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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7947335 | Quartz glass component with reflector layer and method for producing the same Methods for producing a quartz glass component with reflector layer are known in which a reflector layer composed of quartz glass acting as a diffuse reflector is produced on at least part of the surface of a substrate body composed of quartz glass. In order, taking... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7597938 | Method of making coated article with color suppression coating including flame pyrolysis deposited layer(s) A method of making an oven door, or other coated article, is provided so as to have a color suppression coating on a substrate such as a glass substrate. Flame pyrolysis (or combustion CVD) is used in depositing at least part of a color suppression coating. For exam... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7473443 | Composition for forming silicon film and method for forming silicon film There are provided a silicon-film-forming composition containing silicon particles and a dispersion medium and a method for forming a silicon film by forming a coating film of the silicon-film-forming composition on a substrate and subjecting the coating film to ins... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7357994 | Thermal/environmental barrier coating system for silicon-containing materials A coating system for Si-containing materials, particularly those for articles exposed to high temperatures. The coating system exhibits improved resistance to corrosion from sea salt and CMAS as a result of using aluminate compounds to protect silicate-containing la... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341797 | Environmental barrier coating for silicon-containing substrates and process therefor A protective coating for use on a silicon-containing substrate, and deposition methods therefor. The coating has a barium-strontium-aluminosilicate (BSAS) composition that is less susceptible to degradation by volatilization and in corrosive environments as a result... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338699 | Island projection-modified part, method for producing the same, and apparatus comprising the same In film-forming devices and plasma-processing devices, filmy matter adheres to the surfaces of the inner parts and it peels to cause dust and particles in the devices. In the devices, the dust and particles contaminate the objects for film formation thereon or the o... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7279078 | Thin-film coating for wheel rims A process for coating a non-uniform, thin-film, dichroic pattern to a wheel rim or motorcycle part. The thin-film coating adds a colored or iridescent pattern to the wheel rim or motorcycle part, while maintaining other characteristics, such as brilliance, shine, du... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7258934 | Thermal barrier coating and a method of applying such a coating Method and arrangement for providing a ceramic thermal barrier coating, TBC, deposited and attached directly to a metallic substrate (2), or an intermediate bond coating (3) deposited on such a substrate (2). The TBC includes at least two layers... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259100 | Nanoparticles and method for making the same A method for making nanoparticles, nanoparticle inks and device layers therefrom is disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, nanoparticles are isolated from a composite material that is formed by treating a metal oxide precursor to form the metal nanopar... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259101 | Nanoparticles and method for making the same A method for making nanoparticles, nanoparticle inks and device layers therefrom is disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, nanoparticles are isolated from a composite material that is formed by treating a metal oxide precursor to form the metal nanopar... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7186663 | High density plasma process for silicon thin films A method is provided for forming a Si and Si—Ge thin films. The method comprises: providing a low temperature substrate material of plastic or glass; supplying an atmosphere; performing a high-density (HD) plasma process, such as an HD PECVD process using an induc... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7160584 | Method for manufacturing ceramic glow plugs A method for manufacturing a ceramic glow pin which is formed of more than two layers arranged especially coaxially to the axis of the glow pin and symmetrically. The layers of the layer structure are manufactured by co-extrusion. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7157145 | Article having a plasmapolymer coating and method for producing the same An article is described comprising a substrate and a plasma polymer coating comprising silicon, oxygen and carbon bonded to the surface of the substrate, in respect of which coating the following applies in the cas... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156324 | Spraying device with interchangeable cartridge A spraying device is provided that includes a cartridge containing a first fluid, the cartridge being removably connected to a sprayer body. The cartridge is oriented such that gravity exerts a downward force on the first fluid. The sprayer body includes a conduit f... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153179 | Oxidation-protected metallic foil and method An electrical lead assembly for devices such as electrical lamps having a metallic foil for providing an electrically conducting path through a hermetic seal formed by pinch sealing a vitreous material. The metallic foil includes an oxidation-inhibiting coating of s... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150921 | Bi-layer HVOF coating with controlled porosity for use in thermal barrier coatings A bi-layer bond coating for use on metal alloy components exposed to hostile thermal and chemical environment, such as a gas turbine engine, and the method for applying such coatings. The preferred coatings include a bi-layer bond coat applied to the metal substrate... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140185 | Heatshielded article A heatshielded article includes a support 18 and at least one heatshield 20 secured adjacent to the support. The heatshield includes a shield portion 28 spaced from the support. The shield portion includes a hot side 30 and an uncoated co... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121120 | Method of glazing an optical fiber preform with a plasma of reduced power A method of fabricating an optical fiber preform includes an operation of glazing the outside surface of the preform using inductive heating, of the plasma torch type, for localized heating of the preform. A flow of gas between the plasma and the preform in the area... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112758 | Apparatus and method for solution plasma spraying The apparatus for the thermal spray delivery of a precursor solution comprises a first solution reservoir, a second solution reservoir, singular or multiple atomizing liquid injector(s) disposed in fluid communication with the reservoirs, a flame source configured t... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112453 | Retentate chromatography and protein chip arrays with applications in biology and medicine This invention provides methods of retentate chromatography for resolving analytes in a sample. The methods involve adsorbing the analytes to a substrate under a plurality of different selectivity conditions, and detecting the analytes retained on the substrate by d... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101591 | Production method for copolymer film, copolymer film produced by the forming method and semiconductor device using copolymer film This invention provides a process for producing an organic polymer film whereby when using it as an interlayer insulating film in a semiconductor device, the film exhibits higher adhesiveness at its interfaces where other semiconductor materials are in contact with ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7078276 | Nanoparticles and method for making the same A method for making nanoparticles, nanoparticle inks and device layers therefrom is disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, nanoparticles are isolated from a composite material that is formed by treating a metal oxide precursor to form the metal nanopar... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074693 | Plasma spraying for joining silicon parts A method of joining two silicon members and the bonded assembly in which the members are assembled to place them into alignment across a seam. Silicon derived from silicon powder is plasma sprayed across the seam and forms a silicon coating that bonds to the silicon... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063894 | Environmental barrier coating for silicon based substrates An article comprises a silicon based substrate, a bond layer and a protective top layer. The top layer is selected from the group consisting of rare earth disilicates, yttrium disilicates, rare earth monosilicates, yttrium monosilicates, silica and mixtures thereof.... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056596 | Method for coating a surface of a track component, in addition to a track component A method for coating a surface of a track component with a coating containing aluminum by means of an arc spraying process. In order to form a coating that exhibits a high resistance to sliding and abrasive wear, aluminum and silicon are applied to the surface in a ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045172 | Method of shielding effluents in spray devices This invention provides a unique gas shield or shroud surrounding the effluent of a thermal spray device that effectively can extend the working distance or standoff between the thermal spray device and the surface being coated. This invention provides a method of s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029560 | Rod target for arc evaporation source, manufacturing method therefor, and arc deposition device In the rod target for an arc evaporation source, of which the outer peripheral surface is used as an evaporation surface, the opposite ends thereof in the longitudinal direction thereof are each formed thicker than the central part thereof. The length of the thicker... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026039 | Zircon/zirconia mix for refractory coatings and inks Refractory coatings comprising unstabilized zirconia, silica, and, optionally, zircon and/or mullite are disclosed herein. The unstabilized zirconia, silica, and optional zircon and/or mullite are applied as a slurry onto ceramic substrates such as silicon carbide a... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026009 | Evaluation of chamber components having textured coatings A component for a substrate processing chamber comprises a structure having a textured coating with surface grains. The component is evaluated by directing a beam of electrons onto the textured coating of the component to cause at least some of the electrons to be b... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018947 | Low resistivity silicon carbide Free standing articles of chemical vapor deposited silicon carbide with electrical resistivities of less than 0.9 ohm-cm are provided without substantially degrading its thermal conductivity or other properties. ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014741 | Cylindrical magnetron with self cleaning target A cylindrical magnetron capable of running at high current and voltage levels with a target tube that is self cleaning not only in the center portion, but also at the ends. Sputtering the ends of the target tube virtually eliminates accumulation of condensate at the... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994894 | Method and system for thick-film deposition of ceramic materials A method of depositing a solid film on a substrate in which a stream comprising particles suspended in a transport gas is moved through a heating zone. The particles are combined with the transport gas from a powder feeder operatively coupled to a gas flow tube. The... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994800 | Liquid precursors for formation of materials containing alkali metals Volatile liquid precursors are provided for use in the formation of alkali metal-containing materials. The compound includes an alkali metal and an amide ligand and is a liquid at a temperature of less than about 70° C. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6957608 | Contact print methods A method of and device for controlled printing using liquid embossing techniques is disclosed. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention a stamp comprises a differentiated embossing surface with protruding and recessed surfaces to enhance the ability of th... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6939821 | Low resistivity silicon carbide An opaque, low resistivity silicon carbide and a method of making the opaque, low resistivity silicon carbide. The opaque, low resistivity silicon carbide is doped with a sufficient amount of nitrogen to provide the desired properties of the silicon carbide. The opa... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936181 | Methods for patterning using liquid embossing The current invention is directed to a method of patterning a surface or layer in the fabrication of a micro-device. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, a first mask structure is formed by depositing a layer of a first material onto the surfa... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6924249 | Direct application of catalysts to substrates via a thermal spray process for treatment of the atmosphere Disclosed is a method for direct application of a catalyst to a substrate for treatment of atmospheric pollution including ozone. The method includes applying a catalytic metal to a substrate utilizing a thermal spray process. The process can be utilized to apply a ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921014 | Method for forming a channel on the surface of a metal substrate A method for forming a channel within a coated, metal-based substrate is described. In one technique, a channel-forming material is first deposited on the substrate, followed by the deposition of a bonding agent, such as a braze. One or more coatings can then be app... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6915664 | Method of manufacturing a fluorine-doped silica powder The invention relates to a method of doping silica with fluorine. The method described comprises mixing a powder of silica granules with a solid fluorine compound, thermally decomposing the solid fluorine compound under an inert atmosphere, and densifying the granul... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6916541 | Modified substrates for the attachment of biomolecules The present invention relates to a substrate for attachment of biomolecules. The substrate is coated with a multiamino organosilane. If desired, the substrate can be further modified prior to coating with a multiamino organosilane. Optional surface modifications inc... | 07/12/2005 |
