Sheet Including Cover Or Casing Patents (Class 428/68)
  • Publication number: 20100167001
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment the present invention proposes pertains to an antistatic dust cover, which is comprised of a closure base, and on the closure base is a hollow section, which is intended to accommodation the user's hand to put through it, and in turn to wipe the places that need to be wiped; a static eliminating layer, which is mounted on the closure base, which in turn is used to wipe the surface of objects containing static; and a protective membrane, which is mounted on the surface of the static eliminating layer and the proactive membrane is removed when using the unit, to achieve an aesthetical and practical functions, and rather ideal for mass production by the industry operators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Tie-Jiun Wang
  • Publication number: 20100140082
    Abstract: An electrolysis prevention device, for preventing corrosion caused by electrolysis, includes a sacrificial anode made of an active metal and an anode holder supporting the sacrificial anode. The holder is adapted to fit around the inlet connection of an engine heat exchange component, such as a radiator or heater core, in such a way as to allow for a hose to be attached overtop the device. The device may be included in an originally-manufactured engine heat exchange component or may be installed later.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Frank PETROSINO
  • Patent number: 7718245
    Abstract: Ballistic resistant fabric laminates are provided. More particularly, reinforced, delamination resistant, ballistic resistant composites are provided. The delamination resistant, ballistic resistant materials and articles may be reinforced by various techniques, including stitching one or more ballistic resistant panels with a high strength thread, melting the edges of a ballistic resistant panel to reinforce areas that may have been frayed during standard trimming procedures, wrapping one or more panels with one or more woven or non-woven fibrous wraps, and combinations of these techniques. The delamination resistant, ballistic resistant panels may further include at least one rigid plate attached thereto for improving ballistic resistance performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Bhatnagar, Lori L. Wagner, David A. Hurst
  • Publication number: 20100101927
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a key sheet and the like which can suppress local elevation of temperature, and effectively diffuse heat loss from electronic circuits. The key sheet includes: a viscoelastic sheet 16b having a viscoelastic property, and having a first surface and a second surface; a button section 16a located on the side of the first surface of the viscoelastic sheet 16b; a thermally-conductive sheet 14 located along the first surface or the second surface of the viscoelastic sheet 16b, the thermally-conductive sheet 14 having a thermal conductivity equal to a specific value; and a contact section 16d projected from the second surface of the viscoelastic sheet 16b, the contact section occupies a position corresponding to the button section 16a.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yohei Ichikawa
  • Patent number: 7704583
    Abstract: The invention herein relates to a method and apparatus for forming (or cold-forming) an embossed blister from a laminated film wherein an indicia is formed on the base of the blister. In particular, the invention involves a single pass process of combining the formation of a blister and the formation of an indicia (embossing) on the blister, wherein the blister-forming pin contains a face with an indicia and is adapted to controllably stretch the laminated film during blister formation to minimize stretching of the film at the base of the blister. The invention is particularly useful in manufacturing processes which involve the formation of blisters having laminated films which contain a metal foil and polymer layer, wherein improved control in the stretching of the laminate during blister formation is desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: R.P.Scherer Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Heath
  • Patent number: 7703254
    Abstract: Heat insulation tiles (20) are supported in a grid (14) of support bars (15 and 16) of a ceiling assembly (10) with the ceiling tiles being in the form of insulation boxes (21) that form a dead air spaces (24) therein. Reflective material (22) is applied to at least one of the interior surfaces of the box that faces the dead air space (24) and a layer of phase change material (40) is applied to the insulation boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Alderman
  • Patent number: 7704584
    Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses provides thermal stabilizer compositions comprising a phase change material admixed with a support material such as a diatomaceous earth, and a nucleator. The present disclosure further encompasses a heat insulation blanket for reducing heat transfer between adjacent spaces, comprising at least two plies of thermoplastic sheet material in superposed relationship and a seal, wherein the seal connects the plies of sheet material to form a cell containing a volume of a thermal stabilizer comprising a phase change material, a support material such as a diatomaceous earth, and a nucleator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Alderman
  • Patent number: 7700250
    Abstract: A photoconductor containing an optional supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer thereover, and at least one charge transport layer, and wherein the photogenerating layer contains a chelating agent, and a Type V titanyl phthalocyanine prepared, for example, by dissolving a Type I titanyl phthalocyanine in a solution comprising a trihaloacetic acid and an alkylene halide; adding the mixture comprising the dissolved Type I titanyl phthalocyanine to a solution comprising an alcohol and an alkylene halide thereby precipitating a Type Y titanyl phthalocyanine; and treating the Type Y titanyl phthalocyanine with a monohalobenzene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, John S. Chambers, Francisco J. Lopez, Daniel V. Levy, Liang-Bih Lin
