Coating Layer Not In Excess Of 5 Mils Thick Or Equivalent Patents (Class 428/334)
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Publication number: 20020136889Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic-coated metal plate for an automobile exterior plate which is a laminate metal plate coated on both faces or one face of the metal plate with a plastic layer, wherein the plastic layer has a surface tension of at least 30 mN/m, an elongation percentage of at least 30% at a tensile rate of 20 mm/minute/20° C. and a rupture strength of at least 600 kg/cm2 at a tensile rate of 20 mm/minute/20° C., and a part for a major external face side in a car body, wherein the above plastic-coated metal plate is cut, molded and joined to form the part for a major external face side in a car body, and a metal-exposed part thereof is coated by electrodeposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2000Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Tadayoshi Hiraki, Takeshi Yawata, Akira Tominaga
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Patent number: 6455178Abstract: An exchange coupling film comprises a ferromagnetic film and an antiferromagnetic film laminated on the ferromagnetic film, wherein at least a portion of the antiferromagnetic film has a face-centered cubic crystal structure and the antiferromagnetic film comprises an IrMn alloy represented by the general formula of IrxMn100−x, wherein x stands for a value by atomic % satisfying the expression, 2≦x≦80.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Hiromi Fuke, Yuuzo Kamiguchi, Susumu Hashimoto, Tomomi Funayama, Kazuhiro Saito, Hitoshi Iwasaki, Masashi Sahashi
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Patent number: 6455141Abstract: The defect known as “applesauce” is eliminated from laminated glass structures which include an intermediate plastic film carrying an energy reflective layer by adhering this film to one of the glass sheets of the laminate with an adhesive layer which is less than 5 mils (0.127 mm) thick.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1998Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Southwall Technologies Inc.Inventors: F. Eugene Woodard, Louis C. Lau
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Patent number: 6447896Abstract: Improved formulations for ceramic materials for use as cutting tools are provided. The cutting tool includes a substrate of a ceramic matrix reinforced by ceramic whiskers, which substrate is coated with an adherent outer layer. The ceramic matrix is preferably formed from alumina and may contain toughening agents. The ceramic whiskers are preferably formed from silicon carbide and consist of 2-40% of the substrate. The cuter adherent coating is preferably alumina applied by a CVD process and provides an unexpected improvement in cutting tool longevity.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1986Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Greenleaf Technology CorporationInventor: Eugene M. Augustine
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Publication number: 20020110684Abstract: A self-closing resealable packaging material formed from at least one sheet of a package forming material, which encloses and seals and article therein. A cohesive material is applied to surface portions of the packaging material so that when wrapped around an article cohesive portions stick together and seal the package. To make the package resealable a liner is placed upon at least a part of the cohesive material containing surface so that a non-adhering margin is formed and the unused cohesive can be utilized reseal the package after its initial opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Arnold B. Finestone, Gilbert Bloch
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Patent number: 6431735Abstract: A lamp lens, and method for producing such lens, is provided which includes a clear plastic substrate. A soft, flexible layer is sandwiched between the substrate and an outer abrasion resistant layer. The material which forms each layer is intermixed at the interface of the layers. In this manner, a multilayer film may be provided upon the substrate wherein a hard outer layer stays on top of a softer layer adhered to the plastic substrate. A vehicle headlamp which includes such a lamp lens is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Valeo Sylvania L L.C.Inventor: Robert L. Fraizer
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Publication number: 20020102398Abstract: The invention describes composite coatings, in particular comprising carbon and another metallic element such as silicon or aluminum. These coatings have improved properties compared with pure tetrahedral amorphous carbon coatings, in that they have reduced stress levels and can be deposited at higher thicknesses, while retaining acceptable hardness and other useful mechanical properties. Also described are methods of making composite coatings, materials for making the coatings and substrates coated therewith. Specifically, a method of applying a coating to a substrate using a cathode arc source, comprises generating an arc between a cathode target and an anode of the source and depositing positive target ions on the substrate to form the coating, wherein the coating is a composite of at least first and second elements and the target comprises said at least first and second elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2002Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Xu Shi, Hong Siang Tan, Beng Kang Tay
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Patent number: 6426133Abstract: A graphite material coated with silicon carbide which exhibits superior physical impact resistance and can be manufactured at low cost. The material includes a graphite substrate coated with a silicon carbide film with a thickness of 30-50 &mgr;m, wherein a mixed layer of graphite and silicon carbide with a thickness of 10-500 &mgr;m is provided from the interface of the graphite substrate and the silicon carbide film through the inside of the graphite substrate, and the silicon carbide film has a peel strength of 5 Mpa or more. The silicon carbide film is attached preferably by the CVD method and is suitably used as a material for an apparatus for drawing-up single crystals of silicon.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignees: Tokai Carbon Company, Ltd., Seh America, Inc.Inventors: Akira Kondo, Neil Salstrom
