Patents Issued in July 20, 2004
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Patent number: 6764715Abstract: A method and apparatus for spatter painting wherein an open-loop paint applicator which can be a paint roller cover having a set of elongated interconnected members or fibers that are rolled in a shallow layer of paint, preferably a thixotropic paint, to randomly draw paint from the paint reservoirs onto peripheral portions of the open-loop members that extend into the paint reservoir to produce a partially loaded paint roller cover having randomly spaced globules and droplets of paint thereon. When the partially loaded paint roller cover is rolled over a surface the paint globules and droplets located in a random pattern on the paint roller cover are transferred to a surface to produce a “spatter effect” even though the paint roller cover normally produces a textured surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Robert Ives Janssen
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Patent number: 6764716Abstract: The present invention provides a ceramic honeycomb structural body, and method for preparing the same, which can satisfactorily support a catalyst and can demonstrate superior mechanical strength, even if far thinner walls are used. Said structural body comprises lattice walls formed by a large number of cells 10 which are channels for fluid and a peripheral wall 12 which covers at least the circumference of said lattice walls 11. The outer peripheral portion 112 of said lattice walls 11 located in the vicinity of said peripheral wall 12 (area B) contain a densified portion of smaller porosity than that of an inner peripheral portion 111, of said lattice walls 11, which is located inside said outer peripheral portion 112 (area A).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignees: Denso Corporation, Nippon Soken, Inc.Inventors: Keiji Ito, Masanori Yamada, Tomohiko Nakanishi
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Patent number: 6764717Abstract: Antimisting additives are used in crosslinkable silicone coating compositions for reducing aerosol formation, the antimisting additives being alkenyl-functional siloxane copolymers prepared by reacting a hydrocarbon containing at least three aliphatic double bonds, and with an organosiloxane (2) having terminal Si-bonded hydrogen atoms in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst (3) at a ratio of Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatic double bonds of from 1.3 to 10, and subsequently reacting the resulting SiH-containing hydrocarbon-siloxane copolymer with an &agr;,&ohgr;-dialkenylsiloxane polymer (4) in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst (3) at a ratio of aliphatic double bonds to Si-bonded hydrogen of from 1.2 to 10, and optionally, in another step, equilibrating the resulting alkenyl-functional siloxane copolymers with an organopolysiloxane (5).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Wacker-Chemie GmbHInventors: Christian Herzig, Hans Lautenschlager, Martina Bloechl
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Patent number: 6764718Abstract: A method for forming an electrically insulating thin film coating the surface of an electronic device with an electrically insulating thin-film-forming resin composition and crosslinking the composition by a method selected from the group consisting of heating and irradiation with high-energy rays.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Nakamura, Kiyotaka Sawa, Akihiko Kobayashi, Katsutoshi Mine
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Patent number: 6764719Abstract: A radiation cure device (10) has a removable light housing (25). The cure device (10) utilizes a fixed output power supply (55), a shutter mechanism (30) and is easily maneuverable because of its lighter weight. The light housing (20) is laterally offset and is adjustable in a lateral direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Russell, Kelvin D. Sundeen, Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6764720Abstract: Spraying apparatus and methods that employ multiple nozzle structures for producing multiple sprays of particles, e.g., nanoparticles, for various applications, e.g., pharmaceuticals, are provided. For example, an electrospray dispensing device may include a plurality of nozzle structures, wherein each nozzle structure is separated from adjacent nozzle structures by an internozzle distance. Sprays of particles are established from the nozzle structures by creating a nonuniform electrical field between the nozzle structures and an electrode electrically isolated therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: David Y.H. Pui, Da-Ren Chen
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Patent number: 6764721Abstract: A perpendicular magnetic recording medium is formed of a soft magnetic layer, an anti-ferromagnetic layer, a magnetic recording layer, a protective layer, and a liquid lubricant layer deposited in that order on a non-magnetic substrate. The anti-ferromagnetic layer is a Mn alloy containing at least Co at 10 atomic % or greater and 50 atomic % or less or a Mn alloy containing at least Ir at 10 atomic % or greater and 30 atomic % or less. A radial magnetic field is applied during formation of the anti-ferromagnetic layer and the soft magnetic layer. Exchange coupling with the anti-ferromagnetic layer controls magnetic domain walls of the soft magnetic layer. The need for heat treatment after film formation is eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Uwazumi, Yasushi Sakai, Toyoji Ataka
