Abstract: A mould for obtaining an element is provided. The mould includes an outer face and a plurality of parallel ribs and/or grooves formed on the outer face. One of the walls of the mould includes ribs and/or grooves of which at least a portion of the ribs and/or grooves can be retracted, at least temporarily, such that at least a portion of the surface of the wall is smooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element (10) having a hollow-cylindrical shaft (12) and a drive (16), via which the shaft (12) can be driven in a direction of rotation, wherein the hollow-cylindrical shaft (12) has at least one free end, wherein the drive (16) is arranged opposite the free end, wherein a hollow space is formed by the hollow-cylindrical shaft (12). The invention is characterized in that driver structures (22) acting in the circumferential direction of the hollow-cylindrical shaft (12) are arranged in the hollow space, which, projected on the lateral surface, are arranged to extend in the setting direction on the lateral surface, rectilinearly parallel to the element mid-axis (M) or with an angular deviation of at most 20° with respect to the element mid-axis (M), and/or are arranged at the end on the drive side.

Abstract: A method of producing a veneered element, including providing a substrate, applying a sub-layer on a surface of the substrate, applying a veneer layer on the sub-layer, and applying pressure to the veneer layer and/or the substrate, such that at least a portion of the sub-layer permeates through the veneer layer. Also, such a veneered element.

Abstract: A wound dressing comprising: a backing sheet; a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the backing sheet; an island of absorbent material having smaller area than the backing sheet and applied onto a central region of the backing sheet so as to leave a margin of adhesive-coated backing sheet around the absorbent material, and an apertured wound facing layer applied over the absorbent material and adhered to the backing sheet around said island by said pressure-sensitive adhesive, wherein the apertured wound facing layer comprises an apertured substrate having a coating of a silicone gel on the wound facing surface thereof, the open area of the apertured wound facing layer is from about 5% to about 75%, and the apertured wound facing layer comprises apertures having an open area of from about 2 mm2 to about 100 mm2.

Abstract: A polymer comprising polysiloxane, silphenylene, isocyanuric acid, and norbornene skeletons in a backbone and having an epoxy group in a side chain is provided. A photosensitive resin composition comprising the polymer and a photoacid generator is coated to form a film which can be patterned using radiation of widely varying wavelength. The patterned film has high transparency, light resistance, and heat resistance.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade is reinforced while suppressing possible stress concentration resulting from a load imposed on a blade root portion of the wind turbine blade in a flap direction. The wind turbine blade includes a blade main body extending from the blade root portion toward a blade tip portion and an FRP reinforcing layer formed so as to cover at least a part of the outer surface of the blade root portion of the blade main body. The FRP reinforcing layer includes a plurality of laminated fiber layers and a resin with which the plurality of fiber layers is impregnated. The FRP reinforcing layer is formed such that, in a cross section along a longitudinal direction of the blade main body, both ends of the plurality of laminated fiber layers in the longitudinal direction are tapered.

Abstract: To provide stationary bicycle users and training exercise equipment, such as rowing machines or stationary bicycles with the ability to track their exercise form, and offer corrective action for proper form and better machine usage, the present system and methods describe an activity tracking system. The system includes sensors configured to monitor changes in force distribution of the user on the exercise equipment. The sensors can be configured and positioned to match the majority of stationary bikes and exercise equipment. Responsive to detecting activity data, a computer controller connected to the sensors can associate the data with a baseline and produce suggestive corrective actions for the user to correct their balance and enhance their workout.

Abstract: A method to produce a veneered element, the method including applying a first layer on a substrate, applying a second layer on a veneer layer, applying the veneer layer with the second layer applied thereto on the first layer, such that the second layer is facing the first layer, pressing the first layer, the second layer and the veneer layer together to form a veneered element, thereby material originating from the second layer permeates into the veneer layer, and wherein, after pressing, the first layer is visible through a crack, cavity, hole and/or knot of the veneer layer. Also, a veneered element.

