Oxygen Wax Dnrm Patents (Class 524/275)
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Patent number: 6268046Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for preparing foam board or sheet including the steps of (A) forming a foamable mixture of (1) a major amount of a styrenic polymer having a high melt index, (2) a minor amount of a low melt index styrenic polymer, and (3) a blowing agent containing a major amount of carbon dioxide under a pressure sufficient to prevent prefoaming of the mixture, and (B) foaming the mixture into a region of reduced pressure to form a foam product.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1999Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Larry Michael Miller, Thomas Earl Cisar, Raymond Marshall Breindel, Mitchell Zane Weekley
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Patent number: 6258882Abstract: Polish formulations are provided which comprise: a) an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent comprising 0-10% aromatic hydrocarbons; b) an acrylic resin; and c) a wax product that is thermoplastic, transparent, a solid at room temperature and has a melting/softening point of about 60° to about 90° C.; wherein wt:wt ratio of said acrylic resin and wax is about 1:3 to about 1:8 and the wt:wt ratio of said resin and wax to said solvent is about 1:1 to about 1:9. The formulations function as surface polishes that can be used on any hard surface including wood, metal, stone, and other non-porous surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: The Smithsonian InstitutionInventor: Melvin Joseph Wachowiak, Jr.
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Patent number: 6228926Abstract: A coating composition comprising a colloid of a thermoplastic, elastomeric polyurethane and a wax dispersible in water is applied to the surface of a substrate, drying rapidly to form a tough, durable, protective film bonded firmly to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Inventor: Harvey J. Golumbic
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Patent number: 6214913Abstract: A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liquid compound or low melting point solid compound. The liquid or low melting point solid ingredient is combined with a binder which is comprised of at least a wax and thermoplastic polymer. During the method of forming the product, both the binder and the liquid compound (or low melting point solid compound) pass through a liquid phase during which they are mixed. The product is then formed and cooled.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Rhein Chemie CorporationInventors: Richard D. Cortelezzi, Clifford C. Martin
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Patent number: 6211268Abstract: A polyoxymethylene resin composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyoxymethylene copolymer; (B) 0.01 to 7 parts by weight of an amine-substituted triazine compound; and (C) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of (C-1) polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 10,000 or more and/or (C-2) modified polyolefin wax having an acidic group with an acid value of 0.5 to 60 mg-KOH/g. According to the present invention, there can be provided a polyoxymethylene resin molded product which has low shrink anisotropy, excellent thermal stability and dimensional stability.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co IncInventors: Takatoshi Matsumura, Chiharu Nishizawa, Hiroshi Mimura, Hiroshi Yada, Kazuo Kurashige
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Patent number: 6180708Abstract: The incorporation of waxes into thermoplastic adsorbent compositions enables the formation of high adsorbent loading compositions which have suitable flowability properties. The wax-containing thermoplastic adsorbent compositions are especially useful as thermoplastic adsorbent adhesives for use in desiccating interior compartments of insulating glass units.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1997Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventor: Jia-Ni Chu
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Patent number: 6172151Abstract: This invention relates to improving the flow of flowing streams of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum or finished products, in a conduit such as a pipeline. The present invention also relates to a stable, nonagglomerating nonaqueous suspension suitable for improving flow of hydrocarbons in conduits, particularly finished product hydrocarbons in conduits.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1997Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Conoco Inc.Inventors: Ray L. Johnston, Yung N. Lee
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Patent number: 6159265Abstract: The object is to provide a powdered metal injection compacting composition adapted to give compacts free from deformation, cracking or blistering without being compromised in compactability or debinder characteristic and without the aid of a special jig.This composition comprises a metal powder and an organic binder comprising (A) a crystalline resin having a melting point of not less than 150.degree. C., (B) an organic compound the weight loss on heating of which begins at a temperature below 150.degree. C. and (C) a composite acrylic resin, the composite acrylic resin mentioned above being a resin obtainable by dispersing a solution comprising the following components (C1).about.(C3) in an aqueous medium containing a dispersant and carrying out a suspension polymerization reaction:(C1) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer or an ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer,(C2) a (meth)acrylic ester monomer or a mixture of a (meth)acrylic ester monomer and a styrenic monomer, and(C3) a polymerization initiator.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2000Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignees: Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd., Dai-Ichi Ceramo Ltd.Inventors: Hiromitsu Kinoshita, Tetsuo Shiraiwa, Hidetaka Uraoka, Nobuo Ochiai
