Abstract: A moiré pattern imaging device includes a light-transmissive film and a light-shielding film. The light-transmissive film includes a plurality of imaging units and a light-incident surface and a light-emergent surface opposite to each other. The plurality of imaging units are disposed on the light-incident surface, the light-emergent surface, or a combination thereof and are arranged in two dimensions to form an imaging unit array. The light-shielding film includes a plurality of light-transmissive regions. The light-transmissive regions are arranged in two dimensions to form a light-transmissive array, and the light-shielding film is overlaid on the light-incident surface or the light-emergent surface. The light-transmissive array corresponds to the imaging unit array. The imaging unit array and the light-transmissive array together form a moiré pattern effect to generate an image magnification effect.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a plurality of light emitting areas; and an input sensor disposed on the display panel and having a first conductive layer and a first insulating layer disposed on the first conductive layer. The first insulating layer includes a plurality of optical patterns that extend in a direction away from the first conductive layer.

Abstract: The document discloses transferrable hyperbolic metamaterial particles (THMMP) that display broadband, selective, omnidirectional absorption and can be transferred to secondary substrates, allowing enhanced flexibility and selective transmission. A device having metamaterial nanostructures includes a substrate and metamaterial nanostructures engaged to the substrate to form an optical layer to interact with light incident to the optical layer to exhibit optical reflection or absorption or transmission that is substantially uniform over a spectral range of different optical wavelengths associated with materials and structural features of the metamaterial nanostructures, each metamaterial nanostructure including different material layers that are interleaved to form a multi-layer nanostructure.

Abstract: In a metal oxide film formation method of the present invention, the following steps are performed. In a solution vessel, a raw-material solution including aluminum as a metallic element is turned into a mist so that a raw-material solution mist is obtained. In a solution vessel provided independently of the solution vessel, a reaction aiding solution including a reaction aiding agent for formation of aluminum oxide is turned into a mist so that an aiding-agent mist is obtained. Then, the raw-material solution mist and the aiding-agent mist are fed to a nozzle provided in a reactor vessel via paths. Thereafter, the raw-material solution mist and the aiding-agent mist are mixed in the nozzle so that a mixed mist is obtained. Then, the mixed mist is fed onto a back surface of a heated P-type silicon substrate.

Abstract: The document discloses transferrable hyperbolic metamaterial particles (THMMP) that display broadband, selective, omnidirectional absorption and can be transferred to secondary substrates, allowing enhanced flexibility and selective transmission. A device having metamaterial nanostructures includes a substrate and metamaterial nanostructures engaged to the substrate to form an optical layer to interact with light incident to the optical layer to exhibit optical reflection or absorption or transmission that is substantially uniform over a spectral range of different optical wavelengths associated with materials and structural features of the metamaterial nanostructures, each metamaterial nanostructure including different material layers that are interleaved to form a multi-layer nanostructure.

Abstract: The invention is generally related to a method for producing coated silicone hydrogel contact lenses each of which has a hydrogel coating thereon and a relative high resistance to uptakes of polycationic antimicrobials as characterized by having a polyquaternium-1-uptake of less than 0.40 micrograms/lens. The hydrogel coating is formed by covalently attached a hydrophilic polymeric material onto a base coating of a polyanionic polymer on a SiHy contact lens. In this method, lower polyquaternium-1-uptake is achieved by using a rinse solution with a higher pH and/or a higher ionic strength (higher salt concentration) for rinsing a treated silicone hydrogel contact lens with a base coating of polyanionic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grating for X-ray phase contrast and/or dark-field imaging. It is described to form a photo-resist layer on a surface of a substrate. The photo-resist layer is illuminated with radiation using a mask representing a desired grating structure. The photo-resist layer is etched to remove parts of the photo-resist layer, to leave a plurality of trenches that are laterally spaced from one across the surface of the substrate. A plurality of material layers are formed on the surface of the substrate. Each layer is formed in a trench. A material layer comprises a plurality of materials, wherein the plurality of materials are formed one on top of the other in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate. The plurality of materials comprises at least one material that has a k-edge absorption energy that is higher than the k-edge absorption energy of Gold and the plurality of materials comprises Gold.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal oxide-polymer laminate, including preparing a polymer layer, and forming a metal oxide layer on a surface of the polymer layer by an aerosol deposition method so that at least a portion of the metal oxide layer is embedded in the polymer layer in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal oxide-polymer laminate, including preparing a polymer layer, and forming a metal oxide layer on a surface of the polymer layer by an aerosol deposition method so that at least a portion of the metal oxide layer is embedded in the polymer layer in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: A glass sheet has an electrically conductive film having a sheet resistance in the range of 9.5 to 14.0 ohms/square; an emissivity in the range of 0.14 to 0.17 and an absorption coefficient of greater than 1.5×103 cm?1 in the wavelength range of 400-1100 nanometers, and a surface roughness of less than 15 nanometers Root Means Square. A glass sheet of another embodiment of the invention has an electrically conductive film having a phosphorous-fluorine doped tin oxide pyrolytically deposited film on the surface of the glass sheet, wherein the ratio of phosphorous precursor to tin precursor is in the range of greater than 0-0.4. The coated glass sheets of the invention can be used in the manufacture of multi sheet insulating units, OLEDs and solar cells.

Abstract: Described is a solvent-based pigmented coating composition comprising (A) at least one binder comprising at least one acrylate polymer, polyurethane polymer, or a polyester, (B) at least one crosslinking agent selected from the group of blocked polyisocyanates and amino resins, (C) at least one pigment, and (D) at least one organic solvent selected from the group of alkyl acetates or alkyl monoglycol ethers, wherein alkyl is n-pentyl or n-hexyl, and wherein the solids content of the coating composition is at least 35% by weight.

Abstract: A substrate lifting device, a substrate packaging apparatus and a substrate packaging method are provided. The substrate lifting device is for lifting a first substrate when the first substrate is aligned to a second substrate, and includes a rotatable mechanism, a rotatable rod, a nozzle and a gas providing mechanism. The rotatable rod is rotatable about the rotatable mechanism. The nozzle is on the rotatable rod. The gas providing mechanism ejects a gas from the nozzle to lift the first substrate.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for fabricating and implementing optically absorbing coatings. In one aspect, an optically selective coating includes a substrate formed of a solar energy absorbing material, and a nanostructure material formed over the substrate as a coating capable of absorbing solar energy in a selected spectrum and reflecting the solar energy in another selected spectrum. A concentrating solar power (CSP) system includes heat transfer fluids (HTFs); thermal energy storage system (TES); and solar receivers in communication with HTFs and including a light absorbing coating layer based on cobalt oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for finishing fibers and/or fabrics, the intention being to reduce the adhesion of microorganisms, especially of bacteria and/or yeasts, to the fibers and/or fabrics. The method involves applying a composition ZS comprising selected hydrophilic silane derivatives to the fibers and/or fabrics. The invention further relates to a method for the quantitative determination of the adhesion of microorganisms to fibers and/or fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tin alloy bath for a float bath, an apparatus for manufacturing a float glass, a method for manufacturing a float glass that can provide a high quality float glass in which defects due to coagulation and falling of a volatile tin component have been suppressed, and a float glass manufactured using those. The above-mentioned tin alloy bath for a float bath is a molten metal bath to be placed in the float bath for supplying molten glass to a liquid surface of the molten metal bath, thereby forming into a glass ribbon, and includes 1 mass % or more of copper with the remainder being unavoidable impurities and tin.

Abstract: An injection molded product may include a corner shingle resembling a single course of tiles that differ in size. The corner shingle may be a semi-crystalline thermoplastic and having a wood grain direction. Streaks may be formed in the corner shingle that are substantially parallel to the wood grain direction. The streaks may extend through an interior of the corner shingle and appear as contrasting streaks on an exterior of the corner shingle to form a variegated wood grain appearance. In addition, an injection molded vestige may be formed in the corner shingle. The injection molded vestige may be located adjacent a perimeter of the corner shingle, and may comprise the location at which material entered an injection mold through a gate.

