44th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080269344 | Beta2-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists - Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are β2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269345 | Quarternary Ammonium Compound, Process for Producing the Same, Therapeutic Agent for Cerebrovascular Disorder, and Therapeutic Agent for Heart Disease - A quaternary ammonium compound of the present invention is a quaternary ammonium compound represented by general formula (I) or (I′) | 2008-10-30 |
20080269346 | B-Blocker Pharmacogenetics in Heart Failure - Polymorphisms in the beta-1 adrenergic receptor that (1) affect tolerability to beta-blocker treatment or (2) influence responsiveness to beta-blocker treatment are disclosed. Additionally, methods of predicting that an individual would obtain clinical improvement in left ventricular function as a result of β-blocker therapy or identifying at least one individual that would obtain a clinical improvement in left ventricular function as a result of β-blocker therapy are provided. Methods of treating patients characterized by such polymorphisms are also illustrated. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269347 | EPINEPHRINE FORMULATIONS - The present invention generally concerns an epinephrine formulation that has enhanced stability. In particular embodiments, the formulation is an injectable formulation. In specific aspects, the formulation comprises epinephrine, EDTA, and one or more of an antioxidant such as cysteine, citric acid, acetylcysteine, or thioglycerol. The formulations are suitable for any medical condition that is in need of epinephrine, although in specific embodiments the medical condition is anaphylaxis, asthma, or cardiac arrest. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269348 | Novel Arylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hexylamines And Methods And Compositions For Their Preparation And Use - The invention provides novel arylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexylamines, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including but not limited to depression and anxiety. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269349 | Gene expression regulating agent - An object of the invention is to provide a gene expression regulating agent which includes astaxanthin and/or its ester as an effective ingredient; and a food and drink having an effect of regulating gene expression which includes astaxanthin and/or its ester. Abnormal gene expression due to, for example, oxidative stress can be treated, improved, and/or prevented, and diseases caused by the abnormal gene expression can be treated, improved, and/or prevented. A gene expression regulating agent which includes astaxanthin and/or its ester as an effective ingredient; and a food and drink having an effect of regulating gene expression which includes astaxanthin and/or its ester are provided and are useful for treating, improving, and/or preventing the symptom caused by the abnormal gene expression, that is, excessive expression or suppression of expression. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269350 | ST104P, AN ANTI-ANGIOGENIC AGENT - The present invention relates to a method of treating a non-tumor condition or disease associated with angiogenesis in a human or animal comprises administering thereto an effective angiogenesis inhibiting dose of a tetrameric cyclic compound of 4,5-dihydroxynaphthalene-2,7, disulfonic acid linked by methylene bridges in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269351 | ALKYLATED HYDROXYAROMATIC COMPOUND SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTIVE CHEMICALS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An alkylated hydroxyaromatic compound prepared by reacting at least one hydroxyaromatic compound with a branched olefinic oligomer having from about 20 to about 80 carbon atoms in the presence of a acid catalyst. The alkylated hydroxyaromatic compound has been determined to be substantially free of endocrine disruptive chemicals when the effects were quantified on pubertal development and thyroid function in the intact juvenile female rat. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269352 | Method for Producing Hydrocarbons - A process is provided for the production of linear saturated alkanes from one or more primary alcohols, wherein the carbon chain of the one or more primary alcohols has one carbon atom more than the alkane, including conducting reductive dehydroxymethylation of one or more primary fatty alcohols containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms, at a temperature ranging from 100 to 300° C. and pressures from 1 to 250 bar in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst, and removing water formed during the reaction. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269353 | Preventative Composition For Ophthalmic Use - An object of the present invention is to prevent the generation of chlorine dioxide in a liquid preparation for ophthalmic use containing a chlorite. A liquid preparation for ophthalmic use containing a preservative composition for ophthalmic use comprising a chlorite and at least one stabilizer selected from the following 1) to 7): 1) creatinine; 2) geraniol; 3) glucose; 4) tocopherol acetate; 5) oxyquinoline sulfate; 6) a sugar alcohol; and 7) a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester can prevent the generation of chlorine dioxide, and is therefore excellent in safety and exhibits a sustained preservative effect for a prolonged period of time. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269354 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN OILY CONTINUOUS PHASE - Composition containing an oily continuous phase and a particulate phase, the oily continuous phase containing at least one dipentaerythritol ester, the particulate phase containing particles of acrylic polymer. Process for making up or caring for the skin, comprising the application of the invention composition to the skin. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269355 | Novel Solubility Enhancer and Use Thereof - Disclosed herein is a novel solubility enhancer capable of being employed in formulating safe and effective pharmaceutical formulations of partially soluble drugs, wherein the solubility enhancer is selected from dialkyl substituted amides of fatty acids having C | 2008-10-30 |
