| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7161676 |
Method for designing a plastic article having a desired appearance |
January 9, 2007 |
| The present invention provides a method for designing a plastic article having a desired appearance. The process includes having a desired appearance and then obtaining fabrication parameters from the set of virtual article parameters. The present invention can include steps for char |
| 7157399 |
Amine organoborane complex initiated polymerizable compositions containing siloxane polymerizabl |
January 2, 2007 |
| In one embodiment the invention is a polymerizable composition comprising a) an organoborane amine complex; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation which is capable of polymerization by free radical polymerization; c) one or more compounds, olig |
| 7157143 |
Two-component epoxy adhesive formulation for high elongation with low modulus |
January 2, 2007 |
| Two-component epoxy adhesive compositions, and methods of using the same, are described. The compositions include an epoxy resin component, including at least one epoxy resin and at least one flexibilizer present in the range of about 12 to about 16 weight percent, based on the total |
| 7156997 |
Package assembly for piperazine-based membranes |
January 2, 2007 |
| A package assembly comprising a sealed water-impermeable bag enclosing: a spiral wound filtration element comprising a piperazine-based membrane, and an aqueous solution comprises a substantially non-oxidizable buffer having capacity to sequester at least 0.0025 moles per liter of hydrog |
| 7153909 |
High density ethylene homopolymers and blend compositions |
December 26, 2006 |
| Blend compositions containing a novel homopolymer, the use of which allows the incorporation of more comonomer in the additional components of the blend (for the same overall density) resulting in increased tie molecule formation and improvement in properties such as ESCR, toughness and |
| 7148305 |
Method of making interpolymers and products made therefrom |
December 12, 2006 |
| Olefin polymers having a comb-like structure with at least 0.3 long-chain branches per 1000 carbon atoms are disclosed. Some compositions have a melt strength of about 5 cN at 190.degree. C., and when made into a film have a CD shrink of at least 20%. Some compositions described herein |
| 7144934 |
Charge dissipation modifiers for olefinic interpolymer compositions |
December 5, 2006 |
| Olefinic interpolymer compositions comprising the olefinic interpolymer, residuals from a transition metal catalyst and boron containing activator package, and a charge dissipation modifier and methods for making them. The compositions have dissipation factors that are at least 50% less |
| 7144925 |
Fire resistance acoustic foam |
December 5, 2006 |
| A macrocellular foam is described having improved cell size and Fire-test-response Characteristics, among other features, which is obtained by selecting a particle size less than 1 micron for the flame retardant adjuvant. The inventors found that the amount of fire retardant adjuvant |
| 7141182 |
Molecular melt and methods for making and using the molecular melt |
November 28, 2006 |
| The present invention includes a molecular melt composition comprising an antioxidant and a coupling agent. The molecular melt is partially amorphous in nature. The invention also includes a method for making the molecular melt composition and a method for using the molecular melt to |
| 7138534 |
Process for the continuous production of an olefinic oxide |
November 21, 2006 |
| A process for the continuous production of an olefinic oxide such as propylene oxide by direct catalytic oxidation of an olefin with hydrogen peroxide. The process involves successive reaction, distillation, decomposition, phase, separation, condensation and distillation with recycle |
| 7137670 |
Seating system and method for making same |
November 21, 2006 |
| An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating system is capable of either or both of withstan |
| 7135228 |
Elastic, heat and moisture resistant bicomponent and biconstituent fibers |
November 14, 2006 |
| Fibers having improved resistance to moisture at elevated temperatures comprise at least two elastic polymers, one polymer heat-settable and the other polymer heat-resistant, the heat-resistant polymer comprising at least a portion of the exterior surface of the fiber. The fibers typ |
| 7129296 |
Bimodal polyethylene pipe composition and article made therefrom |
October 31, 2006 |
| The invention relates to a polyethylene composition with a bimodal molecular weight distribution and articles made therefrom. The composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene homopolymer component and a homogeneous, high-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene interpolymer com |
