Abstract: Disclosed is an indicating means that may be worn by a player or attached to a target when playing with non lethal projectiles to indicate when a player or a target has been struck by a projectile. The disclosed indicating means comprises a fabric containing sequins followed by a layer of padding beneath the fabric. Sequins are brushed into a first position at the start of game play. During game play, impact of a projectile onto the indicating means will be absorbed by the padding creating undulations radiating outwards from the point of impact causing the sequins to flip to a second position indicating that the player or target has been struck. The disclosed indicating means will work with any projectile, does not require an electrical charge to operate, is low cost, reusable, and durable.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed. A method of printing onto a base having an upper surface spaced from a lower surface by a base thickness includes dispensing a yarn from a nozzle of a printing system and selectively attaching the yarn to a first attachment region. The step of dispensing the yarn includes dispensing a heat-moldable material and a melt-resistant material. The step of selectively attaching the yarn to the first attachment region includes moving the nozzle into the first attachment region. The step of moving the nozzle into the first attachment region reduces the base thickness by a prodding distance. The heat-moldable material bonds to the first attachment region.

Abstract: Diecuts are configured for permanent closing of holes and have a carrier comprising an assembly of at least two polymeric films. An upper film of the at least two polymeric films has a basis weight of at least 1.0 kg/m2 and a lower film of the at least two polymeric films consisting of at least two layers, wherein a first layer is in the form of a polymeric film and faces the upper film, and a second layer is in the form of a functional layer with a side of the lower film, facing away from the upper film, bears an applied adhesive composition.

Abstract: A Z-axis test coupon structure includes a plurality of circularly-arranged tensile specimens oriented along a Z-axis and at least one web connecting adjacent ones of the plurality of tensile specimens.

Abstract: A tire decoration assembly facilitates changing of the cosmetic appearance of a tire. The assembly includes a first annular member having a front side and a back side. A connector is coupled to the back side of the first annular member wherein the first annular member is configured for coupling to an exterior surface of a sidewall of a tire. A second annular member has a front side and a back side. The back side of the second annular member is selectively coupled to the front side of the first annular member such that the front side of the second annular member is displayed on the tire.

Abstract: A series of memorabilia pieces have markable areas for recording an autograph or signature and an information area for recording information about the autograph or signature (e.g., the person who signed it, the time, the place and other information). The pieces are readily autographed, signed, registered, collected, and displayed. The pieces can have many shapes and sizes and can include images related to a sport, profession, or pastime of collectability. For example, the pieces relate to a section of a collectable population, such as sports, music, acting, politics, auto racing and more. The pieces may be serialized to allow recording and identification. The items may be registered in a central recording archive.

Abstract: A napkin ring can include a first transparent disc, a second transparent, and a decorative disc positioned between the first and second transparent discs. The first and second transparent discs can be retained adjacent to each other by a retention feature, which can be a first and second plurality of magnets disposed within the respective transparent discs.

Abstract: An ornamental fixture includes a monolithic frame member having a plurality of integral bendable members, and a plurality of ornaments supported on the integral bendable members. The plurality of generally bendable members has a first portion and a second portion. At least a portion of the first portion is bent so that the second portion forms a post receivable in a first opening of a passageway within the ornament, and forms a distal portion extending from a second opening out of the passageway of the ornament. The distal portion is bent to inhibit movement of the ornaments off of the post.

Abstract: A disc having application in a bottom up beverage cup filling process for lifting to receive a beverage through a cup hole and for sealing the hole after filling. A composite laminate includes FDA recognized films, inks and adhesives, and including either a magnet substrate or a flexible magnetic receptive coating for attachment to a substrate. Various constructions, methods and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: A metallic T-joint patch is provided for application to intersecting and overlapping portions of a single ply membrane system of different heights. When applied to the joint formed by the intersecting and overlapping membranes, the metallic joint patch having an adhesive layer conforms to the void formed by the joint and assures a water tight seal. A method of making a metallic joint patch and a method of applying a metallic joint patch to a void formed by intersecting and overlapping membranes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluorescent structure for a light-emitting package includes a first fluorescent layer and a second fluorescent layer covering the first fluorescent layer. The first fluorescent layer includes first fluorescent strips, and defines first transparent regions between the first fluorescent strips. The second fluorescent layer includes second fluorescent strips, and defines second transparent regions between the second fluorescent strips. A method for forming the fluorescent structure and a light-emitting diode package using the fluorescent structure are also provided.

