Abstract: A contamination-resistant air permeable fabric laminate is disclosed that comprises a textile layer attached by discontinuous attachments to an asymmetric porous membrane comprising at least two porous regions or layers through the thickness of the membrane. Methods for making the fabric laminate are disclosed as well as garments made therefrom.

Abstract: A method of forming a customizable notebook cover having a chipboard layer is disclosed in which a custom design is first printed on a sheet of pressure-sensitive label stock. The printed sheet of pressure-sensitive label stock is then applied to the outer side of the chipboard, which optionally may have a finished inner side and/or a finished outer side. Next, a scuff-free silk finish is applied to the outer surface of the printed sheet of pressure-sensitive label stock to produce a finished customized front notebook cover. Finally, the notebook is assembled from the finished customized front notebook cover, paper, a binding means and a rear notebook cover. The rear notebook cover is also formed from a chipboard core layer and may optionally also have a design formed thereon in the same manner as the front cover.

Abstract: A method for determining of spraying parameters for controlling a painting appliance which sprays and is moved over an area to be painted, in particular a robot with a painting application. A known spraying map is produced, using known spraying parameters and paint amount, for a predetermined movement speed of the painting appliance, and a paint amount is matched to a new movement speed in comparison to the predetermined movement speed. Furthermore, new spraying parameters are calculated for the adapted paint amount, while maintaining a spraying map which is similar to the known spraying map.

Abstract: A transparent laminated film is provided with which it is possible to inhibit peeling of thin film layers, even with long-term exposure to sunlight during use and exposure to UV rays during quality evaluation. The film has a thin film layer obtained by lamination of multiple thin films on at least one side of a transparent polymer film. This thin film layer has metal oxide thin films formed by a sol-gel process using light energy during sol-gel hardening and post-oxidation thin films formed by post-oxidation of at least one thin film selected from metal thin film, alloy thin film, and partially oxidized metal oxide thin film.

Abstract: A free-standing multi-laminate hermetic sheet includes a first carrier film, a hermetic inorganic thin film formed over the first carrier film, and a second carrier film formed over the hermetic inorganic thin film. A workpiece can be hermetically sealed using the multi-laminate sheet, which can be applied to the workpiece in a step separate from a formation step of either the multi-laminate sheet or the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention provides a drywall finishing method. The method may include the steps of taping one or more drywall joints with drywall tape and allowing drying; applying a coat of joint compound composition covering substantially all of the drywall tape and allowing to dry; and applying a finishing coat of joint compound composition to substantially all of a drywall surface and allowing to dry. The invention further provides a joint compound composition suitable for use in the method of finishing drywall, wherein the joint compound composition comprises a composition compatible with conventional jointing compound material and exhibits improved properties of thickness, self leveling, elasticity, durability, photographing and/or mold resistance over that of conventional joint compound compositions.

Abstract: A can type secondary battery and a method of manufacturing a circuit board for the secondary battery that improves reliability by providing a consistent breakdown pressure of the circuit board used in the can type secondary battery. The can type secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a can to house the electrode assembly and a cap assembly combined with the can. The cap assembly includes a circuit board, which includes fiber layers and is broken by a safety vent when an internal pressure of the can is increased. A woven direction of the fiber layers is inclined with respect to a length direction of the circuit board. Distribution of the breakdown pressure among the circuit boards is decreased, and thus the circuit boards are broken under a consistent pressure, thereby improving the reliability of the can type secondary battery.

Abstract: A special patch is adhered to the bare metal of a dash panel in covering relation to one or more pass-through holes and their margins before a truck cab is primed and painted. After painting, a cover of the patch is peeled off to expose an electrically conductive medium that remains adhered to the bare metal. A ground block is mounted on the dash panel with a stud passing through a pass-through hole. The electrically conductive medium establishes conductivity of the body of the ground block to the dash panel.

Abstract: A multilayer film includes a functional portion including one or more layers, an adhesive layer overlying a major surface of the functional portion, and a fluoropolymer layer overlying a major surface of the adhesive layer opposite the functional portion. The fluoropolymer layer includes a fluoropolymer. The adhesive layer includes an adhesive and an ultraviolet radiation absorber.

