Lambert, TX
Bryan Scott Lambert, The Woodlands, TX US
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20140364344 | HYDRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A hydration system configured to selectively enable a continuous process or a batch process of an additive for a hydraulic fracturing fluid, the hydration system including a hydration tank having a plurality of compartments, wherein the hydration tank is configured to enable movement of a material through the plurality of compartments in the continuous process. The hydration tank is configured to substantially restrict movement of the material between the plurality of compartments in the batch process. Also included is a method of selectively hydrating an additive in a batch process or a continuous process using a hydration system configured to enable both the batch process and the continuous process, | 12-11-2014 |
20140364346 | VISCOUS FLUID DILUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A dilution system for a hydraulic fracturing fluid, the dilution system including a dilution manifold; a hydration unit configured to provide a source of liquid; a diluent line connecting the hydration unit to the dilution manifold. A diluent flow control valve on the diluent line. A hydration tank configured to hydrate a mixed additive. A gravity-driven viscous fluid line connecting an exit of the hydration tank to the dilution manifold. A viscous fluid flow meter on the viscous fluid line; and, a viscous fluid control valve on the viscous fluid line. Also included is a method of processing a fracturing fluid. | 12-11-2014 |
Colin Lambert, Austin, TX US
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20110254526 | Voltage Regulator with Optimal Efficiency Selection and a Master-Slave Zero Cross Detection Configuration - A voltage regulator includes a first phase power stage, a second phase power stage, and a controller. The first phase power stage includes a zero cross detection circuit configured to measure a current level for the first phase power stage, and to cause a diode emulation state in the first phase power stage when the current level is substantially equal to zero. The second phase power stage is in communication with the zero cross detection circuit, and configured to enter the diode emulation state in response to receiving a signal from the zero cross detection circuit. The controller is coupled to the first phase power stage and to the second phase power stage. The controller is configured to measure an output current of the voltage regulator and to activate the second phase power stage when the output current is above a first threshold current level. | 10-20-2011 |
20130099766 | Voltage Regulator with Optimal Efficiency Selection and a Master-Slave Zero Cross Detection Configuration - A voltage regulator includes a first phase power stage, a second phase power stage, and a controller. The first phase power stage includes a zero cross detection circuit configured to measure a current level for the first phase power stage, and to cause a diode emulation state in the first phase power stage when the current level is substantially equal to zero. The second phase power stage is in communication with the zero cross detection circuit, and configured to enter the diode emulation state in response to receiving a signal from the zero cross detection circuit. The controller is coupled to the first phase power stage and to the second phase power stage. The controller is configured to measure an output current of the voltage regulator and to activate the second phase power stage when the output current is above a first threshold current level. | 04-25-2013 |
Colin A. Lambert, Austin, TX US
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20100250913 | Methods and Systems for Managing A Voltage Regulator - A method for increasing efficiency of a voltage regulator in an information handling system (IHS) is provided. The method may include enabling one or more operating phases associated with the voltage regulator and initializing a switch configuration having at least one high-side switch and at least one low-side switch. In addition, the may method include initializing a dead-time value, sensing a load current, and adjusting the number of operating phases, the switch configuration, or the dead-time value in response to the load current | 09-30-2010 |
Craig James Lambert, Plano, TX US
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20090259430 | Method and Apparatus for Synchronizing Signals in a Testing System - The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide approaches for synchronizing signals in a testing system. In some embodiments, the timing signal associated with each device under test (DUT) is maintained at an integer multiple of the tester timing signal. Additionally, in other embodiments, the timing signal associated with various DUTs is used as a timing reference for other devices. | 10-15-2009 |
Don Lambert, Dallas, TX US
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20110104309 | INHIBITION OF BACTERIA THROUGH APPLICATION OF A DILUTED SOLUTION OF A SILICATE CHEMICAL - The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting bacterial growth and reproduction. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of inhibiting bacterial growth comprising contacting bacteria with aqueous solutions of silicon. | 05-05-2011 |
Georgia Lambert, La Porle, TX US
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20100317550 | Drilling Fluid And Process of Making The Same - This invention relates to drilling fluids and processes for making drilling fluids, such as for use in environmentally sensitive areas. The environmentally friendly drilling fluid includes a first fluid component having between about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of olefins with a chain length in a range of between about C12 and about C48. The first fluid component includes at least about 50 weight percent trisubstituted olefin functionality. The environmentally friendly drilling fluid includes a second fluid component. | 12-16-2010 |
H. Michael Lambert, Austin, TX US
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20100241060 | SURGICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Surgical devices and methods are described. The devices are for implanting fluidic material in a patient's eye and comprise a nozzle and a housing having a slide and a bellows. The bellows is adapted to undergo compression or decompression. The surgical procedures make use of the surgical devices and include a tissue translocation surgical procedure, a retinal implantation surgical procedure, and a corneal transplantation surgical procedure. | 09-23-2010 |
Ian James Lambert, Katy, TX US
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20150052390 | Apparatus and Method for Microprocessor File System Protection - A system for providing protection to a processor system from the problems associated with power failures in the middle of processor operations is described. On detection of a power failure in the main power source, the processor power is maintained by means of a short-term secondary power source. Either immediately or after a momentary pause to override glitches, if power remains off the processor is notified that power will soon be removed and that an orderly shutdown is to take place. Once the protected system has completed its orderly shutdown, or after a length of time indicating that the orderly shutdown is improbable, power is removed from the system for a defined period and the system removes power from the protected processor system for at least a defined period of time, providing an assured hard restart. When external power is restored a normal running state is resumed after any power up sequencing. The orderly shutdown and hard reset can take place by command from the protected processor or system. A state machine is used to sequence the states in this process and control the transitions between states. | 02-19-2015 |
Ian James Lambert, Houston, TX US
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20140169622 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HAND WASHING - A method and apparatus to monitor and document that proper hygienic procedures are followed by food service providers consisting of a camera, a processor controlling the camera, and software to accomplish the hand washing monitoring. The criteria for identifying the start and end of a hand washing event by monitoring activity is selected areas is presented. A record is created of the wash event including a sequence of photograph during the event and additional related data such as start time, duration, location, and any employee identification. This record is available for recording or downloading to a server for further manipulation, including washer identification and statistical analysis. | 06-19-2014 |
20140211986 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND COUNTING TRAFFIC - A method and apparatus to monitor and document movement of bodies along or through selected regions is described for the directional counting of such bodies. The reduction of the consideration to selected regions avoids excessive calculation and allows the use of an inexpensive image acquisition and processor. Methods for the determining the direction of movement are described. A record is created for counting events for recording or downloading to a server for further manipulation. | 07-31-2014 |
Jeff Lambert, Tomball, TX US
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20160102518 | Shear Ram Blowout Preventer with Engagement Feature - A blowout preventer (“BOP”) includes a housing comprising a vertical bore extending through the housing, and a pair of opposing shear rams configured to move into the vertical bore. The shear rams comprise an engagement feature configured to engage with a corresponding engagement feature and urge the shear rams into axially towards each other with respect to an axis of the vertical bore when the shear rams are located in the vertical bore. | 04-14-2016 |
Jeff Lambert, Houston, TX US
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20100089205 | Packable Battering Ram - A packable battering ram quickly disassembled for transport by two or more persons. In the preferred embodiment, the invention has first and second body members that are symmetrical, but otherwise identically shaped and sized. When assembled, the first and second body members form a lower surface that has a concave portion that approximates the natural curvature of the back of an adult male. The packable battering may be disassembled to distribute the weight between multiple people, yet quickly assembled for use upon arrival at a emergency response location. | 04-15-2010 |
Jeff Lambert, Canyon, TX US
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20090208914 | Door Breach Training System - A door breach training system comprising a first restraint assembly connecting a door to a frame. The door is attached to a lock jamb of the frame with a first restraint assembly that exposes a shear joint to impact from a projectile, such as shotgun round. Another embodiment further comprises attachment of the door to the hinge jamb with at least one second restraint assembly that functionally simulates a typical door hinge and exposes a shear joint to impact from a ballistic round. The preferred embodiment includes replaceable lock panels and hinge panels that are designed to break in a known manner in order to replicate those same failure modes for both door locks and door hinges in typical residential and commercial construction environments. | 08-20-2009 |
Jeffrey Lambert, Houston, TX US
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20120273211 | SUBSEA SENSORS DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Method and subsea sensors display system configured to display data about a blowout preventer (BOP) stack. The subsea sensors display system includes a display panel having plural universal subsea displays, each universal subsea display being configured to display a value measured by a sensor attached to the BOP stack; and a J-box electrically connected to the display panel and configured to provide electrical power to the display panel and to receive data from the display panel. The electrical power is provided from a pod provided on the BOP stack or from a battery when the pod is not available or from a remote operated vehicle (ROV) when connected to the display panel. | 11-01-2012 |
John David Lambert, Houston, TX US
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20080263380 | GPS TIME SYNCRONIZATION FOR DATA DEVICE - A method is presented to improve the accuracy of time synchronization of data. The invention consists of a timing module compromising a GPS interface with ability controller-based timing standard, high speed inputs and outputs and an asynchronous interface to an external processor system. It attaches a time-stamp referenced to an absolute time standard to transitions on the high speed inputs and a means for delivering these time stamps referenced to the high speed input to a computer or network. Alternatively the computer or network can specify a high speed output and an absolute time for an output transition and the timing module can deliver the specified output transition at the specified absolute time. Compared to existing systems of time synchronization, it will improve the accuracy of the timed data from the current Ethernet tolerance of up to 5 milliseconds to a possible tolerance of 250 nanoseconds. | 10-23-2008 |
John David Lambert, Katy, TX US
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20140169622 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HAND WASHING - A method and apparatus to monitor and document that proper hygienic procedures are followed by food service providers consisting of a camera, a processor controlling the camera, and software to accomplish the hand washing monitoring. The criteria for identifying the start and end of a hand washing event by monitoring activity is selected areas is presented. A record is created of the wash event including a sequence of photograph during the event and additional related data such as start time, duration, location, and any employee identification. This record is available for recording or downloading to a server for further manipulation, including washer identification and statistical analysis. | 06-19-2014 |
20140211986 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND COUNTING TRAFFIC - A method and apparatus to monitor and document movement of bodies along or through selected regions is described for the directional counting of such bodies. The reduction of the consideration to selected regions avoids excessive calculation and allows the use of an inexpensive image acquisition and processor. Methods for the determining the direction of movement are described. A record is created for counting events for recording or downloading to a server for further manipulation. | 07-31-2014 |
20150052390 | Apparatus and Method for Microprocessor File System Protection - A system for providing protection to a processor system from the problems associated with power failures in the middle of processor operations is described. On detection of a power failure in the main power source, the processor power is maintained by means of a short-term secondary power source. Either immediately or after a momentary pause to override glitches, if power remains off the processor is notified that power will soon be removed and that an orderly shutdown is to take place. Once the protected system has completed its orderly shutdown, or after a length of time indicating that the orderly shutdown is improbable, power is removed from the system for a defined period and the system removes power from the protected processor system for at least a defined period of time, providing an assured hard restart. When external power is restored a normal running state is resumed after any power up sequencing. The orderly shutdown and hard reset can take place by command from the protected processor or system. A state machine is used to sequence the states in this process and control the transitions between states. | 02-19-2015 |
Mark J. Lambert, Greenville, TX US
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20080263628 | MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ROBOTS AND CONTROLLERS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for managing communications with robots. In some implementations, a computer network, where operators interface with the network to control movement of robots on a wireless computer network includes a network arena controller and a plurality of robot controllers. The network arena controller is configured to provide firewall policies to substantially secure communication between robot controllers and the associated robots. Each controller is included in a different robot and configured to wirelessly communicate with the network arena controller. Each robot controller executes firewall policies to substantially secure wireless communication. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269949 | SECURING COMMUNICATIONS WITH ROBOTS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for managing communications with robots. In some implementations, a computer network, where operators interface with the network to control movement of robots on a wireless computer network includes a network arena controller and a plurality of robot controllers. The network arena controller is configured to provide firewall policies to substantially secure communication between robot controllers and the associated robots. Each controller is included in a different robot and configured to wirelessly communicate with the network arena controller. Each robot controller executes firewall policies to substantially secure wireless communication. | 10-30-2008 |
Mary P. Lambert, San Antonio, TX US
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20130078269 | AMYLOID BETA PEPTIDES, ASSEMBLIES THEREOF, AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides amyloid β peptide assemblies composed of at least three amyloid β peptide subunits, wherein at least one of the amyloid β peptide subunits is an amyloid β peptide analog. The invention further relates to metal complexes of amyloid β peptide assemblies and the use of amyloid β peptide assemblies as vaccines and in the identification of agents that modulate assembly of the amyloid β peptide subunits. | 03-28-2013 |
20130150560 | AMYLOID BETA-DERIVED DIFFUSIBLE LIGANDS (ADDLs), ADDL-SURROGATES, ADDL-BINDING MOLECULES, AND USES THEREOF - The invention herein comprises amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), compositions comprising ADDLs, ADDL-surrogates, ADDL-binding molecules, and methods of using any of the foregoing compounds and compositions. ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. The invention also comprises methods of generating ADDL-specific antibodies and methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies for assaying the formation, presence, receptor protein binding and cellular activity of ADDLs, as well as using such antibodies to detect compounds that block the formation or activity of ADDLs, and methods of identifying such compounds. The invention further provides methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies in modulating ADDL formation and/or activity, inter alia in the treatment of learning and/or memory disorders. | 06-13-2013 |
20130236466 | AMYLOID BETA-DERIVED DIFFUSIBLE LIGANDS (ADDLs), ADDL-SURROGATES, ADDL-BINDING MOLECULES, AND USES THEREOF - The invention herein comprises amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), compositions comprising ADDLs, ADDL-surrogates, ADDL-binding molecules, and methods of using any of the foregoing compounds and compositions. ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. The invention also comprises methods of generating ADDL-specific antibodies and methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies for assaying the formation, presence, receptor protein binding and cellular activity of ADDLs, as well as using such antibodies to detect compounds that block the formation or activity of ADDLs, and methods of identifying such compounds. The invention further provides methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies in modulating ADDL formation and/or activity, inter alia in the treatment of learning and/or memory disorders. | 09-12-2013 |
20140322731 | AMYLOID BETA-DERIVED DIFFUSIBLE LIGANDS (ADDLs), ADDL-BINDING MOLECULES, AND USES THEREOF - The invention herein comprises amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), compositions comprising ADDLs, ADDL-surrogates, ADDL-binding molecules, and methods of using any of the foregoing compounds and compositions. ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. The invention also comprises methods of generating ADDL-specific antibodies and methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies for assaying the formation, presence, receptor protein binding and cellular activity of ADDLs, as well as using such antibodies to detect compounds that block the formation or activity of ADDLs, and methods of identifying such compounds. The invention further provides methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies in modulating ADDL formation and/or activity, inter alia in the treatment of learning and/or memory disorders. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael Lambert, Springtown, TX US
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20100124165 | Silent Failure Identification and Trouble Diagnosis - According to one method for identifying and resolving a silent failure in a telecommunications network, performance data associated with data traffic passing through a network element in the telecommunications network is collected. A determination is made whether the performance data has fallen below a threshold to identify the silent failure at the network element. The silent failure fails to trigger an alarm included on the network element. Responsive to determining that the performance data is below the threshold and thereby identifying the silent failure at the network element, troubleshooting rules may be retrieved. The silent failure is resolved based on the performance data and the troubleshooting rules. | 05-20-2010 |
Michael R. Lambert, Springtown, TX US
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20120320785 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING PACKET CONGESTION - A method and apparatus for addressing a congestion condition in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method receives an alert for at least one of: a trunk or a Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC), where the trunk or the PVC is associated with a route. The method determines whether the alert is associated with a congestion condition by determining whether a trunk utilization has exceeded a first predetermined threshold for the trunk or for the at least one trunk supporting the PVC. The method then rebuilds the route if the first predetermined threshold is exceeded for the trunk or for the at least one trunk supporting said PVC. | 12-20-2012 |
Sheldon M. Lambert, Plano, TX US
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20130144175 | PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION TAG - A smart identification tag system comprises a helmet and an identification tag. The helmet defines a headspace adapted to receive a wearer's head. A sensor assembly is disposed in the headspace and comprises a sensor capable of capturing data and a wireless transceiver in communication with the sensor and adapted to transmit a wireless signal indicative of data captured by the sensor. The identification tag comprises a wireless transceiver adapted to receive the signal from the helmet, and a non-transitory memory in communication with the wireless transceiver and adapted to store the received data. The helmet is adapted to be worn by a wearer, and the identification tag is adapted to be carried on the person of the wearer, such that information captured by the sensor assembly is transmitted to the identification tag and stored therein. The identification tag may further store personal health information of the wearer. | 06-06-2013 |
Shell Lambert, Plano, TX US
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20100062519 | Portable organ and tissue preservation apparatus, kit and methods - An organ and tissue preservation and transport apparatus comprising a chamber, a temperature control mechanism and a system monitor. A medium bathes an organ within the chamber. The temperature control mechanism adjusts the temperature of the medium. The system monitors receiving and records the temperature of the chamber. | 03-11-2010 |
Timothy Lambert, Austin, TX US
