Abstract: Methods of forming a crystalline strontium titanate layer may include providing a substrate with a crystal enhancement surface (e.g., Pt), depositing strontium titanate by atomic layer deposition, and conducting a post-deposition anneal to crystallize the strontium titanate. Large single crystal domains may be formed, laterally extending greater distances than the thickness of the strontium titanate and demonstrating greater ordering than the underlying crystal enhancement surface provided to initiate ALD. Functional oxides, particularly perovskite complex oxides, can be heteroepitaxially deposited over the crystallized STO.

Abstract: A single-crystalline LnBM2O5+? or LnBM2O5.5+? compound is provided, which includes an ordered oxygen vacancy structure; wherein Ln is a lanthanide, B is an alkali earth metal, M is a transition metal, O is oxygen, and 0???1. Methods of making and using the compound, and devices and compositions including same are also provided.

Abstract: Nitrogen-doped CZ silicon crystal ingots and wafers sliced therefrom are disclosed that provide for post epitaxial thermally treated wafers having oxygen precipitate density and size that are substantially uniformly distributed radially and exhibit the lack of a significant edge effect. Methods for producing such CZ silicon crystal ingots are also provided by controlling the pull rate from molten silicon, the temperature gradient and the nitrogen concentration. Methods for simulating the radial bulk micro defect size distribution, radial bulk micro defect density distribution and oxygen precipitation density distribution of post epitaxial thermally treated wafers sliced from nitrogen-doped CZ silicon crystals are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for making a yarn comprising filaments of poly (paraphenylene terephthalamide) and the yarn made thereby, the process utilizing a coagulation bath having a temperature of at least 20° C., washing with an aqueous liquid, and drying the filaments under a tension of 0.3 to 1.0 grams per denier wherein the filaments are dried for 0.4 to 0.9 seconds at a temperature of from 250 to 325° C. The yarn has a tenacity of at least 22 gpd, an elongation at break of at least 3.2 percent, and a tensile modulus of from 530 to 700 gpd; the yarn further has a heat-aged strength retention (HASR) of at least 93 percent and the filaments in the yarn have a D110 crystallinity of at least 55 angstroms.

Abstract: A preparation method of a polysaccharide fiber is provided. The method includes the following steps. First, a polysaccharide material is provided. Next, the polysaccharide material is mixed with an ionic liquid to form a polysaccharide solution. Then, the polysaccharide solution is mixed with a forming liquid to form a formed polysaccharide article. Next, a homogenization treatment is performed on the formed polysaccharide article to form a homogeneous polysaccharide article. Then, the homogeneous polysaccharide article is dried to form a polysaccharide fiber.

Abstract: High permeability curly fibers with enhanced fiber strength are produced by mercerizing cellulosic fibers. The fibers have relatively high values for curl, kink level, wet tensile strength, and bulk density when compared with current fibers. The disclosed fibers can be used in a wide range of applications including paper products such as filters.

Abstract: A method for producing a carbon fiber bundle includes the acts of: providing at least one precursor, mechanically stabilizing the at least one precursor, and subsequently introducing the mechanically stabilized precursor into at least one thermal treatment device for converting the at least one precursor into at least one carbon fiber bundle. A device for producing a carbon fiber bundle has at least one oxidation furnace and a downstream carbonizing device for carbonizing a precursor to form the carbon fiber bundle, wherein a stabilizing device for mechanically stabilizing the precursor, which is introduced into the oxidation furnace, is connected upstream of the at least one oxidation furnace.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing unidirectional carbon fiber cloth by providing a plurality of precursors, wherein each precursor has a plurality of individual filaments, carbonizing the plurality of precursors into a plurality of carbon fiber bundles, subsequently producing a unidirectional carbon fiber cloth from the plurality of carbon fiber bundles, and subsequently winding the unidirectional carbon fiber cloth produced. A device is provided for producing a unidirectional carbon fiber cloth having at least one heat treatment unit for carbonizing a plurality of precursors into a plurality of carbon fiber bundles, a connecting arrangement for producing the unidirectional carbon fiber cloth from the carbon fiber bundles created, and a back beam for winding the unidirectional carbon fiber cloth onto the back beam.

