Cellulosic (e.g., Wood, Paper, Cork, Rayon, Etc.) Patents (Class 428/326)
  • Patent number: 7306846
    Abstract: Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Michael R. Hansen
  • Patent number: 7300694
    Abstract: Described is a multi-layer body having two laser-sensitive layers 4, 32. The multi-layer body is a body laminated from the overlay films 30, 32, the inlets 90, 90 and the further overlay films 30, 30. At its underside the upper overlay film 30 has a layer structure applied there, by the application of a hot stamping film. The layer structure comprises a lacquer layer 50, a reflection layer 5r, a laser-sensitive layer 4, a background layer 5 and an adhesive layer 6. A diffraction and/or hologram structure 5b is provided in the lacquer layer 5c, the reflection layer 5r and the laser-sensitive layer 4. The second laser-sensitive layer is formed by the carbon-doped overlay film 32. By means of laser treatment, it is possible to produce a laser-induced, preferably colored image component in the upper laser-sensitive layer 4 and a further laser-sensitive image component, preferably in the form of a gray scale image, in the subjacent carbon-doped laser-sensitive layer 32.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignees: Leonard Kurz GmbH & Co. KG, ORGA Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Lutz, Gerhard Zinner, Matthias Schumacher, Ulrich Knaack, Dirk Fischer
  • Patent number: 7244492
    Abstract: Coated particle substrates having a coating of resin and/or water soluble polymers and soluble, fibrous material are provided for use in subterranean formations. The coated particle substrate particles are typically proppants used to prop open subterranean hydrocarbon formations during recovery processes, such as after a hydraulic fracture, and provide both improved settling characteristics and improved hydrocarbon flow characteristics due to the conductive channels formed by the soluble fibers downhole. Methods of making the coated particles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Fairmount Minerals, Ltd.
    Inventors: A. Richard Sinclair, Syed Akbar, Patrick R. Okell
  • Patent number: 7220479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer body which is a paper document with a hot stamping film embossed thereon. The hot stamping film has a laser-sensitive layer in which a laser-induced color image is produced by laser treatment. Arranged on the document are further security identifications such as a security print, which is in the form of guilloche patterns, fluorescent threads, and a security strip. Water marks are also provided in the paper document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignees: Leonard Kurz GmbH & Co., KG, Orga Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Lutz, Gerhard Zinner, Matthias Schumacher, Ulrich Knaack, Dirk Fischer
  • Patent number: 7217458
    Abstract: Lighweight lignocellulosic board materials, such as oriented strand board and others, having reduced densities while maintaining suitable mechanical properties, and methods for their manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Huber Engineered Woods LLC
    Inventors: Feipeng Liu, Brian M. Peek, Kelly R. Flaherty
  • Patent number: 7186457
    Abstract: A component such as a siding panel comprised of a PVC/wood flour composite. Another embodiment is a component such as a siding panel that is made from a PVC/CPE/wood flour composite. The cellulosic composite may be extruded through a die and then bent into the shape of the component. Optionally, a reinforcement backer (e.g., an expanded polystyrene foam panel) may be adhered to the cellulosic composite siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLC
    Inventors: Burch E. Zehner, Matthew F. Kollar, Jeffrey R. Brandt
  • Patent number: 7033613
    Abstract: Using a gene recombination technique, a glutamic acid and an aspartic acid positioned in a channel of apoferritin are substituted with serine having a small size and no charges. Then, a glutamic acid positioned in a holding portion is substituted with a basic amino acid such as lysine or a neutral amino acid. Furthermore, at least one cysteine is introduced into the holding portion. This prevents a repulsive force due to electrostatic interaction between (AuCl4)? having a negative charge and a negative amino acid from occurring, which facilitates the capture of (AuCl4)? into the channel and the holding portion. The (AuCl4)? captured into the holding portion is subsequently reduced to Au, and thus apoferritin including gold particles can be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ichiro Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6958185
    Abstract: A multilayer synthetic wood component comprised of a layer of a first synthetic wood composition that is secured to a layer of a second synthetic wood composition. As a result, the present invention may provide a component that utilizes the beneficial characteristics of each of the compositions. For instance, the component can have an improved combination of appearance, strength, durability, weight, weatherability, and other characteristics. Moreover, the present invention enables the ingredients of each layer to be tailored to the particular application. Consequently, certain ingredients can be conserved, thereby reducing the cost and/or the weight of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Crane Plastics Company LLC
    Inventor: Burch E. Zehner
  • Patent number: 6936344
    Abstract: A new product is described characterized by its qualities to absorb undesirable scents present in the air, while serving at the same time as a carrier for aromas, fragrances, flavorings, repellents, attractants and other active ingredients. The active ingredients are gradually released by the carrier, which is compatible with the environment and current tendencies towards the use of organic and biodegradable products. The composition comprises a carrier and an active ingredient. The carrier is characterized as being particles obtained from the milling, separation, air wash and classification of the different fractions obtained from corncobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Aproa Asesores S.C.
