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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7915190 | Metal catalyst and method for production thereof The present invention relates to a metal catalyst containing fine metal particles, characterized in that the fine metal particles have a particle diameter of 3 nm or less and also have a proportion of metallic bond state of 40% or more, which is ascribed by subjecti... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7879748 | Method for producing a catalyst and the catalyst made therefrom Disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing a catalyst composition. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a catalyst can comprise: forming a catalyst composition from a catalyst precursor and a volatile compound, disposing the catalyst composition on a su... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7833925 | Method of preparing metal nanoparticles A method of manufacturing metal nanoparticles by mixing a metal precursor with a solvent to prepare a mixed solution, and radiating the mixed solution with an ion beam to reduce the metal precursor and produce the metal nanoparticles. In addition, when metal nanopar... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7335620 | Photocatalytic powder, photocatalytic slurry, and polymer composition, coating agent, photocatalytic functional molded article and photocatalytic functional structure using the powder An object of the present invention is to provide a photocatalytic powder containing titanium dioxide fine particles containing an anionically active substance, where the electrokinetic potential of the fine particle is from about −100 to 0 mV in an aqueous environ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7317277 | Electron field emitter and compositions related thereto This invention provides compositions of matter that contain an electron emitting substance and an expansion material. The expansion material may, for example, be an intercalation compound. When a film is formed from the composition, expansion of the expansion materi... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7288498 | Transition metal oxide-aluminosilicate purification media The invention, in its various embodiments, relates to a medium for purifying fluids, particularly consumable fluids like air and water, by removing organic materials from the fluids by contacting the fluids with a combination of extremely small diameter transition m... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7259095 | Semiconductor device and manufacturing process therefor as well as plating solution A semiconductor device of improved stress-migration resistance and reliability includes an insulating film having formed therein a lower interconnection consisting of a barrier metal film and a copper-silver alloy film, on which is then formed an interlayer insulati... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258796 | Use of a granulate for the removal of liquid, gaseous and/or dissolved constituents from a process stream The invention pertains to the use of a granulate for the removal of liquid, gaseous and/or dissolved organic constituents from a process stream, said granulate consisting of dimensionally stable, porous synthetic particles with an extracting agent having a boiling p... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259122 | Chemically-resistant shelter coating A shelter coating comprising polyvinyl alcohol and polyethyleneimine is disclosed. The shelter coating may optionally further include a photocatalyst capable of generating singlet oxygen from ambient air. The shelter coating may optionally include a singlet oxygen s... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253131 | Curing resin composition and sealants and end-sealing materials for displays The invention provides a curing resin composition to be used for a sealant or an end-sealing material for a display element, which comprises a curing resin together with a photopolymerization initiator and/or a curing agent and, has a carbonyl group derived from a (... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250387 | Filter system The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7211345 | Membrane electrode assemblies for use in fuel cells Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208443 | Structure having photocatalyst-supporting film laminated thereto A metallic or resinous material having excellent deodorant, antifouling, antibacterial, antifungal, and other effects which can be industrially efficiently provided by applying to a polymer resin film an adhesive coating fluid containing a silane coupling as a harde... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208437 | Catalyst and method for its manufacture A catalyst is synthesized by a method in which a catalytic metal such as platinum or another noble metal is dispersed onto a support member. A transition metal macrocycle is also adsorbed onto the support, and the support is heat treated so as to at least partially ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195834 | Metallized conducting polymer-grafted carbon material and method for making A composition comprising particulate carbonaceous material and a conducting polymer containing hetero atoms. The composition can further comprise a metal. Devices comprising the composition can be constructed including supported electrocatalysts, membrane electrode ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7175930 | Conducting polymer-grafted carbon material for fuel cell applications A composition comprising particulate carbonaceous material and a conducting polymer containing hetero atoms. The composition can further comprise a metal. Devices comprising the composition can be constructed including supported electrocatalysts, membrane electrode ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169735 | Catalyst and process for preparing the same The object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst that is highly active and capable of maintaining its activity for a long period of time even in a high-temperature environment. The present invention is a catalyst including: a porous carrier which is comp... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169430 | Low trans-stereoisomer shortening systems Shortening systems are prepared which include hydrogenated edible oils that are hydrogenated in a manner to minimize the formation of trans-stereoisomers. A conditioned catalyst is used which disfavors trans-stereoisomer formation without significantly negatively im... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169731 | Method for the synthesis of a fuel cell electrocatalyst A method for forming a supported metal-containing powder. The method comprises forming a dispersion of a particulate support in a solution, which comprises a solvent and a dissolved metal. Heat is removed from the dispersion to precipitate the dissolved metal from t... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7138182 | Temperable high shading performance coatings The invention provides temperable high shading performance low-emissivity coatings. The invention also provides insulating glass units, monolithic panes, and other substrates bearing such coatings. Further, the invention provides methods of producing coated substrat... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138354 | Method for the fabrication of an electrocatalyst layer Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128852 | Aerosol method and apparatus, particulate products, and electronic devices made therefrom Provided is an aerosol method, and accompanying apparatus, for preparing powdered products of a variety of materials involving the use of an ultrasonic aerosol generator (106) including a plurality of ultrasonic transducers (120) underlying and ultraso... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122252 | High shading performance coatings The invention provides high shading performance, low-emissivity coatings. The invention provides a monolithic pane bearing a high shading performance, low-emissivity coating. The invention also provides an insulating glass unit bearing a high shading performance, lo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7087341 | Metal-air battery components and methods for making same Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083829 | Vehicle having atmosphere pollutant treating surface A method and apparatus for treating the atmosphere comprising moving a vehicle through the atmosphere, the vehicle having at least one atmosphere contacting surface and a pollutant treating composition located on said surface. A specific embodiment comprises coating... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083804 | Acid-gas absorbing tablet and method of use An acid-gas absorbing tablet including in relatively sufficient proportions an adsorbent which may be activated carbon or silica gel or a mixture thereof, potassium carbonate, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, and potassium bicarbonate. A method of absorbing acid gases from a... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7067195 | Coatings having low emissivity and low solar reflectance The invention provides low solar reflectance, low-emissivity coatings. The invention provides a monolithic pane bearing a low solar reflectance, low-emissivity coating. Further, the invention provides an insulating glass unit bearing a low solar reflectance, low-emi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066976 | Method for the production of electrocatalyst powders Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7067453 | Hydrocarbon fuel reforming catalyst and use thereof The subject invention is a catalyst consisting of an oxide or mixed oxide support and bimetallic catalytically active compounds. The supporting oxide can be a single oxide, such as Al2O3; it also can be a mixture of oxides, such as Y2 | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063893 | Low-emissivity coating having low solar reflectance The invention provides low solar reflectance, low-emissivity coatings. The invention also provides a pane bearing a low solar reflectance, low-emissivity coating. Further, the invention provides an insulating glass unit comprising first and second panes held in a sp... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060643 | Photo-functional powder and applications thereof A condensed phosphate containing an alkaline earth metal is caused to be present on the surface of titanium dioxide fine particles, and as a result, the condensed phosphate is firmly coupled with the fine particles and is barely liberated from the surface of the fin... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056476 | Refrigerator and deodorizer producing ozone by high-voltage discharge A refrigerator includes a deodorizer disposed in a cold air circulation path for deodorizing an atmosphere in the refrigerator. The deodorizer includes discharging means for producing ozone and ultraviolet rays by means of high-voltage discharge and a photocatalyst ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7033419 | Method for high temperature mercury capture from gas streams A process to facilitate mercury extraction from high temperature flue/fuel gas via the use of metal sorbents which capture mercury at ambient and high temperatures. The spent sorbents can be regenerated after exposure to mercury. The metal sorbents can be used as pu... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7030056 | Process for preparing a catalyst, the catalyst and a use of the catalyst A process for preparing a catalyst which process comprises the steps of: (a) introducing a Group 8 metal compound onto a carrier, (b) converting a first portion of the Group 8 metal compound on the carrier into met... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6979420 | Method of molding balloon catheters employing microwave energy An apparatus for molding balloon catheters is disclosed. The balloon may be molded by providing a polymeric tube within a mold having an interior cavity in the shape of the desired balloon. Microwave energy, which may be generated by a gyrotron, may then be directed... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6967183 | Electrocatalyst powders, methods for producing powders and devices fabricated from same Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960327 | Methods for removing organic compounds from nano-composite materials The present invention provides methods for selectively removing organic compound from a nano-composite material which comprises the organic compound that is dispersed within a solid inorganic compound structure. In particular, methods of the present invention compri... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958308 | Deposition of dispersed metal particles onto substrates using supercritical fluids A method for producing dispersed metal particles on a substrate and the compositions produced is disclosed. A method for producing the particles comprises exposing an organometallic and a particulate substrate to supercritical or near supercritical fluid under condi... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6932088 | Suction-fitted mouthguard A mouthguard (10) has a U-shaped base (11) having an upper surface (16) and a lower surface (18). An inner wall (19) extends upwardly from an inner margin of the base upper surface. An outer wall (21) extends upwardly from a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932932 | Method of fabricating honeycomb body Method of fabricating at least a honeycomb body include drying a plurality of honeycomb bodies, each having a multiplicity of cells arranged in the shape of a honeycomb and having a wall thickness of 0.125 mm or less, without cracking or wrinkling in the outer perip... | 08/23/2005 |
