Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a component formed by two layers (30, 40) of different, transparent or semi-transparent materials, wherein the component is molded in a mold (10) by over-molding two layers. One layer (40) is constituted by a polymer having structural characteristics and being resistant to impact, fracture or chipping, for example PC, and the other layer (30) is constituted by a polymer characterized by high scratch resistance, such as PMMA.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical fiber of the invention includes: preparing one or more direction changers; drawing the bare optical fiber from an optical fiber preform; providing a coated layer on a periphery of the bare optical fiber; obtaining an optical fiber by curing the coated layer; changing the direction of the bare optical fiber at the position between the bare-optical-fiber formation position and the coated-layer provision position; detecting the position of the bare optical fiber in at least one of the direction changers; and adjusting the introduction flow rate of the fluid into the direction changer based on positional information obtained by the detection.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming an impermeable barrier layer on an inner tire surface of a tire. An assembly is also provided along with a kit for forming an impermeable barrier layer on an inner tire surface of a tire accordingly.

Abstract: A composite structural article includes a polymeric body having a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The composite structure includes a continuous fiber element extending along and embedded within the lateral length of a rib element and/or an open mesh woven element embedded within and coplanar a textured surface of the first major surface or the opposing second major surface.

Abstract: Geocomposite articles that can provide a barrier against high conductivity water e.g., ocean water, are described and their method of manufacture, for waterproofing surfaces that contact high conductivity water. The geocomposite article mat includes a woven or non-woven geotextile sheet or mat containing a powdered or granular partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer across its entire major surface(s). The powdered or granular copolymer has an unexpectedly high free-swell when hydrated with High Conductivity water, such as ocean water. A liquid-impermeable cover sheet is adhered to the upper major surfaces of the filled copolymer-carrying geotextile to provide a primary high conductivity water barrier layer that, if ruptured, is sealed by the swell of an underlying layer of water-insoluble, partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: A panel apparatus is described that includes a first sandwich panel and a second sandwich panel arranged substantially parallel to each other, and the first sandwich panel and the second sandwich panel each include a core material inserted between at least two skin layers. The panel apparatus also includes at least one mechanical fastener mechanically embedded into the first sandwich panel and the second sandwich panel. The at least one mechanical fastener at least extends through one skin layer and into the core material of the first sandwich panel and at least extends through one skin layer and into the core material of the second sandwich panel, and the at least one mechanical fastener is configured to accept insertion of an item. Methods of assembling the panel apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A Cu/ceramic bonded body according to the present invention is formed by bonding a copper member made of copper or a copper alloy and a ceramic member made of AlN or Al2O3 using a bonding material containing Ag and Ti, in which a Ti compound layer made of a Ti nitride or a Ti oxide is formed at a bonding interface between the copper member and the ceramic member, and Ag particles are dispersed in the Ti compound layer.

Abstract: A composite structure having a solid-phase concrete base-substrate component; a fibrous component that is a plurality of polypropylene fibers, at least a portion of which are embedded into and thereby mechanically attached to the solid-phase concrete base-substrate component, wherein at least a portion of the fibers extend from within the concrete base-substrate component and out of the concrete base-substrate component through an exterior surface of the concrete base-substrate component; and a polyvinylchloride-adhesive layer component having a first and second surface, wherein the polyvinylchloride-adhesive layer component first surface is in contact with and adhesively attached to the fibrous component, and wherein the polyvinylchloride-adhesive layer second surface is in contact with and adhesively attached to a first surface of a polyvinylchloride or polyvinylchloride-containing-alloy exterior sheet.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing sheet metal blanks, in particular hybrid sheet metal blanks, a first sheet metal part being manufactured from a first sheet metal part material, a second sheet metal part being manufactured from a second sheet metal part material, an elongate connecting sheet metal strip being provided, and the connecting sheet metal strip being connected along a first longitudinal edge to the first sheet metal part by a thermal joint, and the connecting sheet metal strip being connected along a second longitudinal edge to the second sheet metal part by means of a preferably thermal joint, characterized in that, in a first process step, the connecting sheet metal strip is connected to the first sheet metal part and, in a second process step, the connecting sheet metal strip is connected to the second sheet metal part, the first and the second process steps taking place within a production line.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer film comprising a layer (X) containing a polyvinyl acetal (I) having an acetalization degree of 55 to 80 mol %, a content of a vinyl ester monomer unit of 0.1 to 1.5 mol % and a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 1,400 to 5,000; and a layer (Y) containing a polyvinyl acetal (II) having an acetalization degree of 70 to 85 mol %, a content of a vinyl ester monomer unit of 5 to 15 mol % and a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 1,400 to 5,000, wherein the multilayer film satisfies formulas (1) and (2): (A?B)/A<0.80??(1) and 1.00×10?2<(b/y)/(a/x)<2.00×10?1??(2). There is thus provided a film which exhibits sufficient sound-absorbability, resistance to coloration by heating, reduction in foreign materials (undissolved materials) and excellent recyclability.

