Abstract: A package for microelectronic circuits includes a frame made of a high molecular weight plastic material, such as a liquid crystal polymer (LCP), attached to a flange, or leadframe. The plastic material is injection molded to the flange. Initial polymerization of the plastic material can occur in a liquid state and results in an intermediate material having an initial melting temperature. After the frame is injection molded, the frame is heated and undergoes further (secondary) polymerization, thereby lengthening polymer chains in the plastic material. These longer polymer chains have higher molecular weight, and the resulting final material has a higher melting temperature, than the intermediate material. The resulting ultra-high molecular weight polymer can withstand high temperatures, such as those encountered during soldering. Thus, after the further (secondary) polymerization, a die can be soldered to the flange, without damaging the plastic frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic cresin composition which enables to obtain a molded article that is capable of maintaining the molded shape even when the article is heated after molding and is excellent in dimensional stability and heat resistence. The thermoplastic resin composition contains 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin and 0.1-100 parts by weight of an inorganic compound dispersed in the thermoplastic resin. Not less than 75% of the molded shape of an article can be maintained even after the article is heated to a temperature not less than the glass transition temperature or melting point of the thermoplastic resin. Also disclosed are a material and a film for substrates composed by using such a thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intermediate transfer belt of a single layer made from a resin composition containing a crystalline thermoplastic resin and 5 parts by mass or more and 40 parts by mass or less of an conductive filler with respect to 100 parts by mass of the crystalline thermoplastic resin, wherein the surface hardness of the intermediate transfer belt is 0.25 GPa or higher and 0.60 GPa or lower when measured using a nanoindentation method; and an electrophotographic apparatus having the intermediate transfer belt.

Abstract: An ornament for mounting on vehicle antennas and similar elongate upright structures, which move in response to a flow of air, and a range of different ornaments of this type.

Abstract: A method of providing at least one heat sensitive material on at least part of a surface of a polymer article formed from a heated polymer whose temperature is sufficient to adversely affect the at least one heat sensitive material, wherein an at least partly textured shaping surface is provided. The heat sensitive material is applied to at least part of the shaping surface, the shaping surface being at a temperature at which the heat sensitive material is not adversely affected. The heated polymer is brought in contact with the shaping surface and formed by the surface shape of the shaping surface. The at least one heat sensitive material is transferred from the shaping surface to the polymer surface, while maintaining sufficiently low the temperature of the shaping surface so that the heat sensitive material is not substantially adversely affected by heat upon or after contact with the heated polymer.

Abstract: A seal ring (10) of the present invention seals operating oil hermetically and is attached to an annular seal ring groove (16) provided on an outer circumference of a shaft member (12). The seal ring (10) includes fluororesin, modified fluororesin formed by being irradiated with an ionizing radiation in a range from 1 kGy to 10 MGy inclusive in a state of being heated up to a melting point thereof or higher under an inert gas atmosphere with an oxygen partial pressure of 1.33 kPa or less, and synthetic resin having a surface energy ranging from +0 N/cm to 20˜10?5 N/cm inclusive of that of the operating oil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an environmentally-friendly biocomposite prepared from a mixture, as a reinforcement, of algae fibers extracted from algae and a polymeric reagent by means of high-temperature compression-molding, and a method for preparing the biocomposite.

Abstract: A separator for a battery that includes a first polymer to provide structural support and a second polymer mixed with the first polymer. The second polymer provides an open channel for ionic transport through the separator. The separator also includes a third polymer interspersed with the first polymer and the second polymer. The third polymer is an insulator when a potential in the battery is less than a switching voltage, and is a conductor when the potential in the battery is greater than the switching voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite material and process for manufacture of a composite material that are used as bearings to reduce energy losses in rotating equipment and as shoes in clutches or breaks to provide increased frictional characteristics. The new and unique composite and manufacturing processes utilizes a polymer or polymer composite layer to hold nonwoven fibrous layers together during the composite manufacturing process. Additionally the bonding layer is formulated and the nonwoven fibers are treated to increase the speed and reliability of processing. The result of this and additional improvements provides large economies over the composite products and process currently in use.

Abstract: A friction system, including a plurality of friction elements which interact by way of contact surfaces for clutches of gearboxes or wheel brakes of motor vehicles. At least one friction element from the plurality of friction elements includes wholly or in part a composite material with high wear resistance and high heat resistance. The at least one friction element includes a carbonized plastics matrix mixed with frictionally active substances and strengthening fibers and a high-temperature-resistant friction matrix with stable friction properties and high wear resistance.

Abstract: In-mold rotomolding labels comprise a printed sheet and a “cover stock” layer that covers the printed sheet and also provides adhesion of the label to the mold prior to the rotomolding procedure. The cover stock is prepared from a high melting polyethylene and a low melting polyolefin and is characterized by having a non-homogeneous morphology in which discrete “islands” of the polyethylene are present in a continuous “sea” of the polyolefin. The cover stock melts during the rotomolding process to provide a protective cover for the label graphics.

Abstract: The use of a sulphur-free and low-emission elastomer blend which has properties of various rubbers, and the mechanical properties thereof are improved, in particular, in relation to the permanent set (DVR), elongation at rupture, tensile strength and/or gas permeability (permeation) in relation to the individual compounds, and it also has an improved temperature resistance and an improved resistance to media. The elastomer blend also includes a rubber having at least two functional groups which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation, at least one other rubber comprising at least two functional groups which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation. The rubber is chemically different from the rubber and a cross-linking agent includes a hydrosiloxane or hydrosiloxane derivative or a mixture of several hydrosiloxanes or derivatives, which include at least two SiH groups per molecule in the centre, a hydrosilylation catalyst system and at least one filling material.

Abstract: Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a desirable combination of physical and chemical properties. Crosslinked bulk materials are heated to a compression deformable temperature, and pressure is applied to change a transverse dimension of the material. After cooling and stress relieving, a treated bulk material is obtained that has enhanced tensile strength in the axial direction orthogonal to the dimension change. In preferred embodiments, medical implant bearing materials are machined from the treated bulk material with the in vivo load bearing axis substantially parallel or coincident with the axial direction of the treated bulk material.

Abstract: A resinous shroud includes a resinous wall portion formed between a portion corresponding to a casing and a portion corresponding to a retaining member in a shroud portion when a resin material is filled from a gate portion. Thereby, a flow of the resin material to the portion corresponding to the casing from a portion corresponding to the gate portion can be dispersed by the resinous wall portion. Alternatively, an extended resinous wall portion may be formed in place of the resinous wall portion. Therefore, welds generated at the casing can be made small, and cambers generated at the casing can be suppressed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid), plasticizer, and optionally a nucleator, an impact modifier, or both. Also disclosed is a process for producing a thermoformed two-dimensional article having a surface area to thickness ratio greater than about 200:1 inch.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) pad. According to embodiments, a CMP pad may include a pad body having a series of concave and convex patterns and a chemical reactant formed on and/or over the pad body. The CMP pad may uniformly perform a CMP process without using abrasive grains. Accordingly, scratches on a surface of a wafer may be prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for purifying a contaminated solvent and concurrently producing a semi-finished product for use in the production of panels. The inventive method is characterized in that it comprises following steps: a) providing a first mass of fibrous material; b) softening at least part of a second mass of plastic material by impregnating it with a contaminated solvent adapted to at least partially dissolve said plastic material; c) mixing said fibrous material with the mass of softened plastic material to produce a compound; d) pressing said compound at a temperature that is at least equal to the melting temperature of said plastic material to obtain a semi-finished panel and a fraction of evaporated solvent.

