Abstract: A cosmetic compact including a hinge, the hinge including a spine having at least two extensions and at least two protrusions extending from the at least two extensions; a base, the base including at least two receivers and at least one opening configured to receive at least one pan; and a cover, wherein the cover and the base are connected to one another via the hinge. The spine having (1) a locked position wherein the extensions are configured to wrap around the base and the at least two protrusions are configured to be removably locked into the at least two receivers thereby securing the at least one pan within the at least one opening, and (2) an unlocked position wherein the at least two protrusions are configured to be removed from the at least two receivers thereby providing access to the at least one opening.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact being incorporated with outer wrap material. The cosmetic compact including a cover, the cover including a frame and a top panel, the frame including four sidewalls; a cosmetic holder, the cosmetic holder including a platform and a bottom panel, the platform including four sidewalls, a hinge; and an outer wrap material, wherein the top panel, the bottom panel and the hinge are affixed to the outer wrap material in a first step and (1) the frame is fixedly secured the top panel and (2) the platform to be fixedly secured to the bottom panel in a second step thereby allowing the outer wrap material to be incorporated into the cosmetic compact.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact including a hinge, the hinge including a spine having at least two extensions and at least two protrusions extending from the at least two extensions; a base, the base including at least two receivers and at least one opening configured to receive at least one pan; and a cover, wherein the cover and the base are connected to one another via the hinge. The spine having (1) a locked position wherein the extensions are configured to wrap around the base and the at least two protrusions are configured to be removably locked into the at least two receivers thereby securing the at least one pan within the at least one opening, and (2) an unlocked position wherein the at least two protrusions are configured to be removed from the at least two receivers thereby providing access to the at least one opening.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact being incorporated with outer wrap material. The cosmetic compact including a cover, the cover including a frame and a top panel, the frame including four sidewalls; a cosmetic holder, the cosmetic holder including a platform and a bottom panel, the platform including four sidewalls, a hinge; and an outer wrap material, wherein the top panel, the bottom panel and the hinge are affixed to the outer wrap material in a first step and (1) the frame is fixedly secured the top panel and (2) the platform to be fixedly secured to the bottom panel in a second step thereby allowing the outer wrap material to be incorporated into the cosmetic compact.

Abstract: A transparent conductive article includes a transparent substrate, a thin electrically conductive grid, and a carbon nanolayer. The grid is disposed on the substrate, and the carbon nanolayer is also disposed on the substrate and in contact with the grid. The conductive grid and the carbon nanolayer may have thicknesses of no more than 1 micron and 50 nanometers, respectively. The carbon nanolayer has a morphology that includes graphite platelets embedded in nano-crystalline carbon, and can be produced with a buffing procedure using dry carbon particles without substantially damaging the grid structure. The article may have a visible light transmission of at least 80%, and a sheet resistance less than 500 or 100 ohms/square. The transparent substrate may comprise a flexible polymer film. The disclosed articles may substantially maintain an initial sheet resistance value when subjected to flexing.

Abstract: A method of producing an aqueous dispersion of few-layer graphene nanosheets is disclosed, the method including: (a) mixing graphite particles with a perfluorosulfonate ionomer in an aqueous liquid, to form an aqueous dispersion of graphite particles; and (b) sonicating the aqueous dispersion of graphite particles to form an aqueous dispersion of few-layer graphene nanosheets, wherein the perfluorosulfonate ionomer is disposed as a thin and continuous layer on the few-layer graphene nanosheets. A composition is also disclosed, comprising an aqueous dispersion of a mixture of: (a) a perfluorosulfonate ionomer; and (b) a plurality of few-layer graphene nanosheets; wherein the perfluorosulfonate ionomer is disposed as a thin and continuous layer on the few-layer graphene nanosheets.

Abstract: Article having a first single, discrete atomic, dry layer of a first weakly bonded crystalline material on at least a surface of a substrate. Embodiments of the articles are useful, for example, in automotive under-the-hood parts exposed to chemicals and extreme temperatures.

Abstract: Article having a first single, discrete atomic, dry layer of a first weakly bonded crystalline material on at least a surface of a substrate. Embodiments of the articles are useful, for example, in automotive under-the-hood parts exposed to chemicals and extreme temperatures.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a contact for making electrical connection with a corresponding contact of a mating connector. The electrical connector further includes a carbon layer disposed on a contact surface of the contact. The carbon layer has a morphology comprising graphite platelets embedded in nano-crystalline carbon.

