| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 502404000 | Carbohydrate | 23 |
| 20080318772 | Mixed polymer composite fiber and cellulose fiber - A mixed polymer composite fiber, comprising second cellulose fiber and a crosslinked mixed polymer composite fiber comprising carboxyalkyl cellulose and a galactomannan polymer or a glucomannan polymer, and first cellulose fiber. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090062118 | POROUS CELLULOSE GEL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a porous cellulose gel having a high mechanical strength capable of being operated at a higher flow rate, and a method for producing the same. To a suspension liquid of cellulose particles, a crosslinking agent in an amount of from 4 to 12 times the amount of the cellulose monomer in terms of moles and an alkali in an amount of from 0.1 to 1.5 times the amount of the crosslinking agent in terms of moles are added continuously dropwise or added dividedly over a prescribed period of time, whereby flow rate characteristics of a resulting porous cellulose gel can be enhanced. According to the invention, the production efficiency of a polymer substance, such as a nucleic acid and a protein can be enhanced. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090325799 | Biodegradable Superabsorbent Particles - Particles comprising a combination of a carboxyalkyl cellulose and a starch, wherein the particles comprise a plurality of non-permanent metal crosslinks. The non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks include multi-valent metal ion crosslinks formed with one or more metal ions selected from aluminum, boron, bismuth, titanium, and zirconium ions. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090325800 | Fibers Having Biodegradable Superabsorbent Particles Attached Thereto - Cellulose fibers having particles attached thereto, the particles comprising a carboxyalkyl cellulose, a starch, and a plurality of non-permanent metal crosslinks. The non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks include multi-valent metal ion crosslinks formed with one or more metal ions selected from aluminum, boron, bismuth, titanium, and zirconium ions. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100062934 | HIGHLY ABSORBENT COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A composite structure mainly composed of hydratable fine fibers in the form of microfibril and a water swellable solid body, the fibers being obtained from cellulose or derivatives thereof, and at least part of the surface of the solid body is covered with the fine fibers. The absorbent composite can be formed in various form of, for example, particle, pellet, sheet and the like, especially of a sheet type with a supporting sheet of a non-woven fabric. The present invention further provides a method of making the composite structure. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100130355 | WATER-ABSORBING POLYSACCHARIDE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A process for producing a polysaccharide superabsorbent particulate including the process steps of bringing into contact a polysaccharide with a polyphosphate or a polyphosphoric acid as crosslinking agent in the presence of water to form a polysaccharide gel drying the polysaccharide gel, comminuting the dried polysaccharide gel to form polysaccharide superabsorbent polymer particles, coating the particles with a polyphosphate or polyphosphoric acid, crosslinking the coated particles, and surface treating the particulate with a metal multivalent salt or an acid. The invention further relates to a polysaccharide superabsorbent polymer particulate obtainable by this process, a water-absorbent polysaccharide, a composite, a process for producing a composite, a composite produced by this process, the use of the polysaccharide superabsorbent particulates or of the composites as well as the use of polyphosphates. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100152040 | Carbon Beads With Multimodal Pore Size Distribution - A method of producing a multi-modal pore distribution activated carbon is provided herein by preparing a solution comprising a polymer precursor, mixing an additional material with the polymer precursor in the solution, cross-linking the polymer precursor with the additional material mixed therein, carbonizing the mixture of the polymer precursor and the additional material, and activating the carbonized mixture to form a multi-modal pore distribution activated carbon. The multi-modal pore distribution activated carbon can include pores less than 20 Å and greater than 30 Å or 500 Å depending upon the sorption properties desired, wherein the pore distribution of the activated carbon can be tailored to provide predetermined kinetics and/or gaseous constituent equilibrium isotherms. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110015064 | LOW-IMPACT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR IN SITU TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT - An agglomerate for use in economical bulk treatment of contaminated sediments with minimal environmental impact is formed from a sorbent, bentonite clay and sand. The agglomerate has sufficient density so as to sink through a water column into sediment below the water column and is still sufficiently light as to be capable of mixing with the sediment when subjected only to bioturbation. The agglomerate can be formed into pellets and applied to a water column over contaminated sediment by broadcast methods, so as to permit economical remediation of contaminated sediment with negligible environmental impact. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110172091 | SOLID OXYGEN SCAVENGER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A molded oxygen absorbent composition and a process of producing the molded oxygen absorbent composition are disclosed. The molded oxygen absorbent composition is composed of a molded product of an oxygen absorbent composition which contains an oxygen absorbing substance, water or moisture, and a swelling component capable of being swelled with water or moisture. The product is formed by pressure molding the composition. The molded oxygen absorbent composition is reduced in its size and excellent in oxygen absorbing property. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110301027 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITE COMPRISING A SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER AND CELLULOSIC NANOFIBRILS - A superabsorbent polymer composite including superabsorbent polymers and cellulosic nanofibrils having a diameter equal to or less than 100 nm. The composite may be in the form of particles or a foam. Methods for producing the composite and absorbent articles including the superabsorbent polymer composite are also provided. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120010071 | Hemp wick and method for making - A hemp wick is made by providing a wound ball hemp rope. The wound ball is steeped and decanted, repeatedly, in a water solvent at a temperature sufficient to reach the boiling point the water solvent so that a clear and colorless decantate of the water solution is released. The ball of rope is then dried, and the dried ball is saturated with a liquid beeswax solution which is substantially free of impurities. After saturation the beeswax saturated ball of rope is frozen. After freezing, the saturated beeswax ball of rope is unwound and cut into stripes of a predetermined length which are desirable for use in packaging of the hemp wick to be produced by the method according to the present invention. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120115718 | ABSORBENT CORE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent core that can promote and/or inhibit gelling, and an absorbent article comprising it. The absorbent core includes a gelling agent that contains a polysaccharide capable of thickening in the presence of a polyvalent metal ion, a substance that can supply a polyvalent metal ion, and an organic acid and/or polyvalent metal ion scavenger. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120283093 | PERMEABLE MATRIX ALLOWING ADSORPTION AND CAPTURE OF CO2 BY MEANS OF CARBONIOUS MATERIAL AND A COOLING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT OF EXTERNAL ENERGY SOURCES - Disclosed is a material capable of adsorbing carbon dioxide which is obtainable by compressing a mixture of a carbonious material selected from fossil carbons and/or graphite and a solid binder consisting of a disaccharide or glucose in powder form. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120302440 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An absorbent article including a freeze dried composite material. The freeze dried composite material includes cellulosic pulp (e.g. CTMP) and an absorbent material. The absorbent material includes microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) with a specified content of carboxylate groups. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130040811 | WATER-ABSORBING POLYSACCHARIDE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A process for producing a polysaccharide superabsorbent particulate including the process steps of bringing into contact a polysaccharide with a polyphosphate or a polyphosphoric acid as crosslinking agent in the presence of water to form a polysaccharide gel drying the polysaccharide gel, comminuting the dried polysaccharide gel to form polysaccharide superabsorbent polymer particles, coating the particles with a polyphosphate or polyphosphoric acid, crosslinking the coated particles, and surface treating the particulate with a metal multivalent salt or an acid. The invention further relates to a polysaccharide superabsorbent polymer particulate obtainable by this process, a water-absorbent polysaccharide, a composite, a process for producing a composite, a composite produced by this process, the use of the polysaccharide superabsorbent particulates or of the composites as well as the use of polyphosphates. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130072381 | LOW SOLUBLE SOLIDS ACID GELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A gel composition including a low ester pectin in an amount from about 1.0 to about 2.5 percent by weight of the gel composition, acetic acid in an amount such that the gel composition has a pH from about 2.4 to about 3.5, and having a gel strength from about 5 grains to about 250 grams. A method for making the gel is also disclosed. The method includes dissolving a low ester pectin in an acetic acid solution, heating the mixture to a temperature from about 80° C. to about 100° C., and cooling the mixture. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130244871 | MIXTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIBER - A mixture for producing a fiber or a molded part contains at least one polymer solution, in particular a cellulose solution, and an adsorbing agent. The mixture includes a removable resisting agent for the adsorbing agent. The polymer solution also can be used as a resisting agent. In order to produce a fiber or a molded part, an adsorbing agent is mixed with a polymer solution, in particular a cellulose solution, where a removable resisting agent is applied to the adsorbing agent before or during the mixing process and wherein the resisting agent is removed after the fiber has been spun or after the molded part has been molded. Alternatively or in addition thereto, a method for producing a fiber or a molded part, an adsorbing agent, in particular activated charcoal, is mixed with a polymer solution, in particular a cellulose solution. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140128253 | POROUS CELLULOSE GEL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a porous cellulose gel having a high mechanical strength capable of being operated at a higher flow rate, and a method for producing the same. To a suspension liquid of cellulose particles, a crosslinking agent in an amount of from 4 to 12 times the amount of the cellulose monomer in terms of moles and an alkali in an amount of from 0.1 to 1.5 times the amount of the crosslinking agent in terms of moles are added continuously dropwise or added dividedly over a prescribed period of time, whereby flow rate characteristics of a resulting porous cellulose gel can be enhanced. According to the invention, the production efficiency of a polymer substance, such as a nucleic acid and a protein can be enhanced. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140141970 | ABSORBER AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorber containing non-wood pulp with the settling velocity in water between 2 and 5 seconds, the mean fiber size of 8 to 25 μm, the apparent bulk density of 0.04 to 0.07 g/cm | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140274680 | LOW VISCOSITY KRAFT FIBER HAVING AN ENHANCED CARBOXYL CONTENT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A pulp fiber with an enhanced carboxyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150024932 | Process for Converting Banana Tree Stalk into Fibers for Absorption of Hydrocarbons and Corresponding System and Product - A process for producing absorbent materials includes reducing a banana tree stalk into separated fibers, pressing the separated fibers to generate pressed fibers having less than 50% moisture content by weight, reducing moisture content of the pressed fibers by applying infrared heating to produce pre-dried fibers, and applying a non-thermal drying process to generate dried fibers having less than 10% moisture content by weight for employment in an absorbent material that absorbs hydrocarbons. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150038326 | Chemically Modified Mycological Materials Having Absorbent Properties - A method of producing an absorbent biocompatible material which comprises mixing at least one mycological material, such as a fungus or fungal tissue, with at least one lignocellulosic material to provide a biocomposite material comprising the at least one mycological material and the at least one lignocellulosic material. The biocomposite material then is contacted with at least one substance that increases the hydrophilicity of the biocomposite material, thereby providing an absorbent biocomposite material that has a variety of uses, such as absorbent materials for use in vegetation propagation and preservation, animal bedding, animal litter, filler in diapers, cold chain materials for temperature regulation, ice packs, absorbent foams and mats, such as decorative floral arrangement foams, carpet mats, and absorbent booms applied to chemical spills. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20160121020 | DEGRADABLE HAEMOSTAT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a fibrous haemostat composition that is able to safely gradually and fully degrade in a human or animal body within about 30 days and so can be utilised by physicians to stem a flow of blood and promote healing both after as well as during surgical procedures. | 05-05-2016 |
