Abstract: A system including a plurality of photovoltaic shingles installed on a roof deck, a plurality of roofing shingles, such as asphalt shingles, installed on the roof deck, and a plurality of step flaps. One end of the roofing shingle overlays a first side of a corresponding one of the step flaps, and one end of photovoltaic shingle overlays a second side of the corresponding one of the step flaps.

Abstract: The power semiconductor module includes a power semiconductor assembly and a heat transfer member. The power semiconductor assembly includes a circuit board and a case. The circuit board includes an insulating substrate. The second attachment surface to which the heat transfer member is attached is recessed from the first attachment surface to which the heat sink is attached. The maximum recessed distance of the second attachment surface from the first attachment surface is smaller than the original thickness of the heat transfer member, and is greater than the lower limit thickness of the heat transfer member.

Abstract: An antimicrobial switch panel (ASP) system/method allowing for retrofit of existing switch panels with protective antimicrobial covers for toggle switch levers is disclosed. The disclosed system incorporates a toggle switch cover (TSC) formed from a plastic molded extrusion (PME) that is impregnated with an antimicrobial compound (AMC). The PME includes an outer tactile surface (OTS) and an inner capture recess (ICR). The ICR is configured to conform to the outer surface of a toggle switch (TSW) toggle switch lever (TSL) and includes one or surfaces more configured with protrusions and/or indentations that affect mechanical coupling between the TSL and the PME when the ICR is mated with the TSL. The OTS may be configured with a variety of tactile configurations that identify the function of the TSW and/or include a PME colorant that identifies the function of the TSW and/or provide for photoluminescent operation of the PME.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for depositing veneers on a carrier board. In order to create a device and a method by which veneers can be applied to a carrier board particularly easily, quickly and precisely, provided in the region of an upper end of a transporting device is a veneer magazine, with at least two compartments which are designed to store and supply veneer strips, and with means for transferring the veneer strips from the compartments to the transporting device, wherein the transporting device extends from an upper end obliquely downwards in the direction of a lower end in the region of a transporting plane for the carrier board and is designed to transport at least two individual adjacent veneer strips from the upper end to the lower end and to deposit them on the carrier board.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided which forms a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer having a low storage elastic modulus (G?), excellent curability, and sufficient adhesion, along with applications thereof. A PSA layer-forming organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) a chain organopolysiloxane having alkenyl groups; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin wherein the weight average molecular weight (Mw) thereof is less than 4500 and the sum of the content of hydroxyl groups, etc. is 9 mole % or less; (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; and optionally, (A?) a chain organopolysiloxane which does not contain a carbon-carbon double bond-containing reactive group in the molecule. The mass ratio of the organopolysiloxane resin (B) to the chain organopolysiloxane (A) is within a specific range and the shear storage elastic modulus G? at ?20° C. of a PSA layer obtained by curing the composition is within a range of 0.01 to 1.0 MPa.

Abstract: A flexible charging pad and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The manufacturing method of the flexible charging pad includes: providing a double-sided tape to form an adhesion layer, one of two isolation papers is attached on the first adhesion surface, and another of the two isolation papers is attached on the second adhesion surface; removing the isolation paper attached on the first adhesion surface, and attaching a conductor on the first adhesion surface; attaching a first pad layer on the first adhesion surface to cover the conductor, the conductor is disposed between the first pad layer and the adhesion layer; disposing an adhesive to cover the conductor and the first pad layer, and to form a molded layer.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a display device with a sensor includes: a substrate including a display region and a peripheral region on a periphery of the display region; detection electrodes arranged in a row-column configuration in the display region; and detection lines coupled to the respective detection electrodes. A shape of the substrate in a plan view includes a curve of a curved portion. The detection electrodes include a first electrode and a second electrode having a shape different from that of the first electrode in a plan view. The second electrode is juxtaposed with the curved portion. The detection lines each include a first line coupled to the first electrode and a second line coupled to the second electrode. The second line passes from the display region across the peripheral region and extends to a position overlapping with the second electrode in a plan view.

Abstract: An interlayer filling material for a touch panel which is used for filling an interlayer space between a touch panel and another component or an interlayer space between transparent conductive films included in the touch panel in production of a personal digital assistant, which is excellent in followability to steps of a decorative printing portion or wiring upon filling of an interlayer space (lamination) and also excellent in defoaming properties to release air bubbles entrapped during filling of an interlayer space (lamination) or air bubbles left near the steps, which is less likely to be whitened and less likely to deteriorate an ITO film even under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. The present invention also aims to provide a laminate produced using the interlayer filling material for a touch panel. The interlayer filling material includes: a polyvinyl acetal; a plasticizer; and an organic acid.

