Abstract: The characteristic of the present invention is a pneumatic tire comprising a plurality of radial protrusions 60 each extending in a tire radial direction on a tire surface 31 and having a shape protruding from the tire surface outward in a tire width direction, wherein the plurality of radial protrusions 60 are provided radially with a tire rotation axis S as a center, the plurality of radial protrusions 60 each have an outer end portion 62 being an end portion located on an outer side in the tire radial direction, and the outer end portion 62 is provided to the tire surface in a tire maximum width portion (a maximum width portion T) in the tire width direction.

Abstract: A tire having a decorative side wall feature, the decorative side wall feature being based upon a rubber composition, the rubber composition comprising between 15 and 25 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of rubber (phr) of a highly unsaturated diene elastomer, between 60 and 80 phr of a butyl rubber and between 5 and 15 phr of an EPDM elastomer characterized as having an ethylene content of between 65 wt. % and 75 wt. % as measured by ASTM D 3900-95, not including diene, and a Mooney viscosity ML(I+4) at 125° C. of between 60 and 80. The light-colored rubber composition may further include between 5 and 25 phr of a paraffinic processing oil and a non-black filler.

Abstract: In order to improve ride quality and steering stability, the present invention provides a pneumatic tire having a sidewall made of a rubber composition for a sidewall comprising at least a natural rubber and a diene rubber comprising a syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene, wherein rubber sheets obtained by extruding at a thickness of at most 1.5 mm the rubber composition for a sidewall with a complex modulus E*a in a tire circumferential direction measured at a temperature of 70° C. and a dynamic distortion of 2% of 3 to 15 MPa are laminated.

Abstract: An object of the present invention to provide a rubber composition for sidewall and a tire having sidewall using thereof as well as a rubber composition for clinch and a tire having clinch using thereof that adjust scorch time and suppress surface bloom, reduce rolling resistance, can obtain sufficient rigidity as sidewall and clinch, and can improve elongation at break and durability. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for sidewall and a rubber composition for clinch including specific amount of an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate indicated by the formula (B1): and specific filler, based on a rubber component including specific amount of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber and a butadiene rubber and/or an epoxidized natural rubber, and a tire having sidewall using thereof and clinch using thereof.

Abstract: An elastomer composition comprising a butyl-based rubber (A), as a dispersed phase, including (i) a brominated isobutylene and p-methylstyrene copolymer rubber or (ii) a blend of a butyl rubber, halogenated butyl rubber and/or polyisobutylene rubber and a brominated isobutylene and p-methylstyrene copolymer rubber and a Nylon resin (B), as a matrix phase, selected from Nylon 11, Nylon 6/66 copolymer, Nylon 6 and/or Nylon 66, wherein the matrix phase of the butyl-based rubber/Nylon resin blend composition having titanium oxide (C) compounded therein in an amount of 2.5 to 8% by weight, based upon the weight of the Nylon resin (B), whereby UV degradation can be suppressed and long term outdoor exposure can be withstood and a pneumatic tire using the same.

Abstract: A method for producing a transparent conductor having a substrate and thereon a conductive layer containing a plurality of metal nanowires comprises the steps of applying a metal nanowire dispersion containing the metal nanowires in a liquid to the substrate, removing the liquid from the applied metal nanowire dispersion to form a metal nanowire network layer on the substrate, and subjecting the metal nanowire network layer to a pressure treatment using a lower roller and an upper roller, the lower roller having a rubber hardness of 40° to 70°.

Abstract: A finishing element 1 comprises a relatively form-retaining core body 2 connected liquid-tightly to a relatively flexible rim body 4, which here extends laterally around the core body in at least substantially liquid-tight manner. The core body 2 comprises a cavity for the purpose of receiving liquid-tightly therein an at least substantially shank-like free outer end 10 of a construction element. A finishing element 1 is thus provided with which the outer end of a construction element can be finished in reliably liquid-tight manner.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding ends of two separate articles or a single article to form a single welded article. The apparatus comprises first and second molds for supporting and clamping first and second ends of at least one article and an infrared heating element for thermally energizing over a prescribed period of time the first and second ends of the at least one article to a welding condition. The apparatus further comprises a regulator for altering the power supplied for energizing the infrared heater over at least a portion of the prescribed period of time to achieve increased electromagnetic radiation penetration into the body of the at least one article beyond the first and second ends. The apparatus also comprises an actuator for advancing the first and second ends into a contacting position to form a single welded article.

