Abstract: A reinforced pipe hinge includes first and second elongate hinge members, the first hinge member having stem and tail portions. A first reinforcement member is received within the stem portion and includes a main body portion and a pair of axially extending struts, the struts defining a channel therebetween. The second hinge member has a first end pivotally attached to the first hinge member at a pivot point located between the stem and tail portions to enable pivoting movement of the hinge device between an extended position and an articulated position. A second reinforcement member is secured to the second hinge member and has a tongue pivotally received within the channel. The first and second hinge members are in aligned coaxial relation and the tail portion engages the second hinge member when the first and second hinge members are in the extended position. A fastener releasably secures the first and second hinge members in the extended position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making a polarizing plate comprising providing a polarizing film; coating the polarizing film with at least two coating solutions using a multilayer coating method; and drying the coating solutions to form an optical film or an optical film stack.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to optical films useful in the manufacture of polarizer plates, an improved method for producing polarizing plates, and a Liquid Crystal Display employing the same. More particularly, the invention relates to an optical film composite comprising a temporary carrier substrate having a center area and an edge area, said substrate having coated thereon an optical film wherein the adhesive strength between the optical film and the substrate is greater at the edge area than at the center area of the substrate.

Abstract: An intercom system is provided having a plurality of intercom stations coupled to a digital network, each station transmitting intercom data onto a channel of the network. Each station receives intercom data from each other station and selects channels to be amplified and output to a speaker. Each station may listen to and talk to any other station or any selected group of stations. Processing of signals from the network is performed in each station, thereby eliminating the need for a centralized mixing and switching device. Stations may be added merely by connecting them to the network. The intercom system may be configured in a non-blocking mode or in a blocking mode.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electronically conductive article comprising at least one conductive carbon nanotube layer in contact with at least one conductive layer comprising electronically conductive polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a touchscreen comprising touch side electrode and device side electrode wherein each electrode comprises an insulating substrate and an exposed electrically conductive layer, wherein said exposed electrically conductive layers are adjacent and separated by dielectric spacers, and wherein only one of the exposed electrically conductive layers comprises carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A hardener composition and pine bark tannin-containing resin composition are disclosed. The resin composition is formulated to neutral pH in order to reduce the extent of self-polymerisation and provide a satisfactory shelf life. The hardener composition may be mixed with a suitable resin, or the resin composition mixed with a suitable hardener to produce a cold set adhesive which is particularly useful for bonding wood.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a touchscreen comprising touch side and device side electrodes wherein each electrode comprises in order an insulating substrate, a first electrically conductive layer in contact with said substrate, an exposed electrically conductive layer, wherein said exposed electrically conductive layers are adjacent and separated by dielectric spacers, and wherein at least the first electrically conductive layers or the exposed electrically conductive layers comprise carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A neural network controller in parallel with a proportional-plus-integral (PI) feedback controller in a control system. At least one input port of the neural network for receiving an input signal representing a condition of a process is included. A first set of data is obtained that includes a plurality of output values of the neural network obtained during a training period thereof using a plurality of first inputs representing a plurality of conditions of the process. The process/plant condition signals generally define the process/plant, and may include one set-point as well as signals generated using measured systems variables/parameters. In operation, the neural network contributes to an output of the PI controller only upon detection of at least one triggering event, at which time a value of the first set of data corresponding with the condition deviation is added-in thus, contributing to the proportional-plus-integral feedback controller.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a multilayer compensator comprising one or more polymeric A layers and one or more polymeric B layers, wherein said A layers comprise a polymer having an out-of-plane birefringence not more negative than ?0.01, said B layers comprise an amorphous polymer having an out-of-plane birefringence more negative than ?0.01, and the overall in-plane retardation (Rin) of said multilayer compensator is greater than 20 nm and the out-of-plane retardation (Rth) of said multilayer compensator is more negative than ?20 nm wherein the process employs laminating layers or coating the layers from solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a donor laminate for adhesive transfer of a conductive layer comprising a substrate having thereon a conductive layer comprising carbon nanotubes, in contact with said substrate

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of single wall carbon nanotubes with covalently attached hydrophilic species selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid, nitrates, hydroxyls, sulfur containing groups, carboxylic acid salts, and phosphates, in an amount of at least 0.5 atomic % of said carbon nanotubes, wherein said carbon nanotubes are present in an amount of at least 0.05 wt. % of said dispersion.

Abstract: A momentum trap ballistic armor comprises an accelerating layer, a plug layer adjacent to the accelerating layer, and an energy absorbing layer. The plug layer includes an opening and at least one plug maintained within the opening. When a projectile impacts the accelerating layer, the plug is accelerated to the velocity of the projectile before the projectile perforates the plug, forming a projectile-plug combination. The energy absorbing layer is used to capture the projectile-plug combination. The accelerating layer is typically ceramic, the plug layer is typically metal, and the energy absorbing layer is typically ballistic cloth material.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to method of forming a polarizing plate comprising providing two cover sheets each comprising a low birefringence protective polymer film and a layer promoting adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing films that comprises a dissolved first poly(vinyl alcohol) having a degree of hydrolysis of at least 98%. A glue composition is applied when bringing the PVA dichroic polarizing film into contact with the cover sheets, the glue composition comprising a dissolved second poly(vinyl alcohol) having a degree of hydrolysis of at least 98% in combination with crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Water-dispersible particles are provided that disperse into more than 100 pieces upon contact with water. Particles include from 5% to 99.9% of a nitrogen-containing ingredient bioavailable to a targeted desirable organism and 1% to 95% of a bentonite binder component. Additionally provided is a process for making a water-dispersible particle, the process including the steps of mechanically aggregating particle components into a pellet. Particle components include a bioavailable nitrogen-containing ingredient and a binder, the components being such that a product particle is dispersed into more than 100 pieces upon contact with water. In a further step of a process for making a water-dispersible particle, the pellet is dried to form a particle. Following administration of a described particle, water is allowed to contact the particle, dispersing it into pieces and thereby delivering a nutrient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a donor laminate for transfer of a conductive layer comprising at least one electronically conductive polymer on to a receiver, wherein the receiver is a component of a device. The present invention also relates to methods pertinent to such transfers.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to polymer films having improved adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol) films. More particularly, the invention relates to a protective cover sheet comprising a low birefringence protective polymer film, a layer that promotes adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol), and a tie layer between the said low birefringence polymer film and said layer promoting adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol). The cover sheet has excellent adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing dichroic films and eliminates the need to alkali treat the cover sheet prior to lamination to the dichroic films, thereby simplifying the process to manufacture polarizing plates for use in displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a donor laminate for transfer of a conductive layer comprising at least one electronically conductive polymer on to a receiver, wherein the receiver is a component of a device. The present invention also relates to methods pertinent to such transfers.

Abstract: A gas pressure adjustable aluminum shock absorber to pressurize oil therein mounts between a vehicle and an axle and includes a threaded aluminum shock body tube, a bore therein an aluminum body mounting loop with an internal female thread to couple in threaded engagement with the threaded aluminum shock body tube for fluid tight connection, an aluminum shaft in the bore extends outwardly, and a damper piston is concentrically atop the aluminum shaft for sliding sealing engagement with the bore. Adjustable flow orifices through the damper piston restrains piston and shaft reciprocation therein and co-acting with hydraulic fluid therein and thereabout. An aluminum seal head internally threaded with an internal female to couple in threaded engagement with the threaded aluminum shock body tube for fluid tight connection and seals in the aluminum seal head to engage the aluminum shaft.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, resin films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate having low surface energy. After solvent removal, the resin films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low out-of-plane retardation.