Abstract: A process for fabricating needlepoint canvas wherein a blank mesh and a blank interface sheet are first merged using heat. Then a pattern is printed onto the combined mesh and interface composite using a variety of techniques including silk screening and printing with an inkjet style computer controlled printer f. The resulting canvas mesh composite can be sold in standard picture frame sizes to facilitate subsequent framing after completion of the needlepoint job.

Abstract: An ESD protection device is manufactured such that its ESD characteristics are easily adjusted and stabilized. The ESD protection device includes an insulating substrate, a cavity provided in the insulating substrate, at least one pair of discharge electrodes each including an exposed portion that is exposed in the cavity, and external electrodes provided on a surface of the insulating substrate and connected to the discharge electrodes. Supporting electrodes obtained by dispersing conductive powder in an insulating material defining the insulating substrate are provided along a bottom surface and a top surface that define the cavity between the exposed portions of the at least one pair of discharge electrodes.

Abstract: A seal structure is provided for an energy storage device. The seal structure includes a sealing glass joining an ion-conducting first ceramic to an electrically insulating second ceramic, wherein the ion-conducting first ceramic has an anode surface defining an anode compartment and a cathode surface defining a cathode compartment, wherein the sealing glass has an exposed portion, wherein the exposed portion is open to one or more of the anode compartment and the cathode compartment, wherein the exposed portion of the sealing glass is coated with a coating composition comprising one or more of boria, alumina, titania, zirconia, yttria, and ceria. Methods for forming the seal structure and article made therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of an adaptive deformable mirror for compensation of defects of a wavefront.

Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a method of producing a laminated optical film that allows three-dimensional images to be reproduced, which is preferably used, particularly, in a large image display apparatus. A method of producing a laminated optical film according to an embodiment of the present invention includes laminating a polarizing plate and a ?/4 plate and forming a ?/2 layer partially on the ?/4 plate. The polarizing plate and the ?/4 plate are laminated so that an angle between an absorption axis of a polarizer of the polarizing plate and a slow axis of the ?/4 plate is substantially 45°, and the ?/2 layer is formed so that an angle between the absorption axis of the polarizer and a slow axis of the ?/2 layer is substantially 45°.

Abstract: Mattress panels and mattresses (including mattress foundations) that satisfy the rigorous requirements of new and promulgated state and federal regulations regarding flammability of mattresses, such as Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California department of Consumer Affairs (TB-603) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Standard for Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress/Foundation Sets (16 CFR 1633), are provided. A mattress includes one or more panels of material assembled as a non-quilted, non-perforated, multi-layered structure, wherein the mattress maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California department of Consumer Affairs (TB-603) and/or in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Standard for Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress/Foundation Sets (16 CFR 1633).

Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A light guiding device and in particular to a light guiding device that can be used for illumination, backlighting, signage or display purposes is described. The light guiding device comprises a transparent base substrate, upon a first surface of which are mounted light sources, and a guide substrate arranged so as to encapsulate the light sources upon the first surface. In this way the guide substrate provides a means for guiding light produced by the one or more light sources over the first surface. The incorporation of scattering structures along with appropriate choice of the refractive indices of the various layers provides a highly flexible light guiding device that is typically less than 1 mm thick. The described light guiding device provides particular application as a seven segment display.

Abstract: Disclosed are an image display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same. The image display apparatus includes a display panel displaying an image, a light supplying sheet provided under the display panel and supplying light to the display panel, an attaching unit attaching the light supplying sheet on the display panel, and a reflective layer under the light supplying sheet. The light supplying sheet includes a support member, a transparent conductive layer on the support member, and a plurality of light emitting devices on the transparent conductive layer.

Abstract: Laminated structures comprising a (i) glass layer, (ii) first alkoxysilane-containing polyolefin (PO) layer, (iii) catalyst layer, and (iv) second alkoxysilane-containing polyolefin layer, each layer having opposing facial surfaces, are prepared by a method comprising the steps of applying in adhering contact: A. One facial surface of the first PO layer to one facial surface of the glass layer; B. The catalyst layer to the facial surface of the first PO layer opposite the facial surface of the first PO layer in adhering contact with the glass layer; and C. The second PO layer to the facial surface of the catalyst layer opposite the facial surface of the catalyst layer in adhering contact with the first PO layer.