Abstract: An in-mold coating molded article is obtained by coating the surface of a resin molded product comprising a hydroxyl group-containing polypropylene resin composition (A) with a paint composition for in-mold coating, wherein the composition (A) comprises a polypropylene resin (i), an additive rubber (ii) and optionally a polymer compound (iii) other than the polypropylene resin (i) and the additive rubber (ii), the total hydroxyl value of the polypropylene resin (i), the additive rubber (ii) and the optional polymer compound (iii) is from 1 to 40, the composition (A) has a rubber component content (total of the amount of the additive rubber (ii) and the amount of components soluble in n-decane at 23° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of urn. According to the invention it concerns an urn with an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with the powdery mortal remains, said opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. The ashes are introduced in the urn, for instance, in the form of a body comprising powdery mortal remains (ashes) and a binder, where the binder is selected from a water-soluble binder and an agent that disintegrates under the influence of water. The mortal remains are introduced into the earth under the influence of (rain) water The invention also relates to a method for making such a body.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article in which monofilamentous carbon fibers are contained in a thermoplastic resin in a high content, such fibers having long fiber lengths and being randomly arranged, is provided. Also, a molding material comprising monofilamentous carbon fibers and monofilamentous thermoplastic resin fibers, in which the carbon fibers are contained in a high content, such fibers having long fiber lengths and being randomly arranged, is provided. In addition, a method for producing a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article, comprising molding the molding material by compression molding, is provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a material composition are disclosed. The method includes mixing a thermoset polymer, a petroleum distillate, a release agent, and a catalyst to form an admixture. A cellulosic material is mixed with the admixture to form a generally homogenous furnish. The system includes a mixing chamber, a feeding chamber, and a die. The die includes a pressing chamber, which has a volume formed by first and second platens. The platens are in facing opposition to one another and have a length extending continuously from an entrance to an exit of the die. The platens have a plurality of orifices and heating elements disposed along the length. The platens are disposed in first and second positions. The first position forms a first volume and the second position forms a second volume.

Abstract: A polyelectrolyte membrane may include at least one styrene polymer or copolymer having a syndiotactic configuration and having sulfonic groups. The at least one styrene polymer or copolymer may be made in the form of a film in clathrate form. The film may include less than about 0.1% sulfonate groups of —SO3?Y+ general formula, in which Y may be a monovalent metal cation.

Abstract: A sliding material sliding material includes: a sliding plane member; a base member made of a material different from that of the sliding plane member; an intermediate member provided between the sliding plane member and the base member and formed with a plurality of spaces; and a joining member for bonding the intermediate member to the base member, in which a portion of the space formed to the intermediate member is impregnated with a portion of the sliding plane member so that the sliding plane member is bonded to the intermediate member, and a residual portion of the space of the intermediate member is impregnated with a portion of the joining member so that the base member is bonded to the intermediate member with the joining member therebetween.

Abstract: A melamine utensil and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. Melamine powder/particles 10a, wood and/or similar material 30a and over-lay resin 20a are mixed in a certain ratio to form a composite material. Then through a hot pressing process, color or shape of the wood and/or similar material is shown on surface of the utensil so as to increase decorative effect and added value of the melamine utensils. Moreover, strength of the melamine utensils is improved due to wood characters so that the fragileness of general melamine utensils is improved. Furthermore, the weight ratio of the three kinds of material is adjustable for overcoming the shortcoming of easy peeling or crack caused by poor connectivity between the wood and/or similar materials and the melamine powder/particles. In addition, the ratio or depth of color of the wood and/or similar material shown on surface of utensils is also adjustable.

Abstract: The preparation of gypsum parts (dihydrate calcium sulfate) with high mechanical resistance is obtained with the aid of water layers with nanometric thickness. Calcium sulfate is used, dihydrate as well as hemihydrate, to obtain parts from these two materials, pure or mixed, especially to use in construction work, where the parts are prepared by compressing their slightly humidified powders.

Abstract: Polyurethane particles dispersed in water can be used to make articles of commerce with reduced chance of chemical and biological allergic reaction to skin, and which exhibit improved puncture and tear resistance when compared to gloves made with other materials.

Abstract: Articles, including fiberboard, are made from a pumpable, flowable slurry including alpha-calcined calcium sulfate hemihydrate anchored in pores of host particles, alpha-calcined calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a silicone compound, magnesium oxide, and water. The magnesium oxide catalyzes the reaction of the silicone compound into a silicone resin. In a preferred method of making a water resistant fiberboard calcium sulfate dihydrate is combined with the host particles and water to form a slurry which is heated under pressure to calcine the calcium sulfate dihydrate to form alpha-calcined calcium sulfate hemihydrate. After relieving the pressure, a silicone compound and magnesium oxide are added to the slurry. The slurry is dewatered to form a filter cake, which is then formed into a desired shape and allowed to set.

Abstract: Porous infusible polymer (IP) parts are made by incorporating 0.2 to 10 volume percent organic fibers, preferably with short lengths, into the particulate IP, consolidating the mixture under pressure and optionally heating, and then “burning off” the fibers. After the fibers are burned off the resulting part has porosity in which the pores are elongated, usually retaining the shape of the organic fibers. When these parts are exposed to moisture (which they usually absorb) and then suddenly heated they tend not to blister from vaporization of the water. This makes them useful as parts for aircraft (jet) and other engines and other applications where sudden temperature increase may occur.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of the present invention includes a pelletized negative electrode. An active material for the negative electrode includes a first phase mainly composed of Si and a second phase containing a silicide of a transition metal. At least one of the first and second phases is amorphous or low-crystalline. The mean particle size (D50) is 0.50 to 20 ?m, and the 10% diameter (D10) and 90% diameter (D90) in a volume cumulative particle size distribution are respectively 0.10 to 5.0 ?m and 5.0 to 80 ?m. The battery is improved in density and current collecting properties of the negative electrode, has a high capacity, and has an excellent cycle life.

Abstract: A separator material suitable for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell and a method of producing the same. The separator material exhibiting gas impermeability, strength, dimensional stability during long-term use, and only a small degree of dissolution of organic substances which hinder the cell reaction. The separator material includes a graphite/cured resin molded product produced by binding a graphite powder using a mixed resin prepared by mixing an epoxy resin with a specific epoxy equivalent and a phenolic resin with a specific hydroxyl equivalent at a specific equivalent ratio and adding an imidazole compound without an amino group as a curing accelerator. The graphite/cured resin molded product has, when immersed in hot water at 90° C., a water absorption elongation percentage after 500 hours of immersion of a specific value or less and an amount of ammonium ions dissolved and an amount of TOC dissolved after 50 hours of immersion of specific values or less.

Abstract: A method of making a silicon rubber product with an adhesive layer on a back thereof includes the steps of: providing silicon rubber in a cavity of a mold, and then providing a solid adhesive film on the silicon rubber. After that, the mold is treated by hot molding to mold the silicon rubber and combine the silicon rubber and the adhesive film together. After hot molding treatment, it will get a silicon rubber product with an adhesive layer on a back thereof.

Abstract: Rolls having a polyurethane elastomer formed from a polyurethane mixture, wherein the polyurethane mixture comprises polydiene, tri-functional polyol curative, an additional graft polymer curative having a molecular weight of at least about 800 and comprising diol, polyol, diamine, polyamine or a combination thereof, conductive modifier, antioxidant, and hydrolytic stabilizer. Methods of forming such rolls include casting the polyurethane mixture, followed by curing, then demolding, grinding to desired dimensions and baking such that the outer layer of the cured roll is oxidized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silicone-based ocular prosthesis. In one aspect, the prosthesis includes a posterior sclera portion fabricated from a white-tinted silicone material. The sclera portion is formed from a molding process. The prosthesis also includes an anterior iris portion placed on the sclera portion. The prosthesis further includes a transparent layer over the sclera portion and the iris portion to provide a protective coating, and depth to the eye. Finally, a clear coat finish may optionally be applied to the prosthesis to create a realistic, wet look. A method for making the silicone-based ocular prosthesis using a molding process is also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative sheet having a base film made of a thermoplastic polyester resin and a decorative layer on the base film, and provides a decorated resin molding produced by using the decorative sheet. The base film is not broken in both of MD (a flow direction of film-forming) and TD (a direction perpendicular to MD) and has a stress of 20 N/cm2 or less in any of MD and TD under a 200% elongation at 80° C. The decorated resin molding includes a resin molding and the decorative sheet which is unitedly laminated to the resin molding. The decorative layer of the decorative sheet faces toward the resin molding. The decorative sheet is suitable for producing the decorated resin molding by a decorating injection molding method.

Abstract: A biodegradable laminate sheet having as its object to provide a formed body superior in heat resistance, shock resistance, transparency and formability, and having non-stretched polylactic acid-family resin layer of which the crystallinity is 20% or less, and a layer comprising a biodegradable resin other than a polylactic acid-family resin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a breast prosthesis, wherein a film pouch of at least three film layers is welded for the production of at least two chambers. First, the film pouch is inserted into a prosthetic mold and the outwardly disposed chamber is filled with a mass; the mold is closed with a rear mold part having a specially defined contour and the transparent mass is cross-linked so much that it remains stable in shape in the further production steps. Subsequently, the inner chamber is filled with a second, largely light impermeable mass comprising light fillers and a mold half comprising a shallow cavity is inserted to completely cross-link the masses located in the chamber at a raised temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous processes for the production of silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Abstract: A dust core consists essentially of ferromagnetic powder; and an insulating binder, in which the ferromagnetic powder is dispersed; wherein the insulating binder is a silicone resin comprising a trifunctional alkyl-phenyl silicone resin and optionally containing an inorganic insulator such as an inorganic oxide, carbide or nitride. Preferably the alkyl-phenyl silicone resin is a methyl-phenyl silicone resin and comprises about 20 to 70 mol % of trifunctional groups. The dust core can be produced by pressure-molding a ferromagnetic powder, a lubricant and a trifunctional alkyl-phenyl silicone resin binder and heat treating the molded core at a temperature in the range of about 300 to about 800° C. for a time period in the range of about 20 minutes to about 2 hours in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. The dust core has high magnetic permeability representing the direct current superimposition characteristics, has reduced core loss and has increased mechanical strength.

Abstract: A method of preparing a precursor for a composite having wet strength of 2 to 50 kgf/mm2 and a mean surface void diameter of 0.01 to 2 ?m by molding a solution of a rigid polymer having a concentration of 1 to 1.3 times the optical anisotropy lower limit solution concentration C2, thereafter rendering the solution non-flowable by absorbing a coagulant under a condition causing no solvent extraction and thereafter extracting the solvent, and a method of preparing a molecular composite having a mean thickness of 2 to 200 ?m by impregnating this precursor for a composite with a solution of a polymer or reactive molecules.

Abstract: This invention relates to refractory mixes produced by mixing a refractory material with an organic binder and heating to a temperature of typically from about 50° C. to about 100° C. to form a stable composite granulate. The refractor mixes comprise a major amount of a refractory material and a minor amount of a binder composition comprising (a) condensed tannin and (b) furfuryl alcohol. The refractory mixes are used to prepare shaped (e.g. bricks) and unshaped (e.g. blast furnace tap holes, troughs, and tundish liners) refractory products. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the refractory products using the refractory mixes.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing metal materials and a method for preparing the same. The compositions are formed into particles having diameters suitable for a rotational thermoforming processing. The compositions are particularly applicable for use in slush molding processes where efficient heat transfer to the material is desired to form improved surface quality thermoplastic skin. A preferred method for preparing thermoplastic compositions containing metal material into a slush moldable powder comprises melt compounding the composition to form pellets, and further processing the pellets by cryogenic pulverization. A preferred method for forming micropellets uses an extruder having a gear pump to increase the melt pressure.

Abstract: Expanded polystyrene particles having a polyvinyl acetate resin-based functional skin layer, and a process thereof are provided. The particle includes an inner expanded polystyrene layer; and a functional skin layer. The inner expanded polystyrene layer is formed by heating and expanding an expandable polystyrene bead or pellet, and the functional skin layer is formed by coating the surface of the inner expanded polystyrene layer with a functional coating composition having 10 to 99 wt % of a vinyl acetate based polymer and 0.1 to 90 wt % of at least one functional additive.

Abstract: A fuel cell separator is molded from a resin composition containing specific amounts of graphite, thermosetting resin and internal release agent. The graphite is a synthetic graphite powder prepared by graphitizing lump coke. The thermosetting resin is a mixture of phenolic novolac, benzoxazine and polycarbodiimide resins. The molded separator does not need to be machined, has a significantly improved electrical conductivity, heat resistance and mechanical strength, and even when very thin is resistant to breakage during molding and fuel cell assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for baking a food product utilizing a confectionery mould made from silicone. The confectionery mould is obtained by mixing and reacting a crosslinkable silicone, especially methyl-vinyl siloxane (VMQ), and a peroxide as a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A mixture of particulate silicone based material and small hollow elements, such as spheres and/or fibers, is provided. The particulate silicone based material is heated to a temperature between about 200° F. and about 400° F. The particulate silicone based material is cooled until a solid body is formed. The solid body is resistant to melting and thermal decomposition when heated to temperatures of at least 3000° F. The solid body may contain cavities formed by the small hollow elements. The solid body may contain reinforcing fibers. The solid body may contain both small hollow elements and fibers.

Abstract: A pigment composition composed of 50 to 95% by weight of a phthalocyanine, 1 to 45% by weight of a halogenated phthalocyanine of which the number of substituents of a halogen atom is 1 to 9 and the average number of the substituents is 2.0 to 4.0 and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a phthalocyanine derivative of the formula (1) or a phthalimide methylated phthalocyanine derivative, a colorant containing the above pigment composition and a molded article obtained from a plastic containing the above colorant, P—(X)m??(1) wherein P represents a phthalocyanine structure, X represents an alkyl group having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, —SO2NHR, —SO2NR2, —NR2, —CONR2, —CONHR or —SR (wherein R represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group which has 12 to 18 carbon atoms), and m is an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.

Abstract: A seal ring seals operating oil hermetically and is attached to an annular seal ring groove provided on an outer circumference of a shaft member. The seal ring comprises fluororesin, metal powder having a hardness equal to or more than that of any of a side surface of the seal ring groove serving as a sliding partner and an inner circumferential surface of a housing engaged relatively rotatable with the outer circumference of the shaft member, and modified fluororesin formed by irradiating an ionizing radiation in a range from 1 kGy to 10 MGy inclusive in a state of being heated up to a melting point thereof or higher under an inert gas atmosphere with an oxygen partial pressure of 1.33 kPa or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymeric compositions that exhibit Reverse Thermal Gelation (RTG) properties for use as Support Materials (SM) in the manufacture of three-dimensional objects. These polymers are Temperature Sensitive Polymers that respond with a significant change of properties to a small change in temperature. Temperature Sensitive Polymers exhibit cloud point (CP) or lower critical solution temperature (LCST) in aqueous solutions. Water-soluble Temperature Sensitive Polymers are chosen to give low viscosity liquid at low temperature when dissolved in water and by that to permit easy dispensing at low temperature. Raising the temperature above their gelation temperature (Tgel) will result in solidification of the composition. At its gel position the material has favorable characteristics as a support and building material. The gel layers have the appropriate toughness and dimensional stability to support the model layers during the building process.

Abstract: To provide a separator for a fuel cell made of graphite excellent in mechanical strength and gas impermeability as well as electric characteristic properties, a separator for a fuel cell is produced from a molded body produced by filling a graphite powder 21 whose surface is coated with resin 20 in a molding die and by pressure-molding the powder. Such a molded body is provided with excellent mechanical strength of 40 MPa of bending strength or higher, 10×10?8 cc·cm/cm2·sec·atm of gas permeability or lower, and electric property of 10×10?3 ?·cm of the volume resistance or lower even if the content of resin is decreased to as low as 10 to 24 wt. %.