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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097117 | Method of producing solar modules by the roller laminate process The invention relates to a method of producing a solar module by laminating a layer body consisting of a first carrier, to which at least one solar cell unit is applied, and a second carrier by at least one intermediate film based on a plasticizer-containing polyvin... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7517428 | Production of self-cleaning surfaces on textile coatings The invention relates to a process for producing self-cleaning surfaces on coated textile sheets, by the following steps of the process: i.) applying hydrophobic nanostructured particles to a surface of a transfer-medium sheet, ii.) applyin... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7348067 | Composite paperboards and method of making composite paperboards A laminate composite sheet comprising a two-ply base layer comprised of a bottom ply and a top ply, wherein the bottom ply is comprised of unbleached cellulosic fibers and wherein the top ply is comprised of bleached or brightened cellulosic fibers and a further lay... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344617 | Structures, systems and methods for joining articles and materials and uses therefor This invention provides novel nanofibers and nanofiber structures which posses adherent properties, as well as the use of such nanofibers and nanofiber comprising structures in the coupling and/or joining together of articles or material. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7332044 | Fabrication of narrow-band thin-film optical filters A multi-layer thin-film narrow-band filter is fabricated by a process wherein each half of a symmetric stack is deposited under exact conditions, either successively or contemporaneously. The two halves of the filter structure are then combined and bonded together u... | 02/19/2008 |
| RE39555 | Cover sheet for impressing pattern on emblem An impressed emblem is disclosed which includes a cover sheet which is used together with heat and pressure to impress a desired pattern on an emblem. The emblem can also be impressed with a pattern and simultaneously heat-sealed onto a desired substrate. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7165888 | Resealable closures for packages and packages containing the same A resealable closure for a container is described which includes a container having a main body portion and an integral extended body portion foldable over a part of the main body portion; and a releasable enclosure comprising a release surface and a releasable adhe... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7090740 | Techniques for labeling of plastic, glass or metal containers or surfaces with polymeric labels The invention provides a method for fastening a polymeric label to a glass, plastic or metal container or surface by means of a water based adhesive composition by the following steps: (a) applying a layer of a hydrophilic solid material to a polymeric ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074294 | Structures, systems and methods for joining articles and materials and uses therefor This invention provides novel nanofibers and nanofiber structures which posses adherent properties, as well as the use of such nanofibers and nanofiber comprising structures in the coupling and/or joining together of articles or materials. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070722 | Foamable formulation and foam A process for producing a sterile foam for medical or veterinary use is provided. A physiologically acceptable formulation for application to a body as a foam contains a foamable gelling agent. The formulation is foamed and treated with a precipitant which is calciu... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7056409 | Structures, systems and methods for joining articles and materials and uses therefor This invention provides novel nanofibers and nanofiber structures which posses adherent properties, as well as the use of such nanofibers and nanofiber comprising structures in the coupling and/or joining together of articles or materials. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7013555 | Method of applying phase change thermal interface materials The present invention discloses a method of providing an integral thermal interface on an interface surface of a heat dissipation device, such as a heat sink. In accordance with the present invention, the phase change material is applied directly onto the interface ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6966964 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor device A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device whereby semiconductor elements like semiconductor bare chips are mounted with high productivity on both surfaces of a circuit board while preventing the board from warping, and an apparatus for manufacturing a semico... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6958179 | Segmented sheeting and methods of making and using same The present invention provides a new sheeting article that may suitably include: a carrier having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a plurality of discrete segments of a sheeting (e.g., a retroreflective sheeting), wherein the sheeting has a firs... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6932882 | Coated film and method of laminating the same A multi-layer application film formed by laminating at least two resin films, a top layer film (I) being formed from a crosslinkable resin coating composition (A), an under layer film (II) being formed from a thermoplastic resin (B), showing practically no stickines... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6808587 | Self-adhesive protective article for painted automobile parts subject to high mechanical stress A self-adhesive article for mechanical protection of painted plastic mounted parts of automobiles, comprising a backing material in film form whose outer side is laminated with a layer of knitted fabric and whose inner side is pressure-sensitively adhesive through a... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6740379 | Adhesive tape for adhering inserts to a page of a magazine The present invention provides an adhesive tape for laminating a first substrate to a second substrate, wherein the adhesive tape includes a carrier having on a first major surface a first adhesive layer and having on a second major surface opposite to the first maj... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6720239 | Synthesis of layers, coatings or films using precursor layer exerted pressure containment Systems and methods are described for synthesis of films, coatings or layers using precursor exerted pressure containment. A method includes exerting a pressure between a first precursor layer that is coupled to a first substrate and a second precursor layer that is... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6689248 | Process for producing an elastomer substrate web Process for producing an elastomer substrate web, comprising the following process steps: a) feeding in a polymer mixture, in particular into a mixer, b) conveying the ready-prepared polymer mixture to a calender, comprising at least two rollers, c) forming th... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6663746 | Techniques for labeling of plastic, glass or metal containers or surfaces with polymeric labels The invention provides a method for fastening a polymeric label to a glass, plastic or metal container or surface by means of a water based adhesive composition by the following steps: (a) applying a layer of a hydrophilic solid material to a polymeric lab... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6630042 | Tackifying treatment for floor mats The present invention includes a method of reducing slippage between a mat having a flexible polymer back surface and a substrate surface contiguous to the back surface, the method comprising applying a liquid comprising an aqueous solution of poly(vinyl ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6630227 | Self-adhesive shaped article An unfoamed, flexible, elongate shaped article having at least partially fibrous structure, intended for masking a substrate and having a thickness of more than 3 mm, which article under a load of 5 N/cm has an elongation of at least 10%; is at least part... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6569274 | Sealable nonwoven web Disclosed is a process for producing a laminate suited for use in producing disposable absorbent products comprising a nonwoven web formed from randomly dispersed fibers bonded with a crosslinked vinyl acetate/ethylene adhesive and a particulate polymeric... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6562180 | Cross-linkable adhesive silicone composition and use of said composition for bonding various substrates The invention concerns a cross-linkable adhesive silicone composition, and the use of said composition for bonding various substrates, comprising: a polyorganosiloxane (POS) with Si-Vi(polydimethylsiloxane ,ω-dj-Vi) units; a crosslinking POS with ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6531028 | Method for fixing a ceramic component in a metallic support A method for fixing of a ceramic component in a metallic support including a first method step, a bush, consisting of gray cast iron with lamellar graphite, is placed around the ceramic component, in a second method step, the ceramic component including t... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6521066 | Process and apparatus for producing a film sheet A process for producing a film sheet (1), having at least one print carrier layer (2) of plastic, an adhesive layer (6) and a cover layer (8), in which the adhesive layer (6) is applied to the print carrier layer (2), the print carrier layer (2) which is ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6488804 | Method of manufacturing a stack of spaced lites This disclosure relates to the manufacture of lites (glass sheets) which have at least a pair of thin spacers applied thereto which maintain the lites in spaced relationship when stacked upon pallets, wrapped and shipped. The spacers are preferably only p... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6451925 | Compositions for fluoropolymer bonding to non-fluorinated polymers The invention relates to compositions useful for bonding fluoropolymer to substantially non-fluorinated polymer. The compositions of the invention comprise a substantially non-fluorinated polymer or a mixture of said polymers, a di- or polyamine, preferab... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6444080 | Process of roughening thermoplastic films and roughed plastic films The invention relates to process for roughening thermoplastic films and roughed films. The invention further relates to process for preventing thermoplastic packaging films from slipping on each other and a suitable system for such purpose. The essence of... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6426151 | Water borne pressure sensitive adhesive compositions derived from copolymers of higher vinyl esters The present invention is directed to improved flexibilized, plasticized polyvinyl chloride films bonded with a substrate by means of an aqueous based pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive emulsion polymers. Conventional emulsion based pressure sensitive adh... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6406573 | Pellicle frame and static bonding method for temporary and permanent attachment of pellicle frame to photomask substrate A method and apparatus for temporarily attaching a pellicle membrane and frame to a photomask substrate until the assembly passes inspection, and then permanently bonding the frame to the substrate. In the preferred embodiment, a vacuum channel is provide... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6403208 | Thermal insulating article and method of manufacturing same A thermal insulating and sound absorbing mat a mat cut to a predetermined length, upper and lower films covering lateral surfaces and front and rear end surfaces of the mat with respective minimal required lengths. The films are not damaged during the com... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6402872 | Rotating label system and method A system and method are disclosed for constructing a rotatable label and attaching the rotatable label to a container. The rotatable label may have a transparent portion and is temporarily secured to a container or an inner label that is permanently secur... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6325885 | Temporary pressure-sensitive adhesive A pressure-sensitive adhesive based on a dimethylpolysiloxane gum for adhering porous and semi-porous substrates. The adhesive has thixotropic properties which permits the viscosity of the adhesive to breakdown when pressure from one substrate is exerted ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6312542 | Fibrous acoustical material for reducing noise transmission and method for producing same The invention relates to a fibrous acoustical material for reducing noise transmission. This fibrous acoustical material comprises first, second and third fibers. The first fiber has a first fineness of 1.5-20 deniers and a first softening point. The seco... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6299053 | Isolated flip chip or BGA to minimize interconnect stress due to thermal mismatch A wiring substrate with reduced thermal expansion stress. A wiring substrate, such as a laminated PWB, thin film circuit, lead frame, or chip carrier accepts an integrated circuit, such as a die, a flip chip, or ball grid array package. The wiring substra... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6238509 | Adhesive system for gluing all-around labels The invention relates to an adhesive system for labeling containers, more especially hollow containers, with wrap-around labels. The adhesive system comprises a pick-up adhesive and an overlap adhesive. It is characterized in that, in the wet state, the p... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6210520 | Screen printable thermally curing conductive gel The present invention provides a novel screen printable thermosetting composition for forming thermally conductive interface and a method of using the same. The composition is used to promote the transfer of heat from a source of heat such as an electroni... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6190778 | Process for joining two solid bodies and the resultant structural element A process for joining two solid bodies, in particular of silicon. via the substantially smooth surfaces that have first of all been coated with a monomolecular layer of a sulfur-containing organosilane, and the resultant solid bodies, which may be used in... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6180226 | Method of forming a monolayer of particles, and products formed thereby The present invention provides a number of interrelated methods for the production of random and ordered arrays of particles and recesses as well as films containing such arrays and recesses. The present invention also relates to the random and ordered ar... | 01/30/2001 |
