Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7389154 | Fabricating a three-dimensional object A three-dimensional object is fabricated from powder. A powder layer is deposited. The powder layer is selectively wetted to hinder movement of the powder. A binder is applied to selected areas of the powder layer to harden the areas of the powder layer. The steps a... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7285234 | Process and device for producing solid bodies by sequential layer buildup Process for layer-wise production of a three dimensional body (generative rapid prototyping), in particular by 3D binder printer, including a multiple succession of the steps of depositing a powder particle layer, activating in defined areas an adhesive present on t... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258797 | Filter for removing water and/or surfactants from a lipophilic fluid The present invention relates to processes for removing water and/or surfactants from lipophilic fluids, absorbent materials employed in such processes, and lipophilic fluids produced by such processes. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241358 | Method and device for production of a number of laminates The present invention relates to a method for producing a laminate with at least one powder layer, wherein the powder layer is continuously produced. A binder 164 is applied at least in strips to a first layer 167. The binder 164 comes to lie crosswise... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232498 | Tire with raised indicia The present invention provides a pneumatic tire comprising raised indicia on a sidewall of the tire, the raised indicia comprising a plurality of superposed layers of a curable elastomer composition. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 6908677 | Wood product and method therefor A method comprising adding a suspension of a wood-property-enhancing substance to a wood product precursor. The suspension may be added to the wood product precursor in a production line prior to making a finished wood product. The suspension may be manufactured at ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6830643 | Method of manufacturing an item and apparatus for manufacturing an item A method of manufacturing an item comprises the steps of: controlling a printer means to print a layer of retaining material in a predetermined pattern onto a substrate; applying a manufacturing material to be retained by the retaining material in substantially the ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6610429 | Three dimensional printing material system and method The present invention is directed to a 3DP™ material system ad method, and an article made therefrom. The method of the present invention includes building cross-sectional portions of a three-dimensional article, and assembling the individual cross-sect... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6406786 | Bonding of solid lignocellulosic materials Consolidated or composite lignocellulosic products such as fiberboard, particle board, chipboard, waferboard, plywood, straw composites, etc. are formed by using a particulate binder or adhesive constituting particles of crude cellulose polysaccharide mat... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6403002 | Method and device for producing a shaped body Method for producing a shaped body, which method comprises the following steps; (1) applying a layer of pulverulent material to a surface, (2) patternwise applying at least one liquid to the layer of pulverulent material, forming a layer of patternwise bo... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6139928 | Three-dimensional applique A three-dimensional applique is provided having a preformed, flexible layer with a decoratively shaped perimeter and a molded relief pattern with raised and lowered portions, the raised portions extending a substantial distance from the plane in which low... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6096157 | Cast coated paper for ink jet recording, process for producing the paper and ink jet recording method using the paper A cast coated paper for ink jet recording is prepared by a process including the steps of: forming on a base paper an undercoating layer containing alumina having a bulk density of at most 0.2 g/cm3 and an adhesive, applying onto the undercoati... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6083623 | Bonding of solid lignocellulosic materials Consolidated or composite lignocellulosic products such as fiberboard, particle board, chipboard, waferboard, plywood, straw composites, etc. are formed by using a particulate binder or adhesive constituting particles of crude cellulose polysaccharide mat... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5902441 | Method of three dimensional printing The present invention is directed to a Three Dimensional Printing materials systems and method that satisfies the need for a quick, reliable, safe, and inexpensive method for producing both appearance models and small numbers of functional parts in an off... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5866207 | Process for producing aesthetic surface layer composition and aesthetic surface layer A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5866208 | Process for producing aesthetic surface layer composition and aesthetic surface layer A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5866209 | Process for producing aesthetic surface layer composition and aesthetic surface layer A decorative laminate surface layer composition is prepared by selectively applying dissimilar thermoset or thermoplastic polymers to a decorative laminate facing sheet to achieve a brillant visual or pearlescent appearance.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5609932 | Microparticle-containing pressure sensitive adhesive tape A pressure sensitive adhesive tape that employs a water-absorptive backing, a microparticle-containing pressure sensitive adhesive and a water-dispersible component is provided. A method of bonding close fitting parts is also disclosed. In the method, a m... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5281287 | Method of making a hydratable bioelectrode A hydratable iontophoretic bioelectrode includes a plurality of layers of material capable of absorbing and holding an ionized fluid when placed in contact with the fluid. Adjacent layers are maintained at least partially out of contact from one another b... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5271781 | Method of making a thermoplastic sheet with cement particles for use on concrete structures A waterproof sheet for concrete structures comprising a sheet made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and powder of cement which is pressed against the sheet and adhered to one side surface or both side surfaces of the sheet. There are also disclosed a m... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5205894 | Polyimide and high-temperature adhesive of polyimide Polyimide having repeating units of the following formula (I) and its polyamic acid precursor having repeating units of the following formula (II) are disclosed; ##STR1## (where Y is a radical selected from the group consisting of a bond, divale... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5171614 | Method of forming and using sculptable article A method of forming a dry, three dimensional block of sculptable material preferably involves the steps of painting the grains of a granular material, allowing the painted grains to dry, mixing a water resistant binder with the painted grains to form a sl... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5069947 | Method for laminating a plastic web onto a plastic substrate In a method for laminating a plastic web onto a plastic substrate, the web is moved past an adhesive coating station where one surface is coated with a mixture made of solvent and resin particles. The substrate is moved past a cleaning station, where a su... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5043034 | Post forming semi-finished product for the manufacture of moulded parts resistant to bending A semi-finished product (24) composed of dry, loose covering layers (10,15) of reinforcing material and a debris material (9) of reaction resin (5) and elements (7) of variable form and volume as core (22) is used for the manufacture of moulded parts by h... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4960481 | Laminating method A brush including a laminate having a handle end portion adapted for manual engagement, and an opposite head end portion; and a plurality of rows of bristles having end portions adhered between adjacent plies in the head end portion of the laminate and pr... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4851069 | Process for making tissue-absorbent particle laminates A process of making a liquid absorbing laminated structure comprising long lengths of absorptive tissues and an intermediate layer of absorptive particles is performed while the tissues are traveling in the direction of their lengths. A film of moistening... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4787949 | Method of manufacturing highly water absorbent pleated filter laminate A superabsorbent filter medium which is suitable for manufacturing accordian pleated filter cartridges at high production rates and low cost by using a rotary pleater or scoring machine rather than slower blade-type pleaters. The filter medium is a thin l... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4695343 | Method of reinforcing a structural member Method and apparatus is provided for reinforcing a structural member of a vehicle body by the use of adhesively bonded together glass macrospheres of 3 to 9 mm. in diameter. The adhesive is not more than about 40% by weight of the mixture so that voids re... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4618388 | Water removing filter media and method of making the same A filter media for use in a filter employed to separate water and particulate material from a liquid to be purified, such as a hydrocarbon fuel. The filter media includes a porous material such as glass fiber having a density sufficient to provide the des... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4610836 | Method of reinforcing a structural member Method and apparatus is provided for reinforcing a structural member of a vehicle body by the use of adhesively bonded together glass macrospheres of 3 to 9 mm. in diameter. The adhesive is not more than about 40% by weight of the mixture so that voids re... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4597749 | Thermoplastic bag having reinforced handles and method of manufacture The present invention relates to a thermoplastic bag which is characterized by having a pair of carrying handles formed integrally with the bag walls and extending upwardly from opposite sides of an open mouth portion of the bag. The handle members are re... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4579611 | Graphite tamped brush connection and method of making same A connection between a graphite or carbon block having a cavity therein and the end of an electrical conductor disposed therein is made with a tamping material comprising flowable graphite powder, a metal oxide, a resin binder, and a flow promoter such a ... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4544424 | Gypsum board manufacturing method Described is a novel gypsum board and a manufacturing method therefor by first forming a particulate layer securely adhered to the base paper for the gypsum board and by utilizing an adhesion layer which has been formed by the reaction of the particulate ... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4355754 | Structural members comprised of composite wood material and having zones of diverse density The disclosed invention includes an improved construction of structural members such as railroad crossties, highway spin posts and highway guard posts and to construction of said members from composite wood material including elongated wood flakes and to ... | 10/26/1982 |
| 4260443 | Laminated absorbent process A laminate of tissue-like materials having a liquid absorbing agent fixed in position between lamina.... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4152473 | Synthetic turf seams A seam and method for forming such seam to join pieces of synthetic turf material together are disclosed. In the disclosed method, edges of synthetic turf material, having a polymeric backing thereon, are abutted together and the abutted edges are positio... | 05/01/1979 |
| 3968308 | Process for the manufacture of chip boards using condensation resins as binders and product The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of chip boards especially multi-layer chip boards, using condensation resins as binders, and the products thereof the improvement including wetting powdered adhesive particles before applying ... | 07/06/1976 |
