Abstract: A glazing for a rail vehicle includes at least two panes which are mutually spaced apart and disposed one above the other. One pane is made of a safety glass and the other pane is made of a plastic. The two panes are connected to each other by elastic spacers.

Abstract: The exhaust element comprises an outer shell made of a composite material and an inner thermal protection. The inner thermal protection comprises a layer of high temperature insulation material and an inner liner for abrasion protection of the high temperature insulation material. The inner liner is a high temperature resistant textile.

Abstract: A composite liner includes first and second basalt fabric layers with at least one of the first and second basalt fabric layers formed from woven basalt fibers. The composite liner further includes a core positioned between the first and second basalt fabric layers, where the first and second basalt fabric layers are secured to the core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metalizing film including a polyester-based film layer having a heat-shrinking property, and a use of the metalizing film used as a film label capable of replacing a paper label attached to a glass bottle.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides an adhesive article having a release agent or liner that is free of silicon-containing and fluorine-containing material, and related methods of adhering a backing material of the adhesive article to a substrate. The adhesive article utilizes an amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer that facilitates removal of an optional release liner from an adhesive layer. Upon removal of the release liner, the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer remains disposed on the adhesive layer. A method of adhering the backing material to a substrate includes dissolving the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer and disposing the backing material to a substrate. During dissolution of the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer, a weak, temporary bond is formed between the substrate and the backing material. When the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer substantially dissolves and dries, the adhesive layer is exposed and forms a permanent bond with the substrate.

Abstract: A luggage includes a main body. The main body includes a foamed plastic layer and a thin film layer coated on the foamed plastic layer. Thus, the foamed plastic layer is shockproof, shatterproof, chemical resistant and impact-resistant so that the main body of the luggage is not easily broken or worn out during a long-term utilization. In addition, the foamed plastic layer has a lighter weight so that the main body of the luggage is carried easily and conveniently. Further, the thin film layer is coated on the foamed plastic layer to protect the foamed plastic layer. Further, the thin film layer surrounds the inner surface of the foamed plastic layer and is provided with streaks or patterns so as to enhance the aesthetic quality of the foamed plastic layer.

Abstract: A highly saturated nitrile rubber composition containing a carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber (A1) which contains ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units 15 to 60 wt % and ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monoester monomer units 1 to 60 wt % and has an iodine value of 120 or less, a highly saturated nitrile rubber (A2) which contains ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units 15 to 60 wt %, has a content of the ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monoester monomer units of 0.9 wt % or less, and has an iodine value of 120 or less, and a polyamide resin (B), a content ratio of the carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber (A1) and the highly saturated nitrile rubber (A2) being a weight ratio of “carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber (A1):highly saturated nitrile rubber (A2)” of 2:98 to 98:2, is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing particles, the process including pulverizing particles of a compound represented by formula (I) with a median diameter (50% D) of over 100 ?m by using a pulverizer in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of silica, talc and clay, to obtain particles of the compound represented by formula (I) with a median diameter (50% D) of 100 ?m or less, in formula (I), R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or alternatively, R1 and R2 are inked to each other to form a ring together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound, m represents an integer of 2 to 9, Mn+ represents H+ or an n-valent metal ion, and n represents an integer of 1 or 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monolayer tube comprising a melt-blended thermoplastic composition consisting essentially of (A) a polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of PA 614, PA 616, PA 618 and blends of these; and optionally: (B) one or more polymeric toughener(s); (C) one or more plasticizer(s); and (D) one or more functional additive(s); wherein the weight percent of (A), (B), (C), and (D) are based on the total weight of the melt-blended thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides flat-packed bundles of wooden boards in which at least some of the internal boards that contain acetylated wood possess certain moisture levels. The invention further provides flat-packed bundles of wooden boards in which at least some of the internal boards that contain acetylated wood have certain degrees of widthwise swelling. Although swelling can occur in several board dimensions, widthwise swelling provides a convenient measure. The invention also provides methods for moisturizing acetylated wood boards prior to assembling them into flat-packed bundles.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to for incorporating virgin or recycled thermoplastic resin materials into architectural thermoplastic panels that have ordered and reproducible geometric patterns. More specifically, at least one implementation provides a method for fusing thermoplastic elongated members, such as circular rods and rectangular bars, sourced from recycled thermoplastic resin to form the architectural thermoplastic panels.

