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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7341765 | Metallic coatings on silicon substrates, and methods of forming metallic coatings on silicon substrates The invention includes methods of forming a metallic coating on a substrate which contains silicon. A metallic glass layer is formed over a silicon surface of the substrate. The invention includes methods of protecting a silicon substrate. The substrate is provided ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7255893 | Protection of non-carbon anodes and other oxidation resistant components with iron oxide-containing coatings A method of forming a dense and crack-free hematite-containing protective layer on a metal-based substrate for use in a high temperature oxidising and/or corrosive environment comprises applying onto the substrate a particle mixture consisting of: 60 to 99 95 weight... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7220298 | Anti-corrosive mixture and coating substances containing said anti-corrosive mixture A corrosion inhibiting mixture comprising (A1) corrosion-inhibiting pigments, (A2) amorphous silica modified with metal ions, and (A3) at least one compound of the general formula I: Mn(X)m ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217099 | Coated forward stub shaft dovetail slot A compressor forward stub shaft comprising a plurality of axially spaced, annular rows of dovetail grooves, at least a first and a second of the plurality of rows having dovetail slots coated in part with an anti-wear coating. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198666 | Jointing material comprising a mixture of boron oxide and aluminum oxide and method of jointing utilizing said jointing material A coating film is formed on a substrate of sapphire by coating the substrate with a jointing material prepared by dissolving Al(OC2H5)3 and B(OCH3)3 into xylene. Subsequently, the substrate is heated to about 45... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7179500 | Sub-micron electrolyte thin film on nano-porous substrate by oxidation of metal film A fluid impermeable thin film is fabricated on a porous substrate by depositing a material having a certain spatial oxidation expansion. After deposition, the material is oxidized whereby the deposited material expands and forms a void free film on top of the porous... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7090894 | Bondcoat for the application of TBC's and wear coatings to oxide ceramic matrix A bond coat composition is provided for applying to the surface of a ceramic composite component between the composite substrate and the thermal barrier coat. The composition includes an alumina powder, a silica-yielding liquid, glass frits, and sufficient solvent t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7052732 | Method for producing a piezoelectric element A method for producing a piezoelectric element by superposing a piezoelectric material made of a piezoelectric ceramic composition containing a PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3—PbZrO3—PbTiO3 ternary system solid solution comp... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7011888 | Process for protecting fiber-reinforced carbon-containing composites against oxidation Process for protecting fiber-reinforced, carbon-containing composites whose matrix comprises, at least in the outer layer, silicon carbide (SiC) and also silicon (Si) and/or silicon alloys against oxidation, which comprises the steps a) impregnation of the composite... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6803138 | Ceramic electrolyte coating methods Processes for preparing aqueous suspensions of a nanoscale ceramic electrolyte material such as yttrium-stabilized zirconia. The invention also includes a process for preparing an aqueous coating slurry of a nanoscale ceramic electrolyte material. The invention furt... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6802999 | Method of fabricating protective coating for a crucible with the coating having channels formed therein A method is provided for the fabrication of a protective coating for a crucible with channels being formed in the coating. A material is adhered to the outer wall of the crucible to form a pattern thereon. The outer wall of the crucible along with the pattern of mat... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6761929 | Method for preparation of thermally and mechanically stable metal/porous substrate composite membranes A method is provided for the preparation of metal/porous substrate composite membranes by flowing a solution of metal to be plated over a first surface of a porous substrate and concurrently applying a pressure of gas on a second surface of the porous substrate, suc... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6753033 | Method of manufacturing ceramic thick-film printed circuit board A method of printing high-quality high-density circuit pattern in a production of a ceramic thick-film printed circuit board. The method comprises forming a resin layer for prevention of sagging on a substrate before printing the circuit pattern. The present inventi... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6749904 | Patterned magnetic media via thermally induced phase transition High areal storage density, patterned magnetic media comprising a patterned plurality of at least partially crystalline, ferromagnetic particles or grains are provided by means of a simple, economical process wherein a non-magnetic substrate is provided with a layer... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6743479 | Electroless copper plating solution and high-frequency electronic component An electroless copper plating solution which can ensure superior adhesion of a copper plating film to a flat ceramic surface having low roughness and which can form a high-frequency electronic component having superior high-frequency conductivity and a high Q value ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6733822 | Process for producing sintered aluminum nitride furnished with via hole A sintered aluminum nitride having satisfactorily densified via holes, which is free from cracking and has an excellent appearance, is produced through firing an aluminum nitride molding having at least one highly isolated through-hole for via hole formation. At lea... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6720034 | Method of applying a metallic heat rejection coating onto a gas turbine engine component A heat-rejection coating is applied to a metallic component of a gas turbine engine, preferably made of a nickel-base superalloy. A component surface is preferably pre-treated, as by polishing the component surface, thereafter pre-oxidizing the component surface, an... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6699528 | Process for preparing corrosion-resistant metal articles for marine applications Spray on polyurethaneurea coatings provide corrosion resistance over long periods of time to marine fixtures, particularly of active metals such as aluminum and steel. Radar arches, fishing platforms, railing systems, etc. can maintain their aesthetics ov... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695955 | Method of forming polycrystalline silicon for liquid crystal display device A method of forming polycrystalline silicon for a liquid crystal display device is disclosed in the present invention. The method includes forming an amorphous silicon layer on a substrate, forming a plurality of catalytic metal clusters on the amorphous ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692336 | Method for protecting underwater surfaces against pollution due to fouling, and brush and coating agent used therewith The invention relates to a method for protecting an underwater surface (3) against pollution due to fouling, in particular a metal surface, upon which a coating (4) is applied, whereby the coating (4), in the presence of water, is brushed or polished smoo... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6679982 | Oxygen sensor An oxygen sensor is disposed downstream from a catalyst for purifying exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine and which can suppress an influence of unburnt hydrocarbon on an output voltage. After forming a platinum thin film on the outer periphery... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6663914 | Method for adhering a resistive coating to a substrate A method for adhering a resistive coating to a substrate for use in process fluids employed in the semiconductor processing industry in clean, particle-free, nonreactive, non-trapping, ultra-pure, thermally tolerant, sealed systems. In one arrangement, th... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6652905 | Piezoelectric element and process for production thereof A piezoelectric element includes a ceramic substrate, a piezoelectric ceramic composition composed mainly of a PbMg1/3 Nb2/3 O3 --PbZrO3 --PbTiO3 ternary system solid solution composition containing 0... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6607804 | Molded part made of an electrically conductive ceramic and process for the production of contact zones on such molded parts A filter having two zones, the first zone having a low electrical conductivity and the second zone having a high electrical conductivity at electrode attachment zones due to infiltration of metal within the second zone.... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6544583 | Method for adjusting resistivity of a film heater A method for adjusting resistivity of a film heater on a substrate for use in process fluids employed in the semiconductor-processing industry as part of a clean, particle-free, nonreactive, non-trapping, ultra-pure, thermally tolerant, sealed system. In ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6528123 | Coating system to permit direct brazing of ceramics This invention relates to a method for preparing the surface of a ceramic component that enables direct brazing using a non-active braze alloy. The present invention also relates to a method for directly brazing a ceramic component to a ceramic or metal m... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6506452 | Process for producing honeycomb structure A process for producing a honeycomb structure, comprising the steps of: providing a substrate having cell walls in a honeycomb form and comprising SiO2, Al2 O3 and MgO as the main chemical components, applying to said subs... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6503572 | Silicon carbide composites and methods for making same Improved silicon carbide composites made by an infiltration process feature a metal phase in addition to any residual silicon phase. Not only are properties such as mechanical toughness improved, but the infiltrant can be so engineered as to have much dim... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6479094 | Method for forming a resistor A method for forming a resistor on a roughened surface for use in process fluids employed in the semiconductor-processing industry as part of a clean, particle-free, nonreactive, non-trapping, ultra-pure, thermally tolerant, sealed system. In one arrangem... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6461680 | Simplified fabrication method of toroidal charged particle deflector vanes The present invention relates to a method and apparatus of fabricating electromagnetic coil vanes. The method involves photolithographically exposing high resolution, dense wire patterns in a flash coat of copper, on both sides of a ceramic vane substrate... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6447923 | Metallized silicon nitride ceramic and fabricating process thereof as well as metallizing composite for the process A highly reliable metallized Si3 N4 ceramic having a metallizing layer of high bonding strength on the surface of a highly heat-conductive, mechanically-strong Si3 N4 ceramic. A metallizing layer including 0.01 ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6447845 | Barrier coatings using polyacids A process for treating a surface of a substrate to improve the oxygen, carbon dioxide, flavor and odor gas barrier properties of the substrate with an organic acid having at least two acid substituents selected from the group consisting of a polybasic car... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6419980 | Process for producing an automatic-machine-bondable ceramic circuit carrier, and automatic-machine-bondable ceramic circuit carrier A process for producing an automatic-machine-bondable LTCC (Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics) circuit carrier includes the steps of applying a conductive paste having a glass content of less than 1.0 percent by weight onto a ceramic substrate having a gla... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6395337 | Substrate with ceramic coating for camber modification and method for making A multilayer ceramic substrate contains a ceramic coating which is different in composition than the main body of the multilayer ceramic substrate to control camber of the multilayer ceramic substrate during sintering. The primary component of the ceramic... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6350529 | Gas-impermeable elastic membrane and hydropnematic accumulator equipped with this measure A gas-impermeable elastic membrane including a co-polymeric gas-impermeable film including OH groups, positioned between two layers of a co-polymer containing blocks of polyamides and of polyesters, with a rubber coating on at least one of the two layers,... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6321571 | Method of making glass structures for flat panel displays An assembly of rib structures sandwiched between a dielectric glass layer and a glass substrate for use in a flat panel display, such as plasma addressed liquid crystal (PALC) displays, is formed by a number of methods. One method includes molding thermop... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6254926 | Method of producing oxygen sensor element An oxygen sensor element includes a solid electrolyte having cavities on a surface thereof and an electrode formed on the surface of the solid electrolyte. In a method of producing the oxygen sensor element, a solution containing a noble metal compound fo... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6251524 | Colored film, colored film-attached glass product and process for producing the product A colored film comprising gold, bismuth oxide and an oxide other than bismuth oxide.... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6235685 | Production method of joints of superconducting oxide and normal conductor A rod 1 made of superconducting oxide is soaked in a molten normal conductor 2 to join the rod 1 and the normal conductor 2, whereby a superconducting oxide current lead is prepared. As a result, a contact resistance at the interface between the supercond... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6232004 | Methods for treating ceramic materials and improved treated ceramic materials produced thereby The present invention provides methods for treating ceramic materials, including oxide ceramic materials such as zirconia, with a treatment agent comprising a metallic material, such as titanium, by contacting a surface of the ceramic material with the tr... | 05/15/2001 |