Abstract: A method of forming carded fibers of different materials. A feed system has a plurality of separate laterally spaced chambers containing fibers of different materials. The different fibers are fed in separate laterally spaced paths into a carding apparatus having a plurality of rollers and cylinders each having laterally spaced sections in alignment with the laterally spaced paths to receive and maintain the different fibers in the laterally spaced paths thereon as they move through the carding apparatus. The different fibers are combined into a multi-fiber roving or web after they exit the carding apparatus. Depending on the composition of the different fibers, they may be combined by conveying them through a humidifying and heated chamber or chambers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an air spinning machine, whereas the air spinning machine features at least one spinning unit with one spinning nozzle (1) for producing a yarn (2), whereas, during the normal operation of the spinning unit, the spinning nozzle (1) feeds a fiber composite (3) through an inlet (4) and in a predefined transport direction (T), whereas the fiber composite (3) within a vortex chamber (5) of the spinning nozzle (1) receives a twist with the assistance of a vortex air flow, such that a yarn (2) is formed from the fiber composite (3), which ultimately leaves the spinning nozzle (1) through an outlet (6), and is spooled on a sleeve with the assistance of a spooling device (7), whereas, after an interruption in yarn production, a spinning-in process operation is carried out, with which one yarn end (23) on the spool side moves counter to the transport direction (T) through the spinning nozzle (1), is overlaid with one end (24) of the fiber composite (3) after passing thro

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of making a material comprising an assembly of at least one spun yarn, comprising: synthetic inorganic fibers, such as carbon, metal, oxides, carbides or alloys or combinations thereof, wherein a majority of the fibers: (a) are longer than 300 (b) have a diameter ranging from 0.25 nm and 700 nm, and (c) are substantially crystalline, wherein the yarn has substantial flexibility and uniformity in diameter. In one embodiment, the method comprises spinning yarn by pulling fibers from a bulk material with at least one spinner that has real time feedback controls.

Abstract: A plurality of elongate loom sections are interconnected via male and female connectors to form a modular hand loom having a size that is adjustable. A first loom section has a male connector extending from an end portion of the first loom section. A second loom section has a female connector configured to connect to the male connector in a snap fit arrangement. The second loom section includes a release member to facilitate disconnection of the male connector from the female connector.

Abstract: A moisture transfer yarn blend and fabric containing a selected of engineered shaped, lobed, deep grooved, channeled, hollow, sheath-core, bi-component polymer silver fibers and bi-component polymer fibers, optionally blended with cylinder or round fibers or natural fibers or a combination. The engineered shaped, lobed, channeled and deep grooved polymer fibers have indentations along the longitudinal side of the fibers. The deep grooved fibers have four to eight deep indentations along the longitudinal side of the fibers and containing grooves in the deepest portion of the indentation.

Abstract: A fabric having first section and having first pores created by the interlacings of yarn in a first pattern, and having a first average pore size. The fabric also includes a second fabric section having second fabric pores created by the interlacings of yarn in a second pattern, and a second average pore size. The number of first interlacings of yarn is greater than the number of second interlacings of yarn. The first fabric provides strength to the second fabric. The first fabric pattern designed to mitigate any unravel of a second pore yarn in the event it is severed.

Abstract: A vascular occlusion device for effectively occluding blood flow and pressure to a vascular defect while simultaneously not occluding blood flow and pressure to adjacent vasculature is provided. The vascular occlusion device can include a tubular member that has variable porosity regions along its length. The tubular member can be formed of a plurality of filaments that have different cross-sectional shapes along their length that are indexed to the variable porosity regions along the length of the tubular member.

Abstract: Provided is a spunbonded nonwoven fabric comprising a core-sheath composite fiber having a core part composed of a core component containing a propylene-based resin (A) satisfying the following (a) to (e) and a sheath part composed of a sheath component containing an ethylene-based resin. (a) [mmmm]=20 to 60 mol %, (b) [mm]×[rr]/[mr]2?2.0, (c) weight average molecular weight (Mw)=10,000 to 200,000, (d) molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn)<4.0, and (e) a melting point (Tm-D), as defined as a peak top of a peak observed on the highest temperature side of a melting endothermic curve which is obtained by holding under a nitrogen atmosphere at ?10° C. for 5 minutes and then increasing the temperature at a rate of 10° C./min with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), is from 0 to 120° C.

Abstract: An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.

