Abstract: The invention described herein comprises a crunchy egg product, formulae, manufacturing apparatus, and manufacturing processes to produce a desirable consumer product that is nutritious and fulfills a gap in crunchy low carbohydrate snack food product category. The final product comprises a crunchy whipped egg collet having a low water content by weight, audible fracturing characteristics, and brittleness flex and stress characteristics. It comprises a low carbohydrate, high protein crunchy snack food for consumption by those on a low carbohydrate diet.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a food product for enhancing chewing ability having hardness, viscosity and so on suitable for the mouth of a small child from the age of one year to five years and eleven months, in particular a young child in the age of approximately one and one-half years who can utilize teeth for chewing after weaning. The food product for enhancing chewing ability of the present invention contains at least one type of main raw material selected from the flour group consisting of wheat flour, rice flour and starchy flour, and at least one type of secondary raw material selected from the group consisting of sorbitol and glycerol. This food product for enhancing chewing ability preferably has a breaking stress, breaking strain, brittleness stress and cohesiveness within predetermined ranges.

Abstract: An animal chew product and processes for making animal chew products is provided. A process includes baking at least one sweet potato to reach a conversion temperature for a time sufficient to generally uniformly convert starch in the at least one sweet potato to sugar; slicing the baked at least one sweet potato into segments of desired shape and thickness; and applying heat at a drying temperature that is below the burning point of the sugar for a time sufficient to dry the segments to a threshold moisture level.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for a first stage of fractionating a lignocellulosic material or lignocellulosic-containing biomass to extract phytochemicals and low molecular weight lignins and lignans, collectively identified as extractives, by treating lignocellulosic material or biomass with an alkali in an exemplary alcohol/water co-solvent system. The extractives are species specific and can later be separated and isolated individually. The system has the added advantage that it renders the residual polymeric biomass, sometimes referred to as bagasse, as an enhanced digestibility animal feed or more accessible for enzymatic or chemical modification. The extractives separated in the methods of the invention are in a form closer to their native state than any form that can be obtained from other biomass pretreatment processes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing confectionery shells using cold-stamping is provided. The method can also be used to manufacture multi-layered confectionery shells and/or confectionery shells comprising inclusions. Scraping means are passed outwardly over the boundary of the mould cavity in two or more different outward directions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing nuclear fuel including the step of depositing at least two adjacent series of layers (16, 18) around a kernel (12) of fissile material, each series comprising a layer of pyrolytic carbon (16) contiguous with a layer of silicon carbide (18) and each layer (16, 18) having a thickness of at most (10) micrometres, such that alternate layers of (16, 18) of pyrolytic carbon and silicon carbide are deposited around the kernel (12). The invention extends to a nuclear fuel element (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating method for coating a component surface (4) with a coating agent, in particular for painting a motor vehicle body component with a paint, having the following steps: • emitting a spray jet (1) of the coating agent onto the component surface (4) of the component to be coated by means of an atomizer (2), said spray jet (1) having a main axis (5) and having an asymmetry with respect to the main axis (5) such that the spray jet (1) generates a spray pattern with a corresponding asymmetry on the component surface (4), and • at least partially compensating for the asymmetry of the spray jet (1) such that the asymmetry of the resulting spray pattern on the component surface (4) is reduced. The invention further relates to a corresponding coating device.

Abstract: Equipment for decorating a section, comprising: a cavity filled with a material having a melting temperature corresponding to the temperature suitable for transferring the decorative materials; and a flexible die formed by a resiliently deformable conical casing having an inlet cross-section larger than the cross-section of the section to be decorated and an outlet cross-section smaller than the cross-section of the section to be decorated, said die being surrounded by the melted material and connected to two opposing surfaces of the above-mentioned cavity in order to form a leakproof through-duct.