Abstract: A blank assembly for a housing, a housing, a manufacturing method for a housing and a terminal are provided. The blank assembly includes: a first blank having an inner wall defining a through slit along a thickness direction of the first blank, the slit having a width ranges from 0.3 to 0.5; a second blank having a part extending into the slit, the part having an outer surface spaced apart from the inner wall, a maximum depth of the second blank extending into the slit being less than a thickness of the first blank; and a filling layer filled in the slit.

Abstract: A print circuit board and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The print circuit board includes a first substrate, a first insulating layer and a metal sheet. The first insulating layer is formed between the first substrate and the metal sheet. The insulating layer includes silicon-based polymer compound. The manufacturing method for the print circuit board includes the following steps: coating a first substrate and a metal sheet with insulating material, placing the first substrate and the metal sheet into a heating device to bake the insulating material on the first substrate and the metal sheet, and bonding the metal sheet onto the first substrate through thermally pressing the baked insulating material. The insulating material includes silicon-based polymer compound.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an inlet cap, comprising: a first lug slot located proximate a perimeter of the inlet cap, and a second lug slot located proximate the perimeter of the inlet cap and located peripherally adjacent to the first lug slot, where the first lug slot includes a first ply, the second lug slot includes a second ply that is different from the first ply, and at least a third ply is common to the first lug slot and the second lug slot.

Abstract: A protected membrane roof system for installation on a roof decking comprising an upper insulation board having an upwardly-facing upper board top surface and an opposite downwardly-facing upper board bottom surface, a ballast material positioned over the upper insulation board, and at least one fastener assembly having a base seated beneath the upper board, a rod extending substantially vertically from the base of sufficient size so as to extend beyond the upper insulation board and the ballast material, and a cap engaged with the rod above the ballast material, whereby the wind uplift resistance of the protected membrane roof system is improved and scour of the ballast material is reduced by effectively anchoring the ballast material to the upper insulation board beneath the ballast material.

Abstract: Separating membrane of plastic material, made up of a bossed and waterproof sheet which is coupled with a permeable base layer. The bosses are of the cylindrical type with a double diameter and have such a shape and arrangement as to feature improved adhesion on both faces. The gripping of the adhesive is increased in order to obtain greater tear strength, on the upper face, and at the same time increases the area of contact with the base layer for a greater resistance to delamination on the lower face. In particular, inside each chamber there is an internal crown, which divides it like a necking into two superimposed compartments having the same diameter, wherein the first compartment has a depth amounting to at least ? of the total. A production process for obtaining the membrane is also disclosed.

Abstract: A packaging material is formed of a composite film obtained by bonding a first film formed of a resin film and a second film having a stretch ratio lower than a stretch ratio of the resin film forming the first film or formed of a non-oriented resin film. The first film has a linear cut, a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the cut, and a predetermined width in a direction perpendicular to the cut. The packaging material includes a first strongly bonded section in which the first film and the second film are firmly bonded and a first weakly bonded section and a second weakly bonded section provided at both sides of the first strongly bonded section, with the first film and the second film being weakly bonded in the first weakly bonded section and the second weakly bonded section.

Abstract: Methods for fastening or coupling dissimilar materials to each other may include providing a first component with a first through hole and a second component with a second through hole that is at least partly aligned with the first through hole. A mixture including a first material and a second material may be injected into the aligned through holes of the first component and the second component. The mixture of the first material and the second material may expand in the through holes, e.g., due to a chemical reaction, thereby connecting the first component and the second component together.

Abstract: A method for forming a multilayer structure from a precursor panel having an edge, the method including steps of connecting an attachment member to the precursor panel such that an edge of the attachment member is in alignment with the edge of the precursor panel and applying heat and gas pressure to expand the precursor panel.

Abstract: A protected membrane roof system for installation on a roof decking comprising an upper insulation board having an upwardly-facing upper board top surface and an opposite downwardly-facing upper board bottom surface and at least one through-hole communicating therebetween, a ballast material positioned over the upper insulation board, and at least one fastener assembly having a base seated substantially adjacent the upper board bottom surface, a rod extending substantially vertically from the base of sufficient size so as to extend through the through-hole of the upper insulation board and the ballast material, and a cap engaged with the rod above the ballast material, whereby the wind uplift resistance of the protected membrane roof system is improved and scour of the ballast material is reduced by effectively anchoring the ballast material to the upper insulation board beneath the ballast material.

