Ether Group, Other Than Solely Linking Of Carbohydrate Groups Directly To Each Other Patents (Class 524/50)
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Patent number: 9243102Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane contact lens prepared from a mixture comprising: (a) at least one polyethylene glycol; (b) at least one di-isocyanate; and (c) at least one diol of formula (I): wherein n is an integer from 1 to 25; wherein the polyethylene glycol, di-isocyanate and diol are reacted under substantially anhydrous conditions. Further aspects of the invention relate to a process for preparing a contact lens.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: OCUTEC LIMITEDInventors: Abdul Rashid, Roderick William Jonathan Bowers, Wade Tipton, Neil Bonnette Graham
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Publication number: 20150122440Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing self-binding pigment particle suspensions, to a self-binding pigment particle suspension as well as to a paper product comprising self-binding pigment particles and to the use of the self-binding pigment particle suspension in paper applications, such as in paper coating or as filler material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Armelle Senti-Wenk, Patrick A.C. Gane, Joachim Schoelkopf
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Publication number: 20150119505Abstract: A process for producing an oil and grease resistant paper product comprising the steps of preparing a paper coating composition to the paper product, the paper coating composition comprising one or more polysaccharides, one or more solvents and one or more bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Edward Scott Williams, Alicia B. Richards
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Publication number: 20150056461Abstract: A film formed from a water-soluble polymer matrix containing a fragrance is provided. The film is water-sensitive so that upon contact with a sufficient amount of water, the matrix loses its integrity to increasingly expose the fragrance to the ambient environment for releasing its odor. The ability to incorporate a fragrance into the matrix is achieved by controlling the nature of the fragrance and polymer, the manner in which the matrix and fragrance are melt processed, etc. For example, the fragrance may be injected directly into the extruder and melt blended with the polymer to avoid the costly, time-consuming steps of pre-encapsulation or pre-compounding of the fragrance into a masterbatch. Furthermore, to balance the fragrance's ability to release the desired odor during use while minimizing the premature exhaustion of the odor during processing, the fragrance has a boiling point (at atmospheric pressure) of from about 125° C. to about 350° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Sarah A. Funk, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 8951341Abstract: A sizing composition for insulating products based on mineral wool, in particular on glass or on rock, includes at least one monosaccharide and/or at lest one polysaccharide, and at least one organic polycarboxylic acid having a molar mass of less than or equal to 1000. Another subject-matter of the present invention is the insulating products based on mineral fibres thus obtained and the process for the manufacture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Saint-Gobain IsoverInventors: Boris Jaffrennou, Dominique Serughetti, Jérôme Douce
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Patent number: 8815003Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
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Patent number: 8759279Abstract: A film formed from a biodegradable polymer matrix within which is contained at least one fragrance is provided. The ability to incorporate a fragrance into the polymer matrix is achieved in the present invention by controlling a variety of aspects of the film construction, including the nature of the fragrance, the nature of the biodegradable polymer, the manner in which the polymer matrix and fragrance are melt processed, etc. For example, the fragrance may be injected directly into the extruder and melt blended with the biodegradable polymer. In this manner, the costly and time-consuming steps of pre-encapsulation or pre-compounding of the fragrance into a masterbatch are not required. Furthermore, to obtain a balance between the ability of the fragrance to release the desired odor during use and likewise to minimize the premature exhaustion of the odor during melt processing, the fragrance is selected to have a boiling point (at atmospheric pressure) within a certain range, such as from about 125° C.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sara A. Funk, James H. Wang
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Patent number: 8729160Abstract: A method includes adding at least one copolymer or a salt thereof acting as a plasticizer, blocking agent, or both a plasticizer and a blocking agent, to a calcium sulphate-based hydraulic binder. The copolymer includes an acrylic acid or a poly(oxy)alkylene copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Lafarge SAInventors: Jean-Michel Faure, David Rinaldi, Horacio Naranjo
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Publication number: 20140079935Abstract: A biodegradable, polyolefin-based material composition having incorporated therein thermoplastic starch particles is described. The material includes from about 5% to about 45% of a thermoplastic starch (TPS), from about 55% to about 95% of a polyolefin or mixtures of polyolefins, at least 9% of a compatibilizer and has a bio-based content of 5%-97% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventor: Norman Scott Broyles
