Abstract: A method for depositing a low dielectric constant film is provided by positioning a substrate within a processing chamber having a powered electrode, and flowing into the processing chamber an initiation gas mixture of a flow rate of one or more organosilicon compounds and a flow rate of one or more oxidizing gases to deposit an initiation layer by applying an RF power to the electrode. The organosilicon compound flow rate is then ramped-up to a final flow rate to deposit a first transition layer, upon which one or more porogen compounds is introduced and the flow rate porogen compound is ramped up to a final deposition rate while depositing a second transition layer. A porogen doped silicon oxide layer is then deposited by flowing the final porogen and organosilicon flow rates until the RF power is turned off.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device having a pair of substrates, a liquid crystal layer filled between the pair of substrates and a plurality of pixel electrodes and common electrodes formed on one of the pair of substrates for supplying an electric field to the liquid crystal layer. The liquid crystal display device is configured so that a response time between a lowest brightness level and a highest brightness level is less than 16.7 ms, and the liquid crystal layer contains a range of 40% or more weight percentage to 100% or less weight percentage of a constituent component with a dielectric anisotropy of ???1.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, p, q, G and X are each as defined in the description, use of compounds of the formula (I) in liquid-crystal mixtures, liquid-crystal mixture comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I), and a liquid-crystal display comprising an inventive liquid-crystal mixture.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) is described where R1 and R2 are defined in the specification and p=q=r=0 or 1 with p+q+r?0. The compound of formula (I) has high dielectric anisotropy, thermally stable, fast response time and high voltage holding ratio, which is used as a liquid crystal medium for the liquid-crystal displays such as ECB, in-plane-switching (IPS) and VA display mode.

Abstract: A light-diffusing film comprises about 90 wt. % to about 99.999 wt. % polycarbonate, wherein the polycarbonate comprises a yellowness index of about 0.8 to about 1.5 as measured in accordance with ASTM E313-73 (D1925); about 0.001 wt. % to about 3 wt. % light-diffusing particles; wherein weight percents are based on a total weight of the light-diffusing film; and wherein the light-diffusing film comprises a light transmission of about 45% to about 65% as measured in accordance with ASTM D1003-00, and a hiding power of 0 to about 0.5.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are light diffusing films, methods of making the same and articles using the same. In one embodiment, a light diffusing film is formed from a composition comprising: a polycarbonate, phosphite stabilizer, epoxy stabilizer, hindered phenol stabilizer, and light diffusing particles having a refractive index of about 1.3 to about 1.7. The film comprises a hiding power of 0 to about 0.5. In one embodiment, a method for producing a film comprises combining a polycarbonate, a phosphite stabilizer, an epoxy stabilizer, and light diffusing particles to form a combination, and forming the combination into the film.

Abstract: An improved ink-jet recording material is disclosed comprising a support and at least one ink receiving layer containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer, characterized in that said polymer comprises a repeating monomeric unit having a moiety capable of chelating boric acid by means of at least one nitrogen containing functional group and at least one hydroxyl group thereby forming a five- or six-membered ring.

Abstract: A combination paper cover and attached overlay with a detachable advertising coupon attached to the overlay. A method of making the cover and overlay using a folded sheet of heat sealable material for the cover and a printed single sheet of a heat-sealable material for the overlay in which the single sheet is placed over the folded sheet with a free end projecting past the folded edge of the cover, the edge is perforated to form a line of weakness to define the coupon, and the cover and overlay are heat sealed together along their side edges and formed into individual units simultaneously.

Abstract: A laminated metallized film apparatus being fabricated through the use of roll-to-roll lamination machinery (e.g. using a gravure cylinder) which through the use of various combinations of adhesive, pressure, and temperature bonds various materials and substrates together, producing a thermal radiative and insulative barrier to impinging multiple heat sources in the range of ultra-violet longwave-infrared wavelengths. In applications the laminated metallized film apparatus may be constructed so as to create an insulating bag, pouch, tote, insulative wrap, or radiant reflector sheeting, through use of single or multiple layer films or foams of varying thickness and texture.

