Abstract: The invention relates to a panel suitable for constructing a waterproof floor or wall covering, wherein the panel has a substantially planar top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface, and at least four substantially linear side edges. The invention also relates to a process for producing a panel according to the invention. The invention further relates to a panel obtainable by said process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a decorative film comprising a colored polymer film layer and a micro/nano-structure layer on a surface of the colored polymer film layer, wherein the micro/nano-structure layer comprises a plurality of colored polymer micro/nano-structures. Due to the colored polymer film layer and the plurality of colored polymer micro/nano-structures, a color with an optical effect can be displayed, the color modulation is reduced and the process is simplified.

Abstract: A protective guard for a hand, finger or thumb includes a first thermoplastic layer heat welded to second thermoplastic layer. The second thermoplastic layer has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the first thermoplastic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade, comprising arranging one or more layers of fibre material and a preform in a mould (66), injecting the one or more layers of fibre material and the preform (76) with a curable resin, and curing the resin. The preform (76) is impregnated with a curing promoter such that the concentration of curing promoter varies spatially within the preform.

Abstract: A composite hat stringer for stiffening a panel includes a plurality of composite fabric plies arranged to form a cap, a pair of flanges and a pair of webs respectively connecting the cap with the pair of flanges. The cap includes at least one 0° composite tape ply interleafed in the composite fabric plies within the cap.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-layered product having an embossed interior layer is disclosed along with a method of making the product. The multi-layered product has a first layer with an interior surface, a second layer with an interior surface, and a third layer sandwiched between the first and second layers. The third layer has a first surface and a second surface, and has a thickness there between. The third layer is embossed into a waffle pattern having a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of recesses. Each of the plurality of protrusions and recesses is adjacently aligned and horizontally offset from one another. The plurality of protrusions form a horizontal plane, at the first surface, which is positioned above a horizontal plane formed by the plurality of recesses, at the first surface. The product also has an adhesive which secures the three layers together.

Abstract: Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of suppressing double images, and making the moisture resistance of the laminated glass exposed to high temperature and high humidity uniform at one end and the other end of the interlayer film. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is an interlayer film for laminated glass, being wedge-like shaped and containing an amphiphile or a surfactant, and when a high temperature and high humidity test for laminated glass is executed, a whitening distance at the one end and the other end of the interlayer film is 15 mm or less, and when a whitening distance at the one end of the interlayer film is more than 0 mm, a value of (whitening distance at the other end of the interlayer film×thickness of the other end of the interlayer film)/(whitening distance at the one end of the interlayer film×thickness of the one end of the interlayer film) is 0.70 or more.

Abstract: An injection-molded component having a casing body of plastics material and a core which is made of a core material, in particular of a metal, which is at least partially received within the casing body and is at least partially insert-molded. The injection-molded component may in particular serve as a joint part of a joint. As a result of the preferably metallic core, the injection-molded component, despite comparatively small dimensioning, is capable of being comparatively highly stressed. By virtue of the casing body of plastics material, a minor actuation noise may be implemented for the joint, even without complex lubrication.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structural multilayer composite comprising a layer of leather in contact with at least one monolayer comprising parallel aligned fibers and a matrix material. The composite may further comprise film layer(s) that may be breathable and/or waterproof. The structural multilayer composite material is suitable for use in clothing and outdoor gear and apparel.

Abstract: This application relates to a multi-piece enclosure for a portable electronic device. The enclosure includes a metal part including a metal substrate and a metal oxide layer overlaying the metal substrate, the metal oxide layer having an external surface that includes openings that lead into undercut regions. The openings are characterized as having a first width, and the undercut regions are characterized as having a second width that is greater than the first width. The enclosure further includes a non-metallic bulk layer including protruding portions that extend into the undercut regions such that the non-metallic bulk layer is interlocked with the metal part.

