With Polycarboxylic Acid Or Derivative And A Polyamine, Or With Nitrogen Containing Carboxylic Acid Or Derivative Reactant At Least One Of Which Is Saturated Or With Solid Polymer Thereof Patents (Class 524/514)
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Patent number: 6995206Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of generating functionalized latex particulates in a colloidal suspension. The method can comprise steps of protecting functional groups present on polymerizable monomers with photo labile groups to form protected monomers; polymerizing the protected monomers to form a protected polymer; and exposing the protected polymer to a wavelength of light that removes the photo labile groups from the functional groups, thereby forming the functionalized latex particulates. These latex particulates can be used in a wide variety of applications, including in ink-jet ink printing applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Zhang-Lin Zhou, Sivapackia Ganapathiappan
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Patent number: 6989415Abstract: A modified fluoroplastic composition contains a first unmodified fluoroplastic prepared by applying ionizing radiation to the fluoroplastic heated at the melting point or a higher temperature under an inert gas atmosphere, a second unmodified fluoroplastic, and a polyamide-imide resin.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Yasuaki Yamamoto, Etsuo Fukuchi
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Patent number: 6953541Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing flexible thermoplastic compositions that may be used separately or combined with up to fifty percent thermoplastic scrap. One embodiment of the invention comprises creating a melt-blend of blending composition, up to 50% by weight thermoplastic scrap and up to 15% by weight poly(ethyl-co-vinyl) acetate wherein the blending composition comprises an impact polypropylene, impact modifier and plasticizer. The polypropylene, impact modifier and plasticizer are selected to meet requirements of flexible thermoplastic compositions useful in vehicle interiors. In another embodiment of the invention a random polypropylene is used.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Sunoco Inc. (R&M)Inventor: Sehyun Kim
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Patent number: 6951896Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventor: Johannes H. G. Ottenheijm
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Patent number: 6911073Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer-modified pigment comprising the step of: combining, in any order, at least one pigment having attached at least one nucleophilic group, at least one polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group or salt thereof, and at least one coupling agent. At least one mediator compound may also be used. The modified pigments can be used in applications such as inkjet ink applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Cabot CorporationInventors: Curtis E. Adams, Ronald J. Gambale
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Patent number: 6907911Abstract: The invention generally relates to thermoplastic blends having improved properties. Optionally, these blends may be dynamically vulcanized. More specifically, this invention is directed to a composition comprising a blend of chloromethylated(styrene-isobutylene) polymer and a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates, polysulfones, polyacetals, polyacetones, acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene resins, polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulfide, styrene-acrylonitrile resins, styrene-maleic anhydride resins, polyamides, aromatic polyketones, ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer and mixtures thereof. Tires and tire components such as air permeation prevention films comprising these compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventor: Hsien-Chang Wang
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Patent number: 6878800Abstract: Process for providing a binder for mineral fibers, comprising the steps of: mixing together under reactive conditions an amine and an anhydride whereby water is added thereto, once substantially all the anhydride is dissolved and/or reacted in the amine.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Rockwool International A/SInventors: Thor Husemoen, Erling Lennart Hansen, Povl Nissen
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Patent number: 6861464Abstract: A two component, curable hot melt adhesive system includes a first hot melt adhesive formulation which has a softening temperature greater than room temperature and which includes a first component of a curable adhesive therein. The system includes a second hot melt adhesive formulation which has a softening temperature which is greater than room temperature and which includes a second component of a curable adhesive therein. The second component is reactive with the first component to provide a cured adhesive bond. In use, the two formulations are heated to a temperature above their softening temperature and are contacted so as to cause mixing. The mixture cools to provide a thermoplastic bond which subsequently cures to provide a permanent adhesive bond. While the first and the second component individually perform as hot melt adhesives, combining the first and the second gives enhanced adhesive performance in extended temperature ranges.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Diversified Chemical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rajan Eadara, Mooil Chung, David Wen-Lung Chang, Sunny K. George, Patrick A. Ohaka, Joribeth E. Joseff, Yushin Ahn
