At Least Four -oh Groups, E.g., Pentaerythritol, Etc. Patents (Class 524/387)
  • Patent number: 6541554
    Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in preventing heat- and moisture-shrink problems in specific polypropylene fibers. Such fibers require the presence of certain compounds that quickly and effectively provide rigidity to the target polypropylene fiber after heat-setting. Generally, these compounds include any structure that nucleates polymer crystals within the target polypropylene after exposure to sufficient heat to melt the initial pelletized polymer and upon allowing such a melt to cool. The compounds must nucleate polymer crystals at a higher temperature than the target polypropylene without the nucleating agent during cooling. In such a manner, the “rigidifying” nucleator compounds provide nucleation sites for polypropylene crystal growth. After drawing the nucleated composition into fiber form, the fiber is then exposed to sufficient heat to grow the crystalline network, thus holding the fiber in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Brian G. Morin, Nathan A. Mehl, William S. Parks
  • Patent number: 6534580
    Abstract: A resin material comprising a resin, which satisfies at least one relationship selected from the group consisting of the following relationships [I] and [II] is provided: ln(OTR/22.5)+4.78 ln(Fy/Fy′)<−0.13, and T2−T1≦20  [I] in which Fy′ is a yield strength of a standard saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer at 60° C.; Fy is a yield strength of the resin material at 60° C.; OTR is an oxygen gas permeability (cc/m2·day·atm) of the resin material per a unit thickness of 1 &mgr;m at 23° C. and a relative humidity of 0%; T1 is a haze (%) of a film of the resin material having a thickness of 30 &mgr;m after being maintained at 23° C. and a relative humidity of 48% for 48 hours; and T2 is a haze (%) of a film of the resin material having a thickness of 30 &mgr;m after being maintained at 40° C. and a relative humidity of 90% for 24 hour, and ln(OTR/22.5)+0.0698(Tim−157)<−0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Satoshi Hanada, Ryuma Kuroda, Taiichi Sakaya
  • Patent number: 6531540
    Abstract: A composition comprising the reaction products of MaMHbMEcDdDHeDEfTgTHhTEiQj where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; MH=R4R5HSiO1/2; ME=R6R7RESiO1/2; D=R8R9SiO2/2; DH=R10HSiO2/2; DE=R11RESiO2/2; T=R12SiO3/2; TH=HSiO3/2; TE=RESiO3/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R8, R9 and R12 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms; R4, R5 and R10 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or hydrogen; R6, R7, R11 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or RE; each RE is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing one or more oxirane moieties having from one to sixty carbon atoms; the stoichiometric subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, and j are either zero or positive subject to the following limitations: a+b+c>1; b+e+h>1; c+f+i>1; b+e+h>c+f+i;
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Michael J. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20030027907
    Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in preventing heat- and moisture-shrink problems in specific polypropylene fibers. Such fibers require the presence of certain compounds that quickly and effectively provide rigidity to the target polypropylene fiber after heat-setting. Generally, these compounds include any structure that nucleates polymer crystals within the target polypropylene after exposure to sufficient heat to melt the initial pelletized polymer and upon allowing such a melt to cool. The compounds must nucleate polymer crystals at a higher temperature than the target polypropylene without the nucleating agent during cooling. In such a manner, the “rigidifying” nucleator compounds provide nucleation sites for polypropylene crystal growth. After drawing the nucleated composition into fiber form, the fiber is then exposed to sufficient heat to grow the crystalline network, thus holding the fiber in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Brian G. Morin, Nathan A. Mehl, William S. Parks
  • Patent number: 6512036
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sulfur curable (and cured) rubber composition which contains one or more pentaerythritol derivatives as pentaerythritol tetrabenzoate (PTB) and/or pentaerythritol tetrakis (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) (PTHC) together with a low molecular weight polyester sebacate. Such combination of materials has been observed to increase resistance to tear for a rubber composition. The invention particularly relates to a tire having a component comprised of such rubber composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Lawson Gibson Wideman, Neil Arthur Maly
  • Publication number: 20030004244
    Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition for making a molded article comprising (i) a polymer component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, a copolyester of polyethylene terephthalate, and a combination of polyethylene terephthalate and a copolyester of polyethylene terephthalate, and (ii) a polymer additive comprising one or more than one hydroxylic compound comprising from 3 to about 8 hydroxy groups. The amount of one or more than one hydroxylic compound is sufficient to decrease the level of acetaldehyde in the molded article that would be present without including the one or more than one hydroxylic compound in the thermoplastic molding composition. A method for making a molded article with decreased levels of acetaldehyde comprising, first, providing a thermoplastic molding composition according to the present invention, and, second, injection molding the thermoplastic molding composition to form a molded article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Sahar Al-Malaika
