Abstract: A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, a barrier layer formed on the substrate, an illuminating layer formed on the barrier layer, and a protective layer formed on the illuminating layer. The barrier layer is made of titanium. The illuminating layer is made of rare-earth aluminates. The protective layer is made of silica dioxide. A method for making the device housing is also described there.

Abstract: A sanitary object having a decorative surface, which comprises substantially a body, formed of plastic or metal and an at least partial outer coating, that at least one metal layer has a combination of at least two elements selected from the following group: aluminum, chromium, zinc, silver, titanium, and/or zirconium, and is arranged as a coating.

Abstract: A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin.

Abstract: A metal/ceramic substrate made up of a multilayer, plate-shaped ceramic material and at least one metallization provided on a surface side of the ceramic material. The at least one metallization is bonded to the ceramic material by direct copper bonding or reactive brazing and the ceramic material is made of a base layer made of silicon nitride ceramic. The at least one metallization is formed from at least one intermediate layer of an oxidic ceramic applied to the at least one base layer.

Abstract: A coating includes a nano-composite layer including an equal number of films. The films are stacked on top of each other one after another. Each film includes a zirconium-copper carbonitride layer and a zirconium carbonitride layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of accomplishment of a hybrid cord comprising an inner layer (1) in steel cord, an intermediate layer (2) in a high module and high toughness fibre and an outer layer (3) in a Polyolefin fibre. The present invention also refers to its application in an 8 (4×2) cords braided hybrid cable or any other type of hybrid cable presenting another construction, in braided or twisted cables.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing of a metal oxide and glass coated metal product. This invention also relates to a coated metallic substrate material that is suitable for manufacturing flexible solar cells and other articles in which a passivated stainless steel surface is desirable.

Abstract: An alloy including a Pt-group metal, Ni and Al in relative concentration to provide a ?-Ni+??-Ni3Al phase constitution, and a coating including the alloy.

Abstract: There is provided a covering member for preventing erosion that has a high erosion resistance, is resistant to repeated thermal shocks so as to have a long life, and has a particular color allowing visual inspection of the surface layer for degradation. A covering member to be applied to a substrate made of an iron material or the like that will be eroded by contact with molten aluminum includes a Cr metal film as the lowest layer, a b layer formed of a CrN film, an intermediate layer, and an a layer formed of a TiSiN film, stacked in this order on the substrate. The intermediate layer includes layered films composed of the b layers and the a layers alternately stacked on top of one another.

Abstract: A coating for a CoCrMo substrate including a first layer located directly on the substrate and including Ta(CoCrMo)0.5-2.0, a second layer located directly on the first layer and including tantalum, a third layer located directly on the second layer and including tantalum carbide, and a fourth layer located directly on the third layer and including diamond-like carbon (DLC).

Abstract: A method for producing a component of a pullout guide for high-temperature applications includes the method steps of: producing a metal blank; applying a plasma polymer coating to a surface of the blank; heating the coated blank to a temperature of at least 400° C.; and cooling the coated blank, thereby producing the component. A metal component is produced by the method. The component is used in combination with household appliances.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface-modified carbon material is provided that can form a layer of a metal or the like on the surface in a simple manner and with adhesion performance. The surface-modified carbon material is also provided. The method is characterized by heat-treating a carbon substrate together with a carbon member other than the carbon substrate, the carbon substrate embedded in a surface modifying agent comprising a pyrolytic hydrogen halide generating agent and metal particles containing a transition metal. More specifically, a carbon substrate (2) is embedded in powder (3) containing a pyrolytic hydrogen halide generating agent such as ammonium chloride and metal particles containing a transition metal such as stainless steel, and the carbon substrate (2) is heat-treated together with a carbon member other than the carbon substrate, such as a the graphite crucible (6).

Abstract: An architectural transparency includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the substrate, a continuous metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the first metallic layer, and a subcritical metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the second dielectric layer such that the subcritical metallic layer forms discontinuous metallic regions.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to a wear-resistant coating, especially for gas turbine components, comprising a horizontally segmented or multilayered structure, i.e. at least one relatively hard, ceramic layer and at least one relatively soft, metallic layer. The ceramic layer and the metallic layer are alternately arranged on top of each other in such a way that an external layer forming an external surface of the wear-resistant coating is embodied as a ceramic layer. According to the invention, at least the external, ceramic layer is segmented in a column-type manner in a vertical direction.

Abstract: An article comprising a metal support with two opposing faces at least one of which is covered by a discontinuous ceramic coating. Said coating has a softening point above the melting point of the support and has at least one absorbing element for the laser radiation at a wavelength of the order of 1 ?m, being at least 1% of the weight of said coating. The invention further relates to a method for producing said article.

