Subsequent To Bonding Patents (Class 156/280)
  • Publication number: 20130042975
    Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Pete BUGAS, Lawrence C. NYKWEST, Jim KRAHN
  • Patent number: 8377170
    Abstract: A CO2-facilitated transport membrane of excellent carbon dioxide permeability and CO2/H2 selectivity, which can be applied to a CO2 permeable membrane reactor, is stably provided. The CO2-facilitated transport membrane is formed such that a gel layer 1 obtained by adding cesium carbonate to a polyvinyl alcohol-polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane is supported by a hydrophilic porous membrane 2. More preferably, a gel layer supported by a hydrophilic porous membrane 2 is coated with hydrophilic porous membranes 3 and 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Renaissance Energy Research Corporation
    Inventors: Osamu Okada, Masaaki Teramoto, Reza Yegani, Hideto Matsuyama, Keiko Shimada, Kaori Morimoto
  • Publication number: 20130040146
    Abstract: A graphene structure includes a substrate and a graphene layer. The grapheme layer is laminated on the substrate, is formed of graphene doped with a dopant, and has a similar oxidation-reduction potential to that of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nozomi Kimura, Toshiyuki Kobayashi, Daisuke Hobara, Masashi Bando, Keisuke Shimizu, Koji Kadono
  • Publication number: 20130039033
    Abstract: A light assembly includes an electroluminescent cable, an elongated lens, and a substantially planar substrate. The electroluminescent cable has an outer surface extending along a longitudinal dimension of the electroluminescent cable. The elongated lens extends along the longitudinal dimension of the electroluminescent cable and encloses at least a portion of the outer surface of the electroluminescent cable. The elongated lens is adapted to refract light emitted from the electroluminescent cable. The elongated lens structure is adhered to the substantially planar substrate. In certain instances, the substrate is a reflective substrate adapted to reflect light emitted from the electroluminescent cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Luma Brite Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Luma Brite Technologies LLC, David Schumaker
  • Publication number: 20130029076
    Abstract: A temporary decoration which can be applied by a user to fabrics such as articles of clothing. The temporary decoration may be easily applied to the fabric in a quick and efficient manner without the use of heat or a solvent. Once applied to fabric, the temporary decoration is durable and does not undesirably crack. Additionally, the temporary decoration is easily removable. The present invention also relates to a method for making a temporary decoration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Brandon Douglas GADDIS, Nicolas Remy Denis Joseph Pochart, Heidi Hsieh, Alvin Tsung So, Lloyd Keith Stephenson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130026666
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a humidifying medium which adopts a natural humidifying system and has excellent lifespan characteristics. The humidifying medium according to the present invention is formed by coupling a linerboard to one or both sides of a corrugated board. The corrugated board and the linerboard have different average pore diameters, and the humidifying medium of the present invention may be formed by coupling a linerboard having an average pore diameter of 35˜40 ?m to one or both sides of a corrugated board having an average pore diameter of 8-10 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: LG HAUSYS, LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-Hyung Lee, Moon-Suk Han, Seong-Moon Jung
  • Publication number: 20130029275
    Abstract: Decorated candles and a process for obtaining the same, relate to candles having decorative patterns protected with a transparent lining. The candles exhibit a decoration similar to decoration of porcelain items, simulating porcelain candles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: ARTCANDLE - TRANSFORMACAO E COMERCIO DE VELAS, UNIPESSOAL, LDA.
