Abstract: Surface-structured, cross-linked silicone-based material and method for making the same. Embodiments of silicone-based materials described herein are useful, for example, in applications of light capture, anti-reflection, light redirection, light diffusion, hydrophobic surfaces, hydrophilic surfaces, light guiding, light collimation, light concentration, Fresnel lens, retro-reflection, drag reduction, air bleed adhesives, release liner, abrasion resistance, and anti-fouling.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for depositing material on a component. The system includes a deposition device operatively coupled to a fiber optic Nd:YAG laser. The deposition device includes a focusing prism that focuses the Nd:YAG laser at a focal area on a bladed disk, where the focal area on the bladed disk is between two blades of the disk. The system further includes an imaging means that views the focal area of the component. The imaging means and the fiber optic Nd:YAG laser each are positioned in a substantially similar optical relationship to the focal area on the bladed disk. The system further includes an additive material delivery means that delivers additive material to the component at the focal area on the component.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesive composition for polarizing plates, which is used for adhering polarizing plates, and which exhibits excellent durability even under high-temperature and high-moisture conditions, and which minimizes the occurrence of white streaks. Also provided are a polarizing plate with adhesive and liquid crystal display device using said adhesive composition. The adhesive composition for polarizing plates contains the following: (A) carboxyl group [CG]-containing (meth)acrylic copolymer [MACP] using 1.5 to 3 wt % CG-containing (meth)acrylic monomer [MAM] and 97 to 98.5% MAM not having a reactive functional group; (B) CG- and hydroxyl group [HG]-containing MACP using 0.5 to 3 wt % CG-containing MAM, 0.3 to 1 wt % HG-containing MAM, and 96 to 99.2 wt % MAM not having a reactive functional group; (C) toluene diisocyanate-type isocyanate compound; and (D) a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of foldable substrates and methods for making foldable substrates for a motor vehicle are provided herein. The foldable substrate comprises a first wall that has a first outer surface. The first wall comprises a first natural fiber-resin impregnated blank section that is overmolded with a first quantity of polymeric resin that forms at least a portion of the first outer surface. A second wall has a second outer surface. The second wall comprises a second natural fiber-resin impregnated blank section that forms at least a portion of the second outer surface. The first and second walls are hingedly connected together.

Abstract: Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films exhibit superior resistance to ink-transfer when printed to high optical densities, which is desirable for medical imaging applications.

Abstract: Process for preparing a dispersion comprising silicon dioxide particles and cationizing agents, by dispersing 50 to 75 parts by weight of water, 25 to 50 parts by weight of silicon dioxide particles having a BET surface area of 30 to 500 m2/g and 100 to 300 ?g of cationizing agent per square metre of the BET surface area of the silicon dioxide particles, wherein the cationizing agent is obtainable by reacting at least one haloalkyl-functional alkoxysilane, its hydrolysis products or condensation products and/or a mixture thereof with at least one aminoalcohol and a defined amount of water and optionally removing the resulting hydrolysis alcohol at least partly from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spacer (8) to be sandwiched between first and second glass sheets (5) of a vacuum glazing panel, such as to maintain a first space between the glass sheets, which space forms a first cavity (4) under a vacuum of less than 1 mbar, a sealing joint (1) being positioned on the periphery of the glass sheets enclosing the first cavity. According to the invention, one such spacer (8) comprises cold-worked austenitic stainless steel.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing volatile residues from a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate includes a chamber suitable for operating maintaining a vacuum therein and a heat module positioned to heat a substrate disposed in the chamber. The apparatus for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate also includes at least one of A) a temperature controlled pedestal having a projection extending radially therefrom suitable for supporting the temperature control pedestal on a ledge of the chamber body, the projection thermally isolating the base from the chamber body; B) a pair of substrate holders that include two support flanges extending radially inward from an inner edge of an arc-shaped body, each support flange having a substrate support step that includes a sloped landing; or C) a domed window.

Abstract: A multilayer textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a textile wall having opposite edges extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve between opposite ends. The opposite edges are configured to overlap one another to bound a central cavity of the sleeve. The wall has an inner layer with opposite inner and outer faces and an outer layer with opposite inner and outer faces. The inner and outer layers overlap one another and are constructed of interlinked yarn. The inner and outer layers are integrally connected to one another across interlinked portions adjacent the opposite edges by yarn common to each of the inner and outer layers.

