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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7846493 | Spraying of fibers from a container that includes an agitator Provided are methods and techniques for a spraying fibers. A container having an agitator or a blade assembly in its bottom section is obtained and then partially filled with fibers, so as to at least partially cover the agitator or blade assembly. The agitator or b... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7372190 | Driving apparatus A driving apparatus comprises: an electro-mechanical conversion element; a driving shaft that reciprocates in response to an extension and contraction of the electro-mechanical conversion element; a driven member, frictionally engaged with the driving shaft, that mo... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7247215 | Method of making absorbent articles having shaped absorbent cores on a substrate A method of making stretchable absorbent articles includes the steps of providing a continuous substrate layer, providing one or more streams of adhesive fibers and superabsorbent particles, shaping the one or more streams of adhesive fibers and superabsorbent parti... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7191501 | Differentially entangled nonwoven fabric The invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, the outer surface of which exhibits highly entangled fibers whereas the inner layer exhibits lightly entangled fibers. In particular, the present invention contemplates that a fabric is formed from a fib... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189430 | Directed assembly of highly-organized carbon nanotube architectures A method of controllably aligning carbon nanotubes to a template structure to fabricate a variety of carbon nanotube containing structures and devices having desired characteristics is provided. The method allows simultaneous, selective growth of both vertically and... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7166325 | Carbon nanotube devices Nanotubes and nanotube-based devices are implemented in a variety of applications. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a nanotube device is manufactured having a nanotube extending between two conductive elements. In one implementation, each... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160585 | Process for making at least one nanotube between two electrically conducting elements and device for implementing such a process A process makes at least one nanotube between two electrically conducting elements located on a substrate, using, inside a deposition chamber, a microwave power, a magnetic field, and at least one electronic cyclotron resonance zone faciliting ionization and/or diss... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7115306 | Method of horizontally growing carbon nanotubes and device having the same Provided are a method of growing carbon nanotubes and a carbon nanotube device. The method includes: depositing an aluminum layer on a substrate; forming an insulating layer over the substrate to cover the aluminum layer; patterning the insulating layer and the alum... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7074294 | Structures, systems and methods for joining articles and materials and uses therefor This invention provides novel nanofibers and nanofiber structures which posses adherent properties, as well as the use of such nanofibers and nanofiber comprising structures in the coupling and/or joining together of articles or materials. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066473 | Glass seal weatherstrip There is provided a glass seal weatherstrip 20 installed to an automobile and having seal lips 22, 23 which does not damage a door glass in particular, does not produce strange noise and prevents seal lips of the weatherstrip from being entangled by th... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056409 | Structures, systems and methods for joining articles and materials and uses therefor This invention provides novel nanofibers and nanofiber structures which posses adherent properties, as well as the use of such nanofibers and nanofiber comprising structures in the coupling and/or joining together of articles or materials. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7018497 | Method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity A method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity is provided. A first superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a monomer, a crosslinking agent and a reducing agent, and a second superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a mo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6924000 | Environmentally preferred high solids, low viscosity flock adhesives An environmentally preferred flock adhesive composition containing low molecular weight prepolymers of isocyanate terminated polyether and/or polyalkadiene polyols is disclosed. The prepolymers are free of residual volatile isocyanate ( | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918981 | Process for adding superabsorbent to a pre-formed fibrous web using two polymer precursor streams A process for making an absorbent fibrous web composite including a stable, controllable dispersion of superabsorbent polymer is provided. A pre-formed web, desirably including cellulose fibers and, optionally, thermoplastic fibers is provided. First and second supe... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6841213 | Fiber pattern printing A substantially tubular member comprises a body. The body is constructed from a first material and has an external surface. At least a portion of the external surface has a predetermined pattern of a second material deposited thereon. The predetermined pattern of th... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6805965 | Method for the application of hydrophobic chemicals to tissue webs A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition conta... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6675703 | Machine to simultaneously hot-press, print, flock imprint and brush Machine to simultaneously hot-press, print, flock imprint and brush, especially suitable for the production of printed and flocked fabrics, including a fabric reel, a fabric accumulator, a pre-treatment device, a first continuous oven drier, a hot-pressin... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6537375 | Method and device for applying different colored flocks to profiled joints According to the invention, different coloured and/or different types of flocks (8, 9) are applied to cover or flock-coat profiled joints or other profiled sections (11) in predetermined areas in a coating station (3) at the very moment when the required ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6451148 | Microphone wind shield and method for production thereof A method for disposing a letter sequence onto the outer surface of a microphone wind shield made from foamed material includes the steps of producing at least one letter sequence element on a carrier; positioning the carrier onto the outer surface of the ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6224707 | Method for the production and multicolor printing of thermo-adhesive flocked films The method consists in applying a thermoadhesive or HF-weldable film (2) on a temporary protection paper (1), applying an adhesive layer 2a) on said film, flocking fibers (F) on this adhesive layer, preparing a pre-printed paper with multicolor designs co... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6207003 | Fabrication of structure having structural layers and layers of controllable electrical or magnetic properties A structure having layers of controllable electrical properties is prepared by furnishing a sheet of a substrate material, patterning a pattern of recesses into a surface of the sheet of the substrate material, filling the pattern of recesses with a mixtu... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6171677 | Electrostatic flocking material method of manufacture thereof and electrostatic flocking material-carrying grip of article An electrostatic flocking material, which covers a base for a grip of an article, is coated entirely with a cover layer. Pile fibers of the flocking material are placed upright on the base, and the free ends of the pile fibers are covered with the cover l... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6083332 | Plush textured multicolored flock transfer Plush textured multicolored flock transfers are obtained which have the appearance of a direct flocked article and the manufacturing and application advantages of a flock transfer. The method of manufacture includes applying sequentially to an adhesive co... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6060115 | Method of making an absorbent pad Methods and systems for making an absorbent pad for use in an absorbent article utilize a forming device for forming material into an absorbent core, a supply device for supplying a containment layer against the first surface of the absorbent core and spr... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5904954 | Composite article and method for making same A composite material and a method for making same are disclosed. A composite article including an electrically and/or thermally insulating substrate and protective layers on each side thereof is particularly disclosed. Said material includes protective la... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5863601 | Process of producing graphite fiber A process of producing graphite fiber which includes the generation of the fiber by chemical vapor deposition using an organo metal compound which includes a metal catalyst and the use of a less reactive substance as a substrate to adhere carbon or metal ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5858156 | Diminishing bleed plush transfer A method of producing an plush transfer applique is disclosed. The method employs and improved diminished bleed or lower density applique border allowing for a reduction or elimination of an impression line at the periphery of the transferred applique cau... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5786080 | Compositions and methods for manufacturing ettringite coated fibers and aggregates Compositions and methods for the deposition of ettringite (3CaO-Al2 O3 .multidot.3Ca(SO4).multidot.30-32H2 O) onto the surfaces of fibers, aggregates, and other fillers. The ettringite is produced in situ within... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5693360 | Tooth pick and method for the manufacture thereof This invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tooth pick (1), whereby the tooth pick (1) has a blade (2) of elastic plastic material, whereby the surface of said blade (2) is provided with bristles (4) which have been brought in contact with the ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5618588 | Coating on marine constructions A method of preventing overgrowth on surfaces under the water line of vessels and other marine constructions, wherein a fiber flock is applied to at least a portion of the underwater surfaces, said fiber flock being adhered to said surfaces with an adhesi... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5543195 | Flocked woven fabric with flattened flock fibers A fabric which prevents outerwear from being noticed, heard or smelled by prey when worn. The fabric includes a flocked woven substrate with flattened flock fibers with the fibers adhered to the substrate. The substrate is quiet and soft. Preferably a pri... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5534099 | Process for producing heat-sensitive stencil sheet A process for producing the heat-sensitive stencil sheet is described which is a simple process, makes it possible to readily form a porous substrate layer having a good fiber dispersibility on a thermoplastic resin film without intervening any adhesive l... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5529650 | Method of making flocked, vehicle molding Processes for the formation of flocked automotive molding members of the type adapted to border windshield and door windows are disclosed. The processes include coextrusion of a thermoplastic polymer and reactive hot melt adhesive in a common die orifice ... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5447749 | Production method for glass runs A production method for a glass run of EPDM material with a urethane slip layer and/or a flocked layer on its glass sliding area, whereby a primer layer for a urethane slip layer or a flocked layer can be co-extruded together with a glass run substrate of... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5421921 | Segmented slot die for air spray of fibers A slot die for producing a fibrous web of adhesive material includes a segmented shim having a plurality of fingers in said slat dividing adhesive material into a plurality of adhesive streams. The fingers have tapered ends which are flush with or extend ... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5248524 | Method and apparatus for zoned application of particles in fibrous material with dual dispensing nozzles An apparatus and method for effecting zoned deposition of superabsorbent particles in a fibrous web includes the use of dual dispensing nozzles for forming selected deposition patterns. Fluidized streams of the superabsorbent particles are formed, with ro... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5207851 | Transfers A combination flock and other material transfer. The flock has an open interior section. The other material, such as twill, is die cut greater than the opening of the interior section of the flock but less than the outside dimensions of the flock design. ... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5059452 | Flocked foam fabric with flattened fibers which are color printed A flocked polyurethane foam fabric and method for manufacturing the same for which flock fibers imbedded in an adhesive on the foam are permanently flattened and entangled. Dry ink is transferred onto the flock fibers at the same time that flattening of t... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5047103 | Method for making flock applique and transfers A method of making an applique by printing a release adhesive upon a release sheet; flocking flock through an open section of a barrier into the adhesive to result in at least two patterns arranged to form a predetermined design adhered to the release she... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4911773 | Method for repairing damaged carpet A method for repairing damaged carpet in homes, automobiles, boats and other vehicles. In accordance with the method of the invention, repairs can be made on either flat or curved surfaces and in areas of limited access. Individual fibers are harvested fr... | 03/27/1990 |