Abstract: A carpet web and a method of forming a carpet web having a striped pattern and color scheme that permits carpet tiles cut from the web to be installed without regard to relative tile positions and without visibly disrupting the pattern, but rather maintaining the appearance of a broadloom web. The web pattern includes parallel stripes having varying widths and longitudinal discontinuities. The stripes are formed with at least two colors or two shades of a color. The tiles are positionally ambiguous in that they need not be located on the floor in the same position they occupied in the web for the flooring installation to exhibit the desired uniform appearance. Instead, the tiles may be shuffled and laid in any side-by-side or top-to-bottom orientation (provided that uniform rotational orientation is maintained among the tiles) with respect to adjacent tiles without looking out of place to the ordinary viewer and without emphasizing the modularity of the flooring.

Abstract: An antireflection structure (10) comprises a base (1), and a finely roughened antireflection part (2) formed in a surface of the base (1). The finely roughened antireflection part (2) includes a plurality of projections and depressions defined by the projections. The projections are distributed such that PMAX??MIN, where PMAX is the biggest one of distances between tips (2t) of the adjacent projections and ?MIN is the shortest one of wavelengths of visible light rays in a vacuum. The sectional area of each projection in a plane parallel to the surface of the base (1) increases continuously from the tip (2t) toward the bottom (2b) of the depression adjacent to the projection. The shape (2Mt) of a tip part (Mt) of each projection in a plane perpendicular to the surface of the base (1) is sharper than the shape (2Mb) of a bottom part (Mb) of each depression in the same plane vertical to the surface of the base (1).

Abstract: The present invention provides an air-filling cushioning material which can sufficiently inflate cells and, in addition, which can hold the crease of the fold when being formed into a three-dimensional configuration. An air-filling cushioning material 1, in which a plurality of cells 2 having an air-fillable space are formed by adhering overlapped flexible sheets 1a, 1b at predetermined spots wherein one sheet 1a is flat while the other sheet 1b is molded beforehand into a configuration of the cells 2 in inflation at the position where the cells 2 are to be formed. Therefore, there is no such problem, as in the conventional case where the cells are formed by tucking the other sheet, the cells cannot inflate well. The cells 2 formed on the other sheet 1b can inflate sufficiently into a configuration as molded.

Abstract: A method of applying photo-luminescent pigment to a substrate, such as an aluminum or metal strip containing channels or depressions, includes preparing a dry powder formulation including a photo-luminescent pigment and a carrier/fixer, depositing the dry powder formulation onto the substrate surface, and heating to fuse the dry powder formulation to the substrate surface. The photo-luminescent pigment can be applied using an apparatus which includes a hopper adapted to contain a dry powder formulation, one or more orifices adapted to allow transfer of the dry powder formulation from the hopper to a substrate surface and a guide rail system for locating the substrate surface in both a fixed horizontal plane and a fixed vertical plane below the hopper and orifice.

Abstract: The invention provides a top plate for a unitary suspension device for a multi-element type bed base made with a plurality of unitary suspension devices disposed in rows and columns on a support platform, the top plate being quadrangular in shape and including in its central region fastener members for fastening to the top end of a suspension structure of a unitary device, wherein the corners of the top face of the plate are raised and define a horizontal plane situated above the face, and wherein the top plate presents around its central region a first convex surface forming a dome. Advantageously, the top face of the top plate presents in the vicinity of each of its corners a second convex surface tangential to the horizontal plane and connected to the dome via demarcation lines.

Abstract: A composite structure, and method of manufacturing it, having a specified width, length, and height defining a top and bottom the composite structure. The composite structure includes a three dimensional structural core constructed of a polymer with a first series of a geometric pattern repeated along its length. The structural core also has a second series of the geometric pattern repeated along the width thereof. The geometric patter may be a sinusoidal curve or a substantially pyramidal shape. The composite structure also includes a first reinforcement layer made of a polymer positioned above the structural core and bonded thereto. It also includes a second reinforcement layer made of a polymer that is positioned below the structural core and bonded thereto. The composite structure may also include a decorative layer above the first reinforcement layer, an acoustical batting layer positioned between the first reinforcement layer and the structural core, and may include fire retardant chemicals.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are found in a multilayer film comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer. The first polymer layer comprises a blend of a first fluoropolymer having a first average molecular weight and a second fluoropolymer having a second average molecular weight. The first average molecular weight is greater than the second average molecular weight.