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Patent number: 8598404Abstract: A film that is biodegradable and water-sensitive (e.g., water-soluble, water-dispersible, etc.) in that it loses its integrity over time in the presence of water is provided. The film contains a biodegradable polyester, starch, water-soluble polymer, and plasticizer. The desired water-sensitive attributes of film may be achieved in the present invention by selectively controlling a variety of aspects of the film construction, such as the nature of the components employed, the relative amount of each component, the manner in which the film is formed, and so forth.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wang, Bo Shi
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Patent number: 8563631Abstract: The invention mainly relates to the use of a (co)polymer having a main chain essentially consisting of (meth)acrylic units and polyoxyalkylated side-chains containing statistically-distributed hydrophobic units as an adjuvant for lowering the viscosity of hydraulic compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignees: Lafarge, ChrysoInventors: David Rinaldi, Horacio Naranjo, Martin Mosquet, Philippe Maitrasse, Alexandre Desseroir
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Patent number: 8410200Abstract: A polymer composition and its use for thin film packaging applications including on a dry basis: a) from 45 to 90% by weight of starch; b) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylacetate, and copolymers of ethylene and vinyl alcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten state of the starch component; and c) from 5 to 45% by weight of one or more plasticizers having a molecular weight in the range of 50-6000, more preferably 50-2500 and more preferably still 100-400 and desirably selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, glycerol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, erythritol, glycerol trioleate, tributyl citrate, acetyl tri-ethyl citrate, glyceryl triacetate, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate, polyethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Plantic Technologies LimitedInventors: Nicholas R. Oakley, Nicholas J. McCaffrey, Kishan C. Khemani
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Patent number: 8382936Abstract: Adhesives particularly useful for industrial bottle labeling are provided. The adhesives comprise at least one starch component and at least one protein component (which is not gelatin or casein). The adhesive is also free of synthetic polymer. The label, along with the adhesive, can be easily removed from the bottle during the recycling process. In one embodiment, the starch component does not contain leguminous starch having an amylose content of 25% or more. In another embodiment, the adhesive comprises a crosslinking agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Stefan Alevisopoulos, Edward W. Day
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Patent number: 8357237Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
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Patent number: 8354459Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a block copolymer solid in which microphase-separated structures are formed with good productivity. The present invention provides a method for producing a block copolymer solid in which a microphase-separated structure is formed, or an alloy, blend or composite solid containing a block copolymer in which a microphase-separated structure is formed, which comprises the following steps (1) to (3): (1) immersing a block copolymer solid or an alloy, blend or composite solid containing a block copolymer in a solvent in which each component is insoluble; (2) putting the solid obtained in (1) above in a pressure-resistant container; and (3) irradiating the solid or the solvent in (2) above with microwave.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Japan Science and Technology AgencyInventors: Hiroshi Yabu, Takeshi Higuchi
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Publication number: 20130011593Abstract: A film that is biodegradable and water-sensitive (e.g., water-soluble, water-dispersible, etc.) in that it loses its integrity over time in the presence of water is provided. The film contains a biodegradable polyester, starch, water-soluble polymer, and plasticizer. The desired water-sensitive attributes of film may be achieved in the present invention by selectively controlling a variety of aspects of the film construction, such as the nature of the components employed, the relative amount of each component, the manner in which the film is formed, and so forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: James H. Wang, Bo Shi
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Patent number: 8246738Abstract: Starch(es) and starch derivatives are combined together with at least one high-viscosity cellulose as a thickener in dispersion binder-based color systems. The cellulose has a viscosity of >50,000 mPa·s, measured by the Brookfield rotation viscometer as a 2% swollen aqueous solution at 5 rpm and 25° C. A method produces dispersion binder-based color systems and a dispersion color thickener combination and a dispersion color containing the dispersion color thickener combination.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Agrana Staerke GmbHInventors: Franz Jetzinger, Martin Kozich, Marnik Michel Wastyn
