Abstract: The invention in its various embodiments provides a microcapsule product with reduced levels of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde levels are reduced by the inclusion of a formaldehyde scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a capsule product through the increase in the polymerization cure temperature and cure time during the capsule-making process. The microcapsule products prepared according the process of the present invention exhibit enhanced retention of active materials in consumer products which promote instability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a capsule product through the increase in the polymerization cure temperature and cure time during the capsule-making process. The microcapsule products prepared according the process of the present invention exhibit enhanced retention of active materials in consumer products which promote instability.

Abstract: The invention in its various embodiments provides a microcapsule product with reduced levels of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde levels are reduced by the inclusion of a formaldehyde scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel non-aqueous capsules suitable as display cells for an electrophoretic display and the encapsulation process for their manufacture. The present invention is also directed to an encapsulation process for the preparation of non-aqueous capsules suitable as display cells for an electrophoretic display. The process comprises emulsifying an internal phase comprising pigment particles or pigment-containing microparticles dispersed in a halogenated solvent and a halogenated shell-forming material into an external phase comprising a complementary chain extender or crosslinker in an organic solvent.

Abstract: A glasslike carbon is produced by pouring a thermosetting resin having a viscosity of 200 P or less and a mold shrinkage ratio of 2.0% to 8.0% into a concave portion of a mold, forming the thermosetting resin in the mold by heating, demolding the formed resin, and carbonizing the demolded resin.

Abstract: A shaped composite material for braking applications can be produced by a method comprising the steps of; a) providing a mixture comprising bundles of filaments constituted substantially by carbon and having lengths no greater than 30 mm and an organic binder in a mould of the said shape and, at the same time, incorporating in the mixture a plurality of reinforcing fibres which extend along the shape in a manner such as to prevent the propagation of cracks, b) forming the mixture comprising the reinforcing fibres to produce a semi-finished product, c) subjecting the semi-finished product to a first firing at a temperature such as substantially to bring about pyrolysis of the organic binder and to a second firing in the presence of silicon.

Abstract: A nozzle for extruding a surface may include a first outlet configured to controllably extrude a first extrudate of unhardened material, a second outlet configured to controllably extrude a second extrudate of unhardened material that is separated from the first extrudate, a third outlet configured to extrude a third extrudate of unhardened material between the first and the second extrudates, and a controller. The third outlet may have a width that is substantially less than the distance between the first and second extrudates. The controller may be configured to cause the third extrudate to repeatedly traverse between the first and second extrudates and/or to cause the third extrudate to leave a plurality of substantial and separated spaces between the first and second extrudates.

Abstract: A method for continuously bending a flexible device is suitable in use for inspecting a physical property of a flexible device in different curvatures fast. The method includes bending the flexible device to make a part of it be in an intended curvature. And it is at an inspection position. Further, the flexible device is moved, so as to make at least a portion of the flexible panel to pass the inspection position with the intended curvature. Further, the invention also provides an apparatus implemented with the foregoing method. The flexible device can be an inspected device itself or an inspected device held by a flexible carrier.

Abstract: In a method for operating an injection molding machine an actual clamping force is measured during an opening and/or closing movement of a mold half along a travel path. A force pattern of a maximum allowable clamping force and/or a minimum allowable clamping force is predefined along the travel path, and the measured actual clamping force is compared with the maximum and/or minimum clamping forces, respectively. When the actual clamping force surpasses the maximum clamping force or falls short of the minimum clamping force, a time measurement is started, wherein a drive of the mold half is switched off, when the time measurement exceeds a predetermined time duration.

