Patents Examined by Allan M. Lieberman
  • Patent number: 4996259
    Abstract: Aqueous synthetic wax dispersions which contain, as an essential component of the solid substance, a partially or completely neutralized copolymer of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -olefin and an unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid or dicarboxylic anhydride are prepared by neutralizing and dispersing the solid substance in an aqueous medium at above the melting point of the copolymer, by a method in which the processes of neutralization and of dispersion are carried out in one extruder or in a plurality of extruders connected in series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gernot Koehler, Juergen Schmidt-Thuemmes, Norbert Hasenbein, Lothar Schlemmer, Wolfram Dietsche
  • Patent number: 4994517
    Abstract: An anticorrosion lacquer which can be used in the ink-jet process for coating metal cans and receptacle parts, especially, with viscosity and surface tension allowing the use of the dispenser nozzles of ink-jet printing machines. The low viscosity anticorrosion lacquer contains polyvinylalcohol acetal, epoxy resin based upon epichlorhydrin and diphenylolpropane and nonplastified methyl esterified melamineformaldehyde resin in a mixture of alcohols and aromatic hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Schmalbach-Lubeca AG
    Inventor: Klaus-Peter Vohrer
  • Patent number: 4992490
    Abstract: A coating composition is described that is comprised of (1) polyacrylate fibers, (2) at least one monomer which forms an acrylic polymer, (3) styrene monomer, (4) unsaturated polyester resin, (5) a polymerization inhibitor (to prevent premature polymerization prior to application), and (6) an inert carrier in which each acrylic polymer-forming monomer and the styrene monomer are soluble. The inert carrier described and the miscible/soluble components form a medium wherein polyacrylate fiber suspension is easily achieved and maintained. The coating composition can be used as a base coat or primer without need for finishing prior to application of an overcoat of paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Miracle Shield Partnership
    Inventors: David L. Childress, Mark A. Garner, Sr., William L. Childress, John Power
  • Patent number: 4992513
    Abstract: It is desirable to increase the modulus of rubbers utilized in a wide variety of applications. This invention discloses a technique for modifying rubbers to improve their modulus without sacrificing other properties. The subject invention more specifically relates to a process for preparing a rubber composition having a high modulus which comprises reacting at least one epoxidized rubber with from about 2 phr to about 55 phr of at least one nylon at a temperature which is within the range of about 140.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Richard G. Bauer, James B. Pyke, Martin P. Cohen
  • Patent number: 4992502
    Abstract: Solid correction compositions useful in the form of a stick for correcting markings. The compositions include an opacifying pigment dispersed in a solid mixture of selected first and second waxes and a compatible film forming polymeric hardening material. The stick is rubbed over the marking to be corrected to deposit an adherent film which obscures the marking and can receive and retain a corrected marking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Rachel M. Loftin, John Thompson
  • Patent number: 4992492
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a binder based on bitumen and rubber powder, and comprising as an additive a heavy oil and also a synthetic elastomer. The constituents of the binder are mixed intimately to obtain an initial mixture at a temperature of between 175.degree. and 185.degree. C.; this temperature is maintained with agitation for around two hours, then the temperature of the mixture is lowered by 15.degree. to 20.degree. C. and the binder thus obtained can be kept for up to 10 days without any notable change in its properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Beugnet
    Inventor: Alain Sainton
  • Patent number: 4990404
    Abstract: An invention is a chemical process for complete destruction and safe disposition of hazardous organic chemicals carbonaceous chemicals. The invention also comprises the process for production of an inert polymer formed essentially of Carbon and Sulfur, and also comprises the new inert polymer, itself and articles made of the new polymer. This new polymer has many of the properties of refractory materials and is an inert non-inflammable cross-linked polymer that is relatively insoluble in all generally known solvents. In the process of the invention, a carbonaceous chemical and Sulfur is heated, in an atmosphere of Nitrogen at 500.degree. to 1500.degree. C. Waste gases including sulfur and sulfides are condensed, scrubbed and the sulfur recycled. The solids residue when analyzed by a mass spectrometer contains less than one (1) part per million (1 ppm) of unreacted organic chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Sultech, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold W. Adams
  • Patent number: 4990562
    Abstract: Blends of a major portion of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and a minor portion of an amorphous polyamide and preferably also a semicrystalline nylon are disclosed. These blends may be formed into films or multilayer structures, which can be thermoformed into containers or other articles. The presence of the minor portion of amorphous polyamide permits thermoforming of the EVOH at lower temperatures without the formation of defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Richard T. Chou, Gedeon I. Deak
  • Patent number: 4988768
    Abstract: A curable composition contains:(a) a vinyl chloride plastisol,(b) a diene acrylonitrile copolymer containing activated vinyl groups which are capable of undergoing free radical initiated polymerization carried out either by use of heat or ultraviolet light or electron beam in the presence of a free radical initiator and organometallic accelerator combination, and(c) an organometallic accelerator and free radical initiator combination adapted to promote cure of the fusing plastisol composition. The curable composition is characterized in that for every 100 parts of vinyl chloride plastisol there are present from about 9 parts to about 16 parts of diene acrylonitrile copolymer containing activated vinyl groups.The curable composition is especially suitable for use as an adhesive or sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Gola, Umesh C. Desai
  • Patent number: 4988747
    Abstract: Process for the production of a binder modified with synthetic material for building materials, especially street-building material, in which for the formation of the binder, molten bitumen together with a thermoplast or a thermoplast mixture, preferably an olefin polymer, is subjected to a homogenization treatment. To the mixture containing the bitumen and a thermoplast or a thermoplast mixture, there is supplied in the form of kinetic energy an amount of energy corresponding to the difference between the treatment temperature and the disintegration temperature of the thermoplast or thermoplast mixture to form readily reacting molecular fragments of the thermoplast or thermoplast mixture. Preferably, the mixture containing bitumen and the thermoplast or a thermoplast mixture is driven through a narrow gap between two mixing tools standing opposite to one another and rotating relatively to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Novophalt Overseas S.A.
