Coated Or Structually Defined Flake, Particle, Cell, Strand, Strand Portion, Rod, Filament, Macroscopic Fiber Or Mass Thereof Patents (Class 428/357)
Channel shape (Class 428/358)
Staple length fiber (Class 428/359)
Mica flake (Class 428/363)
Rod, strand, filament or fiber (Class 428/364)
Particulate matter (e.g., sphere, flake, etc.) (Class 428/402)
  • Expanded PTFE articles and method of making same
    Patent number: 7615282
    Abstract: Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: David Isaac Lutz, Norman Ernest Clough
  • Fibrous structures comprising a polymer structure
    Patent number: 7615278
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Linda Evers Smith, David William Cabell, Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Tedi-Lea Anne DeBruler
  • Abrasive Dental Floss and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20090241983
    Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) flosses have abrasives added to the floss fiber that increase the abrasion to teeth surfaces, and thus result in a floss that provides enhanced cleaning of surfaces of teeth that face interstices between teeth. Floss fiber is formed by loading a PTFE resin with an abrasive filler. The PTFE resin and filler are processed to form a floss fiber with a surface that provide enhanced abrasion properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: COLTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Charles T. Williams, Kimberly E. Hill
  • Method of applying a coating that acts as an electrolytic barrier and a cathodic prevention system
    Patent number: 7595009
    Abstract: A coating system for ferrous and nonferrous metal substrates that provides cathodic protection from corrosion by coating with inherently conductive polymers and sacrificial anodic metal particles. The coating system is formed by a process that includes premixing of the inherently conductive polymer with the anodic metal particles to form an inherently conductive polymer/metal particle complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Polyone Corporation
    Inventors: Steven K. Geer, Todd R. Hawkins
  • Nanofiber mats and production methods thereof
    Patent number: 7592277
    Abstract: An apparatus and method in which the apparatus includes a first electrospinning device configured to electrospin first fibers of a first substance, a second electrospinning device configured to electrospin second fibers of a second substance such that first and second fibers combine in a mat formation region, and a biasing device configured to bias the first electrospinning device with a first electric polarity and to bias the second electrospinning device with a second electric polarity of opposite polarity to the first electric polarity to promote attraction and coalescence between the first and second fibers. The method electrospins under the first electric polarity first fibers from the first substance, electrospins under the second electric polarity fibers from the second substance, and coalesces the first and second fibers to form the fiber mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Research Triangle Institute
    Inventors: Anthony L. Andrady, David S. Ensor, Teri A. Walker, Purva Prabhu
  • Light-scattering shaped articles of high light transmission and the use thereof in flat screens
    Patent number: 7582720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid sheet prepared from a composition that includes: (a) a transparent polycarbonate; and (b) transparent polymeric particles having an optical density which differs from the transparent polycarbonate matrix material. The present invention also relates to use of such a solid sheet as a diffuser sheet in flat screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Bayer Material Science AG
    Inventors: Claus Rüdiger, Michael Prein, Marco Roelofs, Jürgen Röhner, Tanja Grüter-Reetz
  • Nanofiber surfaces for use in enhanced surface area applications
    Patent number: 7579077
    Abstract: This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates, as well as methods and uses for such substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dubrow, Robert Hugh Daniels
  • Fibrous structures comprising a polymer structure
    Patent number: 7572504
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventors: Linda Evers Smith, David William Cabell, Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Tedi-Lea Anne DeBruler
  • Low shrink telecommunications cable and methods for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 7566474
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications cable having a layer constructed to resist post-extrusion shrinkage. The layer includes a plurality of discrete shrinkage-reduction members embedded within a base material. The shrinkage-reduction members can be made of a liquid crystal polymer. The disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing telecommunications cables having layers adapted to resist post-extrusion shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne M. Kachmar