  • Patent number: 7696621
    Abstract: An electronic packaging system includes an electronic device. The electronic packaging system also includes a flexible material located adjacent a plurality of sides of the electronic device. The electronic device is located in a cavity in the flexible material. The flexible material has a first height and a first width. The electronic device has a second height. The first height is greater than the second height and the first width is greater than the first height so the flexible material protects the electronic device from loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: MicroStrain, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Arms, Michael J. Hamel
  • Patent number: 7691470
    Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative laminate structure having at least two sheets of polycarbonate and at least one decorative image layer there-between two sheets of polycarbonate, and a method of making the decorative laminate structure. Through heat and pressure the sheet layers and the decorative image layer are bonded together resulting in a decorative laminate structure of this invention. This product is intended for use primarily to produce decorative articles which include counter tops, table tops, cabinet doors, game boards, toys, panels for shower stalls, hot tubs, markerboards, indoor and outdoor signs, seamless vanity tops including sink, soap dish, back splash, flooring and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: 3form
    Inventors: Raymond Lynn Goodson, Boyd Talley Goodson
  • Patent number: 7679921
    Abstract: A security enclosure and method of forming the security enclosure. The security enclosure includes an electronic assembly, an extension, and a tamper respondent wrap. The extension has a first end inserted in the assembly and a second end having at least one bonding pad thereon. The tamper respondent wrap at least partially surrounds the assembly. The wrap has a bonding pad. The bonding pad of the extension is secured to the bonding pad of the wrap. The tamper respondent wrap includes a plurality of layers. A plurality of electrically conductive lines or a plurality of electrically conductive ink traces exist within each layer of the wrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mario L. Cesana, Donald S. Farquhar, Martino Taddei
  • Patent number: 7678434
    Abstract: A thermally-enhanced, insulated component for use with an HVAC system includes a component having an outer surface usable with an HVAC system, the component being substantially filled with an insulating material. A thin, dimensionally stable layer of thermal barrier material having opposed surfaces is disposed inside the component at a predetermined distance from the outer surface of the component. The thermal barrier layer is in contact with the insulating material on at least one surface of the opposed surfaces. When the outer surface of the component is subjected to an elevated temperature, the thermal barrier layer maintains a sufficient temperature differential between the surface of the opposed surfaces of the thermal barrier layer facing opposite the outer surface and the surface of the opposed surfaces of the thermal barrier layer facing the outer surface so that the insulating material produces a reduced rate of smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: York International Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick Phillips
  • Publication number: 20100062205
    Abstract: An edge-wrapped panel and methods for edge-wrapping a panel. The panel comprises a substrate layer, a laminate layer, and at least one retainer. The laminate wraps around the substrate first edge and around the retainer first edge and sandwiches the substrate and the retainer between a first portion of the laminate and a second portion of the laminate. A method for edge-wrapping the panel includes the steps of securing the retainer to the laminate and then snap-wrapping the laminate flap around the edge of the panel. A stiffness and curvature in the retainer facilitates the swift snap-wrap movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Jon B. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20100055378
    Abstract: Ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) devices are provided. In one embodiment, an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) device includes an ionic polymer film, first and second electrodes, first and second external electrodes disposed on the electrodes, first and second bonding members electrically connecting and physically bonding the electrodes to the external electrodes, and an encapsulation layer encapsulating the ionic polymer film, the first electrode and the second electrode to prevent exposure to the outside ambient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Seong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20100053748
    Abstract: Thin high-density fabrics are particularly suitable for super wide-angle rear projections that are accurate in every detail. Based on said recognition, the invention relates to a rear projection fabric (20, 30) that comprises a number of threads (21, 23, 31, 33) and has a density of more than seven threads per millimeter, the maximum diameter of a thread being less than 0.06 mm. The invention further relates to a rear projection screen (10) which comprises such a rear projection fabric (20, 30) and can create a wide-angle rear projection image (41) that is particularly accurate in every detail. More particularly, such a rear projection screen (10) makes it possible to create a relatively inexpensive rear projection system (40) which can be designed by means of the standard power of a projector (43), e.g. in the form of a beamer or laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SEFAR AG