Abstract: This invention provides an anti-slip floor mat with transparent top surface mainly includes a top surface, a PU self-skinning layer and an anti-slip layer stacked together in that order. The top surface is made of a transparent material. The PU self-skinning layer comprises foaming polyurethane and mainly formed by foaming an isocyanate with a polyether polyols intermixture, and the mass ratio of the isocyanate to the polyether polyols intermixture is 100:20˜50. A plurality of through holes passing through said anti-slip layer are defined in the anti-slip layer. A surface of said PU self-skinning layer adjacent to said anti-slip layer further comprises a plurality of rivets, said rivets pass through said through holes and extend to a surface of said anti-slip layer away from said PU self-skinning layer.

Abstract: This invention provides an environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat, includes a leather, a polyurethane middle layer, a PU self-skinning layer and an anti-slip layer stacked together. The polyurethane middle comprises non-foam polyurethane. The PU self-skinning layer comprises foaming polyurethane. A plurality of through holes running through the anti-slip layer are located in the anti-slip layer. A surface of the PU self-skinning layer adjacent to the anti-slip layer further comprises a plurality of rivets pass through the through holes and extend to a surface of the anti-slip layer away from the PU self-skinning layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are foam compositions and processes to form closed-cell tannin-based foams. The foams comprises a continuous polymeric phase defining a plurality of cells, wherein the continuous polymeric phase comprises a tannin-based resin derived from a tannin and a monomer, wherein the monomer comprises furfural, glyoxal, acetaldehyde, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, acrolein, levulinate esters, sugars, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, 2,5-furandicarboxylic aldehyde, urea, difurfural (DFF), furfuryl alcohol, glycerol, sorbitol, lignin, or mixtures thereof, and wherein the plurality of cells comprises a plurality of open-cells and a plurality of closed-cells with an open-cell content measured according to ASTM D6226-5, of less than 50%. The foam composition also comprises a discontinuous phase disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of closed-cells, the discontinuous phase comprising one or more blowing agents.

Abstract: A protected membrane roof system for installation on a roof decking comprising an upper insulation board having an upwardly-facing upper board top surface and an opposite downwardly-facing upper board bottom surface and at least one through-hole communicating therebetween, a ballast material positioned over the upper insulation board, a netting positioned over the ballast material, and at least one fastener assembly having a base seated substantially adjacent the upper board bottom surface, a rod extending substantially vertically from the base of sufficient size so as to extend through the through-hole of the upper insulation board, the ballast material, and the netting, and a cap engaged with the rod above the netting, whereby the wind uplift resistance of the protected membrane roof system is improved and scour of the ballast material is reduced by effectively anchoring the netting to the upper insulation board beneath the ballast material.

Abstract: A needle device for processing an in particular strip-shaped planar structure comprises a needle bed, on which a plurality of needle elements provided with tips are arranged in such a manner that the needle elements protrude from the needle bed and the tips thereof point away from the needle bed. The needle elements are designed as flat blades each of which having at least one cutting edge extending from the tip of the needle element toward the needle roller. The needle elements are fastened via leg-shaped mounting members in bar-like needle carriers, which are in turn inserted in grooves of the needle roller.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a light-emitting button key includes a pressing step of pressing a metal plate and forming a button body opened in one direction; an adhesive coating step of coating an adhesive in the button body; an injection-molding step of injecting a synthetic resin formed of a transparent or semitransparent material into the button body in which an adhesive layer is formed by the adhesive; and a groove machining step of penetrating the button body and adhesive layer from an outside of the button body and thus forming a light transmission groove corresponding to a character, number or symbol. The light transmission groove is formed in the groove machining step is not passed through the penetration part, and the light emitted from the rear side of the button body is radiated to an outside through the penetration part and light transmission groove.

