Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display module, including: pre-baking a first substrate and a second substrate; disposing sealing glue at edges of the first substrate and edges of the second substrate; dropping liquid crystals on the second substrate, and coating frame glue on the first substrate and the second substrate; assembling the first substrate and the second substrate so as to form at least one liquid crystal display module, and irradiating the liquid crystal display module with a first light source.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a plurality of solder balls on a surface the semiconductor device, and a retaining body associated with a first solder ball of the plurality of solder balls, separating the first solder ball from at least a second solder ball of the plurality of solder balls. The retaining body includes a conductive portion and an insulating portion configured to cover the conductive portion. Also, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, including acts of forming a plurality of retaining bodies on a surface of a wiring substrate, each retaining body comprising a conductive portion and an insulating portion covering the conductive portion, each retaining body forming an opening section, and forming a solder ball in the opening section formed by each of the retaining bodies.

Abstract: A flexible display device includes a protection film and a display panel, and the protection film includes a carrier film and an adhesive layer on the carrier film and including a plurality of adhesive dots separated from each other.

Abstract: A display panel is provided. A first substrate includes a display area and a peripheral area. The peripheral area surrounds the display area. A second substrate is disposed on the first substrate. The second substrate faces the first substrate along a first direction. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A multi-layered sealant is disposed on the peripheral area of the first substrate. The multi-layered sealant surrounds the liquid crystal layer. The multi-layered sealant includes a first sealant layer including an acrylate resin having a functional group having at least 3 carbon atoms, and a second sealant layer including an epoxy resin having a (meth)arcylate group.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology disclose a method for fixing glass substrates and a method for preparing a flexible display device. The method for fixing glass substrates comprises coating an edge portion of a first glass substrate corresponding to a second glass substrate with epoxy resin and screeding the coated epoxy resin layer, adhering the second glass substrate to the first glass substrate, and annealing the two glass substrates. With the technical solution of this disclosed technology, the time period for fixing the adhered glass substrates can be reduced with an improved productivity.

Abstract: A system is provided for joining fabrics by lines or arrays of dots of adhesive, the system comprising: a blue light source; a dispenser, disposed proximally with the blue light source, the dispensing system being configured to deposit at least one drop of a monomer on first and second proximate fabric surfaces; a conveyance whereby the light source and the dispensing system change position relative to the first and second fabric surfaces.

Abstract: A sealing device including a mask for partially irradiating light and a method of manufacturing a display device using the sealing device is disclosed. The sealing device used to bond first and second substrates by interposing a sealing material at edges of the first and second substrates and by irradiating light to the sealing material comprises: a mask disposed on one side of the stage, in which a transmission portion is formed in correspondence to the formation position of the sealing member so that light can be irradiated to the sealing material; and an optical head irradiating the light to the sealing material through the transmission portion of the mask. A pattern for regulating the amount of the light irradiated to the sealing material is formed in the transmission portion of the mask.

Abstract: A large area patterned film includes a first patterned area; a second patterned area; and a seam joining the first patterned area and the second patterned area, wherein the seam has a width less than about 20 micrometers. A method for tiling patterned areas includes depositing a predetermined thickness of a curable material; contacting a first portion of the curable material with a mold; curing the first portion of the curable material; removing the mold from the cured first portion of the curable material; contacting a second portion of the curable material with the mold, such that the mold contacts a portion of the cured first portion of the curable material; curing the second portion of the curable material; and removing the mold to yield a seam between the cured first portion of the curable material and the cured second portion of the curable material, wherein the seam has a dimension less than about 20 micrometers.

Abstract: A machine for making an impermeable join between two panels made of three-layer or two-layer textile material including at least an internal layer, already joined along a joining line by way of a stitching operation, simple or complex, or by ultrasound joining or other, includes first movement element able to move the textile material in a direction of feed and impermeabilization element able to achieve the impermeabilization along said joining line and including second movement element able to move an impermeable tape for hot taping with adhesive, in order to determine the hot application and welding on the internal layer along the joining line. The impermeabilization element also comprise heating element suitable to effect a cauterization of the material of the internal layer and positionable directly upstream of the second movement element in the direction of feed, so that the hot taping can be effected immediately after the cauterization.

