By Nonuniform Adhesive Application Patents (Class 156/291)
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Publication number: 20020094404Abstract: A laminated liner for covering a generally smooth surface. The liner includes a foam pad having opposite first and second faces, and a sheet covering permanently bonded to the pad first face. An adhesive is applied to the pad second face for adhesively attaching the liner to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: Herbert S. Schottenfeld
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Publication number: 20020092610Abstract: A supporting substrate for mounting a semiconductor bare chip thereon has a surface provided with electrode pads thereon and bumps on the electrode pads. A sealing resin film is selectively formed on the surface of the supporting substrate, except cover the bumps, and further the sealing resin film has at least a thermosetting property. The electrode pads of the above supporting substrate and the bumps of the semiconductor bare chip are bonded by a thermo-compression bonding method whereby the sealing between the supporting substrate and the semiconductor bare chip is simultaneously conducted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2000Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: TAKUO FUNAYA, KOJI MATSUI
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Publication number: 20020088540Abstract: A method for joining large area semiconductor substrates, a liquid thermoset polymer. Two large area substrates, such as wafers or circuit boards (e.g., rigid or flexible), can be joined together by dispensing a liquid polymer inwardly from the edges of the semiconductor substrates. The substrates can then be pressed together so that the liquid thermoset flows in an outwardly direction ward the edges of the semiconductor substrates. Conducting surfaces on the first and second substrates may contact each other after pressing the liquid thermoset polymer. The liquid thermoset polymer in the formed structure may then be cured to a hardened state. The liquid thermoset polymer preferable has a low viscosity, low levels of ionic contaminants, good adhesion to the substrates, low moisture absorbing properties and favorable thermal expansion properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Albert W. Chan, Michael G. Lee, Mark Thomas McCormack, Solomon I. Beilin
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Patent number: 6406583Abstract: Integrated multiple optical elements may be formed by bonding substrates containing such optical elements together or by providing optical elements on either side of the wafer substrate. The wafer is subsequently diced to obtain the individual units themselves. The optical elements may be formed lithographically, directly, or using a lithographically generated master to emboss the elements. Alignment features facilitate the efficient production of such integrated multiple optical elements, as well as post creation processing thereof on the wafer level.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Digital Optics Corp.Inventors: Brian Harden, Alan Kathman, Michael Feldman
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Patent number: 6406581Abstract: A new form of printed material, referred to herein as a booksert, provides printed information concerning commercial products, such as drug products and the like. The booksert is preferably formed from a single sheet of material that is printed, folded, glued and trimmed to form a multi-page booksert. The booksert can also include a removable insert.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Lucas-Insertco Pharmaceutical Printing Co.Inventors: Lawrence A. Furst, James R. Monaco
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Patent number: 6406586Abstract: This invention relates to a novel fastening method with multiple applications, and different stationery products derived therefrom. The method offers practical and economical solution to different problems and needs associated with many different fastening functions. This method is particularly useful and advantageous in the paper, cardboard and film products industries. The method eliminates the need to moisten coatings of adhesive, or the need to use removable release liners to protect the adhesive coatings on the articles that need to be fastened. The method further enables the creation of new products, to solve existing needs, as for instance, self sealing and self contained forms suitable for desktop and any other type of printers.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1998Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventor: Luis Joaquin Rodriguez
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Patent number: 6402878Abstract: A process for making a picture frame includes the step of printing border art and registration marks on a piece of sheet material, such as paper, and marking a laser cut path on the printed sheet of material and then zone coating an adhesive onto the sheet material over the printed artwork. The process includes attaching the sheet material to a transparent polymer sheet, cutting the printed sheet material along the marked cut path to form a cutout in the printed sheet and removing the cutout portion of the printed sheet material which does not have adhesive applied thereto. The transparent polymer sheet is heated and folded to form a backing for the picture frame. The process can also utilize a zone coating of ultraviolet activated adhesive applied over the printed artwork, then passing the polymer sheet having the printed sheet attached thereto through a pair of rollers for removing air bubbles and directing ultraviolet light through the polymer sheet onto the adhesive to activate the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventor: Richard N. Bradford
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Patent number: 6383327Abstract: An improved method of forming an electrode pattern on a substrate is described. The substarate is coated with a first conductive film and subjected to baking. On the first conductive film is then overlied a second conductive film which mends possible fissures of the first conductive film which, besides, would produce open circuits in the pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1994Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Akira Mase
