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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8048486 | Flame-retardant coating A flame-retardant coating composition, which includes a cross-linked thermosetting polymer and a metal hydroxide. A precursor composition for use in preparing the flame retardant-coating is also presented, wherein the precursor composition includes a cross-linked th... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7273651 | Crackle finish A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or complete... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7179501 | Modified diffusion layer for use in a fuel cell system A fuel cell diffusion layer providing a preferential path by which liquid reactants or byproducts may be supplied to or removed from a direct oxidation fuel cell is described. The modified diffusion layer will be typically on the cathode side of the fuel cell and it... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7078080 | Synthetic resin container having a craze pattern thereon and method for producing the same A synthetic resin container according to the invention has a craze pattern on the outer surface of its body. The container comprises an inner layer that comes into direct contact with content during its storage, an outer layer laid over the inner layer, and a transl... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6863863 | Coating composition, a process for its preparation, and its use in the production of textured coated surfaces The present invention relates to a coating composition, a process for its preparation, and to its use for the production of textured coated surfaces on heat-resistant substrates, in which coating composition is based on hydroxyl group-containing binders, cross-linki... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6767645 | Release paper Disclosed herein is a release paper comprising: a paper base laminated with a release layer, this release layer comprising a 4-methyl-1-pentene resin being a copolymer of 4-methyl-1-pentene and an α-olefin other than 4-methyl-1-pentene wherein the α-... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6733832 | Process for forming multicolor pattern coating film The present invention provides a process for forming a matted multicolor pattern coating film having a 60 degree specular gloss of 10 or less by spray-coating and baking plural coating materials having different colors on a moving strip coated article, wherein the a... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730388 | Coating having macroscopic texture and process for making same In one embodiment the present invention provides a coated substrate comprising a substrate, a radiation-cured coating or a thermally-cured on at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the coating comprises an inherent macroscopic texture. In another embodiment, t... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6706325 | Article protected by a thermal barrier coating system and its fabrication An article protected by a thermal barrier coating system is fabricated by providing an article substrate having a substrate surface, thereafter depositing a bond coat on the substrate surface, the bond coat having a bond coat surface, and thereafter processing the b... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6689428 | Artificial bark for a decorative tree The present invention provides an artificial bark for a decorative tree and a method of creating the material and applying it. The artificial bark includes an undercoat preferably made of a foamable plastic coating, a top coat also preferably made of a fo... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6632860 | Coating with primer and topcoat both containing polysulfide, epoxy resin and rubber toughener A process for coating a solid surface comprises 1) applying onto a solid surface a primer coating prepared from an amine curing agent, a polysulfide toughening agent, an epoxy resin, a rubber toughening agent, a fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope, an... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6549811 | Medical electrical lead having controlled texture surface and method of making same An elongate elastomeric structure having controlled surface texture. Plasma deposition is used to create controlled features, such as ridges, on the external surface of an elongate elastomeric surface, such as the external surface of silicone tubing. The ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6399181 | Non-skid surface structure A non-slip, water resistant, oil resistant surface structure for use where water and/or oil are likely to create a slippery surface, including a rubber-bottom mat upon which a thrice coated, non-slip surfaced substrate is fastened, the coating on the subs... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395349 | Method of marking disks A method for marking the defective side of a magnetic disk comprises the step of applying a set of laser pulses to the defective side to form a mark that is visible to the naked eye. Thus, disk drive manufacturers can readily see whether one side of the d... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6316049 | Low temperature epoxy wrinkle coating powder Coating compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a curative which is methylenedisalicylic acid and/or a methylendisalicylic acid ring-substituted homologue are found to cure at and produce a wrinkle finish at relatively low temperatures when a borontrif... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6306523 | Method of manufacturing porous electrode wire for electric discharge machining and structure of the electrode wire The present invention relates to a porous electrode wire for use in electrical discharge machining and the method of manufacturing the same. The wire improves the machining speed at least 15% compared with a conventional zinc coated wire, which results fr... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6200648 | Method of obtaining a simulated etching of a deep acid etch The invention relates to a method of obtaining a simulated deep acid etch sign. The steps include creating a custom image on the sign through computer programming and hand applied manipulation. A coating of ink is applied and then cured with ultra violet ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6129971 | Textured, matte-finish, low adhesion coatings An article comprising a substrate, and a textured, matte-finish, low adhesion backsize coating on one surface of the substrate, wherein the coating comprises polyvinyl carbamate having nitrogen-bonded hydrocarbon side chains which provide terminal alkyl g... | 10/10/2000 |