    Inventors: Jose Represas de Almeida, Genaro Casas Jassan, Jose Fuentes Rosbery
  • Patent number: 6926954
    Abstract: A decorative sheet or a molding, in particular suitable for indoor or outdoor applications on buildings, is in each case composed of a single- or multi-layer core, monolaterally or bilaterally laminated with decorative layer(s) The core layer(s) comprise(s) wood fibers, cellulose fibers, or timber sawdust products and also an organic or inorganic filler material, and a hot-curing resin. The particle size of the filler material is smaller than the thickness of the fibers or of the timber sawdust products in the core layer(s). These core layer(s) are composed of from 15 to 80% by weight of fibers or of timber sawdust products, from 10 to 75% by weight of filler material, and from 10 to 50% by weight of resin, based in each case on the total weight of the core layer(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Trespa International B.V.
    Inventors: Geer Schuren, Chris Van Der Vorst
  • Patent number: 6890637
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a plastic fiber article of manufacture having composite-like high strength characteristics. The article of manufacture can be in the form of a panel or board. The panel or board is constructed from low cost fiber materials, industrial grade or high thermal plastic, and other additives to protect the board or panel from ultraviolet light, fugi growth, excessive heat, fire, insect infestation, and/or weathering. The plastic fiber panel or board may be textured and colored to resemble natural wood such as cedar, walnut, or oak. The plastic fiber panel or board is stronger more durable and may be cheaper than natural wood alternative panels or boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Elk Composite Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Baker
  • Patent number: 6890633
    Abstract: From about 50 to about 90% by weight of fibers, in particular wood fibers, and/or pellets made from cellulose or from wood, are mixed with from about 10 to about 50% by weight of a hot-curing resin, each of the percentages by weight being based on the total weight of the mixture. Instead of a single resin it is also possible to use a mixture made from two or more hot-curing resins. The mixture made from fibers and/or pellets and resin is kneaded and homogenized and then passed on to an extruder which has various heating zones in which the mixture is heated. Care has to be taken here that the maximum temperature, arising at the extruder exit, does not exceed about 120° C., since above this temperature the resin(s) begin(s) to cure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Trespa International B.V.
    Inventor: Remco Cornelis Willemse
  • Patent number: 6844392
    Abstract: An abradable dry powder coating (22) composition for coating onto a surface (12) for subsequent curing to form into an abradable coating, including a powder (16) formed of uncured thermoset resin with at least 15 volume percent filler, wherein the filler does not substantially melt below the cure temperature of the resin. Method for making the coating composition includes melt-mixing the thermoset resin with at least 15 volume percent of filler, cooling the resulting mass composite, and then breaking the cooled mass composite into powder particles (16). Method of coating an article with an abradable coating includes applying the dry composite powder with the filler therein onto a substrate and curing the dry powder composition, preferably by electrostatic coating. An article is also disclosed which is coated with the abradable coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventor: Andrew W. Suman
  • Patent number: 6841239
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of composite wood that arbitrary amount of wood can be used, nailing is possible and a product with arbitrary configuration is easily manufactured is provided. A melted binder resin and a plurality of wood pieces are kneaded. Then, a resultant kneaded material of the wood pieces and the binder resin is strongly pressed. The binder resin is cooled while the kneaded material is strongly pressed. Alternatively, strong pressing and cooling are repeated for the kneaded material. As a result, the binder resin is cured. A resultant composite wood is cut into a board with a predetermined thickness or a bar with a predetermined dimension and assembled into a desired product. A water content of the wood pieces may be evaporated by heat from the binder resin or may be evaporated by heating the wood pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Katuyuki Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 6841038
    Abstract: A web comprised of lyocell fibers. The web may be a homogeneous blend of fibers with lyocell fibers having a length of less than about 6 mm as a portion of the blend. The web may be a multi layered single ply with lyocell fibers in one or more layers. The web may be composed of multiple plies, with component plies composed of multiple layers. The length and proportion of the lyocell fibers in the respective layers of the component plies may vary intentionally from layer to layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Ward William Ostendorf
  • Patent number: 6841926
