Abstract: A glassware structure with metal cladding for decorative effect having a main body and a metal cladding incorporated onto the surface of the main body by means of vacuum vapor deposition. The main body has an assembly portion and an acting portion. The metal cladding is distributed at least within the range of the acting portion. The tensile strength of the main body ranges between 120 and 200MPa (N/mm2), the thickness of the metal cladding between 0.1 and 1.0?m, and the coverage ratio between 95% and 100%. The metal cladding material is selected from zirconium nitride, nickel nitride, molybdenum nitride, titanium nitride, chromium nitride and silicon nitride. As the metal cladding and the main body can be securely fixed, the present invention can be used instead of metal castings and tubes. The glassware produces light transmittance effect, improving shape design flexibility, novelty and value of the glassware.

Abstract: A plastic fuel tank is disclosed including polyethylene layers laminated respectively onto an upper surface and a lower surface of an ethylene/vinyl alcohol layer for preventing fuel seepage. The outermost polyethylene layer laminated onto the upper surface is a high-density polyethylene layer colored black so as to minimize transmission of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Particle toughened, fiber-reinforced composites include a fiber region and an interlayer region between the fibers. The fiber region includes a plurality of fibers at least partially within a first polymer composition including a first base polymer formulation and a first plurality of toughening particles. The interlayer region includes a second polymer composition including a second base polymer formulation and at least one of the first plurality of toughening particles and a second plurality of toughening particles. Examples of first and second pluralities of toughening particles, respectively, may include core shell rubbers and polyimides. Increasing concentration of the first plurality of toughening particles may improve the composite toughness while preserving thermal properties of the composite, such as weight loss after extended duration exposure to elevated temperature.

Abstract: A packaged product. The package has a plastic container and a light-sensitive liquid composition contained in the plastic container. The container has a plastic container for protecting a light-sensitive liquid composition from light. The container has: i) a top; ii) a bottom opposing to the top; iii) a first layer extending from the top to the bottom, wherein the first layer is non-opaque; and iv) a second layer superposed with a part of the first layer, wherein the second layer has a blocking agent. The container has a non-superposed area covering the bottom. In the non-superposed area the first layer is not superposed with the second layer. The non-superposed area has a height h from about 2 mm to about 50 mm.

Abstract: A multilayered liquid container having a discharge port welded under specified conditions to a sealant, which is constituted of a resin comprising a cycloolefin resin as a main component. The discharge port is composed of: an innermost layer constituted of a resin comprising a cycloolefin as a main component; and a surface layer whose main part is constituted of a resin comprising a specific type of polyethylene as a main component. According to the present invention, there can be provided a multilayered liquid container, which can prevent an effective component of a content fluid from being adsorbed onto or penetrating through not only the container body, but also the resin constituting the discharge port, and enables high temperature sterilization treatment, coupled with the discharge port having high welded strength and drop strength.

Abstract: A high-temperature heat resistant elastic composite comprising a porous high molecular-weight silicon polymer and a reinforcing material wherein the silicon polymer comprises a silicon resin, silica and boron oxide catalyzed by the boron oxide to form a reaction mass that is polymerized in acetone and to which the silica and boron nitride are added and wherein pores of silicone polymer are filled with a densification resin blend.

Abstract: A polylactic acid-based resin composition comprising: 50-90 mass % of a polylactic acid-based resin (A); and 10-50 mass % of a polyolefin-based resin (B), heat quantity of crystallization of the polyolefin-based resin (B) being 40 J/g or less as measured by using differential scanning calorimeter as measured at a thermal process comprising the steps of: heating up to 200° C. at a heating rate of 10° C./min; keeping the temperature at 200° C. for 5 minutes; and cooling down to the room temperature at a cooling rate of 10° C./min. The invention also provides: The composition may be applied, for example, to produce a polylactic acid-based film, a molded product using the film, an elongated film, a heat-shrinkable label, and a container having the heat-shrinkable label.

Abstract: The invention relates to an element, in particular a photopolymer unit, with a rear layer and a top layer which are joined to one another to form a sealed bag in which a precursor of a plastic which can be polymerised with electromagnetic radiation is contained, in particular a photopolymer. The top layer is made from a cast plastic. The invention further relates to the production of a printing plate from this element.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer laminate film with easy unsealability, heat resistance and easy cuttability, having a seal layer (A) and a base material layer (B), the multilayer laminate film containing the seal layer (A) and the base material layer (B) composed of a mixture of 10-50 parts by weight of high-density polyethylene and 50-90 parts by weight of polypropylene, laminated on the seal layer (A) in one layer or two or more layers, wherein the base material layer (B) is composed of one member selected from the group consisting of (a) an ethylene/butene copolymer with a density of 0.93 g/cm3-0.94 g/cm3, polymerized using a multisite catalyst, (b) high-density polyethylene with a density of 0.945 g/cm3-0.965 g/cm3 and (c) an ethylene/propylene block or random copolymer, further wherein the layer thickness of the seal layer (A) is 1 ?m-20 ?m while the layer thickness of the base material layer (B) is 20 ?m-100 ?m, as well as a packaging container and packaging bag employing it as a lid material.

