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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173216 | Method and device for producing a base material for screen-printing, and base material of this type The invention relates to a method and device for producing a base material (10) for screen-printing. This base material (10) comprises a screen (12), a resist layer (30) of resist material and a protective film (22). In the method ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8147910 | Method and apparatus for three-dimensional printing Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method to fabricate three-dimensional objects, layer by layer, by selectively dispensing material from a printing head onto a transfer platform to form a cross-sectional layer of the object that has a pre-det... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8071170 | Method of forming multi-layered patterned coating film The present invention provides methods of forming multi-layered patterned coating films comprising the steps of (1) applying a first colored base coating composition to a substrate, (2) applying a second colored base coating composition over the uncured coating film... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7985451 | Method of manufacturing ultrahydrophobic substrates A process for modification of a substrate so as to form an ultrahydrophobic surface on the substrate is provided. Surface-modified substrates that can be formed according to the disclosed processes are also provided. The process includes attachment of a multitude of... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7985452 | Coated fabrics with increased abrasion resistance A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7871669 | Method for achieving a durable two-tone finish on a vehicle A method for producing a multilayer two-tone finish on a substrate such as an automobile or truck body or parts thereof. The method includes the steps of applying two different primers to a substrate, applying an accent color to a portion of the substrate and baking... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7842344 | Peptide and protein arrays and direct-write lithographic printing of peptides and proteins The present invention relates to the use of direct-write lithographic printing of proteins and peptides onto surfaces. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for creating protein and peptide arrays and compositions derived therefrom. Nanoscopic tips... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7833582 | Method for producing a metallic coating in certain areas of a substrate, transfer film, and use thereof The invention concerns a process for the production of a region-wise metallization on a carrier substrate, wherein the carrier substrate is at least region-wise provided with a soluble colored first layer which on its side remote from the carrier substrate is provid... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7824734 | Method of preparing a substrate having a layer or pattern of metal on it A method and associated substrate is provided for applying a layer or pattern of metal on a substrate. The method includes providing a target substrate, immobilizing a layer of polymeric material on the target substrate, and applying and immobilizing a layer or patt... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7771791 | Production process of structured material Disclosed herein is a process for producing a structured material, comprising the steps of forming a film on a substrate, forming a plurality of holes in a first region of the film, forming a plurality of holes composed of a hole wall member different from a hole wa... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7754285 | Method for forming a plurality of coating layers on a continuous substrate A coating method for forming a plurality of layers over a continuously traveling band-shaped substrate, including the steps of: forming a lower layer by coating a first coating liquid, and forming an upper layer over the lower layer by coating a second coating liqui... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7622154 | Process for the manufacture of decorative surface elements A process for the manufacturing of decorative surface element, which element comprises a core of a fibrous material, an upper decorative surface and a protective upper wear layer of lacquer. The process comprises the steps; a) Orienting the fiber closest to the uppe... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7572484 | Methods for making abrasive articles having decorative patterns Methods are disclosed for making abrasive articles including decorative patterns. In one embodiment, the method includes printing inks or dyes onto an upper surface of a foam sheet to create a decorative pattern thereon, and bonding abrasive material over the decora... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7563482 | Templated monolayer polymerization and replication A self-replicating monolayer system employing polymerization of monomers or nanoparticle ensembles on a defined template provides a method for synthesis of two-dimensional single molecule polymers. Systems of self-replicating monolayers are used as templates for gro... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7524534 | Methods utilizing scanning probe microscope tips and products therefor or produced thereby The invention provides a lithographic method referred to as “dip pen” nanolithography (DPN), which utilizes a scanning probe microscope (SPM) tip (e.g., an atomic force microscope (AFM) tip) as a “pen,” a solid-state substrate (e.g., gold) as “paper,” an... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7452570 | Probe-based lithography utilizing thermomechanically activated polymers Probe-based lithography, including: depositing a preceramic polymer on a substrate; writing nanoscale features in the polymer by locally transforming the preceramic polymer via a chemical reaction causing it to undergo a permanent phase change into hardened, ceramic... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7442401 | Method, set, and apparatus for obtaining prints of a part of the human body Apart of a human body is caused to contact the surface layer of a recording medium over which a plurality of metallic grains with an outside size of 200 nm or less are distributed. Then, secretions from the skin surface of the body part are caused to adhere to the s... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7416763 | Process for forming metal layers A process in which a base metal film is formed on the surface of a plastic film using a dry plating process, and a liquid containing an organic monomer is then brought in contact with the base metal film, thereby selectively forming a conductive organic polymer coat... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7393556 | Process for the production of a multilayer vehicle repair coating A process for multilayer repair coating, comprising the following steps: applying a first base coat layer of a conventional, water-borne base coat I containing at least one special effect pigment, applying a second base coat layer of a water-borne base coat I... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7384667 | System and method for producing simulated oil paintings A method and apparatus for producing simulated oil paintings by means of a variety of commercial software programs. A digital color image is created and printed on to a substrate. Also printed on to the same substrate and registered thereto, is a slow drying, clear,... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7384669 | Method for printing unidirectional and see-through graphics A convenient, time-efficient, easy-to-use method for creating a substrate covering comprising graphic images, such that the substrate covering can be substantially opaque to an observer looking from one side of the substrate (allowing him to see an image), yet the o... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364939 | Active matrix display device In order to provide an active matrix display device in which a thick insulating film is preferably formed around an organic semiconductive film of a thin film luminescent device without damaging the thin film luminescent device, the active matrix display device is p... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360851 | Automated pattern recognition of imprint technology An apparatus and method for control of spreading of liquid drops are disclosed. An initial pattern of drops of liquid is deposited on a first surface. A second surface is brought into sufficient contact with the initial pattern of the drops that the liquid starts to... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357959 | Method, apparatus and system for producing components with a pre-determined outer surface appearance, especially for front panels of kitchen units The invention relates to a method for the production of components with a pre-determined surface appearance, in particular for front panels of kitchen units, whereby the components are printed with a pre-determined pattern by means of a printing method which may be ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344756 | Method for scanning probe contact printing A method for fabricating scanning probe microscopy (SPM) probes is disclosed. The probes are fabricated by forming a structural layer on a substrate, wherein the substrate forms a cavity. A sacrificial layer is located between the substrate and the structural layer.... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7318301 | Window, muntin and method A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sea... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311943 | Templated monolayer polymerization and replication A self-replicating monolayer system employing polymerization of monomers or nanoparticle ensembles on a defined template provides a method for synthesis of two-dimensional single molecule polymers. Systems of self-replicating monolayers may be used as templates for ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309512 | Method of repairing an article having a bondcoat and a topcoat A method for locally repairing a coated article having a bondcoat and a topcoat by removing a first portion of the topcoat and a second portion of the bondcoat and adding a new bondcoat and topcoat material such that the new topcoat material overlies the new bondcoa... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303781 | Thin film formation method by ink jet method, ink jet apparatus, production method of organic EL device, and organic EL device A method of forming a thin film by an ink jet method including the step of discharging a liquid containing thin film-forming materials and a solvent from liquid discharge ports to each position on a substrate while the liquid discharge ports are being moved relative... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300514 | Photocatalytic granular mixture for mortar and concrete and its use The photocatalytic granular mixture for mortar and concrete includes a photocatalyst in the form of at least two granular classes with different B.E.T. specific surfaces. It has a photocatalytic activity greater than that of a monodisperse photocatalyst with a singl... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291361 | Image forming process, image-recorded article, liquid composition and ink-jet recording apparatus Disclosed herein is an image forming process for forming an image-recorded article having a coating layer on at least a part of an image formed, which comprises the steps of providing a liquid composition containing a polymer, providing an image-recorded article for... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288282 | Coating compositions containing a fluorinated organosilane polymer A coating composition containing a film-forming organosilane polymer, optionally a non-aqueous dispersed polymer, and a crosslinking agent selected from one or both of an organic polyisocyanate and melamine crosslinker. Fluorine functionalities are incorporated in t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288289 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing sheet flooring by simultaneous multi-layer die coating Surface coverings and surface covering components and methods for forming them using slot die coating are disclosed. The methods involve applying a plurality of wet layers to a substrate simultaneously or in sequence using a slot die coater, wherein a plurality of w... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285320 | Preparation of images on a substrate surface utilizing an opaque coating composition that becomes transparent upon printing The present invention features processes and compositions for producing a metallic-looking image on a substrate having a reflective or luminescent surface. The process utilizes an opaque coating composition containing an opaque coating agent comprising a mixture of ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285311 | Process for coating-decorating molded resin products A process is provided for coating/decorating molded resin products having excellent waterproofing properties, which is able to simply and effectively reuse waste FRP. The surface of the molded resin product obtained by mixing, melting, and making mixture 8 co... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281919 | System for controlling a volume of material on a mold A system for controlling a volume of liquid on a mold that features a body defining a volume with an aperture formed into the body and positioned proximate to the mold. A pump system is in fluid communication with the body, and the aperture and the pump system are e... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7262500 | Interconnection structure In a metal film production apparatus, a copper plate member is etched with a Cl2 gas plasma within a chamber to form a precursor comprising a Cu component and a Cl2 gas; and the temperatures of the copper plate member and a substrate and a diff... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261680 | Stress and/or temperature-indicating composition for roll covers An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical core and a cover overlying the adhesive layer. The cover typically comprises a polymeric top stock layer which comprises a mixture of a polymeric material and at least one of a piezochromic material and a ther... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261928 | Package coating, processes of making, and packaging systems A package coating is processed by applying a plurality of aqueous mixtures over a substrate. The aqueous mixtures each include a combination of pigments and binders. A packaging article is also disclosed that is made from the package coating on a substrate. Addition... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261920 | Process for forming a patterned thin film structure on a substrate A process for forming a patterned thin film structure on a substrate is disclosed. A pattern is printed with a material, such as a masking coating or an ink, on the substrate, the pattern being such that, in one embodiment, the desired thin film structures will be f... | 08/28/2007 |