    Abstract: A transfer film comprising a base film (11), a parting-agent layer (12), a protective film (13), and a metal film (14), the latter three being formed on the base film (11) in order, wherein the protective film (13) contains a softening agent such as a phosphate, an aliphatic monobasic acid ester, an aliphatic dibasic acid ester, or a dihydric alcohol ester. By using such a transfer film, a metal back layer is formed. Since the transfer layer of the transfer film has a surface resistivity of as high as 102-108 ?/, the surface resistivity of the formed metal back layer is high, and discharge is suppressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Nikka Techno, Inc., Fuji Pigment Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeo Ito, Hajime Tanaka, Tomoko Nakazawa, Taichiro Nakayama, Takaaki Shinohara, Yoichiro Nakayama, Kazuo Sakai
  • Patent number: 6828016
    Abstract: A preform can be molded by resin transfer molding and yields a composite material having excellent strength and excellent interlaminar debonding resistance. The preform, which is for producing a fiber-reinforced composite, comprises layers of laminated structure of a reinforcing material comprising reinforcement fibers and has, between these layers, a layer comprising a thermoplastic resin and having space so as not to inhibit a liquid resin from flowing therethrough. The preform is molded to yield a fiber-reinforced composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutami Mitani, Kazuya Goto
  • Publication number: 20040241424
    Abstract: A fluorescent ink composition comprising functionalized fluorescent nanocrystals, an aqueous-based ink carrier comprising water or a water-based solution, and a binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Emilio Barbera-Guillem
  • Publication number: 20040241425
    Abstract: Formulations comprising novel porous metal oxide particles and binder are particularly suitable for ink receptive coatings, e.g., for ink jet papers and films. The metal oxide particles used in this application have a porous structure that differs significantly from the nonporous silica colloids. The particles have a median particle size in the range of about 0.05 to about 3 microns and porosity such that when an aqueous dispersion of the particles is dried at least 0.5 cc/g of pore volume is from pores having a pore size of 600 Å or less. The particles also have a viscosity derived pore volume of at least 0.5 cc/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: David Monroe Chapman, Demetrius Michos
  • Patent number: 6822135
    Abstract: A fluid storage material including particles, such as superabsorbent particles and/or microencapsulated fragrance agents, cleansing agents, or skin rejuvenation agents, secured to one another and/or secured to a substrate. The fluid storage material can be made by dispersing particles in a crosslinkable binder solution, applying the combined particles and binder solution to a surface such as a substrate or a release surface, inducing crosslinking of the binder, and removing the solvent from the surface such as, for example, by drying the solvent. The fluid storage material is particularly suitable for use in personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Allen Soerens, Lawrence Howell Sawyer, Kambiz Bayat Makoui, Jian Qin, Jason Matthew Laumer
  • Patent number: 6818717
    Abstract: Novel fluorine-containing paper sizes which impart oil and grease resistance to paper and soil-release properties to textile products are described which are the copolymerization products of (a) a perfluoroalkyl-substituted (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide, (b) a secondary- or tertiary-amino or quaternary ammonium group-containing (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide, (c) vinylidene chloride and, optionally, d) other copolymerizable nonfluorinated vinyl monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventor: Shobha Kantamneni
  • Publication number: 20040213987
    Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing a consolidated cellulosic article having first and second surfaces of a desired contour, a uniform density and variable caliper and basis weight are disclosed. The method and system employ a primary press having first and second similarly contoured platens to consolidate a mat of cellulosic material and a binding agent to a softboard having first level of density with first and second opposed sides of similar contour. A removal tool is then employed to remove cellulosic material from one or both of the first and second sides in a planar fashion. The resulting mat is then compressed a second time by a secondary press having first and second platens corresponding in shape to a higher density level while maintaining a substantially uniform caliper and basis weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis H. Vaders
  • Publication number: 20040202857