Abstract: A transparent conductive article includes a transparent substrate, a thin electrically conductive grid, and a carbon nanolayer. The grid is disposed on the substrate, and the carbon nanolayer is also disposed on the substrate and in contact with the grid. The conductive grid and the carbon nanolayer may have thicknesses of no more than 1 micron and 50 nanometers, respectively. The carbon nanolayer has a morphology that includes graphite platelets embedded in nano-crystalline carbon, and can be produced with a buffing procedure using dry carbon particles without substantially damaging the grid structure. The article may have a visible light transmission of at least 80%, and a sheet resistance less than 500 or 100 ohms/square. The transparent substrate may comprise a flexible polymer film. The disclosed articles may substantially maintain an initial sheet resistance value when subjected to flexing.

Abstract: Structures having an interpenetrated polymer layer are described. The interpenetrating layer (230) comprises a mixture of a first component (211) and a second component (212), wherein the concentrations of the first component and the second component vary inversely across the thickness of the interpenetrating layer. Both interpenetrated surface layers (210, 220) and interpenetrated bonding layers (230) are described. Methods of forming an interpenetrated layer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Article having a first single, discrete atomic, dry layer of a first weakly bonded crystalline material on at least a surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A method for forming a polylactide film includes the steps (a) through (c). In step (a), a treated tool surface is provided with a release coating. The treated tool surface is maintained at a predetermined temperature of about the glass transition temperature of the polylactide or higher. In step (b) the treated tool surface is contacted with a molten polylactide composition to provide a polylactide film The film is at least partially crystalline, and the crystallinity of the polylactide film is enhanced due to exposure of the molten polylactide composition to the treated tool surface at the predetermined temperature. In step (c) the polylactide film is removed from the treated tool surface. Additionally, a film is provided that is made by the foregoing method, and the film may be formed into an article or a part of an article. In some cases, the article is a disposable garment such as a diaper.

Abstract: A method of making nanostructured polymeric film includes: providing a tool having a porous anodized aluminum surface or a metallic replica thereof, wherein the average depth of the pores and the average pore width fall with specified ranges; forming a continuous layer of thermoplastic polymer selected from cellulose esters, poly alpha-olefins, and combinations thereof on at least a portion of the surface of the tool such that the continuous layer extends into the pores of the surface; separating the continuous layer from the tool as a film having nanofibrils formed on a major surface of the tool, the surface of the tool having a fluorocarbon release agent thereon, or the continuous layer comprising a fluorocarbon melt additive, or both. Nanostructured films are also disclosed.

Abstract: A container, such as a metered dose inhaler, suitable for use with a propellant-based medicinal formulation, the container comprising one or more treated metal surfaces that come into contact with the medicinal formulation, wherein the one or more treated metal surfaces are characterized by an organic surface treatment compound covalently bonded to the metal surface through a reactive head group selected from either phosphonic acid or carboxylic acid and wherein the organic surface treatment compound is further characterized by an exposed, substantially non-reactive tail group disposed away from the metal surface. Also, metered dose inhaler canisters and valves with treated surfaces.

Abstract: A method of making a polymer film having a surface with nanofibrils.

Abstract: A process for making an article having a structured surface. The process comprises providing a tool that comprises a negative of a desired structured surface, contacting the negative surface of the tool with a fluorochemical benzotriazole to form a coated surface thereon, contacting the coated tool to a resin to form the structured surface on the resin, and removing the resin from the tool to form an article having a surface having the desired positive structured surface.

Abstract: At least two fixable fluid materials are digitally applied adjacent to each other on a surface of a substrate and fixed to provide fixed coatings having different surface energies The first fixed coating has a first average receding contact angle with water, and the second fixed coating has a second average receding contact angle with water, wherein the magnitude of the difference between the first and second average receding contact angle is at least 30 degree. The coated substrates are useful for controlling the flow of fluid.

Abstract: At least two fixable fluid materials are digitally applied adjacent to each other on a surface of a substrate and fixed to provide fixed coatings having different surface energies. The coated substrates are useful for controlling the flow of fluids.