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

20090275698 - Method of making polybutylene terephthalate and compositions and articles comprising the same: A process for making modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymers from a polyethylene terephthalate component includes reacting an oligomeric diol component selected from the group consisting of bis(hydroxybutyl)terephthalate, bis(hydroxybutyl)isophthalate, hydroxybutyl-hydroxyethyl terephthalate, and combinations thereof to a reactor; (i) a polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20090275699 - Starch containing formaldehyde-free thermoset binders for fiber products: Binder compositions are described that include a carboxyl-containing polymer, a cross-linking agent, and a starch compound having a molecular weight greater than about 10,000 g/mol. In addition, fiber products are described that include mineral or polymeric fibers and a binder prepared from an aqueous composition that includes a carboxyl-containing polymer,... Agent: Johns Manville

20090275700 - Propylene-based polymer composition for adhesive use and laminate thereof: Provided are a propylene-based polymer composition (D) for adhesive use comprising (i) 40 to 92 wt % of a graft-modified polypropylene (A); (ii) 5 to 30 wt % of an ethylene.α-olefin copolymer (B) having a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.01 to 10 g/10 min at 230° C. under a... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20090275701 - Curable composition based on polyurethane and on block copolymers, and transparent material obtained from said composition: o

20090275702 - Moisture curable polymer having sif group, and curable composition containing the same: A moisture curable polymer and a curable composition having superior curability are provided. A polymer having a silicon group represented by the general formula: —SiFaR1bZc (wherein, R1 represents any one of a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or an organosiloxy group represented by R23SiO—... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090275703 - Process for cross-linking copolymers using a sulfur-containing co-agent: Process for cross-linking ethylene-α-olefin copolymers comprising the step of combining the copolymer with (a) an initiator capable of generating free radicals and (b) a sulfur-containing co-agent according to formula R—Y—Sx—Y—R. This process results in cross-linked copolymers with improved dynamic properties, tensile strength, delta torque, and/or modulus, without compromising on compression... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20090275704 - Crosslinked polycyclooctene: Chemically crosslinked polycyclooctene having excellent shape recovery properties is prepared by ring-opening metathesis polymerization of cis-cyclooctene followed by chemical crosslinking. The crosslinked polycyclooctene can be shaped, the shape memorized, a new shape imparted with the original shape being recoverable by suitable temperature adjustment. The dependence of shape memory characteristics on... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20090275705 - Acrylic block copolymer and reactive hot-melt adhesive compositions: The present invention relates to a acrylic block copolymer which comprises an acrylic polymer block (A) and an acrylic polymer block (B) differing in glass transition temperature range and having at least one crosslinkable functional group (X) at its molecular termini; and a reactive hot-melt adhesive composition which comprises the... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090275706 - Lactic acid based compositions with enhanced properties: A crosslinked lactic acid polymer composition containing (i) a macromer comprising (i-a) a flexible segment produced by the condensation of two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of lactones, furans, epoxies, isocyanates, anhydrides, dianhydrides, alcohols, diols, triols, carboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylic acids, esters, diesters, triesters, ethers, diethers,... Agent: Williams, Morgan & Amerson, P.C.

20090275707 - Process for preparing halogen-free atrp products: The present invention relates to the in situ removal of terminal halogen atoms from polymer chains which have been prepared by means of atom transfer radical polymerization, and to the simultaneous removal of transition metals from polymer solutions.... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.

20090275708 - Thermosetting epoxy resin composition: The thermosetting epoxy resin composition of the present invention includes an aluminum chelate/silanol curing catalyst system, an epoxy resin, and an anion-trapping agent. The anion-trapping agent is preferably an aromatic phenol derivative or an acid anhydride. Examples include bisphenol S, bisphenol A, bisphenol F, and 4,4′-dihydroxyphenol ether, and acetic anhydride,... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090270556 - Block copolymer and hydrogenated product thereof: P

20090270557 - Adhesive composition for optical film, adhesive sheet, and optical member using such adhesive composition: An adhesive composition for optical films, which inhibits contamination in the re-release process and peeling under severe conditions while favorably maintaining its durability and light leakage prevention properties. The adhesive composition includes: (A) an acrylic-based polymer which is obtained by copolymerizing at least the following monomer components: (a1) a (meth)acrylic... Agent: The Webb Law Firm, P.C.

20090270558 - Functionalized polyvinylaromatic nanoparticles: The PVAr comprises, for example, a copolymer of styrene, ethylvinylbenzene, divinylbenzene and trimethoxysilylpropyl(meth)acrylate, being in the form of nanobeads, the diameter of which is between 10 and 100 nm. This PVAr filler, thanks to a very low density, allows the weight of polymeric compositions, especially elastomer compositions, to be reduced... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090270559 - Acid functionalized gradient block copolymers: The present invention relates to a class of acid functionalized gradient block copolymers, processes for obtaining them and to their uses including but not limited to hair fixatives, toughening agents, and adhesives. Surprisingly, the applicant has discovered the aforementioned class of acid functionalized gradient block copolymers have advantageous properties and... Agent: Arkema Inc. Patent Department - 26th Floor

20090270560 - Propylene-ethylene copolymers and process for their preparation: Propylene-ethylene copolymers are flexible and show a very good balance between softness and mechanical properties in their crude state are obtained by solution polymerization in the presence of Ziegler-Natta catalysts. The said copolymers comprise from 10 to 50% wt of ethylene and are characterized by: product of the comonomer reactivity... Agent: Basell Usa Inc.