    Abstract: A composite board is made from waste medium density fiber (MDF) board or waste particle board that includes solid urea formaldehyde. The waste board is chopped and milled into particles having a size between 20 mesh and 150 mesh, creating a waste flour. After removing moisture from the waste flour, the dried waste flour is mixed with a thermoplastic to bind and encapsulate the waste flour. Internal lubricants are added to improve the flow characteristics of the blended material, and external lubricants are added to present sticking of the mixture to an extruder or mold. Mineral fillers are added to improve the flexural modules of the composite board, and a plasticizer can be added to improve the physical properties or mechanical characteristics of the mixture. An ultraviolet absorber, a biocide, and a pigment can also be added. The blended material is extruded or molded into a desired shape. When cooled, the thermoplastic hardens to form a solid composite board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Larry Singer
  • Patent number: 6787489
    Abstract: An absorbent mixture consisting of an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent. A product consisting of a porous member containing a mixture including an absorbent such as sodium or potassium polyacrylate, a fluent wax and a channeling agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Patrone, Paul A. Riemenschneider
  • Patent number: 6784126
    Abstract: A high pulp content nonwoven composite fabric is disclosed. The composite fabric contains 1) from more than about 0 to less than about 30 percent, by weight, of a nonwoven layer of conjugate spun filaments, the filaments containing at least one low-softening point component and at least one high-softening point component and having at least some exterior surfaces of the filaments composed of at least one low-softening point component; 2) more than about 70 percent, by weight, of pulp fibers; and 3) regions in which the low-softening point component at the exterior surfaces of the filaments is fused to at least a portion of the fibrous component. This high pulp content composite nonwoven fabric may be used as a heavy duty wiper or as a fluid distribution material, cover material, and/or absorbent material in an absorbent personal care product. Also disclosed is a method of making the high pulp content nonwoven composite fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Cherie Hartman Everhart, Danial Owen Fischer
  • Patent number: 6777103
    Abstract: A fiber cement composite material providing improved rot resistance and durability, the composite material incorporating biocide treated fibrous pulps to resist microorganism attacks. The biocide treated fibers have biocides attached to inner and outer surfaces of individualized fibers to protect the fibers from fungi, bacteria, mold and algae attacks. The biocides selected have strong affinity to cellulose and do not interfere with cement hydration reactions. This invention also discloses the formulation, the method of manufacturing and the final fiber cement products using the biocide treated fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: James Hardie Research Pty Limited
    Inventors: Donald J. Merkley, Caidian Luo
  • Patent number: 6773811
    Abstract: A water-dispersible particle wherein the material comprises (i) one or more polymeric deposition materials having an average repeat unit (I):  wherein at least one or more R groups of the polymer are independently selected from H, a hydrolysable group or a linker group in which when R is a hydrolysable group the degree of substitution is 0 to 3 and when R is a linker group the degree of substitution is 0.01 to 3; (ii) a benefit agent attached to the deposition enhancing part;  characterised in that the water-dispersible particle has a particle size from 20 to 5,000 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Ferguson, Paul Hugh Findlay, Christopher Clarkson Jones, Dax Kukulj
  • Patent number: 6773799
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a decorative mainly isometric thermosetting laminate (1) comprising an isometric core (2), a primary surface layer (10) and optionally a secondary surface layer (20). 85 parts by weight of preferably organic particles are mixed with 15-85 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin such as phenol-formaldehyde resin, melamine-formaldehyde resin, urea-formaldehyde resin or mixtures thereof under powerful kneading in an extruder sot hat friction heat forms. The thermosetting resin is hereby bonded to or impregnating the particles. The particles possibly bonded to one another are parted whereby an agglomerate of resin and particles is formed. The particle/resin mixture is then dried to a water content of below 10%. The dried particle/resin mixture is then evenly distributed and continuously or discontinuously compressed in one or more steps under heat and pressure so that the resin finally cures, whereby an isometric core (2) is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Decorative Surfaces Holding AB
    Inventors: Stefan Persson, Dennis Rasmusson, Thord Andersson, Börje Sjöstedt
  • Patent number: 6758996
    Abstract: Granulated papermaking sludge is combined with plastic to form composite materials that may be shaped into structural and non-structural articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Kadant Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Yiannis A. Monovoukas, Steven J. Anderson, David Leeman, Anatole A. Klyosov, George P. Philippidis
  • Publication number: 20040126568