Abstract: The invention relates to open-pore biocompatible surface layers for implants, which layers are arranged over virgin surfaces of the implants, wherein pores of the open-pore surface layers are connected to form coherent pore networks and the surface layers have a specific internal surface area of ?0.06 ?m/?m2, preferably ?0.035 ?m/?m2 and especially ?0.025 ?m/?m2, measured by image analysis as a 2D-boundary line per unit of surface area in a metallographic microsection at 100× magnification. The invention further relates to methods of producing such surface layers, to implants coated therewith and to possible uses of the surface layers.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube (CNT) arrays can be used as a thermal interface materials (TIMs). Using a phase sensitive transient thermo-reflectance (PSTTR) technique, the thermal conductance of the two interfaces on either side of the CNT arrays can be measured. The physically bonded interface has a conductance ˜105 W/m2-K and is the dominant resistance. Also by bonding CNTs to target surfaces using indium, it can be demonstrated that the conductance can be increased to ˜106 W/m2-K making it attractive as a thermal interface material (TIM).

Abstract: In order to provide a flexible laminate circuit board using a surface treated copper foil satisfying all of a bonding strength of a copper foil with respect to polyimide, acid resistance, and etching property, in a flexible laminate circuit board formed by a copper foil on the surface of a polyimide resin layer, the copper foil is a surface treated copper foil formed by depositing an Ni—Zn alloy onto at least one surface of a untreated copper foil, and the Zn deposition amount in the deposited Ni—Zn alloy is 6% or more and 15% or less of the (Ni deposition amount+Zn deposition amount), and the Zn deposition amount is 0.08 mg/dm2 or more to provide a flexible cupper clad laminate.

Abstract: This invention relates in part to thermal barrier coating systems that comprise at least one metallic or metallic/ceramic inner layer deposited onto a substrate, at least one ceramic intermediate layer deposited onto the inner layer, and at least one ceramic outer layer deposited onto the intermediate layer. The ceramic intermediate layer is a thermally sprayed coating having a plurality of macrocracks distributed throughout the intermediate layer. The ceramic outer layer is a thermally sprayed coating made from composite ceramic powder particles that include a zirconia-based component and an (alumina+silica)-based component. The ceramic outer layer is substantially free of macrocracks. This invention also relates in part to methods of forming thermal barrier coating systems, and articles coated with thermal barrier coating systems. The thermal barrier coating systems are suitable for protecting components exposed to high temperature environments, such as the thermal environment of a gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A laminate film including a first polylactic acid layer; a second metal-receiving layer including PVOH, EVOH, or a blend thereof on a side of the first polylactic acid layer; and a metal layer deposited on a side of the metal-receiving layer opposite the polylactic acid layer. The metal-receiving layer may be coextruded with the polylactic acid first layer or may be a coating applied to one side of the polylactic acid first layer. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the metal receiving-layer of the first polylactic acid layer.

Abstract: The invention provides low-emissivity stacks being characterized by a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), enhanced aesthetics, mechanical and chemical durability, and a tolerance for tempering or heat strengthening. The invention moreover provides low-emissivity coatings comprising, in order outward from the substrate a first dielectric layer; a first nucleation layer; a first Ag layer; a first barrier layer; a second dielectric layer; a second nucleation layer; a second Ag layer; a second barrier layer; a third dielectric layer; and optionally, a topcoat layer, and methods for depositing such coatings on substrates.

Abstract: A blade of a turbomachine such as a gas turbine includes a blade vane with a blade tip and a blade base. A blade tip armor cladding is applied on the blade tip. A coating covers at least the armor cladding and includes at least one multilayer coating system, and preferably plural such coating systems stacked repetitively on one another. Each coating system includes at least two different layers stacked successively on one another, with one layer of a metal material closer to the blade tip and one layer of a ceramic material farther from the blade tip.

Abstract: A highly durable, environmentally and thermally stable Silver coating for mirrors, Infrared thin-film filters, or other optical coatings having very high reflection values over a large spectral and angular range where the enhanced durability and thermal stability are achieved through the selection and layer sequence of materials, which provide good chemical and environmental protection to Silver. Of particular importance are the layers directly below the Silver, and directly above the Silver (nucleation layer and barrier layer).

