Abstract: An apparatus and method for the application of labels to packaging employing the application of superheated steam or other fluids in an enclosed space at atmospheric pressure are presented. Such an apparatus and method will more effectively, efficiently and safely attach shrink labeling to consumer packaged goods (CPG) with enhanced time, water and energy savings.

Abstract: A method of repairing an acoustic core cell of an acoustic sandwich panel is provided. The method comprises inserting a core repair splice adjacent to a number of damaged walls of the acoustic core cell of the acoustic sandwich panel, nesting the core repair splice onto the number of damaged walls, and bonding the core repair splice to the number of damaged walls and thereby to repair the acoustic core cell of the acoustic sandwich panel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a Nanowire Field Effect Transistor Detection Device and the Detection Method thereof. The Nanowire Field Effect Transistor Detection Device of the present invention comprises: gate oxide, SiNW chip, surface oxide, and surface molecule layer. The circuit structure of the Nanowire Field Effect Transistor Detection Device comprises a first resistor, a second resistor, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a third capacitor, a fourth capacitor, an AC voltage source, and an ammeter. In addition, the present invention provides a method for attaching the probe Ni-NTA to the Nanowire Field Effect Transistor Detection Device. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for attaching the isooctyl trimethoxysilane molecule to the Nanowire Field Effect Transistor Detection Device.

Abstract: The disclosed methods and systems can be used to install and configure a skin analysis device, for example. In one aspect, a system for installing a device onto a plane area is disclosed. The system comprises: an installation assistor comprising a reference mark for determining a position for installing the device; and a bracket for mounting the device. The bracket includes: at least one side substantially flat for affixing to the plane area; a sliding member extending from a side of the bracket that is opposite to the side for affixing to the plane area; and a raised member extending from the side of the bracket that is opposite to the side for affixing to the plane area, at a predetermined distance from the sliding member, wherein the raised member corresponds to a recessive portion of the device that is configured to lodge the raised member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shrink face film and a shrink label comprising said face film. According to an embodiment the shrink face film includes a core layer comprising propylene random copolymer(s) and a modifier which is at least one of the following: olefinic plastomer, olefinic elastomer and ethylene-octene block copolymer. The invention further relates to a method for providing a shrink face film and a method for labelling of an item with a shrink label comprising said face film.

Abstract: Methods of repairing defects in polymeric composite structures are provided. The methods include filling or bonding defects with a pre-polymerization solution and polymerizing the pre-polymerization solution in situ. Patches or support structures can be disposed at the site of the defect to increase the strength of the repair or to make the repair cosmetically pleasing, respectively. Such a method of repairing a defect may include applying a pre-polymer solution having a reinforcing material and a monomer to the defect in a polymeric composite structure; disposing a support structure on a surface of the polymeric composite structure over at least a portion of the defect having the applied pre-polymer solution; and polymerizing the monomer in the pre-polymer solution to form a repaired region in the polymeric composite structure including a polymer having the reinforcing material distributed therein.

Abstract: A process of making an absorbent article is disclosed. A liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction a backsheet web, and an acquisition layer are provided. The topsheet web has first and second surfaces. The backsheet web extends substantially continuously in the machine direction. The acquisition layer has a first and second surface. The topsheet and acquisition layer are aligned in a face to face relationship such that the second surface of the topsheet in in contact with the first surface of the acquisition layer and simultaneously mechanically deformed which combines the topsheet with the acquisition layer. The topsheet web and acquisition layer are nested together such that a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the topsheet web coincide with and fit together with a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the acquisition layer to provide a topsheet/acquisition layer laminate web having three-dimensional protrusions.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a double-walled tube is provided. The method comprises the extrusion of two tubes wherein one tube is inside the other. A first mold is provided around the outside of the outer tube and a support provided along the inside of the inner tube. Fluid is then injected into the cavity between the inner and outer tubes to mold the outer tube against the first mold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing or eliminating corrosion in joined materials are disclosed, for example, multi-material joints. The system may include a sealing device including a body and a tip. The tip may be configured to form a seal around a local region of a material having a fastener disposed therein. The sealing device may be configured to apply a sealant material from the tip to the local region and form a cap thereover. The tip of the sealing device may form a cavity between the material and the inner surface of the tip, which may be filled with the sealant material to form the cap. In one embodiment, the sealing device may be configured to couple to the joining device that inserted the fastener. This may allow for accurate and robust placement of the sealant material directly after the fastener is inserted.

Abstract: Surfaces 1, 2 are bonded together by a heat activated adhesive 3 that is applied to a surface 2 to cover an area greater than the area that is to form the bond, the two surfaces 1, 2 are brought together and the adhesive 3 activated so that it creates the bond and also covers the exposed edges of the surfaces to provide an aesthetically pleasing and coatable corrosion and rust protective layer.

