| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7619024 |
Resin compositions, intercalates, nanocomposites and laminates prepared with aromatic polyamide |
November 17, 2009 |
| A resin composition comprising melt blending a polyamide resin such as nylon MXD6 with a polyphenoxy resin. The polyamide resin and the polyphenoxy resin may be combined prior to or after melting and can be sandwiched between two PET layers in a perform mold to form an article capabl |
| 7575682 |
Contaminant-reactive geocomposite mat and method of manufacture and use |
August 18, 2009 |
| Reactive geocomposite mats, and their method of manufacture, for treating contaminants in sediment, soil or water that allow the passage of essentially non-contaminated water therethrough. The geocomposite mat includes a pre-formed woven or non-woven geotextile, that is needlepunched |
| 7569533 |
Detersive compositions containing hydrophobic benefit agents pre-emulsified using sub-micrometer |
August 4, 2009 |
| A cationic oil-in-water emulsion, for addition to detersive compositions, comprising hydrophilic cationic polymers, a surface-active, anionic polymer that is capable of adsorbing at an air-water interface or an oil-water interface and/or is oil-soluble, and a hydrophobic benefit agen |
| 7556739 |
Underwater processing of fluid streams |
July 7, 2009 |
| A method of treating a fluid stream underwater comprising integrally attaching a skid to a fluid stream treating vessel so that the fluid stream treating vessel can be disposed on an underwater floor in a position such that an opening in said vessel is at a highest point on said vess |
| 7553792 |
Sulfur-impregnated and coupling agent-reacted organoclay mercury and/or arsenic ion removal medi |
June 30, 2009 |
| The use of two mercury and arsenic removal media: A) a sulfur-impregnated organoclay; and B) a coupling agent-reacted organoclay, wherein the coupling agent preferably contains a mercapto, disulfide, tretrasulfide and/or polysulfide end group provides mercury removal media having inc |
| 7510992 |
Sulfur-impregnated and coupling agent-reacted organoclay mercury and/or arsenic ion removal medi |
March 31, 2009 |
| The use of two mercury and arsenic removal media: A) a sulfur-impregnated organoclay; and B) a coupling agent-reacted organoclay, wherein the coupling agent preferably contains a mercapto, disulfide, tretrasulfide and/or polysulfide end group provides mercury removal media having inc |
| 7337747 |
Magnetically-attractable non-clumping animal litter |
March 4, 2008 |
| A particulate non-clumping animal litter composition is disclosed. The composition comprises non-clumping absorbent particles bound to magnetically-attractable metal particles such that substantially all particles of the animal litter composition are attracted to a magnetic surface. |
| 7297279 |
Method for removing oil from water coalescing in a polymer particle/fiber media |
November 20, 2007 |
| Apparatus in fluid communication with a water leg portion of a hydrocarbon-contaminated water, e.g., a water leg portion of a produced water stream or an offshore drilling or production platform sump tank for conveying water, separated from oil, into contact with non-woven fiber/part |
| 7267784 |
Chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) slurry and method of planarizing computer memory disk surfac |
September 11, 2007 |
| Compositions and methods for planarizing or polishing a surface, particularly a semiconductor wafer surface. The polishing compositions described herein comprise (a) a liquid carrier; (b) purified clay; and optional additives, such as (c) a chemical accelerator; and (d) a complexing |
| 7228819 |
Magnetically-attractable non-clumping animal litter |
June 12, 2007 |
| A particulate non-clumping animal litter composition is disclosed. The composition comprises non-clumping absorbent particles bound to magnetically-attractable metal particles such that substantially all particles of the animal litter composition are attracted to a magnetic surface. |
| 7223156 |
Method chemical-mechanical polishing and planarizing corundum, GaAs, GaP and GaAs/GaP alloy surf |
May 29, 2007 |
| Compositions and methods for planarizing or polishing a corundum, GaAs, GaP or GaAs/GaP alloy surface, particularly a semiconductor wafer surface. The polishing compositions described herein comprise (a) a liquid carrier; (b) a smectite clay, preferably a sodium smectite clay; and op |
| 7119137 |
Moisture-impervious water-swellable clay-containing "water-stop" composition |
October 10, 2006 |
| A water-swelling composition adapted to be secured to an area of potential water flow in the form of a flexible cohesive mass comprising about 10% to about 90% by weight of a water-swellable layered material; about 1% to about 30% by weight of an elastomer; about 8% to about 65% by weigh |
| 7112123 |
Chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) slurry containing clay and CeO.sub.2 abrasive particles and |