Abstract: A method for forming integral separator-electrodes for a battery. The method comprises providing a continuous electrode sheet having an electrode active material deposited on a current collector. The method includes forming a plurality of individual electrodes from the continuous electrode sheet. Each electrode is formed having a center region and a plurality of edges. A separator coating having a substantially uniform thickness is applied to the center region and the plurality of edges of each electrode. The separator coating layer is larger in size than the electrode active material coated area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating spark plug threads with a polytetrafluoroethylene mixture comprising the steps of (a) bringing the spark plug to room temperature of 21° C. to 26° C. (70° F. to 79° F.); (b) mixing the polytetrafluoroethylene mixture thoroughly and filtering the material through a 100-mesh stainless steel screen (0.146 mm openings); (c) applying a minimum dry film thickness of 20 microns to 30 microns (0.8 mil to 1.2 mil) to the spark plug thread; and (d) baking the spark plug for 15 minutes at a metal temperature of 232° C. to 260° C. (450° F. to 500° F.).

Abstract: A luminescent nanocomposite comprising functionalized graphene and a luminescent moiety, its fabrication, and uses are described. The luminescent moiety is anchored non-covalently to the functionalized graphene. Luminescence properties of the nanocomposite may be modulated by choosing appropriate luminescent moieties such as native lactoferrin, native lactoferrin protected gold clusters, and so forth. Mechanical properties of the nanocomposite may be modulated by adding a biopolymer such as Chitosan. The nanocomposite may be used as a luminescent ink for encoding information, or a luminescent film for tagging articles of manufacture such as electronic waste components.

Abstract: Process for producing of a capacitor film comprising the steps of (a) polymerizing propylene in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst system obtaining a polypropylene, (b) subjecting said polypropylene to a film forming process obtaining a capacitor film, wherein during the polymerization step (a) said catalyst comprising the solid catalyst system fragments into nanosized catalyst fragments being distributed in said polypropylene, said solid catalyst system comprises a transition metal, a metal which is selected from one of the groups 1 to 3 of the periodic table (IUPAC), and an internal electron donor.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for fabricating a fuel cell membrane structure that can dramatically reduce fuel crossover, thereby improving fuel cell efficiency and power output. Preferred composite membrane structures include an inorganic layer situated between the anode layer and the proton-exchange membrane. The inorganic layer can conduct protons in unhydrated form, rather than as hydronium ions, which reduces fuel crossover. Some methods of this invention include certain coating steps to effectively deposit an inorganic layer on an organic proton-exchange membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a conductive or semi-conductive element, comprising providing a dispersion of an anisotropic particulate hybrid material in a continuous phase, which hybrid material comprises (a) anisotropic particles, and (b) a conductive or semi-conductive material or a precursor for a conductive or semi-conductive material; applying the dispersion to a surface of a substrate; and forming the conductive or semi-conductive element from the dispersion applied to the surface. Further the invention relates to materials useful for use in a method of the invention and an electronic device obtainable by a method according to the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a copper thick film paste composition paste comprising copper powder, a Pb-free, Bi-free and Cd-free borosilicate glass frit, a component selected from the group consisting of ruthenium-based powder, copper oxide powder and mixtures thereof and an organic vehicle. The invention also provides methods of using the copper thick film paste composition to make a copper conductor on a substrate. Typical substrates are selected from the group consisting of aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide and silicon nitride.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor with increased sensitivity, lower noise, and improved frequency response is described. The sensor's free layer is ribbon shaped and is closely flanked at each long edge by a ribbon of magnetically soft, high permeability material. The side stripes of soft magnetic material absorb external field flux and concentrate the flux to flow into the sensor's edges to promote larger MR sensor magnetization rotation. The free layer may be deposited simultaneously with the soft magnetic layer when they are aligned in the same plane. When the flux absorbing stripes are positioned above or below the MR sensor, then the free layer and flux absorbing stripes are deposited in separate steps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.

