Carbohydrate Gum, Dextrin Or Derivative (e.g., Arabic, Tragacanth, Guar, Karaya, Agar Agar, Algin, Irish Moss, Etc.) Patents (Class 106/205.01)
  • Publication number: 20110275260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polysaccharide composition for protection of surfaces comprising an aqueous solution of at least two components, the first component (A) being a high molecular weight polysaccharide or a mixture of high molecular weight polysaccharides having an average molecular weight Mw of at least 100 000, and being capable of forming a gel, and the second component (B) being a low molecular weight polysaccharide or a mixture of low molecular weight polysaccharides having an average molecular weight Mw of 400-75 000, and being capable of inhibiting gel formation in said composition. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing such a composition, the use of the composition for protecting a surface, a method for protecting a substrate surface using the composition, and to a substrate surface coated with the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Lyckeby Coatings AB
    Inventor: Sigfrid Svensson
  • Patent number: 8053216
    Abstract: A new method to produce formulations of bacterial cellulose that exhibit improved viscosity-modifying properties particularly with low energy applied to effectuate viscosity changes therewith is provided. Such a method includes the novel co-precipitation with a water soluble co-agent that permits precipitation in the presence of excess alcohol to form an insoluble fiber that can than be utilized as a thickener or suspension aid without the need to introduce high energy mixing. Such bacterial cellulose properties have been available in the past but only through highly labor and energy intensive processes. Such an inventive method as now proposed thus provides a bacterial cellulose-containing formulation that exhibits not only properties that are as effective as those for previous bacterial celluloses, but, in some ways, improvements to such previous types. Certain end-use compositions and applications including these novel bacterial cellulose-containing formulations are also encompassed within this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: CP Kelco U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Zhi-Fa Yang, Neil A. Morrison, Todd A. Talashek, David F. Brinkmann, Don DiMasi, You Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20110113983
    Abstract: Hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions for use on soils include a water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum, and a compound capable of crosslinking the water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum. The compositions my further include hydrocolloids and mulch. The hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions are useful for hydroseeding and soil stabilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Chemstar Products Company
    Inventors: Cory J. Bernu, Jeremy L. Bachman, Paul F. Werler
  • Patent number: 7910641
    Abstract: The invention relates to pH modulated films and methods of their preparation. The film compositions include at least one component having a non-neutral pH when combined with water; and a pH modulated polymer system selected to reduce or prevent synerisis when combined with the non-neutral component in combination with aqueous media. The films demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, extrusion process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Monosol Rx, LLC
    Inventor: Garry L. Myers
  • Publication number: 20110038811
    Abstract: Cationic-modified polymer cross-linked with a cross-linker, characterized in that the cross-linker is selected from fatty acids having at least 12 carbon atoms and anionic surfactants having at least 10 carbon atoms. A personal care composition comprising such a polymer and a method for cross-linking a polymer by reacting with a cross-linker having at least two anionic groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Abid Nadim Khan-Lodhi, Ezat Khoshdel, Jasmin Patricia Menzel
  • Publication number: 20110033702
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sizing composition in the form of a physical gel for glass strands which comprises (as % by weight): 0.1 to 5% of at least one texturing agent chosen from xanthans, guars and succinoglycans 2 to 8% of at least one film-forming agent 0.1 to 8% of at least one compound chosen from the group consisting of plasticizing agents, surface-active agents and dispersing agents 0.1 to 4% of at least one coupling agent 0 to 6% of at least one additive. Another subject-matter of the present invention is the glass strands coated with the abovementioned sizing composition and the composite materials comprising an organic or inorganic material reinforced with the said glass strands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN TECHNICAL FABRICS EUROPE
    Inventors: Dominique Serrughetti, Jean-Baptiste Denis, Patrick Moireau
  • Publication number: 20100304163
    Abstract: A hydrophilic coating can be applied to virtually any surface to produce a long-lasting, durable antifog effect. The coating includes a molecular-level blend of hydrophilic polymers. The coating can be assembled using a layer-by-layer assembly process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Nuerxiati Nueraji, Albert J. Swiston, Michael F. Rubner, Robert E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20100251934
    Abstract: The present invention provides modeling compounds and methods of making such compounds. In addition to other desirable properties, these modeling compounds may be certified organic, gluten-free, and/or soy-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Kimberly L. Smith
  • Patent number: 7807194
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of kappa-2 carrageenan, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Modliszewski, Arthur D. Ballard, Christopher J. Sewall, William R. Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Patent number: 7705056
    Abstract: A cannister-based, high solids, low and non-VOC aerosol adhesive and canister based system. The aerosol adhesive typically includes a high solids polymeric base, a hexane or cyclohexane and acetone solvent mixture and a compressed gas dissolved within the solvent. The compressed gas typically includes carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide and air. The aerosol adhesive is adapted to be filled into a cannister including a hose connected to the canister and a spray gun connected to the hose. The system typically includes high solids with a high viscosity. Thus the canister typically maintains high pressures up to 350 psi, but typically at 260 psi while maintaining 325 psi at 130° F., to deliver effective spray patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Westech Aerosol Corp.
