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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8053492 | Polymeric coating for protecting objects A protective polymeric coating is applied to the surface of various objects which are to be exposed to a harsh environment. The protective polymeric coating covers the exposed surface, where the polymeric coating includes a polyimide polymer. The polyimide polymer i... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048938 | Reflective film for thermal control A reflective film includes a polymeric layer and a reflective component. The polymeric layer includes a polyimide polymer, where the polyimide polymer has a backbone with at least one non-terminal phenyl group. A linkage is connected to the non-terminal phenyl group... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8003713 | Fabricating polymers for optical devices High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecule... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7652078 | Fabricating polymers for optical devices High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecule... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7344658 | Radiation protector and utilization thereof The present invention provides radioprotective materials and products produced using the materials, the materials and products being easily usable for blocking the effects of radiation, exposure to which occurs unconsciously in daily life or in the working environme... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7268485 | White-emitting microcavity OLED device A white light emitting OLED apparatus includes a microcavity OLED device and a light-integrating element, wherein the microcavity OLED device has a white light emitting organic EL element and the microcavity OLED device is configured to have angular-dependent narrow... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7241404 | Resin composition, optical filter and plasma display A resin composition which can enhance the heat resistance and the humidity resistance of a dye possessing the maximum absorption at wavelengths in the range of 380–780 nm is provided. It is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing 5–100 wt. % of a m... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7230040 | Fabricating polymers for optical devices High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecule... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7176607 | Light fixture with reflective polymeric composition and pigment package The present invention provides a light reflecting polymeric composition that includes at least one halogenated-flame-retardant-additive-free polymer having dispersed therein a pigment package including a combination of Sb2O3 and TiO2... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7157112 | Infrared reflective wall paint Presented are methods for reducing energy consumption by coating external vertical walls of a building with a wall paint comprising reflective metal oxide pigments. Methods for painting external vertical walls as well as compositions comprising base paint combined w... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7070857 | Composite with a low emissivity in the medium and far infrared, and with a low reflectivity in the visible and near infrared Multi-layer composite product, featuring low emissivity in the mid-infrared band (as wavelength range 2,5–5 μm) and far-infrared (as wavelength range 8.0–14.0 μm) bands, as well as low reflexivity in the near-infrared (at a wavelength range of 0.7–2.5 μm) a... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048880 | Method of forming a composite article with a textured surface A molding process for a composite article uses a textured film layer to shape the surface of the composite article. The film layer is placed in the mold with the textured film surface exposed and a composite material is placed over the textured film surface. Prefera... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7004583 | Eyewear lenses and methods of manufacturing Unfinished lenses, semi-finished lens including optical coatings or a transmission altering layer and methods of manufacturing are described. The unfinished lens includes an optical coating and a surface configured to receive a curve. Non-prescriptive and prescripti... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6863844 | Photochromic matrix compositions for use in ophthalmic lenses Photochromic compositions are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise mixtures of methacrylate monomers, which when polymerized, provide a polymer matrix that exhibits improved fading characteristics of incorporated photochromic dyes and good photochromic temper... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6838494 | Light reflecting polymeric compositions The present invention provides a light reflecting polymeric composition that includes at least one halogenated-flame-retardant-additive-free polymer having dispersed therein a pigment package including a combination of Sb2O3 and TiO2... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6815010 | Method of inhibiting the loss of solar reflectance over time of an exterior elastomeric A method of inhibiting the loss of solar reflectivity over time of an exterior elastomeric coating composition comprising an organic binder and at least one inorganic additive comprises: replacing at least a part of the at least one inorganic additive with a solid, ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6787585 | Coating material for multifunctional superphobic layers A coating material for interior walls and exterior facades has heat reflection and oleophobicity/hydrophobicity, properties. The material is either opaque to visible light and/or contains a material which provides opacity. It includes: a) at least one silane ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6656981 | Method for reducing dust deposition on polyolefin films The present invention provides a method for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films. Further subjects of the invention are the use of a polyetheresteramide for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films and coextruded multilayer polyolefin films contai... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6587263 | Optical solar reflectors An method, and method of production thereof, which provides excellent performance, reduced cost, and reduced breakage due to reduced manual handling. The present invention comprises a substrate, a bond layer coating the substrate, a reflective layer coati... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6441059 | Agricultural method and materials for screening solar radiation Composite material for the screening of radiation, comprising a polymer, an additive and the customary stabilizers and processing aids necessary for the particular polymer. The additive is preferably an interference pigment.