Abstract: Techniques for optically activating thermally activated adhesives are disclosed. In one embodiment, a laser can be used to activate thermally activated adhesive. In one implementation, a laser output can be directed through a structural component being coupled to another structural component through use of the thermally activated adhesive. As a result, the structural components to be adhered together can, first, be placed in the appropriate position with the adhesive in a non-active state, and second, a laser can provide the laser output to activate the adhesive (whereby the adhesive transitions from the non-active state to an active state).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink jet print head capable of bonding the printing element substrate to the support surface with high precision in a reduced period of time is provided. For this purpose, raised flat portions are formed in the support surface of the supporting member to provide in an adhesive layer between the printing element substrate and the supporting member a portion of the thermosetting adhesive that is thinner than others. After the relative positions of the printing element substrate and the supporting member are adjusted, the thin portions of the adhesive layer are hardened. This enables the printing element substrate to be bonded to the supporting member in a relatively short period of time. As a result, if there are undulations on the support surface, the printing element substrate can be bonded to the supporting member with high precision, improving the mass productivity of the print head.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a high-reliability hermetic container includes an assembling step of arranging, between first and second glass substrates, a sealing material including first and second straight line portions stretching in different directions and a coupling portion connecting these straight line portions, with a viscosity of the sealing material having a negative temperature coefficient, and a scanning sealing step of performing scanning to the first straight line portion and the coupling portion while irradiating local heating light at least once. Scanning to the second straight line portion and the coupling portion is performed while irradiating the local heating light at least once, and the assembling step further forms at least a part of the sealing material at the coupling portion with a film thickness thinner than the sealing material in a region adjacent to the coupling portion of the first straight line portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin porous membrane with an adhesive layer that exhibits excellent bonding precision and can be bonded to an adherend while maintaining the gas permeability of the porous membrane even when the porous membrane is small, and a method for producing the resin porous membrane with the adhesive layer. The present invention also provides the filter member including the resin porous membrane with the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A method of sealing a printing plate, such as a photopolymer printing plate, to a carrier sheet. A UV-curable adhesive resin is applied to the parameter of the printing plate once positioned on the backing carrier sheet and the resin is cured using ultraviolet radiation. The curing time of less than ten minutes is significantly shorter than that of conventionally used sealants and is more resistant to environmental factors caused by use of the plate and backing during printing.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate, a first electrical contact formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a first heat sink element bonded to the first electrical contact via a galvanic bond.

Abstract: A jointing apparatus includes a first laser head which emits a laser beam for adhesive heating and a second laser head which emits a laser beam for welding. In jointing components of a work with a thermosetting adhesive agent, the defocused laser beam is applied to an adhered part for a short time. Thereupon, the adhesive agent is primarily cured so that the components are tacked together. In spot-welding the components, the laser beam for welding that is converged by the second laser head is applied to a spot-welded joint.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an electronic display device comprising a substrate coated with a display having an active zone and a connection zone, the display being attached by an adhesive crosslinkable by radiation to a protective plate. This process comprises: a) application of the adhesive to the display and/or this plate; b) attachment, by bonding, of the plate to the display; c) radiation through the plate in order to crosslink the adhesive; then d) removal of one portion of the plate covering the connection zone, with a view to rendering the latter electrically accessible. Prior to step a) a masking layer that is opaque to the radiation is deposited so that it opposes the crosslinking of the adhesive applied opposite the sole connection zone, and after step d), removed from the connection zone is the uncrosslinked adhesive, which has not been removed with the portion of the protective plate.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for manufacturing core composite layer workpieces (sandwich structures) from at least one first and at least one second cover sheet (1, 2) between which a core sheet (30) including especially short cut fibers (9) is provided, are disclosed with which a continuous and substantially break free manufacture can be conducted which leads to composite layer structures with reasonable costs. Single manufacturing parameters can specifically be varied with different embodiments so that in a relatively simple manner composite layer structures with desired physical properties can be obtained, for example with respect to their strength, stiffness, flexibility, mechanical and acoustic absorption capabilities, working properties, and so on. Composite layer structures for new applications can be manufactured as well.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a heat exchanger, wherein two neighboring metal tubes (1) are joined to one another in the overlap areas at their open ends by a U-shaped end tube (3), using an adhesive (5), wherein a) the adhesive is applied to the overlap areas of the U-shaped end tube, and wherein the adhesive is selected so that after being applied to the overlap areas of the U-shaped end tube and before being bonded to the metal tubes, the adhesive is solid and not tacky at temperatures below 30° C. and does not cure without an activation step, b) the end tube with the overlap area and the adhesive applied thereto is attached to the metal tubes or inserted into the metal tubes, and c) the adhesive is activated thermally or by bombardment with high-energy radiation either before or after step b), so that it cures after step b) and bonds the metal tube to the U-shaped end tube in the overlap area.

