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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7736446 | Method for manufacturing a lanthanum oxide compound A method for manufacturing a lanthanum oxide compound on a substrate includes: setting the number of H2O molecule, the number of CO molecule and the number of CO2 molecule to one-half or less, one-fifth or less and one-tenth or less per one lan... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7520940 | Steam oxidation of powder metal parts A method of forming an oxide layer on a powder metal part includes subjecting the powder metal part to a steam oxidation process. An oxide layer is formed on the powder metal part. The oxide layer has a thickness greater than 7 microns. ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7311787 | Method for the darkening of a surface layer of a piece of material containing zinc The invention relates to a method for darkening a superficial layer of a workpiece which contains zinc by anodic oxidation. The workpiece is oxidized in a soaking bath containing an aqueous solution comprised of a hydroxide and of a nitrate. The anodic oxidation may... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293355 | Apparatus and method for making circuitized substrates in a continuous manner Apparatus and method for making circuitized substrates using a continuous roll format in which layers of conductor and dielectric are fed into the apparatus, bonded, and passed on to other nearby work stations in which various processes such as hole formation, circu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284461 | Colored razor blades Colored razor blades are provided. Methods for manufacturing such blades are also provided, including methods involving subjecting a blade material to a hardening process; and, during the hardening process, oxidizing the blade material to form an oxide layer on the ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7276129 | Surface treating methods of titanium parts Surface treating methods of a titanium part may include the steps of determining an effective thickness of a hard oxide film to be formed on a surface of the titanium part, determining an effective surface roughness of the hard oxide film, and oxidation treating the... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270718 | Method for manufacturing a soft magnetic powder material The invention provides a method for manufacturing a soft magnetic powder material covered by oxide layers at surfaces of the powder, by using a soft magnetic alloy powder containing a soft magnetic powder material and a second element such as Si having an oxidizing ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7208055 | Thermal Treatment Method An article of titanium or a titanium-based alloy, or of zirconium or a zirconium-based alloy is case hardened by heat treatment for at least 12 hours at one or more temperatures in the range of 850° C. to 900° C. and at a pressure in the order of atmospheric press... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7169673 | Atomic layer deposited nanolaminates of HfO/ZrOfilms as gate dielectrics A dielectric film containing HfO2/ZrO2 nanolaminates and a method of fabricating such a dielectric film produce a reliable gate dielectric having an equivalent oxide thickness thinner than attainable using SiO2. A gate dielectric is ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7099143 | Wet electrolytic capacitors A wet electrolytic capacitor that includes an anode, cathode, and a liquid electrolyte disposed therebetween is provided. The cathode contains a metal oxide coating, such as NbO2, in conjunction with other optional coatings to impart improved properties t... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077919 | Magnetic core insulation Disclosed herein is an insulating material between adjacent metal layers of a soft magnetic core, and a process for forming this insulating material. The insulating material is composed of the native metal oxides of the metallic core material. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7017389 | Sensors including metal oxides selective for specific gases and methods for preparing same Sensors are provided which are selective for a specific gas. The sensors include a substrate, electrodes, and a thin film metal oxide. Methods for choosing the metal oxide to be utilized in the sensor with selectivity for the specific gas are also provided, as are m... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005056 | Method for inhibiting corrosion of alloys employing electrochemistry A method for inhibiting corrosion, e.g., pitting corrosion, of alloys is provided. Particularly, the method comprises contacting at least a portion of a surface of the alloy with an aqueous solution comprising a salt of one or more rare earth elements selected from ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6946201 | Chromium (VI)-free conversion layer and method for producing it A chromium(VI)-free, chromium(III)-containing and substantially coherent conversion layer on zinc or zinc alloys presenting, even in the absence of further components such as silicate, cerium, aluminum and borate, a corrosion protection of approx. 100 to 1000 h in t... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6908693 | Sn-based metal-coated steel strip excellent in appearance and process for producing same A Sn-based metal-coated steel strip excellent in appearance comprises a Ni-based metal (such as Ni, a Ni—Sn alloy, a Ni—Zn alloy, a Ni—Fe alloy and a Ni—Co alloy) preplating layer and a Sn-based metal (such as a Sn—Zn alloy) coating formed thereon, and is ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905651 | Ferritic stainless steel alloy and its use as a substrate for catalytic converters A ferritic stainless steel alloy useful as a substrate for catalytic converter material consists of, by weight: 15-21% Cr, 8-12% Al, 0.01-0.09% Ce, 0.02-0.1% total of REM, and possible minor amounts of further elements, other than the ones mentioned, the balance bei... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6881452 | Method for improving the TBC life of a single phase platinum aluminide bond coat by preoxidation heat treatment A thermal barrier coating system having an improved life as a result of a preoxidation treatment applied to a single phase platinum aluminide bond coat. After coating the substrate to form a diffusion platinum aluminum bond coat, the surface finish of the bond coat ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6878217 | Rare earth metal-based permanent magnet having corrosion-resistant film and method for producing the same The chemical conversion film containing, at least as the constituent components thereof, (a) at least one of the metals selected from molybdenum, zirconium, vanadium, and tungsten; (b) a rare earth metal constituting the magnet; and (c) oxygen, which is formed on th... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6841009 | Method of manufacturing a reaction vessel suitable for oxidation and decomposition processing with supercritical water Disclosed is a reaction vessel used for oxidizing and decomposing equipment suitable for processing with supercritical water, and methods of manufacturing the reaction vessel. The reaction vessel comprises an oxide film containing a platinum group metal oxide for ex... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6800153 | Method for producing β-titanium alloy wire The diamter of β-titanium alloy wire is reduced by cold wire-drawing and the β-titanium alloy wire is subjected to heat treatment. The heat treatment comprises the first aging process for precipitation strengthening and the second aging process for removing proces... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6773515 | FeTa nano-oxide layer as a capping layer for enhancement of giant magnetoresistance in bottom spin valve structures A method for forming an NiCr seed layer based bottom spin valve sensor element having a synthetic antiferromagnet pinned (SyAP) layer and a capping layer comprising either a single specularly reflecting nano-oxide layer (NOL) or a bi-layer comprising a non-metallic ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6752881 | Metalliferous storage material for hydrogen and method for producing same In a metalliferous storage material for hydrogen a metal oxide is provided in or on the surface of the metalliferous materialas a catalyst for the hydrogenation or dehydrogenation of the metalliferous storage material. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6752878 | Process for treating adhesion promoted metal surfaces A method for treating a micro-roughened metal surface to improve bonding between the metal surface and a polymer material. The method involves post-treating the micro-roughened conversion coated metal surface with an aqueous wetting agent composition after having fo... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6746547 | Methods and compositions for oxide production on copper The invention features and methods and compositions for oxide production on a Copper substrate, e.g., a Copper or Copper alloy substrate, to provide for improved adhesion of Copper substrate to polymeric material, e.g., such as used in manufacture of printed circuit... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6723176 | Component covered with a layer and method of producing such a layer In a method of producing on the surface of a component which consists of a titanium alloy or an intermetallic phase on the basis of titanium, a protective layer (according to the formula Ti5,0−xAgx+yAl3,0−yO2 | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719852 | PROCESSING SOLUTION FOR FORMING HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM FREE AND CORROSION RESISTANT CONVERSION FILM ON ZINC OR ZINC ALLOY PLATING LAYERS, HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM FREE AND CORROSION RESISTANT CONVERSION FILM AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME A processing solution for forming a hexavalent chromium free, corrosion resistant trivalent chromate conversion film on zinc or zinc alloy plating layers comprises a silicon compound; trivalent chromium and oxalic acid in a molar ratio ranging from 0.5 to 1.5, where... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6699592 | Galvannealed steel sheet and method for manufacturing the same The invention provides a galvannealed steel sheet which has an oxide layer having 10 nm or larger thickness on the plateau of the coating layer flattened by temper rolling. With the use of the galvannealed steel sheet, no powdering occurs during press-for... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6699522 | Inorganic insulation coating material An inorganic coating material maintains the properties of high heat resistance and high electrical insulating characteristics of inorganic materials, while enhancing the degree of adhesion with respect to an object to be coated. A water-based suspension w... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695931 | Composition and method for metal coloring process This invention is a method for forming a chemical conversion coating on ferrous metal substrates, the chemical solutions used in the coating and the articles coated thereby. By modifying and combining the features of two existing, but heretofore unrelated... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692838 | Metal dusting resistant alloys The invention includes a composition of matter which is resistant to metal dusting and a method for preventing metal dusting on metal surfaces exposed to carbon supersaturated environments.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6669787 | Method of manufacturing a spin valve structure The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a spin valve structure (1) of the GMR-type. Such a structure includes a stack of a magnetic layer (11a 11b), a nonmagnetic layer (15) and a sense layer (17) of a ferromagnetic material. In order to obtain... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663728 | Gold-free platinum material dispersion-strengthened by small, finely dispersed particles of base metal oxide A gold-free platinum material that is dispersion-strengthened by small, finely dispersed particles of base metal oxide. The base metal is either 0.01-0.5 wt. % Sc or a mixture/alloy of Sc and at least one metal from the group consisting of Zr, Y, and Ce w... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6648988 | Furnace run length extension by fouling control Furnace run length extension by fouling control utilizing a pigging-passivation process.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6635124 | Method of depositing a thermal barrier coating A process of forming a ceramic coating on a component. The process generally entails placing the component in a coating chamber containing oxygen and an inert gas, heating a surface of the component to a temperature of about 100 to about 150° C., and the... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6627007 | Surface modified stainless steel A method has been developed for surface modifications of high temperature resistant alloys, such as FeCrAl alloys, in order to increase their resistance to corrosion at high temperatures. Coating it with a Ca-containing compound before heat-treating build... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6613161 | Process for laser marking metal surfaces A method of laser marking which comprises applying a laser beam to a metal surface under the influence of an assist gas to produce durable, repeatable and striking colors on the metal surface. The method provides an easy and flexible alternative to conven... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6589365 | Method of forming an oxide film on a metallic member A hydrogen peroxide solution is applied onto the surface of a metallic member to oxidize the metallic member and to form the oxide film. At this time, a light beam is irradiated towards the metallic member through the hydrogen peroxide solution to promote... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585832 | Method to prevent specks or hairline cracks in, and premature failure of, airplane cylinder barrels The present invention relates to an improved method for the manufacture of aircraft engine cylinder barrels to prevent their premature failure due to hairline cracks or specks thought to be caused by caustic stress corrosion cracking during black oxide tr... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6540843 | Method of preparing a catalyst layer over a metallic surface of a recuperator A method of coating a catalyst layer on a metallic substrate includes preparing a metal oxide and binder slurry to coat onto a metal surface and forming a catalytic layer over the slurry coated surface. The slurry may be made from a binder containing, for... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6527873 | Composition and method for metal coloring process This invention is a method for forming a chemical conversion coating on ferrous metal substrates, the chemical solutions used in the coating and the articles coated thereby. By modifying and combining the features of two existing, but heretofore unrelated... | 03/04/2003 |
