Abstract: A process and apparatus for manufacturing tyres for vehicle wheels includes the step of building, on a forming support, a belt structure including at least one reinforcing structure of the so-called zero-degree type. The reinforcing structure is formed by depositing a continuous elongated reinforcing element on a deposition surface arranged in a radially outer position with respect to the forming support. The aforementioned deposition includes the step of exerting, through at least one element made from magnetic material, a magnetic attraction on a portion of the continuous elongated reinforcing element arranged at at least one pressing member and moving said at least one pressing member toward the forming support until the continuous elongated reinforcing element is brought into contact with the deposition surface.

Abstract: A method for controlling the laying down of components of tyres on forming drums, includes: sending a first electromagnetic radiation on a first laying down structure including a forming drum and a first component of a tyre laid down on the forming drum; detecting at least a first corresponding reflected radiation, determining as a function of the first reflected radiation a first parameter representative of a first main length of the first component; comparing the first parameter with one or more pre-stored reference values; generating a first correction signal as a function of the comparison; and sending the first correction signal to at least one preparation station adapted to prepare the first component to regulate the preparation of further components. An apparatus for controlling the laying down of components of tyres on forming drums is also described.

Abstract: A method of forming a tire apex and bead assembly is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes mounting a bead in a rotatable bead holder, rotating the bead and bead holder and extruding one or more passes of a continuous strip of elastomeric material onto the outer surface of the bead, and shaping the one or more passes of elastomeric material between two opposed rotating rollers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sole assembly includes using a jig with a first mold assembly to distribute pellets a first material into a recess of a first mold member of the first mold assembly. A second material is injected into the first mold assembly, and the first mold assembly is heated to form a first preform. The first preform and a second preform are heated in a second mold assembly to form a sole assembly with a camouflage appearance around only a periphery of the sole assembly.

Abstract: Glove manufacturing methods can include a hand mandrel and a tube mandrel. The method can include dipping the hand mandrel and the tube mandrel while the mandrels are positioned apart from each other. The method can include bringing the hand mandrel in close proximity to the tube mandrel to enable creating a glove with an attached tube. The tube can be used to hold at least one optical fiber to enable light transmission distally along a finger. In several embodiments, the tube can be used for suction, irrigation, cautery, ultrasound, and/or sensing instruments. Gloves, including surgical gloves, can be made from many different materials including latex, nitrile, neoprene, cloth, leather, and/or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A draw press includes a carriage moveable toward a work piece and an upper die movably secured to the carriage. The upper die is movable with respect to the carriage to draw the work piece. A method for drawing a metal part is also disclosed.

Abstract: Highly accurate press working is performed while responding to mechanical alteration due to thermal expansion. Prior to a series of processing to a workpiece, a servomotor control unit moves a slide to a stop position, and a sensing value detecting unit detects a sensing value of a sensing element at the stop position of the slide, and stores the detected sensing value. Then, in the series of processing, the sensing value detecting unit detects a sensing value of the sensing element at the stop position of the slide, and stores the detected sensing value in the processing sensing value storing unit. A correction value calculating unit calculates a correction value based on the two store values, and a servomotor control unit controls the servomotor based on the detected slide position, the slide position that has been set, and the correction value calculated by the correction value calculating unit.

Abstract: A device and method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing a flexible earner and plurality of parallel strips located on opposing surfaces of the carrier.

Abstract: A composite component includes a plurality of layers. A fracture region includes at least one fracture inducing layer in an overlapping relationship with at least one of the plurality of layers.

Abstract: A spacer fabric has first and second generally planar knitted layers that are attached to each other by spacer threads. These spacer threads form in the first knitted layer stitches by an intertwining of threads, and do not form stitches in the second generally planar knitted layer but are interlaced there only as an inlay.

Abstract: A structural part (10) for a motor vehicle includes first (12A) and second (12B) mats, each mat comprising fibers and a resin bonding the fibers, and a separator (14) inserted between the first (12A) and second (12B) mats, the first (12A) and second (12B) mats being fixed on opposite faces of the separator (14). At least one of the first (12A) and second (12B) mats includes at least one continuous web of fibers (16), said web (16) comprising a plurality of parallel fibers bonded together by a thermosetting resin, at least part of the fibers of each web (16) having a length greater than 20 cm, in particular greater than 50 cm.

Abstract: A composite film comprising one or more barrier film layers, wherein the one or more barrier film layers are liquid impermeable and have a total moisture vapor transfer rate (MVTR) of at least 14.6 g/24 hr/m2 according to ASTM E96B and one or more dimensionally stable layers, wherein the composite film has a robustness of greater than about 1.49 pound force.

