Applying Superposed Diverse Coatings Or Coating A Coated Base Patents (Class 427/202)
  • Patent number: 11642756
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes backing material, binder comprising an anionic water solubilizing material provided on at least a portion of the backing material and abrasive particles provided on at least a portion of the backing material. A method of making such an abrasive article comprises the steps of providing a backing material, applying a first binder containing an anionic water solubilizing material to the backing material, and applying abrasive particles to the backing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jaime A. Martinez, Thomas J. Nelson, Maria del Mar Casado Mateos, Maria del Carmen Martin Rivera, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jon P. Nietfeld, Myhanh T. Truong, Gregory G. Mehsikomer
  • Patent number: 11338322
    Abstract: In a method for coating motor vehicle wheel rims, a polymer priming layer, a polymer intermediate layer, a decorative layer of a heat-cured polymer layer with embedded flake-like metal pigments covering the visible surface of the decorative layer, and a polymer cover layer are consecutively applied to the wheel rim metal surface. The coated wheel rims achieve a polished metal appearance by producing the polymer intermediate layer with a high-gloss surface and applying the decorative layer to the high-gloss surface of the polymer intermediate layer in the wet spraying method with a layer thickness of max. 2 ?m, where it is dried at ambient temperature and, before applying the polymer cover layer, it is fixed to the polymer intermediate layer via a thermal post-treatment so that it adheres to the surface thereof with a cross-cut pull-off strength of Gt=0 to Gt=2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Beata Kucharska
  • Patent number: 11325279
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes architectural blocks configured to give the appearance of real cut stone. A plaster composition may be applied to one or more surfaces of a block, such as a concrete masonry unit (CMU) to form an architectural block having the appearance of cut stone. The plaster composition includes a cementitious component, such as white Portland cement, a limestone aggregate component, and optionally an adhesive component. The limestone aggregate component includes a fine sand portion and a coarse sand portion that effectively enable the appearance of cut stone after finishing of the plaster surface via sanding and/or polishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TUSCAN STONEWORX USA, LLC
    Inventor: Mat T. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 11319259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural composition comprising an effective amount of at least one pesticidal active ingredient, an effective amount of sulphur, an effective amount of zinc and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Deepak Pranjivandas Shah
  • Patent number: 11286396
    Abstract: A multi-layer coating that transmits and reflects light can include a first coating layer and a second coating layer applied over the first coating layer. The first coating layer is prepared from a coating composition that includes a film forming resin, crosslinked organic particles, and inorganic pigment particles. The crosslinked organic particles and the inorganic pigment particles each have a refractive index that is different from the refractive index of the film forming resin. The second coating layer is prepared from a coating composition that includes a film forming resin and reflective and/or translucent particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: PPG COATINGS (TIANJIN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhengsong Luo, Wenfu Yang, Gehong Zhang, John Robert Schneider, Wei Wang
  • Patent number: 11274999
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pre-coated substrate, such as a slide, that is useful for immobilizing a sample. The invention is further provides methods of preparing such pre-coated substrates and methods of analyzing biological samples immobilized on such pre-coated substrate. The substrate is coated with a polycationic polymeric coating material specifically selected such that that coated substrate exhibits increased stability and prolonged shelf-life. Preferred polymeric coating materials include allylic or vinylic polymers having cationic groups thereon and having no more than a small percentage of peptidic monomeric linkages, particularly polydiallyldimethylammonium (PDDA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: TriPath Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Fox, William Carl Ray, III
  • Patent number: 11246935
    Abstract: An extrudable polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) powder with improved flowability containing particles of PVA, which has been cryo-milled, and which has d50 particle sizes in the range of 45 to 1400 ?m; or which has a particle size distribution of d10=20±10 ?m, d20=30±10 ?m, d50=70±10 ?m, d90=200±30 ?m, and d99=300±30 ?m; and a powdery composition for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations which contains the polyvinyl alcohol homogeneously mixed with at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API); and a process for producing a solid pharmaceutical dosage form by extruding or forming a homogeneous melt of a mixture of ingredients containing the powdered polyvinyl alcohol and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), and forming a powder or a molded form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Dieter Lubda, Mengyao Zheng, Nicole Di Gallo, Anja-Nadine Knuettel
  • Patent number: 10722997