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a polymer and wood fiber composite that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate or thermoplastic pellet to manufacture structural members. The polymer and wood fiber composite structural members can be manufactured in an extrusion process or an injection molding process. The linear extrudate or pellet can have a cross-section of any arbitrary shape, or can be a regular geometric. The pellet can have a cross-section shape having a volume of at least about 12 mm3. Preferably the pellet is a right cylindrical pellet having a minimum radius of about 1.5 mm and a minimum length of 1 mm weighing at least 14 mg. The invention also relates to an environmentally sensitive recycle of waste streams. The polymer and wood fiber composite contains an intentional recycle of a waste stream comprising polymer flakes or particles or wood fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Deaner, Giuseppe Puppin, Kurt E. Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20040081821
    Abstract: There are provided (1) a film, which comprises a methacryl resin layer containing a dispersed rubber particle, wherein at least one surface of said film has a cured layer containing a curable coating, and said film has thickness of 100 to 1800 &mgr;m; and (2) a protecting sheet for a display window of a portable-type information terminal, which comprises said film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Yokoo, Koji Koyama, Yoshimi Nakagawa
  • Publication number: 20040081822
    Abstract: A new product is described characterized by its qualities to absorb undesirable scents present in the air, while serving at the same time as a carrier for aromas, fragrances, flavorings, repellents, attractants and other active ingredients. The active ingredients are gradually released by the carrier, which is compatible with the environment and current tendencies towards the use of organic and biodegradable products. The composition comprises a carrier and an active ingredient. The carrier is characterized as being particles obtained from the milling, separation, air wash and classification of the different fractions obtained from corncobs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jose Represas de Almeida, Genaro Casas Jassan, Jose Fuentes Rosbery
  • Publication number: 20040076820
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite product including a substrate material and a binder, wherein either the binder includes a plastics material in an emulsion form, or a plastics material is added to an emulsion including the substrate material. The invention is also directed to composite products including a particulate substrate and particles of a plastics material therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Clarence Hodgson
  • Patent number: 6716522
    Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a molded article of a thermoplastic composite material which is not only durable with little discoloration or fading even on prolonged outdoor exposure and is very satisfactory in physical properties and appearance qualities inclusive of wood-like texture but also has high productivity and good economics. The present invention is a method of producing a molded article of a thermoplastic composite material comprising extruding the thermoplastic composite material containing a thermoplastic resin and a vegetable filler, said vegetable filler content being 50 to 90 weight % of the total weight of said thermoplastic resin and said vegetable filler, wherein extrusion is carried out by means of an extrusion apparatus comprising at least an extruder, a hot shaping die, and a cooling die, said hot shaping die and cooling die being directly coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Matsumoto, Masaki Ito, Koushi Kawabata, Keisuke Hashimoto, Mitsuo Okubo
  • Patent number: 6713597
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a reactive friable polyimide powder comprises dissolving an aromatic dianhydride and an organic diamine in a high-boiling, aprotic organic solvent to form a reaction solution; heating the reaction solution under imidization conditions to form an insoluble reactive polyimide and to effect substantially complete distillation of the water of reaction out of the reaction solution; and separating the insoluble reactive polyimide from the reaction solution to form a reactive friable polyimide powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Martin John Lindway
  • Publication number: 20040053040
    Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative laminate structure having at least two sheets of polycarbonate and at least one decorative image layer there-between two sheets of polycarbonate, and a method of making the decorative laminate structure. Through heat and pressure the sheet layers and the decorative image layer are bonded together resulting in a decorative laminate structure of this invention. This product is intended for use primarily to produce decorative articles which include counter tops, table tops, cabinet doors, game boards, toys, panels for shower stalls, hot tubs, markerboards, indoor and outdoor signs, seamless vanity tops including sink, soap dish, back splash, flooring and others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Raymond Lynn Goodson, Boyd Talley Goodson
  • Publication number: 20040053041
