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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7658876 | Method to fabricate a seamless tube The present disclosure relates to a process for making a seamless tube from a liquid. A mandrel may be provided having a longitudinal axis, an outer surface and a length. A liquid material may be applied to the outer surface of the mandrel by one or more doctor blad... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7390451 | Composite webs and closure systems Composite webs having one or more polymeric structures located on a substrate, closure systems comprising composite webs, and methods of attaching articles are disclosed. The polymeric structures are formed using thermoplastic compositions and are attached to a surf... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7364421 | Method of making retroreflective sheeting and slot die apparatus The invention relates to a method of making retroreflective sheeting and other articles prepared from casting a fluid synthetic resin onto a tool having a microstructured surface with a slot die apparatus. The invention further relates to a slot die apparatus. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7238314 | Polymer transfer apparatus, methods, and composite webs Composite webs having one or more polymeric structures located on a substrate, methods of manufacturing the composite webs, and systems for manufacturing the composite webs are disclosed. The polymeric structures are formed using thermoplastic compositions deposited... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7195729 | Composite webs and closure systems Composite webs having one or more polymeric structures located on a substrate, closure systems comprising composite webs, and methods of attaching articles are disclosed. The polymeric structures are formed using thermoplastic compositions and are attached to a surf... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7087132 | Method of decorative embossing of a panel for a vehicle A decoratively embossed panel of a molded form includes an exterior design that preferably reflects some aspect of the services advertisement. For example, a bricklayer may choose an embossed panel having a three-dimensional brick design in addition to a logo, servi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083753 | Honeycomb core composite article and method and apparatus for making same A method is provided that uses half-period translations, ply-upon-pin repositions, and shape-maintaining pins with a bolster plate, with insertable nodal heating elements that provide heat at their rectangular ends and when driven under pressure against opposing pin... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6972103 | Method and device for producing continuous plastic films, webs and sheets capable of forming optical images In a method and a device for continuously manufacturing films, webs, and sheets of plastics capable of forming optical images a melted plastic mass, pre-shaped as a sheet, is guided into a roller gap of a calender, the roller gap formed between a shaping engraving c... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6780354 | Method for casting using a casting head having a variably displaceable cavity surface A method employing a casting head having a variably displaceable cavity surface. The casting head comprises a cavity, at least partially formed by plurality of surfaces, including a carrier surface adjacent the cavity, and a variably displaceable drive surface for c... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6733833 | Process and apparatus for making papermaking belt using extrusion A papermaking belt comprises a reinforcing element and a resinous framework joined together. The resinous framework is formed by a plurality of resinous beads which mutually contact or cross-over. Super-knuckles extending outwardly from the reinforcing element are f... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6627133 | Method of manufacturing an adhesive fastener The invention relates to a method for producing a fixing closure element comprising a plurality of interlocking means which are configured with a support (17) as one piece. According to the inventive method, a thermoplastic material is fed to the slit bet... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6432339 | Continuous molding of fastener products with a mold belt Several methods and machines for continuously forming a fastener product having an array of fastener elements extending from a continuous, sheet-form base, employing a mold belt on which the sheet-form base of the product is formed and from which it is su... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6375883 | Method for making a cured article using an adiabatic mold The present invention relates to a mold for a chemically curable composition including a first shell component, a second shell component and a honeycomb core interposed therebetween. The invention further relates to providing an essentially adiabatic envi... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6358340 | Method and apparatus for the production of honeycombs for beekeeping The method comprises a first step of applying liquid wax to a mold formed by a plurality of projections conjugate with the cells of the honeycomb in a manner such that the filling of the spaces of the mold with molten wax is complemented by the formation ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6344241 | Process and apparatus for making papermaking belt using extrusion A parpermaking belt comprises a reinforcing element and a resinous framework joined together. The resinous framework is formed by a plurality of resinous beads which mutually contract or cross-over. Super-knuckles extending outwardly from the reinforcing ... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6183897 | Via filled interconnect for solid oxide fuel cells An interconnect for a solid oxide fuel cell comprises a gas separator plate and at least one fill material. The gas separator plate includes at least one via extending therethrough. The at least one fill material is positioned within the at least one via,... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6119751 | Apparatus and method for producing retroreflective material having printed patterns thereon A continuous process for producing printed patterns on retroreflective material is disclosed, wherein a partially cured pattern is printed on a roll of film and partially cured cube-corner prisms are bonded to the film over the printed matter thereby enca... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6120636 | Apparatus and method for producing retroreflective material having printed patterns thereon A continuous process for producing printed patterns on retroreflective material is disclosed, wherein a partially cured pattern is printed on a roll of film and partially cured cube-corner prisms are bonded to the film over the printed matter thereby enca... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5798181 | Fluoropolymer coated elastomeric rollers and structures The present invention is an improved release coating for use on a variety of elastomeric structures, such as printer rollers and belts. The coating of the present invention is a thin expanded polytetrafluoroethylene skin that has a porous surface attached... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5763049 | Formed ultra-flexible retroreflective cube-corner composite sheeting with target optical properties and method for making same A retroreflective sheeting having a multiplicity of discrete, cube-corner elements cured in situ on a transparent, polymeric overlay film deformed into a three-dimensional structure so that base edges of a plurality of cube-corner elements are non-planar ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5744241 | Fluoropolymer coated elastomeric rollers and structures The present invention is an improved release coating for use on a variety of surfaces, such as printer rollers and belts. The coating of the present invention is an thin expanded polytetrafluoroethylene skin that has a porous surface attached to a substra... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5730920 | Composite structure A composite web structure utilizing a thin first layer of material having a plurality of structural fibers arranged to lie essentially in a unidirectional orientation. A thin second layer of material is positioned adjacent the first layer and includes a p... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5728340 | Process for polyesterurethaneurea thin-walled articles Certain polyester-based polyurethaneureas in solutions of organic solvent at a 12 to 20% concentration are particularly suited for use in a mandrel-dipping process for producing thin-walled elastic articles, such as surgical gloves, which are more resista... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5691846 | Ultra-flexible retroreflective cube corner composite sheetings and methods of manufacture A method for manufacturing flexible cube corner retroreflective sheeting comprising the steps of: a) providing a tool having a molding surface; b) applying to the molding surface a volume of a flowable resin composition; c) contacting the resin composition wit... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5592330 | Retroreflective prism arrays with formed air spheres therein A method and apparatus for forming retroreflective sheeting with improved daytime whiteness performance is described in which air spheres are encapsulated into the prism structure when the prism base body is laminated to the prisms in a mold.... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5573716 | Continuous forming of complex molded shapes A method, process and apparatus for generating complex shapes without the use of dies, molds, or other fixed tooling. A continuous length or flow of a malleable or fluent material is provided to a forming apparatus which shapes the material, producing a c... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5558740 | Method and apparatus for producing seamless retroreflective sheeting A method and apparatus for forming "seamless" retroreflective sheeting is described. At least two mold surfaces are used, each having alternate areas of arrays of prism recesses and spaces. In a first step, prisms are formed in one of the mold surfaces an... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5491586 | Elastomeric retroreflective structure A retroreflective structure having prism elements and a method for making the structure are disclosed. The retroreflective structure is formed of an extensible, elastomeric film and a rigid, non-extensible array of retroreflective prism elements. The arra... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5419919 | Continuous gum base manufacture using paddle mixing A method of continuously making chewing gum base employs low pressure, adequate residence time, and the flexibility of selectively feeding different ingredients at different locations on the mixer. The method involves the use of a paddle mixer, characteri... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5391343 | Thin-walled articles of polyurethaneurea Certain polyether-based or polyester-based polyurethaneureas in solutions of organic solvent at a 12 to 20% concentration are particularly suited for use in a mandrel-dipping process for producing thin-walled elastic articles, such as surgical gloves, whi... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5383775 | Powdery mold release agent spray device A powdery mold release agent spray device including a nozzle having spray ports on its tip end side wall, a nozzle having spray ports on its tip end surface and shut pins, all of which are assembled in through holes made on both metal molds. The spray por... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5244618 | Process and apparatus for continuous three-dimensional forming of heated thermoplastic materials Continuous process and apparatus form products from thermoplastic materials between top and bottom mold carriages. A flexible silicone rubber mold on a fiber belt continuously moves around each carriage frame. A surface of desired shape on one rubber mold... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5167781 | Continuous plastics molding process and apparatus Continuous process and apparatus form products from thermoplastic materials between top and bottom mold carriages. A flexible silicone rubber mold adhered to a fiber belt continuously moves around each carriage frame. A surface of desired shape on one rub... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5108814 | Embossed oriented film Oriented or strength-enhanced embossed film is produced by introducing a thermoplastic film having an inert liquid lubricant covering its surfaces into the nip between at least one pair of rotating compression rolls under sufficient pressure to reduce the... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4893999 | Apparatus for the continuous production of polymers and copolymers of water-soluble monomers The present invention relates to an apparatus for the continuous production of polymers and copolymers of water-soluble monomers particularly acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, optionally with additional comonomers, by the polymerization of an aqueous ... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4840757 | Replicating process for interference patterns Disclosed is a continuous process for replicating interference patterns in radiation curable coating compositions or materials. Radiation curable coatings are brought into contact with interference patterns borne on the surface of an endless belt or revol... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4834832 | Process and apparatus for the manufacture of silicon rods A process and apparatus for the manufacture of silicon rods having a colur structure comprising monocrystalline crystal zones with a crystallographic preferred orientation. Molten silicon is transferred from a silicon reservoir into a crystallization cha... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4752520 | Reinforced concrete tile and its method of manufacture A concrete tile is disclosed having a preformed substrate member backing comprising a substantially rigid, polymeric material. The lower surface of the substrate member defines the shape of the lower surface of the tile. A concrete layer is disposed on an... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4451533 | Dispensable polypropylene adhesive-coated tape A tape comprising a polypropylene backing coated on one surface with an adhesive. The backing is biaxially oriented to provide a secant modulus of elasticity measured at one percent elongation in its longitudinal direction of at least about 25×105 | 05/29/1984 |
| 4434199 | Method of manufacturing a thin net and product A method of manufacturing a thin net by a polycondensation reaction is disclosed. One of the reactants is deposited upon a template and subsequently the second reactant is also deposited on the template. An embossed structure is obtained which can then be... | 02/28/1984 |