Abstract: A flexible carbon fiber decorative veneer may include a veneer panel assembly with a face layer formed from a carbon fiber material, a backing layer formed from a flexible fleece, and an adhesive configured to attach the face layer to the backing layer through activation via at least one joining process. The backing layer may be configured to prevent light from passing through voids or interstitial spaces in the carbon fiber material of the face layer when the backing layer is attached to the face layer via the adhesive. The flexible carbon fiber decorative veneer may be configured for use on an aircraft interior structure, the base structure for which being fabricated from an aviation honeycomb layer and a back panel. The veneer panel assembly may be configured to conform to a radius of at least 0.25 inches on the aircraft interior structure.

Abstract: An optical element includes an optical material including a first edge and an opposing second edge. The optical element further includes a plurality of micro-channels arranged within the optical material. Each of the micro-channels of the plurality of micro-channels extends from the first edge to the second edge of the optical material.

Abstract: Provided is a stretchable film having excellent stretchability, excellent air permeability, and an excellent deodorizing property. Also provided is an article including such stretchable film. A stretchable film of the present invention is a film having stretchability, and includes a deodorant. The stretchable film of the present invention is a film having stretchability, and has a deodorization efficiency for each of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide 3 hours after the start of a deodorization test, the deodorization efficiency being measured by a detector tube method, of 10% or more.

Abstract: A heated glazing includes at least one plastic structural substrate and a heating device and includes at least one transparent and electrically-conductive thin layer. The heated glazing includes, as laminate, at least one first plastic structural substrate, at least one glass sheet equipped with the heating layer, and at least one second plastic structural substrate.

Abstract: A decorative arrangement for an interior lining of a motor vehicle has a carrier layer (20), a decorative layer (6) on the carrier layer (20), and a protective layer provided on the decorative layer (6). The decorative layer (6) is composed of a wood or wood veneer material. A metal structure (8) is provided on the decorative layer (6). The metal structure (8) is inlaid into the decorative layer (6).

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an environment-friendly polymeric composite prepared using biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials, yet having good mechanical properties. The polymeric composite of the present disclosure comprises a biodegradable and compostable multilayer first substrate comprising an inner later, an outer layer and a core layer; and a second substrate comprising at least one layer selected from metal layer, metallized layer, paper layer and pretreated paper layer, such that the second substrate is disposed on the outer layer of the multilayer first substrate. The present disclosure further discloses a packaging material comprising the polymeric composite suitable for packaging tobacco based products, pharmaceutical products and food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier film for transferring a microelement, wherein, when a microelement is pressurized, a uniform pressurizing force is provided to the entire microelement, and a damage to the microelement can be prevented. The carrier film for transferring a microelement comprises: a load control layer having a first elastic modulus and having a space formed in a part of the interior thereof; and an adhesive layer having a second elastic modulus that is smaller than the first elastic modulus, the adhesive layer being provided on the upper portion of the load control layer and configured such that a microelement supposed to be transferred to a target substrate is attached thereto. The load control layer has a first zero-rigidity area that maintains a first stress in a first deformation range from a first strain to a second strain.

Abstract: A decorative sheet having a surface-protecting layer, the surface-protecting layer having excellent contamination resistance, alkali resistance, etc., for a long period of time, while limiting the occurrence of breakage and cracks when an impact is applied thereto or during processing; and a decorative plate using the decorative sheet is provided. Specifically, a decorative sheet comprising a laminate, the laminate comprising at least a base material sheet and a first surface-protecting layer in sequence in the thickness direction; (1) the first surface-protecting layer comprising an ionizing radiation-curable resin containing two kinds of aliphatic urethane acrylates, i.e., resin A and resin B, wherein resin A is an aliphatic urethane acrylate with an isocyanurate skeleton, and resin B is an aliphatic urethane acrylate with an alicyclic skeleton without an isocyanurate skeleton, and (2) the first surface-protecting layer having a nanoindentation hardness of 160 MPa or more and 240 MPa or less.

Abstract: The protective packaging product includes superimposed upper and lower honeycomb layers 1 and 2 extending between a pair of flexible side members 3 and 4. Each honeycomb layer is formed of flexible paper strips arranged face-to-face and bonded to each other at a series of spaced attachment locations. The honeycomb layers are expandable to form an array of hexagonal cells which are open at both ends. An item such as a surfboard can be inserted between the layers 1 and 2 so that the layers and the flexible side members conform to the shape of the surfboard and protect it against impact damage.