Abstract: [TASK] Provided is a method of spraying a chemical solution, the method being capable of efficiently applying a chemical solution to a traveling canvas and sufficiently preventing the adhesion of paper powder and pitch to the canvas. [MEANS OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM] The present invention provides a method of spraying a chemical solution Y, the method comprising spraying the chemical solution Y continuously on a canvas K used in a dry part D of a paper machine by a spraying apparatus 10 while making the canvas K travel, wherein the canvas K is guided to an inside roll IR and an outside roll OR, and wherein the spraying apparatus 10 is disposed upstream from the outside roll OR and between the inside roll IR and the outside roll OR, and the chemical solution Y is sprayed toward the outside roll OR along a travel direction Y2 of the canvas K.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite precursor is provided comprising a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a light emitting organic compound, a first surface, and a second surface, wherein the second surface is superimposed by a transparent electrically conducting layer, a liquid phase superimposing at least a part of the first surface comprising a metal-organic compound, wherein the metal-organic compound comprises an organic moiety, wherein the organic moiety comprises a C?O group; and wherein the liquid phase further comprises a first silicon compound, wherein the first silicon compound comprises at least one carbon atom and at least one nitrogen atom.

Abstract: An apparatus including a durable porous substrate; and a perfluorinated liquid located within pores of the durable porous substrate. The durable porous substrate and the perfluorinated liquid together are configured to provide an omniphobic surface.

Abstract: A packaging material for forming at least a part of a package for a product releasing gasses comprises a one-way pressure relief valve (18) including a first inner film (10), being provided with at least one inlet opening (13, 14) therethrough, and a second outer film (11) covering the at least one inlet opening (13, 14) and being bonded to the first inner film (10) to form a channel portion (12) between the inner and the outer film. The channel portion (12) communicates with the surroundings of the package through at least one outlet opening (15) spaced apart from the at least one inlet opening (13, 14). The pressure relief valve (18) further comprises a liquid (19) provided in the channel portion (12) and solid spacer means (17) provided in the channel portion (12) proximate to the at least one inlet opening (13, 14).

Abstract: The invention discloses the internal structures and processes to synthesize the structure of self-healing materials, specially metallic materials, metal matrix micro and nanocomposites. Self healing is imparted by incorporation of macro, micro or nanosize hollow reinforcements including nanotubes, filled with low melting healing material or incorporation of healing material in pockets within the metallic matrix; the healing material melts and fills the crack. In another concept, macro, micro and nanosize solid reinforcements including ceramic and metallic particles, and shape memory alloys are incorporated into alloy matrices, specially nanostructured alloy matrices, to impart self healing by applying compressive stresses on the crack or diffusing material into voids to fill them.

Abstract: Superoleophilic particles and surfaces and methods of making the same are described. The superoleophilic particles can include porous particles having a hydrophobic coating layer deposited thereon. The coated porous particles are characterized by particle sizes ranging from at least 100 nm to about 10 ?m and a plurality of nanopores. Some of the nanopores provide flow through porosity. The superoleophilic particles also include oil pinned within the nanopores of the porous particles The plurality of porous particles can include (i) particles including a plurality of spaced apart nanostructured features comprising a contiguous, protrusive material, (ii) diatomaceous earth particles, or (iii) both. The surfaces can include the superoleophilic particles coupled to the surface.

Abstract: To obtain a non-particle-aggregation-type organic polymer monolith separation medium, there is provided a monolith separation medium comprising a skeletal phase and pores being continuous in the form of three-dimensional network, which skeletal phase on its surface has a functional group permitting introduction of a new functional group. The skeletal phase has a non-particle-aggregation-type co-continuous structure having an average diameter of submicron to micrometer size, and is constituted of an addition polymer from an epoxy compound of bi- or higher functionality and an amine compound of bi- or higher functionality. Further, the skeletal phase is enriched in organic matter and does not contain any carbon atoms derived from aromatic series.