Abstract: A multi-sided bellows cover has panel sections formed of extruded plastic panels that are connected end-to-end by bead-in-slot connections. The panel sections can be made of one or more rigid wall sections that are connected at the fold lines by flexible web sections or by the bead-in-slot connection. The panel sections are integrally molded by extrusion, and many serial wall sections alternating with web sections may be integrally co-extruded with one another.

Abstract: Birefringent optical films have a Brewster angle (the angle at which reflectance of p-polarized light goes to zero) which is very large or is nonexistent. This allows for the construction of multilayer mirrors and polarizers whose reflectivity for p-polarized light decreases slowly with angle of incidence, are independent of angle of incidence, or increase with angle of incidence away from the normal. As a result, multilayer films having high reflectivity (for both planes of polarization for any incident direction in the case of mirrors, and for the selected direction in the case of polarizers) over a wide bandwidth can be achieved.

Abstract: Biodegradable polymer blends suitable for laminate coatings, wraps and other packaging materials are manufactured from at least one “hard” biopolymer and at least one “soft” biopolymer. “Hard” biopolymers tend to be more brittle and rigid and typically have a glass transition temperature greater than about 10° C. “Soft” biopolymers tend to be more flexible and pliable and typically have a glass transition temperature less than about 0° C. While hard and soft polymers each possess certain intrinsic benefits, certain blends of hard and soft polymers have been discovered which possess synergistic properties superior to those of either hard or soft polymers by themselves. Biodegradable polymers include polyesters, polyesteramides, polyesterurethanes, thermoplastic starch, and other natural polymers. The polymer blends may optionally include an inorganic filler. Films and sheets made from the polymer blends may be textured so as to increase the bulk hand feel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water swellable, water insoluble superabsorbent materials having controlled variable gel-bed friction angles. Controlling the gel-bed friction angle of the superabsorbent materials may allow control of the swelling of the material, the absorbency of the material, and/or the absorbency, resiliency, and porosity of the absorbent composite containing the superabsorbent material. The present invention relates to treatments for superabsorbent materials to manipulate friction angle and new superabsorbent materials having the desired friction angle characteristics. The present invention also relates to absorbent composites employing superabsorbent materials having the desired friction angle characteristics.

Abstract: A bond is created during gypsum board cure between a gypsum matrix and a tacky coating applied onto a glass fiber. The tacky coating is comprised of a polymer composed of methacrylic acid and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride. The polymer is dissolved in an acidic aqueous solution and is roller coated onto the glass fibers. The chopped glass fibers may also be placed in such an acidic solution, which is made alkaline by the addition of alkali, thereby precipitating the polymer out of solution as a tacky composition that produces a tacky coating on the glass fibers. The glass fibers with the tacky bond coating are incorporated in an alkaline gypsum slurry to form a gypsum board having a first and second facer sheet. The tacky coating on the glass fibers bonded to the gypsum matrix result in compliant load transfer between the gypsum matrix and the glass fibers, yielding improved flexure strength and nail pullout resistance.

Abstract: A method for applying a decorative metal finish to a substrate is provided which includes the following steps. The method employs depositing a thermally cured leveling layer overlying the substrate, and then subsequently a radiation-cured layer overlying the leveling layer. A decorative metallic layer then is deposited overlying the radiation-cured layer, which in a preferred embodiment is selected to provide a strong adhesive bond to the deposited decorative metal layer. A layered structure made by the foregoing method also is provided.

Abstract: A one or two layer coating system has been developed for plastic substrates. The one coating system low reflective layer consists of a fluorinated copolymer having the formula: VF2/TFE/HFP, VF2/HFP or VF2/TFE/PMVE. In the two coating system, the upper coating layer consists of TFE/HFP, VF2/TFE/HFP, or TFE/Perfluorodioxole, and the lower coating layer consists of VF2/TFE/HFP, VF/TFE/HFP, VAc/TFE/HFIB, or TFE graft to PVOH.

