Abstract: An optical link system for computation, preferably including a photonics substrate and a plurality of electronics modules, such as processors, memory controllers, and/or switches, which are preferably bonded to the photonics substrate. A photonics substrate, preferably including a plurality of optical links including waveguides and optical transducers. A method for optical link system operation, preferably including operating electronics modules and using optical links, optionally in cooperation with electronics modules such as switches, to transfer information between the electronics modules.

Abstract: Conventional high performance computer connections are electron-based systems, which require the memory packages to be as close as mechanically possible to the computation engine. Low power and high bandwidth communication, e.g. photonic, links can drastically change the architecture of high-performance computers by eliminating the bottlenecks in communication and augment existing memory systems to allow them to be both high capacity and high bandwidth simultaneously.

Abstract: The invention provides breathable laminated articles, preferably free from harmful halogens and plasticizers, which can be constructed and arranged to be usable for any application, such as wallcoverings, where breathability and being free from harmful halogens and/or plasticizers is advantageous. For example, the breathable laminated article can be made from a non-woven, breathable backing layer of material, the backing layer having a plurality of microprojections on a first side, coupled along the first side to a top layer, where the top layer may or may not be breathable, to form an assembly. This assembly has at least one variation formed in the level of the surface of the first side of the first layer, wherein the variation in level is formed such that the microprojections penetrate at least a portion of the top layer to form microapertures that improve the breathability of the top layer.

Abstract: Protective laminates are provided that include (a) a layer that is breathable and highly impermeable to chemicals to a degree that is subject to reduction upon flexing of the highly impermeable layer alone; and (b) a breathable non-textile layer attached to the highly impermeable layer, the non-textile layer mitigating the reduction in the impermeability of the highly impermeable layer if the laminate is flexed. The laminates may, for example, be attached to textiles and used in protective fabrics.

Abstract: Protective laminates are provided that include (a) a layer that is breathable and highly impermeable to chemicals to a degree that is subject to reduction upon flexing of the highly impermeable layer alone; and (b) a breathable non-textile layer attached to the highly impermeable layer, the non-textile layer mitigating the reduction in the impermeability of the highly impermeable layer if the laminate is flexed. The laminates may, for example, be attached to textiles and used in protective fabrics.

Abstract: Products and methods directed to multilayer upholstery are disclosed. Such upholsteries can be used as a furniture covering or in other covering applications. In many instances, the multilayer upholstery comprises three layers: a clear, cross-linked urethane layer, a textile layer and a polymeric layer between and coupled to the clear and textile layers. Additionally, the multilayer upholstery can contain a solid color or printed pattern. The printed pattern can be derived from a printed textile surface or a print film disposed as one of the layers. Methods for modifying the layers to yield antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance and adhesive bonding between layers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Protective laminates are provided that include (a) a layer that is breathable and highly impermeable to chemicals to a degree that is subject to reduction upon flexing of the highly impermeable layer alone; and (b) a breathable non-textile layer attached to the highly impermeable layer, the non-textile layer mitigating the reduction in the impermeability of the highly impermeable layer if the laminate is flexed. The laminates may, for example, be attached to textiles and used in protective fabrics.

Abstract: Protective laminates are provided that include (a) a layer that is breathable, free-standing, and highly impermeable to chemicals to a degree that is subject to reduction upon flexing of the highly impermeable layer alone; and (b) a non-textile layer attached to the highly impermeable layer, the non-textile layer tending to mitigate the reduction in the impermeability of the highly impermeable layer if the laminate is flexed. The laminates may, for example, be attached to textiles and used in protective fabrics.

Abstract: A polypropylene film contains a non-migratory slip package of an aluminosilicate additive and a silicone oil and/or a crosslinked silicone polymer resin. This film has excellent and stable COF (coefficient of friction) properties and exhibits a marked improvement in stable slipperiness, excellent transparency, and excellent printability.

Abstract: Laminates are tested for the presence of small holes. For example, when a laminate is moving through a processing machine in a direction along a length of the laminate, a vacuum is applied to a surface of the laminate and the surface of the laminate is inspected to detect liquid that has penetrated from another surface of the laminate through small holes to the inspected surface.

