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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959991 | Method of manufacturing an artificial stone material An artificial stone material having an improved natural stone appearance and texture is prepared from resin, curing agent, microspheres and additives. The resin, curing agent and microspheres are mixed to form a catalyzed base material. Additives are non-homogeneous... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7550184 | Method of processing cacti skeletons and the resulting article A method for processing prickly pear cactus skeletons and the resulting article. The process produces stabilized, acid and mold-free planer or three-dimensionally formed, cactus skeletons that can be easily handled. The method of the present invention preserves and ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7431794 | Process for producing leather-like sheet A process for producing a leather-like sheet, wherein a skin-like layer composed of a resin composition (C) is formed on top of a fibrous substrate (E), comprising; heating and melting a moisture-curable polyurethane hot-melt resin composition (C) which contains a h... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427642 | Artificial marble reutilizing waste materials and preparation thereof Provided is a process for preparing an artificial marble plate by reutilizing waste materials such as defective goods of conventional industrial highly light-transmissive polymethylmethacrylate based sheets, remnants produced during product-processing and the like, ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7371441 | Artificial stone wall panel An artificial stone wall panel comprises: an artificial stone, composition of which comprises an inorganic fine powder component with a size of from 9.5 mm to 180 μm, an inorganic finely divided component with a size of less than 180 μm, and a resin component in a... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367166 | Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions rece... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368152 | Artificial stone wall material The invention of this application provides an artificial stone wall material comprising an inorganic fine particle component having a size range of 180 μm to 9.5 mm and an inorganic finer particle component having a size range of less than 180 μm and a resin compo... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357966 | Synthetic turf system and method This invention relates to a synthetic turf comprised of a backing, a synthetic grass-like surface which is comprised of textured and non-textured grass-like fibers that are secured to the backing. The synthetic turf further comprises a fill layer comprised of substa... | 04/15/2008 |
| RE40207 | Organic shell blank and method for making same An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defini... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7328539 | Door and method of making same A door and a method for manufacturing a door are described. A door according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a split frame, or two frames. Each split frame is attached to an inner surface of a skin and a core material is poured onto the inner sur... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326452 | Artificial flower with integral gift member An artificial flower which contains an integral gift is disclosed. The integral gift enhances the value and appeal of the artificial flower, or likewise enhances the appeal of an arrangement of such artificial flowers. The invention relates to an artificial flower, ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318590 | Pattern adhesive seal products and method of production The present invention is drawn to a method of making a sealing product, by a) selecting an a sealing material of an optimum film, mat or multi-well plate surface material for a specific sealing application; b) treating the sealing material; and c) directly coating t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311974 | Concrete floor finishing system and method An initial surface is provided. An overlay of colored grout is provided. The colored grout is on the initial surface. In this manner an intermediate surface is created. An acid stain is provided. The acid stain is on the intermediate surface. A two part clear epoxy ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7290404 | Gemstone material The invention provides a gemstone material having therein embedded a plurality of dichroic particles. Methods of producing the gemstone material are also provided. The gemstone material can be provided in the form of a slab, faceted gemstone, or cabochon. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290802 | Second surface micromotion display A second surface micromotion display includes a see-through base having a first surface, defined in the art as a front surface facing a viewer, and a second surface, defined in the art as a rear surface opposite to the front surface and facing away from the viewer, ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288288 | Method for coating a substrate with a decorative coating composition A coating composition comprising (a) 10 to 60 wt. % of one or more hydroxy-, carboxy- and/or amino-functionalized solid resins selected from the group of methacrylic resins, acrylic resins, polyester resins, polyurethane resins, ep... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284352 | Door skin, method of manufacturing a door produced therewith, and door produced therefrom A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane.... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282377 | Method for identifying semiconductor integrated circuit device, method for manufacturing semiconductor integrated circuit device, semiconductor integrated circuit device and semiconductor chip In the manufacturing process of a semiconductor integrated circuit device, a plurality of identification elements having the same arrangement are formed and the relation of magnitude in a physical amount corresponding to variations in the process of the plurality of... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271759 | Apparatus for camouflaging specular reflecting cover surfaces A camouflage device for camouflaging specularly reflecting surfaces of an object is formed with function elements for influencing the reflection of radiation from an assumed radiation source. Each function element forms a part of an outer layer and has a pair of ind... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267076 | Ant sculptures An ant sculpture is formed by removing a block of nutritious gel having with a network of ant tunnels from a formicarium container; placing the block in an p.v.c bag that serves as a release liner; and stuffing the bag containing the gel block back into the containe... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261564 | Hiking staff, ski pole, or boat paddle, with integrated topographical representations of trails and or terrain A navigational aide in the form of a physical model that may be integrated with conventional expedition equipment. The preferred embodiment comprises a hiking staff (5, 6) containing 2-D map data (3) and or 3-D topographical representations (1, 2 | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259803 | Resin sheet, liquid crystal cell substrate comprising the same A resin sheet that is unlikely to be affected by heat and allows prevention of the occurrence of a crack is provided. A glass fiber cloth-like material is dipped into an epoxy resin solution and subjected to curing, thereby obtaining an epoxy resin-based sheet inclu... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249913 | Roll up artificial turf A filled artificial turf includes a plurality of filled artificial turf sections which can be disconnected, rolled up and stored and then later unrolled and reconnected, thereby to enable a facility to accommodate a wide variety of sporting and non-sporting events, ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7223095 | Composite concrete artificial log A method of improving an individual artificial concrete log widely used in gas fires, the new concrete log(1) having at least one decorative ceramic fiber pad (1a) or (2a) secured in the cut out(2) section, the pad (1... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211314 | Mat An improved mat is disclosed. Long and short legs support the mat and cause it to feel resilient although it is fabricated from hard rubber. The mat has drain holes on vertical surfaces. Ribs prevent the mat from embedding within grating. Grit is selectively placed ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208225 | Prefabricated plaster board The present invention provides a construction assembly for interior works, comprising: prefabricated elements, preferably flat prefabricated elements e.g. gypsum fiberboards, cement fiberboards, gypsum wall boards or plaster boards... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204944 | Process and apparatus for creating color effects in extrudable material A process for creating color effects in extrudable material, such as plastic. The process includes the steps of providing a first flow of viscous material of a first color and a second flow of viscous material of a second color, the second color being different from... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198833 | Artificial stone material and method of manufacture thereof An artificial stone material having an improved natural stone appearance and texture is prepared from thermosetting resin, curing agent, microspheres and additives. The resin and curing agent are thoroughly mixed to form a catalyzed resin mixture. The microspheres a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186457 | Cellulosic composite component A component such as a siding panel comprised of a PVC/wood flour composite. Another embodiment is a component such as a siding panel that is made from a PVC/CPE/wood flour composite. The cellulosic composite may be extruded through a die and then bent into the shape... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185660 | Artificial fingernail and method of making same An artificial fingernail and method of making an artificial fingernail is provided in which the artificial fingernail is pre-taped with an adhesive layer covered by a removable liner during the manufacturing process. In one aspect, the artificial fingernail includes... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183339 | Method for making dimensionally stable composite products from lignocelluloses This invention relates to a process for making dimensionally stable reconstituted composite products from lignocellulosic material. By treating lignocellulose with high pressure steam to decompose and hydrolyze the hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin fractions of th... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174671 | Artificial seedbeds and method for making same An artificial seedbed is disclosed comprising a foundation of virgin, re-processed or waste pulp formed by an aqueous based compression system, a dry non-woven air-blown system containing a cellulose-based binder or adhesive or a dry non-woven needle punched system ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175793 | Lamps within full bodied exact replicas of natural objects A realistic three-dimensional replica casting of naturally occurring samples of wood, rock and marine specimens produces realistic appearing landscape or indoor light modules that can simulate flickering candles in nightclubs and restaurants. The method employs a tw... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169460 | Thermoplastic planks and methods for making the same A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160402 | Snow decoration A decorative device to simulate a snowfield in a decorative winter scene. In one embodiment, the decorative device is comprised of white pigmented, silicone rubber elements having rounded edges and molded generally to resemble a snowfield. The decorative device can ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160601 | Entryway with dimensionally stable plastic components A door jamb assembly for an entryway has a wooden jamb plate to which an extruded plastic brick mold and stop member is attached. The brick mold and stop member forms the raised stop of the jamb assembly also may form the brick mold thereof. The extruded plastic bri... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144609 | Artificial turf system An artificial turf system which includes a support layer, a base layer, and an outer layer. The support layer comprises an area of selected size and composition. The base layer comprises at least one grid which consists of a plurality of interconnected cells. The ba... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137275 | Coatings for gemstones and other decorative objects The invention provides a decorative object comprising a transparent or translucent substrate having a body and at least one surface bearing a thin film coating. The coating imparts in the substrate a body color that appears substantially constant at different angles... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7137232 | Universal door skin blank and door produced therefrom A universal door skin blank comprises an exterior side and an interior side for securing to a frame member, first and second molded, spaced stiles, and a flat planar portion disposed between the stiles and lying on a plane spaced from the plane of the stiles. An int... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7133734 | Method for creating a sculpture A method for sculpting art including preparing an artistic line drawing of interconnected lines having varying widths. The artistic line drawing is converted to a format suitable for computer numeric controls for guiding cutting means. The sculpture is cut out of a ... | 11/07/2006 |