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Patent number: 6147147Abstract: A solid coupling agent for use in a vulcanizable rubber compound containing siliceous filler. The coupling agent includes an organosilane, a powderizing agent, and a fatty acid dispersion aid including fatty acid and a salt-forming agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Flow Polymers, Inc.Inventors: James W. Hoover, E. Timothy McDonel
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Patent number: 6143823Abstract: Thermoplastically processable thermotropic molding compounds of thermotropic polycondensates and 0.05 to 5% by weight functionalized polymers, such as for example functionalized polybutadiene oils, polyethylene or polypropylene.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1996Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Bayer AGInventors: Rolf Wehrmann, Alexander Karbach, Thomas Elsner, Peter Tappe
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Patent number: 6107430Abstract: Disclosed are hot melt adhesives comprising at least one first homogeneous linear etylene polymer having a particular density and melt viscosity at 350.degree.F. (177.degree.C.), and an optional wax and tackifier. In particular, disclosed is a hot melt adhesive characterized by: a) at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear interpolymer of ethylene with at least ibe C.sub.2 --C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin interpolymer having a density from 0.850 g/cm.sup.3 to 0.895 g/cm.sup.3 ; and b) optionally at least one tackifying resin; and c) optionally at least one wax wherein the hot melt adhesive has a viscosity of less than about 5000 cPs (50 grams/cm.second) at 150.degree.C. Preferred hot melt adhesives for use in adhering cardboard or paperboard are disclosed, as well as the resultant adhered products. Also disclosed is a dual reactor process for the preparation of the inventive hot melt adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignees: The Dow Chemical Company, H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Dubois, Cynthia L. Rickey, Steven W. Albrecht, Beth M. Eichler, Thomas F. Kauffman, Maynard Lawrence, Thomas H. Quinn
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Patent number: 6068910Abstract: A polyester resin composition is calendered to produce a film or a sheet. The polyester resin composition is a polyester having a crystallization half time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes combined with an additive for preventing sticking of the polyester to calendering rolls.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Paul Mary Flynn, Richard Leon McConnell, Hubertus Jacobus Wilhelmus Moolenaar, Timothy Michael Sanders
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Patent number: 6063845Abstract: A composition for an electric cable is described. The composition is characterized in that it comprises an ethylene plastic and a compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## where n.gtoreq.1,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which are the same or different, designate hydrogen or the residue of a carboxylic acid with 8-24 carbon atoms,with the proviso that there are at least two free OH groups and at least one residue of a carboxylic acid with 8-24 carbon atoms in the molecule. Preferably, n=3-12 and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 designate hydrogen or stearoyl and the compound of formula (I) is present in an amount of 0.05-2% by weight of the composition. The compound of formula (I) may be combined with other additives, such as polyethylene glycols. The composition may be used as an insulating layer or a semiconductive layer in an electric cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Borealis A/SInventor: Perry Nylander
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Patent number: 6053226Abstract: This invention relates to a rubber composition and to a tire with tread of rubber composition prepared with filler reinforcement, a majority of which is silica reinforcement, together with a silica coupling agent, and a minority is carbon black and conventional rubber compounding ingredients wherein at least one of said compounding ingredients and/or coupling agent is liquid and is provided as being deposited on a specified carbon black carrier. In particular, the carbon black carrier is characterized by having a DBP value in a range of about 280 to about 600 cm.sup.3 /100 g and a BET value in a range of about 550 to about 1200 m.sup.2 /g. The selection of the said carbon black carrier is intended to reduce the electrical volume resistivity of the tread composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventor: Giorgio Agostini
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Patent number: 6054517Abstract: The present invention relates to clear solid compositions that may be used as the base material of a transparent candle, to the transparent candles made therefrom, and to methods of making the same. The compositions of the present invention include one or more polyamide resins present in a total amount of about 60-80% by weight of the composition, one or more solubilizers, and one or more emulsifiers.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Noville CorporationInventors: Laura A. Spaulding, Robert V. Burke
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Patent number: 6046141Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions which comprise an oxidized polyethylene have high abrasion resistance and permit a less severe reduction of elongation at break at the frequently unavoidable weld lines. The molding compositions have low static friction. They are therefore used in articles which have a tight fit but are nevertheless readily separable, and also for low-friction and wear-resistant articles which require to slide.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Ticona GmbHInventors: Klaus Kurz, Oskar Schleith
