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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6743828 | Reduction in polystyrene foams with dibasic esters A foam reduction agent consisting of dibasic esters is shown and a process using a liquid contact with polystyrene foam wherein the higher boiling temperature of the dibasic esters and contact with the liquid provides a volume reduction process and less evaporation ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6642351 | Dispersal of polyacrylamides Polymer compositions comprised of small, dry polyacrylamide particles may be dispersed into water at industrially useful rates to form aqueous compositions, by separating the particles from each other and bringing them into contact with a moving stream of... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6562889 | Dispersant in non-polar solvent The present invention provides a stable, non-film-forming dispersion comprising a) dispersed particles, b) a liquid non-polar solvent which is preferably fluorinated, and c) a dispersant selected from the group consisting of highly fluorinated polyethers,... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6541557 | Resin composite material A resin composite material which allows a polymer phase structure to be controlled is provided. The material comprises a particle 1 having a surface area of not less than 50 m2 /g and two or more polymers 21 and 22 or a copolymer comprising two... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6537574 | Soft tissue augmentation material A permanent, biocompatible material for soft tissue augmentation. The biocompatible material comprises a matrix of smooth, round, finely divided, substantially spherical particles of a biocompatible ceramic material, close to or in contact with each other... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6521678 | Process for the preparation of organoclays A method for preparing organoclays from smectites for use as rheological control agents and in the preparation of nanocomposites. Typically, the clay is dispersed in water, and a substantially monomolecular layer of a water soluble polymer is applied to t... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6521709 | Polyolefin compositions comprising a propylene polymer and UHMWPE A polyolefin composition comprising from 10 to 95% by weight of a crystalline propylene polymer, A) having an MFR value equal to or lower than 60 g/10 min., and from 5 to 90% by weight of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, B) in form of particle... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6515067 | Oxygen scavenging polymer emulsion suitable as a coating, an adhesive, or a sealant Herein is disclosed an emulsion, comprising an oxygen scavenging polymer, water, and a surfactant. The emulsion can be formed by first forming an emulsion comprising at least one monomer, water, and the surfactant, and polymerizing the monomer. Once forme... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6506463 | Copolyamide active-passive oxygen barrier resins Compositions for scavenging oxygen are disclosed. These compositions comprise copolyamides comprising over 50 weight percent polyamide segments and an active oxygen scavenging amount of polyolefin oligomer segments. The polyamide segments comprise segment... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6500883 | Organosilane-and/or organosiloxane-containing agent for filled polyamide Fillers surface-modified by treatment with an organosilane- and/or organosiloxane-containing agent for preparing filled polyamide compositions.... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6489404 | Reduction of carbonized particles in a poly(arylene ether)-polyamide composition The above described deficiencies and drawbacks are overcome by the process for making poly(arylene ether)-polyamide compositions which comprise about 10 weight percent (wt %) to about 90 wt % poly(arylene ether), about 90 wt % to about 10 wt % polyamide, ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6489386 | Method and composition for improving gas barrier properties of polymeric containers and films A polymer composition and method for reducing the permeability of gases through molded polymeric containers and films by incorporating into the polymer from which the container or film is formed an effective amount of a barrier-enhancing additive, such as... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6486233 | Ablator composition During the application of heat the intumescent coating is transformed into a swollen char material, which acts as a thermal barrier to eliminate or minimize incoming heat flux. It also acts as a mass transfer barrier, inhibiting oxygen from reaching the t... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6479577 | Aqueous dispersion of a mixture of a polyurethane with a radiation-curable (meth)acrylate prepolymer Aqueous dispersions of mixtures of (a) polyurethanes having hydrophilic groups which result in water dispersibility of the polyurethane and (b) radiation-curable (meth)acrylate prepolymers which are dilutable in at least 5% by weight of water, such as hyd... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6479575 | Electrical devices comprising conductive polymer blend compositions Conductive polymer blend composites exhibiting PTC (positive temperature coefficient of resistance) behavior, comprising at least two types of polymers and preferably at least two types of conductive particulate materials (e.g., carbon blacks), and electr... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6479566 | Antifouling paint The invention relates to an antifouling paint having a binder comprising a rosin material and an auxiliary film-forming resin, the paint including an ingredient having marine biocide properties, wherein the binder comprises a blend of the rosin material a... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6476116 | Resin compositions and precision sliding parts made of the same Resin composition and precision sliding parts are proposed. The resin composition includes a modified polyphenylene ether resin as a main component, a fibrous reinforcing agent, and a solid lubricant comprising tetrafluoroethyelene and graphite in the amo... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6476106 | Polyarylene sulfide resin composition for electronic parts encapsulation Provided is a polyarylene sulfide resin composition for sealing electronic parts, which comprises (A) from 20 to 35% by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (B) from 60 to 75% by weight of silica, and (C) from 1 to 10% by weight of an elastomer, and con... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6476112 | Calcium-iron oxide composite particles Calcium-iron oxide composite particles of the present invention have a BET specific surface area of 1 to 100 m2 /g and containing iron atom in an amount of 1 to 50 moles based on 100 moles of calcium atom, the iron atom of not less than 50% based on... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6476114 | Thermoplastic polymer film comprising a fluorochemical compound The invention provides a method of making a film comprising the steps of: (A) providing a film comprising a layer of thermoplastic polymer having dispersed therein a fluorochemical hydrophilicity imparting compound according to the formula: Rf ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472453 | Compositions for making an artificial prosthesis Novel compositions and methods are disclosed for manufacturing an artificial prosthesis, whether for medical, dental or cosmetic use. The compositions include a family of monomeric esters having increased solvency and decreased volatility.... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6472476 | Oil- and water-repellent finishes for textiles The present invention is directed to a water- and oil repellency-imparting preparation for fibrous and other substrates, the preparation comprising a fluorinated polymer and a tacking monomer, oligomer or polymer containing at least one anhydride function... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6469379 | Chain extension for thermal materials A curable material useful as thermal material comprises at least one vinyl-terminated silicone oil; at least one conductive filler; and at least one hydrogen terminated silicone oil. The hydrogen terminated silicone oil is used to reduce a shear modulus G... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6465544 | Rubber composition for tire casings based on silicas containing a reinforcing additive based on a functionalized polyorganosiloxane and on an organosilane compound Rubber composition intended for the manufacture of tire casings which have improved hysteretic properties and scorch safety, based on at least one elastomer and silica by way of reinforcing filler enclosing a reinforcing additive consisting of the mixture... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465610 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing plastic optical element and plastic optical element A method for manufacturing an optical element, such as a plastic lens or similar, by molding. The manufacturing method includes the steps of molding the plastic lens under a prescribed molding temperature higher than a glass transition level of the plasti... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465531 | Method for recycling thermoset resin materials A method of recycling a thermoset resin is provided, which involves contacting at least a portion of the thermoset resin with a decomposer having at least one functional group capable of reacting at a crosslink site on the thermoset resin, under condition... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465572 | Polymer composition containing a propylene block copolymer Polymer composition containing: A. 100-40 wt. % of a propylene block copolymer, with a melt index of at least 1.0 dg/min (230° C., 16 kg) and containing block a1 of propylene monomer units and optionally ethylene monomer units, and block a2 of propylene ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6462123 | Conductive linoleum floor covering Electrically conductive linoleum-based floor covering with a content of an additive enhancing the conductive and antistatic properties of the floor covering, whereby the floor covering comprises as an additive at least one cationic compound with a quatema... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6462126 | Structural adhesive An adhesive comprising a combination of high molecular weight acrylic and/or methacrylic esters, which become co-polymerized with low molecular weight acrylic and/or methacrylic esters, and advantageously polymers, such as impact modifiers including graft... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6462117 | Coatings and inks based on solvents having negligible photochemical reactivity Coating and ink compositions based on organic solvents that have negligible photochemical reactivity and methods for making them are disclosed. The organic solvents have calculated oxidation rate constants of less than about 1×1010 cm3 | 10/08/2002 |
| 6462128 | Process of making finely divided opaque particles A new pigment for making colored finely divided particles on aminoformaldehyde resin allows to produce particles of substantially uniform particle size and spherical or irregular shape having excellent dispersibility and superior opacity.... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6458921 | Water-absorbent resin granule-containing composition and production process for water-absorbent resin granule The invention provides: a water-absorbent resin granule-containing composition with resolution of various problems, as caused by water-absorbent resin fine powders, and with high granulation strength, and with no physical property deterioration due to gra... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458881 | Soft polymeric compounds including hydrophobic fillers A polymer gel composition having a Shore A hardness less than 20. The polymer gel composition includes a polymer having at least 2 blocks derived from a vinyl-substituted aromated hydrocarbon, a R1 R2 ethylene, an alkyl vinyl ether, ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458196 | Conductive filler A conductive filler in the form of non-conductive particles coated with plural layers of metal plating is provided wherein the lower layer is of copper or copper alloy plating, and the uppermost layer is of gold plating. The conductive powder has a high c... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458882 | Silica reinforced rubber composition which contains non-silane coupling agent and article of manufacture, including a tire, having at least one component comprised of such rubber composition This invention relates to a conjugated diene-based rubber composition reinforced with particulate silica-based reinforcement together with tetrathiodipropionic acid as a non-silane containing coupling agent to aid in the reinforcement of the rubber compos... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6455613 | Tire with component of rubber composition which contains modified fumed silica reinforcement The invention relates to a tire having a least one component comprised of a rubber composition which contains aggregates of fumed silica reinforcement. Such tire component may be a tire tread.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455621 | Composition based on calcium of magnesium acetylacetonate and free or chelated ଲ-diketones, preparation and use The invention concerns a composition comprising calcium or magnesium acetylacetonate and at least a free ଲ-diketone and/or in the form of a metal chelate, and having a melting point at most equal to 200° C. The invention also concerns the use of sa... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455625 | Enamel application composition and method for making enamelled formed parts The invention concerns a liquid composition comprising more than 50 wt. % of frit, a solvent and a thermosetting resin containing: at least a polyhydroxypolyester and/or a polyhydroxypolyacrylate whereof the OH index ranges between 3 and 100 mg KOH/g and ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455168 | Moistureproof hot melt composition and moistureproof paper A moistureproof hot melt composition comprising polyethylene and/or polypropylene (A) and a tackifier resin (B), component (A), component (B) and wax (C), an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (D) and component (B), or component (D), component (B) and compo... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455598 | Roof sealant composition and method of applying A roof sealant composition and method for treating roof constructions is provided in which a roof sealant composition including from about 25 to 60% by weight recycled paint sludge is applied to a roof in a first coating followed by the application of a s... | 09/24/2002 |
