Coating Layer Not In Excess Of 5 Mils Thick Or Equivalent Patents (Class 428/334)
  • Publication number: 20020136889
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Tadayoshi Hiraki, Takeshi Yawata, Akira Tominaga
  • Patent number: 6455178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Hiromi Fuke, Yuuzo Kamiguchi, Susumu Hashimoto, Tomomi Funayama, Kazuhiro Saito, Hitoshi Iwasaki, Masashi Sahashi
  • Patent number: 6455141
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Southwall Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: F. Eugene Woodard, Louis C. Lau
  • Patent number: 6447896
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Greenleaf Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene M. Augustine
  • Publication number: 20020110684
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Arnold B. Finestone, Gilbert Bloch
  • Patent number: 6431735
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Valeo Sylvania L L.C.
    Inventor: Robert L. Fraizer
  • Publication number: 20020102398
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Xu Shi, Hong Siang Tan, Beng Kang Tay
  • Patent number: 6426133
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignees: Tokai Carbon Company, Ltd., Seh America, Inc.
    Inventors: Akira Kondo, Neil Salstrom
  • Publication number: 20020098344
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: NAOKI MIZUNO, MIKIO MATSUOKA
  • Publication number: 20020090506
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Claudia Protzner, Robert Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20020086118
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher C. Chang, Robert J. Steger
  • Publication number: 20020061397
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho(KOBE STEEL LTD.)
    Inventors: Eiji Iwamura, Takashi Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 6387478
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 6383628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Atsuyoshi Abe, Toru Saitou
  • Patent number: 6376057
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mutsuo Akao, Hideyuki Sugimoto, Masaaki Fujiyama
  • Publication number: 20020041955
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: TAKIRON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji Watanabe, Kazuhiro Oritani, Osamu Kouzui, Takahiro Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 6368705
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Anne T. Lynch, Eric S. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20020027125
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Applicant: Autotype International Limited
    Inventors: John W. Jones, David Joseph Foster
  • Patent number: 6329073
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.
    Inventors: Frank Deruyck, Johan Van Brabant
  • Publication number: 20010046593
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: William E. Leavy, Jonathan G. Long
  • Patent number: 6312831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Lee Crawley, Daryl Middleton, James Arthur Davis
  • Patent number: 6309753
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: David G. Grossman, Ronald L. Stewart
  • Patent number: 6306520
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Makoto Nagata, Hiroaki Takahata
  • Patent number: 6299977
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Teijin Limited
    Inventors: Naohiko Takeyama, Masahisa Mimura
  • Patent number: 6277487
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Soda, Nobuyuki Tomihashi
  • Patent number: 6235372
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventor: Ingo B. Joedicke
  • Patent number: 6217996
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Ube Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohiko Yamamoto, Takeshi Uekido, Toshiyuki Nishino, Hiroshi Inoue, Takuji Takahashi
  • Patent number: 6214458
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Kobayashi, Tatsuya Nomura, Kouichi Suematsu
  • Patent number: 6203896
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Maryland China Company
    Inventor: Hiroyasu Nomura
  • Patent number: 6203928
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventor: Scott Jay Lewin
  • Patent number: 6197412
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Tecton Products
    Inventor: John C. Jambois
  • Patent number: 6171680
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: K2, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohamed A. Fahmy
  • Patent number: 6153326
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignees: Aisin Takaoka Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Masanori Matsukawa, Yoshihiro Fujimi, Takeyuki Tsunekawa, Etsuro Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 6143412
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Olivier J. A. Schueller, Scott Brittain, George M. Whitesides
  • Patent number: 6141516
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Kock-Yee Law, Joseph Mammino, Gerald M. Fletcher, Martin A. Abkowitz, Ihor W. Tarnawskyj, Kathleen M. McGrane
  • Patent number: 6133400
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing, Inc.
    Inventor: Marietta B. Helmeke
  • Patent number: 6113722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Air Force
    Inventors: Wesley P. Hoffman, Phillip G. Wapner
  • Patent number: 6113996
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Moris Amon, Robert G. Peet, Salvatore J. Pellingra, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6110574
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Nippin Carribe Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsura Ochi, Osamu Tanaka, Masaki Yoshizawa
  • Patent number: 6086980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Sandvik AB
    Inventors: Stephen Foster, Gary McCarthy, Alistair Grearson, Helene Ouchterlony
  • Patent number: 6060147
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Sung-Chul Kim, Yu-Seung Kim
  • Patent number: 6060664
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventors: Shigeo Tanahashi, Tokuichi Yamaji
  • Patent number: 6054212
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Peiffer, Werner Roth, Guenter Crass
  • Patent number: 6048605
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: K2, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Doyle
  • Patent number: 6045904
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaoru Torikoshi, Tomoo Kobayashi, Tadakazu Edure
  • Patent number: 6040035
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Satoh, Yoshio Taguchi, Noriko Shoyama
  • Patent number: 6015614
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Seco Tools AB
    Inventor: Sakari Ruppi
  • Patent number: 6007908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: GEC. Marconi Limited
    Inventors: David M Reece, Paul V Dennis
  • Patent number: 6001469
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Verardi, Lawrence D. Meyers, William A. Humphrey
  • Patent number: 5989698
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James S. Mrozinski, Malcolm B. Burleigh, Philip D. Radovanovic, Brian D. Johnson