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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114517 | Micronetworks, microchannels/cylinders and the process for making the same A micronetwork made from microcapsules with or without nanomaterials and/or micromaterials such as microtubes, nanotubes and/or buckyballs; the micronetworks can be formulated to provide for unique properties such as reduction of crack propagation and/or corrosion. | 02/14/2012 |
| 7892644 | Microscapsule powder The present invention relates to a microcapsular powder having a latent heat storage material as a capsule core and a capsule wall constructed of from 10% to 100% by weight of one or more C1-C24-alkyl esters of acrylic and/or metha... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7794836 | Microencapsulation of oxygen or water sensitive materials A barrier coating composition includes a polymer material and a structuring agent dispersed in said polymer material, wherein the structuring agent decreases oxygen or water permeability through the polymer material. The barrier coating composition can be used to co... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7767301 | Heterogeneous lyophobic system for accumulation, retrieval and dissipation of energy A system for accumulating mechanical energy comprising a carrier fluid and a plurality of porous particles distributed in the carrier fluid is disclosed. The plurality of particles are broken fragments of a lyophilic starting material having at least one pore open t... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7550200 | Microencapsulation of biocides and antifouling agents The present invention relates to microencapsulated compositions of isothiazolone derivatives and other water insoluble biocides or antifouling agents. In particular, the present invention relates to microencapsulated 4,5 dichloro 2 n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone(DCOIT)... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7473467 | Preparation of microcapsules The invention relates to a complex coacervation process based on the use of type B gelatin as polycationic colloid, for the preparation of “Halal” certified flavor-containing microcapsules. ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7348447 | Aromatic disiloxane compositions Processes for preparing aromatic matrix materials by metal hydrosilylation followed by alcholysis are provided. Silicon-containing layers that contain such aromatic matrix materials are also provided, as well as electrophotographic photoreceptors and electrophotogra... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342057 | Self-healing coatings using microcapsules to suppress lead dust Self-healing coatings incorporate microcapsules of about 60-150 microns diameter that contain film formers and dust suppression compounds suitable for controlling spalling of lead dust, for example. In one embodiment, a primer paint is mixed with these microcapsules... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332109 | Thermally color-developing reversibly thermochromic pigment A thermally color-developing reversibly thermochromic pigment which shows a uniform color density in the coloring temperature range and also shows an optimal ΔH value within a range of from 3 to 40° C. Thermally color-developing reversibly thermochromic pigments o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323039 | Method for preparing microsphere It is to provide an improved method for preparation of microsphere from an emulsion wherein an organic phase containing an organic solvent having a boiling point lower than that of water and a hardly-water-soluble polymer is emulsified in an aqueous phase by an in-w... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320770 | Method for making a quasi-incompressible phase-change material, shear-thinned and with low heat conductivity The process according to the invention includes the combination, with a liquid phase change material (PCM), of a texturing agent chosen so as to greatly reduce the thermal convection and whose viscosity is decreased reversibly under shearing. The material formed has... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7300530 | Process for preparing a non-woven fibrous web Disclosed is a fibrous web which includes a microencapsulated material, such as a microencapsulated phase change material, adhered to the web. Preferably, the web is prepared in a melt-blowing or spun-bonding process. In the melt-blowing process, cooling water conta... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297404 | Microencapsulated particles and process for manufacturing same Microencapsulated particles having improved resistance to moisture and extended release capabilities are produced by microencapsulating the particles in a film-forming, cross-linked, hydrolyzed polymer. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291348 | Compositions and methods for biodegradable microspheres as carriers of bioactive substances A cost-effective, scalable technique for producing microspheres loaded with biologically active solid proteins is provided. The microspheres degrade over time and release biologically active VEGF, as demonstrated by the proliferation of HUVECs in vitro compared to n... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7279121 | Process for producing electrophoretic microcapsules A microcapsule is produced by dispersing a liquid organic dispersion in an aqueous medium to form a capsule particle in the aqueous medium, the liquid organic dispersion containing an acid group-containing resin, a colored particle and an organic solvent, and the ca... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264875 | Microcapsules and processes for producing the same A microcapsule encapsulating a disperse system is produced by preparing a liquid organic dispersion containing a resin whose acid group has been neutralized, a colored particle, and an organic solvent; dispersing the liquid organic dispersion in an aqueous medium to... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258428 | Multiple head concentric encapsulation system A multi-headed ink-jet system adapted to eject encapsulated liquids is provided, which includes a plurality of concentric piezoelectric members. Each concentric piezoelectric member has a chamber configured to carry a liquid therethrough, and each concentric piezoel... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241497 | Multi-component fibers having enhanced reversible thermal properties and methods of manufacturing thereof The invention relates to a multi-component fiber having enhanced reversible thermal properties and methods of manufacturing thereof. The multi-component fiber comprises a fiber body formed from a plurality of elongated members, at least one of the elongated members ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238655 | Perfume encapsulates A perfume encapsulate comprises an aminoplast capsule, the capsule shell comprising urea-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde polymer and a second polymer comprising a polymer or copolymer of one or more anhydrides, preferably ethylene/maleic anhydride copolymer. T... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235196 | Display capsules and a method of manufacturing thereof A method for producing a display capsule includes the following steps. A multichromal bead having at least two surfaces differing from each other in optical and electrical characteristics is formed. A dispersing agent on an outer surface of the multichromal bead is ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235152 | Storage stable, thermofusible, thermosetting adhesive paste A storage stable adhesive paste composition is described. It contains a plurality of first solid particles comprising a surface protected polyisocyanate and a plurality of second solid particles of polymer having functional groups that react with the polyisocyanate.... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226961 | Thermochromic golf ball Disclosed is a thermochromic golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises a thermochromic compound. The thermochromic golf ball reversibly changes between two different color states with temperature. The thermochromic golf ball may be white when i... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220785 | Anisotropically conductive adhesive comprising crushable microcapsules adhered to a surface of conductive particles This invention provides a mounting method for reliably connecting mounting components electrically. Specifically, an anisotropically conductive adhesive can be composed of crushable microcapsules and a second liquid in which the microcapsules are dispersed. Each mic... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220342 | Self-repairing structure and coating for corrosive medium The invention concerns a structure comprising at least one metallic surface which undergoes cathodic protection and a protective coating for said surface, said coating comprising a polymer including micro-capsules containing compounds sensitive to the electric field... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7196059 | Pharmaceutical compositions of insulin drug-oligomer conjugates and methods of treating diseases therewith Pharmaceutical compositions that include insulin, an insulin drug-oligomer conjugate, a fatty acid component, and a bile salt component or a bile salt component without a fatty acid component are described. The insulin drug is covalently coupled to an oligomeric moi... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192993 | Self-healing coating and microcapsules to make same A liquid self-healing coating, incorporating microcapsules filled with tailored repair formulations, repairs itself upon physical compromise after curing. In one embodiment, a commercially available paint primer is mixed with a pre-specified amount of these microcap... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7179490 | Sustained release ionic conjugate A method of spherifying a sustained release ionic conjugate which contains a free carboxyl group-containing biodegradable polymer and a free amino group-containing drug which are ionically bonded to each other. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169889 | Insulin prodrugs hydrolyzable in vivo to yield peglylated insulin The present invention relates generally to hydrolyzable drug-oligomer conjugates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates, and to methods for making and using such conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions. For example, a conjugate of insulin, PEG, a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166558 | Thermal imaging system A multicolor imaging system is described wherein at least two, and preferably three, different image-forming layers of a thermal imaging member are addressed at least partially independently by a thermal printhead or printheads from the same surface of the imaging m... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166355 | Use of microcapsules in gypsum plasterboards The invention relates to the use of microcapsules with latent heat storage materials as capsule cores on gypsum plasterboards, gypsum plasterboards containing the same and a method for production thereof. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7153894 | Phase-separated composition comprising two miscible solvents, and use thereof in a process for making capsules The invention relates phase-separated compositions comprising two miscible solvents. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions comprising liquid droplets of an internal phase comprising a solvent B and further compounds, said droplets being dispersed ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147915 | Microcapsule and its uses Objects of the present invention are to provide a microcapsule which can effectively and easily achieve: the prevention and adjustment of the bleeding-out of the encapsulated liquid substance from the capsule shell; and the enhancement and adjustment of the physical... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7122503 | Uniform microcapsules The present invention teaches an improved process for preparing a population of microcapsules having a substantially uniform size distribution, especially useful for manufacture of carbonless paper. The improved process teaches use of membrane material having a pre-... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118921 | Incorporation and applications of biomolecular interactions within a carrier Described is a carrier having a biomolecular interaction incorporated therein. The carrier is described as comprising a silica based glass and in an embodiment is a sol-gel derived glass. Also described are methods of incorporating biomolecular interaction within a ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112361 | Methods of making decomposable thin films of polyelectrolytes and uses thereof A decomposable thin film comprising a plurality of polyelectrolyte layers of alternating charge, wherein decomposition of the thin film is characterized by degradation of at least a portion of the polyelectrolyte layers. ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7110162 | Electrophoretic dispersion with a fluorinated solvent and a charge controlling agent The invention relates to a novel electrophoretic dispersion comprising a fluorinated solvent as the continuous phase, charged pigment particles or pigment containing microcapsules as the dispersed phase, and the charge of the pigment particles is provided by a charg... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108914 | Self-healing polymer compositions A self-healing polymer composition 10 contains a polymer media 12 and a plurality of microcapsules of flowable polymerizable material 16 dispersed in the polymer media 12, where the microcapsules of flowable polymerizable material 16 | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104761 | Hybrid turbine blade and related method A method of manufacturing a blade for assembly on a steam turbine rotor wheel includes forming an airfoil portion with plural pockets and filling the pockets with more than one filler material chosen as a function of required temperature capability. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7084121 | Mixtures of calcitonin drug-oligomer conjugates comprising polyalkylene glycol, uses thereof, and methods of making same A mixture of conjugates in which each conjugate in the mixture comprises a calcitonin drug coupled to an oligomer that includes a polyalkylene glycol moiety is disclosed. The mixture may lower serum calcium levels in a subject by 10, 15 or even 20 percent or more. M... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084114 | Mixtures of insulin drug-oligomer comprising polyalkylene glycol A mixture of conjugates in which each conjugate in the mixture comprises an insulin drug coupled to an oligomer that includes a polyalkylene glycol moiety is disclosed. The mixture may exhibit higher in vivo activity than a polydispersed mixture of similar conjugate... | 08/01/2006 |