Abstract: Inorganic compositions include at least one inorganic compound of iron silicate as it is, or mixed with at least one binding compound able to increase the temperature of the composition when the composition is exposed to irradiation caused by an electromagnetic field or electromagnetic waves and are therefore usable for the production of susceptor materials.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing magnesium-aluminum alloy casing includes performing an adhesion process to form a protective layer on an antioxidant layer which is on a magnesium-aluminum alloy substrate by a ceramic paint. The ceramic paint includes a ceramic powder, a resin, a dilution agent and a particle. The particle is one percent to fifteen percent of the ceramic paint, and the particle is used to enhance roughness of the protective layer. By performing the adhesion process to form the protective layer, effects of anti-corrosion and anti-salt fog of the magnesium-aluminum alloy casing are achieved.

Abstract: The composite bag of the present invention generally comprises a multi-layered, inner laminated woven bag for bulk packaging of food products, particularly rice and grain products. The composite bag of the present invention generally comprises a top outer layer made of a polymer film and further comprising an anti-skid coating on one surface and reverse printed matter on its opposing surface; a middle layer comprising a polymer woven layer; a base inner-barrier layer comprising a polymer film that forms the interior liner of the composite bag; and a plurality of holes formed by the top outer layer, the middle layer, and the base inner-barrier layer. The layers of the present invention can be adhesively laminated to each other.

Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.

Abstract: An outer casing for an electric device which is a molded article of a environmental resin wherein poly(lactic acid) and/or a lactic acid copolymer is used, is constituted by molding a flame-retarded resin composition including a resin component containing poly(lactic acid) and/or the lactic acid copolymer as a main ingredient, and silica-magnesia catalyst particles as a flame retardance-imparting component which imparts flame retardance, wherein an organometallic compound is attached to a part of surfaces or the entire surfaces of the silica-magnesia catalyst particles. The organometallic compound is preferably a titanium-based coupling agent or a zirconium-based coupling agent.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multilayered pipe having a layer comprising a resin composition containing EVOH, which is unlikely to exhibit the occurrence of cracking in the EVOH layer due to oxidative degeneration and has excellent gas barrier property even during long-term usage at high temperatures, and also to provide a resin composition for obtaining the multilayered pipe. The present invention relates to a resin composition containing 0.001 to 5 parts by mass of an antioxidant (B) and 0.00001 to 0.3 parts by mass of a conjugated polyene compound (C) having a molecular weight of 1000 or less, relative to 100 parts by mass of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A).

Abstract: A film laminate (1) includes a base film (10) and a protection film (2). The base film (10) has positioning parts (11a to 11c) formed thereon that are holes or notches into which operation buttons (91A to 91C) of the electronic device (90) can fit and which is for defining the position of the film laminate (1) on the front surface of the electronic device (90). By the film laminate 1, when a user attaches a protection film to an outer surface of an electronic device, displacement of the film laminate on the outer surface can be prevented, and thereby attachment work of the protection film can be facilitated.

Abstract: A roll includes a succession of sheets of single-use absorbent paper, the succession of sheets includes a first sheet partially defined by a first line of perforations and a first cut arrangement partially defined by a first cut, a second cut, and a connecting region arranged between the first cut and the second cut and a second sheet partially defined by the first cut arrangement, and a second line of perforations.

Abstract: A metallic layer is formed on a resin-made dial plate main body by surface treatment. A front surface of the main body is provided with a circular or arc-shaped second design face around a rotation shaft of a pointer, and a first inwardly inclined face and an outwardly inclined face continued to the second design face so as to rim an inside and an outside of the second design face and gradually extending toward a rear surface as extending away from the second design face. These first inwardly inclined face and outwardly inclined face are provided on a smooth face. Other portions except these first inwardly inclined face and outwardly inclined face are provided on a corrugated face on which a plurality of convexes and concaves are formed and having a surface roughness rougher than the smooth face.

Abstract: A method of layerwise solid freeform fabrication is disclosed. The method comprises, for each of at least a few of the layers, dispensing and hardening at least a first modeling material and a second modeling material to form a core region and one or more envelope regions at least partially surrounding the core region. In some embodiments, the ratio between the elastic moduli of adjacent regions, when hardened, is from about 1 to about 20.

Abstract: A composite building product formed through formed molding. The composite product having an exterior skin surrounding a foamed core. The exterior skin being formed from particulate material that includes carpet waste material and mixed polymer waste materials.