    Abstract: The invention relates to water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsions containing (a) polyol poly-12-hydroxy stearates, (b) oil bodies selected from the group containing glycerides, hydrocarbons, silicon oils, dialkyl ethers and dialkyl carbonates, or mixtures of the same, and (c) 5-25 wt. % water. Said emulsions are characterised by exceptional softness and are suitable for use as body care agents, as well as impregnating and brightening agents for woven fabric, non-woven fabric and paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Guido Baumoeller, Rolf Kawa, Stephan Eichhorn
  • Patent number: 6686036
    Abstract: A casing for an acoustic equipment formed mainly of a filler and a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin. The filler is comprised of a cellulose-based powdered material, such as wooden powders obtained on crushing a wooden material and an powdered material smaller in size and harder than the cellulose-based powdered material. The powdered material is secured or deposited under a pre-set pressure on the surface of the cellulose-based powdered material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kunihiko Tokura, Masaru Uryu, Masayuki Kamite
  • Patent number: 6682814
    Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald L. Hendrickson, Kurt E. Heikkila, Timothy P. Murphy, Maurice N. Goeser
  • Patent number: 6652955
    Abstract: A hot-moldable laminated sheet has a core, made from a prefabricated flat sheet of wood and/or cellulose fibers which have been impregnated with heat-curable phenol/formaldehyde resin. The flat sheet being thickened in the opposite edge regions. The two surfaces of the core are provided with decorative layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Trespa International B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Petrus Marinus Plug
  • Patent number: 6641696
    Abstract: A method of laminating a graphic sheet of material onto a substrate material, including the steps of positioning a substrate material, having a top and sides, into a desired position, disposing (a) at least one sheet of thermo-setting adhesive on the top of the substrate material, disposing (b) at least one opaque white melamine sheet on the at least one adhesive sheet, disposing the (c) graphic sheet of material on the at least one opaque white melamine sheet, disposing a (d) at least one clear sheet of melamine on the graphic sheet of material, disposing a (e) at least one release paper sheet on the at least one clear sheet of melamine, applying heat to the sheets a, b, c, d and e, and applying pressure to force said sheets a, b, c, d and e against the substrate to thereby cause bonding of said sheets a, b, c and d together and to the substrate. A preferred product produced by the method is formed with a ceramic tile as the substrate and a printed paper sheet as the graphic sheet of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: David A. Edgerton
  • Patent number: 6638612
    Abstract: A composite material comprises a first wood component of substantially axially aligned wood chips having a first size range and being distributed throughout the composite material in a first discontinuous phase, a second wood component of wood particles having a second size range and being distributed between the wood chips in a second discontinuous phase, the second size range being distinct from the first size range and having substantially smaller values than the first size range, and a thermoplastic polymer component encapsulating the wood chips and the wood particles and forming a continuous phase extending throughout the composite material. The wood chips constitute from about 100 to about 0 weight percent of a total weight of the first and second wood components and the wood particles constitute from about 0 to about 100 weight percent of the total weight of the first and second wood components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: James D. Jones
  • Patent number: 6635344
    Abstract: A new product is described characterized by its qualities to absorb undesirable scents present in the air, while serving at the same time as a carrier for aromas, fragrances, flavorings, repellents, attractants and other active ingredients. The active ingredients are gradually released by the carrier, which is compatible with the environment and current tendencies towards the use of organic and biodegradable products. The composition comprises a carrier and an active ingredient. The carrier is characterized as being particles obtained from the milling, separation, air wash and classification of the different fractions obtained from corncobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventors: Jose Represas de Almeida, Genaro Casas Jassan, Jose Fuentes Rosbery
  • Patent number: 6632511
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to filled prepregs, laminates, printed circuit boards comprising a reinforcing material impregnated with a cured polymeric resin, the cured polymeric resin comprising multicellular polymeric microspheres as a filler. Pre-pregs, laminates and printed circuit boards prepared by this method have reduced dielectric constant as low as 3.0, depending upon the resin system of the matrix. In addition, such laminates and printed circuit boards have enhanced electrical, thermal and mechanical properties as well as improved machinability, low density and a uniform appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Polyclad Laminates, Inc.
