Abstract: An information handling system is disclosed. The information handling system comprises a chassis including a metal base, and a metal insulation layer, and a processing unit coupled to the chassis.

Abstract: A steel rail solar radiation shield comprises a coating applied to the steel rail configured to one of block, reflect and frequency shift solar radiation from being transferred to the steel rail via particulates suspended in the coating. The applied coating is configured to be self-cleaning via at least one of additional water, carbon dioxide, heat and an additional superficial sol coating configured to shed contaminates from the applied solar radiation shield coating. A solar radiation shield retains a ballast to block and reflect the solar radiation from the steel rail and have self-cleaning properties. Heat applied to an aqueous calcium to species forms a reformed solid surface. A superficial sol coating of titanium dioxide via a photo-catalysis yields ions which chemically remove common surface debris. Furthermore, a precipitated crystalline calcium sulfate hydrate bonds to the rail and produces a reformed and cleaned surface to shield the rails from solar radiation.

Abstract: A method for making low emissivity panels, including forming a base layer to promote a seed layer for a conductive silver layer. The base layer can be an amorphous layer or a nanocrystalline layer, which can facilitate zinc oxide seed layer growth, together with smoother surface and improved thermal stability. The base layer can include doped tin oxide, for example, tin oxide doped with Al, Ga, In, Mg, Ca, Sr, Sb, Bi, Ti, V, Y, Zr, Nb, Hf, Ta, or any combination thereof. The doped tin oxide base layer can influence the growth of (002) crystallographic orientation in zinc oxide, which in turn serves as a seed layer template for silver (111).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanoparticles of barium zirconium oxide (BaZrO3.BaCO3) and a process for preparation thereof. The present disclosure further provides a coating formulation that chiefly comprises the BaZrO3.BaCO3 nanoparticles along with its method of preparation. Still further, the present disclosure provides X-ray retardant articles and an X-ray retardant preparation for topical application.

Abstract: A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs at least one light-colored non-infrared-absorptive base paint or stain packaged in a point-of-sale container and an array of colorants including an infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant, a non-infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant, and one or more additional liquid colorants made with non-infrared-absorptive pigments. The infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant or non-infrared-absorptive black liquid colorant may respectively be used to make custom-tinted interior or exterior paints and stains.

Abstract: A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs a dark-colored non-infrared-absorptive liquid base paint or stain and a point-of-sale array of concentrated liquid colorants which when dispensed into the base paint or stain provide custom-tinted non-infrared-absorptive paints or stains in lightened shades and a variety of tints. Dark custom-tinted paints or stains are tinted lighter from a dark-colored base, not darker from a white or light colored base as is done in conventional point-of-sale systems.

Abstract: A non-coated fabric for outdoor applications is provided that is made up of a woven fabric and a chemical composition applied to the woven fabric. The woven fabric is made from multifilament yarns that are solution dyed and have a UV rating of at least 500 hours. The chemical composition is applied to the woven fabric and incorporated into the fabric such that the fabric has a hydrostatic pressure of at least 45 cm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vanadium oxide thin film pattern which is fabricated by using APTS (3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, H2NC3H5Si(OCH3)3) or the like to prepare an APTS-SAM or the like on the surface of a substrate, irradiating this APTS-SAM with vacuum ultraviolet light through a photomask to thereby modify amino-terminal silanes into silanol groups in the exposed area, and then depositing vanadium oxide in a liquid phase using a patterned self-assembled monolayer having the amino-terminated silane surface and silanol group surface as a template for patterning the vanadium oxide, to a method of fabricating the same, and to a vanadium oxide device.