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Patent number: 6764722Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of polar compounds of negative dielectric anisotropy which comprises at least one compound of the formula I1 and at least one compound of the formula I2 in which R11, R12, R21 and Z are as defined in claim 1, and the use thereof for an active matrix display based on the ECB or IPS effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft MITInventors: Melanie Klasen, Clarissa Weller, Kazuaki Tarumi, Matthias Bremer
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Patent number: 6764723Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of polar compounds having negative dielectric anisotropy, which contains at least one compound of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are independently of each other an alkyl, alkoxy or alkenyl group with 1 to 12 C atoms, it also being possible for one or more CH2 groups in these radicals to be replaced, in each case independently of one another, by —O—, —CH═CH—, —CO—, —OCO— or —COO— in such a manner that oxygen atoms are not linked directly to one another, Z is OCH2 or CH2O, and m is 0 or 1.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Seung-Eun Lee, Nobuo Kubo, Masahiro Iijima, Hideo Ichinose, Yukiomi Tanaka, Shinji Nakajima, Yasushi Sugiyama, Takanori Takeda
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Patent number: 6764724Abstract: The liquid crystal display device of the present invention comprises first and second substrates; a first alignment layer on the first substrate, wherein the first alignment layer includes (spacer S is oxygen, m=10˜10,000), the functional group R includes photo-sensitive constituents and/or non-photo-sensitive constituents, the photo-sensitive constituent includes a material selected from the group consisting of cinnamoyl derivatives, the non-photo-sensitive constituent includes a material selected from the group consisting of CnH2n, CnH2n+1, CnH2nOH, COCnH2n+1, COCnH2n, CnH2n+1−xFx, CnH2n−(x−1)F(x−1), CnH2n−xFxOH, COCnH2n+1−xFx, (n=1˜10, x=1˜2n+1), and a combination thereof; and a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mi Sook Nam, Young Seok Choi
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Patent number: 6764725Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing improved image quality and water resistance of dye based ink images on substrates using aqueous dispersed mordants and dispersed hydrophobic materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 6764726Abstract: This invention is directed to an ink jet recording sheet having improved image waterfastness for use in ink jet printing comprising a substrate having in contact with at least one surface thereof one or more nitrogen containing organic species, preferably admixed with one or more starches, to process of forming such recording sheet, to a method of generating one or more image(s) on said recording sheet in an ink jet printing process and to a recording sheet having one or more images on a surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventors: Sen Yang, William K. Istone, David V. Celli
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Patent number: 6764727Abstract: The ink jet receiving sheet of the invention comprises a support and at least one ink receiving layer, characterized in that said ink receiving layer comprises a high boiling organic solvent and a non-ionic surfactant dispersed in a hydrophilic binder as additives to improve black density of the resulting image.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Ferrania S.p.A.Inventors: Alain Dominique Sismondi, Giuseppe Loviglio, Domenico Marinelli, Andrea Novelli
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Patent number: 6764728Abstract: A reinforced window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a first frame corresponding with an out-side of the wall and a second frame fixed behind the first frame and corresponding with an in-side of the wall. At least the first frame supports a reinforced window pane. The first frame bears against the second frame such that forces applied to the first frame in a direction normal to the pane are at least partially absorbed and dampened by the second frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Arpal Aluminum Ltd.Inventor: Mordechay Emek
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Patent number: 6764729Abstract: A heat-shrinkable backseamed casing film comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, with the first and third layers being outer layers and the second layer being between the first layer and the third layer. The first outer layer serves as an inside casing layer, and comprises polyolefin; the second layer comprises polyester and/or polyamide; the third layer serves as an outside casing layer and comprises polyolefin, polystyrene, and/or polyamide. The second layer has a thickness of at least about 5% of a total thickness of the heat-shrinkable casing film. Alternatively, the first layer comprises polyolefin and has a surface energy level of less than about 34 dynes/cm; the second layer comprises a polyamide having a melting point of at least 300° F.; and the third layer comprises polyolefin, polystyrene and/or polyamide. A package comprises a cooked meat product within the backseamed casing.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Ram K. Ramesh, Michael J. Rosinski