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Publication number: 20020098344Abstract: An optical-use adhesive film includes a substrate film formed of a biaxially oriented polyester film; and a polymeric adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate film. The optical-use adhesive film has a haze of 1.0% of less, and the substrate film contains foreign substance particles having a maximum size of about 20 &mgr;m or more at a ratio of about 10/m2 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 1999Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: NAOKI MIZUNO, MIKIO MATSUOKA
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Publication number: 20020090506Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic body with a microporous, waterproof and gas-permeable membrane for electronic housings. The plastic body has a metalized surface. Consequently, the plastic body and the housing act as a shield against the entering and leaving of electromagnetic waves. The metalized surface is preferably formed by a layer of electrically conductive material. This layer is applied to the surface of the plastic body by electroplating. At the same time, there is a high gas permeability of the membrane for venting of the electronic housing. The invention also relates to a method of producing a plastic body of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Claudia Protzner, Robert Schwarz
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Publication number: 20020086118Abstract: Components for use in plasma processing chambers having plasma exposed surfaces with surface roughness characteristics that promote polymer adhesion. The roughened surfaces are formed by plasma spraying a coating material such as a ceramic or high temperature polymer onto the surface of the component. The plasma sprayed components of the present invention can be used for plasma reactor components having surfaces exposed to the plasma during processing. Suitable components include chamber walls, chamber liners, baffle rings, gas distribution plates, plasma confinement rings, and liner supports. By improving polymer adhesion, the plasma sprayed component surfaces can reduce the levels of particle contamination in the process chamber thereby improving yields and reducing down-time required for cleaning and/or replacing chamber components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Christopher C. Chang, Robert J. Steger
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Publication number: 20020061397Abstract: An onion-like carbon thin film is provided which contains carbon as a main component, has a film thickness of at least 20 nm or more, and has clusters of an onion-like structure. Specifically, there is provided the onion-like carbon thin film satisfying the foregoing requirements, and in which (1) at least 20 or more clusters each having a diameter of 4 nm or more, and having an onion-like structure are contained per 0.001 &mgr;m2; or (2) the proportion of clusters each having an onion-like structure in a matrix is at least 50% by volume or more. The onion-like carbon thin film of the present invention is very useful in terms of availability in various industrial fields as a hard protective film or a solid lubricating film of the surface in various machine parts, electronic parts, and the like, or as a field electron emission material, or the like, an electronic part of a field emission display, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho(KOBE STEEL LTD.)Inventors: Eiji Iwamura, Takashi Kinoshita
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Patent number: 6387478Abstract: Provided is a color electrophotographic image receiving material comprising a substrate and a toner image receiving layer provided on at least one surface of said substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a base paper and a 5 to 30 &mgr;m thick resin layer having a water vapor permeability not higher than 30 g/(m2·24 hr) provided on both surfaces of the base paper, the image receiving layer has a thickness of 3 to 50 &mgr;m, and the flow beginning temperature of the image receiving layer TFR and that of the toner TFT satisfy the following relationship: TFR≦TFT+5° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Fujimoto
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Patent number: 6383628Abstract: There is disclosed an image heating device, provided with a movable member including an electroconductive layer and adapted to move with a recording member, a magnetizing coil for generating a magnetic flux, provided continuously over the entire width of the movable member in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable member, and a core member for guiding the magnetic flux. The magnetic flux generated by the magnetizing coil induces an eddy current in the movable member, thereby heating an image supported on the recording member by the heat generated in the movable member by the eddy current. At least a part of the magnetizing coil is provided along the movable member not along the core member.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Atsuyoshi Abe, Toru Saitou
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Patent number: 6376057Abstract: This invention provides a packaging material for a photographic photosensitive material having a conductive light-shielding thermoplastic resin film layer which comprises a resin composition comprising 3 to 49 wt. % of a thermoplastic elastomer having a crystallinity of 40% or less measured by the X-ray diffraction method, 0.01 to 10 wt. % of lubricant, and 1 to 70 wt. % of carbon black which is acetylene carbon black or furnace carbon black, which is excellent in the dispersion of carbon black to improve light-shielding ability and rare generation of lumps and microgrits, heat sealing properties, small degradation of physical strength, film moldability, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mutsuo Akao, Hideyuki Sugimoto, Masaaki Fujiyama
