Abstract: An acoustic texture material adapted to be dispensed from an aerosol assembly using bi-phase propellant materials to form a textured coating on drywall material such that the textured coating substantially matches a pre-existing acoustic texture material on the drywall material. The acoustic texture material has a base portion capable of existing in a flowable state and a hardened state and a particulate portion comprising discrete particles that are visible to an unaided eye. The particulate portion is comprised of at least one of urethane foam and melamine foam. The base portion is capable of securing the particles to the drywall material when the base portion is in the hardened state.

Abstract: Polyheterosiloxane compositions are disclosed containing at least 70% by weight of the following components: (A) a first metal (M1) selected from Ti, Zr, or Zn, (B) a second metal (M2) selected from a non-lanthanide metal, (C) siloxy units having the formula R2SiO2/2 or R?SiO3/2, where R? is independently a hydrocarbon group or halogen substituted hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms. The disclosed compositions are useful to prepare high refractive index materials.

Abstract: Catalysts include nanoparticles of catalytic metal and gallic acid or gallic acid derivatives or salts thereof. The catalysts are used in electroless metal plating. The catalysts are free of tin.

Abstract: This is a device for impregnating a cleaning cloth, making available on a basin a pre-fixed amount of impregnation liquid, after having extracted it from a bucket by means of a pump.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing a fine-pored ceramic layer composed of zirconium oxide or gadolinium zirconate or ytterbium zirconate or europium zirconate or lanthanum zirconate on a substrate and/or on a metallic layer. The process includes spraying at least one water-soluble and dissolved salt. In the process, water soluble salts of zirconium and gadolinium or ytterbium or europium or lanthanum are added for the zirconates.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a method for producing a quantum crystal of a metal complex encapsulating plasmon metal quantum dots. [Solution] The present quantum crystals are produced by a method characterized in that an aqueous solution of plasmon metal complex made from a ligand and a plasmon metal selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, aluminium, and platinum, is prepared and brought into contact with a metal carrier made of a metal or a metal alloy having an electrode potential lower than that of the plasmon metal in the aqueous solution, such that the plasmon metal complex is preciptated as quantum crystals arranged on the metal carrier, resulting in having a plasmon enhancement effect. The metal complex crystals encapsulate metal quantum dots, so that an excellent adsorption capability of sample to be detected, as well as an excellent surface plasmon exitation electrofield enhancement effects, are obtained as a result of the quantum size effect.

Abstract: The invention provides an intermediate storage device of an electrostatic coating system that can clean efficiently, a method for cleaning the same, and a method for coating. An intermediate storage device 10 comprises: a first hole 141 which is open to a cylinder chamber 14 and is connected to a paint supply source; a second hole 142 which is open to the cylinder chamber 14 and is connected to a coating gun; and a switch means which switches between a first cleaning which cleans the cylinder chamber 14 by supplying cleaning fluid W from the first hole 141 and discharging from the second hole 142 waste fluid that has undergone cleaning and a second cleaning which cleans the cylinder chamber 14 by supplying cleaning fluid W from the second hole 142 and discharging from the first hole 141 waste fluid that has undergone cleaning.

Abstract: A method of improving the transfer efficiency of applying a topcoat layer to a primed component includes applying an organic solventborne, carboxyl functional olefin based polymer composition to a substrate to provide a primed component before electrostatically applying a coating composition comprising principal resin and crosslinker to the primed component to form a topcoat layer, wherein the carboxyl functional olefin based polymer is neutralized with at least one amine-containing compound to form a salted carboxyl functional polymer.

Abstract: A method for flattening a surface of a substrate in which a film formation surface has a recess and a convex and a method for forming a protective film by using a photo-curable organic thin film material are provided. A gas of an organic thin film material having photocurability is liquefied on the surface of a substrate having the recess and the convex and a liquid organic layer is grown on the surface of the substrate (first liquid layer growing step T1); and the growth is terminated when a liquid organic layer having a flat surface is formed (first growth termination step T2).

Abstract: A method of preparing an organic light-emitting device includes forming an organic emission unit on a substrate, and forming a thin film encapsulation layer that contacts an environmental element, and that includes at least one inorganic layer including a low temperature viscosity transition (LVT) inorganic material, wherein the inorganic layer is formed using a process including forming a pre-inorganic layer including the LVT inorganic material by providing the LVT inorganic material onto the organic emission unit on which the environmental element is located, performing a first healing process on the pre-inorganic layer at a temperature greater than a viscosity transition temperature of the LVT inorganic material, and performing a second healing process on the pre-inorganic layer having undergone the first healing process to increase a binding force between the environmental element and the LVT inorganic material, and to increase a binding force among the LVT inorganic material.

