Carboxymethyl Or Salts Thereof Patents (Class 536/98)
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Patent number: 5801239Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkali salt of carboxyalkyl cellulose with good solubility in salt water which is useful for pertroleum drilling muds, which comprises (a) powdering high alpha cellulose obtained from fast growing plants or bamboo pulp, (b) preparing the alkali metal salt of cellulose by mixing the high alpha cellulose pulp obtained from fast growing plant or bamboo with an alkalinating agent in the presence of an inert organic solvent, (c) etherifying the prepared alkali cellulose to alkali metal salt of cellulose with an etherifying agent at a temperature in the range of 70.degree.-80.degree. C., (d) recovering the alkali metal salt of carboxyalkyl cellulose and (e) drying the resulting alkali metal salt of carboxalkyl cellulose.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Chowdhury Nath Saikia, Tridip Goswami, Anil Chandra Ghosh
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Patent number: 5760200Abstract: A water insoluble, biocompatible composition that is formed by a method which combines, in an aqueous mixture, a polyanionic polysaccharide, a nucleophile, and an activating agent, under conditions sufficient to form the composition. Also, a water insoluble, biocompatible composition that is formed by a method which combines, in an aqueous mixture, a polyanionic polysaccharide, a modifying compound, a nucleophile and an activating agent under conditions sufficient to form the composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Genzyme CorporationInventors: Robert J. Miller, Xuejian Xu
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Patent number: 5719274Abstract: Low molecular weight cellulose ethers which are suitable as a coating material for solid metered units and as an additive in ceramic compositions or cosmetics formulations or as a polymerization auxiliary are obtained by irradiation of a mixture of a higher molecular weight cellulose ether and a base with electrons.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reinhard Doenges, Diethart Reichel
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Patent number: 5589589Abstract: A process and apparatus for screening cellulose ethers which have a finely fibrous or wad-like or woolly structure, wherein the process comprises the following steps:a) applying the cellulose ether (material to be screened) to a sieve surface,b) dividing the material to be screened into an screenable portion (acceptable size material or material passing through the sieve) and a circulating portion (oversize material or sieve surface tailings) with the aid of an agitated (preferably vibrating and/or tumbling) sieve surface,c) flushing through the agitated sieve surface from below, generally perpendicularly to the sieve surface, with an air flow,d) discharging (recovering) the acceptable size material, ande) discharging the circulating portion from the sieving system.The air flow inhibits clogging or plugging of or matting upon the sieve surface and is preferably directed upward by slit nozzles arranged below the sieve surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: Hoechst AGInventors: Manfred Sponheimer, Guenther Welt, Manfred Ziegelmayer
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Patent number: 5521100Abstract: The molecular weight distribution of carboxymethylcellulose or its salt is determined by gel permeation chromatography using a metal-amine complex and/or a metal-alkali complex as the mobile phase solvent. The column geometry (inside diameter/length) and flow rate for this determination are 1:40-100 and 0.2-0.5 ml/min., respectively. According to this method, the GPC determination of molecular weight distribution can be performed under the same conditions for both starting pulp and CMC.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yukio Uda, Shusaku Matsumoto
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Patent number: 5519130Abstract: Haloalkanoic acid impurities are decomposed in the presence of certain surfactants carboxymethyl cellulose or thioglycollic acids salts which may contain them as unconverted reactants by contacting them with dehalogenase enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: David Byrom, Barbara A. Abbishaw
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Patent number: 5476668Abstract: A cellulose ether having a low degree of polymerization is used as a base for film-coating pharmaceuticals. The cellulose ether having a low degree of polymerization obtained by causticizing a pulp having a copper number of not more than 0.4 g, adding an etherifying agent to form a cellulose ether having a high degree of polymerization, then refining it with hot water, drying by heating, finely pulverizing the dried cellulose ether and depolymerizing the fine powder has high whiteness and is thus suitable for use as a base for film-coating pharmaceuticals. The viscosity of a 2% aqueous solution of the cellulose having a low degree of polymerization is preferably not more than 20 cSt at 20.degree. C. The cellulose having a low degree of polymerization is selected from methyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and hydroxybutyl methyl cellulose.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1993Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuto Kobayashi, Junichi Watanabe, Shinichiro Nakamura