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Patent number: 8221880Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided which is capable of providing good adhesion strength to the polyimide surface of a flexible circuit board that is exposed on the metal wiring surface and between the traces even when the polyimide surface is relatively smooth. The adhesive composition contains a thermoplastic resin, a polyfunctional acrylate, and a radical polymerization initiator and further contains a monofunctional urethane acrylate having a urethane residue at its terminal end. The monofunctional urethane acrylate is represented by the formula (1): CH2?CR0—COO—R1—NHCOO—R2??(1) wherein R0 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R1 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and R2 is an optionally substituted lower alkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Sony Chemical & Information Device CorporationInventors: Yasushi Akutsu, Yasunobu Yamada, Kouichi Miyauchi
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Patent number: 8187706Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided which is capable of providing good adhesion strength to the polyimide surface of a flexible circuit board that is exposed on the metal wiring surface and between the traces even when the polyimide surface is relatively smooth. The adhesive composition contains a thermoplastic resin, a polyfunctional acrylate, and a radical polymerization initiator and further contains a monofunctional urethane acrylate having a urethane residue at its terminal end. The monofunctional urethane acrylate is represented by the formula (1): CH2?CR0—COO—R1—NHCOO—R2??(1) wherein R0 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R1 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and R2 is an optionally substituted lower alkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Sony Chemical & Information Device CorporationInventors: Yasushi Akutsu, Yasunobu Yamada, Kouichi Miyauchi
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Publication number: 20120009387Abstract: A biodegradable, polyolefin-based material composition having incorporated therein thermoplastic starch particles is described. The material includes from about 5% to about 45% of a thermoplastic starch (TPS), from about 55% to about 95% of a polyolefin or mixtures of polyolefins, and from about 0.5% to about 8% of a compatibilizer, which has a non-polar backbone and a polar functional monomer or a block copolymer of both the non-polar block and a polar block. A method of forming a film and packaging assemblies made with the polymeric material are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: James H. Wang, Peter M. Clark, Yiwu Guan, Yan Wang, Xueen George Hao, Tong-tong Zhang
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Publication number: 20110104378Abstract: The present invention pertains to a water-redispersible polymer powder based on at least one modified natural latex. The modified natural latex can be obtained by mixing natural latex with at least one radical initiator and/or oxidising agent, by mixing and reacting natural latex with at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer and with at least one radical initiator, and/or by mixing natural latex with at least one filler. Preferably, the polymer powder contains up to about 95 wt. % of least one natural latex, about 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one protective colloid, about 2 to 70 wt. % of at least one filler and/or anti-caking agent, as well as optionally further additives. In addition, the invention pertains to a process for the preparation of the polymer powder, the use thereof as an additive in building material compositions, as well as building material compositions containing the polymer powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Hongli Willimann, Hans Wicki, Urs Heini, Alexander Zapf, Robert Koelliker
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Publication number: 20110104377Abstract: The present invention pertains to a water-redispersible polymer powder composition based on at least one synthetic polymer and at least one natural latex. Preferably, the polymer powder contains up to about 90 wt. % of at least one water-insoluble, synthetic polymer, up to about 90 wt. % of least one natural latex, about 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one protective colloid, about 2 to 50 wt. % of at least one filler and/or anti-caking agent, as well as optionally further additives. In addition, the invention pertains to a process for the preparation of the polymer powder composition, the use thereof as an additive in building material compositions, as well as building material compositions containing the polymer powder composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Alexander Zapf, Hans Wicki, Hongli Willimann, Urs Heini
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Patent number: 7879440Abstract: A polylactic acid resin film or sheet which can be satisfactorily and stably formed and has excellent matte properties. It is a single-layer matte film or sheet which comprises a polylactic acid resin composition containing a particulate substance and at least one side of which has a surface gloss as measured in accordance with ASTM-D2457-70 (45° gloss) of 60% or lower.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Asahi Kasei Life & Living CorporationInventors: Michihiro Yatsuzuka, Masayuki Sukigara, Mitsuyoshi Itada
