Abstract: A method of manufacturing a package in which generation of voids in the interior of glass frit is restrained, so that maintenance of hermeticity in a cavity and improvement of mechanical strength of through electrodes are achieved, such a package, a piezoelectric vibrator, an oscillator, an electronic apparatus, and a radio timepiece are provided. The invention is characterized by including baking glass frit filled in through holes and solidifying the same, and the baking step is performed by a decompressed atmosphere, which is set to a pressure lower than the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A method of making a grip for a handle includes forming a substantially cylindrical body portion from a material at least partially comprised of cork and forming an elongate cavity through the substantially cylindrical body portion. The method also includes separating the substantially cylindrical body portion into a plurality of ring segments each having an inner surface area, first side surface area, second side surface area, and an outer surface area, applying an adhesive to the inner surface area, first side surface area, and second side surface area and applying the ring segments to a handle, such that each of the plurality of ring segments securely adheres to the handle and to an adjacent ring segment. The method further includes pressing each of the plurality of ring segments onto the handle to form the grip and customizing the geometrical configuration of the grip to conform to the preference of a user.

Abstract: An improved tabbed divider making apparatus is disclosed. The machine preferably improves upon existing tabbed divider making machines in its ease of use and efficiency. Among other elements, the machine may include a paper feeder, a processing section, and an output tray. An improved film delivery system is also disclosed, as well as methods relating to manufacturing of tabbed dividers.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in fiber strip application heads for applying fiber strips (4) that are supplied with a support and protection paper (5), the fiber strip (4) to be applied being supplied with the immediate separation of the protection paper (5) at the exit from the feed reel (1), such that the fiber strip (4) circulates by itself through the head, passing through drive modules (10) formed by caterpillar strips, with the passage through a longitudinal cutting module (20) and through a waste separation module (22) in the path towards the application area.

Abstract: Prepare an acoustical polymeric foam by providing at least two initial polymeric foams, perforating all the way through the initial polymeric foams and then laminating the perforated initial foams together such that a perforated surface of one foam adheres to a perforated surface of an adjoining perforated initial foam.

Abstract: To provide a manufacturing apparatus of an electronic component using an interposer, having high installation flexibility and high production efficiency. The electronic component manufacturing apparatus includes a converter unit configured to place an interposer on a surface of a base circuit sheet, and an interposer supply unit configured to continuously convey carriers holding the interposers and supply the interposers to the converter unit. The interposer supply unit has the carriers that hold the interposers, and is configured to convey the interposers via the carriers.

Abstract: Adjustable covers, systems, and methods are presented that include an adjustable cover that may be adjusted to an appropriate size by hand without requiring cutting tools and without substantial leaks. In one instance, the adjustable covering includes a drape member with a plurality of non-leaking tear paths. Each non-leaking tear path includes a weakened path of the drape member that may be torn. The adjustable covering may further include a first plurality of tear starters formed on a first initiation edge of the drape member. Each tear starter of the first plurality of tear starters is aligned with one of the plurality of tear paths. Each of the first plurality of tear starters is adapted to facilitate the initiation of a tear along a tear path. The grains of the drape member, a backing layer, and support layer may also be in the same direction. Other adjustable covers, systems, and methods are presented.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.

Abstract: An information storage-readout-calculation system for use in a continuous manufacturing system of liquid-crystal display elements, comprising information storage medium for storing information of defects detected through a preliminary inspection of a continuous polarizing composite film included in a continuous optical film laminate, a roll of a continuous inspected optical film laminate being provided with identification means and a slitting position calculation means for determining defective-polarizing-sheet slitting positions to define defect-containing polarizing sheets having defects and normal-polarizing-sheet slitting positions to define defect-free polarizing sheets by using defect position information read out from the information storage medium based on the identification means, an, a method for manufacturing the information storage-readout-calculation system.

Abstract: An inorganic electroluminescence device includes a substrate, a first electrode layer including a plurality of segment electrodes disposed on the substrate and separated from each other, a phosphor layer on the first electrode layer, a dielectric layer on the phosphor layer, and a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer. A voltage is applied to each of the plurality of segment electrodes so that the inorganic electroluminescence device can be turned on or turned off.

Abstract: An inflatable convective thermal blanket is designed to have at least one section on its top surface that has securely mounted thereon at least one fluid absorbent mechanism for absorbing fluids from a subject that is placed onto the blanket, or from fluids fallen onto the blanket from other sources. The one section is configured onto the blanket in such a way that it forms a well for collecting the fluids. The fluid absorbent mechanism, which may be in the form of a pad, would absorb the collected fluid to thereby minimize evaporative and cooling effects on the subject. Instead of mounting it on top of the blanket, the fluid absorbent pad may be mounted to the underside of the blanket, with appropriate holes and/or openings provided at the fluid collecting section, so that the collected fluids are drained onto the fluid absorbent pad.

