Patents Examined by Jerry Lorengo
  • Patent number: 8092590
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mineral, hydraulic binder for producing concrete or mortars or cement suspensions, based on at least one cement. The cement comprises clinker phases such as, C3S, C2S, C3A, and C4AF, which on reaction with water form hydrate phases that cure to form hardened cement. The cement displays a delay phase after mixing with water of some hours, e.g. from 4 to 8 hours, during which time no appreciable curing reaction takes place. The binder further comprises at least one finely divided SiO2 component and at least one finely divided CaO component, which react with make-up water during the delay phase to form calcium silicate hydrate phases that cure as a result of a pozzolanic reaction and produce early strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Dyckerhoff AG
    Inventors: Frank Parker, Josef Strunge, Thomas Deuse
  • Patent number: 8092583
    Abstract: An ink set includes a cyan ink composition containing C.I. pigment blue 15:6 or C.I. pigment blue 60 as a pigment and a magenta ink composition containing at least one quinacridone pigment selected from the group consisting of C.I. pigment violet 19, C.I. pigment red 122, C.I. pigment red 202, and C.I. pigment red 209, or a quinacridone solid solution pigment formed of at least two selected from the above group, as a pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Shohei Shiono, Tsuyoshi Sano
  • Patent number: 8093165
    Abstract: The present invention provides a TiO2—SiO2 glass in which when used as an optical member for an exposure tool for EUVL, a thermal expansion coefficient is substantially zero at the time of irradiation with high-EUV energy light, and physical properties of a multilayer can be kept over a long period of time by releasing hydrogen from the glass. The present invention relates to a TiO2-containing silica glass having a fictive temperature of 1,100° C. or lower, a hydrogen molecule concentration of 1×1016 molecules/cm3 or more, and a temperature, at which a linear thermal expansion coefficient is 0 ppb/° C., falling within the range of from 40 to 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Akio Koike, Yasutomi Iwahashi, Shinya Kikugawa, Yuko Tachibana
  • Patent number: 8093164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-temperature resistant inorganic fiber which is based on silica and has improved mechanical properties, a process for producing it and also specific uses thereof and products derived therefrom. The fiber of the invention has the following composition: 81-94% by weight of SiO2, 6-19% by weight of Al2O3, 0-12% by weight of ZrO2, 0-12% by weight of TiO2, 0-3% by weight of Na2O and not more than 1.5% by weight of further components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Belchem Fiber Materials GmbH
    Inventors: Robin Richter, Folker Steden, Sven Lehr
  • Patent number: 8092706
    Abstract: Disclosed is a piezoelectric ceramic composition which is produced by adding two or more metal elements and has excellent piezoelectric properties. The piezoelectric composition comprises the main ingredient represented by the general formula: [Lix(K1-yNay)1-x](Nb1-z-wTaZSbw)O3 (0?x?0.2, 0?y?1, 0?z?0.4, 0<w?0.2) and the auxiliary ingredient represented by the general formula: ABO3 (wherein A and B independently represent a metal element having a valence of +3 or together represent a combination of at least two metal elements each having a valence of +3 in average; and ABO3 represents a compound having a perovskite structure).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shingo Uraki, Ryo Suzuki, Takaaki Tsurumi
  • Patent number: 8092952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer blend electrolyte membrane comprising an inorganic polymer having polydimethylsiloxane as a main chain, which has a pore structure at both ends formed by condensation reaction between 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and tetraethylorthosilicate, wherein phosphoric acid is chemically linked to an amino group of the pore structure; and a proton-conducting polymer having a cation exchange group at the side chain thereof, as well as a manufacturing method thereof. Generally, proton-conducting electrolyte membranes have significantly reduced ion conductivity at high temperatures. However, proton-conducting electrolyte membranes have advantages in terms of efficiency and cost, and thus it is needed to develop an electrolyte membrane, which has excellent ion conductivity even at high temperature. Accordingly, the present invention aims to provide a polymer blend electrolyte membrane for use at high temperature and a manufacturing method thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Sogang University
    Inventors: In Chul Hwang, Nak Hyun Kwon, Ki Yun Cho, Young Taek Kim, Hee Woo Rhee, Li Jin Ghil
  • Patent number: 8088207
