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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7694644 | Method and device for pattern coating A method for coating a dispersion slurry containing a solid SAP dispersed in a dispersion medium on a surface of a substrate sheet are provided. The method is characterized in that a first region and a second region are formed on the surface of the substrate sheet w... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7081278 | Method for protection of adhesives used to secure optics from ultra-violet light A method for reducing the scattered light emitted through an optical element is provided that protects adhesive used to hold the optical element in place from light induced deterioration. In one embodiment, the method includes applying a thin coating of an organoxy ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7067010 | Indexing spray machine The machine is an index spraying machine. The machine has five different stations. The first station is the load/unload station. At this station, work pieces are unloaded after they have been sprayed and new work pieces to be sprayed are loaded on. New pieces then m... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7037574 | Atomic layer deposition for fabricating thin films An atomic layer deposition (ALD) process deposits thin films for microelectronic structures, such as advanced gap and tunnel junction applications, by plasma annealing at varying film thicknesses to obtain desired intrinsic film stress and breakdown film strength. T... | 05/02/2006 |
| 5421887 | Method and apparatus for applying adhesive to sheet insulation A method and apparatus for sequentially applying a predetermined amount of adhesive to a series of sheets of insulation having a frame with a conveyor mounted at one end, a magazine adapted to maintain and dispense sheets of insulation, one at a time onto... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5320876 | Transfer apparatus and method According to the present, invention, when transferring a pattern of projections and valleys of a stamper to a UV curable resin coated on a disc base plate, the disc base plate is pressed against the stamper while the stamper is maintained at a constant te... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5318629 | Spreading apparatus for spreading a material on continuously moving objects An apparatus is provided for spreading a material on an object. The apparatus includes a continuously moving conveyor for moving the object in a downstream direction, and a dispenser for applying the material to the object. The apparatus also includes a c... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5230737 | Wallpaper pasting apparatus The wallpaper pasting apparatus characterized in that the wallpaper pasting apparatus is provided with a pasting roller and a pressing guide for pressing the wallpaper against the upper surface thereof, by a plurality of levelling plate means having edge ... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5108531 | Method and apparatus for stereographic printing with preshrinking A method of highly accurate printing using a web offset press, particularly suited for stereographic printing. Consistent reproductions of a composite image are produced on a paper web, and registry between the image and an embossed screen is maintained, ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5043187 | Coating method and apparatus for removing a sagging coating A method whereby a coating layer is formed on an outer surface of a cylindrical substrate by dipping the cylindrical substrate in a coating solution containing dissolved material, and vertically removing the cylindrical substrate from the coating solution... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4870920 | Process of smoothing a coated-layer and the apparatus for use in such method A bar with two surfaces, a first that unifies, and a second to smooth a layer of liquid coating on a support transported past the bar. Recessed grooves of different types are present on the bar to unify the coating layer.... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4871588 | Method and apparatus for accent coating of lap panels A method of coating embossed panels having embossed panel portions which are offset in generally parallel planes. A liquid accent coating is applied to the panels as they are moved along a predetermined path. A roll is reverse rotated to wipe liquid coati... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4765270 | Decorative coating machine A decorative coating machine is disclosed. The machine includes a rotary work table having workpiece fixtures mounted on its periphery. A spray gun assembly is positioned adjacent the work table for applying paint to the workpieces. A wiping assembly is a... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4733476 | Apparatus for horizontal scoring of a cementitious wall A synthetic brick wall facing on an existing wall is made by applying to the degreased wall an aqueous acrylic resin emulsion which when dry is then coated with an aqueous creamy mixture of portand cement, lime and perlite. Horizontal scoring of the cemen... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4632053 | Apparatus for coating containers A method for treating plastic containers with a resin to improve barrier properties thereof including conditioning with an ionizing gas, dipping container in latex of barrier resin and drying container including removing drop from bottom thereof. Apparatu... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4623572 | Method and apparatus for producing textured napped surfaces A method and apparatus for the production of napped surfaces that are textured lightly and irregularly. The surface of a substrate is coated with an adhesive and then covered with short textile fibers to form a layer of nap. After the adhesive hardens, th... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4598302 | Transfer type recording apparatus Disclosed is a transfer type recording apparatus wherein after transferring-material borne on a support is transferred onto a recording medium by a transfer forcing means, the support from which the transferring-material has been partially removed by prin... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4560578 | Method and apparatus for surface replication on a coated sheet material Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing surface replication in a coating on a sheet material. The method comprises the steps of: A. applying a flowable coating of a settable composition or material to one side of a web of sheet material; B. pressing ... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4526803 | Transparentizing A generally non-transparent substrate is rendered substantially transparent, for example at a particular location or locations thereon, by electrostatically depositing finely divided transparentizing particles onto the substrate and then heating those par... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4524713 | Wax tool This tool is used to produce specific patterns in wax on sporting equipment, such as surfboards, sailboards, skis, etc. Primarily, it consists of a hand-held body, having a multiple number of spaced pins or teeth secured to its bottom, which are used to p... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4476806 | Wet film applicator A manually-operated applicator for use in applying a film of wet material in a preselected, uniform, initial wet film thickness on the top flat surface of a workpiece which is in a level position. The applicator comprises a cylindrical rod having a plural... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4404926 | Apparatus for recording surface topology The recording of surface topology is obtained by first bringing the surface into contact with the imaging material-coated side of a dry process dispersion type recording film comprising a transparent substrate on which is coated a very thin, high optical ... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4394408 | Apparatus and method for applying adhesive to a container edge portion An apparatus and method for applying an adhesive to the edge of the can by inserting the can into the adhesive to its top surface and rotating the can 360° or more, then past the edge of a doctor roll to remove excess adhesive in a selected region and th... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4364327 | Stripping excess coating liquid from moving strip materials In gas stripping excess coating material (such as molten zinc) from rising sheet material (such as continuous steel strip) uneven coating adjacent the strip edges is deterred by a baffle plate having a vertical portion held close to but not touching the s... | 12/21/1982 |
| 4354810 | Apparatus for distributing a foamed composition on a substrate An apparatus is disclosed for continuous distribution of a latex or urethane foam composition on a movable substrate to produce a foamed sheet material such as a foam backed carpet. The distribution apparatus comprises a generally cylindrically shaped rot... | 10/19/1982 |
| 4321885 | Ring patch for nuts Apparatus for the quantity production of friction nuts prepared for subsequent fusion of thermoplastic resin particles deposited in thread grooves therein, in which the nuts are supported with their axes vertical, a fluid slurry of the particles in a liqu... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4278482 | Apparatus and method for production of polyurethane carpet backing A reactive polyurethane mixture is applied by a high pressure airless spray applicator directly onto the primary backing of a moving substrate such as a carpet web. The applied reactive mixture is allowed to foam to an approximate predetermined thickness ... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4263354 | Demetalizing a metalized, plastic foil along a strip or edge portion A metalized plastic foil is demetalized along an edge by means of a rotating, narrow steel disk whose periphery has been roughened by means of sandblasting or electroerosion.... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4262625 | Solder coating apparatus An apparatus and method for applying a uniform coating of liquid solder to a flat tube particularly at and adjacent to the side edges of the tube. The apparatus has spaced heated platens comprising shaping die members located opposite to each other and in... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4246668 | Treatment of a web of material To obtain optical effects, particularly dye pattern effects, a treatment is proposed for a web of material or a number of webs of material guided side by side in the nip between treatment rollers, more particularly a web of material impregnated with or co... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4230068 | Apparatus used in continuous process for electrostatic coating with pulverized material This invention relates to a continuous process for electrostatically coating a substantially axially symmetrical object with pulverized material, characterized by conveying said object by means of a conveyor-type holding device into an electrostatic coati... | 10/28/1980 |
| 4196235 | Methods and apparatus for spreading semi-liquid compositions on a base surface A plate having a long handle attached thereto is used for spreading a semi-liquid composition over a base surface, the thickness of the layer being determined by a supporting spherical wheel. Another plate having a long handle is used for leveling the sur... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4193374 | Can handling equipment In can manufacturing apparatus there is provided an overhead magnetic conveyor for transferring cans from a conveyor upon which they are coated to a conveyor upon which the cans are dried. To remove excess coating material which tends to form a bead aroun... | 03/18/1980 |
| 4121202 | Display device having visible pattern A display device comprising at least a pair of electrodes chargeable to opposite polarities from each located relative to a background which provides a first degree of contrast when the electrodes are not charged and a second degree of contrast when the e... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4062093 | Apparatus for texturizing flocked fabric An apparatus for texturizing a flocked fabric comprising a flock fabric delivery station; a flock fabric receiving station; means for conveying the flock fabric from the delivery station to the receiving station; and means for orienting the flocked fabric... | 12/13/1977 |
