Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178193 | Constraining green sheet and method of manufacturing multi-layer ceramic substrate using the same Provided are a constraining green sheet and a method of manufacturing a multi-layer ceramic substrate. The constraining green sheet includes a first constraining layer and a second constraining layer. The first constraining layer has a side to be disposed on a multi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8147949 | Method of manufacturing ceramics molded component and mold employed therefor as well as ceramic component A lower periphery constraint portion and an upper periphery constraint portion for molding the periphery of a lens as well as a mirror-finished optical molding surface and another mirror-finished optical molding surface are formed on a lower mold body and an upper m... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8088474 | Non-transparent microvoided biaxially stretched film, its use in synthetic paper and an image recording element comprising same A non-transparent microvoided biaxially stretched self-supporting non-laminated polymeric film, the film comprising linear polyester as a continuous phase and dispersed uniformly therein an amorphous high polymer comprising at least one chain-polymerized block with ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8034440 | Elastomeric film and laminates thereof An elastomeric film includes a first layer co-extruded with a second layer. The first layer includes a single-site catalyzed ethylene-alpha olefin copolymer having a density of about 0.860 to about 0.900 grams per centimeter. The second layer includes a styrene copo... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7993734 | Three-dimensional net-like structure, and method and device for producing three-dimensional net-like structure A method of and an apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure using thermoplastic resin. The netted structure includes a plurality of filaments which are helically and randomly entangled and partly and thermally bonded together. The netted stru... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7892631 | Lightweight board and process for its production The invention pertains to a lightweight board with two thin-walled top layers and at least one core layer located between the top layers and connected to these, and a process to manufacture this. The process to manufacture the invented lightweight board is character... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7820277 | Wiper and method for manufacturing the same Disclosed is a wiper which is which is highly retentive of water, soft to the touch, and improved in sheet strength and a method for manufacturing the same. An interlining layer contains pulp fibers, first and second surfacing layers contain non-fusible fibers, and ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7799415 | Surface-coated cutting tool with coated film having strength distribution of compressive stress A surface-coated cutting tool according to the present invention includes a base material and a coated film formed on the base material. The coated film serves as an outermost layer on the base material and has compressive stress. The compressive stress is varied so... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7736728 | Coated substrates and methods for their preparation Coated substrates containing at least one barrier layer comprising hydrogenated silicon oxycarbide having a density of at least 1.6 g/cm3 and at least one barrier layer selected from aluminum, aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride, aluminum oxynitride, titaniu... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7662465 | Wood composite material containing Disclosed is a wood composite material comprising: upper and lower surface layers and a core layer; wherein the core layer contains at least about 85 wt % paulownia strands; and the surface layers contain at least about 85 wt % of other, higher density, non- | 02/16/2010 |
| 7569266 | Formable masking paper A masking paper for use during the restoration or repair of, for example, vehicles and other equipment that have a decorative coating. The masking paper is suitable for conforming to the profile of the surface to be protected without tearing or losing it masking qua... | 08/04/2009 |
| RE40724 | Multiple ply tissue paper A multiple ply tissue paper structure is disclosed. The multiple ply tissue paper has plies having different texture values. In one embodiment, the multiple ply tissue paper has two plies having different calipers and macrodensities. In another embodiment, the multi... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7501175 | Foamed pet packaging This invention provides packages and containers produced by a solid state method for the manufacture of foamed polymeric material. The packages are suitable for pre-cooking or sterilization, insulated transport, cooking vessel, reheating, and storage of food. The ga... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7428803 | Ceiling panel system with non-woven panels having barrier skins A ceiling system having panels suspended from a ceiling with a frame and suspension connections. The panels are a non-woven material including first effect fibers, first binder fibers, second binder fibers, and second effect fibers. The non-woven material has a firs... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422990 | Thermal/acoustic insulation product based on mineral wool A thermal and/or acoustic insulation product, and an apparatus and the process for manufacturing the product. The product is based on mineral wool of the glass wool or rock wool type. The product has at least part of its external surface uncovered. The product is su... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7399509 | Thin polyethylene pressure sensitive labels The invention is directed to an ultra thin pressure sensitive adhesive construction suitable for the high speed application of label mounting equipment. The labels include a polyethylene film having a density of from 0.917 to 0.924 g/cm3 and a thickness o... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7387704 | Non-woven inorganic fiber mat A non-woven mat of inorganic fiber is disclosed having a substance which is lower at the edges of the mat than in the remainder of the mat. Apparatus for making such a mat includes: a source of a slurry of inorganic fiber in a liquid; a forming wire disposed to move... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384674 | Packaging laminate for a retortable packaging container A packaging laminate for a retortable packaging container, the packaging laminate (30) including a paper or paperboard layer (31), outer, liquid-tight coatings (32; 33) and an aluminium foil (34) serving as gas barrier between the paper o... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7357974 | Multilayer densified surface to improve air flow resistance and structural properties A thermoplastic blanket includes multiple layers of thermoplastic material. The first such layer has a first surface zone, a second, optional surface zone and a first base zone between the first and second surface zones. The second layer of thermoplastic material in... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358582 | Planar optical waveguide assembly A planar optical waveguide assembly prepared by a method comprising the steps of (i) applying a curable polymer composition to a surface of a substrate to form a polymer film; (ii) curing the polymer film to form a lower clad layer; (iii) applying a silicone composi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350848 | Noise isolation sheet A noise isolation sheet is installed in a car door that includes a door inner panel and an interior door trim. The door trim is provided inside the door inner panel. The noise isolation sheet partially or wholly covers the door inner panel. The noise isolation sheet... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341963 | Non-woven material with barrier skin A non-woven material including first effect fibers, first binder fibers, second binder fibers, and bulking fibers. The non-woven material has a first planar zone with an exterior skin, and a bulking zone. The first planar zone includes a greater concentration of fir... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338698 | Homogeneously branched ethylene polymer carpet, carpet backing and method for making same The present invention pertains to carpet and methods of making carpet. In one aspect, the carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338708 | Thick shrink film having high oxygen transmission rate A multilayer film is relatively thick has an oxygen transmission rate of at least 10,000 cc/mil/24 hour@STP. The film is particularly suited for the packaging of fresh seafood. The film has a first layer which is an outer film layer which serves as a heat seal layer... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338103 | Collapsible cover for vehicle interior A trim member for covering an interior surface of a vehicle has an elastically collapsible outer wall. The trim member includes a substantially rigid frame and a cover. The frame is adapted for fixedly securing the cover to the interior surface. The cover is fixedly... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335865 | Dome The present invention relates to process for producing a transparent missile dome having a spanning angle larger than 180°, comprising the step of: (a) growing from single crystals of a ceramic material a first dome portion, said first dome portion being a portion ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332116 | Method for forming non-oxide selectively porous materials A process for providing pores in a structure according to any selected physical characteristics. Generally pins or pore forming members may be positioned in a laminate preform and the laminate preform formed into a laminate structure including the pins therein. The ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323239 | Protective films Multilayer protective films that adhere well to many different surfaces and can be removed without leaving residues are provided. The films consist of a polyolefin backing layer(s) and an adhering layer consisting of an ethylene unsaturated ester copolymer layer con... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318498 | Decorative interior sound absorbing panel A multi-layered fiber reinforced thermoplastic sound absorbing panel includes a porous fiber reinforced thermoplastic core layer having a first surface and a second surface, and includes a thermoplastic material and from about 20 weight percent to about 80 weight pe... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314663 | Embossed multi-ply fibrous structure product and process for making same Multi-ply fibrous structure products, more specifically embossed multi-ply fibrous structure products and methods for making same are provided. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314664 | Embossed multi-ply fibrous structure product and process for making same Multi-ply fibrous structure products, more specifically embossed multi-ply fibrous structure products and methods for making same are provided. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314665 | Embossed multi-ply fibrous structure product and process for making same Multi-ply fibrous structure products, more specifically embossed multi-ply fibrous structure products and methods for making same are provided. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314967 | Moisture responsive sealing members in disposable absorbent articles Moisture responsive members are disposed outboard of the absorbent core within disposable absorbent articles. The moisture responsive members expand in response to moisture from the wearer of the absorbent article thereby creating a seal between the moisture respons... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312253 | Insulating thermoplastic foams made with methyl formate-based blowing agents A blowing agent blend for making thermoplastic polymer foams comprises methyl formate. The blowing agent blend can further comprise at least one co-blowing agent. The co-blowing agent is either a physical co-blowing agent (e.g. an inorganic agent, a hydrocarbon, a h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306834 | Heat insulating container A heat-insulating container having a first fiber layer (111) with a prescribed density and a second fiber layer (112) which is formed inside the first fiber layer (111) and has a lower density than the first fiber layer (111). The first f... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300268 | Low-density part injection molding system An injection molding system (10) includes a first mold half (20) and a second mold half (22), which forms a cavity (23) with the first mold half (20). A cavity intrusion element (34) is displaceable to extend within the cavi... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294388 | Friction material with nanoparticles of friction modifying layer A friction material which includes a base material, at least one type of resin material, and at least one type of nanoparticle-sized friction modifying particle is disclosed. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| RE39919 | Heterogeneous surge material for absorbent articles There is provided a surge material for personal care products comprising a layered structure of at least one relatively high permeability layer on a top side toward a wearer and at least one relatively low permeability layer where the structure has a capillary tensi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290300 | Polyester fiber cushion applications A non-woven, randomly oriented polyester fiber cushion is provided with conditioned air to regulate a temperature of the cushion assembly. The overlapping fibers form interstices through which the air is blown. The air flows through the fibers in a tortuous path. | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288338 | Mat of glass and other fibers and method for producing such mat A binderless glass fiber mat suitable for use as a separator for valve regulated (“recombinant”) lead acid (“VRLA”) batteries is disclosed. The separator is produced by a dry process by collecting the fibers from fiberizing apparatus, without subjecting them... | 10/30/2007 |
