Patents Examined by Elizabeth E Mulvaney
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Patent number: 11367463Abstract: A reversible recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a reversible recording medium that includes recording layers and heat-insulating layers that are alternately stacked, in which the recording layers each include a reversible heat-sensitive color developing composition and a first light-heat converting agent. In this reversible recording medium, the recording layers are different from each other in a developing color of their respective reversible heat-sensitive color developing compositions and are different from each other in an absorption wavelength of their respective first light-heat converting agents. This reversible recording medium further includes a heat-generating layer that includes a second light-heat converting agent having an absorption wavelength that is different from the absorption wavelength of the first light-heat converting agent included in each of the recording layers.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Isao Takahashi, Satoko Asaoka, Taichi Takeuchi, Asuka Tejima, Kentaro Kuriyama, Mitsunari Hoshi
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Patent number: 11364709Abstract: A functional element having electrically controllable optical properties, includes a stack sequence of at least a first carrier film, an active layer, and a second carrier film, wherein at least one exit surface of the active layer on at least one lateral face of the stack sequence of the functional element is sealed at least in sections with a barrier material.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Marcel Klein, Alicia Dröge
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Patent number: 11357605Abstract: A ceramic body for dental prosthesis can suppress a variation in quality in the sole ceramic body for dental prosthesis due to expansion of its diameter. The ceramic body for dental prosthesis is made of a ceramic material, is shaped to have a circular planar shape and a disk-like external shape, and has a diameter of 50 mm or more. The method for manufacturing this ceramic body for dental prosthesis includes: preparing a ceramic material; shaping the ceramic material by press shaping or by a machine tool; temporarily sintering the ceramic material at a temperature from a sintering temperature that provides theoretical density ?700° C. or more to the sintering temperature ?100° C. or less; and shaping the ceramic material to have a circular planar shape and a disk-like external shape so as to prepare the ceramic body for dental prosthesis having a diameter of 50 mm or more.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: ADAMANT NAMIKI PRECISION JEWEL CO., LTD.Inventors: Yusuke Akiyama, Shinichi Takeda, Kazuyuki Syoji, Hideyuki Kanno
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Patent number: 11351812Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an emblem structure in which an emblem is coupled to a part in an integral form, thereby minimizing the amount of protrusion and an image is implemented in a distorted form, and advancing the quality of a product. The emblem structure includes a base layer, an image layer disposed on an outer surface of the base layer or to be spaced apart from the outer surface, and a transparent layer deposited on the base layer to cover the image layer. The transparent layer is configured such that light is transmitted and refracted and that the light reflected by the base layer and the image layer is lost, thereby improving visual recognition of the image layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Dong Eun Cha, Jin Young Yoon, Ki Hong Lee, Hyun Kyung Kim
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Patent number: 11350531Abstract: A display device includes a flexible module including a display panel displaying an image, a first adhesive film disposed on one surface of the flexible module, first and second support plates disposed on the first adhesive film, opposed to the flexible module, and spaced apart from each other, a first adhesive protection layer and a first anti-adhesive layer disposed between the first support plate and the first adhesive film and facing each other, and a second adhesive protection layer and a second anti-adhesive layer disposed between the second support plate and the first adhesive film and facing each other, where a first bonding force between the first anti-adhesive layer and the first support plate and a second bonding force between the first adhesive protection layer and the first adhesive film are larger than a third bonding force between the first adhesive protection layer and the first anti-adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ji Won Han, Jai Ku Shin, Seung Ho Jung, Tae Hyeog Jung, Kyung Min Choi, Won Baek Lee
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Patent number: 11338609Abstract: Provided is a decorative film formed body being capable of exhibiting excellent metallic design presentation of satin plating with less color blur through decoration with use of a vapor deposition film, a manufacturing method for a decorative film formed body, a mounting method for a transfer base material, a satin-plated preparation, a container, a casing, and a vehicle interior/exterior member. The decorative film formed body includes: a base material; an adhesive layer; a vapor deposition layer; and a protection layer, wherein the vapor deposition layer has recesses and projections formed on a surface thereof, and wherein the adhesive layer includes scale-shaped fillers.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: OIKE & CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Yoshida, Norio Hakiri, Tatsuya Mitsushio, Kohei Kizaki
