Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer compensator polymeric film for a LC cell including two or more first type layers having an out-of-plane birefringence not more negative than ?0.005 and one or more second type layers having an out-of-plane birefringence more negative than ?0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for imaging a media for receiving jetted ink, including a support, coated with a hydrophobic film, bearing a predetermined array of three dimensional cells composed of hydrophobic walls and a hydrophilic base, the cell walls being composed of a material that fused subsequent to printing to provide an overcoat layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer compensator polymeric film for a LC cell comprising two or more first layers having an out-of-plane birefringence not more negative than ?0.005 and one or more second layers having an out-of-plane birefringence more negative than ?0.

Abstract: An inkjet recording element comprising an ink-permeable microvoided substrate comprising a porous ink-receiving layer over and adjacent to an ink-permeable microvoided substrate layer comprising, in a polyester continuous phase, a polyester ionomer, wherein the microvoided substrate layer and the porous ink-receiving layer both having interconnecting voids. Also disclosed is an inkjet printing process, comprising the step of providing an ink-jet printer with such an inkjet recording element.

Abstract: Disclosed optical compensator for a liquid crystal display and process comprising a transparent polymeric support, an orientation layer, and an optically anisotropic layer comprising a nematic liquid crystal, in order, wherein the anisotropic layer contains a colorless polymer having a weight average molecular weight that is greater that the entanglement molecular weight of the polymer. The uniformity and quality of this film is enhanced by the addition of a high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical film comprising a layer containing preformed porous polymer particles with a specific surface area of 10 m2/g or greater and a median diameter from 1-20 ?m in a radiation cured binder. Such a film provides an improved antiglare film with a minimal transmission haze penalty.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical film comprising a layer containing layered clay particles in a radiation cured binder. Also disclosed is a coating dispersion and a method of forming an optical film comprising coating the dispersion on a flexible transparent polymeric support and an LCD or touch screen display incorporating the film.

Abstract: This invention provides an element comprising a wear-resistant coating wherein said coating comprises radiation-cured urethane acrylate polymers and micronized polytetrafluoroethylene particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for imaging a media for receiving jetted ink, comprising a support bearing a predetermined array of three dimensional cells composed of hydrophobic cell walls and having a hydrophilic base, the cell walls being composed of a material that fused subsequent to printing to provide an overcoat layer.

Abstract: A method for cutting a laminated web including the steps of engaging a first side of the laminated web with a crack initiator having a high rake angle, the crack initiator extending from a first cutter base having a low rake angle, the laminated web including at least a support web, and an upper layer that may, at least for imaging elements, be considered a protective layer, the upper layer being thinner than the support web, the upper layer being located at the first side of the laminated web structure; simultaneously engaging a second side of the laminated web with a second cutter, the second cutter being offset from the first cutter; generating a first crack in the first side of the laminated web with the crack initiator completely through the upper layer; engaging the web with the cutter base of the first cutter; and further propagating the first crack beyond the tip of the first crack initiator using the cutter base, whereby the tip of the first crack initiator is disengaged from the laminated web.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical compensator and process for a liquid crystal display comprising a transparent polymeric support, an orientation layer, and an optically anisotropic layer, in order, and optionally, other layers, wherein a chemically bound surfactant is contained in at least one layer. The uniformity and quality of the film is enhanced by the use of a chemically bound surfactant in a layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensual pressure sensitive adhesive label comprising an image having at least one overcoat layer over said image wherein said overcoat layer comprises comprising at least one tactile or olfactory feature

Abstract: An article comprising a matrix polymer and clay wherein said clay is intercalated with a block copolymer, wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block capable of intercalating said clay and a matrix compatible block compatible with said matrix polymer.

Abstract: An intercalated clay comprising a clay intercalated with a block copolymer wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block capable of intercalating said clay. An additional embodiment is an article comprising a matrix polymer and clay wherein said clay is intercalated with a block copolymer, wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block capable of intercalating said clay and a matrix compatible block compatible with said matrix polymer.

Abstract: A photothermographic film and a method for making same is taught. The film includes a support, a photothermographic imaging layer coated on the support, and a complement film generally confining the photothermographic imaging layer between the support and the complement film. The complement film is applied to the photothermographic imaging layer prior to exposure of the photothermographic imaging layer. The complement film retains any volatile materials present in the photothermographic imaging layer generated when thermal energy is applied thereto to develop a latent image exposed on the photothermographic imaging layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensual pressure sensitive adhesive label comprising an image having at least one overcoat layer over said image wherein said overcoat layer comprises comprising at least one tactile or olfactory feature

Abstract: An intercalated clay comprising a clay intercalated with a block copolymer wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block capable of intercalating said clay. An additional embodiment is an article comprising a matrix polymer and clay wherein said clay is intercalated with a block copolymer, wherein said block copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block capable of intercalating said clay and a matrix compatible block compatible with said matrix polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical film that comprises certain radiation cured (meth)acrylate binders and, desirably, irregular semicrystalline asymmetric particles.

Abstract: This invention provides an element comprising a wear-resistant coating wherein said coating comprises radiation-cured urethane acrylate polymers and micronized polytetrafluoroethylene particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical compensator for a liquid crystal display comprising a transparent polymeric support, a photochemically cured barrier layer impermeable to the components of the support, an orientation layer, and a photochemically cured optically anisotropic layer, in order, wherein the photochemically cured barrier layer as disposed on the support has an indentation modulus of less than 2 GPa.