Abstract: A mask for depositing a thin film and a thin film deposition method using the same are disclosed. The mask includes pattern bars disposed on a frame. The pattern bars are moveable and are position to form a deposition pattern. The mask includes a pattern modification mechanism configured to move the pattern bars to a plurality of positions to modify the deposition pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for molding fiber-reinforced plastic that is characterized: in comprising a process (1) for accommodating flowable grains comprising multiple particles in a flexible bag to form a core, a process (2) for interposing the core between fabric configured from fibers and placing the fabric and core inside a molding die, and a process (3) for injecting a resin into the molding die into which the fabric and core have been placed and curing; and in that, when performing the curing in process (3), a portion of one of the outer surfaces of the core is pressed and deformed by a pressing means to increase the internal pressure inside the core. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing fiber-reinforced plastics of excellent external appearance in which there are no defects such as wrinkles in the outer surface during forming using a core.

Abstract: A method for removing an organic ligand from a surface of a particle including: obtaining a particle having an organic ligand disposed on a surface thereof; contacting the particle with an alkylammonium salt represented by Chemical Formula 1: NR?4+A???Chemical Formula 1 wherein groups R? are the same or different and are each independently hydrogen or a C1 to C20 alkyl group, provided that at least one group R? is an alkyl group, and A is a hydroxide anion, a halide anion, a borohydride anion, a nitrate anion, a phosphate anion, or a sulfate anion; and heat-treating the particle to carry out a reaction between the alkylammonium salt and the organic ligand.

Abstract: In the hot-glue application system with a melter and components connected thereto, such as one or more heatable feeder pipes and one or more heatable application valves, the components contain a machine-readable and preferably also machine writable data storage medium.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a thermoplastic powder to internal threads of a fastener includes a vacuum nozzle having an end adapted to engage a first surface of the fastener. A spray tube is sized to be inserted within the bore of the fastener and communicates with a source or sources of thermoplastic powder and pressurized air. A bushing is mounted on the spray tube so that the spray tube is able to slide with respect to the bushing. The bushing is adapted to engage a second surface of the fastener. The spray tube and bushing are movable between clamping positions, where the vacuum nozzle and the bushing engage the first and second surfaces of the fastener, and release positions where the vacuum nozzle and the bushing do not engage the first and second surfaces of the fastener.

Abstract: There is provided a reticle chuck cleaner A for cleaning a reticle chuck of an apparatus, as a reticle chuck cleaner that allows easy cleaning of a reticle chuck in a vacuum chamber of an apparatus without exposing the chamber to the atmosphere and contributes to improvement of the operating ratio of the apparatus, including: an adhesive layer 1 to be adhered to a chuck region of the reticle chuck; a support layer 2 laminated on the adhesive layer 1; and a substrate 3 having a shape capable of being carried to the reticle chuck, the support layer 2 and the substrate 3 being partially bonded together in an adhesive region 41 of a partial adhesive layer 4.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to the art of transferring a fluid, such as to a work surface, are provided. A fluid applicator capable of being received within a standard hobby knife handle and used to apply a desired amount of fluid to a work surface. The fluid applicator has a loop end for collecting, supporting, and depositing a fluid.

Abstract: An electrical field is generated between an application device and an object to be coated. At least one corona electrode associated with the application device is connected to ground, and at least one counter electrode associated with the object is connected at least at intervals to a positive potential. A system for electrostatically coating objects having an application device coating material, and an electrical field device having a high-voltage source which generates an electrical field between the application device and an object to be coated. The field device comprises at least one corona electrode associated with the application device, and at least one counter electrode associated with the object, wherein, during the operation of the device, the at least one corona electrode is connected to ground, and the at least one counter electrode is connected at least at intervals to a positive potential.

Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.

