Abstract: A decorative component for use as a piece of trim including an unlaminated flexible sheet of material having a front face and a back face and a periphery, and a stiffener for fixing a shape of the sheet of material relative to a desired shape of the decorative component. The stiffener is a flexible bead affixed to at least a portion of only the periphery of only the back base of the sheet of material. The front face of the sheet of material is an aspect conferring face.

Abstract: A glazing is provided comprising a glass sheet with a rigid member bonded to it by adhesive which is provided on at least two discrete areas of the member or glass sheet. The adhesive may be a structural adhesive, pre-applied in tablet form, and activated by heat. The use of multiple discrete areas of adhesive allows differential thermal expansion to be accommodated. The glazing may be for a vehicle window, and the rigid member may be a plate, especially a mounting plate for ancillary equipment.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermal barrier ceramic coating for application to a metallic article, with the ceramic coating having a formula of RexZr1−xOy wherein Re is a rare earth element selected from the group consisting of Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu where O<X<0.5 and 1.75<Y<2. A preferred embodiment is wherein Re is Nd.

Abstract: Carbon fiber bundles may be dispersed into substantially single mono-filaments in pitch by stirring a mixture of fibers and pitch at a temperature at which the pitch has a viscosity of about 0.1 to about 5 poise. The resulting fiber pitch binder contains about 0.5 to about 10.0 wt. % carbon fibers substantially dispersed as substantially single mono-filaments which are randomly oriented which may then be used directly as a binder for producing carbon bodies, for example, graphite electrodes, pinstock or specialty graphite articles. This unique binder using an economical amount of carbon fibers has the capacity to increase the strength and reduce the coefficients of thermal expansion of the resulting carbon products in more than one direction due to the random orientation of the carbon fibers.

Abstract: There is provided ceramic honeycomb body including a plurality of parallel cells defined by intersecting internal walls, and arranged in horizontal and vertical rows at and between opposing ends of the honeycomb body, an outer peripheral wall surrounding the cells, and further being interconnected to the internal walls, wherein the cells are divided into a first region including a portion of the cells adjacent the outer peripheral wall, and a second region including the remaining cells, wherein the cells in the first region have a wall thickness that is continuously increased along an axis extending to the outer peripheral wall, and, wherein fillets are formed at least at intersections between the interior walls in the first region of cells.

Abstract: A synthetic resin leather comprising a substrate at least one surface of which is arranged with a synthetic resin layer, wherein said synthetic resin layer contains 1 to 70 weight parts of bridged polyalkylene oxide to 100 weight parts of synthetic resin. As the synthetic resin, polyvinyl chloride resin, acrylic soft resin, mixed resin composed of 50-95 wt. % of thermoplastic polyurethane and 50-5 wt. % of acrylic soft resin, copolymer of polyester resin or polyolefin resin can be used. A surface coating layer containing powder of natural organic substance can be arranged over the surface of synthetic resin layer of said synthetic resin leather. As the powder of natural organic substance, collagen can be desirably used. Further, on the surface of the synthetic resin leather, it is desirable to mark a pattern and to make the height of convex part of the pattern higher than 0.05 mm.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device comprises an organic layer 5, 5a or 5b having a luminescent region and provided between an anode 2 and a cathode 3. The organic layer contains at least one distyryl compound represented by the following general formula (1). General formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are, respectively, groups which may be the same or different and independently represent an aryl group of the following general formula (2). General formula (2) in which R4 to R8 may be the same or different and, respectively, represent a hydrogen atom, or at least one of them is a specified group such as a methoxy group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a specified group, and X represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or hydrocarbon ring group.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-layer sliding material, comprising a back metal layer, a bearing alloy layer bonded onto the back metal layer, and a coating layer bonded onto the bearing alloy layer, said coating layer being made of an alloy consisting of 20 to 80 mass % Pb, at least one optional element not more than 10 mass % in total selected from the group consisting of In, Sb, Sn and Ag, and the balance Cu and incidental impurities. The material may further comprise a conforming layer made of an alloy containing not less than 80 mass % Pb.

Abstract: A synthetic turf comprises a backing with a plurality of pile filaments secured to the backing and extending upwardly therefrom and filled with particulate fill material. The fill material comprises a lower ballast layer of gravel residing on the backing and an upper layer of resilient particles above the lower layer. The lower layer of gravel provides weight and stability to hold down the synthetic turf without migrating to the surface. The upper layer provides cushioning and uniform resilience for the synthetic turf while the pile filaments create a grass-like appearance for the playing surface.

Abstract: An image display medium is provided that does not easily cause image unevenness and maintains high contrast even after repeated use for a long period of time. The image display medium contains a first substrate transmitting light, a second substrate provided to face the first substrate, first and second particles having different colors filled between the first substrate and the second substrate, the first and second particles each contain mother particles and fine particles attached on a surface of the mother particles, the first particles are charged positively, and the second particles are charged negatively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folded honeycomb structure and to a method and device for producing said folded honeycomb structure from a corrugated core web. The folded honeycomb structure has a number of adjacent corrugated core strips which lie in one plane and are interconnected by cover layer strips. Said cover layer strips are folded about 180° and are perpendicular to said plane. According to the inventive method for producing the folded honeycomb structure, interconnected corrugated core strips are produced first by making a number of longitudinal scores in a corrugated core web. These corrugated core strips are then alternately rotated through 90° respectively so that the cover layer strips fold and the folded honeycomb structure is formed. The device corresponding to this method consists of a number of rotating blades for making the longitudinal scores and a number of guiding elements for rotating the interconnecting corrugated core strips.