Abstract: A multiple layer panel having improved sound insulation is disclosed. The multiple layer panel comprises a first rigid substrate having a first thickness H3, a second rigid substrate having a second thickness H1, wherein H3?H1, and a multiple layer acoustic interlayer having a thickness H2 between the first and second rigid substrates.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, such as the formation of ostomy bags, incontinence bags, medical collection bags, and the like. Specifically, the disclosed films comprise at least one barrier layer. At least one quiet layer positioned adjacent to the barrier layer incorporates sound dampening polymers. As a result, the disclosed films maintain improved sound dampening, as well as exemplary barrier characteristics and high tensile strength compared to prior art barrier films.

Abstract: The multilayer structure includes a polyamide resin layers (A) and (B), wherein the layer (A) is composed of a polyamide resin (A1) containing at least any constituent unit of a constituent unit derived from a lactam having from 10 to 12 carbon atoms and a constituent unit derived from an aminocarboxylic acid having from 10 to 12 carbon atoms, or a composition (a) containing the resin (A1), the layer (B) is composed of a composition (b) containing a polyamide resin (B1) in which a diamine unit thereof includes a constituent unit derived from a metaxylylenediamine in an amount of 70 mol % or more and a dicarboxylic acid unit thereof includes a constituent unit derived from an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms in an amount of 70 mol % or more, and a polyamide resin (B2) in which a diamine unit thereof includes a constituent unit derived from a xylylenediamine in an amount of 70 mol % or more and a dicarboxylic acid unit thereof includes a constituent unit derived from an aliphatic dica

Abstract: A composite includes a multilayer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film having a base layer and an adjacent skin layer. The PET of the skin layer has inherent viscosity of about 0.70-0.90 and carboxyl endgroup concentration of less than 25 eq/T. The base layer can be affixed to a thin metal sheet. Optionally, the base layer of a second multilayer PET film with a skin layer inherent viscosity of about 0.70-0.90 and carboxyl endgroup concentration of less than 25 eq/T can be affixed to the opposite side of the metal sheet. The composite is suited for making food and chemical containers such as food storage cans that resist blush discoloration from steam contact during container formation and age degradation during extended storage of harsh chemical products.

Abstract: A device and a method intended to fit an insert in an orifice formed in a structure. The device is a fitting vehicle comprising the insert to be fitted, a polymerizable adhesive, and an applicator. The applicator comprises: an open enclosure in which the insert and the adhesive can be held; deployment means that are able to push back the insert and the adhesive out of the open enclosure so as to allow the insert to be fitted in the orifice in the structure. The fitting vehicle is configured to allow the polymerization of the adhesive held in the open enclosure of the applicator to be initiated. Advantageously, the adhesive is microencapsulated in the form of microcapsules of resin and hardener; the step of polymerization of the adhesive being initiated by rupturing of the microcapsules.