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Patent number: 6764730Abstract: A resin-coated metal sheet comprising a metal substrate and a thermoplastic resin layer formed on the surface of the metal substrate, wherein the thermoplastic resin layer comprises a polyester consisting chiefly of a polyethylene terephthalate and an ethylene polymer, and contains an ionomer resin as well as a tocopherol or a derivative thereof. The resin-coated metal sheet exhibits corrosion resistance, shock resistance (dent resistance) and resistance against high temperature and humidity, and withstands the retort-sterilization and the aging in a hot vendor or the like after the retort-sterilization.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Sato, Hiroaki Ikenaga, Kentaro Ichikawa, Akihiko Morofuji
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Patent number: 6764731Abstract: The present invention is related to a two-side treated formed rubber article having a polymer coating on the outer surface; and a chlorinated inner surface. It is also related to a process for making gloves using a polymer as a mold release and anti-blocking agent on the outside of the glove, and a chlorination of the glove inside surface. The rubber article can be formed as a powder-free glove.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Ann C. Savoca, Zhixin Li, Joseph B. Gardner
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Patent number: 6764732Abstract: A magnet receptive medium comprises a sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and an interior between the first surface and the second surface. At least one pathway between at least one of the surfaces and through the interior is formed. Magnetic particles of a predetermined size sufficient to pass through the pathways exist in such pathways. A binding agent may bind the particles to the interior.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Magna Paper LLCInventors: Paul Stefanutti, John Willwerth, Dayton J. Deetz
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Patent number: 6764733Abstract: A roof membrane and a roof system employing a EPDM membrance which is compatible with a bituminous adhesive. The membrance includes an outer layer of polymeric layer such as EPDM bonded to a polyester protective layer which is in turn bonded to a fleecy material. This can be adhered to a roof deck surface using hot asphalt or bitumen which bonds the fleecy material to the roof deck in turn holding the EPDM in place. The polyester layer prevents the asphaltic material from attacking and dissolving the EPDM with the fleecy material providing good adhesion between the polyester and the EPDM.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Carlisle Management CompanyInventor: Steven R. Clarke
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Patent number: 6764734Abstract: A substract for use in a data storage system is disclosed. The substrate includes at least one core layer comprising at least one plastic or plastic composite material exhibiting a modulus of about 350 kpsi or greater, and damping agents, reinforcing agents, or combinations thereof. The damping agents, reinforcing agents, or combinations thereof, are substantially uniformly distributed within the plastic or plastic composite material. Optionally, one or more skin layers are disposed adjacent the at least one core layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1999Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Stanley Dale Vierk, Hong Ying Wang
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Patent number: 6764735Abstract: A silver-based alloy thin film is provided for the highly reflective or semi-reflective layer of optical discs. Alloy additions to silver include gold, palladium, copper, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, iridium, and platinum. These alloys have moderate to high reflectivity and reasonable corrosion resistance in the ambient environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Target Technology Company, LLCInventor: Han H. Nee
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Patent number: 6764736Abstract: An optical information recording medium of the present invention includes a first substrate, a second substrate placed in parallel with the first substrate, and an information layer placed between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the information layer includes a recording layer and a dielectric layer (lower dielectric layer/upper dielectric layer) placed so that a distance from the dielectric layer to the recording layer is 20 nm or less. The recording layer is changed between at least two different states that can be identified optically by irradiation of a laser beam incident from the first substrate side, and the dielectric layer contains ZnS and Si as main components.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideki Kitaura, Noboru Yamada