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Patent number: 11339820Abstract: Self-sealing fasteners and associated building panels, systems, and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating material disposed on at least a portion the external surface. In another aspect, a fastener includes an elongated fastener body with an external surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a polymer annulus surrounding at least a portion of the external surface of the of the elongated fastener body at or adjacent the head of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: GEORGIA-PACIFIC GYPSUM LLCInventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Jason G. Peace, Seth C. Glenn
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Patent number: 11339567Abstract: Fire-retardant panels that include: a frame with multiple holes that reduce heat conduction through the panel; or a frame that includes two portions separated by a layer of fire-resistant material (e.g., gypsum, calcium silicate, or gypsum board). Some embodiments include skins (e.g., sheet metal) or insulation (e.g., between skin and fire-resistant material, for instance, within the frame). In particular embodiments, the fire-resistant material is (e.g., midway) between: two skins, two layers of insulation, two portions of the frame, or a combination thereof. The portions of the frame can be: sheet metal, attached (e.g., screwed) to the skin(s) or to each other, or extend around the perimeter. The frame can include: various elongated members, (e.g., parallel) bends, or holes that are: in at least one row, elongated, or slots (e.g., parallel to each other or to the skin).Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: SEMCO LLCInventors: Stephen Glen, Yu-Wei Hung, Hashim Alsadah, John C. Fischer
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Patent number: 11331884Abstract: A laminated glass, includes an outer pane, an inner pane, at least two lamination layers arranged between the outer pane and the inner pane, and at least one design element, wherein the design element is formed on a partial region of a pane side of the outer pane or the inner pane from a pictorial black print having one or a plurality of unprinted regions, and an opaque, non-black underlay is arranged between the two lamination layers, which underlay is placed underneath the unprinted region(s) of the design element. The laminated glass has a design element with good contrast and good visibility and is suitable in particular as a vehicle window.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Valentin Schulz, Michael Kolf, Sebastian Schurse
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Patent number: 11312110Abstract: A vehicle pane has a first and a second pane element that are joined to one another surface-to-surface such that the vehicle pane has a first pane face, a second pane face, a third pane face, and a fourth pane face. The second pane face has a first printed region and the third or fourth pane face has a second printed region for forming a viewing region along the vehicle pane. The first and second printed region are each designed with at least a first, second, and third zone. At least one of the first and/or second zones is at least partially printed and the third zones are not printed. The second zones are implemented as a transition region between the first zone and the third zone such that an optical effect of the first printed region is compensated by an optical effect of the second printed region.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventor: Dirk Wohlfeil
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Patent number: 11313468Abstract: The sealing method is for sealing between: a rear surface of a first component which is a composite material containing a reinforcing fiber and a resin; and a front surface of a second component facing the rear surface of the first component. The sealing method includes: a step (ST03) in which a molded body is placed at a corner between the front surface and an end surface of the first component, with a first sealing material interposed therebetween; and a step (ST06) in which a second sealing material is applied from the molded body up to the front surface of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Hiroki Akamatsu, Koichi Nakamura
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Patent number: 11304405Abstract: A scented insert for use with an animal training aid, toy or device, the insert comprising a substrate having, a microencapsulated scented material thereon, and/or therein, and either one or both of: a substantially scent impermeable coating, wherein the coating substantially prevents release of a scent from the scented material; and at least one detent for engaging with a cognate protrusion or depression of a carrier for the insert.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: My Clever Dog Pty Ltd.Inventors: Justin Anthony Daley, George Giles Campbell
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Patent number: 11307686Abstract: The present disclosure provides a touch display panel and a touch display device, wherein the touch display panel including a touch display module, a cover plate, a sealant and a first ink layer, the sealant disposed at a peripheral region between the touch display module and the cover plate. The first ink layer includes a first sub ink layer and a second sub ink layer, the second sub-ink layer disposed corresponding to the set region of the sealant, and an ultraviolet transmittance of the second sub ink layer is greater than an ultraviolet transmittance of the first sub ink layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventors: Quan Li, Yuchun Hsiao, Guofu Tang
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Patent number: 11299421Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing, a display positioned at least partially within the housing, a cover assembly coupled to the housing and comprising a chemically strengthened glass member, and an encoded marking formed within the chemically strengthened glass member between an upper surface and a lower surface of the chemically strengthened glass member. The encoded marking may include an array of marks, each mark of the array of marks having a dimension between about 3 microns and about 10 microns and set apart from an adjacent mark by an unmarked area of the chemically strengthened glass member. Each mark may represent a bit of information in a binary number system. The encoded marking may be readable, by an optical magnification apparatus, through the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Michael M. Li, Dale N. Memering, Matthew N. Van Dyke