Abstract: A seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument is provided which includes a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. A coating may be applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for integrating an electronic component into a printed circuit board, said method comprising the following steps: a layer of a printed circuit board is used to support the electronic component (4); holes (3) corresponding to the contacts (6) of the electronic component (4) are formed in the layer (1); an adhesive (5) is applied to the layer (1) supporting the electronic component (4); the electronic component (4) is fixed to the layer (1) with the contacts (6) oriented towards the layer (1) and the holes (3); adhesive (5) possibly in the region of the holes or perforations (3) is removed, especially by the application of a laser beam (9); and an electroconductive layer (10) is formed for contacting the contacts (6) of the electronic component (4) on the surface of the layer (1), facing away from the component (4).

Abstract: A die for forming a honeycomb structure is provided with back pores through which a forming material is introduced and slits through which the forming material is extruded into a lattice-like shape, and the die comprises a first plate-like member made of a super hard alloy containing tungsten carbide and a bonding agent and provided with the back pores extending in a thickness direction; and a second plate-like member bonded to the first plate-like member, made of the super hard alloy containing tungsten carbide and the bonding agent, and provided with the slits connected to the back pores, wherein the bonding agent is dispersed in a lesser amount in a bonded part between the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member than in the other part.

Abstract: A note sheet is provided that includes a body portion and a tab portion integral with the body portion and extending from an end thereof. At a location where the tab portion and the body portion meet one another, at least one arced shoulder is formed therebetween. The note sheet is formed from a multilayer construction including a base layer extending substantially the entirety of the body and the tab portions. The base layer having a first surface and a second surface. The note sheet includes a first layer of adhesive on the second surface of the base layer that is located on the body portion of the note sheet, but not the tab portion.

Abstract: A method and a system for continuously manufacturing liquid-crystal display elements, using a continuous optical film laminate which comprises at least an optically functional film having an adhesive layer provided thereon and a carrier film releasably laminated on said adhesive layer, the optically functional film including at least one defect-free region and at least one defect-containing region, the defect-free region having a predefined length corresponding to a dimension of a liquid-crystal panel, the defect-containing region including at least one defect and defined as a region having a predefined length which is different from the length of the defect-free region, slit lines being sequentially formed to extend in a transverse direction of the optical film laminate to form defect-free, normal optically functional film sheets and defect-containing optically functional film sheets.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the invention provides a method of providing conductive structures between two foils in a multi-foil system. The system comprises at least two foils, from which at least one foil comprises a terminal. The method comprises the steps of (in any order) providing at least one solid state adhesive layer, patterning adhesive layer with through-holes; filling the through-holes with conductive material, so as to form the conductive structure, connected to the terminal; and bonding the at least two foils. One advantage of the invention is that it may be used in a manufacturing process for multi-foil systems.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection device is assembled by wafer-to-wafer bonding at a temperature below about 150° C. a first silicon oxide layer of a first wafer, having flow features patterned in the first silicon oxide layer on an actuator chip in a first silicon substrate of the first wafer, to a second silicon oxide layer of a second wafer, defining a nozzle plate on a second silicon substrate of the second wafer. Nozzle holes are formed in the nozzle plate in alignment with actuator elements of the actuator chip of the first wafer either before or after bonding the first and second wafers together. The second silicon substrate of the second wafer is used as a handle and then removed from the silicon oxide layer of the second wafer after bonding the first and second wafers together.

Abstract: Two prisms bonded together in a bonding step are then, in a pressing step, put onto a joining jig and pressed to be formed into an optical device. The joining jig has a pair of holding plates arranged opposite each other and a precision plate held between parts of the directly opposite surfaces of the holding plates. In the pressing step, the two prisms are pressed with the surface of one of the prisms placed in contact with the surface of the precision plate exposed to the gap between the holding plates, with another surface of the same one of the prisms placed in contact with the directly opposite surface of one of the holding plates, and with the surface of the other of the prisms placed in contact with the directly opposite surface of the other of the holding plates. Thus, the two prisms move along the oblique surface of each other, and are pressed onto the directly opposite surfaces of the holding plates.

