Metal Or Metal-coated Fiber-containing Scrim Patents (Class 442/52)
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Patent number: 12157294Abstract: A layered composite includes an insulation sheet and at least one scrim layer secured thereto. The at least one scrim layer may be embedded within the thickness of the insulation sheet, or bonded to a corresponding face of the insulation sheet, and have a tensile strength greater than that of the insulation sheet. As such, the scrim layer provides structural support to the insulation sheet as well as a trap for fibers or particles that may separate from the insulation sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Zachary J. Bruin-Slot, Nathalie A. Phillips
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Publication number: 20150140882Abstract: A fuser member including a substrate and a release layer disposed on the substrate is described. The release layer includes a metal coated non-woven polymer fiber mesh wherein the metal coated non-woven polymer fiber mesh has pores of a size of from about 1 microns to about 50 microns and a fluoropolymer dispersed on and throughout the polymer matrix. A method of manufacturing the fuser member is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Yu Qi, Brynn Mary Dooley, Suxia Yang, Ping Liu, Nan-Xing Hu
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Publication number: 20150140881Abstract: Described is provided a composition of matter that includes a layer having a metal coated non-woven polymer fiber mesh. The metal coated non-woven polymer fiber mesh has pores of a size of from about 1 micron to about 50 microns, and a fluoropolymer dispersed on and throughout the metal coated non-woven polymer fiber mesh. A method of manufacturing is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Brynn Mary Dooley, Yu Qi, Edward Graham Zwartz, Nan-Xing Hu
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Publication number: 20150038033Abstract: A composite conductive film is provided that includes a layer of cross-linked polymer having a surface and an inorganic mesh comprising a plurality of nanowires of an inorganic material. The nanowires are, in isolated form, characterized by a first conductivity stability temperature. Further, the plurality of nanowires is embedded within at least a region of the layer of cross-linked polymer, where the region is continuous from the surface of the layer of cross-linked polymer. The layer of cross-linked polymer and the inorganic mesh are arranged to form the composite conductive film having a second conductivity stability temperature that is greater than the first conductivity stability temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Whitney GAYNOR, George Burkhard
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Publication number: 20150004361Abstract: Antimicrobial devices such as molded components can include surfaces which have a microbial field disruptive hyper-conductive layer covered by a dielectric surface layer, to continuously disinfect said surfaces. Also, the present invention relates to generally antimicrobial dressings and more particularly to dermal dressings and bandages providing antiseptic disinfection, comprising typical modern dressings and bandages stratified in close proximity to microbial field disruptive hyper-conductive elements or alloys which deactivate microbes by disrupting the electric field generated by and used by the microbes, and isolated the wound or surgical site tissue from said conductors with a layer or layers of dielectric film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Taylor C. Culpepper
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Patent number: 8889570Abstract: Disclosed is a light-transmitting electromagnetic-shielding laminate, which is characterized in that two or more layers including an electromagnetic-shielding layer are arranged in layers using a (meth)acrylate adhesive composition which contains a (meth)acrylate monomer, a (meth)acrylate oligomer and at least one member selected from the group consisting of acrylic amide derivatives, silane compounds and organophosphorus compounds. Also disclosed is a light-transmitting radio wave absorber which is characterized in that a resistive layer, a dielectric spacer and a reflective layer are arranged in layers using a (meth)acrylate adhesive composition which contains a (meth)acrylate monomer, a (meth)acrylate oligomer and at least one member selected from the group consisting of acrylic amide derivatives, silane compounds and organophosphorus compounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, IncInventors: Takatoshi Matsumura, Noboru Ohtani, Yoshiyuki Masuda, Masahiko Ishikawa, Yoshiya Kimura, Kyoko Nishizaki, Yoshitaka Masuda
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Publication number: 20140273685Abstract: There is described a binding resin for nonwoven fabrics, in particular for manufacturing supports for bituminous membranes, consisting of 100% natural, sustainable raw materials. The resin is an aqueous solution consisting of starch, a crosslinking agent of natural origin and a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: POLITEX s.a.s. di FREUDENBERG POLITEX s.r.l.Inventors: Massimo Migliavacca, Marinella Levi, Stefano Turri
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Patent number: 8590904Abstract: A seal comprising a high temperature silicone adhesive sealant layer; a first non-ceramic layer mounted to the silicone adhesive sealant layer; a first expanded metal layer mounted to the first non-ceramic layer; a first silicone cloth layer mounted to the first expanded metal layer; a metal reinforcement layer mounted to the first silicone cloth layer to provide structural integrity without the use of ceramic materials; a second expanded metal layer mounted to the metal reinforcement layer; a second non-ceramic layer mounted to the second expanded metal layer; a turbine mesh layer mounted to the second non-ceramic layer; a second silicone cloth layer mounted to the turbine mesh layer; a sealing castable applied over the second silicone cloth layer to provide a covering; and, a high temperature bonding adhesive disposed between each layer following the first non-ceramic layer to bind the layers together.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Rush Brands, LLCInventors: Jenifer G. Gelorme, Thomas J. Rush
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Publication number: 20130273795Abstract: This invention provides a new class of medical devices and implants comprising amorphous metal alloys. The medical devices and implants may be temporary or permanent and may comprise other materials as well, such as polymers, ceramics, and conventional crystalline or polycrystalline metal alloys. Specifically, this invention provides implantable surgical fabrics comprising amorphous metal alloys. The presence of amorphous metal alloys in these fabrics can serve a variety of purposes, including structurally reinforcing the surgical fabric and/or imparting to the fabric the ability to shield against harmful radiation. The fabric may be used inside or outside the body during medical procedures. Further, the implantable surgical fabrics may be woven or non-woven fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: ZULI HOLDINGS LTD.Inventor: Jacob RICHTER
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Patent number: 8393116Abstract: An elevated platform system includes a base support structure and a plurality of fiber reinforced polymer composite panels. The base support structure includes pilings secured to a ground surface and attachment cradles coupled to the pilings. The attachment cradles are in electrical continuity with the ground surface. The fiber reinforced polymer composite panels include a panel body portion, fibrous material surrounding the panel body portion, a non-conductive matrix forming at least a portion of an outer-most layer of the fiber reinforced polymer composite panel, and an electrically-conductive layer at least partially embedded in the non-conductive matrix. The fiber reinforced polymer composite panels are coupled to the attachment cradles, such that the electrically-conductive layer of the fiber reinforced polymer composite panel is in electrical continuity with the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignees: Composite Advantage, LLC, Canadian Mat Systems, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Reeve, Andrew K. Loff, Shawn Beamish
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Patent number: 8353975Abstract: A process for producing a fleece having metallic wire filaments, includes at least the following steps: a) forming a layer including wire filaments; b) producing first cohesive connections between at least some of the metallic wire filaments in a first joining process; and c) producing second cohesive connections between metallic wire filaments in a second joining process. A process for producing a honeycomb body having at least one fleece, a fleece, a honeycomb body, an apparatus and a vehicle using fleeces in the treatment of exhaust gas from motor vehicles, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: EMITEC Gesellschaft fuer Emissionstechnologie mbHInventors: Rolf Brück, Peter Hirth
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Patent number: 8163661Abstract: Disclosed is a luminescence measuring method which can produce a luminous intensity depending on the amount of a substance to be measured even when the substance occurs in a biological sample in an amount equal to or more than a given amount, and which can achieve quantitative measurement. The method is characterized by includes preparing a biological sample containing a luminescence-associated protein which is can react with a substance occurring in the biological sample in amount equal to or more than a given amount and which has a Km value equal to or higher than a predetermined value so that the luminous intensity can be quantified depending on the amount of the substance, measuring the luminescence intensity emitted from the biological sample, and outputting a result of the measurement on a regions and/or part of the biological sample.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Ryutaro Akiyoshi, Hirobumi Suzuki
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Publication number: 20120090229Abstract: A reflective netting material suitable for providing over and/or adjacent the plant as bird netting, insect netting, shadecloth netting, windbreak netting, or hail protection netting, is knitted, woven, or non-woven, from a synthetic monofilament, yarn, or tape or combination thereof formed from a resin comprising at least one white pigment such that the monofilament, yarn, or tape reflects at least 30% solar radiation on average across the UV (wavelength about 280-400 nm), visible (wavelength about 400-700 nm) and very near infrared (wavelength about 700-800 nm) ranges, and which transmits at least 10% or 5% on average of solar radiation across the wavelength range about 800-2500 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Jonathan Dallas Toye
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Publication number: 20120064289Abstract: A method of forming a mesh by a moulding a link element around other link elements to form a mesh in which the interlinking link elements are formed as continuous unjoined loops by a moulding process. An apparatus for forming a mesh including a plurality of first cavities for accommodating first link elements and a plurality of second cavities for forming interlinking link elements. The method and apparatus allow the continuous production of mesh formed of a range of materials including plastics materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: KAYNEMAILE LIMITEDInventor: Kayne Horsham
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Patent number: 8110512Abstract: A facing laminate for insulation products includes: a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer forming an inner layer of the laminate that is adapted be bonded directly to a surface of an insulation product; a paper composite sheet layer, which may include synthetic and/or inorganic fibers, forming an outer exposed layer of the laminate; and a scrim intermediate and bonded to the foil or metallized polymeric film sheet and paper composite sheet layers. The facing laminate may include a humectant and/or a water, oil, and/or grease repellant component. The paper composite sheet layer of the laminate exhibits greater dimensional stability and reduced wrinkling when the laminate is exposed to conditions of high humidity. Insulation products to be faced with this facing laminate include pipe insulation, duct board, duct wrap insulation, metal building insulation, and other building insulation products.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Anthony Edward Moore, Melvin Glenn Mitchell, Monroe William Shumate, Edward Albert Bright, James W Stacy
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Publication number: 20110284691Abstract: The invention concerns a method of connecting a first material to a second material by means of a heat-activatable adhesive material (8) in aircraft construction, wherein the adhesive material (8) is arranged between the first material and the second material and an induction heat which is adequate to activate the adhesive material (8) is generated. The first material and/or the second material and/or the adhesive material (8) have an induction heat-generating means. The induction heat-generating means is a non-woven metallic mesh and/or the induction heat-generating means (53) has an amount of carbon fibers for induction heat generation. The invention further concerns an apparatus comprising a first material and a second material, wherein the first material and the second material have a connection which can be produced by a heat-activatable adhesive material arranged between the first material and the second material, in accordance with the method in accordance with the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Sabine Wlach (Metzech), Georg Wachinger, Thomas Meer, Christian Lammel
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Publication number: 20100273376Abstract: Alkaline resistant fibrous products containing a binder comprised of a blend of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde and having particular use in bonding to alkaline materials having a pH of about 8 or above, including cementitious boards and other shapes, to provide manufacturing aids, reinforcement, fire resistance and a smooth surface are disclosed. Laminates containing one or more of the alkaline resistant fibrous products, with fibers bonded together with melamine formaldehyde and optionally a blend of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde binder, in contact with at least one cementitious layer are disclosed. Also, methods of making the alkaline resistant fibrous products and laminates that contain one or more layers of the alkaline resistant fibrous products are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Alan Michael Jaffee, Richard Emil Kajander
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Patent number: 7759264Abstract: Described is a textile sheet, which in particular may be used as an interlining material in the textile industry, having a substrate based on a nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, knitted fabric, or the like. According to the invention, the substrate is provided with a mesh configuration comprising meshes of an electrically conductive material which are interlinked or interconnected in one and/or two dimensions, for example in the longitudinal and/or transverse direction. The textile sheet according to the invention is electrically conductive, and is further characterized by small thickness, low weight, high flexibility, and a very smooth textile feel. Also described is a method for manufacturing a textile sheet according to the invention, and preferred uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Wolfgang Braun, Eva Schōpping, Oliver Staudenmayer, Klaus Richter
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Patent number: 7749923Abstract: A facing laminate for insulation products includes: a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer forming an inner layer of the laminate that is adapted be bonded directly to a surface of an insulation product; a paper composite sheet layer, which may include synthetic and/or inorganic fibers, forming an outer exposed layer of the laminate; and a scrim intermediate and bonded to the foil or metallized polymeric film sheet and paper composite sheet layers. The facing laminate may include a humectant and/or a water, oil, and/or grease repellant component. The paper composite sheet layer of the laminate exhibits greater dimensional stability and reduced wrinkling when the laminate is exposed to conditions of high humidity. Insulation products to be faced with this facing laminate include pipe insulation, duct board, duct wrap insulation, metal building insulation, and other building insulation products.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Anthony Edward Moore, Melvin Glenn Mitchell, Monroe William Shumate, Edward Albert Bright, James W. Stacy
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Patent number: 7285843Abstract: There is provided an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet which can effectively prevent an adhesive layer from being colored at the time of etching. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet comprises a laminate of at least a transparent substrate film, an adhesive layer, and an electromagnetic wave shielding layer. The electromagnetic wave shielding layer is formed of a mesh metal foil with densely arranged openings and being transparent. The adhesive layer is substantially colorless and transparent.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fumihiro Arakawa, Eiji Ohishi, Yasuhiko Ishii
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Patent number: 7090906Abstract: Fire resistant safety glasses are provided that included wire glasses having another layer of fire resistant material. In certain embodiments, a piece of wire glass has a sheet of fire resistant film adhered thereto. Such glasses have improved impact resistance compared to conventional wire glasses. Fire resistant safety glasses are also provided that combine improved impact resistance and fire protection and in some embodiments, improved thermal insulation, improved reflectivity and shielding against ionizing radiation. Safety glasses of this invention can be made using non-tempered or tempered glass, fire resistant plastics, fire resistant fiberglass, ceramics and other fire resistant glazing materials, and can be made in multiple layers, having one or more pieces of wire glass or fire resistant glazing materials. Fire resistant safety glasses of this invention can be made inexpensively and can have improved properties compared to conventional wire glass.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: O'Keeffe's, Inc.Inventor: William O'Keeffe
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Patent number: 6998359Abstract: A multiple layer fiber reinforced material and method of constructing the same including the provision of a first layer of a roll lofted glass material. Optional variants include the pre-application of plywood, OSB or fiber reinforced cement board materials prior to the first glass layer. A layer of a rolled fiber reinforced material is applied over the rolled glass material, with or without backing board material, and at least a second layer of the roll lofted glass material is applied over the rolled fiber reinforced material. A layer of a second rolled glass material is applied over the subsequent layer of the first glass material and a urethane resin syrup is intermixed with said layers of glass material and the fiber reinforced material. An application of heat and pressure results in the formation of the reinforced material. A flexural, closed cell foam material may also be applied to provide acoustical insulating properties to the multi-layer fiber material.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Mantex CorporationInventor: Mel Bingenheimer
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Patent number: 6887806Abstract: A fabric comprising elongated steel elements is provided. This fabric is to be used to provide cut-resistance or reinforcement for protective textiles. Elongated steel elements are in contact relationship, so improving the resistance to knife cutting actions.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.Inventors: Roger Vanassche, Luc Leman, Marc Vanhoucke, Lode Puype
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Patent number: 6831024Abstract: The conductive fabric is fabricated by preparing a base fibrous fabric substrate having the form of a woven, non-woven, or mesh sheet, forming a first layer formed on the fibrous fabric substrate in accordance with an electroless plating process, the first layer being made of copper, and forming a second layer as an externally exposed layer, on the first layer continuously, the second layer being made of gold or platinum.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignees: AMIC Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sun-Ki Kim
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Publication number: 20040192131Abstract: This invention relates to floor mat units made from single layer tread strips cut from discarded tire carcasses having attached thereto a web layer on a tread strip surface opposite to the tire tread and their method of manufacture. These mat units have a flexible, resilient, skid-proof and easy to walk on tire tread surface of long life which can bear heavier loads and longer life when constructed of steel belted tires, which provide convenient and low cost internal reinforcement wires. In different embodiments, the web strip is formed from either flexible plastic or fiber glass web material or from wire mesh stiff webbing material. The mat units comprise at least two side-by-side layer strips of tire treads secured on a mesh sheet, and thus can be constructed in various sizes and aspect ratios. For example parquet nine inch by nine inch type floor tiles have two four and a half inch strips, nine inches long attached to a nine inch by nine inch web sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventor: Joseph J. Solon
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Patent number: 6774066Abstract: A composite structural reinforcement device to be applied to structural members by wrapping in successive overlying layers includes a body formed of a first ply of resin impregnated high tensile strength material, a second ply of resin impregnated high tensile strength material, a magnetically detectable ply disposed and bonded between the first and second plies, an interlock means for mechanically interlocking successive layers as the device is applied to a structural member, and an alignment means for aligning successive layers of the device in overlying relation. Various alternative embodiments and various combinations of features are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2000Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Inventors: James M. Souza, Glenn Davis, Billy H. Davidson
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Patent number: 6772489Abstract: A hydrophilic collector for alkaline secondary batteries is formed of a nonwoven fabric plated with nickel in which the nonwoven fabric is hydrophilized by sulfonation, a gaseous fluorine treatment, or vinyl monomer grafting. A method for making the collector includes a hydrophilizing step of a nonwoven fabric comprising at least one of a polyolefin fiber and a polyamide fiber, and a plating step of applying nickel plating to the hydrophilic nonwoven fabric. Preferably, the nickel plating is electroless plating, and the nonwoven fabric has a plurality of micropores extending from one surface to the other surface thereof. An electroplating film may be deposited on the electroless plated film, if necessary. This collector facilitates assembling a battery which exhibits improved high-rate discharge characteristics due to improved adhesiveness of the plated nickel film to the nonwoven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignees: Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Japan Vilene Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Imai, Kaori Yoshida, Toshiaki Takase, Kazuya Satou
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Publication number: 20040087228Abstract: There is provided a conductive fiber capable of being sewn, woven or knitted, using conventional methods, into a conductive mesh for use with various wearable electronic devices and/or sensors that make direct contact with the skin. The conductive fiber, when combined with a non-slip fiber, facilitates comfortable electrical communication between different electronic devices and the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Clive R. Van Heerden, George Marmaropoulos
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Publication number: 20020193023Abstract: A composite material (16) comprising a polymer (17) as matrix and a metal structure (10) as a reinforcing element, characterized in that said metal structure (10) comprises two metal springs (12, 14), said springs (12, 14) being wound in opposite directions, said springs having coil parts which alternate with each other along the length of the metal structure, said springs being rolled so as to form a flat shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Ludo Adriaensen, Gilbert Van Loo
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Patent number: 6465377Abstract: A fabric for reinforcement of canvasses having a plastic coating includes a warp and a weft which form meshes. The meshes have a maximum dimension ranging from 5 cm to 30 cm with at least one of the warp or the weft being formed by a strip which comprises a matrix of a thermoplastic material which is adherable to the plastic coating of the canvasses. The strip includes two or more elongated metal members and has a cross-sectional average thickness ranging from 0.50 mm to 3.0 mm and a cross-sectional width ranging from 3 mm to 25 mm. The metal members provide the canvasses sufficient resistance against the cutting action of a knife or against the action of a pair of shears.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.Inventors: Ludo Andriaensen, Gerard Vandewalle
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Patent number: 6338232Abstract: A waterproof sheet fixing member for fixing a waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet on a structure to be waterproofed, includes a plate-like main member made of thermoplastic resin, and a conductive multi-aperture sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface. The conductive multi-aperture sheet has a plurality of joining apertures each communicating the upper surface with the lower surface, and is integrally provided in the main member. A method of fixing the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet includes the steps of fixing the fixing member on a surface of the structure, spreading the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet on the surface of the structure, and induction heating the conductive multi-aperture sheet via the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet to melt a portion where the main member contacts the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet. Thus, the main member is integrally welded to the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Tsutsunaka Plastic Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Yamanaka, Masaya Sera, Yasuo Kumamoto, Takatoshi Imafuku
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Patent number: 6291369Abstract: A soft, meshed, electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is placed in a mold, and the mold is clamped. The soft, meshed electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is shaped so as to conform with the inner surface of the mold when the mold is clamped. Therefore, it is not necessary to fabricate beforehand any insert of a shape corresponding to that of the inner surface of the mold. Since the meshed, electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is impregnated with part of a resin injected into the mold to form an injection-molded resin body, the adhesion of the electromagnetic shielding textile sheet to the injection-molded resin body is improved.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Yoshikawa, Katsumi Kameda
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Patent number: 6291368Abstract: An elastic crack tape in the form of continuous strip for repairing a crack on a wall. The tape includes a middle layer of net that has elastic material applied over two sides thereof. The elastic material extends into some meshes of the net to firmly associate with the net. The elastic material has elasticity sufficient to absorb deformation of the repaired wall caused by expansion or contraction of the wall due to changes in temperature, and thereby protects the middle layer of net from undesirable tearing or compression.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventor: Wen-Wang Lee
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Patent number: 6258445Abstract: The invention relates to a screen printing fabric made of self crossing plastic threads with an emulsion coating, wherein the plastic threads are coated with a vacuum metallized or sputtered encasing layer which is covered by an emulsion bearing metal coating produced by electroplating.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Sefar AGInventors: Christian Schilling, Horst Baumann, Martin Lehner
