Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor device comprising: a first plating layer formed on one surface of an interconnect pattern; a second plating layer formed within through holes in the interconnect pattern; a semiconductor chip electrically connected to the first plating layer; an anisotropic conductive material provided on the first plating layer; and a conductive material provided on the second plating layer, wherein the first plating layer has appropriate adhesion properties with the anisotropic conductive material, and the second plating layer has appropriate adhesion properties with the conductive material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a photocurable adhesive composition comprising, based on total weight of photopolymerizable monomers and/or oligomers of the composition: 5 to 60 wt % of at least one mono or polyacrylate monomer or oligomer thereof (A); 5 to 50 wt % of at least one thio(meth)acrylate monomer or oligomer thereof (B); and 20 to 50 wt % of at least one aromatic dimethacrylate monomer or oligomer thereof (C); with the proviso that the composition does not contain a brominated monofunctional acrylate.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for forming porous film which can form a porous film having practical mechanical strength in a simple and low cost process; a porous film and a method for forming the film; and an inexpensive, high-performing and highly reliable semiconductor device comprising the porous film inside. More specifically, provided is a composition for forming porous film, comprising a polymer which is obtainable by hydrolyzing and condensing one or more silane compounds represented by Formula (1), or preferably by hydrolyzing and co-condensing one or more silane compounds represented by Formula (1) and one more silane compounds represented by Formula (2), Formulas (1) and (2) being: (R1)aSi(R2)4-a??(1) (R3)bSi(R4)4-b??(2) Also provided is a method for forming porous film comprising a step of applying said composition on a substrate to form film and a step of transforming the film into porous film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a top coat film used in a lithography. This process includes the steps of (a) providing a polymer that dissolves in an alkali developing solution, the polymer having in the molecule at least one group that is optionally protected and that is selected from the group consisting of a fluorocarbinol group, a sulfonic group, a fluoroalkylsulfonic group, and a carboxylic group; (b) dissolving the polymer in an organic solvent containing 40 wt % or greater of an alkane, thereby preparing a coating composition; and (c) applying the coating composition to a photoresist film, thereby forming the top coat film on the photoresist film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making an ultra thin decorative laminate. In the method, there is provided releasing paper with three-dimensional texture. A substrate is coated on the releasing paper. The releasing paper and the substrate are dried. An elastomer layer is coated on the substrate. The releasing paper, the substrate and the elastomer layer are dried so that the substrate and the elastomer layer are cured and become films. The releasing paper is removed so that three-dimensional texture on the substrate is exposed, thus finishing an ultra thin decorative laminate that can firmly attached to a curve face of a product.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of column and board articles comprises various types of recycled materials densely bonded onto the outer surfaces of a tough plate material of appropriate size and thickness to form a base board that, depending on the demand for the sizes and different shapes thereof, can be synchronically cut into a plurality of column articles and board articles, and a multi-colored and patterned decorative superficial layer can be coated to the periphery of the column or board article thereon. Therefore, in addition to making use of the recycled materials for the benefit of environmental protection, the column and board articles are respectively supported at the core by the tough plate material and reinforced in their durability and tenacity to achieve widespread application to versatile furniture and building materials thereby.

Abstract: A radiation-shielded system and method of producing a radiation-shielded system having at least one component susceptible to disruption upon exposure to ionizing radiation, wherein the susceptible component is protected by a rigid housing having a metallic layer of high atomic number that is deposited on the surface of the housing using a thermal spray technique.

Abstract: A method for repairing a workpiece includes the steps of providing an unstripped, coated workpiece comprising a surface having a localized damage site; masking the workpiece about the localized damage site; generating a microplasma stream; and applying a first powdered material to the localized damage site using the microplasma stream; and applying a second powdered material to the workpiece surface using the microplasma stream. Another method for repairing a workpiece includes the steps of providing an unstripped, coated workpiece comprising a surface having a localized damage site; generating a microplasma stream; applying without a maskant a powdered metal alloy to the damage site using the microplasma stream; and dimensionally restoring the workpiece.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a deposition device that can selectively form a thin film without using a shadow mask with respect to a substrate having a large size. In the deposition device, an evaporation source is provided with a cylinder cell, a heater for heating a lower part of the cylinder cell, and a heater for heating an upper part of the cylinder cell. A hot plate can control a temperature by a heater provided inside thereof. The hot plate heats an evaporation material supplied into the cylinder cell from a material supply portion that is connected to the cylinder cell, and vaporizes the evaporation material by evaporation or sublimation. A rotating mechanism for rotating the hot plate in the cylinder cell may be provided to achieve uniformity of a temperature. A heater for heating the material supply potion may be provided to raise a temperature of the evaporation material supplied into the cylinder cell.