Abstract: A method of preparing an organic light-emitting device including: forming an organic emission unit on a substrate; and forming a thin film encapsulation layer including at least one inorganic layer including a low temperature viscosity transition (LVT) inorganic material, the forming the thin film encapsulation layer including forming the at least one inorganic layer, and the forming the at least one inorganic layer including: forming a pre-inorganic layer including the LVT inorganic material on the organic emission unit by heating a source including the LVT inorganic material using plasma in a vacuum and depositing the LVT inorganic material or ions of the LVT inorganic material separated from the source on the organic emission unit; and applying a healing process to the pre-inorganic layer at a temperature greater than a viscosity transition temperature of the LVT inorganic material.

Abstract: A composition for forming an aluminum-containing film includes an organic solvent, and an organic aluminum compound. The organic aluminum compound has a structure represented by a general formula (1). In the general formula (1), each of R1 to R6 is independently a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, each of R1s, R2s, R3s, R4s, R5s and R6s is identical or different, and optionally each of R1s, R2s, R3s, R4s, R5s or R6s is linked to one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit creation technology that improves conductive line manufacture by adding active and elemental palladium onto the surface of a substrate. The palladium is disposed in minute amounts on the surface and does not form a conductive layer by itself, but facilitates subsequent deposition of a metal onto the surface, according to the pattern of the palladium, to form the conductive lines.

Abstract: Method of delivering compositions to organic substrates, particularly lumber. Method involves heating a target zone of the substrate and then applying the composition to the surface of the substrate wherein the temperature of the composition is lower than that of the target zone of the substrate. Compositions include biocidal, strength modifiers, waterproofing and polymers.

Abstract: To provide a liquid crystal compound showing a large absolute value of dielectric anisotropy (|??|. A compound is represented by formula (1): wherein, in formula (1), Ra and Rb are fluorine, alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons or the like, and in the alkyl, at least one of —CH2— may be replaced by —O— or the like, however, Ra and Rb are not identical; A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 are 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene or the like, and in the groups, at least one of hydrogen may be replaced by fluorine; Z1, Z2, Z4 and Z5 are a single bond or the like; Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are hydrogen, fluorine or the like; and m, n, q and r are 0, 1 or 2, and a sum of m, n, q and r is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.

Abstract: An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.

Abstract: A linerless label roll of repositionable labels adapted to be printed in varying lengths comprising a web of thermally printable paper wound along a running axis and having a continuous length of adhesive on one side of the web so that when a length of the web is caused to be thermally printed it will have an adhesive on the reverse side thereof that extends in a uninterrupted manner along the entire length of the thermally printed web.

Abstract: A gas cell to be filled with alkali metal atoms includes wall surfaces formed using a compound having polar groups or a material containing the compound, a first coating layer as a coating layer that coats the inner walls, formed using first molecules having functional groups to be chemically bonded to the polar groups and non-polar groups, and a second coating layer formed using non-polar second molecules on the first coating layer.

Abstract: An head, facial or ear cushion for mounting to a strap of a respiratory or traditional device. The head, facial or ear cushion comprises an elongate flattened body which defines an internal cavity for accommodating a strap of a respiratory or traditional device and generally has a flattened oval shape forming two elongate opposed exterior surfaces. The two opposed surfaces are generally planar and extend substantially parallel to one another so that a width of the head, facial or ear cushion is at least twice a thickness of the head, facial or ear cushion. The body is configured so as to restrict axial movement of the body along the strap, during use. In one embodiment, the body is folded into a folded configuration, about a longitudinal centerline, to define the internal cavity which at least partially encloses while in another embodiment, the body is generally oval in shape and has an exterior surface which extends completely around and encases the strap.

