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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7915341 | Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and molded article thereof An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and a molded article thereof are disclosed. The ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer has improved stretching properties and provides the molded article with excellent gas barrier properties, appearance and strength. The ethylene-vinyl... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7691943 | Moulding compound and method for production thereof Moulding compound, comprising 30 to 80% by weight of a polyamide as a thermoplastic matrix and of a cross-linked, disperse elastomer phase which is bonded to the thermoplastic matrix and contains 10 to 69% by weight of an ethylene copolymer and also 1 to 10% by weig... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7473735 | Resin composition and method for producing the same The present invention provides a resin composition which comprises EVOH and a thermoplastic resin other than EVOH and which generates less odor and therefore is suitable for food packaging applications. The invention also provides an environmentally friendly method ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7390497 | Poly(ester amide) filler blends for modulation of coating properties Provided herein is a PEA polymer blend and coatings or implantable devices formed therefrom. The PEA polymer blend is formed of a PEA polymer and a material capable of hydrogen bonding with the PEA. The PEA polymer blend can form a coating on an implantable device, ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7365124 | Flame retardant resin blends based on polymers derived from 2-hydrocarbyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine monomers A polymer blend consisting essentially of at least one thermoplastic polymer, and a polymer comprising structural units derived from a 2-hydrocarbyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine is disclosed. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351591 | Surface modification of metals for biomolecule detection using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) The present invention is based on the discovery that the methods described herein for the production of metallic colloids result in colloids exhibiting increased signal enhancement and reproducibility for the SERS detection of biomolecules. Thus, using the methods o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7339003 | Antioxidants and antioxidant boosters capable of producing hydroperoxyl radicals An antioxidant which comprises a primary aliphatic hydroxyl group linked to an organic backbone such that upon oxidation a hydroperoxyl moiety capable of boosting the efficacy of free radical scavengers and hydroperoxide decomposer type antioxidants is generated in ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335705 | Thermosetting coating compositions comprising a copolymer formed from chlorotrifluoroethylene and methods of making copolymers formed from chlorotrifluoroethylene Fluoropolymers are disclosed. The fluoropolymers include (i) units derived from a fluoromonomer composition comprising chlorotrifluoroethylene, and (ii) units derived from at least one donor monomer composition. In the disclosed fluoropolymers, units (i) and (ii) ar... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332545 | Fluoropolymers, methods for their production, and thermosetting compositions containing them Fluoropolymers are disclosed. The fluoropolymers include (i) units derived from a fluoromonomer having the formula F2C═CXY, where X is CF3 and Y is either F or CF3, and (ii) units derived from at least one donor monomer. In the dis... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331787 | Characterization of an antibiotic impregnated delivery system as an intracanal medicament in endodontic therapy Endodontic fibers comprising a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments are described. Such fibers can be used, for example, in a method for the local delivery and sustained release of medicaments to periodontal or intra... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7312275 | Cross-linked polyvinyl acetals The invention relates to a cross-linked polyvinyl acetal which is characterized in that it can be obtained from at least one polyvinylacetal (1) which is obtained by reacting at least one polymer (A), which contains a) 1,0 to 99.9 wt. % structural units of formula (... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311980 | Polyactive/polylactic acid coatings for an implantable device A polymeric coating for a medical device that comprises poly(lactic acid) and a block copolymer including blocks of poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(butylene terephthalate) is provided. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7288608 | Degradable thiol-ene polymers A thiol-ene polymeric material is disclosed. The material is produced by the photopolymerization of reactants having thiol and olefin moieties. The material can incorporate encapsulated components, including cells. Additionally, the material can be derivatized by re... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7279174 | Stent coatings comprising hydrophilic additives A coating for implantable medical devices and a method for fabricating thereof are disclosed. The coating includes a mixture of a hydrophobic polymer and a polymeric hydrophilic additive, wherein the hydrophobic polymer and the hydrophilic additive form a physically... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261946 | Block copolymers of acrylates and methacrylates with fluoroalkenes A block copolymer comprising a fluorinated block and a non-fluorinated block and method of making the block copolymer are provided. Also provided herein are a coating on an implantable device comprising the block copolymer and method of using the implantable device.... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247390 | Compatible blend systems of oxygen barrier polymers and oxygen scavenging polymers Herein is disclosed an oxygen barrier composition comprising an oxygen barrier polymer and an oxygen scavenging polymer. Preferably, the oxygen barrier polymer is selected from polymers or copolymers of vinyl alcohol, polyesters, polymers or copolymers of vinylidene... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247313 | Polyacrylates coatings for implantable medical devices A coating for a medical device, particularly for a drug eluting stent, is described. The coating can include a polyacrylate, a blend of polyacrylates, or a blend of the polyacrylate with other polymers, for example, poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol). ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244443 | Polymers of fluorinated monomers and hydrophilic monomers A polymer of fluorinated monomers and hydrophilic monomers is provided. It is also provided a polymer blend that contains a polymer of fluorinated monomers and another biocompatible polymer. The polymer of fluorinated monomers or polymer blend described herein and o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7235284 | Recording sheets for ink jet printing There is described a recording sheet for ink jet printing comprising a polyethylene coated paper support having coated onto the front side of said support one ink receiving layer comprising a mixture of gelatin and rice starch. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7199188 | Toughened thermoplastic polyamide compositions The present invention is a composition useful as an impact modifier for polyamide compositions. In one embodiment, impact modifiers of the present invention are ethylene maleic anhydride copolymers having at least 3% maleic anhydride functionality. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7193012 | Dispersing agent comprising vinyl alcohol polymer having conjugated double bonds in its molecule A dispersing agent suitable for suspension polymerization of vinyl compounds, comprising a polyvinyl alcohol resin containing carbonyl groups in its molecule and having a block character of remaining fatty acid ester groups of at least 0.5 and an absorbance of at le... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192907 | High performance water-based drilling mud and method of use A water based drilling fluid for use in drilling a subterranean well through a subterranean formation that swells in the presence of water, the drilling fluid is formulated to include: an aqueous based continuous phase; a weigh material; a shale encapsulator and an ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7183344 | Polyvinyl alcohol film and polarizing film The invention is a film of a vinyl alcohol polymer that contains from 0.01 to 20 mol % of cationic group-containing units and contains from 0.5 to 24 mol % of α-olefin units having at most 4 carbon atoms. The polyvinyl alcohol film gives polarizing films and polari... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166321 | Process for the preparation of an optical compensatory sheet comprising cellulose ester film, orientation layer, and optically anisotropic layer formed of liquid crystal molecules having a fixed alignment An optical compensatory sheet comprises a cellulose ester film, an orientation layer and an optically anisotropic layer formed of liquid crystal molecules in this order. Alignment of the liquid crystal molecules is fixed. An alkaline solution is coated on a surface ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7148288 | Process for formation of preformed stabilizer polyols A process is disclosed for formation of a preformed stabilizer for use in formation of graft polyols. The preformed stabilizer has a reduced level of transesterification products and results in less reactor fouling. The preformed stabilizer is prepared in the presen... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144419 | Drug-polymer coated stent with blended phenoxy and styrenic block copolymers The present invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, including a catheter, a stent coupled to the catheter, a drug-polymer coating on the stent including a polymeric blend of a phenoxy polymer and a styrenic block copolymer, and a bioactive dru... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7135219 | Laminated glass sheet with a laminated film In a composite pane having a film laminate which adhesively connects two rigid panes to one another to form a pane assembly and comprises at least one colored adhesive film and at least one uncolored adhesive film which can be fused on during production of the pane ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101932 | Method for the preparation of 1-benzotriazolyl carbonate esters of poly (ethylene glycol) The invention provides a method for preparing a 1-benzotriazolylcarbonate ester of a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer by reacting a terminal hydroxyl group of a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer with di(1-benzotriazolyl)carbonate in the presence of an ami... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094256 | Coatings for implantable medical device containing polycationic peptides Coatings for implantable medical devices and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. The coatings include carboxylated acrylates and polycationic peptides, for example R7. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090745 | Method for increasing the strength of a cellulosic product A composition includes at least one hydrophilic polymer containing primary (—NH2) and/or secondary (—NHR) amine groups and at least one saccharide containing a reducible function. A method of increasing the strength of paper includes the step of conta... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7084207 | Thermoplastic polyurethane composition and process for producing the same The present invention provides a thermoplastic polyurethane composition which comprises an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and/or a polyamide, and a thermoplastic polyurethane, in which the retention of melt tension thereof, when kept in a molten state at 220° C. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078462 | Cleaning product An automatic laundry or dishwashing product in unit dose form comprising at least three distinct zones for delivering into at least three different stages in the washing cycle. The product provides improved cleaning, care and finishing benefits. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070798 | Coatings for implantable medical devices incorporating chemically-bound polymers and oligomers of L-arginine A coating for an implantable medical device is disclosed. The coating comprises a polymer and an amino acid chemically bonded, attached or conjugated to the polymer. In one embodiment, the coating can include a therapeutic substance. In lieu of bonding the amino aci... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7056523 | Implantable medical devices incorporating chemically conjugated polymers and oligomers of L-arginine An implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed comprising an amino acid or a polypeptide bonded to a plasma polymerized film layer formed on the device. A method of manufacturing the same is also disclosed. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7049272 | Downhole chemical delivery system for oil and gas wells The invention provides a method of treating of a well, a formation, or both, with the solids, liquids, or apparatuses, by 1) encasing said solids, liquids, or apparatuses in a water-soluble shell, 2) conveying said encased solids, liquids, or apparatuses to a predet... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041731 | Method for producing saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer This invention provides a method for producing a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in which visible imperfections (particularly fish eyes) of the saponified copolymer is inhibited. In this invention, a mixture solution is prepared by adding water to a meth... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033602 | Polycationic peptide coatings and methods of coating implantable medical devices Coatings for medical devices which include polycationic peptides such as L-arginine and methods for fabricating the coatings are disclosed. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7026375 | PVA-containing compositions An extrudable PVA-containing composition is disclosed, which enables PVA articles to be manufactured on conventional extrusion apparatus. The compositions includes a lubricant, such as a fatty acid amide, most preferably octodecanamide and is most preferably formed ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026417 | Enhanced oxygen barrier performance from modification of vinyl alcohol polymers (PVOH) or ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH) Herein are disclosed modified vinyl alcohol polymers (mPVOH), wherein the mPVOH can comprise structure VII: and at least one structure comprising structure IX: or structure... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014913 | Rate-reducing membrane for release of an agent A membrane that reduces the rate at which a therapeutic substance is released from an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. ... | 03/21/2006 |
