Abstract: Articles comprising, in order: a first adherend, a first primer layer, an adhesive layer, and a second adherend are provided, where the adhesive layer comprises pressure sensitive adhesive domains and structural adhesive domains. Typically, the first primer layer covers first portions of the first adherend adjacent to structural adhesive domains and does not cover second portions of the first adherend adjacent to pressure sensitive adhesive domains. Methods of making such articles are provided, which comprise applying a cure-initiating primer to first portions of the first adherend to form a first primer layer while leaving second portions of the first adherend bare of the first primer layer, and thereafter applying a curable adhesive film over the first primer layer, such that portions of the curable adhesive film are cured to form structural adhesive domains and other portions remain uncured pressure sensitive adhesive domains.

Abstract: Debonding methods comprise: providing a bound article comprising, in order: a first adherend, a first primer layer, an adhesive layer, optionally a second primer layer, and a second adherend; heating the article to a release temperature; and separating the first and second adherends. At room temperature, the adhesive layer exhibits a high overlap shear of greater than 1.0 MPa (145 psi) or even greater than 5.0 MPa (725 psi), however, at release temperature, the adhesive layer exhibits an overlap shear of no more than 0.34 MPa (50 psi) or even no more than 0.21 MPa (30 psi). The release temperature may be a temperature between 100° C. and 150° C. The adhesive layer may comprise: a first film-forming polymer or oligomer; a cured polymer comprising a polymer of a first species comprising first unsaturated free-radically polymerizable groups; a first transition metal cation; and optionally a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: A vehicle having left and right lower rear brake lights and a Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) flashes the CHMSL when the brakes are initially applied. The lower brake lights do not automatically flash. After a predetermined duration, the CHMSL remains continuously illuminated until the brakes are removed. In an effort to improve on the design referenced by U.S. Pat. No. 5,345,218, a micro-controller circuit is configured to be activated when brakes are applied. Once activated, internal embedded micro code produce a predetermined number cycles of an oscillating output signal that is responsible for causing the CHMSL to flash. After the numbers of cycles have been completed, the embedded micro code forces the output signal to remain in a state that causes the CHMSL to stay illuminated until the brakes have been removed.

Abstract: A tape for use in closing a container having opposing ends includes a base layer and a tearable tape strip. The base layer includes a tear resistant backing having a first side and a second side, and an adhesive coated on at least part of the first side of the backing. The tearable tape strip is located on the first side of the backing and has a first side and a second side. The tearable tape strip permits tearing of itself and the tear resistant backing with a given force notwithstanding that the tear resistant backing is otherwise not cleanly tearable. The tearable tape strip tears through the base layer when the tape is removed from the container. The tape can include a tab at one of the ends of the tape. The tab is formed by nicks extending from at least one of the ends of the tape and is located at least partially through the tearable tape strip which facilitate beginning tears.

Abstract: Plastic film packaging for containing an article. The packaging includes a continuous, tear-resistant film and a tearable tape strip. The film is formable to define an enclosed region for containing an article. The tearable tape strip is secured to the film. In this regard, the tearable tape strip is configured to controllably tear an opening through the film for accessing the enclosed region upon tearing of the tearable tape strip. By providing a continuous, tear-resistant film, the packaging is available to safely contain a wide variety of different articles, while withstanding the rigors of most shipping and handling environments. Further, the tearable tape strip allows an end user to easily open the packaging. In one preferred embodiment, a single tearable tape strip is provided and is formed as an internally tearable, reinforced strapping tape adhered to an inner surface of the film.