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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7429418 | Porous friction material comprising nanoparticles of friction modifying material A friction material which includes a porous base material, at least one type of resin material, and at least one type of nanoparticle-sized friction modifying particle, is disclosed. The resin material and the nanoparticle-sized friction modifying particles are subs... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7396798 | Method for preparing catalyst supports and supported catalysts from single walled carbon nanotubes A new method for preparing a supported catalyst is herein provided. A carbon nanotube structure such as a rigid porous structure is formed from single walled carbon nanotubes. A metal catalyst is then loaded or deposited onto the carbon nanotube structure. The loade... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7319078 | Porous fibrous structure and process for producing the same A novel porous fibrous structure containing from 10 to 100% by weight of wet heat bonding fibers, having cellular cavities in the fibrous structure of the fibers, in which a plurality of indefinite cellular cavities are present independently or in a state of partial... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7313829 | Sealing device for body suit and sealing method using hydrogels A sealing device for a body suit and a sealing method utilize a reactive seal that incorporates a swelling polymer activated upon contact with a fluid medium, such as water. The reactive seal can be embodied in a neck seal, wrist seal, or ankle seal of the body suit... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7285316 | Process to manufacture three dimensionally shaped substrate for sound abatement The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of three-dimensional acoustically sound automotive insulation parts. In particular, the process includes mixing a two component polyurethane resin, applying the resin to a substrate, molding the subs... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7246681 | Radio frequency shielded and acoustically insulated enclosure A radio frequency (“RF”) shielded and acoustically isolated enclosure that efficiently employs multiple layers of sound insulation and absorbs airborne noise and the noise provided by magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) equipment through the supports of such ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7179538 | Flexible leather laminate A heat and pressure consolidated flexible laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship, a flexible, resin coated backing layer consisting of one or more sheets, a decorative layer consisting essentially of a l... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179523 | Imaging element having improved crack propagation during conversion The invention relates to an imaging member comprising an imaging layer and a base wherein said base comprises a closed cell foam core sheet and adhered thereto an upper and lower flange sheet, wherein said foam core sheet has a modulus of between 100 and 2758 MPa an... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160968 | Phosphoric acid group-containing polymer electrolyte (composite) membrane and its production method The invention relates to solid polyelectrolyte membranes and processes for their production. As solid polyelectrolyte materials, there have been known fluoropolymers which have perfluoroskeletons and side chains bearing sulfonic acid groups and heat-resistant resins... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7157093 | Oil cleaning sheets for makeup To provide an oil cleaning sheet for makeup which has excellent oil absorption, allows clear assessment of the oil absorbing effect by becoming transparent upon oil absorption, thus providing the user with a feeling of adequate wiping and a sense of satisfaction, ha... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7141519 | Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present i... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135215 | Water-absorbent structure and process for making the same A water-absorbent structure comprises an assembly of thermoplastic synthetic fibers, cellulose-based fibers, super-absorbent polymer and water-pervious sheets wrapping these components together. The assembly is a honeycomb construction having a plurality of through-... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7094462 | Base material for wiping sheet A base material for a wiping sheet on which powder is to be supported, wherein the ratio of the average pore diameter (D) of the surface of the base material while dry as measured by the mercury penetration method to the average particle diameter (d) of the powder, ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090916 | Paper product for use in sterilizing an area The present invention provides a paper product for use in sterilizing an area. The paper product contains at least one paper sheet or pellet containing one or more dry chemical materials, one or more dry deliquescent materials, or mixtures thereof. The dry chemical ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7070854 | Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060349 | Resin composition, process for producing the same and electrophotographic fixing member A resin composition having a high adhesion between a resin layer and a metallic layer as well as an excellent durability, a process for producing the same, and an electrophotographic fixing member are provided. In the resin composition, a metallic layer is provided ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048996 | Temperature resistant material comprising short metal fibers A temperature resistant material, comprising a temperature resistant matrix and a set of short metal fibers, which characterized in that the set of short metal fibers represents at least 0.5% by weight of the temperature resistant material. The set of short metal fi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045219 | Short metal fibers The present invention relates to short metal fibers. A set of short metal fibers, with an equivalent diameter ranging from 1 to 150 $(m)m, comprises entangled and curved fibers. At least 10% of the short metal fibers are entangled, whereas the length of the curved f... | 05/16/2006 |