Abstract: A structure includes a polymer structural member, which may include a shape memory polymer material, that can change its size and/or shape. An electromagnetic source is used to impose an electric field or a magnetic field on the polymer structural material, in order to control the shape of the material. The force may be used to change the shape of the material and/or to maintain the shape of the material while it is under load. The polymer material may be a solid material, may be a foam, and/or may include a gel. A shape memory polymer material may have mixed in it particles that are acted upon by the electromagnetic field. The structure may be used in any of a variety of devices where shape change (morphing), especially under loading, is desired.

Abstract: A porous film has an absorbing height of an electrolysis solution of 10 to 60 mm in at least one direction of the film's machine direction or transverse direction, wherein the absorbing height being measured after 30 minutes from the start of the absorption of the electrolysis solution, and a tensile strength at break in the machine direction of not less than 65 MPa. The porous film provides a porous film that has excellent absorption properties for an electrolysis solution and, when used as a separator, exhibits excellent battery properties and workability.

Abstract: An identification medium provided with a laminated structure comprises laminated layers of a magnetically controllable layer, in which magnetic microcapsules are dispersed, and a color shifting layer.

Abstract: Implementations and techniques for containing electrolyte leaks are generally disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-liquid composite material, a manufacturing method and an application of the same. Liquid-phase material, solid-phase material, and solvent are distributed to form a distributed system. The solid-phase material and liquid-phase material in the solvent can be suspensions, emulsions, microemulsions, colloids, or solutions. A portion or all of the solvent is removed to produce the solid-liquid composite material. The liquid-phase material is approximately equal to 1%˜80% of the total mass of the solid-liquid composite material. The porosity of the solid-phase material is approximately equal to 10%˜80% in the solid-liquid composite material. The specific surface area of the porous material is approximately equal to 50˜2000 cm2/cm3. The field-chromatic material is added to the solid-liquid composite material to form a field-chromatic device.

Abstract: A micronetwork made from microcapsules with or without nanomaterials and/or micromaterials such as microtubes, nanotubes and/or buckyballs; the micronetworks can be formulated to provide for unique properties such as reduction of crack propagation and/or corrosion.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules having a core material encapsulated within a microcapsular shell, the core material comprises at least one active ingredient, wherein the microcapsular shell comprises at least one inorganic polymer comprising polymerized precursors obtained by in-situ polymerization of the precursors; wherein the concentration of the core material based total weight of the microcapsules is above 95% w/w. The invention further relates to a composition and to a suspension comprising the microcapsules. The invention additionally relates to a process for preparing the microcapsules.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for adhering a flexible film to a substrate by interpositioning between the film and the substrate of a sufficient amount of a liquid, so that no bubbles are trapped between the film and the substrate after the film has been applied to the substrate using a scraper and where the liquid does not freeze at a substrate temperature below 0° C.

Abstract: A chemical solution-containing thin paper wherein a chemical solution is contained in an amount of 5 to 40% by weight with respect to base paper, powders are included in an amount of 0.1 to 30% by weight with respect to the chemical solution, the powders are formed by blending first powders each having an average particle size of 3 to 15 ?m and second powders each having an average particle size of 15 to 40 ?m with a weight ratio of the first powders with respect to the second powders of 0.1:1.9 to 1.9:0.1, and the chemical solution does not include an adhesive ingredient.

Abstract: It is disclosed an appearance-modifying device (10), for modifying the visual appearance of a surface covered thereby. The appearance-modifying device (10) comprises two oppositely arranged substrates (11, 12), which are spaced apart by a spacer structure (13). The spacer structure (13) spaces apart the two substrates (11, 12) in such a way that a space between the two substrates (11, 12) is divided into a plurality of cells (15, 16), the shapes of the individual cells (15, 16) being such that an aperiodic cell pattern (14) is formed by the cells (15, 16). Each cell (15, 16) may comprise an optically transparent fluid having a plurality of particles dispersed therein. The particles are moveable in the fluid through application of an electric field. An appliance at least partly covered by the appearance-modifying device (10) is also disclosed. Furthermore, it is disclosed a method for manufacturing the appearance-modifying device.

