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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7615128 | Method and apparatus for fray-free textile cutting A method and apparatus for fray-free cutting at the perimeter of an area of a textile sheet on a textile-receiving surface, including applying an anti-fray substance onto the sheet along a path at the perimeter by an anti-fray substance applicator movable along the ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7329324 | Stitchless on-site binding application method On-site binding for carpets and the like wherein a covered welting material is provided with a strip with adhesive on both sides. One side is covered with peel-off wax paper which is removed to adhere the welting material flush against the edge of the carpet's pile.... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7291236 | Method and machine for producing a seam which is not susceptible to coming undone A method and a machine for producing a seam which is not susceptible to coming undone, with at least one interlooped and/or interlaced stitching thread and with stitching passes in or through at least one thickness of the material of an object, called the sewn objec... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284305 | Apparatus and process for automatically cutting textile web with reduced wrinkling The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and process for automatically cutting a textile web with reduced wrinkling. The process includes passing the textile web across a first guide roller having a first guide surface directing the textile web to the... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7228809 | Undergarments having finished edges and methods therefor A method of making a fabric having a finished edge includes providing a fabric having a plurality of fibers with free ends of the fibers at an edge of the fabric, disposing a curable polymer such as silicone over the edge of the fabric so that the curable polymer en... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7185693 | One-way viewing window covering An apparatus positionable across a window includes a body formed from one-way viewing material. The apparatus further includes a plurality of brackets secured to a stationary surface adjacent a window and are disposed at opposed corners thereof. A plurality of elong... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186457 | Cellulosic composite component A component such as a siding panel comprised of a PVC/wood flour composite. Another embodiment is a component such as a siding panel that is made from a PVC/CPE/wood flour composite. The cellulosic composite may be extruded through a die and then bent into the shape... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182989 | Flooring system and method A flooring system for use in a residential environment. The flooring system includes a subfloor adapted to support the mass of a user and modular surface covering elements for disposition in edge to edge covering arrangement across at least a portion of the subfloor... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175730 | Insulating label stock An insulating label stock including a thermal insulating layer, which may be fiberfill batt, is provided. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of film, paper or fabric. Also provided is a method of making the insulating label stock. The insulating label stock... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7085458 | Fire resistant conduit insert for optical fiber cable A flexible fire resistant innerduct structure is configured to contain a cable within a conduit. The innerduct structure includes a pair of adjacent strip-shaped layers of flexible material that are joined along their longitudinal edges to define a channel through w... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7085455 | Conduit insert for optical fiber cable A flexible innerduct structure is configured to contain a cable within a conduit. The innerduct structure includes a pair of adjacent strip-shaped layers of flexible material that are joined along their longitudinal edges to define a channel through which the cable ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7017352 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by directing a cooling fluid toward a surface of the extrudate (e.g., an interior surface tha... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007999 | Utility vehicle windscreen system A utility vehicle windscreen system for providing protection from debris to a utility vehicle driver while allowing airflow into the cab area. The utility vehicle windscreen system includes a windscreen and a plurality of brackets. The brackets are attached to the f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6977022 | Method and apparatus for performing a charging process on an image carrying device A charge roller that includes a metal core, an elastic member configured wrapped around the metal core, and film members is disclosed. Each of the film members is wrapped around each end of the elastic member in a circumferential direction of the metal core such tha... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6971211 | Cellulosic/polymer composite material The present invention is a component such as a siding panel that may be comprised of various formulations of cellulosic/polymer composite materials. One embodiment of the present invention is a siding panel that is comprised of a cellulosic/PVC composite material. T... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6958185 | Multilayer synthetic wood component A multilayer synthetic wood component comprised of a layer of a first synthetic wood composition that is secured to a layer of a second synthetic wood composition. As a result, the present invention may provide a component that utilizes the beneficial characteristic... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6743322 | Process for manufacturing thermoplastic-trimmed article of clothing An article of clothing has a trim of thermoplastic material, which encapsulates a peripheral region of a fabric layer and is provided with a multiplayer structure preferably including at least one retroreflective layer. The article of clothing is manufactured in acc... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6705352 | Label, method for producing labels and devices for implementing said method The label has two non-folded longitudinal sides (1) and two foldable narrow sides (2) and consists of a backing fabric (11) with warp threads (4) and basic picks (5), in addition to embroidery picks (12) made of a fusible th... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6681668 | Device and process for thermally cutting a moving web of textile material A device for cutting a moving web of textile material as it passes the device, and for sealing the cut edges of the material, having an electrically heated cutting member capable of severing the material as it passes the cutting member, and an electricall... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6630043 | Plastic trimmed fabric product and method of manufacturing the same A process for manufacturing a fabric product includes providing a layer of fabric; applying a liquid polymeric material to the layer of fabric in accordance with a pre-selected pattern including at least a peripheral area which corresponds to a shape of t... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6562168 | Method for cutting and sealing an absorbent member A web including a fibrous material and superabsorbent material is fed to a station. The web has a first surface, a second surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. At the station, the operation of applying a superabsorbent material movement obstr... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6551436 | Method for forming an apertured web A method for forming an apertured web which may be used as a topsheet on a disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper. The web (240) is fed in as machine direction through a first nip (250) formed by a pair of rollers one of the rollers having a smoot... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6531010 | Thermoplastic resin and fiberglass fabric composite and method The invention relates to a composite comprising a thermoplastic resin and a glass fabric that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate as a structural member or as a repair unit. The resin glass fiber composite structural member can be manufactured i... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6451139 | Method for making breast prosthesis The invention relates to a breast prosthesis for breast-amputated women with a flexible plastic body comprising two plastic sheets connected to each other along their common edge and a plastic mass enclosed between the two plastic sheets, wherein the plas... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6375772 | Method for fastening buttons by welding and a device for making said method A method of fastening buttons by welding whereby a fusing device is used upon an accumulation of button threads thereby to create a substantially smooth surface. A device for using the method includes a thermal mandrel which may have a cutting surface on ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6346160 | Thermoplastic resin and fiberglass fabric composite and method The invention relates to a composite comprising a thermoplastic resin and a glass fabric that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate as a structural member or as a repair unit. The resin glass fiber composite structural member can be manufactured i... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6261396 | Methods and compositions for repairing hosiery The subject invention pertains to compositions comprising a rubber-like polymer and low boiling point alkanes which can be used to provide a flexible, durable, permanent repair for snags, holes, runs or ladders in hosiery such as pantyhose and nylon stock... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6248202 | Process for manufacturing individual layered structures comprising particulate material, and layered structures therefrom A process for manufacturing individual layered structures and the structures themselves. A continuous layered structure is provided. The continuous layered structure has designated cutting regions and includes a particulate material between the layers. At... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6183579 | Method of manufacturing evaporative cooler pads A method of making evaporative cooler pads having a mat of absorbent material substantially uniformly distributed throughout the mat to provide the desired thickness and density to efficiently cool by evaporation warm air that is passed through the mat at... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6136120 | Method and apparatus for sealing the corners of a fabric article The invention provides an apparatus for sealing a corner of a fabric article. The invention includes a conveyor for maneuvering the fabric article along a predetermined path and has an air gun positioned adjacent to the path. The air gun has maneuvering m... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6103049 | Method and apparatus for cutting, sealing and encapsulated fibrous products A fibrous work piece, e.g. a glass fiber mat or blanket, is simultaneously cut, sealed and encapsulated using a focused, high energy liquid jet containing a sealant. The sealant in the focused, high energy liquid jet is deposited on and seals the edges of... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5981034 | Release liner fabric having edge reinforcement A method for reinforcing fabric edges to prevent raveling or fraying of a release liner fabric during cutting and subsequent use. The method is carried out by coating the yarn crossovers with a flexible, thin film of a radiation polymerized resin and then... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5932041 | Method for the fusion cutting of thermoplastic sheets and textile webs Fusion cutting of thermoplastic sheets and textile webs involving bonding of the cut edges is achieved with excellent quality without the accumulation of dirt particles, if the material to be cut is subjected, in the area of the intended cut, to pre-stamp... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5928462 | Method and apparatus for sealing the corners of a fabric article The invention provides an apparatus for sealing a corner of a fabric article. The invention includes a conveyor for maneuvering the fabric article along a predetermined path and has an air gun positioned adjacent to the path. The air gun has maneuvering m... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5893963 | Apparatus for handling rope The invention provides apparatus for producing preselected lengths of rope from a supply of thermoplastic rope, and includes a rope feed system for advancing rope longitudinally along a rope path and a guillotine assembly coupled to the feed system. The g... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5876535 | Method for aligning rug fringe and rug obtained thereby The method comprises straightening the threads of the fringe of a rug, carpet or the like, and applying a product on the fringe without displacing the straightened threads and causing the product to be engaged with the threads of the fringe, so that the t... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5711838 | Method of and device for continuously or discontinuously manufacturing flat sheets of multiple-layer materials, laminates or similar articles A method and device for continuously or discontinuously manufacturing flat sheets of multiple-layer materials, laminates, or similar articles for use in the furniture and electrical industries. In order to prevent molten resin from leaking out at the edge... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5681640 | Passive fire protection systems for conduit, cable trays, support rods, and structural steel A passive fire protection system for the protection of conduits, cable trays, support rods, and structural steel against flame and heat in a severe total environment type fire such as a hydrocarbon fire which includes a multi-layered (laminated), flexible... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5601671 | Process and installation for the manufacture of narrow fabrics, in particular patterned label ribbons A process and an apparatus for the manufacture of narrow fabrics include manufacturing a wide fabric run with hollow fabric areas extending along predefined cutting lines, wherein each hollow fabric area is manufactured by providing a front fabric portion... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5568964 | Fiber optic light emitting panel assemblies and methods of making such panel assemblies Fiber optic light emitting panel assemblies include one or more light emitting layers which are sealed along the side edges and/or an end edge to hold the fill threads in position and keep the light emitting portions from fraying at the edges. A thin film... | 10/29/1996 |