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Publication number: 20020041955Abstract: Vinyl chloride resin moldings having excellent fire-retardant property, which have good antistatic property and can prevent adhesion of dust. The molding has an antistatic layer containing a conductive material laminated on at least one side of a base layer comprising a vinyl chloride resin, wherein the base layer has a titanium compound; the base layer has a molybdenum compound; the base layer has a vinyl chloride resin having a specific chlorination degree; the base layer has a phosphorus fire-retarding agent and/or a chlorinated polyethylene; etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Applicant: TAKIRON CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Watanabe, Kazuhiro Oritani, Osamu Kouzui, Takahiro Yokoyama
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Patent number: 6368705Abstract: A metal insulator diode device and method of manufacture are described. The device includes a conductive layer and a metal-insulator layer comprising particles of a refractory metal having an intrinsic oxide coating that are suspended in a dielectric binder. The device also includes a second conductive layer disposed to be in direct contact with the insulator metal layer. The conductive layers can include a metal and a dielectric filler material. In one embodiment, the metal-insulator layer comprising particles of a refractory metal such as tantalum. The metal-insulator layer can also be comprised of particles of a dielectric such as titanium dioxide to increase solids content of the metal-insulator layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Anne T. Lynch, Eric S. Gordon
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Publication number: 20020027125Abstract: A coated film product comprises a support base, a stencil-forming layer and an intermediate release layer. The stencil-forming layer is a blend of two grades of polyvinyl alcohol having different degrees of hydrolysis. The stencil-forming layer is imaged by dropwise application (for example using an ink-jet printer or plotter) of a cross-linking agent which hardens the stencil-forming layer to resist washing out with water. The hardened areas remaining after washing out are however sufficiently tacky for the washed-out film to adhere to the screen mesh by application of pressure and, after removal of the support base, form the stencil layer of a screen-printing screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Applicant: Autotype International LimitedInventors: John W. Jones, David Joseph Foster
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Patent number: 6329073Abstract: An elongated steel object is covered with a coating layer having 1) an electrode potential exceeding the electrode potential of steel, or 2) a rate of corrosion which is lower than the rate of corrosion of steel and is treated with a corrosion inhibiting composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.Inventors: Frank Deruyck, Johan Van Brabant
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Publication number: 20010046593Abstract: Lightweight and absorbent wrap materials that demonstrate superior vapor barrier, heat retention, and masking properties, and a process for preparing such materials, are provided. The lightweight and absorbent wrap materials have an optionally repeating pattern of indicia on at least one surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: William E. Leavy, Jonathan G. Long
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Patent number: 6312831Abstract: The invention is a substrate having a surface coated with a singular metal oxide film wherein the metal consists essentially of titanium and tin and the film is made from a liquid mixture of a titanate, a tin compound, and an anhydrous organic liquid. The substrate may be glass and the film applied by pyrolytic decomposition of the liquid mixture in air. Preferably, the film has a refractive index of greater than 2.2 and no visible light absorption to give it an optimal neutral appearance.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Crawley, Daryl Middleton, James Arthur Davis
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Patent number: 6309753Abstract: This article is a glass substrate having a coating thereon. The coating strongly absorbs certain ultraviolet radiation. The preferred coating absorbs ultraviolet radiation at wavelengths ranging from 230 up to at least 280 nm while providing high transmission throughout a region of visible wavelengths. The preferred coating consisting essentially of three layers, wherein the first layer adjacent the substrate is a mixture of SiO2 and TiO2; the second layer is TiO2 and the third layer farthest from the substrate is SiO2.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: David G. Grossman, Ronald L. Stewart
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Patent number: 6306520Abstract: There are provided; a laminated film or sheet formed by adhesively integrating a resin layer (1) of an acrylic resin with a resin composition layer (2) of a polyolefin resin composition, the polyolefin resin composition comprising an ethylene based copolymer (a) prepared by polymerizing ethylene with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids, unsaturated carboxylic esters, unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides and vinyl acetate, a polyethylene resin (b) excluding the copolymer (a), and a polypropylene resin (c), which is characterized in that the layers (1) and (2) are adhesively integrated with each other to the satisfaction, even if no layer of an adhesive agent is interposed between them; and a laminated structure formed by adhesively integrating the laminated film or sheet with a substrate of a polyolefin resin, which is particularly suitable for uses such as interior or exterior car parts, electric appliances, parts of miscellaneous goods and signboards.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Makoto Nagata, Hiroaki Takahata