Abstract: A biocidal device includes a biocidal material layer having edges, an exposed side, and an adhesive side opposing the exposed side. A patterned adhesive layer is located in contact with the adhesive side and extends to the edges of the biocidal material layer. The patterned adhesive layer includes a non-biocidal portion and a biocidal portion. The biocidal portion includes biocidal materials and extends to at least one edge. The patterned adhesive layer is adhered to at least a portion of a support and at least a part of the biocidal portion that extends along an edge is exposed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for forming a layered composite material, the finished product comprising at least one geopolymeric layer and at least one cement-based layer. The method of the invention allows the provision of products with more varied appearances, shapes, colours, gloss, or surface structures such as decorations, reliefs, roughness, or the like. Products obtained according to the method of the invention also form part of the invention.

Abstract: Provided is an alloy plate coated material including a base material, and an alloy plate layer which is formed on the base material to constitute an outermost layer and is formed from a M1-M2-M3 alloy (provided that M1 is at least one element selected from Ni, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn and Sn; M2 is at least one element selected from Pd, Re, Pt, Rh, Ag and Ru; and M3 is at least one element selected from P and B), in which the alloy plate layer has a molar ratio of M1 to M2 (M1/M2) of 0.005 to 0.5.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal alloy-and-ceramic resin composite. The metal alloy-and-ceramic resin composite includes: a metal alloy, in which recess and protrusion undercuts are formed to provide an average surface roughness of 80 ?m to 150 ?m by degreasing a surface thereof using a surfactant, and etching the degreased surface using an aqueous solution of at least one acid selected from hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and formic acid; and a ceramic resin including 30 wt % to 70 wt % of at least one resin selected from polypropylene, polyamide, polyphenylene sulfide, polyacetylene, polycarbonate, polyester, and polyphenylene oxide, 20 wt % to 60 wt % of silicon carbide, 5 wt % to 7 wt % of inorganic filler, and 3 wt % to 5 wt % of a dispersing agent. The ceramic resin is integrated on the surface of the metal alloy which is formed with the recess and protrusion undercuts, through injection molding.

Abstract: Corrosion on industrial infrastructures can be prevented or arrested using a multi-stage system and method having an optional epoxy primer, a thermoplastic layer, a self-amalgamating water-cure wrap, and a top coat of epoxy. The resulting impervious barrier resists corrosion and withstands abuse from the elements.

Abstract: Provided are a low emissivity film and a window having the same. According to an embodiment of the inventive concept, the low emissivity film may include a first substrate, a first metal oxide layer, a first reflective layer, a second metal oxide layer, and a second substrate. The first metal oxide layer may reflect light having a wavelength of infrared rays. The light having a first wavelength is reflected by cavity effect of the first metal oxide layer, the first reflective layer, and the second metal oxide layer, and the light having a second wavelength may pass through the low emissivity film. Thus, the low emissivity film may express a color.

Abstract: Heat shielding glass laminates are produced by laminating transparent panes with at least one film A having a low plasticizer content and a heat shielding coating thereon, and at least one film B having a high plasticizer content.

Abstract: A plastic cellular foam (1) with a plastic film (3) laminated to it creates a highly desirable surface for the deposition of numerous adhesives (4). In one embodiment this stock material may be cut easily and double sided tape or transfer tape (7) placed around the periphery (5) to achieve an excellent, glass removable bond. This makes an excellent seal on window glass (9), doors and the like. The observed insulation value can save as much as 83% of heat transferred through the glass. Now, sliding glass doors can be insulated effectively. This invention also provides good light transmission, improves privacy for bedroom glass, creates a display for brilliant artwork, reduces dust accumulations and provides instant removability. The material cuts as easy as paper and will be very simple to fabricate; therefore, this invention can be constructed with simple kits and installed by unskilled, do-it-yourself users.

Abstract: A laminate of a film and a rubber composition, the film being formed from a thermoplastic elastomer composition in which rubber particles are dispersed in a thermoplastic resin, wherein the Sdr value of the film in contact with the rubber composition is 0.042 or more.

Abstract: A label 1 includes a first colored layer 10, a second colored layer 20 having a different color from the first colored layer 10, and an indicating layer 30 having a different color from the first colored layer 10 and the second colored layer 20. The indicating layer 30 is fitted into the first colored layer 10 so as to have an exposed surface on one surface of the first colored layer 10. The second colored layer 20 is laminated on the other surface F2 of the first colored layer 10. The curing shrinkage ratio of the first colored layer 10 is larger than that of the indicating layer 30.