Abstract: In a method for continuously making pull-on disposable wearing, a web is fed in a machine direction. The web is formed with first fastener elements on both sides of a region defining a cut line extending in a cross direction. Second fastener elements on a fastener base sheet are engaged with the respective first fastener elements, and a region between these first fastener elements is cut away from the web. Then, the web is folded in two and a side edge of the web is bonded to the fastener base sheet. Thereafter, the web is successively cut along the cut lines to separate the web into segments each of which is a pull-on wearing article having front and rear waist regions adapted to be detachably connected with each other by the first and second fastener elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board. The method of manufacturing a printed circuit board having a via for connecting one layer to another layer can include forming a circuit pattern on one surface of a carrier; processing a hole corresponding to the via on one surface of the carrier; compressing the surface of the carrier into one surface of an insulation body; removing the carrier; processing a via hole on the insulation body, corresponding to a position of the hole; and forming a conductive material in the via hole, to thereby easily process a hole for forming a via and have high design freedom.

Abstract: A multi-section filter (5) for a smoking article comprises at least a first (5B) and a second filter section (5A). The first filter section (5B) is at a mouth end of the filter (5) and the second filter section includes a set of ventilation holes (17) and a set of grooves (7). The grooves (7) extend from respective ventilation holes (17) along the second filter section (5A) up to but not into the first filter section (5B).

Abstract: An acoustical building panel and method of manufacturing it are disclosed. Embodiments of the panel include a porous nonwoven scrim, a coating deposited on the scrim, a base mat, and an adhesive deposited on either the base mat or the scrim in a discrete form such as in droplets. Embodiments of the method of manufacture include steps of perforating the base mat, applying the adhesive to the base mat in the discrete form, laminating the scrim onto the base mat, and applying the coating to the scrim surface.

Abstract: In a method of manufacture for a packaging film (2), a pour-hole film strip (3) is supplied to a film web (2A) and with its film strip sealing layer (23) is attached to that side of the film web (2A) which, when the packaging film (2) is used as prescribed, forms a film inner side (10) of the packaging (2) so that a tensile force can be transmitted via a pull tab (12) in the packaging film (2) to a separating region in the film strip sealing layer (23) and said separating region and an adjoining region of an adhesive layer (24) form a reclosure cooperating with the pull tab (12).

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a three-dimensional structure includes (a) placing a second porous sheet on top of a first porous sheet that has a predetermined external shape and at least part of which contains a first functional liquid, (b) bonding at least a range surrounded by a predetermined shape of the second porous sheet onto the first porous sheet, (c) processing the second porous sheet in the predetermined shape, and (d) after step (b), causing a second functional liquid to be contained in at least part of the range of the second porous sheet so that the first functional liquid and the second functional liquid are brought into contact through the first porous sheet and the second porous sheet.

Abstract: One or more types of ink retention layers for a one-way vision display panel and methods are provided. In one example, a one-way vision display panel assembly includes a perforated panel formed of a flexible material. The perforated panel having a front surface, a rear surface and a plurality of through holes extending from the front surface to the rear surface. An ink retention layer is located adjacent to the perforated panel. The ink retention layer includes a light reflective material that retains residual ink from an image applied to the front surface of the perforated panel. The one-way vision display panel may further include a releasing layer or a backing layer, or both.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing synthetic jets is described. The method includes forming a hole extending through a portion of a first printed circuit board (PCB), wherein the hole defines a portion the synthetic jet assembly, and wherein the hole is positioned to enable the synthetic jet assembly to facilitate cooling a component coupled to a second PCB.

Abstract: One side of a metal sheet is joined to a polymer layer by applying heat to a joining area on the opposite side of the metal. The heat flows through the thin metal to activate a thermoplastic material or heat setting polymer into a bond with the metal. The method can be used to bond the metal sheet to a plastic body or another metal member. It is preferred to use a friction or friction stir tool to heat the metal surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides an RFID tag excellent in the diffusion of heat. The RFID tag includes a base, an antenna pattern that is provided on the base and forms a communication antenna, a circuit chip that is electrically connected to the antenna pattern and performs radio communication via the antenna, a cover that is provided in close contact with the base in such a manner as to cover the antenna pattern except a prescribed region including the circuit chip, and an insulating thermal diffusion material that covers the prescribed region and is in thermal contact with the circuit chip. The insulating thermal diffusion material has thermal conductivity higher than the thermal conductivity of the cover.

Abstract: An exhaust sensor includes a first sheet of ceramic that is perforated with a vent orifice and, a second sheet of ceramic that is laminated to the first sheet. A palladium circuit trace is positioned between the first sheet and the second sheet of ceramic and a fugitive ink is printed on one of the sheets that is in communication with the vent orifice and the palladium. The fugitive ink volatilizes during a firing process and created a void space that is occupied by a palladium oxide that forms at temperatures around 625-900C.