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Patent number: 6299977Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric exhibiting dense, delicate, high quality appearance, and also relates to man made leathers exhibiting dense, delicate, high quality appearance, and bearing a resemblance to high quality natural leathers.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Teijin LimitedInventors: Naohiko Takeyama, Masahisa Mimura
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Patent number: 6277487Abstract: The present invention provides a fluoropolymer coating composition which is capable of coating thick and forming a coating film being excellent in abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and non-sticking property, and provides a coated article obtained by coating the above-mentioned composition as a top coat. The fluoropolymer coating composition comprises fine particles of a fluoropolymer, 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro Soda, Nobuyuki Tomihashi
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Patent number: 6235372Abstract: This invention relates to a color stable pigment composition for coating hard mineral granules employed for weather surfacing asphalt roofing and siding shingles. The composition is a 40-60% aqueous slurry of pigment containing ferrosoferric oxide and a silicate/clay mixture which is suitable for coating the surface of the mineral granules. The invention also pertains to a process for the manufacture of the coated granules, to the dry coated mineral granule product containing ferrosoferric oxide bonded in a silicate/clay matrix which is suitable for surfacing asphaltic shingles, to the dried composition containing from about 5 to about 50 wt. % total pigment in a silicate/clay matrix in which the pigment contains Fe3O4 in a concentration of between about 2 and about 100% and to a Fe3O4 pigment mixture per se.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventor: Ingo B. Joedicke
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Patent number: 6217996Abstract: An aromatic polyimide film composed of a biphenyltetracarboxylic acid unit and a phenylenediamine unit, and having a thickness of 5-150 &mgr;m and an elongation of 45-90% shows, in combination with an electroconductive film, improved mechanical characteristics, when it has the following tensile modulus and a tear resistance measured by Elmendorf tearing tester: a tensile modulus of 750-1,300 kg/mm2 and a tear resistance of 350-1,500 g/mm in the case that the thickness is 50 &mgr;m or less; a tensile modulus of 650-1,200 kg/mm2 and a tear resistance of 550-1,500 g/mm in the case that the thickness is 50-100 &mgr;m; and a tensile modulus of 550-1,100 kg/mm2 and a tear resistance of 550-1,500 g/mm in the case that the thickness is 100 &mgr;m or more.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Ube Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Tomohiko Yamamoto, Takeshi Uekido, Toshiyuki Nishino, Hiroshi Inoue, Takuji Takahashi
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Patent number: 6214458Abstract: An image recording sheet and image forming processes employing the image recording sheet are disclosed. The image recording sheet has a high glossiness and forms on its surface an image of a high quality, especially from the viewpoint of a high glossiness and a good graininess. The image recording sheet is composed of a transparent support film, a transparent image-receiving layer provided on one surface of the support film, and a white coated layer provided on the other surface of the support film. The image recording sheet is employable for forming a glossy image on its surface by ink-jet recording, electrophotography, or thermal transfer recording.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Kobayashi, Tatsuya Nomura, Kouichi Suematsu
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Patent number: 6203896Abstract: An image transfer sheet and method is provided for transferring an image of the original to a hard target body made of metal, glass, ceramics, plastics, or similar materials. The image transfer sheet has a support base and a synthetic resin layer detachably bound thereon, preferably a water-soluble resin layer in between. The synthetic resin layer has a thickness in the range of 10 to 500 &mgr;m, and preferably includes a first layer that is adhesive to the hard target body, and a second layer that is fixedly receivable active toner of electrostatic process copying machine or printers. First, by means of an electrostatic process copying machine or electrostatic printer, an image is transferred to the synthetic resin layer of the image transfer sheet, which is then released from the support base and applied to the target body. Consequently, the target body which now has the image transfer layer thereon is dried or heated to fixate the image transfer layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Maryland China CompanyInventor: Hiroyasu Nomura
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Patent number: 6203928Abstract: A zinc coating directly covers a bare ferrous base of parking meter housing parts. A non-epoxy thermosetting electrically insulating organic non-epoxy powder coating directly covers the zinc coating. The organic coating is directly applied to the zinc coating by electrostatically charging the powder and parts with opposite d.c. voltage polarities and by heating the powder so it adheres to and covers the zinc coating. Alternatively, the base is zinc, directly covered by the organic powder coating.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1997Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Inventor: Scott Jay Lewin