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Patent number: 6852407Abstract: A polyolefin-based sheet having a coating layer, which improves printability and does not impair adhesion, wherein the coating layer is one formed from a coating material comprising a water-soluble acrylic resin and polyalkylenimine.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takaharu Yasue
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Patent number: 6846570Abstract: Multiple coat non-stick coating systems, as well as articles coated with such non-stick coating systems, are provided. The primer (22a) of the multiple coat system includes a fluoropolymer (14a) copolymer, such as a fluoropolymer terpolymer including tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride monomers, which fluoropolymer copolymers are referred to collectively as THV. The multiple coat system exhibits excellent substrate adhesion and release properties, and the primer exhibits excellent primer-substrate adhesion and primer-topcoat adhesion. The multiple coat system is additionally resistant to separation failure at the interface between the binder (12) and fluoropolymer components of the primer, exhibits excellent adhesion to smooth substrates (16), and may also include a high level of fillers to provide increased damage resistance without compromising the above benefits.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Whitford CorporationInventors: Lawrence D. Leech, Daniel C. Chung, Michael W. Miller
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Patent number: 6843292Abstract: The invention generally relates to thermoplastic blends having improved properties. Optionally, these blends may be dynamically vulcanized. More specifically, this invention is directed to a composition comprising a blend of chloromethylated(styrene-isobutylene) polymer and a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates, polysulfones, polyacetals, polyacetones, acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene resins, polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulfide, styrene-acrylonitrile resins, styrene-maleic anhydride resins, polyamides, aromatic polyketones, ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer and mixtures thereof. Tires and tire components such as air permeation prevention films comprising these compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventor: Hsien-Chang Wang
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Patent number: 6828362Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive polymer composition which exhibits PTC characteristics (PTC composition) and a PTC device comprising it, wherein the PTC composition comprises: a) at least one crystalline olefin-based polymer and at least one ionomer; and, b) electrically conductive particles which have been dispersed in polymer matrix formed by a). The PTC composition according to the present invention has an enhanced adhesion to electrodes, which minimizes contact resistance and increases the maximum working current (hold current). The PTC device comprising the PTC composition can be used as a circuit protection device which protects circuit from overflowing and which holds initial resistance value although it is reused after multiple short circuit have taken place.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Shinwha Intertek Corp.Inventors: Yong-In Lee, Hyun-Nam Cho, Jong-Hawk Kim
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Publication number: 20040242757Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polyamide is disclosed. The composition that contains vinyl (co)polymer and an optional solvent is useful in application where inhibited crystallization of polyamide is desirable, including laser-welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Ralph Ulrich, Detlev Joachimi
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Patent number: 6822032Abstract: Blends of polyimide resins and polyamide show improved physical properties with the addition of rubbery olefinic resins containing zinc carboxylate moieties.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Robert R. Gallucci
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Patent number: 6818695Abstract: An extrudable composition comprising a major amount of a thermoplastic host polymer, a fluorocarbon polymer and a dendritic material wherein the extrudate demonstrates reduced levels of surface defects.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Maria P. Dillon, John H. Horns, Claude Lavallée
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Patent number: 6809147Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting composition which is excellent especially in storage stability and solid physical properties and can be used as automotive body sealers or undercoats. The thermosetting composition according to the present invention comprises an acrylic plastisol consisting of a plasticizer having acrylic resin particles having a gradient-type structure in which the monomer unit proportion changes from the core to the shell multistep-wise or continuously and a filler dispersed therein and therewith formulated, as a thermosetting material, a blocked urethane prepolymer or blocked polyisocyanate compound and a latent curing agent therefor.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignees: Sunstar Giken Kabushiki Kaisha, Sunstar Suisse SAInventors: Hitoshi Ohno, Kenta Nakayama, Takashi Minamihori
