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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7820560 | Turf reinforcement mat having multi-dimensional fibers and method for erosion control A turf reinforcement mat (10) comprises at least one polymer net layer (11); a non-woven mat (13) comprising a plurality of multi-dimensional polymer fibers (15); and, a polymer yarn (80, 81), stitching the net layer to the non-wov... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7332451 | Papermachine clothing having reduced void spaces Paper-machine clothing comprising a woven structure and a filling component. A filament and a second filament of the woven structure intersect in a weave pattern contact each other. Void spaces produced by the intersection of the first filament and the second filame... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329631 | Method of applying an image to an object A method for applying sublimation ink to an object. An ink transfer medium is placed in contact with an object surface that is coated with a material receptive to the ink. Microwave susceptor material is placed over the transfer medium, and clamped onto the object s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7309668 | Multiple layer directionally oriented nonwoven fiber material and methods of manufacturing same Disclosed herein are embodiments of a multi-layer nonwoven fiber material, and related methods of manufacturing the material. In one exemplary embodiment, the fiber material includes a first layer of directionally aligned fibers together with a second layer of rando... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7279439 | Rug structure A rug includes a foam base layer and a top layer which is fixed on a top of the foam base layer. The base layer has a plurality of holes and separation portions which are located between the holes. The top layer is woven by plastic fibers and is a porous top layer. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264685 | Method of manufacturing a composite shoddy The present invention relates to a composite shoddy for use in a vehicle interior. To this end, the composite shoddy of the present invention includes an organic material having a predetermined density defining shoddy bottom layer and a scrim material having a prede... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7182832 | Adhesive precoated headliner materials The present invention provides a method of making a headliner for use in an automobile interior. The method of the invention comprises applying an adhesive on a first fiber mat and a second fiber mat to form a first adhesive-containing fiber mat and a second adhesiv... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7055192 | Crib shield system and other breathable apparatus A crib shield system includes one or more panels to be used with crib. The panels are formed, at least in part, of a mesh-type material (e.g., an integrated padded mesh material) that includes openings too small to permit an infant to insert a finger or toe therethr... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041196 | Process for making a fibrous structure comprising cellulosic and synthetic fibers A fibrous structure and method for making the fibrous structure, wherein the method includes the steps of: providing a plurality of cellulosic fibers onto a forming member having a pattern of channels such that at least some of the cellulosic fibers are disposed in ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7001554 | Synthetic fiber filled erosion control blanket A durable erosion control blanket featuring a novel synthetic fiber filler is disclosed. The erosion control blanket of the present invention addresses the need for a particularly resilient erosion control blanket through the use of a post-consumer, crimped, polyest... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6995098 | Wallboard containing scrim and matt Cement wallboards and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The wallboards comprise two scrim layers and one mat layer. The wallboards have a smooth surface, are strong, lightweight, and easy to score and snap. Tiles can be readily adhered to the boards. The ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986367 | Faced mineral fiber insulation board with integral glass fabric layer A method of insulating ducts is described including laminating a reinforcement fabric to a fibrous insulation board, lifting at least a portion of the reinforcement fabric from the fibrous insulation board, applying a first layer of a mastic coating to the fibrous i... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6855650 | Synthetic fiber filled erosion control blanket A durable erosion control blanket featuring a novel synthetic fiber filler is disclosed. The erosion control blanket of the present invention addresses the need for a particularly resilient erosion control blanket through the use of a post-consumer, crimped, polyest... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6797356 | Reflective insulation A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of h... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6794316 | Two scrim laminate The present invention provides a drain-through type of designed portable work and walking surface matting, which has the size, weight and slip resistant characteristics, as well as the anti-fatigue properties which make it a more desirable surface on which to walk a... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6787486 | Backerboard sheet including aerated concrete core A backerboard sheet is for moist areas and includes a core having opposing first and second major surfaces, at least one moisture-resistant face layer on at least one of the first and second major surfaces of the core; and wherein the core includes aerated concrete.... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6673179 | Multi scrim non-slip pad and method of manufacture A multi scrim non-slip pad has a first scrim which is coated with a first polyvinyl chloride product to encapsulate the first scrim therein to form a first coated scrim. The first coated scrim may then be partially cured in some embodiments. A second scri... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6670018 | Net fabric to be processed into net product A net fabric to be processed into a net product capable of simplifying processing during manufacturing of a net product, leading to a reduction in manufacturing cost of the net product is disclosed. The net fabric is so constructed that the side edge port... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6656856 | Mattress and furniture insulator pad The present invention relates to mattress or furniture insulator pads that are placed between the coil springs and the cushioning material in mattresses or furniture, such as chair seats. Such insulator pads prevent the springs from piercing the furniture... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6586350 | Net for protecting plants from light A net for diffusing light comprising threads of flat yarn, characterized in that the flat yarn has a layer comprising a foamed synthetic resin film capable of diffusing light passing therethrough. Also disclosed is a method for protecting plants from over... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6436240 | Papermachine clothing Papermachine clothing comprises a base fabric comprising at least two superimposed perforated non-woven membranes (11, 12), the upper or paper side one of which (11), has a lower maximum creep modulus and is less hard than the lower or machine side membra... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6235657 | Laminate with web and laid components There are described a dimensionally stable laminate whose surfaces are formed by spunbonded webs and comprising at least two layers of spunbonded and at least one laid layer of reinforcing yarn, the laid layer or layers each being disposed between two lay... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6150287 | Vehicle headliner with burlap layers An improved headliner utilizes burlap layers to provide strength to the headliner sandwich. The burlap layers are placed on both sides of a central foam core to create an I-beam construction.... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5993936 | Anti-slip device and method An anti-slip separator sheet that increases friction and reduces slippage when handling, storing and shipping goods and packages. The sheet is preferably a plastic net with polymer beads protruding from the top and bottom surfaces of the net. The polymer ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5783274 | Pressure sensitive adhesive closure system for foam insulation The present invention relates to a combination of an A and B adhesive reacting together through a scrim material in a laminated combination, and wherein the B adhesive has great adherence characteristics to a vinyl nitrile foam, and the A adhesive has gre... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5763054 | Anti-reflection treatment for optical elements An anti-reflection coating for optical elements and a method for forming an anti-reflection coating on an optical element includes one or more layers of a woven plastic mesh material that may be layered on the surface of an optical element such as the len... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5593766 | Composite for reinforcing bituminous roofing membranes including a lightweight grid of over-under construction A puncture resisting and processability improving composite for reinforcing bituminous roofing membranes that are free of organic mats. The composite includes a lightweight open grid of over-under construction, the grid having polyester yarns of about 30 ... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5525416 | Play area surface treatment A play area surface treatment is provided comprising, from top to bottom: a layer of polymeric mesh, a layer of landscape separator, six inches of ground rubber buffing, a second layer of landscape separator, and six inches of pea gravel as a base materia... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5314556 | Process for manufacturing reinforced roofing membranes Disclosed is a process of manufacturing a roofing membrane that is free of any organic mat. The process includes selecting a lightweight polyester fabric including an open grid of over-under construction in which fill yarns are held between pairs of machi... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5217766 | Stabilized complex composite preforms A method for forming stabilized preforms for complex composite articles is disclosed using a solid meltable uncatalyzed thermosetting resin as the stabilizing agent. The resin is applied to each layer of the preform and heated to melt the resin and bond t... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5151316 | Multi-layered papermaker's fabric for thru-dryer application A multi-layer fabric for carrying and forming an embossed paper web is provided which comprises two separate woven fabric layers which are joined together, preferably during weaving. The top fabric layer is a very coarse mesh open fabric which supports th... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5015525 | Polyolefin fiber having improved initial elongation and process for preparation thereof Disclosed is a polyolefin fiber having an improved initial elongation, which comprises a strongly drawn body of a composition comprising ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene and an ultra-high-molecular-weight copolymer of ethylene with an olefin havin... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5013330 | Multi-layered papermakers fabric for thru-dryer application A mutli-layer fabric for carrying and forming an embossed paper web is provided which comprises two separate woven fabric layers which are joined together, preferably during weaving. The top fabric layer is a very coarse mesh open fabric which supports th... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4830915 | Non-woven wet press felt for papermaking machines A papermaker's wet press felt constructed entirely from a plurality of layers of non-woven batt fibers which have layers of polymeric mesh interposed between and alternating with the batt layers. The mesh layers may be a thermoplastic material having a lo... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4820576 | Fire retardant polymer resin A flame-retardant polymer is created by forming a first resin typically by reacting resorcinol with furfural in a ratio of one mole of the former to less than a mole of the latter in the presence of an alkaline catalyst. A resole is then formed by reactin... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4623573 | Composite non-distortable needlepoint canvas and method of producing same A composite laminated, non-distortable needlepoint canvas material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven fabric having a uniform weave pattern of mesh apertures and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-ela... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4569874 | Sportswear fabric for cold climates Sportswear suitable for a cold environment. Though light-weight and without undue bulk, the garment is adapted to keep the wearer warm, dry and comfortable. It is fabricated of a composite fabric that includes a vapor-permeable laminate formed by a core l... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4564051 | Multiple ply dewatering screen particularly for a web forming part of a paper making machine A paper web forming screen includes two screen fabric plies made of longitudinal and traverse filamentary elements. The upper ply is made of longitudinal and traverse mono- or multi- or staple-filaments whereas a part of longitudinal and/or traverse filam... | 01/14/1986 |