Abstract: A dispensing pump, and more particularly, a valve accelerating type dispensing pump that may be used in a process of manufacturing an electronic product and may dispense an accurate amount of a liquid, such as a liquid synthetic resin, at high speed. The valve accelerating type dispensing pump can descend a valve rod at high speed and thus can dispense a liquid with high viscosity at high speed. The valve accelerating type dispensing pump can dispense an accurate amount of a liquid at high speed. Also, the valve accelerating type dispensing pump can dispense a liquid having high viscosity at high speed due to a fast descending speed of a valve rod.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a protective layer on a tribological surface of a mechanical component, wherein the layer comprises a metal phosphate and/or metal sulphate having anti-wear and/or anti-fretting properties, and the process comprises subjecting the tribological surface of the component to a mechanical treatment which is carried out with a tool that moves at or along the tribological surface during which treatment the metal phosphate and/or metal sulphate in solid form is provided and the layer is formed on the surface of the mechanical component by means of deposition of the metal phosphate and/or metal sulphate compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metallized golf ball possessing a masked section and methods for achieving a metallized golf ball possessing a masked section. The invention provides a golf ball masking stand, which effectively masks a portion of a golf ball, allowing coatings to be applied to the golf ball, while preventing coating of the masked section. Alternative masking techniques are disclosed, including the use of labels, double-stick tape, and printing methods to create a masked section. Preferably, metallization of the golf ball is achieved using physical vapor deposition and preferably a hydrophobic protective coating is applied to the metal layer inside the metallizing chamber.

Abstract: A method for fabricating articles for use in optics, electronics, and plasmonics includes large scale lithography or other patterning and conformal deposition such as by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a substrate surface is provided. The method involves cold spraying a coating material against the surface of the substrate at a first velocity. The first velocity is lower in magnitude than a critical velocity. The method also involves cold spraying the coating material against the surface of the substrate at a second velocity. The second velocity is greater in magnitude than the critical velocity. The critical velocity is a threshold velocity below which the coating material is substantially deflected by the surface of the substrate and above which the coating material substantially adheres to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A trowel may include a main body including at least one working edge, the working edge including an edge radius, a plurality of radial teeth extending from the working edge, each radial tooth of the plurality of radial teeth including a radial edge and a tooth radius. A distance between the edge radius and the tooth radius at any point along the working edge is the same.

Abstract: A deposition method includes: introducing a gas into an airtight container containing electrically insulated raw material particles to generate an aerosol of the raw material particles; transferring the aerosol to a deposition chamber through a transfer tubing connected to the airtight container, the deposition chamber having a pressure maintained to be lower than that of the airtight container; injecting the aerosol from a nozzle mounted on a tip of the transfer tubing toward a target placed on the deposition chamber to cause the raw material particles to collide with the target, thereby causing the raw material particles to be positively charged; generating fine particles of the raw material particles by discharge of the charged raw material particles; and depositing the fine particles on a substrate placed on the deposition chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of polymer film graphics comprising providing a continuous substrate having a release layer thereon; applying an image layer in the shape of a graphic letter or design to the release layer; depositing an adhesive layer to the image layer and which has the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design; curing the adhesive and image layers; and winding the polymer film graphics onto rolls. The invention further relates to a polymer film graphic comprising a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a release layer overlying the upper surface of the substrate; an image layer in the shape of a graphic letter or design overlying the release layer; an adhesive layer overlying the image layer, the adhesive layer having the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design.

Abstract: A panel has an upper side facing the room in the use position and a lower side facing the floor. The lower side is coated, at least in sections, with a bonding layer composed of polymer. The bonding layer has an uneven surface on the outer side facing away from the panel, and has been coated at least in sections with a damping layer composed of polymer. A covering composed of panels, a process and an apparatus for producing the panels are also described.

Abstract: In a first coating step, low electrical conductivity is imparted to a coating surface 21 of a non-electrically conductive coating object 20 and a first paint film is formed by applying a charged first paint to the coating surface 21 with free ions being suppressed. In a second coating step, a second paint film is formed by applying a negatively-charged second paint to a surface of the first paint film with free ions being suppressed, before the first paint film dries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a friction ring, in particular for wet-running clutches or transmissions, having a carrier (10) and a friction lining (12) with a friction lining starting material (20) being a mixture at least of a thermosetting binder and a filler, and with the friction lining starting material (20) having a non-flowable, pasty processing consistency and the friction lining (12) having a solid final consistency after processing on the carrier (10). The invention further relates to a method producing such a friction ring.