    Inventor: David W. Carnahan
  • Publication number: 20100034959
    Abstract: A method of coating tablets with a high molecular weight polymer wherein the high molecular weight polymer is suspended in a non-solvent, non-aqueous liquid carrier. The liquid carrier may include a low-viscosity binder. Preferably, the binder is included in concentrations of around 1-10% by weight in solution in the carrier. The high molecular weight polymer may be micronized prior to its suspension in the liquid carrier. Once suspended, the liquid is introduced into a spray coating machine such as a partially or fully perforated pan system wherein the tablets are coated as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: VECTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: BRIAN K. JENSEN, SHAWN M. ENGELS
  • Publication number: 20090324965
    Abstract: The invention relates to a one-component structural adhesive having a flow limit of at least 1500 Pa and an initial adhesion of more than 30 g/cm2, which contains at least one thickening agent and/or at least one filler. The invention further relates to the manufacture of such one-component structural adhesives and to the use of one or more thickening agents and/or one or more fillers for the manufacture of solid to kneadable one-component structural adhesive compounds having high initial adhesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Horst Beck, Thomas Bachon, Nadja Hermsdorf, Sebastian Kostyra, Martin Majolo
  • Publication number: 20090221489
    Abstract: A film comprising as a film-forming agent an alginate salt of monovalent cation or a mixture of alginate salts containing at least one alginate salt of monovalent cation, the film-forming agent being such that a 10% aqueous solution thereof at a temperature of 20° C. has a viscosity of 100-1000 mPas, as measured at a shear rate of 20 rpm by use of a Brookfield viscometer with a spindle No. 2. A method of preparing the film. The film is useful for delivery of active ingredients to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Kjell Stenberg, Fredrik Hubinette
  • Publication number: 20090208569
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of a water soluble, thermoreversible alginate, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James J. Modliszewski, Arthur D. Ballard, Christopher J. Sewall, William R. Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Publication number: 20090071369
    Abstract: A low VOC, HAPs free, substantially non-aqueous slurry for use as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems including but not limited to latex paints. The slurry comprises a particulate water-swelling polymer such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, mineral oil carrier liquid, a non-ionic surfactant, a particulate thickening agent, a defoamer, and optionally an amine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Pietro J. Ragone, Robert A. Martuch, Gerald M. Sweitzer, Joseph K. Walker
  • Patent number: 7267718
    Abstract: The invention concerns compositions based on pullulan and a setting system for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard capsules. The composition preferably further contains a surfactant. By using aqueous solution of the inventive compositions, the hard pullulan capsules are produced by a conventional dipping moulding process under the same process condition range than conventional gelatine capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Scott, Dominique Cade, Xiongwei He
  • Patent number: 7217853
    Abstract: A skin-contacting adhesive composition is described which has improved initial tack, long-term adhesion, water uptake and translucency characteristics and may be prepared by melt extrusion. Uses of these compositions are also described, for example, their use in wound dressings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Corium International, Inc.
