...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6333094 | Multilayer thermoformable composite synthetic veneer film for furniture and process for producing same The present invention relates to a multilayer thermoformable composite synthetic veneer film, furniture parts produced therefrom, and a process for producing the same. The base layer comprising polyolefin has a thickness of 100 to 500 μm and a particular... | 12/25/2001 |
| 5858404 | Process and apparatus for producing two-colored or multicolored films, and dashboard films or dashboards produced therefrom for motor vehicles Process and device for producing two-colored or multicolored switchboard films, dashboard films or dashboards for motor vehicles produced therefrom using at least one backing film or backing layer, at least one upper film or upper layer which is arranged ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5811046 | Process and apparatus for producing two-colored or multicolored films, and dashboard films or dashboards produced therefrom for motor vehicles Process and device for producing two-colored or multicolored switchboard films, dashboard films or dashboards for motor vehicles produced therefrom using at least one backing film or backing layer, at least one upper film or upper layer which is arranged ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5611982 | Product for the production of a deep-drawable film The present invention relates to a deep-drawable film in the form of a laminated film which contains a top film having certain amounts by weight of (a) at least one crosslinked PP-EPDM and (b) one uncrosslinked propylene block copolymer or heterophase pro... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5482766 | Deep-drawable film The present invention relates to a deep-drawable film in the form of a laminated film which contains a top film having certain amounts by weight of (a) at least one crosslinked PP-EPDM and (b) one uncrosslinked propylene block copolymer or heterophase pro... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5059270 | Process for the welding of plastic films lying flat one on top of the other In a process for the welding of plastic films lying flat, one on top of the other, the plastic films are brought into contact with a heated cutting edge and hot-tool welded. Two-layered or multilayered composite films of different chemical composition are... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4892605 | Process for producing a furniture laminate sheet or web A multi-layer laminate web for furniture formed of a polyolefin web containing a mixture or blend of specific proportions by weight of a propylene homopolymer or copolymer and specific proportions by weight of a low pressure polyethylene, polyvinylalcohol... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4767667 | Furniture laminate sheet or web A multi-layer laminate web for furniture formed of a polyolefin web containing a mixture or blend of specific proportions by weight of a propylene homopolymer or copolymer and specific proportions by weight of a low pressure polyethylene, polyvinylalcohol... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4751141 | Process for the manufacture and use of a polypropylene foil with improved adhesion A polypropylene foil with a content of fine particles of cellulose acquires substantially improved adhesion properties through surface activation, for example, radiation.... | 06/14/1988 |
| 4576860 | Foam laminate foil or web and process for preparing same A foam laminate foil or web and process therefor. The laminate includes an unfoamed top layer containing an elastomer grafted styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer (ASA), grafted with polyfunctional acrylates and a chlorinated polyethylene (PEC) and/or a rubber... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4478660 | Method of placing a decorative layer on a carrier panel A method for forming a laminate which is composed of a decorative layer and a carrier panel comprising applying a crosslinking plastic foam onto a decorative carrier web, subjecting the thus coated web to heat treatment to dry and partially crosslink the ... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4126594 | Method of protecting plastic films against abrasion and lacquer for performing the method A lacquer consisting essentially of a uniform dispersion or solution of 8% to 16% polymerized lower alkyl acrylate and/or methacrylate having 1% to 20% free carboxyl groups, 2.5% to 10% polymethyl or polyethylmethacrylate, 5% to 10% water-soluable, thermo... | 11/21/1978 |