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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182781 | Alpha-silyl alcohols possessing olfactory properties reminiscent of patchouli oil The present disclosure refers to sila-substituted carbinols of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl or C3-C4 | 05/22/2012 |
| 8142751 | Silicon monoxide vapor deposition material and process for producing the same In a powder-sintered type silicon monoxide based evaporating material which is used to form an evaporated film of silicon monoxide, the generation of splash is restrained. Material strength that can resist against the use of the material is ensured. In order to real... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7955581 | Method of producing silicon oxide, negative electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery using the same A method for producing a silicon oxide including the steps of supplying silicon atoms onto a substrate through an oxygen atmosphere to form a silicon oxide layer on the substrate, and separating the silicon oxide layer from the substrate and pulverizing the separate... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7947244 | Silicate producing method The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a silicate comprising at least silicon and oxygen, comprising (1) mixing of silicon dioxide and/or of a silicon dioxide precursor with an aqueous solution comprising at least one tetraalk... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7901652 | Method of producing porous silica-based particles Porous silica-based particles with relatively larger average diameter of 1 micron or more and a low particle density are prepared. The method includes the steps of (a) preparing two-layer separated liquid including an organic silicon compound layer and a water layer... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7803340 | Process for producing siox particles Crystalline silicon particles of nanometer order usable as a semiconductor element are provided by a method for producing SiOx particles, comprising irradiating SiOx (X is 0.5 or more and less than 2.0) particles each including therein an amorphous silicon particle ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7655206 | Process for the manufacture of hydrogen-rich cyclosiloxane The present invention relates to a for controlled synthesis of hydrogen-rich cyclosiloxanes of the (H2SiO)n type. where n is an integer equal to or greater than 3, by reacting: ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7585480 | Highly pure ultra-fine SiOx powder and method for production thereof A highly pure ultra-fine SiOx (wherein x is from 0.6 to 1.8) powder having a specific surface area of at least 10 m2/g and a total content of Na, Fe, Al and Cl of at most 10 ppm is provided. The SiOx powder is produced by reacting a monosilane gas with a ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7452518 | Process for treating synthetic silica powder and synthetic silica powder treated thereof A process for producing a synthetic quartz glass powder which is substantially free of carbon contaminant, for reduced bubble density and improved stability of articles made from the synthetic quartz glass during fusion molding by maintaining the synthetic silica po... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7431899 | Apparatus for the continuous production of silicon oxide powder A silicon oxide powder can be continuously prepared by feeding a raw material powder mixture containing silicon dioxide powder into a reaction chamber (2) at a temperature of 1,100-1,600° C., to produce a silicon oxide gas, transferring the silicon oxide gas... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432015 | Negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery, a method of preparing the same, and a rechargeable lithium battery comprising the same The negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery of the present invention includes a carbonaceous material and a silicon-based compound represented by Formula 1: Si(1-y)MyO1+x (1) where 0 | 10/07/2008 |
| 7396691 | Method for the detection of fluoride or hydrogen fluoride and detection kit The present invention relates to a method for detecting and/or measuring the concentration of fluoride (F−) or hydrogen fluoride (HF) in a sample, comprising the steps consisting of bringing said sample, in aqueous solution, into contact with a silylate... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7374738 | Superhard dielectric compounds and methods of preparation Novel superhard dielectric compounds useful as gate dielectrics discovered. Low temperature methods for making thin films of the compounds on substrate silicon are provided. The methods comprise the step of contacting a precursor having the formula H3X—... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357910 | Method for producing metal oxide nanoparticles Method for producing metal oxide nanoparticles. The method includes generating an aerosol of solid metallic microparticles, generating plasma with a plasma hot zone at a temperature sufficiently high to vaporize the microparticles into metal vapor, and directing the... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7314964 | Catalytic naphtha cracking catalyst and process A process is disclosed for enhancing the production of light olefins using a catalyst with small pores. The catalyst comprises a molecular sieve having 10 membered rings with channels of limited length. The molecular sieve has a high silica to alumina ratio and has ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7304011 | Compositions and processes for reducing NOemissions during fluid catalytic cracking Compositions for reduction of NOx generated during a catalytic cracking process, preferably, a fluid catalytic cracking process, are disclosed. The compositions comprise a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst composition, preferably containing a Y-type zeoli... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7273904 | Nanocrystals in ligand boxes exhibiting enhanced chemical, photochemical, and thermal stability, and methods of making the same Dendron ligands or other branched ligands with cross-linkable groups were coordinated to colloidal inorganic nanoparticles, including nanocrystals, and substantially globally cross-linked through different strategies, such as ring-closing metathesis (RCM), dendrimer... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7265194 | Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquinoxanes and polyhedral oligomeric silicates bearing surfactant functionalities This invention teaches the preparation and compositions of POSS nanostructured chemicals bearing a variety of onium-type surfactants. The surfactants serve as low-cost compatibilizing groups for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and polyhedral oligomeric silicate... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7208038 | Silane-modified biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic or siliceous filler, process for its production and its use Silane-modified biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic or siliceous filler obtainable by reacting at least one biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic or siliceous filler in a compressed gas with at least one silane. The silane-modified biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7172790 | Method of producing powder with composite grains and the device for carrying out said method A method of producing powder formed of composite grains comprising a kernel and one or more surface layers. The inventive method comprises the following steps: mixing the grain kernels with a plasmochemical treatment gas; making said kernel/treatment gas mixture flo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172747 | Metal oxide nanotube and process for production thereof Spiral shaped fibers were utilized to prepare completely novel metal oxide nanotubes comprising solely metal oxides. The metal oxide nanotubes comprise solely a hollow cylinder shaped metal oxide which may contain hydroxyl groups constituting a double helix and havi... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7157066 | Combustion process for synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from liquid hydrocarbon The present invention provides a combustion apparatus for the production of carbon nanomaterials including fullerenes and fullerenic soot. Most generally the combustion apparatus comprises one or more inlets for introducing an oxygen-containing gas and a hydrocarbon... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7151068 | Sintered object of silicon monoxide and method for producing the same A sintered object of silicon monoxide for use as a material for forming silicon oxide thin films is provided of which the evaporation residue as determined by subjecting a sample thereof to thermogravimetry at a heating temperature of 1,300° C. and in a vacuum atmo... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7148375 | Branched primary alcohol compositions and derivatives thereof A detergent composition having cold water solubility and exhibiting high calcium tolerance can be produced from biodegradable branched ether derivative compositions derived from a branched ether primary alcohol represented by the formula: | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138102 | Method for manufacturing highly-crystallized double oxide powder A method for manufacturing a highly-crystallized double oxide powder composed of a single crystal phase which can be used as a phosphor material, a dielectric material, a magnetic material, etc. The method involves forming fine droplets of a raw material solution co... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7115310 | Packaging laminate with gas and aroma barrier properties A packaging laminate (10) including a substrate film (15) coated with a carbon containing silicon oxide layer (16, 17) on both surfaces is disclosed herein. A method for producing the laminate (10), and blanks and packages fabricated from... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112758 | Apparatus and method for solution plasma spraying The apparatus for the thermal spray delivery of a precursor solution comprises a first solution reservoir, a second solution reservoir, singular or multiple atomizing liquid injector(s) disposed in fluid communication with the reservoirs, a flame source configured t... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7081234 | Process of making hydrophobic metal oxide nanoparticles A process of treating metal oxide nanoparticles that includes mixing metal oxide nanoparticles, a solvent, and a surface treatment agent that is preferably a silane or siloxane is described. The treated metal oxide nanoparticles are rendered hydrophobic by the surfa... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7071364 | Branched primary alcohol compositions and derivatives thereof A detergent composition having cold water solubility and exhibiting high calcium tolerance can be produced from biodegradable branched ether derivative compositions derived from a branched ether primary alcohol represented by the formula: | 07/04/2006 |
| 6994837 | Plasma synthesis of metal oxide nanopowder and apparatus therefor A process and apparatus for the synthesis of metal oxide nanopowder from a metal compound vapour is presented. In particular a process and apparatus for the synthesis of TiO2 nanopowder from TiCl4 is disclosed. The metal compound vapour is reac... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6974367 | Chemical mechanical polishing process A chemical mechanical polishing process includes rotating at least one of a semiconductor substrate and polishing pad relative to the other. A chemical mechanical polishing slurry is provided intermediate the substrate and pad. The substrate is polished with the slu... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972115 | Apparatus and methods for the production of powders Metallic powders are formed by the electrically exploded wire (EEW) process. An apparatus (20) for manufacturing such powders includes a closed loop recirculating gas path between a reaction chamber (100) and an extractor (32). A wire (31... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6965006 | Metal alkoxide polymers A method of synthesizing metal alkoxide polymers is provided, for use, as an example, in synthesizing hybrid organic/inorganic materials with low optical absorption for optical applications. The method involves a plurality of acidolysis steps involving acidolysis of... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6908600 | Method for obtaining pigments for ceramic and glass, and pigments obtained thereby A method for obtaining pigments for ceramic and glass, particularly for substrates and coatings, including a step of adding a solution of an iron salt to at least one silicon addition agent including silica in gel form. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6909020 | Branched primary alcohol compositions and derivatives thereof A detergent composition having cold water solubility and exhibiting high calcium tolerance can be produced from biodegradable branched ether derivative compositions derived from a branched ether primary alcohol represented by the formula: | 06/21/2005 |
| 6893495 | Silane-modified biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic or siliceous filler, process for its production and its use Silane-modified biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic or siliceous filler obtainable by reacting at least one biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic or siliceous filler in a compressed gas with at least one silane. The silane-modified biopolymeric, biooligomeric, oxidic ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6821495 | Method for the continuous production of silicon oxide powder A silicon oxide powder can be continuously prepared by feeding a raw material powder mixture containing silicon dioxide powder into a reaction chamber (2) at a temperature of 1,100-1,600° C., to produce a silicon oxide gas, transferring the silicon oxide gas... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6726990 | Silicon oxide particles A collection of silicon oxide nanoparticles have an average diameter from about 5 nm to about 100 nm. The collection of silicon oxide nanoparticles effectively include no particles with a diameter greater than about four times the average diameter. The particles gen... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723421 | Semiconductor with coordinatively irregular structures A non-single crystalline semiconductor material includes coordinatively irregular structures characterized by distorted chemical bonding, reduced dimensionality and novel electronic properties. A process for forming the material permits variation of the size, concen... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6685906 | Silicon oxide containing active silicon and its evaluation Silicon oxide containing active silicon represented by the general formula: SiOx wherein x is from 0.8 to 1.9, when analyzed by solid state NMR (29Si DD/MAS) with a sufficient relaxation time set, exhibits a spectrum having two separate peaks, a broad pea... | 02/03/2004 |
