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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7342005 | Antibiotic compounds The present invention relates to carbapenems and provides a compound of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof wherein: R1 ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7185472 | Concrete-based material, and method of applying the same A concrete-based mortar is prepared for application on the exterior of a concrete building or other structure. The drying time of the concrete-based mortar is reduced by addition of an accelerant compound. After the concrete-based mortar sets on the building or othe... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7169460 | Thermoplastic planks and methods for making the same A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7131472 | Method for the production of a three-dimensional, flexibly deformable surface element A method of producing a three-dimensionally, flexibly deformable surface element of wood or wood composite material is provided. A workpiece is used having a thickness at least 5% greater than the thickness of a three-dimensional surface element that is to be prepar... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128858 | Method for producing woody moldings and apparatus for producing woody moldings A method for producing woody moldings and an apparatus for producing woody moldings that can reduce the number of processing steps and shorten the processing time. Cellulose based fine powdery particles and thermoplastic resin are kneaded and dissolved into a mixed ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7041836 | Antibiotic compounds The present invention relates to carbapenems and provides a compound of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof wherein: R1 | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040227 | Stamping devices and methods An adhesive-backed lenticular lens may be applied over an image. The image may be generated by transferring from an ink source to a ink transfer print plate having a regular pattern of raised and recessed areas or may be applied by a stamp having an image formed by ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028729 | Apparatus and method for manufacturing veneer Disclosed is a veneer slicing apparatus including a table assembly. A blade support is mounted on the table assembly. A blade is supported in the blade support. A carriage assembly is adapted to engage and hold a log generally parallel to the table assembly. A drive... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6998430 | Synthetic stucco compositions The present invention relates to a synthetic antique-effect wall stucco for interiors and exteriors, with a smooth matt or translucent appearance, and its preparation process. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6978814 | Method for manufacturing floor boards Method for manufacturing wooden floor boards having an antique and used look, the boards of planed new wood being subjected to a mechanical treatment for making damages in its circumferential surface, and after that to a chemical treatment of at least the entire top... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6964722 | Method for producing a wood substrate having an image on at least one surface A method and system is provided for producing an image on one or more surfaces of a wood or wood composite substrate by applying a receptor coat to at least the one or more surfaces of the substrate, transferring the image to the receptor coat using a variety of ima... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6773643 | Continuous method for formation of three dimensional burls in a solid surface material A series of three-dimensional burls are formed in a filled-acrylic solid surface material by curing partially mixed steams of acrylic resin casting compositions with defined parameters of viscosity, density and surface tension. ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6759088 | Decorative method using a blank for a decorator's tool A method of providing a substrate with a decorative coating simulating the appearance of grained wood. A continuous layer comprising an aqueous medium which contains a polymeric binder and a particulate, non film-forming material is applied to an opaque surface of t... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6660333 | Apparatus and methods for producing artificially distressed plank flooring Methods and apparatus for distressing a wooden plank give the plank an antique, aged appearance. The preferred method includes four independent steps. The plank is run through an inventive machine operative to impart a random saw blade distressing on the ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6329018 | Method of and a tool assembly for drawing linear figures An applicator is used at first to apply to a paper sheet an ink that is composed of two or more pigments and/or dyestuffs of different adhesional forces to the paper sheet, so as form an ink layer on the sheet along a desire pattern. Next, an erasing rubb... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6306236 | Processing release paper and production method of synthetic leather A release sheet according to the invention comprises a base release sheet, which is a laminate of a base material and a release resin layer, and a design printed sheet which can be stacked releasably on the base material of the base release sheet. Said de... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6210753 | Process for producing structured coatings made of polyurethane foam A process for producing decorative, three-dimensionally structured coatings from polyurethane foam on a substrate. A foamable mixture based on a one-component or two-component system is applied to the substrate to be coated, optionally under pressure. The... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6207003 | Fabrication of structure having structural layers and layers of controllable electrical or magnetic properties A structure having layers of controllable electrical properties is prepared by furnishing a sheet of a substrate material, patterning a pattern of recesses into a surface of the sheet of the substrate material, filling the pattern of recesses with a mixtu... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6066367 | Method for forming pattern on a synthetic wood board The present invention provides a method for forming a pattern on a synthetic wood board to form, on a surface of the synthetic wood board, a pattern such as wooden grain and the like which is close to natural wood, to enhance the reality of woody like app... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5869138 | Method for forming pattern on a synthetic wood board The present invention provides a method for forming a pattern on a synthetic wood board to form, on a surface of the synthetic wood board, a pattern such as wooden grain and the like which is close to natural wood, to enhance the reality of woody like app... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5869137 | Decorative method using a blank for a decorator's tool A method of providing a substrate with a decorative coating simulating the appearance of grained wood. A continuous layer comprising an aqueous medium which contains a polymeric binder and a particulate, non film-forming material is applied to an opaque s... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5866206 | Decorative painting apparatus and method Apparatus, kit and method for painting a marbleized pattern on an essentially flat interior surface using paints with a plurality of colors. Before beginning the process, if necessary, the surface is cleaned and prepared. This can include applying masking... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5855958 | Method of making a concrete stepping stone whose upper surface replicates grouted stones A method of making a cast concrete stepping stone whose exposed upper surface has the appearance of two or more grouted attractive natural stepping stones. A liquid release agent is applied to the mold which is then placed on a vibrator table and filled w... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5807621 | Casting paper Casting paper of a desired surface texture or finish for use in the manufacture of artificial leather is produced by heating the polymer coating 1 of a polymer-coated paper 2 to a temperature sufficient to melt the polymer and then cooling the polymer coa... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5785840 | Process for producing a surface structure for a cylinder of a printing machine The present invention relates to a process for producing a surface structure, preferably on a cylinder, cylinder dressing, or roller of a printing machine, with a hard chromium coating which is galvanically produced and preferably ground to dimensional ac... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5721013 | Custom glue chipped glass processor and method An apparatus and method for the safe and controlled production of glue chipped glass. This custom glue chipped glass processor and method facilitate the production of glue chipped glass for either artisans creating highly specialized works of art, or begi... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5545434 | Method of making irregularly porous cloth A method of making an irregularly porous cloth includes a first process in which the woof threads of a cloth are so woven that the meshes of the cloth are irregular in shape. The cloth is then impregnated with a foaming material. The impregnated and foame... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5509989 | Method for producing decorative laminate finishes A method for the production of a decorative laminate finish is disclosed. A relatively minor amount of lacquer colorant is applied to the surface of an aqueous bath. After partially drying the colorant to a flexible film, a substrate is contacted with the... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5399373 | Processes for repairing articles having wood appearance formed from synthetic resins Various processes are disclosed for repairing damage to one or more articles having wood-like appearance and formed from synthetic resins.... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5378419 | Method for transferring patterns to a stipplable topping compound using a stipple brush A method for transferring generally radial patterns to topping compound applied to a surface using a stipple brush. The stipple brush has a two-sided base plate having a first side moveable into substantially parallel adjacency with the surface to be stip... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5362518 | Method for watercolor painting using rock salt A decorative painting is made by wetting a paper substrate, stretching the paper onto a rigid flat board, drying the paper, defining outlines of figures on the paper, masking the outlines, applying watercolor to the paper, applying crystals of rock salt o... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5348767 | Methods for production of faux effects using select color mixtures and blending solvents Faux finishes are produced without need for artistic manipulations of coating materials by applying a layer of one or more unique color mixtures to a substrate surface and, while the layer is still wet, applying thereto scattered portions of one or more s... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5348766 | Method for marbleizing an object by dipping the object into paint floating on borax-conditioned water A method of using compositions and kits for preparing a flexible and permanent marbleizing coating on the surface of an object involves conditioning water with borax and testing the water, floating multiple color paints on the surface of the conditioned w... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5296305 | Method of fabricating a lens made of transparent polymer with modulated refracting index The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of an optical lens providing refractive index modulation, characterized in that, starting from a previously shaped lens of transparent hydrophilic polymer of the hydrogel type, the lens is impregnat... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5296274 | Method of producing carbon-containing materials by electron beam vacuum evaporation of graphite and subsequent condensation A method of producing carbon-containing materials, residing in that, prior to electron-beam vacuum evaporation of graphite, on the surface of the graphite there is disposed a transition metal of Groups VI-VIII of the Periodic System or a mixture of at lea... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5238710 | Microwave energy-assisted chemical vapor infiltration A method for the production of ceramic matrix composites by chemical vapor infiltration. The method includes exposing an infiltrated preform to microwave energy, with pressure variation of the reactant gases in the processing chamber and/or temperature va... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5116644 | Plastic lens and method of forming anti-reflecting layer on a plastic lens A plastic lens having an anti-reflecting and hard coat layer is provided. The anti-reflecting layer is formed by coating a lens with a hard coat solution containing at least one oxide sol, hardening the coated solution to give a hard coat layer and immers... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5089351 | Process for creating artworks by application of crayon and ink A process for creating a work of art from a base medium, crayon and ink that comprises selecting a base medium that affords a surface to which crayon and ink can adhere, applying a crayon to the surface of said base medium, removing from the surface of sa... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5075052 | Method of manufacturing a motor-vehicle steering wheel by the moulding of plastics material so that it looks like a wooden steering wheel, and a steering wheel produced by the method A motor-vehicle steering wheel which is made of plastics material but looks like a wooden steering wheel is produced from a die having ribs such as to form in the moulded part indentations having a typical wood-grain pattern and arrangement. In the moulde... | 12/24/1991 |
