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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435072 | Methods and systems for producing an object through solid freeform fabrication A method of producing an object through solid freeform fabrication, the method including fabricating a support structure about at least a portion of the object by applying a binder or focused energy to a build material. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416400 | Reinforced metal clay extruder The present invention provides a clay extruder having a reinforced plunger for shaping clay into desired patterns. The extruder has a screw disposed within a sleeve, a reinforced plunger located on the screw and inside the sleeve, a handle located on the screw and o... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413429 | Metal clay extruder The present invention provides a clay extruder usable for shaping clay into desired patterns. The extruder has a screw disposed within a sleeve, a plunger located on the screw and inside the sleeve, a handle located on the screw and outside of the sleeve, and a perf... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7392634 | Web printing and feed machine and method A machine and method for printing and feeding a top web onto a bottom web in a form, fill and seal machine without stressing the bond formed between the two webs. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7384258 | Die for forming honeycomb structure, and method of manufacturing the same There is disclosed a die 1 for forming a honeycomb structure comprises: a plate-like die substrate 2 having at least two surfaces 8, 9, in which back holes 3 for introducing a green material are formed in one surface 8, and slits | 06/10/2008 |
| 7362943 | Polymeric photonic crystals with co-continuous phases An optical element is formed by co-extruding to have an arrangement of polymer scattering fibers within a polymer matrix. The scattering fibers lie substantially parallel to a first axis. The scattering fibers are arranged at positions across the cross-section of th... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358216 | Lubricant compositions and methods A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in w... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356229 | Reflective polarizers containing polymer fibers A polarizer is formed with an arrangement of polymer fibers substantially parallel within a polymer matrix. The polymer fibers are formed of at least first and second polymer materials. At least one of the polymer matrix and the first and second polymer materials is... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338926 | Lubricant compositions and methods A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in w... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326302 | Apparatus and method for processing a substrate An apparatus for processing a substrate has a liquid supply unit, a nozzle unit, a first valve and a second valve. The liquid supply unit has an output port and an input port, and a processing liquid is output from the output port. The nozzle unit has a first port a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322400 | Cooling apparatus having low profile extrusion A cooling apparatus has a low profile extrusion with a plurality of micro tubes extended there through. The low profile extrusion is placed into thermal connection with heat producing components. A heat transfer fluid removes heat via an adiabatic process. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318720 | Die assembly and production process for profile extrusion The invention discloses an improved die assembly for the extrusion of thermoplastic resin cellulosic fiber composite profiles meant to minimize and substantially prevent the occurrence of melt fracture on the surface of the extruded composite profiles. Comprising th... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311510 | Honeycomb forming die Disclosed is a die (10) for forming a honeycomb body having a structure provided with groovy slits (2) on a front face thereof, the slits being formed by cell blocks (3) and back holes (4) on a back surface thereof, each hole being commun... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303710 | Method and device for extruding a continuous moulded body The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method as well as a system for extruding continuously molded bodies for producing filaments or staple fibers from an extrusion solution, such as a cellulose solution containing water, cellulose and tertiary amine o... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296992 | Multiple layer combining adapter This invention relates to the field of multiple layer plastic extrusion, and more particularly to assemblies in which thin or micro-layers of polymer material are formed which polymer material may be from two or more individual extruders, and delivered to a multilay... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294304 | Die for forming honeycomb structure and method of manufacturing honeycomb structure There is disclosed a die for forming a honeycomb structure and a method of manufacturing the honeycomb structure by use of the die, in which variations of cell pitches are suppressed in a central portion and the vicinity of an outer periphery after drying and firing... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270711 | Nozzle for use in rotational casting apparatus For use in a rotational casting machine used for coating a rotating body with elastomer, such as polyurethane, there is provided a nozzle used for dispensing the liquid polyurethane onto the rotating body to be coated. The nozzle of the invention has a plurality of ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7269942 | Wall flow particulate trap system A wall-flow particulate trap system regenerated by reverse flow of filtered exhaust gas through porous walls of a plurality of tubular passages is disclosed. The system includes a particulate trap having an inlet and an outlet, the particulate trap adapted to receiv... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7198096 | Stacked low profile cooling system and method for making same A stacked array of low profile heat pipes each with a plurality of micro tubes extended therethrough. The stacked low profile heat pipes are placed into thermal connection with heat producing components. A heat transfer fluid is contained in the micro tubes of the l... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182924 | Substrate packing for monolith reactors An improved method and apparatus is set forth for packaging substrates in a monolith reactor, wherein the substrates are positioned in a stacked relationship along a longitudinal axis of the reactor housing. The stack of substrates is supported in a fixed position a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172403 | Apparatus for preparing a gypsum wallboard core A gypsum wallboard core, and methods and apparatus for making the same are disclosed. Methods of making a gypsum wallboard core include extruding a gypsum slurry containing water, gypsum, slip agents, water-reducing agents, surfactants and, optional additives, throu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163389 | Extrusion die for honeycomb extrusion molding and manufacturing method therefor An extrusion die for extrusion molding of a honeycomb structure has back holes for introducing a raw material to be molded and slits for extruding the raw material. The extrusion die comprises an inside section, an outer peripheral section, and an outermost peripher... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162787 | Method for constructing a honeycomb extrusion die A honeycomb extrusion die includes an inlet face having a plurality of feed channels, and a discharge face having an array of intersecting honeycomb discharge slots. The extrusion die also includes a bonded array of pin elements each exposed on the discharge face of... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163391 | Molding apparatus for forming food patties having top and bottom surface contours A mold plate for a reciprocating mold plate food patty-forming apparatus has at least one laterally contoured region extending longitudinally. The contoured region has a raised top surface and a raised bottom surface. The mold plate has at least one cavity through t... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160094 | Die assembly A die assembly (10) having a first die part (12), which includes a first lip (16) that, in combination with a second lip (18), defines a feed gap (20). The first die part (12) also includes a rear portion (22), a fron... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153120 | Pasta, pastry, cookie, and hors d'oeuvre maker A device to mix and extrude various ingredients including pastas, pastries, baked goods, hors d'oeuvres, and cookies. The device includes novel measuring, mixing and extrusion arrangements including: an automatic measuring cup; a way to continuously mix and extrude ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150848 | Method and apparatus for regular division of molten extrusion flow A blown film die divides a flow of material into two flows with higher and lower flow portions and recombines the flow by combining higher flow portions with lower flow portions. The flow can be divided in circumferential channels between an annular feed ring and an... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147774 | Sliding plate filter with segmented sealing ring A filtration apparatus for use in polymer processing includes a housing having an internal bore for directing polymer flow and a channel oriented transversely to the bore. A slide plate for supporting filters is movable through the channel and across the bore. An an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7132124 | Die for molding honeycomb structure and manufacturing method thereof In a die for molding a honeycomb structure, in which a coating layer is formed on a die base so that slits with a particular width are provided, the slits are provided so as to have a width of 30 to 200 μm by forming the coating layer by a substrate layer with a th... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132071 | Method of molding using a plunger machine with a tapered bore A method of molding reinforced polymer compositions using a molding machine with a tapered bore is provided. The method has particular application in molding polymer that is reinforced with particles having an aspect ratio that is greater than 1:1. The plunger machi... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114942 | Apparatus for producing synthetic resin film A calibrating basket for a film blowing tube is provided with roller bearings to prevent stripe formation on the film and pinching of the film between the rollers. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111379 | Eyebrow pencil making machine An eyebrow pencil making machine includes a trough disposed on a table for receiving pen containers, a board having a number of depressions to support the pen containers which may be fed along the board step by step, and two tool devices each having a tool member mo... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7094047 | Die for extrusion molding of honeycomb A die for extrusion molding of a honeycomb which comprises a structure provided with a groovy slit (2) formed by cell blocks (3) on a front face thereof, and additionally provided with a puddle inlet, on a back face thereof, communicatively connected w... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090480 | Method and apparatus for molding ceramic sheet A method and an apparatus capable of extrusion molding a comparatively wide, thin ceramic sheet using a screw extruder while suppressing the wrinkling thereof. The molding apparatus includes a screw-type extruder and a mold at the forward end of the extruder is used... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083826 | Coating die and method for use The invention is a die comprising a die body. The die body defines an internal cavity and an applicator slot. The cavity is in fluid communication with the applicator slot. A plurality of gas relief passages are in fluid communication with the internal cavity. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077642 | Plunger molding machine with tapered bore and thermal transfer fins A plunger machine for molding reinforced polymer compositions is provided. The plunger machine has particular application in molding polymer that is reinforced with particles having an aspect ratio that is greater than 1:1. The plunger machine includes a barrel hous... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070654 | Screen printing apparatus In a screen printing apparatus which prints solder cream on a substrate by a closed type squeeze head, in print space 35 that houses the solder cream 5 pressurized in a paste storing part and brings the solder cream 5 into contact with a surface... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7056112 | Extrusion die and method for using the same An improved extrusion die and a method for using the same that minimizes the deflection of the die exit by providing the walls of the extrusion die with areas of increasing thickness that increase from the die ends to a central location. The die wall thickness is va... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7037102 | Plunger molding machine with tapered bore and thermal transfer fins A plunger machine for molding reinforced polymer compositions is provided. The plunger machine has particular application in molding polymer that is reinforced with particles having an aspect ratio that is greater than 1:1. The plunger machine includes a barrel hous... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011778 | Method and installation for producing substrate blocks The present invention relates to a method and an installation for producing growth substrate blocks, particularly for blocks for cuttings for horticultural use, where loose substrate material is compacted in a forming chamber (18) and thus forms useable block... | 03/14/2006 |
