Abstract: The food packaging is utilized for pressure cooking of food in a microwave with a pressure relief valve being attached to a top wall of the packaging with the relief valve also providing an access opening into the packaging for addition of liquids and other ingredients prior to cooking.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for evacuating pockets of injected fluid in meat products involves the structure and use of a machine which has a longitudinal movable conveyor surface on the machine; a fluid injection station on the machine for injecting fluid into a meat product on the conveyor surface; a second station on the machine downstream of the fluid injection station; the second station comprising an assembly for applying compressive pressure to the injected meat and penetrating the meat with a plurality of projecting elements to create a plurality of fluid conduits in the injected meat wherein the compressive pressure will force fluid out of the injected meat through the fluid conduits when the projecting elements penetrate the pockets of fluid.

Abstract: A method of controlling microbial contamination of poultry carcasses in the processing of poultry as food products is described. The method comprises contacting the carcasses with an aqueous medium containing an effective microbial inhibiting amount of active bromine resulting from the addition to the medium of (i) at least one 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dialkylhydantoin in which one of the alkyl groups is a methyl group and the other alkyl group contains in the range of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms or (ii) a solution thereof, or (iii) both of (i) and (ii). Such contacting inhibits contamination of the carcasses by microorganisms, even at least some bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics or antibacterials. Also described are improvements in a poultry chill tank containing an aqueous medium and a plurality of poultry carcasses in contact with the medium.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nutritionally superior cheese products and their methods of manufacture. More particularly, this invention is directed to the manufacture of nutritionally superior cheese products having at least two phases wherein at least one phase is cheese (e.g., process cheese, uncured natural cheese, cured natural cheese, and the like) and at least one phase is a second edible phase (e.g., a cheese different from the first phase, vegetables, meats, mixtures of vegetables and meats, fruit, nuts, and the like). The nutritionally superior cheese products of the present invention are prepared by co-extruding the two or more phases such that the use of adhesives or heat to bind the at least two phases is not required. Nutritional supplements (e.g., vitamins, calcium, minerals, and the like) can be incorporated into one or more of the at least two phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsifier composition useful for making improved quality cakes, said emulsifier composition comprising 15.4 to 15.8 parts of Distilled glycerol monostearate (DGMS), 15.4 to 15.8 parts of Poly glycerol monostrearate (PGMS), 1.0 to 1.4 parts of Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (SSL), 15.4 to 15.8 parts of Polysorbate-60 (PS-60), 15.4 to 15.8 parts of Sorbitan monostearate, 0.12 to 0.16 parts of Sodium dodeceyl sulphate (SDS), 5.0 to 7.0 parts of glycerol and 0.5 to 1.5 parts of lactic acid on 100 parts of water and also a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for depositing a metal on a material. The process comprises the steps of: immersing the material in deposition solution comprising the metal; inducing a material vibration in the deposition solution having a frequency corresponding to a resonance frequency of the material; including a solution vibration in the deposition solution in a direction non-parallel to the material vibration, said solution vibration having a frequency corresponding to the a resonance frequency of the deposition solution, whereby said metal is deposited onto the material. This process results in deposition of metal from the plating bath on the material in a controlled and substantially uniform thickness.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the production of sub-micron structures on magnetic materials using electron beam lithography. A subtractive process is disclosed wherein a portion of a magnetic material layer is removed from the substrate using conventional lithography, and the remaining portion of the magnetic material layer is patterned by e-beam lithography. A additive process is also disclosed wherein a thin magnetic seed layer is deposited on the substrate, a portion of which is removed by conventional lithography and replaced with a non-magnetic conducting layer. The remaining portion of magnetic seed layer is patterned by e-beam lithography and the final magnetic structure produced by electroplating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of repairing a Ni-based alloy part having an undercoat layer and a topcoat layer stacked on a Ni-based alloy base when the topcoat layer is damaged, comprising the steps of removing a peeled-off portion of the damaged topcoat layer and a denatured portion of the undercoat layer corresponding to the peeled-off portion, forming another undercoat layer by applying spraying to an opening portion of the undercoat layer in the atmosphere at a spray particle speed of 300 m/s or more and a base-material temperature of 300° C.