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Patent number: 6037396Abstract: A hot-melt ink for ink-jet recording comprises C.I. Solvent Yellow 162 or C.I. Solvent Blue 70 used as a colorant; four components (a) to (d) used as a medium, where the component (a) is selected from an amide resin, a C5 type synthetic petroleum resin, a C9 type synthetic petroleum resin and a C5-C9 type synthetic petroleum resin, the component (b) is a resin selected from a rosin resin, a terpene resin and a terpene phenol resin, the component (c) is a wax selected from a paraffin wax, a ketone wax and a polyethylene oxide wax and the component (d) is a wax selected from a monoamide wax and a diamide wax; and an antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Hidemasa Sawada
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Patent number: 6034158Abstract: This invention relates to a dispersions of polymeric colorants having poly(oxyalkylene) moieties mixed with unsubstituted sorbitan monooleate alone or ethoxylated dodecanol admixed with unsubstituted sorbitan monooleate. Such colorant dispersions are easy to handle and are effectively introduced into wax media, thereby providing significant improvements over other dyestuffs, pigments, and colorants.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Michael O. Hunt, John D. Bruhnke
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Patent number: 6022918Abstract: The present invention relates to a wire enamel formulation comprising components which are known per se and an internal lubricant consisting of a polyethylene wax, preferably having a molecular mass of from 3000 to 6000 g/mol, and a wetting agent, preferably fatty alcohol ethoxylate.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: BASF Coatings AGInventors: Klaus-Wilhelm Lienert, Irmgart Gebert, Helmut Lehmann, Michael W. Muller
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Patent number: 6022910Abstract: A hot-melt solid ink composition comprises at least one polyamide and at least one terpene resin. The terpene resin is present in an amount of from 0.5% by weight to 15% by weight based on the total weight of the ink composition. This hot-melt solid ink composition can be stable to heat upon recording using ink-jet recording apparatus where ink is heated to melt at a temperature higher than ordinary temperature to make a record, and has a superior transparency and a superior adhesion to printing mediums.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1997Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masahiro Nishizaki, Naomichi Kobayashi
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Patent number: 6008148Abstract: A polybutylene based hot melt adhesive composition having a variety of end uses, particularly in construction and elastic attachment applications on nonwoven disposable articles. Unlike typical hot melt adhesives, the present composition can withstand exposure to mineral oil and other oil based ointments without experiencing catastrophic bond failure. The composition includes polybutylene copolymer or a mixture of polybutylene and polyolefin polymers, a tackifier resin, a plasticizer, a wax and a stabilizer. The hot melt adhesive composition can be applied using common application techniques such as extruding or spraying.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1996Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Ato Findley, Inc.Inventors: Bonnie M. Harris, Monina Kanderski
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Patent number: 6005037Abstract: A molding material which contains a sinterable polymer and a wax as a binder and advantageously an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, an azoester and an alcohol can be injection molded to give a molding, dewaxed without loss of dimensional stability of the molding and then sintered.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1995Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Hoechst AGInventors: Helmut Scheckenbach, Andreas Schleicher, Michael Bayer
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Patent number: 6001906Abstract: A coating composition comprising a colloid of a thermoplastic, elastomeric polyurethane and a wax dispersible in water is applied to the surface of a substrate, drying rapidly to form a tough, durable, protective film bonded firmly to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Inventor: Harvey J. Golumbic
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Patent number: 5994437Abstract: The invention is a thermofusible adhesive composition comprising:a at least one essentially amorphous poly(alpha-olefin),b at least one copolymer of ethylene and an alkyl (meth)acrylate, the cloud point being below 170.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1995Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Elf Atochem S.A.Inventors: Jean Lebez, Jean-Michel Pierrot, Eric Radigon
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Patent number: 5972263Abstract: A method of improving the strength and/or plasticity of a clay composition comprising a kandite clay and an organic additive comprising at least one water soluble compound having a plurality of basic groups wherein the organic additive is present in an amount of from about 0.05% by weight to about 0.5% by weight based on the dry weight of the kandite clay present, which method comprises treating the kandite clay by adding thereto a monovalent ion activated smectite clay or a monovalent ion activating agent for a smectite clay or both whereby the amount of monovalent ion activated non-calcined smectite clay present in the clay composition is adjusted to be in the range from about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight based upon the dry weight of the kandite clay present.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: ECC International Ltd.Inventors: Howard Goodman, Christopher Stirling Hogg, Richard Gerrard Shaw Stewart
