Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 series inventions 05/08

20080125512 - Photochromic contact lenses and methods of manufacturing: Described are contact lenses having photochromic materials within the central or pupillary area of the lens and methods for manufacturing such lenses. In one method, a photochromic amount of at least one photochromic material is added to the pupillary region of a casting mold containing a polymerizable monomer that can... Agent: Deborah M. Altman Ppg Idustries, Inc.

20080125514 - Amino acid mimetic copolymers and medical devices coated with the copolymers: Biocompatible polymers are manufactured to include an amino acid mimetic monomer and one or more hydrophobic acrylate monomers. The amino acid mimetic monomers are selected to mimic the side chain of the amino acids asparagine or glutamine. The amino acid mimetic monomer can be a methacryloyl or acryloyl derivative of... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080125513 - Hydrophilic, water-swellable, cross-linked matrix having incorporated therein an anti-microbial polymer: A hydrophilic, water-swellable, cross-linked matrix of a hydrophilic polymer having incorporated therein an anti-microbial polymer, said anti-microbial polymer carrying pendant groups providing the anti-microbial effect, said pendant groups being selected from primary amino groups, secondary amino groups, tertiary amino groups, quaternary ammonium groups, imino groups, and phosphonium groups.... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20080125515 - Carboxylic acid containing dispersants for composites: h

20080125516 - Dispersible long-acting mold-proof polyurethanes or urethane adducts and mold-proof materials made thereof: The present invention discloses a soluble or dispersible long-acting mold-proof polyisocyanate or modified polyurethane, and the mold-proof materials made thereof, wherein an amino group (NH)-containing mold-proof agent (benzimidazol or a derivative thereof) becomes a portion of a PU structure in a urethane or urea reaction; thus, the mold-proof material has... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080125517 - Accelerated furanic aggregate binders from bio-derived components: Broadly, the invention provides for newly available bio-derived formaldehyde-free furanic materials for aggregate binding. A specific example is aggregate binding for forms used in the metal casting process. The inventive binder formulations involve the use of 2,5-furan dimethanol and other “filler” components for high productivity and fast tensile development without... Agent: Battelle Memorial Institute

20080125518 - Polyester compositions with low gel content and method of making them: A polyester resin composition comprising structural units derived from (i) a polyester having end groups and at least about 20 percent of acid end groups relative to a total number of the end groups;” and (ii) at least one bis epoxy compound having two epoxy groups, and wherein the bis... Agent: Sabic - O8cv - Cpp Sabic Innovative Plastics -IPLegal

20080125519 - Epoxy functional polymers comprising the reaction product of terpene and an epoxy functional monomer and coatings comprising such polymers: Epoxy functional polymers comprising the reaction product of a terpene and a epoxy functional monomer are disclosed. Coatings comprising these polymers are also disclosed, including cationic electrodepositable coatings.... Agent: Ppg Industries Inc Intellectual Property Dept

20080119584 - Biodegradable wrap film: A biodegradable wrap film simultaneously provided with cutting suitability, wrapping suitability, and heat resistance, in addition to biodegradability provided in lactic acid resin, is provided. The biodegradable wrap film contains a lactic acid resin composition as the main component and having a value of storage modulus at 40° C. in... Agent: Darby & Darby P.c.

20080119585 - Ultrasonic curing of dental filling materials: The present invention relates to a composite material exhibiting a low or even negligible volumetric shrinkage upon curing, or even a small expansion (e.g. up to 0.5%), in particular composite materials in the form of dental filling materials. The present invention also relates to a method of controlling volumetric shrinkage... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080119586 - Absorbent composites and absorbent articles containing same: When a superabsorbent material is to be incorporated into an absorbent composite in a relatively high concentration, it is necessary to carefully choose the superabsorbent material. Properties of the superabsorbent material to be considered are total Absorbent Capacity, resistance to Deformation Under Load, the ability of the superabsorbent material to... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20080119587 - Method of forming resin-based article and article formed therefrom: The present invention is directed toward an improved method of forming resin based articles and the articles formed therefrom. In particular, the present invention provides an efficient, low cost method of forming human body prosthetics, such as external breast prostheses as well as various pads and cushions for healthcare related... Agent: Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee

20080119588 - Novel desensitizing and fluoridizing dental varnishes: Disclosed are dental varnishes comprising hydrogenated wood rosin and/or gum rosin dissolved in C2-C4 alcohols, C5-C7 hydrocarbons, or mixtures thereof, for use in preventing tooth decay and/or alleviating tooth sensitivity. Such varnishes may, optionally, incorporate therapeutic, antimicrobial and sensory enhancing ingredients.... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080114092 - Adhesion barriers applicable by minimally invasive surgery and methods of use thereof: Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use with minimally invasive surgery applicators are disclosed. The disclosure includes compositions and methods for in situ formation of hydrogels using minimally invasive surgical techniques.... Agent: Dardi & Associates, Pllc

20080114093 - Thermoplastic polyurethanes containing a salt of zirconium phosphate: Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed comprising TPU polymer, polyisocyanate, and a salt of zirconium phosphate. The compositions have enhanced thermal properties, good processability, and good hydrolysis resistance. Processes are also disclosed to combine the ingredients by melt mixing or to prepare the compositions in-situ as the TPU is being... Agent: Legal Department Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc

20080108729 - Flame-retardant biodegradable polyester resin composition, production method therefor, and product molded/formed therefrom: A flame-retardant biodegradable polyester resin composition which comprises 100 parts by mass of a biodegradable polyester resin, 0.01 to 20 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylate compound, and 20 to 200 parts by mass of a metal oxide and/or a metal hydroxide.... Agent: Fildes & Outland

20080108730 - Highly diffracting, color shifting, polymerized crystalline colloidal arrays of highly charged polymer spheres, paints and coatings and processes for making the same: One aspect of the present disclosure is directed towards a new film forming paint that Bragg diffracts light in the visible and NIR spectral regions. The paint may be comprised of highly charged polymer spheres that self assemble and maintain their diffraction in the presence of the different ingredients of... Agent: Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP

20080108731 - Decorative floor and deck finish and method for creating and applying such a finish: A veneer composition, that includes a mixture of at least one of an acrylic emulsion and one or more hard resins and also includes at least about 60% by volume of translucent, uniformly spherical, non-resin, absorbent beads of at least one of acrylic and polypropylene.... Agent: Mayback & Hoffman, P.a.

20080103227 - Porous material having hierarchical pore structure and preparation method thereof: Disclosed are porous material having hierarchical pore structure and preparation method thereof. A method of synthesizing a nanoporous material having high functionality as a support for bioactive material is combined with a three-dimensional rapid prototyping technique. Thereby, the porous material of the invention has interconnected pores of respective size regions... Agent: Lucas & Mercanti, LLP

20080103228 - Carboxymethylcellulose polyethylene glycol compositions for medical uses: Compositions comprising carboxypolysaccharides (CPS) including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are provided where the PEG is a PEG-epoxide covalently linked to the CPS via an addition reaction. In certain embodiments, the PEG attaches to only one CPS, forming a decorated CPS. In other embodiments, bi-functional PEG molecules are... Agent: Borson Law Group, PC

20080103229 - Dental composition with improved light stability: Dental composition having an improved light and thermal stability, including a mixture of at least a polymerizable resin, at least a polymerizable monomer, at least a polymerization initiator and/or a sensitizer and stabilizer, and at least an organic and/or inorganic filler and pigments in a content of 0 to 90... Agent: Dentsply International Inc

20080103230 - Spirotetrathiocarbamates and spirooxothiocarbamates: Spirotetrathiocarbamates (STOCs) or oxa substituted compounds (SOTOCs) of Formula I: Formula (I) or bisSTOC or bisSOTOC compounds of Formula II: Formula (II) wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and X8, are independently O or S; and preferably at least two and up to all four of X1, X2,... Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

20080103231 - Process for forming clear, wettable silicone hydrogel articles: The present invention is a process for forming ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses, comprising the steps of curing a reactive mixture comprising at least one silicone-containing component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one protonated diluent or protonatable diluent having a Hansen solubility parameter, δp between about... Agent: Philip S. Johnson Johnson & Johnson

20080103232 - Chemical additives to make polymeric materials biodegradable: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.... Agent: Peacock Myers, P.C.