Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080210359 | WELDING PROCESS AND GEOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTS THEREOF - An ultrasonic welding method which requires no external pressure during the welding step is disclosed. A plurality of multi-layer strips can be welded such that the weld area is not thinner than the rest of the strip and has good UV protection. The method comprises: stacking a plurality of strips; providing external pressure; removing the external pressure, positioning the ultrasonic welding apparatus so that it places no external pressure on the stack; welding at least two strips; and removing the welding apparatus. | 09-04-2008 |
20080210688 | UV RESISTANT MULTILAYERED CELLULAR CONFINEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to a polymeric cellular confinement system which can be filled with soil, concrete, aggregate, earth materials, and the like. More specifically, the present disclosure concerns a cellular confinement system characterized by improved durability against damage generated by UV light, humidity, and aggressive soils, or combinations thereof. | 09-04-2008 |
20080213521 | GEOTECHNICAL ARTICLES - A multiphase polymeric material comprises a first rigid continuous phase and a second elastic phase dispersed in the first phase. The multiphase polymeric material may be formed into polymeric strips and used to make a cellular confinement system which is suitable for use in cold areas. | 09-04-2008 |
20080213572 | HIGH PERFORMANCE GEOSYNTHETIC ARTICLE - Geotechnical article, and process for making it, the article having coefficient of thermal expansion less than about 150 ppm/° C. at ambient; resistance to acidic media greater than polyamide 6 resin and/or resistance to basic media greater than PET resin; resistance to hydrocarbons greater than that of HDPE; creep modulus of at least 400 MPa at 25° C., at 20% of yield stress load for 60 minutes (ISO 899-1); and 1 percent secant flexural modulus at least 700 MPa at 25° C. (ASTM D790); the article including a composition including (a) from about 1 to about 95% by weight of the composition of at least one functional group containing polymer or oligomer; and (b) from about 5 to about 99% by weight of the composition of at least one engineering thermoplastic, and optionally containing a filler and optionally containing an unmodified polyolefin, ethylene copolymer or ethylene terpolymer. | 09-04-2008 |
20080214699 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COMPATIBILIZED POLYMER BLENDS - A process is provided for producing a compatibilized polymeric blend. A first thermoplastic polymer and a reactive moiety are provided to a progressive melt kneading apparatus. The reactive moiety comprises a first reactive group capable of reacting with the first thermoplastic polymer but not a second polymer and a second reactive group capable of reacting with the second polymer but not the first polymer. The first thermoplastic polymer and the reactive moiety are then melt kneaded so that the first reactive group reacts with the first thermoplastic polymer and the second reactive group is grafted to the first thermoplastic polymer, forming a molten self-compatibilizer. A molten second polymer is then provided. The molten self-compatibilizer is melt kneaded with the molten second polymer so that the second reactive group reacts with the second polymer to form a compatibilized polymeric blend. Also provided are articles formed from the compatibilized polymer blend. | 09-04-2008 |
20080293999 | Medical devices with portions having different rigidity - A medical probe, including a rigid proximal portion formed from a blend having a 1% secant flexural modulus of at least 1 GPa including at least 5% by weight of Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) having a melting point not lower than 280° C.; a flexible distal portion having a shore A hardness lower than 90 A; and a weld joining the distal portion to the proximal portion. | 11-27-2008 |
20080319112 | GEOTECHNICAL ARTICLES - A multiphase polymeric material comprises a first rigid continuous phase and a second elastic phase dispersed in the first phase. The multiphase polymeric material may be formed into polymeric strips and used to make a cellular confinement system which is suitable for use in cold areas. | 12-25-2008 |
20090020634 | FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM FOR AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A flexible diaphragm for an irrigation system includes a core layer and at least one protective layer formed on the core layer. The core layer may have specific chemical and physical properties, and the protective layer may be formed of specific materials. | 01-22-2009 |
20090110843 | Thermosetting ink formulation for ink-jet applications - The present invention discloses a latent thermosetting ink formulation for ink jet applications comprising a phenolic resin, an amino resin and a polyol. The formulation is characterized as having a viscosity of lower than 50 Cps at a shear rate of 10 to 100,000 sec-1 at a temperature lower than 100 C and a surface tension lower than 40 dynes/cm. | 04-30-2009 |
20090142542 | SANDWICH SYSTEM - A composite system comprises a base layer, a capping layer, and at least one core geocell layer. The base layer and capping layer are stacked below and above the core geocell layer, which is infilled with a low quality material. In specific embodiments, the base layer and capping layer are each geocells infilled with a high quality material. This composite system meets engineering specifications economically. | 06-04-2009 |
