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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123999 | Smoothing method for layered deposition modeling Disclosed is a method for smoothing the surface of an object built from a polymeric or wax material using a layered manufacturing rapid prototyping technique. After the object is built it is exposed to a vaporized solvent such as in a vaporizer for an exposure time ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7316793 | Formulation of a liquid composition to form an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser Formulation of a liquid composition to form an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser, obtained from the combination of by-products with mineral origin, whose formulation shall vary to meet different characteristics, becoming an electrical insulator, an... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7125513 | Method and device for controlling the shrink behavior of plastic materials during primary shaping A process for controlling the shrinkage behavior during the original shaping of plastics during the manufacture of a plastic shell, especially a bearing shell for a ball-and-socket joint, wherein liquefied plastic is introduced between an inner mold (3) and a... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7071130 | Laminated material of segregating membrane and segregating membrane supporting material, and its method of manufacture Segregating membrane supporting material is a three-dimensional assembly of fibers thermo-compressed into non-woven fabric, and the non-woven fabric fibers are joined together in sheet form. This segregating membrane supporting material is non-woven fabric, includin... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6913685 | Method of modifying the surface of plastic substrate A plastic substrate is processed by a functional water obtained by electrolysis of water or functional water containing active oxygen or active hydrogen for a predetermined time period to selectively remove an alkali and/or halogen component in a surface layer of th... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6610224 | Processes for producing monolithic architectural cementitious structures having decorative aggregate-containing cementitious surfaces A decorative aggregate-containing cementitious slurry having decorative aggregate and cementitious matrix composition forms a monolithic structure when effectively applied to a freshly poured cementitious base and simultaneously cured therewith. The slurr... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6599461 | Method for producing nonslip floor coverings The invention relates to a method of manufacturing non-slip floor coverings made of mineral materials, such as, for example, natural stone, fine stoneware, artificial stone or ceramics. This method is carried out in a two-stage process, there being produc... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6368526 | Method and means of restoring physically damaged compact discs An improved method and means for eliminating scratches and other mechanical surface damage from polycarbonate compact disc plastic surfaces. The method consists in applying a liquid of suitable composition to the surface of a compact disc or plastic objec... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6312317 | Method for the production of glass product Glass surfaces are produced having a highly polished surface by polishing with a glass polishing liquid having a pH approximating the pH of the glass being polished. The method provides highly polished, smooth, highly accurate glass surfaces suitable for ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6136243 | Method for molding high precision components A method for molding high precision components is provided that allows inexpensive, rapid fabrication of components using a process involving a silicon substrate, in which the mold pattern is created using multiple mask layers, a deep reactive ion etch pr... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6086797 | Method for providing smooth surfaces on plastics An improved method and means for eliminating scratches and other mechanical surface damage from plastic surfaces. The method consists in applying a liquid of suitable composition to the surface of a plastic object, allowing in a short period of time for t... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6060007 | Process for forming dyed braided suture A dyed braided suture is formed by dry blending a colorant and a thermoplastic resin; extruding the blend by melt spinning to form filaments; drawing the filaments, braiding the drawn filaments and converting the braided filaments to a suture.... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5817245 | Method of and apparatus for tribochemically finishing ceramic workpiece An abrasive wheel made of an abrasive which is chemically reactive with a ceramic workpiece and a binder mixed with the abrasive is held against the ceramic workpiece at a temperature ranging from 40° C. to 300° C. preferably 100° C. to 180° C., under... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5601762 | Method for enhancing the properties of a string used in a stringing device The invention relates to strings for stringed musical instruments, fishing equipment, and sports racquets which are exposed to a suitable solvent or suitable elasticizer compatible with the materials contained in the fibers, bonding resins, or coating res... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5529740 | Process for treating liquid crystal polymer film A process for treating a liquid crystal polymer film which includes the steps of: heating a film obtained by extrusion molding of a liquid crystal polymer, while contacting at least one surface of the film with a supporting body, to melt the polymer; cool... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5484565 | Method for making a medical catheter A polymeric article and method for making a polymeric article, such as a catheter, are disclosed wherein the article is contacted with a swelling agent, such as a solvent, and a plasticizer to make the polymeric material softer and/or more pliable or flex... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5407626 | Quaternary ammonium polyarylamides, used to manufacture articles and adhere polyamide objects Quaternary ammonium polyarylamides are provided that are useful in articles of manufacture that require minimal ionic impurities. The polyarylamides are produced by reacting certain polyamides together with quaternary ammonium bases of the formula R4... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5407615 | Compositions and methods for repairing and removing scratches and other imperfections from plastic surfaces Polishing compositions and methods are described for removing scratches and other imperfections from a variety of plastic surfaces in order to improve the clarity and optical quality. Such polishing compositions include a blend of suspension agents, at le... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5393478 | Process for coagulation and washing of polybenzazole fibers Fibers spun from polybenzazole dopes can quickly be washed to remove polyphosphoric acid by a combination of initially washing with an acidic liquid and second washing with a hot leaching fluid at at least about 60. The process can reach acceptable residu... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5334335 | Compositions and methods for repairing and removing scratches and other imperfections from plastic surfaces Polishing compositions and methods are provided for removing scratches and other imperfections from a variety of plastic surfaces in order to improve clarity and optical quality. Such polishing compositions include a solid polishing material, water, and a... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5248456 | Method and apparatus for cleaning stereolithographically produced objects An improved stereolithographic apparatus and method is described. In one embodiment, the improvement includes immersing at least a portion of a part in a volume of a liquid solvent in a vapor degreaser while subjecting the portion to ultrasonic agitation ... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5246650 | Method of applying aggregate surface finish A roller vacuum apparatus removes cement slurry from a freshly laid exposed aggregate surface. In one embodiment, the exposed aggregate surface is applied to a cement substrate which is worked to compact the aggregate and draw the portland cement in the m... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5228938 | Rubber surface treatment and products derived therefrom The treatment of an uncured or partially cured rubber surface with a solvent mixture of n-heptane and specified hydrocarbon(s). The treatment is to add building tack. Cured adhesion can also be enhanced. An appropriate solvent mixture is provided. An arti... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5200501 | Easily-slidable polyarylene thioether film and process for producing the same The present invention discloses an easily-slidable polyarylene thioether film comprising a film containing, as the basic resin, a polyarylene thioether mainly composed of repeating unit of ##STR1## and not containing substantial amount of powder lubr... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5200130 | Method of making polyolefin articles A generally hydrophobic polyolefin article is provided with a modified surface by contacting said generally hydrophobic polyolefin with a copolymeric material while said polyolefin is at a temperature above its glass transition temperature. The copolymeri... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5171834 | Solvent treatment of syndiotactic styrene-based polymer moldings Styrene-based polymer moldings and a process for efficient production thereof are disclosed. The styrene-based polymer moldings are obtained by subjecting moldings of styrene-based polymers with mainly syndiotactic configuration and a weight average molec... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5151152 | Method for manufacturing heat-activatable articles The invention is directed to a method for manufacturing heat-activatable articles from a synthetic thermoplastic material on which a shape memory is impressed by introducing molecular orientations and molecular structures. These articles, after the impres... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5137992 | Process for producing an easily-slidable polyarylene thioether film A process for producing an easily-slidable polyarylene thioether film having an arithmetic average surface roughness, Ra, in a range of 2-200 nm and a dynamic friction coefficient, μk, within a range of 0.1-0.6 at least on one surface of the film, which ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5039472 | Adhesion promoter for thermoplastic substrates and method employing same This invention relates to an adhesion promoting composition and method for its use for promoting adhesion of printed circuits on thermoplastic substrates. The composition includes isopropanol with either methylene chloride or resorcinol. An added ingredie... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4853163 | Method of controlling discharge of stored electric charge in plastic objects and forming Lichtenberg figures in plastic objects A method of preventing the spontaneous discharge of charged dielectric objects such that the surface of the objects are polished smooth to remove down to microscopic surface faults thereon. A maximum charge is storable therein having only loss by corona l... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4818570 | Process for the production of smooth-surfaced parts from a hard gemlike material, and the use of this process In a process for the production of smooth surfaced parts, a paste material, which includes paste or granule pieces which are coated with added pigment and then pressed back together, is applied, in the form of an extrusion or a coating, to a substrate. Th... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4627950 | Method of producing abrasive fibers A method of producing abrasive fibers is disclosed, which comprises providing a conjugate fiber comprising at least one abrasive layer containing abrasive particles and at least one coating layer substantially covering the abrasive layer, and removing at ... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4614634 | Process for the production of plastic films having improved optical properties An optically virtually isotropic plastic film, in particular for use in liquid crystal displays, can be produced by a method in which first an optically uniaxial birefringent plastic film is produced by casting or extrusion, and then irreversible molecula... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4551292 | Method for making a catheter with a soft, deformable tip A method of forming a soft, deformable tip at the distal end of an elongated, flexible catheter made from a thermoplastic or elastomeric material in which the tip portion is first heated to soften the plastic and, subsequently, a specially prepared formin... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4544578 | Method of touching up surface-blemished matt-finished surface grained colored molded plastic parts Surface finish blemishes in "color coded" surface grained parts injection molded from colored plastic can be removed by spraying the blemished surface area of the part with a sprayable mixture comprised of (a) a substantially non-yellowing, solvent-solubl... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4529563 | Vaporous solvent treatment of thermoplastic substrates Disclosed is a method for treating a thermoplastic substrate for improving the surface thereof without significant loss of physical properties. Such method comprises: (a) determining the solubility parameter, δT, of said thermoplastic substrat... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4485066 | Method of making elastomer-coated hot roll A hot roll, for use in a xerographic hot roll fuser, is made by coating a hollow aluminum cylinder with an elastomer, as by the use of an injection molding machine. After molding, the external surface of the elastomer cylinder is ground slightly to improv... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4482428 | Smooth-look footwear process The present invention relates to a process for dulling molded block copolymer compositions comprising contacting the surface of a molded block copolymer rubber composition with an etching solution of chromic acid optionally rinsing and drying.... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4478781 | Method and apparatus for refurbishment of plastic containers Polycarbonate water bottles are refurbished by automated cycling through conveyor system having a loading and unloading section, a temperature adjusting section, a vapor exposure section, and a cooling and curing section. Each of the sections are associat... | 10/23/1984 |