Abstract: A CIPP liner for repairing a sewer pipe comprises a cover fabric (1) and a base fabric (2) to be attached to each other using needle punch technology, as well as a stretchable plastic membrane (4) attached to the base fabric (2) with a flexible glue (3), into which flexible glue (3) also the with each other mixed fibres (5) of the cover fabric (1) and the base fabric (2) are glued. From this material, a CIPP liner corresponding to the dimensions of the sewer pipe is cut and sewn, the sewing seam of which is further taped.

Abstract: A pipe-joining method for building a hydrocarbon pipeline, in particular an underwater pipeline, includes welding two adjacent pipes to form a cutback, and forming a protective coating about the cutback. Forming the protective coating includes applying an LE (liquid epoxy) resin or a powdered FBE (fusion bonded epoxy) resin to the cutback to form a primer coat; and applying a powdered polypropylene adhesive on top of the still-wet primer coat to form an auxiliary adhesive coat. Forming the protective coating also includes fitting a polypropylene heat-shrink sleeve around the auxiliary adhesive coat; and heating the sleeve to shrink and bond the sleeve to the auxiliary adhesive coat.

Abstract: Complex laminated composites may be repaired by removal of individual damaged plies through peeling in order to exploit the weaker interlaminar properties of these composites. Upon removal of the individual damaged plies through peeling, replacement plies may be added to restore the laminated composite. In addition, when damage extends through the thickness of a laminated composite, a plug may be used to allow plies to be replaced while maintaining contour within the repair region. A caul plate also may be used to stiffen and maintain the contour of a repair region while peeling and removing plies from the repair region.

Abstract: Methods and devices for joining a composite panel, which may comprise a non-metallic intermediate layer disposed between two external metallic cover layers, to a further component are disclosed. The composite panel and the further component may be disposed so as to at least partially overlap. The object of economically and reliably joining composite panels may be achieved in that by way of a positioning unit, at least one auxiliary joining element is brought to bear on the composite panel and is fixed to the composite panel. The composite panel in a region of the at least one auxiliary joining element may be subsequently joined to the further component.

Abstract: A method of producing a single assembled longitudinally extending fibre layer for use in a later resin infusion process for manufacturing a fibre-reinforced composite structure is described including steps: a) providing a first fibre mat comprising unidirectional reinforcement fibres oriented in a longitudinal direction of the first fibre mat, b) providing a second fibre mat comprising unidirectional reinforcement fibres oriented in a longitudinal direction of the second fibre mat, c) arranging the first fibre mat and the second fibre mat so that unidirectional fibres of one end of the first fibre mat adjoin one end of the second fibre mat in a single plane at a common boundary, and d) splicing unidirectional fibres of the first fibre mat at one end of the first fibre mat to unidirectional fibres of the second fibre mat at one end of the second fibre mat in order to form a splicing joint.

Abstract: An application device that applies an adhesive-backed film to a base material having a bonding surface, along a first direction which is an extending direction of the base material, comprises: an application mechanism having an application unit that applies the film from a first end to a second end in the first direction on the base material by pressing the film; and a film gripping part that grips an end portion of the film on the second end side and can be driven in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction and is a direction in which the bonding surface and the film are opposed to each other, wherein the application unit presses the film by moving in the first and second directions relative to the base material.

Abstract: A method for applying fibre material on a vertical surface is provided. The method has the following steps: spraying an adhesive on the vertical surface; applying the fibre material on the sprayed surface; spraying additional adhesive on the fibre material for another layer of fibre material; applying another layer of fibre material on the sprayed fibre material; and injecting the layers of fibre material with a resin.

Abstract: A method for forming a connection between two tubular sections having a polymeric outer surface jacket, using electrofusion to fusion bond a casing of similar, non-crosslinked polymer to the outer surface of the tubular sections.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing joints between one or more components is presented. Adhesive is applied to joint areas of contact between the components and the components are stitched together at the joint areas to ensure that the joints are mechanically stable enough to withstand stresses such as pressurization and external manipulation.

Abstract: A method of making at least a portion of at least one microfluidic actuator having a flexible diaphragm portion and an opposite surface portion, the diaphragm and opposite surface each having opposed faces, at least one of the faces comprising surface-activated PDMS, and the opposed faces being arranged such that when the opposed faces contact each other, they form a fluidic seal, including performing repeated make-and-break-contact protocol on the contacting opposed faces until the tendency for permanent bonds to form between the contacting faces has been neutralized, thereby enabling the diaphragm portion to perform actuated movements to engage and disengage with the opposite surface portion, without the diaphragm sticking to the opposite surface portion.