    Abstract: An eleven-color printing ink set and method of use including an eleven-color ink set including a cyan ink with coordinates of L*=55, a*=?28, and b*=?43; a magenta ink with coordinates of L*=48, a*=61, and b*=1; a yellow ink with coordinates of L*=88, a*=?5, and b*=91; a black ink with coordinates of L*=27, a*=0.3, b*=0.7; an XG Purple 1 ink with coordinates of L*=41, a*=10, and b*=?53; an XG Purple 2 ink with coordinates of L*=33, a*=34, and b*=?48; an XG Orange 1 ink with coordinates of L*=67, a*=53, and b*=57; an XG Orange 2 ink with coordinates of L*=56, a*=61, and b*=35; an XG Green 1 ink with coordinates of L*=64, a*=?57, and b*=37; an XG Green 2 ink with coordinates of L*=63, a*=?65, and b*=6; and an XG Quinacridone ink with coordinates of L*=62, a*=49, and b*=?19.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Lenin W. Bastidas, James B. Hirst
  • Patent number: 8088304
    Abstract: The invention relates to phosphors having a garnet structure of the formula I (Ya,Gdb,Luc,Sed,Sme,Tbf,Prg,Thh,Iri,Sbj,Bik)3-x(All,Gam)5O12:Cex??(I) where a+b+c+d+e+f+g+h+i+j+k=1 l+m=1 and x=0.005 to 0.1, and to a process for the preparation of these phosphors, and to the use thereof as conversion phosphors for conversion of the blue or near-UV emission from an LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Holger Winkler, Tim Vosgroene, Thomas Juestel, Stephanie Moeller
  • Patent number: 8088211
    Abstract: An aluminum pigment having aluminum particles, a molybdenum coat comprising a molybdenum oxide and/or a molybdenum hydrate covering the surface of each aluminum particle and a silica coat comprising amorphous silica and/or a coat prepared from a silane coupling agent further covering this molybdenum coat is provided as an aluminum pigment having excellent dispersibility and stability, neither generating hydrogen gas nor agglomerating during storage and providing excellent designability for the appearance of a film. With respect to 100 parts by mass of aluminum, the content of molybdenum is preferably in the range of 0.01 to 5 parts by mass, and the content of silicon is preferably in the range of 1 to 20 parts by mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Toyo Aluminium Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshiki Hashizume, Taro Morimitsu
  • Patent number: 8088350
    Abstract: This invention relates to an amorphous non-glassy ceramic composition that may be prepared by curing, calcining and/or pyrolyzing a precursor material comprising silicon, a Group III metal, a Group IVA metal, and/or a Group IVB metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
    Inventors: William R. Betz, Christopher M. Linton
  • Patent number: 8088216
    Abstract: The invention provides a water-borne complete inorganic alkali silicate composition capable of solving the problem of gelation occurred in a preservation solution without using anionic organic substances, expanding the range of application dramatically, additionally solving the problem of efflorescence after coating, which is the biggest problem when the molar ratio is low, and furthermore curing at normal temperature without baking, enabling long-lasting effects. The water-borne complete inorganic alkali silicate composition is comprised of a mixture of an alkali metal silicate including a simple or a mixture of potassium silicate or sodium silicate, a colloidal silica, and a simple or a mixture of a sodium phosphate compound or a potassium phosphate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Trade Service Corporation
    Inventor: Katsumi Kishimoto
  • Patent number: 8088709
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing a catalyst, which has excellent nitrogen oxide-removal performance and resistance over a wide temperature range, and the use of the catalyst. According to the disclosed method, the oxidation number and surface defects of the catalyst are changed by applying artificial high energy through mechanical ball milling during the preparation process of the catalyst, instead of applying the addition of a precious metal, the deformation of a support and the use of a co-catalyst in order to increase NOx removal activity, such that activation energy for inducing redox reactions can be decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Korea Power Engineering Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Ho Hong, Jun Yub Lee, Seok Joo Hong, Sung Pill Cho, Chang Hoon Shin, Sung Chang Hong, Sang Hyun Choi, Suk Jae Kang, Pill Won Seo
  • Patent number: 8083968
    Abstract: The solid scintillator according to the present invention is expressed by the following formula (1): [Formula 1] (M1-x-yGdxCey)3J5O12??(1) (wherein M is at least one element of La and Tb; J is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga, and In; and x and y are such that 0.5?x?1 and 0.000001?y?0.2). The transmittance of light having a wavelength of 550 nm measured at a thickness of 2 mm is equal to or greater than 40%. The solid scintillator according to the present invention can be manufactured at low cost, has a high light emitting power, and does not release Cd because Cd is not contained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukihiro Fukuta, Masami Okamura, Yasuhiro Shirakawa
  • Patent number: 8083849