Abstract: In order to reduce contamination of optical elements which comprise a multilayer system on a substrate, it is proposed that the layer material and/or the layer thickness of at least one layer of the multilayer system are/is selected such that the standing wave which forms during reflection of the irradiated operating wavelength, forms a node of the electrical field intensity (node condition) in the area of the free interface of the multilayer system. Furthermore, a method for determining a design of a multilayer system, as well as a manufacturing process and a lithography apparatus are described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assembling a structure onto a substrate. A method according to one aspect of the invention includes dispensing a slurry onto a substrate wherein the slurry includes a first plurality of elements, each of which is designed to mate with a receptor region on said substrate and each of which comprises a functional element. The method further includes dispensing in a flow having a first direction a slurry onto a substrate, wherein the slurry includes a fluid.

Abstract: A method of producing powder formed of composite grains comprising a kernel and one or more surface layers. The inventive method comprises the following steps: mixing the grain kernels with a plasmochemical treatment gas; making said kernel/treatment gas mixture flow through a main plasma reactor; and generating a uniform plasma essentially at atmospheric pressure in a treatment region of the main reactor in order to create a plasmochemical reaction between the treatment gas and the surfaces of the kernels so that surface layers form on said surfaces while the mixture flows through the reactor.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing luminescent nanoparticles and nanoparticles prepared by such methods are provided. The nanoparticles are prepared by a method in which an additive is included in the reaction mixture. The additive may be a Group 2 element, a Group 12 element, a Group 13 element, a Group 14 element, a Group 15 element, or a Group 16 element. In additions, a luminescent nanoparticle is provided that comprises a semiconductive core surrounded by an inorganic shell, an interfacial region and an additive present in the interfacial region or both the interfacial region and the shell.

Abstract: A method of forming a silicon nitride film is described. According to the present invention, a silicon nitride film is deposited by thermally decomposing a silicon/nitrogen containing source gas or a silicon containing source gas and a nitrogen containing source gas at low deposition temperatures (e.g., less than 550° C.) to form a silicon nitride film. The thermally deposited silicon nitride film is then treated with hydrogen radicals to form a treated silicon nitride film.

Abstract: A method for coating a moving web is described, wherein a coating solution containing one or more nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds and one or more binders in an amount of 0.5% to 30% relative to the total weight of the nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds is applied together with an auxiliary coating solution to the support, wherein this auxiliary coating solution contains at least one gelation-promoting ingredient that accelerates the gelation of the coating solution containing the nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a ferrous alloy part that supports a very high seizure load with very low dispersion includes steps of covering the part with an iron sulphide coating having an appropriate thickness and Fe/S ratio, where the coating is selected from among those with surfaces having a fractal dimension that is at least equal to 2.6.

Abstract: A method for making three-dimensional structures of nanometric or micrometric dimensions comprises the following steps: obtaining of a photopolymeric or UV mixture including nanoparticles orientable in space; deposition of a layer of the mixture on a respective substrate; exposure of the layer to UV-radiation and control of the polymerization of the mixture by means of variation of its index of refraction; application of a magnetic and/or electrical field for producing a desired positioning of the nanoparticles, in order to induce the growth of surface projections from the layer of mixture; and polymerization of the mixture.

Abstract: A balloon catheter includes a long-sized body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the body internally having at least one lumen, and a balloon made from a composite material composed of short-fibers for reienforcement and a matrix resin, the balloon being disposed on the distal side of the long-sized body.