Abstract: Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives is the reaction product of a composition including a silanol end group-containing linear organopolysiloxane; a non-functional linear organopolysiloxane; and a silicate resin; wherein the dynamic viscosity of the non-functional linear organopolysiloxane at 25° C. is 100,000 mm2/sec or greater. The silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive has enhanced adhesion while minimizing skin damage and pain during removal of the adhesive.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a light unit. The light unit includes a substrate, a circuit layer disposed on the substrate and including a line, an insulation layer covering the circuit layer, light emitting elements including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a light emitting layer, and a conductive layer electrically connected to one of the first electrode and the second electrode to cover at least a portion of the line.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel containing wire and a wire tail extending from the spool or reel, the apparatus comprising a wire tail sensor, wherein the wire tail sensor identifies the location of the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel and a label application mechanism, wherein the labeling mechanism applies a label to the spool or reel and wherein the label does not contact the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel.

Abstract: A light-emitting carpet or light-emitting trim panel that employs a translucent polymer sheet that has a protective layer and a plurality of cavities configured to accept a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to generate light where the LEDs are configured to align and project into the polymeric sheet cavities.

Abstract: A wire waterproof structure including a water-stopping material, wherein: the water-stopping material is configured to seal at least a partial region of a conductor comprising an assembly of a plurality of strands, the water-stopping material contains a resin material, and a filler dispersed in the resin material, and the filler has an average particle size of 1 ?m or more and 15% or less of an outer diameter of the strands, and a content in the water-stopping material of 1 mass % or more and 20 mass % or less, relative to the resin material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sputtering target with which an oxide semiconductor film with a small amount of defects can be formed is provided. Alternatively, an oxide semiconductor film with a small amount of defects is formed. A method for manufacturing a sputtering target is provided, which includes the steps of: forming a polycrystalline In-M-Zn oxide (M represents a metal chosen among aluminum, titanium, gallium, yttrium, zirconium, lanthanum, cesium, neodymium, and hafnium) powder by mixing, sintering, and grinding indium oxide, an oxide of the metal, and zinc oxide; forming a mixture by mixing the polycrystalline In-M-Zn oxide powder and a zinc oxide powder; forming a compact by compacting the mixture; and sintering the compact.

Abstract: An x-ray window can include an adhesive layer sandwiched between and providing a hermetic seal between a thin film and a housing. The adhesive layer can include liquid crystal polymer. The liquid crystal polymer can be opaque, gas-tight, made of low atomic number elements, able to withstand high temperature, low outgassing, low leakage, able to relieve stress in the x-ray window thin film, capable of bonding to many different materials, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to vehicles, composite parts, and methods for forming a composite part for a vehicle. In one example, a vehicle comprises a composite part comprising a skin comprising one or more material layers. The composite part further comprises a stiffener comprising one or more material layers, wherein the stiffener comprises a flange and a web. The composite part also includes an additively manufactured sub-structure positioned between at least a portion of the skin and at least a portion of the stiffener. The additively manufactured sub-structure comprises at least one flange portion, at least one radius, and at least one radius filler. A polymer matrix is co-infused within the skin, the stiffener, and the additively manufactured sub-structure.

Abstract: A cubic boron nitride sintered material comprising cubic boron nitride grains, a binder phase, and a void, in which a percentage of the cubic boron nitride grains based on the total of the cubic boron nitride grains and the binder phase is 40 vol % to 70 vol %, a percentage of the binder phase based on the total of the cubic boron nitride grains and the binder phase is 30 vol % to 60 vol %, the binder phase includes 10 vol % to 100 vol % of aluminum oxide grains, an average grain size of the aluminum oxide grains is 50 to 250 nm, the cubic boron nitride sintered material comprises 0.001 vol % to 0.100 vol % of one or more first voids, and at least one portion of each of the first voids is in contact with the aluminum oxide grains.

Abstract: A multilayer capacitor includes a body including a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of internal electrodes stacked in a first direction, and external electrodes, wherein the body includes an active portion, a side margin portion covering at least one of a first surface and a second surface of the active portion opposing each other in a second direction, and a cover portion covering the active portion in the first direction, respective dielectric layers among the plurality of dielectric layers include a barium titanate-based composition, the dielectric layer of the side margin portion includes Sn, and a content of Sn in the dielectric layer of the side margin portion is different from that of Sn in the dielectric layer of the active portion, and the dielectric layer of the side margin portion includes at least some grains having a core-shell structure.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a polyurethane core for use in a floor or wall panel, the core comprising a polyol made, at least in part, from one or more recycled materials, and an isocyanate.

