Abstract: A method comprising an algorithm for automatically detecting an object in a digital image in order to determine if a scent can be associated with the detected object and applying the scent to the print medium, and a printer equipped to apply the scent.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes: a nozzle having a nozzle front end configured to spray a coating solution and a head configured to store the coating solution; a movement axis configured to cause the nozzle to move back and forth in a straight line; a rotating connection member configured to connect the movement axis with the nozzle and allow the nozzle to rotate; a stage disposed under the movement axis; and a cleaning means disposed at an end of the movement axis, and having a nozzle front end insertion unit in a concave shape of the nozzle front end and a base fixing the insertion unit, wherein the nozzle is fixed in a normal direction of a surface of the stage by the movement axis, moves back and forth in an extension direction of the movement axis, and rotates with respect to the movement axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a nanometallic transportable graphic system with a metallically infused target surface adhesion layer (TSAL) thermally bonded to a metallically infused protection layer. The metal nanoparticles create a nano-ionic bond force field which enables the transportable graphic apparatus to adhere to any substantially uniform surface capable of forming a uniform surface bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a method of manufacturing fibre-reinforced parts for a wind power plant, such as a blade, in an open mould. More specifically the invention relates to a process step of applying at least one layer of gelcoat on a interior surface of said open mould prior to arranging at least one layer of material comprising fibre and to an arrangement that can be used in performing said method. The process step comprises to apply the gelcoat from a first end portion of the mould and to a second end portion of the mould and to cover the open mould from said first end portion to said second end portion gradually as gelcoat is applied. The arrangement comprises means for applying gelcoat to the interior surface of the mould (1) and a covering means (6) arranged to gradually cover the open mould (1) as gelcoat is applied.

Abstract: Particles and particle films are provided. In certain examples, particles produced from a single phase process may be used to provide industrial scale synthesis of particles for use in devices such as printed wiring boards.

Abstract: The agent basically consists of Saxolith, a crystalline marble-based filler, and Erkamar, a binder having adhesive properties. The agent preferably also contains dimethylethanolamine to improve the dissolution of resins and to stabilize the pH, as well as isopropanol as the diluent, Sipernat to improve the flow properties, Agitan as defoaming agent and coagulant, as well as Byk to improve the flow properties and as a filler. The agent is produced by adding Erkamar to at least the same quantity of water, mixing it and stirring it for a few hours, cooling the mixture to room temperature, and adding at least the same quantity of Saxolith as that of Erkamar added previously and stirring until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

Abstract: An additive comprising a phosphazene compound that has at least two reactive functional groups and at least one capping functional group bonded to phosphorus atoms of the phosphazene compound. One of the at least two reactive functional groups is configured to react with cellulose and the other of the at least two reactive functional groups is configured to react with a resin, such as an amine resin or a polycarboxylic acid resin. The at least one capping functional group is selected from the group consisting of a short chain ether group, an alkoxy group, and an aryloxy group. Also disclosed are an additive-resin admixture, a method of treating a wood product, and a wood product.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided and includes a conductive substrate, an insulating film formed on the conductive substrate, a base layer including amino groups, and a reduced graphene oxide layer formed on the base layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermoplastic polyurethane with at least one plasticizer, where at least one first plasticizer (i) is based on glycerol, and at least one hydroxy group of the glycerol has been esterified with a monocarboxylic acid (ii) which comprises 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 carbon atoms, more preferably 2, 3, or 4 carbon atoms, and very particularly preferably 2 carbon atoms. The invention further comprises a process for producing the thermoplastic polyurethane with the plasticizer (i), a process for coating products with said thermoplastic polyurethane, the use of the thermoplastic polyurethane, and also the use of plasticizers based on glycerol for thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: In a paint plant which comprises at least one spray-painting device incorporating at least one application unit for painting workpieces and in particular motor vehicle bodies with a fluid paint, in order to enable the fluid paint overspray i.e. the paint particles which are not adhering to the workpieces that are to be painted and which are picked up and carried along in an air flow passing through the application area of the paint shop, to be re-separated from this air flow and also to enable the cleansed air flow to be returned to the application area in an air re-circulating system or else expelled into the environment of the plant, the paint shop comprises a device for separating fluid paint overspray from a stream of crude gas that contains overspray particles wherein this device comprises at least one filter element for separating the overspray from the stream of crude gas.