Abstract: A thermal transport structure having a thermal transport layer and a resin layer is provided. The thermal transport layer may include a first surface and a second surface, and having a thermally conductive material disposed in the thermal transport layer, where the thermally conductive material is oriented in a predetermined direction in order to facilitate heat conduction relative to the predetermined direction. Further, the resin layer is secured to the thermal transport layer second surface, where the resin layer is relatively less thermally conductive than the thermal transport layer.

Abstract: Curable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, a mono-acrylate oligomer, a multi-acrylate oligomer having from 2 to 5 acrylate functional groups per molecule, and a photoinitiator, the adhesive exhibiting pressure sensitive adhesive characteristics and forms at least a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when cured; wherein the semi-IPN has an average molecular weight between crosslinks (Mc) greater than about 3000, and the cured adhesive has a peel strength greater than about 40 N/dm. Embodiments of the adhesive compositions, when cured, are optically clear and resistant to heat and moisture.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroconductive adhesive having a heme protein mixed in a very small amount thereby exhibiting electrical conductivity without deteriorating adhesion, which is used on the surface of electronic parts or a label thereby preventing and eliminating static electricity and improving the efficiency of heat dissipation, as well as an adhesive article using the same. A heme protein having a porphyrin complex whose iron ion is divalent is added to an adhesive to confer electrical conductivity. At least one member selected from an electroconductive polymer, an electrolytic metal, and a pigment molecule is mixed with the resultant electroconductive adhesive.

Abstract: A shaped particle suitable for use as a catalyst support or, alternatively, a dehydrogenation catalyst system in the form of a shaped particle, wherein said shaped particle has a geometry including a length and a cross sectional geometry at at least one point along said length, wherein said cross sectional geometry is defined by an asymmetrical shape having an imaginary dividing line providing for an upper end, having an upper end cross sectional area, and a lower end, having a lower end cross sectional area, wherein said upper end cross sectional area is greater than said lower end cross sectional area. The cross sectional geometry may further be characterized as having a perimeter and as defining a plurality of notches with each said notch of said plurality of notches having a groove depth and a groove opening rotational distance.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor comprising a capacitor element body: wherein dielectric layers composed of a dielectric ceramic composition and internal electrode layers are alternately stacked; the dielectric ceramic composition comprises a plurality of dielectric particles each having a shell, wherein subcomponents are dispersed in a main component, formed around a core substantially composed of the main component; and a difference of the maximum thickness and the minimum thickness of the shell in the dielectric particles having an average particle diameter is controlled to be 6 to 60% of a radius of the dielectric particles; wherein a high permittivity and preferable temperature characteristic are obtained and TC bias characteristics are improved, is provided.

Abstract: Microencapsulated particles having improved resistance to moisture and extended release capabilities are produced by microencapsulating the particles in a film-forming, cross-linked, hydrolyzed polymer.

Abstract: Magnetic particles each including particulate magnetic material and a readily decomposable or easily soluble polymer coating layer containing a reactive component, the coating layer being disposed on the surface of the magnetic material; and a method for producing a reaction product by use of the magnetic particles. Employment of the magnetic particles of the present invention allows solid phase reaction to proceed efficiently and attains an easy recovery of reaction product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic electrodeposition coating composition substantially free of lead compounds, which is excellent in curability and can be finish-coated with a splendid appearance, and an article coated with the composition. The invention provides a lead-free electrodeposition coating composition excellent in curability and a coated article, the composition being capable of forming a coating film, which emits less tin compounds to have no influence on appearance of a finish coating film and film performances.

Abstract: The present invention is a glass laminate having sound attenuation properties that make it suitable for use as acoustic glazing in architectural applications and/or in vehicles.

Abstract: A coating for sensor transducers that transmit a signal to—and/or receive a signal from—a fluid, either liquid or gas, in contact with the transducer. In particular the coating minimizes or eliminates fouling of the transducer surface by the fluid, reducing the need for transducer maintenance, while not interfering with the transducer's ability to send and/or receive signals.

