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

20080207795 - Binder formulations utilizing furanic components: P

20080207796 - Furanic resin aggregate binders and method: Broadly, the invention provides for newly available bio-derived formaldehyde free furanic materials for aggregate binding. The specific example case is aggregate binding for forms used in the metal casting process. The new materials make possible higher productivity and lower phenol, formaldehyde, urea, and/or furfuryl alcohol content in the metal casting... Agent: Battelle Memorial Institute

20080207797 - Anti-fogging coating solution and anti-fogging article: An anti-fogging coating solution comprising a homopolymer of a repeating unit derived from an ethylenic monomer having a hydroxyl group in the side chain or a copolymer of the above repeating unit and a repeating unit derived from an ethylenic monomer having an epoxy group, alkoxycarbonyl group, carboxyl group, amido... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.l.p.

20080207799 - Electrically conductive strands, fabrics produced therefrom and use thereof:

20080207800 - Electrically conductive strands, fabrics produced therefrom and use thereof:

20080207798 - Organic-inorganic electrospun fibers: Organic-inorganic hybrid fibers and methods for the preparation of such fibers are disclosed.... Agent: Ppg Industries Inc Intellectual Property Dept

20080207801 - Compatibilization of polymer clay nanocomposites: A polymer nanocomposite contains layered clay dispersed in a polymer matrix together with compatibilizers for the clay and polymer matrix. The compatibilizers are a combination of two or more graft polymers. One graft polymer has high functionality and short chain length and another graft polymer has low functionality and long... Agent: National Research Council Of Canada 1200 Montreal Road

20080200584 - Silicone impression material with two-stage curing mechanism: P

20080200585 - Sulfonium initiators, process for production and use in cationic polymerizable compositions: The invention relates to an initiator comprising at least one structural element characterized by the following formula (I) wherein X− is a non or low coordinating anion, R1, R2, R3, R4 are independently linear, cyclic or branched C1-C20 alkyl or alkylene groups, wherein one or more of the methylene groups... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080200586 - Dental/surgical sealants including shapeable particles: A sealant composition, suitable for surgical or dental use, comprises a sealant and, dispersed therein, one or more particles of a material which is prestressed and/or capable of undergoing expansion or contraction.... Agent: Saliwanchik Lloyd & Saliwanchik A Professional Association

20080200587 - Pressure-sensitive adhesive containing acicular silica particles crosslinked with polyfunctional aziridines: An adhesive composition comprising an emulsion polymer which comprises a (meth)acrylate copolymer, and acicular silica particles, crosslinked by a polyfunctional aziridine crosslinking agent is described.... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080200588 - Production of stable water dispersion epoxy phosphate ester resins and their aqueous coating compositions: The present invention relates to novel compositions uniquely comprising combinations of different grades and/or type of epoxy resins and phosphoric acid into stable, water dispersion, epoxy phosphate ester copolymers. Aqueous thermosetting coating compositions, based on the novel epoxy phosphate ester resins, have the ability to reduce the requirements of curing... Agent: Amin Hallihan, LLC

20080200589 - Toughened composition: The instant invention relates to epoxy resin compositions comprising an epoxy resin, a block copolymer having at least one block predominantly composed of methyl methacrylate units or a core shell component and a hardener of the polyoxyalkyleneamine type. The epoxy materials cured from these compositions have high impact resistance.... Agent: Huntsman International LLC

20080194728 - Method for reducing odor in latex paints: A method for reducing odor arising from surfaces coated with latex paints. The method comprises combining in a latex paint: (i) at least one stabilizer; (ii) at least isothiazolone one biocide comprising 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one or 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; and (iii) at least one thickener comprising a polyurethane, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, an alkali... Agent: Rohm And Haas Company Patent Department

20080194729 - Bioactive bone cement and method for the production thereof: The invention relates to a novel bioactive and osteoconductive bone cement and a method for producing the same from polyacrylates or polymethylacrylates by addition of small amounts of polymerizable monomers containing anionic groups which cause the cement surface to mineralize after being incubated in simulated body fluid and in which... Agent: Gudrun E. Huckett Draudt