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Publication number: 20040176526Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising a polyimide containing particular dianhydride and diamine, and an epoxy resin. The resin composition can be bonded at a relatively low temperature, has excellent heat resistance, adhesion property, soldering heat resistance and retaining ratio of peeling strength after PCT. By forming a circuit using the polyimide resin sheet or the polyimide resin sheet with metal foil, which comprises the resin composition, according to the semi-additive method, a printed wiring board having a good wiring shape, firm adhesion of circuit and high insulating resistance in the microcircuit space can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Kanji Shimo-Ohsako, Takashi Itoh, Masaru Nishinaka, Shigeru Tanaka, Mutsuaki Murakami
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Patent number: 6787597Abstract: A curable, aqueous film-forming composition is provided that includes a polymeric binder comprising reactive functional groups, a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups of the polymeric binder, and a copolymer flow control agent comprising at least 30 mol % of residues containing alternating residues from a donor monomer and from an acceptor monomer. The copolymer contains at least 15 mol % of an isobutylene type donor monomer. A multi-component composite coating composition is also provided, comprising a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent topcoat applied over the base coat. The topcoat is deposited from the film-forming composition described above.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Roxalana L. Martin, Edward R. Coleridge, Mark A. Tucker, Mary E. Grolemund
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Patent number: 6774174Abstract: This invention deals with the development of improved SMT performance flame retardant polyamide compositions. The compositions include replacing the poly bromostyrene or brominated polystyrene with a copolymer of a halostyrene and glycidyl(meth)acrylate. The resulting composition results in greatly improved blistering performance in Surface Mounting Technology Applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Marvin Michael Martens, Reiko Koshida, Jennifer L. Bohan, William Ray Fielding
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Patent number: 6770378Abstract: Compounds which, for example, can be used as a compact substance and which are comprised of polyamide substance(s) and perfluoralkyl substance(s), and to mixtures of these compounds with additional polymer substance(s). Methods for producing such compounds are also provided in which aliphatic and/or partially aromatic homopolyamides and/or copolyamides and/or polyester amides and/or polyether amides and/or polyester ether amides and/or polyimide amides and/or polyamide amides and/or mixtures of these polyamide compound(s) with additional polymer(s) and modified perfluoralkyl substance(s) are compounded in a single step or multistep and are reactively converted during or afterwards. The homogenization of perfluoralkyl substance(s) in polyamide substance(s) melted masses is improved.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Institut fur Polymerforschung E.V. DresdenInventor: Dieter Lehmann
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Patent number: 6759473Abstract: By coating a dip-formed article with a coating agent comprising a polymer latex dispersion-stabilized with a water-soluble high-molecular-weight compound containing an alcoholic hydroxyl group, a coated article having excellent donning and putting off properties and anti-blocking property, and exhibiting greatly reduced fine particles-releasability is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Zeon CorporationInventors: Misao Nakamura, Toshihiro Inoue
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Patent number: 6759474Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer alloy including from about 40% to about 75% by weight of at least one polyamide, from about 10% to about 50% by weight polypropylene, from about 0.01% to about 1.0% by weight of at least one block copolymer including a vinyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, and also includes an unsaturated dicarboxylic reagent, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% by weight of at least one block copolymer or terpolymer, wherein the terpolymer may have an unsaturated dicarboxylic reagent grafted thereto, from about 0.01% to about 7.5% of a compatibilizing agent, and from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a filler. The alloy of the present invention exhibits improved knitline strength and improved drop impact results compared with prior art fiberglass-reinforced nylon blends.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Ferro CorporationInventors: Brian D. Keener, Morris M.S. Lee, Daniel L. Evans, Donald E. Julian, Thomas L. McElyea, Deenadayalu Chundury
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Patent number: 6730740Abstract: The invention pertains to an aqueous cross-linkable polymer composition comprising: W a) a water-soluble first polymer comprising acid groups, which is at least partially neutralized with a volatile base; b) a dispersion of a substantially water-insoluble second polymer, which comprises carbonyl-functional groups, which may be produced by emulsion polymerization in the presence of an aqueous solution of the first polymer; c) a cross-linking agent which can react by condensation with the carbonyl-functional groups of the second polymer; and d) a water-soluble, amine-functional third polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Dirk Emiel Paula Mestach, Maarten Johannes Jacobus Weber, Genevieve Delaunoit, Wincenty Lambertus Stanislaw Pilaszek