Abstract: A filtering film structure includes a film, a conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The film includes a plurality of holes. The conductive layer is disposed on the inner surface of the holes, and the dielectric layer is disposed on the conductive layer. When applying a voltage to the conductive layer, an electrical charge layer forms on the surface of the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A core-pin assembly composed of a primary core-pin and at least one secondary core-pin. The primary core-pin has a primary core-pin body defining at least one element for coupling with a mating end of at least one secondary core-pin. The secondary core-pin has a mating end and a secondary core-pin body. The mating end is configured to fit with the element defined in the primary core-pin body such that the primary core-pin and the secondary core-pin(s) reversibly join together to form a branching structure. The assembly may further include at least one tertiary core-pin and the secondary core-pin body may define at least one element for coupling with a mating end of at least one tertiary core-pin. The mating end of the tertiary core pin is configured to fit with the secondary core-pin body such that the primary core-pin, secondary and tertiary core-pin(s) reversibly join together forming a branching structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid tight tape for a perforable package or packet, which perforable package or packet is particularly suitable for containing under vacuum foodstuff to be thermally treated, comprising: a laminar body (2), made of elastically deformable material and resistant to relatively high temperatures, designed to be applied to the perforable package or packet suitable for containing the foodstuff to be thermally treated; a glue means (4) provided at one face of the laminar body (2) facing, in use, the package or packet, the glue means (4) being designed to make the laminar body (2) tightly adhere to the package or packet, the laminar body (2) having a bare area (5), lacking glue, at which a through opening (6) is obtained.

Abstract: A process is provided for making stiff, lightweight laminate materials. At least one sheet of textured lamina having raised pointed structures is forced against a softer plain lamina so as to embed the structures therein. The pointed structures raised from grooves carved into the surface of the sheet material by means of a set of teeth carried on a knife element. The pointed structures may pierce through the softer lamina such that the protruding tips may be bent over or clinched to prevent their easy withdrawal. Two such texturized lamina may be used to sandwich and pierce through the softer lamina and are co-clinched by the other. In this way a light and stiff laminate is created.

Abstract: A modular plastic floor tile has a body of a first polymer compound and at least one upper feature overmolded onto an upper surface of the body from a second polymer compound which is injected from a gate adjacent the lower surface of the body. At least one through-hole communicates the gate to the upper feature. At least one vent hole, spaced from the through-hole, communicates the upper feature to the lower surface of the body. The vent hole allows any gas in the polymer flow path to be displaced from the upper feature, thereby preventing or minimizing defects that can affect adhesion and appearance.

Abstract: A laminar assembly including a first optically opaque layer defining a plurality of through-holes, a second optically opaque layer, an optically transparent inner layer between the inner surface of the first optically opaque layer and the inner surface of the second optically opaque layer, and a preprinted layer proximate the outer surface of at least one of the first and second optically opaque layers. The plurality of through-holes is at least partially filled with material from the optically transparent inner layer, and light is visibly transmitted in a single direction through the plurality of through-holes. Unidirectional opacity watermarks defined by the plurality of through-holes in the laminar assembly provide advantageous anti-counterfeiting measures, and are easy to view and authenticate, yet difficult to simulate.

Abstract: A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.

Abstract: Foam laminates reinforced by securing a reinforcement member between the layers of the laminate. The reinforcement member is secured between the sheets of foam that comprise the laminate during the lamination process. Spaces in the surface of the reinforcement member allow the foam sheets to bond to one another during lamination, securing the reinforcement member without additional steps or material.

Abstract: There is provided a graphite composite film including a graphite film and a metal layer formed on a surface of the graphite film, in which peeling-off of the metal layer from the graphite film is suppressed. More specifically, the graphite composite film includes a graphite film and a metal layer formed on at least one side of the graphite film, wherein the graphite film has a plurality of through holes formed therein, a metal layer is formed also inside the through holes so as to be connected to the metal layer formed on a surface of the graphite film, the metal layer inside the through holes is formed continuously from the one side to an opposite side of the graphite film, and a distance between outer diameters of the through holes is 0.6 mm or less and a ratio of an area of metal inside the through holes to an area of the graphite composite film is 1.4% or more.

Abstract: A method for making a fiber board includes the steps of, providing a fiber sheet and positioning the fiber sheet in a mold, providing at least one plastic sheet and locating the plastic sheet on a surface of the fiber sheet. Heating and melting the plastic sheet to make the molten plastic penetrate into the fiber sheet, and hot pressing the fiber sheet and the molten plastic to form the fiber board. A fiber board made by the method is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a layered structure including a top layer, a bottom layer, and a grip component disposed between the two layers such that columns from the grip component extend at least partially through openings in the top layer and/or bottom layer. Also provided are mats including the layered structure such that different grip characteristics are provided on the ends of the mat and/or the two sides of the mat by varying one ore more characteristics or components of the layered structure.

Abstract: Method and panel with increased strength. The panel includes a base layer configured to have plural first protuberances; a core layer located on the base layer and configured to have plural second protuberances and to accommodate the plural first protuberances of the base layer; and a top layer in direct contact with the plural first protuberances and the plural second protuberances.

Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure relates to a composite structure having at least three different components, and a process for manufacturing the same. The structure may be, but need not be, a metal coin. In one embodiment, the structure comprises an outer ring and two inserts stacked on top of each other and disposed within the outer ring. The outer ring and each of the two inserts are made of different materials. The outer ring and each of the inserts are locked together by a plurality of recesses formed in outer circumferential surfaces of the inserts. The structure may further comprise at least one interlayer disposed between the two inserts for adhering the two inserts to one another. The three major components and the interlayer may be made into a single structure by a striking force during coining or striking.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mat including a compressible first layer, openings formed through one or more first portions and columns disposed in/proximate to the openings. One or more second portions, or at least one column, or both may be configured to be depressed to provide support and traction. The present disclosure further provides a towel including an absorption layer and a compressible region of flexible fiber disposed on one or more first portions of a top surface of the absorption layer. The towel may further include one or more columns disposed either on one or more second portions or in/proximate to openings formed through the one or more second portions. The compressible region of flexible fiber may be configured to be depressed in a compressed configuration to provide support and traction. The mat or the towel may be further adapted to form a grip apparatus.

Abstract: A pad structure for absorbing vibration and dispersing pressure comprises: an absorbing and dispersing layer, at least one surface of which is a closed surface, at least one connecting hole is disposed on, the one end surface of the connecting hole is an opened surface and the other is a closed surface; at least one positioning member, which has an adhering surface connecting the positioning member into the connecting hole, the one end surface of the positioning member is urged by the connecting hole, adhering agent is coated on the adhering surface; a buffering layer, which has at least one connecting surface connecting with the surface, the adhering surface being on, of the absorbing and dispersing layer, the connecting surface and the adhering surface are tightly combined to fix the absorbing and dispersing layer; and a wrapping member, which covers on the absorbing and dispersing layer and the buffering layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a profile element, in particular a construction profile, for example a dry construction profile, a profile for facades or a rendering profile, comprising, in particular a metallic profile body (17, 18) and at least one sealing element (9, 10, 11). Said sealing element is fixed. at least to a longitudinal side of the profile body and is made of a plastic. Openings (13) are embodied in. the longitudinal side of the profile body and the sealing element comprises projections (12) that are embodied as a single piece with the sealing elements for fixing to the profile body (17, 18, 20) on the side of said sealing elements that face the profile body (17, 18, 20), said projections protruding through the openings. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of profile element.

Abstract: A vehicle interior part may include a base member, a foamed resin material covering a surface of the base member, and a surface cover member covering a surface of the foamed resin material and a periphery of the base member. The base member has a plurality of through holes that penetrates the same in a thickness direction thereof. The foamed resin material has a squeezed out portion that is squeezed out via the through holes formed in the base member. The squeezed out portion is adhered to the surface cover member.

Abstract: A support structure includes a first layer of foam material and a second layer of elastomeric gel material. In accordance with one example, the first layer of foam material includes a first side with a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of channels with the second layer of elastomeric gel material disposed within the plurality of channels. In accordance with another example, the first layer of foam material includes a first side with a plurality of protrusions and a network of channels surrounding at least one of the plurality of protrusions with the second layer of elastomeric gel material disposed within the network of channels. A third layer extends over the first support surface of the protrusions and the second support surface of the second layer of gel material. In accordance with yet another example, the first layer of foam material includes a first side with a plurality of protrusions extending through corresponding Shapertures of the second layer.

