| E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Patent applications |
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| 20120137393 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING ALPHA- AND BETA-TOCOTRIENOL CONTENT - Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135150 | ACRYLIC POLYOL COATING COMPOSITION - This invention is directed to a coating composition comprising an coating composition comprising a crosslinkable composition and a crosslinking composition. The crosslinkable composition comprises an acrylic polyol wherein the acrylic polyol comprises at least 40 percent by weight of at least one linear or branched C8 or higher alkyl acrylate monomer and at least one polyester extended acrylate monomer. The coating composition is suitable for use as a basecoat and can be used in a 3-wet paint process that eliminates the primer curing booth. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120128924 | RECYCLED POLY(TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) AND PROCESSES - The present invention relates to recycled poly(trimethylene terephthalate), and products and processes using the recycled poly(trimethylene terephthalate). | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128911 | SOLID STATE POLYMERIZATIONS OF POLYESTER - Disclosed is an improved process for solid state polymerization of copolyester thermoplastic elastomers that results in a reduction of solid state polymerization reaction time while producing a high molecular weight product. The addition of 10 wt % or less of polar polymers i) having melting points at least 40° C. below the melting temperature or melting point of a copolyester thermoplastic elastomer and ii) having a solubility parameter greater than 18.4 (J/cm | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126454 | BLOCK COPOLYMERS COMPRISING POLY(1,3-TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) AND POLY(1,3-TRIMETHYLENE 2,6-NAPHTHALATE) - Disclosed are a composition, an article comprising the composition, and a process for producing the composition. The composition comprises a block copolymer, which comprises or is produced from poly(1,3-trimethylene terephthalate) sequences and poly(1,3-trimethylene naphthalate) sequences with less than 50 wt % of poly(1,3-trimethylene naphthalate) and the process comprises combining poly(1,3-trimethylene terephthalate) and poly(1,3-trimethylene 2,6-naphthalate) under controlled transesterification to produce the composition. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125551 | BIOMASS PRETREATMENT PROCESS FOR A PACKED BED REACTOR - Biomass pretreatment using anhydrous ammonia was found to be effective in a static vessel when the ammonia can penetrate through the biomass particles or pieces in vapor state. To achieve this condition, total system moisture content is kept below 40 weight % based on total mass in the system. The pretreated biomass product is effectively saccharified to produce fermentable sugars for biocatalyst production of a product. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125548 | CONTINUOUSLY FED BIOMASS PRETREATMENT PROCESS FOR A PACKED BED REACTOR - Biomass pretreatment using anhydrous ammonia is effective in a static reactor vessel when the ammonia can penetrate through the biomass particles or pieces in vapor state, and when biomass is continuously fed and moved through the reactor. To achieve this condition, total system moisture content is kept below 40 weight % based on total mass in the system. The pretreated biomass product is effectively saccharified to produce fermentable sugars for biocatalyst production of a product. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120122679 | MESOIONIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides and salts thereof, | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122271 | ETCHING METHOD TO INCREASE LIGHT TRANSMISSION IN THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - The present invention relates to a chemical etching method for removing portions of material from the photovoltaic laminate of a thin-film photovoltaic panel. The method involves disposing a pre-determined pattern of an etching paste onto the back electrode of the photovoltaic laminate, and then removing the etching paste after a sufficient dwell time. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122270 | ETCHING METHOD FOR USE WITH THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - The present invention relates to a chemical etching method to electrically isolate the edge from the interior of a thin-film photovoltaic panel comprising a substrate and a photovoltaic laminate. The method comprises a step to dispense an etching paste comprising two or more acids on the laminate periphery; an optional step to apply heat to the laminate; and a step to remove the etching paste. The method is further characterized by the chemical removal of at least two chemically distinctive layers of the laminate at the periphery where the etching paste is applied. The method may be used to produce a thin-film photovoltaic panel. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122168 | RECOMBINANT ESCHERICHIA COLI HAVING ENHANCED ACETYL-COENZYME A SYNTHETASE ACTIVITY FOR PRODUCING GLYEROL AND GLYCEROL-DERIVED PRODUCTS - Recombinant | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122153 | ACID-CLEVABLE LINKERS EXHIBITING ALTERED RATES OF ACID HYDROLYSIS - An acid-cleavable peptide linker comprising aspartic acid and proline residues is disclosed. The acid-cleavable peptide linker provides an altered sensitivity to acid-hydrolytic release of peptides of interest from fusion peptides of the formula PEP1-L-PEP2. The inventive linker, L, is described in various embodiments, each of which provides substantially more rapid acid-release of peptides of interest than does a single aspartic acid-proline pair. In an additional aspect, a method of increasing the stability of an acid cleavable linkage to acid hydrolysis is also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119163 | SOLDERABLE POLYMER THICK FILM SILVER ELECTRODE COMPOSITION FOR USE IN THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - The invention is directed to a polymer thick film silver composition comprising (a) a conductive silver powder; and (b) an organic medium comprising three different resins and organic solvent, wherein the ratio of the weight of the conductive silver powder to the total weight of the three different resins is between 5:1 and 45:1. The composition may be processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119139 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF HALOCARBONS AND SELECTED COMPOUNDS AND AZEOTROPES WITH HF - A liquid phase process is disclosed for producing halogenated alkane adducts of the formula CAR | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118105 | REACTOR AND CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILVER POWDERS - Disclosed herein is a continuous process for producing silver powders comprising silver particles. Each powder is comprised of silver particles that have a specific morphology that is determined by the process conditions and the use of one or more particle modifiers in the process. A reactor for carrying out the process is also disclosed. The silver powders produced are particularly useful in electronic applications. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120116046 | SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINODINITROPYRIDINE - A process for the preparation of diaminodinitropyridine or diaminodinitrobenzene by contacting an aminopyridine or aminobenzene with oleum and nitric acid, wherein the improvement comprises adding at least about 1% molar excess of nitric acid, based upon the aminopyridine or aminobenzene, with stirring for at least two hours to form first the intermediate sulfonic acid, and then diaminodinitropyridine or diaminodinitrobenzene, and use of such products in the preparation of rigid rod polymers is disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116017 | Nucleation in Aqueous Polymerization of Fluoromonomer - A process is provided for polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium, wherein a dispersion of essentially surfactant-free hydrocarbon-containing oleophilic nucleation sites is first formed in the aqueous medium, and then polymerization is commenced to form a dispersion of fluoropolymer particles at the oleophilic nucleation sites, wherein the nucleation sites can be derived from hydrocarbon-containing compound. The surfactant used to stabilize the fluoropolymer dispersion can also be hydrocarbon-containing. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116016 | VINYL FLUORIDE POLYMERIZATION AND AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF VINYL FLUORIDE POLYMER - A process for producing vinyl fluoride polymer comprising polymerizing vinyl fluoride in an aqueous polymerization medium containing initiator and halogen-free surfactant with a critical micelle concentration of less than about 0.05 weight percent at 25° C. The halogen-free surfactant is present in the aqueous polymerization medium in an amount less than about 0.1 weight percent based on the weight of the aqueous polymerization medium. The aqueous polymerization medium is essentially free of halogen-containing surfactant. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116015 | Reducing the Telogenic Behavior of Hydrocarbon-Containing Surfactants in Aqueous Dispersion Fluoromonomer Polymerization - A polymerization process is provided, comprising polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium to form a dispersion of fluoropolymer particles in the aqueous medium, said polymerizing being carried out in the presence of (i) polymerization initiator, and (ii) hydrocarbon-containing surfactant stabilizing the dispersion of fluoropolymer particles, the hydrocarbon-containing surfactant being passivated to reduce its the telogenic behavior. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116003 | Aqueous Polymerization of Perfluoromonomer Using Hydrocarbon Surfactant - A process is provided for the polymerization of fluoromonomer to an dispersion of fluoropolymer particles in an aqueous medium in a polymerization reactor, by (a) providing the aqueous medium in the reactor, (b) adding the fluoromonomer to the reactor, (c) adding initiator to the aqueous medium, the combination of steps (b) and (c) being carried out essentially free of hydrocarbon-containing surfactant and resulting in the kickoff of the polymerization of the fluoromonomer, and (d) metering hydrocarbon-containing surfactant into the aqueous medium after the kickoff of polymerization, e.g. after the concentration of the fluoropolymer in the aqueous medium is at least 0.6 wt %, the metering being at a rate reducing the telogenic activity of said surfactant while maintaining surface activity. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120115722 | MIXTURES OF MESOIONIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compositions comprising (a) at least one compound selected from compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salt thereof, | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111399 | SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A method for forming a solar cell electrode, comprising the steps of: applying a conductive paste comprising an organic binder and inorganic components comprising conductive powder and glass frit onto a passivation layer with at least 200 nm thickness formed on one surface or on both front and back surfaces of a silicon substrate, wherein the softening point of the glass frit is 395° C. or lower; and firing the conductive paste applied onto the passivation layer. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120108859 | USE OF COPPER-NICKEL CATALYSTS FOR DEHLOGENATION OF CHLOROFLUOROCOMPOUNDS - The disclosure describes a process for dehalogenation of chlorofluorocompounds. The process comprises contacting a saturated chlorofluorocompound with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature sufficient to remove chlorine and/or fluorine substituents to produce a fluorine containing terminal olefin. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108131 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are polyamide composite structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed composite structures comprise a surface, having at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprise a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition. The surface resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of (A) fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of less than 230° C., and (B) fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C., and wherein the matrix resin composition is independently selected from (B) or blends of (A) and (B). | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108130 | OVERMOLDED POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are overmolded composite structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed overmolded composite structures comprise i) a first component having a surface, of which at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprising a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, ii) a second component comprising an overmolding resin composition, wherein said second component is adhered to said first component over at least a portion of the surface of said first component, and wherein the matrix resin composition and the surface resin composition are identical or different polyamide compositions. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108129 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are composite structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed composite structures comprise a surface, having at least a portion made of a surface resin composition selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of two or more fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C. and comprise a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, and wherein the matrix resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising a one or more fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108124 | OVERMOLDED POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed are overmolded composites structures and processes for their preparation. The overmolded composite structures comprise i) a first component having a surface, having at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprising a fibrous material impregnated with a matrix resin composition, ii) a second component comprising an overmolding resin composition, and adhered to said first component over at least a portion of the surface of said first component. The matrix resin composition and the surface resin composition are identical or different and are selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of (A) one or more fully aliphatic polyamides selected, and (B) one or more semiaromatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 280° C. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108123 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURES HAVING IMPROVED HEAT AGING AND INTERLAYER BOND STRENGTH - Disclosed are composite structures having improved heat aging, processes for making them, and end use articles. The composite structures comprise a polyamide matrix resin composition comprising copper based heat stabilizer; a fibrous material and a polyamide surface resin composition comprising surface heat stabilizer; wherein the surface heat stabilizer is different than the copper based heat stabilizer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108122 | OVERMOLDED POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed are overmolded polyamide composites structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed overmolded composite structures comprise i) a first component having a surface, which surface has at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprising a fibrous material, ii) a second component comprising an overmolding resin composition, adhered to said first component over at least a portion of the surface of said first component. The surface resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of (A) one or more fully aliphatic polyamides selected from group (I) polyamides having a melting point of less than 230° C., and (B) one or more polyamides selected from group (II) polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C., and wherein the matrix resin composition is selected from (B) or blends of (A) and (B). | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107260 | DEODORANT COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to deodorant compositions containing polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) in a variety of physical forms. In at least one embodiment, the polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) can be made from monomers (e.g., 1,3-propanediol) obtained from renewable resources, and can thus be more environmentally friendly than conventional deodorant compositions in terms of manufacture, use and disposal. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104316 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition and articles comprising the composition. The composition comprises at least one compound of each of the Formulas (I), (II) and (III), | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103868 | HYDROPROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS IN LIQUID-FULL REACTORS - A process to treat a heavy hydrocarbon feed in a liquid-full hydroprocessing reactor is disclosed. The heavy feed has a high asphaltenes content, high viscosity, high density and high end boiling point. Hydrogen is fed in an equivalent amount of at least 160 liters of hydrogen, per liter of feed, l/l (900 scf/bbl). The feed is contacted with hydrogen and a diluent, which comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of recycle product stream. The hydroprocessed product has increased value for refineries, such as a feed for an fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120101217 | CROSSLINKING PIGMENT DISPERSION ON DIBLOCK POLYMERIC DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a solid particle and a polymeric dispersant, wherein the polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment having a block size of about 5 to about 18 units, and comprises at least 50% by weight of a monomer having the following structure: CH | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120100297 | METHOD FOR SPRAYING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS - This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition comprising two or more components. The two or more components are mixed post atomization. This invention is also directed to a spray gun having a delivery device for producing such coating layer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120100296 | GRAVITY FED SPRAY DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SPRAYING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS - This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition comprising two or more components. The two or more components are mixed post atomization. This invention is also directed to a gravity fed spray gun having a spray needle comprising two or more spray channels for producing such coating layer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098158 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCING COMPRESSION SET RESISTANCE OF FOAMED COPOLYESTER COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein is a process for heat treating a foamed copolyester thermoplastic sheet structure in order to achieve a sheet structure having a compression set resistance (as determined according to ISO 1856, 22 hours, 70° C., 30% compression) of less than 11%. Heat treating involves annealing followed by at least two cycles of pre-compression at approximately the annealing temperature. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097767 | SPRAY DEVICE FOR SPRAYING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS AND USE THEREOF - This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition comprising two or more components. The two or more components are mixed post atomization. This invention is also directed to a spray gun having a delivery device for producing such coating layer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097764 | SPRAY DEVICE AND USE THEREOF - This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition comprising two or more components. The two or more components are mixed post atomization. This invention is also directed to a spray gun having a spray needle comprising two or more spray channels for producing such coating layer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097071 | MESOPOROUS AMORPHOUS OXIDE OF TITANIUM - This invention pertains to a mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium and processes of making a mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium. This is not the same as Title | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120088882 | IONOMERS MODIFIED WITH IMIDIZED ACRYLIC RESINS - Compositions comprising ionomers and imidized acrylic resins are disclosed. Articles prepared from the compositions exhibit improved heat resistance properties such as increased Vicat temperature, increased stiffness/modulus at room temperature and elevated temperatures below the ionomer's melting point, and increased upper use temperature at a given stiffness over those of ionomers alone. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120088110 | PROCESS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDE ARTICLES FOR METAL-COATING - This invention relates in part to processes wherein a polyamide polymer surface is chemically treated prior to applying a coating containing metal, and such metal coated polyamide articles. Treatment of the polyamide surface with an aqueous base wash after surface preparation with acid results in polyamide surfaces which provide superior adhesion to metals than polyamide surfaces which have not undergone a base wash before metal deposition. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085482 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GLASS LAMINATES - A non-autoclave process of manufacturing a glass laminate comprising: (a) providing an assembly comprising (i) a first rigid sheet layer, and (ii) an interlayer sheet comprising a copolymer comprising units from an alpha olefin and about 17 weight to about 25 weight % of units from an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, groups wherein about 1 to about 100 mole % of the carboxylic acid groups are neutralized with metal ions; and (b) forming the glass laminate from the assembly without use of an autoclave comprising in sequence (i) applying vacuum to the assembly; and (ii) applying heat to the assembly while still under vacuum. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085110 | TERPENE, TERPENOID, AND FULLERENE STABILIZERS FOR FLUOROOLEFINS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be a terpene, terpenoid or fullerene; or a mixture of a terpene, terpenoid or fullerene with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120077931 | AQUEOUS POLYMERIZATION OF FLUORINATED MONOMER USING POLYMERIZATION AGENT COMPRISING FLUOROPOLYETHER ACID OR SALT AND SHORT CHAIN FLUOROSURFACTANT - A process comprising polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous medium containing initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer, the polymerization agent comprising:
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| 20120077929 | POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER-BASED POLYURETHANE IONOMERS - Disclosed is aqueous polyurethane dispersion with a polyurethane having a polymeric backbone with ionic and/or ionizable functionality incorporated into the polymeric backbone. The polymeric backbone consists essentially of one or more non-ionic segments derived from a reaction product of polytrimethylene ether glycol and a diisocyanate. The manufacture of such polyurethanes is also disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120075369 | SELF-DISPERSING PIGMENT DISPERSIONS AND INK JET INKS CONTAINING THEM - The disclosure provides a self dispersing pigment dispersion for use in inks comprising a pigment having a stabilizing group covalently attached to the pigment surface, and having an oil adsorption of at least about 155 to about 179 mL/100 g, and an acid content of at least about 0.98 microequivalent/m | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074396 | ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS - There is provided an electroactive material having Formula I | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074349 | ASCORBIC ACID, TEREPHTHALATE AND NITROMETHANE STABILIZERS FOR FLUOROOLEFINS - The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of a stabilizer comprising at least one ascorbic acid, terephthalate, or nitromethane, or mixtures thereof. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074020 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS AND POLYOLEFIN - Disclosed are compositions of ethylene/(meth)acrylate copolymers, polyolefins (e.g., polyethylene and polypropylene), optional tackifier resins and optional fillers that provide very strong, tight hermetic heat seals yet are easily peelable. These compositions are useful as an adhesive layer in multilayer structures that are useful as packaging lidding films. Also disclosed are packages that comprise these multilayer structures. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120071372 | PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION OF WATER AND CONDENSATE BLOCKS IN WELLS - The present invention relates to a method of removing and preventing water and condensate blocks in wells by contacting a subterranean formation with a composition comprising a low molecular weight fluorinated copolymer having perfluoro alkyl moieties which are no longer than C | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070580 | FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND TREATED SUBSTRATES - A polymer having at least one urea linkage prepared by: (i) reacting (a) at least one diisocyanate, polyisocyanate, or mixture thereof, having isocyanate groups, and (b) at least one fluorinated compound selected from the formula (I): | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120069580 | OPTICAL ELEMENT PRODUCING A MODULATED REGION OF INCREASED LIGHT INTENSITY AND OPTICALLY ENHANCED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND LED LIGHTING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An optical element has a plano-piano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120068166 | AROMATIC CHALCOGEN COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE - This invention relates to dibenzothiopyran compounds. This invention also relates to layers and devices including at least one of these compounds. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067995 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TENSIONING A PRINTING FORM - A method and apparatus of securing and tensioning a printing form in an apparatus having a rotatable drum includes securing a first portion of the printing form to a first means for receiving that is coupled to a surface of the drum, and securing a second portion of the printing form to a second means for receiving that is disposed on a rotatable member that extends over a portion of the drum. The rotatable member is rotated so that the circumferential distance between the first receiving means and the second receiving means is about the same as a length of the printing form. A rotary torque means is coupled to the rotatable member to apply a substantially constant torque on the member and tension the printing form about the surface of the drum. The rotary torque means adjusts torque on the member which adjusts tension on the printing form. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067867 | POLYMER THICK FILM ENCAPSULANT AND ENHANCED STABILITY PTC CARBON SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a polymer thick film encapsulant composition comprising thermoplastic fluoropolymer resin and acrylic resin dissolved in organic solvents. The deposited encapsulant composition is processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent and form an encapsulant. The invention is further directed to using the encapsulant composition to form an encapsulant in PTC heater circuitry and , in particular, in PTC heater circuitry in mirror heater and seat heater applications. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067616 | PASTE EXTRUDED INSULATOR WITH AIR CHANNELS - The invention provides an insulated wire having a conductor and an insulator of paste extruded PTFE fine powder around the conductor. The paste extruded insulator has at least one closed continuous longitudinal air channel spaced apart from the conductor. The invention further provides a process for forming an insulator around a conductor by paste extruding lubricated PTFE fine powder in an extrusion device comprising a die, mandrel, and at least one channel-forming member. The die and mandrel form a converging chamber leading to an extrusion orifice and the channel-forming member is positioned in the orifice. The mandrel has a central bore for supplying the conductor. Lubricated PTFE fine powder is forced through the chamber and out of the exit of the orifice as a lubricated green extrudate around the conductor forming an insulator with at least one closed longitudinal air channel spaced apart from the conductor. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067420 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITE FILMS AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention is an optically transparent laminate film comprising: at least three layers of film, wherein at least two of the at least three layers comprise ionomeric films, and wherein the film can be suitable for use in a photovoltaic cell or in packaging. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067400 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS INCLUDING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT PRODUCING A MODULATED REGION OF LIGHT INTENSITY - Various photovoltaic apparatus such as an optical coupling arrangement, an integrated photovoltaic cell assembly, a photovoltaic module or a concentrating photovoltaic system each include an optical element having a plano-piano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING PRINTING FORMS ON A MOUNTABLE SURFACE - A method and apparatus of securing and tensioning a printing form in an apparatus having a rotatable drum, comprising positioning a first portion of the printing form over a first set of pins that are coupled to a surface of the drum. The first portion of the printing form is then stamped onto the first set of pins thereby securing the first portion of the printing form to the drum. A rotatable member having a second set of pins is rotated so that the circumferential distance between the first set of pins and the second set of pins, is about equal to the length of the printing form. The drum is rotated until a second portion of the printing form is positioned above the second set of pins. The second portion of the printing form is then stamped onto the second set of pins. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120065666 | SEAL-LESS DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MICROLITER QUANTITIES OF A MATERIAL INTO A SITE - A seal-less, hand-held dispensing device includes a support platform having a pair of finger gripping surfaces; first and second hollow members on the platform; and a compatibly sized plunger disposed in each hollow member. Each hollow member has a largest inside dimension in the range from about 0.2 mm to about 0.3 mm and each plunger has a largest outside dimension that is sized for compatible receipt within a hollow member. The largest outside dimension of each compatibly sized plunger is from about eighty percent (80%) to about ninety-five percent (95%) of the largest inside dimension of a hollow member. An actuator having a thumb actuating surface thereon is operatively engagable with each plunger. When fully extended a predetermined maximum finger span is defined between the actuating surface and the gripping surfaces, the maximum finger span being not greater than about 150 mm. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120065600 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MICROLITER QUANTITIES OF A MATERIAL INTO A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING WOUND SITE - A seal-less, hand-held dispensing device for dispensing microliter quantities of a material at a site of a slice wound the edges of which are spaced apart a distance in the range from at least about 0.4 mm to about 0.5 mm comprises: a support platform; first and second hollow members on the platform; and a compatibly sized plunger disposed in each hollow member. Each hollow member has a predetermined maximum outside dimension that is not greater than about 0.4 mm such that both of the hollow members are insertable into a space between the edges of a slice wound without undue disruption of any tissue matter surrounding the site. The largest outside dimension of each compatibly sized plunger being in a range from about eighty percent (80%) to about ninety-five percent (95%) of the largest inside diameter of a hollow member in which it is disposed. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120065425 | PURIFICATION OF FLUOROALKANESULFONATE SALTS - A process for the purification of fluoroalkanesulfonate salt comprising (a) contacting a mixture of said salt and an inorganic salt contaminant with a solvent to selectively dissolve said fluoroalkanesulfonate salt in solution, and (b) isolating the solution, to yield a fluoroalkanesulfonate salt containing less than 500 micrograms of inorganic salt contaminant per gram of fluoroalkanesulfonate salt, or containing less than a maximum of 0.3% by weight of individual solvent. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064352 | ARTICLES COMPRISING A GLASS - FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL COMPOSITE LAYER - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing of a glass coated metal product. This invention also relates to a coated metallic substrate material that is suitable for manufacturing flexible solar cells and other articles in which a passivated stainless steel surface is desirable. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064337 | PEELABLE MULTILAYER SURFACE PROTECTING FILM AND PRODUCT - A peelable surface protecting film comprises a polymeric base layer and a layer of heat-activable adhesive composition. The adhesive composition comprises: (a) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a content of the moiety derived from vinyl acetate monomer of more than 15 wt % or an ethylene-C | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120062228 | PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - This invention relates to the preparation of polyamide block copolymers by sequential monomer addition. More particularly, it relates to catalysts capable of copolymerizing not only cyclic amides, but other monomers such as cyclic esters and epoxides as well, using sequential addition so as to produce useful and novel block copolymers. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060559 | PROCESS FOR COATING GLASS ONTO A FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRATE - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing of a glass coated metal product. This invention also relates to a coated metallic substrate material that is suitable for manufacturing flexible solar cells and other articles in which a passivated stainless steel surface is desirable. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120058246 | DGAT GENES FROM YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN SOYBEAN - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120058245 | DGAT GENES FROM YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN SOYBEAN - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 20% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120056124 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND ETHANOL - Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with ethanol, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, methanol, E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-octafluoro-2-pentene, 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, methyl acetate, acetone, chloroform, n-hexane or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120055551 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING INTERNAL INCLUSIONS CONFIGURED FOR MAXIMUM CONVERSION EFFICIENCY - A photovoltaic assembly includes an optical element comprising a body having opposed planar major surfaces with a plurality of open-mouthed inclusions (grooves) formed on the light output surface. Each groove has a closed apex with an included apex angle. The body is formed from a material having an index of refraction of at least 1.3 and an induced absorbance rate ΔAbs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4. The optical element is attached to a photovoltaic cell using an adhesive having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.34 to 1.50. The apex angle is selected such that light incident upon the body is conveyed the light output surface by the mechanism of total internal reflection from the boundary walls of the grooves and/or without retro-reflection toward the incident surface. The thickness of the adhesive layer and the dimension of the mouth of the grooves are selected such that light incident on the surface of the photovoltaic cell is not obscured by conductor lines on the cell's surface. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120046505 | PROCESSES FOR REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF MONOFLUOROACETATE IN HYDROFLUOROOLEFIN PRODUCTION - A process is disclosed for reducing the amount of monofluoroacetate. The process involves (a) contacting a hydrofluorocarbon with a reactant basic aqueous solution to produce an organic phase solution containing a hydrofluoroolefin and an aqueous phase solution containing a monofluoroacetate; and (b) heating the aqueous phase solution to an effective temperature to reduce the amount of monofluoroacetate in the aqueous phase solution, wherein fluoride concentration in the aqueous phase solution is substantially high. Another process is disclosed for reducing the amount of monofluoroacetate. The process involves (a) contacting a first batch of hydrofluorocarbon with a first batch of reactant basic aqueous solution to produce a first batch of organic phase solution containing a hydrofluoroolefin and a first batch of aqueous phase solution containing a monofluoroacetate; (b) separating the first batch of organic phase solution from the first batch of aqueous phase solution; (c) mixing a second batch of hydrofluorocarbon and a second batch of reactant basic aqueous solution with the separated first batch of organic phase solution to produce a second batch of organic phase solution containing a hydrofluoroolefin and a second batch of aqueous phase solution containing a monofluoroacetate; (d) combining the first batch of aqueous phase solution with the second batch of aqueous phase solution; and (e) heating the combined aqueous phase solutions to an effective temperature to reduce the amount of monofluoroacetate in the combined aqueous phase solutions, wherein fluoride concentration in the combined aqueous phase solutions is substantially high. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046398 | SALT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition including: | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046173 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING PASTE-EXTRUDED SULFONAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Paste-extruded sulfonamide herbicide compositions having improved spray equipment clean-out properties are made by preparing a mixture comprising a sulfonamide herbicide free acid, at least about 50 equivalent % of an inorganic base relative to the sulfonamide herbicide free acid and sufficient water to form an extrudable paste, extruding the mixture to form an extrudate, and drying the extrudate. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045753 | SEQUENCES DIAGNOSTIC FOR SHRIMP PATHOGENS - Primers have been isolated that are diagnostic for the detection of the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). The primers are based on a new portion of the WSSV genome and may be used in primer directed amplification or nucleic acid hybridization assay methods. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120044512 | MULTICOLOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PROCESSES OF FORMING THE SAME BY PRINTING - There is provided a process of forming a regular array of rows of subpixels on a workpiece. The subpixels having four different colors, and a subpixel pitch s. Of the four colors, q colors are formed by printing and r colors are formed by a non-printing method. The process includes the steps: (1) providing a printing head having z nozzles arranged in a row with a spacing between the nozzles of p, where z=4n | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120042668 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FLUOROOLEFINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120041138 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING BLOCK COPOLYMER PIGMENT DISPERSANTS - The present invention is a process for producing a linear block copolymer, useful as a dispersant for pigment, wherein the block copolymer comprises acetoacetyl amine functional groups which serve as pigment anchoring groups. The linear block copolymer can be an AB, ABC, or ABA block copolymer. The linear block copolymer produced by the present invention can be useful in dispersing and stabilizing a wide range of pigments in solvent based systems, and are particularly useful in providing pigment dispersions that are used in coating compositions for automobiles and trucks, where they provide improved efficiency of pigment use, lower paint viscosity, and reduced emission of volatile organic solvent. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040076 | AQUACULTURE FEED COMPOSITIONS - Aquaculture feed compositions having a ratio of concentration of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids of eicosapentaenoic acid [“EPA”; cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid; 20:5] to concentration of docosahexaenoic acid [“DHA”; cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid; 22:6] greater than 2:1 based on the individual concentrations of EPA and DHA in the aquaculture feed composition are disclosed. Furthermore, such aquaculture feed compositions may have a concentration of the sum of EPA and DHA that is at least about 0.8%, measured as a weight percent of the aquaculture feed composition. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120035378 | HYDROGENATION PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TETRAHYDROFURAN AND ALKYLATED DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A process is provided for the synthesis of tetrahydrofuran and related compounds by hydrogenation of furan and derivatives, using a sponge nickel catalyst that has been promoted with iron and chromium. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034448 | NON-STICK COATING HAVING IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE, HARDNESS AND CORROSION ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides for a substrate coated with a multi-layer non-stick coating which resists abrasion force and corrosion. The coating comprises a pre-primer base coat layer and at least two further coating layers, wherein at least two of said further coating layers comprise one or more fluoropolymer. The pre-primer base coat layer is substantially free of fluoropolymer, and comprises a heat resistant non-fluoropolymer polymer binder composition and inorganic filler particles, wherein greater than 50% of the inorganic filler particles are titanium dioxide, and wherein at least 10 weight % of said inorganic filler particles are large ceramic particles having an average particle size of at least 14 micrometers, and wherein some or all of the large ceramic particles extend from the pre-primer base coat layer at least into the next adjacent layer. The heat resistant non-fluoropolymer binder is preferably selected from the group consisting of polyimide (PI), polyamideimide (PAI), polyether sulfone (PES), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and a mixture thereof. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032000 | SELF-CONTAINED HAND-HELD YOKE-CONNECTED DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A TWO-PART ADHESIVE AEROSOL - A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. The liquid ejecting element is connected to a force transmitting yoke. The yoke responds to pressurized fluid from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031607 | Downhole Well Communications Cable - Communications cable is provided for use in downhole wells wherein the cable will be exposed to a temperature of at least 280° C., the cable including as a component thereof a composition comprising melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer and melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene, said polytetrafluoroethylene by itself having no tensile property and being present in said composition in an amount effective to enable the component to withstand this temperature, with the high temperature exposure of the cable component being effective to thermally transform the composition in the solid state, thereby obtaining epitaxial co-crystallization. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031484 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE FOR A SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a solar cell electrode comprising steps of: (a) preparing a semiconductor substrate comprising a negative layer, a positive layer and passivation layers formed on the negative layer and the positive layer; (b) applying a conductive paste onto the passivation layer(s) formed on the positive layer, on the negative layer, or on both of the positive layer and the negative layer, wherein the conductive paste comprises; (i) a conductive powder; (ii) a glass frit comprising 45 to 81 mole percent (mol %) of PbO, 1 to 38 mol % of SiO | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120029222 | SURFACE-MODIFIED PARTICLES FOR POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES - Silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel silane compositions exhibit improved dispersion in polyester nanocomposites. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group, where the alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The surface treatment of the nanoparticles leads to improvements in mechanical properties and haze reduction in polyester nanocomposites containing them. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029148 | POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES - Polyester nanocomposite compositions contain silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel trialkoxysilane compositions. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with 1,3-propanediol or certain polyether diols. The silica nanoparticles exhibit improved dispersion in the polyester. This leads to haze reduction and improvements in mechanical properties. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029134 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED SALT RESISTANCE AND HEAT STABILITY - Disclosed is a polyamide composition including at least one semi-aromatic copolyamide, said semi-aromatic copolyamide consisting essentially of about 25 to about 55 mole percent repeat units of the formula | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029076 | MICRONIZED POLYMER POWDER AND COSMETIC COMPOSITION THEREOF - The invention provides a micronized polymer powder compos Won for the use in personal care and cosmetics, the micronized polymer powder composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polyester based on at least one diol and at least one dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of cyclic and branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 4-12 carbon atoms and aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8-12 carbon atoms. The present invention provides also a cosmetic composition comprising the at least one micronized polymer powder composition according to the invention. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028528 | POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ARYLATE) FIBERS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING, AND FABRIC PREPARED THEREFROM - A fine denier poly(trimethylene arylate) spun drawn fiber is characterized by high denier uniformity. A process for preparing uniform fine denier yarns at spinning speeds of 4000 to 6000 m/min is further disclosed. The poly(trimethylene arylate) fiber hereof comprises 0.1 to 3% by weight of polystyrene dispersed therewithin. Fabrics prepared therefrom are also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028062 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The present invention relates to composite structures and overmolded structures comprising a fibrous material, a matrix resin composition and a portion of its surface made of a surface resin composition, wherein the compositions are chosen from compositions comprising one or more polyamides and one or more functionalized polyolefins. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028049 | CROSSLINKABLE MATERIALS FOR SAFETY LAMINATES - A safety laminate comprises an interlayer that comprises a crosslinkable blend of ethylene copolymers. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027983 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION FIELD OF THE INVENTION - The present invention relates to composite structures and overmolded structures comprising a fibrous material, a matrix resin composition and a portion of its surface made of a surface resin composition, wherein the surface resin composition is chosen from compositions comprising one or more polyamides and one or more functionalized polyolefins. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027972 | FAIL-CLOSED ADAPTIVE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE - Porous adaptive membrane structures having movable membranes are provided. The structures can be made to change their gas, liquid and/or particulate permeability in response to surrounding environmental conditions. Applications include protective apparel that is comfortable to wear wherein the level of protection provided is based on conditions in the environment. Hence, the protective apparel is highly breathable and comfortable in a non-hazardous environment but impermeable or only semipermeable in a hazardous environment. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027661 | PROCESS AND REACTOR SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AMMONIA USING IONIC LIQUIDS - A process and a reactor system for producing ammonia is described. The ammonia produced, such as by the Haber process, is absorbed into an ionic liquid. The removal of ammonia shifts the reaction equilibrium toward the production of ammonia, resulting in higher yields of ammonia. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024579 | BENDABLE CIRCUIT STRUCTURE FOR LED MOUNTING AND INTERCONNECTION - This invention is directed to bendable circuit substrate structures useful for LED mounting and interconnection. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024450 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURES CONTAINING A FLUORINATED COPOLYMER RESIN LAYER AND AN ETHYLENE TERPOLYMER LAYER - Disclosed is a multilayer film laminate comprising a layer consisting essentially of a fluorinated copolymer resin and a layer consisting essentially of an ethylene terpolymer. The ethylene terpolymer layer can be used as an encapsulant layer for solar cells and the multilayer laminate is useful as a component of photovoltaic modules. Methods for preparing photovoltaic modules are also included. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024352 | FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FILMS USEFUL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module backsheet includes a polyester film having opposite first and second surfaces, and first and second fluoropolymer coatings on the first and second surfaces of the polyester film. The first and second fluoropolymer coatings each include fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride polymer blended with compatible adhesive polymer. The compatible adhesive polymer includes a backbone that is compatible with the fluoropolymer and pendant functional groups. The pendant functional groups are selected from carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, aziridine, anhydride, amine, isocyanate, melamine, epoxy, hydroxy and mixtures thereof. The surfaces of the polyester film include functional groups on each surface that interact with the pendant functional groups of the compatible adhesive polymer in the first and second fluoropolymer coatings to promote bonding of the first and second fluoropolymer coatings to the respective surfaces of the polyester film. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024351 | MULTILAYER FILMS CONTAINING A FLUORINATED COPOLYMER RESIN LAYER AND AN ENCAPSULANT LAYER - A multilayer film comprises a layer consisting essentially of a fluorinated copolymer resin film and a layer consisting essentially of a blend of two ethylene copolymers. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024319 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF METHYL PERFLUOROHEPTENE ETHERS AND METHANOL AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of methylperfluoroheptene ethers and methanol. The present disclosure also provides for methods of use for the azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024137 | COMPOSITES AND BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARMOR ARTICLES CONTAINING THE COMPOSITES - A composite useful in a ballistic resistant armor article comprises a first nonwoven layer comprising a first plurality of yarns the yarns comprising a first plurality of para-aramid filaments, the first plurality of yarns arranged parallel with each other and a second nonwoven layer comprising a second plurality of yarns comprising a second plurality of para-aramid filaments, the second plurality of yarns arranged parallel with each other. The first plurality of yarns of the first layer have an orientation in a direction that is different from the orientation of the second plurality of yarns in the second layer. The yarns have an elongation at break of 3.6 to 5.0 percent. The composite further comprises a thermoset or thermoplastic binding resin in the region of the interface between the two layers and a viscoelastic resin coating at least portions of external surfaces of the first and second pluralities of yarns. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120021894 | PHYLLOSILICATE COMPOSITES CONTAINING MICA - Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021893 | PHYLLOSILICATE COMPOSITES CONTAINING MICA - Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021215 | TEMPERATURE SWITCHABLE ADHESIVE ASSEMBLIES WITH TEMPERATURE NON-SWITCHABLE TACK - Disclosed herein are temperature switchable adhesive assemblies, which maintain tack above and below the switching temperature. The temperature switchable adhesive assemblies comprise a backing, a first adhesive layer comprising a temperature switchable pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the backing, and a second adhesive layer comprising a non-switchable pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the first adhesive layer. The temperature switchable adhesive assemblies have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017992 | ARTICLES COMPRISING PHYLLOSILICATE COMPOSITES CONTAINING MICA - Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017991 | ARTICLES COMPRISING PHYLLOSILICATE COMPOSITES CONTAINING MICA - Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017990 | PHYLLOSILICATE COMPOSITES CONTAINING MICA - Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Particularly disclosed is a process for chemically planarizing the surface of a mica composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017613 | TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - This invention relates to a temperature adjustment device that executes an absorption cooling or heating cycle in which a lithium halide, typically a lithium bromide, absorbent is used. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120015178 | EPOXY BASED COVERLAYS AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING THERETO - A coverlay film, which is used for protection of a flexible printed circuit board, is provided by the invention as being imparted with improved adhesiveness, heat-resistance against molten solder alloy, punching workability and other properties. The inventive coverlay film is characterized by the novel and unique formulation of the adhesive to form an adhesive layer on one surface of a substrate plastic, e.g., polyimide, film. The adhesive is formulated with an epoxy resin, toughener, epoxy curing agent/curing accelerator polymer and a flame retardant, each of a specified type and in a specified weight proportion. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013245 | ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS - A compound having Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III: | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012795 | STABILIZED COMPOSITIONS OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS AND PARTIALLY FLUORINATED ACID POLYMERS - There is provided an electrically conductive polymer composition. The composition includes an electrically conductive polymer and a partially-fluorinated acid polymer. At least 50% of acid protons on the partially-fluorinated acid polymer are replaced with cations. The cations can be inorganic cations, organic cations, and combinations thereof. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120011864 | Refrigerant Additive Compositions Containing Perfluoropolyethers - The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120010368 | Fluoropolymer Composition - A melt-mixed composition of non-melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer is provided that exhibits thixotropy at increasing shear rate in the molten state and high elongation at break even at PTFE concentrations well above 4 wt %, based on the combined weight of the PTFE and the perfluoropolymer, e.g. at least 200% up to at least 30 wt % PTFE, the composition also exhibiting the structure of a dispersion of submicrometer-size particles of the PTFE in a continuous phase of the melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009305 | COMPOSITE FILMS FOR PACKAGING FRESH RED MEAT AND FISH - Disclosed are a composite film, and use of the film, in which the film has an oxygen permeation rate of from about 50 to about 2000 cm | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006552 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN SITES ADJACENT TO WATER INJECTION WELLS - A method to improve the effectiveness of MEOR or bioremediation processes has been disclosed. In this method toxic chemicals accumulated in subterranean sites adjacent to the water injection wells are either dispersed or removed prior to introduction of microbial inocula for enhanced microbial oil recovery or bioremediation of these sites. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006542 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN SITES ADJACENT TO WATER INJECTION WELLS - A method to improve the effectiveness of MEOR or bioremediation processes has been disclosed. In this method toxic chemicals accumulated in subterranean sites adjacent to the water injection wells are either dispersed or removed prior to introduction of microbial inocula for enhanced microbial oil recovery or bioremediation of these sites. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006541 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN SITES ADJACENT TO WATER INJECTION WELLS - A method to improve the effectiveness of MEOR or bioremediation processes has been disclosed. In this method toxic chemicals accumulated in subterranean sites adjacent to the water injection wells are either dispersed or removed prior to introduction of microbial inocula for enhanced microbial oil recovery or bioremediation of these sites. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006540 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN SITES ADJACENT TO WATER INJECTION WELLS - A method to improve the effectiveness of MEOR or bioremediation processes has been disclosed. In this method toxic chemicals accumulated in subterranean sites adjacent to the water injection wells are either dispersed or removed prior to introduction of microbial inocula for enhanced microbial oil recovery or bioremediation of these sites. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006539 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN SITES ADJACENT TO WATER INJECTION WELLS - A method to improve the effectiveness of MEOR or bioremediation processes has been disclosed. In this method toxic chemicals accumulated in subterranean sites adjacent to the water injection wells are either dispersed or removed prior to introduction of microbial inocula for enhanced microbial oil recovery or bioremediation of these sites. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006538 | METHOD FOR PRE-TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN SITES ADJACENT TO WATER INJECTION WELLS - A method to improve the effectiveness of MEOR or bioremediation processes has been disclosed. In this method toxic chemicals accumulated in subterranean sites adjacent to the water injection wells are either dispersed or removed prior to introduction of microbial inocula for enhanced microbial oil recovery or bioremediation of these sites. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006510 | NOVEL ALKYL PERFLUOROALKENE ETHERS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are methods of transferring heat comprising providing a device, using a heat-transfer fluid to transfer heat to or from the device, wherein the heat-transfer fluid compositions comprise at least one unsaturated fluoroether having the formula CF | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006395 | COATED STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRATE - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing of a metal oxide and glass coated metal product. This invention also relates to a coated metallic substrate material that is suitable for manufacturing flexible solar cells and other articles in which a passivated stainless steel surface is desirable. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120005779 | PLASTIDIC PHOSPHOGLUCOMUTASE GENES - An isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a plastidic phosphoglucomutase protein is disclosed. Also disclosed is the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the plastidic phosphoglucomutase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the plastidic phosphoglucomutase in a transformed host cell. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004475 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF HYDROFLUOROOLEFINS - Disclosed herein are processes for the production of hydrofluoroolefins including 2,3,3,4,4,4-hexafluoro-1-butene by dehydrofluorination. Also disclosed herein are processes for separation of hydrofluoroolefins from hydrofluorocarbons and from hydrogen fluoride. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004387 | POLYARYLENE POLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING - Provided are sulfone-containing polyarylene polymers. Also provided are monomers and processes for preparing the polymers. The polyarylene polymers are suitable for use as engineering polymers. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004152 | LUBRICATION OIL COMPOSITIONS - Provided are lubrication oil compositions. The compositions contain certain acid esters (monoesters and/or diesters) of polytrimethylene ether glycol, certain additives, and optionally a polytrimethylene ether glycol, and the use of such compositions as lubrication oils. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120003476 | POLYIMIDE BASED PURGE MEDIA AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A method is disclosed for the manufacture of a powdered polyimide extrudate for use as a purge media. The method includes feeding a polyimide film material into an extruder having a first zone that provides heating and a subsequent second zone that provides endothermic shearing. In one embodiment, the resulting purge media comprises a sheared polyimide powder having an average particle size in a range of about 5 to 100 microns (or any sub-range thereof). The purge media can comprises up to 35 weight percent other additives. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120003414 | PIPE PREFORMED LINER COMPRISING METAL POWDER - The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000993 | SELF-CONTAINED HAND-HELD DIRECT DRIVE DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A TWO-PART ADHESIVE AEROSOL - A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. Each liquid ejecting element takes the form of a piston disposed within a cylinder. The pistons responds to pressurized fluid imposed directly thereon from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000935 | SELF-CONTAINED HAND HELD YOKE-CONNECTED DEVICE FOR DISPENSNG A TWO-PART ADHESIVE AEROSOL - A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. The liquid ejecting element is connected to a force transmitting yoke. The yoke responds to pressurized fluid from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000563 | PIPE PREFORMED LINER COMPRISING METAL POWDER - The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110318803 | PROCESS FOR SIMULTANEOUS SACCHARIFICATION AND FERMENTATION FOR PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - Methods are disclosed for the production of high concentrations of ethanol from biomass using | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318801 | XYLOSE UTILIZATION IN RECOMBINANT ZYMOMONAS - expressing xylose isomerase from | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315210 | GLASS COMPOSITIONS USED IN CONDUCTORS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - The invention relates to glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110308614 | ETCHING COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN A METHOD OF MAKING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - This invention provides an etching composition comprising one or more onium salts selected from the group consisting of iodonium salts and sulfonium and an organic medium. Also provided is a method of making a photovoltaic cell that uses the etching composition to etch the anti-reflection coating and a photovoltaic cell made by this method. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308597 | THICK-FILM PASTES CONTAINING LEAD-TELLURIUM-LITHIUM- OXIDES, AND THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a thick-film paste for printing the front side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal, and a lead-tellurium-lithium-oxide dispersed in an organic medium. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308596 | THICK-FILM PASTES CONTAINING LEAD-TELLURIUM-LITHIUM-TITANIUM-OXIDES, AND THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a thick-film paste for printing the front side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal, and a lead-tellurium-lithium-titanium-oxide dispersed in an organic medium. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308595 | THICK-FILM PASTES CONTAINING LEAD- AND TELLURIUM-OXIDES, AND THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a thick-film paste for printing the front-side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal, and a lead-tellurium-oxide dispersed in an organic medium. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110306706 | Semiconductor Manufacture Component - Disclosed herein are processes for making a consolidated or densified composite article comprising polymer, particularly fluoropolymer, and oriented carbon fiber, which provides suitability for use in chemical-mechanical applications. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306262 | LONG-TERM OUTDOOR EXPOSURE RESISTANT OVERMOLDED POLYESTER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein is an ultraviolet light stabilized overmolded composite structures comprising polyester compositions comprising i) a first component having a least a portion of its surface made of a surface resin composition and comprising a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, and ii) a second component comprising an overmolding resin composition, adhered to the first component over at least a portion of the surface of the first component, wherein the surface resin composition is selected from polyester compositions comprising a) one or more polyester resins, and b) at least three UV stabilizers. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306257 | LONG-TERM OUTDOOR EXPOSURE RESISTANT POLYESTER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are ultraviolet light stabilized thermoplastic polyester composite structures wherein the surface has at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprise a fibrous material impregnated with a matrix resin composition, wherein the surface resin composition is selected from polyester compositions comprising a) one or more polyester resins, and b) at least three UV stabilizers. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306256 | CREEP-RESISTANT COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The present invention relates to the field of composite structures comprising a fibrous material, a matrix resin and a portion made of a surface resin composition, wherein the compositions are chosen from compositions comprising one or more thermoplastic resins selected from polyesters, polyamides and mixtures thereof and nanoclays. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110302778 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY - The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301390 | PRODUCING SHORT CHAIN PERFLUOROALKYL IODIDES - An improved process for producing perfluoroalkyl iodides of formula (I) | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297901 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING FIRE HAZARD OF FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297314 | METHOD FOR PREPARING MULTILAYER STRUCTURES CONTAINING A PERFLUORINATED COPOLYMER RESIN LAYER - Disclosed is a method for preparing a multilayer film laminate having a first layer comprising a perfluorinated copolymer resin layer adhered to a second layer comprising an olefin ester copolymer that has been blended with an organosilane. The multilayer laminate is useful in photovoltaic modules. Methods for preparing photovoltaic modules are also included. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297313 | METHOD FOR PREPARING TRANSPARENT MULTILAYER FILM STRUCTURES HAVING A PERFLUORINATED COPOLYMER RESIN LAYER - Disclosed is a method for preparing a multilayer film laminate having a first film layer comprising a perfluorinated copolymer resin layer adhered to a polymeric second film layer that has been surface treated with an aminosilane. The multilayer laminate is useful as a photovoltaic module component. Methods for preparing photovoltaic modules that include the multilayer laminate are also disclosed. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297233 | ACID TERPOLYMER FILMS OR SHEETS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297231 | ACID TERPOLYMER FILMS OR SHEETS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an α-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296992 | SULFUR COMPOUNDS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE REMOVAL - This invention relates to sulfur based compounds useful in methods of carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide removal. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110294961 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed is a composition including a melt mixed blend including (a) 52 to 96.9 weight percent one or more copolyester thermoplastic elastomers; (b) 3 to 40 weight percent polyphenylene ether; and (c) 0.1 to 8 weight percent of polymeric toughener selected from the group consisting ethylene copolymers of the formula E/X/Y wherein:
| 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294955 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER ELASTOMER COMPOSITION INCLUDING IONOMER - Disclosed is a composition including a melt mixed blend including (a) 58 to 96.8 weight percent one or more copolyester thermoplastic elastomers; (b) 3 to 40 weight percent polyphenylene ether; (c) 0.1 to 6 weight % ionomer and (d) 0.1 to 8 weight percent of polymeric toughener selected from the group consisting ethylene copolymers of the formula E/X/Y wherein:
| 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294033 | UNITIZED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL SUB-ASSEMBLY AND THE METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed is a unitized electrochemical cell sub-assembly having a first separator plate and a second separator plate that each has a first surface. A recess is located in at least one of the first surfaces to define a chamber adjacent the periphery of the plates when the plates face each other. A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) comprising an ion exchange membrane and a pair of gas diffusion layers is disposed on and between each of the first surfaces between the two plates when the plates face each other so that the peripheral edge of the ion exchange membrane is located within the chamber. Also located in the chamber is a non-conductive sealant polymer that seals and joins the first and second plates to each other, and that seals and joins the first and second plates to the edge of the ion exchange membrane. Also disclosed is a fabrication method for making the unitized electrochemical cell sub-assembly. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293920 | Fluoropolymer Non-Stick Coatings - A coating composition is provided comprising | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110288197 | UV-CURABLE POLYMER THICK FILM DIELECTRIC COMPOSITIONS WITH EXCELLENT ADHESION TO ITO - This invention provides a screen printable dielectric composition comprising finely divided particles of talc dispersed in a curable liquid composition containing an acrylated urethane resin oligomer, an alkyl acrylate, and phosphoric acid. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110282112 | CATALYSTS AND PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide and from 0.1% to 2% of an alkali metal disposed on the surface of said catalyst, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and hydrogen fluoride; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in (a). | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282104 | NOVEL ALKYL PERFLUOROALKENE ETHERS - Disclosed are compositions comprising a compound having the formula CF | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281080 | Folded Core Based on Carbon Fiber Paper and Articles Made from Same - This invention relates to a folded core structure made from paper comprising 20-85 weight percent of carbon fiber floc. The carbon fibers have a non-circular cross sectional aspect ratio of at least 1.5:1. The paper has a fiber volume fraction of at least 35%. The arithmetic mean length of the carbon fibers is at least 0.5 mm. and length weighted mean length at least 0.9 mm. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281063 | HONEYCOMB CORE BASED ON CARBON FIBER PAPER AND ARTICLES MADE FROM SAME - This invention relates to a honeycomb core made from paper comprising 20-85 weight percent of carbon fiber floc. The carbon fibers have a non-round cross sectional aspect ratio of at least 1.5:1. The paper has a fiber volume fraction of at least 35%. The arithmetic mean length of the carbon fibers is at least 0.5 mm. and a length weighted mean length of at least 0.9 mm. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281024 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING SILVER MIGRATION IN THE CROSSOVER AREAS OF A MEMBRANE TOUCH SWITCH - Disclosed is the use of carbon layers as barriers to prevent silver migration in circuitry crossovers, either over a bottom circuitry layer and/or beneath subsequent circuit layers. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278507 | THICK FILM SILVER PASTES CONTAINING IODONIUM AND/OR SULFONIUM SALTS AND THEIR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - This invention provides a silver thick film paste composition comprising electrically conductive silver powder, one or more onium salts selected from the group consisting of iodonium salts and sulfonium, flux and an organic medium. Also provided are photovoltaic cells that contain an electrode made using these silver thick film paste compositions. Such photovoltaic cells show improved efficiencies. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110274931 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE VISCOSITY OF A SPRAYABLE MIXTURE - The present invention is directed to a method for controlling the viscosity of a sprayable mixture. The sprayable mixture forms a layer of a coating composition on an applied substrate and forms crosslinked network after drying and curing the layer. The dried and cured composition provides the substrate with a coating having a good appearance. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274873 | COMPOSITE PANELS HAVING IMPROVED FLUID IMPERMEABILITY - A prepreg composite material that includes a fiber layer and a resin comprising a thermoset resin component, a curing agent and a fibrous micropulp. The micropulp component is an aramid fiber having a volume average length of from 0.01 to 100 micrometers. The prepreg is useful in composite panel construction for minimizing fluid permeation into the cured structure. This prepreg is particularly suitable for making honeycomb sandwich panels. Film adhesives, liquid and paste resins containing aramid fiber micropulp are also disclosed. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274639 | PEPTIDE-BASED COLORING REAGENTS FOR PERSONAL CARE - Peptide-based coloring reagents are described in which a body surface-binding peptide is covalently attached to a pigment, the surface of which is coated with a layer containing at least 3 atom percent of silicon. The peptide-based coloring reagents are useful for coloring body surfaces such as hair, skin, nails, and teeth. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274630 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR EXTRACTING FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOUNDS AND SOLUBILIZING ESSENTIAL OILS - Provided are methods for extracting flavor and fragrance materials from natural plant materials, using poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers. The poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers act as solubilizers for essential oils, and can be used to provide compositions having a variety of uses in applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial cleaning products. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110269983 | PRODUCTION OF VERY LONG CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN OILSEED PLANTS - Oilseed plants which have been transformed to produce very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, recombinant constructs used in such transformations, methods for producing such fatty acids in a plant are described and uses of oils and seeds obtained from such transformed plants in a variety of food and feed applications are described. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269884 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A LOW VOC COATING COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure is directed to a process for producing a low VOC (volatile organic content) coating composition. The present disclosure is particularly directed to a process for producing a low VOC (volatile organic content) coating composition by mixing a water based crosslinking component and an organic solvent based crosslinkable component. The present disclosure is further directed to a low VOC coating composition produced by the process. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269144 | RYANODINE RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES - The genes encoding ryanodine receptor homologs have been characterized from multiple insect families including lepidopteran tobacco budworm ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266525 | ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES - There is provided an organic light-emitting diode luminaire. The luminaire includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroluminescent layer therebetween. The electroluminescent layer includes:
| 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266524 | ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES - There is provided an organic light-emitting diode luminaire. The luminaire includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroluminescent layer therebetween. The electroluminescent layer includes:
| 11-03-2011 |
| 20110263781 | POLYMER THICK FILM ENCAPSULANT AND ENHANCED STABILITY PTC CARBON SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a polymer thick film encapsulant composition comprising thermoplastic fluoropolymer resin and acrylic resin dissolved in organic solvents. The deposited encapsulant composition is processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent and form an encapsulant. The invention is further directed to using the encapsulant composition to form an encapsulant in PTC heater circuitry and, in particular, in PTC heater circuitry in mirror heater and seat heater applications. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110263709 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS FROM MICROBIAL BIOMASS - A method is disclosed for obtaining a refined lipid composition comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid from a microbial biomass, wherein the refined lipid composition comprises at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and is enriched in triacylglycerols relative to the oil composition of the microbial biomass. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262843 | ELECTROCATALYSTS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING - Noble metal catalysts and methods for producing the catalysts are provided. The catalysts are useful in applications such as fuel cells. The catalysts exhibit reduced agglomeration of catalyst particles as compared to conventional noble metal catalysts. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260357 | ROTARY PROCESS FOR FORMING UNIFORM MATERIAL - A thin, uniform membrane comprising polymeric fibrils or a combination of fibrils and particles, wherein the fibrils have randomly convoluted cross-sections, and a process for making the membrane are disclosed. The membrane may be on the surface of a substrate as part of a composite sheet, or as a stand-alone structure. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260356 | POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ARYLATE) FIBERS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING, AND FABRIC PREPARED THEREFROM - A fine denier poly(trimethylene arylate) spun drawn fiber is characterized by high denier uniformity. A process for preparing uniform fine denier yarns at spinning speeds of 4000 to 6000 m/min is further disclosed. The poly(trimethylene arylate) fiber hereof comprises 0.1 to 3% by weight of polystyrene. Fabrics prepared therefrom are also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260144 | ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES - There is provided an organic light-emitting diode luminaire. The luminaire includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroluminescent layer therebetween. The electroluminescent layer includes:
| 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260143 | ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES - There is provided an organic light-emitting diode luminaire. The luminaire includes a patterned first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroluminescent layer therebetween. The electroluminescent layer includes:
| 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260142 | ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES - There is provided an organic light-emitting diode luminaire. The luminaire includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroluminescent layer therebetween. The electroluminescent layer includes:
| 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260140 | ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES - There is provided an organic light-emitting diode luminaire. The luminaire includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electroluminescent layer therebetween. The electroluminescent layer includes:
| 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260137 | PROCESS FOR MAKING CONTAINED LAYERS AND DEVICES MADE WITH SAME - There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer, including the steps:
| 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260117 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS CONTAINING OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING POLYMERS CONTAINING HIGH BOILING SOLVENT AND ADDITIVES - The present invention relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, and their use in electronic devices. The compositions are an aqueous dispersion of at least one electrically conductive polymer doped with a non-fluorinated polymeric acid, at least one high-boiling polar organic solvent, and an additive selected from the group consisting of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and combinations thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259503 | MULTI-PANEL BLANK WITH PARALLEL PANEL AXES FOR A COLLAPSIBLE FIELD DIRECTOR STRUCTURE - A blank for forming a collapsible field director structure comprises nonconductive material sheet having at least three panels thereon, one panel being a master panel and the other two panels being slave panels. Each panel is substantially rectangular in shape and has elongated upper and lower edges and two relatively shorter side edges. Each panel is connected to at least one adjacent panel along an elongated edge. A patch of adhesive is disposed on: the first surface of a first one of the panels; and another patch of adhesive is disposed on: the first surface on one of the other panels; or the second surface of said first one of the panels. The slave panels are each foldable along an elongated edge so that a surface of each slave panel is brought into confronting facial adjacency to and adhered against a surface of the master panel. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110258741 | WUSCHEL(WUS) GENE HOMOLOGS - This invention relates to isolated polynucleotides encoding WUS polypeptides. The invention further provides isolated WUS polypeptides. The invention also provides methods of using the polynucleotides to modulate the level of WUS, improve transformation efficiency, to stimulate plant cell growth, including stem cells, to stimulate organogenesis, to stimulate somatic embryogenesis, to induce apomixis, and to provide a positive selection for cells comprising the polynucleotide. The invention also relates to cells, plants and seeds comprising the polynucleotides of the invention or produced by the methods of the invention. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257444 | AZEOTROPE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 1,1,1,2,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPENE AND HYDROGEN FLUORIDE AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions comprising E-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (E-HFC-1225ye) and hydrogen fluoride. The azeotrope and near-azeotrope compositions are useful in processes to produce and in processes to purify E-HFC-1225ye and/or Z-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (Z-HFC-1225ye). Also disclosed are processes for the extractive distillation to separate E-HFC-1225ye from Z-HFC-1225ye. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257359 | LOW SHRINKAGE, DYEABLE MPD-I YARN - The invention relates a heat-treated poly(metaphenylene isophthalamide) polymer fiber having a crystalline structure as represented by a carbonyl stretch peak at a wavelength of 1,650 cm−1 in a Raman spectra response which before coloration with a dye, shrinks linearly 0.4 percent or less when exposed to 285 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes; and which after contact with an aqueous red dye solution for 1 hour at 120 degrees Centigrade, has an “L” value coloration of at least 40 units lower than the “L” value of the fiber before coloration. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256598 | CO-METABOLISM OF FRUCTOSE AND GLUCOSE IN MICROBIAL PRODUCTION STRAINS - Recombinant microorganisms having an improved ability to co-metabolize in medium both fructose and glucose are described. The recombinant microorganisms comprise a promoter operably linked to a native or non-native nucleotide sequence that encodes a fucose:H+ symporter polypeptide. The recombinant microorganisms are useful for the production of a variety of products including glycerol and glycerol derivatives such as 1,3-propanediol and 3-hydroxypropionic acid. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256374 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE MADE BY A PROCESS - Disclosed herein is a consolidated or densified composite article comprising polymer, particularly fluoropolymer, and carbon fiber. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253986 | TRIARYLAMINE COMPOUNDS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to triarylamine compounds that are useful in electronic applications. It also relates to electronic devices in which the active layer includes such a compound. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253985 | TRIARYLAMINE COMPOUNDS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to triarylamine compounds that are useful in electronic applications. It also relates to electronic devices in which the active layer includes such a compound. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253947 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS CONTAINING OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING POLYMERS CONTAINING HIGH BOILING SOLVENT AND ADDITIVES - The present invention relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, and their use in electronic devices. The compositions are an aqueous dispersion of at least one electrically conductive polymer doped with a non-fluorinated polymeric acid, at least one high-boiling polar organic solvent, and an additive selected from the group consisting of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and combinations thereof. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253927 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING E-1,2-DIFLUOROETHYLENE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises E-1,2-difluoroethylene. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and power cycle working fluids. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253296 | POLYMER BLENDS FOR PEELABLE AND/OR PERMANENT SEALS - Polymer compositions that can be useful as sealants for peelably and/or permanently sealed packages are provided. The polymer compositions comprise at least one ethylene copolymer and at least one propylene polymer. Also provided are packages sealed with the compositions of the invention, and methods of making packages comprising the compositions of the invention. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253212 | SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A p-type electrode on p+ layer of solar cell comprising, prior to firing; (a) Electrically conductive particles comprising silver particle having a particle size of 0.1 to 10 microns and added particle composed of a metal alloy containing a metal selected from the group consisting of Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, W, Re, Os, Ir and Pt, (b) Glass frit, and (c) A resin binder, wherein the electrode is made from a fired conductive paste which is comprised of 40 to 90 wt % of the silver particle and 0.01 to 10 wt % of the added particle based on the weight of the paste. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252970 | Filtration Media for High Humidity Environments - The invention is directed to a nanofiber that contains at least one moisture sensitive polymer. The fiber also contains nanoparticles of a hydrogen bonding material incorporated into the body of the fiber. The hydrogen bonding material is present in an amount corresponding to greater than 2% of the polymer weight and the nanofiber has a mean fiber diameter measured along its length of less than one micron. Also included are filter media made from nanowebs of the fiber. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251317 | Aqueous Polymerization of Fluorinated Monomer Using Polymerization Agent Comprising Fluoropolyether Acid or Salt and Short Chain Fluorosurfactant - A process comprising polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous medium containing initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer, the polymerization agent comprising:
| 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250351 | PROCESS FOR GENERATING BIDIRECTIONAL REFLECTANCE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS OF GONIOAPPARENT MATERIALS WITH LIMITED MEASUREMENT DATA - This disclosure is directed to a method for matching color and appearance of an object. The method comprise the step of generating a bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) of a gonioapparent material containing effect flake pigments in a solid medium using limited measurement data. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110249307 | HOLOGRAM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF AND USE IN SECURITY/AUTHENTICATION APPLICATIONS - A hologram (and related hologram element) contains and exhibits a holographic image when illuminated and viewed on angle and with the holographic image gradually fading when viewed increasingly off angle in 1 | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247681 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER FILMS AND SOLAR PANEL BACKSHEETS FORMED THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing of multilayer laminated films, comprising: (a) providing a fluoropolymer film; (b) providing a stretched polyester film; (c) providing an ethylene polymer; and (d) forming a multilayer laminated film comprising fluoropolymer/ethylene copolymer/stretched polyester by an extrusion coating method at a temperature of 270° C. or higher, wherein the ethylene copolymer of step (c) is a copolymer of ethylene and one or more monomers selected from the group of consisting of C | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110245357 | Process for Dissolution of Highly Fluorinated Ion-Exchange Polymers - Highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymers achieve dissolution in aqueous tetrahydrofuran at lower pressures and temperatures than in other solvents, with few or no side products being formed. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245350 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND/OR 1,2,3,3- TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - A process is disclosed for making CF | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245135 | FLUOROSULFONATES - A process comprising polymerizing in an aqueous medium at least one fluorinated olefin monomer other than vinylidene fluoride in the presence of a compound of formula (1): | 10-06-2011 |
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