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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7983788 | Method for analyzing reflection properties A method allows analyzing and describing the reflective properties of a three-dimensionally structured original surface. The topology of the original surface is determined and the topological data are stored in the form of a depth map in a first data record and eval... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7954874 | Plastic skin with switching function A single-layer or multi-layer plastic skin is formed into a covering for coated objects, such as trim parts of a motor vehicle. Regions in the plastic skin include switching, sensor, or transmission functionality. ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7927446 | Method of producing multicolored films Multicolored film composites are produced by laminating a support film with at least two different-colored top films. The surface of the top films or of the film composite is provided with a surface structure. The support film is a film of thermoplastic foam materia... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7822294 | Method and apparatus for producing three-dimensionally structured surfaces In a method for producing three-dimensionally structured surfaces of objects as a reproduction of an original surface, the topology of the original surface is determined, and the data are used for controlling a machining tool. The determined topology and a random to... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7241356 | Composite structure with one or several polyurethane layers, method for their manufacture and use thereof A composite structure is disclosed. The structure includes one or several polyurethane layers, a support layer, in particular a textile support layer, as well as an optional adhesive layer placed between these layers. The composite structure is characterized in that... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7034077 | Foil or molded body based on a transparent polymeric mixture The invention relates to a foil or molded body based on a transparent and high frequency weldable polymer mixture containing a) (I) a copolymer of ethylene with about 8 to 60% by weight of comonomers, selected from vinyl esters of saturated C2–C8 | 04/25/2006 |
| 6962640 | Method for producing an embossing roller from silicone rubber for the continuous embossing of the surface of a thermoplastic film Method for producing an embossing roller from silicone rubber for the continuous embossing of the surface of a thermoplastic film, with the embossing surface having a negative form of a surface structure to be embossed. An auxiliary roller is provided which is plast... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6852418 | Composite structure with one or several polyurethane layers, method for their manufacture and use thereof A composite structure is disclosed. The structure includes one or several polyurethane layers, a support layer, in particular a textile support layer, as well as an optional adhesive layer placed between these layers. The composite structure is characterized in that... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6784245 | High-frequency weldable and low-temperature flexible polymer mixture and its use The invention concerns a high-frequency weldable and low-temperature flexible polymer mixture containing a copolymer of ethylene with a polar comonomer selected from the group of vinyl esters of saturated C2-C8 carboxylic acids, C1-C... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6468928 | Translucent sheets A translucent sheet is made of a textile net middle layer that is between two cover layers made of translucent films. In the middle layer, areas of the mesh run at an angle to the main direction of stress. In addition, there are stabilizing threads that r... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6420510 | Aliphatic, low-emission thermoplastic polyurethane molding materials suitable for sintering Polyurethane moulding compositions which can be melt processed in the form of sintering powders suitable for the preparation of grained sintered films and which are prepared exclusively from linear aliphatic components are described. The polyol component ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6368445 | Method of making a multi-colored composite foil of thermoplastic synthetic material The invention concerns a multi-colored composite foil (14) of thermoplastic synthetic material and a method and a device for its manufacture. The device according to the invention comprises a first extruder device (20) with a first forming tool (22), wher... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6352646 | Processing method for a metal surface The invention concerns a method for processing a metal surface. To form an embossing surface, the metal surface is first provided with a coarsely cratered structure. After that, the surface is provided in a first blasting stage by blasting with particles ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6337749 | Method for generating a control signal for apparatus producing topological depths on a workpiece A method for generating an electric control signal driving apparatus to produce a topological structure on a workpiece, in particular to produce a leather structure. Initially, at least, two different signal components are generated and the control signal... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6166135 | Aliphatic sinterable thermoplastic polyurethane moulding compositions of reduced mechanical strength The invention relates to light-stable sinterable thermoplastic polyurethane molding compositions of reduced mechanical strength which can be processed by the powder-slush process. The molding compositions according to the invention are particular suitable... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6162865 | High-frequency-weldable polymer mixture High-frequency-weldable polymer mixture containing: a copolymer of ethylene with comonomers selected from vinyl esters of saturated C2 -C8 carboxylic acids, C1 -C12 -alkyl acrylates and -methacrylates, optionall... | 12/19/2000 |
| 5688156 | Sheet for producing plastic films and a process for producing this sheet This invention concerns a sheet for producing plastic films with a tear-resistant layer and a plastic layer that is applied to the former and has a surface that faces away from the tear-resistant layer and is suitable for applying liquid or pasty plastics... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5683815 | Sheeting and molding made of multi-phase plastic and its use in the manufacture of composite sheeting The invention concerns a sheet or a molding of a multi-phase thermoplastic, comprising an elastomer-modified thermoplastic, a modifier and other usual additives, whereby the elastomer-modified thermoplastic is an acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylic ester copoly... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5678879 | Sun visor for vehicles A sun visor for vehicles is described. The sun visor consists of a substrate with a foamed plastic core, which has hollow spaces for receiving inserts, such as the sun visor shaft, pivot bearing, mirror and has an exterior decorative layer. The substrate ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5622760 | Sheeting made from polymers of ethylene and propylene, and its use The invention concerns a sheeting based on polymers of propylene and ethylene, which may contain processing aids, fillers, pigments or other additives. This sheeting is characterized by the fact that it comprises a) a propylene homopolymer having a melt f... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5607755 | Imitation leather which can be molded on the back A method for producing imitation leather which can be injection molded from the back as well as such imitation leather which can be injection molded from the back are disclosed. The imitation leather comprises a web layer with a decorative layer. In a fir... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5597864 | Single-layer or multiple-layer surface foil for laminating on substrates A surface film exhibiting excellent surface tension values, improved notched bar impact strength and minimal white cracking comprising a thermoplastic containing an ABS copolymer and a polycaprolactone.... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5328349 | Process for producing multicolored, slush skins, and mold and separating device for executing the process The present invention provides a mold having a mold face with color zones delimited from each other on the mold face by separation fins, a powder pan which contains at least two different colored powders so as to not intermix, coupling means to couple the... | 07/12/1994 |