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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163212 | Process for producing pellet of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer The present invention provides a process for producing pellet of EVOH comprising the steps of introducing an EVOH solution containing alcohol into an apparatus, contacting the solution with water in the apparatus to let out the alcohol with water and then letting ou... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7897077 | Process for pelletizing polymer melts comprising low-boiling substances The invention relates to a process for pelletizing polymer melts, at above ambient pressure, in a pelletizing chamber into which a cutting apparatus has been inserted. In a first step, the pelletizing chamber is flooded with a gas which is inert toward the polymer m... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7867418 | Tool and apparatus for forming a moldable material The present invention is directed to a tool and apparatus for forming a moldable material into a formed product having a desired shape, and optionally having a pouch for inserting pills, vitamins, and the like. The tool comprises a sleeve with a concentric insert, w... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7790077 | Pressurized tooling for injection molding and method of using The present invention relates to an apparatus and process for injection molding polymer articles that reduces deposition of additives on the apparatus. Specifically, pressurizing of the mold cavity with a pressurized gas reduces the deposition of low molecular weigh... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7736558 | Imprint manufacture method Provided is an imprint method that includes the steps of softening resist in an object to be processed, by using compressed gas or supercritical fluid, the object including a substrate and the resist applied onto the substrate, and transferring a predetermined patte... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7597829 | Injection molding method and apparatus An injection molding method that modifies a surface of thermoplastic resin using a supercritical fluid that contains a solute, and molds the thermoplastic resin, includes the steps of injecting the thermoplastic resin into a mold cavity in a mold, a space being form... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7371340 | Method for producing silicon oxycarbide fibers The present invention relates to a method for producing silicon oxycarbide fibers by pyrolysis of preceramic precursors. Said method comprises the following steps: spinning of a composition comprising a silicone polymer and a reticulating agent, chemical reti... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368406 | Whisker-reinforced ceramic containing aluminum oxynitride and method of making the same A ceramic body, as well as a method for making the same, wherein the ceramic body contains aluminum oxynitride and whiskers, (and optionally) one or more of titanium carbonitride, and/or alumina, and/or zirconia, and/or other component(s). ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358322 | High IV melt phase polyester polymer catalyzed with antimony containing compounds A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester p... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354545 | Substrate-supported process for manufacturing microfibrous fuel cells The present invention relates to a substrate-supported process for continuous and automated manufacturing of microfibrous fuel cells and other electrochemical cells. Specifically, a removable substrate layer is formed around an inner current collector, followed by s... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354354 | Article comprising a fine-grained metallic material and a polymeric material Lightweight articles comprising a polymeric material at least partially coated with a fine-grained metallic material are disclosed. The fine-grained metallic material has an average grain size of 2 nm to 5,000 nm, a thickness between 25 micron and 5 cm, and a hardne... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7336875 | Enhancement of optical and mechanical properties in a polymeric optical element by annealing under a compressed gas A method for treating a polymeric optical element which includes the steps of mounting a polymeric optical element into a chamber, injecting a compressed gas as an annealing medium into the chamber and annealing the polymeric optical element and removing the anneali... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316554 | System to control an atmosphere between a body and a substrate The present invention is directed towards a system to control an atmosphere about a substrate, the system including, inter alia, a body spaced-apart from a surface of the substrate a distance; a supply of fluid coupled to introduce a flow between the body and the su... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309756 | Methods for converting linear polyesters to macrocyclic oligoester compositions and macrocyclic oligoesters Macrocyclic oligoesters and compositions comprising macrocyclic oligoesters are prepared from intermediate molecular weight polyesters. In one embodiment, a diol is contacted with a dicarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylate in the presence of a catalyst to produce a comp... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309544 | Cell electrode and electrochemical cell therewith This invention provides an electrode for an electrochemical cell in which an active material in an electrode material is a proton-conducting compound, wherein the electrode material comprises a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a polymer having a unit con... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304176 | Process for producing easily polymerizable substance It is an object of the present invention to provide a process for producing easily polymerizable substance, which can realize stable operation of a purification system, and can stably maintain a production amount by avoiding production stoppage, upon production of a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291694 | Method and device for producing crystallizable plastic material A method for manufacturing a crystallizable plastic material is disclosed. The process includes the step of melting an amorphous plastic material, pelletizing the material, crystallizing it and then post condensing the plastic material with the proviso that the plas... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288220 | Solution spinning of UHMW Poly (alpha-olefin) with recovery and recycling of volatile spinning solvent A process for spinning high molecular weight poly (alph-olefin) filament, particularly ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene filament, from solution in a volatile spinning solvent with recovery and recycling of the solvent. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7277619 | Nano-imprinted photonic crystal waveguide This invention relates to a method for forming a nano-imprinted photonic crystal waveguide, comprising the steps of: preparing an optical film on a substrate; preparing a template having a plurality of protrusions of less than 500 nm in length such that the protrusi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258117 | Heat-producing agglomerates and their application in flameless heaters and self-heating packaging A heat-producing agglomerate contains particles of an acidic component selected from acid anhydrides, acid salts, and mixtures thereof, or a basic component selected from bases, basic anhydrides, basic salts, and mixtures thereof, or a mixture of such acidic and bas... | 08/21/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7244813 | Methods of purifying polymeric material A method is disclosed to purify a polymeric material by filtering a melt comprising poly(arylene ether) and poly(alkenyl aromatic) through a melt filtration system. The method provides a polymeric material having reduced levels of particulate impurities. The polymer... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7235464 | Patterning method The invention relates to a method for creating a pattern on a substrate comprising a first alignment structure, using an elastomeric stamp comprising a patterning structure and a second alignment structure. The method comprises a moving step for moving the elastomer... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226374 | Lacrosse head and method of forming same A lacrosse head with improved weight and handling characteristics includes a frame element having a base portion, a scoop portion, and a pair of opposing sidewall portions extending between the base portion and the scoop portion. The frame element includes one or mo... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7179411 | Gas injection moulding method and apparatus A gas injection moulding method comprising injecting a melt into a mould and injecting gas into the melt to form a gas cavity in the melt wherein the melt is cooled by use of injection gas cooled to below the external ambient air temperature and/or by a continuous f... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163360 | Cutter body, rotary tool, and method for assembling the rotary tool A cutter body which includes cartridges 11 for allowing corresponding cutting inserts 9 to be removably fixed thereto, a cutter body member 3, second screws (cartridge fixation screws 17) for fixing the corresponding cartridges 11 ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7151143 | Blends containing macrocyclic polyester oligomer and high molecular weight polymer The invention provides blends of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) with high-molecular-weight polymer and polymerization catalyst as friable, one-component, ready-to-polymerize materials with long shelf life. The invention also provides methods for preparation an... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150303 | Autoclave for curing retreaded tires An improved autoclave for curing retread tires includes a chamber with circulating air flow having turbulence generating devices located in a middle length-wise portion of the chamber. The turbulence generating devices include apertures to guide air from a supply du... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147807 | Solution spinning of UHMW poly (alpha-olefin) with recovery and recycling of volatile spinning solvent A process for spinning high molecular weight poly (alph-olefin) filament, particularly ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene filament, from solution in a volatile spinning solvent with recovery and recycling of the solvent. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147460 | Device for shaping plastic objects under inert atmosphere The invention relates to a device for producing plastic articles by forming them in an inert atmosphere, the device comprising a hopper, a feed screw and means for forming the polymer melt. The device for injecting inert gas comprises a gas feed pipe, a gas injectio... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141189 | Solution casting process for producing polymer film Cellulose triacetate film is produced by a solution casting process. Dope, which includes cellulose triacetate and mixed solvent with methyl acetate, is cast on a rotary drum in a form of bead by use of a flow casting die, to form gel film. When a self-supporting ch... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141190 | Biaxially oriented hollow thermoplastic bodies and improved method for sterilization A process of molding thermoplastic preforms into bottles and similar containers wherein pressurized liquids, such as water, are used in the stretching and shaping process instead of pneumatic gases, such as heated air. The result is greater control over the crystall... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138025 | Method for manufacturing a sealable bag having an integrated tray for use in vacuum packaging A method for manufacturing a bag for use in vacuum packaging comprises forming a first panel including a tray for retaining contents within the bag and a second panel. Optionally, the tray can include a plurality of ridges or protuberances for suspending contents su... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138457 | Polyester compositions of low residual aldehyde content A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohol-containing polymers and copolymers derived from 2-propenoic acid ester monomers, when extrusion compounded exhibits... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128559 | Programmable imprint lithography template A template for imprint lithography (IL) that reduces significantly template production costs by allowing the same template to be re-used for several technology generations. The template is composed of an array of spaced-apart moveable and individually addressable ro... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7112652 | Solvents useful in the preparation of polymers containing hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers This invention relates to solvents which may be used to extract polymers that are made of hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers. ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111657 | Laminate production apparatus In the resin film forming method for extruding a fused resin from an extruder die to form a resin film, the second resin forming both ends in width direction of the resin film uses a resin greater in extension viscosity than the first resin forming the center in wid... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7090796 | Semiconductive coating and application process for shielded elastomeric electrical cable accessories A method is provided for manufacturing a semiconductive insulating shield for an electrical cable accessory. The method includes providing a substrate having a desired contour in relation to the electrical cable accessory. The substrate is then coated with an elasto... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090716 | Single phase fluid imprint lithography method The present invention is directed toward a method for reducing pattern distortions in imprinting layers by reducing gas pockets present in a layer of viscous liquid deposited on a substrate. To that end, the method includes varying a transport of the gases disposed ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087130 | Method for manufacturing a sealable bag having an integrated zipper for use in vacuum packaging A method for manufacturing a bag for use in vacuum packaging comprises forming a first panel having a receiving feature and a second panel having an insertion feature, such that the insertion feature can be removably connected with the receiving feature, thereby for... | 08/08/2006 |