Abstract: Coated articles may comprise one or more coating layers, including water resistant coatings. A method comprises applying such coating layers by treating the article substrate by one or more methods selected from flame treatment, corona treatment, ionized air treatment, plasma air treatment and plasma arc treatment and dip, spray or flow coating. Additionally, a method comprises injection molding a first substrate material to form an article, treating the article surface by one or more methods selected from flame treatment, corona treatment, ionized air treatment, plasma air treatment and plasma arc treatment, and overmolding the article substrate with one or more barrier materials.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical compensation film includes coating one or more first layers and one or more second layers onto a carrier substrate, and stretching the first layers and second layers simultaneously. The one or more first layers include a polymer having an out-of-plane birefringence (?nth) not more negative than ?0.005 and not more positive than +0.005, and the one or more second layers include a polymer having an out-of-plane birefringence more negative than ?0.005 or more positive than +0.005. The overall in-plane retardation (Rin) of the optical compensation film is greater than 20 nm and the out-of-plane retardation (Rth) of the optical compensation film is more negative than ?20 nm or more positive than +20 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic adhesive compositions, and more precisely, acrylic adhesive compositions having improved anti-static capacity without damaging durability, transparency and peel strength which are composed of an acrylic copolymer, a hydrophilic complex compound and a hydrophobic complex compound to sufficiently inhibit the development of static electricity, regardless of the surface condition (hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity) of a polarizing plate.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display. The liquid crystal display includes a color filter substrate and an array substrate, wherein at least one of the color filter substrate and the array substrate comprises polyimide having formula (I): wherein A and A? are the same or different and comprise cycloaliphatic compounds or aromatic compounds, B and B? are the same or different and comprise aromatic compounds, and x and y are 10˜10000, wherein at least one of A and A? is a cycloaliphatic compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive composition for an optical element that has stable optical properties, i.e. for which the performance of a phase difference controlling functional layer does not decrease upon heating when manufacturing color filters used in an image display apparatus such as a liquid crystal display, and cracking or the like does not occur upon ITO sputtering in an electrode establishing process, an optical element using the photosensitive composition, and a method of manufacturing the optical element. The photosensitive composition of the present invention is a photosensitive composition comprising at least a polymerizable liquid crystal material, a photopolymerization initiator, a crosslinking agent, and a solvent, wherein the crosslinking agent is at least one selected from compounds having at least two alkylol groups therein and compounds having at least two alkoxy groups therein.

Abstract: A composition includes an alkenyl succinic anhydride sizing agent or an alkyl ketene dimer sizing agent. The alkenyl succinic anhydride sizing agent is present in an amount ranging from about 1.0 pounds per ton to about 4.0 pounds per ton. The alkyl ketene dimer sizing agent is present in an amount ranging from about 2.0 pounds per ton to about 10.0 pounds per ton. A metallic salt is also incorporated in the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative laminated article comprising an image bearing thermoplastic interlayer wherein the image has been printed on the interlayer using an ink jet printing process, wherein the pigment comprises at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of: PY 120; PY 155; PY 128; PY 180; PY 95; PY 93; PV19/PR 202; PR 122; PB 15:4; PB 15:3; and PBI 7. The interlayer material of the present invention can be, for example, PVB, PET, or polyurethane.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an recording sheet having improved image dry time for use in printing comprising a substrate having in contact with at least one surface thereof one or more water soluble divalent metal salts, preferably admixed with one or more starches, to process of forming such recording sheet, to a method of generating one or more image(s) on said recording sheet in an printing process and to a recording sheet having one or more images on a surface thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass reinforcing yams, the composition of which comprises the following constituents, within the limits defined below, expressed in percentages by weight: SiO2 50-65% Al2O3 12-20% CaO 13-16% MgO ?6-12% B2O3 0-3% TiO2 0-3% Na2O + K2O <2% F2 0-1% Fe2O3 <1. These yarns are made of a glass offering an excellent compromise between its mechanical properties represented by the specific Young's modulus and its melting and fiberizing conditions.