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6418661 | Hydrotalcite compound, process for producing the same, and agricultural film containing the same A hydrotalcite compound which has the excellent ability to absorb infrared rays and has excellent light transmission when contained in an agricultural film; a process for producing the compound; and an infrared absorber and an agricultural film both conta... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6384104 | Method for preparing ultraviolet radiation-absorbing compositions A method for improving the storage stability of personal care formulations containing ultraviolet (UV) radiation-absorbing agents (sunscreen agents) is disclosed. Latex polymer particles containing a void, having a particle size from 50 to 1000 nanometers... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6340765 | Chromene compound A photochromic compound having a high color-developing sensitivity, a large fading rate and good durability of photochromic property. A novel chromene compound is, for example, represented by the following formula, ##STR1## and in which, as a basic struct... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6296004 | Sun shield A sun shield capable of protecting persons or plants against the harmful effects of incident radiation and being formed from a substantially transparent flexible material (13) which at least substantially absorbs and/or reflects incident radiation in the ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6248817 | Infrared absorber and agricultural film An infrared absorber which comprises containing as an effective ingredient a hydroxide complex salt represented by the formula [Al2 (Li.sub.(1-x).+M2+.sub.(x+y)(OH).sub.(6+2y) ]n (An-).sub.(1+x).mH2 O (whe... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6197853 | Polycarbonate composition resistant to gamma radiation A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition having improved resistance to gamma radiation-induced yellowing is disclosed. Particularly suitable for the manufacture of devices geared for medical applications, the composition contains an additive amou... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6194484 | Coating material The invention relates to a coating material comprising a binding agent with high transparency in the thermal infrared range; first, plate-shaped particles, which reflect in the wavelength range of thermal infrared, and/or first spherical particles which b... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6184266 | Medical devices comprising cross-linked hydrogels having improved mechanical properties Shaped medical devices, e.g. stents, having improved mechanical properties and structural integrity are disclosed. The devices comprise shaped polymeric hydrogels which are both ionically and non-ionically crosslinked and which exhibit improved structural... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6171525 | Process for the production of a photochromic object Disclosed is a process for the production of a photochromic object, composed of a polymer and containing at least one spirooxazin compound, having the following process steps: an acrylate monomer or a methacrylate monomer, respectively a mixture of a mult... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6158169 | Machine for enhancing photosynthesis A method and apparatus for controlling light and temperature necessary for the optimum growth of vegetables and plants for backyard gardeners. This is achieved by using a photo-transforming membrane supported by a light-weight, luminescent, portable and e... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6153665 | Doped polymer sheeting for covering hotbeds and greenhouses and method of fabrication of such A mechanically strong doped polymer sheeting--high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film--that provides excellent durability, high-maintenance and photo-transforming properties for covering hotbeds and greenhouses is comprised of: a light-transforming additive... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6107360 | Active radiation ray curable, solar radiation blocking resin compositions and films coated therewith This invention provides a resin composition which is cured by active radiation rays, shows less absorption in the visible light region, has solar radiation blocking ability and is excellent in scratch resistance, and a film coated with the resin compositi... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6001755 | Method of making a UV absorbing liquid The invention relates to a thin layer of UV absorbing material, and a method of making such material by grinding UV absorbing glass into fine powder which can be suspended in a liquid matrix, for example, in index matching oil, thereby producing a transpa... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5892621 | Light reflectant surface for luminaires The present invention relates to surfaces used to reflect light, and particularly to highly light reflectant surfaces that provide even diffusion of light for the purpose of maximizing light efficiency and/or uniformity in a luminaire. By employing an exp... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5863599 | Sun protector The present invention provides a film for application to a surface of a material capable of transmitting heat and/or light. The film comprises: a solvent comprising at least one volatile organic compound in an amount sufficient to maintain flowability of ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5800861 | High solid infrared absorbing compositions Infrared absorbing compositions useful as high solid coatings comprising 5-50% of a volatile solvent portion and 50-95% of a non-volatile portion which comprises a film-forming binder having dispersed within the binder opacifying polymeric beads and an in... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5770269 | Thermal control coating An article includes a substrate having a thermal control coating formed of 1 part by weight of a silicone polymeric matrix having from about 3 to about 4 parts by weight aluminum-doped zinc oxide pigment particles distributed therein. The article may be e... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5767179 | Lithium-aluminum hydroxide complex with condensed silicate A novel hydroxide complex with condensed silicate represented by the formula (I) Al2 (Li.sub.(1-x).M2+x)(OH)6 !2 (Siy O2y+12-)1+x.mH.sub.2 O ... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5540998 | Solar heat-shielding coating composition and coated structure This invention relates to a solar heat-shielding coating composition which consists mainly of two kinds or more of pigments selected from red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple pigments in such a manner as to yield a color of low lightness, particula... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5434197 | Near infra-red absorbing thermally stable polymer blend Decreasing the transmittal of near infra-red radiation through transparent glassy polymers, such as methacrylic ester polymers or those containing a high proportion of N-methyl dimethylglutarimide units, by use of a blended absorber is extremely difficult... | 07/18/1995 |