Abstract: A method for curing a resin contained in a liner of an underground pipe or passageway by use of a mobile magnetron module. The module navigates the length of the passageway of pipe via air pressure which also keeps the liner inflated. A winch attached to the module regulates the rate at which the module traverses the passageway or pipe. As the module makes its way through the passageway or pipe, the magnetron emits microwaves which cures the resin. Additionally, a thermal imaging camera can be utilized in the module or trailing the module to monitor the status of the curing of the resin in its entirety.

Abstract: This invention is generally related to catheters for insertion into a body cavity, duct or vessel, and more particularly to a tip or plug for a catheter. The catheter tip is constructed and arranged to form a seal on the end portion of the catheter tube, while a sleeve secured or formed integrally to the tip cooperates with the catheter tube to form a first balloon that encapsulates the tip of the catheter and a second balloon that positions the catheter within the body cavity, duct or vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting a first tube to a second tube, the tubes being interconnected in an overlapping region by means of an adhesive that fills a gap in the overlapping region between the tubes. Said method is characterized in that: a) adhesive is applied to the overlapping region of at least one of the tubes and the adhesive is selected in such a way that it is solid at temperatures of below 30° C.

Abstract: An elastic material is cut, set to a product pitch, stretched a desired amount and applied to a moving target web to create a product with a desired amount of elasticity over a desired area. A vacuum wheel with an aggressive vacuum pattern is used for securing and stretching the stretchable film, the same type of wheel also capable of being used as a trim removal device.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a storage tank comprising an inner liner, an outer filament winding and a connecting part. The method comprises the steps of: blow molding the inner liner by extruding a parison, pinching the inner liner at least at one extremity to create a pinch and then blowing the parison; providing the connecting part with a slot of appropriate shape and size to receive a part of the pinch; inserting the part of the pinch in the slot so as to secure the inner liner and the connecting part; and applying the outer filament winding around the liner and the connecting part.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing an embedded cylinder pipe by applying a composite structural reinforcement within the pipe through in situ stratification of at least one band of reinforcement fibers and a resin or a resin including matrix comprising the steps of applying said band onto a contact area on an internal face of said pipe by means of a contacting member; moving said contacting member along an helical path so that said contact area follows said path; moving a main pressing member behind said contacting member along said path, to apply pressure to said band in a main pressure area separated from said contact area. Related device for reinforcing an embedded cylinder pipe by applying a composite structural reinforcement within the pipe.

Abstract: Means and methods for applying a tape layer from a roll to the outer periphery of a spiral wound module. In preferred embodiments the length of the tape coincides with the length of the module.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of making disposable absorbent garments includes providing an outer cover web having front and back waist edges; attaching elastomeric front and back body panel webs to the outer cover web. The front and back body panel webs comprise an elastomeric film laminate. Portions of the outer cover web are removed to define a series of spaced apart holes. The elastomeric front body panel web defines a front body panel web width that extends at least 50% of a shortest distance extending from the front waist edge to each hole, and the elastomeric back body panel web defines a back body panel width that extends at least 50% of a shortest distance extending from the back waist edge to each hole.

Abstract: A heat transfer paper configured to reduce the amount of stray toner on a heat transfer material, especially when the image is formed via a laser printer or laser copier, is generally disclosed. The heat transfer material includes an image-receptive coating overlying a splittable layer and a base sheet. The image-receptive coating includes thermoplastic polyolefin wax microparticles, a thermoplastic binder, and a humectant. The thermoplastic polyolefin wax microparticles have an average particle size of from about 30 microns to about 50 microns and melt at temperatures between about 130° C. and about 200° C.

Abstract: A method for the production of a stiffener on a surface of an element that is to be made rigid, whereby at least one of the two is made of a composite material that is not completely polymerized, whereby the stiffener includes—in a transverse direction—two contact zones with the surface between which the stiffener and the element to be made rigid form a cavity that empties out at least one of the ends of the stiffener, includes using a core that is placed in the cavity and removed from the cavity after polymerization. The core has a first part that has a low expansion coefficient to ensure the geometric precision required and at least one second part that has a significant elongation coefficient to make possible the extraction of the part by traction on one of the ends of the second part so as to cause a contraction of its cross-section.

Abstract: A decorative paint film laminate having high gloss and distinctness of image after processing for providing a decorative finish for a part, the decorative paint film laminate comprises a paint film having an inner surface and an outer surface, a backing sheet applied to the inner surface of the paint film, and no mask on the outer surface of the paint film. The paint film comprises a clear coat layer, a gloss and distinctness of image retaining layer, and a color coat layer. The paint film obtains high gloss and distinctness of image without a mask being on the outer surface of the paint film.

