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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173269 | Alloy coating film, method for production of alloy coating film, and heat-resistant metal member In an alloy coating film having a diffusion barrier layer and an aluminum reservoir layer on a substrate, the diffusion barrier layer is composed of a single phase that is a Re—Cr—Ni—Al system σ phase containing Al by less than 1 atomic %, or composed of a fi... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8133595 | Multilayer alloy coating film, heat-resistant metal member having the same, and method for producing multilayer alloy coating film Disclosed is a multilayer alloy coating film capable of maintaining heat resistance, high-temperature oxidation resistance and creep resistance for a long time even in an ultra high temperature environment. The multilayer alloy coating film comprises a barrier layer... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7393595 | Composite comprising a metal or alloy and a shape memory alloy A composite element comprises:(a) a metal or metal alloy component having an elastic modulus that decreases with increasing temperature in a temperature range; and (b) sufficient amount of a shape memory alloy component having an elastic modulus that shows an increa... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391018 | Nanostructured thin films and their uses The present invention generally discloses the use of a nanostructured non-silicon thin film (such as an alumina or aluminum thin film) on a supporting substrate which is subsequently coated with an active layer of a material such as silicon or tungsten. The base, un... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7294356 | Performance enhancing coating on intraluminal devices This invention comprises guidewires, stents and other intraluminal devices having a performance enhancing coating deposited using physical vapor deposition (PVD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Preferably, a radiopaque coating comprising platinum, tungsten, irid... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285337 | Heat-resistant nickel-alloy composite excellent in high-temperature oxidation resistance A composite resistive to high-temperature corrosion and abnormal oxidization, maintains original excellent high-temperature characteristics of Ni alloys over a long period of time, and suitable for applications in a high-temperature such as gas turbines, jet engines... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282738 | Fabrication of crystalline materials over substrates A method of forming crystalline or polycrystalline layers includes providing a substrate and a patterning over the substrate. The method also includes providing nucleation material and forming the crystalline layer over the nucleation material. The crystalline mater... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273662 | High-temperature coatings with Pt metal modified γ-Ni+γ′-NiAl alloy compositions An alloy including a Pt-group metal, Ni and Al in relative concentration to provide a γ-Ni+γ′-Ni3Al phase constitution, and a coating including the alloy. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261955 | MCrAlX alloy and turbine component having protective layer made from MCrAlX alloy Protective layers of the MCrAlX type according to the prior art are often provided with a platinum layer to prevent diffusion of elements out of the base material into the MCrAlX. The MCrAlX alloy according to the invention includes halogens (F, Cl, Br, I), which pr... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7239747 | Method and system for locating position in printed texts and delivering multimedia information Apparatus and methods are disclosed for processing printed material to provide an index of locations within the printed material that can be associated with external actions such as displaying a graphical image, providing an audio or video output, or providing a mul... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226671 | Use of powder metal sintering/diffusion bonding to enable applying silicon carbide or rhenium alloys to face seal rotors A method for making aerospace face seal rotors reinforced by rhenium metal, alloy, or composite in combination with silicon carbide or other ceramic. The resulting rotor also is disclosed. Ceramic grains, preferably silicon carbide (SiC), are mixed with powdered met... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7218020 | Linear motor, stage apparatus, exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method Outflow of heat generated by a linear motor to the outside is suppressed. A linear motor according to the present invention is a linear motor used in a vacuum atmosphere, including a stator, a movable element movable relative to the stator, and a metal film formed o... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207374 | Non-oxidizable coating A substrate is coated by applying a first layer atop the substrate and comprising, in major weight part, a non-refractory first metal. A second layer is applied atop the first layer and comprises, in major weight part, a carbide and/or nitride of a second metal. A t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207373 | Non-oxidizable coating A substrate is coated by applying an essentially pure aluminum first layer to a surface of the substrate. At least a first portion of the first layer is oxidized so as to provide a protective coating of desired properties. The substrate may be a refractory metal-bas... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208231 | Bonded metal components having uniform thermal conductivity characteristics and method of making same Cookware having improved uniform heat transfer over the entire cross section thereof, the cookware formed from a multi-layered composite metal having a layer of stainless steel roll bonded at or near the core of the composite. The stainless layer is roll bonded to l... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205053 | Re alloy coating for diffusion barrier Disclosed is a Re alloy coating for diffusion barrier, such as a high-temperature equipment member, which comprises an atomic composition of 30% to less than 90% Re; and an atomic composition of 5% to less than 60% X (wherein X is at least one selected from the grou... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175552 | Ball bat formed of carburized steel A ball bat includes a substantially tubular frame having a handle portion and a primary hitting portion. The handle portion is formed of a non-steel material. The hitting portion is formed separately from, and coupled to, the handle portion. The hitting portion is f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166367 | Titanium alloy having excellent high-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance A titanium alloy having excellent high-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance is disclosed which comprises, by mass, Al: 0.30–1.50%, and Si: 0.10–1.0%. Preferably, amass ratio Si/Al is not less than 1/3. More preferably, the titanium alloy further compri... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150918 | Bilayer coating system for an electrically conductive element in a fuel cell The present invention relates to an electrically conductive element for an electrochemical cell comprising an electrically conductive corrosion-susceptible metal substrate having a surface susceptible to passivation by forming oxides in the presence of oxygen. The s... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147934 | Chemically processed steel sheet excellent in corrosion resistance A chemically processed steel sheet comprises a steel base coated with an Al—Si alloy plating layer, whose Si content is preferably adjusted to 5–13 mass % as a whole and to 7–80 mass % at a surface, and a converted layer generated on the surface of the plating... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138189 | Heat-resistant Ti alloy material excellent in resistance to corrosion at high temperature and to oxidation Disclosed is a heat-resistant Ti alloy material excellent in high-temperature corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance, which comprises a base made of a heat-resistant Ti alloy and a surface layer formed on the surface of the base. The surface layer has a multi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135238 | Elevated temperature oxidation protection coatings for titanium alloys and methods of preparing the same Oxidation protection of a titanium-based alloy is provided with improved fatigue properties by a titanium aluminide coating of between 2 to 12 microns by diffusing the Al into the Ti at a temperature below the melting point of the Al. The coating is gas deposited an... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132149 | Data storage medium and method for the preparation thereof A data storage medium includes a haze-prevention layer between a heat-resistant thermoplastic substrate and a reflective metal layer. The haze-prevention layer includes a metal having a tensile modulus of at least about 15×106 pounds per square inch. The... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128959 | Reflective article and method for the preparation thereof A reflective article useful, for example, in automotive headlights includes a haze-prevention layer between a heat-resistant thermoplastic substrate and a reflective metal layer. The haze-prevention layer includes a metal having a tensile modulus of at least about 1... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7071022 | Silicon crystallization using self-assembled monolayers A display device comprises a substrate having a layer of crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor material disposed over the substrate, wherein the substrate has a strain point that is lower than a forming temperature of the layer. The crystalline or polycrystal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7041350 | Polyester composition and articles with reduced acetaldehyde content and method using hydrogenation catalyst A polyester composition with reduced acetaldehyde concentration comprising polyester, at least one hydrogenation catalyst, and at least one source of reactive hydrogen. A method for making the polyester composition is also disclosed along with polyester articles mad... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040047 | Iron with self-cleaning sole plate The invention relates to an iron comprising a sole plate which forms the ironing surface. An oxidation catalyst, which is active on organic dirt, covers the ironing surface. Said catalyst is active when the soleplate reaches a temperature which is at least equal to ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033291 | Polymer shell bat A metal baseball or softball bat may be improved both for durability and performance by selectively placing a layer of polymer material around portions of the bat. In one embodiment, the barrel portion of the bat may have a polymer layer directly laid up upon the me... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6984457 | Titanium material, production thereof, and exhaust pipe (1) A titanium material composed of a substrate of pure titanium or titanium alloy and an aluminum-containing layer formed thereon having a thickness no smaller than 1 μm and containing no less than 90 mass % aluminum or aluminum plus silicon. (2) A titanium materi... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6969330 | Polymer shell bat A metal baseball or softball bat may be improved both for durability and performance by selectively placing a layer of polymer material around portions of the bat. In one embodiment, the barrel portion of the bat may have a polymer layer directly laid up upon the me... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955288 | Metallurgically bonded layered article having a curved surface A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6946096 | Use of powder metal sintering/diffusion bonding to enable applying silicon carbide or rhenium alloys to face seal rotors A method for making aerospace face seal rotors reinforced by rhenium metal, alloy, or composite in combination with silicon carbide or other ceramic. The resulting rotor also is disclosed. Ceramic grains, preferably silicon carbide (SiC), are mixed with powdered met... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6940172 | Chemical vapor deposition of titanium A titanium layer is formed on a substrate with chemical vapor deposition (CVD). First, a seed layer is formed on the substrate by combining a first precursor with a reducing agent by CVD. Then, the titanium layer is formed on the substrate by combining a second prec... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6929705 | Antimicrobial coated metal sheet The present invention relates to metallic sheets having an improved antimicrobial property and also related to a method of manufacturing such sheets. More particularly, it relates to the continuous coating on metallic sheets with a resin composition containing antim... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926971 | Bonded metal components having uniform thermal conductivity characteristics and method of making same Cookware having improved uniform heat transfer over the entire cross section thereof, the cookware formed from a multi-layered composite metal having a layer of titanium roll bonded at or near the core of the composite. The titanium layer is roll bonded to layers of... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6924045 | Bond or overlay MCrAIY-coating It is disclosed a bond or overlay MCrAlY-coating for the use within a high temperature environment for the protection of the base alloy of turbine blades and vanes. The MCrAlY-coating having a γ or γ/γ′-structure comprises a dispersion of β-NiAl and/or γ/β-M... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916558 | Magnetic disk using a glass substrate In a magnetic disk having a glass substrate, an amorphous underlayer is formed on the glass substrate. A magnetic layer is formed on the amorphous underlayer. The glass substrate is provided with a texture formed to induce magnetic anisotropy in the magnetic layer. ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913839 | Coated article having a quasicrystalline-ductile metal layered coating with high particle-impact damage resistance, and its preparation and use A coated article having a high resistance to particle-impact damage has a substrate, and a layered coating overlying the substrate. The layered coating includes a substantially continuous quasicrystalline layer, and a substantially continuous ductile metallic layer ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908689 | Ruthenium-aluminum underlayer for magnetic recording media A magnetic recording medium containing a B-2 structured ruthenium-aluminum underlayer comprising a (200) crystallographic orientation with a thickness from about 50 Å to about 800 Å, and a magnetic layer with a Co(11.0) crystallographic orientation, and a method... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905960 | Method of forming a contact in a semiconductor device In a method of forming a contact in a semiconductor device, an insulating layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. Then, a contact hole is formed by selectively etching the insulating layer. A barrier metal layer is deposited on side and bottom surfaces of th... | 06/14/2005 |
