality of constitutional units that correspond to one or more olefin monomer species and (b) a plurality of constitutional units that correspond to one or more protected or unprotected hydroxysty... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7208544 | Flow-and-leveling agents for waterborne coatings Provided is a flow-and-leveling agent for waterborne coatings which provides the coated surface with a flow-and-leveling property by blending into waterborne coatings taking a serious view of finishing and which improves coating defects such as ruptures and craters ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7135529 | Golf ball comprising saturated rubber/ionomer block copolymers The invention provides golf balls with a core and with one or more layers, preferably cover layers, formed of a saturated rubber/ionomer block copolymer comprising one or more neutral thermoplastic polymer blocks and one or more ionomeric blocks. The saturated rubbe... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7112369 | Nano-sized polymer-metal composites A polymer nanoparticle is provided. The nanoparticle includes an inner layer having alkenylbenzene monomer units. The nanoparticle further includes an outer layer having monomer units selected from conjugated dienes, alkylenes, alkenylbenzenes, and mixtures thereof.... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7084209 | Block copolymer hot-melt processable adhesives, methods of their preparation, and articles therefrom Hot-melt processable adhesive, such as pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) or heat-activatable adhesive, compositions of the present invention possess a broad formulation latitude and adequate cohesive strength after application for use in high performance application... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7067590 | Stimuli-responsive composition, and image-forming method and apparatus using the composition The present invention relates to a stimuli-responsive composition that comprises a polymer, a solvent and a substance having a predetermined function. One embodiment of the present invention is a composition comprising a block polymer, a solvent and a substance havi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7067586 | Methods of making ABA-type block copolymers having a random block of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers Block copolymers are prepared by living-type or semi-living type free radical polymerization, with said copolymers having at least one random block comprised of at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The selection of hydrophobic and h... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7034079 | Radial polymers prepared by stabilized free radical polymerization A process for preparing a radial polymer comprising at least 3 polymeric arms and a central core comprising a polymerized di- or polyfunctional monomer, said process comprising the steps, (a) polymerizing at an elevated temperature... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6962953 | Aqueous secondary dispersions The present invention relates to heat and storage stable vinyl polymer polyol secondary dispersions containing A) at least one vinyl polymer resin having functional groups selected from hydroxyl, carboxyl and/or sulfonic acid groups and dispersed in a w... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6946525 | Composition comprising polymers having a star structure, the polymers, and their use A composition, comprising, in an appropriate medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of make-up and are capable of being applied to keratinous fibers, in particul... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943203 | Soft contact lenses A soft contact lens containing a silicone-hydrogel made by curing a reaction mixture containing a silicone-containing monomer. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6930143 | Acrylic latex composition An acrylic emulsion is disclosed. The emulsion comprises from about 30% to about 90% by weight of water, about 10% to about 70% by weight of an acrylic polymer, about 0.2% to about 10% by weight of a emulsifying agent, and up to 20% by weight of an organic solvent. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924341 | Polymer formation in room temperature ionic liquids Methods and compositions for polymerization in ionic medium liquid at room temperature provide the benefit of allowing polymerization reactions to be carried out cheaply, and relatively quickly. The replacement of VOCs by these environmentally benign solvents has th... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6894114 | Block copolymer A block copolymer is obtained by anionic polymerization, includes two or more polymer blocks A miscible with each other, and at least one (meth)acrylic ester polymer block B immiscible with the polymer blocks A, has a ratio [Mn(Amax)/Mn(Amin)] ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6855772 | Water-repellent and soil-resistant finish for textiles The present invention is directed to polymeric treatment preparations for textiles and other fibrous substrates that impart water and oil repellency to fibers, yarns, textiles, or other fibrous substrates. More particularly, this invention comprises an aqueous solut... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6812291 | Method for block polymer synthesis by controlled radical polymerization from dithiocarbamate compounds Chain end functionalized block copolymers having low polydispersity index are produced via controlled free radial polymerization of dithiocarbamates. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6806320 | Block copolymer melt-processable compositions, methods of their preparation, and articles therefrom Described are melt-processable block copolymers and compositions, embodiments of which may be useful in applications such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) or heat-activatable adhesive, comprising polymeric end block and polymeric B block, wherein end block compr... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6767968 | ABA-type block copolymers having a random block of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers and methods of making same Block copolymers are prepared by living-type or semi-living type free radical polymerization, with said copolymers having at least one random block comprised of at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The selection of hydrophobic and h... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6750298 | Surfactant copolymers based on methylidene malonate The invention generally concerns a novel family of biocompatible surfactant copolymers having a wide range of uses, in particular in pharmaceutics and for synthesizing substances in dispersed state and for surface treatment of materials or biomaterials. Said copolym... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6737071 | Composition comprising polymers having a star structure, the polymers, and their use A composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, comprising, in an appropriate medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of make-up and are capable of being app... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6734256 | Block copolymer hot-melt processable adhesives, methods of their preparation, and articles therefrom Hot-melt processable adhesive, such as pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) or heat-activatable adhesive, compositions of the present invention possess a broad formulation latitude and adequate cohesive strength after application for use in high performance application... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6723789 | Composition comprising polymers having a star structure, the polymers, and their use A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of caring for or making up keratinous fibers, in particular as ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6713564 | Star block copolymer A novel star block copolymer which can be made to have a high molecular weight and gives a solution having a lower viscosity than solutions of linear polymers having the same molecular weight as the copolymer and which is expected to be used as a resist material; an... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6692733 | Composition comprising polymers having a star structure, the polymers, and their use A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of caring for the skin, in particular of the face, a... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6649702 | Stabilization and acoustic activation of polymeric micelles for drug delivery Methods are disclosed in which a micelle is stabilized against degradation upon dilution. The micelle comprises molecules of a block polymer having a hydrophobic block and a hydrophilic block. The hydrophobic block forms a core of the micelle with corona ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6646079 | Multimodal polymers by controlled radical polymerization in the presence of alkoxyamines For the preparation of a multimodal polymer at least one monomer is subjected to free radical polymerization in the presence of several alkoxyamines comprising the sequence of formula: ##STR1## in which RL is a monovalent radical exhibiting a m... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6646107 | Process for producing polymer The object of the present invention is to produce a polymer, which is free from the troubles of the coloration and the decrease in the mechanical properties of molded articles (films, etc.), crosslinkage failure, migration (stain) or the like, by the livi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6632883 | Baroplastic materials The present invention relates to block copolymer compositions capable of being processed by the application of pressure. The invention also provides methods for predicting phase diagrams of polymer blends and block copolymers, particularly block copolymer... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6630554 | Process for polymerizing a methacrylic ester or an acrylic ester (1) A methacrylic ester or an acrylic ester is anionically polymerized, using a polymerization initiator compound comprising an addition reaction product of a conjugated diene compound and an organic alkali metal compound, in the presence of a tertiary or... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6599996 | Method for (CO)polymerizing polar and non-polar monomers In a process for the transition-metal-catalyzed preparation of polymers having a syndiotactic or predominantly syndiotactic structure from vinylaromatic monomers and a process for preparing block copolymers from vinylaromatic monomers and olefinically uns... | 07/29/2003 |
