Abstract: A coating composition excellent in coating characteristics and/or appearance of the coated surface is provided. The composition can provide a resin forming product excellent in dew condensation resistance, moisture conditioning effect, anti-fouling effect, cooling effect (moisture-releasing cooling effect, moisture-releasing endothermic properties), and/or endurance. The coating composition includes at least an inorganic porous material, a binder resin, and a solvent, wherein (1) the inorganic porous material contains at least one silicon compound; (2) the binder resin has (a) a solid hydroxyl value in the range of 5 mgKOH/g to 80 mgKOH/g and (b) a glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of ?5° C. to 40° C.; and (3) the solvent contains at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: A foam is disclosed that can be cured by heat having, for example, 10 to 80 vol. % of at least one gas and a compound that can be cured by heat. The foam can include at least one polyurethane polymer and at least one curing agent that can be activated by increased temperature. Foams that can be cured are suitable as flues, sealing compounds, or for the production of coatings, and can be cured by heat for structural adhesive bonds and for lining in vehicle construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dicing die-bonding film including: a dicing film having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on a base material; and a die-bonding film provided on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the dicing film has a laminated structure of a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a foaming agent and an active energy ray-curable antifouling pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, which are laminated on the base material in this order, and in which the die-bonding film is constituted by a resin composition containing an epoxy resin. Moreover, the present invention provides a process for producing a semiconductor device which includes using the above-described dicing die-bonding film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dicing die-bonding film comprising: a dicing film having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on a base material; and a die-bonding film provided on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the dicing film is an active energy ray-curable heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a foaming agent, and in which the die-bonding film is constituted by a resin composition containing an epoxy resin. Moreover, the present invention provides a process for producing a semiconductor device which includes using the above-described dicing die-bonding film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging material for corrosible metallic objects, comprised of a plastic film forming a package outer surface, an inner layer, and an adhesive layer bonding the plastic film to the inner layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a volatile corrosion inhibitor and the inner layer has a high permeability for the corrosion inhibitor on the package outer surface as compared to the plastic film. According to the invention the adhesive layer is formed by a chemically binding reaction adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive layer for a bubble-free adhesive bond, the adhesive layer being formed from an adhesive and there being at least one channel made in the surface of the adhesive, characterized in that the adhesive has expanded, and also to a method of producing a sheet-like structure that bonds without bubbles, wherein an adhesive is applied as an adhesive layer to a functional layer and wherein at least one channel is made in the surface of the adhesive, characterized in that the adhesive is expanded.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastics composite mouldings, in particular for the interior trim of motor vehicles, with a three-layer structure comprising a non-foamed support element and a surface layer with an adhesion-modified functional layer arranged between the support element and surface layer.

Abstract: Expanded, toughened structural adhesives form stiffening materials for vehicular panels and bodyshell structures. The toughened structural adhesive contains an epoxy resin, a rubber, an elastomeric toughener, a curing agent, and an expanding agent. The expanded structural adhesive greatly increases the amount of energy absorbed by the panel or bodyshell structure during an impact. A blowing agent combination of a chemical blowing agent with expandable microballoons provides for especially good energy absorption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture component (1) comprising a core (2), which is covered by a film (6) at least in the region of a narrow face (5; 11) and side surfaces (3, 4) of the core adjoining the same, and to a method for the production thereof. The aim of the invention is to enable the simple production of a smooth, stable and tight surface of the face of a furniture component covered with the film. This aim is achieved by a furniture component, wherein a smoothing layer (8; 12) for smoothing the surface of the face is provided between the face and the film, and by a method, wherein a smoothing material (8?; 12a, 12b, 12c) is applied to the face in order to form a smoothing layer, the film (6; 6?, 6?) is then applied to the face, and subsequently the film is applied to at least one first lateral surface adjoining the face and glued thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet that can prevent the deformation of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer caused by pressurization, further reduce chipping in grinding and cutting processes, be easily peeled off from a processed article after processing, and can be easily applied to an adhered at ordinary temperature. The heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a substrate, and a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer arranged on or above at least one side of the substrate, the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a foaming agent and having a shear modulus (23° C.) in an unfoamed state of 7×106 Pa or more. The adhesive sheet further includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer being arranged on or above heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a shear modulus (23° C.) of less than 7×106 Pa and a thickness of 0.01 to 10 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-permeable adhesive tape for processing semiconductor wafers and/or semiconductor related materials comprising at least one base film and an adhesive, wherein said at least one base film possesses perforations and has a cavity ratio of 3.0 to 90%. The water-permeable adhesive tape is in particular suitable for dicing semiconductor wafers and/or semiconductor related materials using laser technology.

