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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442658 | Impact resistant roofing shingles and process of making same An impact resistant roofing shingle which includes an asphalt coated substrate whose unexposed surface is laminated to an organic film. A process of forming that shingle includes the step of applying an organic film, by spraying a latex, by applying a rubber polymer... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7371699 | Net-reinforced film structure with modified strand profile A net-reinforced film structure includes a film layer and a netting attached to the film layer having a pattern of netting strands. The netting strands are sealed to an opposing film structure, which may be either a similar net-reinforced film or a standard sheet of... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7341613 | Filter elements having injection molded thermoplastic seals and methods of making same Seals for filter elements having filter packs with seals around the periphery thereof adjacent to one of the faces are produced by injection molding the seal onto the filter pack using an ethylene-propyleneterpolymer (EPDM) thermoplastic material. Preferably, the th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332053 | Process for sealing of a joint A process for installation of surface elements (1), the surface elements (1) comprising a core, a decorative upper surface (3) and edges (2) provided with joining means for mechanically locking the surface elements (1) together. Pr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326019 | Method for binding a sheet stack into a binder, binding apparatus for carrying out that method, and a binder suitable therefor A method for binding a sheet stack into a binder comprises a binder spine having an adhesive strip present on its inner side. The sheet stack is inserted into the binder in such a way that the stack's end face comes into contact with the adhesive strip. Thereafter t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7309665 | Failure resistant flame retardant vapor barrier insulation facing A failure resistant, flame retardant vapor barrier facing for insulation is disclosed. The facing is comprised of a coating and a backing. The coating comprises a pair of coextruded composites each composite comprised of FR material, UV blocking material, pigment ma... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300486 | Filter elements having injection molded thermoplastic seals and methods of making same Seals for filter elements having filter packs with seals around the periphery thereof adjacent to one of the faces are produced by injection molding the seal onto the filter pack using a cell-less thermoplastic material. Preferably, the thermoplastic material is com... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7259113 | Woven scrim material The present invention is directed to a scrim comprised of a plurality of warp and weft tapes, and more specifically to a woven scrim comprised of warp tapes and weft tapes, wherein the warp tapes are positioned in first and second planes to increase the warp coverag... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7232604 | Flame retardant crosslinkable compositions and articles Flame retardant crosslinkable polyolefin compositions useful for the production of films, sheets and membranes are provided. The compositions are comprised of ethylene-silane copolymer, plastomer, flame retardant filler and, optionally, silanol condensation catalyst... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7132376 | Multi-layered woven scrim A multi-layer woven scrim, having two or more layers made of thermoplastic tapes, has its layers attached together by means of layer-connecting tapes interwoven with mutually perpendicular tapes of adjacent layers. The points of attachment may be at spaced intervals... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7101628 | Thermoplastic vulcanizate and membrane for covering a roof made therefrom Broadly, the present invention provides a thermoplastic vulcanizate which can be readily processed into sheeting material for covering a roof that is both flexible and highly elastic. Where other thermoplastic elastomeric compositions have either been too stiff to a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7069956 | Marina piping A marina pipe includes a flexible conduit resistant to mechanical stresses, the conduit adapted to surround the secondarily contained flexible piping. The conduit comprises a metallic core and a thermoplastic jacket. The secondarily contained flexible piping compris... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6972151 | Magic slate capture and display device A device for forming erasable images on a reusable medium, comprising: an erasing portion; and a writing portion; wherein the erasing portion comprises a separator for separating at least two layers of the reusable medium; and wherein the writing portion comprises a... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6918503 | Box blank and a method of forming same A box blank 35, constructed using a reinforcing net 2 to strengthen its hinges, and a method for making the same is disclosed. The box blank 35 also possesses a structure which reduces the forces bearing on its structural walls when loaded and s... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6905985 | Fabric film for automotive heaters A fabric cartridge for an automotive beating and cooling system. The apparatus includes: a cartridge assembly, the cartridge assembly including a housing; and a single-ply, die cut fabric web disposed therein. In the preferred embodiment, the fabric web includes: a ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6864195 | Heat weldable roofing membrane A roofing membrane includes a substrate sheet formed of a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) and a film layer of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) adhered to at least one surface of the substrate sheet. The TPV preferably includes a copolymer of ethylene and a carbonyl co... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6864194 | Reinforced membranes for roofing and other applications A reinforced membrane, particularly well suited for use as a membrane in a single ply roofing membrane system, includes first and second thermoplastic olefin (“TPO”) sheets and a polypropylene reinforcing mesh or scrim intermediate the first and second thermopla... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6797356 | Reflective insulation A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of h... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6774062 | Net-reinforced film structure with modified strand profile A net-reinforced film structure includes a film layer and a netting attached to the film layer having a pattern of netting strands. The netting strands are sealed to an opposing film structure, which may be either a similar net-reinforced film or a standard sheet of... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6764968 | Reinforced roofing membranes A reinforced membrane, particularly well suited for use as a membrane in a single ply roofing membrane system, includes first and second thermoplastic olefin (“TPO”) sheets and a polypropylene reinforcing mesh or scrim intermediate the first and second thermopla... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6753274 | Stabproof and bulletproof panel Disclosed herein is a stabproof and bulletproof panel. The stabproof and bulletproof panel includes a bulletproof panel 40 and a plurality of stabproof panels 60. The bulletproof panel 40 is comprised of a front plate 45, a plurality of h... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6586350 | Net for protecting plants from light A net for diffusing light comprising threads of flat yarn, characterized in that the flat yarn has a layer comprising a foamed synthetic resin film capable of diffusing light passing therethrough. Also disclosed is a method for protecting plants from over... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6544909 | Single ply reinforced roofing membrane A single ply reinforced roofing membrane having advantageous tensile and seam strength comprising a reinforcement scrim sandwiched between polyolefin cap and base layers, characterized in that at least one of said layers includes a functional polyolefin a... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6468928 | Translucent sheets A translucent sheet is made of a textile net middle layer that is between two cover layers made of translucent films. In the middle layer, areas of the mesh run at an angle to the main direction of stress. In addition, there are stabilizing threads that r... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6318565 | Filtration member for solid-liquid separation A filter medium for solid/liquid separation has a sheet of a metallic material or plastic. The sheet has a plurality of openings. The openings are slots having a slot width and are produced by drawing a drawn grid structure and subsequently mechanically p... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6156418 | Washing implement comprising an improved open cell mesh An improved washing implement which exhibits superior softness, while also retaining good resiliency, is made from at least one piece of open cell polymer mesh. To achieve the improved softness and resiliency of the improved washing implement an improved ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6146745 | Open cell mesh and method for characterizing a mesh Disclosed is an improved open cell mesh which exhibits superior softness, while also retaining acceptable resiliency, as a result of controlling cell structure parameters. In preferred embodiments, physically measurable parameters of the open cell mesh, a... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6099951 | Gelatinous composite article and construction A gelatinous composite article has a sealant layer, a permeable layer and a heat formable and heat reversible gelatinous elastomer material. The sealant layer melts within a first temperature range. The permeable layer is over the sealant layer and melts ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6080267 | Method of electroconductive fastening of current collectors and terminals in electrochemical devices A method of electroconductive fastening of electroconductive materials in electrochemical devices, where a sheet of metal or a sheet of electrically conductive fibers is to have a second sheet joined thereto which can be of solid sheet metal, and where at... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5863844 | Washing implement comprising an improved open cell mesh An improved washing implement which exhibits superior softness, while also retaining good resiliency. To achieve the improved softness and resiliency of the improved washing implement an improved open cell mesh is provided which is softer and sufficiently... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5863642 | Water resistant and vapor phase corrosion inhibitor composite material A water resistant and vapour phase corrosion inhibitor composite material for wrapping around metallic items for protection and to reduce corrosion during storage and transportation. The composite material comprises a high strength, tear resistant, flexib... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5834381 | Non-halogenated tri-laminate fabric for automotive security shades or covers A non-halogenated, tri-laminate fabric for automotive security shades or covers, comprising a layer of reinforcing fabric scrim juxtapositioned between at least two layers of a thermoplastic olefin film comprised of a rubber modified polyolefin compound, ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5827787 | Decorative weatherable fabric A decorative and translucent weatherable fabric for covering outdoor backlit structures is provided which includes a reinforcing scrim layer, an inner protective layer formed of a translucent white PVC applied to one side of the scrim layer, and a thicker... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5692935 | Materials for plastic fabrics and clothing A heat sealable, adhesive-free material for plastic fabrics and clothing comprising the combination of a fabric scrim and a heat sealable coextruded film lamination which provides a barrier against solids, liquid and gases. The coextruded lamination compr... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5679437 | Reflective marking tape with mesh layer A peelable roadway marking tape has a multi-layer structure which provides durability and ease of removal. The marking tape includes a top layer of pigmented vinyl paint with reflective glass beads incorporated therein applied to an intermediate backing l... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5453318 | Olefin polymer films Disclosed are films or sheets comprising a blend of 1) a heterophasic olefin polymer composition and 2) a copolymer of ethylene with a CH2 .dbd.CHR alpha-olefin, where R is a C1-8 straight or branched alkyl. Coextruded films or sheets and... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5352497 | Sorbent pads for hazardous wastes A sorbent pad for protection against environmental damage by drums of hazardous waste is disclosed. The sorbent pad comprises sorbent fibers and, on the bottom, a barrier layer. The drum rests on the sorbent pad and any spills or condensation are sorbed b... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5344697 | Fire-retardant barrier structure Fire-retardant barriers are described which are useful for protecting military personnel and equipment from both fire and chemical and/or biological agents. The fire-retardant barriers are multilayered structures having desirable flammability characterist... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5328743 | Reinforced shrink wrap A reinforced shrink wrap has been developed for use in all types of environments and products or applications. The shrink wrap is tear resistant and can be prepared to withstand exposure from the sun and corrosive elements. The wrap is multilayered with r... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5001003 | Laminated sailcloth with scrim A laminated sail cloth includes a central layer of spaced intersecting scrim yarns which intersect at acute angles in such a matter to reinforce the fabric along the fill and bias directions of the fabric.... | 03/19/1991 |