Abstract: Intraocular lenses with high contrast haptics, materials and methods for making optical blanks and lenses, and methods of use are disclosed and claimed. Such lenses may provide easily recognizable visual cues that may be used to detect and correct misorientation of lenses prior to and during use.

Abstract: A towel is formed by hydro-entanglement of an isotropic web formed of predominantly rayon. The towel comprises a surface texture formed during hydroentangling. The towel is compacted into a cake or disk shape for distribution. The cake or disk shape can expand when exposed to moisture such that the towel recovers to substantially the original dimensions and texture.

Abstract: A Z-axis test coupon structure includes a plurality of circularly-arranged tensile specimens oriented along a Z-axis and at least one web connecting adjacent ones of the plurality of tensile specimens.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a disposable protective mat comprises a blank of material consisting of comprises one of paper, a cellulose-based product, polylactic acid (PLA), poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), polyamide 11 (PA 11), bio-derived polyethylene or combinations thereof, the blank of material shaped as a square having sides of about 37.5 inches in length, and having a thickness of between about 0.5 mils to about 36 mils thick; a position indicator on a top surface of the blank of material for aligning a highchair thereover, the position indicator comprising a dyed pattern on the top surface of the disposable protective mat; and wherein the blank of material comprises a decorative pattern on a top surface thereof, the pattern comprising one of ridges, bumps, grooves, repeating figures, characters, cartoon characters, animated designs or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating a water disk effect without water. The apparatus includes first and second disks, each having a first side with a substantially planar surface and a second side with a surface textured with a three dimensional (3D) pattern or topography including raised, arcuate ridges in a whirlpool or spiral arrangement. The apparatus includes a housing that supports the first and second disks for independent rotation about a common axis. The disks are positioned such that the first sides are proximate but spaced apart to avoid contact, such that the 3D patterns face outward toward viewers of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a drive assembly rotating the first disk in a first direction and concurrently rotating the second disk in a second direction opposite the first direction. A water disk effect is created during counter rotation when light from the Sun or other source strikes the disks.

Abstract: A paper or plastic surface material of appropriate thickness and stiffness which can be coated with or laminated to asphaltic or non-asphaltic adhesives. The surface material can have a plurality of individual slits formed in substantially parallel spaced rows extending transversely from one end to the opposing end of the surface material. The flexible surface material is expandable by extending the opposing ends of the surface material whereby the slits form an array of openings. The length, width and spacing of the cuts can be varied to achieve desired stretch ratios. The surface material can be easily stored in the non-expandable position and easily expanded to be stretchable and conformable around windows, skylights or other suitable uses.

Abstract: According to this process for manufacturing a ceramic element intended to be fitted onto a watch case, the visible surface of which has features, a soluble layer (2) is selectively deposited on said visible surface, the thickness of said soluble layer being at least equal to the height of said features, a first tie layer (3) of the Ti, Ta, Cr or Th type is vacuum-deposited by magnetron sputtering with a thickness of at least 100 nm by physical vapor deposition (PVD) on said surface thus selectively coated, followed, without venting atmosphere, by PVD deposition of said second layer (4) made of Au, Pt, Ag, Ni, Pd, TiN, CrN, ZrN or alloys thereof with a thickness of at least 100 nm, and then said soluble layer (2) is dissolved.

Abstract: A lollipop ball is formed to a lollipop ball engagement mechanism and the lollipop ball engagement mechanism extends outward from the lollipop ball to releasably engage a proximal end of a lollipop stick. Alternatively, a lollipop ball is formed to a lollipop ball engagement mechanism that defines a cavity inside the sphere of the lollipop ball and the proximal end of the lollipop stick releasably engages the cavity located in the interior of the lollipop. Alternatively, the lollipop itself can be formed to define the cavity such that no lollipop ball engagement mechanism is required to releasably engage the proximal end of the lollipop stick. The lollipop stick can also include one or more design elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative laminate structure having at least two sheets of polycarbonate and at least one decorative image layer there-between two sheets of polycarbonate, and a method of making the decorative laminate structure. Through heat and pressure the sheet layers and the decorative image layer are bonded together resulting in a decorative laminate structure of this invention. This product is intended for use primarily to produce decorative articles which include counter tops, table tops, cabinet doors, game boards, toys, panels for shower stalls, hot tubs, markerboards, indoor and outdoor signs, seamless vanity tops including sink, soap dish, back splash, flooring and others.

Abstract: A repositionable targeting reference for video screens comprised of transparent film material upon which a reticle is printed and which adheres to a video screen by virtue of static electrical attraction, a low tack adhesive coating, or other means.