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Patent number: 5463036Abstract: The present invention relates to carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) having a lower degree of substitution and to its use in textile printing.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1993Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Assignee: Wolff Walsrode AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reinhard Kniewske, Rene Kiesewetter, Eugen Reinhardt, Klaus Szablikowski
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Patent number: 5455341Abstract: The invention relates to certain highly substituted carboxymethyl sulfoethyl cellulose ethers (CMSEC), to a simplified and economic process for their production and to their use as thickeners in textile printing.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Wolff Walsrode AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rene Kiesewetter, Reinhard Kniewske, Eugen Reinhardt, Klaus Szablikowski
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Patent number: 5442054Abstract: The present invention relates to sulphoalkylcellulose derivatives, in particular sulphoethylcellulose, with a degree of substitution by sulphoethyl groups of 1.2 to 2.0 using a one- to three-step, preferably two-step process and the use of the sulphoalkyl-cellulose derivatives as thickening agents or rheology improvers in textile printing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1993Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Wolff Walsrode AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rene Kiesewetter, Reinhard Kniewske, Eugen Reinhardt, Klaus Szablikowski
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Patent number: 5358561Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble ionic cellulose derivatives and their use as additives for gypsum- and cement-containing compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1993Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Wolff Warlsrode AGInventors: Rene Kiesewetter, Klaus Szablikowski, Werner Lange
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Patent number: 5346542Abstract: A novel polymer aqueous dispersion of enteric cellulose derivatives without ester bonded substituents, of which anionic functional groups form salts with cations. The aqueous dispersion of the present invention is used as coating agents for foods and pharmaceuticals. It has high dispersion stability such as high mechanical stability and high storage stability.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1992Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Honda Yosuke, Tanabe Tsuneaki, Yaginuma Yoshihito
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Patent number: 5324717Abstract: A therapeutical composition comprising hydrolyzed carboxyalkyl cellulose, wherein alkyl is methyl, ethyl or propyl, optionally in salt form, which hydrolyzed carboxyalkyl cellulose has a mass average molecular mass from about 200 to about 10,000. A method for providing a laxative effect comprises the administration of such a composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1992Date of Patent: June 28, 1994Inventors: Thomas Berglindh, Anthony de Belder
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Patent number: 5252340Abstract: A method of producing an absorbent composition. A polymeric material characterized as having surface anionic reactive sites is mixed with a source of multivalent metal ions to render the polymeric material sorbent of aqueous liquids. A dispersant is then added to form a wet slurry which is subsequently dried to a granular consistency.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1992Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Isolyser Company, Inc.Inventor: Travis W. Honeycutt
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Patent number: 5247072Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a water-swellable, generally water-insoluble, carboxyalkyl polysaccharide having improved absorption properties. The method involves forming a solution of carboxyalkyl polysaccharide and water, recovering the carboxyalkyl polysaccharide from the solution and heat-treating said recovered carboxyalkyl polysaccharide. Also, described is a carboxyalkyl polysaccharide having improved absorption properties.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Xin Ning, Tong Sun
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Patent number: 5245024Abstract: This invention relates to an improved cellulose chromatography support and, in particular, to substantially spherical, high density cellulose particles. This invention also relates to a method of making these spherical, high density cellulose particles and, in particular, to a method for forming spherical cellulose from a high molecular weight viscose in a stable emulsion of a liquid carrier and emulsifying agents.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Assignee: Loyola University of ChicagoInventors: Ioannis Scarpa, Anita Beavins