Abstract: To improve durability of an all-solid-state battery, a method of manufacturing an all-solid-state battery includes: obtaining a stack having an anode active material layer, a cathode active material layer, a first solid electrolyte layer, and a second solid electrolyte layer, the first solid electrolyte layer and the second solid electrolyte layer being disposed between the anode active material layer and the cathode active material layer, the second solid electrolyte layer containing a sublimational filler; densifying the stack; and subliming the sublimational filler from the second solid electrolyte layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to guidewire devices having shapeable tips and effective torquability. A guidewire device includes a core having a proximal section and a tapered distal section. A tube structure is coupled to the core such that the tapered distal section extends into the tube structure. The tube structure includes a plurality of bypass cuts formed tangentially within the tube structure to increase the flexibility of the tube structure and to reduce the tendency of resilient forces from the tube structure to disrupt a shaped distal tip of the guidewire device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for manufacturing a secondary battery. The method for manufacturing the secondary battery, in which a plurality of unit cells are seated on a separator sheet and folded to manufacture a folded cell, comprises: a supply step of allowing the plurality of unit cells to move through a moving unit so as to supply the unit cells toward the separator sheet; and a seating step of allowing the plurality of unit cells to sequentially drop onto a top surface of the separator sheet, wherein the unit cells are seated on the separator sheet so that the unit cells are spaced a set gap value from each other.

Abstract: In order to allow or improve a laminar air flow in a transition region between aerodynamic profile elements, a pressure plate arrangement is proposed. The pressure plate arrangement comprises a pressure plate body and at least one cover strip, in particular a sealing strip. The pressure plate body has an outlet region from which free-flowing sealant can exit during pressing. The cover strip already contains cured sealant and presses the free-flowing sealant flat in order to be able to form the transition region.

Abstract: A curved surface lamination device, comprising a profiling jig (01), the profiling jig (01) comprising a base (101) and a profiling portion (102), with the profiling portion (102) being configured to support a carrier film (02), and the side of the base (101) facing away from the profiling portion (102) being provided with an opening; and a lower jig (03), comprising a first sinking groove (301), with part of the base (101) being inserted into the first sinking groove (301), such that the lower jig (03) encloses a hollow structure (E) with the base (101) at the opening position.

Abstract: A vacuum insulated refrigerator structure includes an outer wrapper having a first opening and a first edge extending around the first opening. A liner has a second opening and second edge extending around the second opening. The liner is disposed inside the wrapper with the first and second edges being spaced apart to form a gap therebetween. An insulating thermal bridge extends across the gap, and an airtight vacuum cavity is formed between the wrapper and the liner. The thermal bridge includes elongated first and second channels having sealant disposed therein, and the first and second edges are disposed in the first and second channels, respectively. Porous core material may be disposed in the vacuum cavity.

Abstract: A foldable display screen includes a display panel, a first optical adhesive layer, a first cover protection layer, a second optical adhesive layer, and a second cover protection layer; the first optical adhesive layer is located on the display panel; the first cover protection layer is located on a side of the first optical adhesive layer away from the display panel; the second optical adhesive layer is located on a side of the first cover protection layer away from the first optical adhesive layer; the second cover protection layer is located on a side of the second optical adhesive layer away from the first cover protection layer. At an operating temperature, an elastic modulus of the second optical adhesive layer is smaller than an elastic modulus of the first optical adhesive layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention are directed to bio-based epoxy compositions, and method of their preparation and use. Other embodiments are directed to cured bio-based epoxies, and manufactured articles having bio-based epoxy coatings, adhesives, or composites.

Abstract: Provided is a slurry for forming an electrode-active-material layer, the slurry improving adhesion to a current collector while suppressing a decrease in cell capacity. The present invention provides a slurry for forming an electrode-active-material layer for a cell, the slurry including at least an active material and an aqueous binder, wherein the slurry has an aqueous binder content from 0.1 to 0.8 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the active material, and a supernatant obtained by centrifuging the slurry has the aqueous binder content of 45% by weight or greater of a total amount of the aqueous binder contained in the slurry. The slurry of the present invention preferably further contains a fibrous material.