  • Adsorption, detection and identification of components of ambient air with desorption/ionization on silicon mass spectrometry (DIOS-MS)
    Patent number: 7564027
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device, system, and associated methods to actively or passively sample air by directing it onto the surface of a porous light-absorbing semiconductor, for example, a desorption/ionization on porous silicon (“DIOS”) chip. Upon adsorption of an analyte, the surface may be analyzed directly by laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Because the process of laser desorption/ionization and subsequent mass detection does not require elevated temperatures, thermal degradation of analytes is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Waters Investments Limited
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Finch, Chris L. Stumpf, Bruce J. Compton
  • Fibers with bound metal oxides and method thereof
    Patent number: 7560142
    Abstract: A fiber containing a bound active material, such as a metal oxide, under 20 microns in diameter. The inventive fiber is formed through the mixing of the fibers with a cationic or anionic polymer in one tank, the active material with a cationic or anionic polymer in a second tank, the opposite zeta potential of that used with the active material, and then mixing the active material/polymer and fiber/polymer blends together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Graver Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Walter Bass, Angelo Pantaleo, John Schroeder, Samuel Vetrano
  • Polymeric additives for enhancement of ballistic performance in fibrous structures
    Patent number: 7556857
    Abstract: A fibrous structure made from a fiber and about 1 to about 15 wt % of a high viscosity polymer that has a glass transition temperature of about minus 40 to about 0° C. and useful for making bullet resistant articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Bryan Benedict Sauer, Kalika Ranjan Samant, Joseph D. Trentacosta
  • Method of forming a vibration damping coating on a metallic substrate
    Patent number: 7527874
    Abstract: A method of forming a vibration damping coating on a metallic substrate, eg a titanium alloy aerospace component, comprises applying to the metallic substrate a coating comprising a spinel having regions of relative oxide or nitride imbalance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventors: Mark Henry Shipton, Sophoclis Patsias
  • Phosphorus-containing polymers for optical signal transducers
    Patent number: 7517705
    Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphorus-containing polymer for coating dielectric materials, to processes for its preparation and to its use, as well as to an optical signal transducer having a coating of the polymer and to its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ingmar Dorn, Burkhard Kohler
  • Low emissive camouflage flakes
    Publication number: 20090081453
    Abstract: A low emissive camouflage flake including a metal layer having thermal reflective properties in, at least one side of the metal layer is coated with a colored coating having thermal transparency properties. A method for manufacturing low emissive camouflage flakes. A skin camouflage for providing visual and thermal camouflage to a user thereof. A method for manufacturing a skin camouflage for providing visual and thermal camouflage to a user thereof. A camouflage paint for providing visual and thermal camouflage to an object on which the paint is applied. A method for manufacturing a camouflage paint for providing visual and thermal camouflage to an object on which the paint is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: SAAB AB
    Inventors: Peter Edman, Johan Jersblad
  • Thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a hyperbranched polymer and articles made using said composition
    Patent number: 7507474
    Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising a polymer matrix and an additive which modifies the rheological behavior of the matrix in the molten state. The purpose of the invention is to provide a preferably non-reactive additive which can be dispersed in the matrix and which can be used to obtain a good compromise in terms of rheological properties/mechanical properties. According to the invention, the additive is a hyperbranched polymer which is functionalized by R<2> radicals, R<2> being a radical of the following type: substituted or non-substituted hydrocarbon, of the silicon type, linear or branched alkyl, aromatic, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or cycloaliphatic, which can comprise one or more unsaturations and/or one or more heteroatoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Rhodianyl