Abstract: A wafer protective sheet 1 is made of a synthetic resin sheet with a thickness of 80 to 130 ?m having a large number of projected parts and recessed parts on its front and rear surfaces. The large number of projected parts and the large number of recessed parts are respectively disposed so that each part is positioned at intersections of lattice stripes, and the projected part and the recessed part are disposed alternately each other. The sheet has such a water-like cross section that the recessed parts in the rear surface match the projected parts on the front surface and the projected parts on the rear surface match the recessed parts in the front surface. The wafer protective sheet 1 has a bending resistance of 30 to 80 mm. The wafer protective sheet 1 of the present invention is sufficiently thin. When the wafer protective sheets are interposed between stacked wafers to protect them, the sheets do not adhere to the wafers.

Abstract: An object is to improve the durability of a mold and reduce the cost of the mold. A disc-molding mold includes a first mold; and a second mold disposed in opposition to the first mold such that the second mold can advance and retreat. One of the first and second molds includes a base material having a roughened surface, and a coating layer formed on the surface of the base material through coating treatment. A stamper attachment surface is defined on a surface of the coating layer. Since a coating layer is formed on the roughened surface of the base material through coating treatment, the area of contact between the base material and the coating layer can be increased. Therefore, the adhesion force between the base material and the coating layer increases, so that the coating layer becomes unlikely to peel off, whereby the durability of the mold can be improved, and the cost of the mold can be reduced.

Abstract: A multiple component decorative medallion includes a decorative annular base plate adapted to receive decorative rings which are held in place by releasable detents. The base plate and the rings can be used individually as decorative medallions or selectively combined to produce a variety of ornamental images.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to materials treatable by electron beam (EB) processing, such as materials for flexible packaging. The material comprises a substrate; an ink formulation on at least a portion of the substrate, the ink formulation comprising ink and at least one monomer selected from acrylate esters, vinyl ethers, cycloaliphatic diepoxides, and polyols; and a lacquer on at least a portion of the ink formulation, the lacquer comprising at least one monomer selected from acrylate esters, vinyl ethers, cycloaliphatic diepoxides, and polyols. The processing apparatus for EB treating the material operates at a low voltage, such as 125 kVolts or less.

Abstract: A flotation object floats on the surface of outdoor ponds and other bodies of water. The flotation object includes a circular middle portion and first and second hexagonal end portions. When the flotation objects are placed in a pond the objects contact each other in such a way that the flotation objects substantially interlock.

Abstract: An award trophy assembly and method are provided that include an annular base and a flexible strip or placard which may be engraved after an award is received by a recipient and added to the base in a seamless member. Connector members are provided to secure the flexible strip around the annular base.

Abstract: A device is described that possesses an overall shape that comfortably fits into a user's hand, and in particular, can be manipulated by the fingers. The device is fabricated of a pliable material that readily can be manipulated by manual pressure, yet holds its equilibrium positions absent pressure. The device has convex/concave surfaces which can be inverted to provide two stable equilibrium positions. The surfaces of the device may have different textures, such as smooth and ridged. The material of the device can have various colors, and also may be phosphorescent. Floral, fruit, spice and other scents may be added to the material such that the scent emanates from the device as the user manipulates the device.

Abstract: A system for marking the different sides of a substrate so that the different sides can be identified is disclosed. A substrate holder is used for marking a substrate during the film growth process so that the different sides of the substrate can be distinguished includes a set of fingers having a groove for holding the substrate. The fingers extend over a surface of the substrate for shielding incoming material being deposited onto the surface of the substrate leaving a portion of the surface uncovered. The fingers are positioned asymmetrically. The fingers include a first finger, a second finger, and a third finger, with a distance between said first finger and said second finger is less than the distance between said first finger and said third finger and is less than the distance between said second finger and said third finger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a radiation flood source by printing a radioactive solution, and a radioactive printing solution used in this method. The present invention also relates to a flood source for quality testing and assurance of radiation detecting devices obtained by said process.

Abstract: A shell article is fabricated in three parts having different colors. The first and second parts are end parts and include edges for mating with each other or an intermediate part. The intermediate part is arranged between the two end parts. Each of the parts is molded out of plastic in contrasting colors.

Abstract: A waterproofed fabric and a sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric each include a waterproof layer, a resin composition containing spherical particles with a specified particle size laminated to the waterproof layer. A waterproof article of clothing uses the fabric and the sealing tape. The article has a waterproof property, is very comfortable to wear, inexpensive, and light in weight.