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Patent number: 6197412Abstract: A method of forming a plastic component. The method includes a first step of forming a profile by pulling fibrous material, having been wetted out by a resin, through a first die and curing the composite formed so that it maintains its ultimate shape. The surfaces to be coated are treated to create free radicals (bonding sites) which are then available for bonding of an acrylic compound coating. Thereafter, the acrylic compound is applied to the profile to form a coating directly thereon. Application is effected by passing the cured and treated profile through a crosshead extrusion die. The acrylic compound coating is bonded directly to the profile. The invention also includes a fiber reinforced plastic component manufactured in accordance with the method.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1997Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Tecton ProductsInventor: John C. Jambois
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Patent number: 6171680Abstract: A composite sheathing material comprises a first layer of paperboard having a layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, a core layer of paperboard, a first adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the first layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said first adhesive layer including a plurality of apertures therethrough, a second layer of paperboard having a second layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, and a second adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the second layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said second adhesive layer including a plurality of apertures therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: K2, Inc.Inventor: Mohamed A. Fahmy
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Patent number: 6153326Abstract: A silicone resin-metal composite comprising a thin metal plate and a silicone resin layer formed on at least one side of the thin metal plate by injection molding, wherein a silicone resin layer has a thickness of from 0.05 mm to 1.0 mm and a hardness within a range of from 20 to 70 (JIS K6301 spring type hardness test A).Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignees: Aisin Takaoka Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Masanori Matsukawa, Yoshihiro Fujimi, Takeyuki Tsunekawa, Etsuro Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 6143412Abstract: A technique for forming high-carbon structural articles, such as glassy carbon articles, is provided that involves molding fluid precursors of the article into a predetermined shape, followed by carbonization of the articles. An elastomeric mold can be used to mold the precursors, and the resultant, free-standing articles have features on the micron or nanometer scale. A variety of useful articles including sensors, actuators, microelectromechanical systems, transmission electron microscopy grids, and the like are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1997Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Olivier J. A. Schueller, Scott Brittain, George M. Whitesides
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Patent number: 6141516Abstract: A bias charging member capable of receiving a bias for contact charging a member to be charged, wherein the bias charging member has an electrically conductive core, an optional intermediate layer, and an outer surface layer comprising a fluorinated carbon filled fluoroelastomer is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1996Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Kock-Yee Law, Joseph Mammino, Gerald M. Fletcher, Martin A. Abkowitz, Ihor W. Tarnawskyj, Kathleen M. McGrane
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Patent number: 6133400Abstract: This invention relates to a hot melt moisture cure polyurethane composition which is the reaction product of a polyether polyol formed from a compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, 1,2-butylene oxide, 1,4-butylene oxide and mixtures thereof; a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms; a crystalline polyester polyol having a melting point from about 40.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C.; and at least one polyfinctional isocyanate component wherein said composition has a moisture vapor transmission rate of greater than about 100 g/m.sup.2 /day film thickness of from about 450 to about 500 g/m.sup.2, and hydrolysis resistance.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing, Inc.Inventor: Marietta B. Helmeke
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Patent number: 6113722Abstract: The invention comprises devices composed of at least one microscopic hollow tube having a wall of single or multiple layers with a thickness of at st one nanometer and a diameter of at least 5 nanometers. The walls of the tubes can be formed from a wide variety of materials, some of the preferred materials include metals, polymers, carbon, ceramics, glasses. If the space between the tubes is filled, the tubes become channels in a monolithic or composite body. The channels can have a random or ordered orientation. The interior of the tube walls can be coated with a desired material such as a catalyst and also may have depressions or elevations therein that were imparted to the fibers upon which the tubes are formed. The wall layers may be porous for the purpose of removing the fiber therethrough. Microtubes and microtube devices may be interfaced with the macroscopic world in a number of ways.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Air ForceInventors: Wesley P. Hoffman, Phillip G. Wapner
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Patent number: 6113996Abstract: A uniaxially heat-shrinkable, biaxially oriented, multilayer film having a polypropylene-containing core layer comprising at least 70 wt. % of said multilayer film and optionally, at least one polyolefin-containing skin layer adjacent said core layer, is prepared by biaxially orienting a coextrudate and therefore orienting said coextrudate by stretching 10 to 40 % in the machine direction. The core layer contains isotactic polypropylene and a sufficient amount of syndiotactic polypropylene to inhibit uniaxial heat shrinkage at temperature below about 50.degree. C. The skin layer can be selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, polyethylene, and ethylene-propylene-butylene terpolymer.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Moris Amon, Robert G. Peet, Salvatore J. Pellingra, Jr.