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Patent number: 6378259Abstract: A protective barrier laminate underlayment used to cover the surface of a structure, such as a house, just beneath the outermost, weather bearing layer. The underlayment has an adhesive layer on its lower side for securing the underlayment to the roof and a pattern of adhesive areas on its upper side for allowing a construction worker to walk on the underlayment without slipping. The upper adhesive layer also prevents tools and other objects such as stacks of shingles from sliding off of the roof during construction.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Inventor: Douglas Carlson
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Patent number: 6368442Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making applicators for inserting materials into body cavities. The applicators comprise a tubular insertion member having an insertion end and a gripper end opposite thereof. The gripper end has an indentation with a shoulder on each end of the indentation. The shoulder most proximal the insertion end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of inserting the applicator into a body cavity. Whereas the shoulder most proximal the gripper end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of expelling material substantially contained by the applicator. The shoulder most proximal the gripper end also provides secure handling of the applicator while removing the applicator from the body after the expulsion step has been completed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Carlos G. Linares, Linda M. Pierson
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Patent number: 6364990Abstract: Methods are provided for forming a label product made up of first and second types of labels formed integrally together in which the first type includes primary information to be used on a first type of substrate and the second type includes secondary information to be used on a second type of substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Southeast) L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
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Patent number: 6361634Abstract: The present invention provides a distinctive method and apparatus (20) for forming an article which includes one or more selectively configured strands of material. In particular aspects, the invention can provide a method and apparatus for wrapping a strand of material with selected filaments, and desirably, the filaments can be adhesive filaments. The technique of the invention can include a moving of a strand of material (22) at a selected speed along an appointed machine-direction (34). At least a first, substantially continuous filament (24) can be directed onto the strand of material (22) along a corresponding, oscillating filament path (26) to form a first plurality of filament threads (28) which extend from opposed lateral side regions (30) of the strand of material (22).Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James Leslie White, Chris Lee Heikkinen, Robert Thomas Cimini
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Patent number: 6361601Abstract: Adhesive is applied to a web by way of a printing plate and reverse enclosed doctor blade so as to apply the adhesive in selected locations thereby minimizing the amount of adhesive applied in order to decrease the stiffness of the resultant multi-ply web. The amount of adhesive build up on the embossing rolls due to the adhesive bleeding through the web material is minimized and the embossing rolls are permitted to clean themselves in that the adhesive application is carried out so that adhesive is not applied to the web material adjacent portions of the embossing roll on successive rotations of the roll. By doing so, portions of the backup roll which support the web where adhesive was previously applied are permitted to selfclean by allowing the adhesive which has bled through the web and collected on the backup roll to dry and flake off prior to adhesive again being applied to the web adjacent such region.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventor: Galyn Schulz
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Patent number: 6358350Abstract: The present invention provides a process of making a child's disposable absorbent training pant having a unitary waist elastic system that provides a substantially uniform low tension over a wide size range, a more comfortable fit, and improved ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Frank Steven Glaug, Margaret Ann Kato
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Patent number: 6355323Abstract: A barrier sheet having a first side and a second side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a laterally located midpoint, wherein the sheet is folded along its length to form a folded sheet defined by at least one fold with an adhesive strip positioned at a predetermined distance from the top and bottom edges, and preferably approximately at the sheet midpoint. When making a roll of barrier material, a barrier sheet material is provided and folded at least once laterally. The sheet then incorporates an adhesive strip applied to one side of the sheet at a predetermined distance from the top and bottom ends, preferably approximately at the midpoint. The adhesive strip is oriented lengthwise such that when the sheet is unrolled from the roll and unfolded, the strip will approximately bisect the sheet lengthwise. The sheet is then folded in a predetermined fashion, and rolled onto a roll.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventors: Matthew L. Iwen, Robert A. Christopherson, Don Kiser, Thomas J. Lundborg
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Patent number: 6352606Abstract: Generally speaking, the present invention comprises a method for securing a timepiece to a display unit. The timepiece includes a head and a strap, and the display unit includes a member adapted to support the timepiece. The method includes the steps of: arranging the timepiece upon the member; affixing a security device to a securing means; and securing the securing means about the strap of the timepiece and a portion of the member, wherein the timepiece is secured to the member by the securing means. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of affixing the security device to the securing means by means of an adhesive. For example, the securing means is an adhesive layer having a center portion, a first side flap and a second side flap opposite the first side flap, and the method includes an initial step of tapering the ends of the first and second side flaps opposite the center portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Timex Group B.V.Inventors: Gerald DiMarco, Richard Gursky, Sr.
