Capsule Or Particulate Matter Containing (e.g., Sphere, Flake, Microballon, Etc.) Patents (Class 428/40.2)
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Patent number: 8043682Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet with a release liner has a bubbles containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release liner in contact with at least one surface of the bubbles containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The release liner comprises at least three layers including an intermediate layer and surface layers, and the surface layers are positioned on both surfaces of the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer comprises at least one polyolefin resin. Each of the surface layers comprises a low-density polyethylene and an olefinic elastomer and independently has a thickness of 15 ?m or less. The ratio of the thickness of the intermediate layer to the total thickness of the surface layers (the intermediate layer/the surface layers) is in the range of 4 to 19.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Akiko Nonaka, Shinji Inokuchi, Hiroshi Wada
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Patent number: 8025945Abstract: An easily peelable laminated film includes a laminate of a peelable surface layer (B) having a peeling strength of 5 to 100 g/cm with a base layer (A) containing a thermoplastic resin. The laminated film of the invention provides an easily peelable laminated film excellent in water resistance as a base material for, for example, concealing seals and labels for preventing re-pasting. The easily peelable laminated film of the invention requires no specific process to start peeling.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Yupo CorporationInventor: Hiroshi Koike
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Patent number: 8007886Abstract: An underlayment for supplementing one or more physical properties of wall, ceiling, and floor construction components is used to in a wall, ceiling, or floor assembly that may be fabricated on site. The assembly includes: first and second wall, ceiling, or floor construction components which each have physical properties and an underlayment component which has at least one supplemental physical property for supplementing the physical properties of the first and second construction components. The construction components may or may not be secured together with the underlayment sandwiched between the second and first construction components to form a wall, ceiling, or floor assembly with the supplemental physical property or properties of the underlayment. The supplemental physical property or properties of the underlayment may include, but are not limited to, latent storage of thermal energy, sound transmission reduction, and/or burn through resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Patrick Tierney, Ralph Michael Fay
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Patent number: 7985445Abstract: A novel method of forming water in oil microcapsules is disclosed. According to the invention microcapsules are obtained by steps comprising dispersing an oil soluble amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and an oil soluble bi- or polyfunctional vinyl monomer along with a thermal or UV free radical initiator (optionally included in one or both of the oil or water phases) and an organic acid into an internal phase oil; heating or UV exposing for a time (and temperature) sufficient to oligomerize the amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and oil soluble bi- or polyfunctional vinyl monomer forming a pre-polymer. Thereafter the process involves adding to the oil phase oil a water phase comprising a dispersion in water of an anionic emulsifier (and optionally initiator), and adding an emulsifying agent. Emulsifying the water phase into the oil phase (W/O) is controlled through the quantity of water employed.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Appleton Papers Inc.Inventors: Todd Arlin Schwantes, Peggy Dorothy Sands
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Patent number: 7976940Abstract: Coatings which are applied to a component have to be removed again in a complex way in certain regions, since a coating was not desired to be present in those regions. The subsequent removal of this layer adversely affects the component, for example its geometry. The method according to the invention for coating a component includes a masking which at least partially comprises a ceramic powder and can therefore easily be removed after the component has been coated.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Berndt, Nigel-Philip Cox, Andreas Griep, Guido Kern, Gerhard Reich, Peter Sindlhauser
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Patent number: 7960000Abstract: A cost-effective and minimally destructive apparatus and method for removing paint and other coatings from a surface. The apparatus comprises a tape having a masking material adapted to adhere to the surface and a stripper, wherein applying the masking material and the stripper can be performed in a single step.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: PRC DeSoto International, Inc.Inventor: Pierce Newman
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Patent number: 7935201Abstract: A masking product having an exposed non-slip surface. In some embodiments, the masking product has two non-slip surfaces, on opposite sides of the paper. The non-slip surface exposed surfaces having an increased coefficient of friction to inhibit the movement (e.g., slipping) of items present on the non-slip surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Wausau Paper Mills, LLCInventor: David Uitenbroek
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Patent number: 7914891Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: John David Amundson, Alan Edward Wright, Frank P. Abuto, Michael S. Brunner, Wael R. Joseph, Larry E. Brown, David Charles Musil, Michael Allen Daley, Jeffrey David Shelley, Brian Patrick Argo, David J. Drath, William A. Hendrickson, Hal Arthur LaFleur, III, Duane G. Krzysik