Abstract: When a foamed resin metal laminated sheet (1) heated in a heating furnace (11) is cooled to room temperature, the foamed resin metal laminated sheet (1) is held at soaking temperature in a soaking bath (21) to make the temperature of the foamed resin sheet uniform over the entire area of the foamed resin metal laminated sheet (1), and then cooled to room temperature in a room temperature cooling unit (22). Thus, rippling due to thermal strain can be suppressed.

Abstract: A prepreg for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced composite material, the prepreg comprising a body comprising a layer of fibrous reinforcement impregnated with a matrix resin material, and a powder coating layer of resin material on at least one major surface of the body and adhered to the matrix resin material.

Abstract: In some examples, a printing device includes a first print drum comprising a first ring gear defined on a surface of the first print drum, a second print drum comprising a second ring gear defined on a surface of the second print drum, a rotatable drive shaft, and pinion gears to engage the first ring gear and the second ring gear, wherein rotation of the drive shaft causes the pinion gears to interact with the first and second ring gears to rotate the first print drum and the second print drum at different angular velocities.

Abstract: A dampening water amount regulating apparatus 40 includes a plurality of air supply boxes 41 disposed in a line in an axial direction of a water transfer roller 8 and each defines one air blowing portion. The air supply box 41 includes a substantially U-shaped air passage 67 that allows air in an air supply chamber 57 to pass along an outer peripheral surface of the water transfer roller 8 and supplies the same into an air discharge chamber 60. A valve mechanism 44 that increases and decreases an air amount is provided at a midsection of the air passage 67.

Abstract: A printing apparatus applies ink to a surface of a printing plate in the shape of a predetermined pattern and then transfers the ink to a substrate. The printing apparatus includes: an image recording section that applies the ink to the surface of the printing plate; a plate surface observation unit that acquires information about the surface of the printing plate; a storage section that stores information about a reference shape serving as a reference of the surface of the printing plate; and a determination section that compares the information about the reference shape stored in the storage section with the information about the surface of the printing plate, which is obtained by the plate surface observation unit, and determines whether or not the surface of the printing plate to which the ink has been applied is present in a predetermined range of the reference shape.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to improved printable magnetic sheet materials compatible with high-volume roll-to-roll printing processes using roll-fed presses. When implemented, the system permits existing roll-to-roll printer to generate sheet-magnet promotional materials that are adherable to various material substrates, such as, for example, mailers, phone books, etc.

Abstract: There is described a printing press (100) comprising a printing group (2) adapted to apply on a substrate at least one ink or varnish vehicle containing magnetic or magnetisable flakes and at least one magnetic orientation unit (10) located downstream of the printing group (2) along a path of the substrate, which magnetic orientation unit (10) includes at least one magnetic-field-inducing device (12) adapted to orient the magnetic or magnetisable flakes contained in the ink or varnish vehicle applied on the substrate to induce an optically-variable effect in the ink or varnish vehicle. The printing press (100) further comprises a drying/curing unit (15) located along the path of the substrate and cooperating with the magnetic orientation unit (10), which drying/curing unit (15) is adapted to dry or cure the ink or varnish vehicle applied on the substrate following orientation of the magnetic or magnetisable flakes.

Abstract: An image transfer member (ITM) is provided with a skin over its surface in which the skin incorporates a hygroscopic agent. The hygroscopic agent is operable to make the ITM skin very hydrophilic or to provide a high surface energy. One such hygroscopic agent is glycerol that may be applied to the surface of the ITM with a carrier, such as water. In an image transfer process, the carrier is completely or partially removed, such as by drying, leaving a thin skin of the hygroscopic agent. Ink drops applied in an image pattern onto the skin spread without puddling or draw-backs, producing an optimum wet image.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a first nozzle which ejects first ink containing a black coloring material, a second nozzle which ejects second ink with a low content rate of the coloring material compared to the first ink, and a control unit which controls ejecting of the ink from the first and second nozzles, in which, in a case of printing a darkest point, the control unit causes the second ink to be ejected after causing the first ink to be ejected, and causes the second ink to be ejected from the second nozzle so that a use rate of the second ink becomes 1% or more and 15% or less, when causing the second ink to be ejected.