Abstract: A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure.

Abstract: While feeding an upholstery member, a sewing needle is reciprocated to form needle receiving holes, and an upper thread is passed through each needle receiving hole, caused to cross a lower thread, and pulled out of the needle receiving hole. The sewing cycle is repeatedly performed to form a stitch, so that stitches form a stitch line in a surface sheet. A direction of a force, which is generated by applying tension to the lower thread and which acts to rotate thread ends of a pair of adjacent stitches in each needle receiving hole about a crossing part of the upper thread and the lower thread, is defined as a rotation direction. The sewing needle is rotated in a direction opposite to the rotation direction to incline a diagonal line of the quadrangular shape forming the cross section relative to the feeding direction of the upholstery member.

Abstract: The sewing machine includes an image capturing portion, a processor, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the sewing machine to perform operations of: setting a specified range within the image capture enabled range based on a first image, acquiring a plurality of partial images, and creating a composite image by combining the acquired plurality of the partial images.

Abstract: A tufting machine has a needle bar for carrying a plurality of needles for reciprocating into and out of a base material. A sliding needle bar shift mechanism may shift the needle bar laterally according to a pattern. The needle bar is mounted for reciprocation and for lateral movement relative to the direction of reciprocation by a drive system including a first directional drive component having a foot secured to a respective push rod of the tufting machine and a second directional drive component connected to the shift mechanism. The first and second drive components will connect to the needle bar through linear bearings or bushings so that the motion of the needle bar in multiple different directions is controlled while permitting greater machine operating and needle bar shifting speeds.

Abstract: A tufting machine including spaced rows of needles for inserting yarns into a backing material. The needles are engaged by a series of cut pile hooks and level cut loop loopers or hooks that generally are arranged at spaced elevations. The cut pile hooks will engage one of the rows of needles for forming cut pile tufts of yarns in the backing material. The level cut loop loopers or hooks engage the other row of needles and each include clips. The clips are selectively moved into a position substantially blocking retention of loops of yarns picked up and/or formed along their level cut loop loopers or hooks for formation of loop and cut pile tufts of yarns in the backing material.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a water-repellent knitted fabric and a water-repellent knitted fabric. The method includes: dyeing a yarn; obtaining a knitted fabric by knitting the dyed yarn which is dyed in the dyeing of the yarn; dipping the knitted fabric in a water-repellent liquid to allow the water-repellent liquid to penetrate into a structure of the dyed yarn and to be coated on a surface of the dyed yarn; dehydrating the knitted fabric after the dipping of the knitted fabric and then incompletely drying the knitted fabric while moisture remains in the dyed yarn; adhering the water-repellent liquid applied to the knitted fabric by applying heat to the knitted fabric after the dehydrating of the knitted fabric; washing the knitted fabric using water after the adhering of the water-repellent liquid; and drying the knitted fabric after the washing of the knitted fabric.

Abstract: A washing machine may include a cabinet, a tub in the cabinet, a drum inside the tub, a driving module at the tub for rotating the drum, a water supply module for supplying the wash water to the tub, a drainage module for discharging the wash water from the tub, and a drying module at the cabinet for supplying heated air into the tub from an upper side of the tub to dry the laundry.

Abstract: A washing machine may include a cabinet, a tub, a drum, a driving module for rotating the drum, a water supply module for supplying the wash water to the tub, a drainage module for discharging the wash water from the tub, a drying module at the cabinet for supplying heated air into the tub from an upper side of the tub to dry the laundry, and an exhaust duct coupled to the tub for discharging a fluid in the tub out of the cabinet.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a main washing apparatus and a secondary washing apparatus that includes a cabinet, a drawer housing within the cabinet, a tub in the drawer for receiving washing water, hanging couplers provided at an outer circumferential surface of the tub and spaced apart from each other, suspending couplers provided at the drawer housing and positioned at locations corresponding to the hanging couplers, a drum rotatably provided in the tub, and suspension assemblies provided between the drawer housing and the tub to attenuate horizontal and vertical vibrations of the tub, the suspension assemblies being disposed between respective hanging couplers and suspending couplers to support the tub. Each of the suspension assemblies includes a support bar, support members at both ends of the support bar through which the support bar extends, and an elastic member disposed on the support member provided at one end of the support bar.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus for treating laundry includes a main washing device and a secondary washing device. The secondary washing device includes a tub configured to receive wash water, a drum rotatably provided in the tub and configured to receive laundry, and a pulsator rotatably provided in the drum and configured to be rotated by motion of one or both of the wash water and the laundry that are received in the drum.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub configured to receive washing water, a drum rotatably disposed in the tub, a water supply unit configured to supply washing water to the tub, and a softener supply unit configured to supply softener to the tub. The water supply unit is in fluidic communication with the softener supply unit.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub configured to receive washing water, a drum rotatably disposed in the tub, a water supply unit configured to supply washing water to the tub, and a water discharge unit configured to discharge washing water from the tub. The water supply unit is in fluidic communication with the water discharge unit.

