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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 |
| 8063131 | Nanoparticle-amphipol complexes for nucleic acid intracellular delivery and imaging Nanoparticle-amphiphilic polymer complexes for nucleic acid delivery and real-time imaging. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7989533 | Chemical compound comprising an indium-containing intrinsically conductive polymer The invention relates to a composition which comprises an intrinsically conductive polymer and indium and which is particularly suitable for producing puncture injection layers in light emitting diodes. Methods for producing and using the inventive composition and e... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7956116 | Electronic device containing a thermally conductive sheet Provided is an electronic device comprising a thermally conductive sheet including a methacrylic polymer, a thermally conductive filler containing aluminum hydroxide in an amount of at least 10% by volume of the thermally conductive sheet, a combination of a phenoli... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7947773 | Electrically conductive composite material An electrically conductive composite material includes metallic nanostrands distributed throughout a matrix constructed of a polymer, ceramic, or elastomer. The nanostrands may have an average diameter under four microns and an average aspect ratio over ten-to-one. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7932313 | Aqueous compositions with polyvalent metal ions and dispersed polymers There is provided a composition comprising (a) at least one aqueous polymer dispersion, wherein said polymer is formed from a monomer mix comprising one or more carboxylic acid functional monomers; (b) at least one swelling agent; and ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7700681 | Resonance decoupling device for protecting a human or animal body and method of protecting against electromagnetic signals A resonance decoupling device for protecting a human or animal body including a support adapted to be placed in contact with a portion of a body under conditions of use, the support comprising at least one complex of colloidal systems in dispersant phase, the colloi... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7638572 | Fire retardant coating composition A halogen-free fire retardant coating composition comprising film forming polymer, inorganic fire retardant material characterised in that the fire retardant material comprises a combination of fire retardant filler particles and a metal stannate and/or a metal hydr... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7435773 | Resin composite and method for producing the same A resin composite having excellent tensile strength and a process for producing the composite are provided. The resin composite comprises a resin and aluminum hydroxide having an average primary-particle diameter of about 100 nm or smaller and has an index Y/X of 0.... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7420005 | Photocurable resin composition, finely embossed pattern-forming sheet, finely embossed transfer sheet, optical article, stamper and method of forming finely embossed pattern The photocurable resin composition in the first aspect of the invention comprises, as essential components, (A) a binder resin having photopolymerizable functional groups and (B) inorganic superfine particles in the order of sub-micron which can be dispersed in a co... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7365119 | Rubber composition for tire tread comprising a piezoelectric material The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire capable of improving gripping performance of a tire and a tire using the rubber composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire tread comprising 1 to 150 ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361291 | Antistatic composition Polymer compositions comprising a) a polymer substrate selected from the group consisting of the polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides and polylactic acids and b) a combination of i) at l... | 04/22/2008 |
| RE39992 | Morphing fillers and thermal interface materials A thermally conductive mechanically compliant pad including a quantity of gallium and/or indium alloy liquid at temperatures below about 120° C. and a boron nitride particulate solid blended into the liquid metal alloy to form a paste. The paste is then combined wi... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309529 | Structure and method for improved adhesion between two polymer films A method for improving the adhesion between polyimide layers and the structure formed by the method. A silicon oxide-containing layer is formed on the surface of a polyimide layer and a second layer of polyimide is formed on the silicon oxide-containing layer. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291667 | Multistage process for the manufacture of peroxide-cured HXNBR-polyamide thermoplastic vulcanizates The present invention relates to a multistage process including at least two steps for making a heat and oil resistant preroxide-cured thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) based on hydrogenated carboxiated nitrile butadiene rubber (HXNBR) and at least one polyamide. TPV... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7282527 | Stabilization system for halogen-containing polymers A method is disclosed for stabilizing a halogen-containing polymer wherein the method comprises adding to said polymer a thermally stabilizing amount of a mixture comprising at least one polyalkylene glycol and at least one metal salt of a strong acid selected from ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7264649 | System for allergen reduction through indoor humidity control The invention provides a humidity control system (HCS) to control indoor humidity within a specified range so as to reduce indoor house-dust mite allergen levels. The invention also provides a hydrogel absorber/desorber for reversibly absorbing water vapor from air ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264882 | Adhesive fluoride varnish The invention relates to mixtures comprising polymers containing hydrogen-siloxane groups and fluoride, in addition to the use of said mixtures as a dental scaling varnish and fluoridation varnish and as a desensitising agent, in addition to the use of said mixtures... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7265177 | Resin composition The present invention provides a resin composition containing a polyolefin resin (A), a metal soap (B), a saponified product (C), and a hydrotalcite compound and/or a hydrotalcite solid solution (D). The resin composition shows superior long-run formability (surface... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262254 | Tire with low volatile alcohol emission rubber tread with compositional limitations The invention relates to a tire having a tread of a rubber composition with compositional limitations containing minimal, if any, of in situ formed volatile alcohol byproduct. The tread component rubber composition contains a combination or pre-hydrophobated silica ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7262240 | Process for making wear-resistant coatings A paint system and process are disclosed for hardfacing metal surfaces. In one embodiment of the process, a paint including a dispersion of hard particles is first applied as a coating to a surface. Next, a paint including a dispersion of a braze alloy is applied ov... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261944 | Oriented, aminosilane-coated film capable of structuring by means of electromagnetic radiation and composed of thermoplastic polyester for the production of selectively metallized films The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented, film coated with an aminosilane compound and composed of polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposite... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7244317 | Dispensible brazing paste A dispensable brazing paste useful in lamp manufacturing includes a brazing powder and a water soluble vehicle that has water, glycerin, a binder, and a dispersant that includes ammonium stearate and ammonium citrate. Preferably, the brazing powder is 84-87 wt % of ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238734 | Optical filters from nanocomposites Methods for preparing optical filter nanocomposites from nanopowders. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite filter layers may be prepared on substrates. Gradient nanocomposite... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220481 | High dielectric constant composite material and multilayer wiring board using the same A high dielectric composite material obtained by subjecting submicron particles of an inorganic filler containing a metal as its essential component to an insulating treatment such as a chemical treatment, further subjecting to a surface treatment for improving thei... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214731 | Tire with low hydrocarbon emission rubber combination of tread and sidewall components with compositional limitations The invention relates to a tire of a structural combination of tire tread and sidewall components with compositional limitations containing minimal, if any, of in situ formed alcohol and methyl isobutyl ketone byproducts. The tread component rubber composition conta... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202293 | Antimicrobial resin composition A resin composition having excellent dispersibility, discoloration resistance and antimicrobial properties by blending a resin (A) with an antimicrobial agent (B) in which at least one kind of metal ion selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc and ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7183337 | Optically clear nanocomposites and products using nanoscale fillers Methods for preparing nanocomposites that enable films with optical clarity, wear resistance and superior functional performance. Nanofillers and a substance having a polymer are mixed. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanocomposite fil... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183017 | Composite polymer electrolytes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells Thin films of inexpensive composite polymer electrolyte membranes containing inorganic cation exchange materials including various clay based fillers are fabricated by solution casting. The membranes exhibit higher ion exchange capacity, proton conductivity and/or l... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179849 | Antimicrobial compositions containing colloids of oligodynamic metals The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, methods for the production of these compositions, and use of these compositions with medical devices, such as catheters, and implants. The compositions of the present invention advantageously provide varyi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169834 | IR absorbing compositions A composition containing transparent thermoplastic polymers and a surface modified oxide particles is disclosed. The size of the particles is less than 200 nm and the composition is suitable for the preparation of products wherever diathermancy is undesirable. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169835 | Stabilizer mixture A stabilizer mixture containing (A) a sterically hindered amine compound, and (B) two different compounds selected from the group consisting of an organic salt of Zn, an inorganic salt of Zn, an organic salt of Mg ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7157140 | Malleable composites and methods of making and using the same Malleable thermoplastic composite materials are provided. More specifically, malleable thermoplastic composite materials made from thermoplastic polymers having low molecular weight and particulate material are provided for malleable composites having high compressi... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148281 | Polymer blend and method of preparing same A method of preparing an electrically conductive polymer blend, and an electrically conductive polymer blend includes steps of selecting at least two polymeric materials that are substantially immiscible together, mixing the polymeric materials into a blend so that ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134382 | Paint composition and sliding part A paint composition including a surface-modified fluoro-resin powder and a dispersion medium for dispersing the fluoro-resin powder, with the dispersion medium containing a heat-resistant resin and a solvent for dissolving the heat-resistant resin. The paint composi... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7115679 | Wide-gap filler material This invention relates to a composition for repairing metallic articles which in its initial state is in the form of an adhesive, self-supporting putty, capable of being molded including 5–15% by weight of a sacrificial binder containing at least one acrylic resin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112365 | Multilayer, oriented film capable of structuring by means of electromagnetic radiation and composed of thermoplastic polyester, for the production of selectively metallized films The invention relates to a multilayer, oriented film, in which at least one layer comprises a polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of t... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105223 | Single-layer, oriented thermoplastic polyester film capable of structuring by means of electromagnetic radiation, for producing selectively metallized films The invention relates to a single-layer, oriented polyester film where the polyester comprises an additive which on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be accumulated during further steps of the process. The inven... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7091297 | Shape memory polymers based on semicrystalline thermoplastic polyurethanes bearing nanostructured hard segments Thermoplastic polyurethanes having an alternating sequence of hard and soft segments in which a nanostructured polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane diol is used as a chain extender to form a crystalline hard segment constituting SMPs. The polyurethanes are formed by... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083848 | Single- or multilayer thermoplastic polymer film capable of structuring by means of electromagnetic radiation, process for its production, and its use The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film in which at least one layer is comprised of a thermoplastic polymer having a minimum amount of amide groups. The polymer is a polyester, a polyamide, or a mixture comprised of polyester and polyamide, o... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070854 | Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention... | 07/04/2006 |
