Abstract: In one embodiment, an inner layer circuit pattern portion and a lead pattern portion are formed, an outer layer base material is prepared, an interlayer adhesive layer to which has been affixed in advance an inner layer separation film is prepared, the interlayer adhesive layer is layered on the outer layer base material, a molded inner layer separation film is formed by molding the inner layer separation film, the molded inner layer separation film is positioned on the lead pattern portion and the outer layer base material is layered on the inner layer base material with interposition of the interlayer adhesive layer, a conductor layer of the outer layer base material is patterned to form an outer layer circuit pattern portion, and the molded inner layer separation film is separated from the inner layer base material to remove the interlayer adhesive layer and the outer layer base material.

Abstract: Thin film ferroelectric structures having a top thin film layer prepared from a precursor solution containing a polymeric heterocyclic amide, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone. The polymeric heterocyclic amide improves top contact adhesion.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating light-emitting diode (LED) array structures comprising multiple vertical LED stacks coupled to a single metal substrate is provided. The LED array structure may comprise two, three, four, or more LED stacks arranged in any configuration. Each of the LED stacks may have an individual external connection to make a common anode array since the p-doped regions of the LED stacks are all coupled to the metal substrate, or some to all of the n-doped regions of the LED stacks may be electrically connected to create a parallel LED array. Such LED arrays may offer better heat conduction and improved matching of LED characteristics (e.g., forward voltage and emission wavelength) between the individual LED stacks compared to conventional LED arrays.

Abstract: There is provided a film deposition method of depositing a multielement metal oxide film capable of depositing a multielement metal oxide film having a desired composition and a desired thickness in an improved repeatability. A film deposition method deposits a multielement metal oxide film on a surface of a workpiece by a film depositing process including supplying organometallic source gases generated by atomizing a plurality of organometallic compounds into a processing vessel capable of being evacuated. A dummy film deposition process corresponding to at least three cycles of the film deposition process is carried out by placing a dummy workpiece in the processing vessel and supplying the organometallic source gases into the processing vessel immediately before starting the film deposition process for depositing a multielement metal oxide film on the workpiece. Thus a multielement metal oxide film having a desired composition and a desired thickness can be deposited in an improved repeatability.

Abstract: A process for preparation of an optical compensatory sheet is disclosed. The process comprises the steps in order of: coating a support with a photosensitive compound; exposing the photosensitive compound to beams of linearly polarized light emitted from a semiconductor laser to form an orientation layer; coating the orientation layer with a liquid crystal composition containing polymerizable liquid crystal molecules; aligning the liquid crystal molecules to form an optically anisotropic layer; and then polymerizing the liquid crystal molecules to fix alignment.

Abstract: A security image and method of forming said image is disclosed wherein a substrate having an image or indicia thereon is coated with a dilute solution of pigment flakes in an ink or paint. The flakes are subsequently aligned in a magnetic field and are fixed after the field is applied. Most or all of the flakes in a region are aligned so as to be partially upstanding wherein their faces are essentially parallel. Coating the image with flakes yields a latent image which can be clearly seen at a small range of predetermined angles.

Abstract: A two-tone painting method includes applying a powder primer to a substrate, followed by a powder basecoat applied dry-on-dry onto the powder primer. The powder basecoat is preferably applied in the same painting booth as the powder primer, i.e., without curing the powder primer. The powder basecoat includes a flake additive, such as a mica flake or a metal flake, which prevents surface irregularities from forming in the powder primer and the powder basecoat as a result of not curing the powder primer before applying the powder basecoat. The substrate is then masked, and a second basecoat is applied. The masking is then removed and a clearcoat is applied. The second basecoat and the clearcoat are then cured simultaneously in an oven.

Abstract: The present invention introduces a novel route toward microstructural orientation into organic films, using multiple hydrogen-bonding to self-assemble chromophore molecules into electro-optic films in a net polar orientation. High-quality, thick films (up to micrometers) with molecular net dipole orientations can be fabricated under vacuum in hours. The film microstructure is intrinsically acentric; and the orientation is robust.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin film of amphiphilic molecules on a substrate by using a resealable vial carrier is provided. The method includes placing the substrate in a vacuum chamber. A resealable cap member of the vial carrier is opened. The vial carrier may contain a liquid or solid amphiphilic material. The open vial carrier is placed within the chamber. The chamber is sealed and a pressure from about 2×10+2 to 5×10?6 torr is applied to the chamber. The vial carrier is heated to a temperature between 100-350° C. The amphiphilic material is vaporized in the chamber. A thin film of amphiphilic molecules is formed on the substrate. The chamber is opened and the substrate having the thin film of amphiphilic molecules thereon is removed. The resealable vial carrier includes a temperature resilient vial carrier and a resealable member selectively disposed about an opening of the vial carrier.

Abstract: An ink set for ink-jet recording, which provides a vivid and sharp ink-jet recorded material with no bleeding, is composed of a plurality of pigment inks and configured such that the average particle diameter of a pigment contained in any ink precedently landing on a recording medium is less than that of a pigment contained in another ink subsequently landing on the recording medium, and such that at least two pigment inks are different in average particle diameter of the pigment contained therein to each other.

Abstract: The ink contains a colorant, a water soluble polymer capable of self crosslinking upon addition of elevated temperatures, water and other water miscible additives. The polymer may be a bisuphite adduct of a polyisocyanate polyurethane. The water soluble self-crosslinking polymer binds the colorant to a given substrate upon exposure to elevated temperatures. An image is inkjet printed to a substrate and fixed with heat to produce a durable image which has no effect on the perceived handle of the textile substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating mulch include a mobile facility that applies a treatment to wood fibers at an increased efficiency than conventional coloring or coating methods. The method includes the steps of introducing the wood fibers into a revolving tub, and transporting the wood fibers to a tub manifold. The tub manifold includes at least one inlet port to receive a tub treatment and at least one discharge port to apply the tub treatment to the wood fibers. The wood fibers are treated with the tub treatment using the tub manifold. The apparatus includes a revolving tub and a tub manifold, which is preferably installed in the revolving tub in a first treatment area.

Abstract: A process for extending the cyclic service life of thermal barrier coatings made of yttrium-stabilized zirconium oxide (YSZ) or the like which have been applied to a substrate with an oxidizing bond coat in between includes increasing or long-term stabilizing the strain tolerance of the thermal barrier coating.

Abstract: An electrospray (ES)-based deposition system enabling the coating an impervious substrate, such as a glass slide, with biological materials in a vacuum. Distilled water or a buffer is used as the solvent; no other solvents are used thereby eliminating hazardous waste from the process. Movement across differential pumping stages causes evaporation of the solvent occurs resulting in shrinkage of the remaining constituents with an increase of the charge density. The resulting ion beam enters a vacuum chamber and the beam impinges on the substrate, whereby a thin layer is deposited thereon. The spray can be focused to a specific area allowing patterning of the substrate if desired. The amount of coating can be controlled and a specified number of coats of the same or different molecules can be added to the surface.

Abstract: An appliance is provided that may be used to hold fluids and other materials. The appliance generally comprises a container and a removable opaque flexible cover sheet that may be placed over the exterior side surface of the container to conceal the contents of the container from view. The cover sheet is removably attached to the container by electrostatic attraction. The cover sheet may be further comprised of indicia, such as logos, instructions, and scales for measurement, that are positioned thereon. The cover sheet may also be further comprised of detachable portions that may be removed from the remaining portion of the cover sheet. The appliance may also comprise a laminate liner sheet, to which the cover sheet is removably attached prior to being used to cover the container side surface. The present invention also includes methods for using various embodiments of the appliance.

Abstract: A method of treatment and processing of tools for machining of workpieces by cutting is described, in particular milling tools. These tools are made up of a high-strength steel, carbide or ceramic, and are provided with at least one cutting flank and a flute, which cutting flank is provided with a cutting edge on the cutting side. In a coating installation, the tool is provided with a first coating which is wear-resistant against abrasion. Afterwards a bevel is ground on each of the cutting edges. A second coating, which is resistant to crater wear, is applied to the ground bevel in a coating installation. Tools are thereby obtained that are characterized by high abrasion resistance and high resistance to wear and tear, in particular during machining of difficult materials at high cutting speed.

Abstract: Signage for use on a substrate having a porous surface, the signage being substantially visually indistinguishable from the substrate to an ordinary observer when the substrate is dry but readily visible when the substrate is wet. The signage is made by applying to selected portions of the porous surface a hydrophobic material, preferably silica-based compounds such as potassium methyl siliconate and polymethylsilicic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous membrane wherein said porous membrane comprises a cured coating composition that comprised prior to curing at least one curable compound and a solvent, and wherein the surface of said porous membrane is characterised by a total surface pore area of between 0.3 and 18% with respect to the surface area of said porous membrane and an average surface pore diameter of between 0.02 and 1.0 ?m. The invention further relates to image recording materials, in which these porous membranes are used.

Abstract: A container with an ornamental effect has an inner shell, an outer shell, at least one liquid, an ornamental object, and a rotation device. The outer shell is mounted on the outside of the inner shell to form an enclosure. The ornamental object and the at least one liquid are located within the enclosure. A specific weight of the ornamental object is substantially equal to a specific weight of the at least one liquid. The ornamental object thus floats on the at least one liquid. The function of the rotation device is to rotate the ornamental object.

Abstract: Nanoplatelet forms of metal hydroxide and metal oxide are provided, as well as methods for preparing same. The nanoplatelets are suitable for use as fire retardants and as agents for chemical or biological decontamination.

Abstract: A method for storing a drug-loaded support, including a pyrethroid compound volatile at ambient temperature as an active ingredient and a carrier loaded therewith, which includes the step of sealing the drug-loaded support with a polylactic acid film. This method of storage reduces loss of active ingredient during the storage, and the drug-loaded support can show stable pest control effect even after long storage.

Abstract: Provided is an ionomer resin composition containing an ethylene ionomer resin and organo clay, wherein the content of the organo clay is 2 weight % or more and 60 weight % or less relative to the whole ionomer resin composition. Also provided is a tubular shaped article made by extruding the ionomer resin composition, which tubular shaped article has the following properties: rigidity sufficient for allowing an automatic machine to perform the processes of covering over a lithium-ion battery to be covered therewith and the contraction thereof; the contraction processing can be completed at low temperature of 120° C. or less; and superior resistance to an electrolytic solution.

Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization pouch for efficiently bagging hinged instruments. The medical instrument sterilization pouch generally includes a pouch including a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer and/or the second layer are comprised of a gas permeable material and wherein the first layer is attached to the second layer via an outer seal substantially surrounding an outer perimeter of the first layer and the second layer. The first layer and the second layer are further impermeable to micro-organisms or toxins. The pouch includes a first lower portion and a second lower portion, wherein the first lower portion is separated from the second lower portion and wherein the first lower portion and the second lower portion form a recessed portion between thereof. The pouch preferably receives a medical instrument (i.e. surgical pliers), wherein the medical instrument is sterilized within the pouch and is then positioned upon a respective tool rack (i.e. pliers rack).

Abstract: A process for preparing an adherent coating on an object (as well as the coated object) by first plasma polymerizing a first organosilicon compound under conditions to deposit a polyorganosiloxane layer onto the object; and/or then plasma polymerizing a second organosilicon compound under conditions to deposit a silicon oxide layer on the polyorganosiloxane layer or directly on the object, the object comprising a polymer composition comprising (i) from 99 to 50 weight percent of a polymer having more than 90 weight percent monomer units containing three carbons and optionally monomer units selected from the group consisting of alpha olefins containing two carbons and/or from four to twelve carbons, and (ii) from 1 to 50 weight percent of a second copolymer comprising monomer units selected from the group consisting of alpha olefins containing two carbons and alpha olefins containing from four to twelve carbons and optionally up to 10 weight percent of a diene monomer containing less than thirteen carbons; or

Abstract: A suction blowmold (1) having a cavity (3) formed by two mold halves (9) for producing extrusion suction-blowmolded plastic molded parts (10) using the suction-blowing method, in which an extruded, plastically deformable preform (2) in the form of a plastic melt tube is brought into the closed cavity (3) and in position in the cavity at least partially sliding on the mold surface (5). The suction blowmold (1) according to the present invention is characterized in that at least a part of the mold surface (5) of the cavity (3) has a structuring which provides a reduced sliding friction to the preform (2). A method for producing such a suction blowmold (1), the use thereof for producing extrusion suction-blowmolded plastic molded parts (10), and corresponding extrusion suction-blowmolded plastic molded parts (10) are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a packaging article that includes a first chamber defined by a sealed connection between a first film and a second film, a second chamber defined by a sealed connection between a third film and a fourth film, where the third film at least partially abuts the second film, and a third chamber defined by a sealed connection between the first film and the fourth film.

Abstract: Disclosed are films obtained from blends of ethylene copolymers with organic acid salt-modified potassium ionomeric copolymers. The films of the present invention can be welded using RF energy.

Abstract: A multi-layer device having a plurality of primary layers for protecting an object includes a first primary layer formed from a first ceramic material. A second primary layer is positioned over the first primary layer, the second primary layer being formed from a first plastic material. A third primary layer is positioned over the second primary layer, the third primary layer being formed from metal. A fourth primary layer is positioned over the third primary layer, the fourth primary layer being formed from a second plastic material. A fifth primary layer is positioned over the fourth layer, the fifth primary layer being formed from a second ceramic material. A sixth primary layer is positioned over the fifth primary layer. The sixth primary layer includes a plurality of sub-layers, with each sub-layer being formed as a plurality of secondary layers, and with each secondary layer being a composite polymer-fabric.

Abstract: Improved cone dyed yarns have now been discovered which have a balanced combination of desirable properties including less broken fibers and substantially uniform color. These cone dyed yarns comprise one or more elastic fibers and hard fibers, wherein the elastic fibers comprise the reaction product of at least one ethylene olefin block polymer and at least one crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a component molding method for increasing the strength of a resin component, such as a lens holder, used in manufacturing a lens drive unit, and also provides a resin component, and a component molding die. An initial flow direction of a resin injected from a gate 9G, from which a resin is injected into a cavity C, is set to extend substantially along a direction in which stiffness and strength of the resin component is needed to be higher than that in any other direction, by hitting the resin injected from the gate 9G against an inclined inner wall surface 33a of an inner wall of the cavity C to thereby change the flow direction almost 90° .

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a polyester composition that actively scavenges oxygen, with or without a transition metal catalyst. This was achieved by using a monomer selected from the group consisting of linear difunctional monomers having the general formula: X—(CH2)n—CH?CH—(CH2)m—X? wherein X and X? are each independently selected from the group consisting of OR and COOR, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl groups with one or more carbon atoms; and n and m are each independently 1 or more. The preferred monomer is 2-butene-1,4-diol (BEDO), and the preferred polyester is the reaction product of this diol with terephthalic acid to form poly(oxy-2-butene-1,4-diyloxycarbonyl-1,4-phenylenecarbonyl)—PBET. Copolymers of PBET are also within the scope of this invention. The polyester oxygen scavenging composition is then blended with conventional container resin such as polyesters, polyamides or polyolefins to make a container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preimpregnated main fabric (1?) provided with reinforcement (2) having a bottom face (F?) impregnated with a first thermosetting matrix (5) and a top face (F) impregnated with a second thermosetting matrix (6). The invention is remarkable in that the first and second thermosetting matrices (5, 6) have different physico-chemical and rheological properties.

Abstract: A handcraft guiding tool includes a sticker attached to fabric, and needlework indication provided at the sticker. The needlework indication is made up of at least one unit group to which a series of sets belong. Each of the sets includes a mark and a numeral adjacent to the mark. The mark indicates a position and a direction in which the needle is to be brought through the fabric. The numeral indicates the order of passing the needle through the fabric.

Abstract: A component-embedded PCB and a method of manufacturing the PCB are disclosed. Using a method that includes perforating a cavity in a core substrate; inserting a component in the cavity; stacking a film layer over the core substrate; forming at least one post by selectively leaving behind the film layer in correspondence to a position of at least one electrode of the component; covering an insulation layer over the core substrate such that the post penetrates the insulation layer to be exposed at a surface of the insulation layer; and forming at least one via hole by removing the post, can provide increased precision and finer pitch. Also, since laser is not used when processing the vias, damage to the component that may occur due to the laser is prevented. Furthermore, tolerance defects may be decreased, as well as defects caused by residue left after processing.

Abstract: An article such as a greeting card (10) comprising a sheet (11) defining a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) connected together. The first portion (16) is adapted for erection into a three-dimensional form and the second portion (18) is adapted for location adjacent the three-dimensional form. The first and second portions (16, 18) are foldably connected together, whereby the second portion (18) can be folded into the location adjacent the three-dimensional form and secured at that location. The first portion (16) has two opposed edges (26, 28) adapted to be drawn together to create the three-dimensional form. The greeting card (10) can be delivered in a collapsed condition to an intended recipient in ways similar to conventional cards and can be readily assembled into a three-dimensional form to create interest and facilitate display.

Abstract: An electrically conductive interconnect system has a post, extending above a supporting surface, the post including a rigid material, a coating on the rigid material, wherein the post and has a first width at the supporting surface and a second width at a distance removed from the supporting surface, and the post narrows from the first width to the second width. A method of electrically connecting a portion of a first supporting surface to a portion of a second supporting surface involves bringing a post on the first supporting surface into contact with an electrically conductive material located on the second supporting surface, softening the electrically conductive material, causing a separation distance between the first supporting surface and the second supporting distance to decrease so that a portion of the post will be surrounded by the electrically conductive material, and allowing the temperature of the electrically conductive material to decrease.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a diamond cutting tool is characterized in that the metal coated diamond particles are arranged on a region of a steel body portion intended to be used as a cutting edge, and then adhered to the body portion through the electro-deposition whereby the manufacturing time is reduced, the diamond particles are securely adhered to the body portion, and the lifetime of the cutting tool is prolonged as well.

Abstract: Thin-film ferroelectric microwave components having a flexible and lightweight flexible metallic foil substrates and device structures offers a capability shaping the device to desired geometrical constructions and facilitating improvements in designs, sizes and costs.

Abstract: A singular ID product including a decorative portion comprising one or more die cut pieces, each die cut piece having a first surface and a second surface, a mask layer covering the one or more die cut pieces, and an adhesive material located between and in contact with the mask layer and with the one or more die cut pieces as well as methods for manufacturing Singular ID products.

Abstract: A support for capillaries comprises a ceramic member having a flat surface area on which the capillaries are to be aligned. The flat surface area has a flatness of not more than 0.02 mm and has a mean spacing of waviness motifs (AW) of not more than 100 ?m.

Abstract: Wallboards are produced by methods which use significantly reduced Embodied Energy when compared with the energy used to fabricate gypsum wallboard. A novel binder, consisting in one embodiment of monopotassium phosphate and magnesium oxide, and combined with various fillers, is used to provide a controlled exothermic reaction to create a gypsum board-like core which can be wrapped in a selected material such as recycled paper and manufactured on a conveyor system to appear and handle like gypsum wallboard, but without the large energy required to make gypsum wallboard. The resultant product may be used in interior or exterior applications and possesses the fire, sound and other important properties of gypsum wallboard. As energy costs increase, the novel wallboards of this invention can become less expensive to manufacture than traditional wallboard. The manufacturing process results in much lower greenhouse gas emissions than the processes used to make gypsum wallboard.

Abstract: A process is provided for the formation of miniaturized getter deposits, comprising the steps of forming a layer of a photosensitive polymeric material on a support; selectively exposing the polymeric layer in order to cause a chemical modification in a portion of the polymeric layer; removing with a first solvent only one of the previously exposed or the not previously exposed portions of the polymeric layer, thus forming cavities in the polymeric layer; forming a thin layer of a getter material by cathodic deposition at the bottom of the cavity and on the residual polymer; and removing with a second solvent the polymer portion not removed by the first solvent, leaving at least a getter material deposit on the support surface.

Abstract: A molded interconnect device with a high-current trace and methods of making a molded interconnect device with a high-current trace are described. The molded interconnect device comprises a substrate surface and an interconnect pattern. The interconnect pattern is at least one of a rib raised from the substrate surface and a channel protruding into the substrate surface. In a first embodiment, the molded interconnect device is molded from photosensitive plastic molded in a one-shot molding process. A trace is grown on the portion of the interconnect pattern where an interconnect path has been written, either by a laser or by photolithography. In a second embodiment, the molded interconnect device is molded of plastic and the trace is grown by at least one of a mask and print-and-plate process and a mask and print-and-etch process. The trace forms at least one of an angle and a curve in cross section.

Abstract: Provided is a method of connecting conductive traces on one substrate to conductive traces on another substrate using an adhesive containing conductive particles and the resulting article.

Abstract: A hard coating film excellent in wear resistance and seizure resistance for coating a forming tool of a Cr-containing iron-base alloy includes a first coating layer A of a thickness between 1 and 10 ?m formed on the forming tool and a second coating layer B of a thickness between 2 and 10 ?m overlying the coating layer A. The first coating layer A is a film of Cr1-xMx(BaCbN1-a-b) meeting conditions expressed by expressions: 0?x?0.7, 0?a?0.2 and 0?b?0.5, where M is at least one element among W, V, Mo, Nb, Ti and Al, x is atomic ratio of M, a is atomic ratio of B and b is atomic ratio of C, and the second coating layer B is a film of Ti1-X-Y-ZCrXAlYLZ(BBCAN1-A-B) meeting conditions expressed by expressions: 0?1?X?Y?Z?0.5, 0<X?0.5, 0.4?Y?0.7, 0?Z?0.15, 0?A?0.5, and 0?B?0.2, where L is at least either of Si and Y, X is atomic ratio of Cr, Y is atomic ratio of Al, Z is atomic ratio of L, A is atomic ratio of C and B is atomic ratio of B.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a barrier film having the extremely high barrier property and the better transparency, a method for manufacturing the same, and a laminated material, a container for wrapping and an image displaying medium using the barrier film. According to the present invention, there is provided a barrier film provided with a barrier layer on at least one surface of a substrate film, wherein the barrier layer is a silicon oxide film having an atomic ratio in a range of Si:O:C=100:140 to 170:20 to 40, peak position of infrared-ray absorption due to Si—O—Si stretching vibration between 1060 to 1090 cm?1, a film density in a range of 2.6 to 2.8 g/cm3, and a distance between: grains of 30 nm or shorter.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a barrier film having the extremely high barrier property and the better transparency, a method for manufacturing the same, and a laminated material, a container for wrapping and an image displaying medium using the barrier film. According to the present invention, there is provided a barrier film provided with a barrier layer on at least one surface of a substrate film, wherein the barrier layer is a silicon oxide film having an atomic ratio in a range of Si:O:C=100:140 to 170:20 to 40, peak position of infrared-ray absorption due to Si—O—Si stretching vibration between 1060 to 1090 cm?1, a film density in a range of 2.6 to 2.8 g/cm3, and a distance between: grains of 30 nm or shorter.

Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive sheet which can be stuck to a wafer at low temperatures of 100° C. or below, which is soft to the extent that it can be handled at room temperature, and which can be cut simultaneously with a wafer under usual cutting conditions; a dicing tape integrated type adhesive sheet formed by lamination of the adhesive sheet and a dicing tape; and a method of producing a semiconductor device using them. In order to achieve this object, the invention is characterized by specifying the breaking strength, breaking elongation, and elastic modulus of the adhesive sheet in particular numerical ranges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a microporous membrane comprising the step of impregnating said microporous membrane with a solution, wherein said solution comprises cationic compounds for modifying the chemical and/or physical properties of said microporous membrane. The invention further relates to image recording materials, in which these microporous membranes are used.