Organic Material Containing Patents (Class 106/499)
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Patent number: 7932306Abstract: The present disclosure provides a black ink-jet ink, having a pH greater than 7, comprising a first aqueous vehicle, a carbon black pigment, and an amphoteric polymeric dispersant, wherein the amphoteric polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment consisting essentially of an amine monomer; and the B block is a segment comprising an acidic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer; wherein the dispersant is neutralized, and with the proviso that the acid number is greater that the amine number, and the B block does not contain an amine monomer. The disclosure further pertains to an ink set comprising this black ink and at least a second ink which contains a reactive species with appropriate cationic agent, salt, or pH capable of destabilizing the carbon black dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Robert Paul Held, C. Chad Roberts, Patrick F. McIntyre
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Patent number: 7927416Abstract: A method of producing a modified pigment by sulfonating a pigment and subsequently oxidizing the pigment. The modified pigment may have sulfonic acid and carboxyl surface modifying groups attached to the surface of the pigment. Charge balancing counterions such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and NR1R2R3H+, where R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or C1-C5 alkyl groups, may be associated with the surface modifying groups. The modified pigment is combined with water to produce a dispersion that can be used in such applications as coatings, paints, papers, adhesives, latexes, toners, textiles, fibers, plastics and inks.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Sensient Colors Inc.Inventors: Puthalath K. Sujeeth, Mark Ulrich, Gabe Srouji, John P. Kane, Daniel A. Ouellette
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Patent number: 7905955Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersant of formula (I) or (II), or mixtures of the dispersants of formulas (I) and (II), (C) optionally wetting agents, (D) optionally other surfactants and/or dispersants, (E) optionally one or more organic solvents or one or more hydrotropic substances, (F) optionally other additives used conventionally for the production of aqueous pigment dispersions and (G) water.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: Bjoern Fechner, Carsten Schaefer, Alexander Woerndle
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Patent number: 7901503Abstract: A sulfonated derivative of an organic pigment moiety comprising a polyetheramine, and a metal or ammonium salt. The pigment is used for coloration of printing inks and coatings. For ink-jet systems there is excellent filterability, low viscosity, and stability thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Sun Chemical CorporationInventor: Stanislav Vilner
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Patent number: 7892344Abstract: The invention provides a pigment preparation comprising (a) C.I. Pigment Red 254 with an average particle size d50 of not more than 100 nm; (b) 0.1% to 30% by weight, based on the weight of the PR 254, of one or more dispersants from the group of the unlaked sulfo-containing monoazo dyes; and (c) 0.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: Tanja Reipen, Jens Reichwagen, Lars Schneider, Carsten Plueg, David Blum
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Patent number: 7875212Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide polymer matrix nanocomposites reinforced with nano-scale materials such as nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes and methods of fabricating. The nanomaterials are provided within relatively low weight fractions, for example in the range of approximately 0.01 to about 0.4% by weight and distributed within the matrix by a magnetic mixing procedure to provide substantially uniform reinforcement of the nanocomposites. Advantageously, these nanocomposites provide significantly enhanced tensile strength, strain to failure, and fracture toughness over corresponding neat matrices.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: University of HawaiiInventors: Mohammad Naghi Ghasemi Nejhad, Vinod P Veedu, Andrea Yuen, Davood Askari
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Patent number: 7875358Abstract: A composition for a slurry for manufacture of a building panel includes one or more fillers, one or more binders and water. One or more fillers is an expanded perlite at least partially covered with a film-forming, thermoplastic polymer coating Some embodiments use calcined or uncalcined gypsum as a binder or filler. One embodiment is a building panel that includes a solid matrix of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals bound to expanded perlite. A method of making the panel includes acquiring expanded perlite and coating it with film-forming, thermoplastic polymer coating. After the expanded perlite is prepared, it is combined with water other optional fillers and one or more binders to form a slurry. The slurry is shaped into a panel and allowed to dry.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: USG Interiors, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Englert, Daniel E. Boss
