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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7887730 | Self-tooling composite structure Composite structures with internal cavities are constructed with relatively stiff walls that can support additional composite laminate layers, creating a self-tooling structure. The structure is subsequently simulcured, preferably in combination with elevated temper... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7597832 | Method for the production of plastic skins by powder sintering and corresponding sintering tool The invention relates to a method for the production of plastic skins by pulverizing, wherein a powder is placed on a forming tool and a plastic skin is formed by sintering. A partial area of the forming tool, at least during a first pulverization step, is made inac... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7364782 | Flocked transfer and article of manufacture including the application of the transfer by thermoplastic polymer film A flocked transfer is produced by applying a release agent to a release sheet, and then applying the flocking to a release agent. Unlike the traditional method, a binder and thermoplastic hot melt film is applied to the back of the flock. The transfer, which is esse... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351368 | Flocked articles and methods of making same A method of manufacturing a molded article using lamination of a flocked surface onto a backing film is provided. Also provided is a flocked article comprising an antimicrobial agent. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338697 | Co-molded direct flock and flock transfer and methods of making same A method of decorating a molded article is provided that includes the steps of: (a) providing a mold insert comprising a plurality of flock fibers and a permanent adhesive layer; (b) positioning the mold insert in ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335324 | Color filter manufacturing method for a plastic substrate A color filter manufacturing method for a plastic substrate uses an extrusion process to form a plastic substrate with multiple grooves. Then, it uses inkjet printing method to jet photo resists into the groove of the plastic substrate after defining the primary col... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7303714 | Cross member and manufacturing method thereof A cross member is arranged so as to extend in a width direction of a vehicle body. The cross member has both ends fixed to side framework structures of the vehicle body. The cross member includes a base frame extending in the width direction and reinforcing frame pa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7267055 | Inks for use in membrane image transfer printing process The present invention involves an ink for transferring a printed image from a membrane to a substrate. The ink comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, a synthetic resin, and a thixotrope for forming a thixotropic network in the ink. The hydrocarbon solvent has a predetermi... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7198833 | Artificial stone material and method of manufacture thereof An artificial stone material having an improved natural stone appearance and texture is prepared from thermosetting resin, curing agent, microspheres and additives. The resin and curing agent are thoroughly mixed to form a catalyzed resin mixture. The microspheres a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182907 | Method for manufacturing a key top member for push button switch structure A key top member for a push button switch structure capable of facilitating change and modification of a design while eliminating deformation and misregistration of a display section, being accommodated to a variety of data, being increased in design properties and ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7144537 | Short shuttle molding system for multi-material molding An apparatus and method for molding multi-material parts. The mold has a plurality of first mold cavities interspersed alternately among a plurality of second mold cavities. A first molten material is injected into the first mold cavities and solidified. Cores with ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143498 | Method of manufacturing, 100% grained with non-shut-off condition two shot interior component The present invention relates to a two-shot, non-shut-off method of manufacturing a 100% grained trim component for a vehicle. The method includes actuating a tool insert between a mold cavity and a secondary void to form a molded trim component having a groove. A f... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7132142 | Dry paint transfer laminate for use as wall covering This disclosed invention relates to a laminate for use as a wallcovering comprising: a matte release liner having a flexible polymeric matte release backing liner and a matte release coat bonded to the matte release backing liner, and a flexible multi-layer decorati... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108822 | Method of forming a vehicle trim panel A method of manufacturing two trim components with a common mold assembly includes providing a mold assembly having a first cavity, a second cavity, and a movable mold element. The movable mold element is movable between a first position to expose the second cavity,... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7073206 | Cap with unique rubber piping Piping for the crown of a cap and a cap so disposed with piping. The piping is formed into the crown as by attachment to cloth covers, gores, or otherwise. The piping may be made if plastic and may have a logo attached or formed therein as by embossment, engraving, ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7008583 | Process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article A process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article to provide a decorative article of manufacture. The process comprises applying a first lamina of releasing agent into a mold. Then forming a second lamina of clear gel coat on the first lamina and allowing it to... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6977023 | Screen printed resin film applique or transfer made from liquid plastic dispersion The present invention is directed to the use of a resin dispersion to form a variety of decorative transfers. The transfers can include a decorative medium such as flock. Primary and secondary carriers are used in some embodiments of the invention. The resin dispers... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6969482 | Method for polychrome plastic material injection molding A method for polychrome plastic material injection molding in accordance with the present invention, in which, a molding board is provided with a plurality of cores, and the cores are each provided with a plurality of cavities. The cores rotated for exchanging the p... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964064 | Rubber piping on cap bill edge Piping for the bill of a cap and a cap so disposed with piping. The piping is formed into the bill as by attachment to cloth covers or direct attachment to a stiffener. The piping may be made if plastic and may have a logo attached or formed therein as by embossment... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6958183 | Key top plate and a method for manufacturing the same A first film plate 20 and a second film plate 40, each made of flexible resin film, are attached to a top surface and a bottom surface of a key top 30 made of mold-resin, respectively, so as to cover the key top 30. The first film plate | 10/25/2005 |