Abstract: Semi-preg material is disclosed adapted for use in composite material comprising a) a first resin layer, b) covered on both side by layers of fibrous reinforcements whereby c) one of the two fabric layers is coated with a second resin layer and d) wherein said second resin layer has a tack level of not more than 100 N. Such semi-preg material has improved handling properties and contributes to the superior mechanical properties of the composite material formed therewith.

Abstract: A panel possessing mutually averted panel surfaces and a periphery which delimits the panel surfaces is made up of a series of elongated core elements positioned parallel to one another, as well as material strips which are affixed to the core elements and which each extend between respectively two neighboring core elements and along both panel surfaces. Such a panel can expediently be constructed by placing a number of core elements and strips of flexible material side by side, or by stacking these one upon the other.

Abstract: In order to achieve an object of applying easily producible and variable patterns effectively and in widely varying ways, lacquer is applied to a decoration target material (1) comprising a transparent or translucent glass or resin material to form a lacquer layer (3), and thereafter an alcohol agent is mixed into the undried lacquer layer (3) to make the lacquer material flow and to form lacquer patterns (3a, 3b) using the flow behavior of the lacquer, or a crack pattern is formed on, for example, a foil layer (7), thereby to significantly reduce the drying time of the lacquer layer (3), and to suitably form a lacquer pattern comprising a flowing lacquer pattern, a lacquer crack pattern, and a foil crack pattern.

Abstract: The present invention is generally in the field of measuring and indicating techniques and relates to a time-temperature indicator and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. More specifically, the time-temperature indicator comprises at least one metal layer or metal containing layer, and in direct contact to the metal layer or to the metal containing layer at least one pad member affixed onto a pad carrier layer, wherein the pad member comprises a pad made of an absorbent material and a dopant medium, whereby the dopant medium comprises a liquid medium or a viscous medium or a viscoelastic medium which is doped with a dopant that destroys the metal/metal containing layers such as an acid, a base or a salt or a photolatent acid or a photolatent base.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a wiring structure of a wiring board is provided. In the method, a substrate including an insulation layer and a film disposed on the insulation layer is provided. Next, a barrier layer completely covering the film is formed. Next, an intaglio pattern partially exposing the insulation layer is formed on an outer surface of the barrier layer. Next, an activated layer is formed on the outer surface and in the intaglio pattern. Then, the activated layer on the outer surface is removed, and the activated layer in the intaglio pattern is remained. After the activated layer on the outer surface is removed, a conductive material is formed in the intaglio pattern by using a chemical deposition method. After forming the conductive material, the barrier layer and the film are removed.

Abstract: A method for forming a patterned layer on the substrate structure, comprising the steps of providing a substrate structure, a plurality of banks formed on the substrate, the banks and the substrate cooperatively defining a plurality of accommodating rooms, jetting ink into the accommodating rooms using an ink jet device, and solidifying the ink in the accommodating rooms to form the patterned layer on the substrate structure.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a wiring structure of a wiring board is provided. First, a substrate including an insulation layer and a film disposed on the insulation layer is provided. Next, an intaglio pattern exposing the insulation layer is formed on an outer surface of the film. The intaglio pattern is formed by removing a portion of the insulation layer and a portion of the film. Next, an activated layer is formed on the outer surface and in the intaglio pattern. The activated layer completely covers the outer surface and all surfaces of the intaglio pattern. Then, the film and the activated layer on the outer surface are removed, and the activated layer in the intaglio pattern is remained. After the film and the activated layer on the outer surface are removed, a conductive material is formed in the intaglio pattern by chemical deposition method.

Abstract: A backplane for use in an electro-optic display comprises a patterned metal foil having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, coated on at least side with an insulating polymeric material and having a plurality of thin film electronic devices provided on the insulating polymeric material.

Abstract: A substrate section for a flexible display device is disclosed. The substrate section prevents adhesion loss between a reinforcing layer and a barrier layer, thereby preventing a peel-off phenomenon between an inorganic barrier layer and a reinforcing layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluid-system-supporting unit, comprising a fixing layer formed on a substrate, a protective layer or a fixing layer, wherein part of at least one hollow filament in any shape is placed and fixed in the fixing layer. Thus, it provides a microfluid-system-supporting unit lower in surface irregularity even when there are multiple hollow filaments different in external diameter or the hollow filaments crosses each other and resistant to positional deviation of the hollow filament in the crossing regions, and a production method thereof.

