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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416662 | Corrugated density baffle A density baffle assembly for use in a water treatment system is disclosed. The density baffle assembly includes a plurality of density baffles where each density baffle comprises a corrugated panel member having an upper edge, a lower edge, a first lateral side, an... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7244485 | Imageable seamed belts having polyamide adhesive between interlocking seaming members A seamed flexible belt having a substrate and a seam having interlocking seam members, wherein the interlocking seam members are held together by an adhesive having polyamide and an optional electrically conductive filler, for use in electrostatographic, contact ele... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238407 | Multi-layer reinforcing laminate Multi-layer laminates are provided which contain at least two binder layers and at least two textile-containing layers. One binder layer faces a substrate to be reinforced, with a second binder layer between two textile-containing layers wherein one of the textile-c... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7196929 | Method for operating a memory device having an amorphous silicon carbide gate insulator A floating gate transistor has a reduced barrier energy at an interface with an adjacent amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC) gate insulator, allowing faster charge transfer across the gate insulator at lower voltages. Data is stored as charge on the floating gate. The... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7173102 | Facially amphiphilic polymers as anti-infective agents Facially amphiphilic polymers and articles made therefrom having biocidal surfaces are disclosed. The polymers can inhibit the growth of microorganisms in contact with the surface or in areas adjacent to said biocidal surface. There is also disclosed a method to ide... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147907 | Protective covering for landscape ties and timbers and other building materials Apparatus and methods for preventing splinters and minimizing the number of injuries attributable to falling onto pressure-treated wooden members, such as landscape ties or timbers used in play areas and landscape projects, through the use of a resilient cover. A co... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7115221 | Method for producing graphite powder with an increased bulk density A method for increasing the Scott density of synthetic and/or natural graphite powders of any particle size distribution, preferably of highly-pure graphite, by subjecting the graphite powder to an autogenous surface treatment. The powder is used, in particular, for... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6974622 | Plastic sheets for use in protecting openings in walled structures Sheets and sheet kits for use in protecting openings in a walled structure are provided. The sheets are generally plastic sheets having at least one corrugated region and a pair of lateral corrugated regions. The corrugated region and the lateral corrugated regions ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6950338 | Method for operating a memory device having an amorphous silicon carbide gate insulator A floating gate transistor has a reduced barrier energy at an interface with an adjacent amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC) gate insulator, allowing faster charge transfer across the gate insulator at lower voltages. Data is stored as charge on the floating gate. The... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6751831 | Method of forming a three-dimensional camouflage fabric A base textile with a camouflage pattern is subjected to hot fluid streams to create flat regions and puckered or wrinkled regions, enhancing the three dimensional characteristics of the resulting material. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6740607 | Substrate with stretch and heat sealing properties to make a multidirectional restraint module design The invention is directed to coating a plurality of polyurethane films onto a stretchable knit fabric substrate and heat sealing such substrates together to yield an air curtain or air bag having improved air-holding properties. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6660366 | Interlocking fastening and packing material An interlocking fastening and packing material is disclosed. The material may be utilized for fastening of a plurality of objects together and/or for protecting one or more object(s) disposed therein, particularly during storage, handling and/or shipping.... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6630220 | Sewn fusion seal process for producing air-holding vehicle restraint systems A method is disclosed for producing an air-holding vehicle restraint system, wherein a textile fabric is coated on at least one side with a thermoplastic polymeric material and folded along its lengthwise direction to form a closed bottom end and two open... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6489006 | Inflatable fabrics comprising peel seams which become shear seams upon inflation The invention relates to inflatable fabrics which comprise two separated and distinct fabric layers in discrete areas of such fabrics as well as connecting seam-producing materials to which such fabric layers are simultaneously attached. The resultant inf... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6395401 | Bond-compatible composite membrane The invention is directed to a bond-compatible composite membrane that includes a bituminous material layer and a polyester layer and its use as an intermediate layer between a building structure and exterior finishing materials. Unlike conventional compo... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6299965 | Inflatable fabrics comprising peel seams which become shear seams upon inflation The invention relates to inflatable fabrics which comprise two separated and distinct fabric layers in discrete areas of such fabrics as well as C-shaped seam-producing materials to which such fabric layers are attached. The resultant inflatable fabric co... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6224714 | Synthetic polymers having hydrogen bonding capability and containing polysiloxane moieties Synthetic polymers having hydrogen bonding capability and one or more polysiloxane moieties are capable of providing two distinct properties to paper products, such as tissues, which properties heretofore have been imparted through the use of at least two... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6121243 | Treatment of skin with a formulation comprising alpha-glucosyl rutin and one or more cinnamic acid derivatives A method for treatment of prophylaxis of skin against ageing, against inflammation and for protection from photoreaction and oxidative influences which comprise applying a formulation comprising alpha-glucosyl rutin and one or more cinnamic acid derivativ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6110591 | Compressed high temperature non-asbestos sheet and method for making the same A high temperature non-asbestos compressed sheet formed without rubber binders, additives, curatives and fillers. The yarns that comprise the invented woven compressed sheet have an elongated metallic core and a vermiculated graphite jacket substantially ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6066379 | Repulpable, water repellant paperboard Paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax/pigment mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxy... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6042916 | Composite material construction A composite material construction is provided including a laminate of plies (1, 2, 3, 6, 7) arranged with at least one warp dominated ply (7), alternating with at least one weft dominated ply (1, 2, 3) in a thickness direction and at least two weft domina... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6030675 | Tissue containing silicone amidoamine esters and phosphates The invention relates to tissue products having improved softness properties and methods of making them. Specifically, improved softness is achieved by incorporating a cationic silicone amidoamine ester or phosphate and, optionally, one or more softeners/... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5993928 | Assembly for passing through a printer or copier and separating out into individual printed media Two pairs of parallel substantial-cut or scored lines extend the length of a card stock sheet and short through-cut lines extend between each of the pairs to define two columns of business card blanks on the sheet. The sheet is passed through a laser or i... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5863432 | Cylindrical filters A cylindrical filter is formed from a sheet of filter material which includes two connected layers of filter media. Opposed edges of the sheet are joined to form the cylinder by separating the media adjacent the edges and then sealing together the first o... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5773114 | Radial arc fabric splice for fabric conveyor belts A splice for a fabric reinforced conveyor belt comprising a fabric layer having mating ends cut as an arc of a circle having a radius whose length is greater than the width of the fabric. There is also provided a fabric reinforced conveyor belt comprising... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5718959 | Composite web system A composite web comprising a flexible first web having a first major surface, a second major surface, a first end and a second end, and a flexible second web having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first web being joined to the first end... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5683778 | Braided graphite-foil and method of production An improved method and apparatus for the production of a strand of reinforced graphite-foil yarn which is the basis of the braided graphite-foil yarns. To produce the reinforced graphite-foil strands what is needed is apparatus for a tapered, cone shaped ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5667859 | Reinforced joint for composite structures and method of joining composite parts A method of joining composite parts including disposing reinforcing elements through the thickness of two composite adherends to be joined, at least a number of the reinforcing elements extending from the joint surface of each adherend; assembling the adh... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5633059 | Veneer for curved surfaces utilizing adhesive with selective flexibility outside the joint seam region A veneer for the veneering of especially curved surfaces has a face veneer formed from thin veneer sheets. The veneer sheets are adhesively bonded along their edges so as to be butted flush and on the side opposite the visible side to a mock veneer which ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5484643 | Space filling unit and method of use therefor A space filling unit for use in a container for cargo shipment to prohibit shifting of the cargo is formed by flat first and second panels, with first and second slots formed in each so that, when assembled, an x-shaped structure is formed. When placed in... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5418038 | Space filling device A space filling device for use in a container for cargo shipment to prohibit shifting of the cargo is formed by flat first and second panels, with first and second slots formed in each so that, when assembled, an x-shaped structure is formed. When placed ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5360650 | Cylindrical filters and their manufacture A cylindrical filter is formed from a sheet of filter material which includes two connected layers of filter media. Opposed edges of the sheet are joined to form the cylinder by separating the media adjacent the edges and then sealing together the first o... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5293705 | Portable display device A portable display device for displaying educational material or student's work comprising a plurality of panels, each panel separated from the next adjacent panel by a score line to permit relative movement between adjacent panels, each panel comprising ... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5275858 | Woven conveyor belt splice fabric and conveyor belt splice formed therewith A woven conveyor belt splicing fabric of optimal strength, elongational and dimensional properties is produced by intermeshing relatively high tenacity and relatively high elastic modulus warp yarns (e.g., KEVLAR yarns) in a highly crimped one-by-one weav... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5185190 | Cylindrical filters and their manufacture A cylindrical filter is formed from a sheet of filter material which includes two connected layers of filter media. Opposed edges of the sheet are joined to form the cylinder by separating the media adjacent the edges and then sealing together the first o... | 02/09/1993 |
| 4865894 | Laminar wall panel A wall panel and a method of forming the panel. The panel includes an outer concrete layer, an inner concrete layer, and a central insulation layer positioned between the concrete layers. The inboard vertical faces of the inner and outer concrete layers h... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4587147 | Reticulated products and their manufacture A substantially planar reticulated material is formed by the conjunction of a plurality of strips of non-planar material so that the strips lie substantially perpendicular to the plane of the reticulated material with their edges lying coplanar with the r... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4563379 | Sealing web Sealing web of at least one layer on the basis of mixed polymerizates of ethylene and propylene with or without ter-component (EPDM/EPM). Mixed polymerizates with an ethylene content of at least 50 parts by weight are heat-treated with a reinforcement res... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4435237 | Method for forming multi-flute-layer corrugated board A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a novel corrugated paperboard web of indefinite length, which web includes a planar facer layer and a corrugated layer the flutes of which extend longitudinally the length of the web. The web is formed by s... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4099359 | High strength corrugated metal plate and method of fabricating same Corrugated steel plate is formed from a flat plate stock and has a length of at least about 12 feet, a corrugation pitch of at least about 12 inches, and a corrugation depth of at least four inches. The plate has thicknesses of up to one-half inch and mor... | 07/11/1978 |