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Publication number: 20110015295Abstract: Disclosed are 2,6-bis[octadecyloxy]anthraquinone, 1-(4,6-bis[dibutylamino]-[1,3,5]-triazin-2-ylamino)-anthraquinone, 2-(4,6-bis[dibutylamino]-[1,3,5]-triazin-2-ylaminoyanthraquinone, 2,6-bis[4,6-bis[dibutylamino]-[1,3,5]-triazin-2-yloxy]-anthraquinone, 2-(2-ethyl-hexyloxy)-1-octadecyloxy-anthraquinone, 1,2-bis[octadecyloxy]anthraquinone, 1,2-bis[2-ethyl-hexyloxy]anthraquinone, 1,2-bis[octyloxy]anthraquinone, 1,5-bis[2-ethyl-hexyloxy]anthraquinone, 9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-sulfonic acid dodecylamide, 2,6-bis[stearoyloxy]anthraquinone and bis[9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-sulfonic acid]-1?,12?-dodecandiyldiamide. The anthraquinones are suitable additives for thermoplastic polymers or waxes and act as photosensitizers towards their degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: STEFANO GARDI, Piero Piccinelli, Massimiliano Sala, Wiebke Wunderlich-Wippert, Michela Bonora
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Publication number: 20100322981Abstract: The present invention relates to (interference) pigments comprising a plate-like substrate, a layer of SnO2, and/or a layer of a metaloxide, which is selected from Fe2O3, TiO2, ZrO2 and/or HfO2, said layer(s) being doped with Mo and/or W, or pigments comprising a plate-like substrate, a layer of a metal oxide, which is selected from Fe2O3, TiO2, ZrO2 and/or HfO2, said layer(s) being doped with Nb and/or Ta, a method of producing the (interference) pigments and their use in paints, ink-jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings, printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass. The pigments of the present invention have very bright color and show color flop.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Patrice Bujard, Marc Baysang, Philippe Bugnon
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Publication number: 20100319585Abstract: Disclosed herein are defoamers comprising ethylene glycol, a defoaming hydrocarbon base fluid, and a non-ionic surfactant wherein the hydrocarbon base fluid comprises an internal olefin or a straight-chain n-alcohol, and wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in the defoamer in an amount in the range of from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the defoamer. Also disclosed herein are cement compositions comprising water, hydraulic cement, and a defoamer, wherein the defoamer comprises ethylene glycol, a non-ionic surfactant, and a defoaming hydrocarbon base fluid wherein the hydrocarbon base fluid comprises an internal olefin or a straight-chain n-alcohol, and wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in the defoamer in an amount in the range of from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the defoamer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Szymanski, Samuel J. Lewis, J. Michael Wilson, Arron L. Karcher
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Patent number: 7846997Abstract: The invention relates to a solid pigment preparation comprising at least 35% by weight of one or more pigments and at most 65% by weight of a dispersant resin, wherein the dispersant resin comprises a polyester backbone having at least one pendent hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide monoalkylether group, the dispersant resin comprising 30 to 80% by weight of alkylene oxide units and having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 150,000.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.Inventors: Klaas Jan Hendrik Kruithof, Rienk Hettema, Roger MacLiver Roy, Hendrik Meijer
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Patent number: 7837777Abstract: The invention provides a metallic pigment composition capable of preventing gelation of a UV metallic ink or a UV metallic coating material containing an ultraviolet-curable resin and providing good metallic effect and the stability with lapse of time and a UV metallic ink composition and a UV metallic coating material composition using it. The metallic pigment composition contains metal flakes and a nitrocellulose as essential components and the nitrocellulose is contained at a ratio in a range of 0.1 to 12 parts by mass to the metal flakes 100 parts by mass. The UV metallic ink and a UV metallic coating material are provided by adding the metallic pigment composition. The surfaces of the metal flakes are preferable to be coated with a phosphorus compound.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Toyo Aluminium Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Akihiko Ikeya, Yoshikazu Inoue
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Patent number: 7837785Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment granules and to a process for the preparation thereof and their use.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: LANXESS Deutschland GmbHInventors: Holger Friedrich, Kai Bütje, Udo Holtmann