Abstract: Microporous films of the semicrystalline polymer resin according to the present invention are obtained by stretching semicrystalline polymer resin sheets extruded through a die by the phase separation between a semicrystalline polymer resin and a diluent, of which cross-section is comprised of a pore region and a non-crystalline region which is in the main matrix phase and is a swelling region swelled by the diluent, and extracting the diluent. The pore region has irregular sizes and shapes, has an average diameter of 0.01 (m to 2 (m, is connected in three dimensions, penetrates the thickness of the sheet, has gas permeability, has a volume ratio with respect to the volume of the entire resin composition of 10% to 40%. The swelled non-crystalline region has a swelling ratio of 200% or greater and is a region making minute cells of which average diameter is 0.01 (m to 1 (m as the region is split and cells are formed during the process of stretching.

Abstract: Microporous films of the semicrystalline polymer according to the present invention are obtained by stretching semicrystalline polymer sheets extruded through a die with the phase separation between a semicrystalline polymer resin and a diluent, of which sheet is comprised of a crystalline region, a pore region, and a non-crystalline region which is a swollen region swollen by the diluent, and extracting the diluent. The pore region has irregular sizes and shapes, has an average diameter of 0.01 ?m to 2 ?m, is connected in three dimensions, penetrates the thickness of the sheet, has gas permeability, and has a volume ratio with respect to the volume of the entire composition of 10% to 40%. The swollen non-crystalline region has a swelling ratio of 200% or greater and is a region making micropores of which average diameter is 0.1 ?m to 1 ?m as the region is split and pores are generated during the process of stretching. Thus manufactured microporous films are characterized by having a gas permeability of 1.

Abstract: The invention provides a holding jig for supporting and fixing a solid material capable of being foamed by application of heat in a cavity of a hollow structure. The holding jig may be provided with a plate-like base body made smaller in diameter than the cavity of the hollow structure, a holding part that is provided in a predetermined width in the form of a ring on the periphery of one side of said base body and supports one side of the foamable material, a step part with predetermined height, which is projected in the form of a ring at the inner peripheral end of said holding part and supports the inner peripheral surface of the foamable material, and an attaching means with which the base body can be freely attached to or detached from the hollow structure. The holding part can be provided with a plurality of small holes that open from one side to the other side of the base body, preferably in a net or lattice pattern.

Abstract: An injection molding system (10) includes a first mold half (20) and a second mold half (22), which forms a cavity (23) with the first mold half (20). A cavity intrusion element (34) is displaceable to extend within the cavity (23). A displacement mechanism (36) is coupled to the cavity intrusion element (34). A controller (38) is coupled to the displacement mechanism (36) and controls the intrusion depth (D) of the cavity intrusion element (34) during an injection molding process. A method of forming an article includes the pressurizing of the cavity (23) within a mold (14) via a gas. A material having a blowing agent is injected into the cavity (23). The gas pressure within the cavity (23) is released. The cavity intrusion element (34) is backed out from within the cavity (23). The material is cured.

Abstract: An improved solid surface which, by means of an increased thickness, reduces fabrication time and cost. The solid surface is manufacture from alumina tri-hydrate, ground up granules of a previously cast solid surface and resin. A catalyst is added and the resulting mixture is poured onto a mold and cured to form a sheet of solid surface having a thickness of about 3 cm. The solid surface may be used for counter tops.

Abstract: A melt spinning device used for producing a plurality of multifilament yarns and which comprises a plurality of spinning nozzles for extruding a plurality of filament bundles, a preparation device for separately combining the filament bundles to individual yarns and a plurality of treatment devices. The filament bundles, when being extruded, are separated by a center distance (M) and the yarns in the treatment device are guided in a substantially smaller treatment spacing (B). This provides an especially compact melt spinning device and allows a rapid and uncomplicated threading of the filament bundles. For this purpose, a plurality of separating yarn guides are mounted downstream of the preparation device in the thread path. The separating yarn guides are arranged at a yarn spacing (S) to each other which is substantially smaller than the center distance (M).

