Patents Examined by Elizabeth A. Robinson
  • Patent number: 9975970
    Abstract: Spacer particles for a resin composition layer have a compressive strength at 10% compressive deformation (10% compressive strength) at room temperature (rt) of 0.05 to 10 MPa, have a rate of change in 10% compressive strength-by a temperature change from rt to 50° C. of 5% or less or have a rate of change in 10% compressive strength by a temperature change from ?20° C. to rt of 30% or less, and have a volume average particle diameter of 2 to 200 ?m and a coefficient of variation in particle diameter of 15% or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Harada, Tomoyuki Takahashi, Fumitaka Ishimori
  • Patent number: 9957371
    Abstract: Provided is a polymer nanowire which contains nanoparticles so as to have new functionalities. A thin film is formed on a substrate and includes functional nanoparticles and polymers, and further includes a photosensitive pigment as required. The thin film is irradiated with a pulsed laser. This causes a polymer nanowire containing the functional nanoparticles to grow from a surface of the thin film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE
    Inventors: Michiko Sasaki, Masahiro Goto, Akira Kasahara, Toyohiro Chikyo, Masahiro Tosa
  • Patent number: 9953910
    Abstract: An electronic component includes a base insulative layer having first and second surfaces; an electronic device having first and second surfaces; at least one I/O contact located on the first surface of the electronic device; an adhesive layer disposed between the first surface of the electronic device and the second surface of the base insulative layer; a first metal layer disposed on the I/O contact; and a removable layer disposed between the first surface of the electronic device and the second surface of the base insulative layer, and located adjacent to the first metal layer. The base insulative layer secures to the electronic device through the first metal layer and removable layer. The first metal layer and removable layer can release the base insulative layer from the electronic device when the first metal layer and removable layer are exposed to a temperature higher than their softening points or melting points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles Gerard Woychik, Raymond Albert Fillion
  • Patent number: 9709700
    Abstract: Optical bodies are disclosed that include a first optical film, a second optical film and at least one rough strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films. Also disclosed are optical bodies including a strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films and including a first polymer and a second polymer that is substantially immiscible in the first polymer. The present disclosure also provides methods of processing optical bodies that include stretching the optical bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Carl A. Stover, Timothy J. Hebrink, Martin E. Denker, Jeffery N. Jackson, Kristopher J. Derks, Michael F. Weber, Anna A. Kobilansky, Joan M. Strobel, Barry S. Rosell, John P. Purcell, Kevin M. Hamer, Robert D. Taylor, William B. Black, Richard J. Thompson, Gregory L. Bluem
  • Patent number: 9698336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc oxide-cellulose nanocomposite made of cellulose and zinc oxide nanoparticles and to a preparation method thereof. The nanocomposite of the present invention is prepared by producing zinc oxide nanoparticles as seeds on the surface and/or inside of a cellulose film and growing the seeds into zinc oxide crystals to form a zinc oxide layer strongly attached to the cellulose film. The nanocomposite of the present invention has significantly improved piezoelectricity compared to simple cellulose piezoelectric paper and may be used for LEDs and photovoltaic power generation devices thanks to zinc oxide doped therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: INHA-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jae Hwan Kim, Hyun U Ko
  • Patent number: 9598530
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coating mixture for applying a polymeric, corrosion-preventing protective layer to a metallic base for protecting an edge area, a soldered point, a weld seam or a repair point or for sealing the seam of one or more optionally interjoined strips, metal sheets or shaped parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Chemetall GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Gros, Norbert Maurus, Karl-Heinz Stellnberger, Marcus Schinzel
  • Patent number: 9480148
    Abstract: A metal-clad laminate of the present invention comprises an insulating layer, and a metal layer that is present at least on one surface side of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is a laminate of at least three layers: a center layer, a first resin layer that is present on one surface side of the center layer, and a second resin layer that is present on the other surface side of the center layer. The center layer, the first resin layer and the second resin layer each contain a cured product of a respective resin composition. The elastic modulus of the cured product of the resin composition contained in the center layer is lower than the elastic moduli of both the cured product of the resin composition contained in the first resin layer and the cured product of the resin composition contained in the second resin layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroharu Inoue, Shingo Yoshioka, Koji Kishino, Takatoshi Abe
  • Patent number: 9469903
    Abstract: Disclosed is a neutral to alkaline inorganic conversion coating composition that can be applied directly to a metal surface without a phosphatizing pre-treatment and that provides significant corrosion protection to the surface. The coating composition is very versatile and can accommodate addition of a wide variety of organic polymers which can be added directly to the coating composition thus eliminating multistep coating processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas S. Smith, Jasdeep Sohi, Brian D. Bammel, Gregory T. Donaldson, John J. Comoford, John McGee, John L. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 9423532
    Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe coating formulations, such as those used to form optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. The coating formulation includes an aqueous-based suspension of particles. The particles have a sheet-like morphology and a thickness of less than about 10 nm. The coating also includes a polysiloxane or silane emulsion, a polysiloxane or silane solution, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Intermolecular, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Jewhurst, Nikhil Kalyankar
  • Patent number: 9370895
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reflowing an adhesive are described. The adhesive may be reflowed by applying an alternating magnetic field at a particular frequency selected to be natural resonant frequency resonant of magnetizable material embedded in the adhesive. The alternating magnetic field at the particular frequency resonates the magnetizable material, inductively producing heat. The heat reflows the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. Liljegren