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Publication number: 20020023707Abstract: A new form of printed material, referred to herein as a booksert, provides printed information concerning commercial products, such as drug products and the like. The booksert is preferably formed from a single sheet of material that is printed, folded, glued and trimmed to form a multi-page booksert. The booksert can also include a removable insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Applicant: Lucas-Insertco Pharmaceutical Printing Co. of MarylandInventors: Lawrence A. Furst, James R. Monaco
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Publication number: 20020007904Abstract: A method for making a microelectronic package includes providing first and second microelectronic elements having electrically conductive parts, juxtaposing the first and second microelectronic elements with one another, bonding electrically conductive parts of the microelectronic elements together to form electrical interconnection, providing a resilient element having one or more tacky surface regions in contact with one or more liners separately from the first and second microelectronic elements, assembling the resilient element with at least one of said microelectronic elements, and removing the resilient element from the one or more liners prior to the juxtaposing step so that the resilient element is disposed between the microelectronic elements after the juxtaposing and bonding steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Kurt Raab, John W. Smith
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Publication number: 20020005247Abstract: A structure and method of fabrication are described. The structure is a combination of a polymeric material and particles, e.g. Cu, having an electrically conductive coating, e.g. Sn. Heat is applied to fuse the coating of adjacent particles. The polymeric material is a thermoplastic. The structure is disposed between two electrically conductive surfaces, e.g. chip and substrate pads, to provide electrical interconnection and adhesion between their pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: TERESITA ORDONEZ GRAHAM, SUNG KWON KANG, SSAMPATH PURUSHOTHAMAN, JUDITH MARIE ROLDAN, RAVI F. SARAF
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Patent number: 6332939Abstract: A simplified pressure sealing apparatus for acting on business forms having pressure activated cohesive to seal the cohesive has only two or three pressure-seal rollers for effecting proper sealing. The pressure seal rollers may receive a folded business form substantially immediately from the output of a folder, or one of the pressure-seal rollers may function to both assist in folding the form, and then pressure sealing it. The form may be held in a flip plate above the nip between first and second pressure-seal rollers, or a separate set of idler nip wheels may hold the form in position once it has passed completely through the sealing nip. In either case the form may pass completely through the sealing nip yet be moved through the sealing nip in the opposite direction, and then diverted to a stack.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca L. Parker, Richard C Meyer
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Patent number: 6332944Abstract: An improved substrate and stamper holder and method of forming substrates are disclosed. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a substrate for a DVD has a moat with a capillary barrier shape. Under one embodiment, the moat has a region with an abrupt outer diameter transition. One embodiment has the outer diameter transition at approximately at a right angle relative to a registering surface of the substrate. Another embodiment of the invention provides a wider moats. The improvements reduce the likelihood of resin wicking past the moats.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: STEAG HamaTech, Inc.Inventors: Joseph W. Paulus, Arthur R. LeBlanc, III
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Publication number: 20010046579Abstract: An organic electro-luminescent display panel and a method of manufacturing same are provided which are capable of reliably holding a hygroscopic agent in its sealing cap in a uniform and thin state and of being easily manufactured and of being configured to be of a thin-profile type, without sacrificing light-emitting characteristics and display contrast.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Ikuko Ishii, Yoshikazu Sakaguchi, Mitsuma Ooishi, Joji Suzuki
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Patent number: 6322884Abstract: The invention provides a method of bonding an optical element within an enclosure, the method comprising providing an optical element within an enclosure having interior walls configured and sized to surround the exterior walls of the optical element with clearance, so as to form a space therebetween; introducing into the space members having a cross-section substantially the same as the cross-section of the space at the locations of the members; filling the space with adhesive which does not adhere to the members, and removing the members, forming air-filled voids which cause the reduction of stress in the optical element when its temperature changes. The invention further provides an optical system to be used in the described method.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: ELOP Electrio-Optics Industries Ltd.Inventors: Daniel Wormser, Joseph Morag, Dan Slasky
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Publication number: 20010039999Abstract: A new form of printed material, referred to herein as a booksert, provides printed information concerning commercial products, such as drug products and the like. The booksert is preferably formed from a single sheet of material that is printed, folded, glued and trimmed to form a multi-page booksert. The booksert can also include a removable insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: LAWRENCE A. FURST, JAMES R. MONACO