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Patent number: 7854994Abstract: A barrier composition which is injection mouldable and able to be made into a transparent film or incorporated (by co-extrusion and/or lamination) into multi-layer film products, the composition on dry basis: a) from 45 to 90% by weight of a starch and/or a modified starch selected from starches modified by reaction with a hydroxyl alkyl group, an acetate or a dicarboxylic acid anhydride or a grafting polymer; b) from 4 to 12% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylacetate, and copolymers of ethylene and vinylalcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten state of the starch components c) from 5 to 45% by weight of a non-crystallising mixture of sorbitol and at least one other plasticizer selected from glycerol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, glycerol trioleate, epoxidised linseed or soybean oil, tributyl citrate, acetyl tri-ethyl citrate, glyceryl triacetate, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate; polyethylene oxide or polyethylene glycol; d) fromType: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Plantic Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Rulande Henderson-Rutgers, Mark Fink, Nicholas Roy Oakley
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Patent number: 7838592Abstract: There is provided a starch-based coating composition with excellent storage stability as a one-pack type paint, which can form coating films with excellent drying property, finished appearances, pencil hardness, mar resistance, adhesion, alkali resistance, solvent resistance and weather resistance, as well as coated articles that have been coated with the starch-based coating composition. The starch-based coating composition comprises as the binder a resin composition obtained by reacting (A) starch and/or modified starch with (B) an isocyanate group-containing compound obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate compound (b1) and a polyhydric alcohol (b2), or by reaction of these components with a resin obtained by radical polymerization of a mixture comprising an aromatic-based radical polymerizing unsaturated monomer, a hydroxyl group-containing radical polymerizing unsaturated monomer and optionally another radical polymerizing unsaturated monomer.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chikara Kawamura, Kenichi Umezawa
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Publication number: 20100081736Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions which are stabilised with a water-insoluble stabilising colloid, characterised in that a) in a first step a water-insoluble stabilising colloid is prepared, with this being prepared, based on the amount of monomer used for the preparation of the stabilising colloid, by means of radical polymerization of a1) about 1 to 90 wt. % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer, containing at least one sulfate and/or sulfonate group, which optionally may be protonated, a2) about 5 to 99 wt. % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer with a water solubility at 20° C. of less than 50 g/l, and a3) up to 50 wt. % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer with a water solubility at 20° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Hongli Willimann, Jakob Wolfisberg, Ulf Kehrer
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Patent number: 7645818Abstract: The invention is related to the preparation of an ionic polymer composite material comprising a protein and carbohydrate-containing vegetable material component that serves as a reinforcement agent for the composite. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the vegetable seed component is selected from the group of soy spent flakes, defatted soy flour, or soy protein concentrate with ionic polymers and the ionic polymer is carboxylated poly(styrene-butadiene). The composites have a significantly higher elastic modulus when compared with base polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventor: Lei Jong
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Patent number: 7553919Abstract: A new starch-vegetable oil graft copolymer, wherein the vegetable oil has been reacted onto the starch backbone using thermal or free radical initiators has been produced in a twin-screw co-rotating extruder. The starch-vegetable oil graft copolymer can further be reinforced with biofiber in the presence of an optional modifier such as maleic anhydride by reactive extrusion processing to form composites suitable to be injection molded into biodegradable articles.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Ramani Narayan, Sunder Balakrishnan, Boo-Young Shin
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Patent number: 7491434Abstract: A novel polymodal asymmetric elastomeric block copolymer and a pressure sensitive adhesive, tape and adhesive backed article made therefrom, such as a polymer foam article having a substantially smooth surface prepared by melt-mixing a polymer composition and a plurality of microspheres, at least one of which is an expandable polymeric microsphere, under process conditions, including temperature and shear rate, selected to form an expandable extrudable composition; and extruding the composition through a die.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ashish K. Khandpur, JingJing Ma, Mark D. Gehlsen, Bradley S. Momchilovich, John J. Stradinger
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Patent number: 7488765Abstract: A filled gum adhesive useful for producing remoistenable layers contains fillers, protective colloids, and a (co)polymer, wherein the (co)polymer is prepared by polymerizing one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of a dispersion of protective colloid and filler particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf AktienInventors: Oliver Sommer, Horst Buxhofer, Nicolas De-Calmes, Ralf Gossen, Sebastian Kotthoff, Hans-Juergen Wolter, Ethel Abrahams-Meyer
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Patent number: 7384993Abstract: A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose starch, a) from 0 to 87.9% of starch, b) from 4 to 11% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinylacetate, polyvinyl alcohol and copolymers of ehtylene and vinylalcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten state of the starch components, c) from 0 to 20% by weight of a polyol plasticiser, preferably glycerol, d) from 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of a C12-22 fatty acid or salt, preferably stearic acid and, e) 0 to 12% added water. The polymers are suitable as biodegradable rigid sheet or flexible film materials for use in packaging foodstuffs.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Plantic Technologies LtdInventors: Yu Long, Stephen Coombs, Gregor Bruce Yeo Christie
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Patent number: 7326743Abstract: A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose starch, a) from 0 to 87.9% of starch, b) from 4 to 11% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinylacetate, polyvinyl alcohol and copolymers of ethylene and vinylalcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten stat of the starch components, c) from 0 to 20% by weight of a polyol plasticiser, preferably glycerol, d) from 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of a C12-22 fatty acid or salt, preferably stearic acid and, e) 0 to 12% added water. The polymers are suitable as biodegradable rigid sheet or flexible film materials for use in packaging foodstuffs.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Plantic Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Long Yu, Stephen Coombs, Gregor Bruce Yeo Christie
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Patent number: 7276546Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also relates to articles prepared from such plasticized polymer compositions. The invention further relates to methods of using these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Charles M. Buchanan, Norma L. Buchanan, Kevin J. Edgar, Juanelle L. Lambert
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Patent number: 7025821Abstract: Non-thermoplastic starch fibers having no melting point and having apparent peak wet tensile stress greater than about 0.2 MegaPascals (MPa). The fibers can be manufactured from a composition comprising a modified starch and a cross-linking agent. The composition can have a shear viscosity from about 1 Pascal·Seconds to about 80 Pascal·Seconds and an apparent extensional viscosity in the range of from about 150 Pascal·Seconds to about 13,000 Pascal·Seconds. The composition can comprise from about 50% to about 75% by weight of a modified starch; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an aldehyde cross-linking agent; and from about 25% to about 50% by weight of water. Prior to cross-linking, the modified starch can have a weight average molecular weight greater than about 100,000 g/mol.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Lora Lee Buchanan, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Paul Arlen Forshey
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Patent number: 6977275Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also relates to articles prepared from such plasticized polymer compositions. The invention further relates to methods of using these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Charles M. Buchanan, Norma L. Buchanan, Kevin J. Edgar, Juanelle L. Lambert
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Patent number: 6956070Abstract: The present invention provides a water-soluble film which comprises a modified polyvinyl alcohol containing an N-vinylamide monomer unit in an amount of 1 to 10 mole percent, and a carboxyl group and a lactone group in a total amount of 0.020 to 4.0 mole percent in the molecule, and having a degree of polymerization of 300 to 3000, and a degree of hydrolysis of 75 to 99.5 mole percent. Further, the present invention provides a package obtained by packaging an acidic substance, a chlorine-containing compound, or the like using the water-soluble film.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.Inventors: Naoki Fujiwara, Shintaro Hikasa, Takanori Isozaki
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Publication number: 20040242732Abstract: A biodegradable polymer is disclosed having the composition g) from 8 to 80% by weight of a starch modified to include an hydroxyalkyl C2-6 group or modified by reaction with an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably hydroxypropylated high amylose starch, a) from 0 to 87.9% of starch, b) from 4 to 11% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinylacetate, polyvinyl alcohol and copolymers of ethylene and vinylalcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten stat of the starch components, c) from 0 to 20% by weight of a polyol plasticiser, preferably glycerol, d) from 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of a C12-22 fatty acid or salt, preferably stearic acid and, e) 0 to 12% added water. The polymers are suitable as biodegradable rigid sheet or flexible film materials for use in packaging foodstuffs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: Plantic Technologies, Ltd.Inventors: Long Yu, Stephen Coombs, Gregor Bruce Yeo Christie
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Publication number: 20040225035Abstract: The present invention encompasses cellulose ether blends comprisingType: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Hartwig Schlesiger, Erik-Andreas Klohr, Wolfgang Dannhorn, Hans-Jurgen Juhl, Arne-Henning Kull, Gunter Weber, Peter Wolbers
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Patent number: 6802895Abstract: Non-thermoplastic starch fibers having no melting point and having apparent peak wet tensile stress greater than about 0.2 MegaPascals (MPa). The fibers can be manufactured from a composition comprising a modified starch and a cross-linking agent. The composition can have a shear viscosity from about 1 Pascal·Seconds to about 80 Pascal·Seconds and an apparent extensional viscosity in the range of from about 150 Pascal·Seconds to about 13,000 Pascal·Seconds. The composition can comprise from about 50% to about 75% by weight of a modified starch; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an aldehyde cross-linking agent; and from about 25% to about 50% by weight of water. Prior to cross-linking, the modified starch can have a weight average molecular weight greater than about 100,000 g/mol.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Lora Lee Buchanan, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Paul Arlen Forshey
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Patent number: 6800593Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrophilic, water soluble polymer concentrate for addition to aqueous liquids to enhance the properties thereof, particularly to increase the viscosity or decrease the fluid loss of well drilling and servicing fluids, the concentrate comprising a hydrophobic, water insoluble liquid, an organophilic clay suspension agent, the water soluble polymer, and a stabilizing agent comprising one or more acids in an amount from about 0.001% to about 1.5%, one or more anionic surfactants in an amount from about 0.001% to about 1.0%, one or more nonionic surfactants in an amount from 0.001% to about 0.625% and, from about 0% to about 0.75% of one or more water soluble organic liquids, wherein the total concentration of the stabilizing agent is from about 0.1% to about 2.5%, these percentages being based on the weight of the concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Texas United Chemical Company, LLC.Inventors: James W. Dobson, Jr., Shauna Leigh Hayden, Carolina Trejo Rangel
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Publication number: 20040192811Abstract: The invention pertains to a corrugating adhesive comprising a starch, which may be cooked, hydrocolloid and polyvinyl alcohol complex. The corrugating adhesive is made by combining the hydrocolloid, starch and polyvinyl alcohol in the presence of a cross-linking agent and mixing to form a complex. The hydrocolloid may comprise hemicellulose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventor: Roman Skuratowicz
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Publication number: 20040144512Abstract: The object of the present invention is an additive composition for paper making which is added to the pulp prior to web formation in order to increase the wet strength of the web. The basic component of the composition is a component made from starch, which to its molecular weight has been thinned to a viscosity level of 10 to 400 (5%, 60° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: Raisio Chemicals LTDInventor: Kari Luukkonen
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Patent number: 6723160Abstract: Non-thermoplastic starch fibers having no melting point and having apparent peak wet tensile stress greater than about 0.2 MegaPascals (MPa). The fibers can be manufactured from a composition comprising a modified starch and a cross-linking agent. The composition can have a shear viscosity from about 1 Pascal·Seconds to about 80 Pascal·Seconds and an apparent extensional viscosity in the range of from about 150 Pascal·Seconds to about 13,000 Pascal·Seconds. The composition can comprise from about 50% to about 75% by weight of a modified starch; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an aldehyde cross-linking agent; and from about 25% to about 50% by weight of water. Prior to cross-linking, the modified starch can have a weight average molecular weight greater than about 100,000 g/mol.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Lora Lee Buchanan, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Paul Arlen Forshey
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Patent number: 6667354Abstract: Stable and environmentally friendly suspensions of solid particulates are provided through the addition of such solid particulates to a suspension medium which is comprised of a liquid carrier, a liquid carrier soluble resin, an organophyllic clay, and an activator wherein said liquid carrier is a carboxylic acid ester, preferably 2-ethylhexyl oleate, said liquid carrier soluble resin is selected from the group consisting of styrene-isoprene copolymers, styrene ethylene-propylene block copolymers, styrene isobutylene copolymers, styrene butadiene copolymers, polybutylene, polystyrene, polyethylene-propylene copolymers, methyl methacrylate and mixtures thereof, said organophyllic clay is one of kaolinite, halloysite, vermiculite, chlorite, attapullgite, smectite, montmorillonite, bentonite, hectorite, and mixtures thereof and said activator is an alcohol of the formula ROH wherein R is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Kelly B. Fox, Alvin Evans, Jr.
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Patent number: 6656984Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophobic polymer dispersion and a solvent-free process for the preparation thereof. According to the invention, the dispersion contains starch ester together with dispersion admixtures known as such. According to the process, the polymer is first mixed with a plasticizer in order to obtain a plasticized polymer blend. The plasticized polymer blend is then mixed with dispersion admixtures and water at an elevated temperature so as to form a dispersion. The plasticizing of the polymer and the dispersion of the mixture in water can be performed in an extruder. The obtained dispersion is homogenized in order to improve its stability. The dispersion obtained by the invention can be used to coat paper or board, as a primer or a component in paint or labeling adhesives, and it is also suitable for the production of cast films and as a binder in materials based on cellulose fibers, as well as for coating medicinal preparations.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Oy Polymer Corex Kuopio Ltd.Inventors: Kristiina Haasmaa, Timo Petteri Paronen, Arto Olavi Urtti, Soili Peltonen, Maija Elina Heikkilä, Jani Vuorenpää
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Patent number: 6632862Abstract: A polymer composition includes a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer, a second component being a natural polymer and a third component being a thermoplastic polyester. The first component, second component and third component are compounded to form a polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research and Development CorporationInventors: Julius L. Willett, William M. Doane, Sterling St. Lawrence, Parvinder Walia
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Patent number: 6506824Abstract: Biodegradable thermoplastic compositions comprising a starch component, a cellulose ester or ether, a plasticizer for the starchy phase and of the cellulose and derivatives, and a compatibilizer agent selected from polymers compatible with the cellulose and or starchy component, grafted with aliphatic or polyhydroxilated chains; copolymers obtained from hydroxy acids and/or diamines with 2-24C and aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates; copolymers obtained from aliphatic polyesters, polyureas and polyalkylene glycols and aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates; copolymers obtained from polymers compatible with cellulose ester or ethers and/or the starchy component by grafting starch soluble polyols; polymer capable of complexing starch; starch compatible polyols.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1997Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Novamont S.p.A.Inventors: Catia Bastioli, Vittorio Bellotti, Roberto Lombi, Gabriele Perego
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Patent number: 6362256Abstract: A polymer composition includes a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer, a second component being a natural polymer and a third component being a thermoplastic polyester. The first component, second component and third component are compounded to form a polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research and Development CorporationInventors: Julious L. Willett, William M. Doane
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Patent number: 6359040Abstract: Aqueous compositions having advantageous Theological properties, preferably including any of enhanced yield stress, enhanced viscosity, and/or enhanced water retention, are disclosed. Included are low-viscosity compositions having high yield stress. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing and using the compositions. Compositions of the present invention comprise aqueous compositions of a polymer having a net ionic charge, and a viscosity promoter having an opposite net ionic charge. Compositions may also comprise a moderating agent to prevent precipitation and/or gelation.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventor: Charles L. Burdick
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Publication number: 20020006989Abstract: Heterophasic compositions comprising starch and a thermoplastic polymer that is incompatible with the starch, in which the starch constitutes the discontinuous phase and the thermoplastic polymer the continuous matrix, having an impact strength greater than 30 KJ/m2 (measured on blown film of 30 microns thick at 10° C. and RH less than 5%), and further characterised by the presence in the X-ray diffraction spectrum of a peak at an angle 2-theta from 13 to 14° the ratio of the intensity of which to that of the peak of the amorphous starch which occurs at 20.5°, is less than 2 and greater than 0.02.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: CATIA BASTIOLI, VITTORIO BELLOTTI, GIANFRANCO DEL TREDICI, ITALO GUANELLA, ROBERTO LOMBI