    Inventors: Valery G. Kulichikhin, Shoreh Parandoosh, Mikhail M. Feldstein, Sergey Antonov, Gary W. Cleary
  • Patent number: 7141108
    Abstract: The present invention describes a means for fixing skin care ingredients on the surface of non-woven webs and cellulosic mats. The active ingredients can be released (deposited) onto the skin by normal triggering mechanisms, which include the action of water or urine or by friction or rubbing. The fixative systems described herein provide the ability to control high load levels while not interfering with the wettabliity of the fabric or paper. Additionally, incompatible/reactive ingredients can be treated onto the same web and are kept as separate particles fixed to the surface until released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corp.
    Inventors: James L. Eden, Mark A. Cole, Remo Santacecilia
  • Patent number: 6932861
    Abstract: An edible, hardenable coating composition is disclosed which comprises high levels of low viscosity propylene glycol alginate and a surfactant, which may additionally contain a filler, a pigment and optionally a small amount of a secondary film former and/or a strengthening polymer. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage forms, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers, pesticide tablets, and foods and provides an elegant prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Augello
  • Patent number: 6887307
    Abstract: The invention concerns compositions based on pullulan and a setting system for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard capsules. The composition preferably further contains a surfactant. By using aqueous solution of the inventive compositions, the hard pullulan capsules are produced by a conventional dipping moulding process under the same process condition range than conventional gelatine capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Scott, Dominique Cade, Xiongwei He
  • Patent number: 6881449
    Abstract: An edible, hardenable coating composition is disclosed which comprises high levels of low viscosity propylene glycol alginate and a surfactant, which may additionally contain a filler, a pigment, and optionally a small amount of a secondary film former and/or a strengthening polymer. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage forms, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers, pesticide tablets, and foods and provides an elegant prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Augello, Eric Bliefernich
  • Publication number: 20040157532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel glass-like polysaccharides, a method of treating a substance with a glass-like polysaccharide, and methods of producing these glass-like polysaccharides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: George Koutlakis, Cameron L. Drake
  • Patent number: 6699315
    Abstract: An edible, hardenable coating composition is disclosed which comprises high levels of low viscosity propylene glycol alginate and a surfactant, which may additionally contain a filler, a pigment, and optionally a small amount of a secondary film former and/or a strengthening polymer. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage forms, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers, pesticide tablets, and foods and provides an elegant prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Augello, Eric Bliefernich
  • Publication number: 20040009139
    Abstract: A nongermicidal composition which comprises an aqueous solution of an organic polymer, wherein the solution when applied to a substrate prevents the growth of microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Louis Oldenhove
  • Patent number: 6669771
    Abstract: The present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition with improved biodegradability or with an additional useful function (antibacterial properties), while maintaining the mechanical properties of the biodegradable resin. More specifically, the present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin such as a polylactic acid polymer and a mamman digestion product such as a mannooligosaccharide. The present invention further provides various biodegradable products produced by molding this biodegradable resin composition into desired shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignees: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Allmighty Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yutaka Tokiwa, Akihito Tsuchiya
  • Publication number: 20030140818
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a polysaccharide produced by subjecting a Sphingomonas bacterium modified with a S7c6 gene cluster or segment thereof to aerobic fermentation in a nutrient aqueous broth for a time sufficient to produce the polysaccharide dissolved therein, including L-Rhap, D-Glcp and 2-deoxy-&bgr;-D-arabino-HexpA in a molar ratio of 1:3:1, wherein the polysaccharide has at least 20% less glucose per repeat unit compared to a heteropolysaccharide S-7 produced by an unmodified Sphingomonas strain S7, and the segment includes at least the spsB and rhsACBD genes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicants: Shin-Etsu Bio, Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Pollock
  • Publication number: 20030072731
    Abstract: Water soluble, gelatin-free dip coatings for tablets and capsules comprising sucrose, glycerin and pre-gelatinized starch and/or tapioca dextrin or comprising hydroxypropyl starch, thickener, and plasticizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Cynthia Gulian, Walter G. Gowan, Christopher Szymczak, Michelle Papalini, Jen-Chi Chen, Frank J. Bunick