    Inventor: Dong Zhang
  • Patent number: 6616808
    Abstract: An inkjet printing paper of noncoated type, in which the feathering is prevented and the conveyability is improved. This inkjet printing paper comprises calcium carbonate as its filler wherein the filler contains ash of 10 to 30 weight % as defined in JIS P 8128 and wherein the paper has Stockigt sizing degree of 0.001 to 0.05 sec/g/m2 according to JIS P 8122. Further, in this paper, X-ray image obtained from area-analysis with an energy-distributed X-ray microanalyzer for the surface of the inkjet printing paper, the area of white part, which indicates the presence of calcium, is 3 to 40% related to the total area of the X-ray image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignees: Seiko Epson Corporation, Daio Paper Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Haga, Noboru Yamada, Hiroyuki Osumi, Hiroyuki Ando
  • Publication number: 20030148079
    Abstract: A thermal conductive substrate includes a first electrical insulator layer, a second electrical insulator layer and a lead frame serving as a circuit pattern. The first electrical insulator layer is formed of a thermal conductive resin composition containing a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler, and is joined to the lead frame. The second electrical insulator layer is provided on the side of the first electrical insulator layer not in contact with the lead frame, and is formed of a thermal conductive resin composition containing the inorganic filler and a resin composition containing the thermosetting resin. The second electrical insulator layer has a higher thermal conductivity than the first electrical insulator layer. Thus, it is possible to achieve higher heat-radiating characteristics and component packaging reliability without deteriorating formability and adhesive characteristics of the electrical insulator layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.
    Inventors: Koichi Hirano, Seiichi Nakatani, Mitsuhiro Matsuo, Hiroyuki Handa, Yoshihisa Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6599620
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cellulosic particle body comprising interconnected cellulosic small particles with small interparticle spaces and to a method of producing said cellulosic particle body which comprises dispersing cellulosic small particles in an alkaline medium and contacting the resulting suspension with a coagulating solution. In this specification, the above technology will be referred to as the first invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Kouji Fujita, Tsutomu Okuyama, Kouichiro Tanaka, Satoshi Takata
  • Patent number: 6592984
    Abstract: Electrophotographic transfer paper comprising base paper having provided on at least one side thereof a coating layer mainly comprising a pigment and a binder at a solids content of 2 to 12 g/m2, which has an Oken's smoothness of 60 to 300 seconds on each side thereof, an air permeability of 10 to 90 seconds, and a coefficient of paper-to-paper friction of 0.5 to 0.9 at 28° C. and 85% RH. The transfer paper has excellent running properties on a digital full-color copying machine or printer of indirect dry electrophotographic system irrespective of the environment of use, especially in a high humidity environment, while proving a satisfactory image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsukasa Matsuda, Kunio Sakurai, Tsutomu Kurihara, Masaru Kato, Harumi Watanabe
  • Patent number: 6592983
    Abstract: A cut-resistant and shred-resistant absorbent sheet material including an absorbent substrate and cut-resistant particles distributed through the substrate. Preferably, the absorbent substrate comprises cellulosic material and the particles comprise polymeric materials having an average size of at least about 100 micrometers, and most preferably between 100 and 1000 micrometers. It is also preferred that the absorbent substrate is provided in an amount of at least 50 percent by weight and is substantially free of inorganic free filler particulate. In addition, it is preferred that the sheet material has a basis weight of at least 100 pounds per 3000 ft2, and that the particles are provided in an amount of between about 10 percent and about 50 percent by weight of the sheet. The sheet material can be made using typical paper making processes. Preferably, heat and/or pressure are applied to the sheet material to cause the particles to at least partially flow, so as to bond to the absorbent substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Kit Carson, Steven Michael Schennum
  • Patent number: 6588163
    Abstract: A type of relief engraved doorplate, comprising an inside plate that is composed of a first Bakelite layer and a second Bakelite layer, said first Bakelite layer and second Bakelite layer being composed of coarse wood dust and fine wood powder respectively, the second Bakelite layer enveloping the exterior of the first Bakelite layer before they are subjected to heated compression molding to obtain the relief engraved pattern on the top and bottom panels of the inside plate; and, at least one pair of outside decorative plates, including at least a layer of thin wood plate and a layer of water-resistant paper, the water-resistant paper being glued onto the thin wood plate and put in a compression mold with a pattern that is opposite to that of the inside plate, to obtain a depressed pattern on one side of the outside decorative plate, which is opposite to the relief engraved pattern on the inside plate, and then it is fitted to the top and bottom panels of the inside plate and subjected to compression molding
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: Martin Wang, Chi-Sui Wang, Jui-Shih Lin, Tzu Chin Lin