Abstract: The adhesive film includes a film-like adhesive layer, a light release separator and a heavy release separator that are laminated on either side of the adhesive layer, and a carrier film further laminated on the heavy release separator. The outer edges of the light release separator and the carrier film forming the outer layer extend outward beyond the outer edge of the adhesive layer and the heavy release separator forming the inner layer. The outer edge sections of the adhesive layer are thereby protected. The outer edge section of the carrier film is gripped and released first, after which the outer edge section of the light release separator is gripped and released, and finally the heavy release separator is released, thereby allowing each separator and the carrier film to be reliably and easily released in the prescribed order.

Abstract: A silicon structure of the present invention is provided with a silicon substrate (1) to become a base, and a plurality of fibrous projections (2) made of silicon dioxide and directly joined to a silicon-made surface (1a) of the silicon substrate (1). By arbitrarily constructing an area where these fibrous projections (2) are formed in a predetermined area, it is possible to render the area to have at least either hydrophilicity or water retentivity, so as to provide a silicon structure useful for a variety of devices.

Abstract: A crystal can be formed using vapor deposition. In one set of embodiments, the crystal can be grown such that the crystal selectively grown along a particular surface at a relatively faster rate as compared to another surface. In another embodiment, the assist material may aid in transporting or depositing the vapor species of a constituent to surfaces of the crystal. In a further set of embodiments, the crystal can be vapor grown in the presence of an assist material that is attracted to or repelled from a particular location of the crystal to increase or reduce crystal growth rate at a region adjacent to the location. The position of the relatively locally greater net charge within the assist material may affect the crystal plane to which the assist material is attracted or repelled. An as-grown crystal may be achieved that has a predetermined geometric shape.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a pattern and an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition that excels in the limiting resolving power, roughness characteristics, exposure latitude (EL) and bridge defect performance. The method of forming a pattern includes (1) forming an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition into a film, (2) exposing the film to light, and (3) developing the exposed film with a developer containing an organic solvent. The actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition contains (A) a resin containing a repeating unit with a structural moiety that is configured to decompose when exposed to actinic rays or radiation to thereby generate an acid, and (B) a solvent.

Abstract: A rug is configured from a cover attached to an underlying, non-slip, non-absorbent mat by an interlocking mechanical connection. The interlocking mechanical connection is formed in a first embodiment by hook and loop material of the type sold under the trademark VELCRO, and in a second embodiment by a layer of grit material on the mat, and in a third embodiment by a resinous material which has projections that interlock with the bottom surface of the cover. When it is desired to separate the cover from the mat, the cover is simply pulled and stripped away from the mat so that the cover may be washed in a washing machine and the mat may also be manually washed or otherwise cleaned. If desired, the cover may be replaced with covers of different designs or textures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward benzoxazine composite structures and the application thereof. In some embodiments, a radome can be constructed from a benzoxazine composite structure. A benzoxazine structure can include a low density core with one or two benzoxazine composite face skins. The benzoxazine face skins can include reinforcement materials to provide structural strength. Such radomes and/or benzoxazine structures can be used in various maritime, aircraft, rocket, missile, and/or automobile applications. In particular, radomes can be used to house communication equipment such as antennas and the like.

Abstract: A disposable floor mat comprises an upper surface for placement of feet of a user and a lower surface for placement of the mat on a floor of a bathroom. The mat also includes at least one tab coupled to the upper surface and adapted to permit a user to lift the floor mat off the floor by pulling the at least one tab in a direction away from the floor.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a base material and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and is formed therein with a plurality of through-holes passing through from one surface to the other surface. The base material includes a first layer positioned on a side of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a second layer positioned on an opposite side of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The first layer includes a resin composition containing: 50 to 88 wt % of a polyolefin-based resin (A); 10 to 48 wt % of a styrene-based resin and/or an acrylic-based resin (B) excluding the polyolefin-based resin (A); and 2.0 to 30 wt % of a pigment (C), and the second layer contains a polyolefin-based ionomer resin (D) as a main constituent, and the ratio of thickness between the first layer and the second layer is 80:20 to 97:3.0.

Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Overhang Length (GM Overhang Length) of less than 3.65 cm as measured according to the Flexural Rigidity Test Method and/or a Cross-Machine Direction Overhang Length (CD Overhang Length) of less than 3.875 cm as measured according to the Flexural Rigidity Test Method described herein are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic coating with a high degree of global planarization. Further disclosed is an iPECVD-based method of coating a substrate with an organic layer having a high degree of global planarization. Disclosed is a flexible, alternating organic and inorganic multi-layer coating with low water permeability, a high-degree of transparency, and a high-degree of global planarization. Also disclosed is an iPECVD-based method of coating a substrate with the alternating organic and inorganic multi-layer coating.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a single crystal 3C-SiC substrate that can dramatically reduce surface defects generated in a processing of epitaxial growth and can secure a quality as a semiconductor device while simplifying a post process. The method of manufacturing a single crystal 3C-SiC substrate where a single crystal 3C-SiC layer is formed on a base substrate by epitaxial growth is provided. A first growing stage of forming the single crystal 3C-SiC layer to have a surface state configured with a surface with high flatness and surface pits scattering in the surface is performed. A second growing stage of further epitaxially growing the single crystal 3C-SiC layer obtained in the first growing stage so as to fill the surface pits is performed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer is highly reflective (optionally textured) and operative to bond to concrete cast against it. Preferably, the protective coating layer comprises cement, polymer, and white pigment, and may optionally or additionally include a filler, a UV absorber and an antioxidant. The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it. Also disclosed is a waterproofing membrane comprising a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a protective coating layer (as described above), and a highly releasable bonding layer.

Abstract: A solution for texturing silicon wafers configured to constitute photovoltaic (PV) cells. Silicon wafers can be produced, the surface of which include uniformly engraved patterns having a depth of between 5 and 50 ?m.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of forming a conductive film, the method comprising: providing a coating solution having a plurality of conductive nanostructures and a fluid carrier; moving a web in a machine direction; forming a wet film by depositing the coating solution on the moving web, wherein the wet film has a first dimension extending parallel to the machine direction and a second dimension transverse to the machine direction; applying an air flow across the wet film along the second dimension, whereby at least some of the conductive nanostructures in the wet film are reoriented; and allowing the wet film to dry to provide the conductive film.

Abstract: A method for producing a substrate having dispersed particles of a dendrimer compound on the surface thereof, the method including: an application step including dissolving a phenyl azomethine dendrimer compound in a solvent to prepare a solution, and applying the solution on the surface of a substrate; and a volatilization step including volatilizing the solvent from the solution applied on the surface of the substrate, the phenyl azomethine dendrimer compound included in the solution having a concentration of no greater than 5 ?mol/L is employed.

Abstract: A surface-modified fibrous material is provided for incorporation in a thermoplastic matrix to form a fiber-reinforced composite article. Good binding between the fibrous material and the thermoplastic matrix is achieved through the presence of finely roughened surfaces on the fibers of nanoparticles of an inorganic material. Such nanoparticles are provided from an alkaline aqueous size composition containing the nanoparticles dispersed therein (as described). The fibrous material may be provided in continuous or discontinuous form. In a preferred embodiment glass fibers are initially provided in continuous form followed by cutting into discontinuous lengths and drying with the retention of the nanoparticles on the surfaces of the fibers. The surface-roughened fibrous material is incorporated in a thermoplastic matrix as fibrous reinforcement with the application of heat whereby the thermoplastic matrix is rendered melt processable. In preferred embodiments injection or compression molding is utilized.

Abstract: A biodegradable monolayer medical material, comprising at least 15 percent cellulose fibers by dry weight, with a remainder comprising at least 60 percent by dry weight of natural fibers, the monolayer medical material providing a barrier to liquids and/or microorganisms meeting at least level 1 performance based on a standard defined by AAMI PB70, and at least a portion of the monolayer medical material comprises a softening process pattern configured to soften the monolayer medical barrier material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a molded object. The method includes: supplying a first liquid material to a first region out of a molding enabling region where a powder material is arranged and curing the powder material of the first region using a lamination molding technology to form a first insoluble part insoluble in a solvent; supplying a second liquid material different from the first liquid material to the powder material of a second region, which is provided so as to be surrounded by the first region, out of the molding enabling region and curing the powder material of the second region using the lamination molding technology to form a second soluble part soluble in the solvent; and dissolving the second part in the solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical sheet with an elasticity and a photosensitive resin composition used for a liquid crystal display, in which the present invention has advantages that it can be easily handled because it cannot be easily damaged from an external impact; a production cost can be decreased and a production efficiency can be improved due to a decrease of error rate; and it can prevent the decrease of luminance due to a damage.

Abstract: To produce an original work of art in which intrinsic characteristics such as the artistry and creativity of a seal itself can be fully expressed, provided is an ornament including: a decorative seal portion in which a decorative seal is formed; and an auxiliary decorative portion in which an auxiliary decoration is formed, and which is arranged around the decorative seal portion. The decorative seal is selectively formed in the decorative seal portion in accordance with the purpose of decoration or a consumer's taste, and the auxiliary decoration having a variety of designs is formed in the auxiliary decorative portion manually or by means of a mold.