    Abstract: A method for making a multilayer polishing pad includes rotating a cylinder about a central axis. The cylinder encloses in an interior space a single polymer mixture that phase separates under centrifugal force. The method also includes forming the polishing pad from at least some of a polymer formed after the polymer mixture has reacted. The method includes forming at least two distinct layers in the polishing pad by casting and gelling sequentially at least two different polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Thomas West, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas West, Long Nguyen, Gary Quigley, Pepito Galvez, Koli Holani, Kevin Song, Jorge Craik, Matt Richardson, Peter McKeever
  • Patent number: 10710114
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating a grained material. A nonlimiting example of the method includes the operations of providing a workpiece having grains, exasperating a surface of the workpiece to open the grains, applying at least one coat of a base paint to the exasperated surface, applying at least one layer of clear coat on the base paint, applying at least one of a glaze and a paint on the clear coat, and surface treating to reveal grains of the workpiece. Disclosed also are items of furniture and sheet materials treated by the aforementioned process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Clayton Thomas Aronson
  • Patent number: 10220411
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating a grained material. A nonlimiting example of the method includes the operations of providing a workpiece having grains, exasperating a surface of the workpiece to open the grains, applying at least one coat of a base paint to the exasperated surface, applying at least one layer of clear coat on the base paint, applying at least one of a glaze and a paint on the clear coat, and surface treating to reveal grains of the workpiece. Disclosed also are items of furniture and sheet materials treated by the aforementioned process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Clayton Thomas Aronson
  • Patent number: 10118438
    Abstract: A three dimensional visual element includes a decal or other device to simulate a crack or break within the wall on which the visual elements is mounted. The visual element also includes a functional feature, such as a light, shelf support electronic device, or the like, so that the visual element also provides some utility. In one example, a three dimensional representation of a soccer ball is provided wherein the soccer ball is surrounded by a clear plastic decal having a cracking so as to represent cracks within the wall on which the device is mounted. Within the shell of the soccer ball in this exemplary embodiment, are lighting elements which allow the device to be used as a nightlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: 3D LIGHTING FX INC.
    Inventor: Tom P. Wegrzyn
  • Patent number: 10107658
    Abstract: An ultrasonic flowmeter includes a meter body including a flow passage having wetted surfaces through which fluid flow is to be measured. The flowmeter includes a non-stick coating adhered to the wetted surfaces of the meter body. The flowmeter includes a first transducer and at least a second transducer arranged around the flow passage to transmit and receive ultrasonic energy. The flowmeter includes an electronic unit designed to generate and receive electronic signals from the transducers and to process the signals in order to compute information related to the fluid flow rate through the passage. A method for measuring fluid flow with an ultrasonic flowmeter. A method of making an ultrasonic flowmeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Gregor J. Brown, Donald R. Augenstein, Calvin R. Hastings, William R. Freund, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10066345
    Abstract: An artificial turf field system is provided. The system may include a plurality of synthetic turf strands attached to a backing layer and an infill material positioned between the synthetic turf stands. The infill material may include a plurality of porous particles. A sub-layer may be included beneath the backing layer, and may be formed of a resilient material. A support layer may be included beneath the sub-layer, and may include materials configured for drainage. The porous particles of the infill material may include porous ceramic particles and the sub-layer may include rubber. The porous particles may be at least partially coated, for example, by a polymer coating. The infill material may be free of sand and/or crumb rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: PROFILE PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Joe E. Betulius
  • Patent number: 10022842
    Abstract: A method and systems for controlling optical transmissivity of a polish pad material are provided. The method and systems may include adjusting control parameters to determine the optical transmissivity of a polish pad material. The control parameters may also include pre-processing controls, casting controls, and/or curing controls. Methods and systems also provided for assembling a polish pad that controls the optical transmissivity of the polish pad. Additionally, a polish pad with a controlled optical transmissivity is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Thomas West, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas West, Gary Quigley, Pepito Galvez, Peter McKeever, Suli Holani
  • Patent number: 9909240
    Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, and the fibers and articles produced therefrom. Exposed surfaces of the fibers are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces. Such treated surfaces are subsequently coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment. The coating comprises at least one poly(alkyl-oxide) polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Henry Gerard Ardiff, Ralf Klein, John Armstrong Young, Thomas Tam