| 7129279 |
Lightweight tire support and composition and method for making a tire support |
October 31, 2006 |
| A polyurethane-polymer composition suitable for preparing a lightweight tire support includes at least one isocyanate, at least one polyol, and at least one chain extender. A polyurethane-polymer composition can also include an additive such as a catalyst, a filler, a surfactant, a c |
| 7128373 |
Seating system and method of forming same |
October 31, 2006 |
| The present invention discloses a seating system that includes a seat back (20) with one or more plastic panels (22, 24) that extend across a lateral distance (D.sub.2) of the seat back (20). The seat back (20) preferably includes one or more channel forming ribs (50, 54, 58). Option |
| 7122491 |
Method of increasing the lifetime of a hydro-oxidation catalyst |
October 17, 2006 |
| A method of increasing the lifetime of a hydro-oxidation catalyst comprising, preferably, gold, silver, or mixtures thereof, and optionally one or more promoters, on a titanium-containing support, such as a titanosilicate or titanium dispersed on silica. The method of the invention i |
| 7119216 |
Metathesis of unsaturated fatty acid esters or unsaturated fatty acids with lower olefins |
October 10, 2006 |
| An olefin metathesis process involving contacting an unsaturated fatty acid ester or unsaturated fatty acid, such as methyloleate or oleic acid, with a lower olefin, preferably ethylene, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst so as to prepare a first product olefin, preferably, a reduc |
| 7119131 |
Urethane binder compositions for foundry applications |
October 10, 2006 |
| Foundry cores and molds for casting metals are prepared by forming a binder comprising a polyol, an isocyanato urethane polymer and a urethane catalyst. The binder additives and resin formulations of the invention are especially useful for casting non-ferrous metals, for example, the |
| 7115689 |
Supported catalysts for manufacture of polymers |
October 3, 2006 |
| A supported catalyst composition and process for preparing high molecular weight polymers of one or more addition polymerizable monomers, especially propylene, said composition comprising: 1) a substrate comprising the reaction product of a solid, particulated, high surface area, met |
| 7115684 |
High gloss rubber modified monovinylidene aromatic polymers produced by a mass polymerization pr |
October 3, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to a mass polymerized rubber-modified polymeric composition comprising a continuous matrix phase of a polymer of a monovinylidene aromatic monomer, and optionally, an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer, and rubber particles produced from a functio |
| 7115537 |
Process for the regeneration of zeolite catalysts |
October 3, 2006 |
| A process for the regeneration of a zeolitic catalyst which is at least partially exhausted by use in the synthesis of optionally substituted methylenedianiline (MDA) and derivatives thereof, or of a mixture of optionally substituted MDA and derivatives thereof, with a higher homolog |
| 7115531 |
Organosilicate resins as hardmasks for organic polymer dielectrics in fabrication of microelectr |
October 3, 2006 |
| This invention is a method comprising providing a substrate, forming a first layer on the substrate, wherein the first layer has a dielectric constant of less than 3.0 and comprises an organic polymer, applying an organosilicate resin over the first layer, removing a portion of the o |
| 7109269 |
Impact resistant polymer blends of crystalline polypropylene and partially crystalline, low mole |
September 19, 2006 |
| Polymer blends that exhibit good impact resistance comprise a crystalline polypropylene matrix and a partly crystalline copolymer impact modifier with a molecular weight lower than that of the matrix polymer. The matrix polymer can comprise any crystalline propylene homo- or copolymer. T |
| 7109249 |
Composition containing a cross-linkable matrix precursor and a poragen, and porous matrix prepar |
September 19, 2006 |
| A suitable cross-linkable matrix precursor and a poragen can be treated to form a porous cross-linked matrix having a T.sub.g of greater than 300.degree. C. The porous matrix material has a lower dielectric constant than the corresponding non-porous matrix material, making the porous |
| 7105700 |
Process for the synthesis of mixtures of methane diphenyl diamine and its higher homologues with |
September 12, 2006 |
