Abstract: Example implementations relate to multilayer housings. In one example, multilayer housing can include a first continuous layer comprising copper, plastic, graphene, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or combinations thereof, a void layer on the first continuous layer, wherein the void layer comprises from (5) volume percent (vol. %) to (95) vol. % voids; and a second continuous layer on the void layer, wherein the second continuous layer comprises copper, plastic, graphene, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus is described, which includes an electronic component, a thermal dissipation unit, a thermal interface material disposed between the electronic component and the thermal dissipation unit, and an adhesive sealant applied around the thermal interface material between the electronic component and the thermal dissipation unit.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to multilayer housings. In one example, multilayer housing can include a first continuous layer comprising copper, plastic, graphene, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or combinations thereof, a void layer on the first continuous layer, wherein the void layer comprises from (5) volume percent (vol. %) to (95) vol. % voids; and a second continuous layer on the void layer, wherein the second continuous layer comprises copper, plastic, graphene, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus and a method for applying a first gum strip to a first edge of a cord reinforced ply, wherein the apparatus includes a ply support for supporting the cord reinforced ply and a first strip support that defines an elongate first strip region extending in the longitudinal direction for supporting the first gum strip with respect to the ply support, and wherein the first strip support includes a first retaining member for retaining a first part of the first gum strip below the first edge and a first folding member that is rotatable with respect to the first retaining member about a first folding axis from a flat position into a folding position opposite to the first retaining member with respect to the support plane for folding a second part of the first gum strip around the first edge.

Abstract: In example implementations, a vapor chamber is provided. The vapor chamber includes a metallic housing. A nickel coating is applied on inside walls of the metallic housing. A silica derived carbon nanotube (CNT) aerogel coating is applied on the nickel coating on the inside walls of the metallic housing. The silica derived CNT aerogel coating is sprayed onto the nickel coating, dried and cured.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus and a method for applying a first gum strip to a first edge of a cord reinforced ply, wherein the apparatus includes a ply support for supporting the cord reinforced ply and a first strip support that defines an elongate first strip region extending in the longitudinal direction for supporting the first gum strip with respect to the ply support, and wherein the first strip support includes a first retaining member for retaining a first part of the first gum strip below the first edge and a first folding member that is rotatable with respect to the first retaining member about a first folding axis from a flat position into a folding position opposite to the first retaining member with respect to the support plane for folding a second part of the first gum strip around the first edge.

Abstract: Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.

Abstract: Various examples provide a method of making a hydrophobic surface for an object. According to the method, a hydrophobic coating may be applied to an original surface of the object. A microstructure may be formed on the original surface of the object. The hydrophobic surface of the object may be obtained with the microstructure submerged by the hydrophobic coating. The microstructure may be a rough structure including micro-sized portions, and may have greater hardness than the hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: Various examples provide a method of making a hydrophobic surface for an object. According to the method, a hydrophobic coating may be applied to an original surface of the object. A microstructure may be formed on the original surface of the object. The hydrophobic surface of the object may be obtained with the microstructure submerged by the hydrophobic coating. The microstructure may be a rough structure including micro-sired portions, and may have greater hardness than the hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus is described, which includes an electronic component, a thermal dissipation unit, a thermal interface material disposed between the electronic component and the thermal dissipation unit, and an adhesive sealant applied around the thermal interface material between the electronic component and the thermal dissipation unit.

Abstract: In example implementations, a vapor chamber is provided. The vapor chamber includes a metallic housing. A nickel coating is applied on inside walls of the metallic housing. A silica derived carbon nanotube (CNT) aerogel coating is applied on the nickel coating on the inside walls of the metallic housing. The silica derived CNT aerogel coating is sprayed onto the nickel coating, dried and cured.

Abstract: In one example, a heat pipe. The heat pipe includes a sealed, hollow, thermally conductive casing. A wick is disposed on interior walls of the casing. The wick includes an aerogel of carbon nanotubes and graphene. A working fluid is disposed in a cavity defined by the casing and the wick.

Abstract: Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.

Abstract: Provided in one example is an article. The article includes a substrate. The article includes a first layer disposed over at least a portion of the substrate, the first layer comprising a reflector. The article includes a second layer disposed over at least a portion of the first layer, the second layer comprising an electrode. The article includes a third layer disposed over at least a portion of the second layer, the third layer comprising a polymer and a light source. The article includes a fourth layer disposed over at least a portion of the third layer, the fourth layer comprising a diffusor. The article includes a fifth layer disposed over at least a portion of the fourth layer, the fifth layer comprising at least one of a photochromic material and a thermochromic material.

Abstract: Various examples provide a method of making a hydrophobic surface for an object. According to the method, a hydrophobic coating may be applied to an original surface of the object. A microstructure may be formed on the original surface of the object. The hydrophobic surface of the object may be obtained with the microstructure submerged by the hydrophobic coating. The microstructure may be a rough structure including micro-sired portions, and may have greater hardness than the hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: An electrophoretic privacy device may include an electrophoretic cell coupled between a first electrode and a second electrode. The electrophoretic cell may comprise a plurality of semi-transparent positively-charged particles and a plurality of semi-transparent negatively-charged particles. The particles may be dispersed in a dielectric fluid in the electrophoretic cell. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode may be transparent.

Abstract: Provided in one example is an article. The article includes a substrate. The article includes a first layer disposed over at least a portion of the substrate, the first layer comprising a reflector. The article includes a second layer disposed over at least a portion of the first layer, the second layer comprising an electrode. The article includes a third layer disposed over at least a portion of the second layer, the third layer comprising a polymer and a light source. The article includes a fourth layer disposed over at least a portion of the third layer, the fourth layer comprising a diffusor. The article includes a fifth layer disposed over at least a portion of the fourth layer, the fifth layer comprising at least one of a photochromic material and a thermochromic material.

Abstract: Examples of charging devices are described. In an example, a charging device includes a planar supporting structure having a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface includes a plurality of projections extending from the first surface, each of the plurality of projections having a tip end. The first surface is coated with a thermal radiation coating and the tip end of each of the plurality of projections is coated with a thermal insulation coating. Further, a portion of the second surface is coated with a thermal conductive coating.

Abstract: A coated substrate may provide soft touch and superhydrophobicity. In example implementations herein, a substrate may be provided with a microstructure on at least a portion of at least one surface of the substrate. A first, water-based soft touch coating may be on at least a portion of the microstructure. A second, solvent-based superhydrophobic coating may be on at least a portion of the first coating.

Abstract: A coated substrate may provide soft touch and superhydrophobicity. In example implementations herein, a substrate may be provided with a microstructure on at least a portion of at least one surface of the substrate. A first, water-based soft touch coating may be on at least a portion of the microstructure. A second, solvent-based superhydrophobic coating may be on at least a portion of the first coating.