Aluminum Patents (Class 428/41.1)
  • Patent number: 11667817
    Abstract: A conductive film includes an elongated release film and a plurality of conductive adhesive film pieces provided on the release film. Then, the plurality of adhesive film pieces are arranged in a longitudinal direction X of the release film. For this reason, the adhesive film piece can be set to an arbitrary shape. Accordingly, it is possible to attach the adhesive film piece to adhesive surfaces having various shapes and to efficiently use the adhesive film piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Tatsuzawa, Kazuya Matsuda, Yutaka Tsuchida, Takashi Seki, Mitsuyoshi Shimamura, Kengo Shinohara, Tetsuyuki Shirakawa, Yasunori Kawabata, Satoru Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 10926520
    Abstract: A decorative laminate including a decorative layered structure defining a first surface and a second surface opposed from the first surface, and a gas permeable layer underlying the decorative layered structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John C. Wilde, Thomas L. Brown, Jr., Jason W. Drexler
  • Patent number: 10615885
    Abstract: Materials and methods for mitigating passive intermodulation. A membrane for reducing passive intermodulation includes a first polymeric layer, a second polymeric layer, and a continuous metal layer encapsulated between the first and second polymeric layers. A self-adhesive radio frequency barrier tape includes a waterproof polymeric top layer, a metal-containing layer adhered by an adhesive layer to the polymeric top layer, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adhered to the metal-containing layer, and a release liner on a bottom surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. A method of mitigating passive intermodulation includes passing a probe over an area of interest, the probe being sensitive to an intermodulation frequency of interest, and identifying a suspected source of passive intermodulation when the amplitude of the probe output exceeds a threshold at the frequency of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Thomas Bell, Christopher Griffin, Jacob Heaps, Eric Olson
  • Patent number: 9123257
    Abstract: A door mountable device for facilitating detection of hygienic hand washing. A dye dispenser is mounted on a door handle in a manner such that a soap washable dye is deposited on hands that contact the handle upon entry into a restroom facility. The resulting dye stain area is removed by thorough hand washing. Any stain remaining upon exiting the restroom is an indicator that hands have not been hygienically washed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Julio Vicente
  • Patent number: 9061478
    Abstract: A conductive single-sided tape includes a conductive, nonwoven adhesive layer and a metal layer positioned adjacent the conductive, nonwoven adhesive layer. The conductive, nonwoven adhesive layer includes a conductive nonwoven substrate having a plurality of passageways, an adhesive material positioned within at least a portion of the passageways and a plurality of metal particles dispersed within the adhesive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeong-Wan Choi, Jin-Bae Kim
  • Publication number: 20150099081
    Abstract: An adhesive strip, with improved barrier effect, encapsulates electronic arrangements against permeates, whereby the composite system comprises at least (a) an adhesive strip containing at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive substance for direct application on a substrate; and (b) at least one release liner which lies directly upon the pressure-sensitive adhesive substance, wherein the surface of the release liner, that faces the pressure-sensitive adhesive substance, has a surface roughness of less that 100 nm, measured as an arithmetic mean Sa as per ISO/FDIS 25178-2:2011 of the amounts of at least 10,000 height values of the profile of a partial surface of at least 200 ?m×200 ?m. A method produces a release liner with a smooth surface for equipping barrier adhesive strips by removing the liner in order to encapsulate electronic arrangements with the adhesive strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Minyoung Bai, Thilo Dollase, Jan Ellinger, Judith Grünauer
  • Publication number: 20150064384
    Abstract: A metallic foil tape having a top surface and a bottom surface with an adhesive applied to at least one of the top surface or the bottom surface of the metallic foil tape and corrugations in the metallic foil tape providing for expansion of the corrugated metallic foil tape in a circular or semi-circular shape. The corrugated metallic foil tape is suitable to be applied to contoured or three-dimensional surfaces, and is particularly suitable for use in sealing or joining components of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Muzaffer Fidan
  • Patent number: 8920895
    Abstract: A pressure wash resistant label comprising: (A) A topcoat with a first facial surface having a surface roughness in a range of 10 micro-inches (?-in) (0.254 microns (?m) and 70 ?-in (1.778 ?m); (B) A facesheet in contact with the topcoat and comprising a polymer with a Tg of at least 65° C.; (C) An optional detectable layer, if present, in contact with the facesheet and comprising metal particles; (D) An adhesive having a shear adhesion failure temperature (SAFT) of at least 120° C. and in contact with the optional detectable layer if present and if not present, then in contact with the facesheet; and (E) An optional release liner, if present, in contact with the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Savagian, Jeremy M. Higgins, Alec J. Davis
  • Publication number: 20140370222