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Publication number: 20100288167Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing low diol content monofunctional polyalkylene glycols. The process includes introducing the initiator feed in two portions (a first and second initiator) and drying only the first initiator to remove water. The first and second initiators can be the same or different. Also provided are new monofunctional polyalkylene glycol compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: David B. Wurm, Robert H. Whitmarsh, Peirre T. Varineau, Bruce A. Barner, John G. Pendergast, JR., Kirk R. Thompson
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Patent number: 7834098Abstract: The invention relates to new compositions having good binder, wetting, and dispersing properties for virtually foam-free aqueous and also solventborne and solvent-free pigment preparations.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Andreas Wenning, Dietmar Loest
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Patent number: 7833343Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation containing (a) 50-99 percent by weight of at least one pigment, (b) 1 to 50 percent by weight of an additive based on polyalkylene glycols, and (c) 0 to 10 percent by weight of an auxiliary agent from among the group comprising fillers, fire retardants, preservatives, light-stability agents, pigmentary and non-pigmentary dispersing agents, surfactants, antioxidants, foam inhibitors, resins, and antistatic agents, the percentages being in relation to the total weight of the pigment preparation. The additive that is based on polyalkylene glycols corresponds to formula Z?-[-(AO—)n1—B-T-X—Y]m—Z (1), wherein AO represents a C2-C10 alkyleneoxy unit, B represents a C2-C10 alkylene radical, and T represents —NR—, X represents one of the groups (formula), and Y represents a chemical bond or —NR3—.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: Carsten Plueg, Jesús Pitarch López
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Patent number: 7833331Abstract: Corrosion-inhibiting pigments based on cobalt are described that contain a trivalent or tetravalent cobalt/valence stabilizer complex. An inorganic or organic material is used to stabilize the trivalent or tetravalent cobalt ion to form a compound that is sparingly soluble in water. Specific stabilizers are chosen to control the release rate of trivalent or tetravalent cobalt during exposure to water and to tailor the compatibility of the powder when used as a pigment in a chosen binder system. Stabilizers may also modify the processing and handling characteristics of the formed powders. Cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of cobalt coordination chemistry. Many cobalt-valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: University of DaytonInventors: Jeffrey Allen Sturgill, Andrew Wells Phelps, Joseph Thomas Swartzbaugh
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Patent number: 7829626Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous matte coating compositions comprising a binder component B) and a polymeric duller component A) composed of particles of one or more multi-stage copolymer or single stage crosslinked (co)polymer, e.g. crosslinked t-butyl (meth)acrylate, the duller component particles A) having an average diameter of 1-20 ?m. Components A) and B) are compatible. Preferably, the duller component A) is acrylic; more preferably, components A) and B) are acrylic. The aqueous compositions provide matte coatings having haptic or feel (soft touch) properties, film and appearance properties, including burnish resistance and low color loss.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Shang-Jaw Chiou, Bradley K. Hageman, Joseph M. Hoefler, Ari K. Kar, Edwin H. Nungesser, John D. Whiteman, Dianzhi Yang
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Pigment compositions, colored compositions making use of the pigment compositions, and color filters
Patent number: 7828891Abstract: Pigment compositions each contain an organic pigment and at least one compound selected from compounds represented by the following formula (II), respectively: A-N?N—CH(COCH3)—CONH-E, B—N?N—CH(COCH3)—CONH-E or C—N?N—CH(COCH3)—CONH-E, wherein A represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, B represents a substituted or unsubstituted ?-naphthyl group, C represents a substituted or unsubstituted ?-anthraquinonyl group, D represents a particular substituted aromatic group, and E represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, with a proviso that the compounds each have at least one substituent represented by —COOM or —SO3M in which M represents a hydrogen atom, metal atom, ammonium group, organic amine group or quaternary ammonium group. Colored compositions making use of the pigment compositions and color filters making use of the colored compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryo Hoshino, Hideki Ito, Kazuhiko Kaneko, Kazutaka Aoki, Shotoku Takami -
Publication number: 20100276626Abstract: The invention relates to a coating compound for automobile construction, comprising a filler, preferably an aluminum silicate-based filler, which reduces, more particularly prevents, bubbling on transition from the wet state to the dry state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: EFTEC EUROPE HOLDING AGInventors: Joachim Seitzer, Max Lauchenauer, Heinrich Sommer