  • Patent number: 6486231
    Abstract: The present invention includes a composition having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology. These co-continuous interconnecting channels are predominately occupied with a polymer and particles that control the percolation through the composition. The particles are composed of a material such as an absorbing agent, releasing agent and/or activation agent. The polymer composition may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Ihab M. Hekal
  • Publication number: 20020132888
    Abstract: A composition comprising 2-alkylthio- or 2-aryl(heteroyl)thio-substituted p-phenylenediamine, its method of preparation, and its use as an antidegradant in natural or synthetic rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Otto William Maender, Charles John Rostek, Alan Roy Katritzky, Herman Howard Odens, Michael Victor Voronkov
  • Patent number: 6448313
    Abstract: Aqueous compositions are provided which are useful for forming temporary protective coatings on metallic substrates. The aqueous compositions may contain polyvinyl alcohol, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor. The protective coating may be easily removed once the substrate has been formed or otherwise shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: Bhanu D. Patel
  • Patent number: 6433054
    Abstract: The gel adhesive of the present invention contains an elastomer component (A), a self-adhesive polymer component (B) compatible with the elastomer component (A), and a liquid component (C) compatible with the elastomer component (A) and the self-adhesive polymer (B), the liquid component (C) being held in a mixture of the elastomer component (A) and the self-adhesive polymer (B) without exuding, to form as a whole, a gel, and is useful for forming a self-adhesive layer of an adhesive material or a pharmaceutical-containing self-adhesive layer of an adhering pharmaceutical preparation, which layer is capable of being firmly adhered to a surface to be adhered, and particularly a body skin surface, and of being easily removed therefrom without leaving a portion of the layer on the adhered surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Teijin Limited
    Inventors: Takeyuki Kawaguchi, Hiroyoshi Minematsu, Susumu Maruo, Hiroaki Kuwahara, Takanori Miyoshi, Michio Iwai
  • Patent number: 6391947
    Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording is provided which contains a coloring material and an aqueous liquid medium for solving or dispersing the coloring material, the liquid medium having a lower critical consolute temperature (Tc) to cause phase separation at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 100° C. Ink-jet recording method and an ink-jet recording apparatus employing the above ink are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiromichi Noguchi, Yuko Suga, Katsuhiro Shirota, Akio Kashiwazaki, Aya Takaide
  • Patent number: 6362261
    Abstract: A method of preparing a modified cationic layer compound which includes providing a layer compound of the general formula (I): [EeZzDdVv(OH−)x](An−)a.qH2O  (I) wherein E represents one or more monovalent alkali metal cations, e represents a number of from 0 to about 2, Z represents one or more divalent metal cations, z represents a number of from 0 to about 6, D represents one or more trivalent metal cations, d represents a number of from 0 to about 3, V represents one or more tetravalent metal cations, v represents a number of from 0 to about 1, (An−) represents an acid anion wherein n represents an integer of from 1 to 3, q represents a number of from about 1 to about 10, and wherein x>a and e+2z+3d+4v=x+na; subjecting the layer compound to crystallization to provide a resultant material; and subjecting the resultant material to steam drying at a temperature of from about 200° C. to about 260° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ilona Lange, Joerg-Dieter Klamann, Peter Daute, Juergen Foell, Peter Wedl, Stefan Kuepper
  • Publication number: 20020013392
    Abstract: A flame-retarding thermoplastic resin composition which is composed essentially of
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: GRAND POLYMER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuichi Matsuda, Mikio Hashimoto, Ikunori Sakai
  • Publication number: 20020002221
    Abstract: Flame retardant compositions useful as insulation for 150° C.-rated wire and cable applications are provided. The compositions of the invention utilize an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer base resin with a two-component stabilizer package consisting of a zinc salt of a mercaptobenzimidazole and an aromatic secondary amine compound. Also, included to achieve the requisite flame retardance, crosslinkability and physical properties are a brominated flame retardant, antimony trioxide, a hydrated inorganic filler and a chemical crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventor: LESTER Y. LEE
  • Patent number: 6316520
