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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7939161 | Encapsulated panel assemblies and methods for making same A panel assembly, and method of making it, that includes a substrate and a coating proximate at least one edge of the substrate for defining a coated edge portion, the coating including one or more film forming resins having at least one functional group capable of ... | 05/10/2011 |
| D637235 | Blood sample tube label | 05/03/2011 |
| D637234 | Blood sample tube label | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931773 | Primer composition for glass bonding A one component bonding agent, method of using and articles produced therefrom, comprising from about 3 to 60% by weight of the total primer weight, of a first polymer, the first polymer comprising the reaction product of from about 15 to 85% by weight, based on the... | 04/26/2011 |
| D636824 | Mobile robot | 04/26/2011 |
| 7927708 | Formable light weight composites The present invention relates to light weight composite materials which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing a filled thermoplastic polymer which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic fiber. The composite material... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927539 | Method for the construction of a laminated compound A method or procedure for the construction of a laminated compound or mould made up of a number of layers of particle material on top of each other, which are hardened and joined to each other in predetermined onsite areas, which can differ from each other depending... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926870 | Modular assembly for a vehicle There is disclosed a modular assembly and method of forming the assembly. The assembly is particularly suitable as at least part of a front end of a transportation or automotive vehicle. The assembly preferably includes one or more plastic structures adhesively secu... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926179 | Reinforcements, baffles and seals with malleable carriers There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both... | 04/19/2011 |
| D636281 | Protractor compass | 04/19/2011 |
| 7925580 | Mortgage loan product In the present invention, a system and method is provided for making insurance policies and products, consumer goods, property taxes, household obligations and credit card debt more affordable by paying for such items, (collectively known as goods and services) thro... | 04/12/2011 |
| D636028 | Dangler tag | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918498 | Valve layer for a seat In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913467 | Structural reinforcements The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one ... | 03/29/2011 |
| D634621 | Package | 03/22/2011 |
| D634620 | Package | 03/22/2011 |
| 7897093 | Thermoplastic articles and improved processes for making the same The present invention is directed to improved processes for making plastic articles, and articles made therefrom. In a broad aspect, the invention is directed to improved processes and articles made therefrom, that include the steps of providing as separate material... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896325 | Holding apparatus A holding apparatus for securing an object is disclosed. The holding apparatus secures the object allowing access to the object from different angles and positions. The holding apparatus can be rotated while the object is attached providing access to different areas... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892396 | Toughened activatable material for sealing, baffling or reinforcing and method of forming same An activatable material and articles incorporating the same is disclosed. The activatable material includes at least three of epoxy resin; impact modifier; blowing agent; curing agent; and filler. The activatable material is preferably used for sealing, baffling, ad... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892395 | Composition useful as an adhesive for installing vehicle windows In one embodiment, the invention is an composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether polyurethane prepolymers; and b) one or more prepolymers of one or more polyisocyanates and one or more polyesters wherein the terminal groups on the polyes... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887668 | Amine organoborane polymerizable compostion and uses therefor An amine organoborane polymerizable composition and uses for the composition are disclosed. Also disclosed are assemblies and methods of forming those assemblies using the polymerizable composition as an adhesive. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7887660 | Composite pipes and method making same Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form 214. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe 216, and may be consoli... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7847452 | Motor with raised rotor A motor has a stator, a rotor having a shaft, and a sleeve bearing in contact with the rotor shaft. The sleeve bearing also is fixedly secured to the stator. Additionally, the motor also has a movable support member axially supporting the shaft. The movable support ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879925 | Composite with natural fibers A polymeric composite material, and method of making the same, including a polymeric blend that includes at least one thermoplastic polymer; at least one functionalized polymer; at least one polyetheramine thermoplastic material; and a plurality of particles (e.g. n... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7879393 | Method and device for applying fluids The invention relates to a method for applying fluids, especially particle material, on a area that is to be coated, wherein the fluid is applied on the area to be coated in front of a blade when observed from the direction of forward movement of the blade and said ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7870995 | Foldable packaging container A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded int... | 01/18/2011 |
| D630548 | Pot cover | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862671 | Welding of a polymeric material and structures formed thereby The present invention is directed to welding of a polymeric material and structures formed by such welding. The material is preferably a thermoplastic material that is a blend of one or more thermoplastic polyolefins and one or more elastomers. One preferred welding... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862219 | Optical fiber light diffusing device A light diffusing device for use in photodynamic therapy has a progressively distally increased exposed amount of core fiber defining a light emitting section. Excessive light energy emission is thus prevented access to proximal locations and provides an increased a... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7858688 | Thermoplastic articles and processes for making the same using an improved masterbatch The present invention is directed to improved processes for making plastic articles, and articles made therefrom. In a broad aspect, the invention is directed to improved processes and articles made therefrom, that include the steps of providing as separate material... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7842146 | Ultrasonic energy for adhesive bonding An adhesive is contacted with a surface of a substrate and ultrasonic energy is applied to the adhesive to enhance the bonding of the adhesive to the surface of the substrate. The ultrasonic energy, particularly ultrasonic vibrations, can assist the adhesive in wett... | 11/30/2010 |
| D628300 | Abdominal wrap | 11/30/2010 |
| 7838804 | Flat heating element The present invention pertains to an electric heating element with at least one flat heating resistor to be arranged near a surface to be heated, and at least one electrode that serves to feed a current into the heating resistor and features at least two contact con... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7838589 | Sealant material There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may also include a material, shape, ingredient or otherwise for inhibiting the flow of bubbles throught the material. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7834102 | Composition useful as an adhesive for installing vehicle windows The invention is an composition comprising a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers; b) one or more isocyanate functional polyester prepolymers wherein the one or more polyesters used to pre... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7832798 | Valve layer for a seat In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7822504 | Nail polish color selection system A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7819964 | System for bonding glass into a structure The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more organotitanates having four ligands wherein the ligands are hydrocarbyl, optionally containing one or more functional groups having one or more heteroatoms selected from the group comprising oxygen, nitrogen, ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7816562 | Amido-organoborate initiator systems The invention is amido-borate compounds containing one or more anionic amido-borate moieties comprising an organoborate anion wherein the boron atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom of ammonia or an organic compound containing one or more nitrogen atoms, such as a hydro... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811497 | Multi-color injection molded door panel and process A tool for manufacturing a multi-colored plastic automotive part, such as a door panel, is manufactured using multiple molding shots without opening the mold between each shot. The door panel comes out finished with no scuffing, warping, or shrinkage. The process fo... | 10/12/2010 |