Abstract: Laminate concrete countertops and methods for fabricating same employ a plywood core or substrate onto which concrete layers are applied using spray techniques. In one embodiment, a countertop template is created at the installation site, and subsequently used at a remote fabrication site to cut the core to the customized size and shape before application the sprayed concrete layers. In some embodiments, the core or substrate and overlying concrete layers are left exposed at one or more edges to provide visually contrasting layers creating a unique appearance over conventional countertops. Edge covering pieces visually contrasting the concrete itself can also be installed to further characterize the appearance of the countertop, and may be removably installed to allow swapping out of different edge pieces to reconfigure the countertop appearance over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions which are capable of safely and sufficiently bonding components of electrical devices. In particular, the invention relates to electrically conductive, curable compositions, which are capable of rapidly curing at room temperatures as well as at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A system and method for improved atomic layer deposition. The system includes a top showerhead plate, a substrate and a bottom showerhead plate. The substrate includes a porous microchannel plate and a substrate holder is positioned in the system to insure flow-through of the gas precursor.

Abstract: A hollow weave fabric for an air bag in which the periphery of a double-layer hollow weave portion is formed with a seam zone, wherein the warp yarn and the weft yarn forming the base fabric are each a poly(hexamethylene adipamide) fiber having a total size of 150 to 500 dtex, the double-layer hollow weave portion has a fabric weight of 120 to 350 g/m2 on one side, and the fabric shows a logarithmic decrement of 0.01 to 0.10.

Abstract: The present invention is an integral multilayered composite membrane having at least one ultrafiltration layer made by cocasting or sequentially casting a plurality of polymer solutions onto a support to form a multilayered liquid sheet and immersing the sheet into a liquid coagulation bath to effect phase separation and form a multilayered composite membrane having at least one ultrafiltration layer.

Abstract: A system and method for treating a deposition reactor are disclosed. The system and method remove or mitigate formation of residue in a gas-phase reactor used to deposit doped metal films, such as aluminum-doped titanium carbide films or aluminum-doped tantalum carbide films. The method includes a step of exposing a reaction chamber to a treatment reactant that mitigates formation of species that lead to residue formation.

Abstract: A method for surface treating a carbon-containing material in which carbon-containing material is reacted with decomposing ozone in a reactor (e.g., a hollow tube reactor), wherein a concentration of ozone is maintained throughout the reactor by appropriate selection of at least processing temperature, gas stream flow rate, reactor dimensions, ozone concentration entering the reactor, and position of one or more ozone inlets (ports) in the reactor, wherein the method produces a surface-oxidized carbon or carbon-containing material, preferably having a surface atomic oxygen content of at least 15%. The resulting surface-oxidized carbon material and solid composites made therefrom are also described.

Abstract: A system and method of applying coating to automotive workpieces is disclosed. A first coating dispensing robot dispenses coating at least a portion of an engine compartment, trunk and internal surfaces of a bed of an automotive workpiece during a first time interval, while a second robot dispenses coating on the exterior surface of fenders and passenger doors of the workpiece over the first time interval. The first robot dispenses coating on the exterior surface of a hood, roof, trunk lid and lift gate over a second time interval and the second robot dispenses coating on the side door interiors over the second time interval.

Abstract: A system for painting a structure includes a motorized, wheeled vehicle that is movable along a surface and includes a frame and a lift structure coupled with the frame. The system also includes a support structure supported by the lift structure, and a table supported by the support structure. The table is translatable relative to the support structure. The system also includes a mount structure rotatably coupled with the table and a kit of parts that includes a spray head assembly configured for releasable attachment to the mount structure. The system further includes a paint reservoir and a pump, each being supported by one of the vehicle and the support structure.