    Inventor: Erich Strommer
  • Patent number: 4988790
    Abstract: Substances suitable for use as retention agents contain a cationic polyacrylamide with recurrent dialkylaminoalkylacrylamide units and a polyamidamine or a polyamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Wolff Walsrode AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Behn, Branislav Bohmer, Lutz Hoppe, Klaus Szablikowski
  • Patent number: 4987192
    Abstract: Colored tire stocks having improved abrasion resistance, color and color stability as compared to conventional colored tire stocks such as white sidewall stocks are provided. The colored tire stocks of the invention comprise crosslinked colored rubber compositions containing from 10 to 90% of ionic crosslinks and from 90 to 10% of free radical induced covalent crosslinks. These colored tire stocks may be utilized as functional tire stocks such as colored sidewall stocks (e.g. white sidewalls) or as decorative tire stocks such as raised colored letters (e.g. raised white letters) which identify the tire manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Inventors: Arthur E. Oberster, Charles M. Roland, Georg G. A. Bohm
  • Patent number: 4986545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved cover compositions for golf ball construction. The cover compositions comprise a blend of (1) modified thermoplastic rubber elastomers, wherein the thermoplastic rubber elastomers are modified with a polar group, such as maleic anhydride, and (2) ionomer resins. In addition, the present invention is directed to golf balls produced utilizing the improved cover compositions. The golf balls exhibit properties of enhanced playability without sacrificing distance and/or durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Spalding Sports Worldwide
    Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4985496
    Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) a graft copolymer obtained by emulsion-graft-polymerizing 0 to 20% by weight of an acrylic monomer and 0 to 60% by weight of an aromatic vinyl monomer in the presence of 40 to 80% by weight (as solids) of a diene type rubber polymer latex containing at least 50% by weight of a diene type rubber polymer having a weight average particle diameter of at least 0.3 .mu.m, and (B) a copolymer of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated cyclic anhydride and an aromatic vinyl compound. The thermoplastic resin composition has a high heat resistance and impact resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuo Kishida, Kiyokazu Kitai, Masaaki Mohri
  • Patent number: 4984803
    Abstract: An improved golf ball cover is disclosed. The cover has balata replaced by cis 1,4 polybutadiene in an amount up to 30 parts without producing a deleterious effect on the cover yet maintaining the good "clock" and "feel" of a balata covered golf ball and increasing the toughness of the ball cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Francisco M. Llort, Manuel R. Jerome, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4984804
    Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball covering with a special ionomer resin mixture having improved properties. The special ionomer resin mixture has a melt index of 0.5 to 3.0 and a Shore D hardness of at least 65, and is prepared by mixing three ionomer resins in specific amount ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mikio Yamada, Yoshinobu Nakamura
  • Patent number: 4985497
    Abstract: Terpolymers of various amounts of polymer repeat units of ethylene, acrylate ester, and carbon monoxide are intimately admixed with acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) resin to form a blend with a flex modulus of at least 1700 MPa. The resulting blend has enhanced impact strength properties over the resin alone. Such blends are useful as molding resins. The process for preparation of the blend involves admixing the terpolymer with the ABS resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Kamins, Robert J. Statz
  • Patent number: 4985503
    Abstract: Process for preparing impact-resistant translucent rubber-modified polystyrene by polymerizing compounds of the styrene class in the presence of a rubber containing thiol groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Bronstert, Hans Hoenl, Adolf Echte, Peter Klaerner
  • Patent number: 4983690
    Abstract: Solution blending of (a) a conductive polymer containing carbon-nitrogen linkages, such as polyaniline, having an organic group or an inorganic group, e.g., derived from an anhydride or an aromatic multisulfonic acid, covalently linked to nitrogen atoms of the polymer and (b) a malemide, particularly a bismalemide, e.g., the bismaleimide prepared by reacting 1,3 bis (3 aminophenoxybenzene) with 2 units of maleic anhydride, or a bismaleimide terminated oligomer, in a suitable solvent. On removal of solvent and heating to cure the bismaleimide, a continuous phase blend of the conductive polymer and the bismaleimide is formed, having good electrical conductivity and strength. The solution blend can be applied as a coating on a substrate or can be processed to a powder which can be compressed into parts. The conductive blend can be melted and cured without the evolution of volatiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Lockheed Corporation
    Inventors: Randy E. Cameron, Abraham L. Landis
  • Patent number: 4983652
    Abstract: This invention relates to hot melt adhesive compositions which includes a polymer complex of an amine containing polymer and a co- or terpolymer, about 3 to about 100 parts by weight of a polymer complex per 100 parts by weight of the highly unsaturated hydrocarbon rubber, wherein the neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer has about 0.2 to about 5 weight percent of chemically combined sulfur and about 25 to about 200 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon resin of a petroleum or coal tar distillate, aliphatic dienes and mono and diolefins, cyclic olefins of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydrogenated poly cyclics per 100 parts by weight of the polymer complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Company
    Inventor: Pawan K. Agarwal