Abstract: The present invention discloses a display panel 10 having a substrate 12 with one or more surfaces and one or more features 30 within the substrate 12. When electromagnetic radiation is introduced at or directed toward one or more surfaces of the substrate 12, the features 30 redirect the electromagnetic radiation in one or more predetermined directions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a display panel 10 having a substrate 12 with one or more surfaces and one or more features 30 within the substrate 12. When one or more surfaces of the substrate 12 are illuminated, the features 30 redirect the illumination to form an image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating formed from a composition containing a film-forming resin and a plurality of particles dispersed in the resin. The average particle size of the particles is 0.1 to 50 microns, and the particles have a hardness sufficient to impart greater mar and/or scratch resistance to the coating as compared to a coating where no particles are present. Also, the difference between the refractive ranges from 1 to 1.5. A method for preparing a powder coating including the particles also is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing an article having modified optical, chemical, and/or physical properties is disclosed. The process includes (a) fluidizing a starting material; (b) forcing the fluidized starting material toward the article; and (c) passing the fluidized starting material through a high energy zone. The passing step can occur before the forcing step; after the forcing step but before the fluidizing material comes in contact with the surface of the article; and/or after the forcing step and after the fluidized material comes in contact with the surface of the article. The properties of the article are modified because the article has nano-scaled structures distributed on the surface of the article and/or at least partially embedded in the article.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a display panel 10 having a substrate 12 with one or more surfaces and one or more features 30 within the substrate 12. When electromagnetic radiation is introduced at or directed toward one or more surfaces of the substrate 12, the features 30 redirect the electromagnetic radiation in one or more predetermined directions.

Abstract: A curable powder film-forming composition is provided, comprising (i) 5 to 95 percent by weight based on the total weight of the film-forming composition of a crosslinking agent; (ii) 5 to 95 percent by weight based on the total weight of the film-forming composition of a polymer containing a plurality of functional groups reactive with the crosslinking agent; and (iii) particles having a mean particle size less than 100 nm. The particles are substantially free of functional groups on the particle surface, and are present in an amount at least sufficient to improve the flow and leveling of the composition when applied to a substrate and cured, as measured by longwave scanning, compared to a similar cured coating without the particles.

Abstract: Coating compositions having improved mar and scratch resistance are disclosed. The coatings generally comprise particles having a hardness sufficient to provide the desired level of scratch and/or mar resistance. The improved resistance is achieved without affecting the appearance or mechanical performance of the coatings. Methods for using the coatings, and the substrates coated therewith, are also disclosed.