| H2133 | Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures A composite structure having a substrate is protectively covered during fabrication by a barrier layer, such as an intumescent mat or felt, into which a fire resisting agent such as phenolic resin or water, or oil based intumescent coating is infused in-situ before ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6936565 | Modified carbide and oxycarbide containing catalysts and methods of making and using thereof Compositions including modified carbide-containing nanorods and/or modified oxycarbide-containing nanorods and/or modified carbon nanotubes bearing carbides and oxycarbides and methods of making the same are provided. Rigid porous structures including modified oxyca... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6913816 | Composite mat product for roofing construction This invention relates to a low fiber, pliable composite mat product suitable for use in the construction industry, particularly as an interlayer in roofing between a weathering course, e.g. a shingle and structural decking, e.g. plywood, which is a dry preformed fi... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6902798 | High temperature gas seals A flexible seal for use in a solid oxide fuel cell stack is formed from a fiber matrix impregnated with a plurality of solid particles. The fibers and particles are preferably ceramic and may be formed from alumina or zirconia. The seal may be formed by dipping the ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6893712 | Transport member The transport member of the present invention is a laminate of skin and core layers made of CFRP. The skin layer comprises a prepreg made of a pitch type carbon fiber, oriented by −20° to +20° with respect to a longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) of the tr... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6890637 | Composite materials, articles of manufacture produced therefrom, and methods for their manufacture The invention is directed to a plastic fiber article of manufacture having composite-like high strength characteristics. The article of manufacture can be in the form of a panel or board. The panel or board is constructed from low cost fiber materials, industrial gr... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6890481 | Paper product impregnated with chemical material The present invention provides a porous paper product impregnated with at least one chemical species. The porous paper product can be in the form of sheets, or compressed pellets. The porous paper can be prepared from a variety of sources, including wood pulp, kenaf... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6887564 | Articles comprising chitosan material and an anionic absorbent gelling material The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a chitosan material and an anionic absorbent gelling material. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor control ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6875711 | Friction material with friction modifying layer having symmetrical geometric shapes A friction material has a first layer of a base material and a second layer of at least one type of friction modifying particle having substantially symmetrical geometric shapes on a top surface of the base material. The second layer has an average thickness of abou... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6863971 | Strong durable low cost composite materials made from treated cellulose and plastic The present invention concerns treated fibrous porous material having a defined nanostructure comprising reactive sites thereon, wherein said fibrous porous material is treated with a low viscosity organic solution comprising organic solvent, isocyanate component un... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6855410 | Phase change material thermal capacitor clothing An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841508 | Carbide and oxycarbide based compositions, rigid porous structures including the same, methods of making and using the same Compositions including oxycarbide-based nanorods and/or carbide-based nanorods and/or carbon nanotubes bearing carbides and oxycarbides and methods of making the same are provided. Rigid porous structures including oxycarbide-based nanorods and/or carbide bas... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6828014 | Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6811863 | Anti-marking coverings for printing presses In a printing press and attached onto the transfer cylinders, an anti-marking system that uniformly supports the transport and the release of the wet printed sheet from one station to the next. The anti-marking sheet consists of a two plus layer system, the outer la... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6811652 | Multi-layer paper web and a method of forming it A method of making a multilayer paper web, wherein at least two paper sheets are formed and dried separately to a dry content of no more than 80% by weight, imparting a three-dimensional pattern of alternating raised and recessed portions in the paper sheets during ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6805949 | Method for enhancing adhesion of metal particles to ceramic models One method of the present invention relates to a method for enhancing adhesion of spraying metal to a ceramic model. The method is comprised of providing the ceramic model having a spray surface, and modifying at least a portion of the spray surface if the ceramic m... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6797360 | Nonwoven composite with high pre-and post-wetting permeability There is provided a new nonwoven material for personal care products made of fibers, binder in an amount between 1 and 6 weight percent and superabsorbent in an amount between 1 and 80 weight percent, where the superabsorbent is contained in micro-pockets in the non... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6794019 | Layered composite material with an intermediate layer made from a thermoplastic A layered composite material comprises a backing made from a thermoplastic polymer, an intermediate layer arranged thereupon, and a heat-cured layer applied to the intermediate layer, where the bonding material of the intermediate layer is a thermoplastic. The inter... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6758996 | Cellulose-reinforced thermoplastic composite and methods of making same Granulated papermaking sludge is combined with plastic to form composite materials that may be shaped into structural and non-structural articles. ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6723670 | Coated nonwoven fiber mat A new foam coated nonwoven fibrous mat having properties particularly suited for a facer on gypsum wallboard, laminates made therefrom and the method of making the mat is disclosed. The mat preferably contains a major portion of glass fibers and a minor portion of a... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6699604 | Protective coating including porous silicon nitride matrix and noble metal A turbomachine component includes a silicon nitride substrate and a protective coating on the substrate. The protective coating includes a porous silicon nitride matrix and a noble metal infiltrated in the porous silicon nitride matrix.... | 03/02/2004 |
