Abstract: The magnetic recording medium includes: recording elements formed as the convex portions of the recording layer formed in the predetermined concavo-convex pattern over a substrate; and a filling elements with which a concave portions between the recording elements are filled. A surface concave portion is formed in a surface of the magnetic recording medium above the recording element. The surface concave portion has a cross-sectional shape of which a portion corresponding to a center of the recording element lying thereunder in a width direction thereof is recessed deepest toward the substrate, and has a width monotonically increasing with increase of a distance from the substrate.

Abstract: A protective cover for a display panel, comprising a transparent substrate, and an anti-reflection, transparent medium layer comprising hollow, transparent, fine particles dispersed in a transparent resin matrix and sealed without gap between the a transparent substrate and an image-displaying area of the display panel, the refractive index N1 of the anti-reflection, transparent medium layer and the refractive index Ns of the transparent substrate meeting the following relation (1): No<N1<Ns2??(1), wherein No is the refractive index of air.

Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.

Abstract: Adhesive composition comprises a polyfarnesene and a tackifier. The polyfarnesene can be a farnesene homopolymer derived from a farnesene (e.g., ?-farnesene or ?-farnesene) or a farnesene interpolymer derived from a farnesene and at least a vinyl monomer. In some embodiments, the at least one vinyl monomer is ethylene, an ?-olefin such as styrene, or a substituted or unsubstituted vinyl halide, vinyl ether, acrylonitrile, acrylic ester, methacrylic ester, acrylamide or methacrylamide, or a combination thereof. The composition disclosed herein can be used as a hot melt adhesive, a pressure sensitive adhesive or the like.

Abstract: There are disclosed an artificial marble containing pellet-shaped transparent chips, obtained by coating the outer surface of an internal transparent resin layer with a resin layer containing a filler having a high specific gravity using co-extrusion, and a process for preparing the same. The artificial marble using the transparent chips as coloring chips, thus not causing the occurrence of layer separation of the transparent chips, which conventionally occurred in an artificial marble using transparent chips made of a single component, being distinguished from a conventional artificial marble made of combination of the single-colored chips, and expressing a pattern similar to a natural granite.

Abstract: An electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention includes a base material 2 containing a binding agent and a composite layer 3 formed by integrating the binding agent that is a part of the base material 2 and the magnetic material. This electromagnetic noise suppressor has high electromagnetic noise suppressing effect in the sub-microwave band, and enables it to reduce the space requirement and weight. The electromagnetic noise suppressor can be manufactured by forming the composite layer 3 on the surface of the base material 2 by physical vapor deposition of the magnetic material onto the surface of the base material 2. The article with an electromagnetic noise suppressing function of the present invention is an electronic component, a printed wiring board, a semiconductor integrated circuit or other article of which at least a part of the surface is covered by the electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel azo dye material based on antipyrine azo structure and metal complexes containing such azo compounds which are suitable for optical recording media. The dyes exert high light-fastnesses properties and excellent recording characteristics. In particular the invention relates to optical layers comprising such dyes, to a method for manufacturing such optical layers and to optical recording media comprising such optical layers.

Abstract: An improved support post for cushioning and supporting large products is provided. The post is made from a non-rectangular sheet that is convolutely wound around a mandrel and shaped into a desired cross-sectional shape. The post has a higher axial compression strength than a conventional post.

Abstract: An embedded interaction code-enabled display includes: an outer transparency layer, an optional inner transparency layer, an optional infrared-reflection layer between the outer transparency layer and the inner transparency layer, an EIC dot pattern between the outer transparency layer and the infrared-reflection layer, and, optionally, transparency glue between the outer transparency layer and the infrared-reflection layer or the inner transparency layer. The outer transparency layer 1308 and the inner transparency layer may be glass, plastic, or a film. The EIC dot pattern may be printed on, or pressed onto, the inner side of the outer transparency layer. The EIC dot pattern may include an encoded surface identifier that identifies the embedded interaction code-enabled display. The encoded surface identifier may uniquely identify the embedded interaction code-enabled display.

