| E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Patent applications |
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| 20120130088 | N-Substituted Pyrrolidonium Ionic Liquids with Expanded Linker - This invention relates to compounds useful as ionic liquids that are based on an N-substituted pyrrolidinone and incorporate a pendant ammonium cation that is spaced from the pyrrolidone ring by a variable length linker. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120123085 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING DIACIDS, DIALDEHYDES AND POLYMERS - Alcohols are catalytically oxidized to aldehydes, in particular to benzaldehyde and diformylfuran, which are useful as intermediates for a multiplicity of purposes. The invention also relates to the polymerization of the dialdehyde and to the decarbonylation of the dialdehyde to furan. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122999 | URETHANE AND UREA FLUOROSURFACTANTS - The present invention comprises a compound of a compound of Formula 1 | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122680 | MESOIONIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119165 | ELECTROCONDUCTIVE THICK FILM COMPOSITION(S), ELECTRODE(S), AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE(S) FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to an electroconductive thick film composition comprising: (a) electroconductive metal particles selected from (1) Al, Cu, Au, Ag, Pd and Pt; (2) alloy of Al, Cu, Au, Ag, Pd and Pt; and (3) mixtures thereof; (3) glass frit wherein said glass frit is Pb-free; dispersed in (d) an organic medium, and wherein the average diameter of said electroconductive metal particles is in the range of 0.5-10.0 μm. The present invention is further directed to an electrode formed from the composition as detailed above and a semiconductor device(s) (for example, a solar cell) comprising said electrode. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120117687 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING MIR827 - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring drought tolerance, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a miR827 microRNA. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120114624 | NEMATOCIDAL SULFONAMIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120113650 | INSULATING WHITE GLASS PASTE FOR FORMING INSULATING REFLECTIVE LAYER - An insulating white glass paste suitable for forming an insulating reflective layer to be provided on a lighting device substrate, comprising an organic medium and inorganic components comprising glass frit and zirconia powder as a light-reflecting filler. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120108136 | OVERMOLDED POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are overmolded polyamide composites structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed overmolded composite structures comprise i) a first component having a surface, at least a portion of which is 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 comprising a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition, 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, 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 |
| 20120108128 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed are composite structures, overmolded composites structures and processes for their preparation. The composite structures have a surface, where at least a portion is made of a surface polyamide resin composition, and comprise a fibrous material impregnated with a matrix resin composition. The matrix polyamide resin composition and the surface resin composition are polyamide compositions comprising a blend of (A) one or more aliphatic polyamides and (B) one or more polyamides. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108127 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are composite structures, overmolded composites structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed composite structures have 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, wherein the matrix polyamide resin composition and the surface resin composition are selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of semi-aromatic polyamides. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108126 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURES HAVING IMPROVED HEAT AGING AND INTERLAYER BOND STRENGTH - Disclosed herein are composite structures having improved heat aging and interlayer adhesion properties, processes for making them, and end use articles. The composite structures comprise a second component overmolded onto a first component and wherein the surface of the first and optionally of second component comprise a copper based heat stabilizer thereby providing superior bond strength between components compared to polyhydric alcohol based heat stabilizers. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108125 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURES HAVING IMPROVED HEAT AGING AND INTERLAYER BOND STRENGTH - Disclosed herein 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 a matrix heat stabilizer ; a fibrous material and a polyamide surface resin composition comprising copper based heat stabilizer; wherein: the matrix heat stabilizer is different than the copper based heat stabilizer; and wherein the fibrous material is impregnated with the polyamide matrix resin composition. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104672 | JOUNCE BUMPERS MADE BY CORRUGATED EXTRUSION - The invention provides vehicle suspension systems, and more particularly jounce bumpers made by corrugated extrusion. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103498 | TIRE CONTAINING A HEAT AND FLAME RESISTANT FIBROUS BARRIER LAYER AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprising at least one heat and flame resistant non-structural barrier layer of polymeric yarns, the barrier layer being positioned outward of the tire carcass cords in the crown and sidewall sections of the tire wherein the barrier layer extends from a point above the bead of the tire but below the flange of the outward rim of the wheel across the crown to the corresponding point on the inward rim of the wheel, wherein the barrier layer also extends in a circumferential direction around the tire and comprises yarns of aromatic polyamide, flame retardant nylon, flame retardant polyester or mixtures thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120102823 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH SOLIDS SYRUP FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS HYDROLYSATE FERMENTATION BROTH - Lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysate fermentation broth may be processed to produce a high solids syrup having relatively low viscosity that has a high energy content and may be burned in a fermentation production process. The high solids syrup was achieved through liquid/solid separation of broth or depleted broth producing a thin stillage with low suspended solids allowing evaporation to high solids while maintaining low viscosity. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120102632 | ARC RESISTANT GARMENT CONTAINING A MULTILAYER FABRIC LAMINATE AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - This invention relates to a protective garment and processes for making such a garment, the garment having use in a electrical arc potential environment, the garment having an arc resistant multilayer fabric laminate comprising a first layer of a woven flame-resistant fabric forming an outer surface of the garment and comprising a first fire-resistant fiber made from a synthetic polymer comprising a halogen, and a second layer of a woven flame-resistant fabric comprising a second fire-resistant fiber made from a synthetic polymer, wherein the first fire-resistant fiber has a thermal decomposition temperature that is at least 70 degrees C. less than the second fire-resistant fiber; and wherein the fabrics in the first and second layers are different and the first layer is positioned in the garment to be closer the electrical arc potential environment than the second layer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120102596 | COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO THE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS 6 (QTL6) IN MAIZE AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions related to the quantitative trait locus 6 (QTL6) in maize and methods for their use are provided. The compositions are novel molecular marker loci genetically linked with QTL6 and which are associated with increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant. These novel markers are characterized by the presence of at least one polymorphism relative to the corresponding marker locus from the QTL6 region of non-high-oil, non-high-oleic acid maize plants. In some embodiments, the novel marker loci comprise coding sequence for a maize DGAT1-2 polypeptide or biologically active variant thereof. The marker loci of the invention, and suitable fragments thereof, are useful in methods for manipulating oil and/or oleic acid content and/or oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant, for marker-assisted selection of a plant, and for marker-assisted breeding of the high oil and/or high oleic acid trait. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120101188 | TWO-COMPONENT COATING COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a coating composition comprising:
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| 20120100489 | METHOD FOR REBALANCING A MULTICOMPONENT SOLVENT SOLUTION - The invention pertains to a method for rebalancing a solvent solution useful for treating photosensitive printing elements having a photopolymerizable layer. The solvent solution becomes contaminated with unpolymerized material and other materials that release from the photosensitive printing elements during washout treating, and separation of contaminates also removes some of one or more components in the used solvent solution. The method rebalances the proportion of the components in a solvent solution having 3 or more components. The method includes measuring a reclaimant, which has been separated from the contaminates, for two or more properties, calculating a mass of the components to be added to the reclaimant based on an equation generated for each measured property, and adding the mass of the component or components to the reclaimant to adjust the proportion of the components in the reclaimant to targeted proportions. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098910 | METHOD OF PRINTING USING INK JET INKS COMPRISING A CROSSLINKING PIGMENT DISPERSION BASED ON DIBLOCK POLYMERIC DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides method of ink jet printing onto a substrate comprising, in any workable order, the steps of: (a) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals; (b) loading the printer with a substrate to be printed; (c) loading the printer with an aqueous ink jet ink comprising an ink vehicle and an aqueous dispersion, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a solid particle and a polymeric dispersant that has been crosslinked, 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 |