| A process for preparing methane diphenyl diamine (MDA) or a mixture of methane diphenyl diamine (MDA) and its higher homologues with a controlled isomer distribution using a modified zeolite having "shape selectivity". The mixture contains compounds having the following general formu |
| 7102042 |
Method for producing substituted fluorene monomers |
September 5, 2006 |
| A method for preparing a composition of the formula ##STR00001## in a yield greater than 50% where R.sup.1 is C 1-20 comprising the steps of combining fluorene or dibromo flourene, an excess of alkali metal hydroxide and a halogenated alkyl in the presence of a phase transfer catal |
| 7102006 |
Preparation of metal complexes |
September 5, 2006 |
| A process for the preparation of Group 4 metal hydrocarbyl complex the steps of the process comprising contacting a Group 4 metal amide with a neutral source of a monovalent or divalent, Lewis base ligand group and a Lewis acid hydrocarbylating agent under conditions to form a Group 4 |
| 7101950 |
Composition useful as an adhesive for installing vehicle windows |
September 5, 2006 |
| The invention is an composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers; b) one or more isocyanate functional polyester prepolymers wherein the one or more polyesters used to prepare the prepolymers having melting points of from about 45 to about 5 |
| 7101623 |
Extensible and elastic conjugate fibers and webs having a nontacky feel |
September 5, 2006 |
| Extensible bicomponent fibers and webs particularly adapted for disposable personal care product component applications. Sheath/core configurations providing desirable feel properties for elastic embodiments when compared with conventional elastic fibers and webs are obtained with specif |
| 7101622 |
Propylene-based copolymers, a method of making the fibers and articles made from the fibers |
September 5, 2006 |
| Fibers that exhibit good elasticity or extensibility and tenacity, and low modulus are prepared from propylene-based copolymers. The propylene-based copolymers comprise at least about 50 weight percent (wt %) of units derived from propylene and at least about 8 wt % of units derived from |
| 7101592 |
Method and apparatus for curtain coating |
September 5, 2006 |
| In a method and an apparatus for curtain coating of a moved substrate like a paper web substrate is moved below a liquid supply means providing a single or multilayer liquid coating in the form of a free-falling curtain impinging the substrate at a dynamic wetting line and a blade or air |
| 7098356 |
Substituted indenyl metal complexes and polymerization process |
August 29, 2006 |
| Metal complexes comprising a substituted inden-1-yl group or hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated derivative thereof, said group being substituted at least at the 2-position thereof with a C.sub.4-30 ligand group containing a secondary or tertiary substitution pattern at the .beta. |
| 7097794 |
Vehicular structural members and method of making the members |
August 29, 2006 |
| The present invention is an article comprising a shaped rigid foam part; a heat activated foamable adhesive applied directly to at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaped foam part and an integral locating means. A second aspect of the invention is a method of forming a foam |
| 7097770 |
Separation of plant oil triglyceride mixtures by solid bed adsorption |
August 29, 2006 |
| A solid bed adsorptive process for separating a seed oil into two substantially pure triglyceride fractions. The process involves contacting a seed oil, such as castor oil, preferably as a concentrate, with an adsorbent in a bed, the adsorbent having a particle size greater than abou |
| 7091355 |
Chiral scaffolds and their preparation |
August 15, 2006 |
| A crystalline salt according to formula (1): or the opposite enantiomer thereof, wherein X.sup.+ is a cation. Such salts are useful in preparing chiral scaffolds, in particular of formulae (a) (d) ##STR00001## |
| 7091185 |
Periodic antimicrobial peptides |
August 15, 2006 |
| One embodiment of the invention comprises a method of producing periodic peptides, which can have antimicrobial uses, and further comprises the peptides themselves. A preferred method comprises the synthesis of simple periodic peptides made from polymerizing identical monomer units of fo |
| 7087773 |
Group 4 metal complexes containing 4-aryl-substituted, tricyclic indenyl derivatives |
August 8, 2006 |
| Group 4 metal constrained geometry complexes comprising tricyclic 4-arylsubstituted indenyl ligands, especially 1,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4-aryl-s-indacen-1-yl ligands, catalytic derivatives thereof, processes for preparing the same and their use as components of olefin polymerization catal |
| 7087680 |
Highly crystalline polypropylene with low xylene solubles |