    Inventors: Noemi Rohner, Thomas Hirt, Yves Clerc
  • Publication number: 20100055379
    Abstract: An invention is provided for a flexible external surface shield for use while operating a recreational board. An embodiment of the invention includes a shaped material having an outer edge, an upper surface, and a lower surface. Also included is a casting, which is formed along the outer edge and includes a stretchable material capable of creating an inward force on the casting such that the casting forms an edge of an underside opening partially enclosing the lower surface of the shaped material. Further included is a plurality of fasteners disposed across the underside opening. The fasteners prevent the underside opening from enlarging beyond a predetermined size when the fasteners are engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew R. Schneider, Barbara J. Jones
  • Publication number: 20100035000
    Abstract: A textile product (1) comprising individual elements (4) interconnected by a textile technique, characterised in that the interconnected individual elements (4) hold at least one decorative or functional element (2, 2?, 2?, 12, 12?, 22) between each other, e.g. by braiding in or braiding around.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Rudolf Kirth, Susanna Schiemer, Christoph Ebel
  • Patent number: 7641953
    Abstract: A component for an interior of a vehicle including a substrate, a skin cooperating with the substrate to define a cavity, and foam disposed within the cavity. The skin includes first and second skin components cooperating to define an outer show surface and a hidden support portion that extends away from the show portion. The skin components matingly engage each other along the length of the support portion to substantially prevent the foam from leaking therebetween. Additionally, the support portion includes an deformable portion to improve the soft-touch feel of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Francois Nelias
  • Publication number: 20090297757
    Abstract: A load-actuated dock bumper assembly for a loading dock that is displaceable along a mounting track with the vertical movement of a trailer during the loading and unloading process. The bumper assembly is comprised of a mounting bracket, a load compensating assembly housed within the mounting bracket, and a rubber bumper which is able to travel along a track on the mounting bracket. The combination of incorporating the load compensating assembly within the mounting bracket and the use of an elastically deformable strap in the load compensating assembly allows for the entire bumper assembly to maintain a low profile, thereby reducing the distance between the trailer and dock. In addition to providing a low profile, this design provides protection of the components of the bumper assembly from impact damage by trailers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph J. Di Biase
  • Publication number: 20090297756
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation insert for ventilating textiles, shoes and soles of shoes, gloves, protective helmets and their visors, protective goggles, insulating mats, cushioning mats, knee pads and shin pads, headgear and similar articles. The invention proposes a ventilation insert in which an open-pored support layer (1) is provided with an open-pored cover (1.1, 10) or individual covering elements (2) which are at least partly composed of a material (3) which undergoes a swelling or shrinking effect on account of moisture, heat or an electrical voltage, or a material (3) of this type is connected to the support layer (1), the cover (1.1, 10) and/or the covering elements (2) or constitutes the support layer or cover in such a way that ventilation openings (5, 12) in the support layer (1) and/or in the cover (1.1, 10) are exposed or closed on account of the swelling or shrinking effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Michael C. Dehn
  • Patent number: 7618697
    Abstract: Carboxylic acid ester derivatives of zosteric acid are effective in preventing biofouling and are readily formulated into coatings or films. Coating or film compositions of the esters, and methods for their application, are provided which reduce the dissolution of the esters into water or loss to the environment. The Zosteric acid esters of the invention appear to function by preventing adhesion of an organism to a surface rather than by acute toxic activity rendering said compositions more environmentally acceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Stewart Todd Elder, Fadi Khawam, Andrea Preuss, Jürgen Wiethan
  • Patent number: 7608321
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for preventing de-bonding of insulation from a propellant container surface. When assembled to a propellant container, the container includes a substrate having an outer surface, a base material having an overall rough outer surface relative to the outer surface of the substrate, and an adhesive material adhering the base material to the substrate. Alternately, the base material may be welded to the outer surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Martin E. Lozano, Michael V. Merlin
  • Publication number: 20090263614
    Abstract: A resin transfer moulding process for an article incorporating a protective insert of polymer material such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK). A piece of PEEK material is cut and thermoformed to the required shape and then placed in position in a mould. A bead of elastomer material is formed around the edge of the insert to seal it against an internal wall of the mould in order to prevent resin tracking between the mould and insert faces during subsequent injection into the mould.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Quinten J. Northfield, Robert Lewin