Abstract: A laminated body comprises a rubber layer (A) and a fluororesin layer (B) laminated over the rubber layer (A) The rubber layer (A) is a layer comprising a rubber composition for vulcanization. The rubber composition for vulcanization comprises an epichlorohydrin rubber (a1), at least one compound (a2) selected from the group consisting of salts of 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undecene-7, salts of 1,5-diazabicyclo(4.3.0)-nonene-5, 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0) undecene-7, and 1,5-diazabicyclo(4.3.0)-nonene-5, an epoxy resin (a3), and at least one water-carrying substance (a4) selected from water-absorbed substances and hydrated substances. The fluororesin layer (B) is a layer comprising a fluorine-contained polymer composition and the fluorine-contained polymer composition comprises a fluorine-contained polymer (b1) having a copolymerization unit originating from chlorotrifluoroethylene.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed that comprise at least one compound of formula IV: wherein the variable are as defined in the specification. The compositions are antimicrobial and optionally curable, and useful, inter alia, in dental, medical, and industrial applications for reinforcement and/or adhering two surfaces together.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved blend of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for producing friction-reducing tapes (anti-wear tapes) used as a friction-reducing intermediate layer in flexible fluid pipes, e.g. oil pipes.

Abstract: An anti-mold film assembly has an absorptive sheet, a metallic coating and two first films. The absorptive sheet absorbs vaporizable ingredients and has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side of the absorptive sheet. The metallic coating is connected with the first side of the absorptive sheet and has a surface opposite to the absorptive sheet. The first films are ventilative and are respectively connected with the second side of the absorptive sheet and the surface of the metallic coating. Because the metallic coating is capable of drawing sulfhydryl groups of enzyme proteins contained in bacteria and killing the bacteria, the antibiotic effect of the anti-mold film assembly is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A flexible, low profile retainer having a high coefficient of friction that may be adhered to the underside of a shoulder strap to retain the strap in the appropriate location on the shoulder of a user. The retainer is formed from a flexible layer of silicone or thermoplastic rubber and includes an adhesive positioned on one side to adhere the retainer in the appropriate location on the underside of the shoulder strap. The retainer may be dimensioned to be nearly invisible when positioned on the strap, thereby maintaining the aesthetic appeal and overall look of the item being supported by the strap.

Abstract: A protective film has a protective layer, a figure layer, an acrylic resin layer, a substrate, a silicon gel layer and a releasing sheet. The protective layer is pervious to light. The figure layer is attached to the protective layer. The acrylic resin layer is attached to the figure layer to securely hold the figure layer on the protective layer. The substrate is pervious to light and is attached to the acrylic resin layer. The silicon gel layer is attached to the substrate. The releasing sheet is attached to the silicon gel layer. The protective layer further has a window segment and a non-window segment. The figure layer has a shape same as the shape of the non-window segment and corresponds to the non-window segment in position.

Abstract: A carpet tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected side edge of the carpet tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a floor covering, the rotational position of the carpet tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent carpet tiles.

Abstract: A carpet tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected side edge of the carpet tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a floor covering, the rotational position of the carpet tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent carpet tiles.

Abstract: A protective film has a base layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on one surface of the base layer. In the protective film, a ventilation portion through which air can pass from one surface to the other surface is formed. A trouser tear strength in the vertical direction (MD) of the wheel protective film is 3 N or more; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive force of the wheel protective film (adherend: acrylic clear-coated panel, after a lapse of 48 hours under the condition of 23° C.×50% RH) is 4.9 N/25 mm or more at a tensile speed of 0.3 m/min., and 19.6 N/25 mm or less at a tensile speed of 30 m/min.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation material includes a plurality of convex protrusions provided on a surface of a core material that is present inside of the bent vacuum insulation material when it is used in a bent state, and so that the core material on which the convex protrusions are provided in advance is inserted into an outer covering material and vacuum-sealed with the outer covering material. By reducing a contact area between the convex protrusions and an inner side surface of the outer covering material in contact with the surface on which the convex protrusions are provided, it is possible to reduce a frictional force between the core material and the outer covering material.

Abstract: A cushion includes a center area that is filled with a gel-type material or liquid and is circumferentially surrounded by an outer area that is filled with a beaded-material. In one embodiment, the outer area includes a gel-type material. A bi-directional valve is connected to the outer area to allow only air in or out of the outer area.