Abstract: An absorbent product comprises a backsheet having a first lateral end edge, a second lateral end edge, a first longitudinal side edge, and a second longitudinal side edge. The absorbent product further comprises a first longitudinal line of weakness laterally inboard of the first longitudinal side edge, a second longitudinal line of weakness laterally inboard of the second longitudinal side edge, a first lateral line of weakness longitudinally inboard of the first lateral end edge, and a second lateral line of weakness longitudinally inboard of the second lateral end edge. The absorbent product also comprises a topsheet connected with the backsheet, an absorbent article, the absorbent article having an outer perimeter defined by the first and second longitudinal lines of weakness and the first and second lateral lines of weakness, and a removable trim region.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printhead for an inkjet print cartridge includes depositing a metal film on a mandrel; separating the metal film from the mandrel, mounting the metal film to a work holder, modifying the metal film while the metal film remains mounted on the work holder, laminating the metal film to a barrier material and semiconductor substrate to form a printhead, and applying heat to the printhead such that the printhead barrier layer is cured and the metal film is bonded thereto. Laminating the metal film to the barrier material includes preheating the barrier material and placing the metal film on the preheated barrier material.

Abstract: A method of making a one-way gas release valve for releasing gas pressure from within a coffee container comprises pre-oiling a relatively narrow dry strap of flexible material and laminating the pre-oiled dry strap between relatively wide ribbons of base and cover material with the dry strap overlying spaced vent patterns in the base material. Alternatively, the base material may be pre-oiled or both the base material and the dry strap may be pre-oiled. The dry strap and base may be made of PET and the cover may be made of mPET. Gas release valves are then die cut from the resulting web with each valve containing a vent pattern. Pre-oiling of the dry strap and/or the base can be accomplished through a roll metered process to insure that the oil is applied in precise amounts and with consistent thickness and coverage.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of circuit structure is described as follows. Firstly, a composite dielectric layer, a circuit board and an insulating layer disposed therebetween are provided. The composite dielectric layer includes a non-platable dielectric layer and a platable dielectric layer between the non-platable dielectric layer and the insulating layer wherein the non-platable dielectric layer includes a chemical non-platable material and the platable dielectric layer includes a chemical platable material. Then, the composite dielectric layer, the circuit board and the insulating layer are compressed. Subsequently, a through hole passing through the composite dielectric layer and the insulating layer is formed and a conductive via connecting a circuit layer of the circuit board is formed therein. Then, a trench pattern passing through the non-platable dielectric layer is formed on the composite dielectric layer.

Abstract: The liquid ejection head has: a plurality of head units each of which includes a plurality of nozzles, a plurality of pressure chambers connected respectively to the plurality of nozzles, liquid supply ports for supplying liquid respectively to the plurality of pressure chambers, and a plurality of actuators causing the liquid to be ejected respectively from the plurality of nozzles; and a single common liquid chamber plate formed with a common liquid chamber which supplies the liquid to the plurality of pressure chambers of the plurality of head units, wherein: the plurality of head units are arranged in a planar configuration; the plurality of head units are covered with the single common liquid chamber plate; and the common liquid chamber is provided in common to the plurality of head units.

Abstract: A method of restoring a section of a composite includes the steps of removing an undesirable section of a composite and securing a repair section in the location of the removed undesirable section. One or more covers are secured on at least a portion the repair section to prevent or resist peeling of the repair section.

Abstract: A spring tension control system for the front and rear application roller arms, and for the sealing tape application rollers mounted thereon, of a tape cartridge assembly of a case sealing machine comprises a first spring-biasing mechanism to control the disposition and movement of the front and rear application roller arms upon which are respectively mounted the front and rear case sealing tape application rollers for applying the sealing tape to the vertically oriented front and rear surface portions of the case. In addition, there is also provided a second spring biasing mechanism which operatively cooperates with the first spring biasing mechanism so as to effectively impart an enhanced amount of tension and speed to the rear case sealing application roller in order to achieve enhanced case sealing processing speeds.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal.

Abstract: A strip-shaped polarizing film has a protective film strip conformably adhered to one surface thereof and a releasable liner conformably adhered to the other surface thereof and delivered from a film delivering station 1. After an appearance inspection, a lamination of the protective film strip and the polarizing film strip F is half-cut using a laser unit 11 to form an array of laminations each consisting of a protective film and a polarizing film F, with the releasable liner being left intact. Then, the polarizing films F are fed to a peeling mechanism 4. The peeling mechanism 4 feeds a forwardmost one the polarizing films F to a laminating mechanism 5 while peeling off the releasable liner therefrom by a knife-edged member. The forwardmost polarizing film F is laminated to a liquid-crystal panel W conveyed to the laminating mechanism by a panel transport apparatus 18 in synchronization of the feeding of the forwardmost polarizing film F.

