32nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130203829 | Mitochondria-Targeted Inhibitors of Cytochrome C Peroxidase for Protection from Apoptosis - The present application is directed to novel imidazole-substituted fatty acids that have been functionalized with an alkyl triphenylphosphonium group, compositions comprising these compounds and their use as inhibitors of cytochrome c peroxidase, in particular for the treatment and prevention of apoptosis. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203830 | Compounds for Prevention of Cell Injury - The invention is related to compounds for prevention of cell injury or protection of cells. The compounds are involved in the maintenance or the increase of hydrogen sulphide in cells, which results in a protection of the cells or the prevention of cell injury. The compounds of the invention can be used in cell culture and tissue culture techniques. They can also be used in several medical conditions such as ischemia, reperfusion and hypothermia, or for preserving organs which are used for transplantation. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203831 | NON PEPTIDIC 14-3-3 INHIBITORS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention refers to compounds with inhibitory activity against 14-3-3 proteins and their use in the treatment of tumors, in particular chronic myeloid leukemia. The invention also provides methods for the identification of 14-3-3 protein inhibitors. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203832 | NOVEL SOLID FORMS OF A MICROBIOCIDE - The present invention relates to novel solid forms of 3-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (9-isopropyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,4-methano-naphthalen-5-yl)-amide, such as crystal modifications and hydrates, compositions comprising these novel solid forms and to the use thereof in the control of disease infestation in cultivated plants. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203833 | KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING OCULAR PAIN - Compositions comprising ketorolac tromethamine at a therapeutically effective concentration of less than 0.5% are disclosed herein. Methods of treating or preventing ocular pain using said compositions are also disclosed herein. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203834 | KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING OCULAR PAIN - Compositions comprising ketorolac tromethamine at a therapeutically effective concentration of less than 0.5% are disclosed herein. Methods of treating or preventing ocular pain using said compositions are also disclosed herein. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203835 | INHIBITORY RNAS TO RNA BINDING PROTEINS HNRNPA1, HNRNPA2 AND PTB AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are methods to reduce or slow down cell growth, for example in a cancer cell comprising contacting a cell with an effective amount of a combination of inhibitory RNA molecules targeting hnRNPA1, hnRNPA2 and PTB. Provided are methods to identify agents which reduce the levels of hnRNPA1, hnRNPA2 or PTB. Provided are methods to identify agents which increase ratio of PKM1/PKM2 proteins, or reduce PKM2 levels, or increase PKM1 levels. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203836 | 2' AND 5' MODIFIED MONOMERS AND OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - The present invention provides nucleosides of formula (1) and oligonucleotides comprising at least on nucleoside of formula (2):Formula (1) and Formula (2). Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of inhibiting the expression of a gene in call, the method comprising (a) contacting an oligonucleotide of the invention with the cell; and (b) maintaining the cell from step (a) for a time sufficient to obtain degradation of the mRNA of the target gene. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203837 | PREPARATION OF MICROVESICLE-siRNA COMPLEXES AND USE THEREOF IN AIDS TREATMENT - The present invention provides drugs for treating AIDS, which comprises microvesicles carrying anti-HIV specific siRNA. The present invention also provides a preparation method of the drug. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203838 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITION OF AXONAL DEGENERATION BY MODULATION OF THE DLK/JNK PATHWAY - Methods of reducing Wallerian degeneration are disclosed. These methods comprise inhibiting expression or activity of a mixed lineage kinase such as a dual leucine-zipper-bearing kinase (DLK), inhibiting expression or activity of a molecule acting downstream from DLK, such as a c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), or a combination thereof. Further disclosed are methods of screening candidate compounds for DLK inhibition activity. These methods comprise providing a neuronal culture comprising a plurality of axons; contacting the culture with a candidate compound and with an axon degeneration-triggering agent; and comparing axonal degeneration in the culture to a control culture comprising the axon degeneration-triggering agent but not the candidate compound. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203839 | ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES (ODN) AGAINST SMAD7 AND USES THEREOF IN MEDICAL FIELD - The invention relates to antisense oligonucleotidic sequences (ODN) against Smad7 suitably modified, and their uses in medical field as therapeutic biological agents, in particular in the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203840 | USE OF MEGANUCLEASES FOR INDUCING HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION EX VIVO AND IN TOTO IN VERTEBRATE SOMATIC TISSUES AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A single chain homing endonuclease, comprising a first variant of I-CreI having the amino acid sequence of accession number pdb 1g9y and a second variant of I-CreI variant having the amino acid sequence of accession number pdb 1g9y in a single polypeptide. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203841 | Transduction Efficiency, Capsid-Modified rAAV Vectors and Methods of Use - Disclosed are tyrosine-modified rAAV vectors, as well as infectious virions, compositions, and pharmaceutical formulations that comprise them. Also disclosed are methods of preparing and methods for using the disclosed tyrosine-phosphorylated capsid protein mutant rAAV vectors in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications including in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy, and large-scale production of rAAV vectors. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203842 | PESTICIDE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A WIDE VARIETY OF PESTS - A pesticidal composition including at least one substance derived from | 2013-08-08 |
