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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7611749 | Method and apparatus for applying flocking to the outsole of shoe under pressure Flocking fibers are applied to the outsole of a shoe by placing the fibers in a chamber within a housing and placing the outsole over an opening in the housing after applying an adhesive to a surface of the outsole which is to receive the flocking. A pressurized gas... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7465474 | Method of applying flocculent to polyolefins and an associated flocculent-covered polyolefin structure A method of covering a polyolefin surface with flocculent includes applying a polyolefin-bondable adhesive to at least a portion of a polyolefin surface located on a structure. An epoxy bond material is then applied to the portion of the structure. Then, a flocculen... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7364782 | Flocked transfer and article of manufacture including the application of the transfer by thermoplastic polymer film A flocked transfer is produced by applying a release agent to a release sheet, and then applying the flocking to a release agent. Unlike the traditional method, a binder and thermoplastic hot melt film is applied to the back of the flock. The transfer, which is esse... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354626 | Method for increasing fiber density in electrostatic flocking A direct charging electrostatic flocking method is provided for the fabrication of a fibrous structure. Fibers are deposited directly on a first electrically conductive surface while a second electrically conductive surface with an adhesive thereon is disposed over ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351368 | Flocked articles and methods of making same A method of manufacturing a molded article using lamination of a flocked surface onto a backing film is provided. Also provided is a flocked article comprising an antimicrobial agent. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338697 | Co-molded direct flock and flock transfer and methods of making same A method of decorating a molded article is provided that includes the steps of: (a) providing a mold insert comprising a plurality of flock fibers and a permanent adhesive layer; (b) positioning the mold insert in ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338684 | Vapor grown carbon fiber reinforced composite materials and methods of making and using same A process for producing-vapor grown carbon fiber (VGCF) reinforced continuous fiber performs for the manufacture of articles with useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics is disclosed. Continuous fiber preforms are treated with a catalyst or cataly... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338685 | Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet, and method for producing it A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the support thereof, wherein the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one surface of the support partly has projected spo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7235594 | Biodegradable plastic composition The present invention relates to biodegradable plastic composition comprising rice powder and/or corn powder, which can be characterized in comprising 100 parts by weight of polyolefin matrix resin; 5 to 400 parts by weight of grain powder selected from the group co... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7045080 | Intumescent ceramic fire retardant coating containing intumescent ceramic particles A fire retardant, intumescent, ceramic coating composition comprising an aqueous ceramic intumescent binder, intumescent ceramic particles, mineral fibers and a wetting agent is described. The intumescent ceramic binder comprises a mixture of a liquid alkali metal s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6977023 | Screen printed resin film applique or transfer made from liquid plastic dispersion The present invention is directed to the use of a resin dispersion to form a variety of decorative transfers. The transfers can include a decorative medium such as flock. Primary and secondary carriers are used in some embodiments of the invention. The resin dispers... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6969546 | Thermal insulation system employing oxide ceramic matrix composites A ceramic tile includes a ceramic core material and an oxide ceramic matrix composite (CMC), where the ceramic core material has at least one surface covered by the oxide CMC. The oxide CMC includes a ceramic fiber, with a cured metal oxide ceramic material impregna... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964726 | Absorbent webs including highly textured surface The present invention discloses a paper web with a highly textured surface and a method of forming the highly textured web. The process includes printing a viscous material onto the surface of a paper web in a pattern with a low pressure printing process. Specifical... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6929771 | Method of decorating a molded article A method of providing a molding article with a plush surface is provided. The method includes providing a flocked transfer, securing the transfer in place in a mold, and molding the article such that the transfer is embedded in the surface of the article. The articl... | 08/16/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6919122 | Flexible composites with integral flights for use in high-temperature food processing equipment and methods for producing the same A flexible composite with integral flights is provided and methods for making the same. The composite is made from, for example, silicone rubber, urethane rubber, polytetrafluoroethylene or other polymer. The composites are useful for making articles of manufacture,... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6913785 | Wear-resistant reinforcing coating applied to a particulate substrate A method of forming a wear-resistant reinforcing coating on a substrate, such as concrete, wood, metal or particulate. A reinforcing fiber mat is placed on the substrate and a liquid matrix material is mixed with small colored stones. The mixture of matrix material ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6805949 | Method for enhancing adhesion of metal particles to ceramic models One method of the present invention relates to a method for enhancing adhesion of spraying metal to a ceramic model. The method is comprised of providing the ceramic model having a spray surface, and modifying at least a portion of the spray surface if the ceramic m... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6706225 | Laminate composite material A laminate composite material comprises a layer of an open weave supporting fabric having a layer of breathable resin adhered thereto by an extruded layer of a thermoplastic resin blended with a high temperature volatile particulate. The resultant composite material... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6703072 | Method utilizing an aerodynamic interlacing process to produce a chemical filter media The present invention relates to a method of utilizing the aerodynamic interlacing process to produce a chemical filter media, comprising: (a) utilizing the airflow to bring short-cut fibers and functional particulates to a composite air blower, thereby e... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6699525 | Method of forming carbon nanotubes and apparatus therefor Carbon nanotubes are formed on a substrate by providing a coiled filament in a chemical vapor deposition chamber, supporting a substrate having a catalytic coating provided thereon inside the coiled filament, evacuating air, if present, from the chamber, ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6676796 | Transferrable compliant fibrous thermal interface Described is a transferrable fibrous thermal interface. The interface comprises flocked thermally conductive fibers embedded in an adhesive in substantially vertical orientation with portions of the fibers extending out of the adhesive. An encapsulant fil... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6554945 | Electrostatic flocking chamber for forming electrostatic flocking apparatus A workpiece is passed at high speed through an electrostatic flocking chamber provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a distance between which openings is increased to realize optimum flocking conditions for the workpiece being electrostatic... | 04/29/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6534138 | Packing material with high printability and recyclability, and method for its production The invention pertains to a method for the manufacture of a packaging material (1; 21) for the production of packaging blanks and packages and comprising the steps of providing at least on surface layer (2, 2'; 22, 22') in the form of a continuous materia... | 03/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6286246 | Electrostatically flocked fishing lures and related systems and methods A fishing lure includes: (i) a hook; and (ii) a fishing lure substrate coupled to the hook. The fishing lure substrate includes: (A) a fishing lure substrate body having an outer surface; (B) a water insoluble adhesive layer on the outer surface; and (C) ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6228443 | Miniature model trees and method of manufacturing A miniature model tree is provided that is random in appearance and durable in design. In embodiments disclosed herein, the miniature model tree comprises a plurality of twisted wires, spiraled together to simulate a trunk; a plurality of fibrous strands ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6214141 | Decorative flocking techniques A method of flocking a surface, and treating the flocking, achieves a decorative effect when applied to toys where the invention may be used to simulate different types of human and animal hair and fur. After applying an adhesive to a surface to be flocke... | 04/10/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6207592 | Anti-static films and anti-static fabrics for use in manufacturing bulk bag liners and bulk bags An anti-static film comprises one or more polymeric film layers having a layer of conductive, low capacitance material secured thereto. The polymeric film layer(s)may have pinholes formed therethrough. The conductive, low capacitance layer comprises one o... | 03/27/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5988058 | Wool attaching machine for cloth A wool attaching machine for cloth is composed of a working table, a conveyer, a plurality of printing rollers, a bonding agent transfer device, a static electricity wool attaching device and a baking device. The conveyer is installed on the working table... | 11/23/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5879778 | Strengthening of structural members A method and a pre-form for strengthening a substrate structural member. Layers are applied to a surface of a substrate where the layers include dry fibre reinforcement materials. A reduced pressure is then applied to the layers and a curable resin is int... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5869168 | Reflective heat activated transfer A reflective transfer includes a lower adhesive layer, an upper clear layer, and an intermediate reflective layer such as a metal foil. Indicia is imprinted on the transfer using a sublimation dye which is transferred into the upper clear layer. This prov... | 02/09/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5853802 | Methods for spray-on insulation The present invention, in certain embodiments, discloses a method for treating cellulose fibers comprising treating cellulose fibers with an acidic medium, and applying an adhesive composition to the cellulose fibers, the adhesive composition including po... | 12/29/1998 |