Abstract: A structural polymer insert. The insert includes a substrate having a surface and an adhesive with the substrate being an admixture of a polypropylene component and a glass fiber component. The surface has a plurality of oxygen atoms, optionally introduced by air plasma, in an amount of 1 to 60 atomic percent of all the atoms present on the surface. The foam adhesive is attached to the surface through one or more reactive moieties resulted from oxidative action of the oxygen atoms.

Abstract: This invention is related to a lightweight composite panel and a method of making the same. The lightweight composite panel is used in the construction of cabinets and furnishings where weight must be kept to a minimum. The lightweight composite panel includes a top skin panel, at least one core frame, a bottom skin panel, and a lightweight material. The core frame is assembled from flat members that form the perimeter of the lightweight composite panel, while the top and bottom skin panel form the planar sides of the panel. The lightweight material is shaped to fill the cavity created by the top and bottom skin panels and the core frame. The components of the lightweight composite panel are pressed between corresponding mold halves, thereby taking the shape of the mold halves and forming a contoured lightweight composite panel that has the appearance of a traditional solid panel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bonded element manufactured from a bonding material composition being capable of contributing to the lowering of thermal expansion of a bonding material layer sufficiently to relax any thermal stress generated in a honeycomb structure and largely inhibiting the cracking of the resultant honeycomb structure as well. In a bonded element in which two or more objects to be bonded are integrated via a bonding material layer, the bonding material layer having a Young's modulus of 20% or less of that of the objects to be bonded and having an average linear thermal expansion coefficient of 70% or less of that of the objects to be bonded, the bonding material layer being prepared from a bonding material composition composed mainly of fillers and a matrix in which fillers having an average linear thermal expansion coefficient of 2.0×10?6·K?1 or less are contained.

Abstract: A carrier and a method for manufacturing a printed circuit board are disclosed. The method for manufacturing a printed circuit board may include: forming a first circuit pattern on each of a pair of release layers, which are attached respectively to either side of a base layer by adhesive layers; detaching the pair of release layers from the base layer; stacking and pressing the pair of release layers onto either side of an insulation substrate such that the first circuit patterns are buried in the insulation substrate; and separating the pair of release layers. By forming a circuit pattern on each of a pair of release layers with a single process, and transferring the circuit pattern into each side of an insulation substrate, the manufacturing process can be shortened and circuit patterns can be formed to a high density.

Abstract: A concrete mixing includes a barrel having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A blade extends from the interior surface for mixing concrete and a ring is positioned about the exterior surface of the barrel for rotation of the barrel. An expandable joint is provided under compression between the ring and the exterior surface of the barrel to accommodate different thermal coefficients of expansion between the barrel and the ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic/natural cellulosic fiber composite, and more specifically to a high molecular weight compatibilizer within that composite resulting in both a high flex strength and high modulus and significant reduction in water absorption. The compatibilizer is preferably a terpolymer comprising: a) 0.5-20 percent by weight of monomer units selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride, substituted maleic anhydride, mono-ester of maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride, maleic acid, fumaric acid, crotonic acid, acrylic acid and methacrylic acid; b) 0 to 40 percent by weight of monomer units selected from styrene and functionalized styrene; and c) 40 to 98.5 percent by weight of monomer units selected from the group consisting of C1-8 alkyl acrylates and methacrylates, and vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A tubular product has a tubular base layer, a tubular innermost layer made of plastic by continuous extrusion, and a tubular tie layer of foamed plastic between and adhered to the base layer and the innermost layer. The tie layer is made of melt processable adhesion plastic, is extruded simultaneously with the innermost layer against the base layer, and has better adhesions to the base and innermost layers than the base and innermost layers have to each other.

Abstract: There is disclosed a reinforcement material for forming reinforced members. The reinforcement material includes a strengthening material which is preferably a fabric disposed at least partially between portions of matrix material.

Abstract: A heat-peelable adhesive sheet which comprises a substrate and, formed on at least one side thereof, a heat-expandable layer containing heat-expandable microspheres and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive substance and in which the substrate has heat resistance and stretchability can be used to cut an adherend so as to form and secure a sufficient space between the resultant cut pieces and can withstand a heat treatment for expanding the heat-expandable layer. Consequently, the adhesive sheet can heighten the operating efficiency and working efficiency in the step of separating and recovering the cut pieces.