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Patent number: 6699442Abstract: A method and apparatus for initiating a rapid and long-lasting pH change to a pH dependent polymer or other pH driven reactant is provided by a pH jump molecule in solution. Visible light is used to excite the pH jump molecule. The attendant pH change occurs rapidly (in nanoseconds) and can be maintained by continuous wave light or by an appropriately pulsed light. Heat resulting from the light activation is efficiently discharged by radiative decay through room temperature phosphorescence lifetimes existing on the order of milliseconds.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Carol A. Becker
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Patent number: 6686412Abstract: Pastes containing flatting agents and/or texture additives, containing A) 5 to 30 wt. % of one or more thixotropic (meth)acrylic copolymers and/or one or more thixotropic polyesters B) 15 to 45 wt. % of one or more flatting and/or texturing agents, C) 30 to 65 wt. % of one or more organic solvents and optionally wetting and dispersing agents, rheology modifiers, catalysts and optionally further additives and auxiliaries, wherein the proportions of components A), B) and C) add up to 100 wt. % and the weight ratio of thixotropic (meth)acrylic copolymer and/or thixotropic polyester: flatting and/or texturing agents is 1:6 to 1:0.8.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2000Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: GĂĽnter Berschel, Udo Hellmann, Werner Stephan, Wolfgang Stricker
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Patent number: 6683120Abstract: A bioadhesive composition for use as a skin adhesive, the composition formed by polymerizing with cross-linking and/or entanglement an aqueous reaction mixture comprising effective amounts of at least one monomer dissolved or suspended therein and capable of forming a hydrogel on polymerization, optionally at least one cross-linking agent for the monomer, and water, said composition having an elastic modulus (G′) and a viscous modulus (G″), wherein the degree of polymerization and/or the degree of cross-linking and/or entanglement are selected to control the skin adhesion properties of the bioadhesive composition having regard to the rate of change of tan delta (G″÷G″) against frequency in a diagnostic portion of the frequency range 0.01 to 300 rad/s, typically the lower end of the said frequency range below about 100 rad/s.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: First Water LimitedInventor: Hugh Semple Munro
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Patent number: 6679754Abstract: Polyolefin fibers, filaments and fabrics made therefrom which comprise a melt blend which comprises (A) a polyolefin; and (B) at least one polyetheresteramide which contains aromatic diol-derived sections, exhibit excellent durable dyeability. The fabrics are useful in woven garments, carpeting, furniture and automobile upholstery, woven industrial fabrics, non-woven absorbents used in disposable diapers, non-woven garments including disposable medical garments, filter media, synthetic paper and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Sheng-Shing Li, Andrew J. Leggio, Nadi Ergenc
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Patent number: 6677396Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises an amorphous polyalphaolefin, 50-90 wt %; a tackifier 10-40 wt %; a functionalised polypropylene trace-20 wt %; and optional further ingredients selected from stablisers, fillers and waxes; wherein the proportions of the amorphous polyalphaolefin, tackifier and functionalised polypropylene are selected to total 100%. A method of forming polypropylene packaging using the adhesive is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Gluco LimitedInventors: Sum-Wing Tsui, Anthony Francis Johnson
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Patent number: 6660796Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding composition containing thermoplastic polyesters, impact-modifying component which contains anhydride groups, a copolymer of &agr;-olefin, acrylic compound, olefinically unsaturated epoxide, carboxylic anhydride, carboximide, oxazoline and/or oxazinone, which has improved low-temperature impact strength; methods of making molding with the molding composition and molding containing the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Degussa AGInventors: Ralf Schueler, Heinz Peirick, Guido Schmitz, Georg Oenbrink, Harald Haeger
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Patent number: 6646085Abstract: An ambient dry water dispersed coating composition substantially free of volatile organic coalescing solvents, the coating composition containing a polymer film forming binder comprises between 40% and 50% copolymerized non-conjugated, unsaturated fatty acid triglyceride, between 40% and 55% copolymerized ethylenic monomer including styrene, and between 3% and 12% copolymerized maleic anhydride. The film forming copolymer is produced by first reacting maleic anhydride with the fatty acid triglyceride at high temperatures between 140° C. to form a maleinized triglyceride having a pendent maleic anhydride structure. The maleinized triglyceride is then styrenated at temperatures between about 80° C. and 200° C. in the presence of at least 4% peroxide initiator based on the weight of monomers copolymerized to form a styrenated, maleinized fatty acid triglyceride copolymer having anhydride groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: The Glidden CompanyInventors: Gary P. Craun, Kenneth G. Hahn, George P. Rosekelly