20130203843 | MILD CATIONIC MITOCHONDRIAL UNCOUPLERS - The present invention relates to biology and medicine and in particular can be used in medicine for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the specific, self-regulating uncoupling of mitochondria. The invention can be useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the disruption of cellular metabolism, in the treatment of obesity, including pathological forms thereof, and also for the treatment of diseases associated with the increased formation of free radicals and reactive oxygen species. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203844 | Method for Stimulating the Reproductive Capacity in a Bull, and Composition for Stimulating the Reproductive Capacity in a Bull - The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one volatile molecule specific to the estrus of cows in order to improve the reproductive function of a bull. In particular, the composition according to the invention makes it possible to act on the libido of the bull, but also on the production of semen by the bull. Preferably, the composition used comprises at least one molecule from among coumarin, squalene, 6-amino undecane, 2-butanone, 9-octadecenoic acid and 1,2-dichloroethylene. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203845 | Synergistic, Non-Equilibrium Aldehyde Biocides - A disinfectant solution comprising: an aldehyde; a polyol; one or more acetal derivatives formed by reaction of said aldehyde with said polyol; one or more surfactants selected from the general classes anionic, cationic, or non-ionic; one or more pH buffering agents selected from the group consisting of monosodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, sodium tetraborate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, phosphoric acid, boric acid and citric acid. The invention also relates to a process of producing the disinfectant solution, and a method of disinfecting and/or sterilizing heat sensitive medical devices comprising treating the medical devices with the disinfectant solution of the invention. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203846 | PHENYL CARBAMATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING ALS - A composition for treating and/or preventing ALS containing the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a method of treating and/or preventing ALS comprising administering the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of ALS treatment; and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treating and/or preventing ALS, are provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203847 | Pharmaceutical Formulation for Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors - A pharmaceutical composition, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) compound represented by the following structural formula at least one acidifying agent; and a vehicle base comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous solvent. Values and preferred values of the variables in structural formula (I) are defined herein. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203848 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INCREASING NEUROGENESIS IN NEURAL TISSUE - The invention, described herein, is directed to the use of acetyl. L-carnitine, or propionyl L-carnitine, or a salt thereof, for preparing a medicament for increasing neurogenesis in neural tissue; in winch said increased neurogenesis is useful for preventing central nervous system disorders due to ageing or genetic predisposition. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203849 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING EDIBLE MATTER AND SUBSTRATES THEREFOR - There are provided methods of treating edible matter comprising applying a composition comprising performic acid to the edible matter or a substrate therefor. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203850 | METHOD FOR TREATING SCARS WITH ADAPALENE 0.3% - A method is described for treating a scar with an effective amount of adapalene or salts thereof, which is administrated to the patient in need thereof. Optionally, the administered adapalene is in a quantity of 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203851 | Use of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid in the Manufacturing of Medicines, Applicable to the Treatment of Angiodependent Diseases - Provided is the use of 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid in the production of medicaments for the treatment of angiodependent diseases. More specifically, described is the use of the aforesaid compound and, in particular, the calcium and potassium salts thereof, for the treatment of two angiodependent diseases, which present a reduction in the apoptosis, namely cancer and psoriasis. Also described is the antiproliferative, antimigratory, antiangiogenic and proapoptotic capacity of said family of compounds in non-quiescent cells. In addition, described is the potentiating effect of said compounds on known cytostatic medicines in the treatment of tumours and, specifically, on gliomas. Additionally, the therapeutic efficacy of said compounds, based on the combined anti proliferative, antiangiogenic and proapaptotic capacities thereof, in the treatment of chronic psoriatic plaques is provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203852 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING NEONICOTINOID RESISTANT APHIDS - The invention relates to a method of controlling aphids that are resistant to neonicotinoid insecticides, using the compound diafenthiuron in free form or in agrochemically acceptable salt form as well as the use of compositions comprising said compound to control neonicontinoid resistant insects. In particular the methods relate to controlling neonicotinoid resistant insects in the Aphididae family, that are resistant to one or more neonicotinoid insecticides. Methods of the invention find particular use in controlling neonicotinoid resistant insects in crops of useful plants. Furthermore, the invention extends to methods of controlling plant viruses spread by neonicotinoid resistant insects. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203853 | METHODS OF INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF GLYBURIDE AND OTHER DRUGS - Methods of administering glyburide, or other drug, are disclosed. The novel methods disclosed herein include intravenous methods of administering glyburide, or other drug, over periods of more than an hour, preferably over periods of about 72 hours. The novel methods include administering a bolus of glyburide, or other drug, followed by a first continuous infusion administration of glyburide, or other drug; and optionally a second or further bolus administration of glyburide, or other drug, and/or a second or further continuous infusion administration of glyburide, or other drug. These methods are effective to rapidly achieve a desired level of glyburide, or other drug, and to provide a substantially steady level of glyburide, or other drug, over a desired period of time. The methods disclosed herein may be useful for treating a subject in need of treatment for, e.g., acute stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), myocardial infarction (MI), shock (including hemorrhagic shock), organ ischemia, and ventricular arrhythmias. These methods provide for the rapid achievement and maintenance of therapeutic glyburide, or other drug, plasma levels over an extended period of time, and further avoid excessive levels of drug and so avoid possible drug side-effects. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203854 | ENHANCED BIMATOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION - A composition comprising from 0.005% to 0.02% bimatoprost by weight and from 100 ppm to 250 ppm benzalkonium chloride, wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration is disclosed herein. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203855 | Pharmaceutical Dopamine Glycoconjugate Compositions and Methods of Their Preparation and Use - Hydrophilic transportable N-linked glycosyl dopaminergic prodrug compounds and methods of their use. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203856 | FILLER COMPOSITION FOR TISSUE REINFORCEMENT - The present invention relates to a filler composition for tissue reinforcement, including hyaluronic acid and alkylene diamine crosslinked hydrogel. The filler composition exhibits the positive physical properties required for tissue reinforcement, such as biocompatibility and swelling ability, as well as useful effects in that the same can remain in vivo for a long time. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203857 | Pharmaceutical Compositions for the Treatment of Bacterial Infections - The present invention is related to pharmaceutical compositions capable of inhibiting or eliminating an infectious process caused by bacteria in warm-blooded animals. The present invention describes a stable formulation with a minimized methylpyrrolidone concentration. In order to reduce N-methylpyrrolidone concentration, a mixture was developed that eliminates the need to add preservatives and exhibiting a suitable viscosity and ensures the solubility of the composition when administered in drinking water at a ratio of dilution of up to 5,000 times in chlorinated or non-chlorinated water. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203858 | Fast-Dissolving Solid Pharmaceutical Form for Treating Bacterial Infections - The present invention relates to solid pharmaceutical compositions that dissolve readily and stably and which are capable of inhibiting or eliminating an infectious process caused by bacteria in warm-blooded animals and aquatic species such as, for example, fish and crustaceans. The invention describes composition for formulations containing antibiotics to be administered by various routes for treating bacterial infections in warm-blooded animals and aquatic animals. The formulation can be intended for human and animal use. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203859 | METHODS OF TREATING ACNE - A method of treating acne in a human in need thereof comprising administering systemically to said human a tetracycline compound in an amount that is effective to treat acne but has substantially no antibiotic activity, without administering a bisphosphonate compound. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203860 | NICOTINIC RECEPTOR NON-COMPETITIVE ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to compounds that modulate nicotinic receptors as non-competitive antagonists, methods for their synthesis, methods for use, and their pharmaceutical compositions. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203861 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OVARIAN CANCER - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating ovarian cancer by cyclohexenone compounds. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203862 | SOLUTIONS OF CARBON NANOHORNS, METHOD FOR MAIKING SAME AND USES THEREOF - Methods for solubilizing carbon nanohorns and applications thereof, including the manufacture of composites, hydrogen storage, catalyst supports and drug delivery. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203863 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A COMPOSITION INCLUDING A COMPOUND CONTAINING VANILLIN AND ETHYLVANILLIN, COMPOSITION THUS OBTAINED AND USE THEREOF - A method for preparing a composition including a compound including vanillin and ethylvanillin is described. Also described, is a method of preparing a composition including a compound including vanillin and ethylvanillin according to a vanillin/ethylvanillin molar ratio of 2. The method can include an operation of co-granulating vanillin and ethylvanillin at a temperature of 50° C. to 57° C. in the form of a powder and in amounts such that the vanillin/ethylvanillin molar ratio is at least equal to 2, and an operation of lowering the temperature of the composition thus obtained to room temperature. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203864 | Method of Production of Cosmetics Emulsion - The invention relates to the field of cosmetology and is referred to the technology for obtaining cosmetic skin care products. A method of manufacturing of cosmetic products includes gradual dispersion of components at room temperature at that the components are added to the plant with a powerful hydroacoustic effect, where dispersion of components and cavitation homogenization of emulsion with the further filling are made, at that the mode of acoustic cavitation is generated due to the double resonance effect in a flow channel. Mechanical oscillation of the rectangular flow channel system generates sound waves, forming of a standing wave at the fundamental frequency for the wall or walls of the flow channel. These standing waves in turn form a quasi-plane standing wave in a moving multi-phase media consisting of mixed ingredients. The method obtains superfine monodispersed cream emulsions with submicron size of the dispersed phase, resistant to coalescence, which significantly improve the organoleptic characteristics of cosmetic products, to allow reducing significantly the volume of ingredients required in the process of production of an emulsifier. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203865 | Pharmaceutical Elastomeric Articles - Elastomeric polymers and compounded elastomers having reduced amounts of leachables and improved resistance to γ-irradiation sterilization suitable for pharmaceutical stopper and seal applications. These polymers and compounded elastomers maintain their physical performances upon being exposed to γ-irradiation over time and typical use conditions. The polymer is prepared by reacting a mixture of i) a C | 2013-08-08 |
