Abstract: The development of new compositions and new aromatic sulfur acrylate monomers results in improved hardcoat films, and improved optical films that contain the hard coat films. The films provide improved display systems when incorporated thereon. The combination of functionalized zirconia nanoparticles with multifunctional acrylate crosslinkers and high index of refraction aromatic sulfur acrylates, about 1.58 or greater, produces abrasion resistant hard coats that have relatively high refractive indices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-sided metallic laminate for a printed circuit board and a method for manufacturing the same. The double-sided metallic laminate which comprises a metallic layer at one side, a resin layer of a polyimide for improving adhesion with a metal, a resin layer of a low expansion polyimide having a thermal expansion coefficient of 5×10?6 to 2.5×10?5/° C. and a metallic layer at the other side, has excellent flexibility and thermal resistance, can prevent curl and is securely laminated, particularly without the use of an adhesive. Therefore, it is suitable for a printed circuit board of a small size electric appliance.

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for manufacturing an engineered-composite combining rigid flat-rolled sheet metal continuous-strip and selected polypropylene thermoplastics, which are formulated into dual polymeric coating layers for extrusion deposition, as distinct layers, on a single surface at a time, of continuous-strip, traveling in-line at ambient temperature. Steps for forming a uniform thickness of polymeric layers across strip width, and attraction to an activated metallic surface which provides enhanced adhesion. Solidification of the polymeric layers is augmented by strip temperature during continuous-in-line travel; final dual-surface finishing provides for complete bonding of the polymeric layers on both metallic surfaces.

Abstract: There is described a substantially planar self-supporting sheet (preferably an thermoplastic film e.g. formed from a polyolefin such as BOPP) comprising on at least one side thereof a substantially continuous adherent coating, thereon to create a barrier to oxygen, the coating comprising nano-particles, the sheet characterized in that: (a) the nano-particles form a substantially continuous phase on the sheet; and/or (b) the nano-particles are present in an amount of at least about 20% by dry weight of the coating; and/or (c) the coating is substantially free of polymeric binder, synthetic hydrophilic resin and/or a resin with a hydrophilic/hydrophobic character. The coated sheets have a high oxygen barrier, with preferred OTR values (at 23° C. and 0% RH)<10 cm3/m2/day. Preferred nano-particles are biopolymers such as starch and the coating is preferably substantially free of wax which has been found to reduce oxygen barrier effectiveness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film structure combining a metallocene-rich layer and an HDPE-containing layer. A preferred embodiment is a structure having metallocene-rich skin layers and an HDPE-containing core. The structures of the invention are particularly useful for collation shrink.

Abstract: Method steps and apparatus combinations for continuous in-line polymeric coating of rigid corrosion-protected flat-rolled sheet metal continuous-strip substrate utilizing a thermoplastic polymeric material having adhesive characteristics, capable of molten thin-film extrusion for chemical-bonding with an activated-surface of the flat-rolled sheet metal substrate, and substantially-simultaneously bonding with a solid-film polymeric material, establishing a work-product embodiment with multiple-polymer-layers traveling with the single activated surface; and, on which the solid polymeric film is selected to provide strength, hardness and other desired surface mechanical properties which also provide for external surface coloration, design, weather-proofing, and fabricating capabilities. A second embodiment provides dual-surface multiple-polymeric layer coating carried on by activating and polymeric coating one surface, at a time, of rigid corrosion-protected flat-rolled sheet metal continuous strip substrate.

Abstract: Transparent coatings with a thickness of at least 30 ?m, a relative elastic resilience to DIN 55676 of at least 70%, and a scratch resistance corresponding to a score of not more than 2 in the steel wool scratch test to DIN 1041 after 10 double strokes; process for producing them, and their use.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a net shape molded component that includes an integral metallized coating or layer on the exterior surface thereof. The method includes injecting a carefully matched mixture of a molten polymer resin and a molten metallic alloy into a mold cavity under pressure. Due to the differential in material viscosities, the metal tends to migrate to the outer surface of the molded part when placed under pressure, ultimately creating a net shape molded part having a polymer core with a metallic layer at the exterior surfaces thereof. Further, the present invention provides for the compounding of a feedstock suitable for use in conjunction with the method described above.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a media sheet for color electrophotographic printing. The media sheet can comprise a base stock having a first side and a second opposing side, base coating layers coated directly on the first side and the second side, and receiving layers coated directly on the base coating layers. The base coating layers can include inorganic pigments, a binder, and a charge control agent. The receiving layers can include inorganic pigments, a binder, and a discharge control agent. In one embodiment, the binder of the receiving layers can be hollow particle pigments.