Abstract: A laminated liner material can be applied as either a pool liner or a wall covering. The liner comprises a lower substrate layer made of pool-grade or wall-covering-grade PVC, depending on the application. The substrate layer is imprinted with a decorative pattern appropriate to the application. The decorative pattern is “blocked in” and protected from degrading external factors by an upper laminate layer of double polish clear (DPC) PVC.

Abstract: In a non-PVC tile, a bottom material layer, a printing layer and a transparent wear-resistant layer are disposed from bottom to top. The printing layer includes an inorganic filling material of 55˜90 percentage weight (wt %). The coefficient of thermal expansion of the bottom material layer and the transparent wear-resistant layer are larger than that of the printing layer. When the bottom material layer, the printing layer and the transparent wear-resistant layer are heated and then cooled, the bottom material layer and the transparent wear-resistant layer symmetrically contract with the printing layer being a center.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a laminated film made of polylactic acids which is not prone to delamination while having excellent piezoelectric properties and a manufacturing method thereof. That is, the present invention is obtained by the stretched laminated film manufactured by a co-extrusion process for use in piezoelectric polymer materials, containing a layer (A) which has poly-L-lactic acid as the primary component and contains an impact modifier in the range of 0.1 to 10 mass % and a layer (B) which has poly-D-lactic acid as the primary component and contains an impact modifier in the range of 0.1 to 10 mass %.

Abstract: Co-cured urethane and vinyl ester, epoxy, or unsaturated polyester gel coats having improved toughness and flexibility compared with conventional polyester gel coats are disclosed. The gel coats, which have 10-50 wt. % urethane content, adhere well to structural layers and can be used in a traditional in-mold process. Co-cured elastomeric coatings comprising from 50 to 95 wt. % of a urethane component and an unsaturated polyester, epoxy, or vinyl ester are also disclosed. Unlike conventional urethane coatings, the elastomeric coatings adhere well to structural layers and can be used in a traditional in-mold process. Castings or structural layers comprising a reinforced thermoset of co-cured urethane and vinyl ester, epoxy, or unsaturated polyester components, including 10-95 wt. % of the urethane component, are also described. The invention includes in-mold processes for making laminates that utilize the gel coats, elastomeric coatings, and/or structural layers.

Abstract: A mat for absorbing aqueous solutions has a liquid-impervious bottom layer and a top fabric layer bonded directly to the bottom layer. The fabric layer is of needle punched polypropylene while the bottom layer is of low density polyethylene. The edges of the mat are heat die-cut to provide a moisture-impervious periphery for the mat.

Abstract: [Problem] It is intended to provide a formed article for food which has excellent antistatic properties and water repellency without impairing its original external appearance and mechanical properties thereof even in a deep-drawn part having a high drawing ratio at forming or even through high temperature forming. [Solution] A multi-layer sheet is prepared having a multi-layer configuration with two or more types of two or more layers, including a main layer which contains a thermoplastic resin, talc and white pigment, and a skin layer of an antistatic resin composition which contains at least one type of thermoplastic resin and an antistatic agent on an opposite side. By thermoforming the sheet including the resin composition, a formed article which has excellent antistatic properties and water repellency effective for preventing contamination and adhesion of soup powder can be obtained.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that improves structural integrity and insulative properties when applied to a cellulosic substrate is provided. The adhesive composition includes a plurality of microspheres and an emulsion-based polymer that has (i) an elastic modulus greater than 0.5 MPa in the range temperature range of 70° C. to 110° C.; (ii) an absolute log(E)/T slope of less than 0.05 in the range temperature range of 70° C. to 110° C.; and (iii) a tan d value less than 0.6 at 90° C.

Abstract: Apparatuses for creating layered tape composite structures include a frame, a source of first tape, and a first tape placement module configured to receive first tape and place the first tape on a layup surface as the frame translates along the layup surface. Some apparatuses further include a source of second tape, and a second tape placement module configured to receive second tape and place the second tape on the first tape as the frame moves along the layup surface. Methods for creating layered tape composite structures include supplying a first tape, and placing the first tape on a layup surface. Some methods further include supplying a second tape, and placing the second tape on the first tape on the layup surface.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing bond panels and bond panel assemblies are provided. In various embodiments, the method may comprise laying up a top skin on a tool comprising a mandrel. The method may further comprise laying out core on the top skin. The method may further comprise laying up back skin to create an assembly. The assembly may comprise the top skin, the core, and the back skin. The method may further comprise placing the assembly in a bag to provide a bagged assembly. The method may also comprise placing the bagged assembly in an autoclave. The method may further comprise subjecting the bagged assembly to a pressure and a temperature for a determined amount of time. In this regard, the back skin, the core, and the top skin may be co-cured in a single autoclave pressurization and heating operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a material layer onto a form tool may include at least one nosepiece configured to laterally sweep a ply carrier onto a form tool contour. The apparatus may include a pair of tension arms configured to support opposing lateral sides of a ply carrier having a material layer mounted to a lower surface thereof. The apparatus may include one or more actuators configured to position the tension arms during forming of the ply carrier to the form tool contour. The one or more actuators may be configured to sense and control lateral tension in the ply carrier during forming of the ply carrier to the form tool contour.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for removing a touch panel from a display panel. The system includes: a carrying device on which the display panel adhered with the touch panel is placed; a heating device configured to heat an adhesive between the touch panel and the display panel; and a cutting device arranged on the carrying device and configured to cut the adhesive so as to remove the touch panel from the display panel.