    Abstract: There is provided a heat-dissipation sheet assembly comprising a heat-dissipation sheet layer having good heat conductivity and a protection layer(s) electrodeposited on one or both sides of the heat-dissipation sheet layer. When the heat-dissipation sheet layer is immersed in an aqueous solution for electrodeposition added with a material for electrodeposition and electric current is permitted to flow in the aqueous solution, the protection layer(s) is electrodeposited on the one or both sides of the heat-dissipation sheet layer. The heat-dissipation sheet assembly can be attached to a heat-generating unit by applying an adhesion layer to an underside of the heat-dissipation sheet assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: A-TECH SOLUTION CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jong Seop Kim, Ki Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 8883282
    Abstract: An electrode tape, a solar module and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electrode tape includes an adhesive film and a conductive structure. The adhesive film includes a first adhesive surface and a second adhesive surface which faces an opposite direction to the first adhesive surface. The conductive structure is embedded in the adhesive film with a first contact point exposed on the first adhesive surface and a second contact point exposed on the second adhesive surface. The solar module includes a first solar cell and a second solar cell which are electrically connected with each other through the electrode tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Neo Solar Power Corp.
    Inventors: Ching-Huang Lin, Rong-Chang Liang, Pei-Chang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20140308470
    Abstract: A laminated lithographic printing plate comprising an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, an aluminum oxide layer coating the first side aluminum layer, optionally a second aluminum oxide layer coating the second side of the aluminum layer, an image forming layer coating the first aluminum oxide layer, an adhesive layer adhering to the second side of the aluminum layer or to said second aluminum oxide layer when second aluminum oxide layer is present, and a base layer coating the adhesive layer is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Mylan Group
    Inventors: My T. Nguyen, Thuong T. Dang, Khai N. Phan
  • Patent number: 8859069
    Abstract: A metal sheet for encapsulating an organic light-emitting display device, the metal sheet including a main body, first and second adhesive layers respectively formed on both surfaces of the main body, and first and second releasing films that respectively protect the first and second adhesive layers by covering them. A portion of an outer line of the first adhesive layer passes an inner region of the second adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeong-Su Kim
  • Publication number: 20140299265
    Abstract: Dry apply and/or peel away temporary body decals may be comprised of a decal applied to a backing with an adhesive associated with the decal. A protective laminate may be applied to protect the decal until it is used. The user may apply the decal to his/her body, and the decal may be applied without the use of water. When the user is ready to remove the temporary body decal, the adhesive associated with the decal may provide a means for the user to detach the temporary body decal from his/her body without leaving a residue on his/her body and without the need to use soap and water to remove the temporary body decal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Douglas Marshall
  • Patent number: 8822872
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode wire for electro-discharge machining and a method for manufacturing the same. The electrode wire includes a core wire including a first metal including copper, a first alloy layer formed at a boundary region between the core wire and a second metal plated on an outer surface of the core wire due to mutual diffusion between the core wire and the second metal, and a second alloy layer formed due to diffusion of the first metal to the second metal. A core wire material is erupted onto a surface of the electrode wire for electro-discharge machining, which includes the core wire, the first alloy layer, and the second alloy layer, along cracks appearing on the second alloy layer, so that a plurality of grains are formed on the surface of the electrode wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Ki-Chul Seong, Hyun-Soo Seong, Hyun-Kook Seong
  • Publication number: 20140154447
    Abstract: A peelable adapter element for balancing out assembly and/or component tolerances, with a core body to define a minimum dimension and at least one stack of films bound to the core body to define a maximum dimension, which includes a plurality of peelable metal films detachably joined with each other by a respective binder film. The core body is formed of a plastic matrix with integrated fiber reinforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Ralf Gevers
  • Publication number: 20140124132
    Abstract: A metal sheet for encapsulating an organic light-emitting display device, the metal sheet including a main body, first and second adhesive layers respectively formed on both surfaces of the main body, and first and second releasing films that respectively protect the first and second adhesive layers by covering them. A portion of an outer line of the first adhesive layer passes an inner region of the second adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Jeong-Su KIM
  • Patent number: 8551948
    Abstract: Provided are method of generating a fiber from a globular protein such as albumin. Also provided are albumin fibers and fabrics and methods of using same for bonding a damaged tissue or for ex vivo or in vivo formation of a tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research & Development Foundation Limited