  • Patent number: 9539532
    Abstract: An air filter for use in a residential HVAC system includes filtration media including a base layer and a sorbent layer including adhesive fibers and sorbent particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew R. Fox, Jonathan M. Lise
  • Patent number: 9427778
    Abstract: A method and kit for restoration of a plastic headlight surface including the steps of conditioning a headlight surface by wet sanding with 600 grit sandpaper effective to remove a laminate coating, wiping the headlight surface with a lint free towel, cleaning the headlight surface with an alcohol treated towel, coating the headlight surface with an ultra violet light curable restoration formulation comprising aliphatic urethane acrylate in the range of 25% to 60%, a photoinitiator in the range of 1% to 5%, N-butyl acetate in the range of 5% to 25%, Toluene in the range of 3% to 15%, a Methyl isobutyl ketone in the range of 3% to 15%, a light stabilizer in the range of 1% to 5%, and includes a flow agent; and exposing the coated headlight surface to an ultra-violet light for at least 10 minutes. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation includes a hydrocarbon propellant and is applied from a spray can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Search Automotive Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: John Ryan
  • Patent number: 9126873
    Abstract: In order to provide a self-healing layer on a composite material part, a composition is applied to the part, the composition containing: a suspension of colloidal silica; boron or a boron compound in powder form; silicon carbide in powder form; and at least one ultra-refractory oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: SNECMA PROPULSION SOLIDE
    Inventors: Pascal Diss, Eric Lavasserie
  • Publication number: 20150136303
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a compound heat sink. Firstly, providing an artificial graphite sheet, and then performing a surface treatment process on the artificial graphite sheet to form a rugged structure on the artificial graphite sheet as a first embedding structure. Finally, forming a metal layer covering the rugged structure, and performing a pressing bonding process to form a second embedding structure corresponding to the first embedding structure to bond the metal layer and the artificial graphite sheet. Namely, the artificial graphite sheet and the metal layer are bonded by the first and second embedding structures for increasing the bonding strength between two heterogeneous materials as well as reducing the interfacial heat resistance. Thereby, the stability of heat dissipation performance can be improved, and a volumetric heat capacity of the compound heat sink from 1.1 to 3.5 J/(cm3·K) is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: HUNG-YUAN LI, TSUNG-CHEN CHIANG
  • Patent number: 9034423
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fuser member is described. The method includes obtaining a substrate and coating a composition of an anhydride capped polyamic acid oligomer, a multi-amine and a solvent on the substrate to form a polyimide gel layer on the substrate. The solvent is extracted from the polyimide gel layer with an extraction solvent. The extraction solvent is removed to form a polyimide aerogel layer having a porosity of from about 50 percent to about 95 percent. A fluoropolymer is coated on the polyimide aerogel layer and cured or melted to form a release layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yu Qi, Nan-Xing Hu
  • Publication number: 20150118392
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction ring, in particular for wet-running clutches or transmissions, having a carrier (10) and a friction lining (12), with a friction lining starting material (20) being a mixture at least of a thermosetting binder and a filler, and with the friction lining starting material (20) having a non-flowable, pasty processing consistency and the friction lining (12) having a solid final consistency after processing on the carrier (10). The invention further relates to a method of producing such a friction ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas OHR, Michael BERGHEIM
  • Publication number: 20150110966
    Abstract: A method for making a medium for transferring a univocal pattern, comprising the steps of preparing a transfer medium (1) provided with a transfer surface (2), preparing an amount of encapsulated microdrops (3) of color, applying a layer of adhesive material (4) or other material or technique adapted to stably withhold said micro droplets at least on said transfer surface, randomly distributing an amount of encapsulated microdrops of color at least on said surface. Apparatus for implementing the method and medium thereby obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Claudio SELVA
  • Publication number: 20150104571
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting freeze-sticking of aggregate particles to steel or aluminum comprising about 80 wt. % to 100 wt. % sugar beet molasses containing about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % water, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the composition contains no natural protein additive that is not contained in the sugar beet molasses. In another embodiment, the composition comprises about 30 wt. % to about 70 wt. % sugar beet molasses and about 70 wt. % to about 30 wt. % desugared beet molasses, based on the total weight of sugar beet molasses and desugared sugar beet molasses, said composition containing about 30 wt. % to about 50 wt. % water, based on the total weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition comprises about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % sugar beet molasses and about 95 wt. % to about 70 wt. % MgCl2 and/or CaCl2, based on the total weight of sugar beet molasses, MgCl2 and/or CaCl2, with about 40 wt. % to about 70 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: AKJ INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: John C. Cranfill, JR., John C. Cranfill, III
