731 results about "Silicone Elastomers" patented technology

A method of interconnecting a pagewidth printhead containing an array of ink ejection nozzles to an ink distribution manifold, includes attaching the printhead to the ink distribution manifold. This is done by using a resilient adhesive configured to be elastically deformed with any deflections of the ink distribution manifold. The resilient adhesive can include a silicone elastomer. The printhead is in the form of an elongate printhead chip for use in a pagewidth printer and can be attached to the ink supply unit along the sides and along a back surface thereof.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing, in at least one cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one polyglycerolated silicone elastomer and at least one ingredient chosen from at least one emulsifying elastomer different from the polyglycerolated silicone elastomer, at least one film forming polymer, at least one water-soluble humectant, at least one coated pigment, at least one structuring agent, at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation, at least one non-emulsifying spherical silicone elastomer, at least one fiber, at least one non-crosslinked surfactant, with the proviso that the non-crosslinked surfactant is not chosen from polyglycerolated non-crosslinked silicone surfactants, at least one hydrocarbyl-functional siloxane, at least one low molecular weight phenyl-substituted siloxane and at least one cosmetically-suitable active ingredient.

A stable personal care composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion may comprise a silicone elastomer comprising a polyalkyl ether pendant or a polyalkyl ether crosslink, wherein the alkyl group contains three or more carbon atoms; a non-emulsifying silicone elastomer; an emulsifier; a polar oil; and water. The personal care composition allows for previously unattainable levels of polar oils and / or aqueous phase within a water-in-oil emulsion.

A method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell. A soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open-cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals. The resulting roughened surface has enhanced physical properties relative to surfaces formed with angular salt crystals. An implant having such a textured external surface layer is expected to help prevent capsular contraction, to help prevent scar formation, and to help in anchoring the implant within the body.

A personal care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion is disclosed that provides improves skin feel. The personal care composition comprises from a silicone elastomer; a silicone fluid; a particulate material having a refractive index of less than about 1.8; a polymeric thickener; and water. The personal care composition may be substantially devoid of opacifying particulate material. A consumer product comprising the personal care composition is also disclosed. The consumer product allows for the application of the personal care composition to the skin or other keratinous tissue.

A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a crosslinked silicone elastomer, a zinc oxide or zirconium oxide of average particle size less than 300 nm and a light reflecting inorganic material of platelet shaped particles having an average particle size of about 10,000 to about 30,000 nm, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier system. The composition achieves soft focus and radiance properties which improve the appearance of skin. Good coverage over imperfections such as pores and uneven skin tone is achieved while retaining a natural skin appearance.

This invention refers to a kind of component of nick resistant talcum-powder-filling polypropylene, is characterized with strengthened toughness through latex and is composed of the following materials in amounts of weight: between 50 and 80 of polypropylene, between 5 and 35 of filler, between 5 and 25 of latex, between 0.5 and 5 of high molecular silicone elastomer, between 0.05 and 0.5 of nucleater, between 0.1 and 1.0 of stabilizer, between 0.2 and 1.5 of talcum powder surface passiation agent, between 0.05 and 1.0 of processing agent and between 0.3 and 2.0 of toner. The manufacturing method is to weigh the materials in amounts of weight, to mix polypropylene, filler, latex, high molecular silicone elastomer, nucleater, stabilizer, talcum powder surface passiation agent, processing agent and toner in homo mixer, then put them into double-screwed extruder for melting and extruding. After cooling, drying and pelleting, we can get the turnoff. The invention improves the nick resistance of polypropylene, ultraviolet radiation endurance and thermal endurance and the toughness and rigidity of the material reach good balance. It can meet the requirements of the material of automobile limbs. It can demold at a relatively high temperature, improves the moulding efficiency greatly and reduces the processing cost.

An elastomeric gel-filled prosthetic implant having a shell made of a single gel barrier layer. The barrier layer is formed of a homogeneous silicone elastomer capable of sterically retarding permeation of the silicone gel through the shell and having a bleed rate that is less than about 40% of the bleed rate of current shells which use a sandwiched construction with an internal barrier layer. Further, the barrier layer shell is made of a material that exhibits a wet strength that is comparable to or greater than current shells. The silicone elastomer may be a polydimethyl siloxane, and the substituted chemical group is a diphenyl group with a minimum mole percent of at least 13%. The implant may be designed for breast reconstruction or augmentation such that the shell is accordingly shaped. The shell wall thickness is at least 0.254 mm (0.010 inches), and desirably about 0.456 mm (0.018 inches). The implant shell may be made by dip-forming, spray-forming, or rotational molding. The exterior may be smooth or textured.