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Patent number: 6639049Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polymers stabilized with protective colloids in the form of water-redispersible powders or aqueous dispersions thereof having a reduced content of volatile components, by a) polymerizing by emulsion or suspension polymerization, one or more monomers from the group consisting of vinyl esters, (meth)acrylates, vinyl aromatics, olefins, 1,3-dienes and vinyl halides and optionally further monomers copolymerizable therewith, b) aftertreating the polymer dispersion thus obtained by means of postpolymerization, distillation, and/or introduction of steam or inert gas to obtain a residual content of volatile, nonaqueous components of <2000 ppm, and c) spray drying of aftertreated polymer dispersion to a residual content of volatile, nonaqueous components of <400 ppm, the dispersion being adjusted prior to spray drying to a solids content of <45% by weight before spraying, the spray drying performed with gas at an inlet temperature of >120° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Wacker Polymer Systems & Co. KGInventor: Hans-Peter Weitzel
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Publication number: 20030199629Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising component (A) which comprises at least one water-soluble component comprising at least one functional group that undergoes a crosslinking reaction, preferably upon drying and/or heating; and component (B) which comprises at least one film-forming material. In particular the composition is a coating composition comprises: (A) at least one polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin; and (B) at least one material selected from flexibilizing materials, crosslink inhibiters and combinations thereof in an amount sufficient to impart a cuttability value of less than about 15 to a substrate coated with the coating composition. Component (B) is preferably at least one polymer comprising repeating units derived from an alkyl halide having at least one double bond and an alkene, such as ethylene vinyl chloride.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Robert A. Gelman, Andrea Keys, Jeffrey I. Melzer
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Patent number: 6630204Abstract: Mixtures containing at least one functionalized low-molecular rubber A, at least one cross-linking agent B having groups which are reactive with respect to the functional groups of the rubber A, accelerators/catalysts C for the cross-linking reaction between A and B, possibly reactive diluents D, vulcanization chemicals E, and also fillers F and auxiliary substances G, with at least one of the average functionalities of the constituents A and B being at least 2, and their use as anti-corrosive coating agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: SGL Acotec GmbHInventors: Dirk Hoelter, Thomas Burkhart, Gerd Hessel
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Patent number: 6624218Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising at least one polymer and at least one plasticizer, in which compositions the polymer is semi-crystalline and exhibits a processing temperature equal to or greater than 220° C., preferably 250° C., and the plasticizer is an aromatic benzenesulphonamide represented by the general formula (I) in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a C1-C4 alkoxy group, X represents a linear or branched C2-C10 alkylene group, or a cycloaliphatic group, or an aromatic group, Y represents one of the groups OH or R2 representing a C1-C4 alkyl group or an aromatic group, these groups optionally themselves being substituted by an OH or C1-C4 alkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: UCB, S.A.Inventors: August Van Gysel, Jean-Claude Van Overvelt, AndrĂ© Nannan, Pierre Godard, Jean-Jacques Biebuyck, Philippe De Groote
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Patent number: 6617381Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition, a method for producing the composition, and articles from the composition. The polyamide resin composition polyamide resin composition is formed by melt-kneading (A) 100 parts by weight of nylon resin, and (B) 5-150 parts by weight of at least one of a non-fibrous inorganic filler having an average particle diameter of 0.05-10 &mgr;m and a fibrous inorganic filler, excluding glass fiber, having a fiber diameter of 0.05-10 &mgr;m. In the polyamide resin composition, an amount of a polyamide resin component deposit remaining on the inorganic filler when the inorganic filler is recovered by dissolving the polyamide resin composition into hexafluoroisopropanol is at least 4 g/m2 per unit surface area of the inorganic filler measured by a BET method. The nylon resin composition is excellent in rigidity and toughness and particularly excellent in high-speed surface impact fracture characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1998Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jiro Kumaki, Mitsunari Sotokawa, Kouzou Murata, Koya Kato