  • Publication number: 20150089747
    Abstract: An adjustable body support system for accommodating the needed or desired support of multiple users. The system comprises an enclosure for housing a first support member and a second support member in respective first and second chambers. The first support member has a first foam layer secured to a second foam layer, wherein the first and second foam layers have different support characteristics. The second support member has a third foam layer secured to a fourth foam layer, wherein the third and fourth foam layers have different support characteristics. The first and second support members are removable from and securable in the first and second chambers, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Guozhong NI, Feng CHEN, Steven James Romero
  • Patent number: 8993070
    Abstract: A method includes applying a first powder to an aluminum article and heating the first powder to form a first layer on the aluminum article providing mechanical strength, corrosion durability and bonding potential. The method also includes applying a second powder to the aluminum article and heating the second powder to form a second layer on the aluminum article protecting the aluminum article from ultraviolet radiation. A coated article includes an aluminum substrate, an epoxy layer and a topcoat layer. The epoxy layer promotes adhesion, enhances corrosion durability and provides mechanical strength, and is formed by applying a first powder containing an epoxy to the aluminum substrate and curing the first powder. The topcoat layer provides resistance to ultraviolet radiation and environmental contaminants, and is formed by applying a second powder to the aluminum substrate and curing the second powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Jaworowski, Michael F. Taras
  • Patent number: 8993049
    Abstract: A method of forming a surface layer, the surface layer including a first, second and third layer, the method including: forming a first layer including at least 50% by weight of fibers, forming a second layer including at least 50% by weight of wear resistant particles, forming a third layer including at least 50% by weight of particles of a thermosetting binder, and pressing, under heat and pressure, the first, second, and third layers together to combine and mix the fibers of the first layer, the wear resistant particles of the second layer, and the thermosetting binder of the third layer to form the surface layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Valinge Flooring Technology AB
    Inventor: Darko Pervan
  • Patent number: 8986829
    Abstract: A planarized fine particle layered body which has fine particles sufficiently bonded together, sufficient density, flat surface and uniform density from a deposition of fine particles formed by supplying the fine particles to a substrate by aerosol deposition method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
    Inventor: Jun Akedo
  • Publication number: 20150079280
    Abstract: A method for producing a building panel. The method includes forming a mix including wood particles, a solvent, a binder and optionally at least one additive, wherein the binder and optionally said at least one additive are homogenously distributed in the mix by means of the solvent and wherein the binder impregnates the wood particles, drying the mix, applying the mix on a substrate, and forming a layer by applying heat and pressure to the mix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: VALINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventors: Georg Vetter, Jan Jacobsson, Rickard Rittinge, Hans Persson
  • Patent number: 8974865
    Abstract: A component and a method of processing a component are disclosed. The method includes providing a base metal having a feature, removing the feature to form a processed region, applying a first layer to the processed region, and applying a second layer to the first layer. The base metal, the first layer, and the second layer each have predetermined thermal expansion coefficients, yield strengths, and elongations. The processed component includes the first layer applied to a processed region of the base metal and a second layer applied to the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dechao Lin, Yan Cui, Srikanth Chandrudu Kottilingam, Ganjiang Feng
  • Publication number: 20150050712
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to improvements in enzyme immobilization, particularly for use in the field of carbon dioxide capture and sequestering. It has been discovered that the utilization of sol-gel processes to immobilize enzymes in polysilicate-polysilicone copolymer coatings and particles, and the deposition of these coatings on solid state supports or use of suspensions of these particles, provides significant benefits for use in industrial applications involving enzymatic catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Brett M. Rambo, Tracy L. Bucholz, Dawn C. Powell, Luke E. Weber, Alexander J. Linder, Caroline M.H. Duesing, Aleksey Zaks
  • Publication number: 20150044389
    Abstract: It refers to a process for the realization of decorative items by utilizing granules of precious and/or semiprecious, natural and/or synthetic stones, to be applied on a support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: FERDIAM S.R.L.