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Patent number: 7819967Abstract: A method of producing a dispersion of organic fine particles having a volume average particle diameter (Mv) of 10 nm to 100 nm, which has the step of: subjecting an organic fine particle dispersion liquid containing a high molecular compound to heating treatment under flowing through a channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventors: Hirokazu Kyota, Hideki Maeta
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Patent number: 7811378Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersible pigment concentrate, in particular for coloring of cement based building materials like concrete, and for coatings, paints and the like, that contains at least one pigment as well as, if necessary, bonding, dispersion and wetting agents, with a content of a disintegration agent, which, when contacting water (in sufficient amount), causes an essentially complete disintegration of the primary structure of the concentrate with subsequent release the pigment particle within one minute without any mechanical operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Brockhues GmbH & Co.Inventors: Nikolaus Wolfgang Nungeβ, Stefan Vogler
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Publication number: 20100255269Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To provide a method of well filling copper in a non-through hole on a conductivity-rendered substrate by using a copper plating bath containing fewer additives. [Means for Solving the Problem] A method of filling copper in a non-through hole on a substrate that has been treated to render it conductive, which comprises plating said substrate in an acidic copper plating bath comprising a water-soluble copper salt, sulfuric acid and a filling additive that is a polymer having the activities of both of a brightener and a leveler.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicants: Osaka Prefecture University Public Corporation, Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Naoki Okamoto, Kazuo Kondo, Hideyuki Kuri, Masaru Bunya, Minoru Takeuchi
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Patent number: 7806979Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiglare coating composition, and more particularly to an antiglare coating composition comprising an acrylate binder resin, fine particles whose refractive index varies between 0.2 to 0.5 from the refractive index of the binder resin and whose average particle size ranges from 0.05 to 1 ?m, and fine particles whose refractive index varies between 0.1 and whose average particle size ranges from 0.5 to 3 ?m. A coating composition of the present invention has a superior antiglare effect, reduced image distortion, high contrast, and enhanced image clarity when applied to a high-resolution display by scattering and inducing internal diffusion of light.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Yeong-Rae Chang, Yea-Mo Koo, Sung-Hoon Jang
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Publication number: 20100229759Abstract: A method of producing a white pigment dispersion liquid includes: mixing and dispersing a white pigment, a dispersant and a medium to form a dispersion liquid in which the amount of the white pigment is 20% by mass or more relative to the total mass of the dispersion liquid; and subjecting the dispersion liquid to a depressurization treatment after the dispersing. A method of producing an inkjet recording medium includes: producing a white pigment dispersion liquid by the method of producing a white pigment dispersion liquid; preparing a coating liquid by mixing at least the white pigment dispersion liquid and a water-soluble resin; and forming an ink receiving layer by applying the coating liquid onto a support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventor: Ryoichi NAKANO
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Publication number: 20100229760Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing uncoated, readily dispersible C.I. Pigment Red 112 by azo coupling in a microreactor, which comprises precipitating the coupling component in an upstream microreactor and coupling the precipitated coupling component in finely divided form to the diazo component in a microreactor. The C.I. Pigment Red 112 of the invention features low dispersion harshness in alkyd resin varnish, and a PCB content of below 25 ppm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Lars SCHNEIDER, Martin REIF
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Patent number: 7789958Abstract: Corrosion-inhibiting pigments based on manganese are described that contain a trivalent or tetravalent manganese/valence stabilizer complex. An inorganic or organic material is used to stabilize the trivalent or tetravalent manganese ion to form a compound that is sparingly soluble, exhibits low solubility, or is insoluble in water, depending upon the intended usage. Specific stabilizers are chosen to control the release rate of trivalent or tetravalent manganese during exposure to water and to tailor the compatibility of the powder when used as a pigment in a chosen binder system. Stabilizers may also modify the processing and handling characteristics of the formed powders. Manganese/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of manganese coordination chemistry. Many manganese-valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium or tetravalent lead systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: University of DaytonInventors: Jeffrey A. Sturgill, Andrew Wells Phelps, Joseph T. Swartzbaugh
