Abstract: A honeycomb structure constituted by cell partition walls (ribs) which form combined cells being composed of a plurality of cells adjacent to each other, and a honeycomb outer wall surrounding and holding outermost cells located at the circumference of combined cells, characterized in that cell partition walls and the honeycomb outer wall are formed by a bonded texture containing silicon carbide (SiC) as an aggregate and cordierite as a binder, and that the proportion (volume %) of silidon carbide (SiC) forming the bonded texture to the total of cordierite and silicon carbide (SiC) is 40 to 90%. This honeycomb structure can exceed required levels, in all of thermal conductivity, chemical durability, low thermal expansion and mechanical strength, producible at a low cost, and suitably used in a filter for purification of automobile exhaust gas, a catalyst carrier, etc.

Abstract: An antireflection coating comprises one or more inorganic antireflection layers (typically metal oxide or silica layers) and a polymer layer cured in situ, the polymer layer having a refractive index not greater than about 1.53 over the wavelength range of 400 to 700 nm and a thickness of from about 20 to about 200 nm. The polymer layer provides good scratch and fingerprint protection, and also enables the thicknesses of the inorganic antireflection layers to be reduced, thereby reducing the cost of the coating.

Abstract: A display representing a tree, such as a Christmas tree, has a trunk made of a hollow tube and held by a base in substantially vertical position. A liquid, such as water, is placed in the tube and an air supply in or near the bottom of the tube generates bubbles that rise through the tube. The tube and bubbles therein are preferably illuminated to add to the effectiveness of the display. Branches are secured to the trunk tube and extend outwardly therefrom to provide tree foliage and give the display the appearance of a tree or support foliage, such as in the form of a garland, which provides the tree foliage and gives the display the appearance of a tree.

Abstract: Disclosed is a functional element for use in an electric, an electronic or an optical device, and a method for producing the same. The functional element comprises a substrate having on an upper surface thereof a plurality of metal oxide needles extending upwardly of the upper surface of the substrate, with their respective central axes arranged substantially in parallel with each other, wherein the needles have a specific average circle-based diameter and a specific average aspect ratio, and wherein the needles are present at a specific density at the upper surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A process for producing a carbon fiber sheet, which comprises allowing, as necessary, an oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber sheet to contain 0.2 to 5% by mass of a resin, then subjecting the resin-containing oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber sheet to a compression treatment in the thickness direction under the conditions of 150 to 300° C. and 5 to 100 MPa (10 to 100 MPa when no resin treatment is made) to obtain a compressed, oxidized fiber sheet having a bulk density of 0.40 to 0.80 g/cm3 and a compression ratio of 40 to 75%, and thereafter subjecting the compressed, oxidized fiber sheet to a carbonizing treatment, which carbon fiber sheet has a thickness of 0.15 to 1.0 mm, a bulk density of 0.15 to 0.45 g/cm3, a carbon fiber content of 95% by mass or more, a compression deformation ratio of 10 to 35%, an electric resistance of 6 m&OHgr; or less and a feeling of 5 to 70 g.

Abstract: A tin-lead solder alloy containing copper and optionally silver as its alloying constituents. The solder alloy consists essentially of, by weight, about 55% to about 75% tin, about 11% to about 44% lead, up to about 4% silver, nickel, palladium, platinum and/or gold, greater than 1% to about 10% copper, and incidental impurities. The solder alloys contain a small portion of CuSn intermetallic compounds, and exhibit a melting mechanism in which all but the intermetallic compounds melt within a narrow temperature range, though the actual liquidus temperature of the alloys may be considerably higher, such that the alloys can be treated as requiring peak reflow temperatures of about 250° C. or less. The intermetallic compounds precipitate out to form a diffusion barrier that increases the reliability of solder connections formed therewith.

Abstract: A nickel base single crystal compliant layer on a ceramic blade has the capability to sustain high stresses and high operating temperature. Layers of nickel and platinum bonded on a single crystal superalloy over a sputtered gold-chromium layer support the high stress levels at elevated temperature without extrusion of the soft platinum or nickel layer and without destruction of an NiO compliant surface. The compliant layers have survived stress and temperature conditions without failure to the ceramic blade and the system can be stressed/heated and unloaded/cooled repeatedly without damage to the ceramic blades. A single crystal nickel base superalloy (i.e., SC180) has high strength properties at elevated temperature. Thin layers of chromium followed by gold are e-beam evaporated on one side of a polished surface of the alloy. Pure nickel is electroplated over this e-beam gold-chromium layer. Platinum is either electroplated or plated electrolessly over the nickel layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hardscape surface sheet and a method of representing a hardscape surface. The hardscape surface sheet comprises a substrate or sheet bearing an image of a hardscape surface. The substrate allows an individual to temporarily display the image in the area where the hardscape surface is desired and evaluate the appearance of the hardscape surface in itself, and in relation to its surroundings.