    Inventors: Alberto FERRARI, Isidoro FERRARI
  • Patent number: 8951602
    Abstract: A method for depositing high aspect ratio molecular structures (HARMS), which method comprises applying a force upon an aerosol comprising one or more HARM-structures, which force moves one or more HARM-structures based on one or more physical features and/or properties towards one or more predetermined locations for depositing one or more HARM-structures in a pattern by means of an applied force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Canatu Oy
    Inventors: David P. Brown, Albert G. Nasibulin, Esko I. Kauppinen, David Gonzales
  • Patent number: 8951606
    Abstract: A method for producing a component is disclosed. The method includes calculating a load line of the component as a result of a load to be absorbed by the component and applying a layer on a core by gas dynamic cold spraying, where the layer has a layer section and where the layer section runs along the calculated load line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Manuel H. Hertter, Andreas Jakimov, Marcin Olbrich, Mihaela-Sorina Seitz, Juergen Kraus, Bertram Kopperger, Klaus Broichhausen, Hans Banhirl, Erwin Bayer, Wolfgang Werner, Eberhard Knodel
  • Patent number: 8951596
    Abstract: Implantable prosthesis, components of prosthesis, and methods of making same are provided. The methods generally include the steps of providing an implant shell, applying a curable fluid composition to the shell to form a coating thereon and applying a particulate component to the composition. The composition is a mixture, for example, an emulsion, containing a silicone-based elastomer dispersion and droplets of a suspended leachable agent. After the elastomer is stabilized and cured, the particulate component and leachable agent are removed, resulting in an implantable member having a porous, open-cell surface texture designed to be effective in reducing incidence of capsular formation or contraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Dennis Van Epps, Thomas E. Powell
  • Patent number: 8945670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a transparent support covered with a deposit of inorganic nanoparticles, said deposit having micro gaps, comprising the following steps: application of a solution of polyelectrolyte having ionized functional groups to a transparent support, followed by at least one washing and drying step to form a charged polyelectrolyte deposit on said support; application of a solution of polymer microparticles having ionized groups with charges opposed to those of the polyelectrolyte deposit to said polyelectrolyte deposit, followed by at least one washing step for the formation of a deposit of charged polymer microparticles on the polyelectrolyte deposit; covering the deposit of charged polymer microparticles with a solution of polyelectrolyte having ionized functional groups with charges opposed to those of the charged polymer microparticles of step (b), followed by at least one washing and drying step to form a charged polyelectrolyte deposit; application of a s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: AGC Glass Europe
    Inventors: Benoit Domercq, Ingrid Marenne, Samuel Martinquet, Guillaume Lamblin, Christine Dupont
  • Publication number: 20150001156
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for an inorganic substrate having at least one surface having a plurality of pores; zero valent nanoparticles deposited on the at least one surface and within at least some of the pores; and a stabilizer engaging the zero valent nanoparticles and operating to inhibit oxidation of the zero valent nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Benedict Yorke Johnson
  • Patent number: 8920874
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface layer is provided. The method includes applying a sublayer having a mix of wood fibers and a resin on a carrier, applying a powder layer having a mix of refined fibers and a binder on the sublayer, with the sublayer being arranged between the carrier and the powder layer, and curing the powder layer by applying heat and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Valinge Innovation AB
    Inventors: Goran Ziegler, Kent Lindgren
  • Publication number: 20140377693
    Abstract: A mask, method of fabricating same, and method of using same are disclosed. In an example, a mask includes a substrate and a reflective multilayer coating deposited over the substrate. The reflective multilayer coating is formed by positioning the substrate such that an angle ? is formed between a normal line of the substrate and particles landing on the substrate and rotating the substrate about an axis that is parallel with a landing direction of the particles. In an example, reflective multilayer coating includes a first layer and a second layer deposited over the first layer. A phase defect region of the reflective multilayer coating includes a first deformation in the first layer at a first location, and a second deformation in the second layer at a second location, the second location laterally displaced from the first location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Yen-Cheng Lu, SHINN-SHENG YU, Anthony Yen