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Patent number: 6110574Abstract: The present invention provides a retroreflective sheeting comprising:a base retroreflective sheeting having a flat front face layer at the light-incident side, anda fluorine-contained resin film having a total light transmittance of at least 80%, laminated on the flat front face layer of the base retroreflective sheeting via an adhesive layer.This retroreflective sheeting is low in extent of freezing or snow sticking on the surface when used in cold districts, and shows excellent stain removability even for the stain made on the surface by mischief with a paint, an ink or the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Nippin Carribe Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Katsura Ochi, Osamu Tanaka, Masaki Yoshizawa
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Patent number: 6086980Abstract: A cemented carbide drill/endmill blank and method of manufacture thereof wherein the drill/endmill includes a core and a surrounding tube with improved technological properties. The difference in Co-content between the core and tube is 1-10 wt-% units and the cubic carbide content is 8-20 wt-% in the tube and 0.5-2 wt-% in the core.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Sandvik ABInventors: Stephen Foster, Gary McCarthy, Alistair Grearson, Helene Ouchterlony
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Patent number: 6060147Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon fiber-reinforced composite material having a high toughness against delamination, which is prepared by regulating the rate of cure reaction of a thermosetting resin used as a matrix and the rate of dissolving a toughening agent in the matrix to form a morphology gradient depending on a concentration gradient of the toughening agent between layers of the carbon composite material. A process for preparing the carbon fiber-reinforced composite material which comprises the steps of: obtaining a thermosetting resin in a melted or solution form, and adding a catalyst of the thermosetting resin to obtain a prepreg; adding a toughening agent between plies within the prepreg thus impregnated, in a form of film having a uniform thickness or in a form of powder having a uniform distribution; and, curing under a proper reaction temperature and pressure, by autoclave vacuum bag molding method or compression molding method.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Sung-Chul Kim, Yu-Seung Kim
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Patent number: 6060664Abstract: A prior-art electronic circuit component comprising an insulating film and a circuit conductive layer made of a superconducting metal suffers low reliability resulting from insufficient adhesion between these layers. An electronic circuit component of the invention comprises an insulating film made of a high polymer material having a dielectric constant of 2.5 or less, a base metal layer formed of copper on the insulating film, having a thickness of 0.01 to 0.3 .mu.m, and a circuit conductive layer formed of at least one of niobium and niobium nitride on the base metal layer. The electronic circuit component of the invention can accomplish an increased adhesion between the insulating film and the circuit conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Kyocera CorporationInventors: Shigeo Tanahashi, Tokuichi Yamaji
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Patent number: 6054212Abstract: The application discloses a transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film having a base layer of at least 80% by weight which is composed of at least a thermoplastic polyester, and having at least one cover layer, wherein the cover layer is composed of a polymer or a mixture of polymers which comprises at least 40% by weight of ethylene 2,6-naphthalate units and optionally up to 60% by weight of ethylene terephthalate units and/or optionally units from aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diols, and/or optionally aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids, with the proviso that the T.sub.g 2 value of the polyester film is above the T.sub.g 2 value of the base layer but below the T.sub.g 2 value of the cover layer. The film has low atmospheric oxygen transmission. It is particularly suitable for packaging applications, specifically for packaging foodstuffs and other consumable items.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbHInventors: Herbert Peiffer, Werner Roth, Guenter Crass
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Patent number: 6048605Abstract: A composite sheathing material comprises a first layer of paperboard having a layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, a core layer of paperboard, a first adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the first layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said first adhesive layer comprising a controlled distribution of thicker and thinner adhesive portions, a second layer of paperboard having a second layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, and a second adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the second layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said second adhesive layer comprising a controlled distribution of thicker and thinner adhesive portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: K2, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Doyle