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Patent number: 6764737Abstract: A method of producing an information recording medium having enhanced planarity with high productivity, comprising steps of processing a surface of a disk substrate by satin-like finishing, heating and pressing the disk substrate through compression using a stamper having relief shapes so as to transfer the relief shapes to at least one satin-like finished surface of the disk substrate, forming a recording layer on the relief shape surface of the disk substrate, and forming a coating layer on the recording layer, and a production apparatus for the information recording medium, and an information recording medium produced by the method of producing.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Nobuyuki Arakawa, Ken Minemura
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Patent number: 6764738Abstract: Magnetic recording media exhibiting improved Hr, SNR and S*, suitable for high areal recording density, are obtained by forming a substantially uniform patterned Al or Al alloy layer on a non-magnetic substrate which is substantially replicated in subsequently applied layers to form a data zone. Embodiments include sputtering depositing an Al or Al alloy layer on the substrate and anodizing the sputtered layer to form a plurality of substantially uniform hexagonal cells comprising aluminum oxide. The hexagonal pattern is replicated in a subsequently deposited and epitaxially grown magnetic layer such that the magnetic grains are separated, thereby reducing magnetostatic interactions therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1999Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Zhong Wu, Rajiv Ranjan
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Patent number: 6764739Abstract: The list consists of a wooden section whose surface intended to be visible in the frame is partially veneered. The longitudinal edges of the veneer are irregular to obtain an artificially aged appearance of the list.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: ORSI Cornici S.R.L.Inventor: Mauro Orsi
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Patent number: 6764740Abstract: The invention provides a process for making a mat particularly a washable dust control mat, having a fabric layer and a rubber backing layer with a border extending beyond the fabric layer using a press which heat-cures the rubber and adheres it to the fabric and employs an inflatable bag to apply pressure by pressing the layers against a heated platen, wherein a frame defining the extent of the border is located between the bag and the platen, and wherein the bag applies pressure to the assembled layers including the border portion of the backing layer. The frame can act as a dam for preventing outward movement of the rubber and provide an integral thickened border; in some cases it also provides a guillotine for trimming the rubber during pressing.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Walk Off Mats LimitedInventor: Terence Michael Hedley
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Patent number: 6764741Abstract: A laminated product according to the present invention has a fiber reinforced resin layer, an elastic layer laminated on one surface of the fiber reinforced resin layer, and a surface protection layer laminated on a surface of the elastic layer for protecting the surface of the elastic layer. The fiber reinforced resin layer includes at least two prepreg sheets, each of which is formed by impregnating a thermoplastic resin into continuous reinforcing fibers arrayed in one direction such that the volume ratio of the continuous reinforcing fibers is in the range of 40 to 80%. The prepreg sheets are laminated so as to the array directions of the continuous reinforcing fibers at right angles.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Tamio Kawasumi, Kazuaki Kouda
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Patent number: 6764742Abstract: A honeycomb structure body which has a number of passages partitioned with partition walls and penetrating along the axial direction. A porous honeycomb structure body which contains refractory grains as filler, one or more elements selected from the group consisting of the rare earth elements, alkaline earth elements, Al, and Si, and the crystal containing one or more kinds of these elements. The present honeycomb structure body contains refractory grains such as silicon carbide grains and the like, but it can be produced at a relatively low firing temperature at a low price, it is sufficiently porous and high in specific surface area, and it can be used as a filter for purifying automobile exhaust gas, a catalyst carrier, and the like under the high SV conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Shuichi Ichikawa, Takahiro Tomita, Shinji Kawasaki, Hiroaki Sakai
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Patent number: 6764743Abstract: A honeycomb structure constituted by porous cell walls forming a cell group consisting of a plurality of cells, and a honeycomb outer wall surrounding and holding the outermost peripheral cells located at the circumference of the cells, a porosity is 5% to less than 30%, a basic wall thickness (Tc) of the cell walls is 0.030 mm≦Tc<0.076 mm, an average surface roughness (Ras) of the outer wall is 0.5 &mgr;m≦Ras≦10 &mgr;m, and/or an average height (RzDINs) on the surface of the outer wall from a local maximum point to a next local minimum point is 5 &mgr;m≦RzDINs≦50 &mgr;m; and a process for producing such a honeycomb structure using a raw material having a specific average diameter. The honeycomb structure satisfies requirements of improved purification ability, erosion resistance and improved canning property at a good balance.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Yasushi Kato, Yasushi Noguchi, Masato Ogawa