Abstract: An example of a nanoballoon thermal protection system includes a refractory ceramic foam having carbide balloons. The foam has a closed cell structure not allowing liquid to penetrate through the foam. Each of the carbide balloons is hollow and has a diameter greater than 0 nm and less than 900 nm. Each of the carbide balloons includes a refractory carbide. In addition, a vehicle with thermal shield includes a surface and a first and second nanoballoon closed cell foam coatings. Each of the foam coatings has a melting point temperature greater than 1000° C. and a density less than 85%. Each of the foam coatings has hollow balloons having a diameter less than 900 nm. Each of the foam coatings includes a closed cell structure not allowing liquid to penetrate through the respective coating. Methods for manufacturing a nanoballoon system and a nanoballoon thermal protection system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition including at least one crosslinkable component that is crosslinkable under the action of a base catalyst, a first carbonate salt according to a first formula as latent base crosslinking catalyst, and a second carbonate salt according to a second formula as potlife extender, wherein the second carbonate is present in an amount of at least 5 mole % and preferably at most 500 mole % relative to the molar amount of the first carbonate. Further disclosed are catalyst compositions composed of the first and second carbonate salts, to the use of the catalyst composition as base catalyst system in crosslinkable compositions and the crosslinkable compositions, in particular coating compositions comprising the catalyst composition.

Abstract: Methods of pressure coating a target surface of an article comprising one or more grooves formed in an outer surface of an article include fluidly connecting a pressure masker comprising a pressurized masking fluid to one or more coolant supply holes on a first side of the article. The one or more coolant supply holes in fluidic communication with the one or more grooves. Passing the pressurized masking fluid through the one or more grooves from the first side to a second side comprising the target surface at a pressure less than the coating pressure of the coating material, and, coating the target surface with the coating material to allow the coating material to bridge over the one or more grooves and form one or more micro-channels. The pressurized masking fluid passing through the one or more grooves prevents the coating material from permanently altering a cross sectional area of the one or more grooves along its length.

Abstract: A printing method according to the present invention includes an applying step of applying a curable resin-containing ink onto a transfer sheet (10), a heating and thickening step of heating the ink on the transfer sheet (10) to increase viscosity of the ink, a transfer step of transferring the ink on the transfer sheet (10) to a printing target (15), and a curing step of curing the ink on the printing target (15).

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having an ultraviolet-ray curing-type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that has a high conversion per unit amount of light, is excellent in productivity, and is also excellent in balance between pressure-sensitive adhesive performances. The method includes: a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer forming step in which the composition is irradiated with and cured by ultraviolet rays to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; wherein an ultraviolet lamp that radiates the ultraviolet rays in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer forming step is an LED lamp; the ultraviolet rays are radiated intermittently; and the time of bright periods when the ultraviolet rays are radiated is from 1 second to 30 seconds, and the time of dark periods when the rays are not radiated is from 0.1 timed to 20 times the time of the bright periods.

Abstract: Provided is a continuous process for preparing a high quality and high performance iron electrode. The process comprises preparing a formulation comprising an iron active material and a binder and coating a continuous substrate material on a least one side with the formulation. The coated continuous substrate material is dried, compacted and blanked. A tab is then attached to the electrode.

Abstract: In a method of processing a substrate in accordance with an embodiment, a trench may be formed in the substrate, imprint material may be deposited at least into the trench, the imprint material in the trench may be embossed using a stamp device, and the stamp device may be removed from the trench.

Abstract: A method of fabricating graphene using a plurality of light sources is provided. The method includes irradiating a graphite oxide layer on a substrate with light from a first light source, and irradiating the irradiated graphite oxide layer with light from a second light source.

Abstract: A method of making a conductive article includes depositing on a substrate a metal nanoparticle composition having water, silver nanoparticles dispersed in the water and a water-soluble polymer having both carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups. The weight percentage of silver in the composition is greater than 10%. The metal nanoparticle composition is dried. The dried metal nanoparticle composition is converted to improve the electrical conductivity of the dried metal nanoparticle composition.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus for performing a plasma process inside a vacuum chamber includes a turntable including substrate mounting portions for the substrates formed along a peripheral direction of the vacuum chamber to orbitally revolve these; a plasma generating gas supplying portion supplying a plasma generating gas into a plasma generating area; an energy supplying portion supplying energy to the plasma generating gas to change the plasma generating gas to plasma; a bias electrode provided on a lower side of the turntable to face the plasma generating area and leads ions in the plasma onto surfaces of the wafers; and an evacuation port evacuating the vacuum chamber, wherein the bias electrode extends from a rotational center of the turntable to an outer edge side, and a width of the bias electrode in a rotational direction is smaller than a distance between adjacent substrate mounting portions.

