Abstract: An ink jet recording material free of blotting when printed in dye ink and pigment ink, superior in print density and permitting clear printing of a high-definition image is disclosed. The ink jet recording material comprises a substrate at least one surface of which is treated with an ink fixing agent, the ink fixing agent being a cationic surfactant represented by the following general formula: where R is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A sleeve and method for making the same for use in packaging consumer goods comprising a plastic film having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge is disclosed. The plastic film is rolled into a tube wherein the first longitudinal edge overlaps the second longitudinal edge defining a flap. A plurality of seaming beads are applied along the first longitudinal edge to seam the first longitudinal edge to the second longitudinal edge, the plurality of seaming beads including an inner seaming bead and an outer seaming bead to form a plurality of seams in the sleeve. In exemplary embodiments, the plurality of seaming beads are utilized with different adhesive solutions. Other embodiments include, but are not limited to a perforation strip between the at least two seaming solutions.

Abstract: Bottles, containers and other articles are formed from polypropylene compositions that include a reheating agent, such as antimony, carbon black, graphite, titanium, copper, manganese, iron, tungsten, graphite, infra-red absorbing dyes or other infra-red absorbing material. The reheating time for the polypropylene composition is shortened for injection stretch blow molding or thermoforming, and the polypropylene granule composition with reheating agent has an L* value of at least 80% of the L* value for a polypropylene granule control without added reheating agents as measured by the Gardner color test. The reheating agent may be incorporated into the polypropylene composition by in situ chemical reduction of a metal compound, such as antimony triglycolate, with a reducing agent, such as hypophosphorous acid. In addition, the polypropylene composition with reheating agent may be derived from a polypropylene masterbatch with high concentrations of reheating agent.

Abstract: Film laminates for packaging applications having at least two polymer layers which are formed together as a coextruded blown film such that the first polymer layer is a surface layer relative to the film and comprises a heat-sealable material having a melt index of at least 20 g/10 min. The present invention further provides food packages formed from these film laminates.

Abstract: A preform having at least a layer of a polyester resin, formed by the compression forming and having a neck ring at the mouth portion, wherein a temperature difference ?Tc at the center of the bottom of the polyester layer or under the neck ring represented by the following formula (1), ?Tc=Tc2?Tc1 ??(1) wherein Tc1 is a temperature-elevating peak crystallization temperature of the polyester layer cut out from the preform as measured by using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and Tc2 is a temperature-elevating peak crystallization temperature of the polyester layer measured by quickly cooling it after having measured Tc1 and having melted it, is not larger than 15° C. The preform has a small forming distortion and features excellent dimensional stability at the time of crystallizing the mouth portion. The article formed by draw blow-forming the preform of the invention is without irregularity in the thickness, without scars or wrinkles, and distored little, exhibits excellent appearance.

Abstract: A method of making a preform assembly includes providing a preform having a closed end, and providing an attachment object having a ring. The attachment object is assembled to the preform by telescoping the ring over the closed end of the preform until the ring is brought into abutting engagement with a portion of the preform in such a way that interference between the ring and the portion of the preform prevents dislodgement or removal of the attachment object during subsequent processing of the preform assembly. The attachment object in the disclosed embodiments of the invention may be a handle, a label or a shroud. The ring on the attachment object may be circumferentially continuous or circumferentially split. Engagement between the attachment object ring and the preform may be by engagement with one or more external protrusions on the surface of the preform, or may be by interference press fit engagement between the ring and the external surface of the preform.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to flocked articles comprising a control shrinkage carrier film to absorb thermally induced shrinkage of other layers in the flocked article.

Abstract: A multiple component decorative medallion includes a decorative annular base plate adapted to receive decorative rings which are held in place by releasable detents. The base plate and the rings can be used individually as decorative medallions or selectively combined to produce a variety of ornamental images.