Abstract: A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the fibers, yarns, and textiles using known methods.

Abstract: A process of forming infusible, unidirectional fabric containing the steps of arranging a plurality of unidirectional fibers into a unidirectional fabric, forming an emulsion or suspension of a solvent, a bridging polymer, and a film-forming preventing agent, applying the emulsion or suspension to the unidirectional fabric, removing the solvent, and removing the film-forming preventing agent to form an infusible, unidirectional fabric. The infusible, unidirectional fabric contains a plurality of unidirectional fibers, a plurality of bridges, and a plurality of void spaces between the unidirectional fibers. Each bridge is connected to at least 2 unidirectional fibers and at least 70% by number of fibers have at least one bridge connected thereto forming a bridged network of unidirectional fibers. The void spaces are interconnected and the fabric has a volume fraction of voids of between about 8 and 70% and a volume fraction of fibers of between about 35 and 85.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fiber treatment agent that is capable of forming on fibers a film that has excellent water resistance and excellent adhesion to a matrix resin. The present invention provides a fiber treatment agent comprising an aqueous medium, a water-insoluble polyamide dispersed in the aqueous medium, and a water-soluble polyamide that is present in an amount of 2 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the water-insoluble polyamide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carpet tile that includes a polyolefin secondary backing layer. In particular, this invention relates to modular carpet tiles having at least one layer of polyolefin-containing thermoplastic polymer in the secondary backing of the carpet tile. By modifying the composition of the carpet tiles in this manner, the carpet tiles are able to withstand the high temperatures associated with surface printing of the tiles, while still maintaining cold temperature flexibility.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for treating an animal substrate comprising: agitating the moistened animal substrate with an aqueous treatment formulation and a solid particulate material in a sealed apparatus, wherein the aqueous treatment formulation comprises at least one colourant. There is also disclosed an animal substrate obtained by the method and finished leather goods obtained by the method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pretreatment solution for treating a fabric before inkjet printing comprising an aqueous solution of (A) 1% to 60% by weight of at least one multivalent cationic salt; (B) 0.2% to 10% by weight of at least one acid; and (C) and 0.5% to 5% by weight at least one borate, all % are by weight of the aqueous pretreatment solution.

Abstract: A pulp fiber with an enhanced carboxyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: A process for the isolation of lignin from black liquor and modification of lignin for use in many plastic applications is disclosed. The isolation of lignin consists of removing all of the non-lignin components from black liquor solution. The non-lignin components including but not limited to organic acids, sugars, and inorganic materials can be removed using either solvent extraction or ion-exchange resin or a combination of both methods. The isolated lignin is water soluble. The non-lignin components can be further isolated and sold or reused in the pulping or lignin isolation processes. The isolated lignin can be further modified in order to meet the needs of the desired plastic application.

Abstract: Described is a transport device for paper which includes a metal conveyor belt through which air can flow and which is guided over at least two rollers, with the upper section of the belt forming the transport section and its lower section forming the returning section. A vacuum generator is arranged below the upper section. The conveyor belt is a metal mesh so as to be easy to produce and install.

Abstract: A coating system, a paper machine, and methods of their use are provided.

