Patents Examined by Z. Jim Yang
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Patent number: 11958988Abstract: Disclosed is a non-stick coating for an article, particularly for a baking pan or other household and utility item, comprises at least a base layer (G) burnt onto a surface (O) of the article and a covering layer (D) burnt above the base layer. The base layer and the covering layer each have a dry film thickness of 1 to 25 ?m, wherein the base layer contains 10 to 100 wt.-%, related to the weight of the burnt base layer, of a thermoplastic resin having a temperature resistance exceeding 200° C., and wherein the covering layer contains a thermoplastic resin having a temperature resistance exceeding 200° C. and optionally a silicone resin. Both the base layer and also the covering layer are free of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds. Due to the fact that the covering layer comprises a content of thermoplastic resin of at least 30 wt.-%, related to the weight of the burnt covering layer, and of at least 2.5 wt.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: INDUSTRIELACK AGInventors: Joerg Brand, Hans Georg Geisel, Stephanie Raisch, Remo Huber
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Patent number: 11938548Abstract: A cutting tool comprising a base material and a coating, wherein the coating includes a first layer having a multilayer structure in which a first unit layer and a second unit layer are alternately stacked; a thickness of the first unit layer is 2 to 50 nm; a thickness of the second unit layer is 2 to 50 nm; a thickness of the first layer is 1.0 ?m or more and 20 ?m or less, the first unit layer is composed of TiaAlbBcN, and the second unit layer is composed of TidAleBfN, wherein 0.49?a?0.70, 0.19?b?0.40, 0.10?c?0.20, a+b+c=1.00, 0.39?d?0.60, 0.29?e?0.50, 0.10<f?0.20, d+e+f=1.00, 0.05?a-d?0.20, and 0.05?e-b?0.20 are satisfied, and a percentage of the number of atoms of titanium to the total number of atoms of titanium, aluminum and boron is 45% or more in the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC HARDMETAL CORP.Inventors: Yuta Suzuki, Shinya Imamura
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Patent number: 11931811Abstract: A coated cutting tool comprising a substrate containing a cubic boron nitride-containing sintered body, and a coating layer formed on the substrate, wherein the coating layer comprises a lowermost layer and an alternating laminate structure in this order, the lowermost layer comprises (Al1-xCrx)N, an average thickness of the lowermost layer is 0.01 ?m or more and 0.2 ?m or less, the alternating laminate structure includes mutually different two kinds of compound layers of a first compound layer containing (Al1-y1Cry1)N and a second compound layer containing (Al1-y2Cry2)N alternately laminated repeatedly twice or more, an average thickness of the entire alternating laminate structure is 0.1 ?m or more and 1.2 ?m or less, an average thickness of the entire coating layer is 0.2 ?m or more and 1.3 ?m or less, and a compressive residual stress at the cubic crystal (111) plane is 3.0 GPa or less.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TUNGALOY CORPORATIONInventor: Shigeki Tanaka
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Patent number: 11926759Abstract: A window includes a base layer and a first coating layer. The first coating layer is disposed on a first surface of the base layer. The first coating layer is a single layer. The first coating layer includes a siloxane-based compound. The siloxane-based compound includes fluorine and silica.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin Nyoung Heo, Kilsung Lee, Hoseok Sohn, Yongseok Lee, Dong Woon Lee, Yusik Jeon, Beomgyu Choi
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Patent number: 11905368Abstract: Provided is a water-repellent member in which a silica layer having a specific thickness and mainly composed of silica nanoparticles is provided on the outer surfaces of various substrates, and then a water- and oil-repellent layer having a specific thickness and containing a cured product of a fluorine-containing organosilicon compound as a main component is provided on the outer surface of the silica layer. The water-repellent member is obtained by a method comprising: a step for wet coating a dispersion containing silica nanoparticles and a solvent onto the outer surface of a substrate; a step for drying and removing the solvent from the dispersion; a step for wet coating a solution containing a fluorine-containing organosilicon compound and a solvent onto the outer surface of a silica layer formed by drying and removing the solvent; and a step for drying and removing the solvent from the solution to cure the fluorine-containing organosilicon compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuji Yamane, Lisa Katayama, Ryusuke Sakoh, Takashi Matsuda
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Patent number: 11872790Abstract: A resin sheet having hair-like bodies arranged regularly on at least one surface of a base layer containing a thermoplastic resin, the surface with the hair-like bodies having a coefficient of friction, as measured according to KES, of 0.5 or more and 1.0 or less, a deviation of the coefficient of friction, as measured by KES, of 0.010 or more and 0.025 or less, and a deviation of roughness, as measured by KES, of 0.2 or more and 1.5 or less.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: DENKA COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Hiroko Toyama, Keishi Maeda