Abstract: A method and an improvement to saw systems configured to convert raw I-joists from inventory to pre-cut sizes and/or cut routed patterns in I-joists for utility pass-through applications prior to their shipment to a construction site or return to inventory, whereby a controlled amount of adhesive and a protective liner are automatically and successively applied to the top flange of each I-joist. The saw system improvement comprises coordinated mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the production of a diaper having a main part comprising a front region, a back region, and a crotch region located there between that comes to rest between the user's legs in the longitudinal direction, and side sections attached on both sides. The method is characterized in that a material web forming the side sections is supplied in the longitudinal direction; the material recesses for attaining an oblique course or contouring of the side sections are formed by placing an opening with a continuous circumferential edge in the material web; the material web is then divided in the longitudinal direction and said separation runs through the opening; sections are removed from the two partial webs transversely to the longitudinal direction in order to form the side sections to be applied on both sides; and the sections are attached to the respective back region and/or to the front region.

Abstract: A laminate made of fibrous layers for use in absorbent articles, such as sanitary towels, nappies or the like. The laminate includes an outer layer (5) made of non-woven fabric, which is in contact with the wearer during use of the article, and an inner layer (6), which two layers are interconnected in a first bonding pattern consisting of separate bonding points (7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new worn article, which gives a close fit and with which it is possible to reduce the production cost. A worn article of the present invention includes a main body portion 20 including an absorbent core 25 and covering a front torso area, a crotch area and a rear torso area of a wearer, and a pair of side panels PL and PR attached to the main body portion 20 and located between the front and rear torso areas when the worn article is worn. Each of the side panels PL and PR is stretchable in an around-the-torso direction X. At least a portion of the side panel PL and PR includes an elastic thread G sandwiched between at least two sheet-like materials S1 and S2 and is in a contracted state where the elastic thread is contracted, thus forming gathers.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial.

Abstract: A skateboard deck is formed of several layers pressed and bonded together. Apertures are formed through the bottom-most layers, and impact support members are arranged within the apertures. The impact support members are more rigid than the other portions of the skateboard deck, and provide localized impact support while allowing the remaining layers of the deck to retain their performance characteristics and feel while strengthening the most vulnerable areas of the deck.

Abstract: The method is for adding images or text on a beverage can lid. A beverage can lid is provided that has a handle member, the handle member attached to a top surface of the beverage can lid. An image is printed on the foil member. The printed foil member is placed on top of the top surface of the beverage can lid so that a first cut out segment is placed above the handle member and a second cut out segment is aligned with a weakened segment of the beverage can lid. With the foil member placed on top of the weakened segment, the handle member is lifted to engage the weakened segment and push the second cut out segment and a portion of the weakened segment through the beverage can lid.

Abstract: A method of making an implantable medical device includes extruding a first ePTFE tube and a second ePTFE tube, cutting a plurality of slits in the first ePTFE tube, positioning a radially expandable support layer between the first and second ePTFE tubes so that the slits span portions of the support layer, and laminating the first ePTFE tube to the second ePTFE tube through openings in the support layer.

Abstract: A cushioning device with an upper foam layer and a lower positioned foam layer, with the upper foam layer having multiple thickness zones defined by different height projections from one zone to another as to provide a thickness variation pattern, one side of the upper foam layer is less contoured when not yet assembled in the cushioning device and a second side is comprised of the multiple thickness zones such that, upon connection of the multiple thickness zones to the lower positioned foam layer, the height differential along a length of the upper foam layer is transmitted as to form a non-planar, crown configuration in the upper surface of the upper foam layer. A method includes roller contouring different height and shaped projection zones including zones with different ratios of peak height to overall zone height.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making expandable honeycomb structures suitable for use as window coverings is provided. Material is fed to a folder and past a cutter. Adhesive is applied to the material downstream of the cutter and the material is cut to desired lengths. The cut strips of material are stacked with similarly formed strips to form the honeycomb structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein an adhesive substrate having a peelable backing for use with battery packs. The adhesive substrate can include an integral tab, and perforations can be formed between a main body of the substrate and the tab. To peel the backing from the main body, the tab can be detached from the main body while remaining bonded to the peelable backing. The tab can be pulled to peel the backing from the main body of the substrate. The substrate is then applied to the battery pack.