Abstract: A refrigeration circuit (3) for household appliances comprises a compressor (4) suitable for compressing a predetermined cooling fluid and for allowing circulation thereof within said circuit (3), a first heat exchanger (5) or condenser in fluid communication with the compressor (4) for allowing cooling and the consequent condensation of the cooling fluid going therethrough, and a second heat exchanger (7) or evaporator in fluid communication with the first exchanger (5) through a circuit with a special device (6) suitable for decreasing the pressure of the cooling fluid and acting at a space (2) to be cooled (normally inside the refrigerator). The second exchanger (7) allows the cooling fluid to evaporate, by heat absorption, thus cooling the space (2) and returning through the tubing (17) to the compressor (4). The cooling fluid circulates from the compressor (4) towards the first exchanger (5), from the latter towards the second exchanger (7), then returning to the compressor (4) for a subsequent cycle.

Abstract: Ballistic resistant fabrics and articles that retain their superior ballistic resistance performance after exposure to liquids such as sea water and organic solvents, such as gasoline and other petroleum-based products. The fabrics incorporate a fluorine-containing polymeric binder composition and an optional surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment liquid which enables simple and efficient hydrophobilization of a substrate and prevention of collapse of a resin pattern or etched pattern. Also disclosed are a surface treatment method using the surface treatment liquid, a hydrophobilization method using the surface treatment liquid, and a hydrophobilized substrate. When a substrate is hydrophobilized, the substrate is coated with a surface treatment liquid containing a silylating agent and a hydrocarbon non-polar solvent. When a pattern is prevented from collapse, the surface of a resin pattern formed on a substrate or etched pattern formed on a substrate by etching is treated using a surface treatment liquid containing a silylating agent and a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a heat exchanging fin unit and a housing unit in an air handling system with antimicrobial function, the aluminum coil fin unit and the housing unit being coated with metal nano particles including nano silver particles to have antibiosis, sterilization and antimicrobial functions. According to a preferred embodiment, the metal nano particles are mixed with a hydrophilic paint and a preventing paint to be coated on the surface of the heat exchanging aluminum coil fin unit. The nano particle is one or its mixture selected from the group consisting of Pt, Au, Ag, Cu and TiO2 and has a density of 1,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm and a size of 20 nm or less. Preferably, the nano particle has a size of 1 to 2 nm and a density of 100 ppm to 200 ppm to provide a high sterilization effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of inhibition of metal corrosion in hot acidic hydrocarbons, wherein acidity is derived from presence of naphthenic acid. More particularly, it relates to a polymeric additive for inhibiting high temperature napthenic acid corrosion, wherein said polymeric additive is polymeric phosphate ester of polyisobutylene succinate ester or oxide derivative of polymeric phosphate ester of polyisobutylene succinate ester. A polymeric phosphate ester of polyisobutylene succinate ester which is capable of acting as naphthenic acid corrosion inhibitor by inhibiting naphthenic acid corrosion in crude oil/feedstock/hydrocarbon streams containing naphthenic acid, and demonstrating higher thermal stability at elevated temperature varying from about 200° C. to about 400° C. [about 400° F. to about 750° F.] is disclosed.

Abstract: Flexible materials having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of cloth suitable for use in the formation of decorative flower pot covers and flower pots are disclosed. The flexible materials include polymeric materials, paper and laminates thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a processing and positioning device for processing catalyst support bodies. The device comprises a rotary indexing table, which comprises a turntable, which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis running in the axial direction of the turntable, and at least one loading platform, which comprises a holding device and is set up for releasably holding the catalyst support body on an outer surface of the catalyst support body. The at least one loading platform is connected to the turntable, whereby the loading platform is taken along by the turntable when a rotation of the turntable takes place about its longitudinal axis. The holding device is arranged in relation to the longitudinal axis of the turntable with a radial distance away from the longitudinal axis. Also provided is at least one processing position, which is fixed with respect to the turntable and is away from the longitudinal axis in a radial direction by a distance.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. The method may include heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) or other type of carbon, with an oxygen barrier layer provided thereon directly or indirectly. Optionally, a release layer of a material such as zinc oxide or the like may be provided between the oxygen barrier layer and the DLC. In certain example embodiments, the oxygen content of at least part of the protective film when deposited may be determined based on whether the coated surface is to be bent in a convex manner, to be bent in a concave manner, or to remain flat. Following heat treatment, which may include bending the coated surface into a convex or concave shape, and quenching, the protective film may be removed by washing or the like.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a vacuum processing apparatus that enables setting a timing interval between self-cleaning procedures simply and so as to have general-use, enables significantly lengthening this timing interval, and improves the production efficiency. In a plasma CVD apparatus (100) that carries out self-cleaning procedure by feeding a cleaning gas into a film deposition chamber (1) in which film deposition processing is carried out on a substrate (4), the timing interval between self-cleaning procedures is set in a range in which a film deposition operating time ratio (Ps) is converged with respect to an increase in a film deposition process amount, where the film deposition operating time ratio (Ps) is represented by the proportion of a film deposition-related operating time (Tt) in the sum of the film deposition-related operating time (Tt) and a cleaning-related operating time (Tc).