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Patent number: 7789957Abstract: Solid, low dust pigment compositions are formed i by mixing pigments with certain polymer stabilizers under conditions wherein the stabilizers are in a liquefied state. The pigment compositions are easily handled and have a high color yield when incorporated into polymer substrates. In many cases, the color development attained is not readily achievable using pigment compositions comprising conventional carriers.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Ciba CorporationInventors: John Adams, Roger Reinicker, Damien Thurber Cole, Gerard Finnegan
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Publication number: 20100216945Abstract: The invention relates to binder-free spot blender compositions for one- and two-component clearcoat materials comprising at least one isocyanate compound, to processes for producing them, and to their use in automotive refinish.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: BASF COATINGS AGInventors: Egbert Nienhaus, Bernhard Lettman, Klaus-Udo Reize, Josef Rademacher
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Publication number: 20100197854Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a method for the removal of alkaline or acidic compounds from a solvent-containing metal oxide dispersion, having the following steps: a. conversion of the solvent into gas phase; b. condensation of the solvent; c. bringing the condensed solvent into contact with a neutralizing agent; d. Return of the condensed solvent into the metal oxide dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: NANORESINS AGInventors: Uwe Dietrich Kuehner, Onno Graalmann
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Patent number: 7767018Abstract: Disclosed is a metal pigment composition which can be used in an aqueous coating and shows excellent storage stability of a coating agent, and which is reduced in the deterioration of glossiness, hiding power, flip-flop property and the like when formed into a coating film. Specifically disclosed is a metal pigment composition which is treated with at least one amine salt of a heteropoly acid. The heteroatom constituting the heteropoly acid is at least one element selected from the elements belonging to Groups III, IV and V. The polyatom constituting the heteropoly acid is a transition metal. The amount of the amine salt of the heteropoly acid is preferably 0.01 to 10 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of a metal pigment. The metal pigment is preferably an aluminum flake.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Asahi Kasei Chemicals CorporationInventors: Kazuko Nakajima, Shigeki Katsuta
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Publication number: 20100180794Abstract: Pigment preparation containing at least one pigment and at least one compound of the general formula CH3—(CH2)n—CH2—O—[(CH2)p—O]m—H. The pigment preparation can be produced by dispersing and drying. It can be used for coloration and/or antistaticization in waterborne colour and varnish systems, emulsion paints, printing inks, liquid-ink systems and coating systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Gerd Tauber, Stephan Lüdtke, Ralph McIntosh, Werner Kalbitz, Jutta Zimmermann, Alfons Karl, Stephanie Frahn
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Patent number: 7758692Abstract: The invention relates in particular to an aqueous pigment suspension comprising at least one polymer of the type polycarboxylate grafted by alkylene polyoxide chains. It relates in addition to the use thereof especially in the coloring of hydraulic set materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: ChrysoInventors: Christophe Eychenne-Baron, Olivier Malbault, Jean-Jacques Hivert
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Publication number: 20100175826Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder for the production of bonded mineral wool, wherein a phenol-formaldehyde-binder is applied onto the still hot fibers after the fiberization of a mineral wool, using a binder that comprises hydroxylamine or an amino alcohol with the following general formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different from each other, and independently are hydrogen, a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with 1-12 carbon atoms, a saturated or unsaturated alicyclic or heterocyclic hydrocarbon with 5-8 carbon atoms, a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with 5-12 ring members or a chain-like or branched alkylether with 1-50 alkoxy units or a chain-like or branched alkylamine with 1-50 alkylamine units; and R3 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with 1-12 carbon atoms, a saturated or unsaturated alicyclic or heterocyclic hydrocarbon with 5-8 carbon atoms, a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon wType: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVERInventors: Hagen Huenig, Eva Wagner
