Patents Examined by R Singh
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Patent number: 6918082Abstract: A system is provided for proofing electronic documents delivered over a network. The system comprises a plurality of electronic documents in portable document file format, a computer connectable to the network for receiving the plurality of portable format documents together with at least one associated proofer identifier, a program executing on the computer for assigning a version number to each of the plurality of received portable format documents, and a database accessible by the computer for storing the documents and associated version numbers. The computer for receiving a request, from a proofer presenting the proofer identifier, to review a portable format electronic document, and the program for retrieving and formatting the requested document for display.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1998Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gross, Matthew H. Parker
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Patent number: 6914019Abstract: A clothing element includes a carrier of a form that conforms to a portion of a body surface and an adherent coating made of titanium or of a titanium alloy and/or titanium compound located on one side of the carrier facing the body surface. The adherent coating increases the physical performance and the physical wellness of a body by for example, positively influencing muscle contractility and vasoactivity, and counteracting signs of fatigue and formation of sweat.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventor: Goetz Heine
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Patent number: 6911407Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article useful for the following purposes without limitation: as a bed pad, a baby changing pad, a bib, a table cloth, or a painter's drop cloth. The absorbent article includes a vapor-permeable liquid-impermeable bottomsheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, an absorbent structure positioned adjacent the interior surface, and a non-adhesive skid-resistant coating applied to the exterior surface such that the bottomsheet remains vapor-permeable after application of the coating. The non-adhesive skid resistant coating improves the ability of the absorbent article to remain in position without leaving residue on surfaces while leaving the absorbent article breathable.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Earle H. Sherrod, Daniel L. Ellingson, Stephen M. Campbell, Thomas H. Roessler
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Patent number: 6902198Abstract: A scratch tape includes a base substrate, a UV coating layer formed on the upper surface of the base substrate, a lightproof layer 30 formed of the UV coating layer for shielding light, and a water-based coating layer 40 such that the enhanced lightproof property provides the security-required products with the reliable security, and is manufactured using the platen press printing such the whole manufacturing costs can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Inventor: Ho Yeon Hoang
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Patent number: 6896410Abstract: Flexible and semi-rigid refuse containers are provided for long term storage of refuse in environments where permafrost conditions prevail. The preferred containers are formed from woven fiberglass coated with a UV resistant polymer such as PVC.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: JPS Converter and Industrial CorporationInventors: H. Landis Carter, Shobha Murari
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Patent number: 6893704Abstract: The invention relates to a ballistic-resistant moulded article containing a compressed stack of monolayers, with each monolayer containing unidirectionally oriented reinforcing fibers and at most 30 wt. % of a plastic matrix material and with the fiber direction in each monolayer being rotated with respect to the fiber direction in an adjacent monolayer, characterized in that the density (?p) of the compressed stack is at least 98.0% of the theoretical maximum density. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the moulded article. The ballistic-resistant article may be used in, for instance, helmets, as inserts in bullet-proof vests, as armoring on military vehicles and in ballistic-resistant panels.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventor: Leonardus L. H. van der Loo
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Patent number: 6893695Abstract: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a snowboard boot includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, cross country and hiking boots, along with appropriate variations for each application.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Baychar Holdings, LLCInventor: Dummy Baychar
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Patent number: 6881904Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for shielding electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) between a, electrical conductor or bundle of conductors and the environment. The material comprises a heat-shrinkable woven fabric coated with a conductive material. Specifically, the material can be used as a jacket heat-shrinkable to fit with any sized wire, cable, data or signal line, antenna, or other electrical conductor. A method of making the material is also discussed. In the method, a heat-shrinkable woven fabric is coated with a conductive slurry. When the slurry is dried, a conductive material is deposited on the surface of the heat-shrinkable woven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Emil Millas, Albert Chiapetta, Frank St. John
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Patent number: 6877255Abstract: A laminate of a thermally pointbonded nonwoven base fabric and a coating of polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride on at least one surface of the base fabric, and a footwear upper made from the laminate and wherein the upper functions additionally as a lining for the footwear.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Kieran O'Hare
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Patent number: 6878407Abstract: The suede-like fabric according to the invention is produced by the process which comprises the steps of supplying aqueous chemical composed of acrylic resin, emulsifying agent and water to treating rollers through chemical coating means; passing the raw fabric cloths between the treating rollers having the chemical supplied and supporting rollers to produce a uniform chemical coating of 70˜200 g/m2, the rollers pressing and fixing the passing raw fabric cloths; de-watering and drying the raw fabric cloths having the chemical coating fixed under pressing in a thermal chamber maintained at a temperature between 80 and 200° C.; and heating and pressing the dried raw fabric cloths by means of heating rollers at a temperature between 130 and 150° C. to finish the acrylic coating through this ironing step; and a further step of rubbing-off the coated surfaces of the raw fabric cloths for abrasion by rotating a striker drum made of wood for a predetermined period.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Sang-Ho Park
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Patent number: 6874282Abstract: A system for utilizing a hazardous apparatus with a pad of fibrous fabric embedded in cement to shield a protectable surface from hazards produced by the hazardous apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Diversitech CorporationInventors: Jeff S. Sweeney, Raymond E. Shelor
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Patent number: 6872424Abstract: The present invention relates to textile treatment compositions for imparting desirable characteristics durably to textile fibers and fabrics, including softness, hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, surface lubricity, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, improved drape, and pilling resistance. More particularly, in one embodiment, the invention is directed to preparations that comprise a carboxylate-functionalized fluorinated polymer and a catalyst that is capable of forming reactive anhydride rings between carboxyl groups on the polymer. In another embodiment, the invention is directed to preparations comprising a polymeric softener having at least one anhydride functional group or at least one reactive group capable of forming an anhydride functional group, together with a catalyst for forming anhydrides from the reactive group or groups. In either embodiment, the resulting reactive anhydride rings bind to substrates, such as textiles and other webs, having free sulfhydryl, alcohol, or amine groups.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Nano-Tex, LLCInventors: Matthew R. Linford, David S. Soane, David A. Offord, William Ware, Jr.
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Patent number: 6872447Abstract: The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for surface protection has a three-layered film formed by laminating a layer A, a layer B and a layer C in this order and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on the layer C; wherein the layer A contains a polyethylene in an amount of at least 60% by weight based on a total weight of the layer A; the layer B contains a polypropylene type polymer in an amount of at least 50% by weight of based on a total weight of the layer B; and the layer C contains a hydrogenated styrene/diene type hydrocarbon copolymer in an amount of at least 10% by weight based on the total weight of the layer C. This sheet has excellent weathering resistance to undergo neither chalking nor fracture in the substrate at peeling, even after a prolonged outdoor exposure, develops less corona odor to enable extended operation of applying it, and can be manufactured inexpensively with reduced manufacturing process, since no anchor coat treating procedure is required.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2000Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Nichiban Company LimitedInventors: Mikihiro Endo, Syuji Ichimura, Kazuhiro Kono, Yoshinaga Tsuzuki
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Patent number: 6867154Abstract: The present disclosure relates to patterned, flame resistant fabrics and methods of making them. Generally speaking, the fabrics comprise a plurality of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers, and a plurality of cellulosic fibers containing a flame retardant compound, and at least one color which is printed on the fabric to form the pattern. In a preferred embodiment, the flame resistant fibers are para-aramid fibers and the cellulosic fibers are rayon fibers to yield a strong, flame resistant fabric.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.Inventors: Clyde C. Lunsford, Phillip H. Riggins, Michael T. Stanhope
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Patent number: 6866913Abstract: A protection system for preventing floor surfaces from becoming damaged due to the movement of furniture. The inventive device includes a piece of hook material, an adhesive strip attached to the hook material for attaching to the lower end of a leg of furniture, and a piece of felt pad having a plurality of loop members extending within for removably engaging the hook material. The hook material, and felt pad may be trimmed with a conventional cutting device to conform to the shape and size of the lower end of the furniture. The loop members are preferably inserted within the felt pad utilizing a needling or similar process.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Douglas Hanes
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Patent number: 6861119Abstract: A substantially laterally pressure-loaded panel has a side aspect ratio of at least 1.5, is formed of at least two reinforcement layers of substantially unidirectional fibers. The predominant orientation of the fibers form an angle of between about ±55°-±75° (preferably about 60°) with the longer side of the panel, with about one-half of the layers having a positive (+) angle and about one-half a negative (?) angle, within the range. The panel preferably has about 60-100% of its thickness formed by the reinforcement layers. The panels can be used can be used in boat and/or shipbuilding structural panels, pressure-loaded tanks, pressure-vessels and other corresponding structures that are subjected to a lateral pressure load.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Ahlstrom Glassfibre OyInventors: Rainer Bergström, Jari Viljakainen
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Patent number: 6855651Abstract: A cover tape for winding on a grip of a device comprising an elongated cloth layer and an elastic layer. The cloth layer has a first surface and a second surface. The elastic layer is made of silicone gel and bonded to the first surface of the cloth layer for enabling the second surface of the cloth layer to be exposed to the outside when spirally winding the cover tape round the grip with the elastic layer adhered to the periphery of the grip.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
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Patent number: 6851240Abstract: A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are fixedly distributed in a binder.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Qinyun Peng, Krishna Srinivasan, Bill Bittle, Betty C. Roberts, Mark McAteer
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Patent number: 6852360Abstract: A knitted screen cloth fabric including a polymer coated, fiber-reinforced, flexible, foil-like web and method for making same are disclosed, the web including a lattice material of filaments and a polyester binding thread.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Canada, Ltd.Inventors: John Frederick Porter, Roger Peter Lewington
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Patent number: 6846759Abstract: A method of making a soft, well cushioned, fabric suitable for use in an automotive interior, furniture and upholstery. The fabric which is formed by depositing a coating of a high temperature adhesive having a viscosity of 6×104 to 75×104 centipoise at its application temperature on one surface of a felt cloth followed by laying down a layer of a second material on top of the adhesive-coated surface of the felt cloth to form a composite. The composite is then passed through a hot pinch point to firmly bond the second layer to the felt cloth.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Knowlton Nonwovens, Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Copperwheat