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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187676 | Process for preparing articles having anti-fog layer by layer coating and coated articles having enhanced anti-fog and durability properties Disclosed are processes for preparing articles having anti-fog properties, comprising providing a substrate having at least one main surface coated with an intermediate coating obtained by applying and at least partially curing an intermediate coating composition co... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8080285 | Marine anti-biofouling release coating of polysiloxane and cylindrical nanofiller The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a polysiloxane-based polymer and at least one cylindrical nanofiller as a marine anti-biofouling and/or fouling release coating. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8053031 | Two-part epoxy composition A two-part epoxy composition is provided that comprises a first part having a mixture of an epoxy resin and an anhydride, and a second part having a curing agent. Also provided is a method for making a substantially bis-∝-glycol free epoxy resin for two-part epoxy... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7923073 | Amphiphilic block copolymer-toughened epoxy resins and electrical laminates made therefrom A curable laminate epoxy composition comprising (a) an epoxy resin; (b) an amphiphilic block copolymer containing at least one epoxy resin miscible block segment and at least one epoxy resin immiscible block segment; wherein the immiscible block segment comprises at... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7910169 | Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one epoxy-functional polyurethane resin A and at least one carboxyl-functional cross-linking component B, wherein the at least one epoxy-functional polyurethane resin A is present as particles having a ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7790236 | Coating composition The invention relates to a high gloss car wash-resistant coating composition comprising an epoxy-functional binder and a cross-linker reactive with the epoxy groups of the binder and a method to prepare such a car wash-resistant coating. The invention further relate... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7722932 | One solution-type thermosetting compositions for color filter protective films and color filters using the same Provided herein are one-solution type thermosetting resin compositions that may be useful to form protective films for color filters used in liquid crystal displays or image sensors. According to some embodiments, the resin compositions may include a self-curable co... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7704559 | Epoxy resins with improved elasticity A water-dilutable epoxy resin composition ABC of an epoxy resin AB and an emulsifier C, a process for its preparation, and a method of use thereof to make elastic coating films that impart good corrosion resistance even in thin layers. The epoxy resin AB featuring, ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7670649 | Amphiphilic block copolymer-toughened epoxy resins and ambient cure high-solids coatings made therefrom A curable ambient cure high-solids coating composition including (a) an epoxy resin; (b) an amphiphilic block copolymer containing at least one epoxy resin miscible block segment and at least one epoxy resin immisc... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7491426 | Waterproofing membrane A waterproofing membrane composition is provided which is strong, easy to use, trowelable, flexible, passes negative hydrostatic test ASTM D4068 and which can be flood tested after 24 hours @70° F. of application. The waterproofing membrane composition contains a f... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7470451 | Binding agent component for surface coating agents with improved adhesive properties The invention relates to a binding agent composition, in particular an adhesive, containing at least one epoxy compound or at least one amino compound comprising at least two amino groups, or at least one hydroxy compound comprising at least two OH groups, or at lea... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7435449 | Waterborne epoxy coating composition and method A waterborne coating composition comprising a waterborne epoxy coating with hydraulic cement, which is capable of a thin initial application. The coating composition may be made, stored and transported as a two-part composition, where each part is a pourable liquid.... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7425370 | Laminated structural body An object of the present invention is to provide a damping and soundproofing member not only excellent in an excellent damping and soundproofing effect but also excellent in easiness of forming thereof, especially capable of forming directly a damping and soundproof... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7423002 | Method of neutralizing a stain on a surface Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for neutralizing a stain on a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composi... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410673 | Smooth board and process for preparing a smooth board The thermosetting resin composition which is valuable for an undercoat of a printed wiring board, and does not leave an air bubble in a cured film, and makes the surface polishing easy and can form a smooth printed wiring board comprises (I) an adduct of epoxy resin... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7399502 | Composition of perfluoroalkyl group-containing alkylsiloxy cycloaliphatic epoxy resin An epoxy resin composition can be used for forming a film having excellent water-repellency on a substrate surface. The epoxy resin composition contains (a) an epoxy resin having at least two alicyclic epoxy groups, at least one perfluoroalkyl group having 6 to 12 c... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390858 | Coating compositions and methods The present invention provides coating compositions that include an epoxy-modified fatty acid ester resin, an oxirane-functional resin different from the epoxy-modified fatty acid ester resin, a carboxyl functional polyester resin, and an alkyl acid phosphate. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387718 | Cationic electrodeposition coating composition and method of preparing the same In a cationic electrodeposition coating composition and a method of preparing the cationic electrodeposition coating composition, a cationic electrodeposition coating composition is prepared by dispersing a cationic electrodeposition resin in an aqueous medium conta... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7368057 | Method and system for removing residual water from excess washcoat by ultrafiltration A washcoat coating composition is disclosed that includes at least one water insoluble organic solvent and at least one polymer, such as an epoxy acrylic copolymer. A method of removing residual water from a mixture of residual water and washcoat using ultrafiltrati... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364795 | Ultraviolet radiation cured powder coatings for stained wood The present invention provides smooth and even ultraviolet (UV) cured powder coatings for wood comprising one, two or three layers of one or more waterborne stains, or clear or tinted waterborne basecoat coatings and one or more topcoat layers of clear or tinted cle... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7348058 | Electrically conductive roll An inexpensive electrically conductive roll which is easily produced compared with conventional rolls, offers stable adhesion at the interface with time lapse after mixing adhesive components, which is not affected by environment during storage of the core after bei... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341762 | Coating composition having improved release properties and the process for making the same A protective coating composition and a method for coating a metal substrate are provided. The composition and method are particularly suitable for coating can ends. The coating composition includes a film-forming polymer that includes an epoxy-based resin, a lubrica... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338989 | Aqueous coating material, method of producing the same and use thereof An aqueous coating material comprising at least one epoxy resin as binder and at least one polyamine as curing agent, wherein said epoxy resin or at least one of the epoxy resins (i) is solid per se at room temperature and/or is present in a powder coat... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332053 | Process for sealing of a joint A process for installation of surface elements (1), the surface elements (1) comprising a core, a decorative upper surface (3) and edges (2) provided with joining means for mechanically locking the surface elements (1) together. Pr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325902 | Ink-jet printer head and a manufacturing method thereof An ink-jet printer head is characterized by comprising an organic film coated on the surface of the nozzle plate for discharging ink, in which solid particles having abrasion resistance are dispersed, and a water-repellent film on the surface of the organic film, in... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323234 | Curable alkanolamine containing epoxy powder coating composition The present invention provides a curable alkanolamine containing epoxy powder coating composition comprising at least one epoxy resin, at least one alkanolamine, a curing agent in an amount effective to cure the coating and optionally at least one zinc borate compou... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7300997 | High-reactivity polyurethane powder coating compositions based on epoxy-terminated polyaddition compounds containing uretdione groups Polyurethane powder coating compositions based on epoxy-terminated polyaddition compounds having uretdione groups, which cure at low baking temperatures, a process for preparing such compositions, and their use for producing plastics, especially polyurethane powder ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288161 | Reworkable adhesives containing thermally labile groups Embodiments of the present invention relate to adhesive compositions containing thermally-labile groups for decreasing the degradation temperature of the adhesive for reworkability of electronic components in surface mounting applications. In one embodiment, the the... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288607 | High solids primer composition based on epoxy ring opening curing reaction This invention relates to a primer composition having a low VOC content useful in the manufacture of automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains: a) a cycloaliphatic or polycycloaliphatic epoxy compound; ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288283 | UV-absorbing coatings and methods of making the same Methods of forming UV-absorbent transparent coatings and transparent substrates coated with the same allow for a relatively lower temperature cross-linkage reaction between a UV-absorbent compound and an epoxy-alkoxysilane. More specifically, UV-absorbent coatings o... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285310 | Active energy ray curable aqueous ink, and ink-jet recording process, ink cartridge, recording unit and ink-jet recording apparatus using the same An active energy ray curable ink which is quickly polymerized by an active energy ray, high in crosslinking degree of a cured material formed, excellent in adhesive property, low in viscosity, excellent in long-term storability and also excellent in ejection stabili... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282266 | Corrosion and alkali-resistant compositions and methods for using the same A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially mela... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268176 | Additives for imparting mar and scratch resistance and compositions comprising the same Additives comprising dispersed silica nanoparticles are disclosed. The silica nanoparticles are dispersed in an aminoplast, such as a modified aminoplast formed from the reaction between an aminoplast, a modifying component, and optionally a siloxane. The resulting ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267426 | Liquid-repellent film-coated member, constitutive member of liquid-jet device, nozzle plate of liquid-jet head, liquid-jet head, and liquid-jet device The present invention provides a member comprising a substrate, an undercoat film formed on a surface of the substrate, and a liquid-repellent film of metal alkoxide formed on a surface of the undercoat film. Also disclosed are nozzle head, liquid-jet head and liqui... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267845 | Coating systems containing modified crosslinkers The present invention provides a crosslinker for organic coatings having an amino resin core with substituents including more than one olefin functional group, a silicon-containing group, and at least one alkoxyalkyl or alkylol group. Coating compositions containing... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261191 | Rotating brake member of braking device for vehicle In a brake disc rotor 1, at least a road wheel mounting plane 6 is covered with a rust preventive coating 8 of rust preventive paint. The rust preventive paint is water-borne acrylic-denatured epoxy resin paint containing aluminum zinc phosphomo... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261926 | Solventborne coating substance that can be cured physically, thermally or thermally and by using actinic radiation and use thereof A solventborne coating material curable physically, thermally, or thermally and with actinic radiation, comprising A) at least one binder curable physically, thermally, or thermally and with actinic radiation, B) a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7263587 | Unified memory controller A unified memory controller (UMC) is disclosed. The UMC may be used in a digital television (DTV) receiver. The UMC allows the DTV receiver to use a unified memory. The UMC accepts memory requests from various clients, and determines which requests should receive pr... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255926 | Barrier layer made of a curable resin containing polymeric polyol A component involving a substrate, a layered structure arranged on the substrate, and a barrier layer arranged over the layered structure, wherein the barrier layer has the reaction product of an epoxy resin and a polymeric polyol. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252726 | Method for preparing a fabric substantially consisting of carbon fibers A method for preparing a carbon fiber fabric impregnated with a thermoplastic plastic including providing a fabric which substantially consists of carbon fibers with a coating of an epoxy material without curing agent; bringing the fabric to a temperature in the ran... | 08/07/2007 |