Abstract: A process for making construction material may include mixing predetermined portions of two or more components of cementitious materials without ingredients that would allow the mixture to cure, and separating the un-curable mixture of the two or more components into a plurality of pellets, each having substantially the predetermined portions of the two or more components. An extrusion system may include a transport line configured to transport the dry pellets in a gaseous transport stream.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing a fiber, comprising: melt-extruding polyhydroxyalkanoic acid; solidifying the polyhydroxyalkanoic acid by quenching it to its glass transition temperature +15° C. or less, to form an amorphous fiber; cold-drawing the amorphous fiber at its glass transition temperature +20° C. or less; and subjecting the fiber to heat treatment under tension. The present invention can provide: a process for producing a fiber with high strength, and the fiber produced through the process; and a process for producing a fiber with high strength and high modulus of elasticity and the fiber with high strength and high modulus of elasticity produced through the process, regardless of molecular weights of PHAs varying depending on origins such as a wild type PEAs-producing microorganism product, a genetically modified product, and a chemical product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a wood-polymer composite structure and additive systems for use therein. The method of the invention includes extruding a heated mixture that includes from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % by weight of a cellulosic filler material, and from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % by weight of an additive system. The additive system according the invention includes a 12-hydroxystearic acid salt or amide.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a stable process for continuously producing a synthetic resin film oriented in the machine direction across the full width. The present invention provides a process for producing a synthetic resin film including step (A) of casting and applying a composition containing a polymer and an organic solvent onto a support to form a gel film; step (B) of stripping the gel film and heating the gel film with both ends being fixed; and step (C) of heating the film with both ends being released after step (B), wherein the thickness b of the film produced in step (B) and the thickness c of the film produced in step (C) satisfy the relationship: b>c.

Abstract: This invention relates to a molding technology. More particularly, the invention relates to a flexible mold, its production method and a production method of a fine structure. The invention can be utilized for the production of various fine structures such as barrier ribs of a back plate of a plasma display panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for forming ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses, comprising at least one silicone containing component, at least one hydrophilic component, at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one diluent with a Hansen solubility parameter of about 2 to about 7. The processing of the ophthalmic device may be done using only aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a valve unit is disclosed that includes providing a plurality of injection molding dies that define a cavity corresponding in shape to the valve unit. The valve unit includes a housing and a valve, and the housing defines a fluid flow path with an axis having an upstream direction and a downstream direction corresponding to a predetermined direction of fluid flow in the fluid flow path. The valve is cantilevered and includes a valve body having a coupled end rotationally coupled to the housing and a free end, and the valve body rotates about the coupled end to thereby change flow through the fluid flow path. The method also includes simultaneously molding the housing and the valve within the cavity such that the valve body is formed with the free end extending away from the downstream direction of the axis of the fluid flow path.

Abstract: An expandable medical device or component thereof including a tubular body formed of a wrapped sheet of porous polymeric material fused together, the tubular body having a fused seam at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body which changes along the length of the tubular body from a first angle to a second angle greater than the first angle. The sheet of porous polymeric material is wound and then fused together such that the winding angle is less in a first longitudinal section of the tubular body compared with the winding angle in a second longitudinal section of the tubular body, in order to provide the second section with greater resistance to expansion (i.e., lower compliance) than the first section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stiffening element (1) and a method for manufacturing of a stiffening element (1) of composite material, which stiffening element (1) is provided for attachment to a curved shell surface (9). A substantial flat blank (29) of composite material comprising a first (13) and a second (15) essentially parallel elongated edge is provided for forming in the web (3) of the stiffening element (1) at least one rounded bulge (19) having a conical form tapering from the first edge (13) to a first folding line (17). Thereby is achieved a curved flange (5), which first folding line (17) essentially merges with an apex of the rounded bulge (19).

Abstract: There is provided a method of sealing and molding an optical device with resin by employing a die including a top piece, a bottom piece, an intermediate piece, and a mold release film pinched between the bottom and intermediate pieces. Thus, tensioned as prescribed to cover the bottom piece's cavity, when the bottom piece is heated, the mold release film expands and thus closely contacts the cavity's entire surface along the cavity's geometry so that the optical device can be sealed in transparent set resin shaped as desired.