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Patent number: 7897536Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanocapsule-type structure having an average particle diameter of 1 to 50 nm, said nanocapsule-type structure comprising an aqueous solution of a metal compound encapsulated in the inside thereof. Preferably, the nanocapsule-type structure is such that the nanocapsule structure is formed by self-organization of a surfactant in an organic solvent. This nanocapsule structure is in a nanometer size, and high in dispersibility even in a high-concentration region in an organic solvent, and does not undergo aggregation, and it is useful as a catalyst for a CVD method.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyInventors: Takeshi Saito, Satoshi Ohshima, Motoo Yumura
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Patent number: 7897228Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface that includes a sheet of dry color component having a margin, a front sheet surface, and a rear sheet surface opposite the front sheet surface, and an adhesive on the rear sheet surface for bonding the sheet to the surface. Either the margin of the sheet or the entire sheet is adapted for reducing or eliminating the visual perceptibility of the seam created when the margin is positioned in an overlapping, abutting, or spaced apart relationship with a margin of a juxtaposed second article. The reduction or elimination of the visual perceptibility of the seam may be promoted by a physical mechanism, a chemical mechanism, an optical mechanism, or a combination of these mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Shawn Christopher Pallotta, Robert Lawrence Prosise, John William Toussant, Andrew Julian Wnuk, Von Adoniram Kinsey, Anneke Margaret Kaminski, Julie Ann Pawlikowski, Bruce Neil Hall, Roxanne Drago Westendorf
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Publication number: 20100279050Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated film which includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a die-adhering layer laminated on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, the laminated film being for use in a production step of a semiconductor device, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet contains a peeling force-controlling component capable of lowering the pressure-sensitive adhesive force between the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet and the die-adhering layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Hironao Ootake, Katsuhiko Kamiya
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Patent number: 7811647Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet that can prevent the deformation of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer due to pressurization in a pressing process and can be easily peeled off from the processed article. The heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a substrate, and a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer arranged on or above at least one side of the substrate and containing a foaming agent, in which the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a shear modulus (23° C.) in an unfoamed state of 7×106 Pa or more. The heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer preferably has a shear modulus (95° C.) in an unfoamed state of less than 7×106 Pa. The foaming agent in the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer preferably has a foam initiating temperature higher than 80° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Yukio Arimitsu, Akihisa Murata, Tomoko Kishimoto
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Patent number: 7807246Abstract: This disclosed invention relates to a dry paint transfer laminate, comprising: a dry paint film layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the dry paint film layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; an adhesive layer overlying the upper surface of the dry paint film layer; and a release liner overlying the lower surface of the dry paint film layer. Methods of making and using the laminate are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith L. Truog, Roger A. Fahlsing, Howard Enlow, Norman A. Conti, Frank Y. Shih
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Patent number: 7799401Abstract: Disclosed herein are an adhesive sheet and a manufacturing method thereof. The adhesive sheet comprises a polyvinyl chloride sheet formed of a polyvinyl chloride sheet comprising polyvinyl chloride, tourmaline and/or kiyoseki, and a flame retardant. The adhesive sheet may further comprise an antibacterial/deodorant layer formed on one side of the polyvinyl chloride sheet. The adhesive sheet has excellent ability to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and excellent flame retardancy and printability.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Dong-Kon Lee, Mi-Ok Lyu, Dong-Hoon Lim
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Patent number: 7794812Abstract: A label form which includes a backing member having a label member removably attached to the backing member and a transparent laminate removably attached to the backing member. The backing member can include a split-line crack for allowing the label member and the transparent laminate to be aligned and attached to a stock member. The transparent laminate can be located on the backing member so as not to cover the label member, wherein the label member includes an exposed surface for printing on the label member.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Smead Manufacturing CompanyInventor: William Sanford
