Lignin Or Tannin Or Derivative Dnrm Patents (Class 524/72)
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Patent number: 6011104Abstract: Footware dressings containing fluorocarbons in a carrier base plus optional colorants and additives. These dressings create a relatively slick and non-stick surface with excellent "contamination" resistance.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Inventor: Joseph D. Udy
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Patent number: 6007610Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Also, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks. Furthermore, the disclosed phase change inks inhibit corrosion of metallic internal printer parts.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Westvaco CorporationInventors: Michael D. Matzinger, Robert P. Rodebaugh
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Patent number: 6001904Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers.Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Westvaco CorporationInventors: Michael D. Matzinger, Robert P. Rodebaugh
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Patent number: 5973036Abstract: Phase-change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers.Recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibilty, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Westvaco CorporationInventors: Michael D. Matzinger, Robert P. Rodebaugh
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Patent number: 5866642Abstract: A low molecular weight lignin fraction having a pre-selected molecular weight range prepared from lignin solution by ultrafiltration. The invention also relates to phenol-formaldehyde resin modified by the lignin fraction, adhesive comprising the modified resin, and a method for producing the lignin fraction and the resin.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1993Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.Inventors: Ted M. McVay, Gene F. Baxter, Frederick C. Dupre, Jr.
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Patent number: 5834533Abstract: A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, ethers, alcohols, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, solid fatty acid or salt thereof, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to produce a stable liquid suspension. Also disclosed is a stable liquid composition comprising a liquid carrier, an oil-soluble polymer, and a solid particulate wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid alkenes, terpenes, esters, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, oil-soluble polymer, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to effect the formation of a stable liquid suspension.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Bharat B. Patel, Marshall D. Bishop
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Patent number: 5705542Abstract: The invention concerns the waste liquor from the chemical-thermal pulping of fibre boards and particle boards containing bonding agents. The waste liquor is produced through a procedure in which fibre boards and wood particle boards are first chopped into shreds and, in a subsequent step, pulped according to a chemical-thermal procedure which dissolves the wood structure. The liquid remaining after the separation of the cellulose is retained as waste liquor and used as extender for wood adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1994Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewadtenInventors: Edmone Roffael, Brigitte Dix
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Patent number: 5702521Abstract: Resinous compositions comprising lignin and polymerized rosin. Use of salts of the resinous compositions as concrete air-entraining agents and asphalt emulsifiers.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventor: Richard Robert Suchanec
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Patent number: 5686512Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for manufacturing surfactants for hydrocarbon by modifying the paper making black liquor resin using modifying agents. The process is to react or combine an alkaline aqueous solution, chemical substances such as olefin, aromatic hydrocarbon, and fatty acids, amino acids, phospholipids as well as one or more of the surfactants for petroleum recovery with 20%-80% of the paper making black liquor resin, the reaction lasting for 1-3 hours at the temperature of 80.degree.-100.degree. C. and ordinary pressure, the pH value of the reaction mixture being kept at 10-12. The surfactant prepared by this method can be effectively used in the recovery of thick oil, asphalt emulsification for road pavement and the oil driving in tertiary recovery oil drainage in petroleum recovery. It has remarkable viscosity reducing effect on petroleum, its emulsification ability being strong, its viscosity reducing rate for 3.0.times.10.sup.5 -5.0.times.10.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Inventor: Dongsheng Liu
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Patent number: 5684109Abstract: Tannin containing polymers, their method of production and methods of using as water treatment agents are disclosed. The tannin containing polymers comprise copolymers of tannin and a cationic monomer. Another embodiment comprises tannin containing polymers of tannin, cationic monomer and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an anionic monomer and a nonionic monomer.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1994Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: BetzDearborn Inc.Inventors: Jen-Chi Chen, Fu Chen, Gerald C. Walterick, Jr.