  • Publication number: 20030005858
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a modeling composition, which sets at room temperature by just the addition of a prescribed amount of water, is excellent in elasticity, has a high gel strength, is excellent in terms of safety, and with which a modeling material can be molded readily at low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: GIRAFFE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Takai, Kenichi Ebata
  • Patent number: 6488754
    Abstract: Disclosed are a lithographic dampening solution and a method for dampening a lithographic plate. The solution comprises an aqueous solution of a gum, which may be a corn-hull-derived hemicellulose or the enzyme digestion product of a hemicellulose. The method generally comprises dampening a lithographic plate with the disclosed dampening solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Roger E. McPherson, Leona E. Bishop, Richard L. Antrim
  • Publication number: 20020112805
    Abstract: The invention provides, in a first embodiment, a blocking wax composition. The blocking wax comprises from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of a water-soluble continuous phase and from about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a discontinuous solid phase filler that is substantially inert to the continuous phase. The invention further provides a method for mounting a contact lens blank for machining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: James A. Bonafini, Anthony D. Parrinello, Peter J. Tinios
  • Publication number: 20020108533
    Abstract: An edible, hardenable coating composition is disclosed which comprises high levels of low viscosity propylene glycol alginate and a surfactant, which may additionally contain a filler, a pigment, and optionally a small amount of a secondary film former and/or a strengthening polymer. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage forms, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers, pesticide tablets, and foods and provides an elegant prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Augello, Eric Bllefernich
  • Patent number: 6387169
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a pliable play gel composition comprised of certain guar gums, a cross-linking agent, and water in certain amounts to form a composition having exceptional gel cohesiveness and rheology resulting in a free flowing play gel exhibiting a novel texture and tactile feel character. The nature of the instant play gel enables the use of the guar based gel in a host of play patterns for children or adults which exploit its free flowing and pleasantly comfortable tactile feel characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Abimael Cordova
  • Patent number: 6379447
    Abstract: An aqueous, light weight paper laminating adhesive comprising a continuous aqueous phase of from about 15 to 50% by weight of polysaccharide material dispersed in water, the continuous phase polysaccharide material having a zero-shear viscosity of greater than 0.07 Pa·s when measured at 26% (+/−1% solids) and a shear rate of 0.1s−1; a shear-thinning index of 0.90 to 1.1; and bleed time of greater than 15 seconds. Also disclosed is another adhesive composition, which is particularly useful in non-contact spay applications and comprises the continuous phase polysaccharide phase described above as well as a second component comprising a water swellable, insoluble polysaccharide particulate phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Eden, Eric M. Weisser, Daniel B. Solarek
  • Patent number: 6348090
    Abstract: A dry film coating composition for forming a coating suspension for film coating nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical tablets, and the like, including tapica dextrin and a detackifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: BPSI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Grillo, Brian Korchok, Bruce Kinsey, Stuart C. Porter, George Reyes, Thomas J. Burke, Charles Cunningham
  • Patent number: 6309455
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a stable hydrocolloid composition in which preferably welan gum is uniformly dispersed in a superplasticizer solution such as sulfonated naphthalene, sulfonated melamine, modified lignosulfate, their derivatives and mixtures thereof. The solution is wet milled to form an extremely fine particle size distribution of the gum. The composition is rapidly hydratable and useful as a stabilizing additive in many cement and drilling fluid applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: CP Kelco U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Skaggs, Harold Dial, Walter Rakitsky
  • Patent number: 6217709
    Abstract: A composition comprising cationic starch, cationic galactomannan gum (such as cationic guar, locust bean and fenugreek gum) and acid suitable as drainage aid and strength additive in papermaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: Keith Edward Burnfield
  • Patent number: 6174525
    Abstract: Fish lures and compositions and processes for making fish lures are described. The fish lures are soft and biodegradable, and they release fish attractant efficiently. Compositions for making the fishing lures comprise at least one water-soluble long-chain polyhydroxy polymer and, optionally, a water-soluble polymeric gum and/or a hydrogen-bonding accelerator. The lures may be cured after molding by subjecting the lure to freezing temperatures for various intervals of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventor: Donald W. Kelley