September 26, 2006 |
| A composition for planarizing or polishing a surface comprising (a) a liquid carrier, and (b) solids comprising about 0.1 to about 10% by weight clay abrasive particles, and about 0.1% to about 50% by weight CeO.sub.2 particles, based on the total weight of solids in the composition, |
| 7087529 |
Chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) slurry and method of planarizing surfaces |
August 8, 2006 |
| A chemical-mechanical abrasive composition for use in semiconductor processing uses abrasive particles having a non-spherical morphology. |
| 7022398 |
Moisture-impervious water-swellable clay-containing "water-stop" composition containing a water- |
April 4, 2006 |
| A waterproofing article in the form of rod-, or rope-shaped clay-containing compositions, and a method of waterproofing using the article, whereby a water-penetrable, degradable, or water-soluble film or coating forms an outer surface of the article for avoiding premature hydration o |
| 7018135 |
Method of lining a surface with a geosynthetic clay liner |
March 28, 2006 |
| A heavy roll dispenser is designed to attach to a tractor via a three-point hitch. The base of the dispenser rides above the earth and supports a chassis, which can move left and right via a hydraulic actuator. The chassis has a pair of powered cradle rollers to receive a heavy roll |
| 6906127 |
Intercalates, exfoliates and concentrates thereof formed with low molecular weight; nylon interc |
June 14, 2005 |
| Nylon-intercalated (concentrate nylon), layered silicates, in concentrated form, containing at least 6% to about 40% by weight layered silicate, preferably about 8% to about 30% by weight layered silicate, intercalated with a nylon that is polymerized while in contact with the clay, duri |
| 6852813 |
Polymer-filled sheet material |
February 8, 2005 |
| In accordance with the method of manufacture described herein, it has been found that by applying a polymerization catalyst or polymerization initiator directly to a liquid-absorbent or liquid adsorbent (hereinafter collectively referred to as "liquid-sorbent") substrate, preferably a |
| 6828370 |
Intercalates and exfoliates thereof having an improved level of extractable material |
December 7, 2004 |
| The invetion is directed to a polymer-clay nanocomposite material comprising a melt-processible matrix oplymer and a layered clay material having decreased levels of extractable material, such as extractible salts of organic cations. This invention is also derected to processes for p |
| 6786446 |
Large roll dispenser |
September 7, 2004 |
| A heavy roll dispenser is designed to attach to a tractor via a three-point hitch. The base of the dispenser rides above the earth and supports a chassis, which can move left and right via a hydraulic actuator. The chassis has a pair of powered cradle rollers to receive a heavy roll and |
| 6783802 |
Hydraulic barrier |
August 31, 2004 |
| By applying a polymerization catalyst or polymerization initiator directly to a liquid-absorbent or liquid-adsorbent (hereinafter collectively referred to as "liquid-sorbent") substrate, preferably a porous geotextile in sheet material form, to form a polymerization-initiating substrate |
| 6749757 |
Method and apparatus for removing hydrocarbons from water |
June 15, 2004 |
| An improved production water treatment system and method are disclosed. The treatment apparatus includes a vertically oriented vessel with tangentially disposed injection nozzles including one or more injection nozzles for the introduction of production water and one or more injection |
| 6716418 |
Multifunctional particulate additive for personal care and cosmetic compositions, and the proces |
April 6, 2004 |
| Cosmetic and personal care compositions can be manufactured using the multifunctional-additive compositions of the present invention. Such an additive preferably contains one or more particulate-based thickeners, such as a smectite clay, colloidal silica, laponite, and/or alumina, and |
| 6632868 |
Intercalates formed with polypropylene/maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene intercalants |
October 14, 2003 |
| A nanocomposite concentrate composition comprising about 10 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of a layered silicate material and about 10 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of a matrix polymer comprising about 90-99.8% by weight of a polyolefin and about 0.2% to about 10%, |
| 6596803 |
Layered clay intercalates and exfoliates having a low quartz content |
July 22, 2003 |
| The invention is directed to a polymer-clay nanocomposite material comprising a melt-processible matrix polymer and a layered clay material having low quartz content. This invention is also directed to a process for preparing a polymer-clay nanocomposites, and articles or products pr |
| 6500411 |
Multifunctional particulate additive for personal care and cosmetic compositions, and the proces |
December 31, 2002 |