Abstract: Microwave plasma assisted reactors, for example chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) reactors, are disclosed. The disclosed reactors operate at high pressures (>180-320 Torr) and high power densities (>150 W/cm3), and thereby enable high deposition rate CVD processes that rapidly deposit materials. In particular, reactor design examples are described that, when operating in the 180-320 Torr pressure regime, rapidly CVD synthesize high quality polycrystalline (PCD) and single crystal diamond (SCD). The improved reactors include a radial contraction in the vicinity of the plasma chamber (and optionally a combined expansion in the vicinity of the electromagnetic wave source, followed by the contraction) in the main microwave chamber as electromagnetic energy propagates from an electromagnetic wave source to a plasma/deposition chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for plasma-based processing well suited for deposition, etching, or treatment of semiconductor, conductor or insulating films. Plasma generating units include one or more elongated electrodes on the processing side of a substrate and a neutral electrode proximate the opposite side of the substrate. Gases may be injected proximate a powered electrode which break down electrically and produce activated species that flow toward the substrate area. This gas then flows into an extended process region between powered electrodes and substrate, providing controlled and continuous reactivity with the substrate at high rates with efficient utilization of reactant feedstock. Gases are exhausted via passages between powered electrodes or electrode and divider.

Abstract: A polarizing plate, a fabrication method thereof, and a display device using the same are provided. The polarizing plate includes a polarizing element, a first adhesive layer formed on one surface of the polarizing element, a second adhesive layer formed on the other surface of the polarizing element, a protective film attached to an upper portion of the first adhesive layer, a bonding layer attached to a lower portion of the second adhesive layer, and a luminance enhancement film attached to the bonding layer.

Abstract: Provided are a pressure sensitive adhesive composition, a protective film, an optical film and a display device. The pressure sensitive adhesive composition shows appropriate low-speed and high-speed peel strengths after formation of a cross-linked structure, and has a superior balance between the two. Accordingly, when the pressure sensitive adhesive composition is applied to a protective film, for example, a superior protection effect as well as easy peel-off upon high-speed peeling, which is advantageous for a high-speed process, are shown, and in addition, a superior antistatic property may be obtained during the process.

Abstract: The current invention, Terrain Rehab Mats, consist of three portable mats that are intended to simulate outdoor terrain for the express use of the rehabilitation of older adults at risk for falls. The three mats each have a distinct top layer consisting of either, concrete, gravel or grass and then two substrate layers forming one solid layer. Terrain Rehab Mats provide older adults with much needed exposure to outdoor terrain which can often be problematic for older adults with impaired balance and gait. While the current therapeutic tools available offer a variety of tools and equipment, none are known to incorporate outdoor terrain as in this invention. The Terrain Rehab Mats will be used in a variety of rehabilitation settings and with older adults who have a wide range of diagnoses which increases their effectiveness as a rehabilitative tool.

Abstract: A monolayer synthetic or artificial thatch shingle comprising a plurality of tapering extensions extending from a base flange member, the thatch shingle having been formed from a thin sheet of stiff plastic, and the extensions having been formed by removing material from the thin sheet. The base flange member presents a solid surface, such that when shingles are overlaid in successive rows advancing up the pitched roof, the combination of overlapping base flange members provides a water barrier such that all rain water is directed from the slanted roof.

