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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396874 | Cationic or amphoteric copolymers prepared in an inverse emulsion matrix and their use in preparing cellulosic fiber compositions A papermaking method and a composition which utilize, as a drainage aid, a water-soluble cationic or amphoteric copolymer prepared via a water-in-oil polymerization technique that, absent a cross-linking agent, is characterized by a Huggins' constant (k′) determin... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7270727 | Paper sized with a sizing agent and a selected sizing promoter Sized paper containing an amphoteric promoter resin that is a polymerization reaction product of a quaternary diallylammonium monomer, optionally a diallylammonium monomer, and an unsaturated organic acid is described. The method of sizing paper with such amphoteric... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7271308 | Process for isomerization of alpha olefins to internal olefins The present invention relates to embodiments for a process for the isomerization of at least one alpha olefin to an internal olefin via a multi-step process resulting in a mixture comprising alkene isomers and a low level of oligomers. According to the present inven... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7166192 | Method for controlling pitch and stickies deposition A method for controlling Pitch and Stickies is disclosed. The method comprises adding hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose (HMHEC) and cationic polymers to a cellulosic fiber slurry (pulp) or to a paper process or to a paper making system and results in a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6951962 | Oil/grease- and water-sizing agent for treatment of cellulosics A water-dispersible oil/grease-sizing and water-sizing agent that provides oil/grease and water-sizing for paper and other cellulosic materials. The agent works effectively for both oil/grease and water sizing at high temperatures. The polymeric agent's key features... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6908983 | Synthesis of high solids resins from amine terminated polyamides The present invention contemplates a process for forming polyaminoamide polymers formed by the reaction of a dibasic acid/ester with excess amounts of an amine; the intermediate polymer resulting therefrom; a process for synthesizing effective, high solids resins re... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6586520 | Compositions for imparting desired properties to materials The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising component (A) which comprises at least one water-soluble component comprising at least one functional group that undergoes a crosslinking reaction, preferably upon drying and/or heating; and... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6558513 | Non-aqueous release from paper machine equipment Disclosed is a method of improving the release of paper webs from the surface of press rolls or other paper making or converting equipment by applying to such a surface non-aqueous, non-curing hydrocarbon polymer compositions. The non-curing hydrocarbon p... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6379501 | Cellulose products and processes for preparing the same Processes for preparing cellulose products, such as paper products which include substantially simultaneously or sequentially adding at least one aluminum compound and at least one silicate to a cellulose slurry, to a cellulose slurry such as a paper slur... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6294584 | Methods for fumigating soil The present invention provides for methods for fumigating soil containing deleterious organisms such as nematodes. The methods utilize an effective amount of acrolein over sole demand for acrolein which when added to the soil will control the organisms bu... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6273997 | Rosin/hydrocarbon resin size for paper Discloses is a method for sizing paper at a pH of about 5.0 to about 8.5 by incorporating a sizing composition consisting essentially of (a) rosin, (b) at least one hydrocarbon resin, (c) a cationic component consisting essentially of a cationic polyamine... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6273998 | Production of paper and paperboard A drainage/retention aid comprising a combination of a) microparticles; and b) a vinylamine copolymer having the general structure: ##STR1## wherein m is from 1-99 mol %, n is from 0 to 50 mol % and o is from 1 to 99 mol %; A is selected from the group consist... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6245861 | Use of peroxides to crosslink rubber compositions containing high vinyl styrene-butadiene rubber High vinyl styrene-butadiene rubber is cured through the use of organic peroxides. The organic peroxide may be used singly or in combination with sulfur curing ingredients to cure the high vinyl styrene-butadiene rubber wherein the organic peroxide to sul... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6175022 | Alcohol-terminated ketene multimer sizing agents Nucelophilic group, such as alcohol, terminated 2-oxetanone multimers, process of making same by reacting e.g. alcohol and dicarboxylic acid chloride in the presence of triethylamine, and their use for sizing paper.... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6128785 | Waterproof glove A waterproof glove with a shaft incorporating a hand insertion opening and a shaft edge located at the hand insertion opening side and consisting of a shell material. A waterproof cuff sleeve with a lower cuff edge is arranged inside of the shaft such tha... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6123760 | Compositions and methods for preparing dispersions and methods for using the dispersions Compositions and methods useful stabilizing dispersions containing paper sizing agents are provided. The dispersions comprise a hydrophobically modified water-soluble polymer having a viscosity average molecular weight less than about 200,000. Dispersions... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6046271 | Microemulsion polymerization systems for the production of small melt-processible fluoropolymer particles An aqueous microemulsion polymerization procedure is described in which very small colloidal melt-processible fluoropolymer particles are produced from at least one monomer and optionally TFE. The polymerization procedure involves initiating polymerizatio... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6037399 | Microemulsion polymerization systems for the production of small melt-processible fluoropolymer particles An aqueous microemulsion polymerization procedure is described in which very small colloidal melt-processible fluoropolymer particles are produced from at least one gaseous monomer and optionally TFE. The polymerization procedure involves forming a microe... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6032714 | Repeatably positionable nozzle assembly A nozzle assembly adapted for repeatably positioning the nozzle in a precise relationship to an article and method for using it in a seam-sealing operation, the nozzle assembly comprising a nozzle, an alignment plate, and an arm forming a unitary nozzle a... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6019920 | Granular-type modified polytetrafluoroethylene dispersions and fused articles prepared therefrom An aqueous dispersion of modified granular PTFE particles is sprayed or cast to form a sheet. The sheet is then dried and the modified granular particles fused together to form an open network of fused interconnected particles that define a tortuous netwo... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6001302 | Method of blow-molding an article of liquid crystal polymer and porous PTFE Complex-shaped articles formed by gas-pressure-molding composite preforms of liquid crystal polymer and porous polytetrafluoroethylene material are described. Processes for making the composite material preforms and parisons needed for gas-pressure-moldin... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997353 | Metallic connector housing A metallic housing for a shielded electrical connector is provided for connection to a tube-like electrical shield of an electrical cable which is to be connected to the connector. The metallic housing has an opening formed in a face wall at a side where ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992054 | Shoe and process for sealing the sole area of a shoe A process which serves to seal and waterproof the outsole-side end area of a waterproof shoe shaft and/or to pad the outsole-side end of a shoe by putting a liquid, curable, filling material into the space between the insole and outsole is described. The ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5981019 | Protective covers with water and air impenetrable seams The present invention is an improved protective cover for use in protecting a wearer against liquid contact, even under highly demanding conditions. The invention describes a seam that joins two laminates where the seam provides against leakage and air pa... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5979235 | Test body for testing items of clothing A test body (10) for testing apparel items is described. The body has air entry means (20) for supplying conditioned gas into the inner of the test body, air exit means (30) for allowing the exit of said conditioned gas from the inner of the test body, an... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5971006 | Inflatable cushion with a valve A gasproof inflatable cushion with a hole which perforates it and whose edge is provided with an inner valve part on the inside and with an outer valve part on the outside such that the hole is enclosed and the construction is gasproof. The inner valve pa... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5965249 | Vibration damping composite material A new composite damping material is presented which exhibits an enhanced ability to dampen mechanical oscillations. The enhanced damping properties of this material are achieved through the entrapment of highly viscous damping fluids within the pores of a... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5954910 | Elastic fixing roll An elastic fixing roll having an elastic, compliant body material and release surface material is disclosed. The body material comprises porous silicone rubber or fluorosilicone rubber foam, or a porous synthetic polymer foam reinforced with silicone rubb... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5955175 | Infra-red reflective coverings A textile material having thermal image masking or suppression in the mid and far infra-red region without compromising the effectiveness of visual and near IR camouflage or comfort level, or the effectiveness, and mobility of a person. Specifically the i... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5949300 | Line coupler A line coupler is provided having a bus line piece, at least one transformer, two electrically shielded housings and a coupling site. The transformer is equipped with two primary and two secondary winding terminals. The two primary winding terminals are c... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5945192 | Sealing assembly for a solid polymer ion exchange membrane An assembly consisting of at least one seal layer and a solid polymer ion exchange layer wherein the seal layer covers essentially only the region of the ion exchange layer which is to be sealed. The seal layer is made of porous polytetrafluoroethylene fi... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5921808 | Ribbon cable plug-in connector A ribbon cable plug-in connector is provided for plug-in connection of a strip-type electrical ribbon cable. One end of the ribbon cable is provided with a locking rib that cooperates with a locking arm and locking shoulder of a plug-in connector housing ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5902637 | Water repellent restorative and process of use An application method restores the water or stain repellency of outer wear, foot wear, apparel, clothing, shelters, or fabrics that have already been pretreated with a water or stain repellent finish. This method involves washing the apparel item or fabri... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5900292 | Liquid crystal polymer film and a method for manufacturing the same A composite material is formed by combining a liquid crystal polymer with a porous or nonporous support membrane to provide either a thin, multiaxially oriented liquid crystal film on the support membrane formed by laminating the liquid crystal polymer on... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5897393 | Plug-in connector assembly for ribbon cables A plug-in connector assembly for ribbon cables comprises a ribbon cable, a plug-in connector, a locking spring and a locking spring housing. The locking spring may engage the ribbon cable in a shape-mated fashion to provide lateral guidance of the ribbon ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5895799 | Microemulsion polymerization process for the production of small polytetrafluoroethylene polymer particles An aqueous microemulsion polymerization procedure is described in which very small colloidal polymer particles are produced from tetrafluoroethylene monomer. The polymerization procedure involves adding a free-radical initiator to a mixture of a microemul... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5888275 | Assembly for deaeration of liquids A deaeration assembly for removal of air or other gases dissolved in a liquid. The assembly includes a deaeration element having a gas-channel-forming component enclosed and sealed within an envelope which includes a nonporous fluoropolymer film. The asse... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5880213 | Microemulsion polymerization systems for the production of small polytetrafluorethylene polymer particles An aqueous microemulsion polymerization procedure is described in which very small colloidal polymer particles are produced from tetrafluoroethylene monomer. The polymerization procedure involves forming a microemulsion of at least one liquid saturated or... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5878179 | Optical device with compressible laminate The invention relates to an optical device having a first laminate and a second laminate between which are disposed a first plurality of optical components arranged in a first plane. At least one of the first laminate and the second laminate includes a fi... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5863488 | Molded article of liquid crystal polymer Complex-shaped articles formed by gas-pressure-molding composite preforms of liquid crystal polymer and porous polytetrafluoroethylene material are described. Processes for making the composite material preforms and parisons needed for gas-pressure-moldin... | 01/26/1999 |