    Inventors: Joël Varlet, Florence Clement, Franck Touraud, Sandrine Rochat, Natalia Scherbakoff
  • Applicator liquid for use in electronic manufacturing processes
    Patent number: 7504051
    Abstract: Certain spin-coatable liquids and application techniques are described, which can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. A spin-coatable liquid containing nanotubes for use in an electronics fabrication process includes a solvent containing a plurality of nanotubes. The nanotubes are at a concentration of greater than 1 mg/L. The nanotubes are pretreated to reduce the level of metallic and particulate impurities to a preselected level, and the preselected metal and particulate impurities levels are selected to be compatible with an electronics manufacturing process. The solvent also is selected for compatibility with an electronics manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Nantero, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul Sen, Ramesh Sivarajan, Thomas Rueckes, Brent M. Segal
  • Multi-Layer Three-Dimensional Structures Having Features Smaller Than a Minimum Feature Size Associated With the Formation of Individual Layers
    Publication number: 20090068460
    Abstract: Embodiments of multi-layer three-dimensional structures and formation methods provide structures with effective feature (e.g. opening) sizes (e.g. virtual gaps) that are smaller than a minimum feature size (MFS) that exists on each layer as a result of the formation method used in forming the structures. In some embodiments, multi-layer structures include a first element (e.g. first patterned layer with a gap) and a second element (e.g. second patterned layer with a gap) positioned adjacent the first element to define a third element (e.g. a net gap or opening resulting from the combined gaps of the first and second elements) where the first and second elements have features that are sized at least as large as the minimum feature size and the third element, at least in part, has dimensions or defines dimensions smaller than the minimum feature size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Michael S. Lockard, Adam L. Cohen, Vacit Arat, Dennis R. Smalley
  • Artificial hair fiber bundle and hair decorative product using the same
    Patent number: 7501177
    Abstract: An artificial hair fiber bundle comprising: a mixture of a synthetic acrylic base fiber (A) made of an acrylic base copolymer containing acrylonitrile, vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride and a first vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith, a synthetic acrylic base fiber (B) made of an acrylic base copolymer containing acrylonitrile, vinyl chloride and a second vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith; a synthetic polyvinyl chloride base fiber having a monofilament fineness of 30 to 90 decitexes, provides a hair decorative product superior in stylability and sensory characteristics and favorable for use as a wig, hairpiece, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventor: Satoru Harada
  • Ferromagnetic powder for dust core
    Patent number: 7498080
    Abstract: A particle (10) of ferromagnetic powder for use in preparation of soft magnetic core components has a core-shell structure. The particle includes a central core (12) and a shell (14) coated on the central core. The central core is made of magnetic material and is used for providing the necessary magnetic property for the magnetic core components made from the ferromagnetic powder. The shell has a higher electrical resistance than the central core so as to reduce an eddy current loss of the magnetic core component. The shell also functions to provide an excellent bonding strength between particles of the powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Nien Tung, Chuen-Shu Hou, Chih-Hao Yang, Lung-Wei Huang
  • Fibers and ribbons for use in the manufacture of solar cells
    Patent number: 7491442
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for the fabrication of features on a silicon wafer utilizing ribbons comprising organic polymer and inorganic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Alan Frederick Carroll, Christopher John Roach, Che-Hsiung Hsu
  • Yarn intended for making up a cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant textile surface
    Patent number: 7485363
    Abstract: Yarn intended for making up a cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant textile surface, characterized in that it is obtained by spinning high-tenacity polyamide staple fibers, the tenacity of which is greater than 4.5 cN/dtex and the length of the fibers of which is between 40 and 170 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: SA Schappe