Abstract: A nanostructured composite electrode is provided that includes a pair of conductive metal foils and a multiplicity of ordered nanostructures formed on each conductive metal foil. The ordered nanostructures include functionalized carbon multi-walled nanotubes electrophoretically deposited onto the metal foils. The ordered nanostructures also include synthesized nanoparticles electrophoretically deposited onto each of the carbon multi-walled nanotubes and the metal foils in proportion to the concentration of the carbon multi-walled nanotubes while in a stable colloidal suspension with the synthesized nanoparticles during electrophoretic deposition.

Abstract: There is provided a slide part used in an environment where there is a lubricant containing a molybdenum compound including a hard protective layer formed on an outermost surface of a substrate of the slide part; in which: the hard protective layer includes mainly carbon, nitrogen, and a metal element; the hard protective layer is composed of a complex of an amorphous carbon body containing nitrogen and a compound crystal of the metal element; the compound crystal is composed of at least one of a metal carbide, a metal nitride, and a metal carbonitride; and a surface hardness of the hard protective layer is 1800 or larger in Vickers hardness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to essentially transparent glazings comprising a system of films deposited under vacuum by magnetron, and having antisun and/or low-emission properties, comprising as protective surface layer a layer based on titanium oxide and on at least one other metal oxide of high hardness from the group comprising: ZrO2, SiO2, Cr2O3. The glazings according to the invention are of a nature to withstand a heat treatment at 550° C. for 5 minutes without giving rise to the presence of optical effects, especially of coloration or iridescence. These glazings are termed toughenable.

Abstract: Functionalized substrates and method of passivating the surface of a substrate to improve the surface by imparting desirable surface properties to improve the performance of a surface, the method steps including exposing the substrate to a chemical vapor deposition process to coat the substrate with silicon, and functionalizing the coated surface by exposing the substrate surface to a binding reagent having at least one unsaturated hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: A surface-treated tin-plated steel sheet for welded cans forming a surface-treating layer comprising chiefly a silane coupling agent on the surface of a tin-plated layer formed on the surface of a steel sheet, wherein the amount of free tin (Sn) (X g/m2) in the tin-plated layer and the amount of silicon (Si) (Y mg/m2) in the surface-treating layer lie in ranges satisfying all of the following formulas, 0.2?X?13, Y?1.0, Y?1.58X+6.92 and Y??0.36X+10.70. Despite of a non-chromium surface treatment, the surface-treated tin-plated steel sheet features excellent weldability, particularly high-speed weldability, close adhesion during the working and excellent corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A conductive rubber component 10 includes a laminate 9 in which conductive rubber layers 1 and insulating rubber layers 2 are laminated alternately in parallel, the conductive rubber layers 1 and the insulating rubber layers 2 are integrated at their boundaries by a cross-linking reaction, the conductive rubber layers 1 have a thickness of 0.01 mm to 1.0 mm and electrical conductivity such that the volume resistivity is 10?5 ?·cm or more and 10 K ?·cm or less, and the insulating rubber layers have a thickness of 0.01 mm to 1.0 mm and electrical insulation properties such that the volume resistivity is 1 M ?·cm or more and 1016 ?·cm or less. A solderable metal coating 3 is integrated with at least one surface of the laminate 9 that is perpendicular to the electrical conduction direction by the deposition of at least one selected from atoms and molecules.

Abstract: An aircraft transparency includes a first stretched acrylic ply and a second stretched acrylic ply. A coating stack having solar control properties is applied over at least a portion of one or more of the major surfaces. The coating stack includes a first primer layer comprising an epoxy amino siloxane-containing material. A solar coating having at least three metallic silver layers is formed over at least a portion of the first primer layer. A protective coating including silica and alumina is formed over at least a portion of the solar control coating. A topcoat including a polysiloxane material is formed over at least a portion of the protective coating. An overcoat is formed over at least a portion of the topcoat and includes a diamond-like carbon type coating.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including a low-E coating. In certain example embodiments, a titanium oxide inclusive bottom layer stack and/or a NiCr-based layer(s) are designed to improve b* coloration values and/or transmission of the coated article. These layer stack portions also are advantageous in that they permit a double-silver coated article to achieve (i) an LSG value (Tvis/SHGC) of at least 2.0, (ii) an SHGC value of no greater than 35%, more preferably no greater than 33, 32 or 30%, and (iii) a U-value (BTU h?1 ft?2° F.?1) (e.g., x=12 mm) of no greater than 0.30, more preferably no greater than 0.28 or 0.25. In certain example embodiments, the titanium oxide based layer may be an interlayer provided in a bottom portion of the layer stack between first and second layers comprising silicon nitride.