Abstract: Provides is a method of manufacturing an insert-molded article enabling to perform resin molding and tie bar cutting in one step and so as not to expose the cut planes of the tie bars to the external surface of the resin. A lead frame 1 provided with easily breakable notches 3a at positions closer to the metal component than the interfaces of fie bars 3 to be resin molded is prepared and positioned by means of pilot pins 11 provided to a lower mold 10. A metal component 4 is sandwiched between support protrusions 13 and component fixing pins 24 by lowering an upper mold 20 with the lead frame being positioned. Tie bar cutting punches 23 provided to the upper mold 20 are pressed against the tie bars, the tie bars 3 are separated from the metal component 4 by breaking the notches 3a, and the surroundings of the metal component 4 are filled with resin while the molds are closed. By this, the cut surfaces between the metal component 4 and the tie bars 3 are buried in the molded resin 7.

Abstract: Necked nonwoven webs having improved cross-directional uniformity are made by a process which includes the step (prior to neck stretching) of corrugating the nonwoven web to reduce its width from an initial width A to a reduced corrugated width B. The cross-directional uniformity is optimized as the corrugated width B approaches the ultimate width C of the necked nonwoven web.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that comprises a template holder configured to hold a plurality of imprint templates, and a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate, the template holder being located beneath the substrate holder.

Abstract: In one embodiment or the present invention, a non-vinyl flooring is described comprising a flooring substrate having a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer comprising ethylene, methyl acrylate and acrylic acid and a copolymer comprising ethylene and methacrylic acid. In one embodiment of the present invention, the non-vinyl flooring comprises a resilient non-vinyl floor tile comprising a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer and a copolymer. In another embodiment of the present invention, the non-vinyl flooring comprises a resilient non-vinyl sheet flooring comprising a non-vinyl composition comprising a terpolymer and a copolymer. Methods for making the non-vinyl tile and non-vinyl sheet flooring are described.

Abstract: During injection molding of a plastic product having a base wall and a sidewall, fluid plastic material is injected into a base-wall section of a mold cavity. The base-wall section of the mold cavity includes at least one flow guide that is defined by a first mold part, a second mold part, and a third mold part that is movable relative to the first and second mold parts to either decrease or increase the conduction of injected plastic material through the at least one flow guide. Conduction within the at-least-one flow guide is adjusted dynamically while the injected plastic material is being conducted into the sidewall section of the mold cavity by moving the movable third mold part in response to sensed variations in injection pressures in different portions of the sidewall section of the mold cavity.

Abstract: Molded articles prepared from compositions comprising carbon black have been found to exhibit reduced splay when compared to the corresponding compositions without carbon black. Also provided is a method of reducing splay in a molded article.

Abstract: A new type of concrete-casting machine, by means of which it will be possible to manufacture products with more diverse shapes than previously and which will have both less component wear and less need for maintenance, the concrete being cast being fed into a shaping chamber forming the cross-section of the product, in such a way that, in at least one feed stage, the concrete is fed under pressure to the shaping chamber, in such a way that its flow direction differs from the direction of casting. In the first stage (6), the wet concrete mass is fed onto the casting bed (1). In at least one following stage (7), the wet concrete mass is fed together with the mass fed in the first stage, and, in at least one feed stage (7) after the first feed stage (6), the wet concrete mass is fed under pressure.

Abstract: A method of fabricating plastic substrates for a liquid crystal display device. A plastic substrate is provided. The plastic substrate is heated to a first temperature and maintain at the first temperature. Next, the plastic substrate is quenched to a second temperature, retaining microstructure of the plastic substrate from the first temperature.

Abstract: A method for reshaping a nanostructure. The method includes: providing a nanostructure having an initial shape; applying energy from a non-chemical energy source to the nanostructure; and thereby reshaping the nanostructure to a reshaped geometry different from the initial shape. The nanostructure may additionally be optionally cleaned with the application of energy from the non-chemical energy source.