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging decorating sheet made by injection molding or plastic-molding and method for manufacturing the same is disclosed. The decorating sheet is a semi-transparent thin plastic plate and has non-flat embossment figures on surfaces thereof. Therefore, as a backside of the decorating sheet faces to a light source, a three-dimensional image will present to the viewer. The method for manufacturing a three-dimensional imaging decorating sheet is disclosed so that a thin plate has embossment figures at one surface or two surface. The method comprises the steps of: inputting figures to a computer for performing predetermined processing; performing chromatography to the input figures; converting the result of the chromatography into control codes; inputting the control codes to a CNC machine for machining an mold; and injecting plastics or rubbers to the mold to form a plastic decorating sheet.

Abstract: A system for marking the different sides of a substrate so that the different sides can be identified is disclosed. A substrate holder is used for marking a substrate during the film growth process so that the different sides of the substrate can be distinguished includes a set of fingers having a groove for holding the substrate. The fingers extend over a surface of the substrate for shielding incoming material being deposited onto the surface of the substrate leaving a portion of the surface uncovered. The fingers are positioned asymmetrically. The fingers include a first finger, a second finger, and a third finger, with a distance between said first finger and said second finger is less than the distance between said first finger and said third finger and is less than the distance between said second finger and said third finger.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container closure, including: a metal closure shell having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top and bottom surfaces having at least one varnish coating thereon; a detachable sealing liner in contact with a portion of the bottom surface; and a print layer containing a polyester ink and interposed between the bottom surface and the liner; wherein the liner includes a PVC resin, wherein the print layer is in direct contact with the liner and the varnish coating on the bottom surface. Other embodiments include methods for making and using the closure.

Abstract: Methods for forming a single-side-readable DVD having graphical information viewable from the DVD's frontside disc are provided. A first, frontside disc having a first and a second surface, with the second surface comprising program information and coated with a semi-reflective coating, is bonded to a second, backside disc having a third and a fourth surface. A first portion of the fourth surface comprises spillover program information and a second portion of the fourth surface comprises graphical information. The fourth surface is coated with a reflective coating. During DVD formation, the frontside and backside discs are adhesively bonded back to back so that the second surface of the frontside disc faces the fourth surface of the backside disc. Because the frontside disc comprises a semi-reflective coating, the graphical information on the second portion of the fourth surface of the backside disc is viewable through the frontside disc.

Abstract: A method of shaping a heat shrinkable material comprising the steps of providing a blank comprising a heat shrinkable material; applying a substance heatable by microwave radiation to a portion of the blank; and applying microwave radiation to the substance so that the substance is heated. Thus the portion of the blank is heated and the blank is shaped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet of paper which includes at least one decorative pattern (14, 16) which contrasts visually against the sheet's background (12) and which has a first series of generally truncated protrusions (22) projecting from one side (13) of the sheet and aligned in a design. In the invention, the sheet (10) includes a second series of protrusions associated with the first series (22) and of which each protrusion assumes the approximate form of a low wall projecting from a side (13) of the sheet and having a height which is less than the height of the protrusions (22) of the first series and of which each (24) bridges the two adjacent protrusions (22) of the first series to enhance the visual perception of the decorative unit (14, 16).

Abstract: A laminate is provided for both labeling a data disk and creating an envelope for storing thereof. The laminate includes a base sheet having first and second pages joined together at a primary fold line. Flaps extend along corresponding edges of one of the pages at secondary fold lines in a configuration to form a closed envelope when folded together. A patch is laminated to the first page by layers of adhesive and release. The patch or first page includes a circular diecut defining a removable disk label having the adhesive on the back thereof.

Abstract: A method for improving the thermal barrier properties of silicone resin/ glass fiber composites. Composites comprising a layer of polysiloxane (silicone resin) matrix with a glass or quartz fiber reinforcement embedded in such matrix and an organic polymeric layer were subjected to multi-cycle heat treatment, preferably with quartz lamps. The polysiloxane layer was pre-coated with graphite dispersion in order to ensure acceptable optical receptivity of the polysiloxane layer. As a result, the silicone resin was converted into a thick porous layer of silicone dioxide, the latter having the improved thermal barrier properties.

Abstract: A method for producing a resin-molded article having openings which is free from a weld at a conjunction portion of synthetic resin flows and which exhibits excellent surface appearance and satisfactory strength provides a resin-molded article. This method includes injection-molding synthetic resin by using a mold, wherein the mold has a cavity which as projections for forming openings, projection-side peripheral portions surrounding the projections and a flow-rate changing means for making the flow rate of the injected synthetic resin different at each sides of each projection, and wherein the synthetic resin is injected into the cavity of the mold through a resin-injection opening.