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Patent number: 11304309Abstract: A printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a base film having an insulating property, and a conductive pattern that is stacked on at least one surface of the base film and that includes a plurality of wiring parts arranged in parallel. The plurality of wiring parts have an average width of 5 ?m or more and 15 ?m or less. The plurality of wiring parts have an electroless plating layer and an electroplating layer stacked on the electroless plating layer. A void density at an interface between the electroless plating layer and the electroplating layer in a section of the plurality of wiring parts in a thickness direction is 0.01 ?m2/?m or less.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Shoichiro Sakai, Eiko Imazaki, Koji Nitta
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Patent number: 11298970Abstract: Provided are a decorative molded article that prevents sparkle and has a high contrast, a method for producing the decorative molded article, and a transfer sheet for use for the decorative molded article. The decorative molded article 10 is provided with a protective layer 2 having unevenness on a resin molded article 1, wherein in the surface of the protective layer 2, the arithmetic average roughness (Rax1) according to JIS B0601:1994 at a cutoff value of 0.8 mm, the arithmetic average roughness (Ray1) according to JIS B0601:1994 at a cutoff value of 0.08 mm, and the ten-point average roughness (Rzx1) according to JIS B0601:1994 at a cutoff value of 0.8 mm satisfy the following requirements (1) to (3): 0.30?(Rax1?Ray1)/Ray1?0.85 (1), Rzx1/Rax1?15.0 (2), Rax1?0.14 ?m (3).Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Hatano, Takayuki Shimada, Kentaro Akiyama, Kazuki Takizawa
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Patent number: 11301070Abstract: Provided is a display device including an adhesion reduction layer having a micro protrusion pattern capable of identification of the authenticity of at least one product from among a window, a touch screen and a display, which are freely detachable and are obtained via different channels, and a pattern engraved thereon. The display device includes a window, a display, and optionally a touch screen, and comprises an adhesion reduction layer having a micro protrusion pattern. The device comprises: a detachable layer which is positioned on at least one from among the window, the touch screen and the display and has an adhesive force of 0.1 gf/25 mm to 500 gf/25 mm; and a pattern made by a micro protrusion formed on part of the adhesion reduction layer which is positioned on any one from among the window, the touch screen and the display so as to face the detachable layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Inventor: Young Su Kim
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Patent number: 11279652Abstract: Embodiments of a glass-based article including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface defining a thickness (t) of about 3 millimeters or less (e.g., about 1 millimeter or less), and a stress profile, wherein all points of the stress profile between a thickness range from about 0·t up to 0.3·t and from greater than about 0.7·t up to t, comprise a tangent with a slope having an absolute value greater than about 0.1 MPa/micrometer, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the glass-based article includes a non-zero metal oxide concentration that varies along at least a portion of the thickness (e.g., 0·t to about 0.3·t) and a maximum central tension in the range from about 80 MPa to about 100 MPa. In some embodiments, the concentration of metal oxide or alkali metal oxide decreases from the first surface to a value at a point between the first surface and the second surface and increases from the value to the second surface. The concentration of the metal oxide may be about 0.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Matthew John Dejneka, Sinue Gomez, Guangli Hu, Charlene Marie Smith, Zhongzhi Tang, Steven Alvin Tietje
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Patent number: 11279108Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a vehicle glazing (e.g., vehicle windshield) having an opaque enamel printed opening for an information acquisition system and a darkening source within the opaque enamel printed opening to reduce optical transmittance distortion and improve performance of information acquisition systems (e.g., an imaging system, electric sensor(s), video camera(s), distance sensor(s)) associated with a vehicle. The darkening source, which may not undergo extreme heat treatment above 500 deg. C., provides a darkening source open area within the opaque enamel print open area, wherein the darkening source open area provides an opening through which the information acquisition system may receive information from outside a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Michael Bard, Katharina Boguslawski
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Patent number: 11259423Abstract: Example implementations relate to multilayer housings. In one example, multilayer housing can include a first continuous layer comprising copper, plastic, graphene, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or combinations thereof, a void layer on the first continuous layer, wherein the void layer comprises from (5) volume percent (vol. %) to (95) vol. % voids; and a second continuous layer on the void layer, wherein the second continuous layer comprises copper, plastic, graphene, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kuan-Ting Wu, Kevin Voss, Ai-Tsung Li, Wei Kuang Chu, Wei-Chung Chen