| 20120097219 | LIGHT WEIGHT SOLAR CELL MODULES - Provided herein are light weight solar cell modules having an ionomeric encapsulant sheet and at least one glass sheet. In particular, the weight of the solar cell modules is reduced by reducing the thickness of the at least one glass sheet to about 2.0 mm or less, or to about 1.5 mm or less. The light weight modules retain favorable performance properties such as good pummel adhesion levels, good moisture resistance, and low stress. Further provided are lightweight solar cell modules equipped with integral mounting devices. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120096588 | DGAT GENES FROM OLEAGINOUS ORGANISMS FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OILSEED PLANTS - 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 oleaginous organisms are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094100 | LIGHT WEIGHT GLASS LAMINATES - Provided herein are light weight glass laminates having ionomeric interlayers and at least one glass layer. In particular, the weight of the glass laminates is reduced by reducing the thickness of the at least one glass layer to about 2.0 mm or less, or to about 1.5 mm or less. The light weight laminates retain favorable performance properties such as have good Pummel adhesion levels, good moisture resistance, and low stress. Further provided are lightweight glass laminates equipped with integral mounting devices. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094012 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATING HAVING DESIRED GLOSS VALUE - The present invention is directed to a method for producing a coating having a desired gloss value on a substrate. This invention is also directed to method for producing a predicted gloss value of a coating on a substrate. This invention is further directed to a method of using a matting agent comprising components derived from renewable resources. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120088602 | COMPOSITIONS OF ORGANIC ACID MODIFIED IONOMERS FILLED WITH SILICA - Disclosed is a composition comprising, or produced from, an organic acid-modified ionomer and silica filler having oil absorption greater than 100 g oil/100 g silica. Also disclosed are articles produced from the composition such as golf balls. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085838 | SPRAY DEVICE FOR CATALYST ATOMIZATION - This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition by introducing a catalyst as a second component into an atomized stream of a first component of the coating composition. This invention is also directed to a spray gun for producing such coating layer. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085401 | PROCESSES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH BASE METAL BUSS BARS - A photovoltaic cell such as a solar cell is disclosed. The cell comprises (a) a semiconductor substrate having a front surface, (b) one or more anti-reflection coating layers on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate, (c) a plurality of silver-containing fingers in contact with the one or more anti-reflection coating layers and in electrical contact with the semiconductor substrate; and (d) one or more base metal containing buss bars each in contact with the one or more anti-reflection coating layers and the silver-containing fingers. The base metal may be selected from one or more of copper, nickel, lead, tin, iron, indium, zinc, bismuth and cobalt. Methods for making protovoltaic cells with base metal containing buss bars are also disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120083619 | Synthesis of Hydrofluoroalkanols and Hydrofluoroalkenes - Described herein is a process for the manufacture of hydrofluoroalkanols of the structure R | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083552 | GRAFT COPOLYMER PIGMENT DISPERSANT - A pigment dispersant comprising a graft copolymer is described. The graft copolymer comprises a backbone having polymerized vinyl imidazole groups and side chains from macromonomers. The vinyl imidazole comprises 2 percent to 20 percent by weight of the graft copolymer and the macromonomer comprises 55 percent to 85 percent by weight of the graft copolymer. The pigment dispersant is useful for forming pigment dispersions that can be used in solvent borne coating compositions. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083548 | RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to coating compositions curable by radical polymerization by means of high energy radiation and by at least one additional chemical curing reaction, comprising:
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| 20120083065 | ARTICLES SUCH AS SAFETY LAMINATES AND SOLAR CELL MODULES CONTAINING HIGH MELT FLOW ACID COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - A process of manufacturing a solar cell module, the process comprising:
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| 20120082799 | PROCESS FOR MULTILAYER COATING - This invention relates to Process for multilayer coating of substrates, comprising the steps: | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080640 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE RESIN COMPOSITION - Thermally conductive resin compositions comprising polymer, calcium fluoride, fibrous filler and optionally, polymeric toughening agent are particularly useful for metal/polymer hybrid parts and as encapsulants. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120077955 | HOLE TRANSPORT POLYMERS - There is provided a polymer made from a monomer having Formula I: | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077912 | POLYESTER HAVING RENEWABLE 1,3-PROPANEDIOL - The present disclosure is directed to a polyester having renewable 1,3-propanediol. This invention is further directed to a coating composition comprising the polyester having components derived from renewable resources. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120071618 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to liquid crystal compositions, and polymer networks and articles comprising the compositions. The compositions comprise at least one compound of the group of compounds represented by the structures of each of the following Formulas (IV), (V) and (VI), | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070642 | SAFETY GLAZINGS WITH IMPROVED WEATHERABILITY - Disclosed is a polyester film having at least one surface coated with a poly(vinylidene chloride) layer and upon which an abrasion resistant hardcoat. Further disclosed is a laminated article comprising the hardcoated polyester film. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070587 | FILTRATION MEDIA FOR FILTERING PARTICULATE MATERIAL FROM GAS STREAMS - A composite fabric formed by depositing a web of nanofibers electroblown from a first polymer onto a first support web comprising fibers of larger average diameter than the nanofibers spun from a compatible material, in the absence of an adhesive between the webs, and solvent-bonding the webs together. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120065592 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MICROLITER QUANTITIES OF A MATERIAL INTO A PUNCTURE WOUND SITE - A seal-less, hand-held dispensing device for dispensing microliter quantities of a material at a site of a puncture wound having a predetermined dimension of not less than 0.8 mm comprises: a support platform; first and second hollow members on the platform; and a compatibly sized plunger disposed in each hollow member. The hollow members are positioned on the platform such that a circumscribing circle centered on a point between the hollow members has a diameter that is not greater than about 0.8 mm such that both of the hollow members are insertable into a site of a puncture wound without undue disruption of any tissue matter surrounding the site. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120065432 | ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS - A compound having Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III: | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064371 | REFRACTORY LINING FOR TITANIUM ORE BENEFICIATION - The disclosure relates to a refractory which is resistant to corrosion which degrades the refractory during titanium-ore beneficiation in a furnace, particularly a rotary hearth furnace. In particular, the disclosure relates to a layered refractory lining for a furnace, for use in a titanium ore beneficiation process wherein a titanium oxide-rich molten slag is formed, comprising:
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| 20120062670 | PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITION - The present invention relates a composition which is useful in printing an electrical conductor on the front surface of a substrate, such as a solar cell. A phase change binder is used to allow printing of narrow grid lines which also may have adequate height to provide sufficient electrical conduction. The present invention is also directed to a process to print a pattern of the composition. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120061628 | COPPER TIN SULFIDE AND COPPER ZINC TIN SULFIDE INK COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to ink compositions useful for preparing films of CTS and CZTS and their selenium analogues on a substrate. Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060928 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING COPPER TIN SULFIDE AND COPPER ZINC TIN SULFIDE FILMS - This invention relates to processes for preparing films of CTS and CZTS and their selenium analogues on a substrate. Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. This invention also relates to processes for preparing coated substrates and for making photovoltaic devices. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060711 | METHOD FOR PRINTING A MATERIAL ONTO A SUBSTRATE - The invention provides a method for printing a material onto a substrate with a relief printing form made from a photosensitive element. The method includes forming an in-situ mask having a line screen resolution equal to or greater than 250 lines per inch on the photosensitive element, exposing the element to actinic radiation through the in-situ mask in an environment having an inert gas and a concentration of oxygen between 190,000 and 100 ppm, and treating the exposed element to form a relief structure having a plurality of raised surfaces with a line screen resolution equal to or greater than 250 lines per inch. Printing is accomplished by applying an imaging material to the plurality of raised surfaces and contacting to transfer the imaging material to the substrate. The method is suitable for printing high resolution graphic images, as well as for forming a uniform layer of imaging material on the substrate. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120058256 | High Melt Flow Fluoropolymer - The present invention relates to a partially-crystalline copolymer comprising tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene in an amount corresponding to HFPI of from about 2.8 to 5.3, and preferably from about 0.2% to 3% by weight of perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether), said copolymer having less than about 50 ppm alkali metal ion, having a melt flow rate of within the range of about 30±3 g/10 min, and having no more than about 50 unstable endgroups/10 | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120058244 | MAIZE MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the level of phytate in plants. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of modulating the level of phytate utilizing nucleic acids comprising multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) nucleotide sequences to modulate the expression of MRP(s) in a plant of interest. The compositions and methods of the invention find use in agriculture for improving the nutritional quality of food and feed by reducing the levels of phytate and/or increasing the levels of non-phytate phosphorus in food and feed. The invention also finds use in reducing the environmental impact of animal waste. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120058044 | PROCESS OF USING AN IMPROVED FLUE IN A TITANIUM DIOXIDE PROCESS - This disclosure relates to a flue providing improved heat transfer comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer comprises a high thermal conductivity ceramic having a thermal conductivity of at least 91 W/m-K (@300K) and a Moh's hardness of at least 6.5, and comprises a plurality of protuberances | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120055554 | COPPER ZINC TIN CHALCOGENIDE NANOPARTICLES - This invention relates to nanoparticles of kesterite (copper zinc tin sulfide) and copper zinc tin selenide nanoparticles, inks and devices thereof, and processes to prepare same. The nano-particles are useful to for the absorber layer as a p-type semiconductor in a thin film solar cell application. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120047608 | Floral Transition Genes in Maize and Uses Thereof - The invention provides isolated floral transition nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering floral transition in plants. The invention further provides regulatory elements, recombinant expression cassettes, host cells and transgenic plants. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045704 | DURABLE IONOMERIC POLYMER FOR PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides a proton exchange membrane and a membrane electrode assembly for an electrochemical fuel cell. A catalytically active component is disposed within the membrane electrode assembly. The catalytically active component comprises particles of cobalt cations and boron stabilized silicon oxide. The present invention also provides for a process for increasing peroxide radical resistance in a membrane electrode that includes the introduction of the catalytically active component described into a membrane electrode assembly. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045568 | 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 3 different colors, and a subpixel pitch s. Of the three 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=3n | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120042669 | CHILLER APPARATUS CONTAINING CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING COOLING THEREIN - Disclosed herein are chiller apparatus containing cis-HFO-1336mzz. These chillers may be centrifugal chillers or positive displacment (e.g., screw) chillers and may comprise flooded evaporators or direct expansion evaporators. Also disclosed herein are methods for producing cooling comprising evaporating cis-HFO-1336mzz in the vicinity of a body to be cooled. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120037898 | CHRYSENE COMPOUNDS FOR LUMINESCENT APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to chrysene compounds that are useful in electroluminescent applications. It also relates to electronic devices in which the active layer includes such a chrysene compound. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120035326 | Flex Life of Tetrafluoroethylene/Perfluoro(Alkyl Vinyl Ether) Copolymer (PFA) - A process is provided for improving the MIT flex life of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, said perfluoroalkyl containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, comprising incorporating melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene into said copolymer and thereafter heat treating the resultant composition at a temperature of at least 280° C., the amount of said polytetrafluoroethylene and said heat treatment being effective to increase the flex life of said composition by at least 2× the flex life of both said copolymer and said composition prior to said heat treatment and to thermally transform the composition in the solid state, which is epitaxial co-crystallization of the polymer components of the composition. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034315 | SOLID FORMS OF AN AZOCYCLIC AMIDE - Disclosed are solid forms of 1-[4-[4-[5-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-isoxazolyl]-2-thiazolyl]-1-piperidinyl]-2-[5-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]ethanone (Compound 1). Methods for the preparation of solid forms of Compound 1 and for the conversion of one solid form of Compound 1 into another are disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034263 | 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. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032158 | Charge transport compositions and electronic devices made with such compositions - The present invention is directed to a photoactive device comprising an anode, a cathode, and a photoactive layer, which device further comprises an electron transport and/or anti-quenching layer which minimizes both electron transfer quenching and energy transfer quenching of the photoactive layer. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120029221 | SILANE COMPOSITIONS FOR POLYESTER NANOCOMPOSITES - Novel silane compositions have been prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group. The alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The compositions can be used to modify the surfaces of inorganic oxygen-containing materials, including but not limited to silica, silicates, borosilicates, aluminosilicates, days, and metal oxides. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028864 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF METHYL PERFLUOROHEPTENE ETHERS AND ISO-PROPANOL AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of methylperfluoroheptene ethers and 2-propanol. The present disclosure also provides for methods of use for the azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024348 | CROSS-LINKABLE IONOMERIC ENCAPSULANTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Provided herein is a blend composition useful as a cross-linkable encapsulant layer and consisting essentially of two ethylene copolymers and optionally one or more additives. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024041 | METHOD OF SENSING AND MEASURING THE CONCENTRATIONS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE COMBUSTION GASES - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for analyzing, sensing and measuring information related to the concentrations of various gases, including NO | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023617 | PLANTS HAVING ALTERED AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS UNDER NITROGEN LIMITING CONDITIONS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING SNF2 DOMAIN-CONTAINING POLYPEPTIDES - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs particularly useful for altering agronomic characteristics of plants under nitrogen limiting conditions, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a SNF2 domain-containing polypeptide. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022267 | FLUOROALKYL SILANES - The present invention is directed to a fluorosilane represented by (L) | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022266 | FLUOROALKYL SILANES - The present invention is directed to a fluorosilane represented by (L) | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120016064 | PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING POLYVINYLBUTYRAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BY CONTROLLING STEREOCHEMISTRY OF SAME - The present invention is method for controlling the stereoisomerism of PVB resin as well as a PVB resin having a meso/racemic stereoisomer ratio of from about 2.5 to about 5.0. Manipulation of the PVB stereoisomer ratio can provide an additional method of controlling the physical properties of PVB, in addition to or in lieu of changing additives or manipulating the PVB composition. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016044 | PROCESS TO PREPARE FLUOROPOLYMER DISPERSIONS AND MEMBRANES - Described is a process to prepare fluoropolymer organic-liquid dispersions containing a homogeneous mixture of reacted and unreacted sulfonyl halide groups. The dispersions are useful in the preparation of crosslinked membranes. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015294 | IMAGING ELEMENT HAVING A PHOTOLUMINESCENT TAG AND PROCESS OF USING THE IMAGING ELEMENT TO FORM A RECORDING ELEMENT - The invention relates to an imaging element and a method of using the imaging element to form a recording element. The imaging element includes a composition sensitive to actinic radiation from a source of radiation having a range of wavelengths and a photoluminescent tag that is responsive to at least one wavelength from the source of radiation. The photoluminescent tag can be used to authenticate the identity of the element, provide information about the element, and/or to establish one or more conditions in a device used to prepare the recording element from the imaging element. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012779 | 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. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120010116 | AZEOTROPIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FLUORINATED COMPOUNDS FOR CLEANING APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009840 | PARTIALLY FLUORINATED UREAS AND AMIDES - Disclosed are certain partially fluorinated amide compounds and composite materials containing the compounds. Also disclosed are methods for making the composite materials. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009418 | 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. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009406 | THERMALLY AND DIMENSIONALLY STABLE POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The films of the present disclosure have a thickness from about 8 to about 150 microns and contain from about 40 to about 95 weight percent of a polyimide derived from: i. at least one aromatic dianhydride, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic dianhydride being a rigid rod type monomer, and ii. at least one aromatic diamine, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic diamine being a rigid rod type monomer. The films of the present disclosure further comprise a filler that: i. is less than about 800 nanometers in at least one dimension; ii. has an aspect ratio greater than about 3:1; iii. is less than the thickness of the film in all dimensions; and iv. is present in an amount from about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the total weight of the film. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006537 | 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 |
| 20120006536 | 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 |
| 20120006535 | 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 |
| 20120006534 | 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 |