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Patent number: 5218107Abstract: This invention is a process of removing water-soluble impurities from a water-soluble cellulose ether aqueous solution containing such water-soluble impurities comprising treating an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble cellulose ether and a water-soluble impurity by means of ultrafiltration and diafiltration at conditions effective to produce a treated aqueous solution having a reduced concentration of the water-soluble impurity and an increased concentration of the water-soluble cellulose ether.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1991Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Gary J. Schulz
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Patent number: 5196527Abstract: This invention relates to ion-exchanged fine cellulose particles, porous fine cellulose particles which can be advantageously used as an affinity carrier, and methods of production thereof. These fine particles of the invention have the advantage that they possess excellent pressure-resistant strength and can treat treatment liquors under pressure at a high flowing velocity. Thus, they can be advantageously used industrially in various separation and purification processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1992Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Kanebo Ltd.Inventors: Shigeru Ookuma, Kouei Igarashi, Masami Hara, Kazuhiro Aso, Hideo Yoshidome, Hiroshi Nakayama, Keizo Suzuki, Kazuhiko Nakajima
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Patent number: 5166336Abstract: A process for producing a corn milling residue carboxymethyl ether salt comprises reacting a corn milling residue with alkali in the presence of an aqueous carboxymethylating agent solution to give a corn milling residue carboxymethyl ether salt with an average degree of substitution not less than 0.2. As the reaction medium, water alone is used in a proportion of at least 7 moles per mole of the corn milling residue. Carboxymethylation of the corn milling residue is accomplished evenly and smoothly.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1990Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Assignee: Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshio Yamauchi, Masao Sasaki
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Patent number: 5093488Abstract: A modified cellulose and/or chitin for biocompatible dialysis membranes having a structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein cell is cellulose or chitin, in each case without hydroxyl groups, s=3 in the case of cellulose and s=2 in the case of chitin, R' is CH.sub.3 and/or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and/or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, X denotes specified functional groups, R" is H or R, R"' denotes R, x+t=0.75 to 2.85, t=0 to 2.85, x=0 to 2.85, and r=0 to 1. A process for preparation of the cellulose and/or chitin derivatives is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1990Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 5093489Abstract: A modified cellulose and/or chitin for biocompatible dialysis membranes having a structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Cell is cellulose or chitin, in each case without hydroxyl groups, s=3 in the case of cellulose and s=2 in the case of chitin, R' is CH.sub.3 and/or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and/or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, X denotes specified functional groups, R" is H or R, Z corresponds to the following groups of atoms: SR", SO.sub.3 H and salts thereof, SO-R, SONR".sub.2, SO.sub.2 -R, SO.sub.2 NR".sub.2, SO.sub.2 H and salts thereof, F, Cl, Br, I, NR".sub.2, PR".sub.2, PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 and salts thereof, PO.sub.2 H(OR), PO(OR).sub.2, PO.sub.2 HR" and salts thereof, POR"(OR) and POR".sub.2, x+t=0.75 to 2.85, t=0 to 2.85, x=0 to 2.85, and z=0.01 to 0.45. A process for preparation of the cellulose and/or chitin derivatives is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1990Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 5093486Abstract: A modified cellulose and/or chitin for biocompatible dialysis membranes having a structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein cell is unmodified cellulose or chitin, in each case without hydroxyl groups, s=3 in the case of cellulose and s=2 in the case of chitin, R' is CH.sub.3 and/or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and/or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, X denotes specified functional groups, m=0.75 to 2.85, and x=0.005 to 2.10. A process for preparation of the cellulose and/or chitin derivatives is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1990Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 5071657Abstract: A device for transdermal administration of active medicinal agents is based on the active medicinal agent dissolved to an extent of at least 50% in a nonflowable, physiologically acceptable gel, which latter is distributed in a microdisperse mode in a crosslinked silicone elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1990Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Assignee: Schering AktiengesellschaftInventors: Horst Oloff, Johannes-Wilhelm Tack, Fred Windt, Ingfried Zimmermann