Abstract: A process based on the microwave-induced pyrolysis of an actively seeded, high-purity preceramic polymer for the rapid fabrication of low-cost and net-shape, provides silicon carbide and other ceramic components with specifically tailored compositions and multifunctional properties. The microwave processing method enables the microwave-induced pyrolysis of a polymer precursor that has been seeded with low volume fractions (about 5%) of nanometer-sized metal and/or dielectric fillers. The proper choice of the size of the filler particles, the volume content of the filler and the material type of the filler enables the effective direct coupling of the microwave energy to pyrolyze the preceramic polymer.

Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter used in a gas generating apparatus of a car airbag. The car airbag is equipped with a gas generating apparatus for generating high temperature and high pressure, in which gunpowder is exploded by ignition of an igniter, by which a gas generating agent is burned. By combustion of a gas generating agent, a high temperature and high pressure gas is generated, which should be cooled down to be suitable for expansion of an airbag while impurities contained in the gas are removed. The present invention relates to a filter prepared by sintering a perforate plate with metal powder prepared by processing machining chips to meet the foregoing requirements.

Abstract: A method for making a customized nipple for a pacifier or baby bottle. The method provides for molding an exact non-toxic material replica of the mother's breast, nipple, and areola area from a mold so that when the replica is filled with a non-toxic gel-like substance and adhered to a backing, the pacifier so created has the firmness, color, rigidity, and texture of the mother's natural breast, nipple, and areola area. Further, the simple to use mold is sent to a core facility which stores the identifying information with the mold once a first pacifier is created therefrom. Moreover, the mother can re-order or re-make the pacifier as needed over time. The pacifier so provided is a safe and effective pacifying device which promotes good emotional, muscular, and bone structure development for the baby, and at the same time, provides the mother with confidence and independence.

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a metallized non-oxide ceramic shaped article having high adhesive strength between a metal layer and a substrate and the adhesion durability and to provide a process for producing the same. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The process for producing a metallized shaped article includes: a heating step of heating a non-oxide ceramic shaped article to a temperature at or above a temperature, which is 300° C.

Abstract: A metal powder production apparatus includes a supply part for supplying molten metal and a nozzle provided below the supply part. The nozzle is provided with a flow path defined by an inner circumferential surface of the nozzle through which the molten metal supplied from the supply part can pass. The inner circumferential surface of the nozzle has a gradually reducing inner diameter portion whose inner diameter is gradually reduced in a downward direction. The nozzle is further provided with an orifice opened at a bottom end of the flow path and adapted to inject water toward the flow path. The nozzle has a first member having the gradually reducing inner diameter portion and a second member provided below the first member with a space left between the first member and the second member. The orifice is defined by the first member and the second member. A heat absorption body is provided on the first member.

Abstract: A metal powder production apparatus includes a supply part for supplying molten metal and a nozzle having a first member and a second member by which an orifice for injecting water is defined. The first member has a gradually reducing inner diameter portion. A heat insulating layer for cutting off radiant heat emitted from the molten metal is formed on the gradually reducing inner diameter portion of the first member. the nozzle is configured to ensure that the gradually reducing inner diameter portion is prevented, under an action of the heat insulating layer, from being thermally deformed by the radiant heat of the molten metal but a region of the first member near the orifice is thermally deformed in such a direction as to reduce a size of the orifice by absorbing the radiant heat of the molten metal, whereby the orifice can be restrained from being enlarged by the pressure of the water passing through the orifice.

Abstract: A metal powder production apparatus includes a supply part for supplying molten metal and a nozzle provided below the supply part. The nozzle is provided with a flow path through which the molten metal supplied from the supply part can pass, the flow path having a gradually reducing inner diameter portion whose inner diameter is gradually reduced in a downward direction. The nozzle is further provided with an orifice opened at a bottom end of the flow path and adapted to inject fluid toward the flow path. The nozzle has a first member and a second member provided below the first member with a space left between the first member and the second member, wherein the orifice is defined by the first member and the second member. A clamp for restraining the orifice from being enlarged by the pressure of the fluid passing through the orifice is provided on the nozzle.

Abstract: In a method and a device for melting down metal-containing material, preferably fine-particulate metal-containing material, such as sponge iron, in a metallurgical melting furnace (1), wherein, in an interior space (11) of the melting furnace (1), a metal melt (5) and a slag layer (6) floating on top of the metal melt (5) are maintained, the metal-containing material is added by means of a supply means dipping into the slag layer (6) and energy is added in the form of electric arcs (14), the metal-containing material is charged directly into the central region (Z) of the melting furnace (1) by means of at least one charging tube (8) exclusively serving for conveying material via the charging tube outlet (9) of the same, the electric arcs (14) are directed obliquely towards the metal melt (5) against the central region (Z) of the melting furnace (1) and the metal-containing material is melted in the slag layer (6) and a mixed process slag-metal melt is maintained in the region of the charging tube outlet (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to an elongated stopper device for flow control of molten metal, i.e., for controlling the flow of molten metal from a metallurgical vessel, such as a tundish.

Abstract: A ceramic seating stone is provided for use in or on a metallurgical vessel for holding molten metal. The stone is formed as a whole or in parts of ceramic fibers, hollow ceramic spheres and/or foam ceramics.

Abstract: An impact absorber is provided for absorbing impact forces especially in case of a collision of a motor vehicle. The impact absorber includes an inner tube (1), which can be pushed into an outer tube (2) in a telescopic manner and which is closed with a bottom plate (3) at its free end projecting from the outer tube (2). Starting from the bottom plate (3) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (4) of the impact absorber, a gas space (5) filled with pressurized gas and a first, a fluid-filled liquid space (7), which is separated from the gas space (5) by a wall (6) displaceable in the inner tube (1), are arranged in the interior of the inner tube (1). The liquid space (7) is in connection through a throttle element with a second, fluid-filled liquid space (13), which adjoins the first liquid space (7) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (4) and is closed by a piston (9) fixed in the outer tube (2) towards the free end of the outer tube (2) in a liquid-tight manner.

Abstract: A fluid filled vibration damping device including: a main rubber elastic body connecting first and second mounting members; a partition member and a fastening member axially superposed together and secured fitting into the second mounting member. The partition member has a recess on a side of the fastening member, where an annular mounting fitting having a flange portion is inserted with a seal rubber projection disposed on one axial end thereof and projecting axially outward from the flange portion pressed fluid-tightly in an axial direction against the partition member around an entire circumference. An other axial end of the mounting fitting is fastened fluid-tightly onto a mating projection portion formed on the fastening member via a seal rubber layer. A diametrical gap is formed between an inside face of the recess of the partition member and the flange portion of the mounting fitting as well as the seal rubber projection.

Abstract: A fluid-filled active vibration damping device wherein a solenoid actuator designed with a movable element positioned inserted into a guide hole of a stator having a yoke member is attached about a coil to form a stator-side magnetic path with the guide hole lying on its center axis, so that current passed through the coil creates actuating force in an axial direction between the stator and the movable element. A bias urging assembly is disposed for urging the movable element in one axis-perpendicular direction to the stator. A plastic deformation member disposed between opposing faces of the movable element and the oscillation member, and is adapted to be deformed in a plastic deformation region exceeding an elastic deformation domain so as to define approaching ends of the movable element and the oscillation member in a mutually approaching direction.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for decreasing frictional effects in stacks of Belleville springs and limiting deflection of the springs. In one embodiment, carriers for springs overlap and minimize the effects of lateral forces that are developed as springs in a stack are loaded. Carriers may be used on mandrel guides, in cylindrical guides or without a guide. In other embodiments, maximum load and defection of springs may be provided by the spring carriers.