Abstract: A method for preparing a lemon-basil garlic marinade, which combines an Italian dressing with water, granulated garlic and dried basil at room temperature, where both the granulated garlic and dried basil are slowly poured into the mixture and easily stirred, and where the Italian dressing is a blended dressing including lemon juice as an ingredient.

Abstract: The utility of soybeans having a composition of greater than 40% of the protein as beta-conglycinin and less than 10% of the protein as glycinin for making highly functional high beta-conglycinin compositions was discovered. The discovered ingredients are useful for mimicking the texturizing properties of casein while also maintaining or improving physiological benefits of soy protein ingredients (e.g., cholesterol and triglyceride lowering properties). The high stability of the high beta-conglycinin compositions against protein-protein aggregation reactions is valuable for creating good tasting beverages and beverage mixes. Cheese with good spreadability, gloss and smoothness was made using an enzyme-modified version of the new ingredient composition. Cheese with good firmness and meltability was also created using a different enzyme-treatment. High beta-conglycinin compositions were found to demonstrate excellent emulsifying and gelling properties in the pH region (5.5-6.2) relevant to meat applications.

Abstract: A vacuum processing apparatus for performing various processes on a wafer in a vacuum chamber, and a film deposition method and a film deposition apparatus using this vacuum processing apparatus. The vacuum processing apparatus, the film deposition method and the film deposition apparatus using the vacuum processing apparatus according to this invention are characterized in that temperature control of the wafer is performed in a film deposition process, and particularly characterized in that after the emissivity calibration using a combination of a temperature calibration stage and a shutter is performed, the substrate is transferred to stages in a vacuum film deposition process chamber, and a film is deposited on the substrate by controlling the substrate temperature to a specified temperature.

Abstract: In a method of direct or indirect application of a liquid or viscous coating medium onto a moving material web, specifically a paper or cardboard web, a layer of the coating medium is applied to the material web by use of an applicator unit. The coating result is then checked for deviations from the desired coating result. In the event that such deviations are detected, and in order to correct them, at least one applicator unit operating parameter is adjusted. The adjustment is made within a short time period, and with the material web running, from an initial operating parameter value that is in effect prior to detection of the deviation. Subsequently, the operating parameter is then reset to at least approximately the initial parameter value, whereby the adjustment and the subsequent resetting may be repeated if necessary.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer plate for X-ray imaging is disclosed. As the first step in the method, there is provided a plate of a substrate. Then, there is deposited on this substrate a thin film of amorphous arsenic triselenide by thermal evaporation under reduced pressure, followed by condensation on the substrate. A thick photoconductive film of doped amorphous selenium is then deposited by evaporation and condensation on the thin layer of amorphous arsenic triselenide. This thick photoconductive film can also be deposited directly onto the substrate. Then, a thin film of alkali doped selenium is deposited onto the thick photoconductive layer by evaporation or co-evaporation and condensation, and a conducting biasing electrode is formed on top of this alkali doped film.

Abstract: The present invention aims to present an electronic component which is free from the fear of sneaking-in of water etc. from the edge of electrode, by covering the electrode edge with resin. For the purpose, external electrodes (3) are formed at both ends of varistor (1) comprised of ceramic sheet (1a) and internal electrode (2) laminated alternately, and then, a within-the-surface insulation layer (30) is formed by covering the porous surface inside the varistor (1), or filling the Porosity, with silicone resin, and an outside-the-surface insulation layer (31) is formed covering the surface of varistor (1) and the edge of external electrode (3).

Abstract: This invention has enabled a new, simple nanoporous dielectric fabrication method. In general, this invention uses a polyol, such as glycerol, as a solvent. This new method allows both bulk and thin film aerogels to be made without supercritical drying, freeze drying, or a surface modification step before drying. Prior art aerogels have required at least one of these steps to prevent substantial pore collapse during drying. Thus, this invention allows production of nanoporous dielectrics at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, without a separate surface modification step. Although not required to prevent substantial densification, this new method does not exclude the use of supercritical drying or surface modification steps prior to drying. In general, this new method is compatible with most prior art aerogel techniques. Although this new method allows fabrication of aerogels without substantial pore collapse during drying, there may be some permanent shrinkage during aging and/or drying.