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Patent number: 11871861Abstract: A cushion includes a cover and a cushioning element having a top surface heat-fused to the cover. The cushioning element comprises an elastomeric material having a plurality of voids formed therein. At least 60% of a bottom surface of the cushioning element is exposed such that when the cushion is disposed over a surface at least 60% of the bottom surface of the cushioning element is in direct contact with the surface. Methods of forming the cushion include disposing a cover adjacent a mold, conforming the cover to a selected shape of the mold, injecting molten elastomeric material into the mold, bonding the molten elastomeric material to the cover, solidifying the molten elastomeric material to form the cushioning element, and separating the mold from the cover. The cushioning element maintains the cover in the selected shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLCInventors: Tony M. Pearce, Terry V. Pearce, Russell B Whatcott
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Patent number: 11840046Abstract: A part includes a surface that having a rich textured appearance formed by an anisotropic repeating pattern including first regions having a first microtexture, and second regions having a second microtexture different from the first microtexture. A metalized layer covers the regions and presents different finishes depending on the microtexture thereunder. In an example embodiment, the first microtexture is highly reflective and the second microtexture is rough to cause a non-specular reflection of incident light. The part may include three-dimensional structures arranged to correspond with the repeating pattern. The three-dimensional structures may be spaced-apart by a base plane that may be flat or which may include some texture or structure. The three-dimensional structures may each include one or more planar portions and/or one or more curved surfaces. Each face or surface of the three-dimensional structures and/or each region of the base plane may have one or more different microtextures.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Hawkins, David Walters, Alan Fanta
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Patent number: 11827969Abstract: An article including a durable, optically transparent, and superhydrophobic coating is described. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an article comprising a substrate, and disposed adjacent the substrate, a layer comprising graphitic carbon, diamond-like carbon, and aerogel. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for preparing a coated substrate, comprising providing a carbon layer disposed on a substrate and having a textured surface; and disposing aerogel adjacent to at least a portion of the textured surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: John T. Simpson, Bryce Remesch
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Patent number: 11807572Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass sheet including a first main surface and a second main surface opposing the first main surface, in which the glass sheet has an affected layer directly below the first main surface, in at least a part of the first main surface, an average element length RSm is from 2500 nm to 6000 nm, a root-mean-square height Sq is from 3 nm to 45 nm, and a skewness Ssk is a negative value.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: AGC INC.Inventors: Misa Inamoto, Satoru Tomeno, Yuki Aoshima
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Patent number: 11802358Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics suitable for a wide variety of applications (e.g., healthcare, filtration, industrial, packaging, etc.) are provided. In one aspect, the nonwoven fabric includes a plurality of segmented fibers. Each of the plurality of segmented fibers may comprise a fiber axis and a plurality of alternating larger diameter and smaller diameter segments along the fiber axis. The plurality of segmented fibers may be substantially aligned in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.Inventors: Rongguo Zhao, Nyle Bishop
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Patent number: 11802079Abstract: A material includes one or more transparent substrates including two main faces, wherein one of the faces of one of the substrates is coated with a functional coating which can have an effect on solar radiation and/or infrared radiation, and a face not coated with the functional coating of one of the substrates includes an absorbent color-adjustment coating including an absorbent layer which absorbs solar radiation in the visible part of the spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Tommaso Ongarello, Antoine Diguet, Vincent Chery, Corentin Monmeyran
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Patent number: 11774750Abstract: A laminated glass includes first and second glass plates arranged on vehicle interior and exterior sides, respectively; and an intermediate film located between the glass plates, and configured to be bonded to the glass plates. The laminated glass has a display area used for a head-up display. The display area includes an area having a cross section with a wedge shape. A thickness of an upper edge side portion of the display area is greater than that of a lower edge side. In at least a part of the area having a cross section with a wedge shape, a value of the wedge angle varies depending on a position of measurement in the vertical direction. A viewing angle of the display area is 2 degrees or more. A maximum amount of deviation in measured values of the wedge angles from a linear approximation line is 0.2 mrad or less.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: AGC Inc.Inventors: Shunsuke Sadakane, Tokihiko Aoki