Abstract: The present invention provides visible light curing systems, methods for reducing health risks to individuals exposed to radiation curing systems, methods for bonding substrates and visible light curing compositions.

Abstract: A method of bonding silicone rubber parts characterized by placing an adhesive-agent layer formed from a hydrosilylation-curable silicone rubber composition, which contains 2 to 50 mass % calcium carbonate powder, between the silicone rubber parts and then irradiating the adhesive-agent layer with high-frequency or microwave radiation. A preferable silicone rubber parts suitable for the method may be a synthetic-fiber fabric coated with a layer of silicone rubber which can be used for manufacturing an airbag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wearable article such as clothing, backpacks, hats, and the like that include a backlit lenticular lens display that emits light to allow animation and special effects. The array of interlaced images can be printed directly onto the electroluminescent panel, onto a removable support sheet, or onto the back surface of the lenticular. The electroluminescent panel is laminated to form a flange portion that is radio frequency welded to bond the lenticular display device to an article that is impregnated with a bonding material. A backing material having a fabric layer and a water impenetrable layer can be affixed to the assembly such that the fabric layer contacts the skin. Alternatively, the article may have a surface a display compartment or envelope with a transparent outer surface for enclosing the electroluminescent layer, a removable image sheet, and a lenticular lens layer.

Abstract: There is provided a process for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising an electronic component (a light receiving unit 11 and a base substrate 12 on which is placed the light receiving unit 11) and a substrate (a transparent substrate 13) which face each other and an adhesion layer 15, which bonds the electronic component to the substrate, containing a resin composition containing a photocurable resin, comprising forming the resin composition constituting the adhesion layer on the substrate or the electronic component; selectively exposing the resin composition with a light and developing the resin composition to form the frame-shaped adhesion layer in a predetermined region; placing the adhesion layer between the electronic component and the substrate; heating the electronic component, the substrate and the adhesion layer to a predetermined temperature, in the course of which the electronic component and the substrate are pressure-bonded through the adhesion layer; maintaining the pressure-bonding st

Abstract: A light weight panel and method of manufacture. In a preferred embodiment the panel is manufactured by creating a frame of layered composite materials and placing a composite material face sheet on the frame. Then the frame and face sheet is cured in a press using radio frequency curing. In another preferred embodiment the composite materials are composed of renewable materials such as wheat board, bamboo, sunflower board, sorghum board, straw or rice hulls.

Abstract: A ventilation device to be applied to items of clothing, which includes an assembly with through holes, which is composed of a band of material that is at least partially transparent and impermeable and is configured to be arranged externally. A layer is provided to be placed in view and is made of natural or synthetic fabric or natural or synthetic leather. At least one layer of adhesive polymeric material mutually joins the outer and the layer, between which it is sandwiched. A membrane which is impermeable to water and permeable to vapor, provided to be arranged internally, is sealed at least perimetrically to the assembly on the side of the layer to be placed in view.