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Patent number: 6306482Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing method for an absorbent structure (10) having at least two plies (P1, P2) each constituted of at least one embossed sheet of creped absorbent paper, wherein the plies (P1, P2) engage between two engraved metal cylinders (CG1, CG2) fitted with protrusions (R1, R2), driven in synchronized rotation, and mutually nesting with a play (J) between the tops of the protrusions (R1, R2) of one metal cylinder (CG1, CG2) and the opposite trough surface (F2, F1) of the engraving of the other cylinder (CG2, CG1), the method being characterized in that the play (J) is less than the depth of the cylinder engravings and larger than the sum of the thicknesses (E1, E2) of the plies (P1, P2) which were previously shaped in such a matching manner that the plies (P1, P2) are not compressed when being engaged between the nested engraved cylinders (CG1, CG2).Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1997Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Georgia-Pacific FranceInventors: Rémy Ruppel, Joel Hungler, Pierre Laurent
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Patent number: 6306240Abstract: A method for making cards with an electronic module is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a card body (1) having a cavity (3, 4), an electronic module (5) shaped to fit said cavity, and a cyanoacrylate adhesive, depositing said adhesive in said cavity, inserting said module into the cavity in a substantially centered position, and pressing said adhesive between the card and the module. According to the method, said adhesive is deposited in an amount sufficient to cover an adhesion surface constituting 50-100% of the surface of said cavity, after pressing, at a temperature of 15-30° C. and at a humidity level of 50-75%. The cards produced by carrying out the method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: GemplusInventor: Vincent Permingeat
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Patent number: 6294040Abstract: A method for making a microelectronic package includes providing first and second microelectronic elements having electrically conductive parts, juxtaposing the first and second microelectronic elements with one another, bonding electrically conductive parts of the microelectronic elements together to form electrical interconnection, providing a resilient element having one or more tacky surface regions in contact with one or more liners separately from the first and second microelectronic elements, assembling the resilient element with at least one of said microelectronic elements, and removing the resilient element from the one or more liners prior to the juxtaposing step so that the resilient element is disposed between the microelectronic elements after the juxtaposing and bonding steps.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Raab, John W. Smith
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Patent number: 6290800Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate particularly adapted for bedding, padding upholstering and like applications by feeding an indeterminate length of a first material along a predetermined first path of travel from a source of the first material to a downstream assembly area. Feeding an indeterminate length of second material along a predetermined second path of travel from a source of the second material to the downstream assembly area. Depositing a multiplicity of substantially yieldable cushioning materials upon an upper surface of one of the first and second indeterminate lengths of material during the feeding thereof between the respective sources and the assembly area. Thereafter, sandwiching the cushioning materials between the indeterminate lengths of first and second materials to form a laminate therefrom, and rolling the laminate into a roll. The cushioning materials are foam latex and/or down and the first and second lengths of material are polyester fiber material and/or convoluted foam.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventors: Steven Antinori, Manuel Fernandez, William Harp
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Patent number: 6290796Abstract: A new form of printed material, referred to herein as a booksert, provides printed information concerning commercial products, such as drug products and the like. The booksert is preferably formed from a single sheet of material that is printed, folded, glued and trimmed to form a multi-page booksert. The booksert can also include a removable insert.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Lucas-Insertco Pharmaceutical Printing Company of MarylandInventors: Lawrence A. Furst, James R. Monaco
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Patent number: 6280558Abstract: A laminating tape has an adhesive layer for adhering to a recording surface of a to-be-laminated tape, and is formed to have a substantially identical width to a width of the to-be-laminated tape. The laminating tape has a preliminary laminating portion formed at a leading end thereof, for being preliminarily laminated to the to-be-laminated tape, and a non-adhesive portion having a predetermined length and extending continuously from an trailing end of the preliminary laminating portion, for permitting lateral motion of the laminating tape with respect to the to-be-laminated tape.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Hideki Oikawa