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Patent number: 7745003Abstract: The present invention relates to particles having a functional multilayered structure based on substrates, characterized in that the substrates are coated with one or more layers of one or more polymers and one or more layers of one or more silanes, process for the production thereof, and the use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Alfred Hennemann, Marc Entenmann, Margarete Müller, Renate Bonn-Walter, Adalbert Huber, Ulrich Schoenefeld
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Publication number: 20100140840Abstract: A process of producing a blanket is described and can involve forming an aqueous slurry of hydrophobic aerogels, fibers, and at least one wetting agent, drying the aqueous slurry to form a substantially dried product, and calendaring the substantially dried product to form the blanket. The blanket can be used in a variety of applications, including windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: CABOT CORPORATIONInventors: Stephane F. Rouanet, Robert K. Massey, Jameel Menashi
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Patent number: 7727325Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pigment dispersion includes mixing a solution in which a pigment is dissolved in an acid, and a reaction liquid that decreases a solubility of the pigment in the solution, in the presence of a dispersant for the pigment, and causing the pigment to precipitate. The solution and reaction liquid are mixed in the presence of the dispersant and a cyclic carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tetsuo Hino, Takayuki Teshima
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Patent number: 7722715Abstract: A process for the preparation of pigment compositions which give improved ink flow is provided which comprises treating the pigment, during the pigment synthesis, with a small amount of a long chain aliphatic amine. The pigment compositions obtained can be used for preparing millbase inks which due to their improved flow viscosity (rheology) at high pigmentation can be easily handled as well as flexibly formulated, e.g. a number of final printing inks for different ink applications can be manufactured from a single millbase in a very economical manner. The final inks are preferably used in packaging gravure printing processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Stephen Haggata, Iain Frank Fraser, Stephen John Coughlin
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Publication number: 20100113685Abstract: A universal colorant system for both solvent- and water-based paints and coatings is contained in a closed sealed pouch or cartridge-style container, and includes a colorant component, a surfactant package including at least one alkyd-compatible surfactant and at least one latex-compatible surfactant, and a carrier. When the colorant system is added to a base paint it desirably provides a mixture having a drop in viscosity of less than about 50%.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Mark Randall Coward, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, David R. Wallace
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Publication number: 20100095868Abstract: The invention relates to coated pearlescent pigments, whereby the coating covers the pearlescent pigments and comprises uncured, however, chemically cross-linkable and/or oligomeric and/or polymeric binding agents that can be cross-linked by heat, IR radiation, UV radiation and/or electron rays. The invention also relates to a method for producing the coated pearlescent pigments and to the use thereof. The invention additionally relates to a coating composition and to a coated article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Günter Kaupp, Ulrich Schmidt, Burkhard Schreiber, Alexander Albrecht
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Patent number: 7691194Abstract: A self-dispersible colorant has a hydrophilic group incorporated into a colorant. A method of preparing the self-dispersible colorant reacts a cyclic anhydride with a reactive colorant in the presence of a Lewis acid. An ink composition comprising the self-dispersible colorant provides long-term storage stability and dispersion stability.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cheol Ham
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Patent number: 7686877Abstract: The invention relates to pigmented tinting concentrates comprising a) stabilized pigments; b) humectant compounds obtainable by effecting a Diels Alder reaction at a temperature of 150-260° C. between a polyunsaturated compound and a co-reactant having the formula R1XOC—CH?CH—COXR2 or CH2?CH—COXR3 or CH2?CH(CH3)—COXR3 wherein X is oxygen or —NH— and wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is a polyether moiety and any other of R1 and R2 is a polyether moiety or hydrogen and R3 is a polyether moiety.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Ciba CorporationInventors: Lothar Alexander Engelbrecht, Roedolph Van Bohemen, Frank Oliver Heinrich Pirrung