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Patent number: 5683497Abstract: Resinous compositions comprising lignin and polymerized rosin. Use of salts of the resinous compositions as concrete air-entraining agents and asphalt emulsifiers.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventor: Richard Robert Suchanec
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Patent number: 5656733Abstract: Resinous compositions comprising lignin and polymerized rosin. Use of salts of the resinous compositions as concrete air-entraining agents and asphalt emulsifiers.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventor: Richard Robert Suchanec
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Patent number: 5652298Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-free composition useful as an adhesive for bonding natural rubber compounds, synthetic rubber compounds and a combination of natural and synthetic rubber compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1996Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Akron Paint & VarnishInventor: Robert Murray
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Patent number: 5631313Abstract: A new stable liquid suspension of a non soluble particulate material, and a method of preparation of same are provided. Such compositions comprise at least one oil, one oil soluble resin and a non oil soluble particulate material mixed together In the appropriate quantities and conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1991Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Marshall D. Bishop, John E. Hostettler
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Patent number: 5614564Abstract: The present invention relates to a lignocellulose solution and its production method, further to a degradable foam and its production method. The degradable foam of the present invention is produced by foaming and hardening with an ordinary foaming agent and hardening agent the lignocellulose solution which is obtained by dissolving lignocellulose and/or its derivatives in aliphatic polyester polyol, or else such solution with photodegradation promoters added thereto; and is also produced by foaming and hardening with an ordinary foaming agent and an ordinary hardening agent the lignocellulose solution which is obtained by dissolving lignocellulose and/or its derivatives in the bio-/photo-degradable aliphatic polyester polyol which is obtained by a polycondensation of the dicarboxylic acid composed of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and keto containing dicarboxylic acid or its ester and aliphatic diol.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1994Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Samsung General Chemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Taek Hwang, Seung-Ho Jeon, Won-Bum Jung, Sung-Ju Seo
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Patent number: 5596031Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent materials comprising fibers cross-linked by a suitable heat activatable compound therefor, and wherein said heat activatable compound is associated with substantially the entire surface of each fiber, said materials being preparable by mixing of an aerated suspension of the charged fibers with the heat activated compound before heating and compressing, such fibers having a capacity for fluid absorption considerably greater than has been heretofore known for such materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1994Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Inventor: Peter M. Lock
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Patent number: 5591790Abstract: The present invention relates to absorptive dressings which are highly absorbent and which retain moisture, said dressings comprising cross-linked cellulosic fibers wherein the cross-linker has been blended with the fibers after electrostatically charging the fibers, the retentive membrane being a layer of thermoplastic which has been laminated onto the dressing at its glass transition temperature, thereby giving the membrane selective moisture permeability properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Inventor: Peter M. Lock
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Patent number: 5432213Abstract: The present invention relates to a high strength water-permeable resinous road paving composition characterized by the use of 2-20 weight parts of thermosetting resin as a binder per 100 weight parts of granular aggregate and 1-20 weight parts of cellulose or 1-30 weight parts of lignocellulose as botanical fiber or their derivatives as additives per 100 weight parts of said thermosetting resin.Another feature of the present invention is to mix certain amount of inorganic substances in fine granular or fibrous form together with said granular aggregate, thermosetting resin, cellulose or lignocellulose, or their derivatives, wherein said inorganic substance is 5-200 weight parts per 100 weight parts of said resin. Furthermore, footpath blocks or pavement of footpaths, driveways, plazas, etc. by the use of the composition of the present invention is another feature of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1993Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Samsung General Chemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-Don Kim, Cheon-Seok Lee, Ju-Hyun Son, Seung-Ho Jeon