20080194730 - Hydrolysis stable self-etching, self-priming adhesive: An aqueous one-pack self-etching and self-priming dental adhesive composition having a pH of at most 2, which comprises: (i) a polymerizable N-substituted alkylacrylic or acrylic acid amide monomer which optionally contains an inorganic acidic moiety selected from a phosphonic acid moiety or a sulfonic acid moiety, and (ii) a curing... Agent: Dentsply International Inc

20080194731 - Antimicrobial polymer compositions having improved discoloration resistance: The instant invention relates to specific polymer compositions, containing a selected antimicrobial compound and a UV-absorber. A further aspect of the invention is a process to prevent polymers, containing antimicrobials, from yellowing during exposure to actinic radiation by adding a UV-absorber or mixture of UV-absorbers to the polymer.... Agent: Joann Villamizar Ciba Corporation/patent Department

20080194732 - Optically transparent polymer with antibiofouling properties: Optically transparent, impact-resistant solid polymer bodies are provided that are resistant to fouling by organisms such as algae, bacteria and molds. The bodies may be sheets of polymer for use as covers for optical sensors, windows or other cover glasses. The materials may be formed by solvent casting, extrusion or... Agent: Burleson Cooke L.l.p.

20080194733 - Pigmented inks suitable for use with ceramics and method of producing same: A method for producing an ink suitable for use with inkjet printing for decorating a ceramic comprising; providing a pigment stabile at ceramic production temperatures; providing a dispersant; providing a medium selected from one of glycol ether esters exhibiting a boiling point in excess of 200° C. and long chain... Agent: Simon Kahn - Pyi Tech, Ltd. C/o Landonip, Inc

20080194734 - Modification of thermolastic vulcanizates with particulate fillers: Microspherical fillers are used to increase the scratch resistance of thermoplastic vulcanizates in extruded profiles while providing aesthetically attractive surface effects. The thermoplastic vulcanizates comprise a thermoplastic phase and a rubber that is at least partially cross-linked by dynamic vulcanization. The fillers can be added by melt blending with the... Agent: Exxonmobil Chemical Company

20080188587 - Blends of nanocomposites and their use: A blend of nanocomposites is disclosed, with a polyolefin nanocomposite preferably serving as a continuous phase and a polyamide nanocomposite preferably serving as a discontinuous phase. The exfoliated nanoclay in both nanocomposites contributes stiffness, toughness and flame retardancy to the blend. Other optional ingredients include conventional essentially halogen-free flame retardants,... Agent: Polyone Corporation

20080188588 - Waterborne latex traffic paint compositions including a renewable resource-based binder: Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are traffic paint compositions that include a) a high-solids aqueous emulsion of an alkyd resin derived from a natural oil and a surfactant system including a nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant; and b) a pigment. Traffic paint compositions according to embodiments... Agent: Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec

20080188589 - Power or communications cable with flame retardant polymer layer: The present invention in a first embodiment relates to a conduit or automotive wire consisting of an inner conductor core surrounded by a flame retardant layer made of a polymer composition in a continuous process which composition comprises (A) an olefin homo- and/or copolymer, (B) a silicone-group containing compound, and... Agent: Fay Sharpe LLP

20080188590 - Fire retardant body and methods of use: A fire retardant body comprises a polymeric matrix and a non-halogenated fire retardant component that is an intumescent material. The fire retardant component is present in the fire retardant body in an amount from about 55% to about 95% of the body by weight. The body preferably has a thickness... Agent: Kagan Binder, PLLC

20080188591 - Alkylated polyalkyleneamines and uses thereof: The present invention provides curing agent compositions comprising the reaction product of alkylated polyalkyleneamine compounds and polyalkylene polyether polyol modified polyepoxide resins. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.... Agent: Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Patent Department