Abstract: A capacitive element for a circuit board or chip carrier is formed from a pair of conductive sheets having a dielectric component laminated therebetween. The dielectric component is formed of two or more dielectric sheets, at least one of which can be partially cured followed by being fully cured. The partially cured sheet is laminated to at least one other sheet of dielectric material and one of the sheets of conductive material. The total thickness of the two sheets of the dielectric component does not exceed about 4 mils and preferably does not exceed about 3 mils. The use of two or more sheets of dielectric material makes it very unlikely that two or more defects in the sheets of dielectric material will align, thus greatly reducing the probability of a defect causing a failure in test or field use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture a body from a thermoplastic plastic with a three-dimensionally structured surface, wherein the molding is carried out directly from a master made of glass coated with metal oxide, without the deposition of further coatings on the surface of said master. The invention also relates to bodies manufactured with this method from a thermoplastic featuring a three-dimensionally structured surface as well as to planar optical structures likewise manufactured with this method for generating evanescent-field measuring platforms and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A parallel passage contactor structure which advantageously does not require a spacing member is provided according to the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention a parallel passage contactor is provided comprising multiple layers of sheet material wherein the sheet material is perforated with a regular pattern of openings. The perforated openings in the sheet material comprising the layers of the contactor structure are arranged such that when multiple similarly perforated layers of material are suitably layered in contact with each other the perforated openings in adjacent layers form substantially continuous parallel passages suitable for the conduction of fluids.

Abstract: Cobalt-nickel oxide films of nominal 100 nm thickness, and resistivity as low as 0.06 &OHgr;·cm have been deposited by spin-casting from both aqueous and organic precursor solutions followed by annealing at 450° C. in air. Films deposited on sapphire substrates exhibit a refractive index of about 1.7 and are relatively transparent in the wavelength region from 0.6 to 10.0 &mgr;m. They are also magnetic. The electrical and spectroscopic properties of the oxides have been studied as a function of x=Co/(Co+Ni) ratio. An increase in film resistivity was found upon substitution of other cations (e.g., Zn2+, Al3+) for Ni in the spinel structure. However, some improvement in the mechanical properties of the films resulted. On the other hand, addition of small amounts of Li decreased the resistivity. A combination of XRD, XPS, UV/Vis and Raman spectroscopy indicated that NiCo2O4 is the primary conducting component and that the conductivity reaches a maximum at this stoichiometry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming the magnetic film having a magnetic easy axis in a pre-formed area. Especially, the present invention related to a method of forming a multiple magnetic easy-axis in a pre-formed magnetic film. It is an object of the present invention to overcome the drawbacks of the conventional magnetic film and to achieve ultrahigh density of the unit recording cell using the magnetic film. It is another object of the present invention to suggest a method of forming a magnetic film and a magnetic film device in which the exchange interaction and the magneto-static interaction between the neighboring areas are eliminated in order to accomplish ultrahigh density for storing data. The present invention presents first, a method of forming a uniaxial magnetic easy axis on the magnetic film. The magnetic moments of the treated recording area having an easy axis are automatically aligned to the axis without an external magnetic field.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated groups, (B) finely divided silica, (C) a metal powder or an electrically conductive metal-plated powder, (D) an adhesive aid, and (E) a curing agent cures into silicone rubber having a low volumetric resistivity and a stable high conductivity, exhibiting improved adhesion to resin and metal substrates, and thus suitable as electrically conductive parts and electrical contacts in electrical equipment.

Abstract: Wires and cables made from ceramic oxide fibers encapsulated within a matrix that includes aluminum.

Abstract: A tin-plating or aluminum-plating surface treated steel material with excellent corrosion resistance containing an intermetallic compound composed of one or more Group IIa (alkaline earth metal) elements and one or more Group IVb elements in a tin-based plating layer or aluminum-based plating layer on the surface of a steel material. For a tin-based plating layer, the long diameter of the intermetallic compound massive bodies is 1 82 m or greater and the short diameter/long diameter ratio is at least 0.4. For an aluminum-based plating layer, the long diameter of the intermetallic compound massive bodies is 10 &mgr;m or greater and the short diameter/long diameter ratio is at least 0.4.