20080269356 | ACID-BASED POLYMERIC DISPERSANTS WITH 2-[2-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)ETHOXY]ACETIC ACID - The disclosure relates to acid-based polymeric dispersants containing 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid for dispersing metal oxide nanoparticles in organic solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and butyl acetate. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269357 | RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS FOR SLURRIES HANDLING AND STORAGE - An improvement, of the technology for the reduction of viscosity of mineral slurries of high solids content using rheology modifiers during the preparation of slurries to be handled and stored. The improvement includes first, the addition of a combination of organic polymers and/or surfactants (dispersants) for the reduction of the viscosity of mineral slurries, and second, the addition of a stabilizer or thickener (shear thinning type of polymers) of a predetermined type and amount of these rheology modifiers. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269358 | WATER-REPELLENT INORGANIC POWDER AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - To provide a stable water-repellent inorganic powder which is substantially free from re-dissolution of a silicon compound used for surface treatment whether an organic solvent is polar or non-polar. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269359 | Process for the Production of Methanol - The present invention relates to a process for the production of methanol, and, in particular, to a process for the production of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen in a fuel gas stream which has been separated from the product stream obtained from a process for the autothermal cracking of paraffinic hydrocarbons with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst capable of supporting combustion beyond the fuel rich limit of flammability. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269360 | Solid-State Polymer Electrolyte Membrane, Method for Manufacture Thereof and Solid-State Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Therewith - The present invention provides an inexpensive solid-state polymer electrolyte membrane to be used in a solid-state polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which can be manufactured by using inexpensive raw materials through a simpler chemical synthesis process, achieves good heat resistance and demonstrates superior proton conductivity at low humidity. A primary constituent of the solid-state electrolyte polymer film to be used in a solid-state polymer electrolyte fuel cell according to the present invention is a hyperbranched polymer having an acidic functional group such as sulfonic acid disposed at the terminal of a side chain thereof. The hyperbranched polymer may be, for instance, poly[(bis(oligo-ethylene glycol) benzoate)]. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269361 | Flame-Retardant Resin Composition - Disclosed is a flame-retardant resin composition which comprises inorganic particles, preferably a fly ash, containing a complex of silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide and having D50 of 1 to 10 μm. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269362 | Recycled thermosetting flour composites and method for preparing the same - The recycled thermosetting flour composites and method for preparing the same are disclosed. The silane coupling agent is used as a coincidental bridge between recycled thermosetting flour and plastic materials, to apparently promote the mechanical properties of composites by linking with each other. As a result, the recycled polyolefin and recycled thermosetting flour are applied through interfacial modification, coupling, modification, mixing and granulating process to generate a composite with better mechanical properties and recycle the resource. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269363 | Interpolymer Resin Particles - Interpolymer resin particles comprised of 20% to 60% by weight of uncross-linked polyolefin e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, and from 40% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles of a vinyl aromatic monomer, e.g. styrene, that is polymerized in a suspension process to form an interpenetrating network of polyolefin with polymerized vinyl aromatic monomer particles and having a gel content of 0 to 1.5% by weight based on the weight of the particles for improved processability in end-use applications and improved ESCR properties. The interpolymer resin particles have a VICAT softening temperature from about 90° C. to about 115° C., and a melt index from 0.2 to 35.0 g/10 minutes (Condition G). The particles can be mixed with a blowing agent to form extruded foam articles, such as foam board, and can be used in extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, and thermoforming processes to form a layer, e.g. sheet, film, and as a tie layer in multi-layer structures to bind adjacent layers consisting of incompatible polymers, i.e. polystyrene and polyethylene for improved rigidity in multi-layer structures. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269364 | Filling foam composition, foam filling member, and filling foam - A filling foam composition contains a polymer, 4,4′-oxybis(benzenesulfonylhydrazide), an amine compound (except urea compound) having a melting point of 40° C. or more, and an organic peroxide, and the amine compound is mixed in an amount of 5 parts by weight or more per 100 parts by weight of the 4,4′-oxybis(benzenesulfonylhydrazide). | 2008-10-30 |
20080269365 | Additives for Improving Surface Cure and Dimensional Stability of Polyurethane Foams - A composition for making a polyurethane foam includes a fugitive tertiary amine urethane catalyst and amidoamine and/or imidazoline property enhancing additives. The inclusion of one or more of these property enhancing additives serves to reduce or eliminate physical property and surface deterioration of polyurethane foams made at reduced density. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269366 | MICROPOROUS FILMS FROM COMPATIBILIZED POLYMERIC BLENDS - Disclosed herein are microporous films comprising polymer blends comprising at least two polymers and a compatibilizer. The films may also comprise at least one ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer and two different polyolefins which can be homopolymers. The ethylene/α-olefin interpolymers are block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. In some embodiments, the ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer can function as a compatibilizer between the two polyolefins which may not be otherwise compatible. Methods of making the polymer blends and microporous films made from the polymer blends are also described. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269367 | Prepolymer containing a Liquid Hardness Agent For Open Cell Foams - The present technology provides at least one prepolymer comprising a polyisocyanate and a ring-containing isocyanate reactive component as a load-bearing capacity improvement agent in flexible polyurethane foam manufacture. The ring-containing component eliminates and/or reduces the need for a copolymer polyol containing suspended solids in the manufacture of flexible foam products. This can reduce production costs, reactivity variations, filter plugging, color variations, foam shrinkage/tightness, foam irregularity, and foam malodor while maintaining an adequate load-bearing capacity. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269368 | Porous Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Materials With Ordered Domains for Chromatographic Separations and Processes for Their Preparation - Porous hybrid inorganic/organic materials comprising ordered domains are disclosed. Methods of making the materials and use of the materials for chromatographic are also disclosed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269369 | FOAMED ISOCYANATE-BASED POLYMER HAVING IMPROVED HARDNESS PROPERTIES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to foamed isocyanate-based polymer derived from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a dendritic macromolecule and a blowing agent; wherein at least a 15% by weight of the dendritic macromolecule may be mixed with a polyether polyol having an OH number less than about 40 mg KOH/g to form a stable liquid at 23° C. The dendritic macromolecule confers advantageous load building characteristics to the foamed isocyanate-based polymer and may be used to partially or fully displace the use of conventional copolymer polyols used. A process for production of a foam isocyanate-based polymer and a process for conferring loading building properties to a foamed isocyanate-based polymer are also described. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269370 | Strain-hardened interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel - A strain-hardened interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogel is provided. The interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel is based on two different networks. The first network is a non-silicone network of preformed hydrophilic non-ionic telechelic macromonomers chemically cross-linked by polymerization of its end-groups. The second network is a non-silicone network of ionizable monomers. The second network has been polymerized and chemically cross-linked in the presence of the first network and has formed physical cross-links with the first network. An aqueous salt solution having a neutral pH is used to ionize and swell the second network in the interpenetrating polymer network. The swelling of the second network is constrained by the first network, and this constraining effect results in an increase in effective physical cross-links within the interpenetrating polymer network, and, in turn, an increase its elastic modulus. The strain-hardened interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel is attractive and useful for medical, industrial, and personal hygiene purposes. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269371 | POLYURETHANE COMPOUND AND SHOE SOLES MADE THEREFROM - A polyurethane compound is disclosed, comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate and one or more polyols including at least one polytetramethylene ether glycol and polyethylene wax. The latter two ingredients greatly enhance abrasion resistance of the compound, making the compound particularly suitable for use as an outsole of footwear for rugged use applications. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269372 | Particulate water absorbent agent and production method thereof, and water absorbent article - A particulate water absorbing agent of the present invention includes a water absorbent resin, having a cross-linking structure, whose surface has been cross-linked by adding a surface treatment agent, wherein: (i) a mass average particle diameter (D50) ranges from 200 to 600 μm and 95 to 100 wt % of a particulate water absorbing agent whose particle diameter ranges from less than 850 μm to not less than 150 μm is contained with respect to 100 wt % of whole the particulate water absorbing agent, and (ii) a logarithmic standard deviation (σζ) of particle size distribution ranges from 0.25 to 0.45, and (iii) a compressibility rate defined by a following equation ranges from 0 to 18%, and (iv) a surface tension of a supernatant liquid obtained in 4 minutes after dispersing 0.5 g of the particulate water absorbing agent in 50 ml of physiological saline whose temperature is 20° C. is 55 mN/m or more, | 2008-10-30 |
20080269373 | Methods for formulating latexes suitable for thermal ink-jet applications - A method of formulating a latex ink composition for a specific application temperature can include the steps of determining an application temperature for the latex ink composition; choosing at least one polar monomer having a dielectric constant of at least about 3.1; synthesizing latex particulates using the at least one polar monomer; admixing the latex particulates with a colorant, in a liquid vehicle, to form the latex ink composition; where the latex particulates are film forming at or below the application temperature, and the T | 2008-10-30 |
20080269374 | Polymer-encapsulated pigment with amphiphilic passivation layer - The present invention is drawn to pigment suspensions, methods of forming pigment suspensions, and ink sets. The pigment suspension can comprise an aqueous liquid vehicle and a polymer-encapsulated pigment suspended in the liquid vehicle. The polymer-encapsulated pigment can include a pigment core, a passivation layer formed from a passivation component including an amphiphilic polymer and deposited on a surface of the pigment core, and a polymer-encapsulation layer attached to or deposited on the passivation layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269375 | POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a polyamide resin composition and, more particularly, to a polyamide resin composition for an automobile radiator, prepared by mixing a polyamide resin, prepared by mixing a polyamide 66 resin having excellent mechanical strength and heat resistance with a polyamide 612 resin having excellent chemical resistance, a glycidyl reactive compatibilizer, glass fiber coated with a silane-based coupling agent, amine and silane-based crosslinking agents, phenol- and phosphate-based antioxidants, an imide hydrolysis resistance agent, and a montan-based lubricant in a predetermined ratio, thus improving heat resistance and chemical resistance simultaneously and maintaining equivalent properties to those of conventional polyamide resin compositions. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269376 | Amphiphilic Polymer Compounds, Method For the Production Thereof and Their Use - The invention describes amphiphilic polymer compounds which are prepared by