Abstract: An antireflection film comprising a hard coat layer and an antireflection layer on at least one side of a transparent resin film, wherein the hard coat layer contains a polyoxyethylene oleyl ether compound and an actinic ray curable resin.

Abstract: A thermal interface material includes a thermally conductive metal matrix and coarse polymeric particles dispersed therein. The composite can be used for both TIM1 and TIM2 applications in electronic devices.

Abstract: Polymers, and particularly conventional commodity bulk polymers, are modified to have a surface activity of interest using a surface modifying polymer that includes a moiety that favors migration to the surface of the bulk polymer together with a moiety provides the activity of interest (e.g., biocidal, wettability modifying (hydrophobic or hydrophilic), resistance to radiant energy, providing a functional group for functionalizing the surface, etc.). The surface modifying polymer is combined with the bulk polymer, and, due to the presence of the moiety that favors migration, concentrates primarily on the surface of the bulk polymer such that the moiety that provides the activity of interest is located primarily on the surface of the bulk polymeric article which is produced. Advantageously, only a minimal amount (such as, e.g., about 2 weight %) of polymeric surface modifier is needed. Being able to achieve desired properties (such as biocidal activity, wettability modification, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device arranged to move along a cable (1), preferably a tension cable of a suspension bridge, in order to obstruct covering of snow or ice on the cable. The device (2) comprises a compound (6) that obstructs covering of snow or ice as well as means (10) to coat the cable (1) with the compound (6). In addition, the device comprises sensors arranged to detect how large amount of the compound that is in the container. The sensors detect if the container needs to be replenished, and if so is the case, the device is arranged to automatically move to a replenishing device in order to there replenish more of the compound. The present invention also relates to a method to obstruct covering of snow or ice on a cable (1), preferably a tension cable of a suspension bridge.

Abstract: The use of titanium-based materials in the manufacturing of gas turbines, especially of engines, and, in particular, of compressors is made possible in that a device is devised that protects the components (guide vanes, guide vane stages, rotor blades, rotor blade stages) that are subject to the action of titanium fire and/or FODs by employing a layer system that includes at least two layers, is situated on the surface of the components to be protected, and is bonded thereto, as the case may be, via an adhesion-promoting layer is disclosed. The outermost layer is ceramic; the layer that is subjacent thereto is of metallic nature. Additional layers can optionally follow, ceramic and metallic layers alternating with one another. Moreover, a method is provided for producing the device.

Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter pad comprising fibers including natural, synthetic and/or hybrid fibers. In particular embodiments, the filter pad comprises wool fibers. The filter assembly also includes a bonding emulsion, wherein the bonding emulsion comprises casein resin. The filter assembly also includes a structural support. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the fibers are treated with a solution that is fire resistant or fire retardant.

Abstract: A protective cover for a pinch-off end of a capillary tube is provided. Protective cover comprises a wicking member comprising a structure with a plurality of voids, said wicking member configured to cover said pinch-off end, and a protective coating.

Abstract: A substrate-processing apparatus includes a sample table which mounts thereon a to-be-processed substrate, a first line which supplies a chemical solution, a second line which supplies a cleaning liquid, a three-way valve connected to the first and second lines and configured to select one of the first and second lines, a filter provided across the first line upstream of the three-way valve, and configured to eliminate a foreign material from the chemical solution, and a nozzle provided downstream of the three-way valve and configured to discharge the chemical solution or the cleaning liquid when the first or second line is selected via the three-way valve. The three-way valve selects the first line when the substrate is coated with the chemical solution, and selects the second line in other cases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multidirectionally reinforced fiber preforms that conform easily to complex curvatures, such as, composite turbine fan cases, jet engine containment rings, aircraft fuselage frames, aircraft window frames, and flanged rings for attaching nacelles to aircraft engines. The present invention provides multidirectionally reinforced shape woven preforms with improved strength for composite structures that are axisymmetric as well as non-axisymmetric in nature. The invention is a preform used to reinforce a composite structure which includes a contour woven fabric portion, bi-axially braided, tri-axially braided or bias fabric portion, and/or a polar woven fabric portion, and a method of making thereof. The preform may optionally include a three-dimensionally woven portion. The combination of different forms of fabrics allows the preform to be produced without cutting and darting of the individual plies.