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Patent number: 5055570Abstract: A cellulose derivative comprising substitution-modified cellulose regenerated from a cuprammonium solution, the substituents being ester groups, wherein the acyl group represents one or more, optionally substituted, carbon chains with 10-36 carbon atoms, or a residue containing at least one aromatic and/or heterocyclic, optionally substituted, ring, or wherein the substituents are carbamate groups, the carbamoyl group of which represents a group containing one or more, optionally substituted, carbon chains with 2-36 carbon atoms, or a group containing at least one aromatic and/or heterocyclic, optionally substituted, ring. A dialysis membrane made from the substitution-modified cellulose, typically in the form of a flat film, a tubular film, or a hollow filament, is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1989Date of Patent: October 8, 1991Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 5013832Abstract: A process for working up water-soluble cellulose derivatives, more especially with flocculation points above 85.degree. C., after removal by condensation of readily volatile constituents of the crude product mixture resulting from an etherification reaction, by suspension of the crude product in hot water and subsequent separation of the suspension and washing liquids, wherein the separation of the suspension and washing liquids is carried out at elevated temperature and under pressure applied to the separator as a whole.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1987Date of Patent: May 7, 1991Inventors: Wilfried Raehse, Willi Wuest, Guenther Just
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Patent number: 5008385Abstract: Cellulose derivatives are disclosed which have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, cycloalkylene or benzylene or xylylene radicals, which may or may not be substituted;X is selected from the group consisting of --H, --NR.sub.2, --N.sup.+ R.sub.3, --CN, --COOH, --SO.sub.3 H, --SO.sub.3 H, --PO(OR).sub.2, CONR.sub.2 or --Si(OR).sub.3 ;R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and alkenyl groups having from 1 to 25 carbon atoms, and cycloalkyl, tolyl and phenyl groups;Y is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl groups having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, which may or may not be substituted, cycloalkyl, phenyl, tolyl and benzyl groups, ##STR2## (--CH.dbd.CH--COOH), and NHR, where R has the same meaning as in X, andm=0 to 2.5n=0.01 to 2.95,with the provision that, when m=0, n.gtoreq.1.55, if Y is an alkyl radical with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, 3-(CH.sub.2).sub.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1988Date of Patent: April 16, 1991Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 5001232Abstract: Improved water soluble carboxymethylsulphoethyl celluloses may be obtained by suspending cellulose, adding compounds which transfer sulphoalkyl and carboxymethyl and then etherifying after alkalization.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1988Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignee: Wolff Walsrode AGInventors: Dieter Herzog, Klaus Balser, Klaus Szablikowski
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Patent number: 5001231Abstract: Carboxymethylhydroxyethyl (CMHEC), starch and guar are preferred polysaccharides providing at least a 1% solution viscosity of 1000 cps at 25 C. An invert emulsion for oil drilling or paper manufacture comprises on a weight percent basis:______________________________________ Diesel, mineral or paraffin oil 40-60 Imidazole surfactant 1-4 Water 0-10 Organophilic clay 0.5-5.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1989Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignee: Aqualon CompanyInventor: Jose Zapico
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Patent number: 4997935Abstract: A modified cellulose for biocompatible dialysis membranes having a structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein cell is cellulose or chitin, in each case without hydroxyl groups, s=3 in the case of cellulose and s=2 in the case of chitin, R' is CH.sub.3 and/or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and/or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, X denotes specified functional groups, R" is H or R, R"' denotes R, x+t=0.75 to 2.85, t=0 to 2.85, x=0 to 2.85, and r=0 to 1. A process for preparation of the cellulose derivatives is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1989Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 4992538Abstract: Silated polysaccharides having 0.0005 to 2.0 silyl molar substitution per anhydrosaccharide unit form water resistant films when cast from aqueous solution and dried in the presence of atmospheric carbon dioxide. These films are soluble in aqueous caustic. A preferred water soluble polymer is a cellulose ether with 0.005 to 1.0 silyl substitution.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1989Date of Patent: February 12, 1991Assignee: Aqualon CompanyInventor: Arjun C. Sau
