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...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153726 | Highly oxygen permeable rigid contact lenses from polyacetylenes Provided are rigid contact lenses having high oxygen permeability and methods to make the same. The rigid contact lenses comprise a polyacetylene. Also provided are methods of making rigid high oxygen permeability contact lenses. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8053522 | Synthesis of polyester-graft-poly(meth)acrylate copolymers The present invention relates to a novel synthesis of (meth)acrylate-grafted polyesters and their action as compatibilizers. ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048957 | Modifier for polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene blends Disclosed is a composition comprising a blend and a modifier in which the blend comprises polycarbonate and acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene terpolymer and 15 weight % or less of a modifier wherein the modifier comprises an ethylene ester copolymer and either an acry... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7863377 | Thermoplastic molding materials based on polyesters and styrene copolymers Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) at least one thermoplastic polyester A, B) at least one graft polymer B of b1) a graft base of an elastomeric polymer B1 based on alkyl acrylates, ethylene/propylene, di... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7847021 | Aliphatic polyester resin composition containing copolymer A modified polyolefin resin comprising a copolymer having a structure that a propylene-based polyolefin segment (a) and a segment (b) containing a lactic acid as a constituent are bonded in a block state and/or a graft state through a vinyl monomer having a hydroxyl... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7723433 | Clear, impact modified, heat resistant polyvinyl halide compositions A clear, impact modified, heat resistant polyvinyl chloride composition is provided comprising (a) at least one polyvinyl halide; (b) at least one clear impact modifier possessing a refractive index which is not more than about 2% above or below the refractive index... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7705089 | Rubber-modified styrene resin composition A rubber-modified styrene resin composition having excellent impact resistance, high tensile strength, and good moldability is provided. The present invention is accomplished by a rubber-modified styrene resin composition containing 99.9 to 97 percent by weight of a... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7674855 | Polycarbonate molding compositions with improved melt flow and chemical resistance A thermoplastic molding composition having improved melt flow and chemical resistance is disclosed. The composition contains A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate and polyester carbonate, B) a graft polymer of at least o... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7595361 | Adhesive compositions The present invention relates to adhesive polymer composites containing at least one nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) below 30, optionally at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent, a process for preparin... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7517934 | Modified anionically polymerized polymers Oligomer-modified anionically polymerized polymers, reinforced materials made with the polymers and articles made from the reinforced materials are provided. The oligomer-modified polymers are made by reacting anionically polymerized polymers with low molecular weig... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7419703 | Thermally curable, thixotropic blends containing carbamate and/or allophanate groups The invention provides heat-curable thixotropic mixtures containing carbamate and/or allophanate groups, including at least one oligomer and/or polymer containing at least one of carbamate and allophanate groups, and at least one thixotropic agent that is a urea der... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7393896 | Impact modified carbonate polymer composition having improved resistance to degradation and improved thermal stability An aromatic carbonate polymer composition having improved thermal stability consisting of an aromatic carbonate polymer such as a polycarbonate or polycarbonate/polyester blend and an impact modifier which is free of alkali materials which catalytically degrade a po... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7368520 | Crosslinked compositions comprising a poly(arylene ether) and a nonlinear optical chromophore, and devices incorporating same Crosslinked polymer blends comprising a poly(arylene ether) and a nonlinear optical chromophore. Also featured are electro-optic devices incorporating these blends. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365125 | Polycarbonate compositions, articles, and method of manufacture A thermoplastic composition, comprising: about 10 to about 84 wt. % of a polycarbonate resin; about 0.5 to about 40 wt. % of a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; 1 to about 40 wt. % of an impact modifier composition; and about 1 to about 50 wt. % of an alkyl (met... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7358307 | Grafting-modified cyclic polymer, process for producing the same, and curable composition A graft polymer containing a cyclic structure comprised of a polymer containing a cyclic structure graft-modified with an unsaturated compound containing a polar group, having a graft ratio of 10 to 150 mol %, having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 1,0... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358303 | Composition comprising at least one first semi-crystalline polymer and at least one second film-forming polymer The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one first semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., and at least one second film-forming polymer capable of forming a hydro... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351465 | Polymeric based carpet Polymeric carpet and a method of making and recycling such carpet, the carpet having fibers, backing and extruded adhesive all of completely recyclable materials, the recycling being accomplished in one melting step, without a separation step. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351196 | Incontinence strip for treating urinary incontinence The invention relates to a an incontinence strap (66) for treating urinary incontinence, in particular, urinary incontinence in females, that is configured such that it is flexible. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347808 | Polyurethane rolls and methods of manufacturing Rolls having a polyurethane elastomer formed from a polyurethane mixture, wherein the polyurethane mixture comprises polydiene, tri-functional polyol curative, an additional graft polymer curative having a molecular weight of at least about 800 and comprising diol, ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332546 | Ring-opened azlactone telechelic polymer A curable composition is described comprising a Michael donor component, a polyacryl component, and 1) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a reactive azlactone functional group, or 2) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a reactive ring-opened azlacto... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7304112 | Azlactone telechelic polymer A curable composition is described comprising a Michael donor component, a polyacryl component, and 1) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a reactive azlactone functional group, or 2) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a reactive ring-opened azlacto... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304107 | Toughened poly(ethylene terephthalate) compositions Toughened poly(ethylene terephthalate) compositions which contain functionalized polymeric tougheners, and wherein the poly(ethylene terephthalate) contains little or no antimony, have superior heat stability and retain their toughness for longer periods at higher t... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291244 | Pulp flaker Methods for conveying, mixing, leveling, and flaking dewatered pulp to produce pulp flakes suitable to be used in a dryer. Methods for producing a consistent flow rate of pulp, and, for producing uniform pulp flakes in terms of pulp flake size and pulp flake moistur... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288593 | Enhanced oxygen barrier performance from modification of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH) Herein is disclosed a modified ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer (EVOH) comprising an oxygen scavenging functional group. Preferably, the modified EVOH comprises structures IV, V, and VI: wherein x is an integer great... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273653 | Resin film and manufacturing method for the same, and resin laminated metal sheet using said resin film and manufacturing method for the same A resin film of a two-layer-construction comprising: (a) a resin layer R1 including a non-stretched resin film which contains a thermoplastic polyester resin containing 3 to 30 percent by weight in a weight fraction in the entire resin of a granular resin with a gra... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271227 | Adhesive compositions free of metallic catalyst The present invention generally relates to curable compositions free of metallic catalysts. The inventive compositions are capable of curing when applied to a metal substrate. The inventive compositions provide improved thermal performance and enhanced cure strength... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267885 | Containers and peelable seal containers of new non-PVC material The present invention provides a flowable materials container. The container has a first sidewall and a second sidewall sealed together along a peripheral seam to define a fluid chamber. At least one sidewall is a film having at least one layer of blend of a first c... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262244 | Polymer composites comprising low molecular weight nitrile rubber The present invention relates to polymer composites comprising at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) below 30 at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent, a process for pre... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7262249 | Thermoplastic resin composition having improved impact resistance A thermoplastic resin composition comprising: a graft copolymer obtained by polymerizing 10 to 70 parts by weight of a monomer containing 60 to 100% by weight of at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylate ester compound, an aro... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256966 | Ramp made of polyoxymethylene resin A ramp for hard discs which is obtained by molding a resin composition containing (A) a polyoxymethylene resin, and (B) at least one polymeric lubricant selected from the group consisting of (b-1) a polyolefin resi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247413 | Electrostatic latent-image developing toner An electrostatic latent-image developing toner comprising: a core particle and a shell layer formed on an outer portion thereof, wherein the shell layer comprises a crystalline polyester resin having a softening po... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7244783 | Thermoplastic elastomer composition A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprised of (a) a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene, (b) a block copolymer selected from the group consisting of styrene-ethylene butylen... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238300 | Process for subjecting to actinic radiation and storing an oxygen scavenger, and a stored oxygen scavenger A method comprises subjecting ant oxygen scavenger to actinic radiation; and then optionally storing the oxygen scavenger in a container, the container configured such that the oxygen scavenger exhibits no substantial oxygen scavenging activity while inside the cont... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238746 | Rubber composition for golf ball and golf ball A golf ball, typically its core, is manufactured by hot molding a rubber composition comprising a base rubber, an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a metal salt thereof, and an organic peroxide, the base rubber comprising a methacryloxy or acryloxy-modified silicone po... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235610 | Aqueous dispersion, process for producing the same, and use The purpose of the invention is to provide a novel aqueous dispersion that allows high solidification and that has good adherence and gasohol resistance to polyolefin substrates even on low-temperature baking. An aqueous dispersion characterized by dispersedl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229559 | Dual-action decontamination method Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226955 | Macrocellular acoustic foam containing particulate additive A cellular thermoplastic polyolefin foam comprising at least one particulate additive in admixture with a polymer matrix is disclosed, along with a process and foamable gel for manufacturing the same, wherein the polyolefin matrix comprises at least one polymer resi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226968 | Composition and use A composition containing (i) an anti-microbial agent that comprises a polymeric biguanide, either alone or in combination with at least one other microbiologically active component and (ii) a basic co-polymer of the Formula (1): [A]m-... | 06/05/2007 |
