Abstract: A curved-surface display panel fabrication method for fabricating a curved display panel having a desired curved shape using a flat display panel having a first substrate and a second substrate, includes: paring partially outer surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate so as to reduce thicknesses thereof to a predetermined thickness; and attaching a reinforcing plate having the same shape with the desired curved shape and light transmitting characteristics to the display panel using an adhesive layer which is formed on at least a portion of edge portions of the display panel in a state that the pared flat display panel is bent to the desired curved shape.

Abstract: A method for bonding glass components using an encapsulated photo-initiated optical adhesive, and the resulting glass assemblies produced by the same. A mixture containing a catalyst and a resin is provided where at least one of either the catalyst or the resin is encapsulated. The mixture is applied to a glass component. The encapsulated catalyst may then be exposed to ultraviolet light causing the capsules to release the portions contained therein and combine to form an adhesive. A second glass component is then placed on the adhesive so that the adhesive is interposed between the glass components and the adhesive is permitted to cure. Alternatively, the mixture may be exposed to UV light after the second glass component is placed. An exemplary method uses a frame with the first glass component to create a uniform thickness of adhesive and provide a low level of optical defects.

Abstract: There is provided in an embodiment a method of making a composite structure. The method includes the step of applying chopped fiber material in varying thicknesses onto a first ply surface of a first composite charge to form a layered composite charge. The method further includes the step of folding the layered composite charge. The method further includes the step of assembling a second composite charge and the folded layered composite charge to form a composite structure. The chopped fiber material forms a gap filler in the composite structure. The gap filler conforms to a shape of the composite structure surrounding the gap filler. The method further includes processing the composite structure.

Abstract: A joining device for arranging a component on a component carrier is disclosed. The joining device includes an application system for positioning the component in the joining device and a receptacle for clamping the component carrier in the joining device. The component is arranged on the component carrier by an adapter. A method for arranging the component on the component carrier is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting a panel (1) of an appliance, especially of a domestic appliance, comprising the steps: a) Arranging of a panel element (2); b) Applying a first adhesive (3) and a second adhesive (4) onto a surface of the panel element (2); c) Pressing a transparent pane element (5) against the surface of the panel element (2) in a mounting position so that the first and the second adhesive (3, 4) have contact with the panel element (2) as well as with the pane element (5); d) Activating the adhesion of the second adhesive (4) to bond the pane element (5) with the panel element (2); e) Applying a third adhesive (6) and a fourth adhesive (7) onto a surface of the pane element (5); f) Pressing a frame element (8) against the surface of the pane element (5) in a mounting position so that the third and fourth adhesive (6, 7) have contact with the pane element (5) as well as with the frame element (8); g) Activating the adhesion of the fourth adhesive (7) to bond the frame element (8)

Abstract: Fluid flow conduits (14a, 14b) and apparatus (40) and methods for joining the conduits (14a, 14b), preferably in a sterile manner, are disclosed. Each conduit (14, 14b) has a polymeric open end that is sealed by a sealing member (26a, 26b) that may include a heating element (28). The polymeric end material is melted, the sealing members (26a, 26b) are moved to expose the melted open ends of the conduits (14a, 14b) and the ends are brought together to form a fused or welded connection (12) between the conduits (14a, 14b).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally a manufacturing process which results in a completely hydrogel polymer device that maintains lumen patency which allows for numerous applications. Catheters and stents are particular examples, and their composition, mechanical characteristics, and the significantly unique ability to conduct and allow fluids to pass from one end to the other without physiological rejection, inflammation, or manifestation of complications due to implant or otherwise undesirable outcomes when used for ambulatory and or therapeutic interventions is the purpose of the invention.