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Publication number: 20010016179Abstract: A non-thermal plasma reactor element is provided comprising a multi-cell stack prepared from a plurality of formed building blocks of dielectric material, the walls of the building blocks defining a cell having an exhaust passage for flowing gas to be treated therethrough. A conductive print forming an electrode and connector is disposed on at least one wall of each of the cells and outer insulative plates, disposed on opposite ends of the multi-cell stack, are provided to protect the conductive print. Also provided is a simplified, low cost method for preparing the non-thermal plasma reactor. The method comprises forming cell building blocks of material having a high dielectric constant, printing a conductive print onto the walls of the cells, assembling the cells into a multi-cell stack, providing electrical connections for connecting said cells to a high voltage source, applying insulation to said multi-cell stack, and inserting the multi-cell stack into a non-thermal plasma reactor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2001Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David Emil Nelson, Mark David Hemingway, Gregory Stephen Sims
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Patent number: 6273987Abstract: A strip of self-adhesive labels is formed by providing a backing strip having a labelling strip superimposed over it then dividing the labelling strip into successive labels and waste regions. The waste regions are more firmly secured to the backing strip than the labels and effectively reinforce the strength of the labelling strip for passage through a label application machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventor: Andrew William Wilkey
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Patent number: 6264778Abstract: One or more reinforcement pins are inserted between the lid and base of a sealed integrated-circuit package. The reinforcement pins reinforce a sealing layer between the lid and the base, particularly against shear forces exerted on the sealing layer between the lid and the base of a package. Shorter pins are provided which do not extend through the lid or base. Longer pins are provided which extend through the lid or base, with the ends of the pins being mechanically secured to the lid or base and sealed with solder, glass, or epoxy material.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1994Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Philips Electronics North America CorporationInventors: Ahmad Hamzehdoost, Leonard Lucio Mora
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Patent number: 6259369Abstract: In the production radio frequency (RF) sensable objects, it is possible to produce a package, envelope, or like container which has enhanced read distance, producable by a simple method. Large areas are printed on the envelope or package in conductive ink which are separated by a non-conductive portion of the package or envelope and function as an RF antenna. Then by placing an otherwise conventional label with an RFID chip associated with it so that it bridges the conductive ink portions of the RF antenna, a much easier to sense or read product is produced. The conductive ink can be applied in a pattern, logo, and letters or character indicia. The label may have conductive pressure sensitive adhesive on one face, which actually connects the antenna sections to the RFID chip to form the operable structure that can be sensed by an RF receiver at a distance of three meters or more.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.Inventor: Dominick L. Monico
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Patent number: 6258200Abstract: A sticker assembly is disclosed and includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A static-cling film (20) is provided having a first side (22) and a second side (24), the second side (24) holding a static charge. The first side (22) of the static-cling film (20) is adhered to the adhesive layer (34) of the sticker (30). The second side (24) of the static-cling film (20) is applied to a receiving surface (12) and held against the surface (12) by the static charge wherein the static-cling film (20) and the sticker (30) are releasably adhered to the receiving surface (12) and wherein the indicia-bearing sticker (30) is displayed for viewing. In one embodiment, the sticker (30) is a vehicle windshield sticker and the receiving surface (12) is a vehicle windshield.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Lemeer Design, L.L.C.Inventor: Peter K. Kassab
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Patent number: 6245181Abstract: A method for applying to articles such as containers, segments of sheet material, such as labels, which are elastic. Each segment has a leading end and a tailing end which are not connected to one another to form a sleeve except by adhesive. Such segment is applied to articles in stretched condition such that it will shrink to conform to the surface of the article when, for example, the article shrinks.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1995Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: B & H Manufacturing Company Inc.Inventor: Lyn E. Bright
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Patent number: 6238508Abstract: In the method of bonding two parts (1,2) together a positioning device (3) accurately positions the two parts (1,2) relative to each other and a comparatively slower hardening adhesive layer (4) is applied between the two parts (1,2) to bond the two parts (1,2) together. After the adhesive layer (4) is applied and the parts positioned, a faster hardening UV adhesive (5) is applied on adjacent edge regions of the two parts (1,2) over an edge of the slower hardening adhesive layer (4), so that the faster hardening UV adhesive (5) is accessible for UV irradiation. Subsequently the faster hardening UV adhesive (5) is hardened with the UV radiation and the positioning device (3) is removed from the parts (1,2) which are held fixed in a provisional manner. Then the slower hardening adhesive layer (4) is hardened preferably in an oven that can be used for a large number of similar pairs of parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Heiner Hauer, Albrecht Kuke, Matthias Mauritz