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Patent number: 6170116Abstract: An abrasive member and a cleaning device for a probe needle of a probe card are obtained which are capable of simplifying an operation of cleaning a probe needle of a probe card and also eliminating the step of employing an organic solvent or the like in the probe needle cleaning operation to improve the operating environment. In the cleaning device for a probe needle of a probe card, an abrasive member for a probe needle includes first and second fiber materials formed of at least one selected from the group consisting of a metal fiber, a carbon fiber and a ceramic fiber. The first and second fiber materials extend in different directions and are fixed to each other at a region thereof. A surface of abrasive member is provided with a space having approximately the same width as the width of the tip of a probe needle.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Masaharu Mizuta
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Patent number: 6107216Abstract: A structure (20) is formed of a first article (22) such as a cold finger (82), a second article (24) such as an electronic component (78) to be affixed to and cooled by the cold finger (82), and a bonding element (26) disposed between and bonding together the first article (22) and the second article (24). The bonding element (26) includes a porous metallic body (28), such as a screen, a mesh, a felt, or a foam, and a mass of resin adhesive (36) impregnated into the metallic body (28). The mass of adhesive (36) contacts and bonds to the first article (22) and to the second article (24), and the porous metallic body (28) forms a substantially continuous, high-conductivity path between the first article (22) and the second article (24).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1997Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Adam M. Kennedy, Timothy S. Romano, Larry E. Cobb
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Method of electroconductive fastening of current collectors and terminals in electrochemical devices
Patent number: 6080267Abstract: A method of electroconductive fastening of electroconductive materials in electrochemical devices, where a sheet of metal or a sheet of electrically conductive fibers is to have a second sheet joined thereto which can be of solid sheet metal, and where at least one tape with an adhesive layer thereon is placed on top of one of the sheets, with the adhesive layer facing the sheets, and the assembly is subjected to pressure, and the adhesive layer is activated, causing the sheets to fasten together in electroconductive contact, and wherein a second tape with an adhesive layer facing the sheets may be applied from the other side prior to pressure application.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Lithium Technology CorporationInventors: Stephen F. Hope, Joseph B. Kejha -
Patent number: 6025283Abstract: A charge card is described which is made from a rubber or plastic laminate with precious metal forming the upper surface and preferably lower surface. The precious metal layers are adhered to the rubber material by means of a suitable adhesive formulation or the plastic materially a latex adhesive. The laminated card has uniquely flexible properties which render it suitable as a credit card.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: The Real Gold Card Company LimitedInventor: William Sherbrooke Roberts
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Patent number: 5939337Abstract: A toner fixation film has an exothermic layer within which an eddy current is induced with application of a magnetic field and then heat is generated. The exothermic layer is a composite layer in which an exothermic part and resin part coexist. The toner fixation film can offer a sufficient heat generation necessary for toner fixation, and has enough flexiblity to permit curvature separation. A toner fixation apparatus comprises the toner fixation film and at least one coil for producing an alternating magnetic field for eddy current induction.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hideyuki Hatakeyama, Hiroaki Kumagai, Kazuo Kishino, Masaaki Takahashi, Hideo Kawamoto
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Patent number: 5928752Abstract: The invention provides a thermal insulation blanket suitable for removable mounting on a structure such as the exterior of a reusable launch vehicle. In one embodiment, the invention include a batting layer with a rigid screen embedded within it. A cover layer is secured over the batting, and a plurality of fasteners are held by the screen in a position where they extend out from the blanket to be mounted on the exterior of the space craft. The blanket can include two layers of batting with the screen disposed therebetween. The structure would have corresponding mating fasteners on its exterior to which those extending out from the blanket cover would be joined for a secure mount. The blanket can be formed of a first and a second batting layer with the screen positioned therebetween. In a preferred embodiment, a cover would be positioned over the batting layers, and the blanket would be quilted to hold the layers and cover in close proximity.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Charles W. Newquist
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Patent number: 5604024Abstract: Products of reaction of an aluminum compound (A), a boron-containing acid (B), a phosphorus-containing acid (P) and an amine (N) are characterized in that 1 mol of (A) has been reacted with from 0.3 to 1.19 mol of B, (from 1.8 to 2.19)+x mol of P and (from 0.3 to 3.69)+y mol of N, where x=from -1.5 to +1.5 and y=from 0 to 12. These reaction products may contain, if desired, up to 30 mol of water per mole of A employed and may be used in a very wide variety of ways, for example as binders, coating compositions or insulating material.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventor: Wulf von Bonin