Patents Assigned to Investment Holding Corporation
  • Publication number: 20090306255
    Abstract: The invention relates to water-based adhesives for industrial applications obtained by mixing water-redispersible polymer powder and water-soluble polymer powder with water, wherein the weight ratio of the water-redispersible polymer powder to the water-soluble polymer powder is from about 0.001:1 to 100:1 and the water-based adhesive has a set speed of less than 300 sec, when measured with a 36 ?m thick layer at 23° C. and 50% relative humidity and 385 ?m thick carton boards with a weight of 275+/?3 g/m2 and Cobb values on one side of 43 g/min/m2 and 27 g/min/m2 on the other side, has a solids content of about 7.5 to 70 wt.-% and a Brookfield viscosity at 23° C. at 20 rpm, measured according to the ASTM D1084 standard, of about 500 to 10,000 mPas. The water-based industrial adhesive has the capability to bond a low surface tension substrate to a cellulosic substrate, in particular with a weight-ratio of water-redispersible polymer powder to water-soluble polymer powder from about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Nalini Patel, Rebecca Stopps, Christophe Magnin
  • Publication number: 20090203847
    Abstract: Hot melt adhesives are provided that have improved heat resistance. The adhesives comprise a metallocene polyolefin, an amorphous ?-olefin polymer, a tackifier and a functional polyolefin. The functional polyolefin is used in an amount sufficient to increase the heat resistance. A preferred functional polyolefin is a maleated polyolefin such as maleated polypropylene. A preferred tackifier is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Ellis, Michaela Stolbova
  • Publication number: 20090192242
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion and dispersion powder composition for highly flexible, waterproof, hydraulically binding tile adhesives having an extended open time, and containing an emulsion polymer (A) having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of approximately 10° C. to 80° C., and an emulsion polymer (B) having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of approximately ?60° C. to +20° C. The difference of the glass transition temperatures (Tg) of the emulsion polymers (A and B) is at least approximately 5° C. The proportion of vinyl acetate monomer units is 0 to 70 mol-% and the minimum film forming temperature according to DIN 53787 of the 50% aqueous dispersion composition is approximately 15° C. or less, and the monomers, stabilization systems and optionally the additional additives of the dispersion and/or dispersion powder composition are selected such that a good cement compatibility is guaranteed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Hongli Willimann, Hans Wicki, Ulf Kehrer
  • Publication number: 20090165942
    Abstract: Insulation blankets having preapplied thereon a reactivatable hot melt adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Nowicki, Salvador Alvarado-Trevino, Shirish Sawale
  • Publication number: 20090159205
    Abstract: Moisture curable reactive hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared using a novel two-step polymerization process. Resulting adhesives have improved green strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Yongxia Wang
  • Publication number: 20090159206
    Abstract: Moisture curable hot melt adhesive compositions that contain functionally modified polyolefins and have improved green strength before set are prepared without using added crystalline polyester polyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Yongxia Wang
  • Publication number: 20090082485
    Abstract: The invention provides an isocyanate free UV curable hot melt composition which may be hardened upon exposure to UV radiation to provide a protective coating. The coating is particularly useful in wood-working and furniture applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Trevithick Slark, Mireia Diaz Simo
  • Publication number: 20090042040
    Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using silane-functional liquid polymers. The adhesive are formulated using a silane-reactive polymer or, alternatively, a non-silane-reactive polymer together with a compatible tackifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Paul, Wu Suen, David J. Good
  • Publication number: 20090017186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocolloid blend which exhibits an innovative texture in compositions. The blend consists essentially of a waxy starch which has been enzymatically debranched and a non-high amylose starch which has been stabilized and inhibited in a ratio of 0.8:1 to 8:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Leonora Henault-Mezaize, Ron Pagaoa, Alicia F. Martin, Florian Much
  • Patent number: 7462651
    Abstract: A radiation-curable desiccant-filled adhesive/sealant composition comprising a radiation-curable resin, one or more desiccant fillers, one or more photoinitiators or photosensitizers, and optionally, one or more inorganic or organic fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Jie Cao, Donald E. Herr
  • Publication number: 20080292801
