Abstract: Biolaminate composite assemblies are provided. Generally, the biolaminate composite assemblies may comprise one or more biolaminate layers and at least one biolaminate layer may comprise polylactic acid. In one embodiment, a biolaminate composite assembly is provided comprising one or more biolaminate layers wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate. At least one of the biolaminate layers comprises polylactic acid and a natural wax. In another embodiment, a method for forming a biolaminate composite assembly is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optically variable security element for protecting articles against counterfeiting, to a process for the production of a security element of this type, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultraviolet-curable inkjet ink set composed of a yellow ink, a magenta ink and a cyan ink, respectively containing a pigment, a reactive monomer and/or a reactive oligomer and a photopolymerization initiator. This ultraviolet-curable inkjet ink set is characterized in that the yellow ink contains at least a bismuth vanadate compound or iron oxide, the magenta ink contains at least iron oxide or a condensed polycyclic compound and the cyan ink contains at least a phthalocyanine compound, as their respective pigments. Also disclosed is a colored board for outdoor use, which is printed by using the ink set. The inkjet ink set realizes high-concentration printing, and enables to obtain a brilliant printed matter excellent in color presentation and weather resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coated-product with marking. The coated-product is obtained by the steps of forming a coating layer having brightness higher than the brightness of a bare surface of a molding on the surface of the molding made of resin colored with dye, and removing a predetermined portion of the coating layer by laser marking and exposing the bare surface of the coated-product to form a marking portion.

Abstract: A shrinkable-stretchable polymeric laminated structure is made up of a shrink-stretch film on the outside and a nonwoven on the inside, with or without an adhesive. Preferably the film, nonwoven and adhesive are made from the same polymer family, including copolymers, which renders the laminate 100% recyclable. The film, nonwoven, and adhesive are modified to provide different responses to heat in addition to controlled water vapor permeability. The structure allows for water vapor permeability in one direction (inside-to-outside) and not in the opposite direction to allow wrapped article to dry or to keep wrapped articles dry and prevent corrosion related damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to articles, e.g., sheet metal, comprising surface coatings that have the appearance of polished stone and methods for making such articles.

Abstract: A layer of polymer material is applied on a peripheral region of at least one of the two substrates to be bonded prior to bonding. The bonded structure formed thereby includes a first substrate, a second substrate in direct contact with the first substrate, and a ring of the polymer material in direct contact with the first substrate at a first interface and in direct contact with the second substrate. The ring of polymer material laterally surrounds and seals the interface at which the first substrate contacts the second substrate. A ring-shaped cavity can be formed within the polymeric ring. Alternately, the first interface and the second interface can be contiguous without a ring-shaped cavity between the first and second substrates.

Abstract: A system and method for decorative elements having multiple visual appearances. The decorative elements may present different colors and/or other visual appearance characteristics and yet function as a durable construction material, like a traditional brick, tile or shingle. The decorative elements may receive a mechanical operation that permanently physically alters the decorative element, such as a cutting, sawing, drilling or molding operation, while the decorative element is functional to provide a controllable visual appearance both before and after the physical alteration. The decorative elements may be autonomous in that power needed to change visual appearance states can be gathered by an integrated energy harvesting device, such as a solar cell. A color chip system may be used to select decorative element features.

Abstract: The invention relates to an edge trim for pieces of furniture, comprising a meltable film. In order to improve a generic edge trim such that the same is more versatile and can especially be mounted on a wider selection of surfaces, the molecular structure of the meltable film contains both polar and non-polar parts.

Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate that has a first display area in which signal lines are formed, a second substrate that has a second display area corresponding to the first display area of the first substrate, and a sealant that is used to bond the first substrate and the second substrate and at least a portion of which is formed in either of the first display area of the first substrate and the second display area of the second substrate.

Abstract: A data carrier is provided having a see-through portion (24) that allows revealing security features (36) with a different appearance on each of its sides (S1, S2) under special lighting conditions, and a method for making such a data carrier. The see-through portion has an improved security, which is more difficult to reproduce by infringers.

