Abstract: A metallized barrier material comprising a base material, a metallized layer and a protective coating. The base material has a first surface and a second surface. The metallized layer is vapor deposited on the first surface of the base material to a desired optical density. The protective coating is applied to the metallized layer, wherein the protective coating comprises a butyl methacrylate or a combination of an epoxy component and an acrylic component wherein the epoxy component has an EEW of less than 800.

Abstract: A metal flake film assembly comprising a base film having a first side and a second side. A coating is positioned on the first side of the base film. The coating is one of a water soluble polymer or a water dispersible polymer with a predetermined content of a water soluble polymer which coats and adheres to the base film. A metal layer is vacuum deposited upon the coating. The coating may be embossed. A method of manufacture of metal flakes is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A metallized barrier material comprising a base material, a first protective coating, a metallized layer, and a second protective coating. The base material has a first surface and a second surface. The base material is a dimensionally stable porous substrate. The first protective coating is applied to the first surface of the base material. The metallized layer is vapor deposited on the protective first surface of the base material to a desired optical density. The second protective coating applied to the metallized layer.

Abstract: A metallized barrier material comprising a base material, a metallized layer and a protective coating. The base material has a first surface and a second surface. The metallized layer is vapor deposited on the first surface of the base material to a desired optical density. The protective coating is applied to the metallized layer, wherein the protective coating comprises a butyl methacrylate or a combination of an epoxy component and an acrylic component wherein the epoxy component has an EEW of less than 800.

Abstract: The invention is a formable, bright metallized laminate that has superior optical and deformation properties. The metallized laminate is made from a plurality of discontinuous metal island layers deposited on a formable clear coat film. The invention is also a method that includes depositing a first discontinuous layer of metal islands upon a formable clear coat film and then depositing a second discontinuous layer of metal islands onto the first discontinuous layer of metal islands.

Abstract: A bright metallized formable film laminate having excellent optical and deformation properties. The bright metallized formable film laminate preferably includes a formable, weatherable clear coat film comprising polyvinylidene difluoride, a formable clear coat leveling layer on the weatherable clear coat film, and a discontinuous layer of indium islands deposited on the formable leveling layer, opposite said weatherable clear coat film. Also disclosed are methods of making such bright metallized formable film laminates.

Abstract: The invention is a formable, bright metallized laminate that has superior optical and deformation properties. The metallized laminate is made from a plurality of discontinuous metal island layers deposited on a formable clear coat film. The invention is also a method that includes depositing a first discontinuous layer of metal islands upon a formable clear coat film and then depositing a second discontinuous layer of metal islands onto the first discontinuous layer of metal islands.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bright metallized formable film laminate having excellent optical and deformation properties. The bright metallized formable film laminate preferably includes a formable, weatherable clear coat film comprising polyvinylidene difluoride, a formable clear coat leveling layer on the weatherable clear coat film, and a discontinuous layer of tin islands deposited on the formable leveling layer, opposite said weatherable clear coat film. Also disclosed are methods of making such bright metallized formable film laminates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bright metallized formable film laminate having excellent optical and deformation properties. The bright metallized formable film laminate preferably includes a formable, weatherable clear coat film comprising polyvinylidene difluoride, a formable clear coat leveling layer on the weatherable clear coat film, and a discontinuous layer of indium islands deposited on the formable leveling layer, opposite said weatherable clear coat film. Also disclosed are methods of making such bright metallized formable film laminates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a bright metallized laminate. In one aspect, the method includes press polishing a polyvinylidene difluoride-containing film, either before or after the deposition of a discontinuous layer of indium islands, so that the polyvinylidene difluoride-containing film becomes microscopically smooth. In another aspect, the method includes applying a thermoplastic leveling layer to a polyvinylidene difluoride-containing film and thereafter depositing a discontinuous layer of indium islands upon the thermoplastic leveling layer.

Abstract: A bright metallized laminate is disclosed that includes a polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film having microscopically smooth surfaces, a discontinuous layer of indium islands deposited on the polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film, an adhesive layer bonded to the surface of the discontinuous indium layer opposite the polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film, and a thermoplastic backing layer bonded to the adhesive layer opposite the discontinuous layer of indium islands. An associated method is disclosed for forming the bright metallized laminate that includes the steps of casting a polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film to a polymeric substrate, depositing a discontinuous layer of indium islands upon the polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film, placing a polymeric film onto the discontinuous layer of indium islands, and press polishing the polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film and the discontinuous indium layer. The polyvinylidene difluoride-acrylic film demonstrates a roughness average (RA) of about 0.

Abstract: A gravure roll and associated coating methods are disclosed that produces a uniform coating gradient on a substrate. The gravure roll comprising a series of cells arranged in circumferential line density sections in which the line densities progressively increase from section to section, and in which the cell volumes progressively decrease within each section, and in which the cell volumes at the end of one section are substantially the same as the cell volumes at the beginning of the next adjacent section.

Abstract: A method of making a gravure roll disclosed that produces a uniform coating gradient on a substrate. The gravure roll includes a series of cells arranged in circumferential line density sections in which the line densities progressively increase from section to section, and in which the cell volumes progressively decrease within each section, and in which the cell volumes at the end of one section are substantially the same as the cell volumes at the beginning of the next adjacent section.

Abstract: A gravure roll and associated coating methods are disclosed that produces a uniform coating gradient on a substrate. The gravure roll comprising a series of cells arranged in circumferential line density sections in which the line densities progressively increase from section to section, and in which the cell volumes progressively decrease within each section, and in which the cell volumes at the end of one section are substantially the same as the cell volumes at the beginning of the next adjacent section.

Abstract: A gravure roll and associated coating methods are disclosed that produces a uniform coating gradient on a substrate. The gravure roll comprising a series of cells arranged in circumferential line density sections in which the line densities progressively increase from section to section, and in which the cell volumes progressively decrease within each section, and in which the cell volumes at the end of one section are substantially the same as the cell volumes at the beginning of the next adjacent section.

Abstract: Photosensitive compositions contain a surface layer of microcapsules which influence interfacial properties.

Abstract: A print mechanism is described which has a constant current driven solenoid acting against an arch-shaped hammer to power the hammer through an arc of powered flight followed by an arc of free flight. The solenoid/hammer engagement point removes the solenoid to a position which does not obstruct print line visibility and the hammer rest position is withdrawn to improve print line visibility.

Abstract: A resistance heating element is formed in a spiral pattern to a spherical radius to provide conductive heating for a wok. The resistance heating element is supported by a support which accommodates the spherical surface of the heating element. The heating element can be for either plug-in or permanent installation.

Abstract: The blower is made separate from the rest of a self-ventilated range and is installed prior to the installation of the range. The blower can be selectively mounted for through-the-wall or through-the-floor discharge and is located so that the hole in the wall or floor misses the studs or joists, respectively. After the blower is installed, the self-ventilated range is set in place over the blower and the blower is connected to the plenum by means of a flexible pipe. In this way the plenum can be made thinner providing more room for the oven cavity.

Abstract: A modular induction cooktop cartridge contains a fan which is interlocked with the panel switches so that whenever an induction unit is operative, air is drawn into the cartridge to cool the solid state electronic components. Air is exhausted in a high velocity discharge to minimize recirculation.