Patents Examined by Cheng Yuan Huang
  • Patent number: 11969977
    Abstract: The liquid-repellent structure comprises a major surface to which liquid repellency is imparted, and a liquid-repellent layer formed on the major surface; wherein the liquid-repellent layer contains a scale-like filler having an average particle size of 0.1 to 6 ?m, inclusive, a thermoplastic resin, and a fluorine compound, and has aggregates containing the scale-like filler; and the ratio WS1/(WP+WFC) of the mass WS1 of the scale-like filler contained in the liquid-repellent layer to the sum (WP+WFC) of the mass WP of the thermoplastic resin and the mass WFC of the fluorine compound contained in the liquid-repellent layer is 0.1 to 10 inclusive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryoji Kato, Kosuke Kinoshita, Masayoshi Suzuta, Mina Sekikawa
  • Patent number: 11957130
    Abstract: Disclosed is an antibacterial flexible cover window formed using an antibacterial coating composition containing antibacterial nanoparticles dispersed in a resin coating solution. In the antibacterial coating composition, 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight of the antibacterial nanoparticles are dispersed in 100 parts by weight of the resin coating solution. The antibacterial flexible cover window includes an antibacterial layer that is formed by applying the antibacterial coating composition to a glass substrate. Therefore, the antibacterial flexible cover window exhibits a good and long-lasting antibacterial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: UTI INC.
    Inventors: Kukhyun Sunwoo, Tea Joo Ha, Jae Suk Oh, Jung Cheol Noh
  • Patent number: 11952478
    Abstract: A glove that is X-ray detectable prepared from a latex formulation comprises a base polymer, an accelerator, a vulcanizing agent, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, an antifoaming agent and a thickener characterized in that the latex formulation further includes radiocontrast filler, wherein the radiocontrast filler comprises a radiocontrast agent, a surfactant, a thickener and a solvent, wherein the radiocontrast filler is used in an amount of at least 10 phr of the latex formulation and wherein the radiocontrast filler has total solid content of 45%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: TOP GLOVE INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Chong Ban Wong, Vidhyaa Paroo Indran, Nor Azlan Zulkifly
  • Patent number: 11952476
    Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin film with which a glass plate-including laminate that looks different in color tone depending on the direction or angle can be obtained. A thermoplastic resin film according to the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin and a pigment, and when the thermoplastic resin film is planarly viewed with a transmission electron microscope, a number of pigments having an aspect ratio of 3 or more and 50 or less is 3 or more and 100 or less in a rectangular region of 13 ?m long and 18 ?m wide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shougo Yoshida, Atsushi Nohara
  • Patent number: 11912003
    Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. De Souza, Robert B. Rosner, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Gregg A. Patnode, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger
  • Patent number: 11905374
    Abstract: A conductive member contains silicone rubber and a conductive agent. The total content of cyclic dimethylpolysiloxane having 3 to 24 silicon atoms in the conductive member is 5000 ppm or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Shogo Tomari, Wataru Yamada, Monta Ido, Tadashi Suto
  • Patent number: 11898343
    Abstract: A water-repellent member includes a matrix part including an inorganic substance including at least one of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide, and a water-repellent resin present in a dispersed state inside the matrix part. The water-repellent member has a porosity of 20% or less in a section of the matrix part. A building member and a wet room member each include the water-repellent member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Kurizoe, Natsuki Sato, Tatsuya Okuno, Ryosuke Sawa, Tatsuro Yoshioka
  • Patent number: 11884039
    Abstract: Provided is an insulating sheet capable of effectively enhancing thermal conduction and adhesiveness. The insulating sheet according to the present invention contains a thermosetting component and a thermally conductive filler, the thermally conductive filler contains boron nitride, the insulating sheet has a first surface on one side in a thickness direction and a second surface on the other side in the thickness direction, and a first content of the boron nitride in 100% by volume of a region having a thickness of 10% of a thickness of the sheet, from the first surface toward the second surface is smaller than a second content of the boron nitride in 100% by volume of a region having a thickness of 90% of a thickness of the sheet, from the second surface toward the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masataka Sugimoto, Keigo Oowashi, Kouji Ashiba, Yuko Kawahara
  • Patent number: 11885129
    Abstract: Provided is a ceiling tile coated on at least one surface with an acoustically transparent coating which creates pores at the tile surface and comprises a high Tg polymeric binder, titanium dioxide, and particles selected from the group consisting of void latex particles, hollow glass beads, calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium carbonate, calcined clay and any combination thereof. Compositions for acoustically transparent coatings and methods for making a substrate surface acoustically transparent are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: USG INTERIORS, LLC.