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Diffractive and retroreflective textile fabrics, methods of making same, and articles made therefrom
Patent number: 6764744Abstract: A composite fabric structure having unique visual and physical properties is described. The composite fabric includes a textile fabric layer having a visual surface and a rear surface. A layer of diffractive or retroreflective material is secured beneath the textile fabric layer, either directly or beneath a layer of substantially transparent material. The textile fabric layer is of an open or semi-transparent construction, so that light can pass through it to reach the layer of diffractive or retroreflective material and be reflected back through the layer of textile fabric, to provide a unique appearance to its visual surface. Because fabric constructions can be provided which are extremely conspicuous, they have particular utility in the formation of safety equipment and automobile components. Furthermore, the fabrics have high durability, improved hand, and in many embodiments can be stretched as well as molded.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Roy Phillip DeMott, Myra L. Cook, Alfred R. DeAngelis -
Patent number: 6764745Abstract: A structural member in which a super water-repellent function and high durability and scratch assistance can be obtained; and a method of manufacturing such a structural member. A water-repellent structure (100) consisting of appropriate irregularities comprising protrusion portions (18) uniform in height is formed on an external surface. The irregularities (17 and 18) have such dimensions that any droplet should not fall in a recess portion and the droplet is in contact with an air layer (20) in the recess portion (17).Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Yasushi Karasawa, Mitsuro Atobe
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Patent number: 6764746Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a low temperature fired porcelain having an optimum firing temperature not higher than 1000° C. a reduced dielectric constant ∈ r, an improved quality coefficient and a low incidence of cracks. The invention provides a low temperature-fired porcelain comprising a barium component in a calculated amount of 10 to 64 weight percent when calculated as BaO, a silicon component in a calculated amount of 20 to 80 weight percent when calculated as SiO2, an aluminum component in a calculated amount of 0.1 to 20 weight percent when calculated as Al2O3, a boron component in a calculated amount of 0.3 to 1.0 weight percent when calculated as B2O3 a zinc component in a calculated amount of 0.5 to 20 weight percent when calculated as ZnO, and a bismuth component in a calculated amount of not higher than 20 weight percent when calculated as Bi2O3.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignees: NGK Insulators, Ltd., Soshin Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Oobuchi, Yoshiaki Naruo, Yoshinori Ide
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Patent number: 6764747Abstract: A circuit board comprising a resin molded article which includes a metal powder coated by an insulation film and a metal conductor which is formed by metal deposition over a circuit pattern drawn by laser beam irradiation on the surface of the resin molded article through electroless plating, and the method of producing the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Toshiya Urakawa, Youhei Suzuki, Kunihiro Inada, Yasuyuki Kawano
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Patent number: 6764748Abstract: A multilayered stack and method of formation. First and second dielectric layers are formed, respectively including first and second liquid crystal polymer (LCP) dielectric materials, with an electrically conductive plug through the first dielectric layer. A first and second electrical circuitization is formed in direct mechanical contact with a surface of the first and second dielectric layer, respectively, wherein the second electrical circuitization mechanically and electrically contacts an end of the plug, and wherein the plug is fluxlessly soldered to the first electrical circuitization.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Donald S. Farquhar, Douglas O. Powell
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Patent number: 6764749Abstract: A method to improve the resolution of a photolithography system by using one or more coupling layers between a photo resist and an anti-reflective coating. The coupling layer(s) compensate for a mis-match in indexes of reflection between the photo resist and anti-reflective coating and minimize the amount of energy which is reflected back into the photo resist, thereby improving the quality of the resulting image which is formed on the photo resist during the process.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: LSI Logic CorporationInventors: Michael J. Berman, George E. Bailey