    Inventors: Eyal Zussman, David Simhon, Shmuel Chervinsky, Abraham Katzir, Zvi Nevo, Yael Dror
  • Patent number: 8546333
    Abstract: Provided are method of generating a fiber from a globular protein such as albumin. Also provided are albumin fibers and fabrics and methods of using same for bonding a damaged tissue or for ex vivo or in vivo formation of a tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research & Development Foundation Limited
    Inventors: Eyal Zussman, David Simhon, Shmuel Chervinsky, Abraham Katzir, Zvi Nevo, Yael Dror
  • Publication number: 20130183471
    Abstract: In the case of a liner for the protection of adhesives, the protective effect is to be enhanced in respect of permeates originating from the environment and also permeates included during winding or stacking and other processing steps. This enhancement is accomplished through provision of a liner which comprises at least one adhesive release layer and at least one layer of a getter material capable of sorbing at least one permeable substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: TESA SE
    Inventor: tesa SE
  • Patent number: 8455075
    Abstract: A decorative stainless steel rolled sheet has an embossed pattern, suitable for use as a surface finish or an interior surface finish of products, wherein a thin stainless steel sheet subjected to surface treatment including nanoceramic coating or PVD ionic coating resulting in various colors and a release sheet alone or with a nonwoven fabric layer bonded thereto by means of a hot melt adhesive layer are embossed together and bonded to each other with the embossed pattern, thus exhibiting superior bonding strength, heat resistance, fire resistance, scratch resistance, shape stability, flexibility and wrinkling resistance. In the method of manufacturing such a decorative stainless steel rolled sheet, the rolled sheet can be mass produced at uniform quality using a continuous process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Daejin DSP Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 8357443
    Abstract: Producing a circuit board, by laminating, on a substrate, an adhesive film with a metal film, which comprises a water-soluble polymer release layer, a metal film layer and a curable resin composition layer, which are formed in this order on a support layer, and has a release property enabling detachment of said water-soluble polymer release layer from the support layer after curing of the curable resin composition layer, such that the curable resin composition layer contacts the substrate; curing the curable resin composition layer; detaching the support layer, and removing the water-soluble polymer release layer present on the metal film layer by dissolving the release layer in an aqueous solution, efficiently forms an insulating layer and a metal film layer superior in adhesiveness to the insulating layer and in uniformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Hirohisa Narahashi, Shigeo Nakamura, Tadahiko Yokota
  • Publication number: 20120088050
    Abstract: A flame retardant blast resistant reinforcement film for application to a structural wall or ceiling, the film comprising at least one flame retardant layer, at least one polymeric material layer, at least one energy absorptive or dissipative material layer, and an adhesive layer. The film has a puncture resistance of 3,000-25,000 psi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Adalbert E. Lavature
  • Patent number: 8153220
    Abstract: A metallic T-joint patch is provided for application to intersecting and overlapping portions of a single ply membrane system of different heights. When applied to the joint formed by the intersecting and overlapping membranes, the metallic joint patch having an adhesive layer conforms to the void formed by the joint and assures a water tight seal. A method of making a metallic joint patch and a method of applying a metallic joint patch to a void formed by intersecting and overlapping membranes are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Nebesnak, David Amanullah, Harley Cummings
  • Patent number: 8067077
    Abstract: There are disclosed methods of making RFID transponder webs and intermediate webs such as RFID strap webs and antenna webs, as well as such webs per se.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Richard K. Bauer, Rudolph J. Klein, James R. Kline
  • Patent number: 8063265
    Abstract: A hydrogel having a floatability where from 40% to 90% of a solution and/or suspension to be thickened are thickened starting from the surface of the liquid and the rest of the solution and/or suspension to be thickened is thickened starting from the bottom of the container, a process for preparing the hydrogel and also its use for absorbing blood and/or body fluids, especially in hygiene articles, or for thickening aqueous solutions and/or suspensions, especially for thickening medical wastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Beck, Volker Frenz, Anna Kowalski, Elisabeth Selzer, Ernst Jürgen Bauer, Harald Keller, Bernhard Steinmetz
  • Patent number: 7943091
    Abstract: A chemical exposure indication device is disclosed. The device is removably attachable to a structure and includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface and an indicating layer overlying the first substrate surface. The indicating layer includes a coating material that is chemically reactive with a pre-determined chemical compound that is known to degrade the structure. When the coating material is exposed to that corrosive compound in a pre-determined level associated with degradation of a metallic structure, the coating material provides a visual indication of the presence of the corrosive compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Carl W. Beck, Rebecca L. Storey
  • Publication number: 20100247832
    Abstract: Disclosed is a label comprising a substrate film, or a substrate film and an intermediate film, wherein either or both of the substrate film and the intermediate film have through-holes, and a method for preparing the same. The method for preparing the label causes no generation of defects, and shows an excellent production rate and work efficiency. The label has no possibility of forgery, and shows clear marking characteristics. In addition, the label has a simple structure and excellent printability and cost efficiency, causes no degradation of the quality with time, shows high chemical resistance and heat resistance, is free from various contaminants during use, and is provided with low initial adhesion but high permanent adhesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: YOUL CHON CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Hee Kim, Han Jun Kang, Sung-ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20100044078
    Abstract: Producing a circuit board, by laminating, on a substrate, an adhesive film with a metal film, which comprises a water-soluble polymer release layer, a metal film layer and a curable resin composition layer, which are formed in this order on a support layer, and has a release property enabling detachment of said water-soluble polymer release layer from the support layer after curing of the curable resin composition layer, such that the curable resin composition layer contacts the substrate; curing the curable resin composition layer; detaching the support layer, and removing the water-soluble polymer release layer present on the metal film layer by dissolving the release layer in an aqueous solution, efficiently forms an insulating layer and a metal film layer superior in adhesiveness to the insulating layer and in uniformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.
    Inventors: Hirohisa Narahashi, Shigeo Nakamura, Tadahiko Yokota
  • Patent number: 7641952
    Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate with an emissivity of no greater than about 0.40 made of a sheet layer having first and second outer surfaces, the sheet layer comprising at least one layer selected from the group consisting of nonwoven fabrics, woven fabrics, nonwoven fabric-film laminates, woven fabric-film laminates, films, paper-film laminates, and composites thereof with at least one multi-layer coating on said first outer surface of the sheet layer, said multi-layer coating comprising a first metal coating layer adjacent the first outer surface of the sheet layer; and an outer organic coating layer of a composition containing a material selected from the group consisting of organic polymers, organic oligomers, compounds, and combinations thereof, deposited on the metal layer; and with an adhesive layer coating the second outer surface of the sheet layer and wherein the sheet layer coated with said multilayer coating is creped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Barbara Klimowicz O'Rourke, James Dean Katsaros, Ioannis V. Bletsos
  • Publication number: 20090145541
    Abstract: A constrained layer damper having a multilayer damping material is provided, as are related methods for making and using the damper. The constrained layer damper features a constraining layer, a carrier layer, a release liner, a viscoelastic layer interposed between the constraining layer and a first surface of the carrier layer, and a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive interposed between the release liner and a second surface of the carrier layer. The silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive has sufficient tackiness at room temperature to adhere the constrained layer damper, with the release liner removed, to a substrate, such as a metallic substrate. The constrained layer damper has a peak damping temperature value in a range of about 50° C. to about 100° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Hong Xiao
  • Publication number: 20090087608
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roll-type composite sheet including agitating a silicone gel using a mixer; agitating first powder and the silicone gel for 5 to 20 minutes to form a first mixture including at least the first powder and the silicone gel; agitating the first mixture and second powder for 5 to 20 minutes to form a second mixture; adding a solvent at least to the second mixture to form a reaction product being in a form of a paste; removing bubbles from the reaction product; coating the reaction product on a release medium at a temperature of 80 to 140° C.; and curing and drying the reaction product to form the composite sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Doo Sung Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Min AN, Jong Joo Park
  • Patent number: 7329449
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Wiklof, L. David Rish
  • Patent number: 7297412
    Abstract: Manufacture of stacked microelectronic devices is facilitated by producing subassemblies wherein adhesive pads are applied to the back surfaces of a plurality of microelectronic components in a batch fashion. In one embodiment, an adhesive payer is applied on a rear surface of a wafer. A plurality of spaced-apart adhesive pads are defined within the adhesive layer. Each adhesive pad may cover less than the entire back surface area of the component to which it is attached. A mounting member (e.g., dicing tape) may be attached to the adhesive layer and, in some embodiments, the adhesive layer may be treated so that the mounting member is less adherent to the adhesive pads than to other parts of the adhesive layer, easing removal of the adhesive pads with the microelectronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Connell, Tongbi Jiang
  • Patent number: 7163728
    Abstract: The thermal recording media of the present invention provides an intense image resistant to fade. Ideally there is provided a high Print Contrast Signal (PCS) image that greatly enhances reliable high-speed readability with a high percentage of accuracy in detecting the imaged areas when optical or electronic decoding devices and scanners are utilized. Uses include, but are not limited to security applications such as airline baggage tags, laminated durable labels for use in pathology, hematology, and general laboratory uses and on such applications as pre-stainer sample slides, ultraviolet thermal imaging durable labels, or durable labels for use on returnable totes or shipping containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: John Finger
  • Patent number: 7081286
    Abstract: A microwave susceptible insulated packaging material includes a thermal insulating layer, which may be a fiberfill batt. The insulating layer is laminated to at least one layer of a co-extruded film which has been coated on one surface with a microwave susceptible material, such as aluminum or aluminum coated with a food-safe contacting polymer sealant. The packaging material can be used to form a container, such as a pouch, or as a label or as a lining for a container. The packaging material may be coated also with a printable coating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Thomas E. Benim, Jeffrey A. Chambers, Steven R. Cosentino, Peter R. Hunderup, Susan G. Chamberlin, Ross A. Lee, Susan D. Procaccini, Donna L. Visioli
  • Patent number: 6962641
    Abstract: An arts and crafts material having a foil pattern imprinted thereon. In one embodiment, the arts and crafts material of the present invention includes a sheet of foil substantially uniformly adhered to a corresponding sheet of base material such as foam. Once the foil sheet is secured to the base material, the foil sheet is peeled back to disclose the foil sheet's coating transferred onto the base material. The base material is preferably resiliently compressible. Portions of the sheet of arts and crafts material maybe cut to form particular shapes such as body and tail portions of fishing flies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventors: Blane L. Chocklett, Harrison R. Steeves
  • Patent number: 6960380
    Abstract: A flexible wrap (10) for enclosing a cable splice (20) without external heating includes a gel layer (1) and a support layer (2). The wrap has sufficient flexibility to be manually gathered into wrinkles around the smaller parts of the cable-to-splice transition with the gel sealing the resulting enclosure. The support layer (2), which is preferably made of low density polyethylene, provides mechanical strength and facilitates the application of the wrap (10). A vapour barrier layer (3), preferably made of aluminium, may be applied on the support layer (2). A protective layer (4) may be applied on the vapour barrier layer (3). An adhesion-reducing substance (6) may be applied on at least part of the side of the gel layer (1) facing away from the support layer (2) to allow adjustment of the wrap (10) when applied on the cable splice (20). Elastic or rubber tape (11) maybe wound around the applied wrap (10) to compress the gel. A re-enterable closure having a long sealing length may be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem NV
    Inventors: Valere Buekers, Dirk Deroost, Thomas E. McNeal, Dirk Roosen, Els Timmermans, Filip Vandeputte
  • Patent number: 6939627
    Abstract: A scratch layer transfer sheet comprising a substrate film and a transferable scratch layer disposed on one surface of the substrate film, the transferable scratch layer comprising a hiding layer, being able to be thermally transferred to the print surface of a transfer-receiving material and being able to be removed from the print surface by scratching it after it is transferred. The scratch layer transfer sheet is overlapped on a transfer-receiving material such that the transferable scratch layer faces the print surface of the transfer-receiving material to transfer said transferable scratch layer to the print surface by heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daigo Morizumi, Keiji Hirose, Masafumi Hayashi, Nobuho Ikeuchi, Mikio Asajima
  • Patent number: 6808774
    Abstract: A fabricated tape assembly for bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher S Autterson, John A. Haapala, Jeffery Perenic
  • Patent number: 6790500
    Abstract: A multilayer insulation having a plurality of layers laminated together, and a plurality of depressions positioned proximate to edges of the multilayer insulation, the plurality of depressions forming insulated tabs on the multilayer insulation. An adhesive layer may be provided on one or more insulated tabs. In one embodiment, the depressions are positioned and sized to allow folding of the insulated tabs to form an integrated spacer. In another embodiment, the depressions are positioned and sized to allow receiving of an insulated tab of an adjacent insulation. In this regard, the depressions and the insulated tabs are preferably sized the same width to allow interlocking of the multilayer insulation to an adjacent multilayer insulation. A method of installing insulation is also described for providing an integrated spacer or interlocking adjacent insulation pieces. A method of manufacturing insulation with a depression that defines an insulated tab is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Cory L. Groft, Thomas W. Dauber
  • Publication number: 20040076786
