Abstract: A method of manufacturing a glass ribbon can comprise flowing a glass-forming ribbon along a travel path. The glass-forming ribbon can comprise a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. A thickness can be defined between the first major surface and the second major surface. The method can comprise heating the first major surface of the glass-forming ribbon at a target location of the travel path while the glass-forming ribbon is travelling along the travel path. The heating can increase a temperature of the glass-forming ribbon at the target location to a heating depth of about 250 micrometers or less from the first major surface. The method can comprise cooling the glass-forming ribbon into the glass ribbon. Prior to the heating, the glass-forming ribbon at the target location can comprise an average viscosity in a range from about 1,000 Pascal-seconds to about 1011 Pascal-seconds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a piezoresistive pressure sensor, including: a continuous piezoresistive foam layer; an electrode array layer, on one side of which the continuous piezoresistive foam layer is disposed; and an artificial leather layer as cover layer, which is disposed on the continuous piezoresistive foam layer; where the continuous piezoresistive foam layer is made by doping the foam with conductive materials. The piezoresistive pressure sensor can provide overall 2D-pressure mapping in a large area and has good flexibility and reliability to be combined with soft surfaces.

Abstract: A laminate structure is provided that allows the surface renewal and rework of a device by the selective removal of layers of the laminate. The selective removal may be achieved by heating or irradiating the laminate structure, such that an adhesive layer debonds and allows the removal of a damaged layer to provide a pristine surface.

Abstract: A laminated glass structure is provided that includes a non-glass substrate, a flexible glass sheet, and an adhesive. The non-glass substrate includes one or more layers of polymer-impregnated paper, an upper primary surface and a lower primary surface. The non-glass substrate also comprises an upper moisture barrier at a selected depth from the upper primary surface. The flexible glass sheet has a thickness of no greater than 0.3 mm and is laminated to the upper primary surface of the non-glass substrate with the adhesive. An optional lower moisture barrier can also be included within the non-glass substrate at a selected depth from the lower primary surface. Further, the non-glass substrate may be preconditioned at 70 C for 96 hours or more prior to lamination of the flexible glass sheet to the upper primary surface of the non-glass substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminated glass structure includes introducing a continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate having a thickness of no greater than about 0.3 mm to a substrate material. The substrate material has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is greater than that of the flexible glass substrate. The flexible glass substrate is laminated to the substrate material at an elevated temperature. The substrate material is cooled to introduce a compressive stress across a thickness of the flexible glass substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminated glass structure includes introducing a continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate having a thickness of no greater than about 0.3 mm to a substrate material. The substrate material has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is greater than that of the flexible glass substrate. The flexible glass substrate is laminated to the substrate material at an elevated temperature. The substrate material is cooled to introduce a compressive stress across a thickness of the flexible glass substrate.

Abstract: Methods provide for post processing at least one flexible glass sheet with the step of providing the glass sheet with an initial shape. The method then further includes the step of flexing the glass sheet into a secondary shape from the initial shape. The method then further includes the step of post processing the glass sheet while biasing the glass sheet into the secondary shape. The method then still further includes the step of releasing the glass sheet to at least partially return to the initial shape.

Abstract: Display devices and antiglare layers that minimize glare and the appearance of sparkle are described. One type of display device includes a pixel substrate, having a pixel array, and an antiglare layer. The antiglare layer has a surface roughness with a spatial frequency such that a typical focal length of the antiglare layer is either at least four times larger than an optical distance between a surface of the array of pixels and the antiglare layer, or at least three times smaller than the optical distance between the surface of the array of pixels and the antiglare layer. In some embodiments, a pixel pitch of the array of pixels is less than 120 ?m. In some embodiments, the antiglare layer may have a power spectral density that is elliptical, with a minor axis of the power spectral density aligned with a color direction of the array of pixels.

Abstract: Methods provide for post processing at least one flexible glass sheet with the step of providing the glass sheet with an initial shape. The method then further includes the step of flexing the glass sheet into a secondary shape from the initial shape. The method then further includes the step of post processing the glass sheet while biasing the glass sheet into the secondary shape. The method then still further includes the step of releasing the glass sheet to at least partially return to the initial shape.