Abstract: An optical information medium (20) for recording, such as DVR-blue, and a method for manufacturing such a medium (20) is provided. Reading from and recording onto the medium (20) is performed by means of a focused radiation beam (10) having a radiation wavelength ? and a numerical aperture NA. Said medium has a substrate (1), and a stack (2) of layers provided thereon. The stack (2) comprises at least a first recording stack (3) and k radiation beam transmissive layers (4, 5). Each transmissive layer (4, 5) has a refractive index ni and an average thickness di ?m and 1?i?k and k?2. The thickness dk of layer k (5) is determined by a simple formula which depends on the parameters ni for i=1 . . . k and di for i=1 . . . k?1. Such a medium (20) has zero or substantially zero spherical aberration at the focal point, being at the recording layer of the first recording stack (3), of said radiation beam (10).

Abstract: A high density read only optical disc is provided. The high density read only optical disc includes a substrate having pits formed thereon; a crystalline reading assist layer; a first dielectric layer; and a mask layer composed of a metal oxide. The high density read only optical disc does not require a laser with a short wavelength or a large numerical aperture of an objective lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a radiation flood source by printing a radioactive solution, and a radioactive printing solution used in this method. The present invention also relates to a flood source for quality testing and assurance of radiation detecting devices obtained by said process.

Abstract: A damper component for absorbing and dissipating vibration and/or noise resonating from a device is provided. The damper component includes a viscoelastic damper layer, and a continuous constraining layer intimately contacting and encasing the damper layer. The constraining layer has a greater stiffness and higher modulus of dynamic shearing elasticity than the damper layer. The constraining layer is a molded sheet molding compound that is substantially immiscible with the viscoelastomer to provide a discrete interface between the constraining layer and the damper layer.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet is disclosed. The topsheet has a first side and a second side, the first side being a body-facing side and the second side being in fluid communication with the absorbent core. The topsheet also has a first relatively hydrophobic component and a second relatively hydrophilic component, the relatively hydrophilic component extending through the relatively hydrophobic component and being disposed on both of the sides of the topsheet. The absorbent article exhibits a rewet value of less than about 94 mg, and a fluid acquisition rate of at least about 0.10 ml/sec when tested by the Gush Acquisition and Rewet Test Method.

Abstract: Window coverings are formed of woven fabrics of acrylic yarns to provide minimal degradation of the window covering due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and to minimize damage to interior furnishings within a building at which the window coverings are applied. The window coverings are preferably formed of panels of pigmented acrylic yarn having a yarn number of about 24, 2 ply and a weave density of about 29 ends per inch of warp threads and 24 picks per inch of weft threads with about 0.063 inch square openings between the thread rows. UV blocking for A and B wavelength ranges may be on the order of 69 to 78 percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the laser inscription of a flexible inner support layer of a multilayered support unit, which is distinguished by the fact that the laser inscription of the inner support layer is carried out through one or more flexible outer laser-inactive support layers which are separate or can be separated from one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to film-immobilized capture particles, and substrates coated with film-immobilized capture particles. In particular, the present invention provides microarrays for detecting the presence or absence of a target in a sample employing film-immobilized capture particles. In preferred embodiments, the present provides very high density arrays that allow simultaneous analysis on a number of samples.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a mid-plane. a multi-layer board having a connection assembly is provided and a dielectric layer with a channel formed therein to define a perimeter of a connector area is provided. The dielectric layer is bonded to the multi-layer board such that the connector area overlaps the part of the connection assembly of the multi-layer board. At least a portion of the connector area in the dielectric layer is removed to expose the connection assembly of the multi-layer board. A rigid multilayer is also disclosed. The rigid multilayer includes a multi-layer board and a dielectric layer. The multi-layer board has a connection assembly. The dielectric layer has a channel formed therein to define a perimeter of a connector area. The dielectric layer is bonded to the multi-layer board such that the connector area overlaps the connection assembly of the multi-layer board. The connector area can then be removed such as by depth controlled routing.

Abstract: A sintered ceramic has a porosity of greater than about 30 percent and less than about 80 percent by volume. Pores are filled with an epoxy resin. A filling factor of the epoxy resin is about 40 percent by volume or more. A monolithic ceramic electronic component having an inner electrode, for example, a chip inductor is manufactured with such a porous sintered ceramic. When a direct current is superimposed, the resulting monolithic ceramic electronic component has a substantially unchanged self-resonant frequency and also has a rate of decrease in impedance of about 50 percent or less at 100 MHz.

