Abstract: A method of applying a two-part dental sealant is described comprising providing a syringe device (1) comprising a cartridge (10) including first and second chamber. The first chamber contains a first part of a dental sealant comprising a (meth)acrylate resin and an oxidizing curing agent. The second chamber contains a second part of a dental sealant comprising a (meth)acrylate resin and a reducing curing agent that reacts with the oxidizing curing agent of the first chamber. The first and/or second part of the dental sealant further comprise a single component or multiple components that neutralize acid and promote remineralization. The syringe device comprises a dispensing nozzle (17) comprising a static mixer and an outlet at one end of the cartridge and a plunger (20) at the opposing end of the cartridge. Also described is a kit for storing and applying the dental sealant is described.

Abstract: A film including a resin layer comprising a structured major surface opposite a second major surface, the structured major surface including a plurality of features; a barrier layer on the structured major surface; and a first adhesive layer on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A film including: a substrate; a first barrier layer on the substrate; a first resin layer on the first barrier layer; wherein the first resin layer includes a structured major surface and a plurality of features; a second barrier layer on the structured major surface of the first resin layer; and a second resin layer on the second barrier layer, wherein the second resin layer includes a structured major surface and a plurality of features.

Abstract: A film including: a substrate; a first barrier layer on the substrate; a resin layer on the first barrier layer; wherein the resin layer includes a structured major surface and a plurality of features; a second barrier layer on the structured major surface of the first resin layer; and an adhesive layer on the second barrier layer, wherein the adhesive layer includes a structured major surface and a plurality of features.

Abstract: A coated optical element has at least six contact points not all in a same plane. Each contact point is an optical point of contact. Adjacent contact points subtend an angle between about 25 to about 35 degrees at a center of the coated optical element.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of coating uniformly shaped and sized articles. The method includes providing a reactor having an arrayed inner surface, positioning the articles within the reactor, and coating the articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a configuration and technique of fabricating remote phosphor optics (such as lenses) for downconverting LEDs, replacing the prior art solid hemispherical lenses with a novel thin-shell hemispherical lens that can be used with a wide range of encapsulating materials, including low index materials such as air and methyl silicones. The present disclosure further provides a configuration and technique whereby the remote phosphor lenses can be used with an LED array.

Abstract: A film including: a resin layer including a first structured major surface and a second structured major surface, wherein the first structured major surface includes a plurality of microscale features and the second structured major surface includes a plurality of nanoscale features; and a barrier layer on the first or second structured major surface of the resin layer.

Abstract: A particle having a first portion and a second portion surrounding the first portion is described. A volume of the second portion is at least 50 percent of a volume of the particle. The second portion includes a material having a local composition or an effective refractive index that varies substantially continuously across the thickness of the second portion. The material includes a plurality of inorganic regions and may further include organic regions. The particle can be made via atomic or molecular layer deposition.

Abstract: A (e.g. hardenable dental) composition is described comprising (e.g. a first part comprising) an encapsulated material wherein the encapsulated material comprises a basic core material and an inorganic shell material comprising a metal oxide surrounding the core; and (e.g. a second part comprising) water or an acidic component. Also described is an encapsulated material (e.g. suitable for use in a biological carrier material) comprising a basic core material and an inorganic shell material comprising a metal oxide surrounding the core.

Abstract: A film including a resin layer comprising a structured major surface opposite a second major surface, the structured major surface including a plurality of features; a barrier layer on the structured major surface; and a first adhesive layer on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method may include engaging a first edge region on a first surface of a substrate with a first support roller; engaging a second edge region on the first surface of the substrate with a second support roller; transporting the substrate over the first and the second support rollers; repeating the following sequence of steps to form a thin film on the substrate: (a) exposing the substrate to a first precursor; (b) supplying a reactive species to the substrate after exposing the substrate to the first precursor; and depositing a vapor on the thin film to form a coating on the thin film.

Abstract: A method of coating a plurality of sheets. A fluid is forced through gaps in the plurality of sheets. The fluid has a substantially plug flow profile and the fluid deposits a coating on at least one surface of the plurality of sheets in a self-limiting deposition process.

Abstract: A marker composition and a package using same. The marker composition can include retroreflective particles and a dispersion medium, the blending ratio of the retroreflective particles being from 50 to 90 mass % on the basis of the total marker composition.

Abstract: Particles comprising a composite core and a continuous inorganic coating covering the composite core, wherein the composite core comprises a continuous non-metallic inorganic matrix, ligands, and quantum dots, wherein the matrix comprise up to 40 volume percent, and wherein the coating has an average thickness up to 5 micrometers; and method of making the particles. Particles described here are useful, for example, to make articles (e.g., film).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a configuration and technique of fabricating remote phosphor optics (such as lenses) for downconverting LEDs, replacing the prior art solid hemispherical lenses with a novel thin-shell hemispherical lens that can be used with a wide range of encapsulating materials, including low index materials such as air and methyl silicones. The present disclosure further provides a configuration and technique whereby the remote phosphor lenses can be used with an LED array.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of coating uniformly shaped and sized articles. The method includes providing a reactor having an arrayed inner surface, positioning the articles within the reactor, and coating the articles.

Abstract: A method of coating a plurality of sheets. A fluid is forced through gaps in the plurality of sheets. The fluid has a substantially plug flow profile and the fluid deposits a coating on at least one surface of the plurality of sheets in a self-limiting deposition process.

Abstract: Methods for applying a coating to a substrate in rolled form, the substrate including a first edge face and a second edge face opposite the first edge face, the substrate further having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first and second major surfaces extending between the first edge face and the second edge face, the methods including applying a coating to at least one edge face and optionally at least a portion of one or both major surfaces of the substrate in rolled form. Articles in rolled form prepared according to the foregoing methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of depositing a conformal coating on a porous non-ceramic substrate requires reactive gases to flow through the substrate so as to leave a conformal coating behind. The process can be used to leave a hydrophilic surface on the interior pores of the substrate, even when the substrate is of a naturally hydrophobic, e.g., olefinic material. The method can be used in a roll-to-roll process, or in a batch process. In some convenient embodiments of the latter case, the batch reactor and the conformally coated substrate or substrates can together go on to be come part of the end product, e.g., a filter body and the filter elements respectively.