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20080269377 | Hybrid PVC/wood-reinforcement nanocomposites and method of manufacture - Compositions including composites of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and nanoparticles are disclosed. A wood-polymer composite using the PVC-nanoparticle composite as a matrix also is disclosed. The nanoparticle filler is dispersed throughout the PVC matrix by blending the nanoparticles with a mixture of PVC particles that have been pre-heated to a temperature at or above a fusion point of the PVC, thereby fusing the PVC particles prior to the addition of the nanoparticles to the matrix. Also disclosed are methods of forming the composite compositions. The composite compositions can be used to replace wood boards. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269378 | Thermoplastic resin composition having electromagnetic interference shielding properties - A thermoplastic resin composition having good electromagnetic shielding properties and high stiffness comprising thermoplastic polymer, metal alloy having a melting point of between about 200° C. and 500° C. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269379 | Coating composition incorporating a low structure carbon black and devices formed therewith - A black matrix or coating includes carbon black including a first carbon black having an I | 2008-10-30 |
20080269380 | Rubber Composition and Tire Using the Same - This invention provides a rubber composition having an excellent low loss factor and capable of imparting a wear resistance and a fracture resistance to a tire, which is formed by compounding carbon black having a toluene coloring transmittance of not less than 90% and satisfying a relationship between hydrogen emission ratio (% by mass) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide adsorption specific surface area (CTAB) (m | 2008-10-30 |
20080269381 | Non-Aqueous Pigment Dispersions Using Dispersion Synergists - A non-aqueous pigment dispersion includes a diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigment, a polymeric dispersant, and a dispersion synergist in a dispersion medium wherein the dispersion synergist is a quinacridone derivative containing at least one acid group or a salt thereof. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269382 | Stabilization of Organic Materials - The invention describes a process for stabilizing an organic material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation, which comprises incorporating therein or applying thereto at least a compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim | 2008-10-30 |
20080269383 | Flame-Retardants - Organic polymer compositions can be made flame-retardant by addition of selected organic phosphate and other components, such as known flame-retardants or conventional additives for further improvements, e.g. in name retardancy or light stability. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269384 | Polyphosphate Derivative of a 1,3,5-Triazine Compound, Method for Producing the Same and its Use - Phosphate derivatives of a 1,3,5-triazine compound, preferably melamine polyphosphate, which are heat-resistant at the processing temperature, are selected which have an average condensation coefficient n (number average)>20, a pH-value of a 10% slurry of the polyphosphate derivative in water at 25° C. of 5 or higher, a molar ratio of 1,3,5-triazine compound to phosphorus (M/P)<1.1 and a decomposition temperature >320° C. They can be produced by heat treatment of an orthophosphate or condensed phosphate with an average condensation coefficient n (number average) below 20 in an ammonia atmosphere at a temperature in the range of 300 to 400° C. until the average condensation coefficient is above 20 and the molar ratio of 1,3,5-triazine compound to phosphorus (M/P) is below 1.1. The polyphosphates of the invention can be represented in simplified form by the following general formula: | 2008-10-30 |
20080269385 | Non-Halogenated Rubber Compounds For Use In Conveyor Belts - A non-halogenated rubber compound is provided for use in conveyor belts, particularly those used in underground mining. The non-halogenated rubber compound is fire-resistant in accordance with MSHA standards and produces acceptable levels of toxicity and smoke upon burning. Such non-halogenated rubber compound includes a blend of rubbery polymers in combination with aluminum trihydrate, which is a fire retardant, and optionally a phosphate plasticizer, which can provide the rubber compound with a more desirable workability. The blend of rubbery polymers is composed of natural rubber and butadiene rubber, and optionally styrene-butadiene rubber, such blend being present in a total amount of 100 phr. In one embodiment, the aluminum trihydrate is present in an amount of about 30 phr to about 150 phr. In another embodiment, the phosphate plasticizer is present in an amount of about 10 phr to about 60 phr. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269386 | POLYESTER POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM - A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a first polyester comprising repeating units derived from cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof, and a C | 2008-10-30 |
20080269387 | Silica-Filled Elastomeric Compounds - The present invention relates to silica-filled halogenated butyl elastomers, such as bromobutyl elastomers (BIIR). Further, the present invention also relates to bromobutyl elastomers with improved scorch safety. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269388 | Cap Liners, Closures, and Gaskets from Multi-Block Polymers - A polymer composition comprises at least an ethylene/α-oleiln interpolymer and at least one other polymer. The other polymer can be selected from a second ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer, an elastomer, a polyolefin, a polar polymer, and an ethylene/carboxylic acid interpolymer or ionomer thereof. The ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer is a block copolymer having at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The soft block comprises a higher amount of comonomers than the hard block. The block interpolymer has a number of unique characteristics disclosed here. Also provided are gaskets, bottle cap liners, and closures that comprise or obtained from a compositon comprising at least one ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer and at least one polyolefin. The gaskets are capable of compression sealing various containers, without contaminating the contents. Liquid containers particularly benefit from the use of the novel gasket materials disclosed herein. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269389 | Fluoropolyether adhesive composition - An adhesive composition comprising the following components:
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20080269390 | Dispersion Powders Containing Fatty Acid Anhydrides - The invention relates to water-redispersible polymer powder compositions containing from 0.1 to 70% by weight of one or more fatty acid anhydrides, based on the total weight of the polymer powder composition, and the use of these powders in hydraulically setting systems. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269391 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - A method for producing a polyolefin composition, which comprises melt-kneading a particulate composition (A) containing a compound represented by formula (1): | 2008-10-30 |