Abstract: A cellulosic material contains a cellulose derivative, in which the cellulose derivative has a functional group capable of reversibly performing a redox reaction introduced thereinto. The cellulose derivative preferably has at least one of a ferrocene structure and a viologen structure as the functional group.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of improving dewatering in the papermaking process by incorporation of functionalized cellulose fibers in the paper furnish. Additionally, the disclosure provides the means to eliminate process problems mainly plugging problems in a nano/micro-fibrillated cellulose production process by incorporation of functionalized cellulose fibers in a cellulose fiber composition and methods of functionalizing cellulose fibers in a paper making process. The methods according to the present disclosure provide several advantages, such as improving the freeness and dewatering of the paper making process during the paper making process, leading to an increased production rate and reduced energy consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for production of paper or board comprising providing a stock comprising cellulose fibers, adding a mixture comprising microfibrillated cellulose and a strength additive to the stock, adding a microparticle to the stock after the addition of said mixture, dewatering the stock on a wire to form a web, and drying the web.

Abstract: A paper product may include high energy thermomechanical pulp (TMP), low energy TMP, and microfibrillated cellulose. The paper product may also include inorganic particulate material. A papermaking composition suitable for making the paper product, a process for preparing the paper product, and use of microfibrillated cellulose may include high energy TMP, low energy TMP, and microfibrillated cellulose, and optionally inorganic particulate material. The microfibrillated cellulose may have a fibre steepness of from about 20 to about 50 in the paper product.

Abstract: A composition including ground calcium carbonate may have a coarse particle size and high steepness factor. Some compositions may include ground calcium carbonate and an additive, such as kaolin. A coating including ground calcium carbonate may have a course particle size and high steepness factor, and a carrier suspending the ground calcium carbonate. The ground calcium carbonate may have a mean particle size (d50) greater than about 2.4 ?m. The ground calcium carbonate may also have a steepness factor greater than about 30. Also described are products including a substrate and a coating applied to the substrate, where the coating includes ground calcium carbonate having a coarse particle size and high steepness factor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorated readily formable paper suitable for an in-mold decorated fibrous molded article and the invention relates also to a method of manufacturing an in-mold decorated fibrous molded article. Provided are a decorated readily formable paper which suffers no ink running during molding and which also has superior friction resistance and a method of manufacturing an in-mold decorated fibrous molded article using such paper. A decorated readily formable paper 11 includes a readily formable paper 1, a pattern layer 8 formed on one face of the readily formable paper 1, a varnish layer 9 formed on the readily formable paper 1 and the pattern layer 8, and a protection layer 10 formed on the varnish layer 9. The pattern layer 8, the varnish layer 9 and the protection layer 10 are printed layers 2.

Abstract: A cold saw module may be a rail saw module that includes a cold saw configured to cut a railway rail along a cutting path, a rail alignment clamp configured to grip the railway rail near the cutting path, a feed actuator to drive the cold saw along the cutting path, and a module coupling element configured to selectively couple to a mating module coupling element of an articulated arm and/or a tool adapter. Cold saw modules may be used to cut metal workpieces such as a railway rail. Cutting a railway rail may include positioning the cold saw module at a cutting site along the railway rail installed in a railway, clamping the cold saw module to the railway rail, and cutting the railway rail at the cutting site with the cold saw module while the cold saw module is clamped to the cutting site.

Abstract: Vehicle Tracking Control Systems and Methods are provided. In one embodiment, a vehicle sediment tracking control device is provided. The device comprises: a plurality of tread deformation stages, wherein the tread deformation stages are separated from each other by a plurality of thru slats; wherein each of the plurality of tread deformations stages comprise a base section and a pitched surface that defines a continuous cleat, the pitched surface having a peak that includes a serrated edge.

Abstract: An apparatus including a multidirectional positioning system and a scanner. The scanner scans the volume of a three-dimensional cavity, and the scanner is attached to the multidirectional positioning system. A processor receives volume data of the cavity and stores the volume data in a data storage memory. A material depositing mechanism is attached to the multidirectional positioning system, and the material depositing mechanism is controlled to move with respect to a shape of the cavity based on the volume data stored in the processor so as to fill in the cavity with a filler material.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a liquid-tight seal across a gap formed between adjacent, interconnected first and second mats in a load-supporting surface includes first and second liquid impermeable, elongated seal members extending into the gap from the first and second mats, respectively. The seal members abut one another in the gap to form a liquid tight seal therebetween.

Abstract: It may be desirable to join two surfaces of a roadway using a dowel bar retrofit. Various embodiments contemplate creating a cavity for a dowel bar using a cutting head to create a cavity with scalloped walls. The system and methods may provide for an improved structural joint.