  • Publication number: 20090258179
    Abstract: The decorative rug/mat cover is a changeable, washable cover designed to fit a small to medium mat or rug that may be found in a bathroom or kitchen. A hemmed pocket around the perimeter of the lower surface receives and retains the edges of a rug or mat, and has a large opening to take advantage of any textured material on the bottom of the rug or mat to prevent slippage. Horizontal retaining straps on the lower surface hold the rug/mat cover securely, and may be made from hook and loop fabric or elastic to allow the rug to lie flat. The decorative rug/mat cover may be made from a cotton or muslin type fabric and allows a user to change the cover easily for washing or for seasonal decorating changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Lucia Sudol, Daniel J. Sudol
  • Publication number: 20090252982
    Abstract: A sheet of thermally reflective material (1) has a surface texture comprising a plurality of reflecting elements (2), wherein each element has a first facet (4) which is substantially reflective at thermal infrared wavelengths and wherein the respective first facets (4) form an angle ? with the plane of the sheet (A-B) (0°<?<90°). Preferably, the first facets (4) are aligned such that, in use, thermal radiation is reflected from a common direction. By orienting the sheet of thermally reflective material to reflect cold regions of the sky, a marking material exhibiting a cold spot in a thermal imager can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Eoin S. O'Keefe, Adam J. Shohet, Martin Swan
  • Patent number: 7597949
    Abstract: A surface protection mat, particularly for use in protecting floor surfaces from accidental liquid spills comprises a cartridge unit having an upper layer of moisture absorbing material and a lower moisture barrier, and a top layer of material impervious to liquid. The top layer includes a top side, upon which a person stands, and a bottom side, which includes a chamber for receiving the cartridge and which is set on the floor to be protected. The central portion of the top layer, in part, is formed by a honeycomb structure of specially configured hexagonal shaped cells, which cells funnel liquid downwardly from the top side to the cartridge unit. The cartridge unit is inserted into the chamber and the absorbent upper layer thereof adhered to the top layer. The mat is intended to be disposed of via routine trash collection during maintenance (usually weekly) and replaced by a fresh one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Rickie J. Wright
  • Publication number: 20090246445
    Abstract: A fire-resistant thermal insulation product may be used in new home construction and/or remodeling projects of existing buildings. Individual beads or small clusters of polystyrene (PS) beads are obtained by processing gleaned waste polystyrene through a plastics granulator or other cutting or grinding device. The PS beads and/or small clusters are coated with liquid intumescent fire retardant (FR) and dried. A binding solution is added, and the resultant FR-coated PS plus binder is compacted into self-supporting blocks. Each block is then dried, and subsequently placed in a polyethylene bag and sealed. The blocks are appropriately sized to fill the cavity spaces between wood and metal studs in both exterior and interior walls of buildings, between the ceiling joists in attics, and floor joists in crawl spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: TIMOTHY E. PETERSON
  • Patent number: 7592059
    Abstract: A lightweight, reinforced composite structural element is disclosed, which includes a hollow housing, interior reinforcement, a filling of polyurethane foam, and a substantially uniform outer coating of a high-solid protective coating. The reinforced composite structural element can be used as a railroad tie and for other construction uses. The structural element is formed with a housing having end caps or ends sealed by flaps that are connected with and bendable from the housing material to create a sealed container with openings for injection of the foam into cavities of the housing formed by the interior reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin K. Lane, Dustin K. Lane, legal representative, Paul A. Carothers, Ryan K. Lane, Ryan P. Faino
  • Publication number: 20090233037
    Abstract: A reflective article, such as a solar mirror, includes a highly transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. At least one reflective coating is formed over at least a portion of one of the surfaces, e.g., the second major surface (or, alternatively, the first major surface). The reflective coating includes at least one metallic layer. An encapsulation structure can be formed over at least a portion of the second reflective coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Paul A. Medwick, Andrew V. Wagner, Gary J. Marietti
  • Patent number: 7585555
    Abstract: A flooring, for example for pitches for soccer, five-a-side football, American football, rugby, etc. which includes a polyolefin-based impermeable layer and an elastic mattress laid on top of the impermeable layer which includes a core layer having an agglomerate granular material and an envelope that envelops the core layer. A structure of synthetic-grass covering is laid on top of the elastic mattress and includes a sheetlike substrate with a plurality of filiform formations extending from the substrate to simulate the grassy sward of natural turf, as well as a particulate filling material or infill dispersed between the filiform formations to maintain the filiform formations themselves in a substantially upright condition. The flooring is suited to being laid directly on the previously flattened laying foundation so as to bestow a camber thereon to facilitate draining, such as a pitched camber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Mondo S.p.A.