Abstract: A textile semi-finished product for a textile fiber composite structure is produced by a method wherein roving pieces (2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12) with a defined length and width are deposited at a defined position depending on the end product and overlapping. The roving pieces (2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12) are arranged and fixed with one end at a defined angle to a reference axis adjacent to one another on a plastically deformable flat carrier material (1, 6). After depositing a first row of roving pieces (2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12), the depositing of the roving pieces (2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12) in following rows takes place such that the ends of the roving pieces that are in each case not connected to the carrier material (1, 6) overlap the previously deposited roving pieces (2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12) in the manner of roof tiles or scales, the roving pieces not being connected to one another to ensure a mutual displaceability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing, repairing and/or replacing a component, particularly an aircraft component, by means of a powder that can be solidified by energy radiation of an energy radiation source, characterized in that the device comprises an application unit that is designed such that the powder can be applied onto an uneven surface by means of the application unit.

Abstract: In one aspect, an encapsulation sheet, a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display device using the encapsulation sheet, and an organic light emitting display device is provided. The encapsulation sheet includes a carrier film; and a first sheet formed on the carrier film, wherein the first sheet comprises at least one of tin fluorophosphates glass, chalcogenide glass, tellurite glass, borate glass, and phosphate glass.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a floor mat comprising a plurality of interconnected profiles (1) placed side by side to form the surface of the mat, each profile comprising one or more brushes (30) or tufts (9) inserted in the top surface of the profile, wherein each 10 profile comprises an elongate cavity (4) extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile, said cavity (4) being open towards the underside of the profile, said cavity comprising one or more capillary channels (5) oriented in said longitudinal direction, said channel(s) 15 (5) being in contact with said brushes (30) or tufts (9). The invention is equally related to a profile usable in a floor mat according to the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for applying anti-soil compositions onto BCF yarns during cable or air twisting processes prior to weaving, knitting or tufting into finished carpet. The process foregoes the need for downstream environmentally unfavorable dyeing and low pH chemical treatment processes on the finished carpet. The anti-soil composition can be comprised of a high specific surface energy chemical or other material, for example a fluorochemical. Further, the anti-soil composition can further comprise an anti-stain component. Also disclosed are systems, BCF yarns, and carpets made from the BCF yarn treated by the disclosed process.

Abstract: A dry adhesive and a method of forming a dry adhesive. The method includes forming an opening through an etch layer and to a barrier layer, expanding the opening in the etch layer at the barrier layer, filling the opening with a material, removing the barrier layer from the material in the opening, and removing the etch layer from the material in the opening.

Abstract: A flame retardant polyamide fiber is prepared from a composition containing specific amounts of a polyamide, a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product, a flame retardant that includes a metal dialkylphosphinate, and a compatibilizing agent. The composition used to form the fiber can be prepared in a process that includes melt blending a portion of the polyamide with all the other ingredients to form an intermediate composition, and then melt blending the intermediate composition with the remainder of the polyamide. The composition has small disperse phase particles that facilitate its use to melt spin fibers.

Abstract: An architectural panel includes a substantially rectangular prismatic main body cast from lightweight concrete that has first and second major faces which are substantially planar and parallel to one another. First and second reinforcing mesh sheets are disposed substantially parallel to one another, next to the first and second major faces, respectively, and embedded in the main body. Recesses are arrayed in the first major face. Each recess extends through a respective opening in the first mesh sheet.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure 100 has a plurality of flow paths 110a and 110b which are partitioned by partition walls 120 and are substantially parallel to each other; and one end of the flow path 110a is plugged by a plugging part 130 at one end surface 100a of the honeycomb structure 100, and one end of the flow path 110b is plugged by a plugging part 130 at the other end surface 100b of the honeycomb structure 100, wherein, in an image of the partition walls 120 obtained by X-ray CT measurement, when the number of communicating holes detected when resolution of the image is 1.5 ?m/pixel is defined as X, and the number of communicating holes detected when resolution of the image is 2.5 ?am/pixel is defined as Y, Y/X is 0.58 or more.

