| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
| 264112000 | Stratified or layered articles | 24 |
| 20080211131 | Method and Device for the Production of Friction Linings - Disclosed are a method and a device for producing friction linings by pressing a pourable material ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110109006 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making a carbon nanotube film is provided. First, a carbon nanotube array is formed on a grown substrate. The carbon nanotube array is pressed with a first substrate using a first pressing force to form a carbon nanotube film precursor. Then the first substrate and the grown substrate are separated, and the carbon nanotube film precursor is transferred onto the first substrate. After that, the carbon nanotube film precursor is pressed using a second substrate with a second pressing force. Lastly, the first substrate and the second substrate is separated, with part of the carbon nanotube precursor transferred to the second substrate to form the carbon nanotube film. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110024938 | IMPARTING TEXTURE TO CURED POWDER COATINGS - Methods for imparting a texture to a cured powder coated surface are provided. These methods involve heating the cured powder coating to a temperature greater than its glass transition point (T | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110115113 | METHOD AND MANUFACTURING A GLASS FIBER REINFORCED ARTICLE, AND A GLASS FIBER FEINFORCED ARTICLE - A glass fiber reinforced article can be manufactured by: applying a mixture of glass fiber and binder over a mold surface of a first mold section to form a glass fiber matrix, wherein the binder comprises an organic solvent based binder capable of holding the glass fiber in place at room temperature; closing a second mold section over the first mold section to form a plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section, wherein the glass fiber matrix is provided in the plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section; injecting a reactive polymer forming composition into the plenum; and allowing the reactive polymer forming composition to react and form a thermoset resin. A glass fiber reinforced article is provided according to the invention. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110316185 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NETTED STRUCTURE - An apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure, the three-dimensional netted structure including a plurality of filaments of resin, the filaments being helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, the apparatus including: an extrusion molding machine including a plurality of dies each having a mouthpiece with a plurality of holes; a pair of endless conveyors provided with endless members; a motor adapted to drive the endless members; and a tank adapted to partly submerge the endless conveyors therein. A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure using the apparatus by extruding molten filaments of a thermoplastic resin downward from the dies via the mouthpiece, helically entangling the molten filaments by entangling actions of the endless members, and cooling the entangled filaments in a liquid in the tank. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110089595 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE AND MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS FROM SULFOPOLYESTERS - Disclosed are multicomponent fibers derived from a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water non-dispersible polymer wherein the as-spun denier is less than about 6 and wherein the water dispersible sulfopolyester exhibits a melt viscosity of less than 12,000 poise measured at 240° C. at a strain rate of 1 rad/sec, and wherein the sulfopolyester comprising less than about 25 mole % of residues of at least one sulfomonomer, based on the total moles of diacid or diol residues. The multicomponent fiber is capable of being drawn at a relatively high fiber speed, particularly at least about 2000 m/min, and may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the multicomponent fibers and microdenier fibers. Also disclosed is a process for multicomponent fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110089594 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE AND MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS FROM SULFOPOLYESTERS - Disclosed are multicomponent fibers derived from a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water non-dispersible polymer wherein the as-spun denier is less than about 6 and wherein the water dispersible sulfopolyester exhibits a melt viscosity of less than 12,000 poise measured at 240° C. at a strain rate of | 04-21-2011 |
| 20090096124 | Method of producing anti-alumina-buildup immersion nozzle for continuous casting - A method of producing an immersion nozzle for continuous casting, which includes integrally molding a first zirconia-graphite compound applied to a powder-line portion of the nozzle, and a second compound applied to at least an inner hole portion of the nozzle. The second compound includes 10 mass % or more of clinker particles each containing CaO as a mineral phase, and the surface of at least a part of the clinker particles is subjected to an anti-hydration treatment, such as a heat treatment to be performed under a CO | 04-16-2009 |
| 264113000 | Plural layers formed by uniting randomly associated particles | 16 |
| 20090236765 | Three layer composite panel from recycled polyurethanes - A process for the manufacture of a three layer composite panel with improved moisture resistance, minimal thickness swell, thermal stability, and a smooth hard surface suitable for direct lamination. The composite panel is produced utilizing recycled polyurethanes, preferably obtained from vehicle headliners, insulated foam panels, foam insulation, energy absorbent panels, and polyisocyanurate foams along with materials incidental to at least one recycled component including composite resins, cloth, adhesives, fiberglass, and plastics. The composite panel is composed of a core layer pressed between two surface layers. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20080211132 | Apparatus and Method for Building a Three-Dimensional Article - The invention provides an apparatus for building a three-dimensional article in sequential cross-sectional layers, which apparatus comprises: a powder delivery system comprising one or more reservoirs for delivering a powder and a powder spreading system; a printing system for delivering a liquid; a build chamber comprising a outer wall, an inner wall and a build platform which is movable along the inner wall of the build chamber; and a powder recovery system; wherein more than 25% of the outer wall of the build chamber is in communication with the powder recovery system and/or the build platform is capable of releasing unused powder (directly) from the build chamber in a downward direction into the powder recovery system. The invention further provides a method building a three-dimensional article wherein use is made of said apparatus. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090261497 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING PATTERNS IN A LAYERED MANNER - A process to produce models in layers is described, whereby a first material and then selectively a second material is applied in layers on a building platform and these two application stages are repeated until a desired pattern is achieved. The two materials form a solid if a suitable mixture ratio is used and the first material is a material mixture. The material mixture is at least partially prepared prior to each application stage. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20080203603 | METHOD OF FORMING COMPOSITE ARTICLES - A method for forming a composite article includes injecting first and second compositions into a die head at different points so as to produce a partially mixed composition that is discharged from the die head. The second composition contains less filler material than the first composition. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080258330 | PAEK powder, in particular for the use in a method for a layer-wise manufacturing of a three-dimensional object, as well as method for producing it - By a temper treatment a polyaryletherketone powder is processed such that it is particularly suited for the use in a method for a layer-wise manufacturing of a three-dimensional object. To this effect the powder is tempered at a temperature that is at least 20° C. above the glass transition temperature for at least 30 minutes before it is used as building material. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100201022 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TILES - A manufacturing method of tiles includes the steps of: preparing mixed powder having a water content of 2 to 7% by mixing 30 to 80 parts by weight of calcium hydroxide powder or dolomite plaster powder, 20 to 70 parts by weight of porous aggregate, 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a first photocatalyst and water; filling the mixed powder into a mold of a molding machine; forming a formed body by pressurizing the filled mixed powder; curing the formed body in a carbon dioxide atmosphere; and forming a thin layer made of a second photocatalyst on a surface of the formed body. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20090321979 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL, SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING METHOD, AND SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING DEVICE - Three-dimensional models can be produced by a sheet deposition method using a sheet material made of water-soluble paper as the depositing material. Each layer of the sheet material is made severable along the contour lines of the three-dimensional model by discharging water using the nozzle of a fluid discharge head onto each layer of the sheet material. A coloring solution is discharged from the fluid discharge head when each layer is deposited to color the sheet material. After the deposition is completed, the unnecessary parts of the sheet material can be pulled away to complete the three-dimensional model. Alternatively, by discharging a setting solution using a nozzle of the fluid discharge head onto each layer of the sheet material, each layer of the sheet material in the section area of the three-dimensional model can be insolubilized, and a color setting solution can be discharged to color and set the colored parts. After the deposition is completed, the deposition can be immersed in water to remove the sheet material that was not insolubilized and complete the three-dimensional model. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100155985 | Apparatus and Method for Cooling Part Cake in Laser Sintering - A part cake defining a build produced by laser sintering and the surrounding unfused powder is contained in an enclosure, aid the enclosure includes displaceable wall portions for compressing the part cake to support the build against distortion during rapid cooling from a cooling fluid. The enclosure enables the part cake to be quickly and reliably cooled either within the laser sintering system or outside the laser sintering system. A source of cooling fluid connects to the enclosure and a lid holds the part cake in place as cooling fluid is forced through the pore volume of the cake. An inert gas blanket apparatus is also provided to reduce or prevent oxidation of the part cake and/or to cool the part cake. Once the part cake is cooled, the build produced by laser sintering may be removed from the part cake. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110121481 | Fabric Comprising Shaped Conductive Monofilament Used in the Production of Non-Woven Fabrics - In an apparatus for the production of a non-woven web, structure, or article using a spun-bonding process in combination with a forming fabric which is woven having flat CMD yarns, flat MD yarns or both with some or all of such yarns being conductive so as to dissipate static electricity. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20100001426 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING AIR-LAID ABSORBENT CORES - An apparatus for forming air-laid absorbent cores, having a first and second mat-forming wheel, each of the mat-forming wheels having a series of moulds along its peripheral surface, air-laying means for supplying air-entrained fibrous material to the moulds, suction means maintaining the formed core elements in their moulds during a part of the path of the moulds on the respective mat-forming wheel and means for transferring a core element on the second mat-forming wheel onto a core element on the first mat-forming wheel while the latter core element still is maintained in its mould, at least the air-laying means associated with the second mat-forming wheel having means for supplying a mixture of air-entrained fibrous material and discrete particles. The two mat-forming wheels form a nip between each other that the second core element will abut the first core element before transfer. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100117253 | SOLID COMPOSITION HAVING ENHANCED PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES - A method of making a treating wash includes mixing brass granules with acetone, mixing carbon nanotube material, iron pyrite granules and copper granules in the acetone brass mixture, and straining the liquid from the remaining solid material. Methods of treating materials such as brass granules, iron pyrite granules, carbon nanotube material, and brass granules comprises washing the materials in the treating wash, followed by straining and drying the materials. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20080308961 | Rotary Pelleting Machine and Method for Producing a Multilayer Pellet - The invention relates to a rotary pelleting machine comprising a driveable die block provided with a defined number of dies distributed over the periphery thereof, bottom rams and top rams which are associated with the dies and rotate about a common rotational axis, synchronously with the die block, along a bottom ram guide and a top ram guide, at least one filler device for filling the dies with a material to be compressed, and a compression device for acting on the rams with a compression force. According to the invention, the filler device ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110156300 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION - A method and apparatus are disclosed for producing a three-dimensional body consisting of individual solidified layers, whereby a coating material is disposed on one of a carrier plate and an already-solidified layer of the body in a first layer thickness by slidably withdrawing a bottom plate of a storage container filled with the coating material, thereby allowing coating material to descend from the storage container onto the carrier plate or already-solidified layer of the body. The first layer thickness of the coating material is then reduced to a lesser second layer thickness by re-inserting the bottom plate through the coating material disposed on the carrier plate or already-solidified layer. The coating material is then solidified at predetermined locations in order to generate a desired layer contour of one solidified layer of the three-dimensional body. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120018915 | POWDER FOR MOLDING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED ARTICLE USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a powder for molding that reduces or prevents drawbacks such as unevenness and low fluidity when a mixed powder is used as a powder for molding. The present invention relates to powders for molding including particles in which each particle contains an inorganic component and a water-soluble organic polymer component and methods for producing the same. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20100052204 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AGGREGATED RESIN PARTICLES - A method for manufacturing aggregated resin particles, includes: preparing a microreactor that includes a first flow channel, a second flow channel, and a confluent flow channel, to which the first flow channel and the second flow channel merge; introducing a first fluid that contains resin particles dispersed therein into the first flow channel; introducing a second fluid that contains an aggregating agent into the second flow channel; feeding the first and second fluids so that a feed amount per unit time of the second fluid is greater than a feed amount per unit time of the first fluid, so as to form a laminar flow, in which the first fluid and the second fluid are merged, in the confluent flow channel; and forming aggregated resin particles by aggregating the resin particles. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20120326349 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PARTICLE-BASED ELEMENT - The invention relates to a method for producing a particle-based element, especially a chipboard or fiberboard, a particle mass having a plurality of particles being provided. A first part of the particle mass is arranged in a desired matrix consisting of a second part of the particle mass in a targeted manner when the particle mass is provided, the first part of the particle mass and the second part of the particle mass having different compressive properties. The provided particle mass is compressed. | 12-27-2012 |