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Patent number: 5412007Abstract: A stable composition for suppressing dust which comprises 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of a water-soluble lignosulfonate anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of one or more non-ionic surfactants, 5 to 85 parts by weight of a petroleum resin, and 1 to 99 parts by weight of water.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1994Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: Randall R. Hendrix, Bruce E. Wilburn, Aidan P. Cooney
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Patent number: 5395879Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-free composition useful as an adhesive for bonding natural rubber compounds, synthetic rubber compounds and a combination of natural and synthetic rubber compounds, especially during the formation of a tire.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1994Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Akron Paint & Varnish, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Murray
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Patent number: 5389702Abstract: A soil hardening method is for stabilizing soil through the process of drying and grinding the soil, and applying a first agent and a second agent to the soil until the agents are uniformly infiltrated between soil particles to improve hardening, water proofing and stabilization of the soil. The soil mortar can be applied for all types of the soil including silt, clay, and sand, and soil with high moisture content. The soil mortar is economical due to its short working times, and in addition it has uniform curing and is waterproof.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1992Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Inventor: Chui-Whay Koo
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Patent number: 5382609Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent materials comprising fibers cross-linked by a suitable cross-linker therefor, and wherein said cross-linker is associated with substantially the entire surface of each fiber, said materials being preparable by mixing of an aerated suspension of the charged fibers with the cross-linker before heating and compressing, such fibers having a capacity for fluid absorption considerably greater than has been heretofore known for such materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1992Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Inventor: Peter M. Lock
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Patent number: 5321065Abstract: A degradable plastic film comprising film forming ethylene copolymers and lignin incorporated in the form of pulverulent powder having a grain diameter of about 1 to 5 microns. The films are homogeneous and possess a thickness of about 15 to 25 microns. The films may be made doubly decomposable by adding photoactive or oxidizing agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Inventors: Pierre Bono, Claude Lambert
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Patent number: 5288772Abstract: A fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition for producing composite structural members and a method for making same is provided. The composition is made by combining a thermoplastic resin with pre-treated high moisture cellulosic materials, such as discarded newspaper, having lignin contained therein. Moisture treatment of the cellulosic materials exhibit improvements over composites using dry cellulosic materials. The composite composition may then be extruded or compression molded into various articles of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1992Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Assignee: Clemson UniversityInventor: David N.-S. Hon
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Patent number: 5227411Abstract: A sealing composition for a container closure comprising a polymeric matrix material and is modified by the inclusion therein of an oxygen scavenger. The composition can be in fluid or meltable form ready for application to a closure or it can be present as a deposit on the closure, for instance a gasket around the closure. Preferably the scavenging properties of the deposit are activated by pasteurizing or sterilizing the deposit when sealing a container with the closure. The invention is of particular value when the closure is a metal cap for a beer bottle.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: Robert H. Hofeldt, Steven A. C. White
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Patent number: 5204389Abstract: A sealing composition for a container closure comprising a polymeric matrix material and is modified by the inclusion therein of an oxygen scavenger. The composition can be in fluid or meltable form ready for application to a closure or it can be present as a deposit on the closure, for instance a gasket around the closure. Preferably the scavenging properties of the deposit are activated by pasteurizing or sterilizing the deposit when sealing a container with the closure. The invention is of particular value when the closure is a metal cap for a beer bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1991Date of Patent: April 20, 1993Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: Robert H. Hofeldt, Stephen A. C. White