Abstract: A radiation-curable desiccant-filled adhesive/sealant composition comprising a radiation-curable resin, one or more desiccant fillers, one or more photoinitiators or photosensitizers, and optionally, one or more inorganic or organic fillers.

Abstract: A system is provided for joining fabrics by lines or arrays of dots of adhesive, the system comprising: a blue light source; a dispenser, disposed proximally with the blue light source, the dispensing system being configured to deposit at least one drop of a monomer on first and second proximate fabric surfaces; a conveyance whereby the light source and the dispensing system change position relative to the first and second fabric surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for joining acrylic materials. In the first step of the method a first and second pieces of acrylic material are selected. In a second step, a welding piece of the same acrylic material is selected. In a third step, the first and second pieces of acrylic material are prepared for welding. In the fourth step, the first and second pieces of acrylic material are welded utilizing the welding piece of the same acrylic material. The present invention also provides for a kit for practicing the method of joining acrylic materials and a method for welding an ornamental design to a piece of acrylic material.

Abstract: A limb wound treatment device is described having a first end, a second end and an interior therebetween for accommodating a treatment gas. The device can include a flexible housing that can be inflated or a rigid housing. The first end can include an inflatable cuff seal for hermetically sealing against the limb being treated. The second end can include a closed end or an access port that is releasably sealed with a clamping mechanism. Further, the device can include a controller that can inflate that housing, inflate the cuff seal and provide treatment gas to the interior, in response to pressures within the cuff seal and the housing. Further, the device can accommodate different types of wound treatments, such as hyperbaric therapy, compression therapy or negative pressure therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealant for liquid crystals having extremely low contamination nature to a liquid crystal, excellent coatability and bondability to a substrate, long service life and pot life and high adhesive strength. A sealant for liquid crystals of the present invention is characterized by comprising (a) an epoxy resin represented by general formula (1): (wherein a represents an integer of 2 to 4; n represents 0 to 3 (average value); R represents a divalent hydrocarbon group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; A represents a polyvalent aromatic group; and G represents a glycidyl group, provided that when n is 0, (a) an epoxy resin represented by general formula (1) is a bisphenol S-type.), (b) a thermo-curing agent, (c) and a filler having average particle diameter of not larger than 3 ?m.

Abstract: Spirally wound paper products are disclosed having desirable roll firmness characteristics and softness properties. The rolled products can be made from a single ply tissue web formed according to various processes. Once formed, the tissue web is subjected to a shear-calendering device that increases the fuzz-on-edge properties of the web and preserves the bulk of the web when wound.

Abstract: A radiation-curable desiccant-filled adhesive/sealant composition comprising a radiation-curable resin, one or more desiccant fillers, one or more photoinitiators or photosensitizers, and optionally, one or more inorganic or organic fillers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a bottle-like or tube-like container, especially a tubular pouch (10), having a tubular pouch body (20) and a sealed-in end (30), such as, for example, a base, especially a stand-up base, and optionally a sealed-in top part and/or shoulder part, wherein at least the base (30) and, where applicable, the top part and/or the shoulder part is introduced into the tubular pouch body (20), the tubular pouch body (20) being stretched, especially expanded, at least in the region of introduction, by a predetermined amount before and/or during introduction of the base (30) and, where applicable, of the top part and/or the shoulder part. The invention relates also to a tubular pouch so produced.

Abstract: An image pickup unit according the present invention includes: a solid-state image pickup device which photoelectrically converts a photographic light and thereby outputs a video signal; and a lens barrel which, being approximately cylindrical in shape and being fastened to the solid-state image pickup device by a light-curing adhesive, holds a plurality of objective lenses, wherein a tapered surface is formed on a rear end face which opposes front part of the solid-state image pickup device of the lens barrel, with distance between the tapered surface and the front part of the solid-state image pickup device increasing toward outer circumference.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing sleeve-shaped, shrinkable or elastic labels from a film by bonding of the longitudinal edges. In this method the seam is bonded using a solvent-free adhesive which is crosslinked through a chemical reaction after application.