    Inventor: Joao Maria Trigueiros de Sousa Alvim
  • Publication number: 20130025779
    Abstract: A hand-tearable masking tape, comprising a plastic backing with a low adhesion backsize on the first major side of the backing and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the second major side of the backing; wherein the second major side of the backing comprises a microstructured hand-tear pattern and wherein the low adhesion backsize comprises the reaction product of a mercapto-functional silicone macromer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph T. Bartusiak, Ramesh C. Kumar
  • Patent number: 8361261
    Abstract: A method of assembling a secondary containment liner includes providing at least a pair of uncoated, impermeable sheet components. Respective substrate elements are secured to corresponding edges of the sheet components such that the substrate elements overlap the corresponding edges of the respective sheet components. The substrate elements are themselves overlapped and an impermeable coating is applied to the overlapping substrate elements to sealably bond the adjoining sheet components to one another and thereby define an assembled liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Peter A. Van Fossen
  • Publication number: 20130020024
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a microporous film for a fabric and method of producing the microporous film are provided. The microporous film may be treated with a treatment agent. In some embodiments, the microporous film may be treated prior to the film being applied to the fabric. In other embodiments, the treatment agent may be applied to an exposed side of the film after the film is laminated to the fabric. The treatment agent may include a relatively high concentration of an oil repellent (oleophobic) component to increase the oleophobicity of the film. Additionally, the treatment agent may include a high concentration of a wetting component, such as isobutyl alcohol (IBA) and/or isopropyl alcohol (IPA), to facilitate absorption of the oleophobic component by the film and/or penetration of the oleophobic component into the micropores of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne Skankey, Jen Hsien Tin
  • Publication number: 20130021799
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to improved lighting systems and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a lighting system includes a glass substrate with one or more apertures. An LED or other light source is disposed at one end of the aperture such that light from the LED directed through the aperture of the glass substrate exits the opposite end of the aperture. Inner surfaces of the aperture have a mirroring material such as silver to reflect the emitted light from the LED. In certain example embodiments, a remote phosphor article or layer is disposed opposite the LED at the other end of the aperture. In certain example embodiment, a lens is disposed in the aperture, between the remote phosphor article and the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Jemssy Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20130008586
    Abstract: A thin circuit substrate and a circuit module are arranged such that the circuit module includes an IC mounted on a circuit substrate, the IC includes an IC body and an solder bump located on a mounting surface of the IC body, and the circuit substrate includes a substrate including a recess formed by recessing a portion of a mounting surface of the substrate on which the IC is to be mounted, and a terminal protruding from the mounting surface of the substrate. The terminal is to be electrically connected to the solder bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yutaka FUKUDA
  • Publication number: 20130011599
    Abstract: An encapsulation for an organic electronic component, characterized in that the component, encapsulated in a dimensionally stable capsule, is at least partially covered with a protective film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Dirk Buchhauser, Debora Henseler, Karsten Heuser, Arvid Hunze, Ralph Paetzold, Wiebke Sarfert, Carsten Tschamber
  • Publication number: 20130008589
    Abstract: In a method for producing domed labels consisting of a base layer having a lower face provided with an adhesive layer, a cover layer connected to an upper face of the base layer and a support layer adhering removably to the adhesive layer, wherein: a composite comprising the base layer, the adhesive layer and the support layer is provided on a surface of the base layer that faces away from the adhesive layer with a quantity of a material of the cover layer in a flowable state by means of a dosing unit, the final shape of the cover layer being formed by means of a flow process of the material on the surface of the base layer and the material of the cover layer present in the final shape thereof being a least partially cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Wilhelm Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20130004552
    Abstract: Non-woven multi-layered fabric materials which include two external layers made of continuous filaments of a water-soluble or water dispersible polymer having an internal layer of a water-absorbent, flushable material are provided. Methods for making such non-woven multi-layered fabric materials, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SUOMINEN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Roberto Pedoja
  • Publication number: 20130000827
    Abstract: A method of finishing a fan blade includes bonding a sheath and a cover to an aluminum fan blade with an airfoil, a root, a leading edge and a tip; imparting residual stresses onto the blade; coating the blade to protect exposed areas of the blade; and curing the blade in low-temperature cure cycles to preserve residual stresses imparted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James O. Hansen, Jesse Meyer, Christopher J. Hertel
  • Publication number: 20130004694