Abstract: A method is provided for recovering a metal from electronic device deposition equipment including: providing deposition equipment wherein the deposition equipment is at least partially coated with a deposited metal; blasting the deposition equipment with a grit to remove at least some of the deposited metal to form a blasted grit and a removed metal; and separating at least some of the removed metal from the blasted grit to form a recovered metal.

Abstract: A color changing system for a vehicle that allows an individual to change the visible color of a vehicle by using a plurality of paints inserted in between a pair of transparent layers that are attached to multiple portions of the vehicles. The paints are located within a reservoir unit that has a number of holding tanks, with the holding tanks including holding tanks for the primary colors red, blue, and yellow. In addition, a mixing tank unit includes a series of mixing tanks in which paints are transferred to after leaving the holding tanks but before entering a gap area located in between the pair of transparent layers. The mixing areas hold either primary colors, unmixed, or the primary colors after they have been mixed. A series of mixing tank pumps then pump the resulting mixtures into the gap area in between the pair of transparent layers.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes respective layers including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and zirconium nitride before heat treatment (HT). During HT, the hydrogenated DLC acts as a fuel which upon combustion with oxygen produces carbon dioxide and/or water. The high temperature developed during this combustion heats the zirconium nitride to a temperature(s) well above the heat treating temperature, thereby causing the zirconium nitride to be transformed into a new post-HT layer including zirconium oxide that is scratch resistant and durable. In certain example embodiments, the zirconium nitride and/or zirconium oxide may be doped with F and/or C.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a catalyst having excellent performance and high mechanical strength for use in the production of methacrylic acid. A method for manufacturing a catalyst comprising essential active components of molybdenum, phosphorus, vanadium, cesium, ammonia, copper, and antimony for use in the production of methacrylic acid, comprising drying a slurry prepared by mixing a compound(s) containing the essential active components with water and then calcining the resulting dry powder and molding the calcined powder.

Abstract: A floor abrading machine is used to abrade the surface of a factory finished wooden floor so the abraded surface may be recoated with a fresh coat of wooden floor finish. Abrasion of the surface provides anchor sites to achieve a strong bond between the pre-existing abraded finish and the fresh coat of wooden floor finish. The process requires abrading, not removing the factory finish down to bare wood, and recoating to restore the luster to a factory finished wooden floor. Conventional sanders remove the finish down to bare wood to refinish a wooden floor that has been installed and finished in place.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tank for storing flammable liquids underground includes fabricating a cylindrical tank core. Structurally, the core encloses a chamber and has an outer surface. Further, the core includes at least one opening for monitoring the integrity of the chamber positioned on the core's bottom centerline. Also, the tank includes a screen attached to the outer surface of the core along the bottom centerline to cover the opening. Moreover, a foil is affixed to the screen and to the outer surface of the tank core. Sprayed or applied on the foil is a seamless jacket formed from polyurea to encapsulate the tank core.

Abstract: An antireflection film comprising a hard coat layer and an antireflection layer on at least one side of a transparent resin film, wherein the hard coat layer contains a polyoxyethylene oleyl ether compound and an actinic ray curable resin.

Abstract: Provided are articles and methods for creating articles which include a representation of a planet which undergoes a morphing, or changing in color and pattern, upon application of heat, light or moisture to illustrate the effects of global warming. The article can be any article, including but not limited to clothing and pictures.

Abstract: A method and apparatus regarding lightweight but robust multi-layered foam furniture pieces. The furniture pieces include a foam base, a polymeric solidifying layer, and a decorative layer. The decorative layer may include an acrylic-based surface finish and/or one or more decorative pieces, tiles, or other variously shaped objects attached to the primer layer and/or part of the decorative layer. Other embodiments include additional layers.

Abstract: Fibrous substrates and articles that retain their superior ballistic resistance performance after exposure to liquids such as sea water and organic solvents, such as gasoline and other petroleum-based products. The fibrous substrates are coated with a multilayer polymeric coating including at least two different polymer layers wherein at least one of the layers is formed from a fluorine-containing polymer.

