Abstract: A method of making a thin-film multi-layer micro-wire structure includes providing a substrate and a layer on the substrate with one or more micro-channels having a width less than or equal to 20 microns. A conductive material including silver nano-particles and having a percent ratio of silver that is greater than or equal to 40% by weight is located in the micro-channels and cured to form an electrically conductive micro-wire. The electrically conductive micro-wire has a width less than or equal to 20 microns and a depth less than or equal to 20 microns. Each micro-wire is electrolessly plated to form a plated layer located at least partially within each micro-channel between the micro-wire and the layer surface in electrical contact with the micro-wire. The plated layer has a thickness less than a thickness of the micro-wire so that the micro-wire and plated layer form the thin-film multi-layer micro-wire.

Abstract: Conductive articles and devices have conductive micro-wires formed by curing a photocurable layer on a transparent flexible substrate that has a distortion temperature of less than 150° C. The photocurable layer has a viscosity <5,000 Pascal-seconds at the temperature micro-channels formation and the micro-channels having an average width of less than or equal to 4 ?m and an average depth to average width ratio that is greater than or equal to 1. The photocurable layer is exposed to curing ultraviolet radiation to form a pattern of photocured micro-channels and a conductive composition comprising metal nano-particles is formed in the photocured micro-channels. The conductive composition is cured in the pattern of photocured micro-channels to provide a pattern of conductive micro-wires in the pattern of photocured micro-channels on the transparent flexible substrate. Each of at least 50% of the conductive micro-wires has a sheet resistance of less than 0.025 ohms/sq.

Abstract: A method of making an imprinted double-sided structure includes providing a substrate having first and second opposing sides, first and second imprinting stamps each having an imprinting side and a support side with first and second portions, and first and second rollers. A curable layer is formed on each side of the substrate. The imprinting side of each stamp is located facing the corresponding substrate side and each roller is located facing the corresponding first portion of the support side of each imprinting stamp. Simultaneously, the rollers are pressed against the respective first portions and rolled along the respective support surfaces of the first and second stamps from the first portion to the second portion. The first and second curable layers are simultaneously cured to form cured imprinted layers on both sides of the substrate. The first and second stamps are removed.

Abstract: A thin-film multi-layer micro-wire structure includes a substrate and a layer located on the substrate or forming a part of the substrate. One or more micro-channels are located in the layer. Each micro-channel has a width less than or equal to 20 microns. A cured electrically conductive micro-wire is located only within each micro-channel. The micro-wire has a thickness less than or equal to 20 microns, including silver nano-particles, and having a percent ratio of silver that is greater than or equal to 40% by weight. An electrolessly plated layer is located at least partially within each micro-channel between the micro-wire and the layer surface and in electrical contact with the micro-wire. The plated layer has a thickness less than a thickness of the micro-wire so that the micro-wire and plated layer form the thin-film multi-layer micro-wire.

Abstract: Conductive articles and devices have conductive micro-wires formed by curing a photocurable layer on a transparent flexible substrate that has a distortion temperature of less than 150° C. The photocurable layer has a viscosity <5,000 Pascal-seconds at the temperature micro-channels formation and the micro-channels having an average width of less than or equal to 4 ?m and an average depth to average width ratio that is greater than or equal to 1. The photocurable layer is exposed to curing ultraviolet radiation to form a pattern of photocured micro-channels and a conductive composition comprising metal nano-particles is formed in the photocured micro-channels. The conductive composition is cured in the pattern of photocured micro-channels to provide a pattern of conductive micro-wires in the pattern of photocured micro-channels on the transparent flexible substrate. Each of at least 50% of the conductive micro-wires has a sheet resistance of less than 0.025 ohms/sq.

Abstract: A method of making a thin-film multi-layer micro-wire structure includes providing a substrate and a layer on the substrate with one or more micro-channels having a width less than or equal to 20 microns. A conductive material including silver nano-particles and having a percent ratio of silver that is greater than or equal to 40% by weight is located in the micro-channels and cured to form an electrically conductive micro-wire. The electrically conductive micro-wire has a width less than or equal to 20 microns and a depth less than or equal to 20 microns. Each micro-wire is electrolessly plated to form a plated layer located at least partially within each micro-channel between the micro-wire and the layer surface in electrical contact with the micro-wire. The plated layer has a thickness less than a thickness of the micro-wire so that the micro-wire and plated layer form the thin-film multi-layer micro-wire.

Abstract: A thin-film multi-layer micro-wire structure includes a substrate and a layer located on the substrate or forming a part of the substrate. One or more micro-channels are located in the layer. Each micro-channel has a width less than or equal to 20 microns. A cured electrically conductive micro-wire is located only within each micro-channel. The micro-wire has a thickness less than or equal to 20 microns, including silver nano-particles, and having a percent ratio of silver that is greater than or equal to 40% by weight. An electrolessly plated layer is located at least partially within each micro-channel between the micro-wire and the layer surface and in electrical contact with the micro-wire. The plated layer has a thickness less than a thickness of the micro-wire so that the micro-wire and plated layer form the thin-film multi-layer micro-wire.

Abstract: Conductive articles and devices have conductive micro-wires formed by curing a photocurable layer on a transparent flexible substrate that has a distortion temperature of less than 150° C. The photocurable layer has a viscosity <5,000 Pascal-seconds at the temperature micro-channels formation and the micro-channels having an average width of less than or equal to 4 ?m and an average depth to average width ratio that is greater than or equal to 1. The photocurable layer is exposed to curing ultraviolet radiation to form a pattern of photocured micro-channels and a conductive composition comprising metal nano-particles is formed in the photocured micro-channels. The conductive composition is cured in the pattern of photocured micro-channels to provide a pattern of conductive micro-wires in the pattern of photocured micro-channels on the transparent flexible substrate. Each of at least 50% of the conductive micro-wires has a sheet resistance of less than 0.025 ohms/sq.

Abstract: A pattern of conductive micro-wires as in a conductive pattern can be prepared using photo-lithography, or imprint technology. A photocurable composition is cured to form a pattern of photocured micro-channels. A conductive composition comprising metal nano-particles is added to the photocured micro-channels and excess conductive composition outside the photocured micro-channels is removed. The conductive composition in the photocured micro-channels is then dried at a temperature of less than 60° C. The dried conductive composition in the photocured micro-channels is treated with hydrogen chloride vapor to form conductive micro-wires in the photocured micro-channels at a temperature of less than 60° C. The outer surface of the conductive micro-wires is then polished in the presence of water, to form a micro-wire pattern.

Abstract: Conductive articles and devices have conductive micro-wires formed by curing a photocurable layer on a transparent flexible substrate that has a distortion temperature of less than 150° C. The photocurable layer has a viscosity <5,000 Pascal-seconds at the temperature micro-channels formation and the micro-channels having an average width of less than or equal to 4 ?m and an average depth to average width ratio that is greater than or equal to 1. The photocurable layer is exposed to curing ultraviolet radiation to form a pattern of photocured micro-channels and a conductive composition comprising metal nano-particles is formed in the photocured micro-channels. The conductive composition is cured in the pattern of photocured micro-channels to provide a pattern of conductive micro-wires in the pattern of photocured micro-channels on the transparent flexible substrate. Each of at least 50% of the conductive micro-wires has a sheet resistance of less than 0.025 ohms/sq.

Abstract: A pattern of conductive micro-wires as in a conductive pattern can be prepared using photo-lithography, or imprint technology. A photocurable composition is cured to form a pattern of photocured micro-channels. A conductive composition comprising metal nano-particles is added to the photocured micro-channels and excess conductive composition outside the photocured micro-channels is removed. The conductive composition in the photocured micro-channels is then dried at a temperature of less than 60° C. The dried conductive composition in the photocured micro-channels is treated with hydrogen chloride vapor to form conductive micro-wires in the photocured micro-channels at a temperature of less than 60° C. The outer surface of the conductive micro-wires is then polished in the presence of water, to form a micro-wire pattern.

Abstract: This invention discloses the method of producing electromagnetic induction suitable for transformers and electromagnets. This invention provides significant improvements over existing technology. The system consists of primary and secondary conductors wound in a layered geometric configuration using conductors with specific wire diameter or atomic structure ratios. The coil operates through resonance on an AC or oscillating DC power source. This method of electromagnetic induction is capable of or creating an electromagnet or generating electricity in the secondary coil, dependant on the geometry of the configuration.

Abstract: This invention discloses the method of producing a nitric acid battery suitable for high or low power applications. These batteries provide significant improvements over existing technology. The battery's cell(s) are comprised of three major components: an anode and a cathode or two electrodes of predetermined size; a primarily nitric acid (HNO3) or nitrate (NO3) paste or solution of predetermined molality; and a single or separated cell(s).

Abstract: This invention is intended to produce enough electricity to power a household or supply a utility grid. The core system includes a DC or AC electric motor which has higher horsepower than required and lower wattage than its generator or alternator counterpart. Both share a power supply. The generator or alternator is regulated to a higher voltage than the shared power source. These core components are wired in either series or parallel. The system may run by direct drive assembly, or the motor and generator or alternator shafts may be connected by torque converter. Additional components enhance the generator's performance, reliability, and utility. The derivative generator is intended to serve consumers by producing the same energy with no air pollutants. This is technology that promotes a cleaner, safer, and more environmentally sound future. The invention will respond to the demands consumers, businesses, and utility companies.

Abstract: A pivotably mounted arm with a V notch at its extremety is used to hold an arrow on an arrow rest until it is about to be released. The arm is placed on a rod between a fixed end and a collar that can be adjusted to put pressure on the arm in an amount to hold an arrow in place until ready to be discharged. A flexible connected between the arm and the bow string serves to release the holddown arm when the bow string is retracted to shoot the arrow.

Abstract: This invention comprises a towel warmer wherein the towel is removably mounted on a rack within a closed cabinet. The cabinet includes a heater blower mounted on the upper portion thereof and recirculating tubes on each side thereof to recirculate the warm air after it passes through the towel. The heater blower warms the circulated air and forces it downwardly into the hanging towel. The system is totally enclosed so that the operating noise is greatly reduced and the system uses only a fraction of the electric power conventionally required.

Abstract: A three point suspension crane for use on a circular track having the hoist machinery disposed on the crane at points proximate the engagement of the crane with the track.

Abstract: An apparatus for arresting the pendulums and rotational sway motion of a suspended load relative to its lifting platform and utilizing a compensated reeving system. Rope drums are mounted on the ends of a shaft which is rotatably secured to a lifting spreader having a load attached thereto. Wire ropes are reelable from the rope drums and are secured at their ends to a feeder reel mounted on the lifting platform. Unreeling of the ropes from the drums due to sway of the load causes work to be done on a brake engaged with the shaft. The feeder reel gathers in and pays out the wire rope as the load is raised and lowered.