The present invention relates to silicone rubber compositions, methods for their preparation and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates a heat curable silicone rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of a defined HCR silicone elastomer; 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of hollow filler; and 0.1 to 3.0 parts by weight of a curing agent.

An epoxy-silicone mixed resin composition to give a transparent cured product which comprises [I] 100 parts by weight of a curable resin composition containing an organosilicon compound and an epoxy resin as essential components, and [II] 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of a silicone elastomer having a refractive index within 10% of that of a cured product of the curable resin composition. It is suitable for use as an encapsulator for light-emitting semiconductors.

The present patent application relates to a composition containing at least one elastomeric solid organopolysiloxane, at least one filler, at least one C2-C3 primary alcohol and an aqueous dispersion of at least one substantially linear block silicone copolymer.

Compositions are disclosed which comprise mixtures of at least one compound selected from silicone elastomers, bis-, tri- or higher polymaleimides and / or bis-, tri- or higher polycitraconimides, and at least one compound selected from p-phenylene-diamine based antiozonants, sulfur compounds capable of accelerating sulfur vulcanization of polymers capable of being crosslinked by sulfur and polysulfide polymers which when compounded into polymers curable by free radical initiators in the presence of free radical initiators permit substantially tack free surface cure of the polymers by decomposition of the free radical initiator in the presence of molecular oxygen. Compositions containing the above ingredients and at least one free radical initiator, curable compositions containing the combination and processes for making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

The pressure sensitive sensor includes a sheet base, an application-side and a receiving-side electrode provided on the sheet base and conducting coatings provided on the electrodes. The conductive electrodes have pressure-sensitive conductive ink containing conductive carbon black. Resistance between the application-side electrode and the receiving-side electrode changes by a contact area between the conductive coatings on the electrodes. The pressure-sensitive conductive ink has an enhanced strength as a resin and an enhanced effect of dispersion of the conductive carbon black by adding 30 to 70 parts by weight of silicon dioxide to 100 parts by weight of silicone elastomer component as a binder. The pressure-sensitive sensor has output stability and linearity at temperatures in a wide range from −40° C. to 85° C.

Prosthetic liner formed of a molded silicone elastomer material including an inner wall, a circular outer wall having radii of curvature centered along a first longitudinal axis of external symmetry extending longitudinally centrally within the liner, the inner wall including a circular curved inside anterior wall portion extending along a liner length and having first radii of curvature centered on a second longitudinal axis of anterior curvature extending longitudinally along the liner length and a circular curved inside posterior wall portion having a second radii of curvature centered on a third longitudinal axis of posterior curvature extending along said liner length. The first, second and third longitudinal axes lie in a common longitudinally and transversely extending plane bisecting the anterior and posterior wall portions, and the second and third axes are spaced apart a predetermined offset distance on opposed sides of the first axis to thereby define an anterior wall portion that is thicker along the liner length than the posterior portion.

The invention comprises self-lubricating polymer compositions that are especially useful in medical devices and valves and gaskets of medical devices. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer compositions comprise a thermosetting or thermoplastic silicone elastomer in combination with a lubricity enhancing polyfluoropolyether fluid or hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil. In other preferred embodiments, the polymer compositions contain only biocompatible components. The improved anti-friction properties of the self-lubricating polymers can be demonstrated over a course of insertion and withdrawal cycles, where conventional polymers have changing and mostly increasing force required for each insertion and withdrawal, while the polymer compositions of the invention remain stable.

An assembly includes a structure, a plurality of terminals and a plurality of compliant pads disposed between said terminals and said structure. The terminals are aligned with at least some of said pads, with the pads providing a standoff between the structure and the terminals. The compliant pads are preferably made of a non-conductive material such as a silicone elastomer.

A suitable support device for newborns including premature babies comprises a doughnut-shaped structure having a gel-filled GORE-TEX casing of about five to six inches outer diameter with a central aperture of about two to three inches in diameter. The structure provides an annular tube having about a 1 to 2 inch diameter. The tube is preferably circular in cross-section at the rear or head region and preferably flattened to provide a generally oval cross-section at the front or neck region. The case is filled with a cohesive gel mass such as silicone gel or silicone elastomers with sufficiently cross-linked polysiloxane networks to substantially retain a selected shape despite the force of a limited incident weight.

