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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6615892 | Method and apparatus for seaming wide panels of EPDM membrane to form a composite EPDM roofing membrane A method and apparatus for continuously seaming cured EPDM membrane to form a composite sheet of predetermined width and indefinite length. The method includes the steps of providing at least two rolls of cured EPDM membrane having longitudinal marginal e... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6103308 | Paper coating lubricant An aqueous paper and paperboard coating composition is provided containing as a lubricant a vegetable oil triglyceride which is hydrophobic and non-ionic.... | 08/15/2000 |
| 4959408 | Poly(methyl methacrylate) blended with a solid poly(butyl acrylate-co-allyl acrylate) plasticizer Poly(methyl methacrylate) is plasticized by mechanically blending therewith effective plasticizing amounts of a non-volatile, solid, linear copolymer of butyl acrylate and allyl acrylate. Such blends are miscible as indicated by the lowering of the glass ... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4855341 | High-strength magnesium aluminosilicate glass fibers having size coating of epoxy resin with methacryloxyalkyl and aminoalkyl silanes High-strength magnesium aluminosilicate glass fibers coated with the dried residue of a dilute aqueous sizing composition containing emulsified epoxy resin or emulsified epoxy resin solution, both 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane and 3-aminopropyltrie... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4846865 | Clad precious metal bushing and method for making An improved laminated bushing is provided for manufacturing fibrous glass products. The bushing comprises a precious metal inner portion which is externally coated with a non-reactive, thermally shock-resistant ceramic. Preferably the ceramic is a crystal... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4846864 | Method and apparatus for producing hollow glass filaments A feeder for the production of hollow glass filaments is comprised of tip assemblies wherein a tube positioned in the stream defining member is in communication with the gas in the fiber forming region immediately below the dischrge wall to form a gas fil... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4842923 | Ballistic materials The present invention provides a fiberglass composite which possesses outstanding armor properties. This ballistic resistant composite material employs a high strength magnesia aluminosilicate glass fabric and a prescribed phenol formaldehyde condensation... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4833013 | Fibrous polymer insulation An improved insulating material comprising a fibrous web of bulking fibers intimately mixed with infrared opacified fibers. The web has a density of between about 0.2 to about 2.00 pounds per cubic foot and a thermal conductivity of less than 0.55 (BTU - ... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4820324 | Glass corrosion resistant cobalt-based alloy having high strength An alloy suitable for use as a spinner in forming glass fibers is provided. The alloy has outstanding stress rupture-life and is highly resistant to the erosion and corrosion of molten glass. The alloy is a cobalt-based alloy and further includes the foll... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4781988 | Corrosion-resistant coating A corrosion-resistant coating for a ferrous surface comprising an asphaltic matrix of an asphalt or a petroleum resin or a mixture thereof having a convertant dispersed therein. The convertant is either adsorbed at the ferrous surface or reacts chemically... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4772647 | Asphalt rubber emulsions An aqueous asphaltic emulsion wherein the asphaltic component is either a chemically-modified asphalt or an asphalt-elastomer blend, and the aqueous component contains water, a surfactant, and a high molecular weight, non-ionic, homopolymer of acrylamide.... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4767432 | Corrosion resistant cobalt-base alloy containing hafnium and a high proportion of chromium A cobalt-base alloy containing hafnium and having a high chromium, tantalum and zirconium content and a low silicon content has superior strength and improved resistance to corrosion by molten glass. The alloy is highly suited for use in spinners for spin... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4765817 | Corrosion resistant cobalt-base alloy containing hafnium A cobalt-base alloy containing hafnium and having a high tantalum and zirconium content and a low silicon content has superior strength and improved resistance to corrosion by molten glass. The alloy is highly suited for use in spinners for spinning molte... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4761169 | Corrosion resistant cobalt-base alloy containing hafnium and a high proportion of chromium and method of making fibers An alloy suitable for use as a spinner in forming glass fibers, the alloy being cobalt-based and including the following elements in percent by weight: chromium--about 34.0 to about 38.0; nickel--about 10.0 to about 15.0; wolfram--about 4.0 to about 7.0; ... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4749653 | Enzyme immobilization on non-porous glass fibers Enzymes are immobilized on non-porous glass fibers by coating glass fibers with a solution containing an enzyme and a soluble polymer and contacting the coated fibers with a controlled amount of cross-linking agent to obtain an immobilized enzyme having h... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4745155 | Emulsified crack or joint filler The present invention provides an aqueous emulsion joint and crack filler capable of passing the ASTM Specification 1190 for joint and crack fillers. The emulsion solids are the reaction product of asphalt, an extender oil, a mixture of elastomers, an acr... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4735838 | Waterproof membrane A membrane for waterproofing a building component, e.g., a roof or a basement wall. The membrane includes a first layer of asphalt-elastomer blend which preferably is self-adherent to the building component and an overlying layer of plastic film which bea... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4734531 | Synthesis of (1-phenylethyl) hydroquinone An improved process is provided for synthesizing monosubstituted (1-phenylethyl) hydroquinone in high yields and with little contamination by disubstituted (1-phenylethyl) hydroquinone. The process is performed by reacting styrene and hydroquinone using a... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4693752 | Coating grade asphalt An asphalt-based composition comprising an air-blown blend of hard asphalt flux and the residue obtained by vacuum distilling the product obtained by the hydrogenation of asphalt flux, the composition meeting coating grade asphalt specifications.... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4668265 | Corrosion resistant cobalt-base alloy and method of making fibers A cobalt-base alloy having a high tantalum and zirconium content and a low silicon content has superior strength and improved resistance to corrosion by molten glass. The alloy is highly suited for use in spinners for spinning molten mineral material, suc... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4668266 | Corrosion resistant cobalt-base alloy having a high chromium content and method of making fibers A cobalt-base alloy having a high chromium, tantalum and zirconium content and a low silicon content has superior strength and improved resistance to corrosion by molten glass. The alloy is highly suited for use in spinners for spinning molten mineral mat... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4661645 | Synthesis of styrenated hydroquinone Styrene and hydroquinone are reacted to produce (1-phenylethyl) hydroquinone, i.e., ##STR1##... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4654385 | Asphalt coating composition An asphaltic coating composition in the form of an emulsion of chemically modified asphalt and a normal, non-modified asphalt in an aqueous emulsification medium. The emulsion can be used as a primer or damp-proof coating and has good adherence to concret... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4647606 | Blend of rapid set asphaltic emulsion with slow set asphalt emulsion There is provided a blend of a slow setting asphalt emulsion with rapid setting emulsion containing the reaction product of asphalt, an acrylamide, a vinyl aromatic monomer and a rubbery polymer.... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4637946 | Road repair membrane A membrane for the repair of road surfaces, particularly for the retardation of reflective cracking from an old road surface to a newly-applied overlay. The membrane comprises a glass fiber mat impregnated with a blend of asphalt, a block copolymer and a ... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4627864 | Method of making glass fiber forming feeders A method of making an orificed discharge wall for supplying a plurality of streams of molten glass to be attenuated into filaments is provided comprising inserting elements in apertures in a member; positioning said elements and member within a thin walle... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4628038 | Water resistant glass fibers A water resistant, devitrification resistant glass fiber consisting essentially of SiO2, Al2 O3, CaO, MgO, B2 O3, Na2 O, and F2 and/or Fe2 O3 and/or TiO2 | 12/09/1986 |
| 4614791 | Melt processable optically anisotropic polyesters Melt spinnable liquid crystal aromatic polyesters which are optically anisotropic in the melt phase are provided. The polyester is a poly [(1-phenylethyl)-phenylene/phenylene terephthalate].... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4614790 | Melt processable optically anisotropic polyesters Melt spinnable liquid crystal aromatic polyesters which are optically anisotropic in the melt phase are provided. The polyester is a poly [(1-phenylethylphenylene)/chlorophenylene terephthalate].... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4603980 | Methods of measuring temperature and electrical resistivity in a molten glass stream A small sensor electrode with only the tip exposed is used with a much larger return electrode to complete a high frequency circuit through molten glass. The sensor electrode is calibrated in the laboratory and then used to measure the resistivity of the ... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4600765 | Melt processable optically anisotropic polymers Melt spinnable, liquid crystal aromatic polyesters which are optically anisotropic in the melt phase are provided.... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4591531 | Hot-melt adhesive for thermal insulating articles Thermal insulating articles are disclosed of the type which comprises a laminate of thermal insulation and a flexible jacket material with the jacket and thermal insulation being directly adhesively adhered to each other by means of a hot-melt adhesive. T... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4589447 | Method of depositing a membrane within a conduit A method of depositing a coiled member and, optionally, a membrane in a conduit in contact with the walls of the conduit involves placement of the coiled member in the conduit in a longitudinally expanded condition and releasing the force on the coiled me... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4582748 | Glass compositions having low expansion and dielectric constants Glass fibers having suitable properties for reinforcing electrical laminates have a defined viscosity-liquidus relationship, a low coefficient of thermal expansion, a high elastic modulus, and a low dielectric constant.... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4578362 | Precious metal vaporization reduction Metal vaporization from precious metals is reduced by applying to the surface of the metal a flame sprayed coating comprising a refractory material and a glass.... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4565559 | Protection device for basalt drain bushings This invention relates to a method of retarding bushing degradation by glass batch containing iron oxide. The problem is solved by substantially eliminating the passage of current directly through the bushing for heating and employing a conductive heating... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4561870 | Method of making glass fiber forming feeders A method of making an orificed discharge wall for supplying a plurality of streams of molten glass to be attenuated into filaments is provided comprising inserting elements in apertures in a member; adhesively securing an elastic membrane to said member a... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4556860 | Conductive polymers Method and apparatus for producing an electrical conductor are provided comprising a doped polymeric material and an encasement means substantially impermeable to the dopant, the encasement means having matching surfaces in contact with the polymeric mate... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4554022 | Additives for hot mix asphalt The adherence between an asphalt and aggregate is increased by incorporating into the asphalt a vinyl monomer and an alkenyl azabenzene.... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4551178 | Additives for hot mix asphalt A method for reclaiming used asphalt by mixing it with a chemically modifying system consisting of a polymerizable vinyl monomer and an alkenyl azabenzene.... | 11/05/1985 |
