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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7923074 | Method for preparing a vehicle interior material A method for preparing a vehicle interior material comprises the steps of feeding 100 parts by weight of phosphorus and nitrogen-containing non-halogen flame retardant particles and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of hydrophobic inorganic oxide fine particles having hydro... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7588802 | Agent and method for flame-retardant processing of polyester-based fiber products The invention provides a flame-retardant processing agent capable of imparting durable flame retardance to polyester-based fiber products without using halogen-based flame retardant. The flame-retardant processing agent is obtained by dispersing at least one phospho... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7425352 | Flameproofing agent for polyester-based textile product and method of flameproofing The invention provides a flame-retardant processing agent capable of imparting durable flame retardance to polyester-based fiber products without using halogen-based flame retardant. The flame-retardant processing agent is obtained by dispersing at least one phospho... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7211293 | Methods, systems and compositions for fire retarding substrates A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7144925 | Fire resistance acoustic foam A macrocellular foam is described having improved cell size and Fire-test-response Characteristics, among other features, which is obtained by selecting a particle size less than 1 micron for the flame retardant adjuvant. The inventors found that the amount of fire ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7060155 | Method and apparatus for soft skin encapsulation The invention relates to an insulation product comprising an elongated fibrous batt with a polymeric encapsulating layer and, optionally, a vapor or other barrier layer on one or more surfaces of the fibrous batt and an apparatus for manufacturing such an insulation... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7011724 | Textile products having flame retardant properties and methods of manufacture A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6905985 | Fabric film for automotive heaters A fabric cartridge for an automotive beating and cooling system. The apparatus includes: a cartridge assembly, the cartridge assembly including a housing; and a single-ply, die cut fabric web disposed therein. In the preferred embodiment, the fabric web includes: a ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6673266 | Fire-retardant petroleum composition A cellulose-based fire retardant composition is made by (1) adding cellulose to water, thereby forming a solution; (2) adding liquid ammonia to the solution; and (3) subsequently adding solid diammonium phosphate to the solution, thereby forming a viscous... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6641749 | Treatment for improving cellulose insulation A method for manufacturing a tire retardant cellulose insulation with reduced density and reduced settling. The method consists of adding a material, the fibers of which have a positive electrostatic charge, onto a shredded newspaper base either before or... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6541068 | Method for the flame-retardant processing of textile materials A process is proposed for the fireproofing treatment of textile materials by impregnating them initially with a melamine-formaldehyde resin or organosilicon substances, and then with a solution of a complex compound of the ammonia salt of amidoalkylphosph... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6495210 | Flame retardant for mesh sheets and flameproof mesh sheet A method for preparing flame retardant mesh sheets and multi-filament fibers which do not do not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion. Also, a method for preparing mesh sheet and multi-filament fibers coated with a flame retardant including 1.5 ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6383957 | Flame retardant for mesh sheets and flameproof mesh sheet A process for preparing mesh sheets which do not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion using a flame retardant for mesh sheets comprising 1.5 to 15 wt % of red phosphorus and 10 to 70 parts by weight of an ammonium polyphosphate compound based on... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6114036 | Flexible fire retardant multi-layer structures comprising polyolefin and polyamide layers and process for making the same Multilayer structure having a first layer of a fire retardant polyolefin comprising composition and a second layer of a polyamide comprising composition comprises up to 20% by weight of a phosphonate ester having the structure: ##STR1## wherein ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6074753 | Drawn polyester yarn for reinforcement of elastic structures Drawn polyester yarn of enhanced strength and improved adhesion properties for reinforcement of elastic structures, such as tires, conveyor belts and the like, is obtained on treatment, prior to drawing, with a water-free or a low water fiber finish compr... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5989706 | Thermally-protective intumescent coating system and method An intumescent coating system and method therefor is disclosed for thermally protecting a substrate having a surface exposed to fire conditions. The coating system of the present invention is provided as having a having a first film layer which forms a ri... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5955386 | Fire hydrant thermal and acoustic insulation material An open weave, air permeable fiber pad is formed from a plurality of compressed, interlocked fiber strands. A non-uniform, three dimensional grid of spaced apart, expandable graphite particles are secured at randomly spaced apart intervals to individual f... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5952248 | Fire retardant thermal and acoustic insulation material An open weave, air permeable fiber pad is formed from a plurality of compressed, interlocked fiber strands. A non-uniform, three dimensional grid of spaced apart, expandable graphite particles are secured at randomly spaced apart intervals to individual f... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5942006 | Process for the flame-retardant treatment of textiles A process for the flame-retardant treatment of a cellulosic fabric by impregnating a fabric with an aqueous solution of a tetrakis (hydroxyorgano) phosphonium (THP) and then at least partially drying it. The partially dried impregnated fabric is passed at... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5925457 | Thermally-protective intumescent coating An intumescent coating system and method therefor is disclosed for thermally protecting a substrate having a surface exposed to fire conditions. The coating system of the present invention is provided as having a first component which forms a rigid carbon... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5900281 | Platinum-containing thermal protective compositions An intumescent composition for protecting a substrate against fire and thermal extremes includes a polymer binder containing a small amount of platinum, preferably in the form of a coordination complex. The binder is a non-silicone based polymer, and the ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5871817 | Liquid boron preservative process The invention comprises a process for the preservation of timber, wood or wood based products with a boron based preservative. The preservative comprises a mixture of boric acid or boron oxide with one or more solvents selected from the group consisting o... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5851661 | Water vapor permeable film The present invention relates to polyurethane hot melt adhesives that are hardened by the action of moisture and which contain at least one reaction product from a component that contains NCO groups and an essentially linear hydroxypolyester, hydroxypolye... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5780112 | Power-free latex articles and methods of making the same A method of making a latex article, by contacting a latex article with water, an aqueous emulsion comprising a high-density, substantially linear hydrocarbon polymer, and an acid-activated oxidizing agent or initiator, mixing in an acid to the reaction mi... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5766681 | Insulation barrier and a method of making an insulation barrier The insulation barrier is formed of a body of foamed polystyrene, either expanded or extruded, which is provided with a protective coating formed of a metallic-based inorganic material and is applied over at least one surface of the body. Optionally, a fi... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5763022 | Solvent-resistant textile binder The invention provides a process for improving the resistance to solvents in finishing and stabilizing fiber materials with textile binders, wherein the textile binder used is an aqueous copolymer dispersion or a redispersible copolymer powder of copolyme... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5759207 | Flat duck greige fabrics suitable for processing into flame resistant fabrics with low shrinkage Improved flat duck griege cotton/thermoplastic fiber blend fabrics have been discovered which are suitable for processing into flame resistant fabrics with low laundry shrinkage while maintaining high resistance to molten metal.... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5744199 | Method of sealing openings in structural components of buildings for controlling the passage of smoke This invention relates to a method of sealing openings in structural components of a building to reduce the amount of smoke which may pass through the opening in the event of a fire. The method comprises filling an opening in a structural component of a b... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5736466 | Coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings The invention relates to coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings, comprising a vinyl chloride copolymer or vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersion, flameproofing agents, foam stabilizer and optionally crosslin... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5665432 | Process for treating timber It is an object to provide a process for treating timber, comprising the first step of immersing a high moisture content timber in an organic solvent compatible with water so as to remove water in the timber and make the organic solvent penetrate into the... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5652026 | Modification of wood Wood is modified by impregnating wood with a methylsiloxane oligomer and heating the impregnated wood to cure the oligomer. The oligomer is of the average compositional formula: (CH3 SiO3/2)m (MO3/2)n... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5639281 | Method of obtaining a uniform surface finish effect on fabrics or garments using a gel and composition therefor This invention relates to methods of applying finishes to garments. More particularly, this invention relates to improved methods for applying specialty finishing on the garments using a cellulose-type based carrier and to a carrier/finish composition for... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5614256 | Coating composition for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings The invention relates to coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings, comprising a vinyl chloride copolymer or vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersion, flameproofing agents, foam stabilizer and optionally crosslin... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5603990 | Thermally-protective intumescent coating method An intumescent coating system and method therefor is disclosed for thermally protecting a substrate having a surface exposed to a flame environment. The coating system of the present invention is provided as having a having a first component which forms a... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5589219 | Heat-resistant, high-voltage lead wire for direct current Disclosed is a heat-resistant, high-voltage insulated lead wire for direct current, which meets the demand for higher heat resistance, and its insulating coating over the conductor is formed by a polyolefin resin composition. The polyolefin resin composit... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5582871 | Method for preserving wood against undesirable reactions caused by microorganisms The present invention is related to a method for preserving wood against undesirable reactions caused by microorganisms. The invention also concerns wood preserved against molds, blue-stain fungi and rot fungi. According to the method, the wood being pres... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5534305 | Wood processing composition, processed wood and a method of processing wood A wood processing composition comprising a dimensional stabilizer which penetrates wood and restrains its swelling and shrinkage to prevent cracking and to give it dimensional stability, and a hardening filler composed of synthetic resins which hardens af... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5509983 | Method of making fire-resisting synthetic boards A method of making fire-resisting synthetic boards including steps of dipping two pieces of fabric in a coating material prepared by mixing clay powder with a urea, water, a stabilizing agent, latex, sodium chloride, and a pigment; bonding the coated fabr... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5480458 | Long wear life flame-retardant cotton blend fabrics Flame-retardant treated cotton/thermoplastic fiber blend fabrics have been discovered which have extended wear life and retain their flame-retardant treatment for the life of the garment.... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5464545 | Use of reverse-water-soluble polymers as non-formaldehyde-releasing binder resins for textile-finishes A method and compositions for textile finishing utilizing non-formaldehyde-releasing, reverse water-soluble polymers as binder resins for textile finishes. Textiles treated by the disclosed method. The present invention is advantageous for health and safe... | 11/07/1995 |