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Patent number: 11761094Abstract: Using the systems and methods discussed herein, CMAS corrosion is inhibited via CMAS interception in an engine environment and/or is prevented or reduced by the formation of a metal oxide protective coating on a hot engine section component. The CMAS interception can occur while the engine is in operation in flight or in a testing or quality control environment. The metal oxide protective coating can be applied over other coatings, including Gd-zirconates (GZO) or yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The metal oxide protective coating is applied at original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and can also be applied in-situ using a gas injection system during engine use in-flight or during maintenance or quality testing. The metal oxide protective coating contains a rare earth element, aluminum, zirconium, chromium, or combinations thereof and can have a thickness from 1 nm to 3,000 nm.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: David Britz, Pravin K. Narwankar, David Thompson, Yuriy Melnik, Sukti Chatterjee
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Patent number: 11753726Abstract: Using the systems and methods discussed herein, CMAS corrosion is inhibited via CMAS interception in an engine environment and/or is prevented or reduced by the formation of a metal oxide protective coating on a hot engine section component. The CMAS interception can occur while the engine is in operation in flight or in a testing or quality control environment. The metal oxide protective coating can be applied over other coatings, including Gd-zirconates (GZO) or yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The metal oxide protective coating is applied at original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and can also be applied in-situ using a gas injection system during engine use in-flight or during maintenance or quality testing. The metal oxide protective coating contains a rare earth element, aluminum, zirconium, chromium, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: David Britz, Pravin K. Narwankar, David Thompson, Yuriy Melnik, Sukti Chatterjee
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Patent number: 11724480Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an interlayer film for a colored laminated glass which exhibits a visible light transmittance Tv of 5% or lower, small variation in visible light transmittance and an excellent appearance when incorporated in a laminated glass together with two clear glass plates in conformity with JIS R3202 (1996), and a colored laminated glass produced using the interlayer film for a colored laminated glass.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaki Yamamoto, Manabu Matsumoto, Hiroaki Inui, Atsushi Nohara
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Patent number: 11714212Abstract: Optical coatings for curved or non-planar substrates are disclosed. Optical coatings may include AR (antireflection) coatings or absorbing (“black” optical) coatings. The optical coatings may include a nanostructure layer formed on top of a stack of one or more materials. Both the nanostructure layer and the stack may be deposited on a curved or non-planar substrate using plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) to provide conformal coating of the substrate. The nanostructure layer may include a mixture of aluminum hydroxide and aluminum oxide hydroxide that is formed by placing a PEALD-deposited aluminum oxide layer in heated deionized water for a predetermined time period. The materials in the stack may be alternated to provide tuning of the optical properties in the optical coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy M. Gustafson, Isamu Konishiike, Ligang Wang, Ryozo Fukuzaki, Andrej Halabica
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Patent number: 11697271Abstract: A switchable laminated glazing comprising two stacks of components with different lamination parameters, a first stack of components which provides the mechanical protection of the glazing, and a second stack of components with variable light transmission.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Natalia Andrea Rueda Guerrero, Laura Granados Caro
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Patent number: 11685237Abstract: The invention refers to a light-transmissive plastic plate structure suitable for vehicle sunroof with curved surface and a method for fabricating the same. By using polymer material formulation, UV resistant coating formulation and precision coating technology, the wear resistance of polymer surface of plastic substrate can be improved to the same level as glass, and the original optical and physical properties after various environmental tests can also be maintained. The plastic substrate is first formed into a curved plastic plate through a hot pressing process, and then a connecting structure is formed and fixed on the plastic plate by an insert-molding injection process, in order to replace the traditional car sunroof mechanism which is assembled by glass plate bonded with metal connecting parts.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Enflex CorporationInventors: Hsin Yuan Chen, Jui Lin Hsu, Lung Hsiang Peng, Teng Hsiang Wei, Yong-Xin Chen, Zong Yang Li
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Patent number: 11685688Abstract: The present document discloses a glazing in the form of a window glass or vehicle glass which comprises a transparent glass substrate, and a coating, which comprises at least one functional metal Ag alloy coating layer. The alloy coating layer consists essentially of Ag with an alloying agent selected from a group consisting of Mg, Al, Si, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, In, Sn, Hf, Ta or W. An alloying agent concentration is 0.15-1.35 at. %, preferably 0.20-1.00 at. % or 0.25-0.80 at. % of the Ag alloy coating layer, the rest being Ag, and the Ag alloy coating layer has a thickness of 5-20 nm, preferably 8-15 nm or more preferably 8-12 nm.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: MIMSI Materials ABInventors: Viktor John Elofsson, Mattias Samuelsson, Sankara Pillay