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Publication number: 20100072438Abstract: The present invention relates to heptarylene- and octarylenetetracarboximides of the general formula (I) to precursors thereof or mixtures thereof, and to processes for their preparation and to their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicants: BASF SE, MAX-PLANCK-GESELL.ZUR FOERD.DER WISSEN.E.V.Inventors: Jianqiang Qu, Neil Gregory Pschirer, Martin Koenemann, Klaus Muellen, Yuri Avlasevic
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Publication number: 20100068642Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation containing (a) 50-99 percent by weight of at least one pigment, (b) 1 to 50 percent by weight of an additive based on polyalkylene glycols, and (c) 0 to 10 percent by weight of an auxiliary agent from among the group comprising fillers, fire retardants, preservatives, light-stability agents, pigmentary and non-pigmentary dispersing agents, surfactants, antioxidants, foam inhibitors, resins, and antistatic agents, the percentages being in relation to the total weight of the pigment preparation. The additive that is based on polyalkylene glycols corresponds to formula Z?-[-(AO—)n1—B-T-X—Y]m—Z (1), wherein AO represents a C2-C10 alkyleneoxy unit, B represents a C2-C10 alkylene radical, and T represents —NR—, X represents one of the groups (formula), and Y represents a chemical bond or —NR3—.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Carsten Plueg, Jesus Pitarch Lopez
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Publication number: 20100034980Abstract: A painting method includes the steps of painting a work piece with a painting composition incorporating between about 0.1 and 10.0 weight percent carbon nanotubes and curing the painting composition by subjecting it to radio waves having a power of between about 30 and about 5000 W at a frequency of between about 13.56, about 27.12, or about 40.68 MHz.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Kozo Saito, Rodney Andrews, Belal Gharaibeh, Wahed R. Wasel
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Patent number: 7658793Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation based on at least one inorganic pigment and at least one organic pigment, and to a method for producing one such pigment preparation. Said pigment preparation contains particles wherein fine organic pigment particles are combined with inorganic pigment particles, said particles also being provided with an organic macromolecular coating. The inventive pigment preparation is produced by wet-grinding the inorganic and organic pigments, optionally adding other constituents, in the presence of a surface-active substance in the form of a macromolecular organic compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Heubach GmbHInventors: Rainer Heubach, Yvonne Brussaard, Hugo Brussaard
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Patent number: 7659340Abstract: A universal colorant composition for both solvent- and water-based paints and coatings includes a colorant component, such as pigment, dye, colorant, tinting agent and/or metal effect agent; a surfactant package including at least one alkyd-compatible; surfactant and at least one latex-compatible surfactant; and a carrier. When the surfactant package is added to a base paint it provides a mixture having a drop in viscosity of less than about 50%.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Mark Randall Coward, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, David R. Wallace
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Patent number: 7651558Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pigmented ink includes the steps of a) preparing a pigment dispersion in a dispersing installation; b) charging the dispersing installation with a washing liquid; c) discharging the washing liquid from the dispersing installation; and d) adding the discharged washing liquid to the pigment dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Agfa Graphics NVInventor: Daniel Heitzmann
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Patent number: 7648573Abstract: Pigment wetting agent contains a mixture of monoesters and diesters of butylene glycol and fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Gattefosse SASInventors: Jean-David Rodier, Vincent Hubiche
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Patent number: 7645335Abstract: Aqueous dispersion which comprises hydrophobized silicon dioxide powder with a content of between 5 and 50 wt. % and which comprises at least one compound of the general formula R & supl; —COO—(CH2-CH(Ph)—O)a-(CnH2n-xR2x-O)b-R3 (I). It is prepared by dispersing the hydrophobic silicon dioxide powder, dispersing agent and optionally pH-regulating substances and further additives in an aqueous medium. It can be employed as an additive to waterborne fillers in the automobile industry, as a coating constituent in can and coil coating processes, as an additive in water-based UV-curable formulations e.g. for wood preservation and as a constituent of protective lacquer films.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignees: Degussa AG, Goldschmidt GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Lortz, Christoph Batz-Sohn, Gabriele Perlet, Werner Will, Kathrin Lehmann, Angela Rüttgerodt