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Patent number: 6764750Abstract: A multi-layer wax bar for waxing a surf board, that includes both a higher melting point base coat wax and a second topcoat wax in the same bar. The two waxes are bonded together so that the surfer can carry a single bar of wax into the water and use it to apply both the base coat and the topcoat of wax.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Charles E. Claycomb
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Patent number: 6764751Abstract: Coated multilayer polyethylene films having improved sealability and barrier properties are provided. The films include a substrate which has been oriented in the machine direction to a degree of from about 5:1 to about 8:1 and in the direction transverse to the machine direction to a degree of from about 6:1 to about 15:1, and a coating selected from the group including polyvinylidene chloride, low temperature seal coating, polyvinyl alcohol polymer and acrylic coating. The substrate has a high density polyethylene base layer and at least a first skin layer adhered to a first side of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil CorporationInventor: Robert V. Poirier
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Patent number: 6764752Abstract: A laminate film comprising a polymer core layer; a resin layer disposed on a surface of the polymer layer; and a metal layer deposited on a surface of said resin layer; wherein the laminate film has excellent adhesion between the resin layer and the metal layer and barrier durability is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.Inventors: Keunsuk P. Chang, Mark S. Lee, Leo R. Moreau
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Patent number: 6764753Abstract: Smokable films, in particular tubular films, comprising i) an aliphatic polyamide and ii) a block copolyetherester elastomer are provided. A process for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films of the invention show excellent water vapor permeability at high temperatures and barrier properties at room temperature. They are suitable for preparation of tubular casings, in particular smoked foodstuff casings.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Heiko E. Schenck, Dagmar Laue, Yannick Albertone
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Patent number: 6764754Abstract: A composite laminate structure formed from at least one high-strength, high-stiffness fiber-resin composite structural lamina laminated to at least one fiber-resin composite damping lamina, wherein the resin matrix of the structural lamina resides below its glassification temperature (Tg) and wherein the resin matrix of the damping lamina resides above its glassification temperature during normal use temperatures, thereby providing a high-strength laminate with improved damping properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kipplan Hunter, Salvatore L. Liguore
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Patent number: 6764755Abstract: A channelized sorbent material comprises porous sorbent particles characterized by an average pore diameter. Each sorbent particle has at least one interior channel of an average transverse dimension (i.e. transverse diameter) that is at least ten times larger than the average pore diameter of the porous sorbent particle. The interior channel may constitute a single cylindrical through-bore in the sorbent particle, or alternatively, an array of intersecting or non-intersecting channels. The porous sorbent particles preferably comprise bead activated carbon particles. Such channelized sorbent material is particular useful as sorbent media in an adsorption-desorption apparatus for storage and dispensing of a sorbable fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Tom, Steven J. Hultquist
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Patent number: 6764756Abstract: A composite structure, which generally includes: a. a foam sheet comprising polyolefin; and b. a coating disposed on at least one surface of the polyolefin foam sheet, the coating comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of ethylene/propylene rubber, homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, and ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventor: Natarajan S. Ramesh
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Patent number: 6764757Abstract: The present invention provides a recording medium having a solid lubricating layer that has increased thermal stability over traditional solid lubricants. The lubricating layer includes amorphous fluorinated carbon doped with a thermally stabilizing dopant, such as N or SiO2. In one embodiment, a method of lubricating the recording medium by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Mei-Ling Wu, James Dillon Kiely