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for managing cement in a subterranean zone. In some implementations, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation includes positioning a cement slurry including a plurality of activation devices in a wellbore. The activation devices configured to release an activator that increases a setting rate of the cement slurry. A signal is transmitted to at least a portion of the cement slurry to activate the activation devices. The activation device releases the activator in response to at least the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Lewis, Priscilla Reyes, Craig Roddy, Lynn Davis, Mark Roberson, Anthony Badalamenti
  • Patent number: 8083820
    Abstract: Structured fixed abrasive articles including a multiplicity of three-dimensional abrasive composites fixed to the abrasive article, the abrasive composites further including a multiplicity of ceria abrasive particles having a volume mean diameter from 100 to 500 nanometers (nm) in a matrix material, the matrix material further including a polymeric binder and a multiplicity of surface treated ceria filler particles having a volume mean diameter less than 100 nm. Also provided are methods of making and using structured fixed abrasive articles according to the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Kollodge, Julie Y. Qian, Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., William D. Joseph, John J. Gagliardi
  • Patent number: 8083124
    Abstract: A method for joining a plurality of single crystal members includes providing a bonding foil with a composition match with that of the members and with a bonding temperature within the gamma prime solution temperature range of the members, but below the melting temperature of the foil and below the incipient melting temperature of the members. The foil is disposed between and in contact with opposing members to be joined while heated to and held at the bonding temperature for at least 10 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ramgopal Darolia, Warren Davis Grossklaus, Jr., Murray Sawyer Smith, David Michael Matey, Paul Wencil Stanek
  • Patent number: 8080073
    Abstract: A method of making an abrasive article including the steps of treating a plurality of cavities in a contacting surface of a production tool by plasma deposition of a thin film thereby forming a plurality of plasma treated cavities. Filling the plurality of plasma treated cavities in the production tool with an abrasive slurry, and at least partially curing the abrasive slurry while residing in the plurality of cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Moses M. David, Scott R. Culler, John T. Boden
  • Patent number: 8080224
    Abstract: Use of a catalyst composition comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, nickel and combinations thereof, on a support selected from the group consisting of a beta-zeolite, mordenite and faujasites, is taught for carbon oxide methanation reactions for fuel cells. Specifically, when a mixture of gases containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water is passed over the catalyst in a reaction zone having a temperature below the temperature at which the shift reaction occurs and above the temperature at which the selective methanation of carbon monoxide occurs, the catalyst efficiently facilitates the selective hydrogenation of carbon monoxide using H2 that is present in the reformate and reduces the concentration of the CO to levels equal to or less than about 50 ppm and demonstrates a carbon monoxide (CO) methanation selectivity of greater than about 50%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Sud-Chemie Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Takeda, Troy L. Walsh, Jon P. Wagner
  • Patent number: 8080098
    Abstract: In a water-based ink composition of the present invention, 2.5 to 50 wt % of white-colored resin particles and 2.5 to 50 wt % of film-forming resin emulsions in a solid content are contained with respect to the total amount of the ink, the ratio of said white-colored resin particles to film-forming resin emulsions is 1:0.2 to 1:3, and not less than 20 wt % of said white-colored resin particles and film-forming resin emulsions in a solid content are contained in total.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Sakura Color Products Corporation
    Inventors: Norimasa Kurihara, Shoko Matsumoto, Kyoko Sano, Yasunori Nakatani, Hiroyoshi Yamamoto, Kozaburo Fujita, Hiroshi Inoue, Takeshi Omatsu, Shigeki Yoneda, Tomohiro Sawa
  • Patent number: 8080230
    Abstract: The invention relates to fine-particulate zirconium titanates or lead zirconium titanates and a method for production thereof by reaction of titanium dioxide particles with a zirconium compound or a lead and zirconium compound. The titanium dioxide particles have a BET surface of more than 50 m2/g. The lead zirconium titanates can be used for the production of microelectronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Tronox Pigments GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Auer, Horst Günnel, Frank Hipler, Michael J. Hoffman, Susanne Wagner, Hans Kungl