Abstract: The surface-coated member 1 is constituted by coating the surface of the base body 2, made of such a material as cemented carbide or cermet, with the hard coating layer 3 that comprises at least one TiCN layer 4 and the Al2O3 layer 6 formed on the surface of the TiCN layer 4, wherein the TiCN layer 4 is constituted from stringer-like TiCN crystal grown in a direction perpendicular to the base body 2 and mean crystal width w1 of the TiCN layer 4 on the Al2O3 layer 6 side is made larger than mean crystal width w2 on the base body 2 side. This surface-coated member, as a cutting tool, shows excellent breakage resistance and high wear resistance with a long service life, where strong adhesion force of the hard coating layer can be maintained without experiencing peel-off between the TiCN layer and the Al2O3 layer even in cutting operations under harsh cutting conditions, such as intermittent cutting operation where the cutting edge is subject to strong impact.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a masking member(11) which has good heat resistance and can be used repeatedly. To attain this object, the present invention provides a masking member made of a polymer alloy having a sea-island structure containing polyolefin in a continuous phase and one or more kind(s) of engineering plastic selected from among a group consisting of methyl pentene copolymer, polysulphone, polyethersulphone, polyphenylenesulphide, polyphenyleneether, polyamideimide, polyetherimide, and polyether-etherketone in a dispersed phase.

Abstract: Coating compositions formed from at least one hydroxyl functional non-vinyl material comprising at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and at least one curing agent are provided by the present invention. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a coating composition formed from components comprising at least one carbamate functional material comprising at least one carbamate group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and at least one curing agent. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a coating composition formed from components comprising at least one carboxyl functional material comprising at least one carboxyl group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and at least one curing agent.

Abstract: Monofilaments comprising resin compositions which contain 1% by mass or more of a comonomer component (for example, hexafluoropropylene), have an intrinsic viscosity of 1.3 dl/g or more and a melting point of 165° C. or higher and contain a PVDF-based resin. Owing to the above composition and physical properties, the crystallinity and elastic modulus of the PVDF-based resin are altered. As a result, an appropriate flexibility can be imparted to the monofilaments while preventing deterioration in the mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a nanocomposite: (a) providing a first solution having a first organic solvent comprising a non-alkali metal salt, a carboxylic acid comprising at least one aryl group, and a polymer dissolved therein; (b) providing a sulfide material; (c) combining the first solution and the sulfide material; and (d) isolating the nanocomposite, wherein the nanocomposite comprises the polymer and a plurality of nanoparticles, wherein each nanoparticle comprises at least one metal sulfide nanocrystal having a surface modified with the carboxylic acid comprising at least one aryl group. The present disclosure also provides the nanocomposites and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an effect pigment which is coated with surface-modifying agents, wherein the initial pigment has a layer with at least one reactive surface-modifying agent, wherein the surface-modifying agent is a compound which has at least two functional groups which are different from each other and which are spaced by a spacer, chemically bound to the initial pigment. Also described is a process for the production of an effect pigment of that kind.

Abstract: A zinc oxide crystal growth substrate is disclosed. The zinc oxide crystal growth substrate includes a thin layer of single crystal zinc oxide deposited on an self supporting substrate surface by a chemical deposition process. The chemical deposition process is selected from RF sputtering, CVD (chemical vapor deposition), MOCVD (metal organic chemical vapor deposition), spin coating, electrophoresis, and hydrothermal growth processes. The self supporting substrate may be amorphous, polycrystalline, or crystalline. The thin layer of zinc oxide has a crystal lattice which permits the crystal growth of a crystal compatible with zinc oxide. The compatible crystal has a lattice parameter within about 5% of a corresponding lattice parameter of the zinc oxide.