Abstract: Provided herein is a gas exchange composite membrane and methods of making the same. The gas exchange composite membrane may find use in a method of exchanging gas with blood in a subject in need of blood oxygenation support, which method is also disclosed. Also provided herein are systems and kits that find use in performing the methods of exchanging gas with blood.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film (TCF) and methods for creating the TCF. The TCF includes a substrate having a surface, a metal mesh layer over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate, and a conductive layer over the metal mesh layer. The conductive layer includes carbon nanotubes and a binder.

Abstract: To provide a method for manufacturing a novel molded article using a commingled yarn and a composite material using a commingled yarn. The method for manufacturing a molded article, includes disposing a commingled yarn containing a continuous reinforcing fiber and a continuous thermoplastic resin fiber on a part of a surface of a prepreg, the prepreg containing continuous reinforcing fibers paralleling at least unidirectionally, and a thermosetting resin impregnated between the continuous reinforcing fibers, and heat-processing the prepreg with the commingled yarn.

Abstract: A bonding method and a bonding device for a flexible panel. In the process of bonding a protective cover plate and the flexible panel, a heated-type optical adhesive is used, the optical adhesive at normal temperature has relatively low viscosity and the viscosity thereof is below a bondable threshold, so that before the flexible panel and the edge of the protective cover plate are bonded, the optical adhesive and the edge of the protective cover plate come into contact in advance and then can be effectively separated, thus poor bonding in a bending region is avoided, the risk of generating bubbles and cracks is small, and the bonding yield can be improved. Moreover, the optical adhesive is increased in viscosity after heated, thereby ensuring that the flexible panel is bonded to the protective cover plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a sole (1) of a shoe.

Abstract: Described herein are dielectric polymer films and printed circuit boards, such as multilayer and high-density interconnect printed circuit board comprising at least one dielectric polymer film.

Abstract: A protective film forming agent for plasma dicing which can favorably form an opening (processed groove) of a desired shape by irradiation of a laser beam, at a desired position of the protective film, upon producing semiconductor chips by cutting a semiconductor substrate by plasma dicing, and a method for producing a semiconductor chip using this protective film forming agent. The protective film forming agent comprises a water-soluble resin, a light absorber, and a solvent, and a weight loss rate when the temperature is raised to 500° C. in thermogravimetry of the water-soluble resin is at least 80 weight %.

Abstract: A method of anchoring a connector element (10) in a receiving object (66) comprises inserting a distal end of the connector element (10) into a mounting hole in an insertion direction along an insertion axis; inserting a sleeve (36) comprising a thermoplastic material into the mounting hole, the sleeve (36) enclosing the connector element (10); and transferring energy to liquefy at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the sleeve (36). A machine (500) configured for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit comprising a connector element (10) and a sleeve (36) comprising thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes: a light emitting element having a top surface; and a light-transmissive member covering at least the top surface of the light emitting element, the light-transmissive member having a principal surface located above the top surface of the light emitting element. The principal surface of the light-transmissive member comprises a plurality of concave portions.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive for an ice protection assembly includes transferring Z-CNTs from a substrate carrier into the adhesive. De-bonding of the adhesive for ice protection assembly inspection or repair or repositioning at initial installation includes heating the Z-CNTs in the adhesive to soften the adhesive and allow for easy removal.

Abstract: A trunnion-to-disk connection for use on an open fan configuration of a gas turbine engine may include an integral trunnion and blade spar inserted through a trunnion aperture of a fan disk and supported by top bearing and a bottom bearing. A cavity can be provided between a trunnion of the integral trunnion and blade spar and the fan disk, as well as between the top bearing and bottom bearing. Pressurized hydraulic fluid can be supplied to the cavity to urge the integral trunnion and blade spar in a direction to preload the bearings. Prior to pressurization, and prior to installation of the bottom bearing, the trunnion can be inserted into a trunnion aperture of the fan disk such that an end of the trunnion extends past the fan disk to provide sufficient space to insert the bottom bearing from within the open interior of the fan disk.

Abstract: A robotic labeling system includes a package locating system and a package identification station identifying a package orientation. The robotic labeling system includes a label application station having first and second label printers and first and second label applicators. The label printers are both capable of printing a shipping label and a customer specific label. The first label applicator applies a first label (either the shipping label or the customer specific label) to a first side of the package while the second label applicator applies a second label (other of the shipping label or the customer specific label) to a second side of the package different than the first side. The printing and application of the labels is based on the orientation of the package.