Abstract: A sealing device including a mask for partially irradiating light and a method of manufacturing a display device using the sealing device is disclosed. The sealing device used to bond first and second substrates by interposing a sealing material at edges of the first and second substrates and by irradiating light to the sealing material comprises: a mask disposed on one side of the stage, in which a transmission portion is formed in correspondence to the formation position of the sealing member so that light can be irradiated to the sealing material; and an optical head irradiating the light to the sealing material through the transmission portion of the mask. A pattern for regulating the amount of the light irradiated to the sealing material is formed in the transmission portion of the mask.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a process of liquid crystal panel with one drop fill (ODF). A black matrix, which can not be penetrated by an ultraviolet light while curing a sealant, is formed on the other substrate. Hence, in this present invention, it can avoid the aforementioned problem during the curing process and simplifies the curing process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a measurement apparatus for obtaining a suitable position on a suspension where a more miniature magnetic head slider is to be mounted to the suspension, the apparatus including a front camera having a photographing optical axis within a plane parallel to a plane of extension of a suspension and directed to the suspension, and a side camera having a photographing optical axis within the parallel plane and which is different from that of the front camera. Coordinates of a top portion of a convex surface of a dimple formed in the suspension are obtained with these cameras. The resultant coordinates and coordinates of the deepest portion of a recess surface of the dimple are correlated with each other, whereby in actual mounting of the magnetic head slider, the deepest portion of the recess surface of the dimple which is readily recognized is measured.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a monolayer of substantive particles including the steps of applying to a substrate a curable composition having substantive particles contained therein, the substantive particles having a particle size on at least one dimension thereof of at least 1 micrometer and being in two or more groups of different sizes; exposing the substantive particle-containing curable composition to a source of energy suitable for effecting polymerization of the curable composition for a sufficient time to effect polymerization of a layer of the curable composition having a thickness of no more than 50% of the height of the largest substantive particles; and optionally, removing uncured curable composition. The invention also provides a method of forming a monolayer of substantive particles in a non-random array where the curable composition comprises a ferrofluid composition.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of poly-o-hydroxy amides (PHAs) for adhesively bonding articles or materials, especially components used in the semiconductor industry, such as chips and wafers, a process for adhesively bonding materials, especially chips and/or wafers, chip and/or wafer stacks produced by the process, and adhesive compositions which comprise the poly-o-hydroxy amides of the formula (I).

Abstract: The process for making a picture frame having printed border artwork on a transparent front panel with irregular outer and inner edges and having an attached rear panel having a picture frame folding stand therein. The process includes the printing of border art on a sheet of a material having a covered pressure sensitive adhesive backing and attaching it to the front panel. The front panel is then laser cut along the computer marked cut path to cut along the outside and inside edges of the printed border artwork while cutting a window therein. The cutout window is removed and a thin transparent polymer sheet is attached thereover. A picture frame back is cut with a foldout stand and is attached to the front panel to form the picture frame.

Abstract: A method of rapid prototyping a physical three-dimensional Product that can be preformed on readily available commercial 2D printing devices and paper handling equipment is presented. The method consists of using a 2D printing process to obtain a stack of sheets, each sheet printed with successive cross sectional areas of the desired product with ink (Hardener) that causes the sheet to become resistant to subsequent weakening and removal after the creation of the Brick. The Brick, containing both the positive (printed areas) and negative (unprinted areas), is then subjected to an agent(s) that weakens and removes the unwanted negative regions leaving only the desired Product.

Abstract: A forming method of spacers in a flat panel display is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing a plurality of spacers in a predetermined shape, preparing a substrate on which the spacers are to be attached in the flat panel display, applying a photosensitive adhesive material on an upper surface of the substrate to a predetermined thickness, aligning the spacers on the substrate to attach the spacers by using the photosensitive adhesive material, radiating light onto the substrate from above the substrate to expose portions of the photosensitive adhesive material without the spacers, and removing the exposed portions of the photosensitive adhesive material. Therefore, the spacers are fixed on the substrate by the photosensitive adhesive material located under the spacers. According to the provided method of forming spacers, the spacers are fixed on the substrate by a mounting process using a jig, a temporary exposing process, and a developing process.

