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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8221834 | Titania composite and preparing method thereof A titania composite and a preparing method thereof are provided. The titania composite comprises an inner core and a coating film layer, wherein the inner core is a barium sulfate crystal and/or a strontitum sulfate crystal with subsphaeroidal shape, having a partic... | 07/17/2012 |
| 8101234 | Highly luminescent color-selective nanocrystalline materials A nanocrystal capable of light emission includes a nanoparticle having photoluminescence having quantum yields of greater than 30%. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7611750 | Nanocomposite material and method of manufacturing the same comprising forming an inorganic matrix by sol-gel reaction A nanocomposite material and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The nanocomposite material includes a plurality of nanoparticles coated with a metal oxide, and a matrix of the metal oxide immobilizing the nanoparticles that are dispersed therein. The ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7608297 | Procedure for the realisation of ceramic manufactures, in particular, porcelain stoneware tiles and trim pieces, with anti pollution and anti-bacterial properties and products thereby obtained This invention falls into the field of ceramic manufactures, in particular tiles and trim pieces made of porcelain stoneware. Titanium dioxide is applied to the glaze and to the layer covering the tiles so that a photocatalytic oxidization action can be produced act... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7371275 | Titanium dioxide pigment and polymer compositions Coated titanium dioxide pigment having high UV absorption properties and use in polymer compositions, especially PVC for building and residential construction is described. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7338573 | Magnetic substrates with high magnetic loading A method of forming a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, and at least one printable substrate layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, including the steps of providing a molten magnet... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7294191 | Pure-coloured, readily dispersible iron oxide red pigments with high grinding stability The present invention relates to pure-coloured, readily dispersible iron oxide red pigments having high grinding stability, to a process for preparing them, and to their use. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288146 | Titanium dioxide pigment coated with hollow bodies and method for its manufacture A coated titanium dioxide pigment with good opacity and simultaneously good retention for use in decorative laminating paper characterized by a surface coating containing aluminum oxide phosphate and attached hollow bodies, e.g., hollow microbodies. A manufacturing ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285328 | Particulate titanium dioxide coated product and method of forming titanium dioxide coated particles A composition of matter comprises particles each having a substrate being an oxide or other suitable compound of a metal other than titanium or of certain non-metal elements, and a coating on said substrate being a layer of titanium dioxide. A method of forming part... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7264672 | Titanium dioxide pigment composite and method of making same A process for producing an improved titanium dioxide pigment composite is provided, as are particles produced thereby. The process comprises producing a slurry comprising titanium dioxide particles, leaching alumina from the surface of the titanium dioxide particles... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261939 | Tablets with coloured patterns and preparation thereof A tablet comprising a core which is at least partially coated with an outer layer obtained by electrostatic deposition of a powder and subsequent fusing of the deposited powder to form a film characterised in that a surface of the tablet coated with said outer layer... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259195 | Pigments treated with organo-phosphoric acids and their salts A unique treatment for pigments is provided. This treatment, which uses certain organo-phosphoric acids and/or their salts, imparts improved physical and chemical qualities including lacing resistance, improved dispersion and decreased chemical reactivity when these... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255736 | Effect pigments based on thin SiO flakes Effect pigments having improved optical properties based on SiO2 flakes coated with one or more layers, where the SiO2 flakes have a thickness of from 50 nm to 150 nm; processes for the preparation thereof; and use of these pigments in cosmetic... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250080 | Process for the manufacture of organosilicon compound-treated pigments An improved process for making an organosilicon compound surface-treated titanium dioxide material, comprising (a) forming a mixture of the titanium dioxide material in water, (b) wet milling the mixture, (c) adjusting the pH of the slurry resulting from step (b) to... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238231 | Process for manufacturing zirconia-treated titanium dioxide pigments An improved process is described for manufacturing zirconia-treated titanium dioxide pigments, wherein the zirconia treatment is accomplished in the process of fluidizing a titanium dioxide filter or press cake and then drying the same, through the addition to the f... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7179550 | Member for supporting magnetic disc substrates, process of producing the same, and magnetic disc device using the same A member of supporting magnetic disc substrates is provided, comprising a ceramic sinter containing a ceramic component and at least one conductive component selected from a group consisting of iron, niobium, tin zinc, copper, nickel, cobalt, and chromium, wherein t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7156913 | Intensely colored red effect pigments The present invention relates to intensely colored red effect pigments comprising iron oxide-coated SiO2 flakes, where the total thickness of the effect pigments is not greater than 500 nm (+/−30 nm). The present invention likewise relates to processes ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147890 | Method for coating phosphor particles This invention relates to coated particles used as phosphor particles for a phosphor screen of a display and a coating method for such particles. In the coating method of the present invention, first particles having a mean particle diameter of 3 to 10 μm are fluid... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135065 | Method for the post-treatment of titanium dioxide pigments The invention relates to a method for the post-treatment of titanium dioxide, in order to produce particularly weather-resistant titanium dioxide pigments with good optical properties. The method is characterized in that, together with the hydrous oxides of tin and ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128798 | Magnetic substrates, composition and method for making the same A process of making a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer including the steps of providing a magnetic composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-%... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7115303 | Process for producing spherical composite cured melamine resin particles A process for producing spherical composite cured melamine resin particles excellent in water resistance, in which colloidal silica is localized near the surface thereof, comprising (a) a step of reacting a melamine compound with an aldehyde compound in an aqueous m... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6964808 | Wall surface panel capable of generating minus ions utilizing natural volcanic ash soil A wall is formed by adding a predetermined amount of binding agent and water to volcanic ash sediment, which is comprised of mineral silicate including at least silicic acid and aluminum oxide, kneading them, and applying to an arbitrary plane. Through a natural rea... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6913787 | Coating particles by colliding larger fluidized particles to smaller slurry particles This invention relates to coated particles used as phosphor particles for a phosphor screen of a display and a coating method for such particles. In the coating method of the present invention, first particles having a mean particle diameter of 3 to 10 μm are fluid... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6901997 | Thermal interface wafer and method of making and using the same A thermal interface wafer for facilitating heat transfer from an electronic component to a heat sink. The wafer is formed from at least one elongate, vertically-oriented strip of thermally conductive material having a layer of conformable, heat-conducting material f... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6890593 | Method of coating micrometer sized inorganic particles A method for coating moisture sensitive inorganic particles, such as phosphors, comprising mixing the inorganic particles having a particle size of about 1 to 100 micrometers with nanometer-sized coating particles, and firing the mixture to soften or melt the nanome... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6884509 | Special turf filler comprising silica particles An aggregate turf filler for use with the turf of athletic fields and landscaped areas which comprise crushed silica sand particles (SiO2) which are substantially round in shape and are sized to be between 12 and 40 mesh. An acrylic based sealer covering ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6811813 | Method of coating micrometer sized inorganic particles A method for coating moisture sensitive inorganic particles, such as phosphors, comprising mixing the inorganic particles which have a particle size of about 1 to 100 micrometers with nanometer sized coating particles, as of silica, and firing to soften or melt the ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6765041 | Organo-acid phosphate treated pigments A unique treatment for pigments is provided. This treatment, which uses certain organo-acid phosphate molecules, imparts improved physical and chemical qualities including lacing resistance, improved dispersion and decreased chemical reactivity when these treated pi... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6764759 | Method of forming a phase change thermal interface A thermal interface material (A) transfers heat from a heat source (12), such as a microprocessor, to a heat sink (14) for maintaining the microprocessor at a safe operating temperature. The interface material includes thermally conductive filler parti... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6759097 | Methods for producing imaged coated articles by using magnetic pigments Methods and devices for producing images on coated articles are provided. The methods generally comprise applying a layer of magnetizable pigment coating in liquid form on a substrate, with the magnetizable pigment coating containing a plurality of magnetic non-sphe... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6733827 | Processes for manufacturing particles coated with activated lignosulfonate Processes for forming a filter material are provided. The processes include the steps of coating a filter particle with a lignosulfonate, carbonizing the coating, and activating the coating. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6713543 | Pigments treated with organo-phosphoric acids and their salts A unique treatment for pigments is provided. This treatment, which uses certain organo-phosphoric acids and/or their salts, imparts improved physical and chemical qualities including lacing resistance, improved dispersion and decreased chemical reactivity when these... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6645613 | Coating compositions for use on substrates The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising a pigment, a water-dispersible urethane resin, and a solvent effective amount of a water-soluble solvent. The water-dispersible urethane resin exists as a colloidal dispersion in water ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6630019 | Calcium phosphate colorants and method for making same Calcium phosphate colorants are provided that comprise calcium phosphate particles, a dye, and aluminum hydroxide and which are resistant to dye migration and suitable for use in food, drugs and cosmetics. The calcium phosphate particles are coated with a... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6613383 | Atomic layer controlled deposition on particle surfaces Particles have an ultrathin, conformal coating are made using atomic layer deposition methods. The base particles include ceramic and metallic materials. The coatings can also be ceramic or metal materials that can be deposited in a binary reaction sequen... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6582506 | Pigment flakes Pigment flakes having cores preferably composed of resins, polymers, thermoplastics, and/or thermosets with colorant (pigment and/or dyes) deposited thereon, coating applications thereof, and a method for making pigment flakes which includes providing a c... | 06/24/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6531223 | Primerless latex paint with tannin blocking A water based coating composition which does not require a primer for application over wood, masonry, metal, vinyl siding and previously painted surfaces and can be applied over these surfaces in a single coat to provide the tannin blocking, hiding, corro... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6468632 | Method of edge-sealing gypsum board for clean room quality A method for coating the sawed edges of gypsum wallboard to prevent dusting of gypsum particles in clean rooms. The method includes applying a water-dispersible polymers to the sawed edges of gypsum wallboard. The polymer forms a water-insoluble salt thro... | 10/22/2002 |
