Abstract: Low-profile piezo-electrophoretic films and display films including low profile piezo-electrophoretic films are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the piezoelectric material of the piezo-electrophoretic films can be patterned with high-voltage electric fields after fabrication of the piezo-electrophoretic films. Such films are useful as security markers, authentication films, or sensors. The films are generally flexible. Some films are less than 100 ?m in thickness. Displays formed from the films do not require an external power source.

Abstract: Electrophoretic displays comprising an electrophoretic media layer including a film of microcells and methods of preparing the same are disclosed. Desirable electric optical performances and coating quality can be achieved by the electrophoretic displays disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sealing layer that comprises a combination of polyurethane and poly(vinyl alcohol), the poly(vinyl alcohol) containing an acetoacetate functional group in its molecular structure. The sealing layer is formed from an aqueous sealing composition and shows water resistance and good barrier properties to non-polar fluids. The sealing layer can be used to seal microcells of electro-optic displays.

Abstract: Low voltage piezo-electrophoretic films and display films including low profile piezo-electrophoretic films and displays. In some embodiments, the piezoelectric material of the piezo-electrophoretic films can be selectively patterned with high-voltage electric fields during or after fabrication of the piezo-electrophoretic films. Such films have high contrast ratio and are useful as security markers, authentication films, or sensors. The films are generally flexible. Some films are less than 100 ?m in thickness. Some films are less than 50 ?m in thickness. Displays formed from the films do not require an external power source.

Abstract: Low voltage piezo-electrophoretic films and displays including low profile piezo-electrophoretic films. Piezo-electrophoretic displays having a layer of electrophoretic material, a first conductive layer, and a piezoelectric material positioned between the layer of electrophoretic material and the first conductive layer, where the piezoelectric material overlaps with a portion of the layer of electrophoretic material, and a portion of the first conductive layer overlaps with the rest of the electrophoretic material. Such films and displays exhibit a high contrast ratio and are useful as security markers, authentication films, or sensors. The films and displays are generally flexible. Some are less than 100 ?m in thickness. Some are less than 50 ?m in thickness. Piezo-electrophoretic films and displays formed according to the technology described herein do not require an external power source to change optical state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sealing layer that comprises a combination of polyurethane and poly(vinyl alcohol), the poly(vinyl alcohol) containing an acetoacetate functional group in its molecular structure. The sealing layer is formed from an aqueous sealing composition and shows water resistance and good barrier properties to non-polar fluids. The sealing layer can be used to seal microcells of electro-optic displays.

Abstract: Low-profile piezo-electrophoretic films and display films including low profile piezo-electrophoretic films. In some embodiments, the piezoelectric material of the piezo-electrophoretic films can be patterned with high-voltage electric fields after fabrication of the piezo-electrophoretic films. Such films are useful as security markers, authentication films, or sensors. The films are generally flexible. Some films are less than 100 ?m in thickness. Displays formed from the films do not require an external power source.

Abstract: An article carrier includes a stack that includes layers of a cellulosic material and article-retention structures formed by the layers of the stack. Each one of the article-retention structures is configured to receive and to retain an article.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an active molecule delivery system comprising a plurality of microcells wherein each of the microcells has a bottom, the panel has a first area and a second area, and the microcells in the first area have substantially the same bottom thickness and the microcells in the second area have added bottom thicknesses. Such a panel is useful for many applications, such drug administrations.

Abstract: A container can include a bottom panel, a sidewall structure attached to a bottom panel and forming a cavity for receiving an article. The sidewall structure can extend substantially orthogonally from the bottom panel. The container can include an at least partially round top panel. The top panel can be configured to latch to the sidewall structure to enclose the cavity. The top panel can be attached to the sidewall structure and/or the bottom panel. In certain embodiments, the top panel can be separate from the body.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an active molecule delivery system comprising a plurality of microcells wherein each of the microcells has a bottom, the panel has a first area and a second area, and the microcells in the first area have substantially the same bottom thickness and the microcells in the second area have added bottom thicknesses. Such a panel is useful for many applications, such drug administrations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a panel comprising a plurality of microcells wherein each of the microcells has a bottom, the panel has a first area and a second area, and the microcells in the first area have substantially the same bottom thickness and the microcells in the second area have added bottom thicknesses. Such a panel is useful for many applications, such drug administrations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an embossing tool having a microstructure on its surface wherein the surface of the embossing tool has a thin layer of gold or an alloy thereof. Such an embossing tool not only can reduce adhesion between the surface of the embossing tool and a cured material, but also does not cause any significant change to the profile of the microstructure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a panel comprising a plurality of microcells wherein each of the microcells has a bottom, the panel has a first area and a second area, and the microcells in the first area have substantially the same bottom thickness and the microcells in the second area have added bottom thicknesses. Such a panel is useful for many applications, such drug administrations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display panel comprising micro-containers filled with an electrophoretic fluid wherein each of the microcells has a bottom and one surface of the bottom is in contact with the electrophoretic fluid, the display panel has a first area and a second area, and the microcells in the first area have substantially the same bottom thickness and the microcells in the second area have added bottom thicknesses. Such a display panel is useful for many applications, such as bar codes, anti-counterfeiting labels, direction signages, shelf labels or watermarks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an embossing tool having a microstructure on its surface wherein the surface of the embossing tool has a thin layer of gold or an alloy thereof. Such an embossing tool not only can reduce adhesion between the surface of the embossing tool and a cured material, but also does not cause any significant change to the profile of the microstructure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an embossing tool having a microstructure on its surface wherein the surfaces of the microstructures are overcoated with a precious metal or an alloy thereof. Such an embossing tool not only can reduce adhesion between the surface of the embossing tool and a cured material, but also does not cause any significant change to the profile of the microstructure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display panel comprising micro-containers filled with an electrophoretic fluid wherein each of the microcells has a bottom and one surface of the bottom is in contact with the electrophoretic fluid, the display panel has a first area and a second area, and the microcells in the first area have substantially the same bottom thickness and the microcells in the second area have added bottom thicknesses. Such a display panel is useful for many applications, such as bar codes, anti-counterfeiting labels, direction signages, shelf labels or watermarks.

Abstract: Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 ratio of at least 1.3, and a ratio of CO2 permeability to O2 permeability (R) of at least 1.5, and are made by forming thin polymeric coatings on microporous polymeric films. Preferred coating polymers are side chain crystalline polymers. Preferred microporous films contain inorganic fillers, particularly such films based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene or polypropylene. FIG. 1 illustrates how O2 permeability and R ratio vary for different coating polymers and microporous films.

Abstract: Novel modifying agents contain a sharply-melting crystalline polymer ingredient, preferably a side chain crystalline (SCC) ingredient, and an active chemical ingredient. Such modifying agents, especially when in the form of particles, can be placed in contact with a matrix, will not modify the matrix below the crystalline melting point Tp, but will rapidly modify the matrix above Tp. The active chemical ingredient can react with the matrix, catalyze a reaction of the matrix, or inhibit a reaction of the matrix. Particularly useful compositions are polymer precursors which are storage-stable at low temperatures but which are rapidly converted to crosslinked resins when heated to temperatures above Tp, optionally in the presence of light.