Patents Examined by Ieszek Kiliman
  • Patent number: 6946204
    Abstract: In a paper/film composite structure, the film is made of a low substituted cellulose ether having a molar degree of substitution with alkyl and/or hydroxyalkyl groups in the range of 0.05 to 1.3. The paper/film composite structure can be delivered to the waste paper recycling process without previously removing the film portion. The strength of film is increased without adding to the manufacturing cost. The paper/film composite structure is inexpensive and eliminates the risk of film rupture during the working, transporting and use stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Soji Tanioka, Sakae Obara, Kazuhisa Hayakawa
  • Patent number: 6936351
    Abstract: Cavities in a thin natural wood plate material are filled with a polymer compound to provide softness and folding endurance the thin natural wood plate material. The surface of the thin natural wood plate material is not entirely covered by filling the polymer compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Zeroone Products Inc.
    Inventors: Manshi Ohyanagi, Shin'ichi Higuchi, Takeshi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6841221
    Abstract: A process for making a textured coating on a substrate and compositions for such coatings are disclosed wherein coating mixtures comprising un-expanded micro-capsules and a plastisol or other suitable resins are applied to the substrate and subsequently heat treated to expand the micro-capsules within the coating. The expanded micro-capsules create an aesthetically pleasing surface texture in the coating while retaining the desired wear-resistant properties of the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Congoleum Corporation
    Inventor: Richard C. MacQueen
  • Patent number: 6838195
    Abstract: A self-organized magnetic array includes a plurality of magnetic primary nanoparticles are arranged on the substrate in a self-organized magnetic array. A plurality of magnetic interstitial nanoparticles are positioned between at least some of the primary nanoparticles in the self-organized magnetic array. A method of making such an array is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Dieter K. Weller, Chao Liu, Timothy J. Klemmer