    Abstract: A continuous self-metered process of forming a multilayer film comprising at least two superimposed polymer layers comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; providing two or more coating knives which are offset, independently from each other, from said substrate to form a gap normal to the surface of the substrate; moving the substrate relative to the coating knives in a downstream direction, providing curable liquid precursors of the polymers to the upstream side of the coating knives thereby coating the two or more precursors through the respective gaps as superimposed layers onto the substrate; optionally providing one or more solid films and applying these essentially simultaneously with the formation of the adjacent lower polymer layer, and curing the precursor of the multilayer film thus obtained; wherein a lower layer of a curable liquid precursor is covered by an adjacent upper layer of a curable liquid precursor or a film, respectively, essentially without exposing said lower layer of a curable
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Guido Hitschmann, Steffen Traser, Jan D. Forster, Bernd Kuehneweg
  • Publication number: 20120315452
    Abstract: Reinforced wood flooring according to one embodiment includes: a surface layer having a plurality of wood sheets and a resin-impregnated paper sheet interposed between the wood sheets, in which each of the wood sheets has a predetermined thickness and a plate shape, and the wood sheets and the resin-impregnated paper sheets are bonded together into a unitary body through hot-pressing; an adhesive layer formed beneath the surface layer to serve as an adhesive; and a plywood arranged beneath the adhesive layer and attached to a lower side of the surface layer by the adhesive lay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: LG HAUSYS, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Woong Kim, H.C. Jang
  • Publication number: 20120304693
    Abstract: A piece of jewelry comprising a base having within it a number of diamonds, other precious stones, or costume jewelry within it, and the method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Ron Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20120307193
    Abstract: A strengthened structural module (2) and a method for fabricating a strengthened structural module(2). The module comprises an essentially planar glass substrate (1), an essentially planar second substrate (3), and at least one spacer element (5) in between the glass substrate (1) and the second substrate (3). The at least one spacer element (5) keeps the glass substrate (1) and the second substrate (3) separated from each other from the edges of the two substrates and defines a space (7) in between the two substrates in the inside of the module. The module comprises a coating (9) surrounding the module around the outside of the module. The coating (9) is arranged conformally on the surfaces facing the outside of the module, for increasing the strength of the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Beneq Oy
    Inventors: Olli Jylhä, Matti Putkonen, Arto Pakkala
  • Publication number: 20120305524
    Abstract: An insulation structure of a cargo tank in an LNG carrier and a method of constructing the insulation structure include a first metal foil attached and installed in between the top insulation panel and the bottom insulation panel, a second metal foil attached to and installed on the first metal foil that is positioned on an upper side of a gap formed between the bottom insulation panels, and a top bridge panel attached to and installed on an upper side of the second metal foil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG HEAVY IND. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki-Hun JOH, Sang-Eon Chun, Chang-Seon Bang, Dai-Gil Lee, Byung-Chul Kim, Bu-Gi Kim, Jin-Gyu Kim, Soon-Ho Yoon, Sang-Wook Park, Kwan-Ho Lee, Byoung-Jung Kim, Po-Chul Kim, Ha-Na Yu
  • Publication number: 20120298883
    Abstract: Provided are flow cell devices—referred to as nanoaquariums—that are microfabricated devices featuring a sample chamber having a controllable height in the range of nanometers to micrometers. The cells are sealed so as to withstand the vacuum environment of an electron microscope without fluid loss. The cells allow for the concurrent flow of multiple sample streams and may be equipped with electrodes, heaters, and thermistors for measurement and other analysis devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    Inventors: Joseph M. Grogan, Haim H. Bau
  • Publication number: 20120295073
    Abstract: A multilayer composite for diffusing an odorous substance. The composite which comprises an absorbent support-reservoir layer designed to be printed and to receive an odorous substance intended to be diffused, a printable and/or printed support layer, and a polymer barrier layer, such as a polymer film, positioned between printable and/or printed support layer and absorbent support-reservoir layer, to prevent migration of this substance between support layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Benoit FRASSAINT, Carole Lopandia
  • Publication number: 20120293768
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical article including a transparent substrate of organic glass, preferably a substrate of an ophthalmic lens, an adhesive layer covering at least one of the faces of the transparent substrate, a transparent film of thermoplastic polymer fixed on the transparent substrate by means of the adhesive layer, an anti-abrasion hard coating covering the transparent film of thermoplastic polymer, and a multilayer antireflection coating formed from alternating mineral layers with high and low refractive index. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing said article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL (COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'OPTIQUE)
    Inventor: Aude LAPPRAND
  • Publication number: 20120285616
    Abstract: A belt includes a rubber core covered with a cover fabric including conductivity filaments oriented in warp and weft yarn directions. The method of preparing the belt comprises (i) preparing a cover fabric by orienting conductivity filaments in warp and weft yarn directions, and (ii) covering the cover fabric on a rubber core. The belt is environment-friendly because carbon black, which may produce environmentally hazardous substances, is excluded from the belt. The conductivity filaments are oriented in canvas of the belt with a predetermined interval, so that electrical conductivity can be represented on the entire surface of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Chang Wook Choi
  • Publication number: 20120288687