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Patent number: 5962074Abstract: A wax composition comprising a wax component and a copolymer. The copolymer comprises a backbone, a pendant aliphatic group, a pendant fluorinated group, and a pendant polydiorganosiloxane group. Also, a wax composition comprising a silicone fluid, solvent, and an alkoxylated wax component, the alkoxylated wax component comprising one or poly(alkoxy) groups attached to the wax component at a free alcohol group, a free acid group, or an olefinic group.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1996Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Mark R. Wollner
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Patent number: 5959009Abstract: The invention relates to waterproof or water resistant compositions for application to the lashes comprising a styrene-ethylene-propylene copolymer as gellant, a film forming agent, and a volatile oil.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: E-L Management CorpInventors: Richard A. Konik, Rachel J. Painter, George J. Stepniewski
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Patent number: 5932643Abstract: There is provided by the present invention coating formulations and thermal transfer ribbons that form printed images which contain conductive polymers. These formulations and ribbons also employ wax, polymer resin, a sensible material and, optionally solvent. Printers which employ such thermal transfer ribbons are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: Frank J. Kenny
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Patent number: 5928782Abstract: A hot melt useful for packaging, comprising from about 10% to about 30% by weight of at least one copolymer of ethylene and methyl acrylate (both acrylates and methacrylates); from about 10% to about 20% by weight of at least one copolymer of ethylene and n-butyl acrylate (both acrylates and methacrylates), wherein the total polymer content does not exceed 40% by weight, and the total ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer content does not exceed the total ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer content by percent weight in the adhesive; from about 20% to about 60% by weight of at least one tackifying resin selected from the group consisting of rosins and modified rosins and hydrogenated derivatives; aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon resins and modified hydrocarbon resins and hydrogenated derivatives; terpenes and modified terpenes and hydrogenated derivatives; and mixtures thereof; from about 5% to about 30% by weight of at least one wax; and up to about 2% by weight of an antioxidant; wherein the rType: GrantFiled: November 15, 1996Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventor: Steven W. Albrecht
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Patent number: 5889083Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous jet ink composition suitable for printing scratch and rub resistant identifying marks on substrates such as paper, glass, metal, or plastic substrates comprising water, a colorant, a binder resin, and a wax. An example of the colorant is carbon black. An example of the binder resin is a styrene-acrylic copolymer. An example of a suitable wax is a polyethylene or a polytetrafluoroethylene wax. The jet ink composition may further contain organic solvents, defoamers, conductivity agents, and biocides. Also disclosed are a process for preparing the jet ink composition and a process for producing identifying marks on the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Videojet Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Linfang Zhu
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Patent number: 5886094Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic resin composition which has damping property, mechanical strength, impact resistance and heat stability resistance in well-balance proportion and has excellent workability, and the composition comprising the following components (A) to (E), in which the ratio by weight of (A)/(B) is from 1/99 to 80/20, the content of the component (C) is from 1 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the components (A) and (B), the content of the component (D) is sufficient amount to compatibilize the components (A) and (B), and the content of the component (E) is from 1 to 120 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the components (A) and (B):(A): polyphenylene ether,(B): polyamide,(C): conjugated diene-alkenyl aromatic compound copolymer in which not less than 50% of the conjugated diene compound is polymerized by 1,2-bond or 3,4-bond and the tan .delta. peak temperature thereof is not less than -20.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Sanada, Mitsuyoshi Shimano
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Patent number: 5883168Abstract: A profiled element for use as a wiping strip in a motor vehicle screen wiper is made of rubber or an elastomer, and has a coating formed by applying a solution to the profiled element. The solution comprises a powder of graphite for example, which is dispersed in a resin, and the solution includes a proofing agent for making the coating impermeable.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Valeo Systemes D'EssuyageInventor: Michel Oulie
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Patent number: 5880193Abstract: The preparation of pigment concentrates for the coloring of resin molding compositions in which the pigment is very finely dispersed is carried out successfully using, for the preparation of the pigment concentrates, a dispersant which contains the following components:from 0 to 90% by weight of a substantially amorphous poly-.alpha.-olefin,from 0 to 90% by weight of polyolefin wax,from 0 to 30% by weight of crystalline polyolefin, andfrom 1 to 50% by weight of a specific polyacrylic acid ester.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: HUELS AktiengesellschaftInventors: Fritz Berke, Volker Schrenk, Manfred Scheiba, Werner Schaefer, Guenter Hahn
