Abstract: To provide a release film not to contaminate a mold or a molded article. The present invention provides a release film comprising, an oligomer bleeding prevention layer formed of an acrylic resin or a siloxane resin and laminated on a first face of a base layer that is formed of a polyethylene terephthalate resin; a surface layer formed of a fluororesin and laminated on the oligomer bleeding prevention layer; and a surface layer formed of a fluororesin and laminated on a second face of the base layer, or an oligomer bleeding prevention layer formed of an acrylic resin or a siloxane resin and laminated on a second face of the base layer, and a surface layer formed of a fluororesin and laminated on the oligomer bleeding prevention layer that is laminated on the second face.

Abstract: The system can include: a conduit having a first dimension with an inlet and outlet; an extruder having an inlet and an outlet located within the conduit, an extruder orifice having a second dimension that is smaller than the first dimension; a carrier fluid reservoir coupled with the conduit inlet; an extruder reservoir coupled with the extruder inlet; and a particle collector fluidly coupled with the conduit outlet, wherein the particle collector has a collector inlet with a first temperature and a collector outlet with a second temperature. The method can include flowing carrier fluid through the extrudate conduit; extruding wax with the extruder into the carrier fluid that is flowing through the extrudate conduit such that the extrudate separates into extrudate segments separated from each other by carrier fluid segments; and flowing the extrudate into the particle collector so as to form wax particles.

Abstract: A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user).

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a wellbore downhole tool, including providing a pre-polymer resin and processing the pre-polymer resin. Processing the pre-polymer resin includes applying directed energy from a directed energy source such that the pre-polymer resin is at least partially polymerized to form a polymer seal of the wellbore downhole tool, the polymer seal having one of more mechanical properties that differ along one or more dimensions of the polymer seal. A downhole tool for use in a wellbore, the downhole tool including a polymer seal. The polymer seal is a continuous single monolithic piece, includes polymer structures having a polymer chain including same types of monomers that are bonded together, and the polymer structures are altered along one or more dimensions of the polymer seal and one of more mechanical properties of the polymer seal differ along a same corresponding one of the or more dimensions of the polymer seal.

Abstract: A hybrid connection for connecting a first portion of a three-dimensional (3D) print design to a second portion of the 3D print design may include a cross-sectional pattern of fully-fused connections and under-fused connections that connect between the first portion of the 3D print design and the second portion of the 3D print design. Systems and methods are also described herein that facilitate designing 3D parts with hybrid connections and/or automatically replacing fully-fused connections with hybrid connections.

Abstract: Feedstocks are provided for use in the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects via extrusion-based techniques, such as Fused Filament Fabrication (“FFF”) or Fused Deposition Modeling (“FDM”). Generally, the feedstocks may be in the form of substantially continuous filaments and/or in the form of rods of specified length, with diameters in excess of 3.5 mm.

Abstract: An aqueous modified acid composition for use in oil industry activities, said composition comprising: an amino acid, an alkanolamine and strong acid wherein the mineral acid: alkanolamine/amino acid are present in a molar ratio of not more than 15:1, preferably not more than 10:1; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modified well fluids. One method including combining an amount of a synthetic functionalized additive with an intermediate well fluid composition to form a synthetic functionalized additive-containing well fluid composition; the synthetic functionalized additive comprising a synthetic layered magnesium silicate that is covalently bonded to a functional group, and the intermediate well fluid composition comprising a water-based continuous phase with solid particles, wherein the synthetic functionalized additive increases suspension stability of the solid particles versus a well fluid composition comprising the solid particles without the synthetic functionalized additive.

Abstract: Methods of treating a subterranean formation include forming a treatment fluid including a hydrophilic fiber coated with a water soluble polymer and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a flexible and stretchable textile composite including an electrophoretic film. According to one embodiment, a textile composite material can comprise a textile base layer, a first flexible, optically transparent film layer deposited onto and affixed to the textile base layer, and an electrophoretic film layer disposed onto the first flexible, optically transparent film layer on a side of the first flexible, optically transparent film layer opposite the textile base layer. The electrophoretic film layer can comprise a plurality of relief cuts therein. The plurality of relief cuts can allow the electrophoretic film layer to flex or stretch in at least one direction.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a pourable foam comprising a first resin component comprising a polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, a second resin component comprising a polyol, and a barium sulfate powder component. The barium sulfate powder component is combined with the second resin component prior to combining the first and second resin components. The barium sulfate component may comprise between 1% and 50% of the pourable foam. The pourable foam may be used to repair or create aircraft components.

Abstract: A water-soluble film, comprising a first water-soluble film, wherein the first water soluble film disintegrates in water within less than about 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than about 48 hours as measured by the MSTM-205 at 20° C. The disclosure provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film that disintegrates in water within less than 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than 48 hours as measured by MSTM-205 at 20° C. The first water-soluble film optionally may be further characterized in that it does not disintegrate in water for at least about 1 hour and does not dissolve in water for at least about 1 hour as measured by MSTM-205 at 20° C. The disclosure further provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film characterized in that the degradation and/or dissolution of the first water-soluble film is adapted to be activated by consumer handling.

Abstract: A fibre cement composition comprising at least one hydraulic binder, an organic processing aid fibre as the sole organic fibre within the fibre cement composition, and at least one inorganic fibre, which exhibits excellent fire resistance and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded article with a metallic appearance and a process for making the same. Particularly, the present invention relates to a molded article having a part that comprises a layer with a sandwich structure.

Abstract: An imaging agent, a method of production of the imaging agent, and the use of the imaging agent for microseismic monitoring of subterranean formations such as those generated during hydraulic fracturing. The acoustic emitting agent is tailorable for emission delay to ensure placement and frequency emission profiles for well region differentiation. This monitoring tool is highly useful in gas, oil, and geothermal well defining and stimulation monitoring.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to building surface products, for example, panels suitable for forming a building surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a building surface product including a gypsum panel with an upper edge that overlaps a lower edge of a neighboring gypsum panel.

Abstract: A laminated film has a resin layer on at least one surface of a polyester film, in which the resin layer is on at least one surface layer, the water contact angle of the resin layer is 85°-100°, inclusive, and |H2-H1|?1.0 (%) is satisfied, H1 (%) being the haze of the laminated film and H2 (%) being the haze of the laminated film after being immersed in a solvent and subjected to a rub test. This laminated film has excellent coating and releasability properties with respect to ceramic slurry.

Abstract: Compositions such as concrete compositions are described for use in building materials and products. The composition may comprise an aggregate composition comprising a particulate suppressing component and a cement. The composition may have an impact resistance of at least Class 1 as measured under ANSI/FM 4473. Methods of preparing and using such compositions are also described.

Abstract: An ink formulation for additive manufacturing of low density syntactic foams is described. The ink formulation can include a thermoset resin, a curing agent suitable for use with the thermoset resin, a plurality of hollow spheres, such as glass microballoons, one or more solvents, and one or more non-hollow, viscosity modifying filler. Also described are a method of preparing the ink formulation, a method of preparing three-dimensional objects comprising low density syntactic foams, and the three-dimensional objects prepared thereby.

Abstract: A method of treating wood includes subjecting the wood to a vacuum environment, and thereafter contacting the wood under positive pressure with an aldehyde and an isocyanate, both the aldehyde and the isocyanate being in liquid form.