20090270561 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition, a method for producing a molded body, and a molded body: A thermoplastic elastomer is provided that includes a propylene-based resin and an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer rubber, and has a crystallization time at 130° C. measured by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) of from 250 to 1,000 sec. There are also provided a method for producing a molded body, the method including a... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090270562 - Hydrogenation of diene-based polymers: The present invention relates to a process for the selective hydrogenation of the carbon-carbon double bonds in diene-based polymers in bulk form by treatment of the polymer with hydrogen in the presence of a platinum group metal containing catalyst and in the absence of any organic solvent.... Agent: Lanxess Corporation

20090270563 - Hydrogenation of diene-based polymers: The present invention relates to a process for the hydrogenation of the carbon-carbon double bonds in diene-based polymers in bulk form by treatment of said diene-based polymer with hydrogen in the presence of an iridium containing catalyst and in the absence of any organic solvent.... Agent: Lanxess Corporation

20090270564 - Method for the direct production of polyester articles for packaging purposes and articles obtained therefrom: The present invention is related to a method for the direct production of polyester articles for packaging purposes, in particular for the production of hollow bodies, thermoformed sheets and films, said articles containing an amount of acetaldehyde less than 10 ppm. This method is characterised in that it essentially comprises... Agent: K&l Gates LLP

20090270565 - Fuel cell separator material and process of producing the same: A fuel cell separator material which exhibits a high fracture strain and a high strength, prevents breakage during cell stack assembly or cracking during a cell operation, and exhibits excellent properties such as conductivity and gas impermeability, and a method of producing the same are provided. The fuel cell separator... Agent: Flynn Thiel Boutell & Tanis, P.C.

20090264590 - High molecular weight coupled block copolymer compositions: wherein A represents a block of predominantly poly(monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbon) and wherein the poly(monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbon) content is in the range of from 20 to 35 wt %; wherein B represents a block of predominantly poly(conjugated diene); wherein X is the residue of a trifunctional and/or tetrafunctional coupling agent; wherein... Agent: Clements Bernard PLLC

20090264591 - Thermoplastic resin composition and molded article obtained from the same: A thermoplastic resin composition contains (i) a polylactic acid, (ii) a polyolefin, and (iii) a compatibilizer (functional group-containing polymer that includes a functional group selected from functional groups X including a carboxyl group, an acid anhydride group, an epoxy group, a (meth)acryloyl group, an amino group, an alkoxysilyl group, a... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.

20090264592 - Thermoplastic resin composition and molded article obtained from the same: A process for preparing derivatized poly(4-hydroxystryrene) having a novolak type structure which comprises the steps of (i) supplying a solution of methanol containing 4-hydroxyphenylmethylcarbinol, (ii) subjecting said solution to an acid catalyzed displacement reaction for a sufficient period of time and under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to convert... Agent: James J. Mullen

20090264593 - Curing agents for epoxy resins: Curing agent for epoxy resins, consisting of A) 1%-99% by weight of an adduct obtainable by reacting a1) a polyethylene polyamine having up to six nitrogens in the molecule with a2) a monoglycidyl ether, the adduct of a1) and a2) preferably being isolated by removal of the excess polyethylene polyamine,... Agent: Legal Department Huntsman Corporation

20090264594 - Aromatic sulfone polymer composition comprising tetrafluoroethylene polymer particles: r

20090264595 - Method of increasing the yield in producing sdvb-based copolymer in preparing standard turbidity/nephelometry test samples: A method of improving the yield in producing a unique styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer for use in an improved more highly diluted suspension for preparing standard turbidity test equipment calibration samples of very low turbidity levels in the measurement of turbidity in water.... Agent: Charles J. Prescott, P.A.

20090264596 - Fluoroelastomer compositions: Fluoropolymers comprising a fluoroelastomer matrix incorporating therein particles of a semicrystalline fluoropolymer formed of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) homopolymers or copolymers, wherein the average particle sizes of the semicrystalline fluoropolymer latex range from 10 to 100 nm.... Agent: Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & Kahn, PLLC

20090264597 - Fluoroelastomer compositions: The invention relates to a plasticization modifying agent for polyvinyl chloride processing and preparation method and use thereof, and it belongs to the field of modifying agent for polyvinyl chloride processing. Said modifying agent is a polymer obtained from monomer composition consisting of 60 to 100 parts by weight of... Agent: Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, LLP

20090264598 - Novel surfactants for tertiary mineral oil extraction based on branched alcohols: Surfactants of the general formula R1-X where R1 is an aliphatic C17H35-alkyl radical and X is a hydrophilic group, and the mean degree of branching of the R1 radical is from 2.8 to 3.7. Mixtures which comprise such surfactants and the use of such surfactants and of mixtures thereof for... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

20090264599 - Terminating bromination of styrenic polymer in a bromination reaction mixture: A brominated styrenic polymer reaction mixture containing at least (i) brominated styrenic polymer, (ii) bromination reaction solvent, (iii) hydrogen bromide, and (iv) Lewis acid bromination catalyst, and an aqueous medium in an amount sufficient to deactivate the Lewis acid catalyst but insufficient to form a separate continuous liquid phase in... Agent: Albemarle Corporation

20090264600 - Method for preparing water-soluble polymer derivatives bearing a terminal carboxylic acid: A method is provided for preparing water-soluble polymer derivatives bearing a terminal carboxylic acid or ester thereof. The method involves the hydrolyzing an ortho ester of a water-soluble polymer so as provide the corresponding acid. In addition, the invention provides water-soluble polymers bearing a terminal carboxylic acid or ester thereof,... Agent: Nektar Therapeutics

20090264601 - Copolymers having amide units and ether units with improved optical properties: m

20090264602 - Curable resin composition and cold setting adhesive: Disclosed is a moisture-curing type curable resin composition containing: a curable resin intramolecularly having a silicon-containing functional group; and a Lewis acid or a complex of the Lewis acid as a curing catalyst, the Lewis acid being selected from the group consisting of metal halides and boron halides, which is... Agent: John S. Pratt, Esq Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP