Patents Examined by Shalie Manlove
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Patent number: 6500507Abstract: Flexible impact or blast-resistant composite material comprising:a strike-face (1) comprising impact-resistant, adjacent tiles (2) having complementary mating edges, and a flexible material (4) having at least one layer, the material having a high resistance to local deformation and by itself being of non-ballistic properties, wherein the tiles of the strike-face are integral with the flexible material.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Armortec IncorporatedInventor: Stephen E. Fisher
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Patent number: 6497932Abstract: The transport device for electronic components is formed with at least one recess to accommodate an electronic component. In order to protect the component, the recess is provided with an anticontamination coating.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Thomas Münch, Stefan Paulus
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Patent number: 6488757Abstract: The present invention relates to a pearl luster pigment on the basis of a platelet-shaped substrate coated with metal oxides and a top layer which is located on the metal oxide layer and can possess a multilayer structure, comprising a first layer, containing a hydroxide or oxide hydrate of the elements aluminum or silicon, a second layer, containing at least one hydroxide or oxide hydrate of the elements aluminum, silicon, cerium or zirconium, with the exception of the hydroxide or oxide hydrate which forms the first layer, and a third layer, containing at least one organic hydrophobic coupling agent. The present invention also relates to a preparation process and the use of pigments in paints, inks, plastics, coatings and cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschraenker HaftungInventor: Ralf Glausch
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Patent number: 6488758Abstract: The invention relates to a pearl luster pigment which may possess a first, inner layer, consisting of a platelet-shaped substrate, a second layer, comprising one or more metal oxides, the first and second layers forming a calcined base pigment, a third layer, comprising the corresponding uncalcined oxide, hydroxide or oxide hydrate of the oxide of the second layer, a fourth layer, comprising oxides, hydroxides and/or oxide hydrates of silicon or aluminum, a fifth layer, comprising oxides, hydroxides and/or oxide hydrates of silicon, aluminum, zirconium and/or cerium, this layer differing from the fourth layer, and a sixth layer, comprising one or more organofunctional coupling reagents. The present invention relates to also a preparation process, and the use of the pigments in paints, inks, plastics, coatings and cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter HaftungInventors: Ralf Glausch, Marita Jekel
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Patent number: 6485557Abstract: Manganese vanadium oxides are used as pigments. The mnanganese vanadium oxide pigments are of the formula Mn2V2O7. The, pigments are useful as colorants, and also possess improved reflectance characteristics in the infrared region, thereby reducing IR-induced heat buildup.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: DMCInventor: Daniel Russell Swiler
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Patent number: 6485556Abstract: Pearlescent pigment having a chromium coating thereon and an iron oxide coating on the chromium coating are intensely colored, almost phosphorescently colored, and are highly reflective.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Engelhard CorporationInventor: Carmine V. DeLuca, Jr.
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Patent number: 6479115Abstract: A container incorporating post-consumer recycled (“PCR”) plastic and a method of making that type of container. The container utilizes a layer of polypropylene or EVOH or a film of fluorinated polyethylene toward the interior from the recycled plastic to prevent contaminants from the latter entering the container's contents. When utilizing EVOH, the container usually has an additional layer of polyethylene or polypropylene covering the EVOH to prevent its deterioration by moisture. Making the container involves first composing a resin including the recycled plastic. Forming the various layers listed above produces a container that includes recycled plastic and a barrier to limit the migration of contaminants from the recycled material to the container's contents. This permits the use of the resulting containers for food. For a fluorinated polyethylene film, fluorination can occur either during or after the container's formation.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Continental Plastic Containers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory M. Fehn
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Patent number: 6475583Abstract: A tubular product is made of a fiber composite material and is composed of an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is formed of a fiber tow by the filament winding method, whereas the outer layer is formed of one or more fiber sheets by the sheet rolling method. By virtue of the inner layer, the tubular product has a uniform rigidity. The outer layer serves to reinforce the flexural strength of the tubular product.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Inventor: Patrick Hsu
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Patent number: 6465062Abstract: A multi-layered material for use in producing containers. The multi-layered material includes an inner layer, an outer layer, and a regrind layer disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. The outer layer contains titanium dioxide and the regrind layer contains a dye selected from a group consisting of yellow dye and black dye.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David L. Cook, Steven R. Dimler, Melissa J. Gamel
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Patent number: 6461695Abstract: The invention provides a bellows-shaped article made of fiber reinforced plastics.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Inventor: Elyakim Schaap
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Patent number: 6455115Abstract: Novel thermoplastic pipes which can withstand internally generated and/or applied pressures for utilization within, primarily, underground liquid and gas transport systems are provided. Such pipes are improvements over standard metal (i.e., steel, lead, and the like) pipes due to construction costs, shipping costs, implementation costs (particularly underground), flexibility (and thus modulus strength allowances) to compensate for underground movements (i.e., earthquakes and tremors), non-rusting characteristics, reduced crack propagation possibilities, and ease in manufacture. Such pipes are preferably reinforced with specific textile reinforcement materials that permit a lower thickness of plastic to be utilized than is generally required to withstand high pressure situations and also serve to prevent propagation of any cracks which may develop within the thermoplastic or thermoset materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventor: Willy DeMeyer
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Patent number: 6447858Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayered pipe for hot water circulation having excellent oxygen barrier properties and anti-crack properties, in particular, excellent anti-crack properties at low temperatures by using a thermoplastic resin composition comprising 50 to 99% by weight of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and 1 to 50% by weight of multilayered polymer particles (B).Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Shimo, Takashi Yamashita
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Patent number: 6440509Abstract: A three-compartment, disposable food serving plate includes three ribs in an asymmetric array angularly joined to the bottom and sidewall of the plate. The plate preferably includes a four radius, smooth profile from the bottom to the outer rim and is formed from mineral-filled polyolefin sheet. Mica-filled polypropylene is particularly preferred.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Mark B. Littlejohn, Anthony J. Swiontek, Margaret P. Neer, Cristian M. Neculescu, Brigitte K. Weigert
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Patent number: 6428864Abstract: Glass bottles having undergone high-frequency heat sealing, to depress the dispersion of sealing strength as low as possible and to improve the ease of both sealing and unsealing. A rough surface having minute unevenness is formed in the proximity of the apical part of the mouth of a glass bottle, wherein the apical part contacts with a sealing material. Since (1) a contact area between the sealing material and the glass surface decreases, and the quantity of heat taken by the glass from the sealing material decreases, (2) a bond area increases; and (3) an anchor effect is generated, the sealing strength increases, and simultaneously the dispersion of the sealing strength decreases.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Toyo Glass Company, LimitedInventor: Noriyuki Fujita
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Patent number: 6420006Abstract: A method of manufacturing a label assembly including a plurality of individual label flaps each including a separate coupon includes the steps of imprinting a coupon graphic on a first release liner and printing a label graphic on a continuous strip of label material. The coupon shape is die-cut into the first release liner in a position aligned with the label flap to be subsequently formed. Once the coupon has been die-cut from the first release liner, the first release liner is separated from the label material. As the first release liner separates from the label material, the die-cut coupon remains in contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive formed on the back surface of the label material. A second release liner is brought into contact with the continuous strip of label material including the coupons.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Prime Label & Screen, Inc.Inventor: Barry M. Scott
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Patent number: 6413595Abstract: A coextrusion die includes a plurality of annular cells stacked on top of each other. Each annular cell includes a plurality of openings aligned with openings in the adjacent cell, thus forming multiple streams. Plastic melt may be supplied to the die coplanarly. Stacks of annular disks may be joined to form the annular cells through which plastic melt can be axially directed.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: BBS CorporationInventor: Henry G. Schirmer
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Patent number: 6413599Abstract: A sealed package for an article of personal use. The package includes a plastic container that defines a storage region and has a sealing surface around an entrance to the region. The package also includes a plastic, multi-layer laminate film sealed to the sealing surface of the container. The film is removable away from the sealing surface in one piece and has deadfold characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: John D. Petricca, Arthur Feehan, James Larry Webb
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Patent number: 6413609Abstract: An elastomer film laminated cushion includes an elastomer having the physical properties of flexibility and compressibilities in the range of flexibilities and compressibilities of stable elastomer block polymer gels. A film is provided for encapsulating the elastomer with the film having physical properties of flexibility to enable uninhibited flexure compression of the elastomer by a user. A compatibilizing layer is provided for laminating the film to an exterior of the elastomer. The compatibilizing layer also has physical properties of flexibility to enable uninhibited flexure and compression of the elastomer by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventor: Paul M. Yates
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Patent number: 6413601Abstract: A thermal insulating device, and process for making it, are presented. The inventive thermal insulating device is formed of a cylindrically shaped shell comprising multiple layers of a continuous spiral wound anisotropic flexible graphite sheet, the layers of spiral wound graphite sheet being separated by and bonded to a cured resin.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Graftech Inc.Inventors: David Paul Blain, Robert Angelo Mercuri
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Patent number: 6403173Abstract: Sealing cap for closing screw top receptacles includes a metal cap having inner and outer surfaces, a threaded insert formed of a plastic material disposed within the metal cap and rigidly fixed to the inner surface thereof, and a coating bonded to at least a portion of the inner surface of the metal cap. The coating contains plastic material in a divided state and is heat sealed to the insert.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Pechiney Emballage AlimentaireInventors: Jacques Granger, Yves Peyrin