"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7781068 | Polarizing-plate-protecting film and polarizing plate A polarizing-plate-protecting film is provided, including a polyester film, such as a polyethylene terephthalate film, and an adhesion-facilitating layer formed on one surface of the polyester film, made of a hydrophilic cellulosic resin such as acetyl cellulose. On... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7691484 | Coating compositions suitable for use as a wood stain and/or toner Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a colorant, a long chain alkyl group containing polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound, and a diluent. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, sub... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7462400 | Anti-caster surface laminate Disclosed herein are a caster-resistant surface laminate using a synthetic resin and a flooring comprising the surface laminate. The surface laminate utilizes buffering properties of a synthetic resin layer, thus minimizing damage to the surface of the flooring. The... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7435483 | Process for coating paper, paperboard, and molded fiber with a water-dispersible polyester polymer Disclosed are coated fiber-containing articles, including paper, paperboard, and molded fiber, and methods for preparing such articles. A preferred method comprises heating paperboard containing a polymeric binder to a temperature sufficient to remove at least some ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7393590 | Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) polymer composition and films, coatings and products comprising Biodegradable poly(lactic acid) polymer compositions The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and poly(epsilon caprolactone) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid mixed with organic peroxide and magnesium silicate minerals. In addition, the present invention ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7387843 | Alkyd-based free radical wood coating compositions Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7351475 | Coating compositions suitable for use as a wood stain and/or toner Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a radiation cure initiator, a colorant, and a diluent. These compositions are substantially free of radiation curable material. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such co... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348052 | Sandwich wrappers, fast food wrappers, and gum wrappers comprising PLA resin A composite wrap material includes a layer of polyactide (PLA) resin interposed between two layers of cellulosic material. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344784 | Fibrous sheets coated or impregnated with biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate polymers or polymer blends Fibrous sheets are coated or impregnated with a biodegradable composition to render the sheets more resistant to penetration by liquids. Biodegradable polymer blends suitable for use in coating or impregnating a fibrous sheet can be manufactured from at least one ty... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7332052 | Wet waste compostable bag and method and apparatus for manufacturing same An energy efficient method and apparatus for manufacturing a biodegradable, compostable, liquid-impermeable lined paper bag for containing wet (i.e. food) wastes by which all adhesives used in the process are cold glues applied without using heat and are applied thr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332214 | Biodegradable molded article, manufacturing method thereof, and composition for expansion molding Biodegradable molded articles; a process for producing the same: and compositions for foam molding packed in a packaging film bag to be used in the production. A bowl-type container(10a), which is one of the biodegradable molded articles as described a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320829 | Fluorinated polymer and amine resin compositions and products formed therefrom A reactive fluorinated polymer having polyester and polyether segments is mixed with a reactive melamine resin to form a coating composition. The polyether segment can include monomeric units from an oxetane monomer having pendant fluorine groups that are linked to ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7300691 | Moldable construction incorporating non-olefin bonding interface A composite construction incorporating one or more mat layers of interwoven axially drawn heat fusible tape fiber elements. The axially drawn tape fiber elements incorporate a central or base layer of a strain oriented polymer with a covering layer of a heat fusible... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294383 | Moldable construction incorporation non-olefin bonding interface A composite construction incorporating one or more mat layers of interwoven axially drawn heat fusible tape fiber elements. The axially drawn tape fiber elements incorporate a central or base layer of a strain oriented polymer with a covering layer of a heat fusible... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294384 | Moldable construction incorporating bonding interface A composite construction comprising a mat structure comprising a plurality of layers, each layer comprising plurality of fibers arranged substantially parallel to one another along a common fiber direction, a multiplicity of embedded fiber elements extending in anch... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270876 | Enhanced adhesion of polyethylene terephthalate to paperboard A unique primer emulsion chemistry yields excellent adhesion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)resin to clay coated paperboard (with high starch content)at reduced coatweights of the primer emulsion and the resin as compared to other primer and tie-resin chemistrie... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267864 | Image supporting material, method for use thereof and image forming apparatus utilizing the same The present invention provides an image supporting material for fixably supporting a color toner image, the material including a base material, a light scattering layer provided on the base material and containing a white pigment and a thermoplastic resin, and a col... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7244505 | Multilayered packaging for greasy products The invention relates to a multilayered packaging for greasy products or part of said packaging, comprising a carrier layer made of a polymer material as main component and at least one layer placed on said carrier layer that does not form the outer side of the pack... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7195803 | Packaging laminate for a retortable packaging container The disclosure relates to a packaging laminate for a retortable packaging container comprising a core layer (11), outer, liquid-tight coatings (12 and 13) and a gas barrier (14) disposed between the one coating (12) and the core la... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192640 | Paperboard substrate for blister packaging A packaging laminate comprising a paperboard substrate for providing a base layer, a tear-resistant polymer layer applied to said substrate, and a heat seal polymer layer applied to said tear-resistant polymer. This laminate structure is particularly useful for blis... | 03/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7186102 | Apparatus and method for low-density cellular wood plastic composites A low-pressure CO2 tank or an air compressor with a refrigerated air dryer is attached either at or after the vent zone of a standard twin-screw extruder. During or after extrusion, the gas is dissolved in the wood-plastic melt. The CO2 expands... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183006 | Additive transfer film suitable for cook-in end use A multilayer film has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises an additive, a binder, and a crosslinking agent. The additive is a flavor, fragrance, colorant, antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, chelating agent, and/or odor absorbent. The binder is ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182985 | Recyclable multi-layer material of polyester resin Recyclable multi-layer material of polyester resin suitable for the production of beverage and food containers comprising a layer of foam in polyester resin with density lower than 700 kg/m3, and a film of polyester resin adhered to the foamed sheet. On t... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172814 | Fibrous sheets coated or impregnated with biodegradable polymers or polymers blends Fibrous sheets are coated or impregnated with a biodegradable composition to render the sheets more resistant to penetration by liquids. Biodegradable polymer blends suitable for use in coating or impregnating a fibrous sheet can be manufactured from at least one â€... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150909 | Electrophotographic image-receiving sheet and process for image formation using the same The present invention aims to provide an process for image formation using an electrophotographic image-receiving sheet having excellent anti-offset properties, adhesion resistance, paper transport properties and gloss, and being resistant to cracks, and able to for... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7128969 | Method for the production of biologically-degradable packagings made from biaxially-drawn films The invention relates to a method for the plastic shaping of a biaxially-drawn film, comprising at least one base layer, containing at least one polymer (I), made from at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid and ≧0.2 wt %, based on the weight of the layer, of a thermo... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7128968 | Biaxially oriented polyester film which is matt on one side, process for its production and its use Biaxially oriented polyester films which have at least one polyester-containing base layer (B) and at least one matt overlayer (A), the overlayer (A) comprising particles, preferably SiO2, which have a median diameter of from 2 to 10 μm and have a SPAN98... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125611 | Polyester compositions useful for image-receiving layers The invention relates to a composition comprising a polyester copolymer that comprises (a) recurring dibasic acid derived units and polyol derived units, at least 50 mole % of the dibasic acid derived units comprising dicarboxylic acid derived units each containing ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7094300 | Method of making pre-shrunk drywall trim device A finish trim for use in dry wall construction having an elongated core that is configured with a flange having outwardly facing surfaces to which is affixed a pre-shrunk covering strip. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094465 | Multilayer, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film, process for its production and its use The invention relates to a multilayer, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film having at least one base layer B composed of a thermoplastic polyester, at least one overlayer A coextruded on the base layer B and at least one acrylic coating D which is applied ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083673 | Biodegradable or compostable containers The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066952 | Method for manufacturing yarn for vessel stent A stent for a vessel implanted in the vessel of the living body including a main body portion of the stent formed into a tube by a yarn formed of a biodegradable polymer exhibiting a shape memory function. The main body portion of the stent is shape-memorized to a s... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7026418 | Emulsion polymerization process utilizing ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric and carboxylic acids Disclosed is an improved method of making polymers. The method utilizes at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one polymerizable surface active agent. The polymerizable surface active agent is capable of co-polymerization with traditional monome... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026412 | Process for forming molded articles, particular by blow molding, utilizing compositions that include calcium reactants in blends containing copolyether ester elastomers and ethylene(meth)acrylate/unsaturated epoxide copolymers A process for forming molded articles, partcularly for forming by blow molding, by providing and forming articles from compositions made from blends containing (A) two copolyether ester elastomers that include acid end-groups, (B) an ethylene copolymer that includes... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017352 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by directing a cooling fluid toward a surface of the extrudate (e.g., an interior surface tha... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008983 | Hydrolysis resistant polyester compositions and related articles and methods Polymer compositions comprising polyester, boron component, and epoxy component. Articles made from these compositions, particularly articles requiring excellent hydrolysis resistance properties. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001667 | Alkyd-based free radical wood coating compositions Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd, portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derive... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6979480 | Porous inkjet receptor media Improved macroporous ink receptor media are disclosed. An inkjet receptive media in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a web comprising a plurality of fibers and a coating overlaying at least a portion of a plurality of the fibers. In ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974846 | Hydrolysis resistant polyester compositions and related articles and methods Polymer compositions comprising polyester, boron component, and epoxy component. Articles made from these compositions, particularly articles requiring excellent hydrolysis resistance properties. ... | 12/13/2005 |