Abstract: A screen protector is revealed. The screen protector includes a transparent protection film, an ink layer and a glue layer. The transparent protection film is made from flexible material and having an outer surface and an adhesive surface. The ink layer is a frame being printed around a periphery of the adhesive surface of the transparent protection film. The glue layer is disposed over the ink layer. By the glue layer, the screen protector is attached to a periphery of a screen and the screen is covered by the transparent protection film. Moreover, the manufacturing of the screen protector is more efficient and economic. There is no blank left around the periphery of the screen. The screen protector makes the screen look better and prevents the screen from scratches.

Abstract: An invertible camouflage construction containing a base and two sided garnish is described herein. In an embodiment, the first side of the garnish includes a first pattern, and the second side includes a second pattern visibly distinct from the first pattern. The first side and second side are inverted to provide concealment in differing environments.

Abstract: A foam product comprising a foam core having a first foam layer generally covering one side and a laminated board generally covering at least a portion of the generally opposing side, wherein the laminated board portion comprises a second foam layer, a first plastic film and a second plastic film, and wherein the first foam layer is attached to the top surface of the foam core, and the second foam layer of the laminated board is attached to the bottom surface of the foam core. In a preferred embodiment, the second plastic film is interposed between the second foam layer and the first plastic film by means of extrusion lamination to combine the second foam layer with the first plastic film.

Abstract: A method for producing a pane of a household appliance or a viewing window of an oven is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; applying a sol-gel layer to the substrate; embossing a haptically perceptible pattern using an embossing tool in the sol-gel layer; and curing the sol-gel layer. A pane of a household appliance or piece of furniture is also provided that includes a glass or glass-ceramic substrate with a patterned sol-gel layer which has a haptically perceptible pattern.

Abstract: A wall panel of composite material including at least two carbon fiber layers oriented parallel to the plane of the panel and embedded in a resin matrix. At least one reinforcement mesh is inserted between the two fiber layers. The mesh has at least a first series of linear elements with a section greater than or equal to 0.07 mm2 The reinforcement mesh is embedded in the resin matrix, and the two layers arranged on both sides of the mesh are linked in all zones situated between the linear elements of the mesh.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminated decorative plate comprising a core made of a fiber or particle material, a resinous intermediate layer on at least one side of the core, a decorative layer not impregnated with resin and having a graphic image of the surface of the imitated material, and a transparent core layer, into which the relief-like reproduction of the surface structure of the imitated material is stamped. The intermediate layer is made of liquid glue, curable by pressure and/or heat, that is applied to the core.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, and a plurality of aluminum nitride layers and a plurality of titanium boride layers formed on the substrate. Each aluminum nitride layer interleaves with one titanium boride layer. One of the aluminum nitride layers is directly formed on the substrate. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A thin metal substrate having high thermal conductivity includes a copper foil layer, an insulating polymer layer and a thermal conductive adhesive layer. The thermal conductive adhesive layer has a resin and a thermal conductive powder dispersed in the resin. The insulating polymer layer is disposed between the copper foil layer and the thermal conductive adhesive layer. Since the thermal conductive adhesive layer has the thermal conductive powder and the insulating polymer layer has insulating and anti-breakdown abilities, the substrate has a reduced thickness, high heat dissipating efficiency and improved insulating performance.

Abstract: Thermally expandable crimped hollow fibers having expandable regions interconnected with crimped portions are provided. The crimped hollow fibers may be formed from any hollow polymer fiber that is capable of being crimped and is reactive to heat. Pressure, such as from two opposed mating crimping dies, is applied to portions of a hollow polymer fiber to compress or crimp portions of the fiber, thereby leaving uncrimped or expandable regions containing an expandable substance. In use, the crimped hollow fibers may be contacted with cellulose fibers in the wet-end section of the paper-making process and the resulting mixture formed into a web of entangled fibers. Heat from the dryer section expands the expandable substance in the expandable portion of the crimped hollow fiber to bulk the thus formed paper product. The crimped hollow fibers are especially useful in papers having a basis weight from about 20 to about 200 gsm.

Abstract: Organic infrared attenuation agents have been developed to improve the thermal insulation properties of polymeric foams such as polystyrene low density foams. The organic infrared attenuation agents can include polyols such as sorbitol, maltitol, and poly(ethylene glycol), polysaccharides such as starch or cellulose, and infrared attenuation polyesters such as polybutylene terephthalate. The organic attenuation agents include aromatic compounds or carbon oxygen bonds that are effective in absorbing infrared radiation at the desired wavelengths.