Abstract: A novel polymodal asymmetric elastomeric block copolymer and a pressure sensitive adhesive, tape and adhesive backed article made therefrom, such as a polymer foam article having a substantially smooth surface prepared by melt-mixing a polymer composition and a plurality of microspheres, at least one of which is an expandable polymeric microsphere, under process conditions, including temperature and shear rate, selected to form an expandable extrudable composition; and extruding the composition through a die.

Abstract: A multifunctional, lightweight and acoustically optimized interior lining for the roof of a vehicle is disclosed. The inventive lining comprises an air permeable core layer, a first stiffening layer, a second stiffening layer and a decor layer. Said layers are connected to one another by means of air permeable adhesive layers. The total air flow resistance of the second stiffening layer, decor layer, and attached adhesive layers, arranged on the side of the core layer facing the passenger compartment, is within the range of 500 Nsm?3>Rt<3500 Nsm?3. The total surface area weight of said layers lies in the range of 300 to 800 gr/m2. A method for producing said lining and the use thereof in a roof of a vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat-peelable adhesive sheet which comprises a substrate and, formed on at least one side thereof, a heat-expandable layer containing heat-expandable microspheres and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive substance and in which the substrate has heat resistance and stretchability can be used to cut an adherend so as to form and secure a sufficient space between the resultant cut pieces and can withstand a heat treatment for expanding the heat-expandable layer. Consequently, the adhesive sheet can heighten the operating efficiency and working efficiency in the step of separating and recovering the cut pieces.

Abstract: A foam adhesive article is provided comprising a polymeric foam material having an outer surface, the outer surface of the polymeric foam material having adhesive properties; and fibrous reinforcing material, the fibrous reinforcing material dispersed within the polymeric foam material and imparting stretch release properties to the article. A method for preparing the foam adhesive article is also described comprising (a) melt mixing a foamable polymer composition, and a fiber forming resin to form an expandable extrudable composition; and (b) extruding the expandable extrudable composition through a die to provide the foam adhesive article.

Abstract: A porous adhesive sheet 1 having plural through holes 2 running in about parallel with each other in the thickness direction A of an adhesive organic film 3, wherein the through holes have about congruent sections in the diameter direction from one opening 2a to the other opening 2b and a production method thereof, and a semiconductor wafer with a porous adhesive sheet 31, which includes a semiconductor wafer 32 having an electrode 33, the porous adhesive sheet 1 adhered to the semiconductor wafer, and a conductive part 34 formed by filling a through hole 2 located on the electrode 33 with a conductive material, and a production method thereof are provided.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a stretched, multilayer breathable film that provides a barrier to microorganisms, blood and bodily fluids that is manufactured by simultaneously extruding a five-layer film having a minimum structure of C:A:B:A:C or a three-layer film having a minimum structure of C:D:C in which B is a microporous core layer, C is an outer monolithic layer, A is a microporous adhesive layer for bonding the outer monolithic layers to the core layer, and D is a microporous adhesive layer, and then stretching the extruded film to form micropores in the microporous core layer or the microporous adhesive layer, the micropores allowing the passage of water vapor but substantially preventing the passage of liquid water.

Abstract: Heat-activated adhesive tape has a backing comprising 88-92% acrylic polymer containing: 35-45% of a first alkyl acrylate monomer with alkyl groups containing 4 to 12 carbon atoms, 30-40% of a second alkyl acrylate monomer with alkyl groups containing 4 to 12 carbon atoms, 6-10% a first monoethylenically unsaturated polar copolymerizable monomer, 1-2% a second monoethylenically unsaturated polar copolymerizable monomer, 0.3-0.5% photoinitiator, 1-2% filler, 0.05-0.07% crosslinker/chain extender, and 8-12% hollow glass microspheres; and heat-activated adhesive layer on at least one side. A pressure-sensitive adhesive may be on the other side.

Abstract: Polymer foam articles prepared by melt-mixing a polymer composition and a plurality of microspheres, at least one of which is an expandable polymeric microsphere, under process conditions, including temperature and shear rate, selected to form an expandable extrudable composition; and extruding the composition through a die.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions and pressure sensitive adhesive articles containing the adhesive compositions are disclosed. The adhesive compositions of the invention generally demonstrate favorable cohesive strength at elevated temperatures. The adhesive compositions contain an acrylic acid ester copolymer having pendant styrenic polymeric moieties mixed with a polyarylene oxide polymer. The adhesive composition may be a foam.

Abstract: The invention is a thin, occlusive adhesive tape comprised of hydrocolloid powders dispersed in an elastomeric matrix and suitable for attachment to human skin.

Abstract: A metallic foil and a transparent substrate film are laminated with an adhesive layer. The roughness of the adhesive-layer-side surface (lower surface) of the metallic foil is such that the maximum height Rmax is more than 0 and less than 4 &mgr;m. As long as the maximum height Rmax falls in the range, the adhesive layer never contains air bubbles in such sizes that reflectance is adversely affected. The roughness of the surface (upper surface) of the metallic foil, opposite the adhesive-layer-side surface, is preferably such that the arithmetic mean roughness Ra is between 0.02 &mgr;m and 1 &mgr;m. As long as the arithmetic mean roughness Ra is in this range, it is possible to efficiently conduct vacuuming to bring, into close contact, a photosensitive resin layer and a photomask in sheet form placed on the photosensitive resin layer, before effecting the pattern-wise exposure of the photosensitive resin layer.

Abstract: A multi-layer elastic flat-shaped article having a predefined shape, consisting of at least two outer layers made of a porous fibrous or filamentous batting, and at least one inner layer, disposed between and adherent to a pair of said at least two outer layers. The inner layer is applied as at least one adhesive skein forming a latticework configuration. The adhesive skein is formed of a thermoplast having elastic properties at room temperature, and being adapted to recover its latticework configuration after tensile loading. The resulting article flat shaped article may be elastically stretched, and return to its original configuration. A preferred method for depositing the thermoplast is a printing process, for example intaglio printing, flexoprinting or screen printing. Nozzles may also be used to extrude hot thermoplast in a pattern defined by a relative movement of the outer layer or layers and the nozzle. The pattern may be continuous or interrupted.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology. These co-continuous interconnecting channels are predominately occupied with a polymer and particles that control the surface properties of the composition. The polymer composition may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: Described are conductor track structures on a nonconductive support material, especially fine conductor track structures, which are comprised of a base containing a heavy metal and a metallized coating applied to this, and a method for their production. The invention is characterized in that the heavy metal base in the area of the conductor track structures contains heavy metal nuclei, which have been created by the breakup of an organic nonconductive heavy metal complex, and that the support material contains microporous or microrough support particles to which the heavy metal nuclei are bound. An outstanding strength of adhesion of the deposited metal conductor tracks is achieved. The method is especially suitable also for the production of three-dimensional circuit supports.

Abstract: A hunter camouflage system for temporarily camouflaging a hunter's face and neck. The hunter camouflage system includes a sheet member, a plurality of camouflage members each having an exterior surface, and a layer of adhesive attached to an inner surface of the camouflage members. The camouflage members are comprised of a porous, breathable and stretchable material. The adhesive is preferably comprised of a pressure sensitive adhesive that is hypoallergenic and breathable. The sheet member includes a facial outline with the camouflage members appropriately placed within the facial outline representing the corresponding locations upon the user's face and neck that the camouflage members are to be applied thereto. The camouflage members preferably include a scent absorbing composition such as coal-based activated carbon.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a decorative wall 14 and ceiling device comprising a decorative base member 22, a peal-away back layer 38 and an adhesive layer 36. The decorative base member has embodiments comprising a flat surface embodiment 22, a flat surface embodiment having attachable pieces 24 and an embroidered embodiment 16 which utilizes a cut-out portion 42 as a part of the design. The body of the decorative member 22 may comprise cross-linked polyethylene foam 34 with a thin membrane film 38 being the peel-off backing. The present invention 10 can be cut and sized into a variety of shapes which can be used in combination 44 with each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fibrous absorbent structure that is wet stable and has large void volume with a density below the critical density of the fiber employed. In one embodiment, the fibrous absorbent uses open-celled foam technologies to keep the fibrous structure expanded and bonded. In other embodiments, the resulting fibrous structure resembles an open-celled polymeric foam, with fibers serving as struts stabilized by binder material. In another embodiment, the resulting fibrous structure is filled with hydrophilic open-celled foams with the cell size substantially smaller than the fibrous pores. Such a wet-stable, high void volume fibrous absorbent can be used in a disposable product intended for the absorption of fluid such as body fluid, including extensible absorbent articles.

Abstract: A continuous method for making foams having uniform and/or small cell sizes and articles made with these foams are described. The method allows for adjusting or controlling cell size and cell size distribution by controlling temperature and/or blowing agent concentration. The foams feature small and/or uniform cell sizes and may be comprised of amorphous thermoplastic polymers, pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, and immiscible thermoplastic polymer compositions. A method for coextruding the foams is also described.

Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises two oppositely-positioned working numbers each having proximal and distal ends and each having a working surface. The instrument also comprises at least one ring member affixed to a least one of the working members to encompass one or more of a user's fingers. In one embodiment at least one working surface has a heating element to cut or seal and cut tissue.