    Inventor: Donghong Li
  • Patent number: 11884841
    Abstract: An antimicrobial paint composition for forming an antimicrobial coating is disclosed. The antimicrobial paint composition comprises a carrier vehicle, a film-forming polymer, a glass comprising copper, and a non-copper pyrithione salt. A method of preparing the antimicrobial coating on an indoor surface with the antimicrobial paint composition is further disclosed. The method comprises applying the antimicrobial paint composition on the indoor surface and forming the antimicrobial coating on the indoor surface from the antimicrobial paint composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Gilbert, Greg J. Sarnecki, Bill R. Schwingel
  • Patent number: 11874073
    Abstract: The present invention provides a radiative cooling structure that can be fabricated using solution-based processes and offer great IR-selectivity referring to low absorptivity within solar spectrum and high emissivity within the atmosphere transmission window (8-13 microns) for daytime radiative cooling. This structure includes a reflective layer, a ceramic IR-selectively emissive layer and a ceramic emission boosting layer, and the ceramic emission boosting layer is able to boost the overall emissivity of the radiative cooling structure within the atmosphere transmission windows and avoid infrared emission outside the atmosphere transmission window. The IR-selectivity contributes to larger temperature reduction, especially in high humidity area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Baoling Huang, Chongjia Lin
  • Patent number: 11865577
    Abstract: An anticorrosive coating includes a first curable liquid layer to the associated substrate, the first layer having a thickness of at least about 100 micrometers, wherein the first layer includes at least one polymer or at least one monomer, quasi-one-dimensional particles or quasi-two-dimensional particles, sacrificial metal particles, and a solvent, wherein a percolation threshold of the particles is not reached in the presence of the solvent, wherein the percolation threshold of the particles is reached when between about 1% and about 20% of the solvent evaporates, applying a second curable liquid layer having a thickness of at least 100 micrometers on the top of the first layer after the percolation threshold of the particles is reached and viscosity of the first layer increases more than 50%, and allowing the first layer and the second layer to cure simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jorma Virtanen, Joshua Armstrong, Todd Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11851546
    Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin film with which a glass plate-including laminate that looks different in color tone depending on the direction or angle can be obtained. A thermoplastic resin film according to the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin and a pigment, and when the thermoplastic resin film is planarly viewed with a transmission electron microscope, a number of pigments having an aspect ratio of 3 or more and 50 or less is 3 or more and 100 or less in a rectangular region of 13 ?m long and 18 ?m wide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shougo Yoshida, Atsushi Nohara
  • Patent number: 11845998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of submicron-sized polymer particles and micron-sized polymer beads, wherein the polymer particles or beads or both are functionalized with phosphorus acid groups. The composition of the present invention is useful for providing a matte finish on substrates, such as leather, textiles, wallboard, decorative coatings, concrete, and wood, with improved stain resistance. The present invention also relates to a leather substrate coated with a clear matte finish comprising an acrylic or styrene-acrylic polymer film and micron-sized polymer beads, wherein the film or the beads or both are functionalized with a phosphorus acid monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Joy A. Gallagher, Philip R. Harsh, Pu Luo, Edwin Nungesser
  • Patent number: 11845877
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition that gives a coating film with better abrasion resistance. The present invention relates to a coating composition including: a fluororesin; and inorganic particles, the inorganic particles having a new Mohs hardness of 10 or higher and having a substantially spherical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mai Hidaka, Hiromichi Momose, Tomohiro Shiromaru
  • Patent number: 11840650
    Abstract: A black sheet (1) includes a laminate of a base sheet (11) and an infrared reflecting layer (12). The CIE color values (L*, a*, b*) and the infrared reflectance R/[%] at a wavelength of 850 nm are within the following respective ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignees: DIC CORPORATION, SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nana Shiraishi, Katsuaki Imai, Akira Yamakami, Bo Sun, Jerome Moyer, Philippe Schottland
  • Patent number: 11833804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a visibility improving film for a display panel, and a display device including the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a visibility improving film for a display panel capable of having low reflection properties and exhibiting excellent optical and physical properties, particularly while enhancing the visibility of a laser pointer, by including fine metal particles dispersed in the photocurable resin layer, and a display device including the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Kwangseok Seo, Hanna Lee, Jinseok Byun, Yeongrae Chang
  • Patent number: 11814495
    Abstract: An infrared transmissive product includes a body. The body is configured to cover a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for infrared rays in an infrared sensor. The body includes a base made of a transparent plastic having an infrared transmissivity, and a coating film layer that is formed on a rear surface of the base in a transmission direction of infrared rays from the transmitting unit and has an infrared transmissivity. The coating film layer includes dispersed aggregates of particles of a pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Yoshizawa, Shintaro Okawa, Hiroaki Ando, Seiichi Suzuki
  • Patent number: 11795295
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising a substrate; an abrasive coating disposed on the substrate; where the abrasive coating comprises a matrix having abrasive grit particles dispersed therein; and a layer of material disposed on the abrasive coating; where the layer of material is a titanium nitride (TiN), boron nitride (BN), titanium-aluminum-nitrides [(TiAl)N], titanium-aluminum-silicon-nitrides [(TiAlSi)N], chromium nitrides (CrN), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium oxide (TiO2), silicon carbo-nitride (SiCN), titanium carbo-nitride (TiCN), or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: RTX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Agnieszka M. Wusatowska-Sarnek
  • Patent number: 11794444
    Abstract: An anisotropic conductive film capable of accommodating bumps with a narrow pitch and reducing the number density of conductive particles. In an anisotropic conductive film, conductive particles are disposed in an insulating resin binder as follows. Specifically, the conductive particles are rows of conductive particles arranged in single rows with spacing therebetween; and repeating units of conductive particles formed by juxtaposition of different numbers of conductive particles are disposed repeatedly over the entire surface of the anisotropic conductive film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DEXERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Reiji Tsukao, Yasushi Akutsu