Abstract: A method for forming an optical element includes: preparing an optical substrate; coating a curable resin on the optical substrate so as to form a curable resin layer on the optical substrate; embossing the curable resin layer so as to form a plurality of adjoining pointed micro-protrusions, each of which has a tip end; heating the pointed micro-protrusions of the curable resin layer in such a manner that the tip end of each of the pointed micro-protrusions is softened and is spread over the remainder of the respective one of the pointed micro-protrusions so as to form the adjoining pointed micro-protrusions into adjoining rounded micro-protrusions which cooperatively form a continuous curved surface; and curing the curable resin layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-UV reflector for distributing a light from a point light source or a linear light uniformly over a target. The anti-UV reflector mainly includes a light reflecting polymeric substrate and a protecting layer of anti-UV material provided on the polycarbonate substrate for reducing yellowing in the polycarbonate substrate. When a light from a point light source or a linear light illuminates the anti-UV reflector, UV radiation in the light is filtered or absorbed by the protecting layer thereby reducing yellowing in the polyearbonate substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diffusion plate used in a direct-type backlight module and a method for making the same. At least one of the surfaces of the diffusion plate has a microstructure constituted by repeated undulation that can refract and diffuse the incident light beams that enter the diffusion plate. Therefore, the paths of the light beams after entering the diffusion plate are changed, which raises the luminance of the backlight module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diffusion plate used in a direct-type backlight module and a method for making the same. At least one of the surfaces of the diffusion plate has a microstructure constituted by repeated undulation that can refract and diffuse the incident light beams that enter the diffusion plate. Therefore, the paths of the light beams after entering the diffusion plate are changed, which raises the luminance of the backlight module.

Abstract: A method for making an optical element includes the steps of: coating a curable resin on a substrate so as to form a curable resin layer on the substrate; embossing the curable resin layer so as to form a plurality of micro-protrusions thereon; and exposing the curable resin layer directly to a power source so as to cure the curable resin layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diffusion plate used in a direct-type backlight module and a method for making the same. At least one of the surfaces of the diffusion plate has a microstructure constituted by repeated undulation that can refract and diffuse the incident light beams that enter the diffusion plate. Therefore, the paths of the light beams after entering the diffusion plate are changed, which raises the luminance of the backlight module.

Abstract: A light diffusing assembly includes: a diffuser plate exhibiting a light scattering effect; a brightness-enhancing sheet for enhancing brightness of light passing therethrough; and an intermedium sandwiched between and in face-to-face contact with the diffuser plate and the brightness-enhancing sheet and having a refractive index greater than air and less than that of the diffuser plate.

Abstract: A method for forming an optical element includes: preparing an optical substrate; coating a curable resin on the optical substrate so as to form a curable resin layer on the optical substrate; embossing the curable resin layer so as to form a plurality of adjoining pointed micro-protrusions, each of which has a tip end; heating the pointed micro-protrusions of the curable resin layer in such a manner that the tip end of each of the pointed micro-protrusions is softened and is spread over the remainder of the respective one of the pointed micro-protrusions so as to form the adjoining pointed micro-protrusions into adjoining rounded micro-protrusions which cooperatively form a continuous curved surface; and curing the curable resin layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making a light-reflecting article comprising: mixing a polymer with a high-pressure gas or a supercritical fluid in an extruder to create a homogeneous single-phase mixture; and extruding the homogeneous single-phase mixture through a die to form an extrudate, wherein the resultant extrudate contains a polymer foam having micro voids with a mean cell diameter of no more than 200 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making foamed polymer beads, which comprises: mixing a polymer with a high-pressure gas or a supercritical fluid in an extruder to create a homogeneous single-phase mixture; and extruding the homogeneous single-phase mixture through a die to granulate foamed polymer beads each containing micro voids inside.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-UV reflector for distributing a light from a point light source or a linear light uniformly over a target. The anti-UV reflector mainly includes a light reflecting polymeric substrate and a protecting layer of anti-UV material provided on the polycarbonate substrate for reducing yellowing in the polycarbonate substrate. When a light from a point light source or a linear light illuminates the anti-UV reflector, UV radiation in the light is filtered or absorbed by the protecting layer thereby reducing yellowing in the polyearbonate substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diffusion plate used in a direct-type backlight module and a method for making the same. At least one of the surfaces of the diffusion plate has a microstructure constituted by repeated undulation that can refract and diffuse the incident light beams that enter the diffusion plate. Therefore, the paths of the light beams after entering the diffusion plate are changed, which raises the luminance of the backlight module.