Abstract: An insulating glass unit having at least two glass panes, a fastener for fixing the position of the glass panes and a sealing element for setting a distance between two neighboring panes and for gas-tight, lateral insulation of the pane intermediate space enclosed by the panes, the sealing element containing at least one gas-tight middle part and two lateral gap seals, each of which is situated in the area between one of the glass panes and the middle part, at least one diffusion-tight cushion, which is essentially made of an elastic material, being situated in the area between the two gap seals of the sealing element. The inner surfaces of the cushion preferably have a metal layer vapor-deposited on them. In a preferred embodiment, the fastener is a metal clamp externally enclosing the panes which enables the insulating glass unit to be manufactured essentially without adhesive.

Abstract: There is provided a highly innovative and exceptionally useful technique for enabling an excellent and hitherto unavailable electromagnetic wave absorbing action to be produced for preventing electromagnetic noise in a highly effective manner. An electromagnetic wave absorbing material is obtained by mixing a magnetic mixture (1) with a resin (2), wherein the mixture (1) is configured by forming a magnetic material (3) into a hollow shape (3a) having a hollow part (3a), and providing a dielectric material (4) to the hollow part (3a) of the magnetic material (3).

Abstract: An inflatable tree that may be used as an indoor or outdoor decoration, particularly during the Christmas holiday season. In one embodiment, the inflatable tree comprises an inflatable bladder having a substantially conical or cylindrical prism shape, wherein the axial direction of the bladder is oriented along a vertical axis, and a plurality of conical skirts attached to the bladder, wherein the plurality of conical skirts are attached at different points along the vertical axis.

Abstract: A molding device for molding glass includes a sleeve, an upper mold core, and a lower mold core. The sleeve includes a multi-layer sleeve wall that has a first tubular wall defining a mold cavity, and a second tubular wall surrounding concentrically the first tubular wall. The first tubular wall has a first thermal conductivity coefficient. The second tubular wall has a second thermal conductivity coefficient smaller than the first thermal conductivity coefficient. The upper mold core is inserted axially into the mold cavity. The lower mold core is inserted axially into the mold cavity below the upper mold core.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shrink sleeve for use on a closure of an article. The present invention does so by providing a decorated closure for an article, such as a container, used to package an item or items. The decorated closure includes a shrink sleeve and a closure for an article. The closure has a top end, a bottom end, and a side surface. The closure may further include a centerpoint of the top end and a centerpoint of the bottom end with a longitudinal axis passing therethrough. The shrink sleeve is shrunk around at least the side surface of the article, and the shrink sleeve is a laminate that includes a heat-activatable expandable layer.

Abstract: A packing container having oxygen absorbing layers comprising a base material resin component (component A) and an oxygen absorbing functional component (component B), the oxygen absorbing layers having an islands-in-the-sea structure in which the base material resin component (component A) is forming a sea portion and the oxygen absorbing functional component (component B) is forming island portions, wherein the ratio (N/M). of the whole surface area (N cm2) of the island portions of the oxygen absorbing functional component (component B) in the oxygen absorbing layers to the volume (M cm3) of the packing container is not smaller than 20 (cm?1). The packing container exhibits excellent gas barrier property and oxygen absorbing property from the beginning of filling the content and continuously works to lower the initial concentration of oxygen in the content from the beginning of filling.

Abstract: This invention provides a coating composition for use on a food-contact surface of a container (e.g., a food or beverage can) that includes a polymer having one or more segments of Formula I: —O—Ar—Rn—C(O)—O—R1—O—C(O)—Rn—Ar—0— wherein each Ar is independently a divalent aryl group (i.e., an arylene group) or heteroarylene group; R1 is a divalent organic group; each R is independently a divalent organic group; and n is 0 or 1. Containers comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.

Abstract: A composite bearing cylinder includes an inner bearing surface having a resin matrix with fumed silica therein and having a filament material helically embedded in the resin matrix, a layer of the resin matrix being located at the inner bearing surface, the fumed silica in the resin matrix thereby contributing to the wear resistance of the inner bearing surface.

Abstract: A catheter includes a tubular catheter base having a single layer or a multiple-layer laminated base, wherein an innermost portion is made of ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin. The layer of ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin has a drawn region which has been drawn in the presence of a supercritical fluid in at least a longitudinal portion, and the catheter base possesses a densified region at the inner circumferential surface in at least the drawn region.

Abstract: This invention relates to underground type flexible fabric container with a reduced energy of electrostatic discharge suitable in a combustible environment. A woven fabric is configured to form a flexible fabric container having sidewalls, a top feature and a bottom feature. The woven fabric flexible bulk container is made from a static dissipating fabric comprising fabric woven of non-conductive tapes, to which a plurality of bicomponent conductive staple fibers are added. The bicomponent conductive staple fibers have one or more longitudinal stripes of a carbon loaded conductive constituent on an outer surface of a non-conductive constituent. Preferably the staple fibers are woven into or coated onto the fabric at a spacing of from 3 mm to 100 mm.

