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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7901756 | Functional elastic textile structures The invention provides a functional stretch laminate composite puckered fabric which is robust, laundry-durable and adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body, and a method for forming such puckered fabric. The functional stretch laminate fabric is prov... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7482050 | Exercise device with resistance mechanism having a pivoting arm and a resistance member An exercise device is configured to provide adjustable resistance to the motion of a user exercising with the exercise device. The exercise device includes a frame that at least partially supports an operable assembly. Cooperating with the operable assembly is a res... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7393577 | Fiber reinforced composite cores and panels A fiber reinforced core panel is formed from strips of plastics foam helically wound with layers of rovings to form webs which may extend in a wave pattern or may intersect transverse webs. Hollow tubes may replace foam strips. Axial rovings cooperate with overlying... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364784 | Thin semiconductor package having stackable lead frame and method of manufacturing the same Provided is a thin semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor chip and a lead frame, the lead frame including a paddle portion configured for mounting the semiconductor chip in a manner that exposes bonding pads within an aperture formed in a center portion of... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7329324 | Stitchless on-site binding application method On-site binding for carpets and the like wherein a covered welting material is provided with a strip with adhesive on both sides. One side is covered with peel-off wax paper which is removed to adhere the welting material flush against the edge of the carpet's pile.... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323236 | Welt The invention relates to a welt for positioning between adjoining components, in particular components used in the automobile industry. The welt according to the invention comprises a welt core and a laterally protruding welt flap. The welt is characterised in that ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7173102 | Facially amphiphilic polymers as anti-infective agents Facially amphiphilic polymers and articles made therefrom having biocidal surfaces are disclosed. The polymers can inhibit the growth of microorganisms in contact with the surface or in areas adjacent to said biocidal surface. There is also disclosed a method to ide... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7044067 | Decorative table covering A fabric cover generally corresponds to the shape of a selected table top and, when placed on the table top, exposes the table top, or any covering thereon beyond the peripheral edges of the fabric cover. Loop extensions periodically extend outward from the peripher... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6974109 | Apparatus for sealing and restraining the flexible pressure boundary of an inflatable spacecraft The present invention provides a sealing and restraint apparatus to establish a pressure boundary for inflatable or expandable spacecraft. The apparatus is capable of connecting the flexible pressure boundary of an inflatable spacecraft to the rigid structure of the... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6899941 | Reinforced article and method of making A fabric for providing reinforcement and the like which is made from a two dimensional flat fabric which includes portions that the warp and weft fibers are interlocked together and portions that are non-interlocked together that allow the fabric to be folded to cre... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6740607 | Substrate with stretch and heat sealing properties to make a multidirectional restraint module design The invention is directed to coating a plurality of polyurethane films onto a stretchable knit fabric substrate and heat sealing such substrates together to yield an air curtain or air bag having improved air-holding properties. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6645601 | Printing blanket cover with a narrow cylinder attachment A printing blanket comprising: a) at least one lithographic or printing layer comprising elastomer; b) a compressible layer, c) a reinforcement layer comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of threads and fibers, wherein at lea... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6610039 | Absorbent article An absorbent article (10) has a longitudinal direction (26) and a lateral direction (24). The article includes a backsheet layer (30), a liquid-permeable topsheet layer (28), and an absorbent body (32) sandwiched between the backsheet layer (30) and topsh... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6582797 | Carpet fringe and method of applying same A fringe treatment for the edge of a carpet. The fringe treatment may include a glide and a fringe. The glide may have a substantial U-shape such that the glide can accommodate the edge of the carpet. The fringe may include a base portion attached to the ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6534342 | Method of manufacturing LOC semiconductor assembled with room temperature adhesive A method of making a semiconductor device assembly having a lead frame and a semiconductor device configured to be attached to each other. An adhesive is applied at room temperature through a stencil to the lead frame. The semiconductor device is urged ag... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6489006 | Inflatable fabrics comprising peel seams which become shear seams upon inflation The invention relates to inflatable fabrics which comprise two separated and distinct fabric layers in discrete areas of such fabrics as well as connecting seam-producing materials to which such fabric layers are simultaneously attached. The resultant inf... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6458448 | Edge protector An edge protector for the edges of roll shaped articles, e.g. pallets, reeled steel and paper products is made from an elongated sheet (10) of plastics material, the sheet having an indentation (11) extending longitudinally along a major surface of the sh... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6299965 | Inflatable fabrics comprising peel seams which become shear seams upon inflation The invention relates to inflatable fabrics which comprise two separated and distinct fabric layers in discrete areas of such fabrics as well as C-shaped seam-producing materials to which such fabric layers are attached. The resultant inflatable fabric co... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6177155 | Trim assembly for vehicle and method for manufacturing the same A trim assembly 40 for a vehicle comprising: a top cover 10 comprising gather-sewn peripheral portions 12 and 13 to form gather-sewn portions 15; a plate-like base member 20, to which the peripheral portions 12 and 13 of the top cover 10 are sewn on perip... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6090644 | Underfill coating for LOC package An LOC die assembly is disclosed including a die dielectrically adhered to the underside of a lead frame. An underfill material is introduced between each lead finger and semiconductor die, extending from the bonding location of the die and the edge of th... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5989373 | Method of making vinyl trimmings for leather upholstery Decorative cords for leather, vinyl or leather and vinyl furniture are made by feeding a strip of vinyl and lengths of one or more filler yarns through a hollow cylindrical feeder tube which causes the longitudinal edges of the vinyl strip to wrap around ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5759666 | Carboxylic acid functional polyurethane polymers and blends thereof used in magnetic recording media The invention provides novel macromonomer and carboxyl functional polyurethanes having a high carboxyl content. The invention further provides dispersions, coatings and magnetic recording media comprising these polyurethanes, or blends or copolymers of th... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5554423 | Tubular element for the formation of bags for the vacuum-packing The present utility model pertains to a tubular element for the formation of bags for the vacuum-packing of products, consisting of an inner layer or film (14) having thread-like elements (15), which extend along the length of the tubular element and are ... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5429744 | Spacer elements between membrane surfaces of a fluid purifier, and a method for their manufacture In a method of producing spacer elements between pairs of mutually facing membrane surfaces for a fluid purifier, to minimize the number of separate parts required in the assembly of a membrane module for the fluid purifier, the sides of mutually parallel... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5271984 | Method of manufacturing a decorative ribbon with wire thread and product A method of manufacturing a decorative ribbon, including the steps of gathering an elongate ribbon, stitching the ribbon along the length thereof while gathered with wire thread to hold the ribbon in the gathered condition. The ribbon may also be heat set... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5139839 | Thermal insulation blanket A thermal insulating blanket (10) containing insulation material (22) such as ceramic fibre, rock wool or fibre glass enclosed with a cloth (14), has a layer of woven metal mesh (16) surrounding the insulation material (12).... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5033741 | Isometric push-up machine A wall mounted isometric push-up machine for a user is disclosed. Included is a first member having a first end and a second end, a second member having a second end and a first end that is pivotally connected to the first end of the first member, an appl... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5005760 | Flexible pliable retaining package for flowers and plants A containing package of cardboard for flowers and plants and the method for manufacturing such a package, said package being pliable in such a manner that the flowers and plants can be forwarded safely in it and can be displayed at delivery in this packag... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4963411 | Decorative ribbon garland and method of manufacturing same A decorative ribbon is disclosed having a web portion comprising two flexible wires enclosed within its crimped hemmed edges. The flexible wires allow the substantially flat decorative ribbon to be formed into numerous shapes for numerous decorative purpo... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4906503 | Nonwoven polyolefin film-fibril banner A banner including a bonded nonwoven polyolefin film-fibril sheet having front and back surfaces and having two side edges intersecting top and bottom edges to define four corners. The side edges are generally linear and are folded-over onto the back surf... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4904514 | Protective covering for a mechanical linkage A covering for a mechanical linkage comprises a material which is substantially impermeable to both liquid and particle contaminants and conforms to the outer surface of the mechanical linkage. Because the covering conforms to the surface of the mechanica... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4835029 | Sheath structure for furniture, envelopes, paneling, and the like A sheath structure (10) for use as a backrest for a chair or as a seat, envelope, wallet, purse, handbag, panel, etc., comprising pliable sheet material (32) stretched on a frame (20)and presenting spaced-apart front and rear exterior surfaces (33, 39). T... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4724327 | Luminescent welt cord A welt having a strip of transparent plastic material which is folded over a cord or rope saturated with a phosphorescent paint so as to encase the cordage and protect both it and the paint. The welt, after being exposed briefly to an ordinary bright ligh... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4625350 | Seat cushion with welt A decorative member such as a welt or a button attached to a surface layer of a seat cushion, and a method and apparatus for forming such a decorative member are disclosed. In the method and apparatus, an upper plate is disposed for vertical movement rela... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4590715 | Tarpaulin edge-finished for single line tie-down A tarpaulin or other similar protective cover of flexible sheet material is adapted to be tied down securely with the aid of a single tie-down line extending around its periphery. The periphery is edge-finished with a continuous hollow conduit laterally f... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4281854 | Integrated book lining A lining to be applied to a spine of a book is disclosed wherein the lining is characterized by an integrated construction of a tough, relatively lightweight, durable, synthetic sheet exhibiting dimensional stability, good printability and good ink adhesi... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4130681 | Strapping for orthodontic headgear and other uses Strapping for orthodontic headgear, wrist watch straps, identificaton straps for hospital use and other uses, comprising a core constituted by a strip of substantially nonstretchable polyester film and a wrapper constituted by a composite strip comprising... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4125964 | Edging device This device consists primarily of a plate having a right angle lip, with a beaded edge securing a rod therein, for interconnecting of several of the devices, and the beaded edge is shaped to form a U-shaped portion, which, together with the beaded edge, w... | 11/21/1978 |