Abstract: A light diffusing assembly includes: a diffuser plate exhibiting a light scattering effect and having a light-emerging surface; and a brightness-enhancing film exhibiting a light concentrating effect and formed directly on the light-emerging surface of the diffuser plate. The brightness-enhancing film has a roughened surface opposite to the light-emerging surface of the diffuser plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer nanocomposite and the process for preparation of the same, wherein a positive-electric polyelectrolyte, a layer-structured inorganic material, such as silicate clay, and a polymer latex comprising an negative-electric surface are “co-agglutinated” to result in a polymer nanocomposite.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modified clay mineral comprising a layered clay mineral intercalated with a catalyst that can catalyze a polymerization reaction. Also disclosed herein are a polymer/clay nanocomposite and a method for its manufacture, the polymer/clay nanocomposite comprising a polymer matrix and a layered clay mineral uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix, the layered clay mineral being intercalated with a catalyst that catalyzes the polymerization of the polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer nanocomposite and the process for preparation of the same, wherein a positive-electric polyelectrolyte, a layer-structured inorganic material, such as silicate clay, and a polymer latex comprising an negative-electric surface are “co-agglutinated” to result in a polymer nanocomposite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a polymer nanocomposite, which comprises (a) modifying a clay material comprising layered silicate particles by ion exchange with a surfactant to form an organoclay; (b) dispersing the organoclay in a vinyl monomer and bulk polymerizing said monomer in the presence of a catalyst; and (c) adding a liquid suspension to the above mixture to effect suspension polymerization when the conversion rate of the polymerization is about 10% to 50%, thereby forming a composite having the particles uniformly dispersed in a vinyl polymer matrix.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing polyester fibers with enhanced dyeability, lesser elongation and greater strength, which comprises combining 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol into a mixture containing terephthalic acid, or an alkyl ester thereof, and a (C.sub.2-6)alkanediol, and carrying out polymerization. The resultant polyester copolymer is then spun to produce polyester fibers. This invention also relates to the polyester fibers produced by this process. These polyester fibers exhibit enhanced dyeability, lesser elongation and greater strength than un-improved polyester fibers.

Abstract: A method of making a toothed belt. A toothed belt is made by guiding a strip of fabric to pass through a thermosetting resin to soak it with thermosetting resin, then the soaked fabric is guided to pass through a pair of toothed rollers to form a series of toothed grooves thereon, thereafter the fabric is guided to pass around a plane roller and simultaneously rubber material is fed into the space between the outer peripheral surface of the plane roller and said fabric. Then, the fabric is wound onto a cylindrical mold having corresponding toothed grooves thereon and its two ends are glued together to loop around the cylindrical mold, then reinforcing cords and rubber sheets are covered over the fabric. Finally, the rubber material is vulcanized to form a toothed belt. Fabrics treated by the method demonstrate considerately greater flexibility or extendibility to comply with bending when under operation. Furthermore, the tooth contour of the belt will be more accurate than conventional ones.

Abstract: A reinforced polyamide composites comprising polyamide resin, 1 to 60 weight percent fiber and/or talc, and 0.1 to 5 phr (part per hundred by resin) interfacial modifier, based on the weight of the polyamide composites; wherein the interfacial modifier are functional organic compounds of structural formula:R.sub.1 (CO.sub.2 H)x;R.sub.1 (CO).sub.2 NH; andR.sub.1 (CO).sub.2 O,whereR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 may be aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl group; the number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is in the range of 2 to 16, preferably 2 to 12; and x=1 to 4.The interfacial modifier can be mixed with glass and/or talc and polyamide simultaneously and compounded directly; or, premix the interfacial modifier and polyamide, melt the premix, then incorporate glass fiber and/or talc and compound to form the reinforced polyamide composites. The physical properties of the instant composites can be improved significantly.