Abstract: The invention presents a strain sensor includes a substrate, a crystallized glass laminated on the substrate, a strain sensitive resistor laminated on the crystallized glass, in which the crystallized glass is formed by baking a plurality of types of crystallized glass powder having different thermomechanical constants. As a result, the fluctuation of sensor characteristic is decreased, and the cost is lowered.

Abstract: An image-bearing article comprising a rigid sheet bearing an image and a polymeric interlayer sheet comprising an ionomer copolymer of an alpha-olefin and about 15 to about 30 wt % of an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid based on the total weight of the ionomer copolymer, wherein about 5 to about 90 percent of the carboxylic acids are neutralized with a metal ion. In addition, a process of preparing an image-bearing article comprising an image-bearing rigid sheet and an ionomer interlayer sheet: (a) providing a rigid sheet; (b) printing an image on the rigid sheet so as to produce an image-bearing rigid sheet containing an image-bearing side; and (c) laminating an ionomer interlayer sheet to the image-bearing side of the image-bearing rigid sheet. Preferably the rigid sheet is coated on the image-bearing side and over the image with an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A composite material for use in turbine support structures. The composite material may include a first material having a positive coefficient of thermal expansion and a second material having a negative coefficient of thermal expansion, a negative Poisson ratio, or both a negative coefficient of thermal expansion and a negative Poisson ratio.

Abstract: A microvoided film formed by mixing a microvoid forming additive with a composition including a polymeric material. The microvoided film includes a printability additive. The microvoids formed during the processing of the composition to convert it into a film result in a reduction of the density of the film, making a lighter weight film requiring less polymeric material to produce a film of desired thickness while maintaining suitable structural characteristics. The microvoids are formed through ? crystallization of the polymeric material during a cold drawing stage of the film fabrication process. The microvoided film may be fabricated to be opaque with or without pigment additive included in the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optimized hard coating and a workpiece, especially a cutting tool coated with a hard coating to increase tooling performance with difficult to machine materials such as high speed steels, titanium alloys, nickel alloys, austenitic steels and especially hard materials like hardened tool steel having a hardness of higher 50, preferably of higher 55 HRC. This is achieved by a workpiece coated with a wear resistant multilayered comprising at least a first supporting layer and a second nanocrystalline layer, whereas the first layer comprises a coating material of the following composition (TiaAl1-a)N1-x-yCxOy with 0.4<a<0.6, and 0?x and y<0.3, or (AlbCr1-b)N1-x-yCxOy with 0.5<b<0.7, and 0?x and y<0.3. The second layer comprises a coating material of the following composition (Al1-c-d-eCrcSidMe)N1-x-yCxOy whereas M stands for at least one element of the transition metals of group 4, 5, 6 of the periodic system except Chromium and 0.2<c?0.35, 0<d?0.

Abstract: Thermoplastic films particularly suited for use in bags including at least a core layer comprising an ethylene copolymer, wherein the films are subjected to post-quench biaxial orientation are provided. Optionally, the films may have a first skin layer and/or a second skin layer located on each side of the core layer. Embodiments may have the desirable combination of improved puncture toughness and ultimate tensile strength, low manufacturing cost and desirable optical and tactile properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to automotive parts comprising at least one component formed from an ethylene/?-olefin composition containing at least one ethylene/?-olefin random interpolymer and at least one polydiene diol-based polyurethane, and where the at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer has a PRR from ?6 to 75, and a density less than, or equal to, 0.93 g/cc.

Abstract: An image-bearing article comprising an interlayer bearing an image and a white layer. The image-bearing article can be coated on the image-bearing side and over the image with an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Transparent, electrically conductive layer, a process for producing the layer and its use, wherein the layer is based on at least one compound of the formula 1 wherein the substituents are as defined.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to endless belts and fabrics incorporating thermochromic material such as polythiophene for use as a process control aid which can be used in thermal profiling of industrial thermal process, the industrial fabrics used in such a process, the manufacture of the industrial fabrics thereof and/or the products produced or carried thereon.

Abstract: A composite core for an electrical cable, the composite core defining a longitudinal axis that defines a center of the composite core, the core comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending reinforcing fibers embedded in a resin matrix, the fibers oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and a sheath surrounding the plurality of longitudinally oriented fibers. The sheath may further comprise a plurality of off-axis reinforcing fibers oriented at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis surrounding the longitudinally extending fibers. The sheath may comprise a type of resin, including for example, thermosetting resin or thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: An industrial absorbent and methods of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the industrial absorbent includes a first scrim made from at least one thermoplastic material; a second scrim made from at least one thermoplastic material; and a middle layer positioned between the first and second scrims. The middle layer includes a dry-laid web of fire-retardant treated cellulose and opened, individuated staple bicomponent fiber. At least some of the bicomponent fiber in the middle layer is thermally bonded to at least some of the cellulose in the middle layer, and the first and second scrims are thermally bonded to the middle layer.

Abstract: A nonwoven fibrous structure comprising compressed sites and molded elements. The combination of compressed sites and molded elements may provide for a fibrous structure comprising structural integrity in use, dispersability when flushed, and assistance to the user in cleansing.

Abstract: A heat insulating article comprises a first outer polymeric layer and a second outer polymeric layer. At least one of the first outer polymeric layer and the second outer polymeric layer further comprises hollow spherical particles incorporated with the at least one of the first outer polymeric layer and the second outer polymeric layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a syntactic foam, said method including the steps of: providing a predetermined amount of constituent materials, said constituent materials including hollow microspheres, a solvent and a first binder; mixing the constituent materials; allowing the constituent materials to separate into at least a phase substantially including said hollow microspheres and a binder phase; transferring the hollow microsphere phase into a mould; and forming a syntactic foam in said mould.

Abstract: Different papers known in prior art develop only moderate resistance to fats or contain fluorocarbon compounds or chromium complexes in the mass or in an impregnating liquor in order to develop great fat and oil penetration resistance. Said fluoride or chromium compounds represent substances that are known to be or at least seriously suspected of being unhealthy. Hence, the aim of the invention is to create a paper that is free from unhealthy components while being provided with great fat and oil penetration resistance, being easy to print, and being recyclable.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition capable of providing a molding, such as a resin sheet, that excels in not only dielectric characteristics but also dimensional stability at high temperature and even after exposure to high temperature thermal history, exhibits little dimensional change by the thermal history, namely, exhibiting low linear expansion coefficient. There are further provided a resin sheet and resin sheet for insulated substrate produced from the thermosetting resin composition. In particular, there is provided a thermosetting resin composition comprising an epoxy resin of 100 to 2000 epoxy equivalent, an epoxy resin hardening agent consisting of a phenolated compound, and a layered silicate, and are further provided a resin sheet comprised of the thermosetting resin composition and a resin sheet for insulated substrate comprised of the resin sheet.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device is provided with an anode, a cathode, and an organic layer having at least a light-emitting layer and held between the anode and the cathode. A layer with a nitrogen-containing heterocycle derivative therein is arranged between the anode and the light-emitting layer. The layer with the nitrogen-containing heterocycle derivative contained therein has a thickness greater than a hole supply layer arranged between the anode and the light-emitting layer.

Abstract: A surface-coated cutting tool comprising: a hard substrate; a lower layer which is formed on a surface of the hard substrate, contains a composite compound consisting of at least one element selected from Ti and Al, and at least one element selected from N and C, and has an average thickness of 0.1 to 3 ?m; and an upper layer having an average thickness of 1 to 13 ?m, which is formed on the lower layer and having a texture in which fine grains of crystalline Ti (C,N) based compounds or fine grains of crystalline (Ti, Al)(C, N) based compounds are dispersively distributed in a matrix of a carbon based amorphous material containing W.

Abstract: An optical recording medium having an inorganic recording film, wherein the inorganic recording film has: a first recording film containing titanium Ti; and a second recording film containing oxides of germanium Ge and tin Sn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating metallic surfaces, comprising a binder component; a corrosion inhibitor polymer based on an ethylenically monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acid and, if appropriate, further ethylenical monomers, a solvent component, and, if appropriate, crosslinkable components, and also pigment/filler components. The invention further relates to processes for its preparation and also to methods of coating a metallic surface using the composition, to coated metallic surfaces thus obtained, and to the use of the composition as a primer, particularly in coil coating or in atmospheric corrosion control. After drying, the applied layer preferably has a thickness of at least 3.1 ?m and is therefore thicker than a typical pretreatment layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to photonic crystals which have units having a refractive index of greater than 3 and units having a refractive index of less than 1.6 in a periodic sequence and separations of the individual units of from 1 to 20 ?m, and also to the use of these photonic crystals.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet includes a substrate and an energy-ray curable adhesive layer formed on the substrate. The energy-ray curable adhesive layer includes an energy-ray curable acrylic copolymer and an energy-ray curable urethane acrylate. The energy-ray curable acrylic copolymer is formed by copolymerizing dialkyl(meth)acrylamide and includes a side chain with an unsaturated group. The energy-ray curable urethane acrylate includes an isocyanate block and a (meth)acryloyl group. The isocyanate block includes at least one of an isophorone diisocyanate, a trimethyl-hexamethyene diisocyanate, and a tetramethyl-xylene diisocyanate.

Abstract: A multilayer film used to wrap composite structures under fabrication. The multilayer film includes a structural layer and an adhesion layer. The adhesion layer includes a composition formulated to cause the adhesion layer to soften and become tacky at temperatures associated with making the composite structure, while the structural layer includes a composition formulated to substantially maintain its structural characteristics at those temperatures. In the course of curing the composite structure, the structural layer maintains structural integrity while the adhesion layer acts to bond overlapping portions of the multilayer film together during the curing stage so as to minimize or eliminate the formation of gaps between adjacent pieces. The composition of the structural layer may include a slip additive to enable separation of the film from the composite structure after the curing stage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive tape comprising a support that is provided with a first and a second face. Said support is embodied as an acrylate foam tape while the first face and the second face are provided with at least two respective segments which are coated with different adhesives. At least one first adhesive is provided with great initial tack while at least one second adhesive is provided with great final tack.

Abstract: Artificial polyester hair, which retains fiber physical properties of general polyester fibers such as heat resistance and a degree of strength and elongation, are excellent in the setting property, transparency and touch feeling, and has excellent flame retardancy, is provided. The flame retardant artificial polyester hair, which retains fiber properties such as heat resistance and a degree of strength and elongation and is excellent in suitability for setting, transparency and touch feeling, is characterized by being obtained by melt-spinning a composition obtained by melt-kneading a polyester together with a bromine-containing flame retardant, the bromine-containing flame retardant having a melting point of 160 to 320° C. and a 5% loss on heat temperature of 220 to 450° C. or the bromine-containing flame retardant being a mixture of a bromine-containing flame retardant (b1) having a 5% loss on heat temperature of 220 to 310° C.

Abstract: Methods and associated structures of forming microelectronic devices are described. Those methods may include method of forming a layered nanotube structure comprising a wetting layer disposed on a nanotube, a Shottky layer disposed on the wetting layer, a barrier layer disposed on the Shottky layer, and a matrix layer disposed on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A Radiation Curable Secondary Coating comprising A) a Secondary Coating Oligomer Blend, which is mixed with B) a first diluent; C) a second diluent; D) an antioxidant; E) a first photoinitiator; F) a second photoinitiator; and G) optionally a slip additive or a blend of slip additives; wherein said Secondary Coating Oligomer Blend comprises: ?) an Alpha Oligomer, which is non-urethane; ?) a Beta Oligomer; which is a urethane or non-urethane. ?) a Gamma Oligomer; wherein said Gamma Oligomer is an epoxy diacrylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a cutting filament for a device used to cut vegetation such as a strimmer or border cutter. The filament is made of a synthetic material having extended molecular chains. According to the invention (a), the filament (10) is brought to a controlled viscous state, (b) the filament is stretched according to the length thereof in order to perform a first longitudinal molecular orientation (01), (c) a cross-sectional change, resulting in a partial reorientation of molecular chains in a transversal direction (02), is imposed upon the filament, whereupon filaments having multiple molecular orientations are produced, having improved mechanical properties (e.g. a better resistance to tearing).

Abstract: A vinyl.cis-polybutadiene rubber is provided containing 1,2-polybutadiene and a polymer substance of a melting point lower than that of the 1,2-polybutadiene and with at least one unsaturated double bond per repeating unit, where the 1,2-polybutadiene and the polymer substance are dispersed at physically and/or chemically adsorbed states in the cis-polybutadiene rubber as the matrix component of the vinyl.cis-polybutadiene rubber, and a method for producing the same, to provide a vulcanized product exerting a small die swell ratio and excellent extrusion processability and operability, as well as very great characteristics demanded for the side tread of tire and the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention are directed to polyaniline derivatives and methods of synthesizing and using the same. The invention is also directed to polyaniline derivatives that can be synthesized without the need for templates or functional dopants by using an initiator as part of a reaction mixture.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an asymmetrical orientable flake for use in a carrier. The flake includes a metal reflector layer and a coating of a carrier-repellent material coated on a single side of the flake, for orienting the flake in the carrier so that the flake rests upon the carrier having a first side at least partially out of the carrier and a second side immersed in the carrier. The flake has an asymmetrical feature, such as a color shifting coating on a single surface of the reflector layer. Alternatively, the asymmetrical feature is either a relief symbol or an asymmetrical profile of the flake.

Abstract: A novel composition of matter comprises carbon black as a catalyst support for the growth of carbon nanotubes that directly adhere to the carbon black. When the composition of matter is mixed in plastic, oil, water, rubber, etc., the carbon nanotubes are carried as part of the carbon black aggregates and remain in intimate contact. A method of producing the composition of matter also is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion of processing materials on a ceramic component is described. The method includes the steps of forming a green ceramic component and texturing the surface of the green ceramic component. The as-textured component is then fired to harden the ceramic material. In an alternative embodiment of the method, a coating is applied to the surface of the as-fired ceramic component to provide a secondary adhesion layer. A ceramic component for use in an etching or deposition reactor chamber is also described. The ceramic component includes a substrate formed of a ceramic material and has a textured surface formed thereon such that the textured surface has a roughness of about 100 to 1000 ?in Ra.

Abstract: Laser induced thermal embossing (LITE) films used to make microreplication tools, liners, and products such as laser induced thermal imaging (LITI) donor films. The LITE tools or liners have a microstructured surface selectively imposed upon them as determined by an area of imaging the LITE films against one or more microreplication tools. An orientation between the laser imaging lines and LITE films can be selected to produce various microreplication patterns on the tools. The LITE tools can be made having a structure on structure pattern including a microstructured pattern with a nanostructured surface. The LITE liners can be combined with other films to form products. The LITE films can also be coated with a transfer layer to form a LITE donor film with a structured transfer layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for fastening a polymeric label to a glass, plastic or metal container or surface by means of a water based composition containing at least 30% by dry weight of animal glue that is activated into an adhesive by the following steps: (a) applying a layer of a hydrophilic solid material based on at least 30% by weight on protein from animal renderings to a polymeric label to form a hydrophilic layer that acts as an adhesive layer when activated with an aqueous medium; (b) applying a low deposition of water, a water based adhesive, water containing a cross-linking agent or an adhesive containing a cross-linking agent to the activatable hydrophilic layer sufficient enough to activate it into an adhesive and form a fastenable polymeric label; (c) fastening the fastenable polymeric label to a glass, plastic or metal container or surface; and (d) allowing said the polymeric label to dry on the glass, plastic or metal container or surface.

Abstract: A translucent ceramic having a high linear transmittance and a high refractive index, substantially not causing double refraction, and exhibiting a high anomalous dispersion has a pyrochlore compound represented by the general formula AxByOw (wherein 1.00?x/y?1.10 and w represents a positive number maintaining electroneutrality) as a main component. The main component has a cubic crystal system. Preferably, the A site comprises a trivalent metallic element, and the B site comprises a tetravalent metallic element. More preferably, A is at least one of La, Y, Gd, Yb, and Lu, and B is of at least one of Ti, Sn, Zr, and Hf. The translucent ceramic is useful as a material of, for example, an objective lens used in an optical pickup.

Abstract: A dielectric composition for plasma display panels is disclosed. The dielectric composition includes 15 to 60 weight percent of ZnO, 10 to 50 weight percent of B2O3, 0 to 10.0 weight percent of Li2O, and 2 to 20 weight percent of RO, wherein R is an alkaline earth metal. Such dielectric composition lowers the firing temperature during the manufacture of the dielectric composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing water-using household equipment of which hydrophilicity, surface hardness and appearances are good and the water-using household equipment. The water-using household equipment includes a coat including silicic acid, and a coat constituted by composition of 44 to 97% by mass of Si by SiO2 conversion, 0.2 to 17% by mass of Li by Li2O conversion and 2.4 to 49% by mass of Na by Na2O conversion on the coat including the silicic acid on a surface of a substrate. The method for manufacturing water-using household equipment includes: a surface treatment step of treating at least a surface of the substrate contacting water or contacting a water vapor atmosphere with a coating agent including silicic acid and forming a surface treatment layer; and an application step of forming an application layer on the surface treatment layer by applying an aqueous solution including 1 to 20 mass portions of Si by SiO2 conversion, 0.05 to 0.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate for making a microarray, in which a monomolecular film is not detached when a target molecule is immobilized on the substrate using the monomolecular film having a silicon oxide chain is provided. A method for manufacturing a substrate for making a microarray comprising; at least a step of forming a monomolecular film on the substrate using a silane compound, wherein the monomolecular film is formed using a solution comprising the silane compound and a nitrogen-containing organic base in the step.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transition metal complex compound of a specific structure having a metal carbene bond, a production process for the same and an organic EL device in which an organic thin film layer comprising a single layer or plural layers having at least a luminescent layer is interposed between an anode and a cathode, wherein at least one layer in the above organic thin film layers contains the transition metal complex compound having a metal carbene bond described above. Provided are a novel transition metal complex compound having a metal carbene bond which has an electroluminescent characteristic and which can provide an organic electroluminescent device having a high luminous efficiency and a production process for a transition metal complex compound.

Abstract: An electronic device material preform is used when manufacturing an electronic device material where a predetermined functional layer is formed on a surface of a substrate by sputtering. The electronic device material preform includes a discharge-guiding film that conducts electricity and guides abnormal discharge that occurs when the sputtering is carried out. The discharge-guiding film is formed at a predetermined part of an outer circumferential edge of the substrate before the functional layer is formed.

Abstract: Described is image-bearing article comprising an opaque layer bearing an image which is coated on the image-bearing side and over the image with an adhesion promoter and laminated to an ionomer interlayer sheet. Also described is a process of preparing an image-bearing article comprising a coated image-bearing opaque layer laminated to an ionomer interlayer sheet, comprising the steps of providing a opaque layer; printing an image on the opaque layer so as to produce an image-bearing opaque layer containing an image-bearing side; coating an adhesion promoter on the image-bearing side and over the image to produce a coated image-bearing opaque layer containing a coated image-bearing side; and laminating an ionomer interlayer sheet to the coated image-bearing side of the coated image-bearing opaque layer by the adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A multilayer film includes a core layer and opposed skin layers. The core layer comprises reclaimed material from the group consisting of a stream of post converted plastic product including inks, with or without an adhesive therein, and a stream of multi-colored plastic bottle caps including multiple polymers therein. at least one of said opposed skin layers being sufficiently opaque to mask any undesired coloration created by the reclaimed material. Laminations employing the above multilayer film also form part of this invention. A method of this invention for making a multilayer film including a core layer with recycled plastic therein includes the steps of: separating a plastic film or label from a package of commercial product; pelletizing the plastic film or label into pellets for introduction into an extruder of a film forming device and introducing the pelletized plastic film or label into said extruder for introducing the recycled plastic film or label pellets into a core layer of a multilayer film.

Abstract: Method steps and apparatus combinations for continuous in-line polymeric coating of rigid corrosion-protected flat-rolled sheet metal continuous-strip substrate utilizing a thermoplastic polymeric material having adhesive characteristics, capable of molten thin-film extrusion for chemical-bonding with an activated-surface of the flat-rolled sheet metal substrate, and substantially-simultaneously bonding with a solid-film polymeric material; establishing multiple-polymer-layers traveling with said activated surface; said solid polymeric film being selected to provide strength, hardness and other desired surface mechanical properties; and, also, providing for external surface coloration, design, weather-proofing, and fabricating capabilities; a second embodiment provides dual-surface multiple-polymeric layer coating carried on by activating and polymeric coating one surface at a time of rigid corrosion-protected flat-rolled sheet metal continuous strip substrate.

Abstract: A lithium aluminum oxide (LiAlO2) substrate suitable for a zinc oxide (ZnO) buffer layer is found. The ZnO buffer layer is grown on the LiAlO2 substrate. Because the LiAlO2 substrate has a similar structure to that of the ZnO buffer layer, a quantum confined stark effect (QCSE) is effectively eliminated. And a photoelectrical device made with the present invention, like a light emitting diode, a piezoelectric material or a laser diode, thus obtains an enhanced light emitting efficiency.

Abstract: A paste composition comprises inorganic particles; and a binder containing a copolymer made by copolymerizing a mixture. The mixture comprises a first (meth)acrylic ester whose homopolymer has a first glass transition temperature Tg[h]; and a second (meth)acrylic ester whose homopolymer has a second glass transition temperature Tg[l] lower than the first glass transition temperature Tg[h]. The total molar fraction of the first and second (meth) acrylic esters in the mixture is 80 mol % or more. The first and the second glass transition temperatures Tg[h] and Tg[L] satisfy the relationships Tg[h]?100° C. and Tg[h]?Tg[l]?50° C.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical polymer material having a low viscosity before curing, a high refractive index of a cured product, little alteration of refractive index under high temperature and high humidity, and an excellent heat resistant shock property and an optical component using the optical polymer material. The optical polymer material is characterized in that the material contains a fluorene compound having four (meth) acryloyl groups and a (meth) acrylate having an aryl group and may further contain -M-O-M- bond (M is a metal atom), an organometallic polymer having an aryl group, a monofunctional (meth)acrylate and/or a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A composition which exhibits a reversible non-linear reduction in opacity as the composition is stretched from a first length to a second length is disclosed. One embodiment is a film comprising an elastomeric polymer medium and regions having crystalline properties disposed in the polymer medium, where the film exhibits the reversible non-linear reduction in opacity upon being stretched.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a semifinished product from a composite material. The semifinished product is made of a composite material consisting of a metallic matrix material and of high-tensile fibers embedded in the matrix material, whereby the metallic matrix material is formed from titanium or from a titanium-based alloy. According to the invention, ceramic particles are incorporated in the matrix material in order to increase the strength of the semifinished product with regard to torsional stress or transversal stress.