    Abstract: A dielectric material layer is deposited on exposed surfaces of a bonded structure that includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The dielectric material layer is formed on an exposed planar surface of a second substrate and the entirety of peripheral sidewalls of the first and second substrates. The dielectric material layer can be formed by chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, or plasma induced deposition. Further, the dielectric material layer seals the entire periphery of the interface between the first and second substrates. If a planar portion of the dielectric material layer can be removed by planarization to facilitate thinning of the bonded structure, the remaining portion of the dielectric material layer can form a dielectric ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mukta G. Farooq, Emily Kinser, Richard S. Wise, Hakeem B.S. Akinmade-Yusuff
  • Publication number: 20120279648
    Abstract: An integrated method for preparing a fuel cell membrane-catalyst coated membrane electrode, comprising preparation a proto exchange membrane and preparing catalyst coated membrane electrode, characterized in that: the proton exchange membrane is prepared by casting, dipping or spraying proton exchange resin solution (401) to obtain a precursor without post-treatment; the catalyst coated membrane electrode (CCM), is produced by directly coating electrode slurry on both sides of precursor of proton exchange membrane using a method chosen from screen-printing, spraying or brushing, and drying to obtain a CCM precursor with stable morphology; and treating the CCM precursor with ion transformation, heat and activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Zhongjun Hou, Pingwen Ming, Danmin Xing, Shufan Song, Ke Zhang, Yuhai Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120270115
    Abstract: A lithium oxygen or air battery (80) is disclosed having two halves (81) that are joined together along their edges. Each battery half (81) has a carbon cloth or mesh cathode current collector (82), a cathode (83), a cathode terminal (84), an anode (85), an anode current collector, anode terminal (88) and a solid separator (87). The cathode includes randomly distributed carbon fibers throughout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: EXCELLATRON SOLID STATE, LLC
    Inventor: Lonnie G. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8287671
    Abstract: A fire retardant thermally insulative, vandalism and damage resistant panel for the building exteriors includes a relatively low density foam layer having relatively high thermal resistivity, a relatively high density foam layer having relatively high impact strength and resistance to bending facingly contacting the low density foam layer, a porous fabric contacting the high density foam layer at a surface thereof facing oppositely from the low density foam, and a weather resistant, water impermeable exterior layer contacting the fabric at a surface facing in a direction opposite from where the high density foam contacts the fabric, where the high density foam substantially occupies at least parts of some of the pores of the fabric and the exterior layer material substantially occupies at least parts of at least some of the pores of the fabric such that sufficient pores of the fabric are filled with the high density foam, the exterior surface material and chemical reaction products thereof to create a bond be
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Philadelphia University
    Inventors: Christopher M. Pastore, Thomas Twardowski, Rob Fleming
  • Publication number: 20120255770
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a carrier is disclosed, wherein the carrier is applied for a microelectromechanical sensing device. The method includes the steps of: providing a first substrate, wherein the first substrate includes a first metal layer, a first dielectric layer, and a first opening; providing a second substrate, wherein the second substrate includes a second metal layer, a second dielectric layer, and a second opening; providing a reticular element; pressing the first substrate, the reticular element, and the second substrate to form a composite substrate, wherein the first opening and the second opening form a hole, and the reticular element is positioned in the hole; and forming at least one conductive via in the composite substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Han-Pei Huang, Yu-Ying Chao, Chih-Hsueh Shih
  • Publication number: 20120258173
    Abstract: Multilayer functionally coated tablets for oral administration of one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients containing one or more quick release layers and one or more modified release layers separated by an inert layer are provided. Also provided are methods for formulation and use of these tablets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: AptaPharma, Inc.
    Inventor: Siva Rama Krishna Nutalapati
  • Publication number: 20120258323
    Abstract: Disclosed in this application is a novel method and apparatus for reducing electrical resistance of a carbon-reinforced plastic structure to thereby reduce damage due to lightning strikes or precipitation static. This apparatus includes a galvanically compatible conductive interface layer positioned between a nonconductive substrate and a conductive outer surface. The interface layer is electrically conductive to transmit electrical current from the outer surface to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Arlene McKeeman Brown
  • Publication number: 20120251818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper or paperboard substrate having barrier properties which substrate comprises a first fiber based layer, a second layer comprising microfibrillated cellulose and a third layer comprising a polymer. The invention further relates to a process for the production of said substrate and a package formed of said substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: STORA ENSO OYJ
    Inventors: Lars Axrup, Isto Heiskanen, Kaj Backfolk
  • Publication number: 20120238942
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS), which is suited for the administration of a peptide to a patient through skin treated with ablation. The transdermal therapeutic system includes a back layer and an active substance-containing layer that contains at least one peptide and a carrier substance, preferably as a textile web material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Horstmann, Gerd Hoffmann, Sandra Wiedersberg