| Cosmetic and personal care compositions can be manufactured using the multifunctional-additive compositions of the present invention. Such an additive preferably contains one or more particulate-based thickeners, such as a smectite clay, colloidal silica, laponite, and/or alumina, and |
| 6491953 |
Controlled release compositions and method |
December 10, 2002 |
| A controlled release composition comprising an adsorbent polymer, an active agent, and a release retardant is disclosed. The composition has an improved ability to release the active agent over an extended time period. |
| 6462122 |
Intercalates formed with polypropylene/maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene intercalants |
October 8, 2002 |
| A nanocomposite concentrate composition comprising about 10 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of a layered silicate material and about 10 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of a matrix polymer comprising about 90-99.5% by weight of a polyolefin and about 0.5% to about 10%, |
| 6461423 |
Intercalates and exfoliates formed with hydroxyl-functional; polyhydroxyl-functional; and aromat |
October 8, 2002 |
| Intercalates formed by contacting a layered material, e.g., a phyllosilicate, with an intercalant monomer having a hydroxyl and/or an aromatic ring functionality to sorb or intercalate the intercalant monomer between adjacent platelets of the layered material. Sufficient intercalant |
| 6409924 |
Method for removing oil from water |
June 25, 2002 |
| System in fluid communication with an oil-contaminated water supply, such as a water leg portion of an offshore drilling or production platform sump tank, for conveying the separated water into contact with an organophilic clay in a vessel maintained at an operating pressure of at least |
| 6407155 |
Intercalates formed via coupling agent-reaction and onium ion-intercalation pre-treatment of lay |
June 18, 2002 |
| Intercalated layered materials prepared by reacting the layered material with a coupling agent and co-intercalating an onium ion and an oligomer or polymer between the planar layers of a swellable layered material, such as a phyllosilicate, preferably a smectite clay. The spacing of adja |
| 6399690 |
LAYERED COMPOSITIONS WITH MULTI-CHARGED ONIUM IONS AS EXCHANGE CATIONS, AND THEIR APPLICATION TO |
June 4, 2002 |
| Intercalated layered materials prepared by co-intercalation of a multi-charged onium ion spacing/coupling agent and a matrix polymer between the planar layers of a swellable layered material, such as a phyllosilicate, preferably a smectite clay. The spacing of adjacent layers of the |
| 6398966 |
Method for removing oil from water including monitoring of adsorbent saturation |
June 4, 2002 |
| Apparatus in fluid communication with a water leg portion of a hydrocarbon-contaminated water, e.g., a water leg portion of an offshore drilling or production platform sump tank for conveying water, separated from oil, into contact with organophilic media canisters such that the hydr |
| 6398951 |
Method and apparatus for removing oil from water including monitoring of adsorbent saturation |
June 4, 2002 |
| Apparatus in fluid communication with a water leg portion of a hydrocarbon-contaminated water, e.g., a water leg portion of an offshore drilling or production platform sump tank for conveying water, separated from oil, into contact with organophilic media canisters such that the hydr |
| 6391449 |
Polymer/clay intercalates, exfoliates, and nanocomposites comprising a clay mixture and a proces |
May 21, 2002 |
| This invention relates to a polymer-clay intercalates, exfoliates, nanocomposites and methods of manufacturing comprising (i) a melt-processible matrix polymer, and incorporated therein (ii) a mixture of at least two layered clay materials. The invention also relates to articles prod |
| 6387996 |
Polymer/clay intercalates, exfoliates; and nanocomposites having improved gas permeability compr |
May 14, 2002 |
| This invention relates to a polymer-clay nanocomposite having an improved gas permeability comprising (i) a melt-processible matrix polymer, and incorporated therein (ii) a layered clay material intercalated with a mixture of at least two organic cations. The invention also relates to |
| 6387995 |
Precipitation polymerization process for producing an oil adsorbent polymer capable of entrappin |
May 14, 2002 |
| A process for producing a microporous oil sorbent polymer comprising the steps of:dissolving a polyunsaturated monomer in a silicone organic solvent to provide a monomer mixture containing more than 90% by weight polyunsaturated monomer;polymerizing said monomers by precipitation polymer |
| 6376591 |
High barrier amorphous polyamide-clay intercalates, exfoliates, and nanocomposite and a process |
April 23, 2002 |
| This invention is directed to a polyamide-clay nanocomposite, products produced from the nanocomposite, and a process for preparing a polyamide-clay nanocomposite. The polyamide-clay nanocomposite comprises (a) an amorphous matrix polyamide comprising (i) a residue of a dicarboxylic |