The present invention relates to a composition used as a vehicle for percutaneous absorption of Pharmaceutical and Cosmaceutical active agents that comprises Dimethiconol (hydroxyl-terminated polydimethydimethylsiloxane), dimethicone-350 (polydimethylsiloxane-350), cyclomethicone-5 nf (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane), alkymeth siloxane copolyol-lauryl peg / ppg 18 / 18 methicone (alkymethyl siloxane copolyol), cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone Crosspolymer (silicone elastomer and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane), stearoxytrimethylsilane and stearyl alcohol (silicone wax), and deionized water. This composition serves several key applications: (1) it is a vehicle for percutaneous absorption of Pharmaceutical and Cosmaceutical active agents; (2) it acts as a method for utilizing other compositions in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the skin including, but by no means limited to, atopic dermatitis (eczema), allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitits, psoriasis, xerosis and atopia; (3) it is a treatment of inflammatory conditions of mucosae; (4) it relates to other compositions and methods for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin.

This invention provides for compositions, which can be crosslinked by radiation to give elastomeric coatings, which comprises: (a) high-molecular weight siloxanes with multiple (meth)acrylate functional groups; and (b) reinforcing fillers selected from the group consisting of silicone resins and silicone dioxide fillers, wherein the siloxanes (a) have the general structure: [R3SiO1 / 2]a[(Z)nG-Ym-R2SiO1 / 2]a'[R2SiO2 / 2]b[(Z)nG-Ym-RSiO2 / 2]b'[RSiO3 / 2]c[SiO4 / 2]d.

An elastomeric prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone rubber, but at least has similar material properties such as elastic modulus, durometer and elongation. The patch may include a channel used for introducing silicone to the mold to form the shell, for venting the mold cavity during the mold process, and / or for introducing the silicone gel into the hollow prosthesis.

A nanocomposite composition having a silicone elastomer matrix having therein a filler loading of greater than 0.05 wt %, based on total nanocomposite weight, wherein the filler is functional graphene sheets (FGS) having a surface area of from 300 m2 / g to 2630 m2 / g; and a method for producing the nanocomposite and uses thereof.

Disclosed are compositions comprising a gelled block copolymer and a silicone elastomer powder, and methods of making and using them.

An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and / or textual indicia.

A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a crosslinked silicone elastomer, a zinc oxide or zirconium oxide of average particle size less than 300 nm and a taurate polymer, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier system. The composition achieves soft focus and radiance properties which improve the appearance of skin. Good coverage over imperfections such as pores and uneven skin tone is achieved while retaining a natural skin appearance.

A brake pedal emulator mechanism includes a foamed plastic elastomeric piece compressed by a brake pedal which piece has a variable spring rate and produces hysteresis when compressed to emulate the brake pedal feel of a conventional hydraulic brake system. The foamed plastic may comprise microcellular urethane or a foamed silicone elastomer. Various combinations of the foamed plastic piece with mechanical springs, solid elastomeric pieces, or gas springs can be used to create a particular reaction force characteristic, as well as various shapes of the foamed plastic elastomeric piece itself.

A simple method to introduce microstructures to the surface of elastomeric materials such as silicone elastomers is described. The patterns are generated by forming microdroplets of a protective polymer onto a silicone elastomer film, hardening the polymer, and then removing the uncoated material by chemical etching. Cell attachment study results show that the treated material has a significantly enhanced biocompatibility compared to a non-treated control.

A cosmetic composition and method for reducing the appearance of pores. The composition is based on a silicone elastomer or a water soluble or dispersible polymer and light scattering particles, and having a specified unique rheological profile. The inventive compositions and methods deliver an improvement in appearance of pores of at least about 2, preferably at least about 4, as measured by the Pore Ruler. Pores appear less significant and smaller in size, while natural skin tone is maintained.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic base which includes an anhydrous mixture of an effective amount of at least one first silicone elastomer; an effective amount of at least one second silicone elastomer; at least one non-aqueous solvent; and an effective amount of at least one water insoluble structuring agent which is compatible with said solvent and which has a melting point of between about 45 and about 95° C. The cosmetic base may be used in a cosmetic composition which also includes a pigment. Methods of making these cosmetic formulations are also described.

High tear strength, low hardness silicone elastomer-forming composition is provided using a unique combination(s) of polyorganosiloxanes and organohydrogenpolysiloxanes, where the polyorganosiloxanes and the organohydrogenpolysiloxanes contain both straight-chain and resinous polyorganosiloxanes.

A wiper assembly having a wiper frame and a wiper boot is provided. The wiper boot includes an upper wall integrally connected between two side walls. A lower leg is integrally connected to each side wall at an end opposite that of the upper wall. Each lower leg runs transversely and inwardly from the side walls, the lower legs integrally connecting to a u-shaped wall. The upper wall, the side walls, the lower legs, and the u-shaped wall define a cavity that receives the wiper frame. The wiper boot is made from silicone elastomer that preferably includes approximately 30 to 60 weight percent of polyvinylmethylsiloxane, approximately 15 to 40 weight percent of filler, approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent of pigment, and approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent of catalyst.