Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of electro-optical modulating displays, for example, electrophoretic displays, and more particularly to a display having an array of stacked cells. In particular, the invention discloses the use of a electrical field isolation layer between the stacked arrays of microcells, , or alternative means, for reducing or eliminating cross-talk between the microcells in vertically adjacent layers of the stacked display.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing micro-cell arrays. Such an array may find use in a number of applications such as, for example, a video display, electronic paper, and signage. The microcell arrays find particular use in electromodulating displays.

Abstract: A method of forming a sheet comprising extruding a polymer material comprising an incompatible material and a foaming agent, cooling the extruded material, stretching said extruded material in at least one direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrically modulated imaging layer pack, a display containing the pack and a method for producing the pack, wherein the electrically modulated imaging layer pack comprises at least one barrier layer and a liquid crystal material, wherein said liquid crystal material has at least one conditioned and an unconditioned form, wherein said unconditioned form of said liquid crystal material reflects a first wavelength of light, and wherein said conditioned form of said liquid crystal material reflects a second wavelength of light.

Abstract: An electromodulating display comprises (1) a nonconductive polymeric unitary substrate containing a plurality of patterned grooves containing an electrically-conductive material so as to form an electrical network having a switchable electric field orientation; (2) a switch for switching the electric field orientation; and (3) a medium that is optically shifted in response to the switching of the electric field orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display comprising at least one substrate having at least one electrically modulated imaging layer thereon, at least one patterned electrically conductive layer, and at least one antistatic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible multi-color display comprising an optional substrate, at least one independently switchable electrically modulated imaging layer between an upper conductive layer and a lower conductive layer, wherein the number of said optional substrate is less than or equal to the number of said at least one independently switchable electrically modulated imaging layer. The present invention also relates to a display comprising portions of a flexible multi-color displays produced separately and laminated to gether to form a final display, as well as displays having removable carrier/transport substrates and methods for making the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for placing indicia on the non-image side of a support for an imaging element comprising providing a support, which has an image side having at least one imaging layer and a non-image side, contacting the non-image side of the support with a thermal transfer donating sheet, applying energy in a pattern to the thermal transfer dye donating sheet, and transferring the pattern to the non-image side of the support to form indicia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising at least one imaging layer and a base. The base comprises a foam core layer, which comprises a polymer that has been expanded through the use of a blowing agent, and at least one polymeric surface smoothing layer, which comprises a solution polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising an imaging layer and a support, wherein the support comprises a core layer having a surface roughness of at least 1.4 microns and a pit camouflaging flange layer between the support and the imaging layer. The present invention also relates to a method of forming an imaging support comprising extruding a polymer layer onto a core layer of surface roughness of at least 1.4 microns, and passing the extruded polymer layer on the core layer between two temperature controlled rollers, one of which comprises a pit camouflaging surface and a method of forming an imaging support comprising extruding a polymer layer, passing the extruded polymer layer between two temperature controlled rollers, one of which comprises a pit camouflaging surface, and laminating the polymer layer onto a core layer with a surface roughness of at least 1.4 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base comprising a closed cell foam core sheet having a closed cell foam layer with a density gradient between the center of the core and the surfaces of the core. The invention also relates to a method of making such a base by adding a first concentration of a first blowing agent to a first polymer to form a first mixture, adding a second concentration of a second blowing agent to a second polymer to form a second mixture, and extruding the mixtures to form the closed cell foam core sheet. The invention also relates to a method of making such a closed cell foam core sheet base comprising the steps of adding a blowing agent to a polymer to form a mixture, melting the mixture, extruding the mixture from a die, and rapidly quenching the mixture against a high heat transfer surface.

Abstract: A phosphor screen comprises an inorganic phosphor capable of absorbing X-rays and emitting electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than 300 nm. The phosphor is disposed on a support that has a reflective substrate comprising a continuous poly(lactic acid) first phase and a second phase dispersed within the continuous poly(lactic acid) first phase. The second phase contains microvoids that in turn contain barium sulfate particles. This support provides improved reflectivity particularly at shorter wavelengths.

Abstract: An inkjet recording element comprises a permeable microvoided polylactic-acid-containing layer having interconnecting voids. The invention is also directed to method of using such recording elements in an inkjet printing process and to sheets useful for making such inkjet recording elements and other media.

Abstract: A single or multilayer sheet comprising a microvoided layer permeable to low surface tension liquids has a continuous phase comprising a polylactic-acid-based material and interconnecting microvoids, said microvoided layer having a total absorbent capacity of at least about 14 cc/m2. The invention is also directed to an a method of making a sheet material comprising such a permeable microvoided layer, which method comprises extruding a sheet comprising a layer of a polylactic-acid-based material containing inorganic particles by extrusion, and stretching the sheet biaxially to form interconnected microvoids around the inorganic particles.

Abstract: A method for providing a gray water reclamation system includes connecting one or more gray water sources and one or more black water sources to a main drain line. A collection valve is also connected to the main drain line, the collection valve having (i) an inlet connected to the main drain line down stream from at least one of the black water sources, and (ii) an outlet connectable to either a gray water drain line or a black water drain line. A black water flow sensor is configured to detect water flow from a black water source, wherein the black water flow sensor is operable to transmit a black water event signal upon detecting water flow from the black water source, and wherein the collection valve is operable to connect the outlet to the black water drain line if the black water event signal is received thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising a substrate having thereon at least one antistatic layer, wherein said antistatic layer comprises at least one conductive material, and wherein said antistatic layer comprises areas of patterned coverage, and wherein said patterned coverage comprises a graphic design.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antistatic article comprising a substrate or support having thereon at least one antistatic layer, wherein the antistatic layer comprises a conductive material having areas of patterned coverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antistatic article comprising a substrate or support having thereon at least one antistatic layer, wherein the antistatic layer comprises a conductive material having areas of patterned coverage. The present invention also relates to a display comprising a substrate having an electrically modulated imaging layer thereon, at least one electrically conductive layer, and at least one transparent antistatic layer, wherein said antistatic layer comprises a conductive material having areas of patterned coverage.