Abstract: Tubular polymeric member for articles such as tubing and hoses. The member is formed of composition of a copolyester thermoplastic elastomer material.

Abstract: An improved repair patch assembly and method for repairing damaged portions of an exposed surface of wallboard or drywall are disclosed. The repair patch assembly comprises a stainless steel sheet or mesh as opposed to aluminum or galvanized sheets or mesh. The stainless steel sheet provides superior fire resistance despite the fact that the stainless steel sheets used herein are thinner than the conventional aluminum repair patches.

Abstract: A sealing system positionable to cover an opening in a package body covering removable articles includes a base material and a resealable label flap. The base material is permanently attached to the package body and formed with a die cut line surrounding the opening in the package body and defines a movable blank. The base material has a back surface provided with a permanent adhesive provided with a deadened area covering the blank and extending beyond the die cut lie. The resealable label flap is positioned on the base material to cover the opening in the packaged body and the die cut line. The resealable flap has a back surface provided with a resealable adhesive that permits repeated application and removal of the label flap relative to the base material.

Abstract: A release liner 10 comprising a polymeric film substrate 11, typically PET film, having a transparent layer 12 of electrically conductive polymer, preferably a PEDOT-PSS (Polyethylenedioxythiophene/polystyrenesulphonic acid), formed on one side thereof, the conductive polymer layer 12 being over coated with a transparent layer 13 of a curable silicone polymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A system and method of providing a wheelchair accessible path through a variety of impact attenuating surfaces including loose fill materials. The combination of a tarmac and loose fill material provides an ASTM compliant impact attenuating surface for playgrounds and other activities. The modular tarmac 15 is also used in wet conditions to improve the traction and impact attenuation over traditional materials used in water parks, and also for reducing wear to park patrons' feet.

Abstract: An optical disc includes a first information layer and a second information layer, with an optical separation layer between them. The first information layer, provided near the side of the laser beam incident surface, includes at least a first dielectric layer, a recording layer, a second dielectric layer, a metallic translucent layer and a transmittance adjustment layer, laminated in this order. The first dielectric layer includes sulfide, but the second dielectric layer does not include sulfide. The refractive index of the second dielectric layer is same as or larger than that of the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information storage medium includes an organic dye material which records information with a light beam having a wavelength equal to or smaller than 620 nm.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gasket material having: a steel plate; a film containing a reaction product of: (A) a carbonate of at least one selected from the group consisting of Mg, Co, Zr, Mn, Ni, and Cu; (B) a water-dispersible silica; and (C) an organic acid containing at least one of a carboxyl group and a hydroxyl group in one molecule and having 3 to 10 carbon atoms in one molecule; and a rubber layer disposed on at least one side of the steel plate via the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite elastomeric yarns and fabrics, to methods of making same, and to articles in which such yarns and fabrics are used. The composite yarns of the present invention comprise a elastomeric core, an elastomeric thermoplastic sheath disposed about the core and, preferably, fibers mechanically anchored in the sheath. The composite fabrics of the present invention comprise the composite yarns of the present invention and conventional fibers arranged to form a fabric.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to foam cushion backings. More particularly, the present invention pertains to foam cushion backings suitable for use in carpets and carpet tile products. The present invention further pertains to foam cushion-backed carpet and carpet tile products. The present invention further pertains to methods of making such foam cushion backings and carpet and carpet tiles as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to foam cushion backings. More particularly, the present invention pertains to foam cushion backings suitable for use in carpets and carpet tile products. The present invention further pertains to foam cushion-backed carpet and carpet tile products. The present invention further pertains to methods of making such foam cushion backings and carpet and carpet tiles as described herein.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) a naphthalene condensate, (2) a lignin sulfonate, (3) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (4) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.

Abstract: A process is described wherein pile yarn is woven with cotton weft and warp yarns to produce terry fabrics, such as towels. The fabric is then washed in warm water to dissolve the PVA fibers. The amount of fibers dissolved, depends upon the count of the yarn or yarns used. By dissolving the PVA fibers, a hollow air space is produced throughout the pile yarn, corresponding to an increase in the air space in the pile yarn. By increasing the air space in the pile yarn, the resulting towels are softer and bulkier than standard cotton towels. The present invention further relates to pile yarn in terry woven fabric (warp yarn), or weft yarn, in the case of flat fabrics.