Abstract: A glass substrate is provided with a tin oxide coating. The tin oxide coating is then polished, preferably with alumina. The polishing removes the peaks from the tin oxide coating and produces a less abrasive coating. A coating of polymeric material may be applied after the polishing operation. The polymeric coating improves the lubricity of the surface of the glass substrate. The glass substrate is then heated so that the polymeric material adheres to the substrate. The invention provides greatly improved resistance to abrasion and scratching for a coated glass article. The invention may advantageously be used in automotive, architectual and bar code scanner applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to gel-coated microcapsules which have improved mechanical stress- and flame-resistance. A method for making the gel coated microcapsules is also provided. Phase change materials can be included in the microcapsules to provide thermal control in a wide variety of environments.

Abstract: Backing material with a partial self-adhesive coating on at least one side, the application of the self-adhesive composition taking place in the form of geometric structures, wherein for at least some of the geometric structures the base area by means of which the geometric structures adhere to the backing material lies within the area of projection of the geometric structures which is formed as a consequence of the fact that the geometric structures are projected perpendicularly onto the backing material.

Abstract: An improved, pre-coated aluminum-alloy aircraft component prepared by providing an aluminum-alloy component precursor to a coating apparatus having a fluidized-bed or mist apparatus, suspending the components in the fluidized-bed apparatus vertically at a distance from the bottom of the apparatus and introducing a coating to the apparatus to coat the components while being suspended in the airstream flowing through the apparatus. The non-contact, fluidized-bed or mist coating method allows for the coating of increased batch sizes in shorter coating times with decreased variations in coating thickness and uniformity.

Abstract: A phosphor particle has thereon a moisture resistant treatment of a metallic nitride. By moisture resistant is meant a condition allowing the phosphor particle to function in a humid atmosphere for a significantly longer period of time than an untreated particle. The method of making such phosphors comprises the steps of introducing an inert gas into a reaction vessel; charging phosphor particles into the reaction vessel; heating the reaction vessel to a reaction temperature; introducing a nitride coating precursor into the reaction vessel in a manner to avoid restrictive reactions; introducing a co-reactant into the reaction vessel; and maintaining the inert gas flow, co-reactant flow and precursor supply for a time sufficient to moisture-proof the phosphor particles.

Abstract: A process for the coating of glass microspheres with an aluminium hydroxide, which involves the hydrothermal treatment of a suspension of complexed Al3+-ions with glass microspheres. The aluminium hydroxide coated glass microspheres can be applied in the production of light weight glass-reinforced plastic materials, e.g., for use in mass transportation.

Abstract: A substrate surface is coated with a thin film by exposing the substrate to a vapor of amphiphilic molecules in a vacuum chamber, and allowing the amphiphilic molecules to spontaneously self-assemble and attach to the substrate surface wherein the substrate and a quantity of a vaporizable film forming material containing amphiphilic molecules is placed in a vacuum chamber, establishing a vacuum within said chamber, followed by vaporization of the film forming material.

Abstract: An apparatus applies a liquid or viscid coating medium onto a moving material web, especially one made of paper or cardboard. A coating mechanism first applies the coating medium onto an applicator element or an applicator roll, which subsequently transfers the coating medium at a coating location onto the material web in the form of a coating layer. Furthermore, if so desired, a doctoring device can be positioned at a doctor station, adjacent to the coating location, on the downstream side relative to the movement of the material web for the purpose of smoothing and/or metering the coating. The coating apparatus incorporates an apparatus for the generation and/or supplying of a fluid, preferably steam. This apparatus is positioned adjacent to the coating location or to the doctor station on the downstream side relative to the movement L of the material web.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible and curable polyester resins are suitable as binders in various applications, The resins are reaction products of polyterephthalate, polyols, polyacids, end acids and crosslinking agents. The waste terephthalates can be utilized when making the binders of the present invention. The preferred polyol is pentaerythritol. The resins can be used as binder for glass fiber insulation products.

