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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158049 | Method of fabricating slag fiber friction material Slag fiber is used to fabricate a friction material. Friction factor and abrasion loss of the friction material are controlled. The friction material can be used to make linings. Thus, slag fiber can be used as a replacement for natural material to make a friction m... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8007707 | Method of manufacture air freshening article An air freshening article, such as a deodorizing urinal screen, includes a body that is formed from a fragranced plastic that includes a plastic loaded with a fragrance material. The fragrance material is included in an amount of at least 15% by weight of the fragra... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7972551 | Method of producing solid body having depressed portions on its surface and method of producing electrophotographic photosensitive member A method for producing a solid body having depressed portions on its surface is provided. The method includes: using a solution which includes a solvent A, a solvent B, a solvent C, and a polymer compound, where the solvent B is a hydrophobic solvent, the solvent A ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7931848 | Method of producing solid body having depressed portion on surface A method of very inexpensively and stably producing a solid body having a depressed portion on a surface, which is expected to be applied in a variety of industrial fields. This method forms a solid body having a depressed portion on a surface by using a solution at... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7803307 | Ultra high-temperature plastic package and method of manufacture A package for microelectronic circuits includes a frame made of a high molecular weight plastic material, such as a liquid crystal polymer (LCP), attached to a flange, or leadframe. The plastic material is injection molded to the flange. Initial polymerization of th... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7678321 | Clear and resilient artificial fingernail tip A method for making clear and resilient artificial fingernail tips which can be applied to the forward edge of the natural fingernail using a mixture of copolymer pellets which form a plastic phase and terpolymer pellets which form a rubber phase; drying the pellets... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7435464 | Articles comprising aqueous dispersions of polyureaurethanes Polyurethane particles dispersed in water can be used to make articles of commerce with reduced chance of chemical and biological allergic reaction to skin, and which exhibit improved puncture and tear resistance when compared to gloves made with other materials. | 10/14/2008 |
| 7413603 | Fiberboard with improved water resistance Articles, including fiberboard, are made from a pumpable, flowable slurry including alpha-calcined calcium sulfate hemihydrate anchored in pores of host particles, alpha-calcined calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a silicone compound, magnesium oxide, and water. The magne... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7347808 | Polyurethane rolls and methods of manufacturing Rolls having a polyurethane elastomer formed from a polyurethane mixture, wherein the polyurethane mixture comprises polydiene, tri-functional polyol curative, an additional graft polymer curative having a molecular weight of at least about 800 and comprising diol, ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7323251 | Decorating sheet, decorated resin molded article and method for production thereof The present invention provides a decorative sheet having a base film made of a thermoplastic polyester resin and a decorative layer on the base film, and provides a decorated resin molding produced by using the decorative sheet. The base film is not broken in both o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320773 | Biodegradable laminate sheet and molded item from biodegradable laminate sheet A biodegradable laminate sheet having as its object to provide a formed body superior in heat resistance, shock resistance, transparency and formability, and having non-stretched polylactic acid-family resin layer of which the crystallinity is 20% or less, and a lay... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7252844 | Facial pack and bathing compositions based on Hwangto (Korean loess) and preparation thereof Disclosed are a facial pack composition and a bathing composition based on loess, and methods for preparing the same. The bathing composition makes a user feel refreshed, prevents arteriosclerosis and fat accumulation in human bodies, is useful for the treatment of ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7251893 | Tribological applications of polyelectrolyte multilayers One aspect of the present invention relates to an implantable medical device comprising a surface coated with a polyelectrolyte multilayer, wherein said surface is glass, metal, plastic, polymer, or fiberglass. Another aspect of the present invention involves a meth... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247692 | Biomedical devices containing amphiphilic block copolymers This invention relates to wettable biomedical devices comprising amphiphilic block copolymers. The amphiphilic block copolymers are useful as internal wetting agents for biomedical applications, such as implantable devices, ophthalmic devices and in one embodiment, ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235208 | Dust core A dust core consists essentially of ferromagnetic powder; and an insulating binder, in which the ferromagnetic powder is dispersed; wherein the insulating binder is a silicone resin comprising a trifunctional alkyl-phenyl silicone resin and optionally containing an ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232637 | Light sensitive media for optical devices using organic mesophasic materials Disclosed are mesophasic optical articles, methods of making mesophasic articles and methods of using mesophasic articles. In particular, this invention relates to mesophasic optical articles that can be prepared in situ with out the need of calcination, sintering, ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7208109 | Method of preparing composite from rigid polymer solution and composite film A method of preparing a precursor for a composite having wet strength of 2 to 50 kgf/mm2 and a mean surface void diameter of 0.01 to 2 μm by molding a solution of a rigid polymer having a concentration of 1 to 1.3 times the optical anisotropy lower limit... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204878 | Refractory mixes containing condensed tannin and furfuryl alcohol, and their uses This invention relates to refractory mixes produced by mixing a refractory material with an organic binder and heating to a temperature of typically from about 50° C. to about 100° C. to form a stable composite granulate. The refractor mixes comprise a major amoun... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7160496 | Thermoplastic compositions containing metal material Thermoplastic compositions containing metal materials and a method for preparing the same. The compositions are formed into particles having diameters suitable for a rotational thermoforming processing. The compositions are particularly applicable for use in slush m... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7128973 | Expanded polystyrene bead having functional skin layer, manufacturing process thereof, and functional EPS product and manufacturing process thereof using the same Expanded polystyrene particles having a polyvinyl acetate resin-based functional skin layer, and a process thereof are provided. The particle includes an inner expanded polystyrene layer; and a functional skin layer. The inner expanded polystyrene layer is formed by... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125624 | Fuel cell separator and method of manufacture A fuel cell separator is molded from a resin composition containing specific amounts of graphite, thermosetting resin and internal release agent. The graphite is a synthetic graphite powder prepared by graphitizing lump coke. The thermosetting resin is a mixture of ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7105193 | Process for making a silicone mold and baking a food product therein The present invention relates to a process for baking a food product utilizing a confectionery mould made from silicone. The confectionery mould is obtained by mixing and reacting a crosslinkable silicone, especially methyl-vinyl siloxane (VMQ), and a peroxide as a ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098275 | Heat resistant material for molds and other articles A mixture of particulate silicone based material and small hollow elements, such as spheres and/or fibers, is provided. The particulate silicone based material is heated to a temperature between about 200° F. and about 400° F. The particulate silicone based materi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077896 | Pigment composition and use thereof in plastic A pigment composition composed of 50 to 95% by weight of a phthalocyanine, 1 to 45% by weight of a halogenated phthalocyanine of which the number of substituents of a halogen atom is 1 to 9 and the average number of the substituents is 2.0 to 4.0 and 0.1 to 10% by w... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7029618 | Acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating a... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6939924 | Golf ball incorporating urethane composition Golf ball covers and intermediate layers incorporate the reaction product of a thermoplastic urethane and a modified isocyanate to form a crosslinked polyurethane. The layers exhibit the ease of processing of a thermoplastic urethane, with the superior mechanical pr... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6903155 | Heavy-load tires having a rubber composition that delays irregular wear The present invention relates to tires suitable for bearing heavy loads, and to the use of a rubber composition to form the treads of such tires which delays the appearance of irregular wear on the treads of such tires during travel. The invention applies to tires f... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6884827 | Seal ring and seal device A seal ring seals operating oil hermetically and is attached to an annular seal ring groove provided on an outer circumference of a shaft member. The seal ring comprises fluororesin, metal powder having a hardness equal to or more than that of any of a side surface ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6863859 | Reverse thermal gels and the use thereof for rapid prototyping The present invention relates to novel polymeric compositions that exhibit Reverse Thermal Gelation (RTG) properties for use as Support Materials (SM) in the manufacture of three-dimensional objects. These polymers are Temperature Sensitive Polymers that respond wit... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6864008 | Separator for a fuel cell and manufacturing method of the separator To provide a separator for a fuel cell made of graphite excellent in mechanical strength and gas impermeability as well as electric characteristic properties, a separator for a fuel cell is produced from a molded body produced by filling a graphite powder 21 ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6780360 | Method of forming a PTFE insulation layer over a metallic conductor and product derived thereform A method of forming a polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) insulation layer over a metallic conductor of a processed product includes the steps of extruding PTFE over a metallic conductor, and heating the PTFE to a temperature substantially below that of the sintering tem... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6773756 | Process to manufacture three dimensionally shaped substrate for sound abatement The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of three-dimensional acoustically sound automotive insulation parts. In particular, the process includes mixing a two component polyurethane resin, applying the resin to a substrate, molding the subs... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6758996 | Cellulose-reinforced thermoplastic composite and methods of making same Granulated papermaking sludge is combined with plastic to form composite materials that may be shaped into structural and non-structural articles. ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6740260 | Tungsten-precursor composite A tungsten-precursor composite having a polymer matrix and a tungsten precursor therein. The tungsten precursor may be tungsten oxide, ammonium paratungstate, ammonium metatungstate or other precursor or combination of tungsten precursors. The polymer may be any of ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6726974 | Thermoplastic folded honeycomb structure and method for the production thereof A thermoplastic folded honeycomb structure and method for the production thereof A strip of material is plastically deformed perpendicular to the plane of the material and folded in the direction of conveyance until the cell walls meet and are joined. ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6669771 | Biodegradable resin compositions The present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition with improved biodegradability or with an additional useful function (antibacterial properties), while maintaining the mechanical properties of the biodegradable resin. More specifically, th... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663966 | Use of dendrimers as a processing aid and surface modifiers for thermoplastic resins Dendrimer additives incorporated in thermoplastic resins (such as polycarbonate resins) are effective to alter the surface characteristics of the thermoplastic resin. Such compositions can be injection molded to produce articles in which the dendrimer add... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6659886 | Golf ball mold and golf ball In connection with a golf ball comprising a core, an intermediate resin layer, and a cover, the invention provides a mold having a cavity wall defining a spherical cavity, wherein the core is placed in the cavity to define a space for molding the resin la... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6660203 | Formed sheet of thermalconductive silicone gel and method for producing the same A formed sheet of thermalconductive silicone gel is provided. The formed sheet has (i) a thin film reinforcement layer hardened into rubber only in a surface layer on the upper side, the lower side, or both sides, (ii) a sheet-shaped reinforcement materia... | 12/09/2003 |