Abstract: The present invention provides multiple layer interlayers having a soft inner polymer layer and relatively stiff outer layers that can be laminated without unacceptable optical distortion and used in various multiple layer glass panel type applications. Multiple layer interlayers of the present invention have surface topography that is formed by controlling the melt fracture that occurs at the exposed surface of the interlayer, or individual layers of the multiple layer interlayer, during formation of the interlayer. By precisely controlling the surface topography of the interlayer, lamination of the interlayer with a rigid substrate does not lead to unacceptable optical distortion caused by the transfer of the surface topography through outer, stiffer layers into softer, internal layers of the interlayer.

Abstract: An antenna manufacturing method includes printing an antenna pattern on a film, and forming a substrate on the film via an in-mold forming process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a strip laminate comprising a strip carrier material (1) and a first adhesive layer (4) on at least one of the surfaces of the strip carrier material (1). The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: (a) coating a first auxiliary strip carrier material (2) with at least the first adhesive layer (4) and winding up the coated first auxiliary strip carrier material (9) onto a first roll (8); (b) unwinding the coated first auxiliary strip carrier material (9) from the first roll (8) and guiding the coated first auxiliary strip carrier material (9) towards a first laminating roller (14); (c) laminating the coated first auxiliary strip carrier material (9) onto the strip carrier material (1) in such a manner that the first adhesive layer (4) faces the strip carrier material (1); and (d) delaminating the first auxiliary carrier material (2) from the first adhesive layer (4).

Abstract: A process for reducing defects during formation of a transfer layer on a composite support having a central layer with a first thermal expansion coefficient. The method includes providing the composite support with at least one pair of lateral layers about the central layer, with the layers of each pair having second thermal expansion coefficients and thicknesses that are substantially identical to one another to thus provide the composite support with an overall thermal expansion coefficient that is sufficiently close to that of the transfer layer; conducting crystalline growth of the transfer layer on a growth substrate; bonding the transfer layer to the composite support; and removing the growth substrate to provide the transfer layer on the composite support without generating an excessive number of defects in the transfer layer due to the matching of the overall thermal expansion coefficients of the composite substrate and transfer layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A flex circuit having conductive traces formed on only one side of a base film for attaching to both sides of a DITO touch sensor panel is disclosed. By having conductive traces formed on only one side of the base film, the number of process steps and fabrication cost can be reduced because only a single etching step is needed. Furthermore, because the flex circuit is thinner, the resultant space savings can be utilized for other features in a device without enlarging the overall device package.

Abstract: A method for bonding members is provided. A first member, a second member and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The carbon nanotube structure is placed between the first member and the second member. The carbon nanotube structure is energized to a temperature equal to or higher than a melting temperature of the first member or the second member.

Abstract: A method for sealing a first packaging material laminate, comprised of at least one layer of magnetizable particles and a sealable layer, to a second packaging laminate involves facing the sealable layer towards the second laminate, providing an alternating magnetic field to the laminates in a sealing zone, thereby generating magnetic hysteresis losses in the laminate having the magnetizable particles, which losses create heat substantially melting the sealable layer in the sealing zone, and applying a sealing pressure to the first and second laminate to cause the first and second laminate to be pressed together in the sealing zone, thereby sealing the laminates to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for laser welding at least two components (1, 2) made of plastic, particularly a pipe (2) and a carrier plate (1), wherein the first component (1) at least in certain regions has a relatively high permeability for the laser beam (3) used during laser welding. The second component (2) at least in certain regions has a relatively low permeability for the laser beam (3) used during laser welding. A compact design of the components (1, 2) can be achieved if the laser beam (3) reaches the respective weld location (14) by means of refraction and/or reflection during laser welding.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an electronic paper manufacturing method which allows formation of an electronic paper by forming thin film transistors on a support film and affixing a display layer thereto without causing wrinkling of the support film, even when the support film is thin, and which is in no need of an extra cleaning step after the formation of the electronic paper. [Solution] The electronic paper manufacturing method includes an electronic paper formation step including the substeps of forming thin film transistors on an electronic-paper support film to give a driver layer; and affixing a display layer having an image displaying function onto the driver layer, in which the electronic paper formation step is performed while temporarily fixing the electronic-paper support film to a support plate through a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: A method for producing circuit boards, comprising a process for modifying a flexible circuit board, in particular for the stabilization thereof, characterized by at least the following method steps: a) providing a planar formation (“reinforcement plate”) having lower flexibility than that of the flexible circuit board, b) hot laminating an adhesive film, which can be activated by heat, on the reinforcement plate, c) placing the laminate made of adhesive film and reinforcement plate with the adhesive film side on the flexible circuit board, d) introducing the component made of reinforcement plate, adhesive film, and flexible circuit board into a partial vacuum atmosphere, e) hot laminating the component with application of pressure and heat.

