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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8088439 | Porous membrane and method of making the same A method of making a porous membrane is disclosed. One such method optionally includes: forming a plurality of pillars in an array form over a substrate; and forming a layer with a mixture of a porous material precursor and a surfactant over the substrate. The metho... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8043658 | Resistive heater geometry and regeneration method for a diesel particulate filter One embodiment of the invention includes a diesel particulate filter comprising a first face and a second face; a bottom electrode layer formed over the first face of the diesel particulate filter; a middle resistive layer formed over a portion of the bottom electro... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7897207 | Nano-molecular sieve-polymer mixed matrix membranes with significantly improved gas separation performance Nano-molecular sieve-polymer mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for CO2 removal from natural gas have been prepared by incorporating dispersible template-free nano-molecular sieves into polymer matrices such as Matrimid 5218 polyimide matrix or Ultem 1000 poly... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7846496 | Mixed matrix membranes incorporating surface-functionalized molecular sieve nanoparticles and methods for making the same Mixed matrix membranes that are capable of separation and purification of gas mixtures are disclosed. These membranes comprise polymers that include dispersed therein nanomolecular sieve particles. In a preferred embodiment, the nanomolecular sieve particles contain... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7597931 | Device and method for producing a foam material A device for producing a foam material, comprising a gas supply line which is connectable at a first end to a gas source, a material supply line which is connectable at a first end to a material supply source, a material transporting device which is connected to a s... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7479300 | Composite polyamide reverse osmosis membrane and method of producing the same A composite polyamide reverse osmosis membrane and method of producing same. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane is made by coating a porous polysulfone support with an aqueous solution containing 2 wt % m-phenylenediamine (MPD), and 0.1 wt % di(ethylene glycol)... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7381441 | Low metal porous silica dielectric for integral circuit applications The invention relates to the production of nanoporous silica dielectric films and to semiconductor devices and integrated circuits comprising these improved films. The nanoporous films of the invention are prepared using silicon containing pre-polymers and are prepa... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381442 | Porogens for porous silica dielectric for integral circuit applications The invention relates to the production of nanoporous silica dielectric films and to semiconductor devices and integrated circuits comprising these improved films. The nanoporous films of the invention are prepared using silicon containing pre-polymers and are prepa... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7351345 | Method for manufacturing a module for treating a fluid A module enabling individual adaptation by the user to the respective task in the treatment of fluids using housings and connections of existing filtration devices without any modification is described. The module comprises one or more cells stacked one on top of th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348021 | Immunostimulating coating for surgical devices The present invention discloses an immunostimulating agent that may be applied to various surgical devices to promote rapid healing and the ready acceptance and integration of the surgical devices with the body tissues at the surgical site. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329332 | Diaphragm for electrolytic cell Describes a cathode assembly for electrolytic cells, e.g., chlor-alkali electrolytic cells, comprising a foraminous cathode substrate, a deposited erodible mat comprising synthetic (man-made) fibers, e.g., polyamide (nylon) fibers, on the foraminous surface of said ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7318601 | Airbag and airbag system An airbag includes a first panel adjacent to an occupant and a second panel opposite to the occupant; the airbag being capable of deploying above a vehicle occupant's head. The first and second panels are joined together. The airbag includes, between the first panel... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311842 | Lignocellulose-based anion-adsorbing medium (LAM) and process for making and using same for the selective removal of phosphate and arsenic anionic contaminants from aqueous solutions A lignocellulose-based anion-adsorbing medium (LAM) and process for making and using same for selectively removing phosphates and arsenic contaminants from aqueous solutions is disclosed. Making the LAM comprises (a) dissociating cations such as Fe and Al, from thei... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309513 | Broad spectrum filter system including tungsten-based impregnant and being useful for filtering contaminants from air or other gases Filter systems that are effective against a broad range of contaminants including HCN, cyanogen chloride (CK), acid contaminants. and basic contaminants such as ammonia without the need (but with the option, if desired) for using molybdenum or chromium containing ma... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306703 | Contamination resistant press fabric structure and method of manufacture The present invention is directed to fabrics for paper making machines that are rendered contamination resistant and maintain good permeability as a result of a durable coating that lasts the entire life of the fabric. A fluoropolymer will render the fabric contamin... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303683 | Microorganism-removing filter medium having high isoelectric material and low melt index binder A filter medium capable of removing microorganisms from a fluid such as water. The filter medium includes particles of activated carbon, particles of a substantially insoluble inorganic material having an isoelectric point greater than the fluid being filtered. A lo... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300889 | Method for forming a coating film on a plate-like workpiece A method for forming a coating film, comprises the steps of: applying a raw material of a low dielectric constant onto a surface of a plate-like material; reducing oxygen concentration in the atmosphere surrounding the plate-like material to be less than or equal to... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287650 | Structures that inhibit microbial growth Structures treated with a microbiological interception enhancing agent comprising of a water-soluble cationic material having a counter ion associated therewith at specific sites on the cationic material, in combination with a biologically active metal salt, wherein... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285183 | Making foam coated mats on-line A new foam coated nonwoven fibrous mat having properties particularly suited for a facer on gypsum wallboard, laminates made therefrom and the method of making the mat is disclosed. The mat preferably contains a major portion of glass fibers and a minor portion of a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285307 | Process for producing catalyst-coated membranes and membrane-electrode assemblies for fuel cells The present invention provides a continuous process for producing catalyst-coated polymeric electrolyte membranes and membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells. The process of the invention uses an ionomer membrane having a polymeric backing film on the back side... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284930 | Composition and method for forming a sprayable materials cover An alternative cover for landfill may be formed from a slurry mixture of water, cementitious binder, adhesion enhancing admixture and fiber. These constituents may be mixed and applied to cover landfilled wastes, granular material piles or for soil erosion control. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282148 | Porous silicon composite structure as large filtration array A novel asymmetric filter membrane, and process for making is disclosed in several exemplary versions. The membrane structure is physically robust and suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. The support membrane is may be comprised of material such as a ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282291 | Water free proton conducting membranes based on poly-4-vinylpyridinebisulfate for fuel cells Disclosed are methods for forming a water-free electrolyte membrane useful in fuel cells. Also provided is a water-free electrolyte membrane comprising a quaternized amine salt including poly-4-vinylpyridinebisulfate, a poly-4-vinylpyridinebisulfate silica composite... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278842 | Apparatus for the production of polyurethane sandwich elements The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of polyurethane sandwich elements comprising an upper outer layer and a lower outer layer and a layer of cellular polyurethane lying in between, which is firmly bonded to the outer layers. This... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276166 | Fiber-fiber composites A fiber-fiber composite is disclosed herein comprising majority fibers and minority fibers, the minority fibers having a softening point lower than said majority fibers such that when the admixture of majority fibers and minority fibers are wet laid to form a paper-... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273648 | Combination loop textile A base substrate having a first side and a second side, first and second receiving loops extending from the first and second side of the base substrate, respectively, and first and second stiff loops extending from the first and second side of the base substrate, re... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267761 | Method of reducing sulfur in hydrocarbon feedstock using a membrane separation zone A membrane is used in combination with fractionation and hydrodesulfurization to reduce the sulfur content of hydrocarbon feeds, preferably sulfur-containing naphtha feeds. A membrane separation zone is employed to treat a fraction of effluent from a fractionation z... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267866 | Heat control method and heat controller A heat controller for an object, having a composite material formed of a base material radiating a large amount of heat at a high-temperature phase and a phase-change substance having insulation properties at a high-temperature phase, having metallic properties at a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249444 | Stabilized window structure and method of stabilizing window structures entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244830 | Glycopolymers and free radical polymerization methods A glycopolymer composition is provided comprising glycopolymer molecules having a polymer backbone; a first pendent unit comprising a linking group connected to said polymer backbone and a saccharide moiety connected to said linking group, optionally a second penden... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243433 | Laser level with adjustable laser projection line A laser level with adjustable laser projection line comprises a support bracket, a housing, a switch, a laser generator which project a fanned laser beam to the surface of the work piece to form a line, and wherein a rotating mechanism is coupled to rotate the laser... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238416 | Linoleum-based floor covering with improved flame-retardant properties and a method for producing the same Disclosed is a linoleum-based floor covering with improved flame-retardant properties, whose useful layer contains at least one flame retardant from the group of expandable graphites. Additionally disclosed is a method for producing linoleum-based floor-coverings wi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238391 | Abrasion resistant coating for stacks of fiber cement siding This invention relates to a novel stack of siding, comprising: first and second coated siding pieces comprising an outer topcoat layer, an inner decorative coating layer and a fiberboard cement substrate layer; and a liner positioned between the first and second coa... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235124 | High temperature nanofilter, system and method A filter, system and method is provided for filtering nanoparticles in a hot gas, namely particles about 200° C. and further particularly >about 450° C. including diesel exhaust. The filter includes filter media material composed of fibro... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229665 | Process of forming multilayered structures The present invention provides for a method of producing an integral multilayered porous membrane by simultaneously co-casting a plurality of polymer solutions onto a support to form a multilayered liquid sheet and immersing the sheet into a liquid coagulation bath ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220470 | Moisture repellent air duct products Water-resistant fibrous air duct insulation products and methods for making such products. The products may include a duct board or a duct tube including a first layer of resin-bonded fibrous mat having a second layer of durable, preferably non-woven, facing materia... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208200 | Process of forming multilayered structures The present invention provides for a method of producing an integral multilayered porous membrane by simultaneously co-casting a plurality of polymer solutions onto a support to form a multilayered liquid sheet and immersing the sheet into a liquid coagulation bath ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192509 | Process for producing a metal structure in foam form, a metal foam, and an arrangement having a carrier substrate and a metal foam Process for producing a metal structure in foam form, including the steps of providing a nonconductive substrate having a foamed structure, applying conductive particles to the substrate, so that the conductive particles are fixed to the entire surface of the substr... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182989 | Flooring system and method A flooring system for use in a residential environment. The flooring system includes a subfloor adapted to support the mass of a user and modular surface covering elements for disposition in edge to edge covering arrangement across at least a portion of the subfloor... | 02/27/2007 |