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Patent number: 6238761Abstract: Disclosed is a unidirectional fiber sheet comprising an arranged fiber layer, a multi axial scrim, and a release paper having 3 to 80% of its surface area coated with an adhesive. The adhesive is applied to the release paper in the form of stripes which may be positioned parallel, perpendicular or oblique to the filaments of the arranged fiber layer. The unidirectional fiber sheet according to the present invention is prepared by partially coating a release paper with an adhesive, and heat-pressing together an arranged fiber layer prepared from filament tows, a multi axial scrim having a net structure to support the arranged fiber layer, and the release paper so as to bind the three together.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1997Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Sunkyong Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong-roon Jeong, Hoon-hee Jeong, Hern-jin Park, Do-hyun Kim
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Patent number: 6238502Abstract: A method of applying a roof membrane assembly to a roof deck. The method includes the steps of providing a roof membrane assembly including a first roof membrane and a second roof membrane. The first roof membrane has at least one longitudinally extending edge and the second roof membrane overlaps the first roof membrane and is bonded along at least one longitudinally extending edge of the first roof membrane to define a membrane flap having a longitudinally extending edge. The roof membrane assembly is then positioned upon the roof deck and at least one roof membrane fastening device is positioned over the first roof membrane and beneath the longitudinally extending membrane flap and secured through the first roof membrane and into the roof deck. The longitudinally extending edge of the membrane flap is then bonded to the first roof membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Omnova Solutions Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Hubbard
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Patent number: 6235141Abstract: Mass production of integrated optical subsystems may be realized by providing a bonding material surround each die in an array of first dies on a wafer. A plurality of second dies are then aligned with the dies on the wafer. The bonding material is then treated to bond the aligned dies. The bonded dies are then diced to form a bonded pair of dies containing at least one optical element, thus forming an integrated optical subsystem. The bonding material may be provided over at least part of the optical path of each first die, over an entire surface of the wafer or around the perimeter of each first die. The second dies may be provided on another wafer. Either die may contain active elements, e.g., a laser or a detector. The optical elements may be formed in the die or may be of a different material than that of the die.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Digital Optics CorporationInventors: Michael R. Feldman, Alan D. Kathman
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Patent number: 6231712Abstract: A sheet of paper is provided with pressure-sensitive adhesive on areas of its front and rear surfaces. In a preferred form, the sheet is provided as a pad of similar sheets that may be removed from the pad one sheet at a time. The adhesive on the rear of the sheet is employed to secure the sheet to a first object. The adhesive on the front of the sheet is employed to secure a second object to the sheet. An area of the sheet face free of adhesive may be employed for a written message. A modified sheet is provided with cuts formed in an adhesive area of the sheet so that the cut area of the paper may move away from the plane of the sheet to adhere to irregular surfaces. The cut sheet may have adhesive on one or both sides. Where the adhesive is applied to both sheet sides, pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back of the uncut side of the sheet is used for adhering the sheet to a smooth surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: Carlos A. Torres
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Patent number: 6228206Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using adhesive polymers containing conductive fillers to manufacture iontophoretic devices in which the conductive lead and the conducted printed trace are strongly mechanically bonded together and resulting in electronic interconnection between the conductive lead and conductive printed trace.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1997Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Drug Delivery Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel F. Herman, Vilambi NRK Reddy
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Patent number: 6228203Abstract: A disk bonding system or method comprises a first element for forming an annular adhesive layer on an upwardly facing joint surface of a lower side disk, and a second element for forming a dotted adhesive layer on a downwardly facing joint surface of an upper side disk. Then, a third element sets the upper and lower side disks in a confronting state, and reduces the spacing between the upper and lower side disks until the annular adhesive layer and the dotted adhesive layer are sandwiched between the upper and lower side disks. During this, the annular adhesive layer and the dotted adhesive layer are brought into contact with each other, and the contact region expands in a manner to prevent occurrence of bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Origin Electric Company, LimitedInventors: Masahiko Kotoyori, Koji Yamaguchi, Hironobu Nishimura, Shinichi Shinohara, Hideo Kobayashi, Masahiro Nakamura