Abstract: Fibrous sheets are coated or impregnated with a biodegradable composition to render the sheets more resistant to penetration by liquids. Biodegradable polymer blends suitable for use in coating or impregnating a fibrous sheet can be manufactured from at least one “hard” biodegradable polymer and at least one “soft” biodegradable polymer. “Hard” biopolymers typically have a glass transition temperature of at least about 10° C. “Soft” biodegradable polymers typically have a glass transition temperature less than about 0° C. Another useful biodegradable polymer composition includes one or more biodegradable polymers and sufficient inorganic filler so as to render the treated sheet microwaveable. The biodegradable polymer compositions are especially well-suited for coating or impregnating paper sheets, e.g., 12–15 lb/3000 ft2 tissue paper to yield food wraps.

Abstract: Stretch wrap films are used to hold goods to pallets during storage and shipping. A multilayer stretch wrap film with at least one outer layer of polypropylene and other layers of blends of polyethylenes. The film of the present invention optimizes physical properties enabling the film to have sufficient cling while creating a tolerable noise level upon unwinding. The optimized properties include good clarity, high load containment, high puncture resistance, high stretch and good tear resistance.

Abstract: A polyethylene film having a balance of improved physical and mechanical properties and a method for making the same are provided. In one aspect, the film includes a 1% secant modulus of greater than 25,000 psi, a dart impact resistance of greater than 500 g/mil, and a MD tear strength of greater than 500 g/mil. In one aspect, the method comprises reacting ethylene derived units and a comonomer in the presence of a hafnium-based metallocene at a temperature of from 70° C. and 90° C., an ethylene partial pressure of from 120 psia and 260 psia, and a comonomer to ethylene ratio of from 0.01 to 0.02 to produce an ethylene based polymer. The method further comprises extruding the ethylene based polymer at conditions sufficient to produce a polyethylene film comprising a secant modulus of greater than 25,000 psi, a dart impact resistance of greater than 500 g/mil, and a MD tear strength of greater than 500 g/mil.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of a tin salt and an indium salt is added to an aqueous alkaline solution to form a hydroxide or a hydrate comprising tin and indium, the hydroxide or hydrate is heated at a temperature of 110 to 300° C. in the presence of water, filtered and dried, and then the hydroxide or hydrate is heated at a temperature of 200 to 1000° C. to form the tin-containing indium oxide particles. Thereby, tin-containing indium oxide particles which have a plate-form shape and an average particle size in the plane direction of 10 to 200 nm are obtained. The tin-containing indium oxide particles are suitable for forming an electrically conductive transparent coating film.

Abstract: A copper foil for chip-on-film use, a plasma display panel, or a high-frequency printed circuit board obtained by rolling copper foil to smooth the surface to give a surface area of not more than 1.30 times an ideal smooth surface, the smoothed copper foil having deposited on it fine roughening particles of Cu or alloy particles of Cu and Mo or alloy particles comprising Cu and at least one element selected among a group of Ni, Co, Fe, and Cr or a mixture of this alloy particles and oxide of at least one element selected among a group of V, Mo, and W.

Abstract: In the method for producing a magnetic recording medium having a nonmagnetic substrate coated with a magnetic coating material containing a ferromagnetic powder and a binder, the magnetic coating material contains a liquid A constituted by the ferromagnetic powder and a solvent, and a solution B of the binder, and the liquid A and the solution B are mixed together by a thin-layer revolving-type fast stirring apparatus, and are thereafter subjected to dispersion processing. Thereby, coagulated particles of the ferromagnetic powder can be dispersed and the coagulation of the ferromagnetic powder can be prevented, thus making it possible to obtain a liquid of ferromagnetic powder with uniform adsorption of the binder. As a result, a magnetic coating material suitable for a low-noise high-density coating-type magnetic recording medium is obtained.