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Patent number: 7786027Abstract: A functionalized substrate comprising: from about 1% to about 20% of a water-dispersible and/or a water-disintegrating material comprising a cellulose by weight; from about 0.001% to about 50% of a binder material by weight; and a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating at least one functional material, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yousef Georges Aouad, Tania Edmee Berges Cabrera, Lois Jean Boekley, Jodi Lee Brown, Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Renae Dianna Fossum, Yonas Gizaw, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Brian Joseph Roselle, Michael Bruce Edwards
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Patent number: 7758939Abstract: Provided herein are protective laminate devices comprising a biocompatible non-adherent substance and a fast-setting adhesive and methods of use. Also provided is a dispenser for an adhesive tape. The protective laminate devices and methods may be used for wound closure.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventors: Kevin S. Marchitto, Stephen T. Flock
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Patent number: 7744976Abstract: A curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition is made to contain a polymer-containing energy rays-curable component and fine particles having an average particle diameter of not more than 30 nm, wherein the solid content of the fine particles is made to be from 5 to 60 wt %. A stamper-receiving layer or a curable pressure sensitive adhesive layer for bonding a protective layer is formed using this curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition, thus producing an optical disk producing sheet. This optical disk producing sheet has a low volume shrinkage rate upon curing, and has excellent adhesiveness. If this optical disk producing sheet is used, then an optical disk having little warping and excellent inter-layer adhesion can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Lintec CorporationInventors: Kazuya Katoh, Shin Kubota, Sou Miyata
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Patent number: 7727607Abstract: A decorative dry paint wall film includes a layer of dry paint, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry paint layer, and a release liner in releasable contact with the dry paint layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The release liner has a matte release coat layer that contacts the dry paint layer. The release liner is released from the dry paint layer after the PSA side is attached to a wall. The matte release coat transfers a matte finish to the dry paint layer when the release liner is removed. The wall film includes a barrier layer to protect against significant discoloration of the color in the dry paint layer caused by migration of azo-type pigments from a painted wall surface. The barrier layer in one embodiment comprises a dry emulsion containing ethylene-vinyl alcohol and a dispersed polymeric material which in one embodiment comprises a urethane material.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank Yen-Jer Shih, Roger A. Fahlsing, Anneke Margaret Kaminski, John Vincent Fontana, Douglas Bruce Zeik, Martin Ian James
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Patent number: 7722939Abstract: Stock materials for manual and/or high speed industrial automated bonding applications having a curable pre-applied adhesive or sealant compositions on the bonding surfaces wherein the curative for the pre-applied adhesive or sealant composition is contained within a carrier which prevents its premature release.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Appleton Papers, Inc.Inventors: Todd Arlin Schwantes, Michael Curley Krzoska, Gregory Stephen Kulibert, Adam Gregg Malofsky, Bernard Miles Malofsky, Nagib Maurice Ward
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Patent number: 7722940Abstract: Stock packaging materials for manual and/or high speed industrial automated package formation and/or filing and closing applications having a curable pre-applied adhesive compositions applied to one or more seams or closure surfaces wherein the curative for the pre-applied adhesive composition is contained within a carrier which prevents its premature release.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Appleton Papers, Inc.Inventors: Todd Arlin Schwantes, Michael Curley Krzoska, Gregory Stephen Kulibert, Adam Gregg Malofsky, Bernard Miles Malofsky, Nagib Maurice Ward
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Publication number: 20100119757Abstract: Provided is a heat-peelable double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet that is advantageously usable in the step of cutting a multilayer ceramic sheet performed in a high-temperature atmosphere. Also provided is a process for the cutting of a multilayer ceramic sheet using the above-mentioned sheet. The heat-peelable double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a substrate; arranged on one side thereof, a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing heat-expandable microspheres; and arranged on the other side, a temporary-fixing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a lipophilic layered clay mineral. The lipophilic layered clay mineral is preferably a layered silicate. The lipophilic layered clay mineral may be present in an amount of 0.1 to 45 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a base polymer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive constituting the temporary-fixing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Daisuke Shimokawa, Yukio Arimitsu
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Publication number: 20100119759Abstract: An adhesive film for manufacturing a semiconductor device, which is to be finally removed in the method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, can be suitably used in the manufacture of a semiconductor device having a so-called standoff, wherein a part of a conductor projects from an encapsulation resin, and has excellent wire bonding property. The adhesive film includes a thermosetting adhesive layer, and the thermosetting adhesive layer includes a layered clay mineral, wherein the adhesive film is used in a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including (a) embedding at least a part of a conductor in the adhesive film; (b) mounting a semiconductor chip on the conductor; (c) connecting the semiconductor chip to the conductor; (d) encapsulating the semiconductor chip with an encapsulation resin; and (e) removing the adhesive film therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroyuki Kondo, Yasuhiro Amano
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Patent number: 7713604Abstract: Curable adhesive articles having topographical features and methods of making curable adhesive articles are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jie Yang, Kenneth J. Callahan, Ying-Yuh Lu, Yaoqi J. Liu
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Patent number: 7678436Abstract: There is disclosed an overlaminating adhesive film comprising a transparent film, an adhesive layer and a release material successively laminated in this order, wherein said release material has a surface contacting with the adhesive layer, said surface having a centerline average surface roughness of 0.5 ?m or lower; an adhesive forming said adhesive layer has a pH of 7.2 to 8.5 in a solution state before applied, and is an acrylic emulsion-type adhesive having an average particle size of 200 nm or smaller; and a monomer component used for production of said adhesive includes an alkoxysilane group-containing unsaturated monomer in which each alkoxy group has 1 to 4 carbon atoms, but includes no hydroxy-containing unsaturated monomer. The overlaminating adhesive film of the present invention exhibits a good water resistance and is free from deterioration in its transparency due to lifting or bubbles when laminated on an adherend.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Lintec CorporationInventors: Tatsuya Tsukida, Makoto Inoue
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Publication number: 20100021668Abstract: The invention relates to a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for use in fixing a liquid-crystal display module unit to a backlight unit in a liquid-crystal display, the double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including at least one heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing heat-expandable microspheres. According to the double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet of the invention, since the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has high adhesiveness and a liquid-crystal display module unit can be tenaciously fixed to a backlight unit with the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, excellent adhesion reliability can be attained. Furthermore, since this pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can be easily made peelable by a heat treatment, it has excellent suitability for reworking.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Daisuke Shimokawa, Mutsumi Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20100003441Abstract: Disclosed is a release liner having a multilayer structure of at least three layers including two surface layers and an intermediate layer, in which one of the two surface layers contains a high-density polyethylene, the other contains a low-density polyethylene, and the intermediate layer contains a low-density polyethylene alone as its resin component. Also disclosed is a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including the release liner and at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which a release force X (N/mm) between the release liner and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a rigidity Y of the release liner [(Young's modulus of the release liner)×(thickness)3] (N·mm) satisfy the following conditions: 0<X?0.285 and 0<Y<180X4+0.1. The release liner and pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet excel in releasability and do not suffer from liner pop-off even when, for example, stored in a curved state. The release liner excels also in recyclability.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Akiko Nonaka, Shinji Inokuchi, Masahiko Ando
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Patent number: 7622175Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface comprise a sheet of dry color component and an adhesive on one surface of the sheet of dry color component. In one embodiment, the article is free of a releasable liner and a carrier sheet. In another embodiment, the sheet of dry color component and adhesive have a combined thickness of about 3 mils or less. Methods for providing a substantially permanent color effect on an architectural surface comprise applying dry color component to the architectural surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Shawn Christopher Pallotta, Von Adoniram Kinsey, Michael John O'Brien, Robert Lawrence Prosise, John William Toussant, Andrew Julian Wnuk
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Patent number: 7541060Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for producing bichromal balls that are adapted for use in high temperature applications. The bichromal balls find particular application in signs and display devices that can be used in environments in which the temperature exceeds 40° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: San-Ming Yang, Thomas Edward Enright, Aurelian Valeriu Magdalinis, Ahmed Abd Alzamly, Man-Chung Tam, Carol Ann Jennings, Peter M. Kazmaier, Marko D. Saban, Michael Steven Hawkins
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Publication number: 20090022924Abstract: Provided is a patch for a roofing membrane and a method of applying same. The patch is comprised of a substrate compatible with the roofing membrane, which has encapsulated adhesive on the side to be applied to the roofing membrane. When the patch is applied to the roofing membrane with pressure, the adhesive, encapsulated in cells, is released upon rupture of the cells. The patch is thereby easily and quickly applied to effect a desired seal or repair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Christopher J. Griffin
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Patent number: 7468199Abstract: An adhesive membrane comprises (a) a conductor; (b) a composite material comprising conductive particles at least partially embedded in an electrically insulating layer disposed on the conductor; and (c) a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the composite material, the conductive particles being capable of electrically connecting the conductor to a second conductor under application of sufficient pressure therebetween, the conductive particles having no relative orientation and being disposed so that substantially all electrical connections made between the conductor and a second conductor will be in the z direction, and the combined thickness of the electrically insulating layer and the pressure sensitive adhesive layer being greater than the size of the largest conductive particle when the largest conductive particle is measured in the z direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ranjith Divigalpitiya, Pei-Jung Chen, David A. Kanno, Gabriella Miholics, Vijay Patel
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Publication number: 20080311330Abstract: There is described a process for the production of structures on substrates. At least one transfer layer (22) is transferred completely or region-wise on to the surface of the substrate (1) by an embossing film (2), in particular a hot embossing film, wherein the transfer layer (22) has regions which are formed by a binding agent. Open pores are produced in the transfer layer transferred on to the substrate (1), by the binding agent being expelled. A filler can then be introduced into the open pores. There is also described an embossing film for producing structures on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventor: Ulrich Schindler
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Publication number: 20080241453Abstract: Fragrance advertising device comprising two surfaces cojoined with a pattern of adhesive with frangible fragrance containing microcapsules incorporated in a formation of peelable bond. Microencapsulated fragrance formulation acts as an adhesive surrounding space that is reserved for extra message or an additional art on both of the surfaces inside the device. Improved fragrance rendition characteristics are also achieved with inventive design.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Gary L. Akins, Lyudmila Feldman
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Patent number: 7419607Abstract: A biofilm resistant fluid handling system is provided having at least one structural component adapted to retain or deliver fluid. The at least one structural component is formed from a biofilm resistant material comprising polymeric resin and an inorganic carrier conjugated with a biocidal metal ion. When a surface of the at least one structural component is exposed to a continuous or intermittent aqueous solution environment the formation of active biofilm on the surface is prevented and planktonic bacteria in proximity of said surface is killed. Additionally, methods for extending the biocidal properties of a biofilm resistant fluid handling system are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Inventor: Bradley Downs
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Publication number: 20080176017Abstract: A release liner having a generally flat first substrate, with a first side and a second side. The first side includes a first coating, providing release against a pressure-sensitive adhesive, when that pressure sensitive adhesive is contacted with the first side. The release liner also includes a. second, preferably solvent-free, curable coating for application to the second side of the release liner. That coating comprises a mixture, the mixture having two pre-polymer components, the first pre-polymer component comprising at least one monomer, and the second pre-polymer component comprising either (a) at least one oligomer or (b) at least one soluble resin. The coating further comprises insoluble non-mineral type particles within that mixture. The insoluble non-mineral type particles preferably comprise an insoluble polymer powder, and most preferably an insoluble polyamide powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Kristen Gouge, Kevin D. Rea
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Patent number: 7329447Abstract: A retroreflective laminate sheeting has a viewing surface having a retroreflective layer which has a first cap-Y value of a viewing surface side thereof. A plurality of discrete pigmented indicia are disposed on the viewing surface side of the retroreflective layer. The pigmented indicia define a second cap-Y value of the viewing surface of the sheeting, the second cap-Y value being less than the first cap-Y value. One method of making a retroreflective sheeting includes forming a retroreflective layer on a web, the web moving in a web direction. The method includes applying a pigmented material proximate the retroreflective layer, the pigmented material preferably forming a plurality of parallel stripes oriented substantially in at least one of the web direction and a direction orthogonal to the web direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Dennis J. Chirhart, Mark A. Young, Steven B. Kelley
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Patent number: 7329449Abstract: A system comprising a linerless pressure sensitive label stock and a printer for printing on linerless pressure sensitive label stock exhibit reduced tendency for exposed adhesive to stick to printer components. The linerless pressure sensitive label stock has a plurality of regions that are substantially non-tacky formed along the length of the label stock web. In one embodiment, the non-tacky regions are formed by printing an adhesive deadening agent over the pressure sensitive adhesive. In another embodiment, the adhesive is printed in a pattern having non-tacky regions. Optional perforations in the non-tacky regions aid separation of printed regions from the rest of the web. Various means of web position sensing allow the printer to track the positions of the substantially non-tacky regions. After printing, the web of linerless pressure sensitive label stock is moved to positions where it is unlikely to stick to printer components.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: Christopher A. Wiklof, L. David Rish
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Patent number: 7247360Abstract: The invention is an easy to fold sanitary toilet seat cover for preventing direct contact between an individual's skin and the top and the side surfaces of a toilet seat. When unfolded, the toilet seat cover is sufficiently large to not only cover the entire elongated toilet seat, but also cover the sides of the seat. The disposable toilet seat cover comprises a polygonal annulus that is comprised of a quilted multilayer sheet having a water impervious layer and an absorbent layer, a wipe that is a detachable inner oval section that provides an opening to the toilet, and an adhesive fastening means for temporarily securing the polygonal annulus toilet seat. The water impervious layer comprises a coated layer and/or a filmic layer. The wipe detaches from an inner ovalled edge of the annulus, and is functional as a sanitary wipe or towel.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Neat SolutionsInventors: Beth A. Besner, James T. Beaty
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Patent number: 7220473Abstract: This present invention concerns a cover layer that is impermeable to the active substances and/or a removable protective layer of a transdermal therapeutic system, comprising a thermoplastic film which either directly contains the absorbing agents and channel-forming agents or is coated with a polymer support (thermoplast) containing these substances. The polymer support can either be applied over the entire surface of the film or in patterns, directly during production. The thermoplastic film that is used and the polymer support can be made from either the same or different materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Hexal AGInventors: Cornelia Beier, Ralf Kibele
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Patent number: 7182988Abstract: A pre-textured sealing tape is provided for sealing the chink between the stacked logs in a log structure. A paper, plastic, metal or textile type of backing support material is coated with a thin layer of flexible moisture impermeable material resembling conventional chinking materials. A suitable adhesive can be applied to the opposite side of the support materials with the adhesive covered by a release layer. The tape is cut to the desired width for the chink that is to be sealed and is finished in a rolled configuration. A synthetic resin mixed with a granular material has been found to be suitable for the flexible coating and texturing of the tape. The tape can be applied directly to the logs, between the logs or to objects positioned within the chink, such as splines, insulation sheeting, or plywood panels. The tape can cover the space between simulated logs attached to panels used in simulated log structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventor: James S. McCain
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Patent number: 7183249Abstract: A dry fragrance composition having from about 0.1 to about 20%, by total carrier weight, of a fragrance composition substantially uniformly deposited on the surface of a nonabsorbent solid inorganic particulate substrate is used to impart a fragrance to a second material. The nonabsorbent solid inorganic particulate substrate can be an alkali metal chloride, sulfates, or tripolyphosphates, soda ash, borax, or a zeolite.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Robertet Fragrances, Inc.Inventor: Stephen V. Dente
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Patent number: 7153557Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhesive or thermally bondable security document that can be affixed to an article, characterized in that it comprises at least one medium capable of receiving print on the front side, said medium having, on its reverse side, at least one self-adhesive or thermally adhesive layer and at least one marker that emits a characteristic signal by itself, such that, after the document has been bonded by means of said adhesive layer to the article, in the event of disbandment of the document at least part of said marker detaches from the medium. The invention also relates to a method of authenticating the article.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Arjowiggins SecurityInventor: Sandrine Rancien
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Patent number: 7147743Abstract: An energy-beam-curable thermal-releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having, on at least one side of a base material, an energy-beam-curable thermo-expandable viscoelastic layer containing thermo-expandable microspheres and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer stacked in this order. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a thickness of about 0.1 to 10 ?m and can be formed from a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The energy-beam-curable thermo-expandable viscoelastic layer, on the other hand, can be formed from a tacky substance. The energy-beam-curable thermal-releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet according to the invention has adhesion enough to withstand a carrying step of an adherend, causes neither winding up of the adhesive nor chipping upon cutting and facilitates peeling and collection of cut pieces after cutting. In addition, it exhibits low contamination on the adherend after peeling.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Kazuyuki Kiuchi, Toshiyuki Oshima, Akihisa Murata, Yukio Arimitsu
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Patent number: 7132144Abstract: Cooperative touch fasteners have a sheet-form base with an upper face and a lower face. Extending outwardly from, and integral with the upper face of the base is a plurality of fastener elements. Additionally, the lower face of the sheet-form base has a pressure adhesive property and is coated with a cross-linkable adhesive. The cooperative touch fasteners can be used to alter garments, hang window coverings and attach finishing covers. Additionally, the fasteners can be used in place of snaps and buttons, in medical devices, with diapers and in conjunction with a variety of manufacturing techniques.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventor: Jennifer Lynn Roberts
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Patent number: 7132142Abstract: This disclosed invention relates to a laminate for use as a wallcovering comprising: a matte release liner having a flexible polymeric matte release backing liner and a matte release coat bonded to the matte release backing liner, and a flexible multi-layer decorative film releasably adhered to the matte release liner, the decorative film comprising a dry paint film layer in contact with the matte release coat, and an adhesive layer bonded to the dry paint film layer on a side thereof opposite the matte release liner, the dry paint film layer comprising a layer of pigment dispersed in a polymeric binder, the matte release coat having a level of tack that preferentially adheres the matte release backing liner to the decorative film sufficient to provide a level of structural support for the decorative film when placing the adhesive side of the paint film layer in contact with a substrate, the matte release coat having a micro-roughened surface for transferring a matte finish to the exposed surface fo the dry pType: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Keith L. Truog, Tamara L. McCartney, Craig W. Potter, Roger A. Fahlsing, Diane Ewanko
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Patent number: 7132143Abstract: A self-adhering modified bituminous roofing tile underlayment material for tile roof assemblies that comprises an APP modified bitumen compound on the front side, and a factory-applied self-adhesive compound on the back side of a reinforcement carrier sheet, and granules embedded on the APP modified bitumen compound to provide a non-skid surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Polyglass U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Natalino Zanchetta, Shaik Mohseen
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Patent number: 7115313Abstract: A self-adhering modified bituminous underlayment for metal roof assemblies that comprises an APP modified bitumen compound on the front side, and a factory-applied self-adhesive compound on the back side of a reinforcement carrier sheet, and a fabric at least partially embedded in the APP modified bitumen compound to provide a non-skid surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Natalino Zanchetta, Shaik Mohseen
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Patent number: 7097892Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the support thereof, wherein the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one surface of the support partly has projected spots of fibers. The projected spots of fibers are preferably raised spots of fibers that are raised from the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet is favorable for flooring material fixation. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet is produced according to a flocking method that comprises flocking the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one surface of the support to thereby form projected spots of fibers partly in the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventor: Masanori Sano
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Patent number: 7081288Abstract: A heat resistant label stock comprised of an unsupported cast face sheet layer, an adhesive layer and a release liner characterized by a face sheet, an adhesive layer and a release liner. The label stock is generally tamper-evident in that removal destroys or damages the label. In certain embodiments the label stock is electrostatic dissipative.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Liping Guo, Scott H. Kogler
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Patent number: 7041349Abstract: A thermal transfer image recording composite sheet has a lamination structure: (2) image receiving sheet section (including image receiving layer (D), image recording sheet substrate (C) and adhesive layer (E)) and (1) release sheet section (including release layer (B) and release sheet substrate (A)), and exhibits, as a whole, a compressive modulus of 50 MPa or less, wherein, the substrate (C) is constituted from (a) an upper oriented porous polyester film layer bonded to the image receiving layer (D) and (b) a lower oriented porous polymer film layer, the polymer of which is different from polyester of the layer (a), laminated on the upper film layer (a) and bonded to the adhesive layer (E), or the adhesive layer (E) comprises, together with an adhesive agent, a plurality of hollow particles each formed from a hollow core portion and a shell portion and has an average particle size of 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: OJI Paper Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshimasa Tanaka, Yoshio Mizuhara, Shigeru Nagashima, Yoshihiro Shimizu, Hideaki Shinohara