Abstract: A no-return flow, self-draining, floor mat, comprising a mat with a no-return flow valve drain and a method for making is taught. The drain, emanating from an aperture in the mat, is positioned to pass through the floor for gravity-flow drainage of liquid and debris to the exterior. The no-return flow valve comprises a valve body having a back-flow prevention means and eliminates the need for a cap over the drain. The mat is usable in automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles with, or without, a floor divider mound, mobile and other homes. The mat is resistant to microbes and may additionally contain an anti-microbial substance to further reduce any growth of bacteria, mold, or mildew. The mat may contain a slow-release air freshener and is made of pliable material for a tight fit with a vehicle floor. The floor may be made by a molding technique from rubber or plastic.

Abstract: A three-dimensional decorative plastic article includes a thin sheet of synthetic printing material having complementary images printed on each side thereof. The articles also include a pair of superimposed arcuate plastic domes with a thin sheet sandwiched between the domes. A method for making three-dimensional plastic articles includes the steps of printing images on each side of a thin plastic sheet and forming symmetrical arcuate shaped domes on each side of the sheet.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a plastic substrate with lower auto-fluorescence and better specificity. The method includes: (a) preparing a plastic substrate having an Atomic Force Microscopic (AFM) surface roughness of Ra<3 nm or Rq<4 nm under the condition of 50 ?m×50 ?m or less; (b) treating the plastic substrate with plasma; and (c) treating the plastic substrate with a surface-modifying monomer. A plastic substrate manufactured by the method is also provided. The plastic substrate exhibits a remarkably low auto-fluorescence and thus better specificity for detection of target biomolecules, which enables the broad application of a plastic substrate, which can be easily designed to include a microfluidic structure relative to a glass substrate but has been limitedly used due to high auto-fluorescence, to microarrays, biochips, or well plates.

Abstract: A cool roof covering for protecting a roof substrate comprises an adhesive layer and a layer of aggregate at least partially embedded in the adhesive layer, the cool roof covering exhibiting a solar reflectance of at least 70% and a thermal emittance of at least 75%, the adhesive layer being formed from a VOC-compliant organic solvent-based sprayable adhesive.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a light diffusion sheet having a favorable cost reduction capability due to excellent scratching preventive property of the front face, and having in addition thereto, a favorable directional light diffusion function, transmittivity of rays of light, and a thin film character; and a backlight unit capable of promoting performances such as luminance as well as price reduction, and thin and light modeling capability. The light diffusion sheet of the present invention has a light diffusion sheet including a transparent substrate layer, and a light diffusion layer overlaid on the front face side of the substrate layer, wherein the light diffusion layer has resin beads and a resin binder, characterized in that the light diffusion layer has protruding parts having a shape of a partial spherical body on the front face in a scattering manner.

Abstract: To provide an improved liquid transport film capable of maintaining high transport characteristics particularly for a liquid having high polarity not only at the initial stage but also in the use environment. A polyolefin-base liquid transport film having on the surface thereof a plurality of fine grooves, wherein a hydrophilic monomer is grafted to the surface of the fine grooves by radiation graft polymerization to form a graft layer and the hydrophilic monomer is an N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A fibrous substrate having a first side and a second side, the substrate comprising discrete densified portions on the first side, at least one of the discrete densified portions comprising a colored portion, the colored portion comprising solid residue of a liquid colored substrate applied to fibers of the second side.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a tape for manufacturing a curved tape curving in the width direction along the longitudinal direction of the tape, wherein, in a cutting process which cuts an original tape with a wide width into a plurality of tapes with a predetermined width by continuously passing the original tape between a rotary blade and a rotary bed knife having a receiving portion for receiving the rotary blade, an edge which has a shorter edge length between both edges in the width direction of the tape is to become a cut side by being pushed into the receiving portion of the rotary bed knife.

Abstract: In a method for hydraulic transfer printing, comprising floating a transfer sheet comprising a polyvinyl alcohol polymer film and a print layer formed thereon on a surface of an aqueous solution while directing the print layer upward, and then pressing an article against the surface of the aqueous solution to transfer the print layer to the article, wherein the surface tension of the aqueous solution is adjust to 45 mN/m or less and the extension ratio of the transfer sheet is adjusted to 1.30 or less during the transfer. This makes it possible to transfer a high-definition print pattern to the surface of an article having irregularities or a curved surface.