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Patent number: 6605665Abstract: A process for the preparation of fiber-reinforced moldings for motor vehicles wherein the molding comprises a) from 1 to 96.86% by weight of at least one polycondensate, b) from 1 to 12% by weight of at least one particulate graft copolymer whose soft phase has a glass transition temperature below 0° C. and whose median particle size is from 50 to 1000 nm, c) from 1 to 12% by weight of at least one copolymer made from the following monomers, c1) from 50 to 90% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic monomer, and c2) from 10 to 50% by weight of acrylonitrile and/or methacrylonitrile, based in each case on component c, d) from 0 to 20% by weight of e) from 0.01 to 15% by weight of a polycarbonate, f) from 0.01 to 2% by weight of a carbon black, g) from 0 to 12% by weight of a polymer other than component B, h) from 0 to 20% by weight of a polyester other than component A, i) from 0.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Fischer, Manfred Knoll, Christophe Ginss, Stephan Berz
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Patent number: 6586520Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising component (A) which comprises at least one water-soluble component comprising at least one functional group that undergoes a crosslinking reaction, preferably upon drying and/or heating; and component (B) which comprises at least one film-forming material. In particular the composition is a coating composition comprises: (A) at least one polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin; and (B) at least one material selected from flexibilizing materials, crosslink inhibiters and combinations thereof in an amount sufficient to impart a cuttability value of less than about 15 to a substrate coated with the coating composition. Component (B) is preferably at least one polymer comprising repeating units derived from an alkyl halide having at least one double bond and an alkene, such as ethylene vinyl chloride.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventors: James Canorro, Robert A. Gelman, Matthew B. Howle, Andrea Keys, JoAnne Lefever, William W. Maslanka, Jeffrey I. Melzer, Kevin M. Mottern, Michael T. Raab, William Rodriquez, Richard A. Stuhrke, Jennifer E. Steed, Robert G. Szewczyk
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Publication number: 20030119954Abstract: A crosslinkable composition is provided including copolymer particles having phosphorus acid groups dispersed in an aqueous medium, and polycarbodiimide, wherein the crosslinkable composition is substantially free of water soluble phosphorus acid compounds. Also provided is a process for forming the crosslinkable composition and a method for crosslinking the crosslinkable composition. The crosslinkable composition is useful as a coating composition to prepare coatings for various substrates including metal, wood, glass, paper, and leather.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Ward Thomas Brown
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Patent number: 6579581Abstract: A molding which comprises the following components: (I) from 60 to 96.5 parts by weight of polyamide; (II) from 3 to 39.5 parts by weight of an impact-modifying component which contains anhydride groups, (III) from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a copolymer which contains units of the monomers: (a) &agr;-olefin, (b) acrylic compound, and also (c) olefinically unsaturated epoxide, carboxylic anhydride, carboximide, oxazoline or oxazinone, where the total of the parts by weight of components I, II, and III is 100, and where moreover the polyamide has an excess of amino end groups, has improved low-temperature impact strength, even if the molding composition also comprises a plasticizer.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Degussa AGInventors: Wilfried Bartz, Franz-Erich Baumann, Guido Schmitz, Georg Oenbrink, Harald Haeger
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Patent number: 6576717Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dispersible acrylic-modified polyester resin containing sulfonate groups prepared by addition copolymerization of ethylenically unsaturated vinyl monomers and a polyester. The polyester is prepared from a polycondensation reaction with dicarboxylic acids, glycols, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a minor amount of a sulfomonomer. The acrylic-modified polyester is prepared by first producing the polyester under polycondensation conditions followed by the addition polymerization of the ethylenically unsaturated vinyl monomers. The acrylic-modified polyesters can be formed into a coating composition that has zero or very little organic solvent and is very useful to produce crosslinked cured enamels having excellent gloss, hardness, impact resistance, and water resistance such as those used in automotive finishes, appliance, and coil coatings.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Thauming Kuo
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Patent number: 6555225Abstract: An ion complex which comprises a water-insoluble polyion (P) and a water-soluble polyion (A); and is insoluble in water and soluble in an aqueous organic solvent. Such an ion complex becomes a coating material which can preferably be used for coating of various ionic substances (e.g., substance having biological activity such as an anticoagulant property or an antibacterial property).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignees: M&M Laboratory Co., Ltd., Terumo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroshi Yoshioka, Yuichi Mori, Sunao Kubota
