Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a strip of an adhesive tape for reinforcing cardboard packaging particularly in the region of die-cuts and simultaneously as a tear strip for said cardboard packaging, characterized in that a polyolefin film oriented monoaxially in the lengthwise direction of the strip is used as carrier material for the adhesive tape, the film comprising a mixture of an olefinic and a polar non-olefinic polymer.

Abstract: A method for sealing electrodes on a semiconductor device using a sealing film which includes a resin layer having a flow within the range of 150 to 1800 ?m at 80° C., or having a resin layer with a viscosity within the range of 10,000 to 100,000 Pa·s in a B-stage state at 50 to 100° C. in thermosetting viscoelasticity measurement, and containing: (A) both (a1) a high-molecular-weight component including crosslinking functional groups and having a weight-average molecular weight of 100,000 or more and a Tg within the range of ?50 to 50° C. and (a2) a thermosetting component including an epoxy resin as a main component, (B) a filler having an average particle size within the range of 1 to 30 ?m, and (C) a colorant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include structures including a layer of carbon nanotubes, methods of making structures including a layer of carbon nanotubes, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane compositions containing uretdione groups that can be cured at a low temperature and are intended more particularly for polyurethane powder coating compositions and adhesive compositions, to a process for preparing them and to their use.

Abstract: A method of preparing a reduced weight, reduced density gypsum panel that includes high expansion vermiculite with fire resistance that meet or exceed one or more industry standard fire tests.

Abstract: A method for connecting a first joining partner to a second joining partner. After provision of the first joining partner and the second joining partner, a lacquer layer is applied to the first joining partner. Then the first joining partner and the second joining partner are saturated together with an impregnating resin. The lacquer layer is produced from a lacquer composition based on an epoxy resin mixture, a curing accelerator, a silane-based, epoxy-functional bonding agent, and a solvent. The epoxy resin mixture has 10 wt.-% to 94 wt.-% of at least one solid epoxy resin with a maximum epoxy count of 2 Eq/kg, 1 wt.-% to 50 wt.-% of at least one solid, multifunctional epoxy resin with an epoxy count >4 Eq/kg, and 5 wt.-% to 40 wt.-% of a phenol and/or kresol novolak with a melting point >30° C. After impregnation, the viscosity of the impregnating resin is reduced such that the first joining partner and the second joining partner are connected to one another.

Abstract: Temporary adhesive compositions used to adhesively bond a substrate to be abraded or polished onto a substrate are themselves abradable or polishable, and contain a non-reinforcing filler or particulate silicone resin in a curable organopolysiloxane composition, and have defined physical characteristics in addition to being thermally stable.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for inflating and sealing an inflatable structure, such as inflatable cushions. The device includes an assembly configured for inflating a cushion cavity disposed between first and second layers of a film, and a sealing mechanism that preferably includes a rotary sealing drum, which can include a heat source.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for using a polymer thick film conductor composition to form an electrical conductor in an electrical circuit, the method subjecting the deposited thick film conductor composition to lamination. The invention also provides a method for reducing the resistance of an electrical conductor formed from a polymer thick film conductor composition, the method comprising the step of subjecting the electrical conductor to lamination. The invention further provides devices containing electrical conductors made by these methods.

Abstract: Energy-activated room temperature-pumpable polymer compositions, devices for activating and processing the same into solid cellular or non-cellular polymeric materials that can be used as adhesives, sealants, coatings or gasket materials, and methods of making and using the same. The compositions according to the invention include solid particles that include one or more polymers, which are emulsified, dispersed or suspended in a liquid carrier together with at least one processing aid, such as a reactive blowing agent, a low molecular weight surfactant, a high molecular weight surfactant, one or more compounds found in latex paint, starch, cellulosic derived products and combinations of two or more thereof. The processing aids provide various benefits including, for example, reduced density, improved process hygiene, improved foam stability, faster bonding times and/or lower processing temperatures.

Abstract: In the absorber forming and transferring mechanism 100, at a core reception time, the rotational velocity V4 of the rotary transfer member 160 is same as the rotation velocity V3 of the forming drum 150. At a core transfer time, the rotational velocity V5 of the rotary transfer member 160 is same as the conveyance velocity V2 of the web 9A. During a period from the core reception time to the core transfer time, the rotational velocity V5 of the rotary transfer member 160 becomes higher than the rotational velocity V3 of the forming drum 150. During a period from the core transfer time to the core reception time, the rotational velocity V5 of the rotary transfer member 160 becomes lower than the conveyance velocity V2 of the web 9A.