Abstract: A material with a cellular structure is formed from melt-stretched granules. Granules compressed between stretching surfaces are melted to form viscous molten layers attaching ends of the granules to the surfaces. Melted central portions of the granules are stretched by moving the surfaces away from one another. A cellular structure is thus formed between the molten layers, both of which are solidified to form a solid material. A cellular material may also be formed by melting a melt-stretchable material to form a sheet of viscous molten mass formed of opposite surface layers connected by a central portion, stretching the central portion by pulling the surface layers away from one another to generate air cells randomly distributed throughout the central portion, and solidifying the cellular core and the skins formed from the central portion and the surface layers.

Abstract: A composition for applying to a honeycomb body includes a refractory filler, an organic binder, an inorganic binder, and a liquid vehicle, wherein the refractory filler, the particle size distribution of the refractory filler, the organic binder, and the inorganic binder are selected such that, when the composition is applied to plug a plurality of channels of the honeycomb body, the plug depth variability is reduced.

Abstract: A composition for applying to a honeycomb body includes a refractory filler, an organic binder, an inorganic binder, and a liquid vehicle, wherein the refractory filler, the particle size distribution of the refractory filler, the organic binder, and the inorganic binder are selected such that, when the composition is applied to plug a plurality of channels of the honeycomb body, the plug depth variability is reduced.

Abstract: A method is provided of fabricating a composite stiffener having a curved web and at least one curved flange. A substantially straight length of unidirectional prepreg tape is placed on a carrier. The at least one curved flange is formed by using the carrier to steer a first portion of the tape onto a first curved tool surface. The curved web is formed by using the carrier to form a second portion of the tape onto a second curved tool surface.

Abstract: A mask supported at a frame when a tensile force is applied in a first direction is provided. The mask includes a mask main body in a band shape extended in the first direction, and a plurality of pattern openings formed in the mask main body. the mask main body has ends supported by the frame, and the pattern opening are arranged in the first direction. The mask further includes a dummy opening provided between the pattern openings and one of the ends of the mask main body. The dummy opening has a form that is different from forms of the pattern openings.

Abstract: A method of scoring a multi-layer film structure, wherein the multi-layer film structure comprises a metal layer and polymer layer bonded to each other, the method comprises using a single laser beam incident to the polymer layer to produce a score line in the polymer layer, wherein the laser energy is absorbed only by the metal layer.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate for use as a flame barrier in an aircraft comprising (i) a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, (ii) an adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C., (iii) an inorganic refractory layer, and (iv) aramid paper comprising from 50 to 90 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 10 to 50 weight percent of meta-aramid binder wherein the inorganic refractory layer of (iii) comprises platelets in an amount of at least 85% by weight with a dry areal weight of 15 to 50 gsm and a residual moisture content of no greater than 10 percent by weight.

Abstract: Thin film electronic devices (or stacks integrated with a substrate) that include a permeation barrier formed of a thin layer of metal that provides a light transmitting and electrically conductive layer, wherein the electrical conductive layer is formed on a surface of the substrate or device layer such as a transparent conducting material layer with pin holes or defects caused by manufacturing and the thin layer of metal is deposited on the conductive layer and formed from a self-healing metal that forms self-terminating oxides. A permeation plug or block is formed in or adjacent to the thin film of metal at or proximate to the pin holes to block further permeation of contaminants through the pin holes.

Abstract: Methods of forming a pattern on a substrate are provided. The methods include providing a substrate and radiating a laser beam through a transmitting phase mask on the substrate. The transmitting phase mask includes a pattern and radiating the laser beam through the transmitting phase mask forms the pattern on a first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An ultralow defect gallium-containing nitride crystal and methods of making ultralow defect gallium-containing nitride crystals are disclosed. The crystals are useful as substrates for light emitting diodes, laser diodes, transistors, photodetectors, solar cells, and photoelectrochemical water splitting for hydrogen generators.