    Abstract: The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing a modified polymer having interconnecting channels. The interconnecting channels act as controlled transmission passages through the polymer. A hydrophilic agent is blended into the polymer so that it is distributed within the polymer. In one embodiment, a releasing material is blended into the polymer so that the releasing material is distributed within the product. The product is solidified so that the hydrophilic agent forms passages in the product through which a desired composition is communicable to the releasing material that is entrained within the product. The solidified product may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ihab M. Hekal
  • Patent number: 6312804
    Abstract: A process of producing a vinyl chloride fiber with a small fineness having seven-tenth to half of the full luster surface and feel remarkably similar to human hair is provided. The process provides the vinyl chloride fiber comprising a vinyl chloride resin composition obtained by formulating (a) 1-35 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate resin, (b) 0.2-5.0 parts by weight of thermal stabilizer, and (c) 0.2-5.0 parts by weight of lubricant to 100 parts of a vinyl chloride mixture consisting of 100-60% by weight of a vinyl chloride resin and 0-40% by weight of chlorinated vinyl chloride resin. The process also provides the vinyl chloride fiber obtained by melt spinning the resin composition described above. The vinyl chloride fiber is useful for an artificial hair fiber for the decoration of hair or a doll's hair fiber such as a doll hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Kazumasa Yamane, Hiroshi Yokoyama, Yuji Kubo, Ikuo Okino
  • Patent number: 6291551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to laser-markable plastics of which a feature is that they comprise as dopant anthracene- or pentaerythritol-coated effect pigments or a mixture comprising one or more effect pigments and anthracene and/or pentaerythritol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Helge Kniess, Dieter Heinz, Reiner Delp, Gerhard Pfaff, Matthias Kuntz
  • Patent number: 6284343
    Abstract: A fire resistant carpet backing formulation has five components of: a) a polyurethane dispersion; b) fire retardant components having at least a) ammonium polyphosphate, b) melamine, and c) a char former; c) solvents including water; d) filler, pigment and grinding aids; and e) surfactants. Preferred char formers are pentaerythritol and polysaccharides. The polyurethane dispersion is present in about 18-30% by weight, the fire retardant components of part (b) are present in about 39-61% by weight and the solvents of part (c) are present in about 9-25% by weight in the preferred embodiments. Nylon carpets made with this backing are fire retardant and meet the airline standards for fire safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Akro Fireguard Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Maples, George Danker, David Campanella
  • Patent number: 6251976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber mixtures consisting of at least one rubber and a specific proportion of a distillation residue from industrial trimethylolpropane production and the use of the rubber mixtures for the production of vulcanisates, especially for the production of highly reinforced, abrasion-resistant mouldings, particularly preferably for the production of tyres exhibiting low rolling resistance and high abrasion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Herman-Josef Weidenhaupt, Achim Noack, Lothar Steger
  • Patent number: 6251961
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant coating which forms an insulating layer and is based on substances which carbonize and form a foam layer in the event of a fire, on film-forming binders, on blowing agents and on customary auxiliaries and additives, wherein the blowing agent present comprises melamine polyphosphate. The novel flame-retardant coating which forms an insulating layer is particularly stable under tropical conditions (up to 100% rel. humidity, about 75° C.), i.e. it releases only an extremely small amount of NH3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Clariant GmbH
    Inventors: Wolf-Dieter Pirig, Volker Thewes
  • Patent number: 6239219
    Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions based on, in particular, polyamide resin(s) or alkenylaromatic resin(s), having improved fire resistance are disclosed. The compositions contain Sb2O3, melamine cyanurate and one or more polyols, the combination of which exhibits a synergistic effect on increasing the fire retardancy. These compositions can be used for the preparation of molded, extruded or injected articles, in the form of sheets or films, of composite materials and of powders for coating substrates. Further, the process for preparing the compositions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Atofina
    Inventors: Patrice Breant, Olivier Poyet
  • Patent number: 6235816
    Abstract: A biologically degradable polymer mixture containing at least one biopolymer made from renewable raw materials and a polymer selected from the following materials: an aromatic polyester; a polyester-copolymer with both aliphatic and aromatic blocks; a polyesteramide; a polyglycol; a polyester urethane; and/or mixtures of these components. The preferred renewable raw material is starch, more preferably native starch, most preferably native starch that has been predried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Biotec Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH
    Inventors: Jurgen Lorcks, Winfried Pommeranz, Harald Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6225387