Abstract: The prevent invention provides a partial discharge-resistant wire enamel composition wherein at least one fine particle sol selected from the group of metal oxide fine particle sol and silicon oxide fine particle sol is dispersed, and 3 to 100 parts by weight of at least one fine particle selected from the group of a metal oxide fine particle and a silicon oxide fine particle is contained per 100 parts by weight of wire enamel resin. Accordingly, the partial discharge-resistant wire enamel composition having excellent dispersibility of inorganic fine particle can be obtained.

Abstract: Metal non-oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional substrate having a coating of metal non-oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof and having a polymeric inner core, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal boride, carbide and nitride coated three dimensional polymeric substrates. Certain novel coated substrates such as spheres and elongated substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers and shielding applications.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a ceramic body that can support a required amount of a catalyst component, without lowering the characteristics such as strength, being manufactured without forming a coating layer and providing a high performance ceramic catalyst that is excellent in practical utility and durability. A noble metal catalyst is supported directly on the surface of the ceramic body and the second component, consisting of compound or composite compound of element having d or f orbit in the electron orbits thereof such as W, Co, Ti, Fe, Ga and Nb, is dispersed in the first component made of cordierite or the like that constitutes the substrate ceramic. The noble metal catalyst can be directly supported by bonding strength generated by sharing the d or f orbits of the second component, or through interaction with the dangling bond that is generated in the interface between the first component and the second component.

Abstract: An image-display device using phosphor can improve the its luminescence efficiency and characteristics of color coordinates by adding an IIA element to a host crystal of ZnS phosphor to form a composite crystal. The image-display device improves the luminescence efficiency and color coordinate characteristics by using a phosphor expressed by Zn(1−x)MIIAxS:MIB, MIII where MIIA is one or more IIA elements in periodic table of elements, MIB is one or more IB elements and MIII is one or more MIIIA elements such as Sc or Y.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a heat sink laminate and a heat sink laminate formed by the method. In the method a particle mixture is formed from a metal, an alloy or mixtures thereof with a ceramic or mixture of ceramics. The mixture is kinetically sprayed onto a first side of a dielectric material to form a metal matrix composite layer. The second side of the dielectric material is thermally coupled to a heat sink baseplate, thereby forming the heat sink laminate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interlayer for use with a laminated glazing. The interlayer may be formed from at least two sheets of polyvinyl butyral provided with a reinforcement inserted therebetween, with the elastic energy needed to deform the interlayer in tension being at least 80 J/m2 in all directions.

Abstract: A member for a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus comprises a steel substrate and a composite oxide film formed on a surface thereof and comprised of silicon oxide-aluminum oxide-chromium oxide and a sintering aid.

Abstract: A holder in a brush-cleaning installation, preferably for combined use in the brush-cleaning and centrifugal-drying process, contains a carrier part from which there extend, in a spider-shaped manner, a plurality of carrying arms. On the carrying arms there is mounted, in a rotatable manner in each case, a guide roller which, in addition to positioning the semiconductor wafer vertically, also makes it possible for the semiconductor wafer to be positioned horizontally with the aid of an annular collar on a bottom section of the guide roller.

Abstract: A method for producing an aluminum nitride/aluminum base composite material comprising the steps of; (A) charging aluminum nitride powder into a container provided in a molten metal pressure apparatus, (B) applying pressure to the aluminum nitride powder in the container, (C) pouring a molten aluminum base material into the container, and, (D) applying pressure to the molten aluminum base material in the container to fill the aluminum base material in space between the aluminum nitride powder particles.

Abstract: A pyrromethene metal complex is used as a fluorescent dye to form a light emitting device. The light emitting device has a substance which brings about light emission between an anode and a cathode. By applying electrical energy, the device generates emission having an emission peak wavelength of 580 to 720 nm. The device contains at least one of: a diketopyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole derivative and an organic fluorescent material having a fluorescent peak wavelength of 580 to 720 nm; and a light emitting device composition containing a pyrromethene metal complex.

Abstract: A filled synthetic sports playing surface is provided comprising, generally, a synthetic grass having fibers secured to a backing fabric. The backing fabric may have single, composite or multiple layers. The fibers can be formed from polyolefins, their co-polymers, or polyamides, and may be monofilament or slit film type yarns. The top dressing comprises natural soil or a synthetic soil or may be a mix of natural soil or synthetic soil with conventional infill material, such as resilient particles, mineral particles coated with a resilient layer or other types of infill materials. Alternatively, the top dressing may include an absorbent material treated with a coloring agent. The filled fabric generally described above may be installed over a drainage system and can have an irrigation system, particularly for an indoor field, in order to simulate wet weather conditions, provide for more realistic game play and manage other aspects of the field.

Abstract: A shaped part or article of manufacture is formed of a selected gamma titanium aluminide alloy with outstanding mechanical properties which can be produced particularly economically. First, a semi-finished article is formed in a hot forming process with a degree of deformation of greater than 65%. Then the semi-finished article is shaped with the alloy being in a solid-liquid phase by applying mechanical forming forces during at least part of the shaping process.