Abstract: A weatherable composition comprising an upper layer that comprises a polymer system consisting essentially of a cycloaliphatic polyester resin, and an additive composition comprising an hindered amine light stabilizer and a low volatility, hydroxyphenyl triazine or pyrimidine UV absorber; an intermediate layer that comprises a polymer system consisting essentially of a cycloaliphatic polyester, and optionally, an additive composition comprising TiO2, dyes, pigments, and special effects additives; and a polymeric substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is disposed between and in intimate contact with the upper layer and the substrate. The composition finds utility in articles such as automotive parts.

Abstract: A new high strength poly one-side ream wrapper made by utilizing copolymer and/or terpolymer resins.

Abstract: Wood products, specifically wood commonly used in construction including dimension lumber, pressure treated pine, composite wood materials such as plywood, particle board, and wafer board, and samples of paper and fabric were variously treated with concentrations of sodium silicate (Na2OSiO2) also known as water glass. Cellulosic materials including dimension lumber, plywood, particle board, wafer board, paper, and fabric were treated with sodium silicate (Na2O.SiO2) in concentrations ranging from 400-0.04 g Na2O.SiO2/kg water. To overcome the disadvantages of sodium silicate, sodium silicate treated samples were further treated to convert the water soluble sodium silicate to a water insoluble form, thereby overcoming the disadvantages of water solubility. and rendering the material effective for internal and external uses.

Abstract: Manufacture of stacked microelectronic devices is facilitated by producing subassemblies wherein adhesive pads are applied to the back surfaces of a plurality of microelectronic components in a batch fashion. In one embodiment, an adhesive payer is applied on a rear surface of a wafer. A plurality of spaced-apart adhesive pads are defined within the adhesive layer. Each adhesive pad may cover less than the entire back surface area of the component to which it is attached. A mounting member (e.g., dicing tape) may be attached to the adhesive layer and, in some embodiments, the adhesive layer may be treated so that the mounting member is less adherent to the adhesive pads than to other parts of the adhesive layer, easing removal of the adhesive pads with the microelectronic components.

Abstract: An electroless copper plating method is provided having a first catalyst step of forming a first catalyst layer on a ceramic base material containing a glass component using a tin chloride solution and a palladium chloride solution; a pre-copper-plating heat treatment step of heating the ceramic base material in an atmosphere containing oxygen; a laminate catalyst treatment step of forming a laminate catalyst layer on the ceramic base material using a tin chloride solution and a palladium chloride solution; a plating treatment step of forming a copper plating film on the ceramic base material using a copper plating solution containing a small amount of nickel ions; and a post-copper-plating heat treatment step of heating the ceramic base material at a heat treatment temperature not more than the glass transition temperature thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas barrier film alternately comprising at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer on a resin base material having a glass transition temperature of 250° C. or higher. The gas barrier film can exhibit superior gas barrier property when it is used in image display devices such as liquid crystal display devices and organic EL devices.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymeric fluorescent substance characterized by comprising the step of treating with an acid a polymeric fluorescent substance that is fluorescent in a solid state and has a polystyrene equivalent number average molecular weight of 1×104 to 1×108. A method for producing a polymeric fluorescent substance characterized by comprising the steps of treating with an acid a polymeric fluorescent substance that is fluorescent in a solid state and has a polystyrene equivalent number average molecular weight of 1×104 to 1×108 and treating it with an alkali. A method for producing a polymeric fluorescent substance characterized by comprising the steps of treating with an acid a polymeric fluorescent substance that is fluorescent in a solid state and has a polystyrene equivalent number average molecular weight of 1×104 to 1×108, treating it with an alkali and finally treating it with a substance that does not contain an acid or an alkali.

Abstract: Disclosed are photoluminescent tiles containing photoluminescent materials, and manufacturing methods thereof. A tile is filled or glazed with photoluminescent glaze powder including photoluminescent phosphor comprising a MAl2O4 compound (M: metal) as a matrix, and then baked, thereby obtaining the photoluminescent tiles. Since the photoluminescent tiles can be manufactured via a dry process, the manufacturing method is convenient and enables mass production via process automation. Additionally, the photoluminescent tiles of the present invention can be baked at a high temperature, and do not have degradations, such as fine cracks on the photoluminescent materials.