    Abstract: An organohalide-flame retardant polymer containing as a stabilizer blend: a) an acid scavenger, for example a hydrotalcite or an amorphous basic aluminum magnesium carbonate; b) a heat stabilizer comprising an organotin compound; and c) a polyhydroxyaliphatic costabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Robert Hallenbeck, Cindy Nancy Doumen, Anne-Marie Prins
  • Patent number: 6225389
    Abstract: A substantially water-free, water-washable, energy-curable composition includes an epoxy oligomer and/or urethane oligomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties, at least one alkoxylated polyol monomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties and capable of being copolymerized with the oligomer, and a sugar surfactant capable of rendering the uncured composition dispersible in water. Optionally, the composition can contain a photoinitiator. The composition is self-dispersible in water and is especially suitable for use as a coating material for a printing screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Henkel Corp.
    Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
  • Patent number: 6221927
    Abstract: One composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion containing a non-aqueous polar solvent phase dispersed in a silicone oil continuous phase by an emulsifier. A second composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion of the type PS1/O/W which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS1/O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS1/O is dispersed in a second continuous aqueous phase W to form multiple emulsion PS1/O/W. A third composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion of the type PS1/O/PS2 which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS1/O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS1/O is dispersed in a second continuous non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS2 to form multiple emulsion PS1/O/PS2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Jr., Janet Mary Smith
  • Patent number: 6221944
    Abstract: The product of reacting an organosilane optionally having a nonhydrolizable organic group, but having one ore more hydrolyzable groups, with a polyol containing at least three hydroxy groups, where any two of the hydroxy groups are separated by at least three intervening atoms. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the product or compound and water. A method of treating a substrate by contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate. A treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Lanny S. Liebeskind, Gary D. Allred
  • Patent number: 6177071
    Abstract: One composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion containing a non-aqueous polar solvent phase dispersed in a silicone oil continuous phase by an emulsifier. A second composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion of the type PS1/O/W which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS1/O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS1/O is dispersed in a second continuous aqueous phase W to form multiple emulsion PS1/O/W. A third composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion of the type PS1/O/PS2 which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS1/O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS1/O is dispersed in a second continuous non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS2 to form multiple emulsion PS1/O/PS2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Jr., Janet Mary Smith
  • Patent number: 6136916
    Abstract: This invention relates to a formaldehyde-free curable aqueous composition containing a polyacid, a polyol and a phosphorous-containing accelerator. The composition may be used as a binder for heat resistant nonwovens such as nonwovens composed of fiberglass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Charles Thomas Arkens, Robert David Gleim
  • Patent number: 6130263
    Abstract: The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing moisture absorbing desiccant entrained polymers. A polymer is caused to assume a molten state, typically by applying heat and melting the polymer. To achieve certain results in the hardened end product, such as rigidity and durability, the polymer normally acts as a moisture barrier in a solidified state, both before and after melting. A desiccating agent is blended into the polymer so that the desiccating agent is distributed within the polymer. A channeling agent is also blended into the polymer so that it is distributed within the polymer. The blending of the components is preferably done before the polymer is caused to assume a molten state. Together, the polymer, desiccating agent and channeling agent create a blended mixture. The mixture is solidified so that the channeling agent forms passages in the mixture through which moisture is communicable to desiccating agent that is entrained within the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ihab M. Hekal
  • Patent number: 6080394