Abstract: The invention relates the use of a copolyester elastomer comprising hard blocks comprising polyester segments, polymeric soft blocks and urethane linkages, in applications with a thermal overload requirement specifying a thermal overload temperature above the melting temperature of the copolyester elastomer. The invention also relates to films as well as tubes and electrical cables, such as convoluted tubes and electrical cables for use in cable harness systems. The invention more further relates to polymeric materials with high heat properties that can be used in the tubes and cables and to tubes and cables at least comprising a layer consisting of the polymeric materials.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the production of highly demanded pieces at low cost. The method is especially well suited for deep drawing dies, but also any other type of tooling. It is also very well suited for machine components of big dimensions and with high mechanical solicitations, like rotors and cages in wind mills and other big machines. The pieces or tools are cast with a low cost ceramic, like a high resistance concrete (with special mention to HPC or UHPC) or a low water admixture castable or any other low cost high mechanical resistance material (low cost ceramics or high resistance polymers are especially suited). Once cast, the working surface of the die or piece is coated with a metal, an intermetallic or a high performance ceramic. Projection or deposition techniques are used to obtain the high value working surface.

Abstract: Baseplates and methods of manufacture are provided. In this regard, a representative baseplate is operative to mount a missile aeroshell, the baseplate being formed of a long fiber thermoplastic composite and exhibiting a wall thickness of no greater than approximately 0.070?.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a partly-biodegradable system, which comprises a non-biodegradable portion and a biodegradable portion wherein the non-biodegradable portion is easily separated from the biodegradable portion for disposal of the system. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a cover layer of non-biodegradable film which adheres to the first non-biodegradable portion to form a sealed compartment for food or drink reservation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polypouch for packaging of mineral oils. Said polypouch is made up of multilayered polymeric sheet or film of different inventive thicknesses by co-extruded unique combination of low density polyethylene, nylon and adhesive resin resulting in negligible permeation loss of packed mineral oils e.g. kerosene oil.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include insulation used to insulate elongated members, such a pipe or duct, as examples. The insulation can address a number of features, including but not limited to expansion and compression of insulation material, expansion and compression of the elongated member insulated, and the ability to adapt the insulation for elongated member of different sizes and lengths. In one embodiment, the insulation is comprised of at least one plank comprised of a flexible polymeric foam configured to be wrapped around an elongated member. In order for the insulation to self-adjust to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the foam material, the plank is comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles. At least one flexible polymeric foam spacer may also be provided that self-adjusts to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the elongated member to prevent or reduce gaps in insulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-noise plastic intercooler pipe. In preferred embodiments, the present invention preferably provides a low-noise plastic intercooler pipe having a multi-layered structure including: a skin layer including a thermoplastic etherester elastomer (TEEE) and a soundproof core layer including glass bubbles.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a substrate and a metallic coating formed on the substrate. The substrate has a surface roughness of less than 60 nm. The metallic coating includes a plurality of first layers and a plurality of second layers. Each one of the first layers and each one of the second layers are alternately deposited on each other. The first layer and the second layer may be respectively tantalum pentoxide layer and silicon dioxide layer or may be respectively niobium pentoxide layer and zirconium dioxide layer.

Abstract: An injection-molded body according to the present invention includes a tubular body portion, an airtight seal surface formed on a peripheral surface of the body portion near one end of the body portion, and a plurality of undercuts disposed at positions around the peripheral surface of the body portion that are closer to the end than the airtight seal surface is. The undercuts prevent a seal member mounted on the airtight seal surface from falling off, in which a clearance is formed between a peripheral wall and the undercuts. The peripheral wall defines an inner hole of the body portion, and the clearance accommodates deformation of the undercuts in radial directions.

Abstract: An adhesive vinylidene fluoride resin sheet, including: an extruded sheet of a vinylidene fluoride copolymer composition comprising 100 wt. parts of polymerized units of a vinylidene fluoride monomer containing at least 60 wt. % of vinylidene fluoride, and 0.01-0.8 wt. part of polymerized units of a monoester of unsaturated dibasic acid. The vinylidene fluoride resin sheet is excellent in adhesiveness with another thermoplastic resin layer, and provides a lamination extrusion sheet with such another thermoplastic resin layer taking advantage of the good adhesiveness.

Abstract: Provided is a glass roll formed by winding a glass film into a roll, in which a minimum winding radius of the glass film is optimized. Thus, the glass film is reliably prevented from breaking due to static fatigue, and is able to be stored for long periods. A glass roll (1), which is formed by winding a glass film (2) into a roll, has a configuration in which the glass film has a minimum winding radius (R) satisfying the following relation: R?(T/2)[(2.3/?)×E?1], where ? represents flexural strength of the glass film (2) obtained by a 3-point bending test, T represents a thickness of the glass film, and E represents a Young's modulus of the glass film.