Abstract: An ultrafine mixed-crystal oxide, wherein the oxide has a change in absorbance of about 5 (/hr) or less when measured in such a manner that said oxide is dispersed at a concentration of 0.067% in a solvent of a 98% glycerin in which Sunset Yellow is dissolved at a concentration of 0.02%, thereby preparing a dispersion, and the dispersion is irradiated with a BLB lamp (ultraviolet light) with an intensity of 1.65 mW/cm2 to obtain said change in absorbance (?OD) at 490 nm.

Abstract: A transparent and conductive laminate that is substantially decreased in reactive defects, and a display filter, a heat-ray reflecting film and an electromagnetic wave-shielding film comprising the laminate are provided. The laminate includes a transparent substrate, a transparent conductive thin-film layer containing silver, and a protective layer containing a binder material and inorganic fine particles, wherein the transparent conductive thin-film layer is in contact with the protective layer. The generation of reflective defects can be outstandingly reduced. Therefore, a laminate superior in electromagnetic wave-shielding ability, heat-ray reflecting ability and visibility for a long period of time and products comprising the laminate can be obtained.

Abstract: A metal surface infused composite object made by thermal spraying a metal material onto a release agent coated pattern, followed by vacuum infusion at least a portion of the metal material layer with a resin and then separating the composite infused metal object from the pattern.

Abstract: A sealing element is formed from a desirably shaped body of a sealant material formulated from a first polymer, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), in a concentration of about 25 percent to about 30 percent, a calcium carbonate inert filler material in a concentration of about 25 percent to about 30 percent, a second ethylene polymer other than EVA in a concentration of about 20 to about 35 percent, and a hydrocarbon resin in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 15 percent. The sealant further comprising an epoxy resin in a concentration of about 2 to about 5 percent and an activator in a concentration of about less than one percent of the sealant. The sealant material, when positioned about a first component is overmolded with a material forming a second component. The sealant material, which is heat activated, forms a seal between the first and second components.

Abstract: A conductive material with a laminated structure is provided. The conductive material with a laminated structure of the present invention includes at least a polymer plastic layer, where conductive particles are dispersed on surfaces. When the conductive material is used to press join terminals of a driving component and a glass substrate, junction impedance between the terminals is reduced. The purpose of joining with super-fine pitches is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved process for the deposition of amorphous hydrogenated carbon film, more specifically an improved low temperature, low power and low vacuum cathodic sputtering process. The invention also concerns the film produced by said process and articles containing an amorphous hydrogenated carbon film coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amino resin composite particle in which an inorganic compound is fixed (firmly adhered) on a surface of an amino resin particle, for example, an amino resin composite particle, in which a child particle made of the inorganic compound is fixed on a mother particle made of the amino resin particle, and a method of easily and inexpensively producing the amino resin composite particle. After an amino compound such as benzoguanamine is reacted with formaldehyde, so as to prepare a reaction mixture containing an amino resin precursor to be the mother particle, an emulsion of the reaction mixture and an aqueous solution of an emulsifier, and an aqueous dispersion of the inorganic compound, such as silica powder, to be the child particle are mixed with a shear force application, so as to emulsify them to have an emulsion thereof. The emulsion is hardened by adding a catalyst.

Abstract: An embossable, multilayer, polyolefin film comprising a core layer comprising a polyolefin and an appearance enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of coloring agents, phosphorescence producing agents, reflective agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the core layer comprises the interior of the film; and an embossable layer exterior to and on one side of the core layer, the embossable layer comprising an olefin polymer, and being particularly suitable for embossing and subsequently receiving a metal layer thereon.

Abstract: A wiping film having a flexible film backing, and a wiping layer formed on one surface of the backing, wherein the wiping layer is composed of a binder and plastic particles dispersed therein. The wiping film is useful for removing foreign matter and loose lubricant from the treatment surface of a magnetic disk without generating any scratches or fiber particles thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper products and/or substrates that is multifunctional and suitable for use in a wide range of office printing equipment and contains a base sheet of cellulose fibers and a pigmented composition coated on said substrate, the coating containing a first pigment having a BET surface area of from 50 to 750 m2/g, a second pigment having a BET surface area of from 5 to 49 m2/g, and polymeric binder; as well as methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present exemplary embodiment relates to the use of electronic display materials for electric paper applications. It utilizes an elastomeric ground plane to render electric paper applications more flexible than has been heretofore realized. In other forms, all layers of the electric paper are formed with elastomeric material to provide further flexibility and stretchability.