Abstract: The use of a methacrylic resin composition for hot plate welding, wherein the methacrylic resin composition contains a polymer obtained by polymerization of monomers consisting mainly of methyl methacrylate, the polymer having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 150000-250000.

Abstract: Delignification of biomass consisting of lignin containing plant is done by utilizing an amino compound in and aqueous solution at ambient temperature up to 150 degree C. to produce and aqueous solution of amino salt of lignin and an amino-lignin-cellulose which is not soluble in water. The aqueous solution of amino salt of lignin is then filtered off of the amino-lignin-cellulose. The aqueous solution of amino salt of lignin or the amino salt of lignin with the amino-lignin-cellulose may be reacted with an aldehyde to produce an amino-lignin-aldehyde resin or an amino-lignin-cellulose aldehyde resin which may be of the thermoplastic or thermosetting type. The thermoplastic resins are fire resistant, hard, strong, not water soluble and may be used to make exterior fiberboard, OAS boards, plywood, molded products, etc. These urea salts of lignin may also be utilized as long acting fertilizer, to produce plastics and other products.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method comprising same for removing metal oxides from a substrate surface are disclosed herein. In one particular embodiment, the apparatus comprises an electrode assembly that has a housing that is at least partially comprised of an insulating material and having an internal volume and at least one fluid inlet that is in fluid communication with the internal volume; a conductive base connected to the housing comprising a plurality of conductive tips that extend therefrom into a target area and a plurality of perforations that extend therethrough and are in fluid communication with the internal volume to allow for a passage of a gas mixture comprising a reducing gas.

Abstract: A particle monitoring apparatus includes a housing disposed on a gas exhaust line, a laser beam source for emitting a laser beam to particles in the gas exhaust line, a window member disposed at the housing for monitoring the particles in the gas exhaust line. The window member has a transparent base which is formed of a transparent resin or glass containing silicon and has a gas contact surface which faces a gas within the gas exhaust line, and a surface treatment layer formed on the gas contact surface of the transparent base, wherein the surface treatment layer contains one material selected from the group consisting of yttrium and calcium fluoride.

Abstract: A device for cleaning objects includes, a device for drawing in surrounding air, a device for producing plasma and a device for blowing out a mixture of surrounding air and plasma into the object to be cleaned. The device is used preferably in household applications in the cleaning and sanitization of mattresses, joints and walls.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a processing chamber, a part of which is formed of a dielectric window; a substrate supporting unit, provided in the processing chamber, for mounting a target substrate; a processing gas supply unit for supplying a processing gas to the processing chamber to perform a plasma process on the target substrate; an RF antenna, provided outside the dielectric window, for generating a plasma from the processing gas by an inductive coupling in the processing chamber; and an RF power supply unit for supplying an RF power to the RF antenna. The RF antenna includes a single-wound or multi-wound coil conductor having a cutout portion in a coil circling direction; and a pair of RF power lines from the RF power supply unit are respectively connected to a pair of coil end portions of the coil conductor that are opposite to each other via the cutout portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for plasma processing are provided. In some embodiments, an RF feed structure includes a first RF feed to couple RF power to a plurality of symmetrically arranged stacked first RF coil elements; a second RF feed coaxially disposed about the first RF feed and electrically insulated therefrom, the second RF feed to couple RF power to a plurality of symmetrically arranged stacked second RF coil elements coaxially disposed with respect to the first RF coil elements. In some embodiments, a plasma processing apparatus includes a first RF coil; a second RF coil coaxially disposed with respect to the first RF coil; a first RF feed coupled to the first RF coil to provide RF power thereto; and a second RF feed coaxially disposed with respect to the first RF feed and electrically insulated therefrom, the second RF feed coupled to the second RF coil to provide RF power thereto.

Abstract: Provided is a sheet-fed printing press including: a printing unit (20) for printing on a sheet of paper (1); and a laminate unit (40) arranged at the convey downstream direction side of the sheet of paper (1) of the printing unit (20) and performing lamination on the sheet of paper (1) printed by the printing unit (20).

Abstract: A Roman shade includes shade material and a lining panel connected to the shade material at a plurality of discrete connections located along horizontal rows of cord rings for lift cords of the shade.

Abstract: A hybrid enclosure, comprising a flexible, lightweight cover coupled within a rigid frame and at least one rigid stile that functions to confine a space, with minimal structural encroachment into potential ingress and egress area of the space when fully open.

