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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8436124 | Urethane resin, fixing member, and image forming apparatus A urethane resin that is formed by polymerizing an acrylic resin including a hydroxyl group and an isocyanate is provided. The urethane resin has a Martens hardness of 1 N/mm2 or more and 200 N/mm2 or less at 150° C. and a recovery rate of 80%... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8349987 | Adhesive formulations The disclosure relates to biocompatible components useful for forming compositions for use as medical/surgical synthetic adhesives and sealants. Biocompatible components of the present disclosure may include a polymeric polyol core, which may be treated with a nitro... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8349986 | Poly(ureaurethane)s, articles and coatings prepared therefrom and methods of making the same The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components comprising: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8349988 | Liquid polyurethane prepolymers useful in solvent-free adhesives Substrates, particularly low surface energy substrates, can be bonded using certain solvent-free liquid polyurethane adhesives. The adhesive cures through reaction with moisture and/or an active hydrogen-containing curing agent to form a tough, strong, thermoset pol... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8076445 | Oligocarbodiimides for the formation of crosslinked latex films A composition comprising a carbodiimide and a polymer, wherein the carbodiimide comprises a reaction product of a) at least one of an aliphatic C4 to C20 polyisocyanate and an araliphatic C4 to C20 polyisocyanate, b) at le... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8067522 | Low viscosity, alkoxysilane-functional prepolymers and a process for their preparation The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkoxysilane-functional prepolymers by reacting A) 1.0 equivalent of a polyol component have a number average molecular weight of 3000 g/mol to 20,000 g/mol and containing on... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8044163 | Aqueous polyurethane resin An aqueous polyurethane resin is obtained by allowing at least a polyol compound, an active hydrogen group-containing compound having anionic group, an active hydrogen group-containing acrylate compound and an alkoxysilyl group-containing polyamine compound to react... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7968668 | Diisocyanate terminated macromer and formulation thereof for use as an internal adhesive or sealant A novel macromer or mixture thereof is described herein, comprising benzoyl isocyanate terminal moieties and at least two residues of a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight ranging from 80 to 10,000 adjacent to the carbonyl group of the benzoyl isocyanate... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7935775 | Mannich bases and processes for the preparation of mannich bases Disclosed are novel Mannich bases which are produced by using at least one phenolic compound of formula (I): formaldehyde, and at least one polyamine. Also disclosed is a two-step method for producing Mannich bases, by mean... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7932343 | Biomaterial The present invention provides a triblock copolymer and a viscoelastic biostable foam comprising the same. ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7884171 | Control of polymer surface molecular architecture via amphipathic endgroups Polymers whose surfaces are modified by endgroups that include amphipathic surface-modifying moieties. An amphipathic endgroup of a polymer molecule is an endgroup that contains at least two moieties of significantly differing composition, such that the amphipathic ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7868122 | Tint-viscosity stabilization polymeric thickeners Compositions and methods of making urethane based nonionic associative thickeners are described herein. Uses of the nonionic associative thickeners are also described. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7868121 | Antioxidants and recording media by using the same “A high-molecular compound or high-molecular antioxidant obtained by reacting at least three compounds of (A) a sulfur-containing organic compound having at least two active hydrogen atoms, (B) a polyisocyanate compound having at least two isocyanate groups and (C... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7772352 | Bioabsorbable and biocompatible polyurethanes and polyamides for medical devices Absorbable polyurethanes, polyamides and polyester urethanes prepared from at least one compound selected from: or the diamines and diisocyanates thereof, wherein each X represents a member independently selected from —CH... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7741425 | Reactive polyurethane-hot melt adhesive having a low isocyanate-monomer content The invention relates to relates to moisture-hardened hot melt adhesive which contains at least one polyurethane polymer of formula (I) which comprises aldimine groups and which is solid at room temperature, in addition to at least one polyurethane polymer P which c... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7728096 | Adhesive having aromatic diisocyanates and aromatic petroleum distillates with low volatility for use in engineered wood products The present invention is an adhesive suitable for use in the production of engineered wood products, said adhesive comprised of an aromatic diisocyanate (99.0-10.0 parts by mass) and an aromatic petroleum distillate (1.0-90.0 parts by mass) with low volatility. The ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7671162 | Control of polymer surface molecular architecture via amphipathic endgroups Polymers whose surfaces are modified by endgroups that include amphipathic surface-modifying moieties. An amphipathic endgroup of a polymer molecule is an endgroup that contains at least two moieties of significantly differing composition, such that the amphipathic ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7615603 | Hole or electron injection polymers and prepolymers, hole or electron transport polymers and prepolymers, method for forming the same, and their application The present invention discloses hole or electron injection polymers and prepolymers, hole or electron transport polymers and prepolymers, which comprises a plurality of conjugated or non-conjugated structures with electronic function and a plurality of connecting st... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7589163 | Peel-treating agent and method for producing the peel-treating agent A peel-treating agent comprising a reaction product of an aliphatic isocyanate having an aliphatic group of at least 8 carbon number with an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer or polyvinyl alcohol as an effective component, wherein a bisurea form content in the reacti... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7473753 | Adhesive compositions and methods of using the same Adhesive compositions are described which comprise at least one organic sulfoxide, sulfone or sulfide and at least one ketone, ether, ester, amide or carbonate or a mixture thereof. The adhesive compositions also may contain one or more water insoluble polymers such... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7439299 | Aqueous polyurethane composition for low gloss coatings An aqueous coating composition having a 60° gloss of ≦40 upon drying comprising a self-crosslinkable polyurethane obtained by the reaction of: (A) an isocyanate-terminated pre-polymer formed from components which comprise ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7432325 | Nonionic associative thickener containing condensation polymer backbone Nonionic associative thickeners are provided having a nonionic water soluble polymer backbone with at least two pendant polymeric chains attached to the nonionic water soluble polymer backbone. The pendant polymeric chains have terminal chain segments containing pol... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427647 | Durable coating compositions containing aspartic amine compounds with improved potlife A coating composition useful for coating automobile and truck bodies comprising a binder of a. polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; b. an isocyanate-reactive component having at least one compound having the followin... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7423074 | Polysiloxane prepolymers for biomedical devices A polysiloxane copolymer that is useful for forming biomedical devices comprises blocks (I) and (II) and is terminated at each end with an ethylenically unsaturated radical: (*Dii*Diol*Dii*PS)x (I) (*Dii*PS)y (II... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417105 | Crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer and sealant composition made with same A crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer is provided which includes the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer and a silane possessing a plurality of hydrolysable sites and at least one active hydrogen-containing group which is reactive for isocyan... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7405259 | Silylated polymer derived from butadiene and solvent-resistant pressure sensitive adhesive composition containing same A silylated polymer contains repeating units derived from butadiene. The polymer when partially silylated is especially useful for pressure sensitive adhesives where it imparts superior solvent resistance performance thereto. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7405257 | Polyurethane resin-based material for slush molding The present invention provides a material for slush molding which is improved in melt properties during slush molding and is excellent in heat resistance, the material being made up of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (A) the difference between the softening start... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7396875 | UV-curable waterborne polyurethane dispersions for soft touch coatings The present invention is directed to a waterborne, UV-curable polyurethane emulsion and the use thereof in producing soft touch coatings. The emulsion is prepared by a) reacting specified hydroxy-functional components with di- and/or polyisocyanates, b) forming a di... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7390765 | Catalyst of reaction product of polyisocyanate and tertiary amino group-containing amine, alcohol or polyol Low-cure powder coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polyepoxide and a material having the structure wherein R1 is an organic radical having 6 to 25 carbon atoms; R2 is an or... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375150 | Anti-static composition and method for production thereof An antistatic composition that is excellent in thermo stability, is free from the problem of bleeding-out, exhibits its effect independently of humidity, has immediate effectiveness, and also exhibits excellent and persistent antistatic properties, and a method for ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371511 | Polydiacetylene polymer blends Polymer blend compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided. The polymers containing diacetylene segments are capable of a calorimetric indication in response to stimuli, such as heat, an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors, despite be... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371807 | Blocked biuretized isocyanates The present invention is directed to blocked biuret group-containing polyisocyanate compositions, wherein the blocking agent is of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be th... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364918 | Colorimetric sensors constructed of diacetylene materials Colorimetric sensors comprising a receptor incorporated within polydiacetylene assemblies to form a transducer capable of indicating a color change when contacted with an analyte are disclosed. Methods of using the colorimetric sensor and a kit for the colorimetric ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360338 | Window assembly suitable for use in a vehicle A window assembly suitable for use in an articulated side window of a vehicle comprises a glass panel and one or more hinge mounting members adhesively bonded to an inner surface of the glass panel such that there is no exposure on the outer surface of the glass pan... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361292 | High modulus, nonconductive adhesive useful for installing vehicle windows The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers containing one or more organic based polymers dispersed therein; b) one or more isocyanate functional polyester based prepolymers whi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357949 | Encapsulated inorganic antimicrobial additive for controlled release The invention relates to a microcapsule comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent coated with a hydrophilic polymer. The hydrophilic polymer is able to absorb sufficient water as to enable the action of the encapsulated antimicrobial agent. These microcapsules are... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358320 | Fluorinated reactive compositions for golf balls A golf ball is disclosued, comprising: a core, the core having a diameter of 1.5 inches to 1.65 inches and a first coefficient of restitution of 0.8 or greater at 125 ft/s; an intermediate layer disposed about the core, the intermediate layer having a first Shore D ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358319 | Copolymerizable photoinitiators for UV-crosslinkable adhesives The invention relates to radically copolymerizable acetophenone or benzophenone derivatives, obtained by reaction of a) (meth)acrylic compounds exhibiting at least one isocyanate-reactive group [compounds a)] with b) compounds exhibiting at... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354605 | Antimicrobial medical device According to the present invention there are provided antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices having controlled release of an antimicrobial metal or metal ion. Specifically, antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices manifest antimicrobial propertie... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354458 | Preparations based on water and/or organic solvents and their use as a finish on flat materials A composition based on water and/or organic solvents and their use as a finish on flat materials, comprising | 04/08/2008 |
