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 |
| 7666266 | Surface conditioning prior to chemical conversion treatment of a steel member By subjecting a threaded joint for OCTG (oil country tubular goods) to surface conditioning with an aqueous solution of potassium tetraborate or sodium tetraborate prior to manganese phosphate chemical conversion treatment, a manganese phosphate chemical conversion ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7341677 | Non-carcinogenic corrosion inhibiting additive A non-carcinogenic corrosion inhibiting additive includes an anodic corrosion inhibitor and/or a cathodic corrosion inhibitor and a solubility enhancer for the inhibitors in the form of a metal complexing agent. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332024 | Aluminizing composition and method for application within internal passages An aluminizing composition includes an aluminum-based powder, an inert organic pyrolysable thickener, and a binder selected from the group consisting of colloidal silica, at least one organic resin, and combinations thereof. A method for aluminizing an internal pass... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7273337 | Partially coated fastener assembly and method for coating A fastener assembly includes a row of fasteners having a head, a tip, and a portion of a shank coated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as polyurethane and metal particles. The polymer composition is used to provide... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7175552 | Ball bat formed of carburized steel A ball bat includes a substantially tubular frame having a handle portion and a primary hitting portion. The handle portion is formed of a non-steel material. The hitting portion is formed separately from, and coupled to, the handle portion. The hitting portion is f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7147897 | Weldable compositions comprising a conductive pigment and silicon and methods for using the same A weldable coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder in which is dispersed a conductive pigment and a source of silicon. Enhanced corrosion protection is offered, without sacrificing weldability of the coating layer. The composition is app... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144637 | Multilayer, corrosion-resistant finish and method The present invention provides a black, chrome-free, multilayer corrosion protection finish designed to meet extended corrosion properties. This corrosion-resistant finish is engineered to meet a minimum of 500 salt spray testing hours to white corrosion, and 1500 s... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140140 | Choke tube Different colors are prepared for inner shapes that define different design ballistic patterns. Wear resistant coatings of the different colors are applied over outer surfaces of tube bodies having the design ballistic patterns corresponding to the colors of the wea... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7105472 | Coating solution for metals and metal alloys The present invention relates to a coating solution to be applied on the surface of metals or metal alloys, a process for cold forming of metals and metal alloys using said coating solution, and a coated blank made of a metal or a metal alloy. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7048807 | Cerium-based spontaneous coating process for corrosion protection of aluminum alloys A cerium-based coating for corrosion resistance is applied by exposing a cleaned aluminum-based component to a corrosion-inhibiting cerium solution containing cerium ions in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The coating deposits spontaneously without an external s... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7030183 | Surface treating method and surface treating agent A plating solution containing zinc, an electrically conductive salt, an adsorbent, and at least one of mono- to hexavalent metal ions. A treatment using either a solution which contains, all per liter, 2–60 g Zn, 40–300 g caustic alkali, 0.01–50 g adsorbent, 0... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6899770 | Composition and process for treating metal surfaces A metal substrate is provided with a coating that (i) provides substantial corrosion resistance, (ii) makes it possible to shape the substrate by roll forming and similar light cold forming operations without the need for any oil or wax lubricant, and (iii) has good... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6723178 | Process for forming a phosphate conversion coating on metal A metal surface on which a phosphate conversion coating is to be formed and which has been surface conditioned by contact with a liquid surface conditioner composition that contains dispersed fine particles of solid phosphate of at least one divalent or trivalent ca... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6679952 | Method of coating aluminum and aluminum alloy substrates and coated articles A method of coating aluminum and aluminum alloy substrates not only imparts a corrosion resistance comparable or even superior to that afforded by chromate treatment but also improves the adhesion to the coating film, while the luster of aluminum is fully... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6645316 | Post-passivation of a phosphatized metal surface A process for post-passivation of a phosphated metal surface, characterized in that the phosphated metal surface is treated with an aqueous post-passivation solution which contains from 50 to 500 mg/l of nickel ions and from 200 to 1500 mg/l of phosphate ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6569264 | Surface-treating agent for magnesium-based part and method of surface treatment The present invention provides a corrosion inhibitor composition for magnesium or magnesium alloys which contains as an effective component, at least one compound selected from among aromatic carboxylic acids and salts thereof as an effective component. F... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6562148 | Pretreatment of aluminum surfaces with chrome-free solutions In a method for the pretreatment of work pieces having a surface made of aluminium or aluminium alloys, for non-cutting shaping and/or the connection by welding or gluing to work pieces as well as for a subsequent permanent corrosion-preventing treatment,... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6554916 | Treatment method for making heat exchanger hydrophilic and heat exchanger treated to be hydrophilic A treatment method for hydrophilicity for a heat exchanger which can maintain the deodorizing property and hydrohilicity even after a long-time use, and a heat exchanger thus treated for hydrophilicity by said method are provided. After a previous acidic ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6551417 | Tri-cation zinc phosphate conversion coating and process of making the same Tri-cation zinc phosphate conversion coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a phosphate component, ions of nickel, manganese, and zinc, and a glycerophosphate component, such as disodium glycerophosphate. Coatings formed from these c... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6497772 | Surface treatment for improved hardness and corrosion resistance An article is protected with a wear-resistant coating. The wear-coated article is thereafter treated to produce a chemical conversion coating on any portions of the surface of the article accessible through micropores in the wear-resistant coating. For st... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6428630 | Method for coating and protecting a substrate A method of coating a substrate is provided. A metallic layer comprising at least about 8% nickel is deposited by thermal spraying on a substrate. The metallic layer has an average density greater than about 80%. A slurry layer comprising from about 10% t... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6376092 | Surface-treated steel sheet and manufacturing method thereof The present invention has an object to provide a surface-treated steel sheet which has highly balanced corrosion resistance and formability, and satisfies fundamental properties required mainly for steel sheets for automobile body, and a manufacturing met... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6361623 | Method for phosphatizing iron and steel A high quality lubricant carrier for lubrication in cold plastic working of iron and steel is provided by a process in which the surfaces of objects to be worked are first treated with a surface conditioning liquid composition that contains dispersed fine... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6294262 | Composition and process for anticorrosive treatment of non-ferrous metal Disclosed is a composition and a process for anticorrosive treatment of the surface of non-ferrous metal. The composition is obtainable by treating an aqueous solution of CrO3 and an inorganic acid with phosphorous acid as a reducing agent unti... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6284059 | Cleaning and conversion coating of hot rolled steel articles A process is disclosed in which hot rolled steel articles, such as rail car articles, LP tanks and barge articles are cleaned and conversion coated. The cleaning compositions comprise aqueous phosphoric acid, and the conversion coating compositions compri... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6280528 | Water soluble containers for blends of surface cleaners and corrosion inhibitors An improved method and/or process for preparing and handling formulations useful in metal treatment baths which includes packaging formulations useful in preparing and/or replenishing aqueous-based baths in water soluble pouches or containers. The present... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6214132 | Conditioning metal surfaces prior to phosphate conversion coating A pretreatment before phosphating conversion coating is effected by contacting a metal substrate to be coated with a pretreatment composition that has a pH from 4 to 13 and contains dispersed fine particle size alkali metal or ammonium salts and divalent ... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5942339 | Process for applying a coating resistant to temperature and to corrosion caused by exhaust system gases of automotive vehicles and obtained coating This invention describes the coating of a nickel-phosphorous bond on steel sheets or pipes of common carbon steel with the aim of forming an Fe--Ni--P bond, using a process of diffusion and enabling the resistance of the exhaust gases to corrosion. The de... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5942052 | Surface treatment aqueous solution for metal A surface treatment aqueous solution is provided which is superior in corrosion resistance and coating adhesiveness as well as in ability of inhibiting the production of precipitate. A tinned DI can, which has been degreased, is conversion coating process... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5919519 | Potable water supply components A method of treating a potable water supply component, for example a pipe, pipe coupling or tap body, made of a leaded copper-based alloy such as a brass or gun metal, in order to inhibit the leach out of lead from the alloy by potable water during servic... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5908512 | Highly durable surface-conditioning agent The present invention provides a highly durable surface-conditioning agent for use in a pretreatment step for a phosphate coating treatment of metallic materials, which is an aqueous solution comprising 1 to 50 ppm of titanium ion, 50 to 1,000 ppm or phos... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5868873 | Pre-rinse for phosphating metal surfaces Disclosed is a composition for the pre-rinsing of a metal surface prior to phosphating, a method for preparing the composition, and a method for using the composition to pre-condition the metal surface. The composition is an aqueous suspension containing ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5776265 | Process for activating a metal surface for conversion coating The invention is a process for applying a phosphate coating to a metal substrate in which the metal substrate is contacted with an aqueous activating bath before the phosphate coating is applied. The improved process is obtained by applying ultrasonic vib... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5766374 | Process for preparing the metal surface of an article, especially one made of steel sheet, for direct-on enameling Process in which the said surface is pickled and then treated in two steps, a first treatment step of so-called "amorphous" phosphatization, suitable for depositing a coat of at least 0.2 g/m2, followed by a second treatment step called "nickel... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5672390 | Process for protecting a surface using silicate compounds A process for forming a protective layer on a rigid surface, such as a metal or wood surface, to provide protection against abrasion, corrosion, heat and fire. The process comprises first preparing the surface of the article. On metal articles, the surfac... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5628838 | Concentrate for activating and defining bath and bath obtained from this concentrate Concentrate for activating and refining bath employed in processes of zinc phosphatization, characterized by the fact that it is based on an aqueous dispersion containing from 2 to 20% by weight of Jernstedt salts, the concentration of titanium in the dis... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5584946 | Chromium-free conversion coating treatment of aluminum The invention concerns a method of pretreating aluminum or aluminum alloy surfaces before application of a permanent corrosion-protective conversion coating treatment, in particular before phosphating in acidic phosphating baths containing zinc, a chromat... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5494504 | Liquid rinse conditioner for phosphate conversion coatings The present invention relates to an improved titanium containing phosphate composition and a process for preparing the titanium containing phosphate composition. The composition in the form of a dilute aqueous dispersion is useful as a rinse conditioner f... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5449415 | Composition and process for treating metals A chromium free conversion coating at least equivalent in corrosion protective quality to conventional chromate conversion coatings can be formed on metals, particularly cold rolled steel, by a dry-in-place aqueous acidic liquid comprising: (A) a componen... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5427632 | Composition and process for treating metals A chromium free conversion coating at least equivalent in corrosion protective quality to conventional chromate conversion coatings can be formed on metals, particularly cold rolled steel, by a dry-in-place aqueous acidic liquid comprising: (A) a componen... | 06/27/1995 |