Abstract: An OLED packaging method, a packaged structure, and a display device are disclosed. The packaging method comprises forming at least one group of films on an OLED to be packaged. Each group of films comprises three films, and an intermediate film in each group of films is an intermediate inorganic-organic hybrid layer. The intermediate inorganic-organic hybrid layer is arranged as an intermediate film in each group of films, and connects an upper film and a lower film in each group of films, so that adhesion between the upper film and the lower film in each group of films is effectively improved, and stripping of the upper and lower films is avoided.

Abstract: A CVD process for depositing a zinc oxide coating is provided. The CVD process includes providing a moving glass substrate. The CVD process also includes forming a gaseous mixture of an alkyl zinc compound and an inert gas as a first stream, providing a first gaseous inorganic oxygen-containing compound in a second stream and providing a second gaseous inorganic oxygen-containing compound in the second stream, a third stream or in both the second and third streams. Additionally, the CVD process includes mixing the streams at or near a surface of the moving glass substrate and a zinc oxide coating is formed thereon. A method for forming a coated glass article is also provided. Additionally, a coated glass article is provided.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a layer formed from at least one of a thermoset material or a thermoplastic material throughout; the layer having a treated region and an untreated region; the treated region extending inward from an outer surface of the layer and comprising a UV resistance composition; and the untreated region not comprising the UV resistance composition. For example, the treated region may be infused with the UV resistance composition. The layer may be a cover or even an inner golf ball layer, which can sometimes become exposed during play. The UV resistance composition may be formed from a mixture of an ultraviolet light absorber (UVA) and a solvent, the UVA being selected from benzotriazole type stabilizers, hindered amine type stabilizers, phenolic type stabilizers, triazines, or combinations thereof, and the solvent comprising at least one of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, ethyl acetate, or butyl acetate.

Abstract: Methods of making adhesive articles providing air egress by supplying a route for the air to flow out from under the construction are described. One method includes providing a release liner comprising a moldable layer having a release surface and a back surface; applying a first pattern of a first non-adhesive material to a first portion of the release surface; applying a second pattern of a second non-adhesive material to a second portion of the release surface, wherein the second pattern partially overlaps the first pattern; embedding at least one of the first or second non-adhesive materials into the moldable layer; and transferring an adhesive layer having a front and back surface and end edges onto the release liner, wherein the front surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the release surface of the release liner.

Abstract: A method includes: preparing a substrate having a plurality of light sources on a front side, a case to be provided on a back side of the substrate, the case having a side wall along a periphery of the case, and a mask having a light shielding member and a side wall projecting to the back side at a periphery of the mask, the light shielding member having a plurality of windows for transmitting light from the plurality of light sources, an outer shape of the mask being larger than an outer shape of the substrate and an outer shape of the case when viewed from the front side; fixing the case, the substrate, and the mask; filling a fluid material between a side wall of the case and a side wall of the light shielding member; and hardening the fluid material.

Abstract: An optical sensor, which can be included in an image forming apparatus, includes a detecting portion disposed facing a detection target and configured to detect the detection target by emitting light to the detection target, a dust-proofing member having a surface disposed facing the detection target and configured to cover the detecting portion, a vibration member configured to vibrate the surface of the dust-proofing member, and a collecting member configured to collect dust in the vicinity of the dust-proofing member. On the surface of the dust-proofing member facing the detection target, at least a portion that intersects a pathway of light emitted from the detection portion is formed as a thru-beam part by a material through which the light transmits.

Abstract: Provide a near-infrared absorbing composition excellent in the light resistance, and suppressed from producing non-uniformity. A near-infrared absorbing composition comprising a copper complex having a maximum absorption wavelength in the near-infrared absorption region, and a surfactant.

Abstract: A system and a method provide a coating on an interior surface of a tire. A valve connects to the interior of the tire. The method connects a source of coating material to the valve, propels the coating material through the valve, and applies the coating material to the interior of the tire. The system has a source of a coating material connected to the valve. A propellant causes delivery of the coating material through the valve into the tire. Another method coats an interior of a tire mounted on a rim. The method connects a first end of a tube to a source of coating material and inserts the second end of the tube into the interior of the tire encircling the rim. The coating material moves through the tube into the tire. The tube is withdrawn from the tire moving along the interior circumference of the tire.

Abstract: An X-ray anti-scatter grid having thinner X-ray opaque layers, smaller X-ray opaque diameters, greater aspect ratio, lower weight and improved image resolution is disclosed. A method of forming the X-ray anti-scatter grid is disclosed that includes a set of hollow X-ray transparent glass capillary tubes that are fused together, with an X-ray opaque layer thick enough to block X-rays at a specified energy inside the capillary tubes. The capillary tubes provide the high aspect ratio and light weight, while the X-ray opaque layer is provided by a deposition process that has features similar to atomic layer deposition (ALD). The high aspect ratio and thin layers improves resolution and decreases image artifacts, and large area X-ray anti-scatter grids are provided by aligning the axis of the an X-ray opaque layers to the X-ray source.

Abstract: Methods for spin coating plates for in vitro determination of sunscreen protection factors (SPF) are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of a dark-color multi-layer coating, comprising the successive steps: (1) applying an NIR-opaque coating layer A? from a solventborne coating composition A to a substrate, (2) applying a coating layer B? from a solventborne coating composition B onto the substrate provided with coating layer A?, (3) subjecting the coated substrate obtained in step (2) to a drying step, (4) applying a clear coat layer, and (5) curing the coating layers simultaneously; wherein both coating compositions A and B comprise binders and crosslinkers comprising melamine-formaldehyde resin crosslinker, wherein both coating compositions A and B comprise certain proportions of cellulose ester binder and NAD binder and/or sheet silicate and/or fumed silica and/or urea SCA and/or polyolefine wax, wherein the pigment content of coating composition A consists 90 to 100 wt. % of aluminum flake pigment and 0 to 10 wt. % of further pigment, wherein the pigment content of coating composition B consists 50 to 100 wt.

Abstract: A process of producing a grating to be used in an X-ray image pickup apparatus includes the steps of preparing a grating having a plurality of protrusions periodically arranged, curving the grating in the direction in which the plurality of protrusions is arranged, and filling spaces between the protrusions with a metal in a state that the grating is curved.

Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial food casing comprising a marking with a traceability code, wherein the marking comprises an ultraviolet-detectable component.

Abstract: An X-ray mask structure includes a unibody support substrate having at least one thinned portion surrounded by a wall portion, a top layer disposed on the at least one thinned portion of the support substrate, and a plurality of X-ray absorber patterns disposed on the top layer over the at least one thinned portion. The top layer and the at least one thinned portion form a laminated membrane, wherein the at least one thinned portion and the wall portion provide mechanical support for the top layer, and the laminated membrane provides mechanical support for the plurality of X-ray absorber patterns.

Abstract: The invention relates to an process for coating a glass substrate with an environmentally friendly aqueous, fluoropolymer coating composition. The process involves applying a polyurethane primer to the glass substrate, and partially, but not completely crosslinking this primer coating. An aqueous hydroxyl-functional fluoropolymer coating is then applied to the partially crosslinked primer coating, and the coating allowed to fully cure. The invention also relates to the intertwined multilayer primer/fluoropolymer coating on the glass substrate. The final coating has excellent wet adhesion to glass, good weathering, durability, chalking resistance, chemical resistance, and dirt pickup resistance.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an infrared-shielding nanoparticle dispersion that has a property whereby visible light is adequately transmitted, and light in the near-infrared region is adequately shielded; an infrared-shielding body manufactured using the infrared-shielding nanoparticle dispersion; a method for manufacturing infrared-shielding nanoparticles that are used in the infrared-shielding nanoparticle dispersion; and infrared-shielding nanoparticles manufactured using the method for manufacturing infrared-shielding nanoparticles.

Abstract: A UV-resistant coating composition for protecting polyurethane surfaces, especially in a marine environment above the sea-air interface (so-called “splash zone”), is formed from an amorphous hydrophobic dimer fatty acid-based polyether polyol and an aliphatic isocyanate, such as hexamethylene diisocyanate, and may include a UV blocking agent such as titanium dioxide. The polyol may be modified with a chain extender. The composition provides an elastomeric protective barrier against the deleterious effects of UV exposure, and is useful on polyurethane surfaces on bend stiffeners, buoys etc.

Abstract: This invention pertains to UV-absorbing coatings that may optionally be covered with an anti-reflective layer and that are applied to exterior-facing surfaces such as a window or other glass surface that are transparent or translucent. Such coatings are visible to various species of birds, but are generally transparent to humans. The UV absorbing coatings have a silane- or silane-derived chromophore or a combination of a silane- or siloxane-based material and a chromophore, which chromophores absorb UV light at about 300 to about 400 nm. More particularly, the silane- or siloxane-based chromophore is 2-hydroxy-4-(3-triethoxysilylpropoxy) diphenylketone or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A method of sealing a colorant to carpet. The colorant is applied to the carpet. A composition that coalesces and causes the colorant to flow onto fibers of the carpet is applied. The colorant and the composition are dried. The composition is formulated to form a topcoat on the carpet, such that upon drying the topcoat has a hard component and a soft component.

Abstract: Coating with photochromic properties, method for producing said coating and use thereof applicable to optical articles and glazed surfaces. The coating is formed by the combination of the following three elements: (1) a polymeric matrix, which is typically rigid and deposited on the surface of interest; (2) hollow, sealed micro- and/or nanocapsules dispersed within said matrix; and (3) solutions of photochromic compounds (chosen from a group comprising spirooxazine, azobenzenes or chromenes) in a liquid solvent that does not react (with the photochromic compound and with the capsule wall), which are encapsulated inside said micro- or nanocapsules.

Abstract: Time-release algae-resistant roofing granules have a base particle including an algaecide and an outer coating layer including another algaecide. The at least two algaecides are released over different predetermined periods. The outer layer protects the base particle from exposure to the environment for a predetermined period, then fails catastrophically so that the interior algaecide can be released.

Abstract: A method for reducing structural damage to a substrate resulting from interaction between the substrate and a plasma, the method including the steps of identifying a wavelength at which a spectral radiance of the plasma is at a peak, the wavelength being a function of a temperature of the plasma, preparing a coating capable of imparting to the substrate a threshold electromagnetic reflectivity over a spectral band about the wavelength, and applying the coating to the substrate.

Abstract: Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that a combination of substrate layers and insulation layers is configured to provide improved thermal insulation. The fabric composites are constructed to form a radiant barrier against heat loss via radiation and via conduction from a body.

Abstract: Variable transmittance optical filters capable of transitioning from a light state to a dark state on exposure to UV radiation and from a dark state to a light state with application of an electric voltage are provided. The optical filters comprise a switching material that comprises one or more chromophores that have electrochromic and photochromic properties.

Abstract: A member for vehicle according to the present invention is equipped with a resinous substrate, and a protective film being formed on a surface of the resinous substrate partially at least. The protective film is made by curing a curing-type coating-agent composition that includes: Component (A) including a urethane adduct compound exhibiting weatherability in an amount of from 99 to 65 parts by mass; Component (B) comprising a reaction product between a colloidal silica and an alkoxysilane compound having a maleimide group in an amount of from 1 to 35 parts by mass; a radical-polymerization initiator serving as Component (C) in an amount of from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass; an ultraviolet absorber serving as Component (D) in an amount of from 1 to 12 parts by mass; and an organic solvent serving as Component (E) in an amount of from 10 to 1,000 parts by mass; with respect to a sum of Component (A) and Component (B) being taken as 100 parts by mass.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that can be used in forming products with increased near infrared (IR) reflective capability. A composition can include IR reflective and/or IR transmissive non-white pigments and can be formed with suitable viscosity so as to successfully coat substrates, e.g., yarns, suitable for use in forming coverings for architectural openings, e.g., window coverings. Also disclosed are textile substrates coated with the compositions, including textile substrates coated with compositions that include abrasive, inorganic IR reflective dark pigments.

Abstract: Roofing granules include a core having an average ultraviolet transmission of greater than 60 percent and an average near infrared reflectance of greater than 60 percent and a UV coating layer on the exterior surface. The coating provides UV opacity, while the core provides near infrared reflectance.

Abstract: The present invention provides UV attenuating nanoparticles entrapped in porous particulates that are coated with a wax material. The porous particulates also include a fatty acid applied to the wax coating. Also provided is a method of producing a powder comprised of UV attenuating nanoparticles entrapped in porous particulates coated with a wax material. Further provided is a composition, such as a cosmetic composition, which includes the porous particulates loaded with the UV attenuating nanoparticles.

Abstract: A process for protecting a plastic substrate from ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation is provided that includes the application of a composition to the plastic substrate containing between 0.01 and 10 total weight percent of a UV absorber in a non-polymerizing oil present in an amount of greater than 50 total weight percent. The oil is allowed to form a protective layer on the plastic substrate and having said UV absorber dispersed therethrough. The composition is provided including other additives and a volatile organic solvent. The oil and additives are chosen to not produce a colored byproduct as observed by an unaided normal human eye. Compositions are also provided that are limited to the aforementioned components of a UV absorber, an oil, with or without an organic solvent and limited additive to preclude staining of the plastic substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a film including: a coating step of coating, on a substrate, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition containing a polymerizable liquid crystal compound, an alignment controlling agent capable of controlling alignment of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound, a polymerization initiator and coated film a solvent; and a drying step of drying, wherein the alignment controlling agent is a compound represented by formula (1) below, and the alignment controlling agent is added in 0.005 to 0.2 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound: In general formula (1), each of L1 and L2 represents an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms that may be substituted with a fluorine atom or the like, and n1 and n2 represents integers of 3 or more.

Abstract: A resin for making abrasion and scratch resistant UV blocking glass coating. The resin can include an inorganic polysiloxane polymer matrix formed from water-based colloidal silica and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS). The resin also can include a bi-functional silanol coupling agent coupled to the inorganic polysiloxane polymer matrix. The resin further can include a UV absorber conjugated to the bi-functional silanol coupling agent. The resin also can include a solvent that is compatible with the colloidal silica, TEOS, bi-functional silanol agent, and UV absorber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat-emitting composition coated on the surface of a heat-resistant ceramic ware and emitting heat by absorbing microwaves, which includes a heat-emitting metal oxide material and a binding material, a transfer paper for a ceramic ware including same, a far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware including same, and a method for preparing same. The heat-emitting composition coated on the surface of the ceramic ware absorbs microwaves from a microwave oven and emits heat and far-infrared light, such that food can be cooked evenly in short time by the emitted far-infrared light without burning or drying on the food surface. Further, the far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware can be used as a far-infrared-emitting medical device for fomentation. Also, because of superior heat resistance, the far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware of the present disclosure can be directly heated. Accordingly, cooking can be performed using various means such as gas stove, oven, etc.

Abstract: A decorative laminate includes a core layer, a decorative layer and an optional overlay layer. The core layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer includes a dry paper sheet (i.e., one without any resin impregnation). A plurality of geometric patterns is printed on the decorative paper sheet with photoluminescent material of different colors, where the resulting patterns of different colors are simultaneously visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. The optional overlay layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer paper sheet is stacked with the layer and the optional overlay layer, when utilized, and laminated under heat and pressure to form the decorative laminate.

Abstract: An X-ray monochromator including: a substrate having a concave surface; and an inorganic oxide film formed on the concave surface and having a plurality of pores, in which the plurality of pores of the inorganic oxide film being laid periodically in a stacked manner in the normal directions of the concave surface, and in which the plurality of pores being cylindrical is provided. The X-ray monochromator shows an excellent X-ray spectroscopic performance.