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Patent number: 4988806Abstract: Derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose are disclosed in which all or a portion of the carboxymethyl groups are replaced by groups of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or methyl group,R.sup.2 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 2 to 5 carbon atoms,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are alkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl group,X is a halogen or sulfate group or a sulfonic acid group,with the proviso that, on the average, at least 0.1 quaternary ammonium groups are contained per anhydroglucose unit of the polymeric molecule.The invention furthermore relates to derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose, in which all or a portion of the carboxymethyl groups are replaced by groups of the general formula ##STR2## in which the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the above meaning, with the proviso that, on the average, at least 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1989Date of Patent: January 29, 1991Assignee: Th. Goldschmidt AGInventors: Burghard Gruning, Klaus Hoffmann, Gotz Koerner, Hans-Joachim Kollmeier
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Patent number: 4981960Abstract: A modified cellulose for biocompatible dialysis membranes having a structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Cell is cellulose or chitin, in each case without hydroxyl groups, s=3 in the case of cellulose and s=2 in the case of chitin, R' is CH.sub.3 and/or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and/or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, X denotes specified functional groups, R" is H or R, Z corresponds to the following groups of atoms: SR", SO.sub.3 H and salts thereof, SO-R, SONR".sub.2, SO.sub.2 -R, SO.sub.2 NR".sub.2, SO.sub.2 H and salts thereof, F, Cl, Br, I, NR".sub.2, PR".sub.2, PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 and salts thereof, PO.sub.2 H(OR), PO(OR).sub.2, PO.sub.2 HR" and salts thereof, POR"(OR) and POR".sub.2, x+t=0.75 to 2.85, t=0 to 2.85, x=0 to 2.85, and z=0.01 to 0.45. A process for preparation of the cellulose derivatives is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 4981959Abstract: A modified cellulose for biocompatible dialysis membranes having a structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein cell is unmodified cellulose or chitin, in each case without hydroxyl groups, s=3 in the case of cellulose and s=2 in the case of chitin, R' is CH.sub.3 and/or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and/or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, X denotes specified functional groups, m=0.75 to 2.85, and x=0.005 to 2.10. A process for preparation of the cellulose derivatives is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: Akzo N.V.Inventor: Michael Diamantoglou
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Patent number: 4976885Abstract: Liquid preparations for cleaning hard surfaces based on anionic surfactants either individually or in combination with nonionic surfactants or amphoteric surfactants, or nonionic surfactants either individually or in combination with cationic surfactants, solubilizers and, optionally, builders, dyes, perfumes and preservatives, containing an addition of polymers, namely cellulose ethers.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1988Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Klaus-Dieter Wisotzki, Klaus Schumann, Konard Engelskirchen, Brigitte Hase
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Patent number: 4972007Abstract: Cellulose derivatives which are substituted in a specified manner by both carboxyalkyl groups and sulphoalkyl groups which are suitable in drilling fluids.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1988Date of Patent: November 20, 1990Assignee: Wolff Walsrode AGInventors: Dieter Herzog, Bernd Schriewer
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Patent number: 4963666Abstract: Method of crosslinking carboxyl-containing polysaccharides in that the polysaccharide is at first activated with a bi- or polyfunctional reagent, and then after removal of any potential excess of activating reagent the crosslinking is performed during drying. The invention also comprises a material produced according to this method.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1988Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: Pharmacia ABInventor: Tomas Malson
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Patent number: 4942128Abstract: The present invention involves a method of producing cellulose. This method comprises inoculating a quantity of nutrient medium comprising a polysaccharide derivative such as carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) with a cellulose-producing microorganism. The inoculated medium is then aerobically incubated to facilitate the production of cellulose. The step of substantially drying the cellulose may be added for certain products. Substantially dried cellulose resulting from this procedure is highly absorbent, tending to retain its absorbent properties during repeated wetting and drying, and is usable where such absorbency is desired.A subject of the present invention is a composition of matter consisting essentially of such cellulose in a native or substantially dried form. Microbial cellulose produced in the presence of carboxymethyl cellulose may be substantially dried by many means known to those skilled in the art. This drying may be, for example, by washing with a non-aqueous hydrophilic solvent or by air-drying.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1987Date of Patent: July 17, 1990Assignee: Board of Regents, the University of Texas SystemInventor: R. Malcolm Brown, Jr.
