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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815761 | Apparatus and method for applying labels A method and apparatus enables linered label applicators to use labels on thin liners. Linered labels comprise a composite of an elongate sheet of thin or light-weight temporary liner having a precut label adhered to a low adhesion surface. The cut-out labels on the... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7513967 | Molded fiber materials and methods and apparatus for making the same A raw material including a mixture of a natural fiber and a thermoplastic fiber is supplied to a surface of a rotating rotary body. The natural and thermoplastic fibers are scattered toward a carrying surface of a conveyor belt by the rotational force of the rotary ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7347911 | Devices and methods for manufacturing packaging materials Devices and methods for inflating and sealing packaging pillows from a material web are shown for consistently producing high-quality packaging pillows. A web of material is advanced past an inflation nozzle, inflated with gas, and sealed closed by a sealing element... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7329326 | Method of making a fluted filter media for air filter Fluted filter media includes filter material having a plurality of flutes formed therein having alternating ends of adjacent flutes closed to force fluid through filter material. A first embodiment of the filter media includes tapered flutes which have the open ends... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7252733 | Polarizer guarded cover sheet with adhesion promoter The invention generally relates to polymer films used as protective cover sheets for polarizer plates, a method for producing polarizing plates, and a Liquid Crystal Display employing the same. More particularly, the invention relates to a cover sheet composite havi... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237392 | System for preparing cutaneous tissue samples for oncological histology study and diagnosis A method and apparatus for preparing tissue specimens for histological study utilizing two connectable sections each with hollowed cylinders for receiving first and second buttons, each button including planar disc and cylindrical stem portions, such that the stem p... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7213628 | Photosensitive layer laminator and photosensitive layer laminating method Photosensitive material includes a support, and a photosensitive layer overlaid thereon and containing resin. A photosensitive layer laminator transfers the photosensitive layer from the photosensitive material to a glass substrate. In the photosensitive layer lamin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214284 | Manufacturing method of trademark label A manufacturing method of trademark label of the present invention comprises a process of making rubber sheet which produced by compounding the ingredients of natural rubber composite, a process of cutting the rubber sheet according to the design of trademark label,... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7179424 | Cassette for handling and holding tissue samples during processing, embedding and microtome procedures, and methods therefor A cassette for holding a tissue sample includes a body having a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly with respect to the bottom wall to define an interior space for receiving the tissue sample. A lid is configured to be received in the interi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7156814 | Apparatus and method for harvesting and handling tissue samples for biopsy analysis A sectional cassette (10) for use in a process for harvesting and handling tissue samples for biopsy analysis is disclosed. In the procedure, a tissue biopsy sample is placed on a tissue trapping supporting material (A′) that can withstand tissue preparatio... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7094505 | Photomask assembly and method for protecting the same from contaminants generated during a lithography process A photomask assembly and method for protecting the photomask assembly from contaminants generated during a lithography process are disclosed. A photomask assembly includes a pellicle assembly formed from a pellicle frame and a pellicle film coupled to a first surfac... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7070669 | Method for forming ceramic thick film element arrays An improved process for producing ceramic thick film array elements is provided. In this regard, ceramic elements are formed on a temporary, or printing, substrate by screen printing or other forming methods. The temporary, or printing, substrate is advantageously p... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048997 | Production of optical elements A method of making an optical element that includes a thermoplastic power portion, the method including laminating a first thermoplastic sheet to one side of a functional film, laminating a second thermoplastic sheet to a second side of the functional film, and affi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7034969 | Divided one-dimensional solid-state imaging device, method of controlling one-dimensional solid-state imaging device, and image reading apparatus and method using the same The divided one-dimensional solid-state imaging device includes photodiode arrays having photodiodes for individual pixels arrayed in a line, output transistors for outputting electric charges from the respective photodiodes and transfer paths for transferring the o... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6979385 | Method and facility for separating and recovering steel pipe and covering resin in resin-covered steel pipe There are provided a method and a facility for separating and recovering a steel pipe and a covering resin in a resin-covered steel pipe, which do not produce cuttings of the steel pipe and which make it possible to continuously operate the facility. The method comp... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6926038 | Hose structure, formulation for a rubber tube used therein and method of making the hose structure Reinforced hose, especially useful for transmitting synthetic transmission fluids and having enhanced thermal resistance includes a chlorinated polyethylene tube which is vulcanized with a blend of peroxides and cross-linking coagents to provide resistance to degrad... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6451142 | Mounting process for outgassing-sensitive optics Optics used in a high vacuum environment are mounted by bonding by use of addition polymerizing material which used in that environment. The suitability for use in the high vacuum environment is achieved by precise control of outgassing of trapped and dis... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6033511 | Method for fabricating composite structures using pultrusion processing A method for fabricating composite structures at a low-cost, moderate-to-high production rate. A first embodiment of the method includes employing a continuous press forming fabrication process. A second embodiment of the method includes employing a pultr... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6033510 | Method for fabricating composite structures using pultrusion processing A method for fabricating composite structures at a low-cost, moderate-to-high production rate. A first embodiment of the method includes employing a continuous press forming fabrication process. A second embodiment of the method includes employing a pultr... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6017588 | Method for reinforcing structures The present invention relates to a method for reinforcing a structure comprising the steps of forming a primer layer on the surface of a structure to be reinforced; forming if necessary a putty layer on the primer layer; applying an impregnating resin on ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5906695 | Method and apparatus for laminating glass sheets Invention relates to a method and apparatus for laminating glass sheets by placing a plastic film between the glass sheets. A refrigerated space (1) arranged above a laminating space (2) contains a plurality of unwinding units (6) for film rolls and there... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5776298 | Tissue preparation apparatus and method An apparatus for mounting a tissue specimen on a chuck for sectioning in a cryostat including a base, a clamp for receiving a tissue preparation slide, a chuck holder secured to the base for holding the chuck in a predetermined orientation relative to the... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5762736 | Frozen material assisted electroform separation method There is disclosed a method for parting an electroformed article from a mandrel including: (a) solidifying a liquid that is disposed between a parting device and the article, thereby joining the parting device to the article via the solidified liquid; and... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5601670 | Flexible and non-water absorbing insulation system A flexible, non-water absorbing insulation system is described for insulating articles exposed to relatively cold temperatures. This insulation system is especially adapted for insulating delivery or transfer hoses used with cryogenic liquid transfer oper... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5595621 | Method of making absorbable structures for ligament and tendon repair A fully absorbable prosthesis (1) for the repair of damaged ligaments and/or tendons in the form of a multilayer spiral roll comprising the following spiral layers: a foraminous layer (2) of a synthetic bioabsorbable material; a bioabsorbable film (3); an... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5595620 | Apparatus and method for manufacturing polymer dispersion type liquid crystal display device An apparatus for manufacturing a polymer dispersion liquid crystal layer comprises a hollow spherical light reflection member, LC cell supports provided in the reflection member, and a light source for radiating light in the reflection member. The inner s... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5338383 | Tank insulation method with cryogenic exposure A ceramic fiber fabric such as an alumino-boro-silicate fabric is impregnated with a silicone elastomer to form a composite material. The fabric may be reinforced with hoops or rings to provide a free-standing insulation. The insulation is attached to the... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5296083 | Process and apparatus for removal of asbestos floor tile A method for removal of asbestos floor tile comprising the following steps: lowering the temperature of a selected tile section and the adhesive material between said tile(s) and the juxtaposed subflooring; maintaining the temperature reducing agent for a... | 03/22/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5272113 | Method for minimizing stress between semiconductor chips having a coefficient of thermal expansion different from that of a mounting substrate Semiconductor chips, such as photosensor arrays in a full-width scanner, are mounted on a substrate to maintain reasonably consistent spacing among chips regardless of temperature conditions during use. After chips are tacked onto the substrate with uncur... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5129990 | Method for producing a gas-tight radome-to-fuselage structural bond The structural and gas-light bond between a radome and a fuselage in a missile cna be simultaneously fabricated in an improved methodology which reduces the numbers of fixtures required to be utilized, dramatically reduces the time for cure, simplifies th... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5116562 | Method for reproducing paintings and the like A new process for producing a reproduction of a painting or the like wherein the reproduction has a relief surface which imitates the relief surface of the painting or the like. Heat and pressure are applied simultaneously to an assembly consisting of a m... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5053091 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing plastic film with integral interlocking closure members incorporating shape conforming cooling shoes after extrusion A method and apparatus for use in extruding a plastic film with integral interlocking closure members. A flat plastic film and integral closure members are extruded through a single die opening. An air knife is used to push the extruded plastic film towar... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4971743 | Method for reproducing paintings and the like A new process for producing a reproduction of a painting or the like wherein the reproduction has a relief surface which imitates the relief surface of the painting or the like. Heat and pressure are applied simultaneously to an assembly consisting of a m... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4966638 | Silicone mixture and method of using it An improved silicone mixture is disclosed that is abrasion resistant and more durable than prior silicone compounds. A silicone rubber is combined with clay and, optionally, a quantity of powdered alumina-trihydrate may be added to provide fire resistance... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4963205 | Efficiency process and apparatus for embrittling an outer protective coating of a pipe or pipeline A protective coating on a pipe is embrittled by enclosing a portion of the pipe in a body defining an annular space around the protective coating. A pressurized LN2 cryogen is expanded within this annular space for sufficient time to lower the temperature... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4956042 | Process and apparatus for embrittling and subsequently removing an outer protective coating of a pipe or pipeline The protective coating on a pipe is embrittled and removed by enclosing a portion of the pipe in a body defining an annular space around the protective coating. A pressurized liquid nitrogen cryogen is expanded within this annular space for a sufficient t... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4885190 | Method for producing expandable honeycomb material A process and apparatus for fabricating expandable honeycomb materials disclosed. The continuous length of material is folded along opposite side portions thereof into a generally flat tubular form having upper lower layers. Adhesive is then applied along... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4883549 | Method of attaching a composite elastic material to an article A method for attaching a composite elastic material to a gatherable article including the steps of stretching a composite elastic material; compressing said stretched composite elastic material to temporarily inhibit recovery of the composite elastic mate... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4867818 | Process for fabricating pressure-sensitive adhesive materials A process for fabricating label feed stock laminates that comprise label face-paper substrate sheets covered with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive film in which the adhesive film is protected by a sheet of release-paper until the label face-paper su... | 09/19/1989 |