Abstract: Provided are an anodic bonding structure, a fabricating method thereof, and a method of manufacturing an optical scanner using the same. Provided anodic bonding structure having a substrate and a glass substrate arranged above the substrate, includes at least one dielectric and at least one metal layer deposited between the substrate and the glass substrate, with a dielectric arranged uppermost, wherein the uppermost dielectric and the glass substrate are anodic bonded. Provided method of fabricating an anodic bonding structure having a substrate and a glass substrate arranged above the substrate, includes an act of depositing at least one dielectric and at least one metal layer between the substrate and the glass substrate, with dielectric arranged uppermost, and an act of anodic bonding the uppermost dielectric with the glass substrate.

Abstract: A functional film includes a transition layer having a first constituent having SiO as a dielectric material and at least one second constituent selected from aluminum (Al), silver (Ag), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), yttrium (Y), zinc (Zn), zirconium (Zr), tungsten (W) and tantalum (Ta). The first and second constituents have corresponding gradual content gradients according to a thickness of the functional film.

Abstract: A method of providing a decorative metal pattern on an electrically non-conductive substrate, such as a glass or plastic substrate, which includes applying a mixture of heat fusible material, such as glass or plastic, with a metal having a particle size less than about 500 mesh constituting at least 50% of the mixture, to the substrate in the desired pattern, heating the so-applied mixture until the heat fusible material fuses and bonds to the substrate, cleaning the substrate with the pattern thereon, and a electroplating the pattern with the desired finish metal. In one method in which the mixture includes glass, a negative resist is adhesively secured to the substrate and the mixture is applied. The resist disintegrates upon heating. In another method, used when the substrate is plastic, a mixture of plastic and metal in past form is applied to the substrate by silk screening or pad printing to form the pattern.

Abstract: Enameled steel and process for enameling a zinc or zinc-alloy precoated steel surface includes providing steel having a surface to be precoated and enameled; applying a zinc or zinc-alloy coating having a thickness ranging from 1 to 30 &mgr;m to the surface of the steel to provide the zinc or zinc-alloy precoated steel surface; subjecting the zinc or zinc-alloy precoated steel surface to a heat pretreatment at a temperature of at least 500° C.; and enameling the zinc or zinc-alloy precoated steel surface with a vitreous enamel composition which has a content of adherence-providing oxides selected from the group consisting of Co, Ni, Cu, Sb and Mn of less than 0.1% by weight for a white enamel layer and less than 2.5% by weight for a colored enamel layer by firing the vitreous enamel composition to provide a vitreous enamel layer thereon.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article with a patterned appearance provided by a visually observable contrast between one or more generally transparent thin film coatings deposited over a substrate. At least one of the deposited coatings exhibits a reflected color and/or contrast and visible differing transmitted color and/or contrast or a plurality of coatings together exhibit different reflected colors and/or contrasts. The coatings are selected from the group of: metals depositable by magnetron sputtering vacuum deposition, chemical vapor deposition, pyrolytic coating, or sol-gel techniques, metal oxide coatings, metal nitride coatings, semi-conductor containing coatings, metal oxynitrides and mixtures thereof. The present invention is also directed to a method of making the articles having a visually observable patterned appearance involving masking and applying the coating or applying the coating and removing a portion of the coating to form the pattern.

Abstract: A metallic turbine blade (10) has a protective coating (22) applied to the shank (16) and the root (18) of the turbine blade (10). The protective coating (22) comprises a chromized coating (24) diffused into the surface of the metallic article (10) and a glass coating (26) on the chromized coating (24). The glass coating (26) comprises a silicate glass, preferably having a chromium oxide filler. The glass coating (26) preferably comprises a boron titanate silicate glass having a chromium oxide filler. The protective coating (22) provides oxidation and sulphidation resistance for the shank (16) and root (18) of the turbine blade (10).