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Patent number: 5196460Abstract: A tackifier composition for use in rubber compounds is disclosed. The tackifier comprises a pure lignin with a water solubility of up to 1% by weight and a carbohydrate level of less than 50% by weight. In another embodiment of the invention, the pure lignin functions as both a tackifier and an antioxidant. In yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the improved tackifier produces synergistic results when blended with a commercial tackifier, and the antioxidant likewise yields synergistic results when mixed with a commercial antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1990Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Repap Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jairo H. Lora, Michael J. Trojan, William H. Klingensmith
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Patent number: 5179143Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of compression molded materials comprising compressing a substrate with a binder based on polyisocyanates, wherein said binder comprises polyisocyanates, compounds containing at least two isocyanate reactive hydrogen atoms, and alkylene carbonates.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1992Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Eberhard Konig, Hanns I. Sachs, Peter Kasperek, Donald R. Larimer
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Patent number: 5173527Abstract: Fast cure and "pre-cure" resistance thermosetting adhesives and methods for their production useful for binding lignocellulosic materials together, are disclosed.A fast curing adhesive is obtained by cross-linking binary phenol-formaldehyde consisting of high average molecular weight phenolformaldehyde (PF) resin and low average molecular weight PF resin with lignin. A "pre-cure" resistant adhesive is obtained by cross-linking a PF resin, such as binary phenol-formaldehyde, with a lignin with the addition of ammonia preferably in the form of an ammonium salt. The lignin may be obtained from different wood pulping waste materials including that recovered from the sulphite, kraft, organosolv or steam hydrolysed wood pulping processes. The adhesive can be produced as an aqueous solution of dispersion, and used in either a basic or acidic environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1991Date of Patent: December 22, 1992Assignee: Forintek Canada Corp.Inventor: Louis R. Calve
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Patent number: 5153243Abstract: An acetal resin composition comprising an intimate mixture containing an acetal resin and ligneous pulp. This composition gives a molded article having excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance and fire retardancy.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1991Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.Inventors: Masaharu Kimura, Naohiko Tsujimoto
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Patent number: 5115084Abstract: A method for controlling the permeability of a petroleum-bearing subterranean formation including the steps of producing from biomass, a water-insoluble viscous biomass oil, and injecting the biomass oil into the petroleum bearing formation to decrease the permeability of at least some of the formation for altering flow paths through the formation to increase petroleum yield.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1991Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Assignee: Biocarbons CorporationInventor: D. Andrew Himmelblau
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Patent number: 5075362Abstract: A sealing composition for a container closure comprises a polymeric matrix material and is modified by the inclusion therein of an oxygen scavenger. The composition can be in fluid or meltable form ready for application to a closure or it can be present as a deposit on the closure, for instance a gasket around the closure. Preferably the scavenging properties of the deposit are activated by pasteurizing or sterilizing the deposit when sealing a container with the closure. The invention is of particular value when the closure is a metal cap for a beer bottle.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1991Date of Patent: December 24, 1991Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: Robert M. Hofeldt, Steven A. C. White
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Patent number: 5034498Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing water-soluble resin and a resin product made by that method, the method including the steps of supplying a volume of an acidic pyrolysis oil, raising the pH of the oil above 7.0 to partially polymerize the oil, and heating the partially polymerized oil to encourage further polymerization to form the resin product.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1989Date of Patent: July 23, 1991Assignee: Biocarbons CorporationInventor: Andrew Himmelblau
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Patent number: 5025046Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition which contains polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, and lignin sulfonate is useful as a creping adhesive in the manufacture of tissue products such as facial tissue, bath tissue and paper toweling.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1989Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventor: Dave A. Soerens
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Patent number: 4833182Abstract: A binder for use in the preparation of a synthetic board from cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic material comprising an organic polyisocyanate and a polyester polyol, especially an aromatic polyester polyol.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1988Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Assignee: Jim Walter Research Corp.Inventors: Michael G. Israel, George A. Grozdits, Ernest K. Moss