20130203866 | Thickened Polymer - The invention relates to a polymer which can be obtained by radical emulsion polymerization of at least one acidic vinyl monomer or salt thereof, at least one non-ionic vinyl monomer, in particular preferably a hydrophobic non-ionic vinyl monomer, at least one monomer containing an unsaturated terminal group and a polyoxyalkyene portion, at least one crosslinking monomer, optionally a protective colloid, and is characterized in that the polymerization is controlled such that the gelling effect occurs at least at times, which is achieved by the monomer addition (dosing time) taking place for 40 minutes, particularly preferably for 30 minutes. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203867 | STEVIA FORMULATION - The invention provides a stevia formulation comprising a stevia sweetener with a rebaudioside A content of 95% or greater, and 0.25 to 5.15 parts by weight of a sugarcane-derived extract (a), 0.06 to 2.50 parts by weight of a sugarcane-derived extract (b) and 0.002 to 12.5 parts by weight of γ-aminobutyric acid with respect to 100 parts by weight of the stevia sweetener. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203868 | COMPOSITION FOR ENTERIC HARD CAPSULES, AND ENTERIC HARD CAPSULE PREPARED USING THE COMPOSITION - A composition for enteric hard capsules, and an enteric hard capsule prepared using the composition. The composition for enteric hard capsules may include polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups. During the storage of the enteric hard capsule prepared using the composition, the separation of salt from the capsule is delayed. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203869 | PYRROLOQUINOLINE QUINONE GEL - An object of the present invention is to provide a gel containing pyrroloquinoline quinone that is capable of easily forming a gel near room temperature and is useful even in the food sector, and a method for producing the gel. According to the present invention, there is provided a gel containing pyrroloquinoline quinone that uses pyrroloquinoline quinone itself as a gelling agent and a method for producing the gel by adding a salt of pyrroloquinoline quinone to water and subsequently adjusting the temperature or the pH to reduce solubility. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203870 | Animal Models of Atherosclerosis - The present invention provides transgenic, large non-human animal models of atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, as well as methods of using such animal models in the identification and characterization of therapies for atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203871 | FUIDI HERD MANAGEMENT SCHEMA - The invention is a herd management schema based upon the inventor's analysis of the natural history of bovine infection due to | 2013-08-08 |
20130203872 | Process and Plant for the Production of Methanol with Isothermal Catalytic Beds - A process for the synthesis of methanol, comprising the steps of reforming a hydrocarbon source obtaining a make-up gas feed ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130203873 | CHEMICALLY RESISTANT MEMBRANES, COATINGS AND FILMS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - There is provided herein a membrane or film comprising one or more aromatic ionomers covalently crosslinked through aryl-aryl (—Ar—Ar—), aryl-ether-aryl (—Ar—O—Ar—), aryl-sulfide-aryl (—Ar—S—Ar—), aryl-sulfone-aryl bonds, or any combination thereof, wherein said one or more aromatic ionomers further comprises at least one electron withdrawing group adapted to improve oxidant resistance of said membrane or film. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203874 | Expandable Functional TFE Copolymer Fine Powder, Expanded Products and Reacted Products Therefrom - A functional TFE copolymer fine powder is described, wherein the TFE copolymer is a polymer of TFE and at least one functional comonomer, and wherein the TFE copolymer has functional groups that are pendant to the polymer chain. The functional TFE copolymer fine powder resin is paste extrudable and expandable. Methods for making the functional TFE copolymer are also described. The expanded functional TFE copolymer material may be post-reacted after expansion. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203875 | Expandable Functional TFE Copolymer Fine Powder, the Expandable Functional Products Obtained Therefrom and Reaction of the Expanded Products - A functional TFE copolymer fine powder is described, wherein the TFE copolymer is a polymer of TFE and at least one functional comonomer, and wherein the TFE copolymer has functional groups that are pendant to the polymer chain. The functional TFE copolymer fine powder resin is paste extrudable and expandable. Methods for making the functional TFE copolymer are also described. The expanded functional TFE copolymer material may be post-reacted after expansion. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203876 | METHOD TO START-UP A PROCESS TO MAKE EXPANDABLE VINYL AROMATIC POLYMERS - The present invention is a method to start-up a process to make expandable vinyl aromatic polymer pellets comprising,
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20130203877 | POLYLACTIC ACID COMPOSITION, FOAM MOLDED ARTICLE THEREOF AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to inexpensively provide a method and device of producing a high viscosity polylactic acid composition, which composition is appropriate for foam molding having a high expansion ratio and is stable, and a foam molded article having a high expansion ratio formed of said high viscosity polylactic acid composition. A method of producing a polylactic acid foam molded article of the present invention which can achieve the above-described object is characterized by comprising a step of mechanically grinding a polylactic acid composition by applying a shear force, using a device equipped with an injection molding machine (B) or an extrusion molding machine (G), an orifice portion (S) and a foaming mold (P), in a foaming gas atmosphere in the orifice portion (S). The above-described polylactic acid composition is obtained by mechanically grinding polylactic acid, which polylactic acid is cross-linked by polyisocyanate, by applying a shear force in an inert gas atmosphere, said polylactic acid composition obtained by the grinding being characterized by having an MI value of 0.05 or more and 5 or less, which MI value is measured at 190° C. under a load of 21.6 kg in accordance with JIS K7210 (ISO 1133) (FIG. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203878 | Polymer Composite Foams - Foamed polymeric compositions containing clay nucleating agents are described. The clays are preferably sepioiite, palygorskite/attapulgite, or combinations thereof. Also described are processes for forming the foamed compositions. The resulting products find particular application as insulation and packaging materials. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203879 | Method For The Production Of Foam Moulded Parts - The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of foam moulded parts. Further the present invention relates to foamed moulded parts. The present method comprises the following steps:
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20130203880 | POLYURETHANE FOAMS WITH DECREASED ALDEHYDE EMISSIONS, A PROCESS FOR PREPARING THESE FOAMS AND A METHOD FOR DECREASING ALDEHYDE IN POLYURETHANE FOAMS - This invention relates to polyurethane foams which exhibit decreased aldehyde emission, to a process of preparing these polyurethane foams, and to a method of decreasing aldehyde emissions in foams. The polyurethane foams herein additionally comprise a small quantity of a polyhydrazodicarbonamide dispersion polyol to the isocyanate-reactive component, or a trimerized hexamethylene diisocyanate to the polyisocyanate component. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203881 | CONVERSION OF CORN GLUTEN MEAL INTO A SOLID ARTICLE THROUGH THE USE OF A NON-TOXIC ADDITIVE - Disclosed are fast-curing, inexpensive corn-gluten resin compositions, methods for making them, methods for forming them into solid articles. In some embodiments, the resin composition includes corn meal gluten and a non-toxic organic acid. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203882 | Curable Composition - Photocurable composition curable by ultraviolet (UV) radiation comprising: A) at least one organosiloxane component A of the following formula (I): whereby Pa and Pb are each independently selected from a cationically polymerizable group, x+y is an integer ≧1, Sp and Sp′ are each independently selected from a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group and an aliphatic linear or branched hydrocarbon group, R | 2013-08-08 |
20130203883 | SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SURFACE-MODIFIED ELASTIC BODY - The present invention aims to provide a surface modification method for a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which can impart various functions such as sliding properties and biocompatibility according to its use. The present invention relates to a surface modification method for modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer as an object to be modified, the method including: Step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on a surface of the object to be modified; Step 2 of radical polymerizing monomers starting from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object to be modified; and Step 3 of functionalizing the polymer chains. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203884 | DENTAL COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING TRICYCLIC PLASTICIZERS - The present invention relates to dental polymerizable composite materials (curable dental compositions) comprising one or more plasticizers comprising a tricyclic structural element, to dental materials (polymers), obtainable by curing from the dental polymerizable composite materials comprising one or more plasticizers comprising a tricyclic structural element, to processes for producing a dental material and to dental curable composite materials for use in a therapeutic method in the production of a dental material. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203885 | OXIDATION RESISTANT HOMOGENIZED POLYMERIC MATERIAL - The present invention relates to methods for making oxidation resistant homogenized polymeric materials and medical implants that comprise polymeric materials, for example, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The invention also provides methods of making antioxidant-doped medical implants, for example, doping of medical devices containing cross-linked UHMWPE with vitamin E by diffusion and annealing the anti-oxidant doped UHMWPE in a super critical fluid, and materials used therein. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203886 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN UHMWPE ARTICLE - The invention relates to a process for the production of an article, wherein—ethylene is polymerized with a polyene and optionally another comonomer, resulting in a polymer with a MFI (21.6) between 0.05 dg/min and 100 dg/min,—melt processing the polymer into an article,—optionally crosslinking the polymer during or after melt processing the polymer and—optionally sterilizing the polymer article by high energy irradiation. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203887 | Lignite-Urethane Based Resins for Enhance Foundry Sand Performance - Described herein, in a preferred embodiment, is a leonardite-based polyurethane resin binder that may be used, among other applications, as a binder in combination with foundry aggregate, e.g., sand, for molding or casting metal parts. The binders described herein comprise a humic substance, preferably leonardite, first mixed with a foundry aggregate and then the humic-aggregate mixture is combined with a polymerizable polyol, an isocyanate, and a polymerization catalyst to make a polyurethane resin binder in situ in a foundry aggregate, such as sand. The lignite is added as a solid to the foundry aggregate, and improves the binder performance of the lignite-containing part of the binder components. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203888 | COPPER-FREE CERAMIC FRICTION MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The invention discloses a copper-free ceramic friction material and a preparation method thereof. The friction material at least contains the following materials in mass content: 2-30% of alkaline earth-based metal compound and 2-30% of carbon fiber, wherein the alkaline earth-based metal compound is M | 2013-08-08 |
20130203889 | Tire the Tread of which Comprises a Thermoplastic Elastomer - A tire whose tread comprises a rubber composition comprising at least one diene elastomer, for instance an SBR, a reinforcing filler, for instance a silica, and a polyether block amide (PEBA) thermoplastic elastomer. Such a composition has a reduced raw-state viscosity, thus promoting the processability of the treads, while at the same time conserving a good level of dry road holding and of rolling resistance. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203890 | TIRE, THE TREAD OF WHICH COMPRISES A RUBBER COMPOSITION A POLYVINYL ESTER RESIN - A tire, the tread of which comprises a rubber composition comprising a diene elastomer, such as, for example, an SBR or BR elastomer, a poly(vinyl ester) resin, at a content preferably of between 5 and 50 phr, and a reinforcing filler, such as silica and/or carbon black. The poly(vinyl ester) resin is in particular a vinyl ester homopolymer or copolymer of foimula R—C(═O)O—CH═CH2, at least one of the vinyl ester monomers of which comprises a radical R having more than 2 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 20 carbon atoms. Such a composition makes it possible to improve the wet grip of the treads of the tire and also the processability of such a composition. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203891 | AQUEOUS DRAG REDUCERS FOR ARCTIC CLIMATES - An aqueous drag reducer comprising a poly(alpha olefin), a winterizing agent and water. In this embodiment the winterizing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % of the aqueous drag reducer. Additionally, water comprises less than about 2.0 times the amount of winterizing agent. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203892 | Method for Manufacturing a Rubber Composition - Process for the manufacture of a rubber composition comprising various constituents, such as base elastomers, reinforcing fillers, additives and a vulcanization system, during which the following stages are carried out:
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20130203893 | TREAD RUBBER COMPOUNDS HAVING IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE USING FUNCTIONALIZED LIQUID POLYBUTADIENE - A tread rubber composition having improved abrasion resistance is provided. The tread rubber composition comprises a conjugated diene polymer or copolymer, at least one filler, from 2 to 10 phr of liquid polybutadiene, from 2 to 5 phr of zinc oxide and from 1 to 100 phr of process oil. The liquid polybutadiene is functionalized by reaction with unsaturated acid anhydride, has a number average molecular weight of from 3 to 8 kg/mol and an acid number of from 40 to 80. Also provided are methods for preparing the tread rubber composition comprising mixing of the foregoing ingredients by master-batch and final batch steps whereby the abrasion resistance of the tread rubber composition is improved. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203894 | CYCLOALIPHATIC CARBONATES AS REACTIVE DILUENTS IN EPOXY RESINS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for limiting peak exotherm temperatures in epoxy systems comprising the step of: combining an amine hardener, an epoxy and a diluent to form an epoxy system, wherein the diluent is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, delta-valerolactam, delta-valerolactone, gamma valerolactone, butyrolactam, beta butyrolactone, gamma butyrolactone, and combinations thereof. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203895 | CURING AGENTS FOR EPOXY RESINS - The present invention relates to curatives for epoxy resins, and compositions (e.g. adhesives) containing such resins cured using the same, methods of preparation and uses therefor. More specifically, the present invention relates to hybrid curatives for epoxy resins comprising both aromatic amine, phenol and/or phenyl ester moieties. A further aspect of the current invention relates to new imidazole catalysts that posses a combination of excellent cure latency as well as low cure temperature onset. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203896 | Chromium-Free Insulation Coating Material for Non-Oriented Silicon Steel - The present invention refers to a chromium-free insulation coating material for non-oriented silicon steel, comprising, in parts by weight, the following components: metal dihydrogen phosphate salt of 100 parts, epoxy resin of 10˜60 parts, naphthenate drier or isooctanoate metal salt drier of 0.001˜10 parts, organic solvent of 0.001˜100 parts and pure water of 60˜2000 parts. The metal dihydrogen phosphate salt is Al(H | 2013-08-08 |
20130203897 | ELECTRICAL INSULATION SYSTEM - Electrical insulation system with improved electrical breakdown strength, including a hardened polymer component having incorporated therein a filler material and a nano-scale sized filler material. The hardened polymer component is selected from epoxy resin compositions, polyesters, polyamides, polybutylene terephthalate, polyurethanes and polydicyclo-pentadiene. The filler material has an average particle size within the range of 1 μm-500 μm, and is present in a quantity within the range of 40%-65% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the insulation system. The nano-scale sized filler material is a pretreated nano-scale sized filler material, having been produced by a sol-gel process. The nano-scale sized filler material is present within the electrical insulation system in an amount of about 1%-20% by weight, calculated to the weight of the filler material present in the electrical insulation system. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203898 | HYPERBRANCHED POLYMERS FOR MODIFYING THE TOUGHNESS OF CURED EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a curable composition comprising one or more epoxy compounds, one or more amino hardeners, and an addition of one or more dendritic polymers selected from the group of the dendritic polyester polymers, where the dendritic polyester polymers can be produced through an Ax+By synthesis route. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203899 | PULVERULENT MORTAR COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED ADHESION - Pulverulent mortar composition comprising a mineral binder, an inert material in the form of aggregate capable of being agglomerated in aqueous phase by means of said binder, and 0.2 to 1% of a fluid additive comprising 25 to 100% of a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon compound (i) which is liquid at room temperature and which includes one or more —COO— ester groups, the total weight of which, relative to the molar mass of said compound, is between 20 and 50%. Use for preparing an adhesive mortar for fixing ceramic tiles. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203900 | Adhesive Composition and Use Thereof - The invention provides adhesives comprising at least one polymer component which contains at least 65 weight percent propylene, at least one nucleator and at least one functionalized wax. The inventive adhesives have increased heat resistance and decreased set-time, making them particularly well suited for assembly and packaging applications. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203901 | LIGNOPHENOL DERIVATIVE, RESIN COMPOSITION, AND RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE - A compound includes a lignophenol derivative having a weight average molecular weight in a range of 5000 to 10000, and satisfying the following formula (1): | 2013-08-08 |
20130203902 | Sulfur Modified Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) - Provided are a sulfur modified polymer composition, free from asphalt, bitumen or like compounds, and method of making same. The inclusion of 50% by weight sulfur, or greater, into the polymer composition results in a composition that is softer and having an increased melting point, relative to the unmodified polymer composition. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203903 | MANGANESE COMPLEX DRIER FOR COATING COMPOSITIONS - Use of a transition metal complex a) as a drier for air drying auto-oxidative resin composition comprising a polymer b) comprising unsaturated fatty acid residues, wherein the transition metal complex a) has a cation of the following structure (I) wherein R=C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or a polymeric residue; R | 2013-08-08 |
20130203904 | STERICALLY HINDERED POLYMERIC AMINES AND THEIR USE AS POLYMER STABILIZERS - The present invention relates to polypiperidine compounds of polymeric type which are capable of conferring to the polymeric materials, particularly to polyolefins, a high stability against photodegradation and oxidative action of air, belong to the HALS category and have general formula (I): | 2013-08-08 |
20130203905 | POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE RESIN COMPOSITION - To provide a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition having excellent tracking resistance, mechanical strength, and low-hygroscopicity, and being flame-retarded by a non-halogen-containing flame retardant. A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition is prepared by compounding polyamide resin, an organic phosphorous flame retardant, and a nitrogen-containing flame retardant assistant into polybutylene terephthalate resin, wherein the content of the polyamide resin is not less than 1 part by mass and not more than 15 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass of the polybutylene terephthalate resin. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203906 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ARAMID COPOLYMER - The invention concerns processes for forming a polymer comprising residues of terephthaloyl chloride, paraphenylene diamine, and a salt of formula I | 2013-08-08 |
20130203907 | EPOXIDIZED COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to an epoxidized composition and a process for producing the same. The epoxidized composition is useful as a plasticizer for thermoplastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers. The process includes forming a blend containing one or more fatty acid esters and one or more bio-based oils; and epoxidizing the blend to form the epoxidized composition. This process has several advantages over a process of forming a blend of already epoxidized fatty acid esters and epoxidized bio-based oils. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203908 | STIFF POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION WITH EXCELLENT ELONGATION AT BREAK - Polypropylene composition comprising (a) a high melt strength polypropylene having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of equal or below 15 g/lOmin and a branching index g′ of below 1.0, (b) a first heterophasic propylene copolymer comprising a polypropylene having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) in the range of 50 to 500 g/lOmin and an elastomeric propylene copolymer having a propylene content in the range of 50 to 80 wt.-% and an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of equal or more than 2.5 dl/g, (c) a second heterophasic propylene copolymer comprising a random propylene copolymer having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) in the range of 1 to 40 g/lOmin, a branching index g′ of 1.0, and a comonomer content of more than 0.5 wt.-%, and an elastomeric propylene copolymer having a propylene content in the range of 50 to 80 wt.-%, and an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of equal or below 2.4 dl/g, (d) a polyethylene plastomer having an ethylene content of at least 50 wt.-%, and (e) a mineral filler (F). | 2013-08-08 |
20130203909 | POLYCARBONATE BLENDS HAVING IMPROVED ELECTROPLATE ADHESION - The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate blends compositions having, among other characteristics, improved electroplate adhesion properties. In particular, the disclosure relates to such polycarbonate compositions comprising a polycarbonate component, a primary ABS impact modifier, and a secondary impact modifier chemically different from the primary impact modifier. Also included herein are methods for preparing and/or using the same, as well as articles formed from such compositions/blends. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203910 | FLAME RESISTANT POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is polyamide resin composition including a polyamide resin, at least one reinforcing agent, and at least one flame retardant, wherein, (a) the polyamide resin includes at least one aliphatic polyamide and an aromatic polyamide blend including at least one semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide and at least one amorphous semi-aromatic polyamide; (b) based on the total weight of the polyamide resin, about 35 to about 70 wt % of the at least one aliphatic polyamide and about 30 to about 65 wt % of the aromatic polyamide blend are present in the polyamide resin; and (c) based on the total weight of the aromatic polyamide blend, about 15 to about 80 wt % of the at least one semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide and about 20 to about 85 wt % of the at least one amorphous semi-aromatic polyamide are present in the aromatic polyamide blend. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203911 | HYDROLYTIC STABILITY IN POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of blended polycarbonate resins with improved hydrolytic stability. The resulting compositions, comprising a hydrotalcite and inorganic buffer, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of blended polycarbonate compositions with improved hydrolytic stability. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203912 | POLYCARBONATE RESIN COMPOSITION AND FORMED PRODUCT THEREOF - In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203913 | Method for Manufacturing an Elastomeric Composition having a Self-Sealing Property - Process for the manufacture of an elastomer composition having a self-sealing property which is based on at least (phr meaning parts by weight per 100 parts of solid elastomer): a blend of at least two solid elastomers, a polybutadiene or butadiene copolymer elastomer, referred to as “elastomer A”, and a natural rubber or synthetic polyisoprene elastomer, referred to as “elastomer B”, the elastomer A:elastomer B ratio by weight being within a range from 10:90 to 90:10; between 30 and 90 phr of a hydrocarbon resin; from 0 to less than 30 phr of filler, in which, during a first stage or stage (a), a masterbatch comprising at least the elastomers A and B and between 30 and 90 phr of a hydrocarbon resin is prepared by mixing these various components in a mixer at a “hot compounding” temperature or up to a “hot compounding” temperature which is greater than the softening temperature of the hydrocarbon resin. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203914 | HIGHLY SILICA LOADED STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER MASTERBATCH - A highly loaded silica wet masterbatch utilizing a functionalized silica dry precipitated silica with a specific surface area in the range of 100 to 300 m | 2013-08-08 |
20130203915 | COMPATIBILIZED SILICA WITH A PLURALITY OF SILANES AND A POLYMER SILICA-REINFORCED MASTERBATCH - A compatibilized silica for incorporation into natural and synthetic polymers in latex form using precipitated or fumed silica with at least two organosilicon coupling compounds in an aqueous suspension. Polymer-silica reinforced masterbatches are prepared by addition of the compatibilized silica slurry using the formed compatibilized silica. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203916 | COMPOSITION FOR SURFACE TREATMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A surface treatment composition including statically charged polymeric nanoparticles. The statically charged nanoparticles include hydrogen bonding formed by combination with hydrogen hydroxide. The nanoparticles include one or more pore filling components such as polymeric silicon dioxide. The nanoparticles are encapsulated so as to retain the charge wherein the encapsulant may be a polyacrylate. The charged nanoparticles are retained to the surface to be treated and penetrate most soft and hard surfaces, insulating against oxidation, providing superior protection from soiling, staining and ultra violet degradation. The super smooth surface significantly reduces friction and mitigates static generation. Subsequent applications of the composition bond to previous applications of the composition and improve surface protection. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203917 | POLYMER SILICA-REINFORCED MASTERBATCH WITH NANOMATERIAL - A polymer masterbatch in latex form having nanomaterials and a compatibilized silica for incorporation into natural and synthetic polymers in latex form using precipitated or fumed silica with at least two organosilicon coupling compounds attached to the silica in an aqueous suspension. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203918 | WEATHERING-RESISTANT, COLORED MOLDINGS WITH IMPROVED GLOSS AND WIPE RESISTANCE - The present invention relates to weathering-resistant, colored moldings made of poly(alkyl) (meth)acrylate with improved gloss and resistance to mechanical influences acting on the surface of the molding, in particular with improved wipe resistance and improved scratch resistance, and also to molding compositions for producing the same. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203919 | SYNTHETIC FIBER CONTAINING PLANT FATTY ACIDS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed are a synthetic fiber comprising a plant fatty acid and a method for manufacturing the same. The method comprises incorporating a plant fatty acid in an amount of from 0.1 to 10.0 wt % into a fiber-formable polymer; and melt-spinning the plant fatty acid-incorporated polymer. The synthetic fiber comprises a plant fatty acid in an amount of from 0.01 to 1.0.0 wt %, and emanates a plant fragrance. In addition to being superior to general synthetic fibers in physical properties including strength and elongation, the synthetic fiber exhibits excellent bulkiness, elasticity, whiteness, touch sensation, hygroscopicity, dyeability, and gloss. Further, the fiber is highly antistatic and gives off a plant fragrance, so that it is useful as a material for high-quality clothes. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203920 | POLYMER COMPOSITION HAVING PHOTOALIGNABLE GROUP, LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT FILM FORMED OF THE POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING PHASE DIFFERENCE PLATE FORMED OF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT FILM - To provide a photoalignable material that can yield a photoalignable film having a high optical uniformity and no alignment defect, and allows photoalignment with exposure in a short period of time. A photoalignable polymer composition containing a specific photoalignable polymer having a silicone group or a fluorine-substituted alkyl group, and a photoalignable group, and a specific non-photoalignable polymer is manufactured, and the photoalignable film is manufactured by applying the polymer composition onto a base material or the like, drying an applied surface thereon, and irradiating the applied surface with light. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203921 | THERMOPLASTIC POM COMPOSITION - The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions which comprise mixtures of polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymers, production of these, use of these for producing metallic or ceramic moldings, and the resultant moldings. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203922 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR HEAT-RESISTANT ELECTRIC WIRE AND HEAT-RESISTANT ELECTRIC WIRE - The present invention provides: a resin composition for a heat-resistant electric wire, containing from 25 to 60 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether, from 15 to 42 parts by weight of a polypropylene-based resin, from 8 to 27 parts by weight of a styrene-based elastomer, from 5 to 15 parts by weight of a polyamide, and from 1 to 10 parts by weight of an acid-modified polyolefin, in which the polyamide has a melting point of 201° C. or more; and a heat-resistant electric wire using the composition. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203923 | OUTER CASING FOR ELECTRIC DEVICE - An outer casing for an electric device is obtained by molding a flame-retarded resin composition including a resin component containing 50% by weight or more of poly(lactic acid) and/or a lactic acid copolymer, of which each is an environmental resin, and silica-magnesia catalyst particles and a polyphosphate salt as flame retardance-imparting components which impart flame retardancy, wherein the combined content of the silica-magnesia catalyst particles and the polyphosphate salt is 10% by weight or less of the total weight of the flame-retarded resin composition. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203924 | SLIP PREVENTION PAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a slip prevention pad and a method of manufacturing the slip prevention pad. The method of manufacturing the slip prevention pad includes the steps of: 1) coating emery with a rubber-metal adhesive and then drying the adhesive-coated emery; 2) kneading a raw rubber with a rubber reinforcing material and a vulcanizing agent to prepare an unvulcanized rubber; 3) mixing the adhesive-coated emery with the unvulcanized rubber to obtain a mixture; 4) introducing the mixture into a rubber molding machine to vulcanize and mold the mixture to obtain a rubber product; and 5) cutting the rubber product. The slip prevention pad may effectively prevent slipping on a slippery road surface such as a snowy road or an icy road. In addition, the slip prevention pad may allow a user to walk normally on a non-slippery road without experiencing any inconvenience. Thus, since the slip prevention pad may be freely used according to a road surface state without having to be attached or detached, walking continuity may be maintained and a wearer's convenience may be improved. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203925 | FLAME-RETARDANT MATERIAL COMPRISING A BIOPOLYMER - Flame-retardant material comprising:
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20130203926 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION - Cement-free aqueous polymer dispersion comprising calcium silicate hydrate. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203927 | Plasticized Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Binder Compositions for Chopped Strand Mat - A plasticized binder composition suitable as a binder for chopped strand mats comprising (a) a copolymer obtainable by reacting; (i) 60-95 pphwm of vinyl acetate; and (ii) 5-40 pphwm of vinyl ester of α-substituted alkanoic acid; and b) a plasticizer, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer/plasticizer is from 1 to 6. | 2013-08-08 |
20130203928 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYMER-CNT COMPOSITES - A process for producing polymer-carbon nanotube (CNT) composites comprises the steps of: (A) providing carbon nanotube agglomerates with an average agglomerate size of ≧0.02 mm to ≦6 mm; (B) contacting the carbon nanotube agglomerates with an impregnation material, the contacting being performed in such a way that ≧50 wt. %, based on the weight of the carbon nanotubes, of the carbon nanotube agglomerates after contacting still has an average agglomerate size of ≧0.02 mm; and (C) incorporating the carbon nanotube agglomerates which have been contacted with an impregnation material and obtained in step (B) into a thermoplastic polymer material or into a reactive resin system. The invention further relates to carbon nanotube agglomerates which have been contacted with an impregnation material and to a polymer composite comprising carbon nanotubes. | 2013-08-08 |