Abstract: The objects of the present invention is to provide an infrared shielding film, a method for producing same, and an infrared shielding body provided with the infrared shielding film, whereby it is possible to maintain stable infrared shielding property, visible light transmittance, flexibility, and transparency over time. This infrared shielding film having at least one unit consisting of a high refractive index layer having metal oxide particles and a low refractive index layer on a substrate is achieved when (i) at least one layer of the high refractive index layer and the low refractive index layer contains a temperature responsive polymer as a binder component or (ii) the high refractive index layer has any one of a cellulose compound or polyvinyl acetal resin as a binder component, and the low refractive index layer contains a binder component different from that of the high refractive index layer.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) includes a display module for generating CGI light, an eyepiece, and a frame assembly to support the eyepiece in front of an eye of the user. The eyepiece includes a viewing region to emit the CGI light along an eye-ward direction, an input end peripherally located from the viewing region and optically coupled to receive the CGI light into the eyepiece from the display module, and light bending optics to redirect the CGI light. The eyepiece further includes an ambient scene side through which ambient scene light is received into the eyepiece and an eye-ward side opposite the ambient scene side out of which the ambient scene light and the CGI light are passed along the eye-ward direction. A photo-chromic coating is disposed on the ambient scene and eye-ward sides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that comprises providing a solution containing a dye or a dye mixture, ultrasonicating the solution to reduce the average size of aggregates of the dye or dye mixture contained in the solution, and incorporating the dye or the dye mixture in the optical path of a device that transmits light.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to solution processed nanomaterials, and methods for their manufacture, with activity in the infrared (IR) region for a variety of commercial and defense applications, including conformal large-area IR coatings, devices and pigments that necessitate an absorption band edge in the MWIR or LWIR.

Abstract: An Infra Red-reflective architectural paint composition comprising: i. red iron oxide pigment ii. phthalocyanine blue pigment iii. titanium dioxide and optionally yellow iron oxide wherein the composition is free of Infra Red-absorptive black pigments, Infra Red-transparent black pigments and Infra Red-reflective black pigments, has a lightness value, L*, when dry, of from 38 to 88 and the weight ratio of i:ii is from 3:1 to 15:1.

Abstract: Multilayer coating systems for mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, methods of applying and related substrates are disclosed. The coating system may comprise a first coating, and a second coating deposited on at least a portion of the first coating, wherein the first coating and/or second coating comprises a near-IR absorber. Methods of applying a multilayer coating composition to a substrate may comprise applying a first coating, and applying a second coating over at least a portion of the first coating, wherein the first coating and/or second coating comprises a near-IR absorber.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting oxidation and photooxidation in polyurethane foams are disclosed. The method involves spraying onto the surface of a polyurethane foam one of the following compositions: a solvent-based composition comprising: an organic solvent; an ultraviolet (UV) light inhibiting compound; and an antioxidant; or an emulsion comprising: water; an emulsifier; an ultraviolet (UV) light inhibiting compound; and an antioxidant.

Abstract: Methods for creating sapphire windows are provided herein. In particular, one embodiment may take the form of a method of manufacturing sapphire windows. The method includes obtaining a polished sapphire wafer and applying decoration to the sapphire wafer. The method also includes cutting the sapphire wafer into discrete windows. In some embodiments, the cutting step comprises laser ablation of the sapphire.

Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing a polarized light splitting element, a polarized light splitting element, a light radiating device, a method of radiating light, and a method of manufacturing an orientationally-ordered photoalignment layer. The method of manufacturing a polarized light splitting element has a simple manufacturing process and a low production cost, and may be used to easily manufacture a large-scale UV ray polarized light splitting element. In addition, the polarized light splitting element may have excellent durability to UV rays and heat, and a low pitch dependency on a polarization characteristic, thereby facilitating performance of the manufacturing process, and excellent polarity in a short wavelength region.

Abstract: There are provided an infrared absorbing thin film that efficiently absorbs infrared rays and has good versatility by controlling the absorption intensity of titanium oxide in an infrared region and a method for producing the infrared absorbing thin film. The infrared absorbing thin film containing a rutile-type titanium oxide crystal.

Abstract: Conductive nanoshells are oriented so as to redirect incident radiation as a function of wavelength. Nanoshells can be formed on templates such as nanospheres or gratings and embedded in an elastomeric layer. In some examples, conductive nanoshells are coupled to a layer that is configured to unbuckle and buckle as a function of temperature, so that radiation in one or more wavelength ranges is directed differently at different temperatures. Building windows can include such layers to that infrared radiation is reflected on warm days and directed into a building on cool days. Such layers can also direct incident visible radiation to a room ceiling so as to enhance interior lighting.

Abstract: A glass container and related methods of manufacturing and coating glass containers. The container includes an axially closed base at an axial end of the container, a body extending axially from the closed base and being circumferentially closed, and an axially open month at another end of The container opposite of the base. An exterior surface of the container includes an infrared insulative coating including at least one of a metal or a transparent conductive oxide (TCO), wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of silver, gold, and aluminum, and wherein the TCO is selected from the group consisting of SnO2:Sb, SnO2:F, In2O3:Sn, ZnO:F, ZnO:Al, and ZnO:Ga.