Abstract: A constructional finished wallboard is formed of a mixture including 50 to 65 wt. % of dried shirasu, 30 to 40 wt. % of a plaster component, 3 to 10 wt. % of a clay component, 5 to 10 wt. % of shirasu balloons, 0.8 to 2 wt. % of a bond reinforcing component, 0.01 to 3 wt. % of a color pigment, and 1 to 5 wt. % of fibers for plaster. In preparing the wallboard, after preparing the mixture, an appropriate amount of water is added to the mixture to mix together, which is applied onto a substrate. Then, the surface of the mixture on the substrate is finished, followed by drying to thereby form the constructional finished board.

Abstract: The present invention is an overspray collector and method of collecting overspray. The overspray collector provides a device and method to intercept overspray produced by spraying coating material onto any relatively-flat surface and preventing air pollution by capturing such pollution at its source. The overspray collector includes a shroud which surrounds and moves with the spraying device(s), while maintaining a gap between itself and the work surface being sprayed. Behind the spraying device and opposite the work surface, the shroud terminates in ducting through which overspray-laden air exits. Air inlet slots allow atmospheric air to enter in sufficient quantity to minimize residual airflow through the aforementioned gap. Internal to the shroud, the spray from the spray device(s) impinges upon the work surface and the finest sprayed particles turn laterally along the work surface without depositing thereupon, thus forming overspray.

Abstract: Method of improving the tribological and erosive wear resistance of yankee dryer drums including coating the drum with an iron alloy containing from about 20 to about 47 weight per cent chromium, about 2.5 to about 6.5 weight per cent boron, about 1.7 to about 2.7 weight per cent silicon, and less than about 8 weight per cent molybdenum. The coated yankee dryer drum is long wearing based on the hardness of the coating and smooth wearing as the coating has a consistent composition through its depth at the outset and over time.

Abstract: A coating method comprising advancing a web over a coating roller, applying electrostatic charges on the web or coating roller, and coating the web wherein the surface of the web to be coated has a characteristic electrical length of less than 400 &mgr;m.

Abstract: Process for the depositing, onto a substrate, of a coating essentially constituted of an electronic conductor compound, in which the said coating is formed by producing alternatively, on the one hand, in at least one depositing zone, one or several deposits of a determined thickness of an electronic conductor element on the substrate, and, on the other hand, in at least one reaction zone, one or several reactions of the element thus deposited with ions of a reactive gas which are implanted into the deposit of the above-mentioned element over approximately this entire thickness determined in a way as to form, preferably with the totality of this element, the said compound, the above-mentioned ions being submitted to a kinetic energy below 2000 V, while the aforesaid thickness of the deposit of the element is determined as a function of the kinetic energy applied in such a way as to allow the implantation of these ions over approximately this entire thickness.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the adhesion of a copper layer to an underlying layer on a wafer. The layer of copper is formed over a layer of material on a wafer and the copper layer impacted with ions to improve its adhesion to the underlying layer.