Abstract: A driver circuit for driving actuating elements for printing, has a switch for coupling a common drive signal to provide element drive pulses to drive each actuating element according to a print signal. A timing control circuit controls the switch during sloped transitions of the common drive signal, to trim an amplitude of the actuating element drive pulses according to a common offset configurable for at least two of the actuating elements in common, and according to an element specific offset, configurable for each of the actuating elements. The offsets can be dynamic or static, and some parts of the timing can be implemented in analog form. This enables more types of errors to be compensated, and can enable the element specific offset to be implemented with simpler circuitry with less heat dissipation or less space or needing less precision and thus less cost.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid droplet discharging control device for a liquid droplet discharging apparatus which includes a liquid droplet discharging head in which a plurality of nozzles discharging liquid droplets are formed, discharges liquid droplets while relatively moving the head and a medium in a direction intersecting a direction in which the nozzles are arranged. The liquid droplet discharging control device includes a controller that causes a first nearby nozzle, which discharges a dot adjacent to a dot row corresponding to a predetermined nozzle which is not capable of discharging a liquid droplet, to discharge a liquid droplet for a dot of a large size and that causes a second nearby nozzle, which is separated from the predetermined nozzle and discharges a dot adjacent to a dot row corresponding to the first nearby nozzle, to discharge no liquid droplet for a dot.

Abstract: A liquid ejection apparatus, including: first piezoelectric elements arranged on an element-disposed surface in a first direction; a protective cover covering the first piezoelectric elements and including a top wall portion and two side wall portions connected thereto; first wires drawn respectively from the first piezoelectric elements to an outside of the protective cover in a second direction parallel to the element-disposed surface and orthogonal to the first direction and extending on an outer surface of the top wall portion via an outer surface of a corresponding side wall portion; first terminals disposed on the outer surface of the top wall portion and connected respectively to the first wires; and a driver electrically connected to the first terminals, wherein a distance in the first direction between any adjacent two of the first wires on an outer surface of the protective cover is larger than that on the element-disposed surface.

Abstract: A device (1) for inkjet printing of fluids, particularly glazes, onto tiles (P) comprises a body (2) comprising a feed channel (3) of a printing fluid, which feed channel (3) is closed by a base (4). The base comprises at least one outlet nozzle (5) associated with a valve (7) comprising electromagnetic actuating means (8). A shutter (11) of the valve (7) comprises at least one sensitive element (12) made of a material suitable for interacting with the magnetic field generated by the electromagnetic actuating means (8) for moving the shutter. A membrane (13) is arranged within the body (2) and delimits the feed channel (3). The membrane (13) is interposed between the feed channel (3) and the electromagnetic actuating means (8). The shutter (11) is solidly constraint with the membrane (13).

Abstract: A printing apparatus has a plurality of nozzles including preceding nozzles that discharge ink onto a printing medium before ink discharge of the other nozzles, and succeeding nozzles that discharge ink onto the printing medium after the ink discharge of the preceding nozzles, and if the amount of black ink discharged on the printing target region is larger than a predetermined amount, the printing apparatus discharges a smaller amount of chromatic ink than the amount of the discharged black ink onto the printing target region from the plurality of nozzles so that the amount of the chromatic ink discharged from the succeeding nozzles is larger than the amount of the chromatic ink discharged from the preceding nozzles.

Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a first print engine is to print a first image in a first area of a web substrate, and is to leave blank a second area of the web substrate. The printed first image includes a set of fiducials 1-n. For each of fiducials 1-n, a fiducial position error is determined based upon a comparison of the detected position and a predicted position for a subject fiducial. A substrate advancement error is calculated based upon an average of the determined fiducial position errors. An insertion point is determined based upon the substrate advancement error. The insertion point is a point at which a second print engine in-line with the first print engine is to begin printing a second image in the second area.