Abstract: A wiring board with high reliability capable of effectively preventing the occurrence of migration includes a substrate 1, a glass layer 2 deposited on the top face of the substrate 1, a plurality of conductive layers 3 deposited on the surface of the glass layer 2, and a plurality of plating layers 4 correspondingly deposited for covering the surface of each of the conductive layers 3. The glass layer 2 is partially protruded so as to surround and to overlap both sides of each conductive layer 3, and top ends of the protruded portions 2a are interposed between the conductive layer 3 and the plating layer 4. Even when a large difference in potentials is created between the adjacent conductive layers 3, 3 while the wiring board is used, the protruded portions 2a of the glass layer 2 sufficiently prevents the growth of the metal toward the adjacent conductive layer 3, and effectively prevents the occurrence of migration.

Abstract: A metal-ceramic composite substitute is produced by joining a metal plate to a ceramic substrate by using a brazing material in a paste form prepared by adding 10-14 parts by weight of a vehicle to 100 parts by weight of a powder of which the solid centent comprises 90.0˜99.5% of an Ag powder, 0˜9.5% of a Cu powder and 0.5˜4.0% of an active metal powder, and 0.0˜0.9% of a titanium oxide powder if necessary.

Abstract: A Cu plated ceramic substrate is used in a semiconductor. On a ceramic substrate layer, a thin-film Cr layer is put, and a thin-firm Au layer is put on the Cr layer. The Au layer is plated with Cu. By providing the Au and Cr layers between the ceramic plate and Cu layer, adhesibility is increased. A Pertier element which includes the Cu plated ceramic layer is employed in a semiconductor to absorb and generate heat efficiently.

Abstract: Methods for forming adsorbent laminate structures particularly for use in pressure swing adsorption processes and devices are disclosed. One disclosed embodiment comprises providing a metal or alloy support and depositing adsorbent material onto the support by electrophoretic deposition. Adsorbent material has been deposited on just one planar surface, and on both first and second planar surfaces, of the support. Adsorbent material also may be deposited on plural strips, which are then assembled into a laminate structure along the support. Adsorbers also are described comprising first and second wire mesh sheets having adsorbent material deposited on a first major planar surface thereof. The first and second sheets are placed adjacent one another and spaced sufficiently to define a flow channel.

Abstract: To present a material for stamper free from deterioration of stamper quality due to reaction with an electron-attracting radical contained in the resist material. An electrode formed on the surface of a patterned resist film 2 for electrocasting a stamper material is formed of a nickel alloy thin film 3 comprising Ni element as a principal component, and Ru element added in a range of less than 25 percent by weight.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive line structure is provided. An adhesion layer is formed on a substrate surface. A seed layer is formed on the adhesion layer. A conductor is formed on the seed layer to form a partially complete structure. The partially complete structure is exposed to an electrolyte and undergoes an anodization process. At least a portion of the seed layer and a portion of the conductor are transformed to seed layer metal oxide and conductor metal oxide, respectively. At least a portion of the adhesion layer is transformed to an adhesion layer metal oxide and a further portion of the conductor is transformed to the conductor metal oxide.

Abstract: A glass panel in which spacing members (2) are interposed between a pair of glass sheets (1A, 1B) and a heat-fusible outer periphery sealing portion is provided along the entire outer periphery of the two glass sheets (1A, 1B) for sealing the space (V) between the glass sheets (1A, 1B) under a pressure-reduced condition. A linear expansion coefficient (&agr;1) of one (1A) of the glass sheets (1A, 1B) and a linear expansion coefficient (&agr;2) of the other glass sheet (1B) are set within a range which satisfies a predetermined relation expression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic film having a magnetic easy axis in a preformed area, and a method of forming the magnetic film Especially, the present invention relates to a method of forming a multiple magnetic easy-axis in a preformed magnetic film and a magnetic film having multiple easy-axis by the same method of forming the multiple easy axis. It is an object of the present invention to overcome the drawbacks of the conventional magnetic film and to achieve ultrahigh density of the unit recording cells using the magnetic film. It is another object of the present invention to suggest a method of forming a magnetic film and a magnetic film device in which the exchange interaction and the magneto-static interaction between the neighboring areas are eliminated in order to accomplish ultrahigh density for storing data, The present invention presents first, a magnetic film (or area) having a magnetic easy axis and a method of forming a magnetic easy axis on the magnetic film.