    Inventor: Fernando Stroppiana
  • Publication number: 20090214812
    Abstract: Composite structures and methods of fabrication thereof are disclosed. An embodiment of a composite structure, among others, includes: a backing substrate; a layer of structures distributed over the backing substrate; and a thermoplastic disposed onto the structures and the backing substrate, wherein the thermoplastic substantially binds the backing substrate and layer of structures together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Shane Bartus, George Husman, Uday Vaidya
  • Patent number: 7572525
    Abstract: Curing blanket having a clear, transparent or opaque first layer and a second layer that is airlaid on the first layer. Another embodiment has a first layer, a second layer that is airlaid on the first layer, and a third layer disposed on the said second layer, with the second layer interposed between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer and said second layer are thermally bonded and/or latex bonded. The third layer includes a polymer release agent composed of bi-component fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen F. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20090197032
    Abstract: This application relates to a multi-layer sheet suitable for printer infeed comprising a liner sheet and a label sheet. The sheets are bonded together with a dry release coating. The coating may comprise, for example a dry adhesive or the combination of a breakaway coating and an adhesive. In one embodiment the label sheet is formed of transparent plastic and is cut to define a plurality of labels. When a label is removed from the liner sheet, the adhesive remains on the liner sheet and the label is non-tacky Similarly, since the adhesive is quick drying or coated, the dry release coating ensures that the exposed liner layer 12 is also non-tacky after a label is removed. This permits the multi-layer sheet to be fed through a printer multiple times, even after some labels have been removed. For example, labels may be selectively printed with indicia such as the name or title of an employee or a corporate logo and the printed labels may then be used as part of a wearable name tag assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: ILLEN PRODUCTS LTD.