Abstract: Epoxy resin compositions which comprise an epoxy resin (A), an active ester compound (B), and a triazine-containing cresol novolac resin (C), when cured and roughened, exhibit a roughed surface which has a high adhesion strength to a metal plated conductor, even though the roughness of the roughed surface is small, and provide an insulating layer which has a low coefficient of linear expansion and a low dielectric loss tangent.

Abstract: An insulated composite fabric that includes an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler fabric layer enclosed between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The insulating-filler fabric layer is a textile fabric with a raised surface on at least one side of the fabric.

Abstract: An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the port includes an internal body defining a fluid cavity that is accessible via a septum. A compliant outer cover including silicone is disposed about at least a portion of the body. A flange is included with the port body and is covered by the outer cover. The flange radially extends about a perimeter of the port body proximate the septum so as to impede penetration of a needle substantially into the outer cover in instances where the needle misses the septum. The flange can further include both an anchoring feature for securing the outer cover to the port body and an identification feature observable via x-ray imaging technology for conveying information indicative of at least one attribute of the access port. The outer cover provides a suitable surface for application of an antimicrobial/antithrombotic coating.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat-generating panel 100 having a configuration in which an electrically-conductive thin layer 120 is provided on at least one surface of a translucent plate 110 and the electrically-conductive thin layer 120 is caused to generate heat by supplying electric power to the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a partial painting method, and more particularly, to a painting method wherein a printing layer is completely transferred onto a base material surface by attaching a hologram transfer film on the base material surface subjected to transparent painting, heat-treating it to transfer a printing portion and then removing a base material film. Since the printing layer is completely transferred onto and impregnated into the transferred surface of the present invention, there occurs no step and the printing layer is not erased due to a solvent. Further, the present invention relates a method of preparing a painting composition using a hologram transfer film and a painting method using the painting composition.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to manufacture an oxide sputter target. The method comprises the steps of providing a target holder; applying an outer layer of a sputterable material on the target holder by simultaneously spraying at least one oxide and at least one metal. The outer layer of sputterable material comprises a first phase and a second phase. The first phase comprises an oxide of at least a first metal and a second metal; the second phase comprises a metal in its metallic phase. The metal in its metallic phase forms discrete volumes arranged in or between the oxide of the first phase. The outer layer of sputterable material comprises between 0.1 and 20 wt % metal in its metallic phase. The invention further relates to an oxide sputter target.

Abstract: An abradable coating system (2-8) for a turbine or a compressor is proposed has at least one layer of woven or non-woven tissue (15) or foam made of: ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic-metal composite and combinations thereof. A free-standing preformed element (18) has at least one layer of such a woven or non-woven tissue or foam is filled with fillers and/or binder. A method prepares such a system. Finally, a method for the repair of an abradable coating portion of a turbine or the compressor component (9) includes in a first optional step that the damaged portion is at least partly removed and/or cleaned and/or surface treated, and in a second step at least one free-standing preformed abradable coating element (18) or a complete abradable coating system is attached to the component (9), preferably by using a matrix, wherein for example only a center part (2) or a fraction of a center part (2) is replaced.

Abstract: A composite frame for vehicles formed with a honeycomb or similar core laminated on the top and bottom sides with a layer of material joined by an adhesive layer. One or more structural beams or stringer are interposed between the top and bottom layer of the composite frame running part or all of the length or width of the composite frame. Each of these structural members may also be joined to the top and bottom material as well as the adjacent honeycomb or by a layer of adhesive or by other means. One embodiment of the frame may be perfectly flat along a horizontal axis. A second embodiment may conform to any curvature, angle or combination specified.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic device comprising a terminal provided with a conductor which penetrates a cured prepreg is provided. At least one opening is formed in the prepreg. The prepreg is attached to a substrate over which an electronic element is formed so that the conductor included in the terminal overlaps with the opening. A conductive paste is provided in a region of the prepreg where the opening is provided. Part of the conductive paste flows into the opening to be in contact with the conductor included in the terminal. Then, heat treatment is performed so that the conductive paste and the prepreg are cured. In the process for manufacturing the terminal, it is not necessary to perform a step of forming an opening with a laser beam after the prepreg is cured. Thus, an adverse effect of a laser beam on the electronic element can be eliminated.

Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic component-embedded printed circuit board, including: a flexible film; an insulation layer formed on one side of the flexible film; an electronic component mounted on the one side of the flexible film in a face-down manner such that the electronic component is buried in the insulation layer; and a circuit layer including a connecting pattern which is formed on the one side of the flexible film and is connected with a connecting terminal of the electronic component by a connecting member. The electronic component-embedded printed circuit board is advantageous in that the position alignment between the connecting patterns and the connecting terminals is easy and the connection reliability therebetween is high because the connecting patterns formed on a flexible film are directly connected to the connecting terminals of an electronic component using connecting members, and in that the production cost thereof can be reduced because additional rewiring is not required.

Abstract: Systems and methods for personalizing prosthetic and orthotic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of personalizing a portion of a device configured to be worn by a wearer as at least one of a prosthetic or an orthosis may include facilitating an application of a wearer-selected artwork to the portion of the device. For example, in various specific embodiments, the facilitating an application of a wearer-selected artwork to the portion of the device may include creating a portion of material having a wearer-specified personalization artwork, and providing the portion of material having the wearer-specified personalization artwork to at least one of the wearer or a third party for application onto the portion of the device. In some embodiments, the portion of material may be provided to at least one of the wearer or a third party for application when the portion of the device is being fabricated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wafer support member including a base substrate, a support adhered at a predetermined width to the edge of the base substrate, the support having a round outermost part, and a coating layer provided on the outermost edge of the support.

Abstract: An electro-optic display comprises a backplane; a layer of electro-optic material disposed adjacent the backplane; a protective layer; and a sealing layer of a metal or a ceramic extending between the backplane and the protective layer, and thus sealing the layer of electro-optic material from the outside environment.

Abstract: A cut and abrasion resistant webbing includes a main body (1) and a cut and abrasion resistant protection (3) attached over the main body. The main body is made from a high tenacity fiber, and the protection is made from a plastisol mixture forming a paste. A method of manufacturing the webbing includes steps of: applying the main body by weaving or not weaving fiber; and coating a cut and abrasion resistant paste onto the main body, then curing and drying, finally forming a cut and abrasion resistant protection on the surface of the webbing. The anti cut and anti abrasion webbing for lifting, sling, lashing, tie down and lanyard becomes very tough to abrasion and cut. And the life cycle thereof can be improved over 2 to 10 times than the actual manufactured ones.

Abstract: An insulation structure of a cargo tank in an LNG carrier and a method of constructing the insulation structure includes 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.

Abstract: A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of a matted fabric layer composed of at least two matted fabric fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a light source and a lens. The lens includes a light transmissive portion and an optic shield portion for blocking or redirecting at least a portion of light generated by the light source. The light source can include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The optic shield can be painted on or otherwise applied to a portion of the lens. Alternatively, it can be integrally formed with the lens. The optic shield can be an opaque material for blocking light generated by the light source or can be a reflective material for reflecting light generated by the light source through the light transmissive portion of the lens. Methods for making an optic shield are also described.

Abstract: A printed circuit board element (1) comprising at least one component (2) embedded between a base (4) and a cover layer (6), which component (2) is adhered to the base (4) by means of an adhesive film section (3).

Abstract: Provided is a porous multilayer filter which can trap ultrafme particles and in which permeability is high and treatment can be performed at a high flow rate. A porous multilayer filter is characterized by including a support layer 2 composed of a porous expanded PTFE sheet, and a filtration layer 3 composed of a porous expanded PTFE sheet which is different from that of the support layer 2, wherein at least a liquid-to-be-treated inflow surface of the filtration layer 3 is subjected to hydrophilization treatment, the filtration layer 3 and the support layer 2 are fusion-bonded to each other at a boundary therebetween to form a multilayer structure, pores of the support layer 2 three-dimensionally communicate with pores of the filtration layer 3, and pores surrounded by a fibril skeleton of the filtration layer 3 are smaller than pores of the support layer 2.