  • Publication number: 20140355184
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of forming a multilayer thin film by depositing target particles, detached from a target by plasma discharge of inert gas, on a metal object using a multilayer thin film deposition apparatus and a multilayer thin film formed by the method. More specifically, a sputtering deposition apparatus is used as the multilayer thin film deposition apparatus. The method includes coating a metal object with a coating layer, depositing at least one hardness-enhancing layer on the coating layer, and depositing a color layer on the at least one hardness-enhancing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Sub KIM, Hyong Jun YOO, Min Chul JUNG, Hyun Jun JUNG, Jin Hyun CHO
  • Patent number: 8900651
    Abstract: A method for depositing a coating comprising a polymer and impermeable dispersed solid on a substrate, comprising the following steps: discharging at least one impermeable dispersed solid in dry powder form through a first orifice; discharging at least one polymer in dry powder form through a second orifice; depositing the polymer and/or impermeable dispersed solid particles onto said substrate, wherein an electrical potential is maintained between the substrate and the impermeable dispersed solid and/or polymer particles, thereby forming said coating; and sintering said coating under conditions that do not disrupt the activity and/or function of the substrate. A similar method is provided for depositing a coating comprising a hydrophobic polymer and a water-vapor-trapping material on a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Micell Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James McClain, Douglas Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140349073
    Abstract: A method for coating a component for use in a semiconductor chamber for plasma etching includes providing the component and loading the component in a deposition chamber. A pressure in the deposition chamber is reduced to below atmospheric pressure. A coating is deposited on the component by spraying an aerosol comprising a suspension of a first type of metal oxide nanoparticle and a second type of metal oxide nanoparticle onto the component at approximately room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Y. Sun, Biraja Kanungo, Tom Cho, Ying Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140346104
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic filter element (22) for removal of liquid from solids containing material in a capillary suction dryer. The filter element comprises a ceramic substrate covered by a sintered ceramic microporous layer (31). The sintered microporous membrane layer is provided with coarse solid particles (71) of a particle size larger than a pore size of the membrane material layer (31) so as to form a textured surface (50) which prevents a filter cake from sliding off the surface of the filter element prior to the intended cake discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Outotec (Filters) Oy
    Inventors: Bjarne Ekberg, Olli Högnabba, Rolf Hindstöm, David Eveland, Edward Vroman
  • Patent number: 8883284
    Abstract: Protective, multi-layered, breathable fabric constructs having dynamic or static antimicrobial compositions incorporated into adhesive components. The flexible constructs employ a fabric layer and a breathable coating layer applied to the fabric. Under certain preferred embodiments, the fabric constructs also employ an energy dissipating fiber material disposed opposite the coating layer. Also, the present invention teaches a method of protecting a valuable or sensitive object from damage caused by corrosion, weather, biomass, or other environmental related conditions using the fabric material. The fabric constructs may be post-formed using heat or other methods to create shaped-to-form covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Transhield Technology AS
    Inventors: Gregory L. Todt, Seckin Ozol, Rajesh Hemendra Shah
  • Patent number: 8871295
    Abstract: A method for moving high aspect ratio molecular structures (HARMS), which method comprises applying a force upon a dispersion comprising one or more bundled and individual HARM-structures, wherein the force moves the bundled and/or the individual HARM-structure based on one or more physical features and/or properties for substantially separating the bundled and individual HARM-structures from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Canatu Oy
