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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062565 | Low density non-woven material useful with acoustic ceiling tile products A non-woven material, that can be formed into an acoustic ceiling tile, is provided. The material includes a substantially planar and self-supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and a synthetic thermal bonding fiber. The synthetic thermal bonding fiber preferabl... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7803296 | Methods and systems for preparing gypsum slurry containing a cellulose ether A method for forming a gypsum slurry comprises the steps of combining gypsum and water to form a slurry, combining cellulose ether with at least a second material configured to delay solubilization of the cellulose ether, and adding the combined cellulose ether and ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7407611 | Elastomer mixtures for rubber manufacture A method is disclosed for producing elastomer compounds for use in the production of rubbers. At least one elastomer to be processed for the production of an elastomer mixture can be slowly added to a mixer/extruder and is mixed and plasticized and/or masticated (me... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7396438 | Lignocellulose fiber-resin composite material A method of making a formed, dried lignocellulose fiber material comprising (a) providing an aqueous lignocellulose fiber pulp slurry having an effective consistency; (b) de-watering the slurry to provide a de-watered material at an effective de-watering rate under ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7358284 | Particulate acellular tissue matrix A method of processing an acellular tissue matrix to give a particulate acellular tissue matrix includes: cutting sheets of dry acellular tissue matrix into strips; cryofracturing the dry acellular tissue matrix strips at cryogenic temperatures; separating the resul... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353577 | System and method for casting toilet bowls The present invention provides an improved system and method for casting toilets. In the disclosed method, at least one of a shell, engine and rim configuration for a toilet is provided, wherein the configuration is selected from a plurality of shell, engine and rim... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7303721 | Method for glazing ceramic articles obtained by slip casting Method of glazing ceramic articles, consisting of preparing a glaze compound in liquid suspension, preferably aqueous; feeding the glaze compound in liquid suspension, preferably aqueous, into the forming cavity of a porous mould, for the time required to create a g... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300610 | Method for forming cavities of complex configuration within concrete A form for creating cavities within large concrete structures, wherein the formed is created by interconnecting a plurality of section members, the section members having flexible mold skeleton members retaining polymer-aggregate panel members, and wherein the form ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297235 | Method and apparatus for making molded filter elements Apparatus for forming fibrous filter elements such as tubular elements molded from borosilicate microfibers. Molding rigs are supplied with a slurry from a system including a holding tank and a reservoir. The reservoir is coupled to a water intake and also receives ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288222 | Method of producing a carbide sintered compact A wet-type compacting method of a ceramic powder using a solvent, wherein the ceramic powder is coated with a high polymer organic substance which is substantially insoluble in the solvent so that homogeneity of a compact is kept, while generating no problem during ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273579 | Process for production of gypsum/fiber board An improved process calcining a gypsum/cellulosic fiber slurry to produce a composite gypsum/cellulosic fiber product resides in adding a selected crystal modifier to the gypsum/cellulosic fiber slurry prior to the heating step to reduce the time necessary to carry ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252742 | Method for producing flanged molding A method of producing a lipped molded article comprising the steps of forming a molded article having an opening portion by papermaking and outwardly curling the peripheral wall portion which constitutes the opening portion to make a lip. The method is characterized... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250126 | Acid-neutralizing filter media Acid-neutralizing filter media includes filter media fibers in combination with a strong base of small particle size and high surface area attached to and immobilized on the filter media fibers, and methodology therefor. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244115 | Extruder for producing bodies of consolidated particulate material Shaped bodies of particulate material are produced by introducing an easily flowable slurry of water and particulate material into a mold with perforated walls and applying a sufficiently high pressure to the slurry in the mold so as to express a sufficient proporti... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238402 | Glass fibers and mats having improved surface structures in gypsum boards A gypsum board having roughened surface glass fiber reinforcement. The roughened surface of glass fiber is created by incorporating nano or micro particles of colloidal silica or clay or other inorganic particles in a silane based sizing composition. The sizing coat... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238309 | Extruded ceramic log transfer system An apparatus for orienting section of a plasticized ceramic extrudate includes a marking assembly for applying an orientation reference mark to a plasticized ceramic extrudate exiting an extrusion die onto an extrudate support, and at least one extrudate-contacting ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237445 | Test fixture for the aging of wiper blades in a laboratory A test fixture facilitates the laboratory testing of windshield wiper blades for vehicles. The test fixture includes a base frame on which are mounted a number of windshield wiper arms oriented generally parallel for engagement with a stainless steel test surface. P... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7222657 | Metal object forming method and mold used for the same A metal object is formed by die-casting with the use of a specially treated mold. The mold has cavity-defining surfaces covered by a heat-insulating layer made of a material that includes ceramic powder and heat-resistant resin. Molten metal is injected into the cav... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7205337 | End-capped polymers and compositions containing such compounds End-capped polymers, methods for making those end-capped polymers, compositions containing those end-capped polymers, and methods for using those compositions are disclosed. One of the disclosed end-capped copolymers has the formula (I): | 04/17/2007 |