Abstract: A label medium carrying device includes a medium carrying part that carries a separation label medium configured with a label member having an adhesive face and a peeling member superimposed on the adhesive face, a trailing edge peeling part that peels the trailing edge portion of the peeling member off the adhesive face in a trailing edge side of the separation label medium, and a folding trace forming part that forms a folding trace on the trailing edge portion of either the peeling member or the label member that is peeled off by the trailing edge peeling part.

Abstract: A system and method for creating three-dimensional nanostructures is disclosed. The system includes a substrate bonded to a carrier using a bonding agent. The bonding agent may be vaporizable or sublimable. The carrier may be a glass or glass-like substance. In some embodiments, the carrier may be permeable having one or a plurality of pores through which the bonding agent may escape when converted to a gaseous state with heat, pressure, light or other methods. A substrate is bonded to the carrier using the bonding agent. The substrate is then processed to form a membrane. This processing may include grinding, polishing, etching, patterning, or other steps. The processed membrane is then aligned and affixed to a receiving substrate, or a previously deposited membrane. Once properly attached, the bonding agent is then heated, depressurized or otherwise caused to sublimate or vaporize, thereby releasing the processed membrane from the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screen assembly, a screen printing system and a screen printing method, belonging to the field of screen printing technology, by means of which the problem of prior art that the printed pattern has unsmooth lines caused by deformation of a thin film screen after a plurality of times of printing can be solved. The screen assembly of the present invention comprises a thin film screen and a fixed screen both having a same pattern. When a packaging cover plate is printed, the thin film screen is arranged above the fixed screen, and the fixed screen is arranged on the packaging cover plate, so that the printing material passes through the thin film screen and the fixed screen successively to be printed onto the packaging cover plate. The screen assembly of the present invention is particularly applicable to the printing process of glass material.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming unit; a housing configured to store the image forming unit, the housing including an outer peripheral wall; a power supply unit disposed inside the housing; and a near field communication board including an antenna for near field communication, the near field communication board being disposed at a position of the outer peripheral wall apart from the power supply unit by a communicable distance or more.

Abstract: A driving pulse to be applied is changed when an overlapped level of invert timing of driving pulse is large.

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a protective substrate on which is mounted a driving circuit that drives a piezoelectric actuator and on which is formed an interconnect pattern electrically connected to the driving circuit, and a sealing substrate that includes a first opening and that is bonded to the protective substrate using an adhesive so that part of the interconnect pattern is located between the protective substrate and the sealing substrate. The interconnect pattern includes a connection portion that extends from a bonding region where the protective substrate and the sealing substrate are bonded by the adhesive to the first opening, and that has a connection region electrically connected to the driving circuit. A groove is formed in the connection portion between the connection region and a border between the bonding region and the connection portion.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting head and a method of manufacturing the liquid ejecting head are provided. The liquid ejecting head has a pressure chamber forming substrate that includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements and that is connected to a first surface of a sealing plate, a driver IC that outputs signals that drive the piezoelectric elements and that is provided on a second surface of the sealing plate that is on the opposite side to the first surface, and a power supply wire that supplies electrical power to the piezoelectric elements, that is formed in the second surface of the sealing plate, and that has at least one portion thereof embedded in the sealing plate and a surface thereof exposed on the second surface side.

Abstract: An element substrate including a base having a heat-generating resistor element which generates thermal energy used for discharging a liquid; an electrically conductive protective layer covering the heat-generating resistor element; an insulating layer provided between the heat-generating resistor element and the protective layer; and a potential applying unit for applying a potential to the protective layer such that a potential of the protective layer is lower than a potential at one end of the heat-generating resistor element and higher than a potential at the other end of the heat-generating resistor element with a voltage being applied between the one end and the other end of the heat-generating resistor element.