Abstract: A method of termite proofing a building structure (1, 101), the building structure (1, 101) has a foundation (3) located below an adjacent finished ground level (5) and an external wall (2, 102) formed on the foundation (3) and defining an exterior surface (4, 104) of the building structure (1, 101). The exterior surface (4, 104) is defined at least in part by a cementitious material. The method comprises applying a curable composition (9) to the cementitious material throughout a lower region (8, 108) of the exterior surface (4, 104) extending from the foundation (3) to a predetermined height above the finished ground level (5), such that the composition (9) penetrates into and is retained within the cementitious material. The composition is allowed to cure within the cementitious material throughout the lower region (8). The said composition (9) cures within the cementitious material, thereby protecting the cementitious material against intrusion by termites.

Abstract: The present disclosed subject matter provides a method for improving the weathering resistance of a coating of paint on a substrate when exposed to adverse environmental conditions. More particularly, the method includes applying a post-production coating to a base coating, where the post-production coating contains a greater concentration of ultraviolet (UV) protectant as compared to the base coating. The UV protectant contained in the post-production coat migrates along a concentration gradient to the base coating, thereby enriching the concentration of UV protectant in the base coating. Although this application will help protect the base paint coating on a variety of substrates from damage due to environmental conditions, the present disclosed subject matter is ideally suited for motor vehicle coating applications.

Abstract: A process for the production of a multi-layer composite, wherein a coating layer is applied from a pigmented coating composition onto the front face of an NIR-opaque foil exhibiting low NIR absorption, wherein the pigment content of the coating composition consists 50 to 100 wt. % of at least one black pigment with low NIR absorption and 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one further pigment, which is selected in such a way that the coating layer exhibits low NIR absorption and that the multi-layer composite has a color with a brightness L* of at most 10 units, wherein the sum of the wt. % equals 100 wt. %, and wherein the coating layer is cured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an X-ray/?-ray focusing optical system comprising the steps of: providing a capillary substrate; and sequentially accumulating a plurality of alternation layers, each consisting of an X-ray/?-ray opaque material and an X-ray/?-ray transparent material, on an inner surface of the capillary substrate in a Fresnel pattern by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: A process for the production of a multi-layer composite comprising applying a coating layer from a pigmented coating composition A onto the back face of a transparent plastic film and then applying an NIR-opaque coating layer from a pigmented coating composition B, wherein the pigment content of coating composition A consists 50 to 100 wt. % of black pigment with low NIR absorption and 0 to 50 wt. % of further pigment, which is selected in such a way that coating layer A? exhibits low NIR absorption and that the multi-layer composite exhibits a brightness L* of at most 10 units, wherein the pigment content of coating composition B is either a pigment content PC1 consisting 90 to 100 wt. % of aluminum flake pigment and 0 to 10 wt. % of further pigment, which is selected in such a way that NIR-opaque coating layer B? exhibits low NIR absorption, or a pigment content PC2 comprising <90 wt.

Abstract: Provided are ink compositions, methods for making photochromic inks, and methods of using the photochromic inks for erasable media annotation. In accordance with various embodiments, there is an ink composition including a carrier medium and one or more photochromic species in the carrier medium, wherein each of the one or more photochromic species can be selected from the group consisting of monomeric photochromic molecules, photochromic oligomers, and photochromic polymers, and wherein each one of the one or more photochromic species exhibits a reversible transition from a colorless state to a colored state upon exposure to a radiant condition wherein the radiant condition can be selected from the group consisting of a radiant energy and a combination of a radiant energy and thermal energy.

Abstract: An optical lens includes a lens member and two shade layers on opposite sides of the lens member. The lens member respectively has a lens portion on each side thereof. Each shade layer has an aperture above the corresponding lens portion of the lens member to serve the function of aperture. A method uses optical lithography technique to make such optical lens in a fast way, and the shade layers will have a strong bonding strength with the lens member.

Abstract: A thin film environmental barrier encapsulation process includes providing an electronic device on a substrate, a first reactant gaseous material, a second reactant gaseous material, an inert gaseous material; and a delivery head through which the reactant gaseous materials and the inert gaseous material are simultaneously directed toward the electronic device and the substrate. One or more of the reactant gaseous materials and the inert gaseous material flows through the delivery head. The flow of the one or more of the reactant gaseous materials and the inert gaseous material generates a pressure to create a gas fluid bearing that maintains a substantially uniform distance between the delivery head and the substrate. Relative motion between the delivery head and the substrate causes the second reactant gaseous material to react with at least a portion of the electronic device and the substrate that has been treated with the first reactant gaseous material.

Abstract: A security document precursor including, in order: a) at least one transparent biaxially stretched polyester foil; b) one colourless colour forming layer containing at least an infrared absorber, a colourless dye-precursor and a polymeric binder; and c) a polymeric support; wherein the polymeric binder is copolymer including at least 90 wt % of a chlorinated ethylene and 1 wt % to 10 wt % of vinyl acetate both based on the total weight of the binder. Methods for making the security document precursor are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit of parts for preparation of a crosslinkable coating composition comprising a) a binder module comprising a film-forming binder comprising crosslinkable functional groups A, b) a crosslinker module comprising a crosslinker comprising at least two functional groups B capable of reacting with the crosslinkable functional groups A of the binder, c) a thermal activator module comprising one or more components which exhibit an accelerating effect on the reaction between functional groups A and B of the mixture of the binder module and the crosslinker module, d) an ultraviolet activator module comprising one or more components which after irradiation with ultraviolet light exhibit a greater accelerating effect on the reaction between functional groups A and B of the mixture of the binder module and the crosslinker module than before irradiation with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that there is at least one metal layer, forming a radiant barrier to reduce heat loss via radiation from the human body, and insulating this metal layer from heat loss via conduction, and a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention includes matte textured powder monocoat coating compositions that can be used to coat substrates, such as automobile bodies, and methods of coating such substrates. A powder coating composition may comprise an acrylic resin, a UV light stabilizer, a matting agent, and a texturing additive, wherein the cured powder coating composition transmits less than about 0.1% of UV light at 290 nm and less than about 0.5% of UV light at 400 nm.

Abstract: A painted substrate forms at least a portion of an exterior body panel of a vehicle. A pre-treatment layer, and electrocoat layer, and a primer layer overlie the substrate. A colored, opaque basecoat layer overlies the primer layer and is comprised of polymeric resin and a first coloring agent. The basecoat layer is formulated to provide near ultraviolet light blocking. A colored, opaque topcoat layer overlies the basecoat layer and is comprised of polymeric resin and a second coloring agent having substantially the same color as the first coloring agent. The topcoat layer is formulated to provide a glossy appearance, chemical resistance, and scratch resistance. The topcoat layer is also formulated to provide ultraviolet blocking and paint-chip resistance greater than the ultraviolet blocking and paint-chip resistance of the basecoat layer.

Abstract: A multi color, photoactive, color changing plastic, coating or ink, composition comprising both a photochromic material and a photosensitive chromogenic system is provided which will undergo a sequence of color changes upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Also provided is an ultraviolet indicator or dosimeter comprising the color changing composition.

Abstract: The film mirror has sequencial layers of a hard coat layer, a resin layer and a reflective layer. The hard coat layer has an absorber and the absorber is a triazine absorber or an inorganic UV absorber. Such a mirror has high specular reflectance without delamination even after long-term irradiation by sunlight because of the specific absorbers used in the hard coat layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of fabrication of a multilayer flexible metamaterial can be fabricated using flip chip transfer (FCT) technique. This technique is different from other similar techniques such as metal lift off process, which fabricates the nanostructures directly onto the flexible substrate or nanometer printing technique. It is a solution-free FCT technique using double-side optical adhesive as the intermediate transfer layer and a tri-layer metamaterial nanostructures on a rigid substrate can be transferred onto adhesive first. Another embodiment of the present invention is the fabrication method and apparatus that allows the transfer of the metamaterial from a rigid substrate such as glass, quartz and metals onto a flexible substrate such as plastic or polymer film. Thus, a flexible metamaterial can be fabricated independent of the original substrate used.

Abstract: A reflective article, such as a solar mirror, includes a highly transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. At least one reflective coating is formed over at least a portion of one of the surfaces, e.g., the second major surface (or, alternatively, the first major surface). The reflective coating includes at least one metallic layer. An encapsulation structure can be formed over at least a portion of the second reflective coating.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge arc lamp comprises an arc tube, a metal halide in the arc tube, and a coating on the arc tube. The coating comprises a UV absorbent material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating sol-gel capsules comprising a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active material with an inorganic material, as well as sol-gel capsules produced by a process according to the present invention and formulations comprising such sol-gel capsules.

Abstract: A composite structure providing heat storage capability and including a phase change material (PCM), adsorbent material and encapsulant material. The encapsulate material surrounds the PCM and adsorbent. The phase change material and adsorbent material and encapsulant material can be provided in a mixture which is subsequently formed into a structural panel. The composite structure may be used to provide passive thermal control. A method of making composite structures having PCM, adsorbent material and encapsulant materials is also provided.

Abstract: The invention seeks protection for a novel method for the surface functionalisation of solid materials with one or more active ingredients intended to confer specific properties thereon, such as anti-UV, fluorescence or coloring properties.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a near-infrared reflective body in which a near-infrared reflective film is manufactured that has excellent manufacturing cost performance, is capable of being employed over a large area, and has excellent application stability and resistance to refractive index unevenness in the surface. A method for manufacturing a near-infrared reflective film in which a high refractive index layer and a low refractive index layer are alternately laminated on a support, wherein the difference in the refractive index of adjacent high refractive index layers and low refractive index layers is at least 0.3, and the near-infrared reflective film is formed using a coating liquid for a high refractive index layer and a coating liquid for a low refractive index layer, if the viscosity of the high refractive index layers and low refractive index layers at 15° C. is ?15 and at 45° C. is ?45, the viscosity ratio (?15/?45) in each case is at least 2.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a near-infrared reflective film and a near-infrared reflector provided with the same, which provide excellent manufacturing cost performance, can be used over large areas, exhibit excellent flexibility, and have high visible light transmittance. The near-infrared reflector is characterized in that, in an infrared film in which high refractive index layers and low refractive index layers are alternately laminated on a support body, the refractive index difference between adjacent high refractive index layers and low refractive index layers is at least 0.3, and at least one of the high refractive index layers and low refractive index layers contains a metal oxide and a polysaccharide thickener.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a process for obtaining a material comprising a substrate provided on at least one of its faces with a permanent coating comprising at least one thin film, said process comprising the following steps: said permanent coating is deposited on at least one of the faces of said substrate; then a temporary coating is deposited directly on top of said permanent coating, said temporary coating comprising, as the layer closest to the substrate, at least one thin film soluble in a solvent, surmounted by at least one functional layer; then the substrate thus coated is subjected to a heat treatment; and then said coated substrate is treated with said solvent so as to remove said temporary coating from the surface of said substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a near-infrared reflective film and a near-infrared reflector, which can be used over large areas and are flexible, and have low haze and high visible light transmittance. The near-infrared reflective film comprises at least one unit composed of a high refractive index layer and low refractive index layer on a substrate, and is characterized in that the refractive index difference between an adjacent high refractive index layer and low refractive index layer is at least 0.1, and said high refractive index layer contains at least one type of compound (A) selected from: 1) a rutile-type titanium oxide having a volume-average particle diameter of not more than 100 nm; 2) a water-soluble polymer; and 3) the following group of compounds. Group of compounds: a carboxyl group-containing compound, hydroxamic acids, pyridine derivatives.

Abstract: A laser device is disclosed that provides at least an ultraviolet laser beam and preferably both an ultraviolet laser beam and a visible laser beam. The laser device includes a semiconductor laser device (e.g. a laser diode) to generate visible laser light which is coupled into a frequency doubling crystal taking the form of a single crystal thin film frequency-doubling waveguide structure. The single crystal thin film frequency-doubling waveguide converts a portion of the visible light emitted by the laser diode into ultraviolet light. Both visible and ultraviolet laser light is emitted from the waveguide. As an example, the single crystal thin film frequency-doubling frequency doubling waveguide includes a frequency doubling crystal region composed of ?-BaB2O4 (?-BBO), a cladding region composed of materials that are transparent or nearly transparent at the wavelength of the ultraviolet laser light beam and a supporting substrate composed of any material.

Abstract: Articles containing thermoplastic, thermoplastic composite or thermoplastic-clad materials are made less susceptible to heat distortion by coating the article with a two-part aqueous coating composition whose first part contains a waterborne active hydrogen-functional latex binder and whose second part contains a water-dispersible polyisocyanate. One or both of the first and second parts contain non-infrared-absorptive colored pigment. A mixture of the first and second parts coated atop a vinyl substrate cures to form a vinyl-adherent, infrared-reflective colored protective film.