Abstract: A heat-treatable coated glass article comprises a substantially transparent substrate with a substantially transparent dual-function coating on a surface of the substrate. The coating provides low emissivity and high anti-solar performance properties. It comprises a first anti-reflection layer of dielectric material, preferably tungsten oxide. An infra-red reflective layer of silver metal and/or copper metal overlies the anti-reflection dielectric layer. A buffer layer, such as a chromium buffer layer, is positioned between the anti-reflection layer and the infra-red reflective layer. Also, optionally, a color control layer may be used, preferably being positioned between the anti-reflection layer and the substrate. A second buffer layer directly overlies the infra-red reflective layer. A second anti-reflection layer overlies the second buffer layer. In accordance with a method of manufacturing the coated article, each of the layers of the coating is deposited in turn by D.C.

Abstract: A highly corrosion resistant steel sheet for fuel tank comprising a lowermost layer of Zn or Zn-based plating layer deposited on each side of the steel sheet; a chemical conversion film deposited on each of the Zn or Zn-based plating layer; a metal powder-containing organic resin film deposited on one of the chemical conversion film, said metal powder-containing organic resin film containing Al and Ni metal powders and an amine modified epoxy resin; and a silica-containing organic resin film deposited on the other chemical conversion film, said silica-containing organic resin film containing at least one resin having at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl group, isocyanate group, carboxyl group, glycidyl group, and amino group; silica; and a lubricant.

Abstract: A sealing structure for an organic light emitting device display. The sealing structure comprises a metal film overlying a dielectric film. The sealing structure has low moisture and oxygen permeability. At least one of the metal layers may react with moisture or oxygen to seal off pin holes. A net low stress sealing structure may be formed by combining tensile and compressive films. The sealing structure may be etched to create openings for connection to outside circuitry. The innovative sealing structure minimizes moisture leakage and vertical shorts between diode cathode and anode.

Abstract: An electrode substrate comprises a backing substrate carrying thereon a metal electrode layer and/or a recording layer, the layer or layers having a smooth surface area with a surface roughness of less than 1 nm by more than 1 &mgr;m2. The smooth surface of the metal electrode layer and/or the recording layer is formed by firstly forming the layer on another substrate having a corresponding smooth surface and then peeling another substrate off the layer after the layer is bonded to the surface of the backing substrate, whereby the smooth surface profile of another substrate is transferred to the surface of the layer formed on the backing substrate.

Abstract: A glass circuit substrate wherein nuclei of Pd (palladium) are placed on a glass substrate and a plating layer of Pd--P (palladium--phosphorus) is placed on the nuclei. A fabrication method of the glass circuit substrate comprises steps of forming nuclei of Pd on a glass substrate; and therefore forming a plating layer of Pd--P on the nuclei.

Abstract: A sheet conveyance apparatus includes a guide for the recording sheet formed by a discharging layer. The layer includes an electrically grounded conductive substrate and an organic conductive fiber thereon. The surface of the guide is in close proximity to the surface of the recording sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article of manufacture comprising: a substrate composed of a superalloy containing chromium and a base element selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, and nickel; and an enrichment layer containing chromium and placed on the substrate. Therein, the enrichment layer comprises a continuous matrix composed of a gamma-phase solid solution of chromium in the base element. The invention also relates to the manufacture of such an article. The article may in particular be a gas turbine component.