  • Publication number: 20120236460
    Abstract: Disclosed are a multilayer ceramic capacitor and a method of manufacturing the same. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a multilayer ceramic capacitor, including: preparing a plurality of dielectric layers including a first ceramic powder and a first binder; applying an electrode paste including a conductive powder and a second binder to the plurality of dielectric layers to form a plurality of first inner electrode patterns and second inner electrode patterns exposed to different surfaces of the plurality of dielectric layers; forming a multilayer body by stacking the plurality of dielectric layers; and applying ceramic slurry including a second ceramic powder and a solvent without compatibility with the first binder or the second binder to at least one surface of the multilayer body to form a margin part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Hyung Joon KIM
  • Publication number: 20120231167
    Abstract: A masking tape for use in applications where a coating material is applied to a surface for defining a sharp edge of the portion of the surface that is coated. A masking tape may include a reinforcing strip releasably attached to the non-adhesive side of conventional masking tape comprising a substrate with an adhesive layer on one side. The reinforcing strip extends longitudinally along the length of the substrate with one edge substantially aligned with, and preferably flush with, one longitudinal edge of the substrate and acts as a separate means to cut through a coating or film more efficiently than the masking tape alone, while subsequently leaving the masking tape in place until the preferred time of removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: LANGEMAN MANUFACTURING LIMITED
    Inventor: Gary D. LANGEMAN
  • Publication number: 20120229578
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ink-jet head includes a main body, electrodes, electrically conductive portions, an insulating film, a frame member, a lid member, an electronic component, a protective agent. The main body includes pressure chambers. The insulating film covers the electrodes and a part of the electrically conductive portions. The frame member is attached to the main body from above the insulating film. The protective agent covers an end portion of the insulating film located between the frame member and the electronic component and the electrically conductive portions between the electronic component and the end portion of the insulating film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Minoru Koyata, Hiroyuki Kushida, Masashi Seki, Naoki Ooishi
  • Publication number: 20120231199
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed a plastic tape, comprising a backing with a first major side comprising a microstructured paint-retention pattern and a second major side that may comprise a microstructured hand-tear pattern and with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern, and the microstructured hand-tear pattern (if present) all constitute a monolithic plastic unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph T. Bartusiak, Graham M. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20120229574
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ink-jet head includes a main body, electrodes, electrically conductive portions, an insulating film, an adhesive, a frame member, a lid member, an electronic component and a protective agent. The main body includes pressure chambers. The electrodes are disposed in the pressure chambers. The electrically conductive portions are disposed on the main body and connected to the electrodes. The insulating film covers the electrodes and a part of the electrically conductive portions. The adhesive covers an end portion of the insulating film. The frame member is located on the end portion of the insulating film and attached to the main body by the adhesive. The electronic component is connected to the electrically conductive portions. The protective agent covers the electrically conductive portions between the electronic component and the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Naoki Ooishi
  • Publication number: 20120225248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial leather having composite fibers and a method for making the same. The artificial leather includes a substrate and a flexible film. The substrate includes a plurality of composite fibers. Each composite fiber includes a first composition and a second composition. The first composition is a thermoplastic non-elastomer, and the second composition is a thermoplastic elastomer. The second composition accounts for 5% to 70% of the total weight of the composite fiber. The second composition at the intersecting points between the composite fibers is molten to form a flexible bonding point. The flexible film is located on a surface of the substrate, and the material of the flexible film is an elastic polymer or a latex. Therefore, the artificial leather has excellent textile sensation and physical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: SAN FANG CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LUNG-CHUAN WANG, CHUNG-CHIH FENG, JUNG-CHING CHANG, HSIEN-CHANG HUNG, CHIEN-TE WU, TI-SHUN YEH
  • Publication number: 20120217661
    Abstract: A water vapor transfer unit with separator plates and a method of making the same. In such an assembly, an ionomer coating that facilitates moisture transfer from a moisture-rich flowpath to a moisture-deficient flowpath and an underlying separator may both be prepared from continuous, roll-based methods. The ionomer may be applied to a separator assembly as the last processing step such that the handling of the fragile membrane is kept to a minimum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Annette M. Brenner, Timothy J. Fuller, Lijun Zou
  • Publication number: 20120217346
    Abstract: A foam mount has a shape of an enclosed frame surrounding an open area, the frame in cross section having a peripheral surface; an inside surface opposite to the peripheral surface, the inside surface defining the open area. The inside surface includes a groove having an open end and the open end of the groove faces the open area of the foam mount. A coating is applied over selected surfaces of the foam mount, wherein the coating has a visible light transmission of less than 15%. Also disclosed is a method of coating an electric conductive coating over the visible light blocking coating and a decorative coating over selected surfaces of the foam mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Cole Eberle, Jeffrey B. Masiwchuk, Mitchell V. Bruce, Brian L. Smith, Thomas R. Scarniac