Abstract: A controller of an inkjet printing apparatus is configured such that, in response to receipt of a preceding command, which notifies transmission of a recording command in advance, from an information processing device through the communication device, the controller executes a separating process to move from a covering position to a spaced position, a moving process to move a carriage, from which the cap is separated, from a first position to a second position, a flushing process to cause the inkjet head to eject the ink toward an ink receiver in response to receipt of a recording command instructing recording of an image on the sheet and upon completion of the moving process, and a recording process to cause a conveyer to convey the sheet and cause the inkjet head to eject the ink in accordance with the recording command, in response to completion of the flushing process.

Abstract: An aqueous ink set for ink jet recording includes an aqueous pigment ink containing water and a pigment as a coloring agent and an aqueous dye ink containing water and a dye as a coloring agent, in which the concentration of the divalent metal ions of the pigment ink is 10 ppm or more, and the potassium ion concentration of the dye ink is 50 ppm or less.

Abstract: An inkjet apparatus includes, a carriage, mounting a head that discharges ink, configured to reciprocally move with respect to a sheet that receives the ink, a sensor unit, attached to the carriage, configured to read information from the sheet, and a rectifying skirt, attached to the carriage, having a rectifying surface that faces the sheet. The sensor unit is disposed above the rectifying skirt.

Abstract: An ink delivery device is described. The ink delivery device includes an ink die with a first surface. The ink delivery device also includes an overmold to encapsulate a number of surfaces of the ink die. The overmold has a second surface that is wider than the first surface. The second surface receives an adhesive to attach the ink delivery device to a printhead. The ink delivery device also includes an ink slot passing through the overmold and at least a portion of the ink die.

Abstract: A replaceable integrated printhead cartridge is provided that comprises a liquid reservoir and a linear nozzle array being disposed in a bottom and extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A print cartridge including a cartridge body, a fluid reservoir disposed within the cartridge body that receives and contains fluid, a fluid ejector chip comprising a plurality of heating elements that eject the fluid from the print cartridge, and a memory device that stores first data related to information regarding the number of times the print cartridge was remanufactured and second data related to information regarding the print yield of the print cartridge for each instance of cartridge remanufacture.

Abstract: A safe, integrated dye sublimation printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto a selected product using one or more heating platens to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.

Abstract: An image forming method includes discharging a liquid containing a color material and water onto a surface of a recording medium; performing spray coating to apply a coating liquid containing wax to the surface of the recording medium, the surface having the discharged liquid; and heating the recording medium to which the coating liquid is applied in the spray coating.

Abstract: A method and equipment to form a digital image on a surface by applying a powder layer including colour pigments on the surfaces, bonding a part of the powder and removing the non-bonded powder from the surface.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes: a conveying unit; a printing unit; a disposing stand provided on a downstream side of the printing unit in a first direction, the disposing stand having a disposing section where a printing medium is disposed; a cutting blade that cuts the printing medium disposed in the disposing section; and a supporting member that supports the cutting blade movably from a non-cutting position, via a partial cut position, to a full cut position. The non-cutting position is a position where a blade edge is separated from the printing medium disposed in the disposing section. The partial cut position is a position where the cutting blade cuts a part of the printing medium in a second direction. The full cut position is a position where a blade edge passes beyond the disposing section to fully cut the printing medium in the second direction.

Abstract: A printing method comprises advancing a media to be printed towards a printing unit of a printing device by means of a media advance unit, detecting a position of the media relative to the printing unit, and providing a corresponding position sensor signal, and activating the printing unit to print on a predetermined portion of the media in accordance with the position sensor signal and a timing signal provided by a clock unit.

Abstract: A carriage assembly for a printer that reciprocates along scan directions. The carriage assembly includes at least one printhead having a row of jetting channels for ejecting a print fluid, and reservoirs mounted on the carriage assembly that each supply the print fluid to the printhead. At least one of reservoirs is mounted on the carriage assembly to be offset from the row of jetting channels.