Abstract: A composite steel sheet including a steel base member; an undercoat having opposed surfaces and a thickness of 10-750 .mu.m obtained by spraying one or more spraying materials selected from metals, non-oxide ceramics, oxide ceramics and cermets onto the steel base member. The undercoat has an oxide layer of not less then 0.5 .mu.m in thickness on one of the opposed surfaces positioned away from said steel base member. A fired topcoat is formed on the oxide layer of the undercoat from a vitreous coating having a linear expansion coefficient of 4-11.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C.

Abstract: High magnesium-content magnesium aluminosilicate glasses are used to form green tape compositions that are fired stepwise, i.e., first to about 500.degree. C. to remove organic materials, then to a temperature 10-30.degree. C. above the glass transition temperature for a time sufficient to nucleate the glass, and finally to a higher temperature near but below the softening temperature to complete crystallization of the glass. The resultant glass-ceramic may include substantial amounts of the forsterite crystalline phase. Multilayer ceramic printed circuit boards are made that are useful for high frequency, microwave applications. The fired high magnesium oxide content glasses have low dielectric constant and low dissipation loss factors, and they have a thermal coefficient of expansion that is compatible with metal or ceramic support substrates that impart mechanical strength to the printed circuit boards and that are thermally conductive. The boards are compatible with gallium arsenide devices.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus casing that includes a casing body made from a magnesium or magnesium alloy material is provided. The external surface of this casing body is protected by a plurality of film layers. Specifically, a first layer of copper is formed on the casing body. Then, a second layer of nickel is formed on the first layer of copper. A third layer of a transparent glass is then formed on the second layer of nickel. Lastly, a fourth layer of silica is formed on the third layer of transparent glass. The combination of these layers functions to exhibit a corrosion resistance, an abrasion resistance as well as an external metallic feeling.

Abstract: A first pattern of bumps and a second pattern of bumps are formed on a substrate (10) with bumps (14,15). During a transfer process, only the bumps (14) of the first pattern of bumps are transferred to pad extensions (20) of a device (17). The bumps (15) of the second pattern of bumps are not affected by this process and can be later transferred to a second device.

Abstract: A highly reliable multi-layer ceramic electronic part in which is compact, in which cracks tend not to occur in the ceramic element even in cases where it is handled in bulk by a chip mounting device. A plurality of electrodes (internal electrodes) are disposed within a ceramic element whose length L.ltoreq.1.0 mm, height H.ltoreq.0.5 mm and width W.ltoreq.0.5 mm. The thickness t.sub.1 of a ceramic outer layer portion of the multi-layer ceramic electronic part, is 0.15 mm or less. The thickness of the ceramic outer layer portion t.sub.1 and the thickness t.sub.2 of the portion where the internal electrodes are disposed have the relationship 1/4 t.sub.2 .ltoreq.t.sub.1.ltoreq.1/3 t.sub.2.

Abstract: Multilayer high transmittance, low emissivity coatings deposited over transparent substrates have improved mechanical durability, e.g. scratch resistance by the inclusion of at least one mechanical durability enhancing layer (hereinafter "MDE layer"). The MDE layer includes one or more pairs of a zinc oxide sublayer having deposited thereover a sublayer of an oxide of zinc and tin. In one embodiment of the present invention, the MDE layer is composed of two sublayers which includes a first sublayer of an oxide of zinc having deposited thereover a second sublayer of an oxide of zinc and tin. In another embodiment of the invention, the MDE layer is composed of four sublayers which includes a first sublayer of an oxide of zinc, having deposited thereover a second sublayer of an oxide of zinc and tin, having deposited thereover a third sublayer of an oxide of zinc, having deposited thereover a fourth sublayer of an oxide of zinc and tin.