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Patent number: 5859093Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive for use as a shoe last adhesive, particularly one in a form for use in a direct through feed adhesive dispensing system, made from a melt-blend of a copolymer of ethylene and carboxylic acid, a synthetic wax such as a Fischer-Tropsch wax, and an ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic acid wax having a melt index of at least about 5000 dg/min.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Edward McBride
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Patent number: 5854365Abstract: The present invention relates a toner for developing electrostatic images, comprising: a resin composition, which contains a binder resin and low molecular weight wax, and a coloring agent, wherein the binder resin does not substantially contain insoluble tetrahydrofuran (THF) component, its chromatograph measured with soluble tetrahydrofuran (THF) component has a main peak in a region of a molecular weight of 2,000 to 30,000 and a subpeak or a shoulder in a high molecular weight region of a molecular weight of 100,000 or more, a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw)/number average molecular weight (Mn) thereof is 30 or more, the high molecular weight region has a crosslinking monomer unit as a component monomer unit and the binder resin contains high molecular weight polymer having a Mw of 1,200,000 or more polymerized by using both polyfunctional initiator and a mono-functional initiator. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a resin composition for producing a toner.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1995Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Manabu Ohno, Akihiko Nakazawa, Nobuyuki Okubo, Shunji Suzuki, Hiroyuki Suematsu, Masayoshi Kato
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Patent number: 5840321Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophilic, highly swellable hydrogels which are coated with nonreactive, water-insoluble waxes in a quantity of from about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, based on uncoated hydrogel.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Fritz Engelhardt, Uwe Stuven, Thomas Daniel, Norbert Herfert
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Patent number: 5834545Abstract: Reverse phase polymer particles having a size below 10 .mu.m are provided as a solid product comprising a solid dispersion of the particles in a wax matrix which is solid at 20.degree. C. and which melts below 250.degree. C. The product may be made by dissolving the wax into the organic liquid phase of the product of a reverse phase emulsion polymerisation process followed by distillation of the organic liquid and cooling of the resultant product. The product is generally in particulate form and can be used as a flocculant or viscosifier, especially as a textile print paste thickener.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1995Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Allied Colloids LimitedInventors: Norman Stewart Batty, Martin William Whitley, Adrian Swinburn Allen
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Patent number: 5821291Abstract: A stick for the application of a colored composition to scratches, nicks or chips in a painted substrate, such as a vehicle body, is provided. The stick fills in, masks and seals the scratches, nicks or chips producing a finish that has a final appearance substantially similar to the surrounding vehicle finish and maintains water and rust repellency over repeated washings and exposure to the elements. The stick includes a structuring substance containing one or more waxes, a pigment, and a wax soluble liquid silicone polymeric material. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the stick comprises an acid wax derived from montan wax, a paraffin wax, carnauba wax, pigment and a wax soluble liquid silicone polymeric material including polydimethyl siloxane and hydrocarbon groups. In another embodiment of the invention, the stick is conveniently mounted in an applicator of the lipstick holder type.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Vincent Blackburn, Roy Taylor
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Patent number: 5821298Abstract: Incorporating highly ethoxylated molecules into the traditional aqueous wax emulsion results in significant improvement in formulation compatibility between the aqueous wax emulsion and the water borne urethane dispersions as evidenced by the increase in formulation clarity and stabilityType: GrantFiled: February 20, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Inventors: Michael A. Reynolds, Lawrence P. Novack
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Patent number: 5819182Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the signal-to-interference ratio and signal-to-noise ratio of a signal transmitted on a reverse channel from a mobile transmitter in a land mobile communications system by using a sectored cell in which the same channel is received by each sector of the cell. Each directional antenna is coupled to a unique associated receiver tuned to the same frequency or frequencies as the other receivers associated with each other directional antenna within the same sectored cell. Depending upon the location of the mobile end system with respect to the antenna pattern of each directional antenna, each signal will typically be redundantly received over more than one, but less than all, of the antennas. In accordance with the present invention, only one of the received signals is to be communicated from the base station to an intermediate system and all others are to be discarded.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Pacific Communication Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven H. Gardner, Carl Thomas Hardin
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Patent number: 5795932Abstract: A surface sizing composition is provided for nonwoven substrates comprising a hydrophobic waxy material and a surfactantless vinyl polymer or copolymer emulsion containing as the sole emulsifying agent an alkali soluble, acid containing copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Sequa Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Louis R. Dragner, Douglas W. Harper, Nolan H. Thompson