| 20120004401 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LIPOCHITOOLIGOSACCHARIDES - Compositions containing lipochitooligosaccharides are disclosed. The compositions can be used to treat the roots, leaves, or seeds of plants and can be applied in the soil, to plant foliage, or as a seed coating | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004365 | Aqueous Polymerization of Fluorinated Monomer Using a Mixture of Fluoropolyether Acids or Salts - A composition comprising a mixture of fluoropolyether acids or salts having a number average value of about 800 to about 2500 g/mol. The amount of fluoropolyether acids or salt in the mixture having a molecular weight of not more than 500 g/mol is not more than 50 ppm by weight of the total amount of fluoropolyether acids or salts in the mixture. The amount of fluoropolyether acids or salts in the mixture having a molecular weight of 2500 g/mol or greater is not more than 40% by weight of the total amount of fluoropolyether acids or salts in the mixture. Preferably the fluoropolyether acids or salts comprise an anionic group selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfonamide anion and phosphonate. Also disclosed is an aqueous dispersion polymerization process for fluoropolymer manufacture employing polymerization agent comprising the specified mixture of fluoropolyether acids or salts. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004336 | FOAM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MIXTURES OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND 1,1,1,3,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPANE AND THEIR USES IN THE PREPARATION OF POLYISOCYANATE-BASED FOAMS - Foam-forming compositions are disclosed which contain a mixture of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane. Also disclosed is a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam prepared from reaction of an effective amount of the foam-forming composition with a suitable polyisocyanate. Also disclosed is a process for producing a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam by reacting an effective amount of the foam-forming composition with a suitable polyisocyanate. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004125 | PLANT DIACYLGLYCEROL ACYLTRANSFERASES - This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a diacylglycerol acyltransferase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase in a transformed host cell. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001476 | INJECTION MOLDED COMPOSITE WHEEL FOR A VEHICLE - Disclosed is a injection molded composite wheel, including a polyamide composition including (A) about 20 to about 70 weight percent of at least one polyamide resin, (B) about 30 to about 65 weight percent of one or more fiber reinforcing agents wherein the fiber has an average length of 0.1 to 0.9 mm; and (C) 0 to about 20 weight percent of one or more polymer impact modifiers; wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from the polyamide composition have an average tensile modulus greater than or equal to about 9 GPa, and an elongation at break of at least 4%. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001164 | ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ELECTRON TUNNELING LAYER - There is provided an organic electronic device including an anode; a photoactive layer; an electron transport layer; an electron tunneling layer having a thickness in the range of 10-50 Å; and a cathode. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110319633 | FOAMED IONIC COMPOUNDS - Foams of ionic compounds are described. Methods of making the foams are also provided. The foams are ionic and can be used for catalysis, separations, gas storage, biosensors, electronics, and electrochemical applications. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319545 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CURABLE PERFLUOROELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - A non-black filled perfluoroelastomer composition comprising a) a perfluoroelastomer, b) 0.1-30 phr colloidal silica filler having an average particle size <100 nm, and c) a curative is made by 1) mixing an aqueous perfluoroelastomer dispersion with a sol of colloidal silica having an average particle size <100 nm, 2) isolating the perfluoroelastomer composition from the aqueous dispersion and 3) mixing the composition with curative. Cured compositions have surprisingly better compression set than do similar compounds containing hydrophilic silica. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319452 | CYANO ANTHRANILAMIDE INSECTICIDES - This invention provides compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides and suitable salts thereof | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110316660 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURE USEFUL FOR ELECTRICAL INSULATION - A multilayer structure contains
| 12-29-2011 |
| 20110316177 | POLYIMIDE PARTICLES DERIVED FROM SCRAP POLYIMIDE FILM AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A method is disclosed for making polyimide powder. The method includes feeding polyimide film material into an extruder, where the extruder has at least one heating zone. The feed rate into the extruder is less than the maximum feed rate of the extruder. The material is then extruded for at least 0.5 seconds at a temperature greater than 300° C. to provide a powdered extrudate. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315550 | CORROSION RESISTANCE EVALUATOR - The present invention is directed to a corrosion resistance evaluator suitable for corrosion testing coated metals substrates, such as autobodies. A corrosion resistance evaluator provided with a chamber containing electrolyte to which anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance date collected is then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days). | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315423 | ABRASION RESISTANT AND FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to flame retardant thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions having improved abrasion resistance and strip force. In addition, the invention relates to wire and cable coated with these compositions. The flame retardant thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions comprise a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition, at least one halogen-free flame retardant and an ultra-high molecular weight polysiloxane. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315218 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The instant invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, e.g., a solar cell, with an electrode formed from a thick film conductive composition comprising electrically conductive material, rhodium-containing additive, one or more glass frits, and an organic medium and to devices comprising such an electrode. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110313087 | INCREASED BULK DENSITY POWDERS AND POLYMERS CONTAINING THEM - The invention provides a treated powder having improved loose bulk density comprising a silanized inorganic powder treated with a long chain fatty acid or salts thereof, wherein the amount of the long chain fatty acid is about 0.25% to about 2 wt %, based on the total weight of the treated powder. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110312238 | ENHANCED LIGHTWEIGHT BALLISTIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a fabric comprising at least one woven layer and at least one nonwoven layer, wherein the number ratio between the at least one woven layer and the at least one nonwoven layer is in the range of 0.1 to 1. The fabric according to the present invention can particularly be used in the manufacture of ballistic vests, hard and soft armor, stab and knife protection systems, and anti-ballistic systems, and they provide a highly reduction of likelihood of ricochets using such systems. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311759 | FLAME RETARDANT PERFORMANCE IN POLY (TRIMETHYLENE) TEREPHTHALATE - Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) compositions, and articles made therefrom, having improved flame retardancy are provided. The compositions can be used to make carpets that are suitable for installation where flame retardancy is desired. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311718 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THIN-FILM DIELECTRICS AND CAPACITORS ON METAL FOILS - Disclosed is a method of making a thin-film dielectric, comprising providing a base metal foil, forming a barium titanate-based dielectric precursor layer over a base metal foil, pre-annealing the dielectric precursor layer and base metal foil, rapidly heating the pre-annealed dielectric precursor layer from a temperature of less than 530° C. to an annealing temperature of more than 800° C. in less than 15 seconds; and annealing the dielectric to form a crystalline barium titanate-based dielectric on the base metal foil, wherein the crystalline barium titanate-based dielectric has grains with an average grain size that is greater or equal to 50 nanometers. Also disclosed is a method of making a capacitor comprised of the thin-film dielectric formed on a base metal foil according to the method described above with a second conductive layer formed over the dielectric. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309360 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROACTIVE LAYER - There is provided a process for forming a layer of electroactive material having a substantially flat profile. The process includes: providing a workpiece having at least one active area; depositing a liquid composition including the electroactive material onto the workpiece in the active area, to form a wet layer; treating the wet layer on the workpiece at a controlled temperature in the range of −25 to 80° C. and under a vacuum in the range of 10 | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308450 | SPRAYING DEVICE - A spraying device to be used in an image transfer process is provided, which includes at least one nozzle. A fluid is supplied to each nozzle, and the nozzles spray the fluid on a substrate to form a liquid film. Further, a dual fluid spraying device is also provided. A dual fluid formed by mixing a liquid with a gas is sprayed on a substrate through at least one nozzle of the spraying device, so as to form a thinner and more uniform liquid film. A photoresist can be laminated to a substrate having the liquid film applied to it with the spraying device to afford enhanced conformability of the photoresist in the substrate in the resulting laminate. This enhanced conformability affords reduced defectivity levels in subsequent processing steps during PCB (printed circuit board) manufacture. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308427 | PIGMENTED INKJET INK COMPRISING A BLEED CONTROL AGENT - The present invention provides an ink for inkjet printing. The ink contains an aqueous vehicle, a self-dispersing pigment and an effective amount of a biopolymer as a bleed control agent. The ink exhibits reduced intercolor bleed when printed, for example, on plain paper. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308426 | PIGMENTED INKJET INK COMPRISING A BLEED CONTROL AGENT - The present invention provides an ink for inkjet printing. The ink contains an aqueous vehicle, a pigment colorant and an effective amount of a bleed control agent selected from benzyl glycerol, 3-phenoxy-1,2-propanediol and any combination thereof. The ink exhibits reduced intercolor bleed when printed, for example, on plain paper. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110306442 | Ionomer Compositions with Good Scuff Resistance - Provided is a composition comprising a mixture of a high molecular weight (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) carboxylate functionalized ethylene terpolymer, a high molecular weight (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) carboxylate functionalized ethylene dipolymer and a low molecular weight (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000 Da) carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymer wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to form salts containing zinc cations. The composition provides a good balance of hardness, flexural modulus and scuff resistance. The composition is used in films, multilayer structures and other articles of manufacture, such as golf balls. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305843 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TOP COAT LAYER OF AN AUTOMOTIVE OEM MULTI-LAYER COATING - A coating process wherein a precoated automotive substrate is OEM top coated with an aqueous two-component polyurethane top coating composition prepared by static mixing a non-aqueous hydrophobic polyisocyanate crosslinker component and an aqueous binder component having a binder solids content comprising at least one water-dilutable hydroxyl-functional binder and 5 to 30 wt.-% of a urethane compound A with at least two terminal urethane groups (—NHC(O)OR; R hydrocarbyl residue of a monoalcohol) and having a number-average molar mass (Mn) of from 400 to 5,000. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305824 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROACTIVE LAYER - There is provided a process for vacuum drying. The process includes the steps of: depositing a liquid composition containing a film-forming material and at least one solvent onto a workpiece to form a wet layer; placing the wet layer on the workpiece into a vacuum chamber including a condenser; and treating the wet layer at a controlled temperature in the range of −25 to 80° C. and under an applied vacuum in the range of 10 | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301314 | CONTINUOUS LIQUID-PHASE PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARONITRILES - A liquid-phase, continuous process is provided for the manufacture of 2,6-diaminopyridine and related compounds from glutaronitriles, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110301223 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INSECTICIDAL CONTROL OF STINKBUGS - Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Pentatomidae plant pest or a | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300657 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROACTIVE LAYER - There is provided a process for forming a layer of electroactive material. The process includes: depositing a liquid composition containing an electroactive material and at least one solvent onto a workpiece to form a wet layer; placing the wet layer on the workpiece into a vacuum chamber containing solid absorptive material; and treating the wet layer at a controlled temperature in the range of −25° C. to 80° C. and under an applied vacuum in the range of 10 | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300594 | PROCESS FOR MAKING LINEAR DICARBOXYLIC ACIDS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - This invention provides a process of making a linear dicarboxylic acid of C | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300273 | Non-Porous Moisture and Gas Permeable Films - Disclosed are moisture and gas permeable films which can comprise or be obtained from a blend of a polyamide with a potassium-containing ionomer of an ethylene acid copolymer, an ethylene ester dipolymer, and optional compatibilizer selected from dicarboxylate-containing polymers and ethylene glycidyl ester copolymers. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297232 | 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 |
| 20110297212 | LAMINATED POLYMER FILM AND SOLAR MODULE MADE THEREOF - Disclosed is a laminated film having: (a) a substrate; and (b) a bonding layer of ethylene polymer on one major surface of the substrate wherein the bonding layer is placed directly on the substrate or there is a (c) primer layer between the substrate and bonding layer. Also disclosed is a solar module made of such a laminated polymer film. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110293949 | SOLVENT-BASED FLUOROPOLYMER ADDITIVES AND THEIR USE IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a composition comprising a solvent-based fluoropolymer and its use as a coating additive, and a coating composition comprising the fluoropolymer. The coating composition comprising the solvent-based fluoropolymer provides desirable properties including uniform spreading, and cleanability and increased contact angle to a coated substrate. There is further provided a method of treating a substrate using the coating composition. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293910 | POLYIMIDE FILM - The present invention is directed to a polyimide film with a uniform orientation angle in the transverse direction of the film. A polyimide film characterized by the fact that the width of the fabricated film is ≧1.5 m, 2 points positioned inside by 200 mm from both ends of the width of the fabricated film are selected on a linear line in the vertical direction to the machine direction (MD) of the film, 1 point within center part ±200 mm, and 2 optional points are further selected on a linear line that includes said 2 points within the range of the linear line that connects said 2 points, and the orientation angle (θ) is within a range of 90°±23° in at least all of these 8 points. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293842 | WATER-BASED TWO-COMPONENT COATING COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a water-based coating composition comprising:
| 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293508 | REDUCED ABRASION OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE PIGMENTS PRODUCED FROM THE CHLORIDE PROCESS - Disclosed herein are pigments comprising mostly rutile TiO | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290447 | METHOD FOR EXCHANGING HEAT IN VAPOR COMPRESSION HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS - A multi-step method is disclosed for exchanging heat in a vapor compression heat transfer system having a working fluid circulating therethrough. The method includes the step of circulating a working fluid comprising a fluoroolefin to an inlet of a first tube of an internal heat exchanger, through the internal heat exchanger and to an outlet thereof. Also disclosed are vapor compression heat transfer systems for exchanging heat. The systems include an evaporator, a compressor, a dual-row condenser and an intermediate heat exchanger having a first tube and a second tube. A disclosed system involves a dual-row condenser connected to the first and second intermediate heat exchanger tubes. Another disclosed system involves a dual-row evaporator connected to the first and second intermediate heat exchanger tubes. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110287573 | ATYPICAL KESTERITE COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to processes for making kesterite compositions with atypical Cu:Zn:Sn:S ratios and/or kesterite compositions with unusually small coherent domain sizes. This invention also relates to these kesterite compositions and their use in preparing CZTS films. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287243 | MULTILAYER FILM FOR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY APPLICATIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure relates to a multilayer film for electronic circuitry applications, having advantageous barrier properties against unwanted electron and electromagnetic wave interference, and also protection against dirt or other similar-type unwanted foreign matter interference. The multilayer films of the present disclosure have at least three layers. The first outer layer contains a polyimide base polymer, a carbon black filler and a dielectric filler. The core layer is a polyimide with less than 5 weight percent filler. The second outer is similar to the first outer layer and contains a polyimide base polymer, a low conductivity carbon black filler and a dielectric filler. The two outer layers can be the same or different. Optionally, additional layers can also be used between the two outer layers. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110281485 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS - A phase change material (PCM) composition comprises a blend of at least one fatty acid ester and at least one ethylene copolymer, wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises at least 28% of an at least one polar comonomer by weight, based on the weight of the ethylene copolymer. A film or sheet comprises or is produced from the PCM composition and the film or sheet can be a single layer or multilayer structure. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277181 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING DTP21 POLYPEPTIDES - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring drought tolerance, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a DTP21 polypeptide. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274787 | PRODUCTION OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN OLEAGINOUS YEASTS - Methods for the production of omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids in oleaginous yeasts grown on a fermentable carbon source selected from the group consisting of invert sucrose, glucose, fructose and combinations of these, provided that glucose is used in combination with invert sucrose and/or fructose. Specifically, methods are provided for production of linoleic acid, eicosadienoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, n-6 docosapentaenoic acid, α-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272854 | SEMIAROMATIC POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND PROCESSES FOR ITS PREPARATION - A semiaromatic polyamide composite article comprising a first component comprising a fiber-reinforced material comprising a polyamide composition and reinforcing fibers and having a tensile modulus of at least about 16 GPa as measured by ISO method 527-2:1993 at a rate of 5 mm/min on test specimens having a thickness of 4 mm, a second component comprising a polyamide composition, and an optional tie layer therebetween. The polyamide composition of first component and/or the second component is a semiaromatic polyamide compositions. The second component is prepared by injection molding and/or injection-compression molding the semiaromatic polyamide composition onto the first component. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110269909 | MANUFACTURE OF PERFLUOROELASTOMER COMPOUNDS CONTAINING FIBRILLATING PTFE - Curable perfluoroelastomer compounds are prepared by mixing a composition comprising perfluoroelastomer, 1-20 phr fibrillating PTFE, and curative for a time M | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269860 | FOAM EXPANSION AGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HYDROHALOOLEFIN BUTENE AND WATER AND THEIR USES IN THE PREPARATION OF POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE POLYMER FOAMS - A foam expansion agent composition is disclosed that includes water and a hydrohaloolefin of the formula CF | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268599 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ZnAl TARGET MATERIAL AND ZnAl TARGET MATERIAL MADE THEREBY - The present invention provides a process for preparing a ZnAl alloy target material by providing a mixture of zinc powder and aluminum powder and obtaining a ZnAl alloy by sintering the mixture of zinc powder and aluminum powder by using a spark plasma sintering process. The present invention also describes a ZnAl alloy target material prepared by the above-described process. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265949 | TEMPERATURE SWITCHABLE ADHESIVES COMPRISING A CRYSTALLIZABLE OIL - Temperature switchable adhesives formed by combining a pressure sensitive adhesive, which does not exhibit temperature switchable properties, with a crystallizable oil are described. These temperature switchable adhesives exhibit a sharp reduction in peel strength when the temperature is raised above the switching temperature. The adhesive properties of these adhesives may be readily tuned by adjusting the ratio of the elastomer, tackifier, and the crystallizable oil, and by choosing different crystallizable oils. The temperature switchable adhesives have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110263641 | Isoxazolines For Controlling Invertebrate Pests - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110263171 | 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 0.5 to 5% by weight of polystyrene dispersed therewithin. Fabrics prepared therefrom are also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260603 | 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 |
| 20110260141 | 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 |