Abstract: An automotive body glass product, comprising: (a) a laminated glass having its perimeter painted to obscure the presence of applied adhesives; (b) conductive leads on or in the glass and having one or more conductive lead terminals; (c) an ultra thin pad of noble metal deposited onto a small zone of the glass in connection with at least one terminal; and (d) a conductive metal clip connected to the end of each lead path, said clip having a dimple thereof bonded to the pad by inertial welding of the dimple and noble metal pad material.

Abstract: A component of aluminum nitride metallized with a metallizing paste containing: (i) a pulverulent glass of the MnO--Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 --SiO.sub.2 system as an adhesion promotor having a mean particle size of 2-15 .mu.m; (ii) a refractory metal powder having a mean particle size of 1-4 .mu.m; and (iii) an organic resin dissolved in a suitable solvent and/or a screen printing oil is disclosed. The metallizing paste preferably has a viscosity of 50-100 Pa.multidot.s when applied by screen printing, and a viscosity of <5 Pa.multidot.s when applied by dipping. The component of aluminum nitride metallized with the metallizing paste has at least one metal layer deposited on the metallizing paste, and the at least one metal layer applied has a bonding strength given by mean pull-off values of .gtoreq.3.5 kN/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A decorative glass sheet simulating a multi-pane, camed window or door, and a method for forming the same. The decorative glass sheet includes a glass panel having an outer surface. At least one groove is formed through the outer surface and into the glass panel. Each groove includes a first wall extending from a first peripheral edge to a groove bottom apex and a second wall extending from the apex to a second peripheral edge. The second wall has a width greater than a width of the first wall. At least one decorative caming strip is adhered to the outer surface of the glass panel and is disposed adjacent and along the first peripheral edge of the at least one groove.

Abstract: Pt/Co multilayer systems having a thin metal interlayer possess superior room temperature coercivity, a square polar Kerr hysteresis loop, sufficient polar Kerr rotation, and are suitable for magneto-optical recording. These materials systems allow the reading and writing of information from the substrate side of the multilayer film.

Abstract: Multilayer high transmittance, low emissivity coatings on transparent substrates feature a special antireflective base film of at least two parts on the substrate-near side of a metallic, reflective film. A first of the two parts is in contact with the metallic film. This first film-part has crystalline properties for causing the metallic film to deposit in a low resistivity configuration. The second of the two film-parts supports the first part and is preferably amorphous. Coated articles of the invention also feature, in combination with the above-mentioned base film or independently thereof, a newly discovered, particularly advantageous subrange of thicker primer films for coated glass that can be thermally processed for tempering, heat strengthening, or bending.

Abstract: A low-E sputter-coated layer system for automotive and architectural purposes of the basic Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 /NiCr/Ag/NiCr/Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 type improved by either an undercoat of TiO.sub.2 or the use of stainless steel in the Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 layers, or both. By selection of appropriate thicknesses the layer coatings may be rendered heat treatable. I.G. units are an advantage product in which the coatings may be employed.

Abstract: An organic composite coated steel sheet having an excellent corrosion resistance in a rust-contaminated environment. The sheet contains a chromate film on a zinc or zinc alloy plated sheet and an organic resin film on the chromate film. The resin film has a thickness of 0.2-2.0 microns. The resin film contains (a) a base resin obtained by adding at least one basic nitrogen atom and at least two primary hydroxyl groups to the ends of molecules of an epoxy resin, (b) a polyfunctional polyisocyanate compound having at least six isocyanate groups per molecule, and (c) a rust-preventing additive of a sparingly soluble chromate or a mixture of silica and a sparingly soluble chromate.