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Patent number: 4941943Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an equipment for preparing NaCMC, in which (a) cellulose is slushed in the reaction medium until a consistency of c. 5-15%, preferably 5-10%, (b) the fibre suspension obtained in step (a) is thickened to a consistency of c. 20-35% and (c) the pulp containing reaction medium obtained in the second step is homogenized by means of a screw conveyor having a screw pitch which decreases from an inlet opening thereof towards an outlet opening thereof, in order to increase the reactivity, whereby a mercerization activating the cellulose is carried out after step (b) and/or (c), and the cellulose thus pretreated is etherified in a manner known per se.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1988Date of Patent: July 17, 1990Assignee: Metsa-Serla OyInventors: Kari Edelman, Torsten Lindroos
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Patent number: 4940785Abstract: A method for preparing cellulose ethers containing tertiary or quaternary nitrogen by reacting alkylene epoxides with cellulose or its derivatives in an alkaline medium in the presence of water. Alkylene epoxides of the formulas ##STR1## or mixtures thereof, in which n=1, 2 or 3, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 correspond to the same or different alkyl groups with 1 to 18 carbon atoms or R.sup.1 corresponds to the benzyl group or --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OH and X is chloride, bromide, sulfate or acetate are used as cationization agents.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1988Date of Patent: July 10, 1990Assignee: Degussa AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reinhard Stober, Dietmar Bischoff, Michael Huss
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Patent number: 4877617Abstract: A fungicidal and bactericidal method of imparting fungicidal and bactericidal properties to an article by coating or impregnating the article with a solution of a quaternary ammonium salt of alginic acid or carboxymethyl cellulose (which is insoluble or sparingly soluble in water) in an organic solvent and thereafter removing the solvent from the article.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1986Date of Patent: October 31, 1989Assignee: Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd.Inventors: Hajime Namikoshi, Tatsuo Goto
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Patent number: 4865640Abstract: A moisturizing substrate for plant and animal tissue utilizing a mixture of cellulosic compound with carboxylic groups substituted on glucose units of cellulosic chain through an ether linkage. The cellulosic compound is admixed with a hydrated metallic salt and aerated water. The substrate may be mixed with soil or used in a layered relationship with a soil.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1988Date of Patent: September 12, 1989Inventor: F. Lee Avera
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Patent number: 4819617Abstract: The present invention embodies a composition particularly adapted for use as an ophthalmic viscosurgical material for use in the anterior chamber of the eye consisting essentially of an aqueous solution preferably having a near physiological pH and osmolarity and containing at least about 1.5%, by weight, of a water soluble physiologically acceptable derivative of carboxymethylcellulose having a molecular weight greater than 500,000 and a degree of substitution (DS) greater than about 0.4, the aqueous solution having a viscosity greater than about 10,000 centipoises.The invention further embodies an improved ophthalmic viscosurgical procedure wherein the anterior chamber of the eye is filled with a space-filling corneal endothelium and ocular tissue protective surgical material, the improvement comprising the utilization of an ophthalmic surgical material having the above described composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1986Date of Patent: April 11, 1989Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Eugene P. Goldberg, A. Jayakrishnan
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Patent number: 4803264Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a polysaccharide in oil dispersion which comprises the steps of(a) forming a water-in-oil emulsion by dispersing in oil an aqueous solution of polysaccharide, in the presence of at least one dispersion promoter,(b) drying the resulting emulsion azeotropically, and(c) physically isolating from the resulting azeotropically dried residue an oil phase containing oil and dispersion promoter and a polysaccharide in oil dispersion in the form of a suspension phase containing polysaccharide, dispersion promotor and oil;and a polysaccharide in oil dispersion prepared by the process containing 40 to 50% w/w polysaccharide and 3 to 4.5% w/w of at least one dispersion promoter.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1986Date of Patent: February 7, 1989Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Wilhelmus J. Krijnen, Jacob B. Roest, Jacob Bloemheuvel