| 5834063 | Recording medium and method of producing the same A recording medium for use in various types of cards required to accept printed and written marks has a writing layer exhibiting excellent ink absorption ability and high surface layer strength. The recording medium comprises a base material provided with... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5780560 | Epoxy powder coating with wrinkle finish Powdered coating compositions and methods for obtaining improved wrinkled finishes with epoxy powder coatings are provided which utilize curing agents other than commercially available methylenedisalicylic acid.... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5750190 | 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, a plasticizer, a surfactant composition including a functional derivative of a fluorinated alkyl chain, and water. The masking ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5698263 | Method for making thermochromic writing instruments A method for making thermochromic writing instruments including the steps of: coating the writing instruments with liquid crystals; curing the coated writing instruments; coating the writing instruments with an acrylic polymer emulsion; curing the coated ... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5643635 | Method and composition for forming a decorative coating on a substrate An ink composition and method of printing naturally formed patterns on the surface of various materials, such as paper, glass, ceramic, metal or plastics. The printing method uses a coating liquid of a composition comprising a principal component and a ha... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5620772 | Decorating sheet having hammer tone texture This invention discloses a decorative sheet having a hammer tone texture and the method used to obtain such hammer tone texture. A hammer tone composition is agitated, applied to a decorative sheet using a controlled means of delivery in a sufficient thic... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5618581 | Method for making thermochromic writing instruments having a reptilian texture A method for making thermochromic writing instruments having a reptilian texture includes the steps of: coating the writing instruments with liquid crystals; curing the coated writing instruments; coating the writing instruments with an acrylic polymer em... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5601876 | Water based crackle finish and a method for application thereof A water based crackle finish for surfaces includes a base coating having a low molecular weight polymer dissolved in an aqueous solution. Disposed on the dried base coating is a coating having an aqueous emulsion of a high molecular weight polymer which i... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5460980 | Process for forming a phosphor The growth of a phosphor layer deposited on a patterned substrate containing a multiplicity of recessed ridges of triangular cross section can be controlled by tailoring the geometry of the recessed ridge structures. During the deposition process, little ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5447751 | Wrinkle finish powder coating The use of cyclamic acid as a catalyst for the curing of hydroxyl-functional resins having a functionality greater than 2 provides a wrinkle finish. The hydroxy-function may be present in polyesters, epoxies, and acrylate or methacrylate resins, among oth... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5360638 | Process for the production of a carbon-containing composite material part protected against oxidation A process for the production of a carbon-containing composite material part protected against oxidation. The process consists of forming a fibrous preform or blank of the part by superimposing layers of carbon-containing fibres (12), the fibres of each la... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5298282 | Production of magnetic recording medium A method for producing a magnetic recording medium having a magnetic layer having a two-layered structure positioned on a substrate, which includes forming the magnetic layer on the substrate by a vacuum deposition process during the travel of the substra... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5221572 | Stretchable protective fabric and protective apparel made therefrom A protective fabric suitable for use in hazardous environments such as those in which nuclear, chemical and biological warfare agents or similar hazardous elements exist. In general, the protective fabric comprises a plurality of layers of air- and water-... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5073433 | Thermal barrier coating for substrates and process for producing it A thermal barrier coating for substrates comprising zirconia partially stabilized by yttria and having a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve... | 12/17/1991 |
| 4918800 | Continuous method for making decorative sheet materials A continuous method for making a protective and decorative sheet material comprises: (A) forming a highly reflective, specular metal layer on a continuously moving web of a thermoformable carrier film; and (B) continuously bending and drawing the web biaxially... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4902534 | Method for producing pliable wallcovering to replicate aged, cracked plaster wall finish A method and apparatus for making a pliable wallcovering. The wallcovering replicates the appearance of aged, cracked plaster wall finishes, can be readily hung over existing walls, and is durable. In the method of making the wallcovering a putty-like joi... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4812336 | Process for the production of patterned decorative materials A process for the production of patterned decolative materials having a coating exhibiting artisitic relieved crepe-like patterns of soft textural feeling, which comprises printing on the surface of the substrate material selected patterns with an ink and... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4804607 | Electrophotosensitive member having an overcoat layer and a process for preparing the same Disclosed is an electrophotosensitive member and its preparing method. The electrophotosensitive member comprises an electrically conductive substrate, a photosensitive layer, and an overcoat layer having a rough surface with convexities and concavities. ... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4764411 | Process for the production of coverings exhibiting a cracked appearance and the product obtained therefrom A process for the production of synthetic coverings for floors, walls, etc. which exhibit a cracked effect is presented. The process includes the step of depositing on a compatible substrate, a plastisol coating composition containing a gel previously pre... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4680355 | Process for preparation of fluorine containing polymer films A fluorine-containing polymer film is prepared by flow-casting a fluorine-containing vinyl monomer, which is liquid under polymerization conditions, in the form of a film having a thickness of up to 1 mm and polymerizing the flow-cast monomer.... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4676994 | Adherent ceramic coatings A method for depositing a coating of a dense ceramic material is disclosed. The coating may be an oxide or other refractory ceramic material. A ceramic starting material is melted and refined by heating with an electron beam in vacuum. The refined materia... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4539056 | Release sheet and a method for making thereof This invention relates to a release sheet which comprises a backing sheet, a release resin layer and a pattern layer, the pattern layer being positioned directly or indirectly on the reverse side of the release resin layer in relation to a peeling surface... | 09/03/1985 |