Abstract: An FPD encapsulation apparatus at least comprises a chamber and a pressing mechanism. In this case, the chamber has an airtight space to provide a low-pressure environment, and the low-pressure environment is located inside the airtight space. The pressing mechanism is disposed within the chamber, and the pressing mechanism is operated in the low-pressure environment for pressing a second substrate to bind a first substrate and the second substrate. Furthermore, a method for encapsulating an FPD is disclosed. The method comprises providing a first substrate, forming an adhesive on the first substrate, providing a second substrate to align the first substrate and face to the adhesive, providing a low-pressure environment for the first and second substrates, and binding the first and second substrates to form the FPD.

Abstract: A method of making a flangeless seam for a disposable article including the following steps: A first member of the disposable article is provided. An electromagnetic field responsive member is provided on the first member. The first member is folded about the electromagnetic field responsive member providing opposing first proximal and first distal portions of the first member, the electromagnetic field responsive member being disposed at least partially between the opposing first proximal and first distal portions. A second member of the disposable article is provided in a folded configuration juxtaposed at least a portion of the first member to form a laminate including the first member and the second member. An electromagnetic field is applied across at least a portion of the laminate to heat the electromagnetic field responsive member to a temperature which joins at least a portion of the first member and at least a portion of the second member.

Abstract: A carpet seaming iron includes a platen, a heating element conductively coupled to the platen, and a passageway interposed between the platen and handle. The passageway is configured to accommodate a piece of seaming tape over the platen and under the handle of the seaming iron. The handle is designed to protrude between adjacent pieces of carpet that are to be seamed together. The seaming iron may be used to make a seam using a seaming tape having thermal adhesive on an upper side, by heating the seaming tape from below. Advantageously, a seam may be completed without contact between the thermal adhesive of the seaming tape and the platen of the seaming iron.

Abstract: Adhesive systems are useful for bonding wrap-around labels using an overlap adhesive in their application to blown plastic containers, more particularly plastic bottles. The adhesive system includes reactive contact adhesives based on multifunctional macromonomer compounds curable in steps by different reaction mechanisms, which may also be present mixed with one-stage reactive mixture components.

Abstract: A system and method for forming a composite structure involves providing at least two polymeric sheets as outer layers such that a cavity is formed therebetween, adhesively bonding fibrous layers to the polymeric layers to hold the fibrous layers in place during processing, and injecting into the cavity a polymeric core material capable of exhibiting a foamed character and a resinous character. The cavity is evacuated during filling with the core material, and a blowing agent of the core material is activated upon exposure to the evacuated cavity. The core material contacting the fibrous layers is reconverted to its resinous character and forms a relative dense, resinous interface between the core and fibrous layers. Upon filling the region of the cavity between the fibrous layers, a catalytic reaction is initiated in the core.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric component in which a resonating portion on a piezoelectric substrate is provided with a deposit that is sensitive to radiation in a range of wavelengths from 350 to 2000 nm so as to have portions thereof trimmed away to form indentations therein without burning the deposit to avoid generating heat that is injurious to the piezoelectric component and substrate. A laser beam in the frequency range of 350 to 2000 nm is then caused to impinge on the deposit to cause the formation of trimmed indentations without substrate damaging heat in a controlled manner to adjust the resonance frequency of the piezoelectric component.

Abstract: A photo-curable resin composition for sealing material, which is superior in the photo-curing performance and in the prompt curing property and is better in the adhesive property, in the resistance to moisture permeation and in the heat resistance, the photo-curable resin composition comprising (A) a compound having oxetane ring, (B) a photoinitiator for cationic polymerization and (C) a silane coupling agent, wherein the composition has a viscosity in the range from 0.01 to 300 Pa.s at 25° C.