| 6358422 |
Method and apparatus for removing oil from water including monitoring of absorbent saturation |
March 19, 2002 |
| Apparatus in fluid communication with a water leg portion of a hydrocarbon-contaminated water, e.g., a water leg portion of an offshore drilling or production platform sump tank for conveying water, separated from oil, into contact with organophilic media canisters such that the hydr |
| 6287634 |
Intercalates and exfoliates formed with monomeric ethers and esters; composite materials contain |
September 11, 2001 |
| Intercalates formed by contacting a layered material, e.g., a phyllosilicate, with an intercalant monomer ether and/or ester to sorb or intercalate the intercalant monomer between adjacent platelets of the layered material. Sufficient intercalant monomer is sorbed between adjacent pl |
| 6262162 |
Layered compositions with multi-charged onium ions as exchange cations, and their application to |
July 17, 2001 |
| Intercalated layered materials prepared by co-intercalation of a multi-charged onium ion spacing/coupling agent and a matrix polymer between the planar layers of a swellable layered material, such as a phyllosilicate, preferably a smectite clay. The spacing of adjacent layers of the |
| 6251980 |
Nanocomposites formed by onium ion-intercalated clay and rigid anhydride-cured epoxy resins |
June 26, 2001 |
| Intercalates formed by contacting a layered material, e.g., a phyllosilicate, with an intercalant onium ion spacing agent and an anhydride-curable epoxy resin. The intercalant onium ion spacing agent converts the interlayer region of the layered materials from hydrophilic to hydropho |
| 6242500 |
Intercalates and exfoliates formed with long chain (C6+) or aromatic matrix polymer-compatible m |
June 5, 2001 |
| Intercalates formed by contacting a layered material, e.g., a phyllosilicate, with an intercalant surface modifier selected from the group consisting of a compound having an alkyl radical containing at least 6 carbon atoms, a compound containing an aromatic ring, and mixtures thereof |
| 6235533 |
Method of determining the composition of clay deposit |
May 22, 2001 |
| A method of determining a quantity of amorphous SiC.sub.2 -containing impurities in a montmorillonite clay sample comprising the steps of:(a) analyzing the clay sample to determine the weight percent of SiO.sub.2 contained in the clay sample;(b) analyzing the clay sample for non-montmorillon |
| 6235201 |
Method and apparatus for removing oil from water including monitoring of adsorbent saturation |
May 22, 2001 |
| Apparatus in fluid communication with a water leg portion of a hydrocarbon-contaminated water, e.g., a water leg portion of an offshore drilling or production platform sump tank for conveying water, separated from oil, into contact with organophilic clay cannisters such that the hydr |
| 6232388 |
Intercalates formed by co-intercalation of onium ion spacing/coupling agents and monomer, oligom |
May 15, 2001 |
| Intercalated layered materials prepared by co-intercalation of an onium ion and MXD6 nylon between the planar layers of a swellable layered material, such as a phyllosilicate, preferably a smectite clay. The spacing of adjacent layers of the layered materials is expanded at least about 3 |
| 6228903 |
Exfoliated layered materials and nanocomposites comprising said exfoliated layered materials hav |
May 8, 2001 |
| A phyllosilicate material is exfoliated by admixture of the phyllosilicate with water, and a solvent for a water-insoluble oligomer or polymer that is sorbed or electrostatically bonded to the inner surfaces of the phyllosilicate platelets after exfoliation of the phyllosilicate. Int |
| 6225394 |
Intercalates formed by co-intercalation of onium ion spacing/coupling agents and monomer, oligom |
May 1, 2001 |
| Nanocomposite layered materials prepared by co-intercalation of an onium ion, preferably an alkoxylated onium ion and an ethylene vinyl alcohol oligomer or polymer between the planar layers of a swellable layered material, such as a phyllosilicate, preferably a smectite clay. The spa |
| 6194631 |
Poly (vinylamine)-based superabsorbent gels and method of manufacturing the same |
February 27, 2001 |
| Poly(vinylamine)-based superabsorbent gels are disclosed. The superabsorbent gels either comprise a mixture of a poly(vinylamine) polymer and an acidic water-absorbing polymer, like polyacrylic acid, or comprise a salt of a poly(vinylamine) polymer. An improved method of preparing po |
| 6159591 |
Multicomponent superabsorbent gel particles |
December 12, 2000 |
| Multicomponent superabsorbent gel particles are disclosed. The multicomponent particles comprise at least one acidic water-absorbing resin and at least one basic water-absorbing resin. Each particle contains at least one microdomain of the acidic resin in contact with, or in close pr |