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Patent number: 4728731Abstract: An improved reactor (and process using the same) comprising multistage stirrer elements and baffles, which has particular dimensional ratios between the reactor diameter, the width and spacing of the stirrer elements, and the baffles. The reactor is particularly adapted for the production of polysaccharide ethers, especially cellulose ethers.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1986Date of Patent: March 1, 1988Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Wilfried Raehse, Willi Wuest, Norbert Kuehne
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Patent number: 4726912Abstract: Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) with a moisture content in the range of 12 to 25 weight percent water can be formulated with hydrocarbon oils, anionic surfactants and suspending agents to provide stable suspensions. The suspended CMC does not tend to settle out and/or compact during extended periods of storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1986Date of Patent: February 23, 1988Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Marshall D. Bishop, Robert M. Parlman
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Patent number: 4689408Abstract: Disclosed are novel sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) which are substantially nonfibrous, have a degree of substitution (D.S.) of 0.2 to 0.9 and an absorbency of at least 25 g. liquid/g. the novel CMC material, and are prepared from a cellulose furnish having a degree of polymerization (D.P.) of greater than 1,000; and to processes for preparing same. Owing to their high absorbency properties, they are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable nonwoven products, such as adult incontinence pads, feminine hygiene products, disposable diapers and surgical dressings.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1986Date of Patent: August 25, 1987Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventors: Robert A. Gelman, Eleanor C. Hawkins
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Patent number: 4650716Abstract: Disclosed are novel sodium salts of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) which are substantially nonfibrous, have a degree of substitution (D.S.) of 0.2 to 0.9 and an absorbency of at least 25 g. liquid/g. the novel CMC material, and are prepared from a cellulose furnish having a degree of polymerization (D.P.) of greater than 1,000; and to processes for preparing same. Owing to their high absorbency properties, they are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable nonwoven products, such as adult incontinence pads, feminine hygiene products, disposable diapers and surgical dressings.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1985Date of Patent: March 17, 1987Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventor: Robert A. Gelman
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Patent number: 4637820Abstract: A modified fibrous material comprising cellulose fibers substituted at their cellulose anhydroglucose units by anionic moieties of at least one of the formulae: --PO.sub.3 H.sup.(-) ; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -PO.sub.3 H.sup.(-) ; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -SO.sub.3.sup.(-) ; or (CH.sub.2).sub.n --COO.sup.(-) ; where n is from 1 to 3; and capped by copper cations to the extent that said cellulose fibers bind from about 0.1 to about 3.0% by weight of copper, based on the weight of said fibers; as well as processes for its production.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1985Date of Patent: January 20, 1987Assignee: Lenzing AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ingo G. Marini, Scarlet Sustmann
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Patent number: 4617385Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt of carboxymethylcellulose having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a quaternary ammonio carboxymethyl group, and n is an integer from 10 to 1000, provided that a degree of substitution by carboxymethyl group per anhydrous glucose unit in said carboxymethylcellulose is 1.5 or more.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1985Date of Patent: October 14, 1986Assignee: Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd.Inventors: Hajime Namikoshi, Takeo Ohmiya
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Patent number: RE32976Abstract: Sodium carboxymethylcellulose is disclosed wherein the average degree of substitution (DS) of carboxymethyl groups per anhydroglucose unit is in the range of 0.4 to 1.6, the number-average degree of polymerization is in the range of 100 to 1,500, and the mobility distribution (.DELTA.U) as measured by electrophoresis is represented by the following formula: .[..DELTA.U.times.10.sup.5 <(-3.0 logDS+3.20).times.10.sup.5 cm.sup.2 /sec.multidot.V..]. .Iadd..DELTA.U.times.10.sup.5 <(-3.0 logDS+3.20)cm.sup.2 /sec.multidot.V. .Iaddend.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1987Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Assignee: Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Taguchi, Takeo Ohmiya