    Abstract: One composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion containing a non-aqueous polar solvent phase dispersed in a silicone oil continuous phase by an emulsifier. A second composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion of the type PS.sub.1 /O/w which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS.sub.1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS.sub.1 /O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS.sub.1 /O is dispersed in a second continuous aqueous phase W to form multiple emulsion PS.sub.1 /O/W. A third composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion of the type PS.sub.1 /O/PS.sub.2 which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS.sub.1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS.sub.1 /O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS.sub.1 /O is dispersed in a second continuous non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS.sub.2 to form multiple emulsion PS.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Zuchen Lin, William James Schulz, Jr., Janet Mary Smith
  • Patent number: 6077896
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable composition capable of providing good rubber-like mechanical properties with low stress and high elongation, without sacrificing tack, recovery, curability, weathering resistance, storage stability and other characteristics.This invention relates to a curable composition which comprises (a) an oxyalkylene polymer containing at least one reactive silyl group per molecule thereof and (b) a compound having an intramolecular .alpha., .beta.-diol or .alpha., .gamma.-diol structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Ayako Yano, Masayuki Fujita, Hiroshi Iwakiri
  • Patent number: 6025419
    Abstract: This invention relates to flame retardants for polyester and polyamide compositions, and specifically relates to compositions containing (1) about 30 to about 70 weight percent of a polyester or a synthetic, aliphatic polyamide and synthetic aliphatic, aromatic polyamide copolymers or a mixture thereof; (2) about 15 to about 40 weight percent of glass or mineral reinforcing agent; and (3) a flame retardant of (a) about 5 to about 45 weight percent of melamine polyphosphate; (b) about 15 to about 30 weight percent of melamine polyphosphate and up to about 10 weight percent of a charring catalyst; (c) about 15 to about 30 weight percent of melamine polyphosphate, up to about 10 weight percent of a charring catalyst and up to about 10 weight percent of a char former, wherein all percents by weight are based on the total weight of (1)+(2)+(3) only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Robert Valentine Kasowski, Marvin M. Martens
  • Patent number: 5965651
    Abstract: A liquid-absorbing material composition containing a crosslinking agent (component A), N-vinylcarboxamide copolymer (component B) having a functional group capable of crosslinking with the component A, water (component C), a water-soluble organic solvent (component D) and a plasticizer (component E), a molded liquid-absorbing material prepared from the composition, a method of manufacturing the molded liquid-absorbing material, and uses thereof are provided. The liquid-absorbing material composition has a high flowability, and gives a uniform continuous layer so that it can be directly molded readily into film- or sheet-shaped molded liquid-absorbing material without requiring secondary processing as in the case of conventional water-absorbing polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Showa Denko K.K.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Ishii, Tetsuhiko Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 5959014
    Abstract: The product of reacting an organosilane optionally having a nonhydrolizable organic group, but having one or more hydrolyzable groups, with a polyol containing at least three hydroxy groups, where any two of the hydroxy groups are separated by at least three intervening atoms. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the product or compound and water. A method of treating a substrate by contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate. A treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Lanny S. Liebeskind, Gary D. Allred
  • Patent number: 5948838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a compound containing oxymethylene unit, a compound containing oxymethylene unit having substituent or a cyclic ether compound having substituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Shinya Miya, Satoshi Kanayama
  • Patent number: 5925698
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a powder coating composition containing at least one film forming resin and a non-flatting and slip-enhancing amount of at least one additive. The additive is a non-crosslinked reaction product of a hydroxy compound and a carboxylic acid where the reaction product contains at least one ester functionality and at least one straight chain hydrocarbyl group of about 10 to about 100 carbon atoms. The most preferred additive is sorbitan tristearate. The cured powder coatings exhibit lower coefficient of friction and substantial gloss retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas F. Steckel
  • Patent number: 5910520
    Abstract: The invention presents classes of thermoplastic, biodegradable compositions. Tests indicate that these compositions exhibit good mechanical properties, and readily degrade in the presence of microorganisms. The compositions of this invention are useful for producing injection-molded, thin-walled articles that are capable of appreciably degrading in the sewage system within thirty (30) days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Shmuel Dabi, Ram L. Kataria
  • Patent number: 5861456
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid compositions of polymers or copolymers of unsaturated carboxylic acids partially or completely neutralized, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as thickening agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: 3V Inc.
    Inventors: Ferruccio Berte', Giuseppe Raspanti
  • Patent number: 5859099
    Abstract: This invention relates to flame retardants for synthetic resin compositions. It is a composition comprising:(A) about 30 to about 70 wt. percent of a synthetic resin which is,(1) about 30 to about 70 wt. percent of a first resin which is polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyphenylene oxide or polystyrene, or copolymers of polystyrene and maleic anhydride, and(2) about 30 to about 70 wt. percent of a second resin which is polyethylene terephthalate, or nylon 6,6, or blends or mixtures thereof,wherein the wt. percentages of (A)(1) and (A)(2) total 100% as between (A)(1) and (A)(2),(B) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of(1) about 20 to about 45 wt. percent of melamine pyrophosphate, or(2) about 15 to about 30 wt. percent of melamine pyrophosphate and up to about 10 wt. percent charring catalyst; or(3) about 15 to about 30 wt. percent of melamine pyrophosphate, up to about 10 wt. percent charring catalyst, and up to about 10 wt. percent of a char former, or(4) about 20 to about 40 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Robert Valentine Kasowski
  • Patent number: 5853636
    Abstract: A fiber treating composition and the emulsion of the composition, containing poly-N-vinylalkylamides and/or copolymers thereof, and polyols and/or derivatives thereof; and a synthetic filament production process with melt-spinning at 1,000 m/min or more spinning speed, wherein the above fiber treating composition is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Munekiyo, Tamotsu Matsunaga, Hirofumi Ishida
  • Patent number: 5770641
    Abstract: A vinyl chloride-based plastisol which contains a) powder of a vinyl chloride polymer obtainable by spray drying an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl chloride polymer, the dispersion containing a polyhydric alcohol in an amount of 0.3 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl chloride polymer, and b) a plasticizer in an amount of 30 to 300 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl chloride polymer, gives a molded article having a good matte finishing effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Susumu Iijima, Tetsuya Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 5725942
    Abstract: A water-expandable, sealant article of manufacture comprising a water swellable smectite clay dispersed in an organic liquid consisting of C2-C6 aliphatic polyhydric alcohols and a binder comprising a copolymer of acrylic ester of lower alkyl alcohols. The composition is used for the manufacture by extrusion of highly flexible and elastic strip-shaped or sheet-shaped products for waterproofing works in the field of building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Laviosa Chimica Mineraria S.p.A.