    Abstract: The present invention concerns adhesive compositions that provide corrosion-preventative properties and improved adhesive bonding on corrodible surfaces, such as may be found in electronic components. These compositions provide the substrates with greatly increased resistance to corrosion, especially during long term exposure to high temperatures and/or high humidity. When used on conductive substrates, the compositions also maintain good initial and ongoing electrical conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Jayesh P. Shah, Bo Xia, Chih-Min Cheng
  • Patent number: 7456280
    Abstract: Isocyanurate compounds or resins have the structure (I) in which Y is an hydroxyl group —OH or a maleimide group Formula (II) provided that at least one maleimide group is present, and Q is any divalent organic moiety, aliphatic or aromatic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Osama M. Musa
  • Patent number: 7456748
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) system antenna having adhesive pre-applied to one or more of its contact pads to allow for high speed attachment of the antenna to the RFID die or die strap. Also disclosed is a method for attaching an RFID antenna having pre-applied adhesive to a die or die strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Min Cheng, Vito Buffa
  • Patent number: 7452943
    Abstract: Polymeric compounds containing an oxetane functionality and a styrenic functionality have the structure in which polymer is a polymeric backbone from which depend the oxetane and styrenic functionalities; m and n are integers from 2 to 500; R1 is a methyl or ethyl group; R2 and R3 are H or a methyl or ethyl group; R4 is a direct bond or a divalent hydrocarbon; W and Z independently are an ether, ester, amide, or carbamate group; and G is hydrogen, or —OR1, —SR1, or —N(R2)(R3), in which R1, R2 and R3 are as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Osama M. Musa
  • Publication number: 20080250972
    Abstract: An ultraviolet or electron beam curable conductive material for use in the electronics industry. The conductive material has a low viscosity and is capable of application to a substrate by high speed printing techniques such as flexography and rotogravure and provides high electrical conductivity following cure. The conductive material comprises one or more oligomers, one or more acrylate carriers, one or more reactive monomers such as vinyl ether, conductive filler and one or more photoinitiators. Optional additional ingredients, such as diluents, dispersants, etc. may be added as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Rudie Oldenzijl
  • Patent number: 7422638
    Abstract: Sago-based gelling starches and the use thereof. Such modified starches exhibit exceptionally fast gelling properties, high gel strengths, and exceptional elasticity. These properties allow for significantly reduced processing times, including reduced hold times. Further, the higher gel strength allows for reduced starch levels without loss of final product gel strength integrity or texture. The instant gelling starches are particularly useful in food systems of the type that gel upon standing, such as pie and cream fillings, puddings, spreads, and jellies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph M. Trksak, Patrick J. Ford
  • Patent number: 7422707
    Abstract: A conductive composition for coating a semiconductor wafer comprises conductive filler that has an average particle size of less than 2 microns and a maximum particle size of less than 10 microns, a first resin that has a softening point between 80-260° C., solvent, curing agent, and a second resin, wherein at room temperature the first resin is substantially soluble in the solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Qizhuo Zhuo
  • Publication number: 20080207894
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of making a starch crosslinked with sodium trimetaphosphate or with a combination of sodium trimetaphosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate. The reaction has increased efficiency over the standard crosslinking process and/or reduced phosphorus effluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph M. Trksak
  • Publication number: 20080202380
    Abstract: A material for producing a conductive composition comprising polymer particles, conductive particles, and a liquid medium. The material is in a liquid/dispersion form until it is cured at which time it forms an electrically conductive composition. The composition contains larger sized polymer particles along with smaller metal conductive filler particles such as nanoparticle-sized filler particles. The larger polymer particles create excluded volume in the material matrix and reduce the percolation threshold of the conductive filler particles to provide a conductive material with a reduced volume fraction of electrically conductive filler. The electrical conductivity of the material is further increased after heat treatment which causes the conductive filler particles to sinter together to form a highly conductive network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Lirong Bao, Allison Xiao, Bin Wei
  • Patent number: 7414103
    Abstract: A linear or cyclic siloxane compound contains pendant carbon to carbon double bonds, Si—H bonds, and pendant oxetane functionality. These compounds have two curing temperatures, one associated with a hydrosilation reaction between the carbon to carbon double bond and the Si—H entity, and the other associated with the ring opening of the oxetane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventor: Osama M. Musa