    Inventors: Miguel Jensen DIDULO, Michael Bernard WOYCHESHEN, Craig GRIFFITHS
  • Patent number: 7560153
    Abstract: A casing (10) is formed by insert molding using an inner portion (30) holding busbars (20) as an insert. The inner portion 30 includes an interlocking portion (33) to be hooked in a mold for molding the casing (10), and is so positioned and supported in the mold by the presence of the interlocking portion (33) as to project from the inner wall surface of the mold. The interlocking portion (33) is formed to project toward the inside of the casing (10) from the inner surface of the casing (10). The casing (10) is formed by covering the inner portion (30) excluding the interlocking portion (33) by a resin portion (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hitoshi Takanashi
  • Publication number: 20090176049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a towel (1) for use in drying hair The towel comprises a lower-friction layer (2) for contacting the hair. The lower-friction layer is at least partially water permeable. The towel further comprises a higher-friction layer (3) for retaining water from the hair which passes through the lower-friction layer. The towel may further comprise a second lower-friction layer (4) for contacting the hair wherein the lower-friction layers (2, 4) are arranged either side of the higher-friction layer The lower-friction layer(s) is (are) made of a woven material, e.g. comprising silk. The higher-friction layer is made of a wadding or sponge-like material. Drying hair with such a towel prevents damage to it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Jade J. Maughn-Haas
  • Publication number: 20090162598
    Abstract: The insulated core structure of a plate is composed of at least one insulated core layer and the surface layer connecting to the outside of the insulated core layer. The insulated core layer is made of a convex core plate and the covering plate connecting to the outside of the convex core plate, which is plate or thin shell plate with an interval concave part. The surface is glued to the exterior surface of covering plate of the insulated core layer with adhesive. The materials can be light and hard fiberglass reinforced plastics, so that the weight of plate can be reduced greatly, the plates being much lighter and easier to handle. In addition, the multi-rig edge conformation of the convex core plate brings about optimal structural support strength, and the plate is provided with light weight and practical durability with sufficient stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Shu-Fen YANG
  • Publication number: 20090130368
    Abstract: Geocomposite articles that can provide a barrier against high conductivity water e.g., ocean water, are described and their method of manufacture, for waterproofing surfaces that contact high conductivity water. The geocomposite article mat includes a woven or non-woven geotextile sheet or mat containing a powdered or granular partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer across its entire major surface(s). The powdered or granular copolymer has an unexpectedly high free-swell when hydrated with High Conductivity water, such as ocean water. A liquid-impermeable cover sheet is adhered to the upper major surfaces of the filled copolymer-carrying geotextile to provide a primary high conductivity water barrier layer that, if ruptured, is sealed by the swell of an underlying layer of water-insoluble, partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas W. Beihoffer, Nataliya V. Larionova, Marek R. Mosiewicz
  • Publication number: 20090115317
    Abstract: An organic electroluminescent (EL) device is provided that may include a first electrode, an organic layer and a second electrode arranged in a light-emitting region of a substrate. The device may also include a cap for sealing the light-emitting region of the substrate. The cap may have a caved surface with a minimum depth of 10 ?m and a maximum depth of 10% of a total thickness of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Kyung Hoon LEE, Woo Chan KIM
  • Publication number: 20090061146
    Abstract: A human body support comprises a composite material base frame (2) having a top surface (11) and a bottom surface (10) and a cover element (3) formed from a first polymer material (3) associated to the base frame (2). The support further comprises at least one film of a second thermoplastic polymer material (8) which is fixedly attached to the base frame (2). The second thermoplastic material (8) has an affinity with the first polymer material (3) so that the cover element may be fixedly attached to the base frame, thereby forming an integral support. A polymethane gel (4) may be disposed in a recess of the base frame (2). The first polymer material (3) has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm, and the second material (8) has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.025 mm, both may be optically transparent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SELLE ROYAL S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Segato
  • Patent number: 7498072
    Abstract: A long life scent dispersing mat apparatus uses an outer housing with apertures appointed to disperse a scent or fragrance. The fragrance is provided in a fragrant body which is a springy spongy rubber or polymeric sponge soaked with essential oils that have high vapor pressure at ambient temperatures. The fragrant body is inserted into an inner pouch which has small apertures and the stagnant air within the inner pouch attains saturation of fragrance vapor, thereby stopping further evaporation of the essential oils. When the scent-dispersing mat is stepped on, the inner pouch releases the saturated fragrant vapor into the interior of the outer housing and it is released to room air through apertures provided in the outer housing. When force on the mat is released, the fragrant body recovers its original shape and the inner pouch draws fresh make up air and essential oils volatilize until saturation is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20090053458