Abstract: Methods are described for addressing the bowing and/or warping of flexible substrates, attached to a rigid carrier, which occurs as a result of the thermal challenges of semiconductor processing. In particular, viscoelastic adhesives are provided which can bond a flexible substrate to a rigid carrier and mediate the thermal mismatch which often is present due to the distinctly different materials properties of most flexible substrates, such as plastic films, with respect to rigid carriers, such as silicon wafers. Assemblies are also provided which are produced according to the methods described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a grooved reinforced layered bituminous membrane (1) comprising the steps of: providing a web (A) of a reinforcing material, applying a layer (3) of a hot liquid adhesive, and applying a roller (10) having a surface pattern of grooves onto said layer (3) of an adhesive, to form a pattern of grooves (4) in the surface of said layer an adhesive.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a head assembly includes a tool moveable over a workpiece and adapted to perform a manufacturing operation on the workpiece, and an inspection unit operatively positioned proximate the tool and moveable with the tool relative to the workpiece. The inspection unit is adapted to perform a vision inspection of a portion of the workpiece simultaneously with the performance of the manufacturing operation on the workpiece. In a particular embodiment, the inspection unit includes a camera adapted to monitor an area including the portion of the workpiece upon which the tool has performed the manufacturing operation, and a processor operatively coupled to the camera and adapted to receive an image from the camera and to analyze the image to determine a presence of a defect within the portion of the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention is a two-part composition comprising: A) in one part (i) one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers; and B) in a second part (ii) one or more compounds having isocyanate reactive groups; (iii) one or more fillers selected such that the composition is nonconductive; (iv) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate groups with active hydrogen containing compounds wherein either or both of the one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers and the one or more compounds having isocyanate reactive groups have solid organic particles grafted thereto such that the composition contains from about 6 to about 13 percent by weight of the total composition of solid organic particles. In a preferred embodiment, the second part comprises from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of one or more compound having isocyanate reactive groups which have solid organic particles grafted to the backbone.

Abstract: A method for producing a magnetic sheet wherein a magnetic sheet composition is applied onto a substrate. The magnetic sheet composition contains: a binder; magnetic powder; and a curing agent, wherein the binder contains a thermosetting organic resin, and the curing agent contains a sulfonium borate complex expressed by General Formula 1: where R1 is an aralkyl group, R2 is a lower alkyl group, X is a halogen atom, and n is an integer of 0 to 3.

Abstract: A method, composition, and article are disclosed relating to the formation of a hump seal on an aircraft transparency. The method includes applying to the aircraft transparency an adhesive composition having a Part A and a Part B. Part A includes a plasticizer, a cross-linking agent, and an adhesion promoter. Part B includes a moisture resister and an abrasion resister, with the adhesive composition being substantially sulfide free. In one example, the moisture resister includes polybutadiene. In another example, the adhesion promoter includes an epoxy silane.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing disposable absorbent garments and a garment made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method comprises removing notches or holes of a garment web or webs adjacent to front and back waist edges to define a series of spaced apart front and back waist edge openings. The method includes providing front and back elastic waistband webs, and positioning the respective waistband webs to overlay at least a portion of each opening, and bonding the waistband webs to each other. The garment includes first and second waist edge cutouts, wherein two side seams extend from the waist edge cutouts to respective leg openings. The garment further includes front and back elastic waistbands attached to each other at first and second waistband side seams.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a solar cell module, the process comprising: (i) providing a solar cell pre-laminate assembly comprising a solar cell component comprising one or a plurality of solar cells and an encapsulant film or sheet consisting essentially of a non-neutralized acid copolymer composition prepared from (a) non-neutralized acid copolymer of an alpha olefin and about 15 to about 23 wt % of alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid copolymer, wherein the acid copolymer has a Melt Index of greater than 100 to about 600 g/10 min, and (b) about 0.01 to about 10 wt %, based upon the total weight of the acid copolymer composition, of organic peroxide; and (ii) laminating the pre-laminate assembly to form the solar cell module by subjecting the assembly to heat and, optionally, vacuum.

Abstract: A composition for the protection of sheer hosiery comprising: a styrene polymer; an octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer; a polyurethane-14 AMP-acrylates copolymer; and an AMP-100™ (amino methyl propanol) or triethanolamine emulsifier and surfactant; dissolved in a denatured alcohol/ethanol solvent and contained in a pump spray bottle. The composition to be sprayed on a detected imperfection and the surrounding area, and being allowed to dry, binding in a flexible, natural manner the elongated and broken fibers of the material to the surrounding weave thus preventing further damage to the hosiery.