Abstract: A tufted controller using electronic textiles offers a unique way of controlling on/off and similar functions of electric and electronic devices. The uniquely soft and tactile tufted controllers offer relatively larger areas of more versatile contact over the prior art (i.e., flat, hard capacitive contact sensors). The tufted controllers may be constructed with yarn, string, thread, cordage or the like—even novelty yarns, like boucle- or eyelash type. Kits for building such controllers—especially for lamps and patches are popular craft projects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminate structure. The laminate structure includes a peripheral edge, an internal edge or both. Trim can be provided at the edges.

Abstract: Organosilicon functional boron amine catalyst complexes have an organosilicon functional organoborane portion of the complex that contains at least one silicon atom. The complexes can be used as components in curable compositions containing (i) a free radical polymerizable monomer, oligomer or polymer; (ii) the organosilicon functional boron amine catalyst complex; and (iii) an amine reactive compound having amine reactive groups. The curable compositions may contain a component capable of generating a gas, as well as various other optional ingredients. These curable compositions can be used as rubbers, tapes, adhesives, protective coatings, thin films, thermoplastic monolithic molded parts, thermosetting monolithic molded parts, sealants, foams, gaskets, seals, o-rings, pressure sensitive adhesives, die attachment adhesives, lid sealants, encapsulants, potting compounds, conformal coatings, and electronic components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a supporting web made of a predeterminable amount of plastic material, comprising a multitude of molded elements, which are molded inside mold cavities (12) of a forming tool (5). While applying a negative pressure at least in one portion of the mold cavities (12), enough plastic material is always applied to the mold wall (13) of the respective mold cavity in order to form a cavity (22) inside the molded element. The invention also relates to a supporting web having a multitude of molded elements that is produced by using the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A method of using an absorbent article where the method includes adhering at least a portion of an absorbent article to a surface of a window through a pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The absorbent article includes an exterior surface, an acquisition layer, superabsorbent polymer, a first layer that has an exterior surface and an interior surface, and a pressure sensitive attachment adhesive composition, the superabsorbent polymer being disposed between the acquisition layer and the interior surface of the first layer, and the pressure sensitive attachment adhesive composition being disposed on the exterior surface of the absorbent article.

Abstract: There is provided a laminated fabric with a structure in which a face textile is laminated on one side of a durable film with a temporary adhesive layer interposed therebetween and a back textile is laminated on the other side of the durable film with a durable adhesive layer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A mineral bonded Wood Strand Cement (usually Portland cement or Magnesite or Gypsum) Board which is produced from a mixture of wood strands or a similar fibre material, water, a suitable binder like cement, and possibly additives, which mixture is cured under pressure to form a board with a practically entirely closed surface. For the boards according to the invention, wood strands are being used that are broader and thinner than used until presently in acoustic Wood Wool Cement Boards. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of orienting wood strands and a production process for the production of such Wood Strand Cement Boards.

Abstract: Disclosed are porous ceramic honeycomb articles, such as filters, which are composed predominately of a cordierite composition. The ceramic honeycomb articles possess a porous microstructure characterized by a unique combination of relatively high porosity (>45%), and moderately narrow pore size distribution wherein greater than 15% and less than 38% of the total porosity exhibits a pore diameter less than 10 ?m, and low CTE wherein CTE?6.0×10?7/° C. (from 23° C. to 800° C.). The articles exhibit high thermal durability and high filtration efficiency coupled with low pressure drop. Such ceramic articles are particularly well suited for use in filtration applications, such as in diesel exhaust filters. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing the porous ceramic honeycomb article.

Abstract: A thin plate member 10 has a uniform thickness of not less than 5 ?m and not more than 100 ?m, includes at least a ceramic sheet, and is formed by sintering. The thin plate member 10 has plural convex portions 11 protruding from one plane P of the thin plate member 10, and plural concave portions 12 caved in from the plane P. Accordingly, the deflection amount obtained when the thin plate member 10 is supported at a predetermined support section of the thin plate member 10 and a load is applied to a load applying section, which is other than the support section, of the thin plate member 10 in a direction orthogonal to the plane P is smaller than the deflection amount of a thin plate member that is flat without having the convex portion 11 and the concave portion 12. That is, the thin plate member 10 which is difficult to be deformed can be provided.

