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20090110690 | Hiv Gp120 Crystal Structure and Its Use to Identify Immunogens - The present disclosure relates to stabilized forms of the HIV gp120 envelope protein in complex with the broadly neutralizing CD4-binding site antibody b12, to crystalline forms of the stabilized forms of the HIV gp120 envelope protein in complex with the broadly neutralizing CD4-binding site antibody b12, and to the high resolution structure obtained from these crystals by X-ray diffraction methods. Methods for identifying immunogenic polypeptides based on these structures are also disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
20090191235 | CONFORMATIONALLY STABILIZED HIV ENVELOPE IMMUNOGENS AND TRIGGERING HIV-1 ENVELOPE TO REVEAL CRYPTIC V3-LOOP EPITOPES - Stabilized forms of gp120 polypeptide, nucleic acids encoding these stabilized forms, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, and methods of using these polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells are disclosed. Crystal structures and computer systems including atomic coordinates for stabilized forms of gp120, and gp120 with an extended V3 loop, and methods of using these structures and computer systems are also disclosed. | 07-30-2009 |
20120034255 | CONFORMATIONALLY STABILIZED HIV ENVELOPE IMMUNOGENS - Stabilized forms of gp120 polypeptide, nucleic acids encoding these stabilized forms, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, and methods of using these polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells are disclosed. Crystal structures and computer systems including atomic coordinates for stabilized forms of gp120, and gp120 with an extended V3 loop, and methods of using these structures and computer systems are also disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
20120328641 | CONFORMATIONALLY STABILIZED HIV ENVELOPE IMMUNOGENS - Stabilized forms of gp120 polypeptide, nucleic acids encoding these stabilized forms, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, and methods of using these polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells are disclosed. Crystal structures and computer systems including atomic coordinates for stabilized forms of gp120, and gp120 with an extended V3 loop, and methods of using these structures and computer systems are also disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
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20100314805 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING PRE-MADE POUCHES - An apparatus and method for forming cavities in pouches. The packages are used for packaging sterile medical products. The apparatus has a frame and a tongue plate member. A pouch is placed onto the tongue plate member to form a cavity into at least one side of the pouch. | 12-16-2010 |
20110086175 | Process and Apparatus for Coating a Porous Substrate with a Coating Liquid - An engagement head for engaging a porous substrate includes at least two pin sets, each pin set including a plurality of pins arranged in a plurality of parallel pin rows at a predetermined pin angle, wherein pins of immediately neighboring pin rows are arranged such that pin angles for the pins in a pin row are inversely symmetrical to pin angles for the pins in a neighboring pin row. The pins of a pin row move collectively in the same direction when a pin set is extended, which direction is determined by the pin angle of the pin row, whereby neighboring pin rows move in opposite longitudinal directions from one another when the pin set is extended. The pin sets may be extended and retracted in unison by a single actuation source. | 04-14-2011 |
20120115384 | Resorbable Laparoscopically Deployable Hemostat - The present invention is directed to a resorbable hemostatic nonwoven felt suitable for use in laparoscopic procedures and to methods for manufacturing said felt. | 05-10-2012 |
20130171329 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR COATING A POROUS SUBSTRATE WITH A COATING LIQUID - An engagement head for engaging a porous substrate includes at least two pin sets, each pin set including a plurality of pins arranged in a plurality of parallel pin rows at a predetermined pin angle, wherein pins of immediately neighboring pin rows are arranged such that pin angles for the pins in a pin row are inversely symmetrical to pin angles for the pins in a neighboring pin row. The pins of a pin row move collectively in the same direction when a pin set is extended, which direction is determined by the pin angle of the pin row, whereby neighboring pin rows move in opposite longitudinal directions from one another when the pin set is extended. The pin sets may be extended and retracted in unison by a single actuation source. | 07-04-2013 |
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20110201073 | Reduced by-product accumulation for improved production of isobutanol - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce various beneficial metabolites. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may further comprise one or more modifications resulting in the reduction or elimination of 3 keto-acid (e.g., acetolactate and 2-aceto-2-hydroxybutyrate) and/or aldehyde-derived by-products. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 08-18-2011 |
20110201090 | Yeast microorganisms with reduced by-product accumulation for improved production of fuels, chemicals, and amino acids - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce various beneficial metabolites. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may further comprise one or more modifications resulting in the reduction or elimination of 3 keto-acid (e.g., acetolactate and 2-aceto-2-hydroxybutyrate) and/or aldehyde-derived by-products. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 08-18-2011 |
20110275129 | Reduced by-product accumulation for improved production of isobutanol - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce various beneficial metabolites. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may further comprise one or more modifications resulting in the reduction or elimination of 3 keto-acid (e.g., acetolactate and 2-aceto-2-hydroxybutyrate) and/or aldehyde-derived by-products. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 11-10-2011 |
20140212953 | YEAST MICROORGANISMS WITH REDUCED BY-PRODUCT ACCUMULATION FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTION OF FUELS, CHEMICALS, AND AMINO ACIDS - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce various beneficial metabolites. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may further comprise one or more modifications resulting in the reduction or elimination of 3 keto-acid (e.g., acetolactate and 2-aceto-2-hydroxybutyrate) and/or aldehyde-derived by-products. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 07-31-2014 |
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20120309945 | Thiophene Azo Carboxylate Dyes and Laundry Care Compositions Containing the Same - This application relates to thiophene azo carboxylate dyes for use as hueing agents, laundry care compositions comprising such dyes that may serve as hueing agents, processes for making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The aforementioned dyes contain a formally charged moiety and are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. Such dyes are advantageous in providing a hueing effect, for example, a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics. Such dyes are also generally stable to bleaching agents used in laundry care compositions. | 12-06-2012 |
20140158166 | CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one colorant. The cleaning composition can have a pH of about 3 or less. The colorant exhibits one of several specified structures at a pH of about 7. A method for cleaning a surface utilizes the cleaning composition. | 06-12-2014 |
20150086736 | POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES - A polyethylene article comprises crystalline polyethylene in an orthorhombic unit cell. The b-axes of the crystalline polyethylene are substantially aligned with the machine direction of the article. In particular, the Herman's index of the b-axes in the machine direction is greater than zero and greater than the Herman's indices of the b-axes in both the transverse and normal directions. The unique physical attributes exhibited by a polyethylene article having this new morphology are also described. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087757 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - The invention provides a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (C) | 03-26-2015 |
20150087758 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - The invention provides a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (CX) | 03-26-2015 |
20150259287 | OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME - Compounds that are derivatives of oxindole conform to the general structure of Formula (I) | 09-17-2015 |
20150299942 | Colored Coatings and Artificial Leathers Containing Colorant Complexes - The present invention relates to substrates comprising a coating on the surface thereof containing colorant complexes made from specific anionic dyes complexed with cationic compounds, such as substrates having a coating thereon intended to mimic the look and feel of leather. The inventive colored coatings have superior compatibility, transparency, solvent fastness, non-migration and water fastness properties. | 10-22-2015 |
20150322384 | LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONS - A laundry care composition comprises a laundry care ingredient or adjunct and at least one compound that is capable of changing from a first color state (i.e., the initial color state in the composition) to a second color state that is perceptibly different from the first color state. A method for treating textile articles comprises the steps of: (a) providing a laundry care composition as described above; (b) adding the laundry care composition to a liquid medium; and (c) placing the textile articles in the liquid medium. | 11-12-2015 |
20160024289 | MODIFIED HETEROPHASIC POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, and a compatibilizing agent. The compatibilizing agent comprises (i) an acyclic carbon-carbon double bond having a first carbon atom and a second carbon atom, (ii) an electron withdrawing group directly bonded to the first carbon atom in the acyclic carbon-carbon double bond, and (iii) a second carbon-carbon multiple bond in conjugation with the acyclic carbon-carbon double bond, wherein the second carbon-carbon multiple bond is linked to the acyclic carbon-carbon double bond through the second carbon atom. | 01-28-2016 |
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20120304398 | THIOPHENE AZO CARBOXYLATE DYES AND LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - This application relates to thiophene azo carboxylate dyes for use as hueing agents, laundry care compositions comprising such dyes that may serve as hueing agents, processes for making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The aforementioned dyes contain a formally charged moiety and are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. Such dyes are advantageous in providing a hueing effect, for example, a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics. Such dyes are also generally stable to bleaching agents used in laundry care compositions. | 12-06-2012 |
20150031591 | THIOPHENE AZO CARBOXYLATE DYES AND LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - This application relates to thiophene azo carboxylate dyes for use as hueing agents, laundry care compositions comprising such dyes that may serve as hueing agents, processes for making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The aforementioned dyes contain a formally charged moiety and are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. Such dyes are advantageous in providing a hueing effect, for example, a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics. Such dyes are also generally stable to bleaching agents used in laundry care compositions. | 01-29-2015 |
20150080561 | Laundry Care Composition Comprising Carboxylate Dye - The present invention relates to laundry care compositions comprising carboxylate dyes. The laundry care compositions can be laundry detergent compositions, laundry additive compositions such as fabric enhancer compositions or bleach additive compositions. Preferably, the laundry care composition is a laundry detergent composition. The composition can be a solid, such as a powder, tablet or bar, or a liquid. The composition can be in the form of a unit dose, such as pouch. Suitable unit dose pouches include single compartment and multi-compartment pouches. | 03-19-2015 |
20150232789 | Compositions Comprising Benefit Agent and Aprotic Solvent - Composition comprising a benefit agent and an aprotic solvent, wherein the benefit agent comprises at least one nucleophilically and/or hydrolytically unstable bond. | 08-20-2015 |
20150232790 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING BENEFIT AGENT AND APROTIC SOLVENT - Composition comprising a benefit agent and an aprotic solvent, wherein the benefit agent comprises at least one hydrolytically unstable bond, or at least one nucleophilically unstable bond, or a mixture thereof. Methods of making such compositions. | 08-20-2015 |
20150368472 | Thiophene Azo Carboxylate Dyes and Laundry Care Compositions Containing the Same - This application relates to thiophene azo carboxylate dyes for use as hueing agents, laundry care compositions comprising such dyes that may serve as hueing agents, processes for making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The aforementioned dyes contain a formally charged moiety and are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. Such dyes are advantageous in providing a hueing effect, for example, a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics. Such dyes are also generally stable to bleaching agents used in laundry care compositions. | 12-24-2015 |
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20100153985 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING ACCESS PLANS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a television having a controller to determine an access plan associated with a mobile communication device that is capable of wirelessly receiving broadcast video content, present one or more options for adjusting the access plan where the one or more options include wireless access for the television to the broadcast video content, and receive a selection of the one or more options, wherein the access plan is adjusted based on the selection. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154023 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING MEDIA CONTENT - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a mobile communication device having a controller to receive a broadcast of media content from a first media source using a first communication protocol, display the media content on the mobile communication device, determine whether the media content satisfies one or more parameter thresholds when the media content is available to a display device from a second media source that is not the mobile communication device where the one or more parameter thresholds are based at least in part on the media content available from the second media source and where the display device is remote from the mobile communication device, and commence streaming of the media content from the mobile communication device to the display device when the media content exceeds the one or more parameter thresholds. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
20100161635 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A MOBILE VIDEO BLOG SERVICE - A method and apparatus for providing a mobile video blog (vlog) service in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method captures video content sourced from a mobile device used by a mobile user through a mobile vlog posting service portal, and provides a vlog viewing function accessible to a viewer through a vlog viewing service portal, wherein the vlog viewing function affords viewing of the video content and is provided in accordance with a user profile of the viewer, wherein the user profile comprises a viewing preference of the viewer. | 06-24-2010 |
20120185904 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING ACCESS PLANS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, wirelessly receiving adjustment information from a mobile communication device, wirelessly receiving a request for video content from the mobile communication device, generating multiple versions of the video content, wirelessly transmitting a second version to the mobile communication device for presentation on the display device according to the adjustment of the access plan, and transmitting a first version to the mobile communication device for presentation on the display device and ceasing transmitting the second version responsive to a determination of an undesired condition associated with the presentation of the second version on the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
20120197735 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A MOBILE VIDEO BLOG SERVICE - A method and apparatus for providing a mobile video blog (vlog) service in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method captures video content sourced from a mobile device used by a mobile user through a mobile vlog posting service portal, and provides a vlog viewing function accessible to a viewer through a vlog viewing service portal, wherein the vlog viewing function affords viewing of the video content and is provided in accordance with a user profile of the viewer, wherein the user profile comprises a viewing preference of the viewer. | 08-02-2012 |
20140337870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING ACCESS PLANS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, wirelessly receiving adjustment information from a mobile communication device, wirelessly receiving a request for video content from the mobile communication device, generating multiple versions of the video content, wirelessly transmitting a second version to the mobile communication device for presentation on the display device according to the adjustment of the access plan, and transmitting a first version to the mobile communication device for presentation on the display device and ceasing transmitting the second version responsive to a determination of an undesired condition associated with the presentation of the second version on the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
20160057501 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A MOBILE VIDEO BLOG SERVICE - A method and apparatus for providing a mobile video blog (vlog) service in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method captures video content sourced from a mobile device used by a mobile user through a mobile vlog posting service portal, and provides a vlog viewing function accessible to a viewer through a vlog viewing service portal, wherein the vlog viewing function affords viewing of the video content and is provided in accordance with a user profile of the viewer, wherein the user profile comprises a viewing preference of the viewer. | 02-25-2016 |
20160088347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING MEDIA CONTENT - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a mobile communication device having a controller to receive a broadcast of media content from a first media source using a first communication protocol, display the media content on the mobile communication device, determine whether the media content exceeds one or more parameter thresholds when the media content is available to a display device from a second media source where the one or more parameter thresholds are based at least in part on the media content available from the second media source and where the display device is remote from the mobile communication device, and commence streaming of the media content from the mobile communication device to the display device when the media content exceeds the one or more parameter thresholds. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
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20080287614 | Polypropylene-Based Polymer Blend of Enhanced Melt Strength - The melt strength of polypropylene is enhanced by blending a cyclo-olefin copolymer into the polypropylene. The cyclo-olefin copolymer comprises an amorphous random copolymer of ethylene and norbornene, the cyclo-olefin copolymer comprising at least about 60 wt. % of norbornene. As a result of the high norbornene content of the COC, the glass transition temperature of the COC is relatively high. In preferred embodiments, the norbornene content ranges from about 60 wt. % to about 85 wt. %, and the glass transition temperature correspondingly ranges from about 55° C. to about 170° C. The COC thus is glassy at room temperature and remains glassy at temperatures significantly above room temperature. The glass transition temperature of the COC is substantially higher than that of the polypropylene in the composition. | 11-20-2008 |
20100260993 | Metallized Laminated Structure and Method of Making a Plastic Article - A metallized laminated structure suitable for making a rigid container having a metallic appearance is provided. The laminated structure includes a metallized film and a thermoplastic sheet. At least a portion of the thermoplastic sheet is bonded to the metallized film through a lamination process. The metallized film includes a metallic layer, a sealable layer, and a polypropylene core between the metallic layer and the sealable layer. The thermoplastic sheet includes at least one layer of a polypropylene or a thermoplastic olefin. Or the thermoplastic sheet includes at least one layer of a polypropylene and at least one layer of a thermoplastic olefin. | 10-14-2010 |
20120255945 | Induction Seal Coil and Method - A method and apparatus are disclosed for sealing a metal end to an end of a non-metal body of a food container. The method includes placing the metal end onto the end of the non-metal body and inducing electrical currents in the peripheral portion only of the metal end to heat the peripheral portion. The peripheral portion is heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to melt the non-metal end of the body. The inductive heating is then ceased to allow the molten material to re-solidify forming a bond and a seal with the metal end. The apparatus includes an annular copper coil sized and shaped to be positioned around or overlying the peripheral portion of the metal end. Passing radio frequency current through the copper coil induces heating currents in the peripheral portion of the end. Alignment features may be attached to the copper coil to align and center it with the metal end. | 10-11-2012 |
20140360895 | Metal Closure Having an Oxygen Scavenging Interior Surface - An improved container for use in holding oxygen sensitive contents is provided. The container comprises a body having an open end sealed with a metal closure. The metal closure includes a metal structural layer, a polymeric interior coating layer and an oxygen scavenger layer interposed between the metal structural layer and the polymeric interior coating layer. | 12-11-2014 |
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20120226015 | SELENIUM-BASED MONOMERS AND CONJUGATED POLYMERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND USE THEREOF - Substituted selenophene monomers, and polymers and copolymers having units derived from a substituted selenophene are disclosed. Also provided are methods of making and using the same. | 09-06-2012 |
20130289286 | SELENIUM-BASED MONOMERS AND CONJUGATED POLYMERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND USE THEREOF - Substituted selenophene monomers, and polymers and copolymers having units derived from a substituted selenophene are disclosed. Also provided are methods of making and using the same. | 10-31-2013 |
20140248485 | SYNTHESIS OF METHYLENE MALONATES SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF IMPURITIES - The present invention provides improved methods for the chemical synthesis of methylene malonates using the Knovenagel synthesis reaction. The method of the invention provides for improved methylene malonates by significantly reducing or eliminating the formation of alternative and/or deleterious side products, significantly reducing or eliminating unwanted consumption of methylene malonates, and significantly reducing or eliminating the degradation of methylene malonates. These advantages result in methylene malonates, which upon recovery, are of higher quality, greater purity, improved yield and possess overall improved performance characteristics (e.g., improved cure speed, retention of cure speed, improved shelf-life and/or stability). | 09-04-2014 |
20140275400 | METHYLENE BETA-DIKETONE MONOMERS, METHODS FOR MAKING METHYLENE BETA-DIKETONE MONOMERS, POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention provides methylene beta-diketone monomers, methods for producing the same, and compositions and products formed therefrom. In the method for producing the methylene beta-diketones of the invention, a beta-diketone is reacted with a source of formaldehyde in a modified Knoevenagel reaction optionally in the presence of an acidic or basic catalyst, and optionally in the presence of an acidic or non-acidic solvent, to form reaction complex. The reaction complex may be an oligomeric complex. The reaction complex is subjected to further processing, which may be vaporization by contact with an energy transfer means in order to isolate the beta-diketone monomer. The present invention further compositions and products formed from methylene beta-diketone monomers of the invention, including monomer-based products (e.g., inks, adhesives, coatings, sealants or reactive molding) and polymer-based products (e.g., fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants). | 09-18-2014 |
20140288230 | METHYLENE BETA-KETOESTER MONOMERS, METHODS FOR MAKING METHYLENE BETA-KETOESTER MONOMERS, POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention provides methylene beta-ketoester monomers, methods for producing the same, and compositions and products formed therefrom. In the method for producing the methylene beta-ketoesters of the invention, a beta-ketoester is reacted with a source of formaldehyde in a modified Knoevenagel reaction optionally in the presence of an acidic or basic catalyst, and optionally in the presence of an acidic or non-acidic solvent, to form reaction complex. The reaction complex may be an oligomeric complex. The reaction complex is subjected to further processing, which may be vaporization by contact with an energy transfer means in order to isolate the beta-ketoester monomer. The present invention further compositions and products formed from methylene beta-ketoester monomers of the invention, including monomer-based products (e.g., inks, adhesives, coatings, sealants or reactive molding) and polymer-based products (e.g., fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants). | 09-25-2014 |
20140329980 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL MONOMERS, METHODS FOR MAKING MULTIFUNCTIONAL MONOMERS, POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSTIONS AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREFORM - The present invention provides multifunctional monomers, including, but not limited to include multifunctional methylene malonate and methylene beta-ketoester monomers; methods for producing the same; and compositions and products formed therefrom. The multifunctional monomers of the invention may be produced by transesterification or by direct synthesis from monofunctional methylene malonate monomers or methylene beta-ketoester monomers. The present invention further compositions and products formed from methylene beta-ketoester monomers of the invention, including monomer-based products (e.g., inks, adhesives, coatings, sealants or reactive molding) and polymer-based products (e.g., fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants). | 11-06-2014 |
20150148480 | OPTICAL MATERIAL AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM - Optical materials including polymerizable compositions and oligomeric and polymeric material formed therefrom. The oligomer or polymer material include structural repeat units. The optical material has low or substantially no absorbance of wavelengths in at least one of the spectral regions of interest. Optical components include adhesives, waveguides, spherical or non-spherical optical lenses, architectural articles, automotive components, laminated structures and composites. | 05-28-2015 |
20160068618 | METHYLENE BETA-DIKETONE MONOMERS, METHODS FOR MAKING METHYLENE BETA-DIKETONE MONOMERS, POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREFROM - The present teachings are directed at 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomers (e.g., methylene beta-diketone monomers), methods for producing the same, and compositions and products formed therefrom. In the method for producing the monomer, a beta-diketone is preferably reacted with a source of formaldehyde in a modified Knoevenagel reaction optionally in the presence of an acidic or basic catalyst, and optionally in the presence of an acidic or non-acidic solvent, to form reaction complex. The reaction complex may be an oligomeric complex. The reaction complex is subjected to vaporization in order to isolate the monomer. The monomer(s) may be employed in compositions and products, including monomer-based products (e.g., inks, adhesives, coatings, sealants or reactive molding) and polymer-based products (e.g., fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants). | 03-10-2016 |
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20130281580 | SYNTHESIS OF METHYLENE MALONATES USING RAPID RECOVERY IN THE PRESENCE OF A HEAT TRANSFER AGENT - The present invention provides a method of making a methylene malonate monomer that includes the steps of reacting a malonic acid ester with a source of formaldehyde optionally in the presence of an acidic or basic catalyst and optionally in the presence of an acidic or non-acidic solvent to form reaction complex. The reaction is optionally performed in the presence of or contacted with an energy transfer means such as a heat transfer agent, a heat transfer surface, a source of radiation or a laser such that reaction complex is substantially vaporized to produce a vapor phase comprising methylene malonate monomer which may be isolated. The present invention further provides methylene malonate monomers prepared by the method of the invention, as well as compositions and products formed from the methylene malonate monomers, including monomer-based products (e.g., inks, adhesives, coatings, sealants or reactive molding) and polymer-based products (e.g., fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants). | 10-24-2013 |
20130303719 | SYNTHESIS OF METHYLENE MALONATES SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF IMPURITIES - The present invention provides improved methods for the chemical synthesis of methylene malonates using the Knovenagel synthesis reaction. The method of the invention provides for improved methylene malonates by significantly reducing or eliminating the formation of alternative and/or deleterious side products, significantly reducing or eliminating unwanted consumption of methylene malonates, and significantly reducing or eliminating the degradation of methylene malonates. These advantages result in methylene malonates, which upon recovery, are of higher quality, greater purity, improved yield and possess overall improved performance characteristics (e.g., improved cure speed, retention of cure speed, improved shelf-life and/or stability). | 11-14-2013 |