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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7998590 | Adhesive material An adhesive article comprising a backing and an adhesive layer disposed on at least one side of the backing, wherein the adhesive layer is formed from an adhesive base that contains substantially no gelatin and does contain readily soluble agar. ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7361408 | Molded resin object, electronic instrument using the same, and method of processing a molded resin object A molded resin object including a molded substrate containing a biodegradable resin and an applied coating formed on a surface of the molded substrate is disclosed, wherein the applied coating contains a proliferation accelerating agent for accelerating proliferatio... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7267854 | Sealing strip composition The inventions relates to a composition adapted for use as a sealing strip in the manufacture of insulating structures. The composition includes an adhesion promoter compound of at least two components, a polymeric base material(s), and a cross linking agent(s). The... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265192 | Breathable elastomeric article The present invention is directed to breathable elastomeric articles. The articles of the present invention may allow the transmission of water vapor while still providing an effective barrier to virus, bacteria, contaminants, bodily fluids, and the like. In general... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7244479 | Sealing strip composition The inventions relates to a composition adapted for use as a sealing strip in the manufacture of insulating structures. The composition includes an adhesion promoter compound of at least two components, a polymeric base material(s), and a cross linking agent(s). The... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7037013 | Ink-receptive card substrate In a method of forming an ink-receptive card substrate, an ink-receptive material is provided. The ink-receptive material includes a backing layer and an ink-receptive coating on a surface of the backing layer. Next, a card member is provided. Finally, the ink-recep... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6979141 | Identification cards, protective coatings, films, and methods for forming the same The present invention relates to a protective film for application to a card member and forming identification cards having protective films. The method of applying protection to a card member includes providing a protective film. The protective film includes a prot... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6787489 | Absorbent mixture and product An absorbent mixture consisting of an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent. A product consisting of a porous member containing a mixture including an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6762003 | Imaging member with amorphous hydrocarbon resin The present invention relates to an imaging member comprising an imaging layer and at least one stiffening layer comprising a blend of polyolefin polymer and amorphous hydrocarbon resin. The invention further describes a method for making the imaging member, compris... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6746768 | Thermal interface material A thermal interface and a thermal interface as part of a thermal management system that comprises a heat source, and a cooling module. The heat source has an external surface; the thermal interface is a flexible graphite sheet article having two parallel planar surf... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6710100 | Fluid absorbing, adhesive hydrocolloid compositions A fluid-absorbing, composite material that is pressure sensitive adhesive and which is made of a mixture comprising a continuous phase formed from a pressure sensitive adhesive matrix, and a discontinuous phase substantially comprised of one or more natural or synth... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6686002 | Sealing strip composition The invention relates to a composition adapted for use as a sealing strip in the manufacture of insulating structures. The composition includes a polymeric base material, a cross linking agent, an adhesion promoter and less than 10% tackifier. The inventi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6686249 | Transparent conductive layered structure, display in which this transparent conductive layered structure is applied, and coating liquid for forming transparent conductive layer The present invention pertains to a transparent conductive layered structure having a transparent substrate and a transparent 2-layer film consisting of a transparent conductive layer and a transparent coating layer formed in succession on this substrate,... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6534091 | Microcapsules A microcapsule having a mean diameter of from about 0.1 to about 5 mm, a membrane and a matrix containing at least one active principle wherein the microcapsule is the product of the process comprising the steps of (a) forming an aqueous matrix by heating... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6500561 | Automobile weatherstripping An automobile weatherstripping includes an extrusion-formed part and a mold-formed part, the mold-formed part being welded and integrated with the extrusion-formed part. The extrusion-formed part is made of an olefin elastomer and the mold-formed part is ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6358623 | Treatment for surface treatment and cleaning which contains eucalyptus oil, and wooden building material impregnated with said treatment Cineole C10 H18 O is used for as treatment agent for surface-treating wooden building materials. Eucalyptus oil mainly containing cineole may be utilized for the solution as a substitute. Japan wax, beeswax, carnauba wax or nonionic ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6344265 | Coated cutting insert The present invention relates to a coated body such as a cutting tool insert comprising a wear resistant coating and a cemented carbide body particularly useful for the machining of cast iron parts by turning, milling or drilling at high speeds. The cemen... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6340411 | Fibrous product containing densifying agent A densifying agent is applied to fibers in order to improve the densification properties of the fibers. The fibers have hydrogen bonding functional groups. The densifying agent are denser than the fibers to which the densifying agent is applied. The densi... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6251965 | Process for the modification of elastomers with surface interpenetrating polymer networks and elastomers formed therefrom A process for forming a surface modification on a polymer substrate and polymer substrates having such surface modifications. The process comprises the steps of absorbing a swelling monomer into the polymer substrate for a period of time in order to swell... | 06/26/2001 |
| 5993530 | Aqueous dispersion of biodegradable resin composition A thermally-decomposable, biodegradable resin composition is dispersed and stabilized in water optionally along with additives to give an aqueous dispersion of the resin composition. In the dispersion, the base polymer consists substantially of a water-in... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5948490 | Printed cook-in shrink film A cook-in package for food products is provided having a printed label layer positioned within at least one wall portion of the cook-in package. The printed cook-in package serves dual purposes and eliminates the need for a second printed shrink bag. More... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5948545 | Process for protecting a surface from non-desired contamination A process for protecting a surface from non-desired contamination and for facilitating removal of said contamination from said surface, characterized by the steps: a) preparing a solution of polysaccharides containing at least two components, wherein one ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5800914 | Thermal image transfer recording medium A thermal image transfer recording medium includes a heat resistant substrate; an intermediate layer with a voidage of 20% or less, which includes a granular thermofusible material and a thermoplastic resin, formed on the heat resistant substrate; and a t... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5783308 | Ceramic reinforced fluoropolymer A dispersion including at least one carrier, from about 0.1 to about 20.0 weight percent of at least one particulate fluoropolymer, and from about 0.1 to about 20.0 weight percent of at least one particulate boron nitride, the dispersion being useful as a... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5756194 | Enhanced water resistance of starch-based materials Molded products made from gelatinized starch can be made water-resistant by coating with biodegradable polyesters such as poly(beta-hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) (PHBV), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and poly(.di-elect cons.-caprolactone) (PCL). Adherence of th... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5733638 | Hot stamp material A hot stamp material is provided which includes a base; an inner release layer; an intermediate layer composed at least one gold and silver coating and an outer adhesive layer composed of edible material, wherein the inner release layer together with the ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5677054 | Wound golf ball A wound golf ball includes a liquid center consisting of a center bag filled with a liquid, thread rubber wound on the liquid center, and a cover. The center bag is formed of a rubber composition comprising a base rubber, an inorganic filler, and a proces... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5641573 | Printed synthetic resinous corks and method of making same A method for printing the cylindrical side surfaces of synthetic resinous corks used for wine bottles which are normally not receptive to printing inks. The method includes the steps of gas flame heating of the corks to slightly soften the surface and dep... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5620548 | Method for transferring a silver halide photographic transfer element to a receptor surface The present invention relates to a silver halide photographic transfer element which comprises a support having a front and rear surface, a transfer coating on the front of the support comprising a material capable of holding an image that can be transfer... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5565041 | Non-linear optical devices employing a polysilane composition and a polysilane composition therefor A polysilane composition containing conductor or semiconductor particles useful as a portion of a non-linear optical device.... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5512378 | Biodegradable starch based articles Thin-walled biodegradable starch-based articles, particularly sheets of film including at least one first layer of polymeric material including starch and at least one second layer of hydrophobic material, are characterized in that the second layer includ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5484477 | Coating composition, granules coated with same, and method of reducing dust generation A coatable composition suitable for reducing dust generation during processing of granular materials consists essentially of a tackifier, an organic oil, and an adhesion agent, the tackifier consisting essentially of an organic material having a glass tra... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5476543 | Environmentally safe well plugging composition A composition for plugging wells that is biodegradable and environmentally safe comprising bentonite particles coated with a water soluble coating of biodegradable natural resin, such as certified three pound Confectioners White Lac Glaze in Specially Den... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5362572 | Two-layer thermoplastic elastomer sheet Disclosed is a two-layer thermoplastic elastomer sheet comprising a skin layer [I] and a reverse surface layer [II], each layer being composed of a thermoplastic elastomer containing a polyolefin resin (A) and an -olefin copolymer rubber (B), where... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5362566 | Coating composition, granules coated with same, and method of reducing dust generation A coatable composition suitable for reducing dust generation during processing of granular materials consists essentially of a tackifier, an organic oil, and an adhesion agent, the tackifier consisting essentially of an organic material having a glass tra... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5356699 | Polymeric packaging film comprising aromatic vegetable oil Polyolefin polymeric packaging film is provided with a structure varying across its thickness from monolithic to porous with a density gradient ranging from .rho. to (1/2 to 1/4).rho., where .rho. is the density of monolithic polyolefin. The packaging fil... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5326622 | Heat transferable inked ribbon The present invention provides an improved heat transferable inked ribbon for preparing pressure transferable laminates. The inked ribbon includes a film base coated with an ink layer, which has high pressure sensitive adhesiveness, and further with a con... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5277898 | Hair protection film for cold permanent wave treatment A hair protection film of the present invention aims at preventing and curing damage to the hair due to cold permanent wave treatment. The hair protection film for cold permanent wave treatment has a "sandwich" or three layer structure with a center layer... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5262224 | Printed laminate Disclosed herein is a printed laminate comprising a printed matter and a polyester film having at least on its outer air side a coating layer composed of a water-soluble or water-dispersible resin and a lubricant, said polyester film being laminated on th... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5234732 | Tamper-indicating wrappers Tamper-indicating, laminated wrappers wherein a visible change between layers of the wrapper indicate that the wrapper has been punctured or that there has been tampering with the wrapper or its contents. The wrapper may be composed of two or more plies o... | 08/10/1993 |
