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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182880 | Methods of manufacturing flexible insulated wires Methods of manufacturing insulated wires are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, a method includes drawing a conductive wire through a first pad to apply a layer of a first slurry onto the conductive wire, the first pad comprising a chamois leather m... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8084099 | Process and device for coating fibers with a metal by a liquid method A process of coating fibers with a metal by a liquid method is disclosed. In this process, a fiber is drawn through a bath of molten liquid metal so as to coated with the latter, the liquid metal bath being maintained in a crucible of the “levitation” type, whic... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7972659 | Method of applying silanes to metal in an oil bath containing a controlled amount of water Organofunctional silanes are applied to metal surfaces using an oil bath. Metal is immersed in an oil bath containing approximately 2% silane and an oil dispersible hygroscopic liquid, such as glycerol. In one embodiment, the metal is a tire cord. Water vapor entrai... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7704563 | Method of applying silane coating to metal composition Organofunctional silanes are applied to metal surfaces using an oil bath. Metal is immersed in an oil bath containing approximately 2% silane. In a preferred embodiment, the metal is a tire cord. The silane can either be hydrolyzed or unhydrolyzed. The hydrolyzed si... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7431963 | Optical fiber cables for microduct installations The specification describes optical fiber cables designed for microduct installations. The microduct cables are coated with a sheath having particulates added to modify the drag of the outer surface of the cable to air, and thereby facilitate air blown installation.... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7226638 | Method and arrangement in connection with production line for optic cable A method and an arrangement in connection with a production line for optic cable, wherein optical fibers (1) are guided to a coating point (3), where filling gel is applied around the fibres, and a loose tubular casing is formed around the fibres and t... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7199711 | Mobile floor cleaner data communication In a method of communicating data from a mobile floor cleaner to a remote receiver a data communication is initiated from a communicator of the mobile floor cleaner to the remote receiver and data is communicated to the remote receiver with the communicator. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191811 | Tire-wheel assembly A run-flat tire-wheel assembly having, in an inside cavity of the tire/rim, a run-flat support formed by a ring-shaped metal shell and rubber elastic members or a ring-shaped metal shell and rubber elastic members composed of a rubber composition containing 100 part... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172658 | Cleaning liquid dispensing in a mobile hard surface cleaner A hard surface cleaner includes a motorized scrub head, a fluid recovery device, a primary cleaning liquid component container, a cleaning agent container, a flow control device and a fluid flow path. The flow control device is configured to supply a flow of cleanin... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7060326 | Aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable and method of manufacture This invention relates to an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable (ACCC) and method of manufacture. An ACCC cable has a composite core surrounded by at least one layer of aluminum conductor. The composite core comprises a plurality of fibers from at le... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051399 | Cleaner cartridge A cleaner cartridge includes a container having an interior cavity, in which cleaning agent can be stored. A first end of conduit is fluidically coupled to the interior cavity. A second end of the conduit is connectable to a chemical dispenser. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7014800 | Method of producing bristles Bristles for applying media are produced in that a filament, which can be cut into bristles, is extruded with a core which also determines the mechanical properties of the bristle. Cavities are formed at a separation from the center of the core and open towards the ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6962731 | System configured for applying multiple modifying agents to a substrate The present invention is related to the modifying of substrates with multiple modifying agents in a single continuous system. At least two processing chambers are configured for modifying the substrate in a continuous feed system. The processing chambers can be subs... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6911259 | Glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellets and their production process A process for producing glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellets, which comprises a step of drawing out glass fiber strands from the inside of glass fiber rolls and introducing them into a resin impregnation die, a step of supplying a molten thermoplastic ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6875473 | Woven fabric with a modified ester resin for use as a wet friction liner Woven fabric of continuous, untwisted carbon yarn is impregnated with a modified cyanate ester resin or oligomer, preferably at least about 10% by weight of the combined weight of the cured resin and fabric. The cured fabric may be employed as a wet friction materia... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6875385 | Method of compounding resin and fiber Molding material consisting of resin coated reinforcing fiber strands in a molten mass of resin is prepared at a molding site for controlled supply to a molding machine. Continuous strands of fiber from supply spools are entrained with pressurized, molten resin flow... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6779589 | Method for the production of inorganic fiber-reinforced metal matrix composite wires A method and apparatus for manufacturing composite materials are provided. In a first embodiment, a binding material is placed on a heat-resistant filter that is placed on hollow particles in a pressurizable container. Under pressure and heat, the binding material f... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6761935 | Method and device for the producing a metallic coating on an object emerging from a bath of molten metal A method of producing a metallic coating on an object emerging from a bath of molten metal. The object can for example be a wire or a plate. A magnetic field is created near the point of exit of the object. The object leaves the bath of molten metal via an exit chan... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6733819 | Method and apparatus for polymer application to intracorporeal device A method and apparatus for applying a polymer coating on an elongated substrate, preferably an elongate intracorporeal device in the form of a guidewire. An extrudable polymer cartridge is moved by a cartridge advancement mechanism into a guide chamber which is heat... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6676998 | Apparatus for continuous coating of wire The invention provides an apparatus and method which can be utilized to apply a thin layer of viscous coating material to an elongated continuously moving filament whereby the filament can be cabled, coated, and spooled in a continuous operation. The appa... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6660336 | Method for producing coated reinforcing threads made of high-performance fibers An improved method for producing impregnated reinforcing threads is disclosed. The method involves impregnating glass, carbon or aramid fibers with a twist ࣘ120 turns/m with a polymer dip, drawing the impregnated threads through a nozzle, drying the thr... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652920 | Method for meniscuscoating a substrate with a polymeric precursor A method of coating a substrate comprises immersing a surface portion of a substrate in a first phase comprising carbon dioxide and a coating component comprising a polymeric precursor; then withdrawing the substrate from the first phase into a distinct s... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6623804 | Melting and impregnating apparatus method of manufacturing linear composite material and linear composite material A melting and impregnating apparatus includes an impregnating tank having an inlet sealing portion in the bottom portion thereof, an outlet sealing portion in the upper portion thereof and a drawing portion disposed between the sealing portions; a raw-mat... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6620507 | Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellets and manufacturing method thereof Disclosed is fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellets that satisfy the quality stability (homogeneous impregnation, deterioration prevention of reinforcing fiber) of the molding material and the strength performance of the molded product, using natura... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6602544 | Mineral compound composite textile material and method of manufacturing A composite fiber made from natural and/or synthetic fibers having mineral compounds such as gemstones, colors and wavelengths, piezoelectric crystals and magnets whereby said fabrics can be placed against the body, such as the longitudinal lines of acupu... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6599557 | Method and apparatus for polymer application to intracorporeal device A method and apparatus for applying a polymer coating on an elongated substrate, preferably an elongate intracorporeal device in the form of a guidewire. An extrudable polymer cartridge is moved by a cartridge advancement mechanism into a guide chamber wh... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6599561 | Method for manufacturing a printed circuit board substrate An inexpensive and high throughput process for manufacturing a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate includes first weaving a plurality of electrically non-conductive strands (e.g., fiberglass yarns) and at least one electrically conductive strand (e.g., ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6579566 | One-component epoxy resin system for trickle impregnation and hot dip rolling The present invention relates to a process for preparing resin impregnated wire windings by trickling an impregnating resin onto a heated rotating winding or by dipping the heated rotating winding in a bath filled with an impregnating resin. The impregnat... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6572929 | Apparatus and methods for applying liquid finish to synthetic filaments Liquid finish is applied to a travelling filament by bringing the travelling filament into contact with an arcuate surface portion associated with a normally stationary, but rotatable, annular finish applicator, and thereafter periodically rotating the an... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6524658 | Process for fabrication of metal-carbon fiber matrix composite material A process for the preparation of a metal-carbon fiber matrix composite material which comprises removing a sizing agent from a bundle of carbon fibers, dipping the bundle of carbon fibers sequentially in an alkoxide solution and an alcohol, and then infil... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6521296 | High performance structural laminate composite material for use to 1000° F. and above, apparatus for and method of manufacturing same, and articles made with same A novel materials technology has been developed and demonstrated for providing a high modulus composite material for use to 1000° F. and above. This material can be produced at 5-20% of the cost of refractory materials, and has higher structural properti... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6497921 | Method for meniscus coating with liquid carbon dioxide A method of coating a substrate comprises immersing a surface portion of a substrate in a first phase comprising carbon dioxide and a coating component comprising a polymeric precursor; then withdrawing the substrate from the first phase into a distinct s... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6491982 | Molten metal immersion bath of wire fabrication An apparatus and related process for immersing a moving wire within a both of molten metal is applicable to wire forming processes. A flat-bottomed tray has at one end a nozzle for dispersing molten metal across the floor of the tray, from a first end to ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6485796 | Method of making metal matrix composites Methods for making metal matrix composite articles such as wires and tapes. The metal matrix composites include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6428851 | Method for continuous thermal deposition of a coating on a substrate Continuous bath or curtain processes for the thermal deposition of a coating from a coating solution onto a moving metal web are used to apply a coating onto the web. The compositions that result from the processes are substantially free of defects relati... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6410098 | Process for preparing copper-film-plated steel cord for vehicle tire A process is disclosed for preparing copper-film-plated steel cord suitable for use in vehicle tires comprising plating zinc or tin on the surface of steel cord, drawing the zinc or tin-plated cord, and then plating copper film onto the zinc or tin plated... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6395342 | Process of preparing pellets of synthetic organic fiber reinforced polyolefin The invention relates to a process of preparing pellets of a synthetic organic fiber reinforced polyolefin and discloses the process in which the reinforcing fiber is impregnated with the molten polyolefin. The invention is characterized in that the suffi... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6391446 | Textile element made of fibres which contain silicon and procedure for improving their thermal stability Textile elements made of fibres which contain from 40% to 99.9% silicon dioxide and are coated with a silicone-containing emulsion are disclosed. The emulsion includes an anionically stabilized hydroxylated polydiorganosiloxane contains two hydroxyl group... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6391447 | Method for manufacturing an electric device having an insulation system impregnated with a dielectric fluid A method for manufacture of an electric device having at least one conductor and a porous, fibrous and/or laminated electrically insulating dielectric system comprising a solid electrically insulating part impregnated with a dielectric fluid and a porous,... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6387852 | Method of applying high temperature compatible insulation to superconductors There is described a method of applying insulative coating on high temperature superconductors and low temperature superconductors from sol-gel solutions prepared from Zr, or Zr with one of Mg, Y, Ce, In and Sn based precursor materials. The solution is p... | 05/14/2002 |