Abstract: A building material for roofing and the like has a UV curable top coating with a resin component and a photoinitiator component. The top coating may include pigments, such as those which increase reflectivity of the coating. The speed with which the coating can be cured permits use in a roofing material assembly line without slowing the feed rate and eliminates energy intensive drying procedures.

Abstract: A durable optical film or element includes a polymerized structure having a microstructured surface and a plurality of surface modified colloidal nanoparticles of silica, zirconia, or mixtures thereof. Display devices including the durable microstructured film are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a component with a first face of a plate-shaped structure involving the following steps: engraving a second face of the structure, which is opposite the first face, on a portion of its surface in order to define an area of reduced thickness, and; inclining the area of reduced thickness with regard to said structure. A component of this type has a recess between the plate-shaped structure and the inclined area of reduced thickness. The inclined area can support active elements that function according to a direction defined by the inclination.

Abstract: A panel has an upper side facing the room in the use position and a lower side facing the floor. The lower side is coated, at least in sections, with a bonding layer composed of polymer. The bonding layer has an uneven surface on the outer side facing away from the panel, and has been coated at least in sections with a damping layer composed of polymer. A covering composed of panels, a process and an apparatus for producing the panels are also described.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the manufacture of coating or doctoring blades, wherein an elastomeric wear-resistant material at the blade tip is provided in a continuous process. During the manufacturing, the thickness of the applied elastomeric material is determined by winding the blade (containing the applied polymer composition) into a coil before the applied composition is fully cured. Successive turns of the coil are separated by a distance which is smaller than the initial thickness of the applied composition, such that the only partly cured composition is deformed by adjacent turns of the coil into the desired thickness and/or shape.

Abstract: A method of forming a nano-structure can form a fine pattern easily, and the nano-structure obtained by the method is provided. A method of forming a nano-structure comprising forming a thin film by a liquid phase adsorption on surface of a template formed on a substrate, and removing a portion of the thin film, and removing the template is used.

Abstract: An improved acoustically and thermally insulating fire-retardant composite material suitable for use in structures such as buildings, appliances, and the interior passenger compartments and exterior components of automotive vehicles is provided. The material is comprised of at least one airlaid fibrous layer of controlled density and composition and incorporating suitable binding agents and additives as needed to meet expectations for noise abatement, fire-retardancy, and mildew resistance. Separately, an airlaid structure which provides a reduced, controlled airflow therethrough useful for acoustic insulation is provided, and which includes a woven or nonwoven scrim. A process for the production of the fire retardant nonwoven material is also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device capable of improving a mechanical strength of a porous silica film while inhibiting a film located on a lower layer of the porous silica film from deterioration is obtained. This semiconductor device includes an organic film formed on a semiconductor substrate, an ultraviolet light permeation suppressive film, formed on a surface of the organic film, composed of a material which is difficult to be permeable by ultraviolet light, and a first porous silica film formed on a surface of the ultraviolet light permeation suppressive film.

Abstract: The main object of the present invention is to provide a barrier film having an extremely high barrier property and a good transparency, a laminated material using the above-mentioned barrier film, a packaging container, and an image display medium. The above-mentioned object is achieved by providing a barrier film comprising a base material film and a barrier layer deposited on at least one side surface of the base material film, wherein the barrier layer comprises a water repellent layer and a dense layer, the water repellent layer is a silicon oxide carbide film having the atomic percent of Si:O:C in a range of 100:40 to 120:80 to 160, and the thickness in a range of 2 to 300 nm, and the dense layer is a silicon oxide carbide film having the atomic percent of Si:O:C in a range of 100:100 to 200:5 to 100, and the thickness in a range of 5 to 300 nm.

Abstract: The invention provides a tape film backing including a mixing layer comprising 40-60 parts by weight of PE and 60-40 parts by weight of EPDM rubber and a PE layer. The invention also provides a tape with an adhesive layer coated on the mixing layer or the PE layer of the tape film backing. The tape and the film backing is a halogen-free eco-material possessing superior physical properties as well as fine electrical insulating properties.

Abstract: A transparent coated substrate with high reflectance, especially for use as in exterior glazing panels for buildings, is provided by a substrate carrying a coating stack comprising a pyrolytically-formed main layer containing oxides of tin and antimony, in which the main layer has a geometric thickness of at least 250 nm and the stack includes an outer reflective layer having a geometric thickness in the range 30 to 150 nm and a refractive index in the range 2.0 to 2.8, whereby the so-coated substrate has a reflectance (RL) of more than 10%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating a super capacitor electrode film (12) obtained by extruding a mixture of polymers and active charges without a solvent, said mixture comprising at least one soluble polymer. The method comprises a step in which an extractable part of the soluble polymer(s) is eliminated by immersing the film in an aqueous or organic solvent of said polymers. The invention is characterized in that the stage in which the polymer(s) is/are eliminated comprises sub-steps consisting in continuously placing the film (12) in a washing container (101) containing the solvent, wherein the solvent is kept at a controlled temperature; in rinsing the film, drying the film in a continuous manner and winding the film.

Abstract: An acoustical and thermally absorbent chopped strand mat formed of thermoplastic bonding materials and bundles of reinforcing fibers is provided. The reinforcing fibers are preferably wet use chopped strand glass fibers (WUCS). The thermoplastic bonding materials may be any thermoplastic or thermosetting material having a melting point less than the reinforcing fiber. The chopped strand mat may be formed by partially opening the WUCS fibers and filamentizing the thermoplastic bonding materials, blending the reinforcement and thermoplastic bonding fibers, forming the reinforcement and thermoplastic bonding fibers into a sheet, and bonding the sheet. During bonding, the sheet is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the thermoplastic bonding fibers but below the temperature of the glass fibers. The melted thermoplastic bonding fibers act as a glue to hold the glass fibers in bundles. The chopped strand mat thus formed may be used as a reinforcement material in automotive applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of block copolymers, obtained by controlled radical polymerization in the presence of alkoxyamine derivatives of substituted nitroxides, for the production of perfectly transparent acrylic films with the mechanical properties required for the applications envisaged, whereby the transparency thereof remains under mechanical stress and a wide temperature range. The total thickness is between 40 and 300 microns, preferably 70 to 90 microns. The film has a haze of less than 2 and elongation at breakage of more than 90%.

Abstract: A silicon nanosheet comprising a silicon atom layer formed by bonding two-dimensionally and periodically arranged silicon atoms to each other through an Si—Si bond. A nanosheet solution prepared by dispersing or suspending the silicon nanosheets in a solvent. A nanosheet-containing composite having the silicon nanosheets on the surface and/or in the interior of a substrate. A nanosheet aggregate formed by aggregating the silicon nanosheets. A process for producing a nanosheet solution comprising: an acid treatment step of bringing a layered silicon compound into contact with an aqueous acid solution to derive a siloxene compound; and an exfoliation step of adding the siloxene compound into a solvent containing a surfactant, shaking the mixture, and peeling off the siloxene compound.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams formed under vacuum (below atmospheric pressure) conditions using primarily graft polyether polyols reacted with primarily toluene diisocyanate have lower densities (up to 1.3 lb/ft3), lower hardness (IFD25 up to 50 lbs), and exhibit superb thermoformability and fire retardance while retaining good sound insulating characteristics. The foam-forming ingredients are mixed together and foamed under controlled pressures in the range 0.5 to 0.95 bar (absolute). Such foams taken alone, or in combination with a barrier layer to form a laminate, are thermoformed to create a sound insulator for a motor vehicle instrument panel.

Abstract: A method and device for forming a cross-linked foam and a cross-linked foam are provided. The method includes the steps of preparing at least one foaming material for cross-linked foaming, the foaming material processed to have a plane or three-dimensional shape; forming at least one interfacing pattern on a surface of at least one of the foaming material using at least one interfacing material that prevents chemical and physical interaction between the foaming materials; and forming a cross-linked foam by foaming the foaming material having the interfacing pattern thereon, the cross-linked foam having a foam body and an internally-formed surface.

Abstract: Injection molding systems and methods useful for making microcellular foamed materials are provided as well as microcellular articles. Pressure drop rate and shear rate are important features in some embodiments, and the invention provides systems for controlling these parameters in an injection molding system. Another aspect involves an injection molding system including a nucleator that is upstream of a pressurized mold. Another aspect involves an extrusion system with the reciprocating screw for forming a single phase solution of non-nucleated blowing agent and polymeric material. Another aspect involves very thin walled microcellular material and very thin walled polymeric material. Another aspect provides a method for producing high weight reductions in very thin-walled parts with surfaces that have no noticeable differences from non-foamed parts.

Abstract: A method for making antimicrobial rebonded carpet pad includes mixing zinc pyrithione with a polyol to form an antimicrobial polyol mixture concentrate, blending the antimicrobial polyol mixture concentrate with a binder stream, mixing the binder with foam particles and curing the binder. The percentage of zinc pyrithione mixed with the polyol and the addition ratio of the antimicrobial polyol mixture concentrate with the binder stream are selected to provide an overall concentration of zinc pyrithione in the binder of at least about 7500 ppm. The particles and binder are cured into a block and sliced to form carpet pad.

Abstract: A formulation is mixed and applied to structural members in a plastic form and then cured. The formulation uses waste materials as an aggregate in a concrete like mixture, including fly ash, wood pulp or the like, with a minimum of cement or other adhesive. The formulation when cured adheres to steel and other construction materials. The formulation provides an insulation of R-2 per inch of thickness. Essentially the formulation increases the time during a fire before a structural member loses its load bearing capacity under intense heat. The cured formulation accepts nails and screws and it can also be saw cut. The formulation can be treated with other ingredients to render it termite and mold resistant.

Abstract: A solar control glazing laminate may include a solar control film disposed between first and second polyvinyl butyral layers and first and second glazing substrates. The solar control film may include an infrared radiation reflecting polymeric film and a polymeric binder layer disposed on the infrared radiation reflecting polymeric film. The polymeric binder layer may include a polyester and cross-linked multi-functional acrylate segments and may have infrared radiation absorbing nanoparticles dispersed therein.

Abstract: The impregnation of a composite tape (56) having a porous matrix with HTC particles provides for permeating a fabric substrate layer (51) of the composite tape with HTC particles and impregnating an impregnating resin into the composite tape (51). The HTC particles in the fabric (51) layer are comprised of a meso-micro mixture, which is between 1:4 to 4:1 meso sized particles to micro sized particles. Other smaller particles may also be included at lesser concentrations. The impregnating resin itself may also contain HTC particles.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a rare-earth magnet having a sufficient corrosion resistance, and a method of manufacturing the same. The rare-earth element in accordance with a preferred embodiment comprises a magnet body containing a rare-earth element, and a protective layer formed on a surface of the magnet body. The protective layer in accordance with a preferred embodiment includes a first layer covering the magnet body and containing a rare-earth element, and a second layer covering the first layer and containing substantially no rare-earth element. Another protective layer in accordance with a preferred embodiment comprises an inner protective layer and an outer protective layer successively from the magnet body side. The outer protective layer is any of an oxide layer, a resin layer, a metal salt layer, and a layer containing an organic-inorganic hybrid compound.

Abstract: A multi-level optical device includes a substrate having a baseline level. At least one feature is disposed at a level above the baseline level. At least one feature is disposed at a level below the baseline level, or in the feature above the baseline level is located at a distance apart from the feature below the baseline level. The distance has an accuracy inn the range of approximately ±0.05 ?m to less than approximately ±1.0 ?m. A method of fabricating an optical device includes forming at least one feature at a level of above a baseline level of a substrate; and forming at least one feature at a baseline level below the baseline level of the substrate, wherein the feature at a level above the baseline level and the feature at a level below the baseline level are patterned in a single-mask step using a multi-level mask.

Abstract: An easily adhesive polyester film is provided which is used for protection of the back side of a solar cell, the adhesive polyester film comprising a polyester film and a resin film situated on a surface of the polyester film, the resin film comprising a crosslinking agent and a resin selected from the group consisting of a polyester resin having a glass transition point of 20 to 100° C., an acrylic resin having a glass transition point of 20 to 100° C., a combination of the resins and a combination of at least one of the resins and a polyvinyl alcohol having a saponification degree of 70 to 90 mol %. This film has excellent adhesion to EVA while having excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance and moisture resistance.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an impact-absorbing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including an impact-absorbing layer. A side surface of the impact-absorbing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a tapered surface; and the tapered surface has a taper angle of 65° or more.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor element part formed on a substrate is covered with a planarizing layer, a radiator plate is fixed with an adhesive layer on the planarizing layer, and a shield layer intercepting the adverse effects exerted on the organic semiconductor element part during the curing of the adhesive layer is formed between the adhesive layer and the planarizing layer. When the adhesive layer is a photo-curing adhesive layer, the shield layer prefers to intercept the light used for curing the photo-curing adhesive layer. When the adhesive layer is a thermosetting adhesive layer, the shield layer prefers to intercept the outgassing occurring during the curing of the thermosetting adhesive layer. By adopting this configuration, it is made possible to accomplish infallible interception of oxygen and moisture and effect radiation of heat with high efficiency.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an adhesive film which is used for producing, by a laminating method, a flexible metal-clad laminate in which the change in dimensions is suppressed, a flexible metal-clad laminate including the adhesive film, and a production method therefor.

Abstract: A spiral-link fabric for use in a papermaking machine or the like. The spiral-link fabric may include a plurality of spiral coils arranged in a predetermined manner such that adjacent ones of side-by-side spiral coils are interdigitated with each other so as to form a channel and interconnected by a pintle extending through the channel. At least some of the plurality of spiral coils have a coil width of approximately 12 mm or larger, as measured in machine direction of the spiral-link fabric. The ratio of the diameter of the monofilament forming the spiral coils to the coil width may be approximately 0.07 or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semiconductive polymer composition for use in power cables. The composition comprises a multimodal ethylene homo- or copolymer produced in a polymerisation process comprising a single site catalyst whereby the polymer composition has a density of 870 to 930 kg/m3, a MFR2 of 1 to 30 g/10 min and a Mw/Mn of less than or equal to 10.

Abstract: To provide a fine carbon fiber/metal composite material having high mechanical strength, a high thermal conductivity and a low coefficient of thermal expansion and suitable as a substrate for an electronic device. A fine carbon fiber/metal composite material, which is prepared by pressure impregnating a molded product containing fine carbon fibers having a fiber diameter of from 0.5 to 500 nm and a fiber length of at most 1,000 ?m, having a multilayer structure wherein cylindrical carbon layers overlap one another, and having a hollow-structured central axis, with aluminum, magnesium, copper or an alloy of such a metal, by molten metal forging.

Abstract: A wire and cable insulation includes a wire or a cable having an inner layer and an outer layer of insulation. The outer layer includes an uncoated magnesium hydroxide. The inner layer and the outer layer each have less than 1 percentage by weight of halogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a non-sintered metal fiber medium, comprising the steps of: providing metal fibers; making a slurry comprising the metal fibers and a binding agent by mixing these metal fibers and the binding agent, possibly with a solvent such as water; casting a layer of the slurry on a support using an applicator; solidifying this slurry, providing a non-sintered metal fiber medium comprising the metal fibers and the binding agent. The invention relates also to a non-sintered metal fiber medium.