| 7163651 | Method for making a porous calcium phosphate article The present invention discloses a method for making a porous calcium phosphate article including i) preparing a shaped article from a paste containing a calcium phosphate cement, a pore-forming powder and a setting liquid; ii) immersing the shaped article in an imme... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7141064 | Compressed tissue for heart valve leaflets A process and system for compressing bioprosthetic tissue for use in medical implants. The process involves placing the tissue between two compressive surfaces and applying a force to reduce any nonuniformity of thickness in the tissue, while at the same time reduce... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7132070 | Method of manufacturing polishing pad A method of manufacturing a polishing pad is described. A mold having a mold cavity therein is provided. At least a strip is buried in the mold. A polymer foam material is injected into the mold cavity of the mold. The polymer foam material is cured to mold the poly... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7105587 | Method and composition for polymer-reinforced composite cementitious construction material A method and composition for polymer-reinforced composite cementitious construction materials is described. In one embodiment, a crosslinking component is mixed with a high molecular weight strengthening component and an inorganic cementitious material. The addition... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093335 | Coated article and method for repairing a coated surface A method is provided for repairing a surface portion of an article including a metallic environmental resistant coating on a substrate. The coating includes a coating outer portion bonded with the substrate through a diffusion zone that includes at least one feature... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7076972 | Tungsten carbide-based annular jewelry article Wear resistant jewelry apparatus and method of making same wherein articles of jewelry are made from sinterable metal and/or ceramic powder materials compressed into a predetermined configuration and then sintered to form a blank from which a jewelry item may be mad... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074302 | Apparatus and process for forming three-dimensional fibrous panels A fibrous panel is molded in two or more progressively formed mold members each comprising a porous support plate to which a plurality of rigid mold pieces are affixed. The mold pieces are truncated 3D tapered structures, and are arranged on the support plate in a r... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059845 | Moulding element for forming articles by slip casting with clay or the like and a method for its manufacture The element has at least one porous permeable impression surface, on which the clay slip is deposited. A drainage system for the slip fluid is provided having a relatively thin, empty or porous chamber in the form of a slab which is incorporated into the body of the... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056460 | Application of methylenediphenyldiisocyanate for producing gypsum/wood fiber board A process for making an improved gypsum/wood fiber board is described. Products resulting from the process are also described. The process comprises adding a diisocyanate, specifically methylenediphenyldiisocyanate (MDI) to an aqueous slurry of calcium sulfate mater... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7032314 | Methods of making tungsten carbide-based annular jewelry rings Wear resistant jewelry apparatus and methods of making the same wherein articles of jewelry are made from sinterable metal and/or ceramic powder materials compressed into a predetermined configuration and then sintered to form a blank from which a jewelry item may b... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018583 | Method for producing a component by means of powdery starting material and extractor suitable therefore According to a known method for producing a component by means of a powdery starting material, powder is mixed with auxiliaries comprising binding agents, whereby a free-flowing mass is produced. A green body is produced from the mass by means of powder injection mo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011753 | Microporous filter media, filtration systems containing same, and methods of making and using The invention is directed to a microbiological interception enhanced filter medium, preferably having an adsorbent prefilter located upstream from the filter medium. Preferably, the prefilter is adapted to remove natural organic matter in an influent prior to the in... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008509 | Molded body with projected part, dry mold for manufacturing the molded body, and method and device for manufacturing the molded body A molded body formed with pulp mold having projected lines corresponding to a slit-shaped vent package part, capable of being provided by paper-making/dewatering, using a paper making mold, a slurry having fibers dispersed in a liquid so as to obtain a three-dimensi... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008537 | Microporous filter media, filtration systems containing same, and methods of making and using The invention is directed to a microbiological interception enhanced filter medium, preferably having an adsorbent prefilter located upstream from the filter medium. Preferably, the prefilter is adapted to remove natural organic matter in an influent prior to the in... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000886 | Molding for architectural concrete forming There is disclosed a molding for architectural concrete forming. The molding may be manufactured by applying a coating to a stock. The architectural molding may be rendered better-suited to certain environmental conditions or for certain uses by applying appropriate... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998058 | Microporous filter media, filtration systems containing same, and methods of making and using The invention is directed to a microbiological interception enhanced filter medium, preferably having an adsorbent prefilter located upstream from the filter medium. Preferably, the prefilter is adapted to remove natural organic matter in an influent prior to the in... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6993842 | Methods and jewelry articles comprising sintered tungsten carbide System, apparatus, and method for making composite articles including jewelry rings. Jewelry items such as finger rings, bracelets, earrings, body jewelry, and the like, are examples of such articles. Medical, dental, and industrial devices or components are other e... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995321 | Etched hole-fill stand-off An assembly is disclosed that includes an etched hole-fill standoff; a tooling plate contacting the etched hole-fill stand-off, the stand-off and tooling plate being aligned to each other; a device having holes to be filled removably contacting the stand-off, the st... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994815 | Method and apparatus for moulding pastes and slurries A high strength lightweight product formed from particulate inorganic materials such as a masonry building block is formed in a mould (1) from a flowable slurry of inorganic particularly materials and water. The interior of the mould is lined with perforate w... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6977060 | Method for making a high temperature erosion resistant coating and material containing compacted hollow geometric shapes A method for making a material system includes the steps of: providing a chamber, placing hollow geometric shapes in the chamber, closing the chamber, evacuating air from the chamber, feeding a binder for the shapes into the evacuated chamber to impregnate the geome... | 12/20/2005 |