Abstract: Provided is a carpet tile having a minimized tri-layer structure consisting of a fiber layer, a non-woven fabric layer, and a polyvinyl chloride resin layer. The carpet tile having excellent dimensional stability according to the present invention is characterized by comprising, starting from the top thereof, a surface treatment layer, a fiber layer, a non-woven fabric layer, and a polyvinyl chloride resin layer, wherein the non-woven fabric layer comprises a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and glass fibers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a glue-free anti-slip polyvinyl chloride floor brick which includes a polyvinyl chloride anti-slip layer having a bottom surface formed with a flexible thermal-pressed pattern by thermal pressing. The thermal-pressed pattern includes a plurality of continuously and repetitively connected, closed and non-equilateral hexagonal protruded ribs, which are characterized with a required flexibility by utilizing a special ingredient amount of the anti-slip layer and provided with an anti-slip coefficient of 1.5 by incorporating with non-equilateral hexagonal anti-slip patterns with special sizes and shapes, thereby enhancing the slip resistance of the floor brick to overcome the bottlenecks in plastic floor brick industries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable insulation, could be set on the some part or whole of fabric, cloth, silk, cotton, textile, satin, yarn, linen, wool, synthetic fiber, rayon, polyester fiber, nylon or integrated with part or all of the fabric, cloth, silk, cotton, textile, satin, yarn, linen, wool, synthetic fiber, rayon, polyester fiber, nylon, comprising one or several support units located in the same plane or in different planes to allow air there in convection, with said design, the support units could form three-dimensional spaces to help air convection and to allow warm air come out of human skin. It helps for air distribution and convection, and helps the temperature of the human skin being warm through, not sultry, and achieves the purpose of natural insulation breathable.

Abstract: A composite fabric comprises perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam that is mechanically attached to two opposing facing layers, at least one of which outer facing layers is a non-woven material. The mechanical attachment of the perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam layer to the outer facing layers may be through stitching or quilting; through adhesive; or through thermal bonding. The composite fabric provides a textile with exceptional buoyancy, cold-resistant and water-resistant properties and which can be easily handled by conventional textile manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A polymer-based composite sandwich includes a reinforced core bonded between a pair of composite facesheets. The core includes a truss formed by groups of composite pins held in place by a layer of structural foam. The pins in the groups are radially arranged around nodes. The ends of the pins are splayed and sandwiched between the foam layer and the facesheets.

Abstract: An automotive assembly comprises a sheet molding composite (SMC) element comprising an SMC sheet body shaped into a generally smooth functional section and at least one generally planar bonding section. The bonding section comprises a textured surface impressed as a result of molding the SMC sheet body in a compression molding tool having a corresponding textured pattern. The textured surface has a predetermined surface roughness for increasing the effective surface area of the bonding section relative to a non-textured surface. The predetermined surface roughness is in a range from 0.25 Ra (?m) to 8.5 Ra (?m). A second element has a secondary bonding surface adjoining the bonding section of the SMC element. An adhesive joins the secondary bonding surface to the bonding section without requiring any pre-treatment of the bonding section.

Abstract: Provided is a high refractive index glass, comprising, as a glass composition in terms of mass %, 0.1 to 60% of SiO2+Al2O3+B2O3, having a mass ratio (BaO+La2O3+Nb2O5+TiO2+ZrO2)/(SiO2+Al2O3+B2O3) of 0.1 to 50, amass ratio (MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO)/(BaO+La2O3+Nb2O5+TiO2+ZrO2) of 0 to 10, and a mass ratio (TiO2+ZrO2)/(BaO+La2O3+Nb2O5) of 0.001 to 40, and having a refractive index nd of 1.55 to 2.3.

Abstract: Provided is a windable thin single layer film comprising a xylylenediamine-based polyamide resin. A polyamide resin film comprising a polyamide resin (C) obtained by polycondensing a diamine structural unit of which 70 mol % or more is derived from xylylenediamine (A) with a dicarboxylic acid (B), wherein the film has a thickness of 10 to 50 ?m and is textured on the surface.