Abstract: The invention features a textile laminate including a textile layer, a barrier layer, and an adhesive for bonding the laminate to the substrate. Preferred adhesives provide a combination of low temperature tack and high temperature performance. The low temperature tack allows the laminate to be adhered to the substrate at a temperature significantly lower than the melting point of the barrier film, while the high temperature performance allows the laminate to survive extended high temperature aging.

Abstract: Laminates are tested for the presence of small holes. For example, when a laminate is moving through a processing machine in a direction along a length of the laminate, a vacuum is applied to a surface of the laminate and the surface of the laminate is inspected to detect liquid that has penetrated from another surface of the laminate through small holes to the inspected surface.

Abstract: A polypropylene film contains a non-migratory slip and release additive package of a synthetic or mineral wax, an aluminosilicate additive, and optionally a silicone oil and a crosslinked silicone polymer resin. This film has excellent and stable cold seal adhesive release properties and exhibits a marked improvement in stable slipperiness, excellent transparency, excellent printability, and no cold seal adhesive deadening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blister package comprising:A) a first sheet selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated with polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) having a blister which forms a compartment;B) a second sheet releasably adhered to said first sheet, said second sheet comprising an oriented polypropylene (OPP) peel seal film having its side proximal to said first sheet coated with a first adhesive having controlled adhesion of 300-1200 grams per inch; andC) a third sheet of card or paper stock which is adhered to said second sheet at at least fiber tear adhesion levels with a second adhesive.

Abstract: An oriented heat sealable multilayer structure. The structure comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the substrate comprising a polyolefin film; a polymeric heat sealable layer on the first surface of the substrate, the layer comprising a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and butene-1, a random copolymer of ethylene and propylene, and blends thereof; a primer coating on the second surface of the substrate; and a water vapor and gas barrier layer on the primer coating, the water vapor and gas barrier layer selected from the group consisting of a vinylidene chloride copolymer containing at least about 50% of vinylidene chloride and an interpolymer comprising a minor amount of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or mixtures thereof and a major amount of neutral monomer esters comprising methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A polymer film laminate is provided having improved machinability on modern high speed belt drive machines, particularly when these machines are set up to form lap back seals. A method of assembling such a film is also provided. The film includes an outside web having an upper surface layer containing a silicon oil. This laminating web can be used with virtually any co-laminate, metallized or not, which is bonded thereto with an adhesive. Upon winding the composite film laminate upon a core, silicone oil is transferred to the inside surface of the laminate, thus providing an inside coefficient friction which is about equal to or less than the outside coefficient of friction. Hot slip properties are also improved upon such transfer. The outside and inside webs are independently formed, which allows the inside web to include coatings or film layers which are not ordinarily usable in a silicone oil-containing film.

Abstract: A polymer film laminate is provided having improved machinability on modern high speed belt drive machines, particularly when these machines are set up to form lap back seals. A method of assembling such a film is also provided. The film includes an outside web having an upper surface layer containing a silicone oil. This laminating web can be used with virtually any co-laminate, metallized or not, which is bonded thereto with an adhesive. Upon winding the composite film laminate upon a core, silicone oil is transferred to the inside surface of the laminate, thus providing an inside coefficient friction which is about equal to or less than the outside coefficient of friction. Hot slip properties are also improved upon such transfer. The outside and inside webs are independently formed, which allows the inside web to include coatings or film layers which are not ordinarily usable in a silicone oil-containing film.

Abstract: A multi-layer structure of low COF also having antistick characteristics over a wide temperature range during heat-sealing, comprising an amine containing polypropylene core layer having one or more skin layers of a low stereoregularity polyolefin containing, silica and a polysiloxane and a method of forming the same.

Abstract: An oriented, heat-sealable polypropylene film is provided which possesses a low coefficient of friction, excellent anti-static behavior and good optical clarity.

Abstract: A multi-layer polypropylene structure of low COF also having antistick characteristics over a wide temperature range and a method of forming the same.