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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097296 | Method for retarding the setting of mortar and concrete surfaces An exemplary method for set retarding the surface of a mortar or concrete material, comprising applying to the surface of a mortar or concrete, or to the inner surface of a mold for forming the mortar or concrete, a hot melt coating composition which is heated to as... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8043654 | Treatments and kits for creating transparent renewable surface protective coatings Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles collo... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7939127 | Method for obtaining a mark on a low surface energy ophthalmic lens A method for marking an ophthalmic lens with a hydrophobic and/or oil-repellent low surface energy outer layer on a high surface energy substrate or coating. The method consists in: positioning a complementary patterning mask of the desired marking between the lens ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7919140 | Process for producing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer The present invention relates to a process for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, which includes irradiating a photopolymerizable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition layer provided between two films with an active energy beam to polymerize th... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7901731 | Treatment and kits for creating transparent renewable surface protective coatings Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles collo... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7867554 | Boron nitride coated fibers and composite articles containing same Boron nitride coated fibers, and composite articles comprising such fibers, are described herein. These fibers can be desized and coated in one continuous process, without requiring purging in between processing steps. The fibers may be heated up in an ammonia atmos... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7838068 | Method for preparing a glass convenient for trimming, a glass thus obtained, and method for trimming such a glass A method for improving adhesion between ophthalmic glass including a hydrophobic and/or oil-repellent substrate coating and an adhesive holding pad associated with a glass trimming device including applying a temporary layer on the hydrophobic and/or oil-repellent s... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7632538 | Method of making coating article including carbon coating on glass A method of making a coated article including a carbon based layer on glass over a low-E coating is provided. Both a low-E coating and a carbon based layer are provided on a glass substrate. The carbon based layer (e.g., DLC) protects the low-E coating. ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7413597 | Imaging powder for CAD/CAM device The present invention relates to an imaging powder for dental restoration using a CAD/CAM device, wherein the powder has improved properties as compared to existing contrast media. The present invention also relates to a method of making and using the imaging powder... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7393579 | Cellulose acetate films prepared by coating methods A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, cellulose acetate films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7361381 | Cover for a writing utensil and methods of enclosing a writing utensil in a plurality of covers A writing utensil cover is preferably made from two flexible plastic walls for use in shielding an environment from nearly all of a writing utensil having a writing tip except for the writing tip. The cover has a generally tubular shape and preferably a plurality of... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354619 | Protection of the SiC surface by a GaN layer The invention relates to a process for protecting the surface of an SiC substrate. This process comprises deposition of a temporary protection layer with a thickness equal to at least two monolayers on the surface of the substrate to be protected, the protection lay... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354808 | Resist composition and method for manufacturing semiconductor device using the same An object of the invention is to provide a resist composition which is possible to form a film by using a drawing means and which functions as a protective film used at the time of etching, adding impurities, or the like. In addition, an object is also to provide a ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341695 | Anti-fouling apparatus and method An anti-fouling apparatus and method includes a configurable cleaner connected to an object for physically removing foulants on the object. A UV light device is connected to the object for preventing the growth of foulants on the object and a camera is connected to ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7314905 | Drawn film and process for producing the same A film that has high rigidity and high heat resistance and good releasability from a roughened copper foil surface, which is subjected to surface oxidization or etching treatment with acid, such as a black oxidized copper foil surface and that is suitable as a relea... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314691 | Mask pattern for semiconductor device fabrication, method of forming the same, method for preparing coating composition for fine pattern formation, and method of fabricating semiconductor device A mask pattern for semiconductor device fabrication comprises a resist pattern formed on a semiconductor substrate, and an interpolymer complex film formd on the resist pattern, wherein the interpolymer complex film includes a network formed by a hydrogen bond betwe... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312057 | Method for reducing binding of organic material to hydrophobic surfaces Hydrophobic polymer surfaces whose level of protein binding is less than about 50-80 ng/cm2 are achieved by: (1) applying a coating solution composed of a solvent and a non-ionic surfactant having a HLB number of less than 5 to the surface; and (2) drying... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309527 | Hydrophilic surfaces carrying temporary protective covers A substrate carrying a temporary protective cover and related methods of producing and processing substrates are described. In one embodiment, a substrate bears a hydrophilic coating carrying a temporary protective cover that protects the hydrophilic coating against... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294404 | Graded photocatalytic coatings The invention provides graded photocatalytic coatings. In one aspect, the invention provides a substrate carrying a photocatalytic coating that includes a first graded film region and a second graded film region. The first graded film region has a substantially cont... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279513 | Preparation of neutralized ethylene-acrylic acid polymer dispersions and use in printing media for improvement of digital toner adhesion Aqueous dispersions comprising one or more ethylene-acrylic acid polymers and an effective dispersing amount of one or more N,N-dialkylalkanolamines are useful for preparing substrates for use in electrophotographic or digital offset printing processes. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7259202 | Method for pre-treating stencils to ensure paint removal A new and improved method for pre-treating stencils is herein disclosed. A release agent provides a protective barrier when applied to stencils prior to applying paint to the surface. The release agent allows the paint to removed by soaking and/or washing the pre-tr... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258891 | Stent mounting assembly and a method of using the same to coat a stent A stent mounting device and a method of coating a stent using the device are provided. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252853 | Protective coating and method of using such coating A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249444 | Stabilized window structure and method of stabilizing window structures entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247337 | Method and apparatus for microarray fabrication The invention provides a method and apparatus for micro array fabrication exclusive from the impact of a gas. A housing with a gas free chamber provides for improved micro array fabrication with a lower defect rate. The invention provides a housing that excludes a g... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7229953 | Process for removing a coating from a substrate A process of stripping a coating according to the invention comprises subjecting a coated substrate to an aqueous medium containing a peroxide and an interfacial mixing agent, and to heating preferably by either ultraviolet (UV) and/or infrared (IR) radiation. The s... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223722 | Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another e... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220192 | Golf products and packaging for golf products with color traveling coating The present invention is directed to golf equipment packages using a coating that gives a color traveling effect. The color traveling coating can be applied to golf equipments such as golf balls, golf gloves and golf clubs, and to golf equipment display. In addition... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201639 | Powder for disks A plurality of disks include a first disk and a second disk stacked upon the first disk. The first disk and the second disk are each formed from glass or glass-ceramic. A powder is disposed between the first disk and the second disk. The powder is selected from the ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192621 | Keypad and method of separating a crosslinked cured resin layer thereof The present invention related a keypad (1) in which a keypad main body (4) composed of a thermoplastic elastomer has formed thereon a cross-linked cured resin layer (5) of a cross-linked cured resin that is separable from the keypad main body ( | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175876 | Patterned coating method employing polymeric coatings Patterned articles can be prepared by applying a release polymer to a substrate in a desired pattern, applying a substrate-adherent polymer over the pattern and substrate, and mechanically removing the substrate-adherent polymer from the pattern without requiring so... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165307 | Method and machine for forming protective film on sprayed coating of large-sized product There are disclosed a method and apparatus for applying a strippable paint to a large-sized product finished with a sprayed coating, such as an automobile, to form a protective film on the surface of the coating. The product is conventionally kept in stock for a per... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150896 | Method of producing a thermosensitive recording medium An aqueous resin composition used to form an undercoat layer of a thermosensitive recording medium, comprising a water-repellent filler (A) having a water-repellent surface, which is composed of at least one of an organosilicon compound and an organofluorine compoun... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7148181 | Thermosensitive recording medium An aqueous resin composition used to form an undercoat layer of a thermosensitive recording medium, comprising a water-repellent filler (A) having a water-repellent surface, which is composed of at least one of an organosilicon compound and an organofluorine compoun... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147899 | Process of masking cooling holes of a gas turbine component A process of masking cooling holes (4) of a gas turbine component (1) with an external surface (6), including a cavity (2) and a plurality of cooling holes (4) before coating the gas turbine component (1), includes first app... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134244 | Stabilized window structures and methods of stabilizing and removing shattered glass from window structures A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125462 | Method of making vehicle windshield using coating mask A water soluble mask is formed on a substrate. Thereafter, a coating (e.g., low-E coating) is formed on the substrate in at least one select area over the mask and in at least one area where the mask is not provided. After the coating has been formed, water is used ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108889 | Glass interleaving material and method There is provided a technique for interleaving glass sheets (which may or may not be provided with low-E coatings thereon) during shipment, transport, storage, and/or the like. In certain example embodiments, the glass sheet interleaving material includes a mixture ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7103971 | Process for manufacturing a circuit board A compression function layer 60 is provided on at least one board surface. The compression function layer 60 adds a function of being compressed by receiving pressure in the direction of the board thickness to the resin board 10 which includes t... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097876 | Method for forming protective film of strippable paint on sprayed coating of automobile or other large-sized product There are disclosed a method and a apparatus for applying a strippable paint to a large-sized product finished with a sprayed coating, such as an automobile, to form a protective film on the surface of the coating. The product is conventionally kept in stock for a p... | 08/29/2006 |
