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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7811496 | Methods of making ceramic particles Method for making ceramic particles. Embodiments of ceramic particles made according to the present invention can be are particularly useful as abrasive particles. ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7731881 | Method for making fog resistant thermoplastic articles and articles made therefrom A method for making a fog resistant thermoplastic article includes conditioning a thermoplastic article by exposing it to an aqueous environment sufficient to result in fog resistance. ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7662326 | Compositions containing fast-leaching plasticizers for improved performance of medical devices Medical implants containing a temporary plasticizer, methods of producing such implants, and methods of using the implants in treating a disease, or ameliorating one or more symptoms thereof, in a subject are provided. ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7332117 | Ion treated hydrogel A high strength hydrogel having a constant swelling pressure upon implantation and thereafter is formed by preparing a hydrogel solution and then injecting the solution into a mold and cause to gel. The molded gel is then washed in a saline solution from about one d... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7297291 | Stress stabilized ferrimagnetic material and method of manufacture A stress stabilized ferrimagnetic material has a retained stress to provide enhanced initial permeability stability over a range of operating temperatures, such as from −40° C. to 85° C., as well as pressures. Stress is introduced into the ferrimagnetic material... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7232535 | Process for coextruding a tacky amorphous propylene copolymer composition with a low viscosity polyolefin and article prepared thereby Disclosed is a process for producing non-blocking slats of normally tacky amorphous propylene copolymers. The process entails coextruding the normally tacky amorphous propylene copolymer with a low viscosity polyolefin such as a polyethylene wax forming a core of am... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226983 | Golf ball compositions with improved temperature performance, heat resistance, and resiliency Golf ball compositions, and components formed therefrom, including trifunctional materials, such as trifunctional isocyanates, polyols, and amines, that have improved performance and durability characteristics, e.g., improved heat resistance, improved resiliency, an... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7208111 | Method of producing inlaid polishing pad A surface treatment or a two-step injection molding is used to make an inlaid polishing pad. A surface of the inlaid polishing pad has areas of different rigidity to control the rigidity and compressibility of the inlaid polishing pad. Furthermore, methods of making... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208109 | Method of preparing composite from rigid polymer solution and composite film A method of preparing a precursor for a composite having wet strength of 2 to 50 kgf/mm2 and a mean surface void diameter of 0.01 to 2 μm by molding a solution of a rigid polymer having a concentration of 1 to 1.3 times the optical anisotropy lower limit... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7199202 | Propylene polymer and composition containing the same, molded object and laminate comprising these, and processes for producing propylene polymer and composition containing the same A propylenic polymer according to the present invention or a composition thereof have an excellent melt flowability and contains a less amount of stickiness-causing components, and also has a low modulus and is pliable, and is capable of providing a transparent mold... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182906 | Moisture curable balloon materials The present invention relates to a catheter device having a dilatation balloon formed from a polymeric material crosslinked by moisture through —Si—O—Si— linkages, and to a method of making the same. The polymeric material is formed by reacting at least one ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182897 | Method of storing material into which gas saturates A method of storing a material into which a gas saturates, before the material is foamed in a metal mold. The material into which a gas saturates is stored at a predetermined ambient pressure and predetermined ambient temperature to maintain a gas saturated state, t... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7163994 | Golf ball composition with improved temperature performance, heat resistance and resiliency Golf ball compositions, and components formed therefrom, including trifunctional materials, such as trifunctional isocyanates, polyols, and amines, that have improved performance and durability characteristics, e.g., improved heat resistance, improved resiliency, an... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7105193 | Process for making a silicone mold and baking a food product therein The present invention relates to a process for baking a food product utilizing a confectionery mould made from silicone. The confectionery mould is obtained by mixing and reacting a crosslinkable silicone, especially methyl-vinyl siloxane (VMQ), and a peroxide as a ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101502 | Methods for forming openings in a substrate and apparatuses with these openings and methods for creating assemblies with openings Methods for forming openings having predetermined shapes in a substrate and apparatuses with these openings. The methods may be used to form assemblies which include the substrate with its openings and elements which are disposed in the openings. In one example of a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7090799 | Golf ball and method for preparing golf ball The invention provides a golf ball comprising a core and a cover of one or more layers, characterized in that at least one layer which constitutes the cover is formed primarily of a mixture of (A) a thermoplastic resin composition selected from among a thermoplastic... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087160 | Outside-in flow engine and transmission filter and method A suction-side transmission or engine filter includes a filter bag assembly having an outlet portion and a media bag enclosing an inner support structure, the filter bag assembly is contained at least partially within a housing having an outlet port. The outlet port... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087200 | Controlled local/global and micro/macro-porous 3D plastic, polymer and ceramic/cement composite scaffold fabrication and applications thereof An indirect solid free form scaffold manufacturing technique is provided. More particularly, the present invention provides a set of molds, casting methods, mold removals, and surface modification techniques that are compatible with image-based design methods and wi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083722 | Filter manufacturing process using a combined welding and cutting step A method of manufacturing a filter comprises the steps of assembling multiple layers of filtration material on top of one another to form an assembly; holding the assembly between an ultrasonic weld horn and a weld nest so that the assembly has a marginal area outsi... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083673 | Biodegradable or compostable containers The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7014445 | Injection-molding tool for a golf club grip An injection-molding tool for a golf club grip includes a base member and a detachable molding member attached thereto. The base member is provided with a screw rod extended therefrom for screw connection. The detachable molding member includes a screw hole for rece... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008655 | Process for making a baked cup shaped food product A process for manufacturing a food product, a food product produced thereby and a plant for production of the food product. The food product may have a generally truncated cone shape which allows the product to be stood on its base. The baking mixture is inserted in... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6998189 | Fuel cell separator and process for producing the same A fuel cell separator which is low in cost and high in hydrophilicity and electrical conductivity and a process for producing the fuel cell separator. The fuel cell separator is characterized in that by using a starting material for a fuel cell separator subjected t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979734 | Use of rubber latex in combination with starch The present invention relates to rubber latex comprising an amount of starch, which rubber latex has a reduced allergen activity as compared to the same rubber latex without starch. In addition, the invention relates to the use of modified starch as donning powder f... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6939924 | Golf ball incorporating urethane composition Golf ball covers and intermediate layers incorporate the reaction product of a thermoplastic urethane and a modified isocyanate to form a crosslinked polyurethane. The layers exhibit the ease of processing of a thermoplastic urethane, with the superior mechanical pr... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6878199 | Biodegradable or compostable containers The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6843945 | In-mold coating of polymer composite parts for metallization and painting The surface of a molded fiber reinforced polymer matrix article is prepared for subsequent metallization and painting by coating the molded article, preferably while it is still in its mold, with a layer of calcium carbonate-filled, but fiber-free polymer. The calci... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6821459 | Information-recording medium and method for producing the same Disclosed is a method for producing an information-recording medium comprising, on a substrate, a dye recording layer capable of recording information, the method comprising the step of drying the substrate formed with the dye recording layer by allowing clean air t... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818139 | Method for forming a micro-pattern on a substrate In a method for forming a micro-pattern on a substrate (200), polymer material having a solvent is coated on the substrate, thereby forming a polymer film on the substrate. Then, a mold (204) having a predetermined shape is compressed into the polymer ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6818170 | Flexible imaging member seam treatment article and preparation method thereof A flexible imaging belt seam treatment article comprising a high-temperature-resistant flexible substrate that supports a thermoplastic polymer film. The film is deposited on the flexible substrate by dissolution of a film-forming thermoplastic polymer in a carrier ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6803006 | Method for creating a patterned concrete surface A method for creating a patterned concrete surface with the aid of a concrete surface retarding agent. According to the invention, printing technique or an output technique is used to transfer the surface retarding agent forming the desired pattern to the surface co... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6785355 | Method and system for manufacturing storage container for storing nuclear fuel A method for storing nuclear fuel in a container (10) including a concrete body and a fuel receiver embedded in the concrete body, comprises the steps of: providing formwork (62) for the concrete body and supporting the fuel receiver within the formwor... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6764415 | Process for producing a golf ball Disclosed is a process for producing a golf ball having a cover formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane material which can be recycled for molding, which exhibits high restitution, and which exhibits excellent scuff resistance. The production process includes prepa... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6719733 | Method for the preparation of pre-filled plastic syringes A novel method for the preparation of a pre-filled plastic syringe, and preferably the preparation of a plastic syringe pre-filled with a diagnostic contrast agent wherein said syringe comprises as components a barrel, a tip seal capable of sealing the nozzle of the... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6716378 | Method for forming hierarchically ordered porous oxides A low-cost, efficient method of preparing hierarchically ordered structures by filling a mold with a self-assembling mixture of hydrolyzed inorganic species and amphiphilic block copolymers and applying pressure to the mixture. Polymerization of the inorganic specie... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6667002 | Method for molding a swivel hinge The swivel hinge includes a swivel element with apertures and a base element with a swivel shaft which is journaled for rotation within the apertures. The apertures include radially inwardly extending fingers which position the swivel shaft and are formed... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6660208 | Detoxification of solid freeform fabrication materials A detoxification process for rendering three-dimensional objects formed by solid freeform fabrication techniques biocompatible for use in long-term dermal contact applications. The process nullifies cytotoxins normally present in objects formed by solid f... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6649105 | Method of manufacturing flexible transparent polyvinyl chloride film without facial flow marks and pits A method of manufacturing thermoplastic flexible transparent PVC film (sheet) without flow marks and air pit is capably provided with high efficient production to upgrade the quality of plastic film (sheet), which is included the following steps: calender... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6649106 | Method for debindering of powder molded body A method for debindering of powder molded body, including dipping, in an extracting solution an aqueous surfactant solution, a ceramic powder or metal powder molded body containing a binder with at least two kinds of binder components, to selectively extr... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6627673 | Methods of making humidity activated materials having shape-memory The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to a humid environment. The shape... | 09/30/2003 |