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Patent number: 6045904Abstract: The present invention discloses an image recording member in which a layer containing a setting type silicone resin having a Knoop hardness number of from 1 to 145 on the surface of a substrate made of paper, plastics or the like. Furthermore, this invention discloses a method for recycling an image recording member comprising the steps of contacting the image recording member with the outermost surface of an image releasing member, the outermost layer being formed from a pressure-sensitive adhesive or the like such as hot-melt silicone resin, heating these material and member to transfer a toner from the image recording member to the image releasing member, and separating the image recording member from the image releasing member. Thus, the invention can maintain good fixing of an image forming material with respect to the image recording member, while the image forming material can be removed from the image recording member without damaging the recording surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1997Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kaoru Torikoshi, Tomoo Kobayashi, Tadakazu Edure
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Patent number: 6040035Abstract: The present invention provides a water-base ink absorbing material which can quickly absorb a water-base ink and has an excellent fixativity of the drying water-base ink and on which print with a good definition can be achieved without inducing inconsistencies in color density and bleeding of ink.The ink absorbing material is prepared so as to satisfy the following requirements 1 through 3:1 the contact angle measured at ordinary temperature by the liquid drop method using water is 50 degrees or less;2 the wetting index measured in compliance with "Testing method of wettability of polyethylene and polypropylene films" defined by JIS-K-6768 is 40 dyn/cm or more; and3 the water vapor permeability P is 800-20000 g/m.sup.2 /24 h/0.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroki Satoh, Yoshio Taguchi, Noriko Shoyama
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Patent number: 6015614Abstract: There is provided an Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -TiN coated cemented carbide insert intended for turning of steels and especially Ca-treated steels. The alumina layer is protected by an extra thick and multilayered coating of TiN. The TiN coating is wet blasted and, for this purpose, (Ti,Al)(C,O,N) bonded to the underlying Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 layer which preferably consists of .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3. The extra tough behavior together with increased wear resistance can be obtained by optimizing the TiN layer thickness, structure and adhesion and wet blasting the said TiN coating. This invention is characterized by the fact that the coating layers are not missing at the cutting edge of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1997Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Seco Tools ABInventor: Sakari Ruppi
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Patent number: 6007908Abstract: A scratch resistant coating for the window of an infra red sensor comprises a layer of zirconium oxynitride or hafnium oxynitride. The formula of the coating is M.sub.1-(y+z) O.sub.y N.sub.z where y and z are both in the range 0.1 to 0.4. The coating and the window are both transmissive in the infra red and visible ranges of the spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: GEC. Marconi LimitedInventors: David M Reece, Paul V Dennis
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Patent number: 6001469Abstract: A liquid coating composition has: from about 5 to 45 percent by weight of resin solids of substantially saturated polyhydroxylated polydiene polymer having terminal hydroxyl groups; from about 10 to 50 percent by weight of resin solids of crosslinking material; from about 5 to 85 percent by weight of resin solids of polymeric film forming resin; and solvent. The solvent has at least 5 percent by weight of the solvent composition consisting of water; and/or at least one organic solvent having Hansen Solubility Parameters Sp.sub.o from about 8.0 to 10.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2, SP.sub.h from about 0.5 to 5.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2, and Sp.sub.p from about 0.2 to 3.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 ; and/or mixtures thereof. The liquid coating composition can be solvent-based or aqueous-based and can additionally contain at least one pigment.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1996Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Verardi, Lawrence D. Meyers, William A. Humphrey
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Patent number: 5989698Abstract: Coated porous materials that exhibit air permeability and repellency to liquids having a surface tension at least equal to or greater than 20 dynes/cm which are suitable for making ileostomy vent filters, transdermal drug substrates, agricultural and medical apparel, as well as paint and chemical protective garments. The coating for the porous material is applied as a curable composition containing fluorocarbon urethane precursors which are cross-linked in situ.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James S. Mrozinski, Malcolm B. Burleigh, Philip D. Radovanovic, Brian D. Johnson