Abstract: A compensation element for leveling an add-on part (12) relative to a constructional component (13) has a base body (22) formed as a porous foam body in pores of which a curable material is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing element for fixing to a base body, in particular to building surfaces comprising a support and an reactive adhesive.

Abstract: An energy absorber comprises at least one layer of energy absorbing material, each layer having a plurality of cells within the respective layer of energy absorbing material, wherein each layer of energy absorbing material deforms when a force applied to the at least one layer of energy absorbing material reaches a threshold force level; a fluid filling the plurality of cells in each respective layer of energy absorbing material; and a skin covering external surfaces of each respective layer of energy absorbing material to contain the fluid within the cells of the respective layer of energy absorbing material until the force applied to the energy absorbing material causes the respective layer to deform; wherein the threshold force level for each layer of energy absorbing material is based on a viscosity of the fluid in the cells of the respective layer and on a crush strength of the respective layer of energy absorbing material.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composite membrane comprising a porous support layer and a discriminating layer, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a porous support layer; (b) incorporating an inert liquid into the pores of the support layer; (c) applying a curable composition to the support layer; and (d) curing the composition, thereby forming the discriminating layer on the porous support. The process is particularly useful for preparing gas separation composite membranes.

Abstract: A device for attaching an object to a substrate by means of glue includes at least one part (21) provided with a breakable sealed cavity, each containing one of the glue components, and one or more cavities (22) in the device (20), which are filled with the remaining glue components, where the parts (20, 21) are movable relative to each other like a piston pump, which makes the glue components flow towards a gluing surface (24, 42) through a system of channels (29, 30) and optionally through mixing chambers (31) and where the breakable seal (26) is broken by this movement. In order not to obstruct an equal flow of glue components, the device according to the invention comprises a cam (27) and a seal storing chamber (35) to store the seal away from the flow after it is broken.

Abstract: A fibre-reinforced composite structure includes a cut edge; an elastomeric cap covering the cut edge; and an adhesive sealant bonding the elastomeric cap to the cut edge. The fibre-reinforced composite structure is joined to a component and the elastomeric cap includes a generally Z or L-shaped cap with a web bonded to the cut edge of the fibre-reinforced structure and a flange bonded to the component and extending away from the fibre-reinforced structure.

Abstract: A dielectric material that includes an epoxy matrix and a high-voltage dielectric insulating fluid. The epoxy matrix includes a porosity of at least 20% by volume and at least 90% of the porosity is in the matrix is accessible to the insulating fluid. Also, a method of forming a dielectric material with such high porosity and impregnability by an insulating fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to yarns, fibres or filaments made of thermoplastics and to their manufacture. It relates more particularly to yarns, fibres or filaments exhibiting good fire resistance properties and to processes for the manufacture of these articles. These yarns or fibres made of polymer are obtained by spinning a polymer comprising an additive possessing flame-retardant properties composed of at least particles of a solid substrate on which a flame-retardant compound is adsorbed.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a clad board includes: sticking a releasing film to a pre-preg sheet; forming a non-through-hole or through-hole in the pre-preg sheet including the releasing film; filling the hole with conductive paste; peeling off the film; and heating and pressing a metal foil onto the pre-preg sheet. The clad board has a smooth face formed on one face or both the faces of the pre-preg sheet, so that the conductive paste is restrained from spreading in an interface between the pre-preg sheet and the releasing film. This structure can avoid short-circuit between circuits and prevent insulating reliability from lowering. As a result, an yield rate is improved, and a reliable circuit board is obtainable.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave suppression material that has a high light transmission performance even under a low temperature environment to display a sufficient electromagnetic wave suppression effect, and an electromagnetic wave suppression sheet that has the electromagnetic wave suppression material sealed in it, are disclosed. An electromagnetic wave suppression sheet (3) is composed of an electromagnetic wave suppression material (1) charged into a moisture-resistant film (2) whose peripheral part is laminated by a predetermined adhesive by way of sealing.