    Inventors: David P. Brown, Albert G. Nasibulin, Esko I. Kauppinen, David Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8871306
    Abstract: A method to improve corrosion, abrasion, and fire resistant properties of structural components for use in oil, gas, exploration, refining and petrochemical applications is provided. The structural component is suitable for as refinery and/or petrochemical process equipment and piping, include but are not limited to process vessels, transfer lines and process pipes, heat exchangers, cyclones, and distillation columns. The method comprises providing the structural component with a plurality of layers, a corrosion resistant layer in contact with the corrosive petroleum products comprising a material selected from amorphous metals, ceramic materials, or combinations thereof; a structural layer; and an outer layer comprising a fire resistive material. In one embodiment, the structural component is further provided with at least another layer selected from a metal sheeting layer, an adhesive layer, and a containment layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin H. Niccolls, Grzegorz Jan Jusinski
  • Publication number: 20140311316
    Abstract: A coated string for a stringed device which includes a coating applied to the surface of the string. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the string and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Publication number: 20140264182
    Abstract: A method for producing a magnetic resonant frequency (MRF) absorber and apparatus for an MRF absorber are described herein. The method comprises processing a high permeability material such as permalloy comprising 80% nickel, 18% iron, 2% molybdenum to create a specific geometric form factor such as a flake, sphere, or rod. The geometric form factor may then be encapsulated in an insulating matrix. The insulating matrix may be a Potassium Silicate (SiO3K2). The insulated flake, sphere, or rod form factor may be introduced to a powder coating process. The insulated flake, sphere, or rod form factor may then be mixed with a polymetric coating powder at a weight ratio based on a desired performance for absorbing electromagnetic interference (EMI).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLC
    Inventor: Peter Suorsa
  • Patent number: 8828487
    Abstract: This invention relates to protective, multi-layered, breathable fabric constructs. The constructs which are flexible employ a fabric layer and a breathable coating layer applied to the fabric. Under certain preferred embodiments, the fabric constructs also employ an energy dissipating fiber material disposed opposite the coating layer. Also, the present invention teaches a method of protecting a valuable or sensitive object from damage caused by corrosion, weather, bio mass, or other environmental related conditions using the fabric material. The fabric constructs may be post-formed using heat or other methods to create shaped-to-form covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Transhield Technology AS
    Inventors: Gregory L. Todt, Seckin Ozol, Rajesh Hemendra Shah
  • Publication number: 20140234641
    Abstract: This invention relates to an autodeposition bath composition comprising a nitrogen containing compound, said bath being suitable for generating a uniform autodeposition coating on two or more of ferrous, aluminum, magnesium and zinciferous multi-metal substrate surfaces, treated either sequentially or simultaneously. The invention also provides autodeposition concentrate compositions for use in the bath, methods of making and using the concentrate and bath, as well as metal articles comprising an autodeposition coating according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Girdhari Kumar, Manesh Nadupparambil Sekharan, Bashir M. Ahmed, Xueting Qiu, Omar L. Abu-Shanab, Brian Marvin
  • Patent number: 8802190
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed the formulation and application of an anti-corrosion coating system for use on an associated metallic substrate, the coating composition including at least a sacrificial binder and particles of at least one metallic compound comprising a metal which is anodic relative to the metallic substrate. The associated method includes the steps of applying the coating system to the metallic substrate to form an initial coating, heating this initial coating to remove the sacrificial binder and continued heating under controlled atmospheric conditions sufficient to reduce the metallic compound(s) to elemental metal and form a corrosion suppressing alloy coating on the metallic substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Alan Seid