Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7182813 | Production apparatus of multilayer coating film The coating construction has flexibility corresponding to the number of layers of multiple coating layers, by which a multilayer coating film can be produced with small film thickness without adherence of dust to a film surface, a drying fault such as unevenness ind... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7097711 | Electrostatic flocking chamber for forming electrostatic flocking apparatus An electrostatic flocking operation of a workpiece (5) is advantageously performed in a condition in which the moisture content of an adhesive layer formed on a surface of the workpiece (5) is kept at a favorable value by a humidifier (1). The h... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7024750 | Method for the manufacture of layered metal product slabs and layered metal product slabs A method for the production of a layered metal slab by casting, which strip contains a central layer (2) and surface layers (3) on either side of it. The central layer (2) is introduced as a strip through a mould (4), into which is introd... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6845928 | Gas wiping nozzle for a wire coating apparatus A gas wiping nozzle for a wire coating apparatus includes an inlet portion defining a converging inlet passage for a coated wire that is axially drawn through the gas wiping nozzle. A wiping portion is further included and defines a wiping passage for the coated wir... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6841004 | Optical fiber coating device having cooler Disclosed is an optical fiber coating device for coating the outer circumference of the optical fiber with the coating material, in which the coating device is provided with and a gas provider for providing an environmental gas within the coating device, and a coole... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6627261 | Spray-coating method and spray-coater The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for coating a moving paper web (2), in which method the web (2) to be coated is passed to a coater station and the coating is applied to at least one surface of the moving web (2) by means of sprayin... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6503325 | Device and method for applying a coating medium onto a moving surface In a method of application of a coating medium by use of a spray device onto a moving surface, which in the direct application method is the surface of a material web, specifically a paper or cardboard web, an atmosphere of back-moistening and/or moisteni... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6461671 | Paper coating apparatus and method for coating paper Apparatus and method for coating a moving paper web, in which the web to be coated is first guided to a coating station correctly aligned and a first side of the web is coated with a coat layer. Next, the web is guided upwards from the coating station and... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6426119 | Coating method employing die enclosure system The coater apparatus enclosure encloses the entire die of a coating apparatus includes an enclosure structure, a saturation station which saturates a supply gas with solvent, a device which supplies solvent-saturated gas to the enclosure to continuously p... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6251477 | Paper coating apparatus and method for coating paper Apparatus and method for coating a moving paper web, in which the web (2) to be coated is first guided to a coating station (7) correctly aligned and a first side of the web (2) is coated with a coat layer. Next, the web (2) is guided upwards from the coa... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6183558 | Method and apparatus for producing molecular film A method for forming a molecular film includes the steps of: coating a surface of a substrate having active hydrogen atoms on its surface with a coating solution containing a silane-based compound having at least one reactive group selected from the group... | 02/06/2001 |
| 5976250 | Apparatus for treating a cord for use in a power transmission belt and method for treating such a cord An apparatus for simultaneously treating a plurality of cords for use in power transmission belts. The apparatus has a heating chamber, heated air in the chamber, and a guide system for simultaneously guiding a first cord in a first predetermined path and... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5937535 | Dryer assembly for curing substrates A dryer (10) for printed textiles and substrates is disclosed having a plurality of infrared-based sensors (60) therein for monitoring the temperature of the products as opposed to the ambient environment. Each sensor (60) is positioned within a projectin... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5906862 | Apparatus and method for drying a coating on a substrate A method and apparatus for coating and drying coated substrates without introducing significant surface imperfections while running at higher web speeds than known drying methods. The substrate is preferably coated within the drying enclosure or the coati... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5891249 | Apparatus for the preparation of metal matrix fiber composites A method for producing continuous and discontinuous fiber metal matrix composites (CFMMC). The method uses aerosolization of finely divided metal powders in a controlled atmosphere which prevents explosions to coat the fibers and then the metal coated fib... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5855672 | Stationary sliding bar The invention is directed to a stationary sliding bar for guiding a paper or cardboard web extends across the entire web width B. Viewed in cross section, the sliding bar has a convex, rounded surface. Due to a relatively high speed of travel of the web, ... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5851450 | Apparatus and method for use in applying particles to an external layer of uncured resin of a coating of an optical fibre unit Apparatus for use in applying particles to an external layer of uncured resin material of a coating of an optical fibre unit with at least one optical fibre, said apparatus including means (50) defining an axially extending through-passage (52) through wh... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5851288 | Apparatus for marking a continuous substrate A system and a method for marking a continuous substrate, such as a sheathed wire, are disclosed. An aqueous-based ink is deposited onto a continuous substrate passing through an ink deposition means. A gas, heated by a heater and directed by a blower acr... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5755882 | Closed loop controllable fluid application system A closed loop controllable fluid application system is provided, comprising a substantially enclosed housing, having horizontal and vertical surfaces, with an inlet and an outlet slot formed in opposing vertical surfaces allowing passage of a work piece t... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5665160 | Air knife device for regulating the thickness of a deposit An air knife device for regulating the thickness of a layer deposited on a strip at the output of a bath, comprising at least one nozzle defined by two lips spaced a small distance apart, the nozzle being supplied with pressurized fluid in order to blow a... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5652022 | Method and apparatus for the production of metal-free areas during metal vapor deposition An area of an insulating strip (3) which is to remain free of metal is covered by an endless cover strip (4), which rests on the insulating strip (3) and travels along with it at the same speed. Before it enters a vapor deposition zone (5), the cover stri... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5614265 | In-line coating of steel tubing A method and apparatus for applying a coating to a continuous length of tubing. A coating chamber having entry and exit ports substantially encloses a portion of the tubing while permitting the tubing to pass continuously therethrough. Airflow into the co... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5556466 | Coating plant In order to improve a coating plant for workpieces, in particular for vehicle bodies, comprising a coat application section, a coat drier section following the application section and comprising a drier booth arranged at a higher level in relation to the ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5540773 | Apparatus for calendering and coating/filling sutures A method for calendering a suture includes passing the suture lengthwise between two pairs of calendering rollers each pair being oriented orthogonally to the other pair. The suture may be coated and/or filled by passing it through the contacting region o... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5529625 | Coating apparatus and gas seal A coating apparatus is disclosed having a metal bath, an enclosure extending over the bath, a mandrel extending into the bath, and a gas seal mounted on the enclosure in communication with the atmosphere therein. The gas seal has a frame with a slot exten... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5453127 | Apparatus for meniscus coating a steel strip Method and apparatus for meniscus coating one or two sides of steel strip with a metal or metal alloy. The apparatus includes a horizontally disposed coating tray for containing molten coating metal, gas heaters for maintaining the temperature of the coat... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5453302 | In-line coating of steel tubing A method and apparatus for applying a coating to a continuous length of tubing. A coating chamber having entry and exit ports substantially encloses a portion of the tubing while permitting the tubing to pass continuously therethrough. Airflow into the co... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5372858 | Method and apparatus for applying a plastic coating to woven yarn tubing Methods and apparatus for applying a plastic coating to woven yarn tubing to provide conduit for protecting wiring harnesses and the like. The resulting plastic coating layer is very thin so as to generally follow the contours of the woven yarn tubing, wi... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5342446 | Apparatus for coating a continuous web Apparatus and method for coating a continuous web, such as paper or transparent film of cellulose acetate or polyethylene terephthalate, with liquid materials, such as photographic layer materials, which require chilling before they are dried, are describ... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5340609 | Applying fluid additive to fibrous material Air is blown into filter tow during or immediately after the application of plasticizer; this foams and distributes the plasticizer in the tow. Air may be delivered from a porous plate closely adjacent to the path of the tow or from nozzles in an air inje... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5332438 | Vertical type dip treating device A vertical type dip treating device for applying adhesives to a cord to be used for a tension member of belt, etc. This device comprises dip tanks for applying adhesives to a cord, heaters and dryers arranged above the dip tanks for heating and drying a c... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5286294 | Vacuum coating apparatus A vacuum coating apparatus for forming a thin film evenly coated over a material to be treated as well as providing excellent productivity. The vacuum coating apparatus includes a chamber, an evacuating device, a fluid supplier, a hood, and a gas reservoi... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5279666 | Hot bridle for metal treating line A hot bridle mechanism to tension and to guide metal strip at the exit of a metal strip processing line. A bridle comprising one or more roll means is positioned and enclosed in a sealed hood at the end of a line of interconnected heat treating and coolin... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5154892 | Apparatus for achieving and maintaining an oxygen-deficient inert atmosphere within a treatment chamber A method and apparatus are disclosed for achieving and maintaining an inert atmosphere as oxygen-deficient as possible in a treatment chamber, having a reaction zone, particularly an irradiation chamber, traversed by a length of material, wherein the leng... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5145549 | Apparatus for producing one-sided corrugated paperboard A device for the production of one-sided corrugated paperboard with two corrugated rollers which corrugate a paper sheet. A glue mechanism for applying glue onto the corrugated paper sheet has a glue applying roller cooperating with a corrugated roller, a... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5123373 | Method for fiber coating with particles A system and method for uniformly coating one or more fibers (10) with particles of a material is described. The method uses a vibrator preferably an acoustic speaker (17b) in a housing (17c) to fluidize the particles (P1) in a chamber (17 or 3... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5122392 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing magnetic recording medium A method and apparatus for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium at high efficiency. A flexible web is passed around first and second cooling cans. The web is reversed between the two cans so that the same surface of the web is directed to the outside... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5115761 | Light curing apparatus for a continuous linear product An apparatus for light curing of an adhesive resin coating on a continuous string-like linear product is shown. It consists of an elongated chamber having a light reflective inner side wall and removable end caps. The product coated with the adhesive resi... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5085167 | Apparatus for applying coating material to a substrate Apparatus for applying one or more films of coating material to a running substrate of paper or the like has an endless belt which is trained over pulleys so that its upper reach advances toward a transfer station for coating material and its lower reach ... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5060593 | Device for applying adhesive onto fiber and drying before winding A device for applying adhesive onto a fiber, such as an optical fiber, is located between the fiber supply spool and rewinder and comprises a covered cup for holding liquid adhesive, and a drying chamber. The cup has first and second bores for passing the... | 10/29/1991 |