Abstract: A coating comprising a first surface and a second surface is provided. The coating includes a plurality of growth domains. An orientation of at least one growth domain of the plurality of growth domains is non-vertical with respect to the first surface of the coating. One or more growth domains of the plurality of growth domains comprise a plurality of at least partially melted and solidified particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of tunning wettability of titanium dioxide layers against water by nanostructuring the titanium dioxide layers to increase a hydrophilicity of the titanium dioxide layers, and also coating the nanostructured titanium dioxide layers with silane layers to increase a hydrophobicity of the titanium dioxide layers. The method of tunning wettability of titanium dioxide layers against water according to the present invention comprises: (a) step of forming titanium dioxide layer on a substrate; (b) step of forming silica particle layers on the upper part of the titanium dioxide layer; (c) step of etching a surface of the laminate prepared in step (b); and (d) step of removing the silica particle layer etched and remained in the step (c).

Abstract: A chipping-proof nonmetal inorganic solid-state material is characterized in that the inorganic solid-state material has, in at least a part of a surface thereof, a surface structure in which a network of recesses and protuberances surrounded by the recesses are formed, the protuberances have an average width of 5 nm to 50 nm, a physical property of the surface structure differs from the physical property of an interior of the inorganic solid-state material lying below the surface structure, and there is no solid-solid interface between the surface structure and the interior of the inorganic solid-state material.

Abstract: A resin film according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a substrate film; and an antistatic layer formed on one side of the substrate film and including a binder resin and a conductive material. The binder resin includes a polyurethane-based resin; the antistatic layer has an arithmetic average surface roughness Ra of 10 nm or more; and the conductive material includes a conductive polymer.

Abstract: Provided is a method for reforming a surface of a plastic injection-molded article. The method includes (a) a step of preparing a plastic injection-molded article provided with a front surface having a surface roughness of 20 ?m or less and a rear surface, and (b) a step of implanting ions or electrons into the front surface of the plastic injection-molded article while cooling the rear surface of the plastic injection-molded article.

Abstract: Formed glass sheets comprise a substantially flat portion and a curved portion extending from the flat portion. The flat portion and the curved portion each respectively define an outer surface and an inner surface with an average thickness between the respective outer and inner surfaces of from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm. The surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the respective outer and inner surfaces is less than or equal to about 0.5 nm.

Abstract: There is provided a structure having convex parts with an average height of 100 nm or more and 1000 nm or less, or concave parts with an average depth of 100 nm or more and 1000 nm or less on a surface thereof. The convex parts or the concave parts thereof are present at an average cycle of 50 nm or more and 400 nm or less in at least one direction. The structure is obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable composition containing a (meth)acrylate compound by light irradiation, electron beam irradiation and/or heating, the (meth)acrylate compound contains 53% by mass or more polyethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate based on the whole (meth)acrylate compound. The structure has a storage elastic modulus at 25° C. of 2 GPa or less and/or a storage elastic modulus at 180° C. of less than 0.5 GPa.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods that include depositing a first component and a second component to form a film including a plurality of nanostructures, and coating the nanostructures with a hydrophobic layer to render the film superhydrophobic. The first component and the second component can be immiscible and phase-separated during the depositing step. The first component and the second component can be independently selected from the group consisting of a metal oxide, a metal nitride, a metal oxynitride, a metal, and combinations thereof. The films can have a thickness greater than or equal to 5 nm; an average surface roughness (Ra) of from 90 to 120 nm, as measured on a 5 ?m×5 ?m area; a surface area of at least 20 m2/g; a contact angle with a drop of water of at least 120 degrees; and can maintain the contact angle when exposed to harsh conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a microstructure film comprising an area of microstructures and two edge areas, wherein the height of the highest part in the edge areas exceeds the height of the highest point in the microstructures, preferably by about 1 ?m to about 1 mm. The application also describes how such a film may be manufactured.

Abstract: A fouling and stiction-resistant coating suitable for use with marine streamers is made from a silicone undercoat layer and a powdery topcoat layer. The powdery topcoat layer is preferably a non-toxic fluoropolymer which has a low surface energy, a high modulus, and which is not continuous. There may also be a primer layer below the silicone undercoat layer. The powdery topcoat layer is preferably arranged to be penetrable by the feet of barnacles that come into contact with it, with the silicone undercoat layer arranged such that the barnacles' feet that penetrate the powdery topcoat layer bond with the silicone undercoat layer. The powdery topcoat layer is preferably further arranged to peel away from the silicone undercoat layer when force is applied to the barnacles to remove them from the coating.