  • Patent number: 8252138
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosensitive multiple recording sheet characterized in that a second base material having light transmission properties is attached to the side of a first thermosensitive recording layer of a first thermosensitive recording sheet comprising a first base material and the first thermosensitive recording layer formed on one surface of the first base material, through a temporary adhesive layer, the second base material is composed of an information disclosing portion and an information non-disclosing portion, a shielding layer is formed at the position corresponding to the information non-disclosing portion on the second base material, and an ultraviolet curable resin layer are formed as an outermost layer of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: Oji Paper Co., Ltd., Oji Specialty Paper Co., Ltd., Oji Packaging Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsumi Moronuki, Kenji Ikegami, Hiroaki Mikamo, Natsuki Terashima
  • Publication number: 20120213956
    Abstract: Described herein are fugitive hot melt adhesive compositions having a substantial weight percent of renewable plant-based content. The adhesive compositions impart high initial adhesive bond strength between an object and a substrate quickly after application in the molten state, wherein the adhesive bond strength is spontaneously substantially reduced to a very low or near zero level after a short time, for example between about 1 minute and 60 minutes after application. Methods of use and articles formed using the compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Adherent Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Bunnelle, Keith Knutson, Thomas H. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20120211157
    Abstract: A honeycomb filter including a catalyst-carrying article, and an outer peripheral coat layer disposed on an outer peripheral face of the catalyst carrying article, wherein an amount of the catalyst loaded in the outer peripheral coat layer at a position 50 ?m or more apart from a boundary face between the catalyst-carrying article and the outer peripheral coat layer is 5 mass % or less when a measurement piece having a cross section where a boundary portion between the catalyst-carrying article and the outer peripheral coat layer can be observed and being obtained by embedding a resin in the boundary portion in the cross section is measured by an energy dispersive fluorescent X-ray analysis using a scanning electron microscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
    Inventor: Takashi MIZUTANI
  • Publication number: 20120200852
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a new type of spectroscope comprising an array of Fabry-Perot cells having no moving parts and that can be fabricated inexpensively using semiconductor fabrication techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: AEROSPACE MISSIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Francisco Tejada, Peter Griffin, Ricky James Morgan, Ali Abtahi, Usha Raghuram, Frida Stromqvist Vetelino, Roderick Pearson
  • Publication number: 20120200337
    Abstract: A hybrid touch device includes a direct touch unit and an indirect touch unit disposed at two sides respectively. The direct touch unit includes a base layer, a sensing line layer, a driving line layer, a bonding layer, and a covering layer. The indirect touch unit includes a first conducting layer, a second conducting layer, and a plurality of spacers between the first conducting layer and the second conducting layer. An optically clear adhesive (OCA) layer is disposed between the direct touch unit and the indirect touch unit. The base layer of the direct touch unit is a conductive film. A shielding layer is disposed between the conductive film and the OCA layer. The second conducting layer of the indirect touch unit is a thin conductive glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Chi Liu, James Hwang
  • Publication number: 20120193432
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a card may have a card substrate having at least a surface, the surface including at least predetermined information to be concealed provided thereon, and a dual scratch and peel label provided on the card substrate over the predetermined information, the dual scratch and peel label including at least: (i) a first base film adhered to the card substrate over the at predetermined information; (ii) a second base film releasably adhered over the first base film; and (iii) a scratch-off surface applied over the second base film, the scratch-off surface being configured to conceal the predetermined information provided on the card substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Ted Biskupski
  • Publication number: 20120193014
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reinforcing the periphery of a semiconductor wafer bonded to a carrier are disclosed. In one embodiment, additional adhesive is applied to the semiconductor wafer prior to bonding. The additional adhesive seeps into a crevice between the carrier and wafer and provides reinforcement. In another embodiment, adhesive is applied to the crevice by a dispenser after the wafer is bonded to the glass carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: SARAH H. KNICKERBOCKER, Jonathan H. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20120194898
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate, a driving circuit, an E-paper display layer and a protective coating layer. The driving circuit is arranged on the substrate. The E-paper display layer is disposed on and driven by the driving circuit. The protective coating layer is coated on and in contact with the E-paper display layer. The protective coating layer can provide protection and better optical performance, and it is advantageous to the manufacturing method to overcome the problems such as bubbles and low light transmittance occurring in the conventional manufacturing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Yao-Chou TSAI, Chia-Chun YEH, Fang-An SHU, Ted-Hong SHINN