    Abstract: A self-adhering, multi-layer composite membrane for sealing a substrate and providing waterproof integrity to the substrate. The composite membrane includes: a surface layer of metal or of a polymeric material to interface the environment; a polyolefin film having a top surface and a bottom surface bonded to the surface layer by an adhesive at its top surface; a waterproof, asphalt-based layer adhered to the polyolefin film; a reinforcing mat having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of which is adhered to the waterproof, asphalt-based layer; a second waterproof, asphalt-based layer adhered to the bottom surface of the reinforcing mat which is adapted to sealingly adhere to the substrate; and a polyolefin release film on the bottom surface of the waterproof asphalt-based adhesive layer to prevent adhesion between the asphalt-based adhesive layer and the surface layer when the composite is wound into a spiral roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Naipawer, Adem Chich, Murray S. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20030215660
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composed of a mixture comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: tesa AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Krawinkel, Bernd Luhmann, Renke Bargmann
  • Patent number: 6627017
    Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and a release paper overlying the adhesive remote from the aluminum layer. This laminate reduces or eliminates the overheating problems common in prior art tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: MFM Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Robert S. Simpson
  • Patent number: 6576316
    Abstract: A metal strip, more particularly a metal strip for producing vibration damping moldings, is provided with a layer of adhesive viscoelastic plastics and permits coiling and comprises an anti-adhesive film-type coating. In a method of producing a metal strip, the metal strip is preferably degreased, preferably stretched, possibly pretreated and coated one-sided with an adhesive viscoelastic plastics. In addition, an anti-adhesive film is applied to the metal strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Alcan Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Jan-Peter Simons, Hans-Eckard Weitsch, Fred-Roderich Pohl
  • Patent number: 6514586
    Abstract: A hot stamping foil comprising a heat-resistant, flexible carrier sheet of a synthetic resinous material; a release layer of a heat-resistant, flexible synthetic resinous material provided on the carrier sheet and having a lower melting point than the carrier sheet; a laninar assembly having a glass bead layer on the release layer, an aluminum layer on the glass bead layer and an adhesive layer on the aluminum layer; and wherein heat and pressure applied to the cater sheet causes the laminar assembly to be released from the release layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Kun Lee Hwang
  • Patent number: 6514589
    Abstract: This invention relates to a solar control film that blocks the sunlight, when applied to various windows of automobiles, buildings or exhibition places and that prevent any second accident caused by broken glasses at an accident. From the solar control film, a surface protective layer, a plastic film substrate, a hologram-engraved layer, a metal deposition layer, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a release film are laminated in due order. The solar control film of this. Hence the above-described solar film has a basic function such as an excellent blocking rate of visible and infrared rays, while demonstrating an additional antifog action and an elegant look due to the hologram effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Kolon Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Won Suk Chang, Jong Min Park, Chang Sup Ji
  • Patent number: 6511726
    Abstract: A system for retaining and releasing an active compound, such as a volatile flavor oil is provided. A storage layer of foam is located between layers of diffusion material which are extrusion coated onto the storage layer. A barrier layer, such as a foil material, is peelably bonded to the film layer on one side of the storage layer. The resulting composite is adhesively secured to a closure, such as a container cap, and remains with the cap. The foil layer is fixedly bonded to a container and remains with the container after the closure is removed by a consumer. With removal of the foil layer and subsequent openings and closings to obtain product within the container, new concentrations of the active compound are created within the container head space and are available for a substantial aroma impact upon subsequent opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Panagiotis Kinigakis
  • Patent number: 6479119
    Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and a release paper overlying the adhesive remote from the aluminum layer. This laminate reduces or eliminates the overheating problems common in prior art tapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: MFM Building Products Corp.
    Inventor: Robert S. Simpson
  • Patent number: 6395361
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is disclosed a method of opening a package including a content wrapped with a wrapper. The method comprises the step of directing a laser beam to the wrapper for cutting the wrapper with the laser beam to open the package. The method further comprises the step of protecting the content from being damaged by the laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Baldwin-Japan Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Hara, Iwao Yamabe, Toshisaburo Takagi
  • Patent number: 6355322
    Abstract: A release liner which includes a metal layer with a release agent attached to a side of the metal layer. The release agent is exposed to releasably receive an article. The metal layer has a thickness sufficient to prevent a laser from penetrating through the metal layer as the article, attached to liner, is laser cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Adrian D. Golledge