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Patent number: 5783618Abstract: Aqueous, dispersant-containing wax- and polysiloxane-dispersions (P) containingas wax(A) at least one oxidized hydrocarbon wax of needle-penetration (according to ASTM D-1321).ltoreq.4 dim and optionally(B) at least one non-oxidized hydrocarbeon waxand as polydiorganosiloxane(C) at least one optionally amino-modified and/or non-ionically modified polydiorganosiloxane with a nitrogen-content<0.6% by weightand suitably a dispersant system which is(D) a non-ionogenic, cationic or amphoteric dispersant system,are suitable as finishing agents, in particular as highly permanent softeners and sewability improving agents, especially for textile white goods.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventor: Bernard Danner
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Patent number: 5760117Abstract: The gels of the the invention may be made non-adhearing, non-sticking, non-tacky by incorporating an advantage amount of fatty acids, metal stearates, and waxes.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Applied Elastomerics, Inc.Inventor: John Y. Chen
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Patent number: 5750269Abstract: A removable coating composition comprises oxidized polyethylene wax, paraffin wax, and acrylic copolymer. A process of protecting surfaces comprises applying the coating composition in an aqueous emulsion to a surface and drying. The resulting coated surface is protected such that when graffiti is applied to the coated surface, the graffiti and coating are easily removed with hot water or steam.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1995Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Vernon Kee Park
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Patent number: 5728322Abstract: A conductive polymeric coating paste made by thoroughly mixing ingredients in a heated stirring vessel is composed of an aromatic solvent, a quantity "X" of free conductor powder, a substrate-forming elastomer, which contains no diene monomer, equal to 0.25X to 0.40X, by weight, and a paraffin equal to 0.25X to 0.40X, by weight, of said conductor powder.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Inventors: Yong Chul Kim, Hiroshi Nishino
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Patent number: 5717021Abstract: The present invention involves blends of polycarbonate resin with rubber grafted terpolymer resin, one or more styrenic rigid coplymers wherein a small amount of an aliphatic C.sub.4 to C.sub.16 polyalpha olefin homopolymer or copolymer or its functionalized derivatives is included in the blend.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jianing Huang, Ronald L. Jalbert, Mark Giammattei, Gregory J. Stoddard
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Patent number: 5703145Abstract: There is disclosed a hot melt type ink for an ink jet which has a small rate of a volume change accompanied with a phase change from a melt status to a solid matter and does not cause an offset and which provides a clear color image on an OHP sheet. The above ink composition has a volume change rate falling in a range of less than 10%, preferably 8 to 4% and a phase change temperature range of 60.degree. C. to the jetting temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1995Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akemi Sagawa, Masahiko Sakai, Michio Ebata, Ren Itoh
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Patent number: 5686515Abstract: A process for manufacture of articles comprised of polyethylene terephthalate wherein the PET is colored with a composition comprised of a wax dispersant, ethylene copolymer, and a colorant. In a preferred embodiment, the wax dispersant is a maleated polyethylene wax. In an alternative embodiment, the wax dispersant is a low molecular weight polyethylene wax and the composition further includes linear low density polyethylene. A preferred ethylene copolymer is ethylene-(meth)acrylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: The M.A. Hanna CompanyInventors: Tracy L. Phillips, Ronald M. Harris, Alan R. Burgess, Judy A. Johnston
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Patent number: 5677369Abstract: A method for the production of a material or article, e.g., an exterior building product such as wood composite siding, having improved weatherability properties. The material or article preferably has improved resistance to migration of wax sizing and moisture. The method preferably includes the use of salts of aluminum, calcium, zinc, and/or lithium cations, including salts of stearic acid and/or palmitic acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Masonite CorporationInventor: John Peter Walsh
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Patent number: 5670566Abstract: A carton, case or tray formed utilizing a hot melt adhesive composition said adhesive consisting essentially of a) 10 to 60% by weight of at least one ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer containing 25 to 45% by weight n-butyl acrylate and having a melt index of at least about 850; b) 20 to 60% of a rosin ester tackifying resin; c) 10 to 50% by weight of a microcrystalline or paraffin wax having a melting point of 150.degree. to 200.degree. F.; d) 1 to 20% by weight of a polymeric additive selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate containing 10 to 40% by weight vinyl acetate, ethylene methyl acrylate polymers containing 10 to 28% methyl acrylate, ethylene acrylic acid copolymers having an acid number of 25 to 150, polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-(butene-1-co-ethylene), and lower melt index ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymers; and e) 0 to 1.5% stabilizer, said adhesive characterized by a viscosity of less than 3000 cps at 135.degree. C., fiber tearing bonds from within the range of -35.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Ingrid Liedermooy, Daniel C. Stauffer, Paul P. Puletti