Abstract: Plasma reaction apparatus having pre-seasoned showerheads and methods for pre-seasoning a showerhead of a plasma reaction apparatus are provided. In an embodiment, a method for seasoning a showerhead prior to installation in a plasma reaction apparatus comprises cleaning the showerhead, positioning the showerhead in a deposition chamber, and forming a continuous, substantially uniform protective layer on the showerhead.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ultra thin wafer backside processing are disclosed. The apparatus includes an outer ring holding a high temperature grinding and/or dicing tape to form a support structure. An ultra thin wafer or diced wafer is adhered to the tape within the ring for wafer backside processing. The wafer backside processing includes ion implantation, annealing, etching, sputtering and evaporation while the wafer is in the support structure. Alternative uses of the support structure are also disclosed including the fabrication of dies having metalized side walls.

Abstract: Block copolymers can be self-assembled and used in methods as described herein for sub-lithographic patterning, for example. The block copolymers can be diblock copolymers, triblock copolymers, multiblock copolymers, or combinations thereof. Such methods can be useful for making devices that include, for example, sub-lithographic conductive lines.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fabric to be used for restraint devices having both internal pressure-holding capability or low air permeability and mountability or wearer comfort, especially for air belts suitable for practical use. The fabric to be used for restraint devices includes a coated woven fabric obtained by coating, with a resin, at least one surface of a woven fabric containing multifilaments, each of which is composed of microfibers each having a fineness of 0.05 to 1 dtex, wherein the thickness of the coated woven fabric is in the range of 0.10 to 0.25 mm.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. The method may include heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) or other type of carbon, with an oxygen barrier layer provided thereon directly or indirectly. Optionally, a release layer of a material such as zinc oxide or the like may be provided between the oxygen barrier layer and the DLC. In certain example embodiments, the oxygen content of at least part of the protective film when deposited may be determined based on whether the coated surface is to be bent in a convex manner, to be bent in a concave manner, or to remain flat. Following heat treatment, which may include bending the coated surface into a convex or concave shape, and quenching, the protective film may be removed by washing or the like.

Abstract: A textile-reinforced composite friction material is provided by the present invention that includes a nonwoven needlepunched fiber mat, a resin matrix impregnated within and onto the fiber mat, and a carbon nanomaterial dispersed within the resin matrix. The carbon nanomaterial is preferably carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating mulch include a mobile facility that applies a treatment to wood fibers at an increased efficiency than conventional coloring or coating methods. The method includes the steps of introducing the wood fibers into a revolving tub, and transporting the wood fibers to a tub manifold. The tub manifold includes at least one inlet port to receive a tub treatment and at least one discharge port to apply the tub treatment to the wood fibers. The wood fibers are treated with the tub treatment using the tub manifold. The apparatus includes a revolving tub and a tub manifold, which is preferably installed in the revolving tub in a first treatment area.

Abstract: By providing a safety material, such as an adhesive foil, the probability for transport-related damage or destruction of substrates caused by broken substrates may be significantly reduced.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vehicle body panel part includes reshaping a transparent sheet that serves as an outer skin, where the transparent sheet has a front side and a rear side, and applying a panel onto some areas of the rear side of the transparent sheet. The panel is made of a transparent or translucent material and has a protective layer on its rear side. A wet application of a paint is provided onto the rear side of the transparent sheet to form a coloring layer. The transparent sheet is provided with a foamed backing on the rear side, at least in areas in which the transparent sheet is not covered by the panel, to form a foamed layer. The invention further relates to a vehicle body panel part and to an intermediate product obtained in manufacturing the vehicle body panel part.

Abstract: A surface modification method is provided, which includes permeating a permeative substance into a surface of a plastic member by using a pressurized fluid, and dissolving the permeative substance with a solvent to remove the permeative substance from the surface of the plastic member. Accordingly, the surface modification method for modifying the surface of the plastic member is provided, which uses the pressurized fluid and which makes it possible to form a metal film having a satisfactory surface roughness and having a high adhesion force.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a foamed vehicle part includes reshaping a transparent sheet that serves as an outer skin, and which has a front side and a rear side. A wet paint is applied onto the rear side of the transparent sheet to form a coloring layer. The transparent sheet is then provided with a foamed backing on the rear side.

Abstract: Self-coating or self-layering lacquer systems from at least two different resins, oligomers, or polymers, which are emulsifiable or dispersible in water, have different surface tensions, and form self-layering phases. After the application, the phases separate into the components of the formulation.