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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5531820 | Composition and method for treatment of phosphated metal surfaces A rinse solution for the treatment of conversion-coated metal substrates for improving the adhesion and corrosion resistance of siccative coatings, comprising an aqueous solution of a Group IVA metal ion, namely, zirconium, titanium, hafnium, and mixtures... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5529807 | Composition and method for treating heat exchange surfaces A composition containing an antimicrobial and a silicone-based emulsion is disclosed for treating heat exchange surfaces. The liquid formulation retards microbial growth and prevents debris from adhering to the surfaces, thus minimizing fouling. The compo... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5527562 | Siloxane coatings for aluminum reflectors A novel polymer-coated reflector aluminum is coated with an aromatic polysiloxane liquid coating solution polymerized to have non-linear, ladder silicon to oxygen bonding. A metal layer or substrate coated with the aromatic polysiloxane liquid polymer pro... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5525377 | Method of manufacturing encapsulated doped particles Doped encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles of a size ( | 06/11/1996 |
| 5521248 | Flowable adhesive elastomeric compositions A flowable uncured adhesive elastomeric composition suitable for delivery to assembly sites by pumping through supply lines is provided, which has a tensile strength suitable for formation of a strong bond, comprising: (a) an elastomer having a viscosity ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5520963 | Paint formulation This invention relates to a coating composition having a low concentration of cellulose acetate butyrate so as to minimize the formation of defects in the coating when dried and particularly relates to a urethane paint for spraying having cellulose acetat... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5516549 | Method of applying a striated coating A polyester-based coating composition capable of forming a striated pattern on a metal surface at a film thickness less than half of that of PVC plastisol films is provided by a thixotropic composition having a thix index of from about 1.5 to about 3 and ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5514602 | Method of producing a metal sol reagent containing colloidal metal particles A method and test kit useful in a wide variety of immunoassay systems. A method of producing metal sol reagents containing metal sol particles of a preselected size is provided. A metal containing solution is reduced under optimized pH conditions to produ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5502101 | Process for the production of a multicoat finish and aqueous basecoats suitable for this process The invention relates to basecoats for the production of finishes of the basecoat/clearcoat type which comprise a water-thinnable polyacrylate resin which can be obtained by polymerizing, either successively or in part amounts, monomers containing carboxy... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5501882 | Method of making heat-resistant coated electrically conductive wire A method of making a heat-resistant coated electrically conductive wire is provided. The method involves forming an insulating coating of one or more thermoplastic resins containing aromatic rings or complex rings which are not cross-linkable alone by ele... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5500246 | Resin composition for water-based coating and water-based coating composition A water-based coating composition that does not use an organic solvent is formed by dispersing a resin composition into an aqueous medium. The water-based coating composition has excellent stability over time. The coating film obtained from the compositio... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5496590 | Composition for treating copper and copper alloy surfaces and method for the surface treatment A composition for treating surfaces of copper and copper alloys comprising a specific imidazole derivative and water, and an acid or a water-soluble solvent. The composition can produce a heat resistant organic film with superior solderability when applie... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5496585 | Method for reducing volatile organic compound emissions Disclosed is a process for reducing volatile organic compound emissions during the processing and coating of articles contaminated with water insoluble contaminants. The process prevents the formation of undesired etching and pitting which increases the s... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5491030 | Surface finishing for metal moldings A vehicle wheel having a polished design surface coated with a transparent coating which is mainly composed of inorganic material. The surface roughness should be 3 μm or less in centerline mean surface roughness, and have a mean value of dendrite second... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5491185 | Epoxy self-priming topcoats A corrosion-resistant coating which can be applied directly to a surface as self-priming topcoat comprising an epoxy resin binder and a combination of pigments consisting essentially of an aluminum triphosphate, zinc salts of benzoic acids, and an alkalin... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5489447 | Carrier-bound ketocarboxylic acids as corrosion inhibitors A description is given of carrier-bound compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, CF3, C1 | 02/06/1996 |
| 5486384 | Process for producing multi-layer coatings by the use of clear lacquers which are capable of polymerization in radicalic and/or cationic manner Process for producing a multi-layer lacquer coating by the application of a coat of clear lacquer including coating agents which are curable exclusively by polymerization in radicalic and/or cationic manner to a dried or crosslinked colored and/or effect-... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5482574 | Method of making composite structure having a porous shape-memory component A shape-memory alloy material is liquefied by heating for casting into sts that are coated with an adherent material and collected into a preshaped porous mass so as to assume a preshaped configuration and be restored thereto under selected temperature c... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5474821 | Fusing member for electrostatographic reproducing apparatus and method for preparing fusing members A fusing member and a method for preparing such a fusing member are disclosed. The method has the steps of conversion coating a support member; applying a base cushion of thermally insulating silicone elastomer over the conversion coating; vulcanizing the... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5470613 | Composition and method of forming a black no-rinse conversion coating on metal surfaces A black, no-rinse conversion coating on metal surfaces is provided. The treatment of a metal such as aluminum or aluminum alloys with a composition of hexavalent chromium, an acrylic/itaconic modified styrene butyl acrylate polymer resin, a fluoacid, and ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5470612 | Aerogel mesh getter A porous light-weight getter which collects particulate and molecular contaminates that is believed a significant improvement over the prior art is provided in which a metal mesh matrix is coated with a low-density porous aerogel. In the prior art bare me... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5460661 | Process for bonding a fluoropolymer to a metal surface A novel process for bonding a fluoropolymer to a metal surface, the process including flowing the fluoropolymer on the metal surface at a temperature at or above the transition temperature of the fluoropolymer and then holding the fluoropolymer at a tempe... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5458922 | Tank coating method A method is provided for safely rotating and applying flammable tank coating materials in a spark free environment. The tank is continuously rotated for drying while being relocated to a drying position permitting another tank to be brought to a position ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5458917 | Continuous surface treating method and apparatus with inline centrifugal separator In a continuous surface treating method and apparatus with an inline centrifugal separator, an object to be treated is contained in a basket and hung from a hanger of an overhead type and a series of surface treatments of the object is carried out by usin... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5458678 | Alkaline earth metal salts, transition metal salts and transition metal complexes of ketocarboxylic acids as corrosion inhibitors There are described novel alkaline earth metal salts, transition metal salts and transition metal complexes of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are, independently ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5455067 | Apparatus and method for applying coating material An apparatus for applying coating material to inner surfaces of cans includes a coating material spray gun and a cleaning material spray gun which are mounted in a side-by-side relationship on a manifold block. The coating material spray gun is connected ... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5441772 | Protecting carbon steel from corrosion with nonconducting poly(aniline) Carbon steel substrates are protected from corrosive environments by a coating of nonconductive poly(aniline) which has been chemically prepared and cast onto the substrate from solution. The coating can also include other polymers which are miscible with... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5441773 | Composition and method of forming a black no-rinse conversion coating on metal surfaces A black, no-rinse conversion coating on metal surfaces is provided. The treatment of a metal such as aluminum or aluminum alloys with a composition of hexavalent chromium, a modified styrene acrylic resin, carbon black thickeners, surfactants and coalesce... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5439747 | Anodized aluminum having protective coating A coating composition and method for protecting anodized aluminum, and the coated product are disclosed, wherein the coating comprises a crosslinking agent; a film-forming resin selected from the group consisting of polyester polymers, thermosetting acryl... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5439711 | Method for co-reactive extrusion coating of pipe using thermosetting material The method of the invention for co-reactive slot die extrusion coating of elongated tubular articles, such as pipes, comprises the steps of extruding a two-component thermosetting material through a slot die that is comprised of low friction material and ... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5437894 | Method of manufacturing a water- and oil-repelling film having surface irregularities A water- and oil-repelling adsorbing film formed on a material having active hydrogen such as hydroxyl group, imino group and amino group at the surface. This film is a chemically adsorbed film having surface irregularities exceeding 10 nanometers. It is ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5427821 | Polyurethane self-priming topcoats A corrosion-resistant polyurethane coating for application directly to a face as a self-priming topcoat comprising major amount of a polyurethane binder and minor amount of a combination of pigments consisting essentially of an aluminum phosphate, zinc s... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5411765 | Flexible multi-layer polyimide film laminates and preparation thereof A process of making flexible multilayer polyimide metal-clad laminates, and their preparation, having at least one layer of aromatic polyimide bonded to at least one layer of a metallic substrate using a heat-sealable copolyimide adhesive containing repea... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5409737 | Process for separating multivalent metal ions from autodeposition compositions and process for regenerating chelating type ion exchange resins useful therewith The use of chelating type cation exchange resins, particularly those with iminodiacetic acid functionality, to remove dissolved multivalent cations such as iron, zinc, and chromium from used autodeposition compositions permits reuse of the autodeposition ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5407702 | Method for coating a metal strip A method for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of p... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5407887 | Porous carrier for catalyst comprising metal oxide-coated metal and method of preparing same A porous carrier for a catalyst comprising metal coated with metal oxide grains having a mean grain size of 150 nm or less and a mean pore diameter of 5.5 nm or less, is obtained by subjecting: (a) stainless steel; (b) (i) a metal alkoxide or (ii) a metal alko... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5403880 | Polyurethane self-priming topcoats A corrosion-resistant polyurethane coating for application directly to a face as a self-priming topcoat comprising major amount of a polyurethane binder and minor amount of a combination of pigments consisting essentially of an aluminum phosphate, zinc s... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5403615 | Process for producing solderable enamel coatings on metallic wires Process for the preparation of coatings on wires or fiber-like materials, in which hydroxyl-containing polymers having a number-average molecular weight of 250 to 1,000, a hydroxyl number of 130 to 750 and an acid number of 0 to 150 are mixed in the liqui... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5401537 | Aqueous dispersion of intrinsically electroconductive polyalkoxythiophenes, a process for their preparation and their use An aqueous dispersion is described which contains electroconductive, doped, polyalkoxythiophene which is soluble in aprotic organic solvents and is insoluble in water. The dispersion has a residual solvent content of less than or equal to 25% by weight, b... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5401531 | Coating system A system for processing components which are to be transferred to second system. Portions of the system are selectively controlled so that when demand from the second system is stopped, processing of the components is allowed to be completed as needed. Th... | 03/28/1995 |