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20090276776 | System and Method for Automatic Throttling of Resources in an Information Handling System Chassis - Systems and methods for automatic throttling of resources in an information handling system are disclosed. A method may include determining whether a first throttling condition exists, the first throttling condition existing when a chassis management controller fails to communicate a clock or synchronization signal to one or more devices in an information handling system chassis for a particular duration of time. The method may also include determining whether a second throttling condition exists, the second throttling condition existing when the chassis management controller fails to communicate data to one or more devices in the information system handling chassis. The method may further include throttling a resource in the information handling system chassis if at least one of the first throttling condition and the second throttling condition exists. | 11-05-2009 |
20100180135 | Dynamic Power Management For Internal Information Handling System Links - In some embodiments, a method for automatically and dynamically controlling the power states of physical layer links (PHYs) in a modular information handling system is provided. A chassis manager automatically determines a status of at least one of the chassis manager and a managed chassis module of a modular information handling system. The chassis manager automatically identifies a PHY power down condition based at least on the determined status of at least one of the chassis manager and the managed chassis module, and in response to identifying the power down condition, the chassis manager powers down one or more management link PHYs associated with a management link between the chassis manager and the managed chassis module. | 07-15-2010 |
20110292802 | System and Method for Automatic Throttling of Resources in an Information Handling System Chassis - Systems and methods for automatic throttling of resources in an information handling system are disclosed. A method may include determining whether a first throttling condition exists, the first throttling condition existing when a chassis management controller fails to communicate a clock or synchronization signal to one or more devices in an information handling system chassis for a particular duration of time. The method may also include determining whether a second throttling condition exists, the second throttling condition existing when the chassis management controller fails to communicate data to one or more devices in the information system handling chassis. The method may further include throttling a resource in the information handling system chassis if at least one of the first throttling condition and the second throttling condition exists. | 12-01-2011 |
Timothy M. Lambert, Round Rock, TX US
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20150286422 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ACCESS CONTROLLER STORAGE MEDIA - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to providing accessibility and redundancy for access controller storage media are provided. A method for providing accessibility for storage media of an access controller in an information handling system may include: (i) emulating the storage media such that the storage media appears to an operating system executing on the information handling system as storage media locally attached to the information handling system; (ii) mounting the storage media such that data may be communicated between the storage media and a processor integral to the access controller; (iii) mounting a portion of a network-attached storage remote to the information handling system such that data may be communicated between the portion of the network-attached storage and the processor; and (iv) maintaining redundancy between the storage media and the portion of network-attached storage in accordance with a redundancy policy. | 10-08-2015 |
Timothy Michael Lambert, Austin, TX US
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20090184962 | Systems and Methods for Managing Video Resolution in a Multiple-Output Information Handling System - An information handling system may include a video controller, multiple video interfaces configured for connecting video devices to the video controller, and a video resolution management system. The video resolution management system may be configured to determine a lowest maximum video resolution capability for relevant video devices connected to the video controller via the video interfaces, and select a video resolution for use based at least on the determined lowest maximum video resolution capability. The video controller may be configured to transmit video signals to one or more video devices according to the video resolution selected by the video resolution management system. | 07-23-2009 |
20150113178 | PERIPHERAL COMPONENT HEALTH MONITORING APPARATUS - An apparatus for monitoring the health of a peripheral component of an information handling system. An aggregation logic circuit coupled to a communication path provides data communication with each of a plurality of electrical circuits disposed on the peripheral component, the aggregation logic circuit providing a feedback signal representative of the health of the peripheral component during operation of the peripheral component. | 04-23-2015 |
William Scott Lambert, Pasadena, TX US
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20100003419 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A SHAPED ARTICLE HAVING EXCELLENT BARRIER PROPERTIES - A powder of a barrier material (B) is, after having been melted, applied to a substrate of a polyolefin (A) to give a shaped article, in which the barrier material (B) firmly adheres to the polyolefin (A) even when the surface of the substrate is not subjected to primer treatment. The shaped article is favorable to components to fuel containers, fuel tanks for automobiles, fuel pipes, etc. | 01-07-2010 |
20100003437 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A SHAPED ARTICLE HAVING EXCELLENT BARRIER PROPERTIES - A powder of a barrier material (B) is after, having been melted, applied to a substrate of a of a polyolefin (A) according to flame spray coating process to give a shaped article, in which the barrier material (B) firmly adheres to the polyolefin (A) even when the surface of the substrate is not subjected to primer treatment. The shaped article is favorable to components to fuel containers, fuel tanks for automobiles, fuel pipes, etc. | 01-07-2010 |