Abstract: The present invention is a process for converting a multilayer filament to a plurality of nano-ribbons. The process includes co-extruding a first layer and a second layer to form the multilayer filament, and separating the multilayer filaments to form a plurality of nano-ribbons having substantially flat cross-sections.

Abstract: Laterally-coalesced foam slabs and methods and apparatus, including foaming dies, for making and using such foam slabs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of preparing a glazing laminate comprising two glazing panes and an inner film in between the glazing panes, wherein the laminate also comprises two polymer interlayers, one on each side of the inner film. The methods of the present disclosure allow the preparation of glazing laminates that have no laminating defects, such as bubbles, wrinkles, or other types of edge delamination. This type of laminates, especially those made with curved paired glazing panes, can be used in automotive windows and windshields, as well as in other architectural applications.

Abstract: Foam slabs and methods and apparatus, including foaming dies, for making and using foam slabs.

Abstract: Laterally-coalesced foam slabs and methods and apparatus, including foaming dies, for making and using such foam slabs.

Abstract: A transparent optical film laminate and a method of making such a laminate. The laminate can include a transparent optical sheet comprising a non-metallic multi-layer optical film sandwiched between first and second bonding sheets. The optical sheet and the bonding sheets are also sandwiched between two glazing components. A substantial portion of the peripheral edge of the optical film lies within or beyond the peripheral edge of at least one of the glazing components. The peripheral edge of the optical film may have a portion that lies within and a portion that lies beyond the peripheral edge of at least one of the glazing components.

Abstract: Glazing prelaminates and glazing laminates for vehicular and architectural applications are described. The glazing prelaminate includes a functional film adhered to a shock dissipating layer with an adhesive region between the functional film and the shock dissipating layer. The adhesive region contains a reacted organic titanate primer. The glazing prelaminate can be prepared at temperatures lower than about 120 ° F. (49° C.). Methods of preparing the glazing prelaminate and the glazing laminate are provided.

Abstract: A birefringent dielectric multilayer film that reflects in a wavelength region of interest, and preferably reflects at least 50% of light in a band at least 100 nm wide, preferably positioned between wavelengths from about 700 nm to about 2000 nm. The film is heat set to render the film capable of shrinking to conform without substantial wrinkling to a substrate having a compound curvature. The film may be laminated to form a wide variety of non-planar articles.

Abstract: A transparent optical film laminate and a method of making such a laminate. The laminate can include a transparent optical sheet comprising a non-metallic multi-layer optical film sandwiched between first and second bonding sheets. The optical sheet and the bonding sheets are also sandwiched between two glazing components. A substantial portion of the peripheral edge of the optical film lies within or beyond the peripheral edge of at least one of the glazing components. The peripheral edge of the optical film may have a portion that lies within and a portion that lies beyond the peripheral edge of at least one of the glazing components.

Abstract: An anti-reflective film construction contains an optically transparent polymeric film having a textured surface and an optically transparent adhesive, the film construction configured to exhibit light transmission of greater than about 70 percent and 60.degree. gloss measurement of between about 15 and 100. Methods of producing such film constructions and methods of reducing reflection from a surface are also described.

Abstract: A mounting assembly adaptable for attaching elongate trim strips of different widths to a surface of a panel. The mounting assembly comprises first and second parts each having an anchor surface for attachment to the panel, and an elongate ridge adapted to be received in a recess opening through the back of the trim strip along a different one of the edges of wall portions defining the recess. The ridge has a holding surface disposed at an obtuse angle with respect to the anchor surface. Means are provided for releasably attaching the parts together with the anchor surfaces generally aligned and with the ridges projecting in opposite directions spaced by one of several predetermined distances to afford engagement of edges of parallel converging wall portions on trim strips of one of several predetermined widths with the holding surfaces of the ridges.

Abstract: A process for preparing a graphic pattern on a carrier having a protective coating thereon in exact registration with the pattern, and the article produced thereby. The process comprises applying a liquid protective coating over the graphic pattern slightly beyond the edge definition of the pattern and in substantial registration therewith, the protective coating having sufficient surface tension to wet the graphic pattern, but not the surface of the carrier. When the protective coating is dried, it dewets and retracts from the surface of the carrier onto the graphic pattern and provides exact registration therewith.