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Patent number: 4801631Abstract: This invention relates to formaldehyde-free, aqueous glue dispersions which contain polyisocyanates. These systems are particularly suitable for gluing veneers and surface materials on wood and wood products. The systems are prepared from polyisocyanates in combination with extenders based on flours and cold water-soluble of hydrolyzed natural starch. In this process, polyisocyanates or aqueous dispersions thereof are added while stirring to aqueous solutions or mixtures of starch and flour.The extender-containing adhesive systems are aqueous glue dispersions having increased service life which in their preferred embodiment contain about 15 to 30% by weight of polyisocyanates, preferably polyphenyl-polymethylene polyisocyanate (PMDI), 10 to 15% by weight of starch which is soluble in cold water and 14 to 25% by weight of (cereal) flour and optionally, other additives and the appropriate quantity of water adding up to 100% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1987Date of Patent: January 31, 1989Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hanns I. Sachs, Donald R. Larimer
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Patent number: 4705816Abstract: The disadvantages associated with using plastic sheet mulch may be overcome and enhanced crop production obtained by applying to an agricultural domain an aqueous compound capable of forming a durable crust under the condition of use comprising per 100 parts by weight of polymeric binder from about 100 to about 1,600 parts by weight of a fine particulate filler to provide a dry coat weight from 0.1 to 5.0 ounces per square foot.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1986Date of Patent: November 10, 1987Assignee: Polysar LimitedInventors: Ernest G. Pole, David Carnell
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Patent number: 4680324Abstract: The fire retardant characteristics of a melt producable plastic is enhanced by mixing with the plastic a fire retardant compound and a glycoside.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1985Date of Patent: July 14, 1987Assignee: Sealed Air CorporationInventor: Nelson E. Malwitz
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Patent number: 4657948Abstract: A polymer of monoallylamine, preferably a water-soluble polymer of monoallylamine, whether in free (i.e., unneutralized) form or in salt (i.e., partially or completely neutralized) form is used in conjunction with a sulfonated polymer such as a water-soluble lignosulfonate, condensed naphthalene sulfonate, or sulfonated vinyl aromatic polymer, to minimize fluid loss from the slurry during subterranean well cementing operations. The polymer of monoallyl amine may be a homopolymer or a copolymer, and may be crosslinked or uncrosslinked. These components interact with each other in the presence of water to produce a gelatinous material that tends to plug porous zones and minimize premature water loss from the well cement slurry when present in the subterranean well formation. In addition, the gelatinous material so formed prevents de-stabilization of the slurry in the well formation.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1985Date of Patent: April 14, 1987Assignee: Ethyl CorporationInventors: David N. Roark, Adam Nugent, Jr., Baldev K. Bandlish
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Patent number: 4564649Abstract: An aqueous adhesive possessing sufficient adhesion, tack, open time, thermal stability, biological stability, dimensional stability, flexibility and adhesion contains in an aqueous base a polyvinyl alcohol and lignin sulfonate, wherein there are about 1 to 8 parts of the lignin sulfonate per each part of the polyvinyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1984Date of Patent: January 14, 1986Assignee: H. B. Fuller CompanyInventors: Robert M. Hume, III, Robert A. LaBrash, Michael J. Vander Giessen
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Patent number: 4559058Abstract: A precondensate obtained by reacting(A) the product of reacting a mono- or polyfunctional primary or secondary amine with cyanamide, dicyandiamide, guanidine or biguanidine and(B) an epihalohydrin is obtained in the form of a stable aqueous dispersion by acidifying the reaction product, optionally in the presence of a water-soluble polymer. The product is useful as an after-treatment agent to improve the fastness of dyeings on cotton, wool or silk.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1984Date of Patent: December 17, 1985Assignee: Sandoz Ltd.Inventors: Brian Bennett, Donald K. Clough
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Patent number: 4558080Abstract: An aqueous flocculant solution containing a tannin based polymer compound is produced which is stable and has a shelf life of at least 3-6 months before gelling. The solution is made by reacting at a temperature of from 150.degree.-200.degree. F. a tannin, an amino compound, and an aldehyde under slightly acidic conditions where the pH is less than 7 and where the molar ratio of the primary amine from the amino compound to the tannin repeating unit is from about 1.5:1 to 3.0:1. The intermediate viscosity of the reaction mixture is monitored until the reaction mixture has an intermediate viscosity within the range of the system key intermediate viscosity range. This system key intermediate viscosity range is previously determined for each reactant system to be employed. It is a narrow intermediate viscosity range that is experimentally determined which permits the resulting product to have a long shelf life.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1984Date of Patent: December 10, 1985Assignee: Dearborn Chemical CompanyInventors: Jane E. Quamme, Anne H. Kemp