Abstract: A far infrared ray wooden floor includes a wooden base layer, a first far infrared ray layer, a first undercoating layer, a resistant layer, a resistant finish layer and a finishing layer. The first far infrared ray layer is coated on the base layer. The first undercoating layer is disposed on the first far infrared ray layer. The resistant layer is disposed on the first undercoating layer. The second undercoating layer is disposed on the resistant layer. The resistant finish layer is disposed on the second undercoating layer. The finishing layer is disposed on the resistant finish layer. The first resistant layer is provided for emitting far infrared rays and medical care effects. The resistant layer and resistant finish layer can provide protective effects and strengthen the first far infrared ray layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic article has a surface with a multiplicity of re-entrant structures extending from the article's surface where a conformal coating comprising a perfluoroalkane covers at least the distal portion of the re-entrant structures to render the article superhydrophobic and oleophobic. A method to prepare the article having a superhydrophobic and oleophobic surface comprises contacting a heated thermoplastic and a mold with voids having at least one dimension of 100 nm to 10 ?m with a sufficient pressure to cause the thermoplastic to extend into the voids to form features that upon removal of the mold from the thermoplastic article results in re-entrant structures having at least one dimension of 100 nm to 5 ?m. The surface having the re-entrant structures is conformally coated with a compound comprising a perfluoroalkane.

Abstract: The present invention includes matte textured powder monocoat coating compositions that can be used to coat substrates, such as automobile bodies, and methods of coating such substrates. A powder coating composition may comprise a polyester resin, a UV light stabilizer, a matting agent, and a texturing additive, wherein the cured powder coating composition transmits less than about 0.1% of UV light at 290 nm and less than about 0.5% of UV light at 400 nm.

Abstract: The strip is formed of a single layer including a first layer arranged in a tire innermost layer or composite layers of the first layer and a second layer disposed adjacently to a carcass ply and made of a thermoplastic elastomer composition. The first layer is a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing a styrene-isobutylene-styrene block copolymer and a tackifier, a butyl-based rubber and a natural rubber. The strip has a strip main body having a thickness (T1) of 0.02 to 1 0 mm and ear portions formed on opposite sides of the strip main body. The ear portions have a thickness (T2) smaller than the thickness (T1) and a width (W2) of 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm.

Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a zinc stannate based layer is provided between a tin oxide based layer and a silicon nitride based layer, and this has been found to significantly reduce undesirable mottling damage upon heat treatment/bending. This results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields and the like.

Abstract: A method of making a polymeric laminated wafer comprising different film materials that are softenable and formable at different softening temperatures corresponding with the film materials.

Abstract: Elastically stretchable diaper closure elements that each comprise an inelastic and reinforced attachment region for securing a closure component and an adjacent elastic stretch region can be punched from a textile web. A plurality of pairs of elastic film strips of an elastically stretchable polymer are inserted between two cover layers of nonwoven with the film strips parallel and spaced laterally from one another. Between each pair of elastic film strips a strip of a reinforcement film is inserted that has a support layer and an outer layer of polyethylene on at least one side between the cover layers with each reinforcement-film strip overlapping each of the respective elastic film strips at a respective overlap region. The reinforcement-film strips are bonded to the elastic film strips in the overlap regions, and the nonwoven cover layers are bonded to the reinforcement film strips by ultrasonic or thermal welding.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actinic radiation-curing type ink set comprising a colored ink composition and a clear ink composition (C1), the colored ink composition comprising (Component A1) a radically polymerizable compound, (Component B1) a polymerization initiator, and (Component D) a colorant, and the clear ink composition (C1) comprising (Component A2) a radically polymerizable compound, (Component B2) a polymerization initiator, and (Component S) an organic solvent.

Abstract: A roofing material includes a sheet of flexible material having two parallel long sides and two short end edges joining the long sides. The material has pre-printed thereon a plurality of longitudinal guide lines extending parallel to the long sides of the material. The guide lines are equally spaced and arranged in a repeating sequence across the width of the material to form identical groups of a plurality of guide lines. Each guide line of a group is visually distinct from the others in the group. The material further includes a plurality of different indicator markings, one indictor marking corresponding to each group of guide lines to enable each group of guide lines to be distinguished from the other groups.

Abstract: A stamping device for stamping a nanotube network onto a target substrate is disclosed. The device comprises a template structure having a support structure formed on or attached to a substrate, and a plurality of nanotubes being supported by the support structure and engaging a plane which is spatially separated from the substrate.

Abstract: A method of colour laser marking an article having a polymeric foil with at least one colourless layer containing an infrared absorber, a polymeric binder and a colour forming compound; including the steps of:—laser marking the colourless layer with an infrared laser using a first laser operation mode to generate a blue or cyan colour; and—laser marking the same colourless layer with an infrared laser using a second laser operation mode to generate a black colour, wherein the first laser operation mode applies less energy to the colourless layer than the second laser operation mode.