20080269392 | CURABLE COMPOSITION - To provide a hardly colored curable composition having an excellent storage stability while maintaining fast curing properties. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269393 | Non-Stick Coating Composition - A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, and a silicone compound. The coating is substantially free of fluorocarbon resin. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269394 | Thermally Disappearing Resin Particle - It is an object of the present invention to provide a thermally disappearing resin particle and a thermally disappearing hollow resin particle which can be decomposed at a low temperature in a short time and do not cause deformation or cracking of a sintered body to be obtained in the case of using as a binder for a ceramic or a lightening material; a method of producing the thermally disappearing hollow resin particle; a ceramic composition which can be degreased and fired at a low temperature in a short time and gives a molded body with a high porosity without deformation or cracking even in the case a large quantity of a pore-forming material is used; and a method of producing a porous ceramic filter. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269395 | Metal plating compositions - Disclosed are metal plating compositions for plating a metal on a substrate. The metal plating compositions include compounds which influence the leveling and throwing performance of the metal plating compositions. Also disclosed are methods of depositing metals on a substrate. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269396 | TELECHELIC POLYESTER/POLYCARBONATE/ORGANOCLAY NANOCOMPOSITES, AND RELATED METHODS AND ARTICLES - A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 30 to 50 weight percent of an ionomeric telechelic polyalkylene ester comprising from 0.05 to 5 mole percent of sulfonate end groups; from 50 to 70 weight percent of a polycarbonate; from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of an organoclay; and from 2 to 12 weight percent of an impact modifier. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269397 | Coating Agents that are Devoid of Preservatives, Method for their Production and Use Thereof - A description is given of coating compositions comprising at least one strongly basic agent to set a pH of at least 10, at least one selected vinyl ester copolymer, if desired, pigment and/or filler, and, if desired, further additives customary per se. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269398 | Modified Polymer with Partitioning Agent - A modifier material and method for making the same is characterized by the addition of a partitioning agent to a polymer material such as synthetic rubber to prevent reagglomeration of the rubber. The partitioning agent reduces the time required to disperse the modifier material in a material to be modified and also reduces the viscosity of the modified material so that the modified material is easier to handle. The partitioning agent preferably includes a mixture of phenyl formaldehyde resin and precipitated silica gel. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269399 | POLYESTER POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM - A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a first polyester selected from poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(ethylene isophthalate), or a combination thereof, and a second polyester comprising butylene terephthalate units, cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate units, or a combination of cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate units and ethylene terephthalate units. The composition can be extruded into pellets that are clear and colorless. The composition can further be molded into articles having a percent haze value less than or equal to 10 percent, and total luminous transmittance value of greater than or equal to 70 percent, measured in accordance with ASTM D1003-00. Also disclosed is a method for forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269400 | POLYESTER POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM - A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a poly(C | 2008-10-30 |
20080269401 | Polymer Alloy Composition - Provided is a polymer alloy composition having excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and chemical resistance. The composition comprises about 30 to about 80% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, about 20 to about 70% by weight of a polyester resin having an intrinsic viscosity of about 1.2 to about 2, and about 0.5 to about 20 parts by weight of an impact modifier, based on about 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin and the polyester resin. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269402 | Aqueous copolymer dispersion and coating composition - An aqueous copolymer dispersion, wherein said copolymer is obtained from a mixture of monomers comprising, in percentage by weight based on the dry weight of copolymer:
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20080269403 | Pigment Preparation - The invention relates to a solid pigment preparation comprising at least 35% by weight of one or more pigments and at most 65% by weight of a dispersant resin, wherein the dispersant resin comprises a polyester backbone having at least one pendent hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide monoalkylether group, the dispersant resin comprising 30 to 80% by weight of alkylene oxide units and having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 150,000. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269404 | Hot Melt Adhesive Based on Acrylic Block Copolymers - High performance, low viscosity hot melt adhesives are obtained using acrylic block copolymers. The level of acrylic block copolymer in the adhesive formulation is less than 50% by weight. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269405 | Single-Component Curable Composition - The present invention has its object to provide a one package curable composition which has good adhesion while containing an organotin-free catalyst. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269406 | ALPHA-ETHOXYSILANE MODIFIED POLYMERS, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - The invention relates to α-ethoxysilane modified polymers of the average general formula (I): | 2008-10-30 |
20080269407 | INK JET PIGMENT INK AND INK SET - An ink jet pigment ink containing water, a pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent and a graft copolymer, wherein the graft copolymer has a hydrophilic segment and a hydrophobic segment, the hydrophobic segment is being obtained by copolymerizing an anionic monomer and an aromatic monomer represented by the following formula (1), and the hydrophilic segment is being obtained by polymerizing an anionic monomer | 2008-10-30 |
20080269408 | Aqueous Polymerization of Fluorinated Monomer Using Polymerization Agent Comprising Fluoropolyether Acid or Salt and Short Chain Fluorosurfactant - A process comprising polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous medium containing initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer, the polymerization agent comprising: fluoropolyether acid or salt thereof having a number average molecular weight of at least about 800 g/mol; and fluorosurfactant having the formula:
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20080269409 | Composite Membranes of High Homogeneity - A composite membrane comprised of ePTFE and matrix polymer, the ePTFE being made from polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of no more than about 2.16, a break strength of at least about 5.5 lb force (24.5 N), and a stress relaxation time of at least about 500 sec. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269410 | Self-dispersing latex particulates - The present invention is drawn to a self-dispersing latex particulate. The self-dispersing latex particulate can include a plurality of polymerized monomers witch form a latex particulate and a latex dispersant. The latex dispersant can include at least one hydrophobic segment adsorbed on a surface of the latex particulate, and a plurality of hydrophilic segments attached to the hydrophobic segment or segments. Such self-dispersing latex particulates can be included in latex dispersions, such as ink-jet inks. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269411 | Low Voc Coatings and Paints - Coating compositions are provided which may be applied from aqueous systems and contain binders which are autoxidisable to produce rapid drying hard coatings, preferred binders are based on polymers derived from monomers obtained by the reaction of drying oil fatty acids and unsaturated monomers. The polymers contain microgels, have low Tg and contain residual unsaturation; preferred copolymers also contain amide groups. The drying of the coating compositions can be accelerated by the use of metal dryers and have been found to enable the use of particularly low levels of vanadium dryers. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269412 | Catalytic Olefin Block Copolymers with Controlled Block Sequence Distribution - A process for the polymerization of one or more addition polymerizable monomers and the resulting polymer products, said process comprising: 1) contacting an addition polymerizable monomer or mixture of monomers under addition polymerization conditions in a reactor or reactor zone with a composition comprising at least one olefin polymerization catalyst and a cocatalyst and characterized by the formation of polymer chains from said monomer or monomers; 2) transferring the reaction mixture to a second reactor or reactor zone and optionally adding one or more additional reactants, catalysts, monomers or other compounds prior to, commensurate with, or after said transfer; and 3) causing polymerization to occur in said second reactor or reactor zone to form polymer chains that are differentiated from the polymer chains formed in step 1); said process being characterized by addition of a chain shuttling agent to the reaction mixture prior to, during, or subsequent to step 1) such that at least some of the resulting polymer molecules from step 3) comprise two or more chemically or physically distinguishable blocks or segments. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269413 | Impact Resistance Modifier and Resin Composition - Disclosed is a resin composition having excellent impact resistance and resistance to whitening by impact without deteriorating excellent transparency of a methacrylic resin. Specifically, an impact resistance modifier composed of a multilayered polymer having at least three layers, namely an innermost-layer polymer derived from an alkyl methacrylate, an intermediate-layer polymer derived from an alkyl acrylate and an outer-layer polymer having its Tg within the range of 20 to 80° C., wherein mass average particle diameter of the intermediate-layer polymer is 200 to 300 nm and the mass ratio of each layer is within an appropriate range, is blended with a methacrylic resin. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269414 | Styrol/Butadiene Block Copolymer Mixtures for Shrink Films - A mixture which comprises
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20080269415 | Polyurethane Compounds Containing Hydroxyl Terminated Uretdione Groups - The invention relates to specific, hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane compounds containing uretdione groups and intended for use in the plastics sector. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269416 | Flame retardant halogenated polymer compositions - A halogenated aryl ether oligomer is formed by halogenation of an aryl ether oligomer and is useful as a flame retardant for flammable macromolecular materials. Typically, the halogenated aryl ether oligomer comprises the following repeating monomeric units: | 2008-10-30 |
20080269417 | Process for Improving Membranes - The invention provides a process for improving the antifouling properties and for increasing the selectivity of commercial composite polyamide nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes comprising circulating a low concentration of water soluble monomers and an initiating redox couple in an aqueous solvent, without transverse pressure over the surface of the membrane thereby effecting a free-radical graft polymerization on the surface of the membrane. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269418 | OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS CONTAINING PHENYLENE-SILOXANE MACROMERS - Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials having improved strength. The materials contain a phenylene-siloxane macromer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269419 | Catalyst Composition Comprising Shuttling Agent For Tactic/ Atactic Multi-Block Copolymer Formation - Copolymers, especially multi-block copolymer containing therein two or more segments or blocks differing in tacticity, are prepared by polymerizing propylene, 4-methyl-1-pentene, or another C | 2008-10-30 |
20080269420 | Shape Memory Epoxy Copolymer - The shape memory polymers disclosed are a reaction product of at least one reagent containing two active amino-hydrogen or two active phenolic-hydrogen with at least one multifunctional cross linking reagent which contains at least three or more active amino- or phenolic-hydrogen or is a reagent containing at least three glycidyl ether moieties which is then further mixed with at least one diglycidyl ether reagent whereupon the resulting mixture is cured and has a glass transition temperature higher than 00C. This reaction creates crosslinking between the monomers and polymers such that during polymerization they form a crosslinked thermoset network. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269421 | Polyethylene Composition Having a Broad Molecular Weight Distribution - An ethylene polymer composition having a density of 935 to 950 kg/m | 2008-10-30 |