August 8, 2006 |
| The invention is directed to a polypropylene resin which has a M.sub.w/M.sub.n of less than 5, a melt flow rate of less than 7 g/10 min., a 1% secant flexural modulus of greater than 300,000 psi and less than 2 wt. % xylene solubles. |
| 7084210 |
Heat activated epoxy adhesive and use in a structural foam insert |
August 1, 2006 |
| An expandable adhesive for a structural foam insert useful for vehicular reinforcement is described. The adhesive is characterized by containing a viscosity enhancing agent such as a polymethylmethacrylate, which results in a cured adhesive having unusually small voids and unusually high |
| 7074865 |
Azaborolyl group 4 metal complexes, catalysts and olefin polymerization process |
July 11, 2006 |
| Metal complexes, catalysts derived therefrom, and polymerization processes using the same, characterized by the presence of one or more nitrogen and boron containing, anionic 5-membered cyclic ligand groups, especially 1,2-azaborolyl groups, are disclosed. |
| 7070828 |
Process for coating solid particles |
July 4, 2006 |
| A process for coating solid particles which comprises the steps of a) contacting a gas with a fluid composition comprising i) a polymer and ii) a liquid diluent to produce a foam, and b) contacting the produced foam with solid particles and agitating the particles to provide a coating on |
| 7067704 |
Process for purifying bisphenol-a |
June 27, 2006 |
| Bisphenol-A is purified in a process which comprises the following steps: a) cooling a liquid mixture comprising bisphenol-A and water in a bisphenol-A crystallizer to form bisphenol-A crystals in a liquid phase; b) separating the bisphenol-A crystals from the liquid phase; c) dividing |
| 7066801 |
Method of manufacturing a fixed abrasive material |
June 27, 2006 |
| Provided is a method for manufacturing a fixed abrasive material suitable for use in CMP planarization pads from an aqueous polymer dispersion that also includes abrasive particles that involves frothing the polymer dispersion, applying the froth to a substrate, mold or carrier and curin |
| 7060754 |
Crystallization of polypropylene using a semi-crystalline, branched or coupled nucleating agent |
June 13, 2006 |
| A method of nucleating a propylene homo- or copolymer, the method comprising contacting the propylene polymer with a semi-crystalline branched or coupled polymeric nucleating agent under nucleation conditions. In one embodiment, the propylene homopolymer is characterized as having .s |
| 7056496 |
Sunscreen composition and a process for preparing it |
June 6, 2006 |
| The present invention includes a process of preparing an advanced cosmetic product by combining a high internal phase ratio (HIPR) emollient-in-water emulsion with a partial cosmetic formulation that typically contains water, a coloring agent, a fragrance, a rheology modifier, or a p |
| 7049388 |
Process for manufacturing an .alpha.-dihydroxy derivative and epoxy resins prepared therefrom |
May 23, 2006 |
| A process for manufacturing an .alpha.-dihydroxy derivative from an aryl allyl ether wherein such .alpha.-dihydroxy derivative can be used to prepare an .alpha.-halohydrin intermediate and an epoxy resin prepared therefrom including epoxidizing an .alpha.-halohydrin intermediate prod |
| 7045116 |
Treatment of osteomyelitis with radiopharmaceuticals |
May 16, 2006 |
| This invention relates to medical uses of radiopharmaceuticals. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of radiopharmaceuticals to treat osteomyelitis. The present invention provides improved system and methods of for the direct delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to the |
| 7041765 |
Films comprising isotactic propylene copolymers |
May 9, 2006 |
| Films with excellent machine direction (MD) tear properties comprise at least one layer made from a polymer comprising:(A) at least 50 weight percent (wt%) propylene; and(B) at least 5 wt % ethylene and/or one or more unsaturated comonomers. Representative of component (B) unsatuarated |
| 7041355 |
Structural reinforcement parts for automotive assembly |
May 9, 2006 |
| The present invention is a structural reinforcement part for use in automobile assembly comprising a molded shell substantially filled with a structural filler material and an expandable adhesive in contact with the exterior of the molded shell; wherein the structural filler material doe |
| 7025825 |
Plastic fibers for improved concrete |
April 11, 2006 |
| A concrete article comprised of concrete having therein a reinforcing fiber, where at least about 50 percent of the reinforcing fibers are frayed only at an end or ends of the reinforcing fibers, may be made by mixing concrete, water and a reinforcing fiber for a sufficient time to f |