Abstract: A flexible medium for a scrolling color changer and method of making thereof. The medium is made by applying an ink using a Meyer Rod which has varying cell lengths along its length. This leaves varying size cells of ink at different locations along the length of the medium. The ink has special characteristics whereby its evaporation rate and viscosity are carefully controlled. The viscosity is such that an amount of levelling will occur will be equal to the distance between any cells, but that cell to cell levelling will not, in general, occurs.

Abstract: A label laminate includes a small sheet laminated to a large sheet in a two-ply lamination, with a portion of the large sheet remaining single ply. The lamination has an exposed front side and an exposed back side. The front side includes an annular disk label in the two-ply lamination, and a rectangular first case insert in the single-ply portion. The back side includes a rectangular second case insert in the two-ply lamination behind the disk label.

Abstract: A sheet for a repair work of a vehicle body including points distributed by providing a central part as an origin or a cardinal point and area display parts for dividing stepwise the respective points into a plurality of areas from the central part toward outer parts. The respective points indicate pulling-out work positions and the respective areas divided by the area display parts indicate the sequence of pulling-out works. This allows the damaged part of the outside plate panel of a vehicle to be repaired in a short time.

Abstract: The present invention provides an information carrier which has flat surfaces, is excellent in beautiful appearance and permits beautiful necessary printing, and a production process which permits easy and inexpensive production of such an information carrier. An IC chip 1 and a coil 2 connected to the IC chip are embedded in a substrate 3 composed of a nonwoven fabric. The IC chip and the coil are held between two nonwoven fabrics produced according to a conventional production procedure. The laminate of the nonwoven fabrics is fed to a roller or a press and the two nonwoven fabrics are hot-pressed, whereby their mating surfaces are joined with or without an adhesive (including low-melting synthetic resin fiber) incorporated into the webs. After positioning of the coil in the thus obtained raw product of information carrier, the laminate of the nonwoven fabrics and cover sheets is cut to obtain an information carrier of predetermined shape and size.

Abstract: According to the present invention, six die-cut CD-ROM labels are provided on a sheet in a vertical pattern with labels offset from a scored or perforated centerline of the other three. Each set of three is spaced from the outer edges of the sheet and by folding the sheet in half and removing a corner tab an adhesive edge of one of the labels is exposed which can be applied to a disk manually held on a printed outline of the disk on the back of the sheet, obviating the need for use of any applicator centering device, or holder for the disk, and/or label.

Abstract: The invention concerns a watch crystal (1) made of hard mineral material, in particular a crystalline material such as corundum, sapphire or spinel, including a non-circular optical lens (4) shaped in the thickness of the material of the crystal. The lens is formed by machining and polishing a recess (5) preferably situated in the lower face (3) of the crystal. Its contour can have reentering angles, and can be for example rectangular. The machining is effected by means of a brush which hits the bottom of the recess with the addition of a polishing medium.

Abstract: A printable business laminate having an integrated compact disk label including methods of manufacture and use. The laminate has an integrated and printable compact disk label including a carrier lamina, a first adhesive lamina, a printable lamina adhesively secured to the carrier lamina by the first adhesive lamina, a first die cut through said carrier lamina substantially corresponding to the perimeter of a compact disk a second die cut through the printable lamina which may correspond to the hub or hole in a compact disk, and perforations through the printable lamina substantially corresponding to the perimeter of the compact disk.

Abstract: A substrate support comprising a shelf having a surface sloped at an angle such that the support contacts the substrate substantially at an edge portion of the substrate. The angle of the shelf is greater than an angle of the edge portion of the substrate. The surface of the shelf may be machined or polished to improve its smoothness. The substrate support thereby reduces the effect and severity of scratches on the substrate caused by the support. As a result, the substrate support improves substrate yield.

Abstract: An ornamental steel plate and a manufacturing method therefor wherein the ornamental steel plate includes a steel plate, a pattern forming groove being formed on the surface of which according to a pattern to be expressed, a pattern forming material having different texture and color from the steel plate and filled in the pattern forming groove, and a decal unit decalled on the surface of the pattern forming material; and the method for manufacturing the ornamental steel plate includes coating an etching resist ink on the surface of the steel plate except for a pattern to be expressed, drying and heating the etching resist ink, forming the pattern forming groove by etching the pattern by spraying an etching solution on the surface of the steel plate, removing the etching resist ink by spraying an etching resist ink remover on the surface of the steel plate, filling the pattern forming material having different texture and color from the steel plate in the pattern forming groove, removing a protruding portion