    Abstract: A formed thermoplastics composite sheet (100) having a laminated structure wherein the laminate comprises at least a first (112) and a second (114) cover layer, each being fibre reinforced, in between which, in at least a portion of the sheet, there is provided a core layer (106) comprising a deformable metallic element such that the deformable element is arranged to reduce the elastic behaviour of the thermoplastic composite (100) when compared to the sheet without the deformable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Ian Birrell
  • Patent number: 7476432
    Abstract: A plastic component includes a fiber-reinforced pultruded profile having an outer surface and a phosphorescent coating located on at least a portion of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Tecton Products
    Inventors: Todd Pringle, Aaron H. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080317996
    Abstract: An expandable insulation blanket includes a body of insulation material having a first edge and a second edge wherein the first and second edges are opposite one another. A first slit defines a first hinge point between a first end of the first slit and the first edge, a second hinge point between a second end of the first slit and the second edge and a third hinge point between a third end of the first slit and the first edge. A first hinge body is outlined by the first slit, the first hinge point and the third hinge point. A second slit extends across the first hinge body and defines a fourth hinge point between the second slit and the first slit. When expanded the insulation body includes a substantially triangular shaped opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony L. Rockwell
  • Publication number: 20080317995
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cover wafer with a core (1) and with an inside (7, 10, 11), whereby the inside has one or more annular outer areas (7), (an) annular area(s) (10), which inwardly adjoin(s) the outer area(s), and has (a) inner area(s) (11), and to a component cover with only one annular outer area on its inside. The invention is characterized in that at least area(s) (10) has/have a buffer layer, which has a wetting angle of <35° for a metallic eutectic solution that melts in a range of >265° C. to 450° C. The invention also relates to a component cover having one of the areas (7), (10) and (11), which has said buffer layer in a comparable manner. The invention additionally relates to a wafer component or to a component, which can be inserted using microsystem technology and which has a cover wafer or component cover applied with the aid of the solder material, and to a method for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Marten Oldsen, Wolfgang Reinert, Peter Merz
  • Patent number: 7462384
    Abstract: To provide a process of successively forming from an EL layer, a cathode, a barrier layer and a cover layer in the same multi-chamber. By using a same film deposition method to form the EL layer and the cover layer, as shown in FIG. 1A, the EL layer, the cathode, the barrier layer, and the cover layer can be formed in the same multi-chamber in succession. Thus, as shown in FIG. 1B, a sealed structure of an EL element can be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Noriko Shibata
  • Publication number: 20080220198
    Abstract: A method for producing a laminate having a structure of an organic layer and an inorganic layer laminated thereon, which comprises polymerizing a mixture that contains a monomer of the following formula (1) wherein m is 2 and a monomer of the following formula (1) wherein m is 3 or more, thereby forming the organic layer: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and L represents an m-valent linking group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jiro Tsukahara, Yuya Agata
  • Patent number: 7419713
    Abstract: The invention describes a composite component based on a sandwich structure, composed of: (a) at least two outer layers which independently of each other comprised at least one film, sheet, fiber mat and/or foam made from metal, plastic, glass, natural material and/or carbon, and (b) a core positioned between the outer layers, made from metal, plastic, natural material and/or paper having a large number of cavities, in which a casting resin system at least partially penetrates the outer layers and the core and the outer layers are bonded to the core by press molding. The composite component is characterised in that in at least one area of the sandwich structure the outer layers are pressed together and the compressed area of the sandwich structure is encapsulated with thermoplastic polymer. Composite base on a sandwich structure are obtained by encapsulating at least one area of the two outer layers. The encapsulating area is that area of the two outer layers have been pressed together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Reiner Wilkens, Reiner Erkelenz, Adolf Lammeck, Martin Klocke, Klaus Konejung
  • Publication number: 20080199577
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a consumer food storage package to preserve the freshness of food, having an absorbent food pad positioned within a food storage container. The container or absorbent food pad can have a securing means, so that the pad can be positioned in place in the food storage container. Also disclosed is a method for using the food storage package to preserve the freshness of food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Jensen, Sayandro Versteylen
  • Publication number: 20080193703
    Abstract: A new type of composite with wooden quality, which contains a plastic inner layer and an outer envelope is described. The plastic inner layer is crosslinked with the outer envelope, the latter of which is made up from a plastic material containing a 5-20 wt. % of wood flour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Xinggeng Chen
  • Publication number: 20080182062
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed glass package and method for manufacturing the hermetically sealed glass package are described herein. In one embodiment, the hermetically sealed glass package is suitable to protect thin film devices which are sensitive to the ambient environment. Some examples of such glass packages are organic emitting light diode (OLED) displays, sensors, and other optical devices. The present invention is demonstrated using an OLED display as an example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Keith J. Becken, Stephan L. Logunov, Kamjula P. Reddy, Joseph F. Schroeder, Holly J. Strzepek