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Patent number: 6764758Abstract: The invention relates to a surface-modified layer systems, a method for the production and use thereof. The invention in particular relates to surface-modified layer systems, comprising a substrate and a mono-layer at least partially arranged on said substrate. Said mono-layer is cross-linked in the lateral direction and covalently bonded by anchor groups to at least one surface of said substrate. Said mono-layer is also composed of low molecular weight aromatic and/or heteroaromatic compounds. The mono-layer which is cross-linked in the lateral direction is composed of low molecular weight aromatic and/or heteroaromatic compounds and is integral with the surface-modified layer system, and exhibiting the characteristics of a cross-linked solid. Said mono-layer protects the surfaces of the corresponding substrate from damage caused by friction and corrosion in a particularly advantageous manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Universitat HeidelbergInventors: Michael Grunze, Wolfgang Eck, Armin Gölzhäuser, Michel Zharnikov, Volker Stadler, Wolfgang Geyer
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Patent number: 6764759Abstract: A thermal interface material (A) transfers heat from a heat source (12), such as a microprocessor, to a heat sink (14) for maintaining the microprocessor at a safe operating temperature. The interface material includes thermally conductive filler particles dispersed in a phase change material. The phase change material softens and flows at the operating temperature of the heat source, thereby providing good thermal contact with uneven surfaces of the heat source and heat sink, without excessive exudation and loss of the interface material. The phase change material includes a polymer component, such as an elastomer, and a melting point component, which adjusts the softening temperature of the phase change material to the operating temperature of the heat source.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: James H. Duvall, Steve Bergerson, Charles Balian, Arthur H. Rogove
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Patent number: 6764760Abstract: A label for in-mold decorating, which comprises (I) a thermoplastic resin film base layer, (II) an interlayer overlying said base layer and comprising (a) a thermoplastic resin composition, and (b) at least one antistatic agent, and (III) a heat-sealable resin layer overlying said interlayer. The label for in-mold decorating can be manufactured without developing a resin-like stain or causing roll contamination. It is free from inconveniences arising from insufficient antistatic properties in printing, cutting, blanking, and inserting into a mold, irrespective of the working environment. In addition, it exhibits a high adhesive strength upon application to a molded container.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Yupo CorporationInventors: Takatoshi Nishizawa, Masaki Shiina
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Patent number: 6764761Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis are provided. To this end, in part, a film is provided. The film includes a layer of a polymer blend having from about 90% to about 99% by weight of a first component containing a styrene and hydrocarbon copolymer and from about 10% to about 1% of a high melt strength polypropylene.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Bruce Ming-Da Eu, Sherwin Shang, Tahua Yang, Michael T. K. Ling, Loren M. Lundtveit
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Patent number: 6764762Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of lubricant to fluoropolymer yarn which enables the yarn to be drawn at a high draw ratio and is removable by scouring, the lubricant being thermally stable at a temperature of at least 120° C., and being removable from the yarn by scouring and comprising oil and surfactant and/or wetting agent to enable the lubricant to spread over the surface of the yarn upon application to the yarn, the lubricant comprising oil such as a C6-C20 aliphatic acid ester of a polyol and a surfactant and/or wetting agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Paul Douglas Seemuth, Jerry Fuller Potter
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Patent number: 6764763Abstract: An aqueous fluoroelastomer curable composition comprising an aqueous fluoroelastomer dispersion and a basic polyol curing agent, and an article having a coating film formed from this composition. The aqueous fluoroelastomer curable composition has a long pot life although it is a one-fluid type aqueous dispersion, and forms a cured film having sufficient strength and heat resistance at a relatively low temperature in a short time.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Daikin Industries Ltd.Inventors: Nobuyuki Tomihashi, Koichiro Ogita, Kiyotaro Terasaka, Yasukazu Nakatani
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Patent number: 6764764Abstract: High strength polyethylene yarns useful in ballistic-resistant, cut-resistant and other applications, fabrics produced from these yarns and the methods by which the yarns,and fabrics are made. An untwisted yarn of the invention comprises a plurality of filaments in essentially parallel array and from about 0.5 to 5 weight percent of a water-dispersible binder material covering less than half the surfaces of the filaments. The yarn has a tenacity greater than about 17 g/d, a tensile modulus greater than about 300 g/d, fewer than 20 entanglements/meter in a scoured state and a width less than given by the formula W≦0.055{square root over (d)} where W is the yarn width in millimeters under a tensile load of 0.01 g/d measured on a flat surface and d is the yarn denier.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Y-T. Tam, Chok B. Tan, Alfred L. Cutrone