    Inventors: Piero Starita, Paolo Gasperini
  • Patent number: 5717022
    Abstract: A rubber mixture, in particular for the tread of a tire, based on at least one polymer that is from the group of diene rubbers and respectively contains 5 to 100 parts by weight finely distributed, precipitated silicic acid, 0 to 80 parts by weight carbon black, if need be 0.2 to 10 parts by weight silane coupling agent, and 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of at least one non-aromatic, viscosity-reducing substance with regard to 100 parts by weight rubber. The viscosity-reducing, non-aromatic substance is based exclusively on the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and has a region with at least two hydroxyl groups that exist in the form of 1,2-diol or 1,3-diol, and a region of at least two chemically bonded carbon atoms, wherein neither the chemically bonded carbon atoms nor their chemically bonded neighboring carbon atoms are substituted with oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Semperit Reifen AG
    Inventors: Otto Beckmann, Joachim Bertrand, Reinhard Teves
  • Patent number: 5691404
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions containing an aliphatic polyamide, a selected tungstic acid or its salt, and a coagent such as melamine cyanurate. These compositions exhibit good fire resistance and good physical toughness, particularly good elongation, and are useful as molding resins. The reaction product of a tungstic acid and melamine may alternatively be incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Robert Valentine Kasowski, Marvin Michael Martens
  • Patent number: 5665836
    Abstract: A method of producing suspension polymerized vinyl chloride polymers or copolymers of improved flowability by polymerizing vinyl chloride monomers alone, or in a mixture with other monomers, in an aqueous medium, to form a slurry of polymer suspended in said aqueous medium. After removing unreacted monomers, a polyhydric alcohol is added to the slurry containing the suspension polymerized polymer or to a product obtained after the dewatering of the slurry, in an amount of 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the vinyl chloride polymer or copolymer suspended in the slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Tosoh Corporation
    Inventors: Toshihiko Tanaka, Hiroshi Minamide
  • Patent number: 5646203
    Abstract: A microcapsule-containing oil-based coating liquid wherein the coating liquid comprises a hydrophobic core material-containing microcapsule particles dispersed individually in a state of primary particle in an oil varnish for ink use or a resin for coating use, and a solvent having an affinity for both the varnish or the resin and the surface of the microcapsule wall material in a state of having been attracted with the affinity to both the varnish or the resin and the surface layer of the microcapsule wall material. The preferred solvent is a lower divalent or multivalent alcohol.A preparative method of the foregoing coating liquid by utilizing vacuum distillation is also proposed.A sheet, like a duplicating sheet of paper coated with the foregoing oil-based coating liquid is further provided.According to the present invention, a water-based microcapsules system can be advantageously converted into an oil-based one without coagulating the primary microcapsule particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Toppan Moore Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kei Etoh, Akira Hirasawa, Hisano Higurashi, Makoto Kawamura
  • Patent number: 5604283
    Abstract: A fluororubber coating composition containing a fluororubber, a liquid medium, a coupling agent, a crosslinking agent and a carboxylic acid, which has a long pot life and provides a coating film having a uniform thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuyoshi Wada, Toshio Mizuno, Hiroyuki Tanaka
  • Patent number: 5571860
    Abstract: An emulsion adhesion composition comprising a polyvinyl alcohol stabilized polymer emulsion; the polymer comprising 40 to 94.5% by weight of a vinyl ester of an C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 alkanoic acid, 5 to 40% by weight ethylene and 0.5 to 10% by weight N-vinyl formamide or N-vinyl pyrrolidone, the adhesive being characterized by superior adhesion and heat resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Pravin K. Kukkala, Malcolm F. Hallam, M. Erin Jones, Richard K. Vetterl
  • Patent number: 5556460
    Abstract: A cement admixture composed of a low molecular weight oxyalkylene compound and a comb polymer having carboxylic acid groups and oxyalkylene units therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Neal S. Berke, Michael P. Dallaire, Ellis M. Gartner, Awdhoot V. Kerkar, Timothy J. Martin
  • Patent number: 5534566
    Abstract: Use of a di- or polysaccharide alcohol and an inorganic or organic zinc, aluminum or rare-earth compound allows a high degree of stabilization of a halogen-containing polymer or polymer recyclate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Wehner, Rolf Drewes, Karl J. Kuhn, Hans-Jurgen Sander, Markus Kolb