20090163615 | Uv curable hybridcuring ink jet ink composition and solder mask using the same - The present application provides a latent ink-jet ink formulation suitable as solder mask. The composition generally comprises: (a) at least one compound capable of self cross-linking (USM); (b) at least one phenolic resin; (c) at least one solvent; (d) at least one mineral filler; (e) at least one polyol; and (f) at least one photoinitiator. | 06-25-2009 |
20090169803 | HIGH PERFORMANCE GEOSYNTHETIC ARTICLE - Geotechnical article, and process for making it, the article having coefficient of thermal expansion less than about 150 ppm/° C. at ambient; resistance to acidic media greater than polyamide 6 resin and/or resistance to basic media greater than PET resin; resistance to hydrocarbons greater than that of HDPE; creep modulus of at least 400 MPa at 25° C., at 20% of yield stress load for 60 minutes (ISO 899-1); and 1 percent secant flexural modulus at least 700 MPa at 25° C. (ASTM D790); the article including a composition including (a) from about 1 to about 95% by weight of the composition of at least one functional group containing polymer or oligomer; and (b) from about 5 to about 99% by weight of the composition of at least one engineering thermoplastic, and optionally containing a filler and optionally containing an unmodified polyolefin, ethylene copolymer or ethylene terpolymer. | 07-02-2009 |
20100055443 | WELDING PROCESS AND GEOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTS THEREOF - A cellular confinement system is formed from an ultrasonic welding method which requires no external pressure during the welding step. A plurality of multi-layer strips can be welded such that the weld area is not thinner than the rest of the strip and has good UV protection. The method comprises: stacking a plurality of strips; providing external pressure; removing the external pressure, positioning the ultrasonic welding apparatus so that it places no external pressure on the stack; welding at least two strips; and removing the welding apparatus. | 03-04-2010 |
20100080659 | GEOCELL FOR LOAD SUPPORT APPLICATIONS - A geocell is disclosed that has high strength and stiffness, such that the geocell has a storage modulus of 500 MPa or greater at 23° C.; a storage modulus of 150 MPa or greater at 63° C. when measured in the machine direction using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) at a frequency of 1 Hz; a tensile stress at 12% strain of 14.5 MPa or greater at 23° C.; a coefficient of thermal expansion of 120×10 | 04-01-2010 |
20100093910 | REACTIVE FINE PARTICLES - A method for producing reactive fine particles, includes: admixing at least one latent curing agent selected from the group consisting of a urea derivative, an imidazole, a dicyaniamide (DICY), a mixture of any one or more thereof, and a precursor thereof, in a solvent to form a clear solution; spraying the clear solution onto at least one inorganic inert particle selected from the group consisting of a metal oxide, a mineral filler, a natural filler, and a mixture of any one or more thereof, the at least one inorganic inert particle having a specific surface area in the range of about 10 to about 50 m2/g; and removing the solvent to form reactive fine particles that includes a core of inert material coated by a coating layer that includes the at least one latent curing agent. | 04-15-2010 |
20100104800 | UV RESISTANT MULTILAYERED CELLULAR CONFINEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to a polymeric cellular confinement system which can be filled with soil, concrete, aggregate, earth materials, and the like. More specifically, the present disclosure concerns a cellular confinement system characterized by improved durability against damage generated by UV light, humidity, and aggressive soils, or combinations thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
20100254795 | MODULAR CEMENTED PLANAR STRUCTURE - A modular cemented planar structure is formed from a plurality of cells and a cementitious mixture. In particular, the plurality of cells can be formed by a polymeric cellular confinement system. The resulting structure is useful in many civil engineering applications. The structure allows for homogeneous curing with minimal shrinkage and cracking, as well as easy and cost effective assembly in the field. | 10-07-2010 |
20110212322 | UV RESISTANT MULTILAYERED CELLULAR CONFINEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to a polymeric cellular confinement system which can be filled with soil, concrete, aggregate, earth materials, and the like. More specifically, the present disclosure concerns a cellular confinement system characterized by improved durability against damage generated by UV light, humidity, and aggressive soils, or combinations thereof. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214717 | LIGHT CURABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ENCAPSULANT - Provided are photovoltaic modules that can include a liquid encapsulant formulation. Also provided are such liquid encapsulant formulations. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214738 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - Provided is a photo/thermo curable liquid encapsulant formulation for use in the construction of a variety of optical assemblies. Also provided are such optical assemblies. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217117 | GEOTECHNICAL STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING THE SAME - Disclosed are geotechnical structures formed from a geosynthetic article and an encapsulated granular material dispersed within or upon the encapsulated granular material. In particular embodiments, a geocell is used as the geosynthetic article. Among other things, the geotechnical structures can be used for forming roads, parking lots, paved surfaces, as well as road beds and foundations for highways or railroads. The geotechnical structures are cost-effective and provide exceptional properties for long-term use. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217498 | CREEP RESISTANT ARTICLE - Disclosed are creep resistant articles having a polyolefin in a continuous phase and fibrils or lamellae of polyester, polyamide, or mixtures thereof dispersed in the continuous phase. | 09-08-2011 |