Abstract: A wrapper (16) for a smoking article filter, the wrapper comprising at least one aperture (20) and an additional strengthening material (22) around the at least one aperture. A filter for a smoking article comprising such a wrapper, and a method of manufacturing such a wrapper and such a filter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for plug in a base-isolated structure capable of providing a plug for base-isolated structure having sufficient damping performance, displacement following property and the like, and more particularly to a composition for plug in a base-isolated structure characterized by including powder and an elastomer composition formed by compounding an elastomer component with a reinforcing filler.

Abstract: An architectural panel includes a substantially rectangular prismatic main body cast from lightweight concrete that has first and second major faces which are substantially planar and parallel to one another. First and second reinforcing mesh sheets are disposed substantially parallel to one another, next to the first and second major faces, respectively, and embedded in the main body. Recesses are arrayed in the first major face. Each recess extends through a respective opening in the first mesh sheet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for stiffening a flat component, a process for the production of a flat component, in particular a fiber composite component, and a fiber composite component. The device has a portion for producing a space for receiving a mold core for the transmission of a pressure for pressing the flat component and the device. It is characterised by means for positively lockingly and/or frictionally lockingly positioning the mold core in the space of the device. The process according to the invention includes the following steps: introducing the mold core into the portion of the device, positively lockingly and/or frictionally lockingly positioning the mold core in the portion of the device by means of the means, applying the device including the mold core to the non-hardened material layer or layers, pressing the material layers, and hardening the material layer or layers and joining the device to the material layer or layers.

Abstract: A modular plastic floor tile has a body of a first polymer compound and features overmolded onto the body from a second polymer compound. The compounds may be different from each other in hardness and/or color. The features may include skins on support member cores disposed below the tile lower surface. The skins adhere to the bottom and at least a portion of the sidewall of the support member core.

Abstract: Technologies described herein are generally related to systems and processes for repairing a graphene membrane on a support. A chamber may receive a layer of graphene on a support. The layer of graphene may include a hole. A first container including an initiator may be effective to apply an initiator through the hole to the support to functionalize the support and produce an initiator layer on the support. A second container including an activator may be effective to apply an activator through the hole to the initiator layer to activate the initiator layer. The application of the activator may further be effective to grow a polymer from the initiator layer. The growth of the polymer may be effective to produce a polymer plug in the hole and effective to repair at least a portion of the layer of graphene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive paste comprising flake conductive fillers having a 99% cumulative particle size of 25 ?m or less and a binder resin as essential components. The flake conductive fillers are metal particles having a silver-copper alloy surface layer. The conductive paste according to the present invention is fused with a part of a copper foil circuit to which the conductive paste is to be connected during connection by heating and pressurization, and has high electrical conductivity and high fill ration in a via hole. Thus, the conductive paste according to the present invention provides a multilayer printed wiring board that has high reliability of connection and excellent interlayer connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of fabricating microelectronic devices, wherein a microelectronic device substrate, such as a microelectronic wafer, may be thinned by a backgrinding process using a patterned adhesive tape that reduces slurry seepage and adhesive contamination while also reducing the potential of electrostatic discharge damage. The patterned adhesive tape may comprise a base film and adhesive material patterned on the base film such that an edge or periphery portion of the microelectronic device substrate may contact the adhesive material, but substantially no adhesive material contacts interconnectors formed on the microelectronic device substrate. The base film of the patterned adhesive tape may have an electrically conductive coating or layer, or may be electrically conductive itself to reduce the potential of electrostatic discharge damage during the backgrinding process.

Abstract: An interior trim panel (1) for a motor vehicle includes a carrier layer (2), a film (3) arranged on the carrier layer (2), and a metal layer (4) arranged on the film (3) and forming the outer side of the interior trim panel (1). The metal layer (4) has at least one opening (5). Part of the film (3) is located within the at least one opening (5) and forms the outer surface of the interior trim panel (1) in the area of the at least one opening (5).