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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407694 | Block copolymer The present invention relates to a block copolymer (A) including a (meth)acrylic polymer block (a) and an acrylic polymer block (b). The (meth)acrylic polymer block (a) is preferably copolymerized with a monomer having a functional group having high cohesive force, ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7368503 | Compatibilized blends of biodegradable polymers with improved rheology This invention relates to a blend of biodegradable polymers comprising: (A) about 5% to about 95% by weight of at least one flexible biodegradable polymer (A) having a glass transition less than about 0° C., (B) about 5% to about 95% by we... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7309736 | Acrylic block copolymer and thermoplastic resin composition The present invention provides a novel acrylic block copolymer rich in flexibility and excellent in mechanical strength, moldability, oil resistance, heat resistance, thermal decomposition resistance, weather resistance, and compression set, and further rich in reac... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7282535 | Thermoplastic resin composition A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin (a) and a block copolymer (b) containing a methacrylic polymer block (A) and an acrylic polymer block (B). ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7238417 | Transparent film made from PET and PEN with UV protection, process for producing the film, and use of the film in packaging with extended shelf life The invention relates to a polyester film with a thickness of from about 4 to about 23 μm, which comprises, alongside polyethylene terephthalate as main constituent, from about 2 to about 20% by weight of polyethylene naphthalate (based on the weight of the film), ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235604 | Polyamide- and polyolefin-based fire-retarded compositions The present invention relates to fire-retarded compositions comprising, by weight, the total being 100 parts: 50 to 75 parts of a blend of a polyamide (A) and a polyolefin (B), 25 to 50 parts of a blend comprising:... | 06/26/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7195818 | Sealable multi-layer opaque film A sealable multi-layer opaque film. In particular, a sealable multi-layer opaque film that is moisture permeable and water resistant. The sealable multi-layer opaque film is an oriented multilayer film with a core layer comprising an orientation-enhancing polymer, a... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7148295 | Carboxy-functional crosslinkers for epoxy-functional powder-lacquer binding agents The invention relates to the use of special mixtures of at least two polycarboxylic acids as crosslinker components for thermally curing powder-lacquer binding agents having groups that are capable of reacting with carboxyl groups. The mixtures include at least two ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7094460 | Imaging element with improved surface and stiffness The present invention relates to an imaging member comprising an imaging layer and a base wherein said base comprises a polymer sheet having at least one oriented polymer core and adhered thereto at least one unoriented polymer layer. Another embodiment relates to a... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7081496 | Vibration dampening compositions and methods thereof The present invention relates to methods to improve the dampening characteristics of compositions and the improved compositions. The compositions made by the method comprises a polymer system selected from the group consisting of immiscible polymer blends, miscible ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7053145 | Fire-retardant resin composition and molded part using the same There is disclosed a fire-retardant resin composition, which comprises: a thermoplastic resin component (A) comprising (a) a block copolymer mainly made of a vinyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound as its constitutional components, and/or a hydrogena... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7033676 | Binding agent mixtures and their use in coating materials cured by actinic radiation and/or heat A binder mixture comprises at least one polymer (A) with saturated main chain that is not a polyester and at least one polyester (B) with a saturated and/or unsaturated main chain, where (i) one of the two components (A) or (B) con... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7019074 | Curable composition A curable composition comprising (A) an organic polymer having a reactive silicon-containing group, and (B) a block copolymer containing in its molecule one soft segment and at least one hard segment having structural units of an aromatic vinyl monomer. The composit... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7003930 | Blended thermoformable RF sealable plastic A thermoformable, RF-sealable material for use in packaging. The material is produced from a blend including between approximately 5% and 50% by weight of PETG, and between approximately 50% and 95% by weight of PET. A small amount of color concentrate may be added ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6979480 | Porous inkjet receptor media Improved macroporous ink receptor media are disclosed. An inkjet receptive media in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a web comprising a plurality of fibers and a coating overlaying at least a portion of a plurality of the fibers. In ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953824 | Thermoplastic elastomer composition, formed article of the same and composite formed article of the same A thermoplastic elastomer composition excellent in softness, permanent compression set (both short- and long-term), and controlled in bleed-out of the softening agent as well as a formed article and composite formed article of the above thermoplastic elastomer compo... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6939916 | Adhesion promoter, coating compositions for adhesion to olefinic substrates and methods therefor The composition is an adhesion promoter that includes a chlorinated polyolefin and an olefin-based block copolymer that has an olefin block that is substantially saturated and at least one (poly)ester or (poly)ether block. The olefin-based block copolymer can be pre... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6905742 | Polypropylene card construction An image retaining card is disclosed. An image retaining card in accordance with the present invention may be utilized as an identification card, a driver's license, a passport, and the like. An image retaining card in accordance with the present invention comprises... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6897258 | Compatibilizing agent, radical polymerizable resin composition, molding material, and molded article An object of the present invention is to provide a practical compatibilizing agent which makes it possible to convert the resin mixture into a homogeneous resin mixture free from separation and to eliminate defects caused by separation on molding by prevention of th... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6864318 | Thermoplastic compositions comprising a crosslinked phase A composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer having incorporated therein a crosslinked phase derived from the reaction of: (A) a copolymer made from ethylene and an unsaturated epoxide, a polyolefin grafted with an unsaturated ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6841619 | Compound and coating compositions for adhesion to olefinic substrates The present invention provides an olefin-based block copolymer that has an olefin block that is substantially saturated and at least one (poly)ester or (poly)ether block. The olefin-based block copolymer of the invention can be prepared by reacting a liquid hydroxyl... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6815080 | Thermoplastic resin composition and multi-layer laminate The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and a modified polyester type thermoplastic elastomer produced by modifying a polyester type thermoplastic elastomer with an unsaturated carboxylic acid... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6794450 | High flow compositions of compatibilized poly(arylene ether) polyamide blends A thermoplastic composition comprises a compatibilized poly(arylene ether)/polyamide resin blend and a dendritic polyester resin. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6780907 | Block chlorinated polyolefins as physical property enhancers for polymer blends A means to improve thermoplastic formulations in terms of the physical properties they exhibit, such as impact strength and ductility, have been developed. The addition of a block chlorinated polyolefin (b-CPO) to polymer blends in which at least one component compr... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6765062 | Polymer blends with improved impact resistance Polymer blends, in particular polyphenylene ether-polyamide blends, are effectively compatibilized by incorporating under blending conditions certain oligomers, cooligomers, polymers and copolymers of narrow molecular weight distribution that are prepared under free... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6743860 | Thermoplastic resin composition and production processes thereof The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer comprising at least two polymeric blocks A composed mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block B composed main... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6652942 | Assembly for a flowable material container The present invention provides a multiple layered non-PVC containing tubing structure. The tubing structure has a first and a second layer. The first layer is of a polymer blend of: (a) from about 30% to about 50% by weight of the first layer a first poly... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6627300 | Optical device containing polymeric material domains having different degrees of randomness An improved optical film having a continuous/disperse phase morphology and a method for making the same is provided. At least one of the continuous and disperse phases comprises a blend of homopolymers which are inter-reacted, as by transesterification. T... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6586091 | Molded laminate The invention provides a molded laminate with excellent adhesive strength which comprises an adhesive polymer composition layer and a gas-barrier resin layer comprising a polyamide resin or an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, the adhesive polymer composi... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6555618 | Compatibilizing agent, radical polymerizable resin composition, molding material, and molded article An object of the present invention is to provide a practical compatibilizing agent which makes it possible to convert the resin mixture into a homogeneous resin mixture free from separation and to eliminate defects caused by separation on molding by preve... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6517948 | Interior automotive parts formed from rigid copolyester blends mixed with a low molecular weight copolyester salt compatibilizer Polyester and copolyester blends are compatibilized by mechanical addition therewith effective compatibilizing amounts of a non-volatile, solid, low molecular weight copolymer salt of ethylene, acrylic acid, and calcium ion. Such ternary blends are homoge... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6498212 | Polyester composition with improved hydrolytic stability and method for making the same A polyester composition with improved hydrolytic stability is prepared by heating a molten mixture of: (A) a polyester resin; and (B) 0.05-10 wt %, based on the weight of the polyester resin, of a polymeric end-capping agent having an epoxy or amino funct... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6492462 | Side chain crystalline polymer as rheology modifier for crosslinked polymer The rheological properties of a crosslinkable resin system are modified by the presence of a side chain crystalline (SCC) polymer (or a similar crystalline polymer which melts over a narrow temperature range). The polymer dissolves in the curable system a... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6492306 | Nitrogen containing dispersant-viscosity improvers A composition comprising a hydrocarbon polymer having attached thereto pendant groups Aa and Bb wherein each A is independently selected from members of the group consisting of: groups of the formula ##STR1## and each B is independen... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6472085 | Thermosetting compositions containing epoxy functional polymers prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization A multi-component composite coating composition comprising a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the base coat is a thermosetting composition comprising a co-reactabl... | 10/29/2002 |