  • Patent number: 9330807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive paste in which fine metal particles are dispersed into a chemical adsorption liquid produced from a mixture of at least an alkoxysilane compound, a silanol condensation catalyst, and a nonaqueous organic solvent to form an organic thin film comprising molecules covalently bound to the surface of the fine metal particle by having the surface of the fine metal particle react with the alkoxysilane compound, so that fine metal particles that are given a reactive function to the surface are produced while almost maintaining the original conductivity of the fine metal particles, and further the particles are pasted with an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: Kazufumi Ogawa, Kazuhiro Soejima
  • Patent number: 9308706
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a graphite oxide-containing resin formulation, including: 15-80 parts by weight of a polyamideimide precursor, 0.01-10 parts by weight of a graphite oxide as a dispersant, 10-400 parts by weight of an inorganic powder, and 20-350 parts by weight of a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Chan Chiou, Lu-Shih Liao, Chen-Lung Lin
  • Patent number: 9238354
    Abstract: An interlayer film for a laminated glass includes a thermoplastic resin and a plasticizer. The ratio of a high molecular weight component with an absolute molecular weight of 1000000 or more in the thermoplastic resin is 7.4% or higher, or the ratio of a high molecular weight component with a polystyrene-equivalent molecular weight of 1000000 or more in the thermoplastic resin is 9% or higher. A first multilayer interlayer for a laminated glass includes an interlayer film for a laminated glass and an interlayer film for a laminated glass that contains it thermoplastic resin and a plasticizer, and is laminated on one face of the interlayer film for a laminated glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Iwamoto, Kohei Kani
  • Patent number: 9227381
    Abstract: A moisture vapor and oxygen transmission resistant flexible film has a polymeric base layer and a barrier layer of discrete particles of a first organic polymer dispersed throughout a matrix of a second organic polymer. Preferably, the first and second polymers are water insoluble and water soluble, respectively. The barrier layer is formed by depositing onto the base layer a coating composition of finely divided insoluble organic polymer particles suspended in an aqueous solution of the water soluble organic polymer, a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The coating composition is heated to crosslink the barrier layer polymers and evaporate solvent to provide a barrier film suitable for packaging applications. Optionally, the film can be metalized to increase barrier properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy Paolilli, John Fitch
  • Patent number: 9206335
    Abstract: A coating composition is provided comprising a) an aqueous dispersion, having a pH of less than 7.5, of silica nanoparticles having average particle diameters of 40 nanometers or less, b) an alkoxysilane oligomer; c) a silane coupling agent, and d) optionally a metal ?-diketone complexing agent. The compositions may be used to prepare coated articles wherein the coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides hydrophilic and/or antireflection surface properties to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovation Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hager, Jay S. Schlechte, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, Naiyong Jing
  • Patent number: 9200173
    Abstract: A modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coated film used for printing and a preparation method thereof are provided. Said film comprises a coating layer, a primer layer and a substrate in turn. Said coating layer comprises acrylic coating layer and modified PVA coating layer in turn. Said modified PVA coating layer contacts with the primer layer. Said modified PVA coated film has the properties of higher barrier and moisture-proof and is suitable for the printing of most of printing inks. Said film can be not only directly used to package nuts or the likes, but also used to form a composite compound with other materials suitable for packaging cookie, cake or the likes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: HAINAN SHINER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hongcun Huang
  • Patent number: 9157142
    Abstract: An aluminization process by vapor phase deposition for high-temperature oxidation protection of a metal turbomachine part. The part including a cavity into which a metal component is introduced and assembled from an opening in the part. A halide is formed by reaction between a halogen and a metal donor containing aluminum, then the halide is transported by a carrier gas in order to come into contact with the metal part, wherein the metal component has first, before the implementation of the process, been surface-enriched with aluminum in order to serve as an aluminum donor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: SNECMA
    Inventors: Maxime Francois Roger Carlin, Lucie Marie Ida Lanciaux
  • Patent number: 9158213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a charging member. The charging member comprises an electro-conductive substrate and an electro-conductive surface layer, wherein the surface layer includes a binder resin, an electro-conductive particle dispersed in the binder resin, and a resin particle that roughens the surface of the surface layer; the surface layer has a plurality of protrusions each derived from the resin particle in the surface thereof; the resin particle that forms the protrusion has a pore inside thereof; has a porosity Vt of porosity is 2.5% by volume or less as a whole; and has a region whose porosity V11 is from 5% by volume to 20% by volume, wherein the region is farthest away from the electro-conductive substrate in the resin particle, and assuming that the resin particle is a solid particle having no pores, the region corresponds to a 11% by volume-occupying region of the solid particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tomohito Taniguchi, Takehiko Aoyama, Taichi Sato, Noboru Miyagawa, Satoshi Koide, Daisuke Tanaka
  • Patent number: 9151875
    Abstract: A touch panel which prevents Newton ring formation and glare, shows high transmission image clarity, prevents haze and has high visibility, and an optical film which is applicable to such a touch panel. An optical film comprising an optically-transparent substrate and at least one hard coat layer (A) disposed on a surface of the optically-transparent substrate, wherein a surface of the hard coat layer (A), which is opposite to a surface where the optically-transparent substrate is present, has an arithmetic mean roughness (Ra) defined in JIS B0601 (1994) of 0.025 to 0.05 ?m, and has 10 to 250 convex portions each having a height of 0.3 to 3 ?m in a 1.08 mm square area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takamiya, Kenji Ueno, Seika Minakoshi
  • Patent number: 9152256
    Abstract: A touch screen and a method for manufacturing the touch screen are provided. The touch screen can include: an ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) film deposited on the upper surface of a flexible plastic film; a primary metal layer deposited on the ITO film; and a secondary metal film plated on the primary metal layer. The touch screen is durable and has excellent sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gap Young Kim, Hyun Min Na, Hyuk Jin Hong