Abstract: A printer includes a printing unit, a casing, a scanner unit disposed in an upper portion of the casing, and a discharge unit that, below the scanner unit, is connected to the casing pivotably between a closed position and an open position and that a sheet of paper is discharged to. The discharge unit includes a placement surface for the sheet and a medium support unit capable of supporting the sheet from below while in a state of being protruded from the placement surface. The medium support unit is displaceable between a maximum protruded position and a minimum protruded position. When the amount of protrusion of the medium support unit from the placement surface when the discharge unit is in the open position is less than the amount of protrusion of the medium support unit in the maximum protruded position from the placement surface.

Abstract: Mechanisms for adjusting the position of one or more print heads at an extremely fine resolution (e.g., less than 10 ?m) are described herein. The adjustment mechanisms include a differential screw and an indexing wheel through which the differential screw extends. One threaded segment of the differential screw is connected to a threaded feature of a flexible body that is coupled to the print head(s), while another threaded segment of the differential screw is connected to a threaded feature of a rigid body that is coupled to a printer assembly. As the indexing wheel and differential screw rotate, the space between the flexible body and the rigid body changes based on the difference between the pitches of the threaded segments. The adjustment mechanisms described herein utilize the accurate, consistent motion of the flexible body upon experiencing pressure to effect predictable changes in the position of the print head(s).

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a carriage, a transport drive roller, and a plurality of gears. The carriage includes a recording head configured to record onto a medium. The carriage is configured to move in a movement region in a first direction and a second direction that is an opposite direction thereto. The transport drive roller is configured to transport the medium to a recording region in which the recording head performs recording. The plurality of gears are configured to transmit power of a motor to the transport drive roller. When the carriage is positioned at an end of the movement region in the second direction, at least a portion of one of the plurality of gears overlaps the carriage when viewed along a vertical direction that is parallel to a direction of gravity and overlaps the recording head when viewed along an axial direction of the transport drive roller.

Abstract: A two-way-openable printer includes a hinge portion for connecting an upper unit and a lower unit, provided at the rear of the printer, and a paper ejection opening of the printer at the front. The hinge portion has a lower hinge bracket connected to the lower unit, an upper hinge bracket connected to the lower hinge bracket with a pivot pin and pivotable about the pivot pin, and a bracket cover for the upper hinge bracket. The upper unit has a portion which allows the upper unit to pivot about the bracket cover. The upper unit has a first opening mode in which it is opened at the front ejection opening side, and a second opening mode in which it is fully opened by pivoting at the hinge portion so that a first side surface of the upper unit faces downward and an opposite side surface faces upward.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a cover and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism restricts a turning of the cover from a closed position. The locking mechanism has a first locking member, a second locking member and a lever member. The first locking member and the second locking member are movable between a lock position where they engage with the apparatus main body and an unlock position where they disengage with the apparatus main body. The lever member moves the first locking member and the second locking member between the lock position and the unlock position. An engagement quantity of the first locking member with the apparatus main body is larger than that of the second locking member at the lock position. The first locking member is formed with an engaging piece which is turnable by turning of the cover in an opening direction at the unlock position.

Abstract: A printer is configured with a surface treatment system having a holder configured to secure an object within the holder and a plurality of surface treatment devices. Each surface treatment device is configured to treat a surface of the object within the holder differently than each of the other surface treatment devices in the plurality of surface treatment devices. Thus, the printer is capable of treating a wide range of materials for printing by the direct-to-object printer.

Abstract: There is provided a printing apparatus, including: an obtaining portion and a printing portion. The obtaining portion obtains information regarding an image in which visibility is made to deteriorate on a sheet on which the image is printed. The printing portion overwrites an image having a printing surface pattern on the sheet by using an ink ribbon based on the obtained information.

Abstract: A method of binding plurality of pages such that the pages lie flat when book is open which comprise of creating window cut or window slit on the page at a space parallel to the spine of book, die hole punching between the window slit and spine, accomplishing v shaped spine, and stapling between the die hole punching and window slit and a machine which has assembly to window cut, die hole punch and staple resulting in step binding.