Abstract: A sealing sheet (10) assembly bondable to a construction surface comprising (a) an upper layer (14) of a first substance, the upper layer being selected fluid impermeable; and (b) a lower flexible layer (16) of a second substance, the lower flexible layer being bondable to the construction surface. The upper layer and the lower flexible layer are at least partially attached to one another, wherein a combination of the upper layer, the lower layer and the attachment or the partial attachment of the layers to one another are selected such that tensile forces resulting from constructional movements acting upon the sealing sheet result in a local detachment or relative displacement of the upper layer and the lower flexible layer, thereby the ability of the lower flexible layer of transmitting the forces onto the upper layer is remarkably reduced, resulting in improved service of the sealing cover as a whole.

Abstract: Adhesives for bonding paper facings to aerated concrete provide increased manufacturing efficiencies and long term stability of constructs prepared therewith. Adhesives may advantageously be used in the foamed state.

Abstract: A low density highly porous laminate sheet material of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene/expanded thermoplastic. The composite sheet material comprises two or more layers of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene laminated with an expanded thermoplastic. A process to make the invention is disclosed.

Abstract: A finely foamed pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet possessing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a fine cell size and cell wall thickness is disclosed. The tape or sheet is obtained by impregnating the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet with carbon dioxide in a liquid state or a supercritical state, and reducing the pressure to foam the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The main component of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is, for example, an acrylic resin or a rubber-based resin. The method provides a finely foamed pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or resin possessing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a fine cell structure such that an average cell size d is from 0.01 to 1000 &mgr;m, an average cell wall thickness t is from 0.01 to 2000 &mgr;m, and the ratio t/d is in the range of from 0.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: A composite polyurethane foam structure and method of preparing the composite structure, which structure includes a semirigid-rigid polyurethane foam layer having bonded, free, unreacted, ethylenically unsaturated groups like allyl or acrylic groups. The structure includes a cured, unsaturated resin composition layer which is chemically bonded to one or both surfaces of the polyurethane foam layer through the polymerization of the allyl or acrylic group in the foam surface with the polyester resin composition.

Abstract: An anti-static film comprises one or more polymeric film layers having a layer of conductive, low capacitance material secured thereto. The polymeric film layer(s) may have pin holes formed therethrough. The conductive, low capacitance layer comprises one or more strands of conductive, low capacitance fiber arranged in a predetermined pattern. The polymeric film layer(s) are bonded one to the conductive, low capacitance material using a polymeric layer formed from the same material as the film layers. Alternatively, the layer of conductive, low capacitance material may be omitted, with the adhesive layer being extruded onto the polymeric layer having pin holes formed therethrough. Similarly, an anti-static fabric comprises one or more layers of woven polymeric material having a layer of conductive, low capacitance material secured thereto. Alternatively, the fabric may have or polymeric layer extruded thereon in which pinholes are formed.

Abstract: A self-adhesive surface protective film, particularly for automobile paint surfaces, having a backing layer and a self-adhesive layer based on a foamed polyurethane.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of open celled rigid polyurethane or urethane-modified polyisocyanurate foams by reaction of a polyfunctional isocyanate-reactive composition with a polyisocyanate composition comprising a prepolymer of NCO-value 21-30% based on a high molecular weight oxyethylene-containing polyol.

Abstract: For sealing the gap, especially the air gap between two body parts (14, 15) of motor vehicles, a plastic profile in the form of a foam strip (10′) with a fixing means (100) is proposed which has at least two legs (16, 18) which are hinged together, whereby a first leg (16) is joined to the foam strip (10′) by means of a first adhesive layer and a second leg (18) is provided with a second adhesive layer for joining to a gap inner side (20).

Abstract: The invention provides a method of bonding an optical element within an enclosure, the method comprising providing an optical element within an enclosure having interior walls configured and sized to surround the exterior walls of the optical element with clearance, so as to form a space therebetween; introducing into the space members having a cross-section substantially the same as the cross-section of the space at the locations of the members; filling the space with adhesive which does not adhere to the members, and removing the members, forming air-filled voids which cause the reduction of stress in the optical element when its temperature changes. The invention further provides an optical system to be used in the described method.

Abstract: An expandable breathable laminate is described. The laminate includes a reticulated polymer layer and an fibrous layer. The fibrous layer is chemically treated so as to facilitate transfer of liquid through the fibrous layer and ultimately through the polymer layer via capillary action. The layers are bonded with an adhesive that does not impair the breathability and expandability of the laminate. Thus, removal of perspiration from the skin of the wearer of a garment made from the laminate can be accomplished.