Abstract: Provided are scratch-, wear- and corrosion-resistant coatings for metal substrates, including orthopedic implants and other metal-containing constructs, as well as methods for making such coatings. The inventive coatings comprise multiple micron-width layers of titanium nitride, titanium carbonitride, or both titanium nitride and titanium carbonitride, and may also contain a layer of aluminum oxide, and may be characterized by alternating layers of titanium nitride and titanium carbonitride. The present coatings curtail the growth of microcracks that can otherwise result from surface cracks or scratches on coated substrates, and thereby provide improved wear characteristics, resist scratching, and prevent the penetration of corrosive fluids to the substrate material.

Abstract: An injection molding process for producing long moldings which is freed from short molding without enhancing the injection pressure. According to the molding process, a molten resin injected into a cavity (33) flows at a lowered flow rate in the interstice (34) between a protuberance (31) and a metal mold (22C) because the interstice (34) is narrower than the other part, while it flows sufficiently into the cavity (33) except the interstice (34) to adhere to a glass substrate (21) tightly. Further, the molten resin flows also into a lip-forming concavity (35) to form a lip having a high filling density.

Abstract: A method of processing an article includes heating the article in an atmosphere substantially free of oxygen to an oxidation temperature within a predetermined temperature range. The article includes a substrate and a bond coat disposed on the substrate. A partial pressure of oxygen is then established within the atmosphere after heating to the oxidation temperature. At least a portion of the bond coat oxidizes in the partial pressure of oxygen at the oxidation temperature to form a desired type of oxide to the substantial exclusion of forming other types of oxides. A ceramic coating is then deposited on the oxide.

Abstract: A multilayer thermal protection system includes a metallic substrate; a first ceramic layer; a bond coat layer attaching the first ceramic layer to the metallic substrate, wherein the first ceramic layer is applied by plasma spraying; at least one second ceramic layer attached to the first ceramic layer, wherein the at least one second ceramic layer includes monolithic ceramic elements adhesively attached to the first ceramic layer; and a ceramic adhesive layer attaching the at least one second ceramic layer to the first ceramic layer.

Abstract: A low-adhesion material containing a rare-earth element is formed as a layer or a film on a mold surface of a mold for molding a resin. A main component of the low-adhesion material is a rare-earth compound, and Y2O3 is used as an example. A content of the rare-earth compound in the low-adhesion material is not less than 40 percent by volume. Thereby, a mold for molding a resin having excellent releasability can be obtained.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to sputter-deposited transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) that are capable of surviving the harsh environments of ovens so that they can be included, for example, in oven door applications. In certain example embodiments, zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO2 or other suitable stoichiometry) may be used as a protective overcoat to protect an underlying Ag layer from corrosion in the atmosphere. In certain three lite oven door example embodiments, surfaces 2 and 4 each have an Ag-based TCC sputter-deposited thereon. The Ag-based TCC may have a sheet resistance of about either 4 or 5 ohms/square in certain example embodiments.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to sputter-deposited transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) for use in, for example, refrigeration and/or freezer units (e.g., as doors, windows, etc.). The TCC may include a silver-based conductive layer, at least partially protected by a zirconium oxide overcoat. Such TCCs may be provided in connection with monolithic or multi-substrate arrangements in different example embodiments. Certain example embodiments may involve “active” modes, where a silver-based layer in the TCC may receive a voltage, e.g., to reduce the likelihood of frosting, freezing, fogging, condensation, and/or the like, on the glass substrate that supports the TCC.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated diamond comprising a diamond substrate; a primary carbided layer of a carbide forming element; a secondary layer of a high melting point metal selected from W, Mo, Cr, Ni, Ta, Au, Pt, Pd or any combination or alloy thereof, the secondary layer being substantially free of carbide forming element from the primary layer; and an overcoat of Ag, Ni, Cu, Au, Pd, Pt, Rh, Os, Tr, Re, any combination or alloy thereof, the metal of the secondary layer being different to the metal of the overcoat. The invention further relates to methods for producing such coated diamonds and abrasive-containing tools including such coated diamonds.

Abstract: An adhesive tape includes a backing material and an adhesive material coupled to the backing material. A release liner is coupled to an exposed portion of the adhesive material.