Abstract: Provided is a glass plate interleaving paper including cellulose pulp as a main component. A percentage of aluminum content is below 0.2 mass %, and a basis weight is in a range from 10 to 100 g/m2. Further, it is preferred that the glass plate interleaving paper have a percentage of aluminum content below 0.01 mass %. Still further, it is preferred that the glass plate interleaving paper have a percentage of talc content below 0.1 mass %.

Abstract: A sensing device includes a substrate, a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a sensing part, a first transmission part, a first conductive connection structure, a second transmission part, a conducting layer, a second conductive connection structure and a third transmission part. The second insulating layer is disposed between the first insulating layer and the substrate. The sensing part is disposed above the first insulating layer. The first transmission part is disposed above the first insulating layer. The first transmission part is electrically connected to the sensing part. The second transmission part is disposed below the first transmission part. The first transmission part is electrically connected to the second transmission part via the first conductive connection structure. The conducting layer is disposed between the second insulating layer and the substrate.

Abstract: A shaped preform component (200A) for a spoke portion (108A) of a composite wheel (100), the shaped preform (200A) comprising: an elongate body (215) configured to be located in a spoke (108) of a composite wheel (100), wherein the shaped preform component (200A) is formed from a cured composite fibre material having a compressibility of <2% volumetric under moulding conditions of 50 bar hydrostatic pressure and a temperature of 60 to 150° C., and wherein the density of the cured composite fibre material is selected to form a counterbalance mass for a mass addition (300) to the composite wheel (100).

Abstract: A display device includes: a curved first substrate; a second substrate opposing the first substrate; a plurality of connection pads disposed on a side surface of the first substrate and a side surface of the second substrate; and at least one flexible circuit board including a plurality of projections respectively coupled to the plurality of connection pads, wherein the plurality of projections forms an array of projections along an edge of the side surface of the second substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments include a reaction vessel having a first reaction chamber filled with a first material; a first light absorbing region adhered to an interior-facing surface of the first reaction chamber; a second reaction chamber filled with a second material; a second light absorbing region adhered to an interior-facing surface of the second reaction chamber; a temperature sensor disposed within the second reaction chamber; and one or more energy sources configured to direct light at the first light absorbing region and the second light absorbing region. A processor may be employed to determine a first temperature of the first material from a second temperature of the second material measured by the temperature sensor. Methods of manufacturing such a reaction vessel are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective member attaching apparatus includes a pressure reduction chamber having an upper housing and a lower housing, a support table that is provided inside the lower housing and on which a substrate is mounted, a sheet fixing section for fixing the sheet in such a manner as to partition the inside space of the pressure reduction chamber into a first space and a second space, a heating unit that heats the sheet to soften the sheet, and a control unit. The sheet fixing section has an outer periphery fixing section that fixes an outer periphery of the sheet, and a temporary fixing section that temporarily fixes a central portion of the sheet to the substrate mounted on a support table through a gap between the sheet and the substrate.

Abstract: A window air conditioner insulation kit to be used with a window air conditioner mounted in a window including a left side panel to be pressed in a first opening between a side of the air conditioner and a left side jamb of the window. A right side panel to be pressed in a second opening between a right side of the air conditioner and a right side jamb of the window. A top panel to extend and be pressed in a third opening between the left side jamb and the right side jamb. The top panel having an upper flap, a first side flap, a second side flap and a central flap which extend down and over an upper section of the first side flap, an upper section of the second side flap and onto the top of the AC.

Abstract: An expandable annular seal tool including a cone having an actuation surface, a seal member disposed in the actuation surface, and an annular seal element disposed on the actuation surface. An embodiment of a borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, and a tool disposed in the borehole.

Abstract: A container treatment machine comprises a treatment unit, for the treatment of containers, and container receptacles, in which containers can be received such that they can rotate about an axis, the container treatment machine comprising a camera, for capturing an image of a container transported upstream of the treatment unit in a container receptacle, and an alignment module, the alignment module being designed to rotate a container into a target position by actuating the container receptacle. The alignment module comprises a neural network, which, by processing the image of a container transported upstream of the treatment unit in a container receptacle, can determine a necessary rotation of the container from the current position of same to the target position, and the alignment module can control the rotation of the container receptacle on the basis of the determined rotation.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure discloses an eye protection structure for protecting a worker, the eye protection structure including a window convex outward to cover both eyes of the worker, wherein the window includes a transmissive portion, the transmissive portion includes an inner surface facing the worker's face and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, a first radius of curvature of the outer surface of the transmissive portion and a second radius of curvature of the inner surface of the transmissive portion are different from each other, and a thickness of a central portion of the transmissive portion is greater than a thickness of an edge portion of the transmissive portion.