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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7687100 | Method of dry coating flow field plates for increased durability A simple and inexpensive method of making a flow field plate that exhibits increased durability under conditions of use is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of applying a dry carbon powder to a flow field surface of the flow field plate an... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7682650 | Method for producing functionally graded nanocrystalline layer on metal surface An improved process for the creation or formation of nanocrystalline layers on substrates' surfaces is provided. The process involves “prescuffing” the surface of a substrate such as a metal by allowing friction to occur on the surface by a load-bearing entity m... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7666465 | Introducing nanotubes in trenches and structures formed thereby Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include providing a substrate comprising at least one opening, and then applying a nanotube slurry comprising at least one nanotube to the substrate, wherein the at least one ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7354621 | Method for forming adhesive layer In a method for forming an adhesive layer on the surface of a workpiece before the formation of a coating film containing a powder on the workpiece, the present invention provides a method for forming the adhesive layer having a desired thickness. This object is ach... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7329435 | Strand coating device and method Continuous void-free uniform coatings are formed on filamentous articles by applying a voided or otherwise substantially uneven coating to at least some of the exposed portion of a filamentous article or to a rotating substrate. The filamentous article or substrate ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7248446 | Magnetoresistive element using an organic nonmagnetic layer A magnetoresistive element has two magnetic layers and a nonmagnetic middle layer having organic molecules disposed between the two magnetic layers. The middle layer is thinner than 5 nm (50 Å). The magnetoresistive element exhibits a magnetoresistive effect as a ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7239160 | Method of electrical testing of an integrated circuit with an electrical probe A method of electrical testing devices such as integrated circuits that include conductive pads formed on the surface. A material having a desired bulk resistivity and viscosity is applied to either the device or the electrical probe prior to testing. The applicatio... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229559 | Dual-action decontamination method Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223438 | Patterning magnetic nanostructures A direct-write method for fabricating magnetic nanostructures, including hard magnetic nanostructures of barium hexaferrite, BaFe, based on nanolithographic printing and a sol-gel process. This method utilizes a conventional atomic force microscope tip, coated with ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217439 | Creation method of dyed drawing of plant matter The creation method of a dyed drawing includes a step of arranging of a mesh sheet on the surface of the canvas for the dyed drawing, arranging leaves and flowers on the upper surface of a mesh sheet, covering the plant matter with a synthetic resin sheet, creating ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7192620 | Mold-release coating systems A mold-release coating system includes a barrier coating of a substantially liquid wax material. The wax material is deposited onto the mold surface. The wax material includes about 7 to about 10 weight percent solids. The wax material is permitted to substantially ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182014 | Gun barrel for launching projectiles A gun barrel that can be used to fire projectiles. The gun barrel may be used in satellite-launching operations, in artillery operations, or in fire-fighting operations. The gun barrel has an outer support layer, an inner support layer lining the bore of the gun bar... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183030 | Negatively charged coated electrographic toner particles and process Negatively charged coated toner particles are provided that comprise a polymeric binder particle and a coating material. The coating material comprises at least one visual enhancement additive coated on the outside surface of the polymeric binder particle. Electrogr... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166561 | Lubricant-carrying substrate for maintenance of paper shredders Paper shredders are maintained using lubrication substrates that have been treated with or that carry a lubricant. The lubrication substrate is fed through the shredding mechanism of a paper shredder. Rather than requiring disassembly of the paper shredder, maintena... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163138 | Friction stirred introduction of particles into a metallic substrate for surface durability treatment An axially elongated cylindrical tool has a protrusion at a lower end thereof which is inserted into a metallic work piece substrate under pressure during rotation of the tool and displacement thereof in one direction. Mixing of a matrix of metal and particles by th... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7132840 | Method of electrical testing A method of electrical testing devices such as integrated circuits that include conductive pads formed on the surface. A material having a desired bulk resistivity and viscosity is applied to either the device or the electrical probe prior to testing. The applicatio... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125823 | Methods of making dual-action decontamination media Hydrophobic polymer particles (e.g., granules or fragments) employed as filter media, e.g., for filtering runoff water, include an antimicrobial compound on exterior surfaces and can reduce proliferation of microbial organisms as well as sorb chemical contaminants f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7066412 | Apparatus, methods, and compositions for adding fragrance to laundry The invention provides an apparatus, methods, and compositions for dispensing a fragrance onto laundry in a dryer without substantial loss of that fragrance during the drying process. The apparatus includes an electrostatic vapor generator capable of dispensing a fr... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7037332 | Medical device with coating that promotes endothelial cell adherence A medical device coated with one or more antibodies and one or more layers of a matrix is disclosed. The antibodies or fragments thereof react with an endothelial cell surface antigen. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for producing the medical device. The... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022374 | Negative static electrically charged coating method and composition for repelling dust from glass A liquid which has a negative static electrical charge is pre-coated onto a paper or fabric towel and the coated, negative static electrically charged paper or fabric towel is rubbed onto positive, static electrically charged glass windows, automobile and truck wind... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6953060 | Substrate with external member An apparatus comprising: (a) a substrate including a level intermediate region disposed between a first end region and a second end region; (b) a first external member disposed circumferentially around the first en... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6926772 | Strand coating device and method Continuous void-free uniform coatings are formed on filamentous articles by applying a voided or otherwise substantially uneven coating to at least some of the exposed portion of a filamentous article or to a rotating substrate. The filamentous article or substrate ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921546 | Antimicrobial glass and glass-like products and method of preparing same A glass or glass-like substrate having a contact-killing, non-leaching antimicrobial effective amount of metal ions contained in at least one surface region thereof, and having a color of b*≦+6 on the CIE international color scale is disclosed. The antimicrobial s... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6814807 | Apparatus for single-end slashing An apparatus for applying metered fluid such as sizing to an advancing individual yarn in a uniform manner. An elongated member includes at least one slot for receiving the advancing yarn and to bring the advancing yarn into contact with the metered fluid. The slot ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6800171 | Peelable temporary masking coatings A paint mask dispensed onto a surface to be protected by finger application, or may be housed in and dispensed from a receptacle with a sponge or similarly porous and flexible tip. The paint mask permits immediate and convenient use by application to the surface of ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6773763 | Method of manufacturing a permanent magnet using kinetic spray A method of manufacturing a permanent magnet by the steps of preparing an admixture of magnetic material and binder material, the admixture material having a particle size of less than 325 mesh. Then heating a carrier gas to a temperature substantially below the mel... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6726953 | Method for depositing metal having high corrosion resistance and low contact resistance against carbon on separator for fuel cell A method for depositing a metal having a high corrosion resistance and a low contact resistance against carbon to a separator for a fuel cell enabling provision of an inexpensive separator for a fuel cell by depositing a metal having a high corrosion resistance and ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6649209 | Method for covering damaged protective layer areas, device for implementing said method and transport system The invention relates first of all to a method for covering areas of damaged protective coating on containers or the like, in which, according to the invention, protective coating material is stamped on to the zone in which the damaged areas occur. The in... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6595029 | Process for devices for the production of internally-hardened glass tubes as well as their use The invention relates to a process for the production of internally-hardened glass tubes, in which in a tube-drawing process for the production of glass tubes that is known in the art, a coated drawing tool, for example in the process according to Danner ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6592935 | Method of manufacturing electromagnetic devices using kinetic spray A method of manufacturing electric machines comprised of geometrically patterned arrays of permanent magnets, soft magnetic materials, and electrical conductors deposited by kinetic spraying methods directly atop a carrier. The magnets and planar coils of... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6579564 | Process for fabricating polarized organic photonics devices A polarized organic photonics device, including an LED or photovoltaic device, is comprised of a first conductive layer or electrode coated with a friction transferred alignment material, a photoactive material, and a second electrically conductive layer ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6511701 | Coatings and methods A method of coating a polymer substrate with a dry composition comprising particles is provided. The particles have a Mohs hardness between 1 and 2.5 and preferably a largest dimension of less than 100 microns. The particles are buffed on the substrate wi... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6509057 | Antibacterial, antifungal or antialgal article and process for producing same An antibacterial, antifungal or antialgal article includes an antibacterial, antifungal or antialgal component, for example, silver and copper, an alloy thereof or a compound thereof diffused from a surface into the inside of the surface portion of an art... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6464823 | Peelable rub-on temporary masking coatings A paint mask in stick form is housed in a tubular dispenser. The paint mask permits immediate and convenient use by application to the surface of glass or other base to be protected from inadvertent paint, especially window frames and mullions, while proh... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6376007 | Method of marking glass A method of marking glass includes providing a glass material with a surface (201) and using a wire (210) to mark the surface. The wire is softer than the glass material and does not damage the surface of the glass material.... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6352740 | Method of coating an inner surface of a weapon barrel A method of coating an inner face of a weapon barrel with a coating material includes the following steps: introducing the coating material as a component in sheet or foil form into the weapon barrel; positioning the component in the weapon barrel such th... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6306456 | Electrode of electronic component part and conductive paste coating device A method of forming an electrode of electronic component part which comprises: filling conductive paste in a slit of a slit plate, the slit being nearly equal to the width of an electrode to be formed and having an opening in the upper surface of the slit... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6258882 | Wax-resin surface polishes Polish formulations are provided which comprise: a) an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent comprising 0-10% aromatic hydrocarbons; b) an acrylic resin; and c) a wax product that is thermoplastic, transparent, a solid at room temperature and has a melting/softening point ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6254932 | Fabric softener device for in-dryer use A system for the softening or other treatment of fabric articles is provided which comprises a vented bag comprising a fastening system and flexible sheet releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a liquid fabric-treatment composition.... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6251196 | Process for producing Fe-B-R based permanent magnet having a corrosion-resistant film An Fe--B--R based permanent magnet and metal pieces are placed into a treating vessel, where they are vibrated and/or agitated, whereby a metal film is formed on the surface of the magnet. A sol solution produced by the hydrolytic reaction and the polymer... | 06/26/2001 |