Abstract: An organic EL device is disclosed, which has an organic multilayer between a first electrode and a second electrode, the organic multilayer comprising a hole injection layer formed on the first electrode, and formed of a mixture of at least one selected from organic materials and at least one selected from inorganic materials; a hole transport layer having at least one layer on the hole injection layer; and an emitting layer formed on the hole transport layer.

Abstract: The thermally treated carbide materials are made by placing a carbide within a thermal control apparatus and subjecting the carbide to one or more thermal cycles. The first thermal cycles involves introducing a cryogenic material into the thermal control apparatus decreasing the carbide temperature, while preventing over-stressing of the carbide, to a first target temperature at a first temperature rate. The carbide temperature is then increased to a second target temperature at a second temperature rate. The second thermal cycle involves introducing the cryogenic material to decrease the carbide temperature, while preventing over-stressing, to a third temperature at a third temperature rate ranging. The temperature is then increased to a fourth temperature at a fourth temperature rate. The result of the process is a treated carbide without fractures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a material for vacuum device used in a vacuum apparatus that generates ultra-high vacuum and performs processing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a material that is unaffected by the low-temperature degradation, humidity-enhanced phase transformation typical of yttria-stabilized zirconia, as well as of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polyorystalline ceramic (Y-TZP). Because of the high fracture toughness and high mechanical strength, this class of materials is widely used, including as implants, such as for the packaging material for small implantable neural-muscular sensors and stimulators. The destructive phase transformation rate is dramatically reduced by coating the surface of the Y-TZP component with dense alumina by a physical vapor deposition process, preferably ion beam assisted deposition.

Abstract: A lower magnetic layer magnetized and formed in a first direction and an upper magnetic layer magnetized and formed in a second direction opposite to the lower magnetic layer are laminated on a base. A ratio T1/T2 of a thickness T1 of the upper magnetic layer to a thickness T2 of the lower magnetic layer is located within a range of 0.6 to 0.9. Thus, in a herringbone type dual evaporated tape in which data is recorded and reproduced in a serpentine fashion, a vertical magnetization component is canceled to reduce the difference in the waveform distortion of a reproducing signal between a forward direction and a reverse direction.

Abstract: Generally, methods and apparatus are disclosed for fabrication of angle-of-incidence layers on a substrate. In one embodiment, the angle-of-incidence layers may have either radial or circumferential tilt symmetry, using, for example, sputtering or evaporation techniques. In one example, an apparatus for sputtering material comprises a substrate support member, a cathode positioned in substantially facing relationship with respect to the substrate support member and a shutter plate. The shutter plate is disposed between the substrate support member and the cathode and defining an aperture for selective transmission of sputtered articles from the cathode on the basis of a non-perpendicular trajectory angle relative to a plane of the substrate support member.

Abstract: A PCB that can transmit a high frequency signal of a GHz band with a low loss includes an insulator and magnetic nanoparticles dispersed in the insulator.

Abstract: A fuel gas inlet, a fuel gas outlet, an oxygen-containing gas inlet, an oxygen-containing gas outlet, and other components, which are disposed at upper and lower portions at both ends in the lateral direction, are provided in a first fuel cell stack. A plurality of cooling medium inlets, a plurality of cooling medium outlets, and other components are provided at lower portions on the long side and at upper portions on the long side respectively. A cooling medium flows from the lower portions to the upper portions through cooling medium flow passages to cool the power generation surface smoothly and reliably.

Abstract: The invention provides an interconnect device for a fuel cell comprising an electrolyte, an anode and a cathode, the interconnect device comprising a channel system having a plurality of channels, each channel being closed in one end and having either an inlet side or an outlet side at the open end of the channel, each channel having an inlet side placed in alternating order with a channel having an outlet side, the inlet side of each channel placed in consecutive order on one side of the interconnect, and the outlet sides of each channel placed in consecutive order on the opposite side of the interconnect relative to the inlet side, and a second layer of channels is located on the surface of the channel system. The invention also provides a fuel cell and a fuel cell stack in which the interconnect device is used.