Abstract: An organometallic luminescent material comprising the compound of formula (I) of the present invention can emit pure blue light and have high thermal stability: wherein, M1 is a monovalent or tetravalent metal selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Zr, Si, Ti, Sn, Cs, Fr, Rb, Hf, Pr, Pa, Ge, Pb, Tm and Md; R is hydrogen or C1-10 alkyl; B is O, S, Se or Te; D is O or S; and n is an integer ranging from 1 to 4.

Abstract: Method provides ceramic fibers with a matrix that includes aluminum.

Abstract: A ceramic foam consisting of two layers in and out, in which a highly pure ceramic shell covers up the surface layer of the fly ash, is provided along with a process for producing such a ceramic foam. The process for producing a ceramic foam 10 includes the steps of: coating the surface of raw fly ash material containing impurities 12 with alumina slurry; granulating the coated fly ash; and sintering the granulated fly ash in a manner that the granulated fly ash is heated in a furnace with raising temperature, then kept at a predetermined temperature for several hours and then, slowly cooled down to room temperature. The impurities are sealed inside the fly ash 11 not to transfer to the outside so that the surface of the fly ash is covered up with a ceramic shell 13 to form the ceramic foam 10 having two layers in and out.

Abstract: An improved heat shield offers thermal insulation and reduced noise transmission for vehicular engine components, including exhaust manifolds. The structure has three layers: an outer structural metal layer, a center insulation layer to isolate heat and dampen noise, and an inner metal layer directly adjacent the shielded component for reflecting heat back to the shielded component. As disclosed, the shield has at least one edge portion defined by outwardly flared undulations or waves. The waved edge minimizes impact of plastic deformation of the metal edges during manufacture of the shield, which tends to produce wrinkling at the edges, and creates undesirable stiffness. Finally, the edge boundary of the outer metal heat shield layer is folded over the edges of the insulation and inner metal layers to avoid any sharp edges, thus preventing injury to installers and reinforcing the heat shield structure to enhance useful life under vibration and heat conditions.

Abstract: A reflective-type mask blank for exposure comprises a substrate (11), a reflective multilayer film (12) formed on the substrate for reflecting light, and an absorber film (14) formed on the reflective multilayer film. A protection layer (15) is formed on side surfaces of the reflective multilayer film.

Abstract: Electromagnetic wave absorbing materials comprising magnetic alloy particles and an insulating matrix are disclosed. The magnetic alloy particles comprise a transition metal such as Fe and/or Co, and further comprise at least one refractory metal such as Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta and W. The magnet alloy particles may further include Ni and/or Al, or other alloying additions which provide the desired absorption characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the magnetic alloy particles comprise an Fe—Cr—Ni—Al alloy. The insulating matrix of the electromagnetic wave absorbing material may comprise a water miscible polysilicate or a refractory cement. The materials may be provided in the form of coatings that are applied to a substrate, such as the hot engine exhaust area of an aircraft. The electromagnetic wave absorbing materials are capable of functioning at very high temperatures for extended periods of time while retaining satisfactory electromagnetic wave absorbing properties.

Abstract: The airport marking system of the present invention includes a multi-pigmented artificial turf segment having a backing with base fibers and marking fibers, wherein the marking fibers are visually different than the base fibers. The different marking fibers are adaptable to define a plurality of different shapes and patterns. The different marking fibers of the turf of the present invention define: (i) one or more characters including numbers and letters; (ii) a character having a border around it; (iii) a plurality of parallel lines; (iv) a dashed line; (v) a plurality of parallel lines and a plurality of intersecting lines perpendicular to the parallel lines; (vi) a plurality of chevrons; (vii) a plurality of parallel lines disposed at an angle relative to a side of the area; (viii) a plurality of checkered four sided shapes; (ix) one or more arrows; and (x) an arrow adjacent to a character.

Abstract: There is provided a glass-ceramic which is suitable for use as a light filter. The glass-ceramic has Young's modulus (GPa) within a range from 95 to 120 and includes 5.3-8 weight percent of Al2O3, 0.5-3.5 weight percent of ZrO2 and 71-81 weight percent of SiO2, based respectively on the total content of the oxides. The glass-ceramic preferably has, as its predominant crystal phases, (a) lithium disilicate (Li2O.2SiO2) and (b) at least one of &agr;-quartz (&agr;-SiO2) and &agr;-quartz solid solution (&agr;-SiO2 solid solution), has specific gravity within a range from 2.4 to 2.6 and has a coefficient of thermal expansion within a range from 65×10−7/° C. to 130×10−7/° C. within a temperature range from −50° C. to +70° C.

Abstract: In the performance of a magnetic transfer utilizing a magnetic transfer master medium, the occurrence of signal omissions in the magnetic data transferred to the slave medium is prevented. By forming the protrusion portions of the uneven pattern formed on the surface of the master medium so that the width thereof in the direction of the track pitch is narrower than said track width, no depression portions that are surrounded on all four sides by protrusion portions are formed.