20110270168 | RELEASING DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A BIO-ACTIVE AGENT - A releasing device for administering a bio-active agent to a human, animal, or plant is described herein. The device comprises a core of a solid organic matrix, in which a bio-active agent is contained. A metallic layer surrounds the core to form an outer shell, and at least one aperture is present in the metallic layer for controlled release of the bio-active agent to the patient. Optionally, a third, polymeric, ceramic or organo-ceramic layer is provided, and may be loaded by bioactive agent as well. | 11-03-2011 |
20110301262 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COMPATIBILIZED POLYMER BLENDS - A process is provided for producing a compatibilized polymeric blend. A first thermoplastic polymer and a reactive moiety are provided to a progressive melt kneading apparatus. The reactive moiety comprises a first reactive group capable of reacting with the first thermoplastic polymer but not a second polymer and a second reactive group capable of reacting with the second polymer but not the first polymer. The first thermoplastic polymer and the reactive moiety are then melt kneaded so that the first reactive group reacts with the first thermoplastic polymer and the second reactive group is grafted to the first thermoplastic polymer, forming a molten self-compatibilizer. A molten second polymer is then provided. The molten self-compatibilizer is melt kneaded with the molten second polymer so that the second reactive group reacts with the second polymer to form a compatibilized polymeric blend. Also provided are articles formed from the compatibilized polymer blend. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304080 | GEOCELL FOR LOAD SUPPORT APPLICATIONS - A geocell is disclosed that has high strength and stiffness, such that the geocell has a storage modulus of 500 MPa or greater at 23° C.; a storage modulus of 150 MPa or greater at 63° C. when measured in the machine direction using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) at a frequency of 1 Hz; a tensile stress at 12% strain of 14.5 MPa or greater at 23° C.; a coefficient of thermal expansion of 120×10 | 12-15-2011 |
20120211268 | LIGHT AND HEAT RESISTANT CIRCUIT BOARD APPARATUS AND METHOD - A light and heat resistant circuit board apparatus LHRPCB, comprising: at least one thermally conductive material (TCM) layer adapted to serve as a mechanical and thermal substrate for the LHRPCB; at least one layer of electrically isolating material (EIM) configurable on respective TCM layers, the at least one EIM layer being resistant to UV radiation; at least one electrically conducting layer (ECL) layer configurable above the at least one TCM layer and adapted to be patterned and to selectively conduct electrical current; at least one heat and UV radiation resistant bonding layer (HUVRBL) appliable between respective ECL, TCM, and EIM layers; and at least one electronic component mountable upon the at least one ECL layer, wherein the LHRPCB is adapted to be exposed to light and heat for an extended period. | 08-23-2012 |
20120222722 | WINDOW - A window is provided, comprising at least one exterior layers, one or more photovoltaic (PV) cells configured to convert a first portion of solar radiation impinging on the window to electrical energy, and at least one thermal conduit configured to draw heat from the PV cells. The thermal conduits are in conductive thermal communication with at least one of the PV cells with at least one of the exterior layer. | 09-06-2012 |
20130059411 | UV CURABLE ENCAPSULANT - The present invention relates to UV curable encapsulant compositions based on acrylic and/or methacrylic block copolymers, to structures containing these compositions especially photovoltaic cells and to the use of these compositions in photovoltaic cells. The liquid encapsulant composition according to the invention comprises:
| 03-07-2013 |
20130209178 | GEOCELL FOR MODERATE AND LOW LOAD APPLICATIONS - Geocells for moderate to low load applications are disclosed here. The geocells have a cell wall thickness of from 0.25 mm to 0.95 mm. They have a wall strength of from 3500 N/m to 15000 N/m. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209179 | GEOCELL FOR MODERATE AND LOW LOAD APPLICATIONS - Geocells for moderate to low load applications are disclosed here. The geocells have a cell wall thickness of from 0.25 mm to 0.95 mm. They have a wall strength of from 3500 N/m to 15000 N/m. | 08-15-2013 |
20140130399 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A DURABLE INSECT BAIT STATION - The present invention discloses devices and methods for a durable insect bait station. Such devices including a membrane for providing access to the bait station, the membrane adapted to be permeable to volatile components, the membrane configured to allow easy insect-probe penetration, and to be resistant to degradation caused by outdoor environmental conditions and/or harsh indoor environmental conditions. Preferably, the membrane has at least one inclusion. Preferably, the membrane has at least one perforation. Preferably, the device further includes a bait core for providing bait to the bait station, the bait core including a sugar-source bait, at least one oral and/or contact insect toxin, and a solvent, wherein the bait core is configured to be substantially in direct contact with the membrane. Most preferably, the bait core further includes an odorant. Most preferably, the bait core further includes a fibrous material as a support for the membrane. | 05-15-2014 |