Abstract: A spacing device for stacking at least two identically formed, flat plastic molded parts having a contour formed by at least one raised portion, which forms a corresponding depression on the other side of a respective plastic molded part, with at least one peripheral adhesive bead, with which the plastic molded parts, upon being attached to a vehicle component, can each be sealed against the latter, being applied on the edge of each plastic molded part, where the spacing device includes at least two spacer elements and is configured and positionable between two plastic molded parts in such a way that the spacer elements are in contact with both plastic molded parts such that the two plastic molded parts do not touch each other during stacking, and the adhesive bead of a lower plastic molded part does not touch the plastic molded part stacked above it.

Abstract: Composite laminate materials include a plurality of fiber-reinforced internal plies stacked one on top of the other, at least one of the internal plies being configured as a terminated ply, a fiber-reinforced cover ply positioned over the stack of internal plies so as to define an outer covering of the composite laminate material, and, a ply drop defined by the terminated ply, wherein the ply drop includes a single non-perpendicular asymmetrical protrusion extending across a width of the terminated ply.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a fluid pervious top sheet, a fluid impervious bottom sheet, and an absorbent core positioned therebetween. The absorbent core includes a plurality of superabsorbent sections defining a channel therebetween.

Abstract: To provide laminated glass excellent in the quality and the cost, in which two glass plates differing in the plate thickness can easily be bent with good accuracy. Laminated glass 60 comprising a plurality of glass plates 12 and 14 bent into a predetermined shape, and an interlayer 40 interposed between the plurality of glass plates 12 and 14, at least two glass plates 12 and 14 among the plurality of glass plates 12 and 14 differing in the plate thickness, wherein the two glass plates 12 and 14 differing in the plate thickness have different glass compositions, and at an optional temperature between the annealing point and the softening point of the thick glass plate 12, the thick glass plate 12 has a lower viscosity than the thin glass plate 14.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing “a ceramic green bonded compact in which a ceramic green film is bonded on each bonding surface of a ceramic green substrate having hole portions,” the method imparting good adhesiveness to a thin green film while suppressing the green substrate from having deformation. In this method, first, a layer of a paste for bonding is formed on each bonding surface of green sheets prepared. Next, each bonding surface of the green sheets on which the paste layer is formed is brought into contact, in a state in which the paste layer is wet, with each bonding surface of a porous ceramic green substrate prepared. While this state is maintained, pores in the green substrate absorb a dispersion medium in the paste layer in the wet state. As a result, the paste layer is dried, thereby completely bonding the green substrate and the green sheets.

Abstract: Methods of shaping a glass sheet each include a step of removing a first portion of the glass sheet to form a first beveled surface. The methods further include the step of removing a second portion of the glass sheet to form a second beveled surface. The methods still further include the step of removing a third portion of the glass sheet comprising a remainder of an end surface of an edge portion of the glass sheet. In further examples, glass sheets are also provided with a first bevel surface intersecting a first glass-sheet surface and an apex surface, and a second bevel surface intersecting a second glass-sheet surface and the apex surface. The glass sheet exhibits a probability of failure of less than 5% at an edge stress of 135 MPa.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant hand-tearable adhesive tape comprising a non-symmetrical weave fabric to which at least one adhesive has been applied. In exemplary embodiments, at least one sealant is applied to the fabric prior to application of the adhesive. The tape may be manufactured in rolls that can be unwound by hand and tape torn by hand.

Abstract: In one aspect, inks for use with a 3D printer are described herein. In some embodiments, an ink comprises a polymerizable material and a reactive wax comprising a saturated alkyl moiety bonded to an ethyleneically unsaturated moiety through a urethane, urea, ester, or carbonate ester linkage, wherein the ink is free or substantially free of non-reactive wax.

Abstract: Provided are novel methods of fabricating block copolymer thin film structures that allow control over both the lateral structure and vertical orientation of the thin films. In some embodiments, the methods involve directing the assembly of a block copolymer thin film between a chemically patterned surface and a second surface such that the thin film includes domains that are oriented perpendicularly through the thickness of the thin film. In certain embodiments, the second surface can be preferential at least one block of the block copolymer. In certain embodiments, the second surface can be a homopolymer. Also provided are thin film block copolymer structures having perpendicular orientations through the thickness of the thin films. The methods and structures may include block copolymers having large interaction parameters (?'s) and small domain sizes.