Abstract: A metallic effect pigment comprising at least three layers: A) a layer A which comprises at least one metal MA and has an average oxygen content OA, based on the total amount of MA and OA in the layer A, B) a layer B comprising at least one metal MB and having an average oxygen content OB of 0 to 77 atom %, more particularly of 0 to 58 atom %, based on the total amount of MB and OB in the layer B, C) a layer C which comprises at least one metal MC and has an average oxygen content OC, based on the total amount of MC and OC in the layer C, the average oxygen content OAC in layers A and C being determined in accordance with the formula (I) O AC = 1 2 ? ( O A M A + O A + O C M C + O C ) ( I ) and being situated within a range from 2 to 77 atom %, more particularly from 25 to 58 atom %. The disclosure further relates to processes for preparing this effect pigment and also to its use.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) includes an EMI filter at a front portion thereof for blocking/shielding substantial amounts of electromagnetic waves. The filters has high visible transmission, and is capable of blocking/shielding electromagnetic waves. In certain example embodiments, a silver based coating of the EMI filter reduces damage from EMI radiation through highly conductive Ag layers, blocks significant amounts of NIR and IR radiation from outdoor sunlight to reduce PDP panel temperature, and enhances contrast ratio through reduced reflection, while maintaining high visible transmission. In certain example embodiments, at least one layer of or including silicon nitride may be Si-rich, and/or at least one layer including an oxide of Ni and/or Cr may be a suboxide, in order to improve heat treatability of the coated article.

Abstract: Disclosed are cohesive metallic structures, comprising sintered metallic nanoparticles, suitable for shielding against electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference. Also disclosed are methods for forming such structures. Devices for shielding electromagnetic radiation and methods of shielding electromagnetic radiation using such devices are also provided.

Abstract: A stainless steel substrate with one or more conductive metal layers, a method for manufacturing the same, and a hard disk drive suspension material using the same that are excellent in etching accuracy and does not involve the use of any substances casing environmental burdens, while ensuring stable adhesion between the conductive metal layers on the stainless steel substrate and the polyimide-based resin layer. The conductive metal layers are formed to have a total thickness ranging from 0.1 to 10 ?m, a centerline average surface roughness Ra from 0.05 to 1 ?m, and a ten-point average surface roughness Rz from 1 to 5 ?m, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated glass pane with a low-e and/or solar controlcoating comprising—in sequence from the glass surface—at least the following layers: —a lower anti-reflection layer, comprising: a base layer of an (oxi)nitride of aluminium, a middle layer of an oxide of Zn and Sn, a top layer of a metal oxide; —a silver-based functional layer; —a barrier layer; —an upper anti-reflection layer comprising a layer of an (oxi)nitride of aluminium 10 having a thickness of more than 10 nm.

Abstract: An article having a thermal barrier coating includes a superalloy substrate having a columnar grained ceramic coat formed thereon. The ceramic coat includes a nanolaminate region comprising repeating layers of ceramic material with each layer being less than 500 nm in thickness, with dispersions of metal oxide doping material situated between each of the layers. The ceramic coat further includes a non-doped region having a thickness greater than 500 nm adjacent to the nanolaminate region, the non-doped region including one layer or a plurality of adjacent layers of ceramic material without dispersions of metal oxide doping material situated between each of the layers. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, a bond coat is formed between the substrate and the columnar grained ceramic coat. According to another embodiment, the superalloy substrate forms an adherent alumina scale, and no bond coat is necessary.

Abstract: This invention relates to ceramic powders comprising a zirconia-based component, e.g., yttria-stabilized zirconia, and an (alumina+silica)-based component, e.g., mullite. The ceramic powders are useful for forming thermal shock resistant coatings having the same composition, through deposition by thermal spray devices. This invention also relates to thermal barrier coating systems suitable for protecting components exposed to high temperature environments, such as the thermal environment of a gas turbine engine. This invention further relates to forming free-standing solid ceramic articles.

Abstract: A metallic article for high temperature applications such as a turbine engine component is protected by a thermal barrier coating system on the article's metallic substrate. The thermal barrier coating system includes a bond coat layer of aluminum containing alloy on the metal substrate, an alumina layer on the bond coat layer and a ceramic thermal barrier layer on the alumina layer. The bond coat layer is doped with elemental barium that enhances the creep resistance of the alumina layer, thus, minimizing spallation of the ceramic thermal barrier layer.

Abstract: A thermal insulating ceramic layer for use on metal alloy components exposed to hostile thermal and chemical environment, such as a gas turbine. The thermal barrier coating may include cracks made by a series of steps, including subjecting at least a portion of the thermal barrier coating to a shockwave such that microcracks are formed in the thermal barrier coating without also substantially deforming the substrate.

Abstract: A extreme low resistivity light attenuation anti-reflection coating structure includes a substrate, a coating module, and a composed protection coating layer. The coating module is formed on a front surface of the substrate. The coating module is composed of a plurality of Ti-based oxide coating layers and a plurality of metal coating layers that are alternately stacked with each other. The composed protection coating layer is formed on the coating module.