Abstract: A liquid-impregnated shaped foam article consisting of a) from 1 to 10% by volume of an open-cell foam based on an aminoplast and b) from 90 to 99% by volume of a component which is liquid at 25° C., such as aromatic or aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, water or aqueous dispersions, and the uses thereof for transporting or metering liquids, for cleavage through freezing, for energy absorption of projectiles or as latent heat stores.

Abstract: A gasket assembly and method of manufacture thereof provides a plurality of discrete, interconnected capsule beads spaced from one another. A sealant material is disposed in the capsule beads, such that when the capsule beads are ruptured under an applied clamping force, the gasket material is released from the capsule beads.

Abstract: An artificial bird projectile is provided for simulating bird strike events. The projectile has a solid foam phase and a gel or liquid phase. The gel or liquid phase is supported by the foam phase. The projectile may be suitable for simulating bird strike events on aero gas turbine engines.

Abstract: A structure includes a polymer structural member, which may include a shape memory polymer material, that can change its size and/or shape. An electromagnetic source is used to impose an electric field or a magnetic field on the polymer structural material, in order to control the shape of the material. The force may be used to change the shape of the material and/or to maintain the shape of the material while it is under load. The polymer material may be a solid material, may be a foam, and/or may include a gel. A shape memory polymer material may have mixed in it particles that are acted upon by the electromagnetic field. The structure may be used in any of a variety of devices where shape change (morphing), especially under loading, is desired.

Abstract: Personal care products comprising supersaturated solutions and core compositions comprising activation means are disclosed. In one embodiment, a core composition comprising the activation means is surrounded by an encapsulation layer. The core composition comprising the activation means may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon rupture and contact between the supersaturated solution and the activation means, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as biocides, can also be incorporated into the personal care product.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a thin film which has excellent heat resistance and water resistance together with excellent flexibility, and a thin film laminate comprising the thin film, and the present invention provides a thin film comprising a heat-resistant fluid between layers comprising heat-resistant flakes.

Abstract: A multilayered flexible laminate is disclosed that includes a first lamina having a inlet channel; a second lamina having a outlet channel; the first and second laminas joined to one another about an unbonded valve region having open and closed orientations; wherein the inlet channel and the outlet channels are in gaseous communication when the valve region is in the open orientation.

Abstract: Personal care products comprising supersaturated solutions and core compositions comprising activation means are disclosed. In one embodiment, a core composition comprising the activation means is surrounded by an encapsulation layer. The core composition comprising the activation means may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon rupture and contact between the supersaturated solution and the activation means, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as biocides, can also be incorporated into the personal care product.

Abstract: A device for attaching an object to a substrate by means of glue includes at least one part (21) provided with a breakable sealed cavity, each containing one of the glue components, and one or more cavities (22) in the device (20), which are filled with the remaining glue components, where the paris (20, 21) are movable relative to each other like a piston pump, which makes the glue components flow towards a gluing surface (24, 42) through a system of channels (29, 30) and optionally through mixing chambers (31) and where the breakable seal (26) is broken by this movement. In order not to obstruct an equal flow of glue components, the device according to the invention comprises a cam (27) and a seal storing chamber (35) to store the seal away from the flow after it is broken.

Abstract: An electrooptical device comprises an electrooptical layer between electrodes. The electrooptical layer includes a dispersion medium and particles contained in the dispersion medium. The particles are colored a first color, while the dispersion medium is colored a second color. The first and second colors are related to each other based on a relationship of complementary colors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new flame-retardant composition based on a flame retardant impregnated on an inorganic oxide of high porosity, to a process for preparing it and to its use for flame retarding materials and especially polymers.

Abstract: A fibrous material suitable for a wipe, cleaning implement or any other purpose has multiple functional zones that are distinctly separated. The functional areas or zones are created in the fibrous structure by essentially eliminating the porous structure in the border regions between the different zones to create a capillary barrier. The elimination of the porous structure in this border region eliminates the passage of fluids between the zones and allows for both wet and dry zones.