20080269422 | Polyethylene Composition with Improved Stress Crack Resistance/Stiffness Relation for Blow Moulding - The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition wherein (i) the composition has an MFR2 of 0.05 to 100 g/10 min, (ii) the environmental stress crack resistance ESCR measured according to the FNCT at 12 MPa and 23° C. in hours and the E-modulus EM measured according to ISO 527-2: 1993 satisfy the following relation: ESCR>−0.244 EM h/MPa+416 h (I). | 2008-10-30 |
20080269423 | Modification Process For Polymer Surfaces, Notably For Hydroxylation of Polymer Surfaces and Products So Obtained - The present invention concerns the use of RO. radicals, R being a hydrogen, an alkyl group having 2 to 15 carbons, an acyl group —COR′ in which R′ represents an alkyl group having 2 to 15 carbons, or an aroyl group —COAr in which Ar represents an aromatic group having 6 to 15 carbons, for the hydroxylation, alkoxylation or oxycarbonylation of polymer or polymer mixture surfaces, the said polymers consisting in monomeric units of which at least 50% among these are aromatic units and the said RO. radicals being generated by electrochemical or photochemical means. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269424 | Crosslinkable Polyethylene Composition, an Electric Cable Comprising It, and a Process for Its Preparation - A crosslinkable silane containing polyethylene composition, an insulated electric cable, and a process for the preparation of the composition are described. The crosslinkable silane containing polyethylene composition has a silane content of about 0.1 to 10% by weight, and at least one silanol condensation catalyst, and is characterised in that the composition has a branching parameter (g′) value of at least 0.65. The insulation of the electrical cable comprise the composition as a polymer. The process is characterised in that it is a high pressure polymerisation process at a peak temperature of at most 260° C. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269425 | Novel Catalyst - The present invention is directed to provide a catalyst for reduction, which is capable of reducing even mono-substituted alkynes to alkenes and does not require the coexistence (combined use) of a toxic compound, and a method for reduction from alkynes to alkenes using the catalyst; and relates to a palladium-supported polyethyleneimine compound obtained by contacting a polyethyleneimine, a palladium compound and hydrogen gas in an oxygen-free state, a method for producing the above palladium-supported polethyleneimine compound, a catalyst for reduction comprising the above palladium-supported polyethyleneimine compound, and a method for reducing from alkynes to alkenes characterized by contacting an alkyne and hydrogen in the presence of a palladium-supported polyethyleneimine compound, which is obtained by reacting a polyethyleneimine, a palladium compound and hydrogen gas in an oxygen-tree state. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269426 | Method for Producing a Polyalkenyl Amine - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polyalkenylamine, in which the solvent used for the reaction is exchanged for a different solvent. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269427 | Polyphenylene ether oligomer compound, derivatives thereof and use thereof - The present invention provides a bifunctional phenylene ether oligomer compound having a thermosetting functional group at each terminal, an epoxy resin containing the above oligomer compound and a use thereof. That is, it provides a sealing epoxy resin composition for sealing an electric part, an epoxy resin composition for laminates, a laminate, a printed wiring board, a curable resin composition and a photosensitive resin composition. The resins and resin compositions of the present invention are used in electronics fields in which a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss tangent and high toughness are required and also used for various uses such as coating, bonding and molding. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269428 | Polyaminoamide-Monoepoxy Adducts - Curing agents for epoxy resins, consisting of A) a polyaminoamide adduct obtainable by reacting a1) a polyaminoamide containing imidazoline groups and prepared from a1-1) a polyethylenepolyamine having 3 or more nitrogen atoms in the molecule, and a1-2) a monofunctional fatty acid, with a2) a monofunctional, aromatic epoxide compound, and also curable compositions further comprising an epoxide compound, and the use of these curable compositions for producing mouldings and sheetlike structures, and also for applications in the adhesives and sealants sectors and for epoxy resin mortars, matrix resins, tooling resin or as coating materials, particular for wet concrete. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269429 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT SILOXANES WITH ONE FUNCTIONAL GROUP - Low molecular weight siloxane materials having one functional group are provided which have reduced tendency to form phase separated domains after polymerization. Two classes of siloxane materials are included: (1) symmetric siloxane macromonomers containing at least two monomer termini and one polymerizable functional group which is equidistant from the termini, and (2) assymetric siloxane macromonomers having at least one polymerizable functional group terminus and at least one oxygen-containing polar hydrophilic terminus selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, ether, and polyether. Symmetric siloxane macromonomers having hydroxyl termini are useful for forming biocompatible materials, such as for contact lenses, tissue regeneration scaffold polymers, and coatings to reduce non-specific binding of proteins. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269430 | Low temperature curing coating powder - A low temperature curable coating powder comprising an epoxy functional resin is cured with styrene maleimide in combination with at least one other curing agent such as dicyandiamide, imidazole, or an imidizole adduct. The combination of three curing agents such styrene maleimide, dicyandiamide, and an imidizole or imidizole adduct is useful for achieving gloss control. The coating powder may be curable at temperatures of 300° F. or lower. The coating of heat-sensitive and non-conductive substrates is facilitated with use of such coating powder, although other substrates, such as metal may be coated in accordance with the invention. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269431 | Apparatus and Method for Continuously Carried Out Equilibrium Reactions - The invention relates to an apparatus and a process for carrying out equilibrium reactions continuously. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269432 | Device For Injecting Successive Layers Of Fluid In A Circulating Fluidised Bed And Methods Using Same - Device for injecting fluid in successive layers into a rotating fluidized bed and methods for catalytic polymerization, drying or other treatments of solid particles or for catalytic conversion of fluids, in which a succession of injectors ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080269433 | Process for the Carbonylation of a Conjugated Diene - A process for the carbonylation of a conjugated diene to an ethylenically unsaturated acid, comprising the steps of (a) contacting a conjugated diene with carbon monoxide and water in the presence of a catalyst system including a source of palladium, a source of an anion and a bidentate phosphine ligand, to obtain a mixture comprising an ethylenically unsaturated acid and a reversible diene adduct comprising alkenyl ester of the conjugated diene with the ethylenically unsaturated acid; (b) separating the obtained reaction mixture into a gaseous stream comprising unreacted conjugated diene and carbon monoxide, a first liquid product stream comprising at least part of the ethylenically unsaturated acid and the reversible diene adducts, and a second liquid stream comprising the catalyst system in admixture with the ethylenically unsaturated acid; (c) separating the first liquid product stream obtained in step (b) into a stream comprising the ethylenically unsaturated acid and a stream comprising the reversible diene adducts; and (d) recycling the stream comprising the reversible diene adducts to step (a), or converting the reversible diene adducts back to the conjugated diene and the ethylenically unsaturated acid and recycling the thus obtained conjugated diene to step (a). | 2008-10-30 |
20080269434 | Recovering Ethylene and Vinyl Acetate from the Residual Gas Stream of Vinyl Ester-Ethylene Copolymer Preparation - In a process for the preparation of copolymers containing vinyl esters and ethylene or ethylenically unsaturated monomers by aqueous, free radical polymerization at a pressure of from 5 to 100 bar absolute by the emulsion or suspension polymerization method, after the end of the polymerization, the reaction mixture is let down to a pressure of from 0.1 to 5 bar absolute and recovery of unconverted monomers is effected by multistage fractional low-temperature condensation from the residual gas. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269435 | Polymerization Process - A process for the polymerisation of ethylene and optionally at least one C | 2008-10-30 |
20080269436 | Molecular sieve catalyst composition, its making and use in conversion processes - The invention relates to a molecular sieve catalyst composition, to a method of making or forming the molecular sieve catalyst composition, and to a conversion process using the catalyst composition. In particular, the invention is directed to making a formulated molecular sieve catalyst composition from a slurry of formulation composition of a synthesized molecular sieve that has not been fully dried, a binder and an optional matrix material. In a more preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of the binder to the molecular sieve and/or the solid content of the slurry is controlled to provide an improved attrition resistant catalyst composition, particularly useful in a conversion process for producing olefin(s), preferably ethylene and/or propylene, from a feedstock, preferably an oxygenate containing feedstock. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269437 | Catalyst Comprising Chromium and Zirconium for the Polymerization and/or Copolymerization of Olefins - Catalyst for the polymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins which is obtainable by application to a finely divided inorganic support and concluding calcination at temperatures of from 350 to 1050° C. and has a chromium content of from 0.1 to 5% by weight and a zirconium content of from 0.5 to 10% by weight, in each case based on the element in the finished catalyst, with the molar ratio of zirconium to chromium being from 0.6 to 5. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269438 | Novel Catalytic Aluminum-Free Combination for Polymerizing Alpha-Olefins and Polymerization Method Using Same - The invention concerns a novel catalytic combination for polymerizing alpha-olefins based on a titanium diamidide complex. The invention also concerns a method for polymerizing alpha-olefins using said catalytic combination, in the absence of any aluminum-containing compound. The inventive catalytic combination comprises: component A which is a dichlorinated titanium diamidide complex of general formula (I) wherein R represents a methyl group (component A2) or an isopropyl group (component A1); component B which is a dialkylmagnesium whereof the reaction with component A enables an alkylated component AA to be obtained: and as activator of said component AA, component C which is trispentafluorophenylboran (B(C | 2008-10-30 |
20080269439 | Process for the Polymerization of Alpha Olefins - A process for preparing 1-butene polymers, comprising polymerizing 1-butene or copolymerizing 1-butene with ethylene, propylene or an alpha-olefin of formula CHT | 2008-10-30 |
20080269440 | Polymerization of Olefins - Compositions and methods for polymerization of olefins are disclosed that include a mixture or a reaction product of a group 4 element halide, and a group 13 element halide. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269441 | Polymerization process providing polyethylene of enhanced optical properties - A process for the polymerization of ethylene to provide an ethylene polymer of reduced Yellowness Index. A feed stream, comprising an inert hydrocarbon diluent containing ethylene in a minor amount, is supplied to a polymerization reactor. A chromium-based polymerization catalyst and a triethylboron co-catalyst are incorporated into the feed stream within the reactor. The polymerization catalyst will normally be used in an amount within the range of 0.008-0.1 wt. % of the diluent in the feed stream and the triethylboron co-catalyst is incorporated in an amount within the range of 0.1-50 ppm of the diluent. The polymer fluff from the reactor is heated to a temperature sufficient to melt the fluff which is then extruded to produce a polymer product. The Yellowness Index after high temperature aging is at least 5% less than the corresponding Yellowness Index of a corresponding polymer product produced without the triethylboron co-catalyst. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269442 | CATIONIC PERAMIDO TITANIUM POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to tris(N,N-diarylamido) transition metal complexes and the use of such complexes as single-site polymerization catalysts. The presently disclosed complexes can be used as catalysts in the preparation of polymers from monomers, such as olefins and propylene oxide, at relatively low pressure and temperature. The polymers produced have a high molecular weight. | 2008-10-30 |
20080269443 | Methods of oligomerizing olefins - The present invention provides a method of producing oligomers of olefins, comprising reacting olefins with a catalyst under oligomerization conditions. The catalyst can be the product of the combination of a chromium compound and a heteroaryl-amine compound. In particular embodiments, the catalyst compound can be used to trimerize or tetramerize ethylene to 1-hexene, 1-octene, or mixtures of 1-hexene and 1-octene. | 2008-10-30 |