Abstract: The invention discloses a functional film assembly comprising a functional film having at least one active layer laminated between first and second planar electrode layers. At least a portion of the edge region of the functional film is sealed by a sealing member. Preferably, the sealing member comprises a strip of polymer film material having on one surface a first strip-like region of adhesive material adjacent a first edge of the strip of polymer film material, and a second strip-like region of adhesive material adjacent a second edge of the strip of polymer film material. There is an adhesive-free region between the first and second strip-like regions of adhesive material, which is positioned coincident with the active layer of the functional film.

Abstract: Provided is a transfer decorative sheet comprising a base film and at least a peel layer provided on one surface thereof, wherein a surface of the base film at a peel layer side is subjected to release treatment, and the other surface of the base film brought into contact with a metal die has an average surface roughness Ra of 0.08 ?m or more. A transfer decorative sheet which does not produce wrinkles on an injected molding can be provided.

Abstract: A blank for forming a collapsible field director structure comprises nonconductive material sheet having at least three panels thereon, one panel being a master panel and the other two panels being slave panels. Each panel is substantially rectangular in shape and has elongated upper and lower edges and two relatively shorter side edges. Each panel is connected to at least one adjacent panel along an elongated edge. A patch of adhesive is disposed on: the first surface of a first one of the panels; and another patch of adhesive is disposed on: the first surface on one of the other panels; or the second surface of said first one of the panels. The slave panels are each foldable along an elongated edge so that a surface of each slave panel is brought into confronting facial adjacency to and adhered against a surface of the master panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an abrasion-resistant decorative sheet (1), in particular an overlay for the production of a laminate floor or of an abrasion-resistant furniture surface, comprising a paper layer (3) provided on one side with a print layer (2), comprising an impregnation (3a) formed from a first plastic mixture and comprising a layer (4) which is formed from a second plastic mixture and contains particulate abrasion-reducing material. In order to provide such a decorative sheet (1) which meets the high requirements in line with standards with regard to its abrasion resistance and permits a high-quality and clear printed image and has an appealing optical impression or an optical special effect, such as a metallic or nacreous appearance, it is proposed to apply the layer (4) formed from the second plastic mixture and containing particulate abrasion-reducing material to that side of the paper layer (3) which is opposite the print layer (2).

Abstract: A device housing and a manufacturing method for fabricating the device housing are provided. The device housing includes a transparent substrate, a first decorative coating formed on the transparent substrate, a second decorative coating formed on the first decorative coating and the transparent substrate, and a third decorative coating formed on the first decorative coating and the second decorative coating. The first decorative coating has a grid pattern appearance. The second decorative coating is light reflective. The third decorative coating has a color that contrasts against the first decorative coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a building material in which a coating is applied to a front surface and a side surface is sufficiently adhered to a sealing and method for manufacturing thereof. In a building material in which a coating is applied to a front surface, a coating film on a side surface is removed or reduced by laser irradiation. The part of the side surface in which the coating film has been removed or reduced by laser irradiation has a width of at least 5 mm from a front surface side toward a rear surface side of the building material, or extends over the entire side surface from the front surface side toward the rear surface side of the building material, or is formed more than a part in which coating film is formed.

Abstract: A decorative sheet contains a substrate having thereon at least a pattern layer, a homogeneous and uniform first surface protective layer covering the whole surface, and a second surface protective layer provided partly on the first surface protective layer. The first surface protective layer and the second surface protective layer each contain a curable resin composition having been crosslinked and cured, the first surface protective layer contains a matte agent, and the second surface protective layer contains synthetic resin beads having an average particle diameter of from 10 to 30 ?m and protruding above a resin layer constituting the second surface protective layer. A region of the second surface protective layer and a region of the first surface protective layer exposed on the outermost surface have a difference in glaze, and the difference in glaze is conformed to a pattern of the pattern layer.

Abstract: A birefringent pattern builder, having an optically anisotropic layer containing a polymer having unreacted reactive groups, wherein the optically anisotropic layer is produced by a method containing the steps [1] and [2] in this order: [1] coating and drying a solution containing a liquid crystalline compound having at least two kinds of reactive groups; and [2] reacting one kind of the at least two kinds of reactive groups by applying heat or irradiating ionizing radiation.

Abstract: Cellulosic biolaminate assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a biolaminate structure is provided comprising a first cellulosic layer, a second cellulosic layer, and a first bio-based polymer. The first bio-based polymer impregnates the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer. The first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer are fused together.