Abstract: A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords.

Abstract: A retractable covering for an arched window including a first and a second panel formed of pliable material. A flap of the first panel overlaps a flap of the second panel. The first and second panels together have a generally arch-shaped upper perimeter adapted to be secured to a support structure and have a generally straight lower perimeter. A retracting mechanism moves the first and second panels between a closed position wherein the arched window is substantially covered and an open position wherein the arched window is substantially uncovered. The retracting mechanism includes a first cord secured to the first panel flap, and a second cord secured to the second panel flap. The retracting mechanism having a first operating state to position the first and second panels in the open position and a second operating state wherein the first and second panels are positioned in the closed. The retracting mechanism further includes a cord guide through which at least a portion of the first and second cords extend.

Abstract: According to one aspect, there is provided a curtain assembly including a curtain and a plurality of rails. The curtain can be used to cover a variety of openings. The plurality of rails can be attached to and disposed horizontally on the curtain to provide rigidity to the curtain when in an open position (covering the opening). The plurality of rails can be made of two main sections, a first and a second coupled to opposite sides of the curtain. The second section can be configured to provide the lateral stability to the curtain, permitting the first section to be made of almost any material. Typically both sections are metal. The first section can also include folded over portions which wrap around the edges of the curtain. The folded over to portions provide for attachment and also insure no sharp edges exist on the exterior sides of the curtain. The plurality of rails can be bonded to the curtain using an adhesive. The curtain can include prepared bonding surface to receive the rails.

Abstract: A partitioning device includes a fixing unit, a locking mechanism, and an article blocking mechanism. The fixing unit includes a first fixing seat, and a second fixing seat spaced apart from the first fixing seat. The locking mechanism includes a rod seat, and a securing unit that is mounted on the first fixing seat. The article blocking mechanism includes a rod that is mounted rotatably to the second fixing seat on one end and fixedly to the rod seat on its other end, a curtain member that is fixed at one end to the rod and that may be wound around and unwound from the rod, and an anchoring unit that is connected to a free end of the curtain member and that is adapted to be releasably anchored at a location in the passenger compartment of the vehicle such that the curtain member is at an extending position.

Abstract: Processes for producing regenerated fibers from post-consumer and post-industrial waste are disclosed. The process generally involves obtaining a source of post-industrial and/or post-consumer scrap material comprising fibers, cutting the material into a desirable size in the range of from one square inch to thirty square inches, detangling the fibers, removing any finish from the fibers, if present, combing and/or picking the fibers to convert any threads into fibers, humidifying the fibers, and intimately blending the fibers. These regenerated fibers can be blended with other fibers, and intimately blended to provide a uniform blend of fibers. The fibers can then be subjected to a carding process to orient the fibers. The regenerated fibers can be used in any application that would otherwise use virgin fibers, including their use to form woven or non-woven materials.

Abstract: Methods of pretreating comminuted cellulosic material with an acidic solution and then a carbonate-containing solution to produce a pretreated cellulosic material are provided. The pretreated material may then be further treated in a pulping process, for example, a soda-anthraquinone pulping process, to produce a cellulose pulp. The pretreatment solutions may be extracted from the pretreated cellulose material and selectively re-used, for example, with acid or alkali addition, for the pretreatment solutions. The resulting cellulose pulp is characterized by having reduced lignin content and increased yield compared to prior art treatment processes.

Abstract: This device for applying a moistening liquid to a paper web comprises a liquid applicator roller (44, 46) for applying the moistening liquid (38) on the paper web (18). The liquid applicator roller comprises an application surface (60), and is characterized in that the application surface (60) is formed of a material capable of creating a corona effect on the paper web by discharge of static electricity between the surface and the paper web (18). Application to paper web dryers of rotary offset presses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition suitable for paper brightening, wherein the composition contains one or more specified fluorescent whitening agents with taurine groups. The composition is used for whitening paper, in particular at the wet-end, in the size press or by coating.

Abstract: Method for controlling the deposition of organic contaminants from the pulp and papermaking systems using water soluble aminoplast ether copolymers is described herein. The aminoplast ether copolymer can be used alone or in combination with one or more additives. The pulps to be treated include mechanical, chemical, semi-chemical pulps; sulfide pulp; recycled old newspapers; mixed office wastes; corrugated boxes; and their combinations. The use of water soluble aminoplast ether copolymers to control or prevent pitch and stickies deposition improves down stream performance of papermaking equipment increasing mill efficiency and improving paper quality.