Abstract: Methods and apparatus for vacuum forming a beverage lid using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry comprises a moisture barrier component in the range of 0.5%-10% by weight, a rigidity component in the range of 1%-4% by weight, and a polycationic component in the range of about 1%-4%.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing a microwavable food container include: forming a wire mesh over a mold comprising a mirror image of the microwavable food container; immersing the wire mesh in a fiber-based slurry bath; drawing a vacuum across the wire mesh to cause fiber particles to accumulate at the wire mesh surface; and removing the wire mesh including the accumulated fiber particles from the slurry bath; wherein the slurry comprises a moisture barrier, an oil barrier, and a vapor barrier.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for packing a flat screen device for shipment. The method includes: providing a left corrugated end piece and a right corrugated end piece configured to be telescopically received within the left corrugated end piece; providing a top U-shaped fiber cushion configured to be placed over the flat screen device and a bottom U-shaped fiber cushion configured to be placed underneath the flat screen device; and providing respective fiber corner pieces configured to be placed on respective corners of the flat screen device; wherein the top cushion, the bottom cushion, and the fiber corner pieces are vacuum formed using a fiber-based slurry.

Abstract: Methods and systems for shipping original design manufacturer (ODM) boxes. The system includes: a plurality of corner sets, each comprising at least two fiber cushions; a plurality of end cap sets, each comprising two opposing corrugated sleeves; and a graphical guide comprising and end cap selector and a corner selector. The graphical guide is configured to allow a user to: compare an ODM box to the end cap selector to thereby select one of the plurality of end cap sets; and compare the ODM box to the corner selector to thereby select one of the plurality of end corner sets. Each sleeve comprises a plurality of height score lines, a plurality of width score lines, and a support feature to stabilize the sleeve during folding.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for vacuum forming a meat tray using a slurry. The slurry comprises: a moisture barrier comprising AKD in the range of about 4% by weight; a fiber base comprising bagasse; and an oil barrier comprising a water-based emulsion in the range of about 1.5% by weight.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

Abstract: A filter cartridge endplate (12) is described herein that has an integrated flow structure. For example, the integrated flow structure has concentric flow portions disposed at a center of the endplate (12), where a separator (10) is built into the endplate (12) that separates fluid flow. The endplate (12) includes a plate with a major surface, a separator (10) that protrudes axially away from the major surface. The separator (10) includes a first flow portion (14) and a second flow portion (16), where the first flow portion (14) is disposed radially inward relative to the second flow portion (16). The first flow portion (14) includes a channel (22) and the second flow portion includes a channel (24). The respective channels (22,24) are configured to allow axial fluid flow relative to the plate, and configured to allow fluid flow that is localized toward the center of the plate (12).

Abstract: The present invention discloses A graphene film electrical current spreading layer applied GaN-based LED in vertical. structure, comprising: a p-type metal electrode including a metal support substrate and a metal reflective mirror formed on the metal support substrate; a hole injecting layer formed on the metal reflective mirror of the p-type metal electrode; an electron blocking layer formed on the hole injecting layer; a lighting layer formed on the electron blocking layer; an electron limiting layer formed on the lighting layer; an electron injecting layer formed on the electron limiting layer; an electrical current spreading layer formed on the electron injecting layer; two n-type metal electrodes formed on the electrical spreading layer and covering a part of the electrical current spreading layer.

Abstract: A device including a micro component having an external surface and a permeable nanofiber covering on at least a portion of the external surface of the micro component. A cooled micro component system further includes a droplet spray system for spraying liquid droplets onto the nanofiber covering to cool the micro component. In an example method for cooling a micro component, droplet spray is directed onto a nanofiber covering that covers at least a portion of the micro component. The directing is controlled to permit efficient spreading and evaporation of liquid permeating the nanofiber covering. In example embodiments nanofibers of the permeable nanofiber covering are metalized to provide a rougher surface (e.g., a nano-textured metal layer).

Abstract: Preferred embodiment stimuli-responsive low solubility copolymer hydrogel compositions of the invention include polymerized N-isopropylacrylamide and water insoluble monomer or oligomer repeating units. The repeating units are arranged within the polymer backbone of the copolymer hydrogel. In a preferred fabrication method, precursors of N-isopropylacrylamide and precursors of the water insoluble monomer of oligomer are solved in a liquid solvent to form a solution in a container. An initiator is added to the solution. Gas is bubbled through the solution, and the container is sealed. The solution is stirred while heating to a polymerization temperature and polymerization is permitted to complete to form the copolymer hydrogel composition.