Abstract: Personal care products comprising supersaturated solutions and core compositions comprising activation means are disclosed. In one embodiment, a core composition comprising the activation means is surrounded by an encapsulation layer. The core composition comprising the activation means may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon rupture and contact between the supersaturated solution and the activation means, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as biocides, can also be incorporated into the personal care product.

Abstract: The invention relates to: a method of adhering a flexible film to a substrate, in which a sufficient quantity of a liquid is disposed between the film and the substrate such that no bubbles are trapped therebetween once the film has been applied to the substrate with the aid of a scraper, said method being characterised in that the liquid does not freeze at a substrate temperature of less than 0° C.; the mutually-adhered substrate and flexible film which is characterised by the continued absence of frost in the event of the substrate and film being moved into an atmosphere in which the temperature thereof is less than 0° C., from an atmosphere having a temperature that is at least equal to 0° C. and residual moisture of at least 25%; glazing comprising same; and the applications of said glazing, including for example exposure to temperatures of less than 0° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to engraved boards that are suitable for use in displays and exhibits including all types of signage, frames and artistic representations. The board is composed of at least two layers. One layer is made essentially entirely of, or includes, high impact polystyrene foam. The other layer can be made of, or include, any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to tiles that are suitable directly for use in flooring, on bathroom and other walls, kitchen and bath countertops, table tops etc. The tile is composed of at least two layers. One layer is made essentially entirely of, or includes, high impact polystyrene foam. The other layer can be made of, or include, any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A novel method of producing interpenetrating polymer network (“IPN”) sheeting. Particularly, an improved method of producing such sheeting and bonding it to a backing layer for use as various types of wound dressings and scar management products. The new process represents several improvements over previous techniques as follows: a) single-pass process, b) no second coating of liquid polymer required to act as glue, c) no solvents or other processing aids required, d) no additional oven length needed to effect the required dwell time, e) increased line speed relative to prior techniques, and g) the carrier substrate 20 need only be coated with a release surface on one side.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrant ornament that releases fragrance only when people who use the ornament change the shape of the ornament by pulling, kneading and squashing. Also, the present invention comprises a fragrant ornament having a fragrance container, which is made of elastic material and has fragrance release pores that completely or approximately hold the aromatic substance inside and generally release fragrance when the shape of the fragrance container is changed.

Abstract: Self-repairing, fiber reinforced matrix materials include a matrix material including inorganic as well as organic matrices. Disposed within the matrix are hollow fibers having a selectively releasable modifying agent contained therein. The hollow fibers may be inorganic or organic and of any desired length, wall thickness or cross-sectional configuration. The modifying agent is selected from materials capable of beneficially modifying the matrix fiber composite after curing. The modifying agents are selectively released into the surrounding matrix in use in response to a predetermined stimulus be it internal or externally applied. The hollow fibers may be closed off or even coated to provide a way to keep the modifying agent in the fibers until the appropriate time for selective release occurs.

Abstract: A plastics material tube that is particularly resistant to fire, such that its wall is formed by a corrugated tube of flammable plastics material, by a smooth tube lining the outside of the corrugated tube and made of a plastics material that limits flame propagation, and by a fireproofing composition received between the two tubes.

Abstract: Display information is revealed from behind a metal film that can be cleared upon effective contact with a clearing agent. The metal film, while opaque, is generally less than 1000 Angstroms thick and can be cleared by exposure to innocuous agents including food or other household products.

Abstract: A user-activatible substance delivery system of the present invention comprises a first web and a second web, the first and second webs having a periphery and being enclosed about their respective peripheries and defining a void space therein. A substance for delivery upon user activation is disposed in the void space. At least one of the first or second webs has at least one bond site. The bond site(s) define(s) a melt weakened region such that upon application of a force having a vector component parallel to the transverse axis, the bond site(s) fracture(s) to form a corresponding aperture in the respective web. The apertures provide a fluid communication path to facilitate delivery of the substance from the void space.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The apparatus may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer.