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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7846508 | Method for treating wood surfaces The invention relates to a method for the treatment of surfaces of wood or woodbase materials with surface treatment compositions, and the timbers or woodbase materials thus treated by impregnating with a curable aqueous composition of α) low molecular weight compo... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7435453 | Method of finishing veneer surface of veneered wood product by application and curing of UV-curable coating layers having cationically and free-radically polymerizable moieties A veneer surface of a veneered wood product is finished by applying to the veneer surface and UV curing a multilayer finishing system wherein at least one of the subsurface layers comprises a UV cured cationically polymerizable moiety and the outermost layer of whic... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7348379 | Coating compositions comprising a polyisocyanate compound, a hydroxyl-functional film forming polymer, and a non volatile branched monoalcohol The current invention relates to a coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate compound, a hydroxyl-functional film-forming polymer, and a non-volatile branched monoalcohol. An aliphatic branched monoalcohol is preferred. More preferred are long chain non-volati... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7279226 | Composition and method for inhibiting stain formation in a floor covering A composition and method for inhibiting stain formation in a floor covering. The composition includes a copper glycine complex in combination with magnesium hydroxide and a carrier. The composition can be advantageously applied to a wood-based substrate upon which a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273651 | Crackle finish A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or complete... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7229730 | Process for producing negative-charging electrophotographic photosensitive member, negative-charging electrophotographic photosensitive member, and electrophotographic apparatus using same The invention provides a process for producing a negative-charging electrophotographic photosensitive member which can improve the adherence between a first layer and a second layer without lowering the effect of lessening image defects and realize a reduction in ov... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7198663 | Wood preservative composition An aqueous wood preservation composition containing inorganic polymers of one or more of the following metals is disclosed; aluminum (approximately 3.8%–7.0% as Al2O3), zirconium (approximately 5.25%–9.1% as ZrO2), copper (approx... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175734 | Porous medical catheter and methods of manufacture The present invention relates to fabrication methods and apparatus for irrigating medical catheters. Such catheters include at least one section of standard thermoplastic catheter tubing coupled to a section of porous tubing (e.g., ePTFE and the like). A source of f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7157120 | Method for treating wood having a high extractive content A method for treating wood having a high extractive content is disclosed. The method generally comprises applying to the wood a coating comprising a water-based polyurethane dispersion and a crosslinker. The dispersion can be cured and one or more additional coating... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7015273 | Polymer complex coating agents, method for the production and use thereof The invention relates to water-dilutable binding agents and coating agents with particularly quick drying surfaces. The invention also relates to a method for the production and use thereof. The water-dilutable binding agents are based on polymer dispersions, which ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6916545 | Resin composition, thermoplastic resin laminate, and production methods thereof A resin composition to be used as a material for a various part of an automotive vehicle. The resin composition comprises a copolymer (A) formed by copolymerization of a first unsaturated monomer (a) and a second mononer (b). The first unsaturated monomer has a func... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905520 | Mineral stains for wood and other substrates According to the invention, a metal salt and an oxygen source are applied to penetrate or impregnate a suitable substrate sequentially in effective amounts so as to react in contact with the substrate and produce a mineral compound fixed within the surface of the su... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6903161 | Low-acid ethylene copolymers for improving the adhesion of LDPE to aluminum foil in extrusion coating This invention relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating polar substrates. This invention particularly relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating metal foils, wherein the composition comprises an ethylene/(meth)ac... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6887527 | Preparation of modified wood Wood is modified by treating with an aqueous water repellent [I] and an emulsion water repellent [II]. The aqueous water repellent [I] comprises a product obtained through co-hydrolytic condensation of (A) an organosilicon compound: (R1)a(OR | 05/03/2005 |
| 6844049 | Polyvinyl chloride/wood composite having a natural wood grain finish and a method for creating the finish An article made from polyvinyl chloride/wood composite having a natural wood grain finish and a method for creating the article. The natural wood grain finish is created on the article by applying multiple paint transfers onto the polyvinyl chloride/wood composite. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6844029 | Photocurable primer composition and coating method by use of the same A photocurable primer composition containing (A) an acrylic resin having through an urethane linkage a polymerizable unsaturated group on its side chain and containing the polymerizable unsaturated group in an amount of 0.2 to 2.0 mol/kg in a solid content of the re... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6800325 | Method of producing an interior fitment for vehicles, and interior fitment produced accordingly The invention relates to a method of producing an interior fitment for motor vehicles, the interior fitment having on its facing side a wood molding which is provided with a coating. In order to impart a substantially natural impression to the interior fitment, the ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6787581 | Radio hardenable powder paints The invention relates to powder coating material curable with high-energy radiation, comprising an unsaturated polyester resin (A) and a polymeric crosslinker (B) containing, based on the polymer main chain, terminal and/or pendant propenyl, butenyl and/or isoprenyl... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6743468 | Method of coating with combined kinetic spray and thermal spray Disclosed is a system and a method for applying both a kinetic spray applied coating layer and a thermal spray applied layer onto a substrate using a single application nozzle. The system includes a higher heat capacity gas heater to permit oscillation between a kin... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6740423 | Colored building boards, manufacturing methods thereof There is provided a building board which is colored by mixture of a pigment(s) into the raw materials and exhibiting an excellent color development effect. A pigment and a resin(s) are incorporated into the raw materials of the front layer to form a resin film simul... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6681820 | Process for the manufacturing of joining profiles A process for the manufacturing of longitudinal profiles such and tongue and groove on boards wherein the process includes the steps; a) Moulding a substantial part of the profile cross-section by means of milling with a milling tool. b) Fine moulding ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6656531 | Clear coating with composition of acrylic and polyester polycarboxylic acids, polyepoxide and crosslinked resin particles A method for forming a coated film comprises (1) applying a water or solvent based coating composition on an undercoated or intercoated substrate to form a base coating, (2) applying a clear coating composition thereon to form a clear coating without c... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6630209 | Method of manufacturing temperature range adjusted coated optical fibers A method for manufacturing a coated optical fiber including the step of determining a desired temperature operating range of a coated optical fiber having at least one critical limit. The intercoating delamination stresses at the critical limit of said te... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6589603 | Process for forming multi-layer coatings on three-dimensional multi-faced substrates and product made according to such process A process for forming and drying a multi-layer composite coating on an elongated three-dimensional multi-faced substrate is provided. The process includes the following steps: (1) passing the substrate to a first coating station located on a coating line;... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6562414 | Method of coating polyolefin floor tile A system for applying a polyurethane coating to a polyolefin floor tile, comprising a conveyor for moving the floor tile past a plurality of treatment devices, including a heater, a plasma generator, an applicator, and an ultraviolet light system. The hea... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6558743 | In situ fluoropolymer polymerization into porous substrates The present invention relates to in situ polymerization of fluoropolymer into porous substrates, to improve resistance to degradation by wetting and staining, and wood, to improve resistance to degradation, staining and warping.... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6558748 | Method for forming edge sealant for wood A process for forming a polyurea coating on a wood composite substrate comprises the steps of applying an isocyanate to an edge of the wood substrate to form a pretreated edge and applying a polymer latex to the pretreated edge to form the polyurea coatin... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6555177 | Ceramic-based hardwood floor finishing method A ceramic-based hardwood floor finishing method resistant to panelization, exhibiting improved durability, and suitable for on-site use. The method is comprised of laying down successive layers of water-based primer, armor coat and top coat. The water-bas... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6531223 | Primerless latex paint with tannin blocking A water based coating composition which does not require a primer for application over wood, masonry, metal, vinyl siding and previously painted surfaces and can be applied over these surfaces in a single coat to provide the tannin blocking, hiding, corro... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6489037 | Coating for inhibiting stain formation in floor covering A coating that inhibits stain formation in floor covering. The coating includes a copper amine complex, preferably a copper morpholine complex, and is advantageously applied to an underlayment upon which a floor covering is adhered. Coated panels and floo... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6468593 | Plated non-conductive products and plating method for the same Provided is a method of plating a non-conductive product comprising the steps of: forming a coating film on a surface of the non-conductive product with a conductive paint having the following composition of solid ingredients: (a) a resin vehicle in 20 to... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6461676 | Semi-finished wood simulating product and method A semi-finished wood simulating product and method is disclosed. The product is manufactured by providing a substrate having at least one surface to be finished. A liquid basecoat is applied on the substrate and dried. A wood grain pattern is deposited, i... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6436485 | Method for powder-coating The invention relates to a method of applying a powder coating to a substrate (5), in particular a temperature-sensitive substrate such as wood, wood-fiber material, plastic, rubber, cloth, paper or cardboard, wherein a thermoreactive powder is applied as... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6426118 | Method for pressure treating wood The present invention is a process for pressure treating wood and includes wood which has been pressure treated by the process. The process comprises infusion into the wood of a solution in water of an anhydride or the analogous acid of an anhydride, foll... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6406749 | Process for producing a modified lignocellulosic material A process of chemically modifying wood by impregnating the wood, under vacuum, with ammonia gas; after removal of residual ammonia, and while under pressure, impregnating the ammonia gas impregnated wood with an impregnating composition containing dicarbo... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6399181 | Non-skid surface structure A non-slip, water resistant, oil resistant surface structure for use where water and/or oil are likely to create a slippery surface, including a rubber-bottom mat upon which a thrice coated, non-slip surfaced substrate is fastened, the coating on the subs... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6376582 | Wood fiberboard and manufacturing method therefor The wood fiberboard of the present invention comprises wood fibers which have been subjected to an acetylation treatment and wood fibers which have not been subjected to an acetylation treatment bonded together by a binder resin, wherein the content of th... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6309503 | Flat skinned door that simulates a three dimensional molded skin door and corresponding method A method of making a flat-skinned door which simulates a three-dimensional molded skin door, and corresponding product, are disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying a basecoat(s) to the door skin, applying a woodgrain puff-ink to the skin over... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306464 | Strengthening compositions and treatments for lignocellulosic materials The strength of lignocellulosic materials is improved by treating them with water-soluble strengthening agents containing sulfonic units, and rendering these agents water-insoluble by reacting them with compounds containing epoxide rings and quaternary am... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6265027 | Enhanced surface for wood A method for treating wood surfaces. The wood surface is coated with a coating including (a) a filler/primer component comprising a mixture of from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the filler/primer component of a resin selected from vinyl ester resins... | 07/24/2001 |