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Patent number: 4508886Abstract: A method is described for making adhesive from biomass. A liquefaction oil is prepared from lignin-bearing plant material and a phenolic fraction is extracted therefrom. The phenolic fraction is reacted with formaldehyde to yield a phenol-formaldehyde resin.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1984Date of Patent: April 2, 1985Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Janet A. Russell, William F. Riemath
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Patent number: 4497919Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion polish composition suitable for treating natural and synthetic leather articles comprises a wax mixture, a film-forming agent, a film-modifying agent, a nonionic emulsifying agent, a dispersing agent, a thickening agent, a solvent, and a preservatives in water. The composition is substantially self-polishing and provides a durable natural-looking high gloss.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1983Date of Patent: February 5, 1985Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Stephen I. Varga, Donald P. Mattz
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Patent number: 4477612Abstract: A novel lignin reinforced synthetic rubber comprises 100 parts of a substituted acrylamide-containing synthetic rubber and from about five to 100 parts by weight of lignin, based upon the weight of said synthetic rubber. The substituted acrylamide-containing synthetic rubber, in turn, comprises from about 45 to 99 percent by weight of a conjugated diene monomer, from about 0.5 to 40 percent by weight of a monomer containing a vinyl group and copolymerizable with said conjugated diene monomer and, from about 0.5 to 15 percent by weight of an N-(alkoxymethyl)acrylamide monomer, the weight of each said monomer component being based upon the total weight of said substituted acrylamide-containing synthetic rubber. The synthetic rubber can optionally contain other SBR rubber and/or some carbon black. It has been found to possess better properties than standard SBR filled with lignin, with or without carbon black.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1983Date of Patent: October 16, 1984Assignee: The Firestone Tire & Rubber CompanyInventor: Stephen P. Boutsicaris
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Patent number: 4460720Abstract: A superplasticizer cement admixture for portland cement based compositions formed from a low molecular weight alkali metal polyacrylate in combination with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal polynaphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde or an alkali metal lignosulfonate or an alkaline earth metal lignosulfonate or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1982Date of Patent: July 17, 1984Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.Inventors: James M. Gaidis, Arnold M. Rosenberg
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Patent number: 4396733Abstract: The present invention relates to new azulmic acids stabilized by condensation with carbonyl compounds, several processes for their preparation and their use for various purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1980Date of Patent: August 2, 1983Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kuno Wagner, Kurt Findeisen
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Patent number: 4385140Abstract: The present invention relates to new modified azulmic acids, several processes for their preparation and their use as intermediate products for the synthesis of numerous products.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1979Date of Patent: May 24, 1983Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kuno Wagner, Kurt Findeisen
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Patent number: 4361662Abstract: An improved adhesive binder composition is provided for the preparation of lignocellulosic composite molded articles, especially flake or particleboard, made from moldable compositions which comprises an organic polyisocyanate-alkylene oxide or halogenated alkylene oxide and optionally lignin, for application to the lignocellulosic material prior to the molding process to form the composite product.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1981Date of Patent: November 30, 1982Assignee: Atlantic Richfield CompanyInventors: James M. Gaul, Tinh Nguyen
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Patent number: 4357454Abstract: A lignin product-containing binder and a process for its production are described.The lignin product consists of chlorolignin which has been treated with strong alkali (NaOH) for preferably 0.5-3 h. at 50.degree.-100.degree. C. and a pH of 10-13.5. The alkali-treated chlorolignin product can be used on its own as a binder component or, preferably, together with phenol-formaldehyde. The weight ratio phenol/lignin product is suitably from 4:1 to 1:4.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1981Date of Patent: November 2, 1982Assignee: Eka ABInventors: Krister Holmberg, Jan-Allan Y. Johansson, Gerd E. Wallin