Abstract: An elastic convex wall alignment and retention system includes a first component, second component, a plurality of elastic convex walls disposed on at least one of the first component and second component each having a convex wall surface, non-convex wall surface and a longitudinal axis and a pair of spaced-apart, retention features that oppose one another about the axis, each retention feature extending outwardly from the convex wall surface; and a plurality of apertures formed in at least one of the first component and second component, each aperture having an aperture wall, the plurality of apertures configured and arranged such that each elastic convex wall is receivable into a respective aperture, wherein each elastic convex wall is configured to elastically deform at an interface between the convex wall and the aperture wall upon insertion to establish an elastically averaged position of the first component to the second component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass panel including a first (5) and a second (5) glass sheet combined together via at least one spacer (8) that keeps the glass sheets at a certain distance from each other, wherein an inner gap (4) between said glass sheets (5) includes at least a first recess (41) in which a vacuum of lower than 1 mbar is formed, said recess being sealed by a peripheral seal arranged at the periphery of the glass sheets around said inner space (4), the seal (1) being a metal seal rigidly connected to the first and second glass sheets, respectively. According to the invention, the metal seal (1) further includes a means (11) for placing the inner gap (4) in communication with the outside of the panel, wherein said communication means can be sealed.

Abstract: A highly stable laptop computer webcam lens blocker assembly, which comprises of a selectively releasable clip or clasping sections and a fixed, clear insert holder with a pocket that is shaped to hold an insert-able medallion with indicia displayed on the, flat surfaces of the medallion. The display medallion is user selected with indicia that reflect the broadest possible varieties of individual and group preferences in art, style, fashion, moods, etc., as may be appreciated by users of consumer products. When the computer webcam is not in use, the lens blocker assembly may be clasped over the webcam lens on the screen side of a laptop computer, thus effectively blocking the lens and preventing unwanted or intrusive over-the-web viewing of a computer user by unauthorized persons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a casing and protective shell for a mobile electronic device. The casing includes an outer layer having a first side exposed to the outside, and a second side opposite to the first side; a flexible buffer layer having a first side connected to the second side of the outer layer, and a second side opposite to the first side of the buffer layer; and a layer for holding, which has a side connected to the second side of the buffer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tile or panel having at least one magnetic material embedded therein, and fully or partially covered with at least one layer of parchment. The invention also encompasses at least one discrete permanent magnet that is placed at an appropriate location within a panel or tile, and wherein at least a portion of the panel or tile and the at least one magnet are then optionally covered with at least one layer of at least one barrier material, and then at least one parchment layer partially or fully envelopes this assembly. The inventive tile having at least one magnetic type material can have at least one indicia or design on at least one surface, and the inventive tile can be magnetically attached to a wall or another panel having at least one magnetic type material to form a wall or panel surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat-emitting composition coated on the surface of a heat-resistant ceramic ware and emitting heat by absorbing microwaves, which includes a heat-emitting metal oxide material and a binding material, a transfer paper for a ceramic ware including same, a far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware including same, and a method for preparing same. The heat-emitting composition coated on the surface of the ceramic ware absorbs microwaves from a microwave oven and emits heat and far-infrared light, such that food can be cooked evenly in short time by the emitted far-infrared light without burning or drying on the food surface. Further, the far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware can be used as a far-infrared-emitting medical device for fomentation. Also, because of superior heat resistance, the far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware of the present disclosure can be directly heated. Accordingly, cooking can be performed using various means such as gas stove, oven, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition containing polycarbonate with a weight-average molecular weight Mw of from 24,000 to 33,000 and 5.0 wt. % to 20.0 wt. % (based on the total amount of the composition) of glass hollow spheres with an alkalinity of less than 1.0 meq/g. The present invention furthermore provides coextruded sheets in which the coextruded layer contains this polymer composition, and shaped articles produced therefrom, in particular containers and pieces of luggage, very particularly suitcases. Sheets which are obtainable with the polymer composition according to the invention have a high mechanical stability, a high scratch resistance, pleasant haptic properties and an excellent homogeneous external visual impression. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of these polymer compositions and a process for production of the sheets according to the invention.

Abstract: A film containing a layer formed from a resin composition containing a polyamide compound (A) and a resin (B), wherein the polyamide compound (A) contains from 25 to 50% by mol of a diamine unit, which contains a particular diamine unit, in an amount of 50% by mol or more; from 25 to 50% by mol of a dicarboxylic acid unit, which contains a particular dicarboxylic acid unit, in an amount of 50% by mol or more; and from 0.1 to 50% by mol of a particular constitutional unit.