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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7858015 | Beverage container insulators and methods for making the same Methods for making a molded beverage container insulator from a slurry including water and a polysaccharide by presenting at least one male mold, which may have an elliptical cross section, therein and causing a portion of the slurry to temporarily adhere to the at ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7374711 | Accelerator-free thin-walled rubber vulcanizates from latex Thin-walled rubber articles for use contact with living tissue or with materials to be delivered to living tissue are prepared from aqueous latex of either natural rubber or synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene by vulcanization to produce both carbon-carbon and carbon-(su... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354428 | Guiding catheter shaft with improved radiopacity on the wire braid An intracorporeal catheter, such as a guiding catheter, employed for intraluminal procedures is disclosed. The catheter generally has an elongated catheter shaft including a polymeric inner layer and a non-radiopaque outer polymeric layer, along with a radiopaque re... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338624 | Ceramic manufacture for a composite ion transport membrane A method of producing a green form for use in manufacturing a composite, ceramic ion transport membrane is provided in which first and second ceramic powder mixtures are used to produce first and second layers of the green form. The first and second ceramic powder m... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7279910 | Sanitary probe seal The present invention is an elastic seal for use with a sanitary probe. The elastic seal forms a layer between the probing member and the coating member to eliminate the formation of voids between the two. The elastic seal may include an elastic substance, such as s... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7179415 | Method of making a non-tacky, powder-free neoprene article like a glove or condom A method of making a non-tacky, powder-free neoprene article, preferably by dipping a former in a neoprene or neoprene copolymer latex, comprises the use of one or more anionic anti-tack agents in order to prevent any significant development of tack for a period of ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7147201 | Method for annealing an electrodeposition structure A method for annealing a structure formed by electrodeposition is provided, the method comprising providing the electrodeposition structure, the electrodeposition structure comprising an electroformed mold, the electroformed mold having a nominal thickness between a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7112298 | Method for forming a medical device with polymer coated inner lumen A medical device, such as a catheter shaft, having an inner lumen defined by a layer of polymer coating, and a method for forming such a medical device. In some embodiments, the method generally includes the steps of applying a polymer coating to an elongated mandre... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6977019 | Method of producing a vehicle interior lining and vehicle interior lining A vehicle interior lining having good sound absorbing properties and that is permeable to air is formed from an intermediate product comprising an inside decorative layer and a barrier layer made of open-cell foam. The barrier layer adjoins the rear side of the deco... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6949276 | Bladder shell for inflatable balls A bladder shell for inflatable balls having a layer of blended synthetic latex and natural rubber latex compounded with an anti-oxidant, an activator, an accelerator, a thickening agent, a wetting agent, and a stabilizer etc. to form a low air permeability and high ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949256 | Non-gelatin capsule shell formulation A film-forming hydrocolloid composition comprising kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, a bulking agent, plasticizer and water is described. The ratio of bulking agent to total carrageenan is from about 1:1 to 20:1. Kappa carrageenan is present in an amount of less ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6936210 | Wave molding method and apparatus for manufacturing cannulae A method of making a cannula includes providing a plurality of polymer reservoirs with each reservoir containing a polymer material and providing a nozzle mounted within each reservoir of the plurality of reservoirs. The method further includes one or more of prehea... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929766 | Dispense molding method and apparatus for manufacturing cannulae A method of making a cannula utilizing dispense molding includes providing at least one dispense nozzle that dispenses a polymer material, providing a mandrel, moving at least one of the mandrel and at least one dispense nozzle relative to one another to produce an ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6920643 | Vulcanization of dip-molded rubber articles with molten media baths Pore-free rubber articles are prepared by dip-molding in a dipping medium that includes a vulcanizing agent, then by immersing the dip former in a heated liquid bath that is chemically inert. A particularly effective liquid bath is molten inorganic salt. In addition... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6797222 | Slush molding process A slush molding process in which the moldable thermoplastic composition powder dosed to the mold is prepared by blending ethylene carboxylic acid copolymers or ionomers with ethylene/glycidyl acrylate or methacrylate copolymer and cross-linking promoter at a tempera... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6780366 | Drip retainer The invention provides mandrels for producing elastomeric components such as mammary implants. Specifically, the invention provides mandrels that include a mold, a shaft attached to the mold, and a drip retainer attached to the shaft. The drip retainers disclosed he... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6775848 | Vulcanization of dip-molded rubber articles with molten media baths Pore-free rubber articles are prepared by dip-molding in a dipping medium that includes a vulcanizing agent, then by immersing the dip former in a heated liquid bath that is chemically inert. A particularly effective liquid bath is molten inorganic salt. In addition... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6733715 | Fabrication of hollow ceramics fibers using unidirectionally oriented organic fibers prearranged based on electrostatic means A method of manufacturing hollow ceramics fibers with the pores of the micron-scale hollow structure unidirectionally oriented, the method of manufacturing is characterized in the steps of dispersing organic fibers in a dielectric liquid and applying high voltage to... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6656402 | Wafer planarization using a uniform layer of material and method for forming uniform layer of material used in semiconductor processing In connection with wafer planarization, an apparatus for forming a layer of material having a substantially uniform thickness and substantially parallel first and second major surfaces includes a pair of pressing elements and a stop. Each of the pair of p... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6639007 | Elastomeric copolymer compositions and articles made therewith An elastomeric composition includes a single S-EB-S block copolymer having at least about 15 weight percent of styrene end blocks, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the styrene end blocks is at least about 7,000 Daltons and the weight average... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632525 | Material and method for manufacturing plastic parts A plastic particle is formed of a plastic material having at least one integral protruding ring disposed on its outer surface. The ring may be continuous or intermittent around a perimeter of the plastic particle. Preferably, the particles have an outer d... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6579817 | Dielectric ceramic composition and method for producing the same, and device for communication apparatus using the same A dielectric ceramic composition including at least a first component containing Al2 O3, MgO and ROa (R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb and Gd; a is a value stoichio... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6569375 | Vulcanization of dip-molded rubber articles with molten media baths Pore-free rubber articles are prepared by dip-molding in a dipping medium that includes a vulcanizing agent, then by immersing the dip former in a heated liquid bath that is chemically inert. A particularly effective liquid bath is molten inorganic salt. ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6489017 | Molding method for ceramics and metals in aqueous systems by means of temperature variation The invention relates to a method for producing a solid molded article, in particular a ceramic and/or metallic article made of pulverized particles. The invention also relates to stable dispersions of pulverized particles in an aqueous fluid medium, soli... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6413463 | Process for producing hard capsule A method of manufacturing hard capsules is characterized by comprising the steps of dispersing a water-soluble cellulose derivative in hot water and cooling the dispersion to effect dissolution of the water-soluble cellulose derivative in the water, addin... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6410141 | Material and process for manufacturing plastic parts Spherical particles having a diameter between 0.007" and 0.040" are formed from melt extruded thermo-plastic material suitable for casting on a heated mold surface and melting thereon to form a thin layer of material having a nominal thickness of 0.040" t... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6361732 | Process for an interior trim part face-side coating A process for the face-side, in particular thick, coating of a motor vehicle interior trim part or the like inserts the interior trim part, in uncoated form, in a defined position in a diecasting or injection molding tool. A mold tool with polished surfac... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6306333 | Process for making cellulose ethers having reduced yellowing and discoloration A process for making a low molecular weight cellulose ether has the following steps: a) providing a high molecular weight cellulose ether; b) contacting it with acid to partially depolymerize it to a cellulose ether of a viscosity of about 100 cP or less;... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6299817 | Method for seamless construction of molded elastomer products A process which allows elastomeric materials of different colors, durometers and/or other material characteristics to chemically bond to one another so as to eliminate any possibility of delamination. Latex-based liquid elastomer solutions having differen... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6294008 | Haze-free cellulose ether capsules and process for making Disclosed is a cellulose ether composition having a low molecular weight cellulose ether of a viscosity of about 200 centipoise or less in a two percent aqueous solution at 20° C. The composition has a sodium chloride content of about 0.3 weight percent ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6254810 | Method for coating profecting and rigidifying a fabric made of heat-resistant fibers One may obtain an excellent protective coating for a fabric made of heat-resistant fibers, in particular a fabric made of glass fibers like those used for the manufacture of filters in the metallurgical industry, when use is made, as a starting material, ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6217815 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing prophylactic devices Prophylactic devices are made in an inert atmosphere by cooling mandrels on which the devices are to be deposited, dipping the mandrels into a polymeric material in a solvent/carrier and a mold release agent, rotating the mandrels during and after the dip... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6205697 | Fishing lures and methods of making fishing lures A unitary or one-piece, integral soft bodied plastic fishing lure may be multi-layered and have two or more distinct colors. Soft bodied fishing lures may emit salt flavors directly into the adjacent water that dissolves salt grains exposed at the surface... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6154947 | Method for manufacturing a cover for a connector bar and the cover A method for manufacturing a plastic cover for a connector bar that includes providing a mold having a substantially rectangular shaped block, having a first surface and a second surface adjacent the first surface. Both the first and second surfaces each ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6126881 | Rotomolding process to form a product having multiple colors in a non-random, sequentially segregated and controlled patterns A process for forming a product having multiple and well defined color patterns. In a first embodiment, the rotomolding process comprises a first step of using a first powder having a first color and a second powder having a second color which is differen... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6126880 | Production of a prophylactic A plunger tool for producing a special prophylactic is disclosed. The special features of the plunger tool reside in the special curvatures in its shaped section. The shaped section of the plunger tool exhibits an extreme narrowing, at the deepest point o... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6110407 | Methods of manufacturing dipped bladder molding mandrels for manufacturing tubular shafts The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for manufacturing shafts from composite materials, particularly shafts for golf clubs. An elongate mandrel, having a passage therein and having a plurality of holes between the passage and ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6030201 | Process and device for producing a prophylactic A process and a device for producing a thin-walled prophylactic, which is manufactured in a plurality of immersion stages, is disclosed. The device includes an endless conveyer belt on which an elongated cylindrical immersion tool is mounted. The process ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6015513 | Method of making lipstick samplers A method of manufacturing disposable, single-use lipstick samplers by means of a dipping process. In a preferred form, a reservoir containing molten lipstick wax material is provided, and a spindle which is disposed above the reservoir is advanceable towa... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5998540 | Polyurethane dispersions useful for preparing thin wall articles Disclosed are aqueous polyurethane dispersions prepared from polyester polyols having 0.95 to 1.5 equivalents of carboxylic functionality thereon per equivalent of polyol, the dispersions also containing a nonionic surfactant component wherein the ratio b... | 12/07/1999 |