Abstract: A strengthened bond coat for improving the adherence of a thermal barrier coating to an underlying metal substrate to resist spallation without degrading oxidation resistance of the bond coat. The bond coat comprises a bond coating material selected from the group consisting of overlay alloy coating materials, aluminide diffusion coating materials and combinations thereof. Particles comprising a substantially insoluble bond coat strengthening compound and having a relatively fine particle size of about 2 microns or less are dispersed within at least the upper portion of the bond coat in an amount sufficient to impart strengthening to the bond coat, and thus limit ratcheting or rumpling thereof.

Abstract: A coating material has a first layer deposited on a base material and a second layer deposited on the first layer. The first layer is made of a Ni-base alloy or a Co-base alloy containing carbon as an unavoidable impurity. The second layer is made of a hard material containing carbide and a metal component. The first layer serves as a barrier for preventing carbon from being diffused from the second layer into the base material to prevent the base material from being carburized.

Abstract: A network conductor has an irregular network structure with as thin lines as 10 nm to 10 ?m. The network conductor is obtained by forming a thin film on a substrate; forming microcracks in a network manner in the thin film; and forming a layer of a conductive material in the microcracks. The network conductor can be used for a positive electrode and/or a negative electrode of an organic electroluminescence device.

Abstract: A blue electroluminescent polymer having an indolocarbazole unit in the backbone of a polyarylene polymer and an organo-electroluminescent device using the same.

Abstract: A laminated perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprises a non-magnetic substrate and at least a pair of polycrystalline, vertically stacked, spaced-apart perpendicular magnetic layers supported thereon, wherein each of the magnetic layers has substantially the same preferred out-of-plane crystal growth orientation and the grains of at least two of the magnetic layers are vertically uncorrelated with each other.

Abstract: A cartridge connectable to a fuel cell is disclosed. The cartridge comprises an outer casing and an inner flexible liner containing fuel for the fuel cell. The inner flexible liner may have an insert disposed inside the inner liner to facilitate the transport of fuel from the cartridge to the fuel cell. The insert minimizes the fuel that is trapped within the cartridge. The inner flexible liner can be used without the outer casing. The outer casing can be substantially rigid or flexible. The cartridge is also adaptable to receive byproducts from the fuel cell. The cartridge can also be pressurized to push fuel to the fuel cell. Unidirectional relief valves are also disclosed to prevent internal pressure in the cartridge from becoming too high or too low.

Abstract: Methods of operating a fuel cell and a power supply systems are provided. The methods and systems of the present invention are capable of suppressing condensation of moisture obstructing an air passage without the need of any complicated system configuration. The method of operating a fuel cell includes controlling a supply of air while monitoring a relative humidity of exhausted air. The step of controlling the supply of air can be performed such that the relative humidity of exhausted air becomes equal to or less than a specific humidity. The power supply system including, as a power supply, a fuel cell having an air supply unit, an air exhaust unit, and a fuel gas supply unit includes a humidity sensor provided on the air exhaust unit, and a control mechanism for controlling a supplied amount of air in the air supply unit based on the information provided from the humidity sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell with integrated humidification, comprising a cathode-side or anode-side humidification unit with a heat exchanger, a condensate separator, a capillary tube and a Venturi nozzle and/or pump.

Abstract: A fuel cell system which has a high temperature fuel cell stack (1) with current diverters (5) and a reformer and/or an afterburner (6), the current diverters (5) being connected with low temperature connecting elements (10) for current delivery. The current diverters (5) are in thermal contact with the reformer and/or afterburner (6) between the high temperature fuel cell stack (1) and the low temperature connecting elements (10). The thermal contact prevents cooling of the HTFC stack 1 on its ends in the vicinity of the connecting points of the current diverters (5) and ensures effective conversion and uniform transport of the fuel.

Abstract: A fuel cell component includes an electrolyte membrane and insert members disposed within the electrolyte membrane. The insert members are arranged to provide compression resistance of the assembly of the insert members and electrolyte membrane. Creep resistance of the assembly of the insert members and electrolyte membrane is greater than a creep resistance of the electrolyte membrane alone.