Abstract: Provided is a head including a channel formation substrate that is provided with a pressure generating chamber which communicates with a nozzle for ejecting a liquid, a piezo element, a driving circuit board that is bonded to the one surface side of the channel formation substrate, and a driving circuit for driving the piezo element. The piezo element and the driving circuit are electrically connected to each other via a bump which is provided on any one of the channel formation substrate and the driving circuit board. A holding portion that holds the piezo element is provided between the driving circuit board and the channel formation substrate. The holding portion is opened to an atmosphere through an atmosphere open passage which is provided to penetrate the driving circuit board in a direction in which the driving circuit board and the channel formation substrate are stacked.

Abstract: A head includes a channel formation substrate having two piezoelectric actuator rows formed thereon, a driving circuit, and a driving circuit board which is provided with a first bump and a second bump, in which the first bump is provided on the outside of the piezoelectric actuator row, an adhesive layer is provided on both sides of the first bump and the second bump, a first through hole and a second through hole are provided on the driving circuit board, a first connection wiring and a second connection wiring are provided in the first through hole and the second through hole, and a first electrode of the piezoelectric actuator is electrically connected to a first connection wiring via the first bump and a second electrode is electrically connected to a second connection wiring via the second bump.

Abstract: A method for controlling an inkjet printing apparatus which can prevent nozzle discharge defects in all nozzles and is excellent in production efficiency is provided.

Abstract: A liquid ejection head includes a plurality of structures arrayed in a predetermined direction, each structure including a nozzle to eject liquid, a pressure chamber in communication with the nozzle, and an ejection drive unit to increase pressure of the liquid in the pressure chamber. The ejection drive unit of each structure includes a diaphragm to form a wall of the pressure chamber, and an electromechanical transducer element including an electromechanical transducer film, the diaphragm being convex toward the pressure chamber. When an amount of curvature of the diaphragm for the pressure chamber of each structure is defined by a radius of curvature, an inclination difference of the radius of curvature with respect to the predetermined direction is equal to or less than 2500 ?m.

Abstract: A liquid ejection head includes structures arrayed in a predetermined direction, each structure including a nozzle to eject liquid, a pressure chamber in communication with the nozzle, and an ejection drive unit to increase pressure of the liquid in the pressure chamber. The ejection drive unit includes a diaphragm to form a wall of the pressure chamber, and an electromechanical transducer element including an electromechanical transducer film, the diaphragm being convex toward the pressure chamber. When an amount of curvature of the diaphragm for the pressure chamber is defined by a radius of curvature, a difference between minimum and maximum radii of curvature of the diaphragm for 20 channels of the pressure chambers is equal to or less than 1500 ?m, the 20 channels being counted from one of the pressure chambers at each of end portions of the structures in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of a head which includes a channel formation substrate having two piezoelectric actuator rows formed thereon, a driving circuit, and a driving circuit board which is provided with a first bump and a second bump. In the method, the first bump is provided on the outside of the piezoelectric actuator row, on the driving circuit board, an adhesive layer is provided on both sides of the first bump and the second bump, a first through hole and a second through hole are provided on the driving circuit board, a first connection wiring and a second connection wiring which are connected to the driving circuit are provided, and a first electrode of the piezoelectric actuator is electrically connected to the first connection wiring via the first bump and a second electrode is electrically connected to the second connection wiring via the second bump.

Abstract: A printer includes a printing section that ejects an ink, and a spectrometer that disperses incident light. The spectrometer includes a window section that transmits the light, an optical filter device, and a light receiving section. The optical filter device includes a variable wavelength interference filter as a dispersing element that disperses light transmitted by the window section. The light receiving section receives the light which is dispersed by the variable wavelength interference filter. A dirtiness of the window section is detected based on measured values corresponding to each of a plurality of wavelengths obtained by spectrally measuring light from a reference object, and reference values corresponding to each of the plurality of wavelengths.

Abstract: A liquid ejection apparatus includes: a liquid ejection head having a nozzle which ejects a liquid containing volatile organic compounds to a medium; and a maintenance unit that has a cap, which forms a closed space including an opening of the nozzle, and a suction unit that suctions a fluid from the closed space, and that performs maintenance for discharging the liquid from the nozzle by reducing pressure of the closed space. The maintenance unit is provided with a filter for adsorbing volatile organic compounds contained in the liquid discharged from the liquid ejection head.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting head having a nozzle which ejects a liquid onto a medium, a wiping member that wipes the liquid which has adhered to a nozzle forming surface of the liquid ejecting head, a support member that supports the wiping member, moves the wiping member relative to the liquid ejecting head, and has a receiving portion receiving the liquid wiped by the wiping member, and a connection flow path that is capable of being connected to the support member, wherein the receiving portion and the connection flow path communicate with each other with movement of the support member.