Abstract: Display devices and antiglare layers that minimize glare and the appearance of sparkle are described. One type of display device includes a pixel substrate, having a pixel array, and an antiglare layer. The antiglare layer has a surface roughness with a spatial frequency such that a typical focal length of the antiglare layer is either at least four times larger than an optical distance between a surface of the array of pixels and the antiglare layer, or at least three times smaller than the optical distance between the surface of the array of pixels and the antiglare layer. In some embodiments, a pixel pitch of the array of pixels is less than 120 ?m. In some embodiments, the antiglare layer may have a power spectral density that is elliptical, with a minor axis of the power spectral density aligned with a color direction of the array of pixels.

Abstract: An aircraft propulsion unit including a turbojet and a heat exchanger located above the turbojet and drawing a cooling air stream and a hot air stream in the turbojet. Wherein the cooling air intake and hot air intake surfaces in the housing are directed forward of the turbojet and have normal lines inclined relative to the axis of the turbojet. The embodiment also concerns an aircraft equipped with at least one such propulsion unit.

Abstract: A process for producing viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foams having an air flow value of at least 1 dm3/s is provided. A polymeric compound having isocyanate-reactive groups in addition to a polyisocyanate is used in the process. The viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foam obtained by such a process and the use of such polyurethane foams for mattresses and cushions are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for removing small amounts of water and possible further constituents from alkali metal amalgam, wherein the alkali metal amalgam is brought into contact with an element which is insoluble in mercury and catalyzes the reaction of water with the alkali metal amalgam and the possible further constituents to form hydroxides and hydrogen.

Abstract: An aircraft engine attachment pylon including a rigid structure forming a caisson, and a rear engine attachment including an attachment body and at least one lateral fitting arranged on either side of the caisson. Each fitting includes a first portion pierced by first assembly holes enabling it to be fixed to the caisson, and a second portion defining a fixing surface of the body. The second portion includes a housing orifice receiving a self-locking nut cooperating with a screw supported against the body and, in transversal section, an axis of the screw passes through the first holes.

Abstract: An aircraft engine assembly including an engine, an engine mounting structure, and a nacelle surrounding the engine and including fan cowls. The mounting structure includes a rigid structure and a forward aerodynamic structure on which the fan cowls are hinged, the forward aerodynamic structure including a cradle provided with an aft mounting mechanism mounted on the rigid structure. The cradle also includes a forward mounting mechanism mounted on a fan case of the engine.

Abstract: An aircraft engine attachment device including a rigid structure and a mechanism attaching the engine on the rigid structure, the attachment mechanism including a rear engine attachment and a device for taking-up thrust forces generated by the engine. The rear engine attachment is attached to the rigid structure by two lateral fittings attached to the rigid structure. The force take-up device includes two connecting rods mechanically connected to a spreader beam by a mechanical connection, a connection fitting attached to the rear engine attachment and mechanically connected to the rigid structure by a thrust pin, the lateral fittings including a stop mechanism to limit pivoting of the spreader beam if a connecting rod breaks and ensuring transmission of thrust forces to the rigid structure.

Abstract: A fluid distribution or fluid extraction structure for honeycomb-substrate based falling film reactors is provided, the structure comprising a one or two-piece non-porous honeycomb substrate having a plurality of cells extending in parallel in a common direction from a first end of the substrate to a second and divided by cell walls, and a plurality of lateral channels extending along a channel direction perpendicular to the common direction, the channels defined by the absence of cell walls or the breach of cell walls along the channel direction, the channels being closed or sealed to fluid passage in the common direction but open to the exterior of the structure through one or more ports in a side of the structure, the channels being in fluid communication with the plurality of cells via holes or slots extending through respective cell walls, the holes or slots having a width and a length, the width being equal to or less than the length, and the width at widest being less than 150 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention deals with microfluidic devices (200) including a microreactor (20) and at least one connector (101) sealed thereon. It also deals with a method for manufacturing such microfluidic devices and to blocks of material suitable as connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing reactive zinc by electrochemical reduction, wherein iron or steel is used as cathode material.

Abstract: An aircraft engine attachment device including a rigid structure and a mechanism attaching the engine on the rigid structure, the attachment mechanism including a rear engine attachment and a device for taking-up thrust forces generated by the engine. The rear engine attachment is attached to the rigid structure by two lateral fittings attached to the rigid structure. The force take-up device includes two connecting rods mechanically connected to a spreader beam by a mechanical connection, a connection fitting attached to the rear engine attachment and mechanically connected to the rigid structure by a thrust pin, the lateral fittings including a stop mechanism to limit pivoting of the spreader beam if a connecting rod breaks and ensuring transmission of thrust forces to the rigid structure.