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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084084 | Product for roughening the strings of tennis, badminton and squash rackets and for keeping them rough and method for producing said product The agent basically consists of Saxolith, a crystalline marble-based filler, and Erkamar, a binder having adhesive properties. The agent preferably also contains dimethylethanolamine to improve the dissolution of resins and to stabilize the pH, as well as isopropano... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8067059 | Hydrophobic composites and particulates and applications thereof Novel hydrophobic composites, particularly hydrophobic particulates and free-flowing hydrophobic aggregates and methods utilizing same are disclosed. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7658968 | Method for making a film with improved wettability properties A method for making a film having improved wettability properties for use with a heat exchanger of a condensing furnace or an air conditioner. The film can be made of any thermoplastic film which bonds to metal. Polar particulates are mechanically are adhered to and... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7273634 | Coatings and additives containing ceramic material A coating for support beams in buildings to protect their structural integrity in case of high heat events, for roofs and the like to inexpensively provide protection from ultraviolet light, for wood or steel substrates to inexpensively provide flame or chemical res... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7229686 | Antireflection film and making method A high refractive index layer of a cured first coating composition comprising (A) metal oxide fine particles selected from among titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, iron oxide, tin oxide, and compound oxides thereof and (B) a compound havi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7163745 | Odor adsorption agent in hygiene articles An odor adsorption agent, in particular for use in a hygiene article, is formed of a thermoplastic granulate and a zeolite bonded to the thermoplastic granulate by means of a welded bond. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7105200 | Method of producing thick-film sheet member A thick-film sheet member producing method including: (a) a support-body preparing step of preparing a support body having a film formation surface provided by a particle layer constituted by high-melting-point particles which are held together with a resin and whic... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105201 | Versatile processes for preparing and using novel composite particles in powder coating compositions Methodology for constructing composite particles from ingredients comprising two or more particulate components. The resultant particles are usefully incorporated into powder coating compositions. The approach also finds utility in other applications, including but ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101810 | Transparent article having protective silicon nitride film Transparent articles comprising transparent, nonmetallic substrate and a transparent film stack is sputter deposited on the substrate. The film stack is characterized by including at least one infrared reflective metal film, a dielectric film over the metal film, an... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7069978 | Chemically compatible, lightweight heat pipe The present invention provides an apparatus including a magnesium alloy vessel that is substantially free of aluminum and zinc, but including magnesium in combination with a gettering metal. The magnesium alloy vessel has a hollow interior cavity containing a workin... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7037958 | Epoxy coating This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7014726 | Rock laminate A rock laminate has been provided that includes a layer of rock and a flexible layer. The layer of rock has a plurality of pores that can receive fluid. The flexible layer is positioned above the layer of rock and has a portion which extends into the pores of the la... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6991830 | Process for the manufacturing of surface elements with a structured upper surface A process for the manufacturing of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer and a decorative upper surface. A wetting repellent lacquer is printed in a predetermined pattern on the decorative upper surface. The wetting repellent lacquer cov... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6966660 | Article exhibiting dry and wet retroreflectivity A exposed-lens retroreflective article exhibiting retroreflection under dry and wet conditions is provided. The inventive article comprises a first set of optical elements having a first reflective layer disposed on the embedded portion of the elements. The first se... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6955834 | Long lasting coatings for modifying hard surfaces and processes for applying the same Materials for coating, coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system or employing the same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of inanimate hard surfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6933007 | Method of forming an improved roofing material A method of coating highly reflective granules on an adhering material of a roofing or siding material to form a roofing or siding material having an average resulting reflectivity on an upper surface of at least about 45%. The method includes the selecting of highl... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6913666 | Process for anchoring connecting elements in a material with pores or cavities and connecting elements therefor A joining pin (3.2) with which two parts (1 and 2) made from a porous material, particularly wood or a wood-like material, are to be joined together, is anchored in the porous material at predetermined anchoring points (31, 33). For this ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6890624 | Self-assembled structures A material includes a layer with a plurality of self-assembled structures comprising compositions. The structures are localized in separate islands covering a portion of the layer in an integrated assembly. In some embodiments, the compositions include nanoparticles... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6881440 | Method and materials for surface protection The present invention relates to an improved protective composition and method. The preferred protective composition uses near equal amounts by weight or volume of a pre-polymer and curative; however up to three to one amounts of pre-polymer to curative are consiste... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6858284 | Surfaces rendered self-cleaning by hydrophobic structures, and process for their production A self-cleaning surface which has an artificial, at least partially hydrophobic, surface structure containing elevations and depressions, which comprises an at least partially hydrophobic surface formed from structure-forming particles of hydrophobic fumed silica ha... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6855426 | Methods for producing composite nanoparticles Size-confined nanocomposite powders and methods for their manufacture are provided by coating fine powders with a nanoscale powder of a different composition. The nanocomposite plastics disclosed offer performance characteristics approaching those of metals and allo... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6852389 | Surfaces rendered self-cleaning by hydrophobic structures, and process for their production A self-cleaning surface which has an artificial, at least partially hydrophobic, surface structure containing elevations and depressions, which comprises a surface having structure-forming particles, which are formed of hydrophobic, fumed silica, adhered thereto by ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6838152 | Low pigments costs algae-retardant roofing granule products containing metallic copper Algae-resistant roofing granules consisting of one or two coats of a fired semi-ceramic composition having a metallic copper powder which does not significantly affect the color tint strength of the pigment contained in the coatings. ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6835421 | Method for impregnating decorative papers A method for impregnating decorative papers which are used for producing highly abrasion-proof laminate floor materials. The decorative paper is first moistened with an amino resin and is thus impregnated. The amount of resin applied is controlled using dosing rolle... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6811856 | Properties of structure-formers for self-cleaning surfaces, and the production of the same A self-cleaning surface which has an artificial, at least partially hydrophobic, surface structure made from elevations and depressions, where the elevations and depressions are formed by particles secured to the surface, wherein the particles have a fissured struct... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6767580 | Method and materials for finished surface protection The present invention relates to an improved protective composition and method. The protective composition uses near equal amounts by weight or volume of a pre-polymer and curative. The mixture is applied by a portable spray apparatus using a mixing spray nozzle. Fo... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6740408 | Protecting composite material parts against oxidation An oxidation-sensitive composite has applied thereto a composition comprising a mixture of boride powder constituted for the most part of TiB2, at least one vitreous refractory oxide powder constituted for the most part by a mixture of borosilicate glass,... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6699522 | Inorganic insulation coating material An inorganic coating material maintains the properties of high heat resistance and high electrical insulating characteristics of inorganic materials, while enhancing the degree of adhesion with respect to an object to be coated. A water-based suspension w... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6696103 | Aluminium nitride ceramics and method for preparing the same Aluminium nitride ceramics improved in heat radiation property used as a substrate for integrated circuits and package material, comprising a sintered article consisting mainly of aluminium nitride and having a thermal conductivity higher than 100.W/m.K a... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6685993 | Process for achieving a wear resistant translucent surface on surface elements A process for achieving a wear resistant translucent surface on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A number of layers of UV- or electron-beam curing lacquer are applied on a decorative surface, thr... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6632535 | Method of forming antireflective coatings An antireflective coating may be formed on visible light transmitting materials. The antireflective coating may a stack of two coating layers. The first coating layer may be formed from a composition that includes a metal alkoxide. The first coating layer... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6613603 | Photovoltaic device, process for production thereof, and zinc oxide thin film A photovoltaic device is provided which comprises a back reflection layer, a zinc oxide layer and a semiconductor layer stacked in this order on a substrate, wherein the zinc oxide layer contains a carbohydrate. The content of the carbohydrate is preferab... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6607781 | Roofing granules with a decorative metallic appearance Colored roofing granules and methods for their preparations, having decorative metallic appearance and enhanced stability against discoloration of color containing a silica-encapsulated metallic flake or colored lamellar effect pigment distributed in an i... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6572784 | Luminescent pigments and foils with color-shifting properties Interference pigment flakes and foils are provided which have luminescent and color-shifting properties. The pigment flakes can have a symmetrical coating structure on opposing sides of a core layer, can have an asymmetrical coating structure with all of ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6565919 | Process for the manufacturing of surface elements A process for the manufacturing of surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A supporting core (5) with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side (1') and a lower side (4). The uppe... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6565770 | Color-shifting pigments and foils with luminescent coatings Interference pigment flakes and foils are provided which have luminescent and color-shifting properties. A luminescent material coating structure is provided which partially covers or encapsulates a color-shifting pigment flake, or covers the outer surfac... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6534126 | Coatings for polymeric substrates The tack of a polymeric substrate is reduced by (i) coating a surface of the polymeric substrate with a thermosetting liquid silicone rubber composition, (ii) applying an aqueous suspension of powdered silicone rubber with a mean particle size of 0.1 to 5... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6497964 | Coating compositions and method for the surface protection of plastic substrate A composition comprising (1) 0.1-50 parts by weight of the reaction product of a hydroxyl group-containing benzophenone compound with a silane and/or a hydrolyzate thereof and (2) 100 parts by weight of a silane compound and/or a hydrolyzate thereof is ap... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6472014 | Uniform surface texturing for PVD/CVD hardware A method is provided for texturing the surface of a substrate to enhance the adhesion and to reduce the stress concentration of coatings applied to the substrate. In one embodiment, a first layer of first spheres is applied to the substrate to provide a t... | 10/29/2002 |