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Patent number: 6551393Abstract: A modified particle is disclosed wherein a particle has an attached group having the formula: wherein Ar represents an aromatic group; R1 represents a bond, an arylene group, an alkylene group, wherein R4 is an alkyl or alkylene group or an aryl or arylene group; R2 and R3, which can be the same or different, represent hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, —OR5, —NHR5, —NR5R5, or —SR5, wherein R5, which is the same or different, represents an alkyl group or an aryl group; and SFR represents a stable free radical.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Cabot CorporationInventors: Wayne Devonport, Robert S. Whitehouse, Russell L. Warley, Thimma R. Rawalpally, Hairuo Tu
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Publication number: 20030073773Abstract: The invention relates to impact-modified polyamide compositions and moldings produced therefrom which are suitable for on-line lacquering, and the production of moldings which have been subjected to on-line lacquering.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Marc Vathauer, Gerwolf Quaas, Dieter Wittmann
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Patent number: 6548181Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible polyamide composition containing at least 50 parts by weight of non-cross-linked rubber per 50 parts by weight of polyamide and the production thereof. The polyamide has a molecular weight such that the melt viscosity at the processing temperature is at most 300 pa.s, preferably at most 200 pa.s. The rubber's Mooney viscosity is at least 40, most preferable is a rubber with a Mooney viscosity of at least 60. The rubber has been functionalized. Preferably a combination of a functionalized and a non-functionalized rubber is used. The rubber particles in the polyamide matrix have a particle size of at most 5 &mgr;m, preferably at most 3 &mgr;m.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: DSM N.V.Inventor: Guido P. C. Beusen
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Patent number: 6548579Abstract: The invention is directed to an adhesive composition comprising a water based component including a film-forming polymer and a particulate thermoplastic component selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polymers, thermoplastic resins, hot melt adhesive compositions, and mixtures thereof. The thermoplastic component has a mean particle size of from about 10 microns to about 1,500 microns. The adhesive composition is useful as a one-shot bookbinding adhesive, a primer composition as well as a second-shot adhesive for two-shot bookbinding method. The invention is also directed to the bookbinding methods using the adhesive composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Merilee M. Reski, Kiem H. Dang, Robert M. Hume, III, David B. Malcolm, Kathryn A. Coleman, Ronald R. Davies
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Publication number: 20030055152Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Johannes H.G. Ottenheijm
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Patent number: 6518334Abstract: This invention relates to polymer blends comprising a polycarboxypolyamide resin with an alkali dispersible resin. This invention also relates to the use of the polymer blends to prepare aqueous dispersions. The aqueous dispersions were obtained by heating polycarboxypolyamide resins with alkali dispersible resins in an aqueous medium. The invention further relates to coating compositions containing the aqueous dispersions. Such coating compositions include inks, floor finishes, overprint varnishes, sizing, paints and adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Glenn C. Calhoun, Michael T. Sarkis
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Patent number: 6492463Abstract: A composition comprising a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) and small quantities of low molecular weight polyethylene (PE) is disclosed. The PP acts as an internal lubricant or mold release, but suprisingly does not significantly increase the flammability of the LCP.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1998Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Marion Glen Waggoner
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Patent number: 6476117Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers containing hard segments formed from polyalkylenes and soft segments formed from elastomeric polymers near their gelation point are formed. Compositions containing these materials are elastomeric and exhibit excellent damping capabilities over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Xiaorong Wang, Victor J. Foltz, Terrence E. Hogan, James E. Hall
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Patent number: 6476111Abstract: A highly filled, extruded solid surface sheet composite which has improved heat resistance, solvent resistance, and mar resistance by combination of glassy polymer and semi-crystalline polymer.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: E. I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Paul Edward Beauchemin, Barry Jordan Heitner, Clyde Spencer Hutchins, Keith William Pollak, Jennifer Leigh Thompson