Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, and acquisition members useful for such articles. More specifically, the invention relates to an acquisition member comprising a multitude of fibers and a latex binder, the liquid acquisition member having a void volume of at least 7 cubic centimeter per gram in the temperature range from 20° C. to 40° C., the binder comprising a dispersion of a polymer substance in an essentially aqueous medium, the polymer substance being capable of forming a film, said film having a tan ? value, as defined herein, at 20° C. and at 40° C., wherein the tan ? value at 40° C. is not greater than said tan ? value at 20° C.

Abstract: A liquid acquisition layer having a multitude of fibers and a binder is useful in a variety of absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins. The liquid acquisition layer has a caliper which decreases in response to external pressure and increases upon removal of said external pressure. The increase in caliper is measured by a recovery value, wherein the liquid acquisition layer recovery value at 45° C. is at least 65% of the recovery value at 20° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component that is suitable for use as a sliding bearing. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said component. The design of the component according to the invention provides a layer of a light metal material (13), which is provided with an oxide layer (15) containing pores (16) in the direction of the sliding surface (23) of the component. A hard material (18) is placed in the pores, which greatly increases the firmness of said layer region, thus creating the mechanical firmness for use as a sliding bearing. In order to counteract the tendency of said firm layer region to experience brittle failure, the oxide layer (15) is coated with a solid lubricant layer (20). Said solid lubricant layer comprises a metallic, ductile matrix (21), which distributes a force (F) acting at certain points over a larger surface region (b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface comprising a microstructure that reduces adhesion and to a method for producing said microstructure. Microstructures of this type that reduce adhesion are known and are used, for example, to configure self-cleaning surfaces that us the Lotus effect. According to the invention, the surface is produced electrochemically by means of reverse pulse plating, the known microstructure being first produced and a nanostructure that is overlaid on the microstructure is produced at the same time or in a subsequent step. To achieve this for example, the pulse length of the current pulse that is used during the reverse pulse plating lies in the millisecond range and has a pulse length ratio greater than 1:3. The microstructure that has been produced, consisting of peaks and troughs is then overlaid with peaks and troughs of a smaller size order belonging to the nanostructure.

Abstract: A method for the electrochemical coating of a workpiece surface (2), micro- or nanoscale particles being introduced into the coating is provided. During coating, at least one jet composed of a jet medium comprising the micro- or nanoscale particles to be introduced is directed onto the workpiece surface (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a component made from a substrate with a coating, whereby that coating forms a surface of the component with reduced wettability. The invention further relates to production of said component. The coating which forms a surface with projections and recesses, brings about a reduction in wettability, in particular, by means of an effect based on the properties of lotus blossom. According to the invention, a metal with antimicrobial properties, in particular silver is provided under the coating, which is not fully covered, in other words, regions remain free of the coating in which the surface of the component is formed by the antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: Acquisition members having 20 to 40 weight percent of a latex binder and 60 to 80 weight percent of polyester fibers are useful in absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins. The polyester fibers may further include 20 to 80 weight percent of a first type of fiber, and 20 to 80 weight percent of a second type of fiber, wherein the second type of fiber has spiral-crimped fibers.

Abstract: Acquisition members having 20 to 40 weight percent of a latex binder and 60 to 80 weight percent of polyester fibers are useful in absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins. The polyester fibers may further include 20 to 80 weight percent of a first type of fiber, and 20 to 80 weight percent of a second type of fiber, wherein the second type of fiber has spiral-crimped fibers.

Abstract: A liquid acquisition layer having a multitude of fibers and a binder is useful in a variety of absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins. The liquid acquisition layer has a caliper which decreases in response to external pressure and increases upon removal of said external pressure. The increase in caliper is measured by a recovery value, wherein the liquid acquisition layer recovery value at 45° C. is at least 65% of the recovery value at 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, and acquisition members useful for such articles. More specifically, the invention relates to an acquisition member comprising a multitude of fibers and a latex binder, the liquid acquisition member having a void volume of at least 7 cubic centimeter per gram in the temperature range from 20° C. to 40° C., the binder comprising a dispersion of a polymer substance in an essentially aqueous medium, the polymer substance being capable of forming a film, said film having a tan ? value, as defined herein, at 20° C. and at 40° C., wherein the tan ? value at 40° C. is not greater than said tan ? value at 20° C.

Abstract: Acquisition members having 20 to 40 weight percent of a latex binder and 60 to 80 weight percent of polyester fibers are useful in absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins. The polyester fibers may further include 20 to 80 weight percent of a first type of fiber, and 20 to 80 weight percent of a second type of fiber, wherein the second type of fiber has spiral-crimped fibers.

Abstract: An inking ribbon for transferring color under the influence of heat. The inking ribbon including a carrier layer, an ink layer, and a decomposable components that promotes the transfer of the color upon the application of heat. The decomposable component is cellulose nitrate, the decomposition temperature of the cellulose nitrate is variable in the range between 100.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. with catalytic additives.