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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7375151 | Highly-resilient thermoplastic compositions A thermoplastic composition is provided, comprising (a) an acid copolymer, (b) a salt of a high molecular weight, monomeric organic acid; (c) a thermoplastic resin; (d) a cation source; and (e) optionally, a filler. Also provided are one-, two- and three-piece golf ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7332677 | Multiconductor cable assemblies and methods of making multiconductor cable assemblies A multiconductor cable assembly and a method of making a multiconductor cable assembly are disclosed. The multiconductor cable assembly comprises a conductor and a covering comprising a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a poly(arylen... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7300975 | Flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition and formed article A flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a resin mixture of (A) from 60 to 99% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 1 to 40% by weight of a styrenic resin, and from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of(C) a functional gr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7281547 | Multi-layered flexible tube A multi-layered tube comprising a first inner polymeric tubular structure, a second foamed polymeric structure containing a plurality of short or long reinforcing elements dispersed therein and, optionally, a third cover layer on the outer surface of the reinforcing... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7253142 | Protein solution preparation and method of stabilizing the same The present invention provides stable protein solution formulations filled in a container made from a hydrophobic resin at least for the part in direct contact with said formulation. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7230066 | Polycarbonate—ultem block copolymers The present invention provides novel block copolycarbonates comprising residues from a hydroxy terminated polyetherimide or polyimide, residues from a dihydroxy compound, and residues from an activated carbonate. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226649 | Laser weldable flexible medical tubings, films and assemblies thereof The present invention provides a tubing assembly having a sidewall having a first layer. The first layer is fabricated from a first polymer blend comprising a first component of a material not thermally responsive to laser beam and selected from the group consisting... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223815 | Polylactic acid composition containing modifier A modifier for a polylactic acid comprising a block polymer (C) having a polymer block (A) satisfying relationship (1): 7.80≦σ/ρ | 05/29/2007 |
| 7192450 | Porous membranes for use with implantable devices A membrane for implantation in soft tissue comprising a first domain that supports tissue ingrowth, disrupts contractile forces typically found in a foreign body response, encourages vascularity, and interferes with barrier cell layer formation, and a second domain ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7173091 | Polymer blend The invention relates to a polymer blend and a process for its preparation. The polymer blend contains A) a polymer of an olefin and an unsaturated carboxylic acid, wherein the amount of acid groups is 0.5–15 molar %, and B) a polyether block polymer made up of a ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163471 | Golf balls having sound-altered layers and methods for making them Golf ball covers incorporate base material compositions including a sound-altering material for selectively enhancing or dampening the acoustic output of a golf ball when it is struck. A ratio in the composition by weight of base material to sound-altering material ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7145102 | Heated handle and method of forming same There is disclosed a heated handle (e.g. a steering wheel) and a method for forming the handle. The handle typically includes a core, an outer cover layer and a heater, which is preferably disposed at least partially between the outer cover layer and the core. The h... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134999 | Optimized sensor geometry for an implantable glucose sensor An implantable sensor for use in measuring a concentration of an analyte such as glucose in a bodily fluid, including a body with a sensing region adapted for transport of analytes between the sensor and the bodily fluid, wherein the sensing region is located on a c... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7091267 | Resinous compositions, method of manufacture thereof and articles fabricated from the composition Disclosed are resinous compositions with excellent balance of impact, heat, flow and environmental stress crack resistance, comprising (i) at least one aromatic polycarbonate, (ii) at least one low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin derived from petroleum C5 | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091269 | Golf ball In a golf ball comprising a core and a cover of one or more layers, at least one layer of the cover is formed primarily of a mixture comprising (A) an ionomer resin, (B) a thermoplastic elastomer and (C) a thermoplastic block copolymer terminated with a functional g... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081499 | Electrical insulating material and method for fastening a shaped body An electrical insulating material for use in electrical insulators, for example, for insulated electric wires such as internal wiring of electronic equipment, automobiles or the like, electrical insulating covers produced from the electrical insulating material and ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081287 | High performance thermoplastic vulcanizate A high performance thermoplastic hose useful as a power steering hose, the high performance thermoplastic hose comprising a high performance engineering thermoplastic such as polyurethane and a chlorine-containing polyolefin such as chlorinated polyethylene, chlorin... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074857 | Curable thermoplastic elastomeric blend, method of manufacture, and use thereof A curable thermoplastic elastomeric blend comprising: (a) from 15 to 60 weight percent of a polyalkylene phthalate polyester polymer or copolymer and; (b) from 40 to 85 weight percent of a polyacrylate or polyethylene/acrylate rubber in combination with an effective... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7067582 | Golf ball core compositions containing high Vicat softening temperature, resilient thermoplastic materials The invention is directed to golf ball core compositions comprising at least one natural or synthetic rubber and at least one high Vicat softening temperature thermoplastic material, methods of preparing the compositions, and golf ball cores and golf balls including... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7033531 | Process of making a flexible resin boot There is provided a flexible resin boot of which the noise-preventing effect lasts long and which ensures improved sealability and durability. The boot is formed from a base resin of a thermoplastic elastomer resin, and has a large port and a small port that are con... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7011872 | Method and process for enhancing properties and medical tubing performance in a polybutadiene material A polymer blend for fabricating medical products having a first 1,2 polybutadiene present from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the blend and having a first melting point temperature; and a second 1,2 polybutadiene present from about 1% to about 99% by weight of t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001945 | Flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition and formed article A flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising either a resin mixture of a polycarbonate resin and a styrenic resin, a functional group-having silicone compound, and a fluoro-olefin resin; or a polyc... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994888 | Coating composition with epoxy- polyester polymer A protective coating composition in an organic liquid carrier comprising a polymeric film forming binder, the polymeric binder comprising by weight: (a) 50% to 100% of an epoxy-polyester block copolymer being the reaction product of a preformed epoxy re... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6962956 | Antistatic strenique polymer compositions The invention relates to a composition comprising, for 100 parts by weight, 99-60 parts of a styrenic polymer (A), 1-40 parts of (B)+(C), (B) being a polyamide block and polyether block copolymer essentially comprising ethylene oxide patterns (C2H4-O)—, (C) being ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6956095 | Process for producing aryl—aryl coupled compounds The invention relates to the preparation of aryl-aryl coupled compounds and materials. These materials play an important role in industry, for example as liquid crystals, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, to mention just a few application areas. These compounds, in... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6930150 | Method for making polymer mixtures and compositions thereof A method for making a polymer blend composition includes combining at least one component A incorporating at least five percent by weight of anionic functional groups in its structure, at least one component B, preferably free of such functional groups, and at least... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924337 | Golf balls incorporating urethane compositions and methods for making them A golf ball that includes a core and a cover layer. The cover layer encases the core, and includes a composition of a thermoplastic urethane, formed as a reaction product of a diol or a polyol with an isocyanate and a peroxide. ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916880 | Monofilament dental tapes with substantive coatings Various monofilament dental tapes with substantive coatings including: solutions of block copolymers and non-ionic surfactants, melt emulsions of waxes emulsified in surfactants and inverse melt emulsions of surfactants emulsified in a continuous wax phase, and thei... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913804 | Antistatic polymer compositions The present invention relates to a composition comprising, per 100 parts by weight: 99 to 60 parts of a thermoplastic polymer (D), 1 to 40 parts of (A)+(B)=(C) (A) being a copolymer comprising polyamide blocks and polyether blo... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6903151 | Wet-stick adhesives, articles, and methods A wet-stick pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises: at least one copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer, wherein the (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer, when homopolymerized, has ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6872775 | Compound of a composite body A compound for a composite body having a hard and a soft component, and to a process for producing such a composite body is provided. The compound comprises a hard component (a) of a polyoxymethylene and a soft component (b) of one or more hydrogenated styrene block... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6849339 | Composite laminate structures especially useful for automotive trim components, and methods and tie layers employed to make the same Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer. The tie layer most preferably includes an adhesive-enhancing effective amount of a branched or linear styrenic block copolymer which adhesively bonds the substrate and clear coat... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6835774 | Block copolymers of lactone and lactam, compatabilizing agents, and compatibilized polymer blends This invention relates to high molecular weight block copolymers of ε-caprolactone and ω-lauryl lactam prepared by sequential bulk polymerization using a mixture of at least one anionic polymerization initiator and optionally at least one co-initiator. A preferred... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6833413 | Block copolymer and composition containing the copolymer An object of the present invention is to provide a block copolymer having the excellent improving characteristics. Specifically, the block copolymer is a hydrogenated block copolymer capable of obtaining a molded product, as a polyolefin based resin composition, hav... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6825270 | Antistatic styrene polymer compositions A composition and articles, e.g. computer casings comprising, per 100 parts by weight: 99 to 60 parts of a styrene polymer (A), 1 to 40 parts of (B)+(C), (B) being a copolymer containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks comprising essentially ethylene oxide uni... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6818695 | Extrudable thermoplastic compositions An extrudable composition comprising a major amount of a thermoplastic host polymer, a fluorocarbon polymer and a dendritic material wherein the extrudate demonstrates reduced levels of surface defects. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6815480 | Highly-resilient thermoplastic elastomer compositions A thermoplastic composition of (a) an acid copolymer, (b) a salt of a high molecular weight, monomeric organic acid; (c) a thermoplastic polymer selected from copolyetheresters, elastomeric polyolefins, styrene diene block copolymers, elastomeric polyolefins thermop... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6790887 | Aromatic polycarbonate resin composition Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising a resin component (A) selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polycarbonate and a resin mixture of an aromatic polycarbonate and at least one organic polymer resin other than an aromatic p... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6787188 | Coating composition A protective coating composition in an organic liquid carrier comprising a polymeric film forming binder, the polymeric binder comprising by weight: (a) 50% to 100% of an epoxy-polyester block copolymer being the reaction product of a preformed epoxy resin an... | 09/07/2004 |
