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...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7381355 | Apparatus for and methods of damage repair Apparatus is disclosed for repairing a flaw in a surface, particularly in the field of vehicle glass repair. The apparatus has a housing adapted to engage the surface to be repaired, a repair seal for sealing between the housing and around the flaw to be repaired to... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7368073 | Repair method In a method for filling pores between two adjacent layers of a laminate for a component with high demands upon strength and comprising several layers of fibre composite having within each layer substantially parallel fibres embedded in a matrix, a connection path is... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7279056 | Method for avoiding air pockets in a joint between two structural components When two structural components are to be joined, for example, when an aircraft skin section is to be secured to a stringer by an adhesive bonding, it is important that the joining surface areas are well-fitted to each other to avoid the formation of air inclusions i... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276134 | Methods and systems for sealing liquid cooled stator bar end connections for a generator A method includes blasting the interior surfaces of the fitting to stator bar strand joint with CO2 pellets to remove loose copper oxide which otherwise would interfere with proper sealing between an epoxy and the copper surfaces of the joint. After clean... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252727 | Repair system and method for fiberglass boats A method to repair moisture damaged wood core boat hulls remotely identifies and repairs all wet core hull areas and optionally performs preventive maintenance on dry hull areas to restore the integrity of a fiberglass boat hull and prevent new water infiltration da... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7208057 | Method for avoiding air pockets in a joint between two structural components When two structural components are to be joined, for example, when an aircraft skin section is to be secured to a stringer by an adhesive bonding, it is important that the joining surface areas are plane to avoid the formation of air inclusions in the joint because ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204901 | Low cost process for manufacture of hurricane resistant, glass, impact resistant units Liquid laminating resin systems are used to attribute hurricane resistant properties to insulated glass window units. The activated resin system is then deposited on a single piece of float glass with the containment insulating unit or the resin can be injected betw... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7140854 | Apparatus for and methods of damage repair Apparatus is disclosed for repairing a flaw in a surface, particularly in the field of vehicle glass repair. The apparatus has a housing adapted to engage the surface to be repaired, a repair seal for sealing between the housing and around the flaw to be repaired to... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7029255 | Apparatus for and methods of damage repair Apparatus is disclosed for repairing a flaw in a surface, particularly in the field of vehicle glass repair. The apparatus has a housing adapted to engage the surface to be repaired, a repair seal for sealing between the housing and around the flaw to be repaired to... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6919038 | Method of producing thick-walled brushes, in particular toothbrushes The present invention relates to a method of producing thick-walled brushes, in particular toothbrushes, with a grip piece and a brush head supporting bristle filaments. In order to increase the productivity, the method mentioned at the start is further developed by... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6884373 | Process for securing a branch assembly to a pipeline A method for securing a branch assembly to a “live” pipeline. An upper part of the assembly incorporating the branch is positioned on the pipeline over a containment ring located on the pipeline and within which is an annular seal surrounding an area from which ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6783709 | Self-healing organosiloxane materials containing reversible and energy-dispersive crosslinking domains Self-healing copolymeric materials comprising a plurality of intermediate strength crosslinks are provided. The copolymeric materials comprise a silicon component and a plurality of crosslinking components. The crosslinking components comprise a polymeric structure ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6682691 | Method for consolidation of natural stone blocks or recomposite blocks A method for consolidating blocks of natural stone or recomposed material includes placing the block on a platform over a liquid and gas impermeable base sheet with spacers. Liquid and gas impermeable lateral sheets with spacers are glued to the side wall... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6673280 | Process for making a board product from scrap materials The present invention relates to a method of making a board product with fiber scrap materials, including the steps of adding a binder powder to the fiber scrap materials, processing the scrap fiber into pieces and mixing the fiber scrap materials with th... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6634185 | Method of treating a rock chip in a vehicular windshield A method of treating a rock chip in a vehicular windshield consists of the step of inscribing in the glass of the vehicular windshield a circular crack barrier that surrounds the rock chip. Any cracks emanating from the rock chip tend to remain confined w... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6500366 | Multi-injection head for windshield chip and crack repair Despite the disadvantage of reflexing a windshield, and consuming a multiple of the time taken with a single viscosity resin repair; it is generally accepted that most windshield repairs should utilize multiple viscosity resins. The multiple injection hea... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494978 | Deteriorated structure repair method for restoring and lining corroded structure A method for protecting and for restoring structural strength and substance to a concrete, fluid containing or conducting structure deteriorated to the condition of removal of substance of the concrete by sulfuric acids and like corrosive material in cont... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6432331 | Tank bottom restoration process A process for restoring the damaged bottom of a storage tank. The process is initiated by preparing a slurry containing unconsolidated solids and a gelation solution. The gelation solution includes an aqueous liquid solvent, a crosslinkable polymer, and a... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6416692 | Sewer system pipe repairs A method of repairing leaking underground pipes, particularly gravity-flow sewer pipes, without excavation, by using a flexible liner tube containing a fluid under sufficient pressure to exclude groundwater, while forcing a fluid sealant material into lea... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6355203 | Method of obtaining, repairing or reconstructing an object, with a composite part of material A process for reconstituting or reconstructing a composite object having a defect which affects at least its surface includes: (a) placing at least one added piece or material, the shape and dimensions of which are matched to those of the defect, in or on... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6322730 | Method of repairing damaged metal surfaces A method of repairing metal surfaces, in particular hydraulic cylinder interior walls and pistons, which are damaged by scoring, denting, grooving, etc. A catalytically hardened synthetic resin, preferably an epoxy, is mixed with a selected metal powder t... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6309493 | Method for filling cracks in a concrete structure with foamable polyurethane prepolymer A method for filling cracks in concrete surfaces using a one-component, hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer without the addition of any granular impregnating agents The prepolymer is provided in a hand-held aerosol container and is injected into the crack... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6287405 | Method and composition for cosmetically repairing a blemish in a polyolefin object There is disclosed a method and composition for cosmetically repairing a surface void in polyolefin objects. The method involves inserting a repair composition into the void and then applying heat thereto to fuse the repair composition with a surrounding ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6248270 | Method for repairing a damaged shed portion of a composite insulator A disclosed method of repairing a shed portion of a composite insulator having a core portion, a sheath portion arranged on an outer surface of the core portion, and a plurality of shed portions projected from the sheath portion, includes the steps of, (1... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6217688 | Method of repairing a flanged pipe joint A method of repairing a flanged pipe joint includes selecting a flexible sheet of material and mounting a tube through the selected material to form a passageway therethrough. One end of the mounted tube is positioned against a flanged pipe joint and the ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6156248 | Method for putty application A method and apparatus for applying putty and filler material to fill a hole in a surface. The apparatus includes a transparent and flexible plastic template that is impervious to the solvents and chemicals used in construction and painting. The template ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6153130 | Method of installing a form in a foundry furnace A spacing tool to be inserted between a form and a foundry furnace during installation of the form in the foundry furnace comprises a first longitudinally extending member to contact the foundry furnace. A second longitudinally extending member is coupled... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6123879 | Method of reinforcing a concrete structure A structural member for reinforcement of asphalt and concrete roadways and other products, and which includes a gridwork of warp strands and weft strands which are disposed at right angles to each other and so as to define an open structure. In one embodi... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6113820 | Method to repair polyethylene containment sumps A method of repairing polyethylene fuel containment sumps used in underground storage systems in gasoline and diesel service stations without "welding" the polyethylene, using suitable surface preparation, priming of the affected area, and sealing with a ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6077465 | Method of repairing a vinyl window frame A defect in a vinyl window frame is repaired by filling the defect with a PVC filler including a PVC cement and allowing the PVC filler to cure.... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5949947 | Method and apparatus for cable sheath repair Repair of a damaged portion of a cable sheath may be effected with the aid of a sheath repair kit comprised of an enclosure (10) and a volume of encapsulant (36). The enclosure (10) includes first and second members (12), both having an interior axially e... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5948331 | Method of windshield repair A windshield repair apparatus and method wherein a quick connect/disconnect bayonet mounting arrangement mounts an injector to a support apparatus which holds the injector relative to a windshield for repair. A ramp surface may be provided with respect to... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5935360 | Method for repairing a strip bonded to an article surface A method for repairing a discrete damaged part of a strip bonded to an article surface includes applying a first removable masking member along and adjacent the damaged part of the strip and separated from the strip by a gap of at least 0.005", and applyi... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5925466 | Process for applying an appearance enhancing protective polyurethane lining for truck beds and product produced by same A process for applying a polyurethane elastomeric lining for truck beds and product produced by same, including a kit, enabling do-it yourself application by a truck owner of a protective coating of the inner surfaces which define a truck bed, which coati... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5733485 | Elimination of surface irregularities on the wraparound window of a torpedo nose array The present invention relates to a method for eliminating surface irregulties on the wraparound window of a torpedo nose array. The method broadly comprises the steps of preheating an oven to a temperature in the range of from about room temperature to a... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5676979 | System for repairing resin-impregnated articles In a system for repairing a resin-impregnated article having one or more dry spots or resin-depleted areas. A mold release is used to coat all surfaces of the defective article, except for the resin-depleted areas and a border area surrounding and contigu... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5653835 | Method for repair of automobile bumpers Damaged plastic vehicle bumpers are treated in hot water, heating the plastic further with a heat gun to soften the plastic, joining cracked portions of the bumper with glue, cooling the bumper, sanding it to remove high spots, cutting a v-groove on each ... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5651848 | Method of making three dimensional articles from rigidizable plastic composites Rigidifiable composites are formed by stitching a reinforced B-stage resin sheet stock to form a three-dimensional preform. The preform is subsequently rigidified by initiating final cure of the resin. Molded articles, inflatable and other structures, suc... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5622661 | Method of treating of layered laminated plastic objects A method of treating laminated objects of plastics that have been damaged by osmosis or the like and which contain liquids and/or gases within laminate layers. Particularly within the damaged area the object is given such a temperature by controlled heati... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5611974 | Method for preparing or repairing a machine foundation The present invention is directed to a method for preparing or repairing a machine foundation by using a hollow form which surrounds vertically extending reinforcement rods and is filled with a fortifying material to secure the hollow form to a slab. The ... | 03/18/1997 |
