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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8021474 | Oxidation inhibition of carbon-carbon composites A method of inhibiting oxidation of a porous carbon-carbon composite is disclosed and comprises the steps of: (a) contacting the carbon-carbon composite with an oxidation inhibiting composition comprising phosphoric acid or an acid phosphate salt, at least one alumi... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7442247 | Hard films, multilayer hard films, and production methods thereof A hard film contains [(Nb1-d,Tad)aAl1-a](C1-xNx), [(Nb1-d,Tad)a,Al1-a-b-c,Sib,Bc](C1-xNx), [(Cr,V)p(N... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7396587 | Black film comprised of thermoplastic polyester This invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film formed from polyester and at least one inorganic black pigment. The inventive films include at least one layer which has, alongside polyester, an amount of from 0.5 to 75% by weight of particles incorp... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381251 | Mineral particle dispersions stabilized with a poly (oxyalkene) phosphonate The instant invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a mixture of: (1) water and/or a polar solvent; (2) a colloidal dispersion of mineral particles; and (3) a phosphonate terminated poly(oxyalkene) polymer; the invention also relates to process for stab... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7357975 | Carbon-containing hard coating and a method for depositing a hard coating onto a substrate The carbon-containing hard coating (1) according to the invention comprises nano-crystalline grains being separated from each other by grain boundaries, wherein said hard coating comprises aluminum (Al), at least one additional metal (Me1, Me2), carbon (C) and at le... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7297757 | Resin surface treating agent and resin surface treatment The present invention relates to a resin surface treating agent containing as an effective component at least one cerium compound selected from tetravalent and trivalent cerium compounds. The surface treating method of the present invention is a method of bringing a... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7267889 | Sprayable composition The present invention provides a sprayable composition comprising a ceramic particulate including albite, illite, and quart, and a metallic composition, including nickel, chromium, iron, and silicon. The sprayable composition may be a composite particle, a blend, or... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264668 | Decorative hard coating and method for manufacture According to an embodiment of the present invention, a decorative hard coating comprises zirconium-aluminium oxycarbonitride. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a decorative hard coating comprises an underlayer and an overlayer, wherein the un... | 09/04/2007 |
| RE39804 | Inorganic resin compositions, their preparation and use thereof Inorganic resin compositions comprising, in combination, an aqueous solution of metal phosphate, an oxy-boron compound, a wollastonite compound and other optional additives, inorganic composite articles and products reinforced by fillers and fibers including glass f... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7204880 | Rapid setting cement A cement formula including mono potassium phosphate, mono ammonium phosphate, magnesia, and fly ash exhibits rapid setting and high strength characteristics. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204871 | Metal plating process A process for forming a coating on a metal substrate includes contacting the substrate with a molybdate solution having a pH of between 3.5 and 5 inclusive containing an acid with the proviso that the acid is not nitric acid. The substrate is contacted with the solu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198666 | Jointing material comprising a mixture of boron oxide and aluminum oxide and method of jointing utilizing said jointing material A coating film is formed on a substrate of sapphire by coating the substrate with a jointing material prepared by dissolving Al(OC2H5)3 and B(OCH3)3 into xylene. Subsequently, the substrate is heated to about 45... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7160383 | Composition and application of novel sprayable phosphate cement (grancrete) that bonds to styrofoam A dry mix particulate composition of a calcined oxide of Mg and/or Ca, an acid phosphate, and fly ash or equivalent, wherein the calcined oxide is present in the range of from about 17% to about 40% by weight and the acid phosphate is present in the range of from ab... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141110 | Erosion resistant coatings and methods thereof Erosion resistant coating processes and material improvements for line-of-sight applications. The erosion resistant coating composition includes nanostructured grains of tungsten carbide (WC) and/or submicron sized grains of WC embedded into a cobalt chromium (CoCr)... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7122581 | Cerium phosphate and/or lanthanum sol preparation method and use for polishing A cerium and/or lanthanum phosphate sol includes an aqueous phase; particles of a phosphate of at least one rare earth selected from cerium and lanthanum; and an acid other than phosphoric acid, the cerium and lanthanum salts of which are soluble in water. A process... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7052527 | Thermal spray composition and method of deposition for abradable seals A thermal spray composition and method of deposition for abradable seals for use in gas turbine engines, turbochargers and steam turbines. The thermal spray composition comprises a mixture of metal-clad solid lubricant particles and unclad solid lubricants particles... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037595 | Thin hafnium oxide film and method for depositing same A thin layer of hafnium oxide or stacking of thin layers comprising hafnium oxide layers for producing surface treatments of optical components, or optical components, in which at least one layer of hafnium oxide is in amorphous form and has a density less than 8 gm... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7001787 | Electrode manufacturing method An electrode manufacturing method comprises: forming plural protruding portions on a surface of a substrate; introducing first particles having a size that changes according to heat, light, or a first solvent between said plural protruding portions; changing the siz... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6903035 | Inorganic composition, film, and method of producing film An inorganic composition comprises an inorganic matrix, wherein an inorganic layered compound is contained in the inorganic matrix. The inorganic matrix is preferably a metal oxide glass produced by a sol-gel method, and the inorganic layered compound is preferably ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6887566 | Ceria composition and process for preparing same The present invention provides a cerium oxide particulate composition and a process for preparing a cerium oxide particulate composition comprising aggregates of approximately spherical primary particles of cerium oxide. The method involves preparing a solution of a... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6881701 | Photocatalytic composition and method for preventing algae growth on building materials The present invention provides a coating composition for substrates. The coating composition of the present invention generally includes a silicate binder and a plurality of photocatalytic particles. The silicate binder functions as a bonding agent to establish the ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6824826 | Use of photocatalytic preparations of colloidal titanium dioxide for preserving the original appearance of cementitious, stone, or marble products Use of photocatalytic preparations of colloidal titanium dioxide optionally doped with a metal chosen from groups I-VA, and the lanthanide and actinide series of the periodic table, for preserving the original appearance of cementitious, stone, and marble products. | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821919 | Superior toughness and adhesive strength ceramic coating of titanium aluminum carbon nitride-amorphous carbon nanocomposite A nanocomposite having titanium aluminum carbon nitride and amorphous carbon is disclosed, and the nanocomposite comprises a titanium aluminum carbon nitride grain of nanometer scale and an amorphous carbon matrix, wherein the titanium aluminum carbon nitride grain ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808769 | Dispersion, coating composition, and recording medium The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion containing at least two powder types selected from one or more metal oxide powders and/or one or more non-metal oxide powder. The present invention also provides a coating composition containing this dispersion, a... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6777091 | Substrate with photocatalytic film and method for producing the same The sheet resistance of titanium oxide film can be controlled in 109 to 1013 Ω/□ by coating a titanium oxide film on a substrate by sputtering a target containing metallic titanium under an atmosphere at reduced pressure and then subjecting ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6762224 | Compounds for mass colouration of high temperature polymers The invention relates to novel soluble pigment precursors possessing not only higher thermal stability but also improved solubility characteristics and to a process for mass colouration of high temperature polymers that utilizes these novel soluble pigment precursor... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761986 | Thin film infrared transparent conductor A doped Cadmium Oxide (CdO) film has been developed for use in applications requiring conductive, films which are highly transparent to IR radiation. Suitable dopants for the film include any of the Group III elements, namely Boron, Aluminum, Gallium, Indium, or Tha... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761984 | Article coated with photocatalyst film, method for preparing the article and sputtering target for use in coating with the film This invention relates to an article having a substrate with a photocatalyst coating film formed thereon by ae sputtering method, characterized in that the photocatalyst coating film comprises titanium oxide as a main component and at least one kind of metal having ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6716407 | Monazite-based coatings for thermal protection systems Monazite or xenotime-based blanket coatings that stiffen ceramic fabrics without causing embrittlement at temperatures of at least as high as 2400° F. are provided. Methods for making the coatings are also provided. The methods comprise the synthesis of high purity... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6685991 | Method for formation of thermal-spray coating layer of rare earth fluoride The invention discloses a material and an efficient method for the formation of a thermal-spray coating layer of a rare earth fluoride by a process of thermal-spray coating by using a unique thermal spray powder consisting of granules of the rare earth fl... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6649090 | LIQUID COMPOSITION, FLAVOR MODIFICATION MATERIAL, FLAVOR MODIFICATION METHOD, AIR-CONDITIONING MATERIAL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, FRESHNESS PRESERVATION MATERIAL, STORAGE, EQUIPMENT, ROOM INTERIOR ITEMS AND FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT A liquid composition is formed into a coating layer state in which negative ions are steadily released. The liquid composition includes a finely powdered mineral that generates negative ions mixed with a binder liquid that is conductive and/or a binder li... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6582506 | Pigment flakes Pigment flakes having cores preferably composed of resins, polymers, thermoplastics, and/or thermosets with colorant (pigment and/or dyes) deposited thereon, coating applications thereof, and a method for making pigment flakes which includes providing a c... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6562323 | Composite powder, cosmetic and paint with the composite powder blended therein A composite powder prepared by coating a ramentaceous substrate with at least two color layers. A difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the ab hue angle hab (hmax -hmin) as defined in the recommenda... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6562465 | Coating liquid for forming a silica-containing film with a low-dielectric constant and substrate coated with such a film A coating liquid for forming a silica-based film having a low dielectric constant, as low as 3 or less, comprising (i) silica-based fine particles having phenyl groups and (ii) a polysiloxazane which can be produced by reacting hydrolyzate of an alkoxysil... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6500249 | Chemically reactive concrete stains Stains and methods of forming stains comprising saturated hydrochloric acid solutions of blended metallic salts that are chemically reactive with masonry concrete, stone, and like materials. The concentrated stains produce a full spectrum of colors derive... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6497758 | Method for applying a high-temperature bond coat on a metal substrate, and related compositions and articles A method for applying a bond coat on a metal-based substrate is described. A slurry which contains braze material and a volatile component is deposited on the substrate. The slurry can also include bond coat material. Alternatively, the bond coat material... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6423129 | Coatings and additives containing ceramic material A coating for roofs and the like to inexpensively provide protection from ultraviolet light and for wood or steel substrates to inexpensively provide flame or chemical resistance respectively. The coating comprises an adhesive and a recycled ceramic powde... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6372369 | Hard film, sliding member covered with hard film, and manufacturing method thereof A nitrided layer is formed on a piston ring and a hard film is formed by arc ion plating on the nitrided layer at the outer circumferential surface. The hard film has a crystal structure comprised of mixed phases of CrN and TiN, and contains oxygen in a s... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6361681 | Slurry for coating non-carbon metal-based anodes for metal production cells A method of coating an electronically conductive and heat resistant substrate of an anode of a cell for the electrowinning of metals, in particular a cell for the electrowinning of aluminium, to protect and make the surface of the anode active for the oxi... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6322622 | Flame-spraying powdery repair mixture A flame spray mending material effective for applying a dense thermal spray mending layer to a silica brick wall of an industrial furnace, having a high crystallization ratio immediately after thermal spraying in a broad thermal spray condition, having an... | 11/27/2001 |
