Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle includes an illumination source disposed within the vehicle, configured to emit a light output through a panel of the vehicle. The panel includes a first substrate layer and a mask layer defining light-absorbing properties. The mask layer defines an aperture in registration with the illumination source to allow a first portion of the light output to pass through the first substrate layer. The mask layer is configured to absorb a second portion of the light output that is at least one of reflected or refracted by the first substrate layer.

Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle includes an illumination source disposed within the vehicle, configured to emit a light output through a panel of the vehicle. The panel includes a first substrate layer and a mask layer defining light-absorbing properties. The mask layer defines an aperture in registration with the illumination source to allow a first portion of the light output to pass through the first substrate layer. The mask layer is configured to absorb a second portion of the light output that is at least one of reflected or refracted by the first substrate layer.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.

Abstract: A multichannel color measurement instrument for measuring spectral properties of a target comprises pick-up optics to collect measurement light, first and second anamorphic optical paths optically coupled to the pick up optics, a pick-up polarizing element located to polarize measurement light in the second anamorphic optical path, a reference anamorphic optical path including a reference illumination source, and a two-dimensional variable filter sensor having an optically transmissive filter function that varies in a first direction parallel to a surface of the variable filter sensor and is substantially constant in a second direction parallel to a surface of the variable filter sensor and orthogonal to the first direction. The anamorphic optical paths spread the measurement light in the first direction direct it on to different portions of the variable filter sensor.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.

Abstract: A multichannel color measurement instrument for measuring spectral properties of a target comprises pick-up optics to collect measurement light, first and second anamorphic optical paths optically coupled to the pick up optics, a pick-up polarizing element located to polarize measurement light in the second anamorphic optical path, a reference anamorphic optical path including a reference illumination source, and a two-dimensional variable filter sensor having an optically transmissive filter function that varies in a first direction parallel to a surface of the variable filter sensor and is substantially constant in a second direction parallel to a surface of the variable filter sensor and orthogonal to the first direction. The anamorphic optical paths spread the measurement light in the first direction direct it on to different portions of the variable filter sensor.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.

Abstract: A targeting system for a spectrophotometer includes a plurality of fiber channels, including at least one measurement channel and at least one illumination channel. A slit assembly includes a translucent layer disposed adjacent the plurality of fiber channels, and reflective portion disposed adjacent the translucent layer. Each fiber channel includes a first end, the first end offset from the reflective portion of the slit assembly to allow light transfer from one fiber channel to an adjacent fiber channel. A light source is in optical communication with the at least one illumination channel. A sample plane is in optical communication with a second end of the measurement channel. The system is configured such that light is transmitted from the light source, through the at least one illumination channel, reflected off the slit assembly, transmitted through the measurement channel, and onto the sample plane.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.

Abstract: A degasser includes a vessel having a series of chambers. Liquid containing a gas is directed through the vessel and the chambers therein. A stripping gas is injected into the vessel and moves through the vessel in a counter-current direction relative to the flow of liquid. More particularly, the stripping gas moves from one chamber to another chamber in an upstream direction (relative to the flow of the liquid) and is mixed with the liquid in each chamber, causing gas in the liquid to be displaced. Displaced gas is vented from the vessel at a location near where the liquid enters the vessel.

Abstract: A targeting system for a spectrophotometer includes a plurality of fiber channels, including at least one measurement channel and at least one illumination channel. A slit assembly includes a translucent layer disposed adjacent the plurality of fiber channels, and reflective portion disposed adjacent the translucent layer. Each fiber channel includes a first end, the first end offset from the reflective portion of the slit assembly to allow light transfer from one fiber channel to an adjacent fiber channel. A light source is in optical communication with the at least one illumination channel. A sample plane is in optical communication with a second end of the measurement channel. The system is configured such that light is transmitted from the light source, through the at least one illumination channel, reflected off the slit assembly, transmitted through the measurement channel, and onto the sample plane.

Abstract: A degasser includes a vessel having a series of chambers. Liquid containing a gas is directed through the vessel and the chambers therein. A stripping gas is injected into the vessel and moves through the vessel in a counter-current direction relative to the flow of liquid. More particularly, the stripping gas moves from one chamber to another chamber in an upstream direction (relative to the flow of the liquid) and is mixed with the liquid in each chamber, causing gas in the liquid to be displaced. Displaced gas is vented from the vessel at a location near where the liquid enters the vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions comprising: (A) a first component comprising about 1 to 99 percent by weight at least one polyester (A) comprising: (1) diacid residues selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid residues, isophthalic acid residues and mixtures thereof, and (2) diol residues selected from the group consisting of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, ethylene glycol residues and mixtures thereof; wherein the molar ratio of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol to ethylene glycol is less than 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to reduce flame spread within a room by attaching an interior finish compising at least 80 weight percent of a polymer composition to a ceiling, one or more walls, or combination thereof, wherein the interior finish partially or completely detaches from the wall or ceiling upon exposure to the heat of a flame. The polymer composition has certain properties of crystallization half-time, heat release capacity, and char generation and can comprise one or more polymers. The interior finish may detach or partially detach from the ceiling or wall as a result its thermal behavior when exposed to heat or as a result of softening or melting of fasteners. The spacing of the fasteners of the interior finish is dependent on the physical properties of the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyester blends that provide improved stress whitening behavior. The blends may be prepared from a polyester having crystallization half-time of at least 5 minutes and a polyester elastomer. The polyesters blends may be extruded or, in the presence of a release additive, calendered to produce film or sheet. Also disclosed are processes for making a film or sheet by extrusion or calendering the above blends and the film or sheet produced therefrom. The polyester blend and the film or sheet produced therefrom also may include plasticizers and/or flame retardants to increase their flexibility and enable their use in commercial applications requiring flame resistance. The film and sheet have excellent appearance and can be used in a wide range of decorative and packaging applications.