Abstract: A decorative architectural panel can be formed using multiple image layers to create one or more three-dimensional effects in a final product. In particular, a reference image layer comprises an extruded sheet having an artistically-designed reference image formed thereon. A next image layer comprises an extruded sheet having a differently sized iteration of the artistically designed reference image. A manufacturer can place the next image layer over the reference image layer, and set the combined image layers such that the final product shows the artistically-designed image in three-dimensions. Additional image layers, such as a color layer, or a layer having embedded objects, can be combined with the stratified product for additional artistic effects.

Abstract: A flexible polymer-based template having a biaxially oriented film grown on the surface of a polymeric substrate. The template having the biaxially oriented film can be used for further epitaxial growth of films of interest for applications such as photovoltaic cells, light emitting diodes, and the like. Methods of forming such a flexible template and providing the polymeric substrate with a biaxially oriented film deposited thereon are also described.

Abstract: A fluorescent image-printed article including a substrate, and an image formed on the substrate, wherein the image is formed from a fluorescent ink containing a binder, and a fluorescent substance which is dispersed in the binder, is capable of emitting fluorescence when irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and is substantially transparent to visible light, the fluorescent substance being formed of a rare earth complex containing, as a ligand, a compound represented by the following formula (1):

Abstract: A blue electroluminescent polymer having a phenoxazine-based unit in a polyarylene backbone and an organic electroluminescent device using the polymer. The organic electroluminescent device has improved luminous efficiency and color purity.

Abstract: A paint composition includes a raw polymer, and a dry solvent for dissolving the raw polymer. The raw polymer is composed of a transparent polymer having a hydroxyl group, and polysilazane. The polysilazane is included in an amount of 10% by weight or more with respect to the entire raw polymer taken as 100% by weight. Also disclosed are a process for producing a transparent protective film using the paint composition, and organic glass using the same. Note that the organic glass exhibits a surface hardness of 0.4 GPa or more.

Abstract: A highly diffusing plastic sheet having a thickness of from 1 to 5 mm, a haze of 80% or more and a total light transmittance of 80% or more, which includes at least one diffuser layer A, two or more diffuser layers B, and optionally a diffusing agent-free layer C. The diffuser layer A is formed from a first matrix plastic and a first light-diffusing fine particle having an average particle size of from 2 to 6 ?m and a refractive index of from X?0.02 to X+0.02 wherein X is a refractive index of the first matrix plastic. The diffuser layer B is formed from a second matrix plastic and a second light-diffusing fine particle having an average particle size of from 10 to 18 ?m and a refractive index of from Y?0.03 to Y+0.03 wherein Y is a refractive index of the second matrix plastic.

Abstract: Disclosed are iridium-based luminescent compounds having phenylpyridine moieties with an organosilicon group, and organic electroluminescence devices using the compounds as color-producing materials.

Abstract: A biphenyl derivative having a specific structure and an organic electroluminescent device having a long lifetime due to comprising at least one of organic thin film layers including a light emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrodes consisting of an anode and a cathode, wherein the organic thin film layer contains the biphenyl derivatives, singly or as a component of a mixture are provided, and also the biphenyl derivatives particularly suitable for a light emitting material of the organic EL device of the present invention is provided.

Abstract: A blue-emitting polymer in which a bisindenospirofluorene unit is incorporated in a polyarylene polymer backbone, and an organic EL device using the blue-emitting polymer as a light-emitting material. One example of the blue-emitting polymer may be represented by Formula 1: where Ar, R1 through R14, X1 and X2, M and n are defined in the specification. The organic EL device exhibits excellent emission efficiency, low turn-on voltage, good color stability and color purity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for implantation, which is characterised in that the surface of the material partially comprises at least one area of an inorganic, catalytical substance for improved biocompatibility of the material. Methods for the manufacturing of the material for implantation and the use thereof is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an article for performing the method of monitoring a surfactant. A preferred embodiment of the invention, an article comprises a substrate having an image and a surfactant thereon. The substrate is formed from various known fabrics or materials capable of absorbing and retaining a substantial quantity of the surfactant. During use, as the surfactant is dissipated, the image changes in appearance thereby indicating the quantity of surfactant remaining on the substrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the method and article of the present invention is effective for encouraging and making washing enjoyable for children and includes the use of an epidermal surfactant, such as soap, detergent, or other active ingredient.