| 6929771 | Method of decorating a molded article A method of providing a molding article with a plush surface is provided. The method includes providing a flocked transfer, securing the transfer in place in a mold, and molding the article such that the transfer is embedded in the surface of the article. The articl... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6915554 | Process of molding and assembling three-dimensional ornaments In a process of molding and assembling a three-dimensional ornament, a mold having a recess in which is formed an opening is provided. A molding pattern is located inside the opening. A first material fills in the molding pattern to form a plurality of protruded dec... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6869553 | Method for forming a precast brick riser A method of manufacturing a prefabricated precast riser module, where the required forms that are used in casting the modules are reusable and need not to be transported to the construction site. Each precast riser assembly is finished having brick facings. Brick fa... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6852268 | Process for preparing a molded article A film is placed over a mold cavity and molten plastic deposited thereon to form a combination of a film with molten plastic thereon. The film-molten plastic combination is then formed in said mold cavity into a molded article in the shape of the mold cavity. ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6758997 | Method of forming a trade mark on a ribbon stripe A method of forming a trade mark decoration on a soft ribbon stripe comprising the steps of thermal pressing a combination end of the ribbon stripe to cure the texture of the ribbon stripe and increase the gaps of the texture; fastening the combination end onto a mo... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6749932 | Colorants, colored articles and methods of making them An article having a decorative visual surface appearance provided by a plastics composition which comprises a transparent or translucent plastics material having a colorant dispersed therein is characterised in that the colorant comprises a blend of discrete polymer... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6699415 | Surfaces of transparent resin in which marble or other stones are embedded A process for the production of a manufactured article for coatings, for components of sanitary ware, kitchen fittings, etc., in polymerized transparent resin in which marble and other stones are embedded. The surface of the product is worked by brushing ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6685868 | Laser method of scribing graphics A colored substrate is positioned between a material and a laser, and the material is scribed with a laser that has been directed through the colored substrate. By so doing, color is transferred to the material to form the color graphic without undesirabl... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6663818 | Lipstick machine An apparatus, mold assembly and related method for manufacturing a personalized lipstick is described, the apparatus including a housing or cabinet, a plurality of different color blends each held within a separate pot fitted with a dispensing system, an ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6656561 | Composite solid surface article and process for producing the same A composite solid surface article which includes a molded overlay composed of a solid surface material fabricated in a mold; an underlay core material composed of a polymeric material molded onto the overlay but which only covers a center portion of the o... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6630092 | Process for the provision of variedly colored incisions on compact or poured cosmetic products A process for the provision of variedly colored incisions on a cosmetic product is described, that comprises the steps of superimposing a colored thin surface layer (8) onto the cosmetic product (1) and utilising a laser beam (5) directed towards said sur... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6598282 | Process for manufacturing a wrought triple-glazed stained-glass panel and the product obtained thereof The present invention refers to a process for manufacturing a wrought triple-glazed stained-glass panel, in which are combining the single-glazed stained-glass panel techniques with the wrought-iron techniques for obtaining a final product with combined d... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6572805 | Method for producing a color-decorated injection molding A method is disclosed for producing a color-decorated injection molding. The method involves the steps of transferring a colored decoration having colored molecules to a plastics film, supporting the coated plastics film in an injection molding apparatus,... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6524509 | Method for casting multicolored parts for automotive interior applications The present invention relates to an apparatus/method for making a joint line in a plastic article comprising the steps of providing a mold having a mold surface, providing a gasket in the mold wherein the gasket defines first and second mold spaces, and m... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6508466 | Easy handling gaming chip A gaming chip is provided that includes a rigid core element having an outer peripheral edge, and top and bottom surfaces. The core element is formed with at least one ventilating aperture extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. The ventilat... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6506334 | Process and apparatus for preparing a molded article A film and heated plastic blank are sized to fit over a mold cavity and a combination of said film and blank formed. The combination is positioned over the mold cavity and formed in said mold cavity into the shape of said mold cavity.... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6479005 | Method of forming soft casing sleeve having multi-colored and raised decorations A method of forming a soft casing sleeve having multi-colored and raised decorations is provided. The method includes steps of preparing a mold consisting of two halves, on inner surfaces of which mold cavities are symmetrically formed; providing recesses... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6468458 | Method for forming a composite product A process for formation of a plastic composite includes providing a two part mold system wherein one of the parts is moveable and includes cavities and the other of the parts is stationary and includes cores each having less mass and sequentially moving t... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6461552 | Method of producing concrete stones, especially paving stones, building stones or such like A device and a method for producing concrete paving stones. These paving stones can be made from coarse grained concrete and a series of layers of colored concrete material. These layers of colored concrete material are placed in a container on top of a s... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6444317 | Decorative film for use in plastics molding, process for preparing the same and injection-molded part by use of the same A decorative film for use in plastics molding, the decorative film being a laminate film prepared by outwardly and successively laminating a polyolefin film layer, a primer layer, optionally a topcoating layer and a releasable layer, the primer layer bein... | 09/03/2002 |