Abstract: A surface is processed by a method comprising: supplying a first gas, e.g. TEOS, through a passage disposed near a surface of a wafer, the first gas being insusceptible to heating by microwave; and supplying a second gas, susceptible to heating be microwave, e.g., H2O, through a passage disposed near the wafer surface. A microwave generating unit disposed near the wafer surface irradiates TEOS supplied from the first supplying passage and H2O gas supplied from the second gas supplying passage with microwave, selectively heating only H2O so that TEOS reacts with H2O to form an SiO2 film on the wafer surface. The inventive method enables precise control of the CVD reaction to form a thin film having good step coverage.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display element having at least one electrode substrate comprising A) a metal oxide layer, B) a cured polymer layer contiguous to said metal oxide layer and obtained from cross-linking reaction of: B1) a silicon compound having epoxy and alkoxysilyl groups, a hydrolysis or condensation product thereof; B2) a silicon compound having amino and alkoxysilyl groups, a hydrolysis or condensation product thereof; and B3) a polyvinyl alcohol-based polymer; C) a transparent electroconductive layer; and D) a transparent polymer substrate. A transparent electrode substrate comprising a substrate (D), a metal oxide layer (A) and said cured polymer layer (B) is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to tolan derivatives of the formula I in which R1, R2, A, Z, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, Q, m and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of polar compounds of positive dielectric anisotropy, containing at least one compound of the general formula I wherein R1-R4 may each, independently of one another, be an alkyl or alkenyl radical having up to 12 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted, monosubstituted by CN or CF3 or at least monosubstituted by halogen, where one or more CH2 groups in these radicals may also, in each case independently of one another, be replaced by —O—, —S—, —CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO— or —O—CO—O— in such a way that O atoms are not linked directly to one another, and —A— is 1,4-phenylene, in which, in addition, one or two CH groups may be replaced by N, 2,3-difluoro-1,4-phenylene, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene or a single bond.

Abstract: A composite jewelry stone is provided. The composite jewelry stone includes a first half stone having a mating edge and an opposing apex and a second half stone having a mating edge and an opposing apex. A baguette having a first mating edge and a second, opposing mating edge is provided. The baguette is mounted between the first and second half stones such that the first half stone mating edge is in alignment with the first mating edge of the baguette and the second half stone mating edge is in alignment with the second mating edge of the baguette.

Abstract: A replica of a fish or other aquatic animal, capable of placement into indoor and outdoor fish ponds, with or without fountain current flow, with no overhanging or suspension member provided. An aquatic or marine animal replica, and preferably a Koi fish, is tethered to an anchor or the bottom of the pond to provide lifelike movement to the replica submerged in the pond water. In one aspect the replica is flexible to simulate swimming movement in a current. In another aspect the buoyancy of the device can be manipulated for depth placement.

Abstract: An improved white food casing comprising regenerated cellulose containing titanium dioxide pigment in a weight ratio of less than 0.5 to regenerated cellulose in the casing and containing from about 0.3 to about 1.2 milligrams per square meter of casing of a water insoluble violet pigment. The titanium dioxide pigment and violet pigment are uniformly dispersed in the regenerated cellulose without agglomeration. The food casing usually has an optical density at least as high as a similar food casing containing fifteen percent more titanium dioxide pigment and no violet pigment. The food casing desirably contains titanium dioxide in an amount of less than 15 and preferably less than 13 grams per square meter of food casing. The invention also includes an improved method for making a white food casing comprising cellulose regenerated from viscose having titanium dioxide incorporated therein; wherein the improvement comprises uniformly dispersing titanium dioxide pigment into viscose at a ratio of less than 0.

Abstract: A storable tubular element for covering an electric cable joint which includes a rigid tubular support with a three layer sleeve having an unstretched bore of a size less than the external diameter of the support mounted on the tubular support in radially stretched condition. The element is usable for a group of cables having several different diameters and the properties and thicknesses of the layers are selected so that with storage on the support, the layers do not tear and so that when the sleeve is applied to a joint, the sleeve will apply the desired pressure to the cable even though it has a temporary residual deformation and does not immediately tend to return to its initial unstretched state.

Abstract: A sanitary container is molded from a plastic, for example, a cyclic olefin polymer or a hydrogenation product thereof. The plastic has been added with at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of C.I. Pigment Yellow 147, C.I. Pigment Yellow 180 and C.I. Pigment Yellow 181. The content of the at least one pigment may preferably range from 0.01 to 0.3 wt. % based the plastic.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising: (A) at least one copolymer ingredient selected from the group consisting of ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer rubber and ethylene/&agr;-olefin/unconjugated diene copolymer rubber, (B) nickel diisobutyldithiocarbamate, and (C) carbon black, and not containing any compound having zinc; a vulcanized rubber composition obtained by vulcanizing the rubber composition; and a heat-resistant rubber product using the vulcanized rubber composition.

Abstract: A cover tape for chip transportation stuck to a surface of a carrier tape which has parts for accommodating chips formed intermittently in its lengthwise direction, to thereby seal the chip accommodating parts, wherein said cover tape comprises a tape-shaped substrate and pressure sensitive adhesive parts superimposed on one side of the tape-shaped substrate so that the pressure sensitive adhesive parts do not face the chip accommodating parts, the above pressure sensitive adhesive parts comprising a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive and a crosslinking agent (C) capable of crosslinking therewith, the above silicone pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: (A) a silicone resin component and (B) a silicone rubber component which contains a phenyl group. This cover tape for chip transportation enables avoiding a lifting/separation of cover tape from carrier tape caused by a difference in thermal shrinkage ratio when a polystyrene carrier tape is used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective film with high mechanical strength free from dust. A protective film 14 of an optical recording medium 2 is formed by applying and curing a composition for protective films obtained by dispersing in a curable binder material a first lubricant compatible with said binder material and a second lubricant incompatible with said binder material but compatible with said first lubricant. The incompatible second lubricant is stably and homogeneously dispersed to enhance lubricity and slidability while any excessive amount of the lubricant does not deposit on the surface of the protective film. The binder material is desirably photocurable.

Abstract: In an apparatus for fabricating a carbon coating, an object such as a magnetic recording medium is disposed on a side of an electrode connected to a high-frequency power supply. Ultrasonic vibrations are supplied to the object. Discharge is generated between the electrode connected to the high-frequency power supply and a grounded electrode to fabricate a carbon coating on the surface of the object. Also, an electrode interval is set to 6 mm or less, pressure between the electrodes is set to 15 Torr to 100 Torr, whereby high-density plasma is generated to form an ion sheath on an anode side. Therefore, a coating is fabricated on the surface of the object by bombardment of ions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition including (a) a polymerizable (meth)acrylate compound having a phosphate group, (b) a thiol compound, (c) a polymerizable compound having a double bond and having no phosphate group, and (d) a photopolymerization initiator. The adhesive composition is suitably used for fabrication of optical discs.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium has a substrate of a disk shape having a non-magnetic surface and a through hole formed at the central area of the substrate, and a plurality of dispersed island regions made of magnetic material and directly formed on the non-magnetic surface. The size of each of the island regions is a single magnetic domain size or finer of the magnetic material. The island regions are formed by cohering atoms of a magnetic film formed by sputtering.

Abstract: An electrostatic flocking material, which covers a base for a grip of an article, is coated entirely with a cover layer. Pile fibers of the flocking material are placed upright on the base, and the free ends of the pile fibers are covered with the cover layer, wherein portions of the cover layer covering the free ends of the pile fibers form peaks having multiple edges. The peaks are formed by placing an excess cover layer material on the flocking material, leveling the cover layer material, and removing part of the cover layer material between the pile fibers by wiping the leveled cover layer material with a water-absorbable fabric. The grip is usable in rainy conditions.

Abstract: Improvements in tuft bind and/or elongation of tufted carpet may be achieved by selecting, as components of a tuft bind adhesive, one or more of: i) a polyol component comprising a low or ultra-low unsaturation polyoxypropylene polyol optionally containing up to 30 weight percent oxyethylene moieties, and ii) a chain extender component comprising 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol.

Abstract: A laminated cloth is composed of a first cloth sheet and a second cloth sheet. The first cloth sheet has a knitcloth layer and a hairy layer of fiber and extending from one side of the knitcloth layer. The second cloth sheet is adhered to the hairy layer which is breathable and compressible.

Abstract: A composite sheathing material comprises a first layer of paperboard having a layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, a core layer of paperboard, a first adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the first layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said first adhesive layer including a plurality of apertures therethrough, a second layer of paperboard having a second layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, and a second adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the second layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said second adhesive layer including a plurality of apertures therethrough.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to an ink-imprinted and reusable multilayer cling film of at least one layer for use in combination with a substrate having a rigid smooth surface comprising a non-vinyl flexible polymer cling film which has two smooth surfaces, is substantially free of added plasticizer and provides a 180° peel force after application to glass of from about 30 to about 2500 gms after aging in a 140° F. oven for 72 hours. In another embodiment, the invention relates to an ink-printed and reusable multilayer cling film of at least two layers which can cling to substrates having a rigid smooth surface without the use of an adhesive material.

Abstract: Apparatus for continuously producing a web (1) which is corrugated from a thin sheet material which is elastic at least in a transverse direction of the web. The apparatus includes a guide bed (2) which has grooves extending parallel or inclined to each other in the direction of movement of the material. The apparatus also has holding-down devices (5) arranged opposite the grooves of the guide bed (2) so as to urge the web passing between the surface of the guide bed (2) and the holding-down devices (5) into the grooves of the guide bed (2) to obtain corrugations in the web. Finally, at the outlet end (4) of the guide bed (2) is an apparatus or substance which substantially prevents the formed corrugations from springing back to the original condition. A process for producing a strip and an absorbent article containing corrugated strips are included.

Abstract: A sheet material may be prepared and stored by applying an adhesive to one side of a first sheet and applying a second sheet to the adhesive to form a trilaminate. The trilaminate is placed into a container that is substantially free of moisture and the container is sealed so that the trilaminate can be stored in an atmosphere substantially free of moisture. The adhesive is a cross-linking polymer that reacts with moisture to form cross-linked bonds.

Abstract: A preferred filter media is provided. The media includes a fine fiber web secured to the surface of a coarse fiber support. A preferred filter media, comprising multiple layers of fine fiber media separated by coarse fiber support, is provided. Advantageous filter constructions result and are provided. Also according to the disclosure, methods for using such arrangements to filter are provided.

Abstract: Provided are water-dispersible sulfopolyester compositions having relatively large proportions of pigments and/or fillers. Such compositions are useful as packaging materials and are substantially non-blocking when processed using packaging rolls and are comprised of at least one sulfopolyester as described herein, about 10 to about 75 weight percent of a pigment and/or filler, and a wax.

Abstract: A synthetic structure is used to simultaneously provide food, shelter and reproductive support for many aquatic species. Synthetic seagrass may be produced in the form of flexible mats with a plurality of ribbons. The lower ends of the ribbons are anchored to the benthos. The other ends of the ribbons are buoyantly supported in the photic zone. The ribbons may be economically produced in plural coextensive layers, with one layer providing buoyancy and the other layer being structured to enhance biological growth. The system may be tailored for use in desired applications by selecting the surface area structure, ribbon spacing and density, and other parameters. The system may be used to remove nutrients and/or toxic materials from water. The invention may be used to simultaneously promote aerobic and anaerobic reactions to control water quality.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a low dielectric constant structural layer is produced having increased mechanical strength and having a plurality of voids that comprises a substrate layer; a low dielectric structural layer juxtaposing the substrate layer; and an infiltrating layer comprising an infiltrating material having a volatile component and a reinforcing component juxtaposing the structural layer and coating at least some of the plurality of voids. Also, methods are provided in which the mechanical strength of a structural layer having a plurality of voids is increased by a) depositing the structural layer on a substrate layer; b) providing an infiltrating material having a volatile component and a reinforcing component; c) introducing the infiltrating material into at least some of the plurality of voids; and d) treating the infiltrating material such that the structural strength is increased by a substantial amount.

Abstract: Composite products incorporating a polymer matrix, polymer microspheres, glass microspheres and natural fibers, particularly kenaf and wood fibers, are described. The polymer microspheres are 15 to 50 microns in diameter and are smaller than the glass microspheres which are 50 to 200 microns in diameter. The polymer microspheres reduce voids and prevent cracking of the glass microspheres upon compression. The composites have low cost and high strength.

Abstract: Microporous articles formed by thermally induced phase separation from a diluent in combination with a thermoplastic polymer and a flame retardant providing novel flame retardant articles. Such articles are useful in clothing, wall or roofing barriers, optical films in electronic devices (such as light reflective and dispersive films), printing substrates and electrical insulation.