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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7255916 | Metallic layer material, reinforced with basalt fibers, as well as products made thereof A metallic layer material includes at least two metal sheets. Each sheet has a thickness of less than 1.5 mm. Between the sheets, a plastic layer is disposed, which is bonded to the metal sheets. The plastic layer comprises a plastic material and basalt fibers, and ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7223708 | Inorganic fabric A fabric is formed from yarn comprised of inorganic filaments coated with rayon. Specifically, the inorganic filaments are spun from a melt of volcanic black rock and are comprised of calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, potassium oxide, aluminum oxide, iron oxide, silic... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7178597 | Cement compositions comprising high aspect ratio materials and methods of use in subterranean formations The present invention relates to subterranean well cementing operations, and more particularly, to cement compositions that include high aspect ratio materials, and methods for using such cement compositions in subterranean formations. An example of a method of the ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174961 | Methods of cementing using cement compositions comprising basalt fibers Methods of using cement compositions that comprise basalt fibers in subterranean formations are provided. An example of such a method may comprise providing a cement composition that comprises water, a hydraulic cement, and a plurality of basalt fibers; introducing ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159419 | System and method for vapor pressure controlled growth of infrared chalcogenide glasses A system and method for preparing chalcogenide glass are provided that allow for larger quantities of glass to be produced with lower production costs and less risks of environmental hazards. The system includes a reaction container operable to hold chalcogenide gla... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159420 | System and method for forming infrared glass optical components A system and method for forming infrared glass optical components are provided. The system includes first and second mold halves having first and second respective faces. The first and second mold halves are configured to be removably coupled such that the first fac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7003986 | Fiberizing bushings and methods of using Electrical resistant bushings and methods for making fibers such as glass fibers by passing molten glass through these bushings to form fibers wherein the bushings have novel ears for attaching to electrical terminal clamps bringing electrical current to the bushing... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6823698 | Rotary fiberization spinner disc Spinner discs for use in the fiberization of glass in rotary fiberization processes are made of intermetallic compounds of aluminides of nickel (Ni3Al and NiAl). ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6813909 | Reinforcement member for a bushing tip plate and related method A plurality of different structural members for reinforcing a plate-like structure, such as a bushing tip plate for intended use in forming fibers from a fluid material supplied to a bushing assembly, are disclosed. Each reinforcing member includes a body having a f... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6779366 | Bushing assembly/support structure arrangement A bushing assembly/support structure arrangement is provided. The arrangement comprises a bushing assembly and a support structure. The bushing arrangement includes a bushing main body comprising at least first and second side walls and a tip plate extending between... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6647747 | Multifunctional apparatus for manufacturing mineral basalt fibers The invention discloses a multifunctional apparatus and method to manufacture mineral (basalt) fibers to be drawn/attenuated into a continuous strand made from natural rock basalts with and without supplemental minerals. More specifically this invention d... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6221506 | Bushing base with mounted nozzles The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a bushing baseplate, and to a bushing baseplate. The bushing baseplate is characterized in that it comprises tips (18) constituted by hollow tubular elements of outside diameter slightly smaller than the ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6162552 | Rhenium-coated tungsten-based alloy and composite articles and method therefor A furnace component having a tungsten-based substrate whose surface is protected by a rhenium-based layer in order to render the component less reactive to quartz, glass and other forms of silica. The layer preferably consists essentially of rhenium or rh... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6044666 | Insulating flow and bushing blocks, bushing assemblies, fiber forming apparatus and method for forming fibers An insulating flow block having a plurality of bores extending therethrough to permit the flow of molten fiberizable material through the block, a bushing assembly having a bushing block with one or more bores extending through a peripheral region thereof... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5914439 | Diffusion barrier for bores of glass fiber spinners providing high corrosion and oxidative resistance at high temperatures A durable, corrosion-resistant glass fiber spinner is prepared by applying as a barrier layer a uniform layer of an alloy, compatible with the material of the spinner, on the walls of the spinner bores. A layer of platinum group metal is applied over the ... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5879427 | Bushing assemblies for fiber forming A bushing assembly for forming fibers from a supply of molten fiberizable material has: (a) a bushing block having an insulating body with a bore extending therethrough and (b) an electrically conductive bushing positioned adjacent to the bushing block to... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5846285 | Apparatus for producing continuous glass filaments An apparatus is provided for producing continuous glass filaments. The apparatus comprises a feeder (20) for supplying streams of molten glass to be drawn into continuous filaments, a drawing device (40) adapted to draw the streams into the filaments, and... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5846284 | Spinner with eyelets having multiple orifices A spinner for centrifuging mineral fibers from molten mineral material is disclosed. The spinner includes a generally annular peripheral wall, the peripheral wall having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, and a plurality of eyelets mounted in t... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5469149 | Method and apparatus for producing a wound package of an endless thermoplastic material A method and apparatus for continuously producing an endless thermoplastic material, such as yarn or tape, and winding the material into a package. A physical parameter of the package, such as its diameter or weight, is monitored, and a control signal is ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5417735 | Interdiffused chromium/nickel corrosion-resistant coating for fiberglass spinner bores A corrosion-resistant fiberglass spinner is prepared by applying consecutive, alternating layers of chromium and nickel to the bores of the spinner, and thereafter thermally interdiffusing the chromium and nickel to form a corrosion-resistant coating.... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5318432 | Apparatus for forming porous preform used to fabricate optical fiber An apparatus for forming a porous preform that is useable to an optical fiber by extruding a plastifiable material having silica powder as a main component thereof. The apparatus includes an extruding main body having a cylinder and a screw for extruding ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5110333 | Glass fiberizing bushing A bushing assembly 10 through which molten glass 14 is extruded to form fiberglass filaments 12 includes a bushing 22 defining an extrusion face 32. Molten glass flows through the bushing 22 of the extrusion face 32. The extrusion face 32 has a plurality ... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4746344 | Fiber forming bushing and method for providing A fiber glass bushing having a thermocouple embedded in the bottom thereof and a method of preparing the same is described. The thermocouple is carried in a plate member which is welded to the bushing bottom by a weld on the outside of the busing.... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4717411 | Drain bushing A nonprecious metal drain bushing for use in the start-up of a glass melting furnace. The bottom wall of the bushing is relatively wide and thick and is bent downwardly near the ends of the bottom wall to form integral terminal ears. The end portions of t... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4634460 | Drain bushing A non-precious metal drain bushing for use in the start-up of a glass melting furnace. Relatively thin, wide terminal ears extend outwardly and downwardly from the ends of the bushing and are supported against bending stresses by a rigid band or strip whi... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4536202 | Drain bushing A drain bushing for a glass melting apparatus of integral design and machined from a single block of dispersion-strengthened, non-precious alloy. The bushing includes integrally formed mounting flange and molten glass well portions. The bushing contact ea... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4518406 | Drain bushing A non-precious metal drain bushing for a glass melting apparatus utilized to manufacture continuous glass fibers. The bushing includes a flat plate positioned beneath the bushing block of the apparatus, the flat plate having a longitudinal rib on its unde... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4516995 | Apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated article for use in high temperature, oxidizing environments is provided wherein a refractory metal substrate is mechanically interlocked and diffusion bonded to precious metal components.... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4430105 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying streams of molten glass to be attenuated into filaments is provided comprising: a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatic pressing to f... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4427428 | Feeder for forming glass fibers and method for making feeder A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying molten streams of glass to be attenuated into fibers is provided comprising a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatic pressing, said co... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4404009 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A feeder for supplying molten streams of glass to be attenuated into fibers is provided comprising a refractory metal core; an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath and an intermediate diffusion barrier layer intimately bonded together by hot isostatic... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4402718 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying streams of molten glass to be attenuated into filaments is provided comprising: a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatic pressing to f... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4402719 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying molten streams of glass to be attenuated into filaments comprising a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatically pressing to form a lam... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4348216 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying molten streams of glass to be attenuated into fibers is provided comprising a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatic pressing, said co... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4343636 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying streams of molten glass to be attenuated into filaments is provided comprising: a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatic pressing to f... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4342577 | Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers A laminated wall for a feeder for supplying streams of molten glass to be attenuated into filaments is provided comprising: a refractory metal core having an oxygen impervious, precious metal sheath intimately bonded thereto by hot isostatic pressing to f... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4342578 | Method of forming apparatus for forming glass fibers A method of forming a laminated wall for a feeder for supplying molten streams of glass to be attenuated into filaments comprising: providing a refractory metal core; providing oxygen impervious, precious metal sheathing material around said core, said sh... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4330312 | Apparatus for flowing streams of fiber-forming material for attenuation to fibers or filaments The disclosure embraces a method of and apparatus for processing heat-softened glass wherein a body of refractory has a cavity containing heat-softened glass and a floor construction associated with the body of refractory. The floor construction includes ... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4231773 | Fibrous glass manufacture using refractory bushing There is disclosed a glass feeder, or bushing, for forming fibrous glass products with the bushing being fabricated of chromic oxide which has been doped with an electrical conductivity enhancing amount of a dopant.... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4185980 | Manufacturing glass with improved silicon carbide bushing operation An improvement is provided in apparatus of the type which comprises a glass feeder adapted to discharge a stream of glass, the feeder including a terminal or tab on each of opposed side wall portions and means are provided, including electrical connectors... | 01/29/1980 |