    Inventors: Jean Guevel, Guy Bontemps
  • Pigment spacing
    Patent number: 7482054
    Abstract: An improved pigment spacing composition and method of manufacture. A coating composition wherein the pigment particles are spaced more uniformly resulting in improved coating properties. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition having nanoparticles interacting with pigmentary titanium dioxide to provide for more uniform spacing of the titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ren Tarng, Kim Chu, Mark Steffenhagen, Shaune Friedman
  • Cellulose material with improved absorbency
    Patent number: 7482058
    Abstract: An absorbent cellulose material having an application of superabsorbent polymer adhered to the cellulose material. In particular, the cellulose material has an application of pre-superabsorbent polymer adhered to the material, wherein an aqueous solution of pre-superabsorbent polymer is applied to the cellulose material and converted to superabsorbent polymer upon subjected to heat for a sufficient time. The absorbent cellulose material has a fluid retention of greater then 2 g/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Evonik Stockhausen GmbH
    Inventors: Iqbal Ahmed, Angela Marie Jones, Scott J. Smith
  • PLANT GROWTH MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20090019765
    Abstract: Provided is an artificial plant growth medium that is useful as a substitute for naturally produced soil in supporting plant growth. The artificial plant growth medium includes a cohesive mass of polymer fiberballs. The artificial plant growth medium may include a cohesive mass of fiberballs that are composed of biodegradable and/or non-biodegradable polymer fibers for use in plant cultivation. The artificial plant growth medium provides the optimal balance of water, and air to support plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: 6062 Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard KOSINSKI, Eric SENDERS, Cary SENDERS
  • Aliphatic-aromatic polyesters, and articles made therefrom
    Patent number: 7452927
    Abstract: Sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions having improved thermal properties, and articles such as films, coatings and laminates, produced from the sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions, are provided. Some of the films are biocompostable. Films made from the sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters can be used to make shaped articles, such as sheets, thermoformed containers, and coatings for, for example, films and other substrates. The sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters are produced from a mixture of aromatic dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, certain glycols, and components containing alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfonate groups, such as a metal 5-sulfoisophthalic acid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Richard Allen Hayes
  • Silica
    Patent number: 7452600
    Abstract: Silanized, structurally modified, pyrogenically produced silicas, characterised by groups fixed to the surface, wherein the groups are dimethylsilyl and/or monomethylsilyl, are produced in that pyrogenically produced silica is treated by a known method with dimethyldichlorosilane and/or monomethyltrichlorosilane, the groups dimethylsilyl and/or monomethylsilyl being fixed on the surface of the pyrogenic silica, and is then structurally modified and optionally post-ground. They are used to improve scratch resistance in lacquers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Jürgen Meyer, Stephanie Frahn, Manfred Ettlinger
  • Insulation with mixture of fiberglass and cellulose
    Patent number: 7449125
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to insulation (e.g., loose-fill insulation which may be blown into attics, wall cavities, or the like) including a mixture of fiberglass and cellulose. In certain example embodiments, the insulation mixture comprises from 15-60% cellulose, more preferably from 20-50% cellulose, and most preferably from 25-45% cellulose (with substantially the remainder of the insulation be made up of fiberglass). Example advantages include improved radiant barrier properties and thus improve R-values/inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph T. Church, Gary E. Romes
  • Processes for repairing erosion resistant coatings
    Publication number: 20080248300
    Abstract: A process for applying erosion resistant coatings includes the steps of applying a fluoroelastomer based solution to at least a portion of at least one perforated surface of an article, at least one perforated surface includes a plurality of perforations, and each of the perforations has a pre-coating diameter of no less than about 0.025 inches and no greater than about 0.075 inches; drying at least one perforated surface coated with the fluoroelastomer based solution; and curing at least one perforated surface coated with the fluoroelastomer based solution to form an erosion resistant coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: William Bogue, Brian K. Holland, Christopher J. Hertel
  • High strength, long durability structural fabric/seam system
    Patent number: 7419719
    Abstract: A high strength, high modulus structural fabric product and the method of manufacturing the product are disclosed. The incorporation of a specific fiber/fabric treatment coupled with a resin impregnation and coating process produces a composite material. This composite material comprises high strength and modulus fibers embedded in and linked to a matrix. The resulting fabric product is useable in the formation of seamed structures, which carry and distribute high-level loads under extreme environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sharon A. Elsworth, Marvin I. Fredberg, William H. Fossey, Jr., Stuart Press, Thad H. Fredrickson
  • Conductive plastic molding material, the use thereof and moulded bodies produced therefrom
    Patent number: 7419720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics molding composition based on polyarylene sulfide and/or on liquid-crystalline plastic, where the molding composition comprises carbon black and graphite and/or metal powder, the carbon black has a specific surface area of from 500 to 1500 m2/g, and a dibutyl phthalate value of from 100 to 700 ml/100 g, and the graphite has a specific surface area of from 1 to 35 m2/g. The molding compositions of the invention have good conductivities, and better flowabilities and mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: TICONA GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Hofmann, Hans-Gerhard Fritz, Ralf Kaiser
  • Glass fiber roving
    Patent number: 7416782
    Abstract: A strand based on glass fibers with a ?/?2 ratio greater than 9, where ? is the yardage of the strand in tex and ? is the filament diameter in ?m. The strand has at least 6000 filaments with a yardage greater than 1200 tex and a filament diameter greater than 11 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Renaudin, Marc Guinet, Jean-Louis Thiriet, Jean-Charles Vanderlynden, Pierre Juttet
  • AMORPHOUS SUBMICRON PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20080173739
    Abstract: A process for milling amorphous solids using a milling apparatus can result in particles having a median particle diameter d50 of <1.5 ?m. The process includes: operating a mill in a milling phase with an operating medium selected from the group consisting of gas, vapor, steam, a gas containing steam and mixtures thereof, and heating a milling chamber in a heat-up phase before the actual operation with the operating medium in such a way that a temperature in the milling chamber, the mill exit or both, is higher than a dew point of the operating medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: EVONIK DEGUSSA GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Ulrich Brinkmann, Christian Panz, Doris Misselich, Christian Goetz
  • Mica containing coating compositions, coated nonwoven fibrous mats, laminates and method
    Publication number: 20080160301
    Abstract: Coating compositions for fibrous nonwoven and woven coated mats comprising a platey filler, mica, talc, clay, etc., of particular critical mean particle sizes and aspect ratios, one or more pigments of particular particle sizes and a resin binder producing a good surface and low permeabilities achieved with low coating weights are disclosed. Also, disclosed are fibrous mats coated on at least one surface with the coating compositions and laminates having a coated fibrous mat bonded to at least one surface of the substrate of the laminate. The platey mica in the coating has a mean particle size of about 38+/?8 or less microns and an aspect ratio of about 36+/?7 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Malay Nandi, Souvik Nandi, Gaurav Agrawal
  • RECYCLED MATERIAL INSULATION
    Publication number: 20080145580
    Abstract: A recycled insulation material includes plastic and/or rubber shredded or chopped up into individual pieces having random or semi-random sizes and lengths that when combined together create random or semi-random air-pockets in-between many of the individual pieces. The shredded or chopped up plastic and/or rubber pieces in combination with the air-pockets are configured to operate as an insulation filler for a variety of different panels, forms, pipes, conduits or any other item that requires insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Insulastics Inc.
    Inventors: William Templeton McAllister, William Gale Vinton
  • SHAPED BINDERLESS TITANOSILICATE ZEOLITE TS-1
    Publication number: 20080138619
    Abstract: There is provided a shaped, binderless catalyst comprising titanosilicate TS-1 and TS-1 precursors; wherein the catalyst is shaped into particles with a defined cross sectional diameter. There is provided a shaped, binderless catalyst, comprising sufficient moisture to retain a desired shape and comprising at least 95 weight percent titanosilicate TS-1 and titanosilicate TS-1 precursors. There is also provided a crystalline titanosilicate zeolite TS-1, having a) shaped, binderless particles with a defined cross sectional diameter, and b) a crystallite size of less than 0.2 micron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen J. Miller
  • Plastic Product with Stiffening Provisions, and Method for Manufacturing Same
    Publication number: 20080131696
    Abstract: A plastic injection molded product with at least one wall which on at least one side has a wavy course, such that the thickness of the wall in at least one direction is alternately smaller and larger with a flowing course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Hendricus Antonius Hoogland
  • Biofunctional Nanoprobes
    Publication number: 20080132584
    Abstract: Biofunctional nanoprobes are disclosed having nanoscale dimensions enabling the non-destructive penetration of lipid membranes. They are functionalized to perform a bio-chemical process using bio-compatible, porous coating in which enzymes are structurally constrained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: David E. Luzzi, Evan Goulet
  • Radiation Curable Coating Composition
    Publication number: 20080113192
    Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable composition including a polyester urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer prepared from ortho-carboxylic polyester polyols, where the composition, after cure, has a secant modulus greater than about 600 MPa and an elongation at break of at least about 10%. The invention also relates to coated optical fibers and optical fiber ribbon including at least one coating derived from this composition, and to a process of making these coated optical fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Edward Paul Zahora, Anthony Joseph Tortorello, Edward Joseph Murphy, Anthony Fitzroy Toussaint, Timothy Paul Reichert, Kelly An Hawkinson
  • Permanent magnet ring
    Patent number: 7371472
    Abstract: In a permanent magnet ring (1) formed by arranging a plurality of unit permanent magnets (21a, 21b, 21c . . . ), each of a plurality of the unit permanent magnets (21a, 21b, 21c . . . ) is formed in a circular cylindrical shape having a circular cross section, and a predetermined number of the unit permanent magnets are magnetically attracted each other so as to form a ring shape having a predetermined size, so that it is possible for the user to easily structure the permanent magnet ring (1) having a desired size, and it is possible to attach as many the unit permanent magnets as possible so as to be able to apply proper magnetic force lines to each part of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Sagami Chemical Metal Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeo Fukuda
  • Powdered lithium transition metal oxide having doped interface layer and outer layer and method for preparation of the same
    Patent number: 7364793
    Abstract: The present invention provides a powdered lithium transition metal oxide useful as a major component for cathode active material of rechargeable lithium batteries, comprising a lithium transition metal oxide particle, a doped interface layer formed near the surface of the particle, and a thermodynamically and mechanically stable outer layer, and a method of preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jens M. Paulsen, Munju Kim, Joon Sung Bae, Jaeup Jang, Hong-Kyu Park
  • Process for making and process for converting polyolefin fibres
    Patent number: 7364678
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a multi-filament polyethylene yarn via a gel-spinning process, Wherein a spin finish is applied at least once in an amount of 0.1-10 mass % based on the filament, to a filament that contains less than 50 mass % of solvent; the spin finish comprising at least 95 mass % of at least one volatile compound having a boiling point at 0.1 MPa pressure of from 30 to 250° C.; and the spin finish is subsequently removed by exposing the filament to a temperature of below the melting temperature of the filament. With this process a yarn is made that has a very low amount of residues on the surface of the fibres, without the need for a washing or extraction step, showing good mechanical properties, and very suited for e.g. biomedical applications. The invention further relates to a process for converting polyolefin fibres into a semi-finished or end-use product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Leo Smit, Joseph Arnold Paul Maria Simmelink, Leonard Josef Arnold Nielaba
  • Allergen barrier fabric
    Publication number: 20080096450
    Abstract: An allergen-barrier fabric and method of producing the same is provided. The fabric is formed from weaving yarns and processed such that the resulting pore size is less than approximately 1 micron. The finished fabric may also include exhibit consistent pore to pore variability. The finished fabric may exhibit an MTVR of at least 7,000 and a hydrostatic resistance of at least 10,000 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: CleanBrands, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Goldberg
  • Polymer-coated carbon nanotube
    Patent number: 7357984
    Abstract: By coating the outer surface of carbon nanotubes with various polymers of different properties, such properties as insulation property, reactivity, optical visibility, solvent dispersion property and so on are given to the outer surface of the carbon nanotubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignees: Incorporated Administrative Agency National Agriculture and Bio-Oriented Research Organization, NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Kazunori Otobe, Hidenobu Nakao, Hideki Hayashi, Fumiyuki Nihey
  • Conductive adhesive, method of producing the same, and bonding method
    Patent number: 7357883
    Abstract: A conductive adhesive is formed by mixing a plurality of conductive fillers into a thermosetting resin. The conductive filler includes a core material made of copper-based metal, a coating film made of silver and a plurality of particles made of silver. The coating film is provided on the core material to cover the core material, and the particles are provided on a surface of the coating film. Accordingly, a surface of the core material is prevented from being exposed. The conductive adhesive can be suitably used for bonding two members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori Ninomiya, Masashi Totokawa, Hirokazu Imai, Yukinori Migitaka
  • Electrically conductive non-stick coating
    Patent number: 7354648
    Abstract: A non-stick coating includes fluoropolymer and electrically conductive mica. The coating may be used on rollers in printing machines to help dissipate static electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Non-Stick Coatings
    Inventor: Thomas J. Bate
  • Cleaner for a test-card probe
    Publication number: 20080081527
    Abstract: A cleaner for a test-card probe is made of fibers irregularly positioned and packed very close, shaped as flat board with a proper thickness. As the fiber has some elasticity so that a test-card probe may not be harmed or damaged when the probe is inserted in and pulled out of the cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-Yu Lu
  • Method for manufacturing coconut based activated carbon polyester fiber with high percentage of carbon and the coconut based activated carbon polyester fiber made by the method
    Publication number: 20080081188
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing coconut based activated carbon polyester fiber with high percentage of carbon includes the steps of: mixing 5 wt %˜15 wt % (weight percentages) coconut based activated carbon particles which have sizes smaller than 7 ?m with 85 wt %˜95 wt % polyester fibers by high temperature so as to get spinning fabrics which are in melted form; extruding and ejecting the spinning fabrics to pass through a fabric ejection plate so as to form a melt ejection flow; forming an initial fiber: cooling the ejection flow leaving from the fabric ejection plate in lower temperature and with a high speed to form an initial fiber; and extending, coating oil, activating, drying, shaping, and packaging to form coconut based activated carbon polyester fibers with high percentage of carbons. A coconut based activated carbon with high percentage of carbon manufactured by the method is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Ding-Fa Chang
  • Porous membrane of vinylidene fluoride resin and process for producing the same
    Patent number: 7351338
    Abstract: There is provided a porous membrane of vinylidene fluoride resin which has pores of appropriate size and distribution and also excellent mechanical strength represented by tensile strength and elongation at break and is useful as a microfiltration membrane or a separator for batteries. The porous membrane of vinylidene fluoride resin is characterized by the presence in mixture of a crystalline oriented portion and a crystalline non-oriented portion as confirmed by X-ray diffraction, and is produced by subjecting a melt-extruded composition obtained by mixing a vinylidene fluoride resin having a molecular weight distribution which is appropriately broad and high as a whole with a plasticizer and a good solvent for vinylidene fluoride resin, to cooling for solidification from one surface, extraction of the plasticizer and stretching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Kureha Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Tada, Takeo Takahashi, Toshiya Mizuno
  • Pigment preparations
    Patent number: 7351474
    Abstract: A pigment formulation in granule form obtainable by a) dispersing at least two different pigments (A) in a solution of a thermoplastic polymer (B) in an organic solvent in the presence or absence of a dispersant (C), and b) applying as a layer the dispersion produced in step a) to granules of a thermoplastic polymer (B?), which is the same as the polymer (B), with removal of the solvent, wherein the pigment formulation includes the granules of the thermoplastic polymer (B?); and a coating on the granules of the thermoplastic polymer (B?), where the coating comprises the at least two different pigments (A) and the thermoplastic polymer (B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Guenter Etzrodt, Achim Grefenstein, Wieland Jenet, Robert Bayer, Reinhold Rieger