| 20110260093 | AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF E-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE - Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene or 2-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. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110257330 | WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER DIOL - The present invention is directed to an aqueous coating composition comprising a polymer having one or more crosslinkable functional groups; a polytrimethylene ether diol from renewable resource having a Mn (number average molecular weight) in a range of from 500 to 10,000; and a crosslinking agent. The aqueous coating composition comprises in a range of from 10% to 80% of water. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256320 | METHOD FOR USING 3-COAT-1-BAKE WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein is a method to apply waterborne primer, basecoat and clearcoat compositions in a wet-on-wet manner followed by the curing of all three applied compositions to form a durable protective coating on a substrate. The primer composition comprises (meth)acrylic latex, polyurethane resin, melamine and, optionally, polyesters. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252499 | COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO THE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS 6 (QTL6) IN MAIZE AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions related to the quantitative trait locus 6 (QTL6) in maize and methods for their use are provided. The compositions are novel molecular marker loci that are genetically linked with QTL6 and which are associated with increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of a plant or plant part thereof. These novel markers are characterized by the presence of at least one polymorphism relative to the corresponding marker locus from the QTL6 region of non-high-oil, non-high-oleic acid maize plants. In some embodiments, the novel marker loci comprise coding sequence for a maize DGAT1-2 polypeptide or biologically active variant thereof. The marker loci of the invention, and suitable fragments thereof, are useful in methods of the invention for manipulating oil and/or oleic acid content and/or oleic acid/lineolic acid ratio of a plant or plant part thereof, for marker-assisted selection of a plant, for example, a maize plant, or plant part thereof, having an increased oil content and/or increased oleic acid content and/or an increased oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio, and for marker-assisted breeding of the high oil and/or high oleic acid trait. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250810 | CRYSTALLIZED META-ARAMID BLENDS FOR FLASH FIRE AND ARC PROTECTION HAVING IMPROVED COMFORT - A yarn, fabric, and garment suitable for use in arc and flame protection and having improved flash fire protection consisting essentially of from (a) 50 to 80 weight percent meta-aramid fiber having a degree of crystallinity of at least 20%, (b) 10 to 30 weight percent flame-retardant rayon fiber, (c) 10 to 20 weight percent modacrylic fiber, (d) 0 to 5 weight percent para-aramid fiber, and (e) 0 to 3 weight percent antistatic fiber based on the total weight of components (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). In one embodiment, garments made from the yarn provide thermal protection such that a wearer would experience less than a 65 percent predicted body burn when exposed to a flash fire exposure of 4 seconds per ASTM F1930, while maintaining a Category 2 arc rating. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250646 | AMMONIA PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS FOR IMPROVED INHIBITOR PROFILE - Methods for treating biomass for release of fermentable sugars with an improved inhibitor profile are provided. Specifically, a hydrolysate comprising fermentable sugars with an improved inhibitor profile is obtained by saccharification of a reaction product obtained by pretreating biomass with ammonia under suitable reaction conditions. The pretreated biomass reaction product has an acetamide to acetate molar ratio greater than about 1 and an acetyl conversion of greater than 60%. The acetamide to acetate molar ratio is maintained greater than about 1 throughout saccharification. The hydrolysate may be fermented to a target compound. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250645 | METHODS TO IMPROVE MONOMERIC SUGAR RELEASE FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS FOLLOWING ALKALINE PRETREATMENT - A method is provided for improving the release of monomeric sugars from alkaline pretreated biomass. The method includes further processing of pretreated biomass and addition of a chemical to the saccharification reaction, which together provides for unexpected release of high levels of monomeric sugars that may be fermented to target products. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110244745 | ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE DISSIPATIVE MATERIALS BY VACUUM DEPOSITION OF POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a process for making electrostatic charge dissipative material comprising the following steps: (a) optionally pretreating a substrate in a plasma field; (b) flash evaporating at least one monomer and at least one hygroscopic additive into a vacuum chamber to produce a vapor; (c) condensing the vapor on the substrate to produce a film of the monomer and the hygroscopic additive coating on the substrate; and (d) curing the monomer of the film to produce a polymeric layer containing hygroscopic additive on the substrate; wherein the condensing step is carried out under vapor-density and residence-time conditions that limit the polymeric layer to a maximum thickness of about 3.0 μm. The electrostatic charge dissipative material can be used to protect electrostatic sensitive electronic components. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244193 | Folded Core Having a High Compression Modulus and Articles Made from the Same - This invention is directed to a folded tessellated core structure having a high compression modulus. The core structure comprises a nonwoven sheet and a cured resin in an amount such that the weight of cured resin as a percentage of combined weight of cured resin and nonwoven sheet is at least 50 percent, The nonwoven sheet further comprises fibers having a modulus of at least 200 grams per denier (180 grams per dtex) and a tenacity of at least 10 grams per denier (9 grams per dtex) wherein, prior to impregnating with the resin, the nonwoven sheet has an apparent density calculated from the equation Dp=K×((dr×(100−% r)/% r)/(1+dr/ds×(100−% r)% r), where Dp is the apparent density of the sheet before impregnation, dr is the density of cured resin, ds is the density of solid material in the sheet before impregnation, % r is the cured resin content in the final core structure in weight %, K is a number with a value from 1.0 to 1.5, Further, the Gurley porosity of the nonwoven sheet before impregnation with the resin is no greater than 30 seconds per 100 milliliters. The invention is also directed to composite structures incorporating such folded core. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110242154 | AMPHOTERIC DISPERSANTS AND THEIR USE IN INKJET INKS - The present disclosure provides a ink-jet ink, having a pH greater than 7, comprising a first aqueous vehicle, a colorant, more typically a carbon black pigment, and an amphoteric polymeric dispersant, wherein the amphoteric polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment consisting essentially of an amine monomer; and the B block is a segment comprising an acidic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer; wherein the dispersant is neutralized, and the B block is free of an amine monomer. The disclosure further pertains to an ink set comprising this ink jet ink and at least a second ink which contains a reactive species with appropriate cationic agent, salt, or pH modifying agent capable of destabilizing the colorant containing dispersion of the first ink. Still further, the disclosure pertains to a method of printing wherein the first ink and second ink of the ink set are printed in an adjacent relationship, thereby minimizing penetration, feathering and/or bleed of the colorant and improving print quality. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240124 | METAL PASTES AND USE THEREOF IN THE PRODUCTION OF SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Metal pastes comprising (a) at least one electrically conductive metal powder selected from the group consisting of silver, copper and nickel, (b) at least one lead-containing glass frit with a softening point temperature in the range of 571 to 636° C. and containing 53 to 57 wt.-% of PbO, 25 to 29 wt.-% of SiO | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110237847 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE FLUOROCARBONS - Halocarbons of the structure CF | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236319 | METHOD OF EVALUATING PLANT PROTECTION - A method is provided for evaluating a protected plant having a protection mechanism. A population of immature insects (i.e., larvae or nymphs) belonging to an insect species having a plurality of instars is first exposed to the protected plant such that the protected plant is at least contacted thereby. The insect exposure extends for a selected time period corresponding to a sublethal exposure of the insect population to the protected plant. The exposure of the insect population to the protected plant is then halted following the selected time period and insects collected. A physical characteristic of at least some collected insects is measured. The measured physical characteristics are then statistically analyzed so as to determine an efficacy of the protection mechanism of the protected plant with respect to the insect population. Associated methods are also provided. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236257 | STABILIZED CHLORINE DIOXIDE TO PRESERVE CARBOHYDRATE FEEDSTOCKS - A process to preserve a carbohydrate feedstock against contaminant microorganisms comprises contacting the carbohydrate feedstock with a stabilized chlorine dioxide at a pH of at least 2.6. The carbohydrate feedstock preferably comprises a naturally-occurring carbohydrate, particularly a carbohydrate having a reducing end group. The process is particularly suitable to treat feedstocks used in biorefining processes, such as in ethanol fermentation. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232842 | 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. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110230575 | CROSSLINKABLE TRIFLUOROSTYRENE POLYMERS AND MEMBRANES - Described herein is a crosslinkable polymer based on trifluorostyrene, and its use in polymer electrolyte membranes thereof. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110229680 | FILM BASED HEATING DEVICE AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure relates to a film heating device, having even heating, for high temperature long term use. The film based heating device of the present disclosure has a base film and at least a first and second laminate. The base film comprises a base film aromatic polyimide and a base film electrically conductive filler. The first laminate and second laminate each have an adhesive layer and a metal foil. The adhesive layers contain a thermoplastic polyimide and electrically conductive filler. The thermoplastic polyimide is derived from at least one aromatic diamine and at least one aromatic dianhydride. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110227003 | NON-LEAD RESISTOR COMPOSITION - A non-lead composition for use as a thick-film resistor paste in electronic applications. The composition comprises particles of Li | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110226323 | USE OF THERMALLY STABLE, FLEXIBLE INORGANIC SUBSTRATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS - This invention relates to the use of Li-vermiculite films as flexible inorganic substrates that are light-weight, electrically insulating and thermally stable at 450-700° C. These films are coated with molybdenum and used in the fabrication of thin-film photovoltaic cells. This invention also relates to photovoltaic cells incorporating such flexible inorganic substrates. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110224368 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SPRAYABLE MIXTURE CONTAINING PROTECTED CROSSLINKABLE GROUPS - The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a sprayable mixture containing protected crosslinkable groups. The sprayable mixture has a substantially consistent viscosity and can produce a crosslinked coating composition having a good appearance useful in the painting industry. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110224258 | FUNGICIDAL HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110224082 | Soybean Event 3560.4.3.5 And Compositions And Methods For The Identification And/Or Detection Thereof - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, soybean plants having a 3560.4.3.5 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The soybean plant harboring the 3560.4.3.5 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and/or 11. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the 3560.4.3.5 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean 3560.4.3.5 events are provided. Methods and compositions for increasing yield are also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220909 | BACKPLANE STRUCTURES FOR SOLUTION PROCESSED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - There is provided a backplane for an organic electronic device. The backplane has a TFT substrate having a multiplicity of electrode structures thereon. There are spaces around the electrode structures and a layer of inorganic filler in the spaces. The thickness of the layer of inorganic filler is the same as the thickness of the electrode structures. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220832 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF E-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE - Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, n-butane or isobutane. 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. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219811 | ABSORPTION CYCLE SYSTEM HAVING DUAL ABSORPTION CIRCUITS - An absorption cycle system utilizes an additional absorption circuit in conjunction with a traditional absorption circuit. The absorbent used in the additional absorption circuit could contain an ionic compound, or any absorbent with relatively low crystallization. Mixtures of such absorbent with water remain liquid at temperatures lower than the minimum feasible operating temperature of the traditional lithium bromide water absorbent solutions of the prior art. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219474 | PLANT SEEDS WITH ALTERED STORAGE COMPOUND LEVELS, RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING OXIDOREDUCTASE MOTIF POLYPEPTIDES - This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding ORM proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding ORM protein activity in a transformed host cell. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110218353 | FLUOROVINYL ETHER FUNCTIONALIZED AROMATIC DIESTERS, DERIVATIVES THEREOF, AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Disclosed are fluorovinyl ether functionalized aromatic diesters and derivatives thereof. The compounds disclosed have utility as functionalized monomers and comonomers in polyesters, polyamides, and the like. It has been found that incorporation of the monomers into polymers provides improved soil resistance to shaped articles produced from the polymers. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110218317 | POLYESTERS COMPRISING FLUOROVINYLETHER FUNCTIONALIZED AROMATIC MOIETIES - Disclosed are polyesters, particularly poly(trimethylene terephthalate), comprising fluorovinylether functionalized aromatic repeat units, and methods to make the polyester polymers. The polymers are useful for imparting soil resistance to polyesters, particularly in the form of fibers, fabrics, and carpets. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110215715 | CHRYSENE COMPOUNDS FOR BLUE OR GREEN LUMINESCENT APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to chrysene compounds that are useful in electroluminescent applications and are capable of blue or green emission. It also relates to electronic devices in which the active layer includes such a chrysene compound. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110214718 | MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRODE - In the present invention, to keep the conductive paste from flowing, an organic layer is formed on the substrate, following which the conductive paste is printed and fired. An electrode could be formed with a method comprising steps of: applying an organic paste onto one side of a substrate so as to form an organic layer; applying a conductive paste onto the organic layer; and firing the conductive paste so as to form an electrode and burn off the organic layer. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110213166 | FLUORINATED 4-OXO-CHROMAN-7-CARBOXYLATES - The present invention is directed to compositions comprising fluorinated 4-oxo-chroman-carboxylates, particularly fluorinated 4-oxo-chroman-7-carboxylate, and a process for making the same. The compounds are useful as intermediates in the production of agricultural chemicals, and also as chain terminators in condensation polymerization reactions, particularly when it is desired to provide a polymer having a relatively low surface energy. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110213088 | HEAT AGED PERFLUOROPOLYMER - Tensile strength after heat aged of articles molded from melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer is improved by incorporating polytetrafluoroethylene as dispersed submicrometer-size particles into the melt-fabricable perfluoropolymer. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110213056 | COPOLYESTERS WITH ENHANCED TEAR STRENGTH - This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110213055 | COPOLYESTERS WITH ENHANCED TEAR STRENGTH - This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110212495 | COMPARTMENTALIZED SIMULTANEOUS SACCHARIFICATION AND FERMENTATION OF BIOMASS - Methods and apparatus' are disclosed for the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of biomass providing for the compartmentalization of the saccharification process and the fermentation process resulting in decreased enzymatic end-product inhibition. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110207905 | Aqueous Fluoropolymer Dispersion Stabilized with Amine Oxide Surfactant and Process for Making Coagulated Fluoropolymer Resin - An aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion comprising an aqueous medium, fluoropolymer particles, and an amine oxide surfactant. Coagulated fluoropolymer resin is produced from the dispersion by adding an acidic reagent in sufficient amount to cause coagulation and separation of the coagulated fluoropolymer resin from the aqueous medium. Another particulate component such as particular polymer, filler, pigment, solid lubricant, etc., may be added to the dispersion and co-coagulated to form a mixture of coagulated fluoropolymer resin and particulate component. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207838 | RECYCLED THERMOPLASTIC WITH TOUGHENER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition including a) 50 to 92 weight percent of a recycled thermoplastic, wherein said recycled thermoplastic includes at least 60 weight percent of a recycled polyamide selected from the group consisting of polyamide 66, polyamide 6, and copolymers having repeat units of polyamide 66 and polyamide 6; and 8 to 30 weight percent of polymer toughener, wherein said polymer toughener comprises at least one acid polymer toughener(s) wherein said polymer toughener has an averaged calculated acid number of about 10 to about 90 mg KOH/g before blending into said thermoplastic composition. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110206931 | Composite Material and Method for Making - This invention relates to an improved method for making composite structures by dispersing a high tenacity fiber such as aramid in a polymeric matrix to form a premix, combining the premix with a natural fiber such as wood flour and extruding the resulting mixture through a fiber alignment plate and die such that the fibers are substantially aligned in the flow direction of the extrudate. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110204340 | 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 a light-emitting layer therebetween. The light-emitting layer includes a first plurality of pixels having an emission color that is blue; a second plurality of pixels having an emission color that is green, the second plurality of pixels being laterally spaced from the first plurality of pixels; and a third plurality of pixels having an emission color that is red, the third plurality of pixels being laterally spaced from the first and second pluralities of pixels. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110204336 | 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 a light-emitting layer therebetween. The light-emitting layer includes a first plurality of pixels having an emission color that is blue and a second plurality of pixels having an emission color that is red-orange, the second plurality of pixels being laterally spaced from the first plurality of pixels. The additive mixing of the emitted colors results in an overall emission of white light. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110203301 | ABSORPTION CYCLE UTILIZING IONIC COMPOUNDS AND/OR NON-IONIC ABSORBENTS AS WORKING FLUIDS - This invention relates to compositions comprising a refrigerant and at least one ionic compound and/or non-ionic absorbent, and also to devices capable of executing an absorption cycle using such compositions as a refrigerant pair. This invention also provides methods and apparatus for cooling using an absorption cycle comprising a refrigerant, and at least one ionic compound and/or non-ionic absorbent as the absorbent. This invention also provides methods and apparatus for heating using an absorption cycle comprising a refrigerant, and at least one ionic compound and/or non-ionic absorbent, | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110200835 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATING LAYER - The present invention is directed to a method for introducing a catalyst into an atomized coating composition. This invention is also directed to a delivery device and a system for introducing the catalyst into the atomized coating composition. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200756 | Liquid Coating Composition Comprising Polyurethane Resin Sag Control Agents - A liquid coating composition comprising a resin solids content comprising (i) a binder solids content comprising at least one hydroxyl-functional binder A and 0.5 to less than 5 wt. % of at least one polyurethane resin B with functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, free isocyanate groups and blocked isocyanate groups and (ii) at least one cross-linker C, wherein the at least one polyurethane resin B is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 200° C. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110198580 | PHOTOACTIVE COMPOSITION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE MADE WITH THE COMPOSITION - There is provided a photoactive composition including: (a) a first host material comprising a phenanthroline derivative; (b) a second host material comprising an aromatic amine; and (c) an electroluminescent dopant material. The weight ratio of first host material to second host material is in the range of 99:1 to 50:50. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110197811 | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING CATALYST INTO ATOMIZED COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a delivery device and a system for introducing a second component into an atomized composition. The present invention is particularly directed to a delivery device and a system for introducing a catalyst into an atomized coating composition. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110196126 | VAPOR-PHASE DECARBONYLATION PROCESS - A process is provided for the synthesis of furan and related compounds by vapor phase decarbonylation of furfural and derivatives. The reaction rate, conversion, and selectivity are enhanced by adding water to the feed. The process can be run at lower temperatures than in similar processes run with essentially dry furan and related compounds. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195212 | Flame Retardant Polycarbonate Compositions - The present invention relates to novel flame retardant polycarbonate resin compositions comprising at least one aromatic polycarbonate resin, at least one anti-drip agent, and at least one salt as defined herein. The present invention also provides methods for preparing articles comprising said flame retardant composition, and articles made therefrom. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110190439 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AQUEOUS COPOLYMER DISPERSIONS - The invention relates to a process for preparing a cross-linkable aqueous copolymer dispersion of a water-dilutable copolymer A for a coating composition, comprising the steps:
| 08-04-2011 |
| 20110189339 | GENES FOR PLANT FATTY ACID MODIFYING ENZYMES ASSOCIATED WITH CONJUGATED DOUBLE BOND FORMATION - The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding plant fatty acid modifying enzymes associated with conjugated double bond formation or functionally equivalent subfragments thereof are disclosed. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments or functionally equivalent subfragments thereof or complement thereof and suitable regulatory sequences can be used to create transgenic plants having altered lipid profiles. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110187602 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HIGH FREQUENCY RECEIVING AND/OR TRANSMITTING DEVICES FROM LOW TEMPERATURE CO FIRED CERAMIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES MADE THEREFROM - The invention relates to methods of forming high frequency receivers, transmitters and transceivers from Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) materials. Two or more layers of a low k thick film dielectric tape and in contact with each other and two or more layers of a low k thick film dielectric tape and in contact with each other form a low k high k LTCC structure with improved properties and the ability to support economical mass production techniques for high frequency transceivers. The invention also relates to the LTCC receiving, transmitting and transceiving structures and the devices made from such structures. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186835 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES MADE WITH METAL SCHIFF BASE COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to new electronic devices including a layer comprising a photoactive material and metal Schiff base complex, wherein the metal Schiff base complex is present as a host for the photoactive material or in a layer between the cathode and the photoactive material containing layer, or both. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186376 | MUFFLER WITH INTEGRATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND POLYMERIC MUFFLER BODY - Disclosed is a muffler ( | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110185457 | GENETIC LOCI ON MAIZE CHROMOSOMES 3 AND 4 THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM EAR MOLD RESISTANCE - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying and selecting maize plants with enhanced resistance to | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110184200 | DELTA-8 DESATURASE AND ITS USE IN MAKING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding a delta-8 desaturase along with a method of making long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using this delta-8 desaturase in plants and oleaginous yeast are disclosed. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182959 | REMOVABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ACID-ACTIVATED RHEOLOGY AGENT AND METHODS OF USE - A method is provided for controlling microorganisms comprising coating a surface with a removable, antimicrobial film-forming composition. More specifically, the removable, antimicrobial film-forming composition comprises at least one antimicrobial agent and at least one acid-activated rheology agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110180218 | SEMI-AUTOMATED REWORKABILITY PROCESS FOR DE-BONDING A DISPLAY - A method for reworking a bonded display (e.g., a bonded LCD) having a substrate (e.g., plate or film) adhesively bonded to a face (e.g., front face) of the display. The method provides for efficient and clean removal of the substrate from the bonded display when necessary (e.g., when defect(s) are present) to afford a de-bonded display that is undamaged such that the resulting de-bonded display (e.g., de-bonded LCD) can subsequently be re-bonded as a component in a device being manufactured. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110179522 | DEFENSIN POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - Methods and compositions for modulating development and defense responses are provided. Nucleotide sequences encoding defensin proteins are provided. The sequences can be used in expression cassettes for modulating development, developmental pathways, and defense responses. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110178206 | FLAME RETARDANT POLY(TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) COMPOSITION - Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a bis(diphenyl phosphate) flame retardant additive. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110178105 | CLINICAL BENEFITS OF EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID IN HUMANS - Methods are provided for maintaining or lowering lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110177145 | IN SITU PREPARATION OF PERACID-BASED REMOVABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - In situ preparation of peracid-based removable antimicrobial coating compositions and their methods of use for controlling microorganisms at various loci are disclosed. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110174445 | SEMI-AUTOMATED REWORKABILITY EQUIPMENT FOR DE-BONDING A DISPLAY - A device is disclosed for use with a method for reworking a bonded display (e.g., a LCD) having a substrate (e.g., plate or film) adhesively bonded to a face (e.g., front face) of the LCD. Use of the device provides for efficient and clean removal of the substrate from the display when necessary (e.g., when defect(s) are present) without damage to the display such that the display can subsequently be re-bonded as a component in a device being manufactured. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110174146 | FABRIC ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR RESISTING BALLISTIC OBJECTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A fabric assembly particularly useful as soft body armor has two separate sections each containing a number of fabrics made from yarns having a tenacity of at least 7.3 grams per dtex and a modulus of at least 100 grams per dtex. Compressed fabrics in the first section are employed and are connected by connectors that have a force to break in tension not greater than 65N and define areas on the outer surfaces of the compressed fabric in a range from 15 to 350 square mm. Fabrics in the second section have at most a small amount of compression and are not joined other than to prevent slippage of the fabrics relative to one another. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172361 | METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL AND COPOLYMERS THEREOF - Processes for synthesizing polytrimethylene ether glycol and copolymers thereof are provided. The processes include polycondensing diols in the presence of carbon black, and may be used to produce polymers having molecular weights from about 250 to about 5000. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172360 | METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING POLYETHER DIOLS AND POLYESTER DIOLS - Processes for synthesizing polyether diols and polyester diols are provided. The processes include reacting diols and/or diacids in the presence of carbon black. The processes can be used to produce polymers of a variety of molecular weights. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172329 | FLAME RETARDANT POLY(TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) COMPOSITION - Improved flame retardant polytrimethylene terephthalate compositions are provided by including a bis(diphenyl phosphate) flame retardant additive. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172328 | POWDER COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention provides a powder coating composition comprising
| 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171867 | REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present patent discloses a kind of laminated composite material, wherein it comprises at least a layer of elastomer and a layer of textile of aromatic polyamide fiber, and the surface of said textile of aromatic polyamide fiber is processed by silane. It also discloses the preparation method of said laminated composite material as well as its application in making the windshield connecting rail cars as well as the application in making rubber pipeline. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110168023 | APPARATUS TO MEASUER PERMEATION OF A GAS THROUGH A MEMBRANE - The present invention relates to an apparatus to measure permeation of a gas through a membrane. The membrane is mounted on a flange with two sealing areas. The region between the sealing areas defines an annular space. The annular space is swept with a gas in order to carry away any of the permeating gas which may leak through the sealing areas. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110160892 | METHOD FOR COLOR MATCHING - The invention relates to a method for matching the color of a dry color shade standard, said method comprising the steps of A) Measuring the dry color shade standard, B) Calculating a recipe for the dry color shade standard, C) Generating a virtual wet color shade standard based on the recipe for the dry color shade standard calculated in step B), wherein the virtual wet color shade standard is generated with wet characterisation data and D) Matching the virtual wet color shade standard. The method can be used for elaboration of color shades and batch adjustment in production of paints. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160387 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COMPOSITION - The present disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a conductive substrate via an anodic electrodeposition process, substrates coated with the coating composition and a process for applying the coating to a substrate. The electrodepositable coating composition is an aqueous dispersion comprising of an at least partially neutralized copolymer comprising α-olefin and unsaturated carboxylic acid and a curing agent. After a layer of the coating composition has been applied to the substrate, it can be heated to cure the coating and form a crosslinked network that provides a durable chip and corrosion resistant finish. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160102 | METHOD FOR ENHANCED RECOVERY OF OIL FROM OIL RESERVOIRS - The present invention provides a method for recovering oil from a subterranean reservoir using waterflooding, wherein the flooding fluid used in the waterflooding process comprises water and one or more ionic polyvinyl alcohol copolymers. The use of one or more ionic polyvinyl alcohol copolymers is expected to increase the recovery of oil by improving both the oil/water mobility ratio and the sweep efficiency in reservoirs with a high degree of heterogeneity. | 06-30-2011 |
