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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6376056 | Thermo-transfer ribbon for luminescent letters A thermo-transfer ribbon with a carrier, a first thermo-transferable layer formed on one side of the carrier and a second thermo-transferable layer formed on the first thermo-transferable layer, wherein (i) the first thermo-transferable layer contains a l... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6372689 | Thermal transfer image receiving material and thermal transfer recording method using the receiving material A thermal transfer image receiving material including a substrate, an intermediate layer which includes hollow particles and a binder resin and which is formed overlying the substrate, and an image receiving layer which includes a resin and which is forme... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6368696 | Patterned thick laminated film forming method and transfer sheet A plurality of component layers of thick film forming materials are formed simultaneously on a glass substrate by simultaneously applying a plurality of thick film forming pastes to the glass substrates, or by simultaneously transferring the plurality of ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6368684 | Fluorescent latent image transfer film, fluorescent latent image transfer method using the same, and security pattern formed matter An object is to provide a fluorescent latent image transfer film which makes it possible to form a fluorescent latent image excellent in transferability and gradiation-property; a fluorescent latent image transfer method using the same; and a security pat... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6365547 | Dye-donor element with transferable protection overcoat A dye-donor element for thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon at least one dye layer area comprising an image dye in a binder and another area comprising a transferable protection layer, the transferable protection layer area being appr... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6365546 | Thermal transfer image receiving sheet A thermal transfer image receiving sheet is provided which, when used with various printers, can be carried with improved accuracy, can form an image without misregistration, can prevent a trace of a spike of a metallic roller in the printer from reaching... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6365267 | Multilayer intumescent sheet and pollution control device The invention provides a multilayer intumescent mat or sheet that is useful as a mounting for a pollution control device or as a firestop. In one aspect, the multilayer intumescent sheet of the invention comprises a non-moldable flexible non-intumescent l... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6361839 | Hot stamping foil and process A hot stamping foil includes a carrier, and disposed thereon, a thermochromic layer. The thermochromic layer includes a mixture of a thermochromic compound, a sizing or adhesive compound, a release compound, and an antimicrobial compound. The hot stamping... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6362303 | Thermoscattering materials and devices Thermally reversible light scattering materials are provided in accordance with the invention including a low melting, polymeric material dispersed in a polymer matrix; a first polymer which upon heating from a temperature below its melting point to a tem... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6362131 | Thermally transferred sheet A receiver paper used in combination with a thermally transferrable sheet, such as an ink ribbon, in which a laminated layer of the thermally transferrable sheet can be positively transferred, with the receiver paper exhibiting superior running performanc... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361846 | Device for curing an adhesive between two layers of an information carrier A device cures an adhesive by means of UV radiation in an inert-gas atmosphere. The adhesive is interposed as an adhesive layer between two superposed layers of a disc-shaped information carrier. The device includes a UV source, a supplier for an inert ga... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361850 | Retroreflective article having a colored layer containing a dye covalently bonded to a polymer An exposed lens retroreflective article 10 that comprises a layer of optical elements 12 that are partially embedded in a binder layer 14. A reflective layer 16 is disposed functionally behind the optical elements 12, and a colored layer 18 is disposed be... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361855 | Method of forming heat activated transfer for improved adhesion and reduced bleedthrough A laminate suitable for formation of athletic lettering and other decoratives which has improved adhesion and reduced curling is formed by forming a laminate from a pigmented polyurethane and a polyester adhesive layer. Either the individual lamina prior ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6357799 | Printed matter This invention pertains to a printed matter in which it is difficult to confirm an image in the state before the image appears, and by scratching the print surface with a coin a brilliant image appears. On a print substrate, an image of a ink composition ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6358598 | Decorative translucent window covering A flexible plastic window covering which combines the qualities of being translucent, colorful, easily installed in any size, self-adhering, removable and reusable, easily cleaned, wear and fade resistant, ultraviolet light absorbing, and decorative while... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6355333 | Construction membrane A construction membrane that resists liquid and air penetration, is moisture vapor permeable, and has integral drainage channels is provided. An exterior wall construction incorporating such barrier sheet material is also provided. The wall construction m... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6355130 | Thermal transfer recording medium A thermal transfer recording medium for forming a color image by superimposingly transferring plural different color inks, comprising a foundation and a color ink layer provided on the foundation, and a release layer comprising a wax interposed between th... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6355326 | Phase change optical disk A phase change optical disk having excellent corrosion resistance, recording signal properties and overwrite cyclability, which contains a first dielectric layer, a recording layer, a second dielectric layer, a reflection layer and a protection layer, cha... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6355327 | Optical recording medium and dipyrromethene metal chelate compound for use therein A novel optical recording medium having at least a recording layer and a reflective layer on a substrate is herein disclosed, wherein at least one dipyrromethene metal chelate compound represented by formula (1) is contained in the recording layer: #... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6352957 | Thermal transfer image-receiving sheet A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprising a substrate sheet, a dye-receptive layer provided on one surface of the substrate sheet and a dye-unreceptive layer provided on the other surface of the substrate sheet, the dye-unreceptive layer compris... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352767 | Heat transfer sheet and printed matter There is provided a thermal transfer sheet which can impart excellent durability to images formed on bases, and printed objects bearing images with excellent durability. The thermal transfer sheet has a releasable protective laminate prepared by laminatin... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352777 | Organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices with transparent electrodes An organic photosensitive optoelectronic device optimized to enhance desired characteristics such as external quantum efficiency is described. The photosensitive optoelectronic device has at least two transparent electrodes and one or more organic photoco... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352759 | Non-lambertian glass diffuser and method of making A glass diffuser is fabricated by first producing a metal shim submaster or other high temperature resistant diffuser having a surface relief structure on one surface. A glass substrate material is heated to a suitable temperature and at least one exposed... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352753 | Optical recording medium A rewritable phase change type optical recording medium having excellent in storage durability such as archival property and overwrite shelf property and is less likely to have increased jitters, lower contrast and bursting due to deterioration by repeate... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352748 | Imaging element including brace and mechanical holding means The invention relates to a mechanically assembled picture comprising at least one image element comprising an image on a thin polymer sheet, a brace, and a transparent polymer sheet overlaying said image and brace, wherein said transparent sheet mechanica... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6350508 | Transfer sheet for adhesive layer and use thereof A transfer sheet, for an adhesive layer, for use in the formation of an image by a thermal transfer process, an image forming method using the transfer sheet for an adhesive layer, and an object with an image formed thereon are disclosed. A transfer sheet... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6348253 | Sanitary pad for variable flow management There is provided a feminine hygiene pad comprising a cover adjacent a capillarity fabric having regions of high and low capillarity, which is adjacent a retention layer. In a preferred embodiment, a creped spunbond layer is used as the cover material and... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6348260 | Heat transfer white-image-printing sheet A heat transfer white-image-printing sheet including a substrate film, and a white ink layer including a resin as a main component of the binder thereof and fine hollow particles, provided on one surface of the substrate film. This printing sheet can prod... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6348250 | Optical recording medium comprising phthalocyanines substituted by bicyclio-alkoxy groups An optical recording medium is provided that includes a spirally grooved polymer substrate, a recording layer, a reflecting layer, and a protection layer. The recording layer includes one or a mixture of phthalocyanine dyes. The phthalocyanine dye include... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6346316 | Protective layer transfer sheet and print There is provided a protective layer transfer sheet comprising: a substrate sheet; and a thermally transferable protective layer provided on at least a part of one side of the substrate sheet, the protective layer comprising an alicyclic polyester resin p... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6346502 | Dye-donor element with transferable protection overcoat A dye-donor element for thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon at least one dye layer area comprising an image dye in a binder and another area comprising a transferable protection layer, the transferable protection layer area being appr... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6344263 | Light dispersing film and method of manufacture A beaded light dispersing film has a substrate layer, and an optically transparent layer, having a predetermined thickness, disposed over a side of the substrate layer. Optically transmitting beads are arranged to penetrate at least partially into the tra... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6344272 | Metal nanoshells The present invention is for particulate compositions and methods for producing them that can absorb or scatter electromagnetic radiation. The particles are homogeneous in size and are comprised of a nonconducting inner layer that is surrounded by an elec... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6344261 | Printed document having a value and comprising a luminescent authenticity feature based on a host lattice The invention concerns a printed valuable document with at least one authentication feature in the form of a luminescent substance based on a host lattice doped with at least one rare earth metal. The host lattice largely absorbs in the entire visible reg... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6341462 | Roofing material Roofing material is improved by adhering to at least part of its lower surface a backing material consisting essentially of a fiber component and a binder component. Acceptable fibers include polyester, glass and woodpulp. In a preferred embodiment, the f... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6342119 | Manufacturing method of a compound substrate for light-reflective application A manufacturing method of a compound substrate for light-reflective application is proposed, by which the mechanical utility can be simplified, the cost is reduced and the light-reflective article made by the compound substrate has uniform light-reflectin... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6342295 | Moisture sensor A moisture sensor includes a moisture-sensitive film between a pair of electrodes having conductive particles dispersed in a hygroscopic polymer. The hygroscopic polymer is a polymer comprising a polyether amine, an epoxy compound, and optionally a water-... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6340508 | Fire-resistant glazing assembly A fire-resistant glazing assembly comprises two glass sheets (1, 2) connected together along their edges by a spacer (3) and a water-containing interlayer (4) between the two panes (1, 2). The spacer (3) is made of silicone rubber. A bead (6) of a heat-ac... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6338892 | Imageable backlit composite structure The present invention provide a composite structure comprising an image receiving layer having an image disposed thereon and a light emitting layer, wherein said light emitting layer comprises a phosphorescent or fluorescent material capable of illuminati... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6337117 | Optical memory device An optical memory device comprising a luminous material capable of increasing and/or memorizing a photoluminescence intensity (hereinafter referred to as a "luminous intensity") as a function of irradiation energy of excitation light. And the luminous mat... | 01/08/2002 |