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Patent number: 6228158Abstract: A dry preblended carrier starch for corrugating adhesive compositions comprising modified starch and a dry alkali, the modified starch being preferably oxidized starch and the dry alkali being sodium metasilicate or trisodium phosphate. The dry preblended carrier starch for corrugating adhesives has improved viscosity stability over time and temperature fluctuations, eliminates the need for added caustic at end use or at the corrugator and does not require additional silicate compounds in the corrugating adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Corn Products International, Inc.Inventor: Roman Skuratowicz
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Patent number: 6217697Abstract: A method for producing and coating melt portions includes two sheet strips, which form coating material layers, being continually fed. The melt portions embedded between the sheet strips are cooled and calibrated according to their thickness. The sheet strips are longitudinally and transversely separated in the region of their connection points such that the melt portions become isolated and the sheet strips are connected to each other such that each melt portion is embraced tightly.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Santrade Ltd.Inventors: Jürgen Winter, Matthias Kleinhans, Warnfried Baumann
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Patent number: 6207003Abstract: A structure having layers of controllable electrical properties is prepared by furnishing a sheet of a substrate material, patterning a pattern of recesses into a surface of the sheet of the substrate material, filling the pattern of recesses with a mixture of an active phase and a matrix, and laminating the sheet to a base structure. The filled recesses may be of any desired shape, depth, and orientation. The active phase is particles of a material such as an electrical conductor or semiconductor, or magnetic particles.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Scaled Composites, Inc.Inventors: Vance E. McClure, Lawrence A. Lang
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Patent number: 6206991Abstract: A roof construction uses a one-component adhesive to adhere roof tiles to a roof. The adhesive is formed in a U-shaped pattern in that the adhesive is dispensed in a bottom leg deposit on the tile's underside, a bight deposit extending about the tile's leading edge and a top adhesive deposit overlying the bottom deposit and extending on the outside surface of the tile. As the tiles are laid onto the roof in an overlying fashion, the U-shaped adhesive is sandwiched between the tile, the overlying tile and the roof forming sealing contact therewith and therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Fomo Products, Inc.Inventor: Cris Damon Starr
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Patent number: 6197845Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition useful for articles such as plasters, bandages and tapes which are adhesively adhered to skin. The adhesive may be coated continuously and preferably, discontinuously onto a substrate. More preferably, the hot melt adhesive composition is pattern-coated. The adhesive is permanently adhered to at least one substrate of the article and removably or releasably attachable to skin. The adhesive advantageously does not cause skin irritation nor transfers adhesive to the skin upon removal.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Annegret Janssen, Gerhard Endriss
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Patent number: 6190482Abstract: A process of laminating textiles for producing air-permeable or moisture-permeable laminated textile materials involves generating a discontinuous layer of adhesive with a precise pattern of voids by means of temporarily introducing sets of parallel yarns or, alternatively, mesh-like webs in contact with an initially uniform layer of adhesive temporarily carried on a release-coated carrier. After the adhesive layer and the mesh-like web have been pushed into contact with a first fabric layer, the release-coated carrier is stripped away, along with the mesh-like web, from the first fabric layer. The adhesive layer remaining on the first fabric layer will exhibit a discontinuous pattern that is complementary to the mesh-like web pattern. Subsequently, a second fabric, or film, is bonded to the exposed adhesive surface on the first fabric to create a laminated material exhibiting air permeability or moisture permeability.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Enterprise CoatingsInventor: Thomas C. Colasanto
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Patent number: RE37154Abstract: Here is disclosed a method for manufacturing individual disposable underpants provided around a waist line and a pair of leg-holes with elastic members from two continuous webs and a plurality of continuous elastic members, characterized by that the webs are applied on predetermined locations with adhesive so that the elastic members can be reliably held on the webs although the elastic members must be forcibly curved when the elastic members are bonded between the webs with use of adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1996Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Uni-Charm CorporationInventors: Hironori Nomura, Taiji Shimakawa, Sadanori Matsura, Hiroki Yamamoto, Hirofumi Ohnishi