Abstract: A sputter-coated layer system on a glass substrate particularly useful in insulating glass (IG) units, enables normal emissivity values (E.sub.n) of 0.06 or less, good durability and neutral color. The layer system includes an undercoat of a transparent dielectric having an index of refraction between 2.5-2.6 at a wavelength of 550 nanometers, two layers of Si.sub.3 N.sub.4, and two layers of nichrome sandwiching a layer of silver to achieve its unique low-E, neutral color, non-mirrorlike solar management properties. An optional overcoat of a transparent dielectric material having an index of refraction of 2 at a wavelength of 550 nanometers may be provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a joined product of heat-resisting alloys, comprising heat-resisting alloy sheets or foils optionally having an oxide film on their surfaces, said heat-resisting alloy sheets or foils being joined to each other at their surfaces facing each other with an composite having a melting point in the range of from 800.degree. to 1400.degree. C. The joined product of heat-resisting alloys is produced by putting the above-described composite oxide on a heat-resisting alloy in a sheet or foil form at its portion to be joined, putting another heat-resisting alloy in a sheet or foil form and heating the resulting assembly at a temperature of 9/10 or more of the melting point of the composite oxide.

Abstract: A mask for transferring a pattern in which durability can be improved and a very fine circuit pattern of a light-shielding film can be formed, and a manufacturing method thereof are obtained. In the mask for transferring a pattern, a silicon monocrystalline film 2, an aluminum monocrystalline film 3 and an aluminum oxide film 4 are formed on a mask substrate 1 so as to have a prescribed pattern feature. Silicon monocrystalline film 2 and aluminum monocrystalline film 3 serve as the light-shielding film. Aluminum oxide film 4 serves as an anti reflection and protection film.

Abstract: A sputter-coated glass layer system particularly useful in insulating glass units ("IGs"), which includes a single layer of silver having a thickness of about 115 .ANG. -190 .ANG. located between two layers of nickel or nichrome having a thickness of 7 .ANG. or less, and provided with an undercoat and an overcoat of Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 having thicknesses of about 450 .ANG.-600 .ANG. and about 580 .ANG.-800 .ANG. respectively, such that a glass so coated achieves normal emissivity values (E.sub.n 's) of less than about 0.07 and good durability without acquiring a mirror-like and highly purple appearance.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stamper includes the steps of coating a flat surface of a substrate with photosensitive material; directing light to a specified position on the photosensitive material to expose it; developing the photosensitive material to make a minute photoresist pattern; etching the substrate to a specified depth with a mask of the photoresist pattern; removing the photoresist as the mask to make a glass master; arbitrarily forming a first nickel layer on a surface of the glass master; forming an intermediate layer of a metal having a smaller linear expansion coefficient than nickel over the first nickel layer; forming a second nickel layer on the intermediate layer to form a conductive film having a two- or three-stratum structure; arbitrarily subjecting the whole substrate to a process to make nickel passive; forming an electroformed layer on the conductive film by an electroforming process; and separating the conductive film from the glass master.

Abstract: A high performance, durable sputter coated, heat-treatable glass which after heat-treatment exhibits about 76% or more visible transmittance, a hemispherical emissivity (E.sub.h) of about 0.16 or less, and a normal emissivity (E.sub.n) of about 0.12 or less is formed by sputter coating a layer system on a glass substrate which includes an undercoat and overcoat of Si.sub.3 N.sub.4, a silver layer, and two nickel or nichrome layers on opposite sides of the silver layer, and wherein the lower nickel-based layer is about three times as thick as the other nickel based layer. The increased thickness of the lower nickel-based layer allows the coated glass article to be both heat-treatable, and "low-E" after the heat-treatment. This allows matching with other known glasses in the family of layer components by way of the heat-treatment process.

Abstract: An alloy of 3 to 9 weight percent boron with the balance molybdenum for use as a thermal spray coating for articles intended to be exposed to molten zinc.

Abstract: A high performance, durable, low-E glass exhibiting about 80% or more visible transmittance, a hemispherical emissivity (E.sub.h) of about 0.13 or less, and a normal emissivity (E.sub.n) of about 0.10 or less is formed by sputter-coating a layer system on the glass substrate which comprises an undercoat and overcoat of Si.sub.3 N.sub.4, at least one silver layer, and at least two sandwiching layers of a nickel or nickel alloy, preferably with the nickel alloy being nichrome, and the chromium being in the form of a nitride thereof.