Next To Second Addition Polymer From Unsaturated Monomers Patents (Class 428/515)
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Patent number: 8252397Abstract: This invention relates to film used to manufacture pouches and bags for containing flowable material. The film is made of low density polyethylene and can be formed into a monofilm or a multi-layer film that can be used to produce packages that exhibit improved flex crack resistance.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventor: Alan Keith Breck
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Patent number: 8247053Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising, relative to its total weight: from 1 to 40% of a polyethylene (A) grafted with a functional monomer or a blend of a polyethylene (A1) with a second polymer (A2) different from (A1), said blend of (A1) and (A2) being co-grafted with an unsaturated functional monomer, the content by weight of unsaturated functional monomer relative to (A) being in the range from 30 to 100000 ppm; from 25 to 98% of a non-grafted polyethylene (B) having a density in the range from 0.900 to 0.965; from 1 to 35% of an elastomeric product (C). The invention also relates to a multilayer structure comprising this composition, said structure being able to serve as protection of metal tubes used for the fabrication of oil pipelines and gas pipelines.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Arnaud Gerbaulet, Samuel Devisme, Laurent Quillet
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Patent number: 8247077Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a material intended for personal protective equipment is disclosed, wherein the material includes at least four different layers, the layers being: an outer first layer of a material comprising at least one polymer, which material is self-extinguishing; a second layer of a fiber material, which fiber material is self-extinguishing; a third layer being adhesive; and an inner fourth layer being a barrier laminate; wherein all at least four different layers individually are attached to layers located next to them. Furthermore, a protective suit including a material according to the present invention and the use of such a material for the production of personal protective equipment are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Ansell Protective Solutions ABInventor: Pontüs Danielsson
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Publication number: 20120208038Abstract: A hardcoat laminate including: a support formed from a thermoplastic resin composition; and a hardcoat layer formed from a hardcoat layer forming coating composition, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition contains a polymer having a lactone ring unit or a glutaric anhydride unit, and the hardcoat layer forming coating composition contains at least a component (a), a component (b) and a component (c) and contains substantially no organic solvent: (a) a curable compound having three or more polymerizable groups within one molecule, (b) a polymerization initiator, and (c) a diluent having from one to three polymerizable groups within one molecule.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Shunichi KONDO, Hiroyuki Yoneyama
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Patent number: 8242036Abstract: An adhesive resin composition excellent in adhesiveness and heat resistance thereof, film-forming properties, and film quality and a laminate having an adhesive resin layer made of this adhesive resin composition are provided. The Composition is an adhesive resin composition comprising 10-99.5% by weight resin ingredient (A), 0.5-30% by weight another resin ingredient (unsaturated-carboxylic-acid-modified polypropylene), and 0-89.5% by weight still another resin ingredient (olefin resin). Resin ingredient (A): a product of successive propylene polymerization comprising 10-60% by weight (propylene homopolymer) component and 40-90% by weight (propylene/ethylene copolymer) component. The contents of room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from (a2), room-temperature-xylene insolubles derived from (a2), and room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from the same are 1-20% by weight, lower than 20% by weight, and 10-60% by weight, respectively, based on resin ingredient (A).Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventor: Chikako Ikeda
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Patent number: 8241753Abstract: Provided is a composition thermoplastic elastomer structure comprising (1) a first component comprising a first elastomeric component comprising an at least partially vulcanized rubber and a thermoplastic resin, (2) an adhesive later comprising a grafted random propylene copolymer and (3) a third component comprising a polyamide or polyester. The third component is at least partially adhered to the adhesive component, which is in turn, partially adhered to the first component. The structure has superior adhesive properties between structures. Also provided are articles made from the structures, particularly automotive weather seals, glass run channels, a noise attenuating device, automotive interior part, automotive belt, automotive hose, industrial belt, industrial hose, packaging material, construction material, decorative building material, and other consumer goods.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Leander Michiel Kenens, Eric Paul Jourdain, Jean-Roch Schauder
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Publication number: 20120196141Abstract: A film of laminate construction for producing on a packaging machine a flexible container for containing food includes the following layers. A layer of natural kraft paper for forming an outside layer of the container followed by a layer of adhesive. A layer of PE also known as polyethylene followed by a layer of tie adhesive for bonding two layers together. A layer of EVOH also known as ethylene vinyl alcohol and another layer of tie adhesive for bonding two layers together. A layer of PE sealant also known as polyethylene sealant for forming an inside layer of the container, wherein the layers preferably containing an organoleptic biodegradable additive to accelerate decomposition of the film laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: Robert Pocius
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Patent number: 8231962Abstract: A coating for an implantable medical device is provided comprising a first layer including a first polymer and a second layer including a second polymer. The second layer is disposed over at least a portion of the first layer. The second polymer has a lower degree of hydration than the first polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Pacetti, Syed F. A. Hossainy, Yiwen Tang, Andrew C. Tung, Thierry Glauser
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Patent number: 8231978Abstract: The present invention relates to simultaneously drawn opaque biaxially oriented film made of at least one cycloolefin copolymer (COC) containing layer. The COC is preferably at a concentration of 0.5 to 30% by weight, based on the layer. The invention further relates to an opaque, biaxially oriented polyhydroxycarboxylic acid film containing at least one layer containing a polymer based on hydroxycarboxylic acids and a cycloolefin copolymer (COC). The invention further relates to a process for producing the PHC film and the use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz
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Patent number: 8231981Abstract: A method of producing an acrylic resin plate, comprising a step of adding 0.001 to 1 part by weight of a polymerization initiator having 10 hours half life temperature of 80° C. or more and 0.015 to 0.2 parts by weight of cyclohexadiene or terpenoid-based compound into 100 parts by weight of a mixture composed of an alkyl methacrylate having a C1-4 alkyl group and a poly-functional (meth)acrylate to give a polymerizable mixture, and a step of polymerizing said polymerizable mixture; an acrylic resin comprising 3 to 30 wt % of an alkyl methacrylate unit having a C8-20 alkyl group, 2 to 35 wt % of a mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit containing an alkyl methacrylate unit having a C1-4 alkyl group and 35 to 95 wt % of a poly-functional (meth)acrylate unit; an acrylic resin plate made of the resin and production process the same, and a transparent electrode plate for touch panel and a touch panel having them.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideyuki Sugamoto, Osamu Kawai, Hiroki Hatakeyama
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Publication number: 20120189856Abstract: A laminate structure comprises, from the outside to the inside, a substrate, a polypropylene layer comprising a blend of polypropylene and a plastomer, an oxygen barrier layer, and a polymer layer. The oxygen barrier layer can comprise a blend of 70-90% by weight high-barrier resin and 10-30% by weight an aliphatic nylon. The polymer layer can comprise a blend of 50-89% by weight polyolefm, 10-50% by weight plastomer and 1-10% by weight anti-blocking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Elopak Systems AGInventor: Jacob Robert Blok
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Patent number: 8227546Abstract: Multi-layer elastic air quenched blown film structures are disclosed which include: a first layer incorporating a propylene-based copolymer and optionally, a linear low density polyethylene or a low density polyethylene; and at least one second layer incorporating a linear low density polyethylene copolymer and optionally, a propylene-based copolymer and/or a low density polyethylene. Alternatively the second layer of the film structures may contain an in-reactor blend of a substantially linear polyethylene (or a homogeneously branched linear polyethylene) and a linear low density polyethylene. The film structures show an excellent balance of Dart impact, Elmendorf tear (in both the machine direction and cross direction), elastic holding force and elastic recovery.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun S. Parkinson, Martin M. Hill, John Garnett
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Publication number: 20120183494Abstract: Novel acrylamide and methacrylamide hydantoin monomers which can be reacted with other acrylamide, methacrylamide, acrylate, and methacrylate monomers to form copolymers, which upon halogenation, provide oxidative coatings which are biocidal for use with various materials including, but not limited to, textiles, filters, and latex paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITYInventors: Shelby D. Worley, Royall M. Broughton, Hasan B. Kocer, Idris Cerkez
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Publication number: 20120183797Abstract: A polymer composite composition includes a polyolefin, a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, and a filler. The filler is in an amount ranging from 40 to 90 wt % based on the weight of the polymer composite composition. The weight ratio of the thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer to the polyolefin ranges from 19:1 to 1:19.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: WIN TON PLASTICS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Ming-Yu CHEN
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Patent number: 8211549Abstract: Coating agent for wooden or plastic surfaces containing 30 to 80% by weight of a polyolefin comprising at least two alkoxysilane groups, 5 to 40% by weight of at least one compound comprising (meth)acryl groups having 1 to 10 radiation-reactive groups, 0.1 to 6% by weight catalysts and initiators, 0 to 50% by weight adjuvants, selected from resins, adhesion promoters, stabilizers, pigments/fillers, softeners, waxes, thermoplastic polymers or water-binding agents, wherein the coating agent is solid at room temperature and can be cross-linked by actinic radiation and by moisture.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Thomas Morgeneyer, Michael Thomas, Thomas Möller, Helga Garmann
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Patent number: 8211533Abstract: This invention relates to blends of polyethylene and polypropylene useful to make films for packaging of flowable materials, in particular liquids. In addition to possessing good flex crack resistance, these films can withstand steam sterilization and/or aseptic packaging conditions as they have Hot Tack Initiation Temperatures in the range of from about 100° C. to about 140° C. and Hot Tack Strengths of not more than 5 N/inch in the temperature range from 100° C. to 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventors: Alan Keith Breck, Nicholas Farkas, Yuqi Cai
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Publication number: 20120164404Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Alastair Hugh Servante, Simon James Read
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Patent number: 8207072Abstract: An adhesive resin composition excellent in adhesiveness and heat resistance thereof, film-forming properties, and film quality and a laminate having an adhesive resin layer made of this adhesive resin composition are provided. The Composition is an adhesive resin composition comprising 10-99.5% by weight resin ingredient (A), 0.5-30% by weight another resin ingredient (unsaturated-carboxylic-acid-modified polypropylene), and 0-89.5% by weight still another resin ingredient (olefin resin). Resin ingredient (A): a product of successive propylene polymerization comprising 10-60% by weight (propylene homopolymer) component and 40-90% by weight (propylene/ethylene copolymer) component. The contents of room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from (a2), room-temperature-xylene insolubles derived from (a2), and room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from the same are 1-20% by weight, lower than 20% by weight, and 10-60% by weight, respectively, based on resin ingredient (A).Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventor: Chikako Ikeda
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING DEVICE, THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING METHOD, AND MODEL FORMED BY THE METHOD
Publication number: 20120156516Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling device, including: a stage having a powder material deposited thereon for lamination; a supply mechanism supplying the powder material for each one layer on the stage; a plurality of heads having a plurality of nozzles ejecting a liquid for formation of a model, respectively, and capable of ejecting the liquid to the powder material supplied onto the stage by the supply mechanism; and a moving mechanism moving the plurality of heads in different directions relative to the stage, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Takeshi Matsui, Junichi Kuzusako, Nobuhiro Kihara, Hiroyuki Yasukochi, Kazuo Niizaka -
Publication number: 20120156478Abstract: A laminated packaging material for containers for liquids includes a thermoplastic material outermost layer, a paper substrate layer and a thermoplastic material innermost layer, the thermoplastic material innermost layer comprising a blend of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and a low density polyethylene (LDPE), the blend having a low swelling ratio in a range from 0.9 to 1.2. The blend further may have a melt flow index in a range from 5 to 20 dg/min. The LLDPE component of the blend is made by polymerisation in the presence of a single site catalyst and has an average density a range from 0.86 to 0.92 g/mL and a peak melting point a range from 55 to 105° C. The thermoplastic material innermost layer prepared using such blends advantageously has a low layer thickness a range from 8 to 25 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: ALTERNAPAK HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Albert Menalda, Cornelis Johannes Maria Van Der Steppen
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Patent number: 8202610Abstract: A protective film for polarizing plate comprising k layers (k is an integer of 2 or more) of thermoplastic resin layer laminated, wherein a refractive index ni(380) at a wavelength of 380 nm and a refractive index ni(780) at a wavelength of 780 nm in the i th thermoplastic resin layer as well as a refractive index ni+1(380) at a wavelength of 380 nm and a refractive index ni+1(780) at a wavelength of 780 nm in the i+1 th thermoplastic resin layer have a relationship in ?ni(380)?ni+1(380)|?|ni(780)?ni+1(780)??0.02 (where, i is an integer of 1 to k?1). A polarizing plate is obtained by bonding the protective film for the polarizing plate and a polarizer. And a liquid crystal display comprising the polarizing plate and a liquid crystal panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Zeon CorporationInventors: Masanori Yoshihara, Tetsuya Toyoshima, Kohei Arakawa
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Patent number: 8202590Abstract: Heat shrinkable oriented multilayer films are disclosed that comprise a structural layer, a heat sealing layer and a gas barrier layer. The structural layer comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of copolymers of ethylene and a C3 to C8,-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, ionomers of the copolymers, polyesters, and blends thereof. The heat sealing layer comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene alkyl acrylate copolymers, ethylene alkyl methacrylate copolymers, polyethylene, and blends thereof. The barrier layer, which is positioned between the structural and heat sealing layer, comprises at least one ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer that has from about 2 to about 8 mol % 1,2-glycol structural units incorporated in the copolymer backbone chain. The films are particularly suitable for use in manufacture of shrinkbags.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: I-Hwa Lee, Heiko E. Schenck
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Publication number: 20120140335Abstract: A resin bonding method according to the present invention is a resin bonding method for bonding a first resin and a second resin including (I) a step of irradiating spaces containing oxygen molecules with vacuum ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 175 nm or less, the spaces being in contact with surfaces of the first and second resins; and (II) a step of, after the irradiation, subjecting the surfaces to temperature rise while the surfaces are in contact with each other, to bond the first resin and the second resin together with the surfaces serving as bonding surfaces. In the step (I), the surfaces of the first and second resins may be further irradiated with the vacuum ultraviolet light. In this case, a light amount of the vacuum ultraviolet light having reached the surfaces is preferably, for example, 0.1 J/cm2 or more and 10 J/cm2 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroyuki SUGIMURA, Yoshihiro TAGUCHI, Yoshinao TANIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20120141744Abstract: In embodiments herein, the invention relates to a multilayer printable polymeric film including: (a) at least one layer A including one or more polyolefins and having a first side and a second side; (b) a layer B including one or more polyolefins and having a first side and a second side, where the first side of layer B is located on the second side of layer A; and (c) a printable coating located on the first side of layer A; wherein at least one of layer A or B comprises 0.01 to 50.0 wt. % of at least one polyether-polyolefin block copolymer, based on the weight of the polymers comprising the layer; and wherein the multilayer printable polymeric film has a kinetic coefficient of friction less than 0.65; and a surface tension of greater than about 35 mN/m; on one or both sides of the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Benoit Ambroise, Thomas P. Arys, Sofia M. Kniazeva
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Publication number: 20120135256Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process of manufacturing polymeric film, the process comprises (a) co-extruding (i) a first polymeric composition having a non-organic cavitating agent, (ii) a second polymeric composition having EVOH to form a multilayer sheet; and (b) orienting the co-extruded sheet in MD, TD or both, wherein the first polymeric composition and/or the second polymeric composition comprises recycled polymeric composition having EVOH and the non-organic cavitating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Kevin M. Donovan, David Liestman, Rajan Verghese, Eric Thomas Gohr, Rich F. Bray, Justin T. Ford
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Publication number: 20120128967Abstract: An extruded structural article with reduced stress whitening is disclosed. The article has a styrenic alloy cap layer that is lightly plasticized to reduce the stress discoloration without degrading properties of the article. A plasticizer is blended with components of the cap layer, and the cap layer co-extruded with a structural core material to form the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: VIKING POLYMERS, LLCInventors: Garry Glenn Belcher, JR., John S. Ammondson
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Patent number: 8182926Abstract: Surface protection films are disclosed that comprise an outer surface contact layer, an outer stiffening layer, and optionally a core layer, wherein the surface contact layer consists essentially of (A) a mixture of a tackified quadblock styrene block copolymer elastomer and a triblock styrene block copolymer containing up to 30 wt % of a diblock styrene copolymer; (B) a mixture of a tackified quadblock styrene block copolymer elastomer, a tackified triblock styrene block copolymer and a triblock styrene block copolymer containing up to 30 wt % of a diblock styrene copolymer; (C) a mixture of a tackified triblock styrene block copolymer and a triblock styrene block copolymer containing up to 30 wt % of a diblock styrene copolymer; or (D) a triblock styrene block copolymer containing up to 30 wt % of a styrene diblock copolymer and a low density polyethylene polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Tredegar Film Products CorporationInventors: Shailesh C Patel, Gary Michael Balakoff, Bankim Desai
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Patent number: 8182925Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a carbodiimide modified polyolefin adhesive having excellent adhesive strength in a room temperature atmosphere and excellent adhesive strength in a high temperature atmosphere even in continuously molding with a practical molding machine. An adhesive (D), i.e., a carbodiimide modified polyolefin adhesive of the present invention which can solve the above problem is obtainable by allowing a polyolefin (A) having a group capable of reacting with a carbodiimide group to react with a carbodiimide group-containing compound (B) in the presence of an unmodified polyolefin (C) and having a ratio of a peak intensity at 2130 to 2140 cm?1 to a peak intensity at 1470 cm?1, as determined by infrared absorbance analysis, of not more than 60% and a density of 0.870 g/cm3 to 0.920 g/cm3.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Shigeyuki Yasui, Akihide Mori, Seiji Ota
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Publication number: 20120121919Abstract: The application discloses a method for the preparation (by extruding, injection moulding or powder coating and subsequent cross-linking by irradiation with UV or visible light) of a medical device element involving a coating composition comprising (a) hydrophilic polymer(s) and (b) low molecular weight scaffold(s) having a plurality of photo-initiator moieties covalently linked thereto and/or covalently incorporated therein, wherein the photo-initiator moieties constitute 0.01-20% by weight of the combined amount of the hydrophilic polymer(s) and the low molecular weight scaffolds. The application further discloses such extruded, injection moulded or powder coated medical devices having thereon a layer of a covalently cross-linked coating composition of a hydrophilic polymer and a low molecular weight scaffold having a plurality of residues of photo-initiator moieties.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Coloplast A/SInventor: Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen
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Patent number: 8178210Abstract: The invention relates to a high modulus, bi-axially oriented film, heat-shrinkable or non heatshrinkable, comprising a first outer layer comprising a polyester or a copolyester, a second outer layer comprising an ethylene or propylene homo- or co-polymer, a core layer comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, and no core polyamide or polyester layers. The film according to the present invention is prepared by orienting biaxially a flat extruded tape by means of a tenter frame, preferably simultaneously, and has a modulus higher than 6,000 kg/cm2 in at least one direction. The film of the present invention is particularly useful, in the non heat-shrinkable version, for food and non food packaging applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Roberto Forloni, Eugenio Longo
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Publication number: 20120107620Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an antimicrobial bilayer coating on a substrate which coating comprises: (1) a polyionic material, in alternating layers, where one layer is a cationic polymer containing —NHR1 or —C(O)NHR2 groups, where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, straight- or branch-chain C1-C10 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or C6-C14 aryl; and another layer is an anionic polymer containing —COOH or —COOR groups, where R is straight- or branch-chain C1-C10 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or C6-C14 aryl; and (2) At least two full bilayers are coated on the substrate; and (3) the layers are crosslinked through amide, imide, urea, or carbamate bonds; and (4) at least 1% of the amine or amide N—H groups in the coating are converted to N—X, where X is Cl or Br. The bilayers, where an anionic outermost layer is present, is preferred. These coating compositions, applied to a substrate, are then crosslinked and finally treated with aqueous hypochlorite when N—X is N—Cl.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Michigan Molecular InstituteInventor: Steven N. Kaganove
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Publication number: 20120097220Abstract: Provided are a sheet for a solar cell of a monolayer construction or a multilayer construction based on a polyphenylene ether-based resin layer formed of a resin composition using a polyphenylene ether as a main component, which has excellent durability, excellent flame retardancy, excellent dimensional stability and high adhesiveness with a encapsulating resin layer or the like, and a solar cell module obtained by providing the sheet for a solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Yo Miyashita, Jun Nishioka, Kouichirou Taniguchi, Chiharu Okawara, Shigenobu Yoshida, Michiko Otsuka, Kazuhiko Kitayama
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Patent number: 8163380Abstract: Compositions for damping the vibration of mechanical components, such as those used in vehicles, are disclosed and described. The compositions comprise a water-based polymer resin and a drying control agent. The drying control agent minimizes the occurrence of cracks and swelling in the damping coating films when the coating films are baked and dried.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventors: Frank Hoefflin, Hua Ning, Patricia Heidtman
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Publication number: 20120094042Abstract: A monoaxially oriented films and methods of making films including a heat sealable layer including propylene homo-polymer or copolymer and 3-15 wt % of at least one elastomer. The oriented films have a refractive index that satisfies the condition 5?delta n=|n (MD)?n (TD)|×1000?25, in which n (MD) is a refractive index of the film in a machine direction, and n (TD) is a refractive index of the film in a transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.Inventors: Mark S. LEE, Harold Egon KOEHN, Nao YOKOTA, Emilio COLETTA, Matthew H. BROWN
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Publication number: 20120082860Abstract: The present invention provides an irradiated crosslinked polyethylene containing reduced free radicals, preferably containing substantially no residual free radical. Disclosed is a process of making irradiated crosslinked polyethylene by irradiating the polyethylene in contact with a sensitizing environment at an elevated temperature that is below the melting point, in order to reduce the concentration of residual free radicals to an undetectable level. A process of making irradiated crosslinked polyethylene composition having reduced free radical content, preferably containing substantially no residual free radicals, by mechanically deforming the polyethylene at a temperature that is below the melting point of the polyethylene, optionally in a sensitizing environment, is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Orhun K. Muratoglu, Stephen H. Spiegelberg, Gareth H. Mckinley
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Patent number: 8147978Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition suitable for use in a single-sided stretch cling film, the composition having from 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of a propylene-based copolymer having substantially isotactic propylene sequences, and having from 80 to 99 percent by weight of an ethylene-based copolymer having a density of at least 0.905 g/cc, wherein a film made from the composition exhibits cling layer to release layer cling of at least 70 grams force per inch as measured by ASTM D-5458-95, noise levels of less than 87 dB during unwinding operations, and has a modulus of at least 3 MPA as determined by ASTM D-882.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun Parkinson, Jesus Nieto, Andreas Mayer, Pascal E. R. E. J. Lakeman
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Patent number: 8147977Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition that includes 100 parts by mass of a first vinyl (co)polymer (I) that is produced by (co)polymerization of at least one monomer component selected from the group consisting of aromatic vinyl compounds, vinyl cyanide compounds, and other vinyl monomers copolymerizable with these compounds, and 1 to 100 parts by mass of a vinyl copolymer (II) that is produced by copolymerization of a vinyl cyanide compound and another vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the vinyl cyanide compound and in which the content of the vinyl cyanide compound component in an acetone soluble fraction of the copolymer ranges from 0.1% to 15% by mass.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: UMG ABS, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuo Nishimoto, Katsuya Furushige, Koji Hirata, Yoshito Nagao
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Patent number: 8142682Abstract: The invention discloses a multilayer of cholesteric liquid crystal polymer (CLCP), wherein at least two layers of CLCP differing in at least one optical property are arranged on top of each other, characterized in that said at least two layers are chemically inter-layer cross-linked through the polymer network, such as to form a mechanically unique solid body which can be comminuted to pigment without deterioration of its inner structure, and which has an abrupt change of cholesteric liquid crystal pitch at the interface between said at least two layers of cholesteric liquid crystal polymer. Corresponding pigments, coating compositions and there use in security and decorative printing and coating applications are disclosed as well.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Sicpa Holding SAInventors: Michael Kasch, Adolf Gurtner
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Patent number: 8133560Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention relate to multilayer thermoplastic structures having improved sealability and tearability. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multilayer heat sealant structure having at least three layers that may be coextrusion coated or otherwise laminated to a substrate, such as metallized polymeric material, foil, or other substrates.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Bemis Company, Inc.Inventors: Suzanne E. Schaefer, Robert J. Blemberg, Roger P. Genske
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Publication number: 20120058355Abstract: A hydrophilic coating can be applied to virtually any surface to produce a long-lasting, durable antifog effect. The coating can be biocompatible. The coating includes a molecular-level blend of hydrophilic polymers. The coating can be assembled using a layer-by-layer assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Hyomin Lee, Michael F. Rubner, Robert E. Cohen
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Publication number: 20120058347Abstract: A plastic article is provided wherein a plastic substrate is coated with multiple resin layers including a primer layer comprising a polymer having a UV-absorptive functional group incorporated therein and a weather resistant hardcoat layer comprising a reaction product of alkoxysilyl-containing benzophenone and/or a hydrolyzate thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicants: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKIInventors: Motoo FUKUSHIMA, Koichi HIGUCHI, Hisatoshi KOMORI, Masaaki YAMAYA, Kazumasa OKUMURA, Koichi CHIGITA, Yuya MARUYAMA, Tomokazu TAKAI, Yasumitsu ISOBE, Nobuya KAWAMURA, Takayuki NAGAI
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Patent number: 8129006Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and stack sealability. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods as for example food products. The invention also refers to tubes made with the film.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Flexopack S.A.Inventor: Dimitrios Ginossatis
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Patent number: 8129031Abstract: Films containing microlayer structures are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides an autoclavable film containing a first microlayer of a heat resistant polymer and a second microlayer of a flexible polymer attached to the first microlayer. Each of the first microlayer and the second microlayer has a thickness ranging between about 0.01 microns and about 10 microns.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Michael Tung-Kiung Ling, Moh-Ching Oliver Chang, Thomas John Myers, Ying-Cheng Lo
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Publication number: 20120052273Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer oriented shrink film comprising a first and a second skin layer comprising a propylene-based polymer having a melting point greater than 130 C and at least one core layer comprising a propylene-based plastomer or elastomer. The films are preferably primarily oriented in either the machine or the cross direction. These films are ideally suited for use as a shrink label which can be applied either as a CD shrink sleeve or applied using a continuous roll process. The films ideally have an overall density of less than 1.0 g/cm3, to facilitate recycling efforts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Maria Isabel Arroyo Villan, Rajen M. Patel, Julie R. Hatlewick, Robert L. McGee, Stephen J. Skapik, III
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Patent number: 8124243Abstract: Thermoplastic films particularly suited for use in bags including at least a core layer comprising an ethylene copolymer, wherein the films are subjected to post-quench biaxial orientation are provided. Optionally, the films may have a first skin layer and/or a second skin layer located on each side of the core layer. Embodiments may have the desirable combination of improved puncture toughness and ultimate tensile strength, low manufacturing cost and desirable optical and tactile properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Exxonmobil Oil CorporationInventors: Sydney R. Wright, Donna S. Davis, Jay K. Keung, Pang-Chia Lu
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Publication number: 20120046416Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer of core-shell structure containing a core having at least one elastomeric polymer, with a glass transition temperature of less than 25° C., and a shell having at least one polymer, with a glass transition temperature of greater than 25° C., where at least one of the polymers includes (meth)acrylic acid ester monomers containing organic carbon derived from biomass. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the core-shell polymers and to their use as impact additives, and to a composition containing them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Arkema FranceInventors: Rosangela Pirri, Jean-Luc Dubois
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Publication number: 20120046640Abstract: The present invention is directed to medical devices including coatings. The coatings include a topcoat which includes a copolymer comprising a block of an elastin pentapeptide. The topcoat is over a layer of poly(vinyl alcohol) on a hydrophobic coating or over a porous coating comprising pores or depots that include a bioactive agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Syed F.A. Hossainy, Yiwen Tang, Lothar W. Kleiner
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Publication number: 20120045743Abstract: A material for forming an organ model containing an aqueous gel, which comprises polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole, and silica particles; a method for producing a material for forming an organ model, comprising cooling an aqueous polyvinyl alcohol solution which contains polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole and silica particles, to a temperature of ?10° C. or lower, and thawing the resulting formed aqueous gel; and an organ model at least provided with a surface layer comprising the material for forming an organ model.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: YUUGENGAISHA SEIWADENTALInventors: Yoshio Okano, Hiroshige Sasaki
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Patent number: 8119235Abstract: Decorative ionomeric surfaced film and sheet (e.g., multilayer co-extruded polymer) and articles made therefrom (e.g., automotive panels and parts) exhibiting good weatherability, mar resistance, and surface appearance of a high quality automotive finish (including color, haze, gloss, and DOI) and economical process for making (e.g., co-extrusion) and using (e.g., thermoforming and injection backfilling) the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Randall Allen Vogel, I-Hwa Lee, Sumita Sanjeevi Ranganathan, Lori J. Pike
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Publication number: 20120040153Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Alastair Hugh SERVANTE, Simon James Read