Abstract: A method for embossing a barrier paper, wherein the barrier paper comprises paper and a protective layer on at least one of its sides. The method comprises providing a first embossing system with a first embossing tool and a second embossing tool cooperating with the first embossing tool to emboss the barrier paper: providing a patrix structure on the first embossing tool: providing a matrix structure on the second embossing tool: whereby the matrix structure corresponds to the patrix structure in such a manner that when embossing the barrier paper, a functionality of the protective layer is preserved.

Abstract: A device and a method for manufacturing a corrugated cardboard include a second paper splicing device that splices a succeeding sheet to a preceding sheet, which are a second sheet; a third paper splicing device that splices a succeeding sheet to a preceding sheet, which are a third sheet; a single-faced web splice detection unit that detects a third paper splice part of the third sheet, based on a thickness of a single-faced web in which the second sheet and the third sheet are attached to each another; and a control device that controls at least one of the paper splicing times of the second paper splicing device and the third paper splicing device so that the third paper splice part is placed on a downstream side of a second paper splice part of the second sheet in a sheet conveyance direction, at an attachment position of the second sheet and the third sheet.

Abstract: An optically transparent discontinuous arrangement of ceramic enamel in a daylight opening of an upright automotive glazing to provide a controlled fracture response of the glazing under impact from a vulnerable road user. The discontinuous arrangement of ceramic enamel may be tailored to offer a more consistent fracture response for the glazing, and provide a fracture response of the glazing that meets automotive regulations.

Abstract: An acoustical ceiling panel including a first layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, a second layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, and a sealing layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween. The sealing layer may be positioned between the first major surface of the first layer and the second major surface of the second layer. The side surface of the sealing layer may extend beyond the side surface of the first layer and the side surface of the second layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein are directed to a tub of an electric vehicle. The tub can include a composite structure formed at least partially by additive manufacturing. The composite structure of the tub can include one or more carbon-fiber layers. The composite structure of the tub can include a nomex honeycomb layer. The composite structure of the tub can include one or more layers of epoxy. The tub can include a thermal management assembly formed with the composite structure. The tub can include a wire harness, sensor, or battery formed with the composite structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer material comprising a layer of stone (1) laminated to a layer of reinforcing element (2) and its manufacturing process.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laminate having excellent adhesiveness between a metal layer and a resin layer. The laminate of an embodiment of the present invention has a metal layer, an adhesion layer, and a resin layer in this order, in which the resin layer includes a liquid crystal polymer, and there is no void between the metal layer and the adhesion layer, or in a case where there is such a void, there is no void with a major axis of more than 10 ?m and the number of voids with a major axis of 10 ?m or less is 100 voids/m2 or less.

Abstract: A steel sheet coating method is performed by an apparatus that includes a cleaner configured to apply cleaning liquid to clean a surface of a steel sheet, a polisher that applies polishing liquid to the cleaned surface and includes at least one polishing wheel configured to polish the surface of the steel sheet, a coater that includes a plurality of coating rollers configured to coat the polished surface of the steel sheet with coating liquid, and a curing furnace including curing chambers that are configured to heat the steel sheet coated with the coating liquid, that have different heating temperatures, and that are configured to cure the coating liquid on the steel sheet based on heating the steel sheet in one chamber having a first temperature and then heating the steel sheet in another chamber having a second temperature greater than the first temperature.

Abstract: A reinforced composite facer, an insulation assembly, and a method of making a reinforced composite facer are provided. The reinforced composite facer includes a carrier substrate, a scrim, and a thermoplastic coating that covers the scrim and contacts the carrier substrate and adheres the scrim to the carrier substrate. An insulation assembly including a reinforced composite facer has a pull-through strength that allows the insulation assembly to be installed using fewer fasteners, while also rendering the insulation assembly relatively impermeable.

Abstract: An automobile window and an automobile are provided. The automobile window includes an outer glass sheet, an inner glass sheet, an intermediate adhesive layer, and a stiffener. The outer glass sheet has a first surface and a second surface. The inner glass sheet has a third surface and a fourth surface. The second surface has a first mounting region and a first attaching region. One surface of the intermediate adhesive layer has a second mounting region and a second attaching region. The second surface is adhered to the third surface through the intermediate adhesive layer. A projection of the second mounting region overlaps the first mounting region. A projection of the second attaching region overlaps the first attaching region. A projection of the inner glass sheet overlaps the first mounting region. The stiffener is disposed at a side portion of the inner glass sheet.

Abstract: To provide a laminated glass having plate misalignment between glass plates suppressed. A laminated glass comprising a first glass plate, an adhesive interlayer and a second glass plate in this order, wherein the adhesive interlayer comprises two or more adhesive layers and is partitioned into a uniform region and a nonuniform region, the uniform region is a region positioned outside the nonuniform region in a plan view, containing only a portion in which the adhesive surface of any two adjacent adhesive layers is substantially in parallel with at least one of the first glass plate and the second glass plate, and the nonuniform region is a region including a portion in which the adhesive surface is not in parallel with at least one of the first glass plate and the second glass plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wood substitute material made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) covered in a polywood-type veneer. The wood substitute material is a durable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to wood. Additionally, the wood substitute material is distinguishable in that it has insulating properties. Constructed thermoplastic polymer layers may be combined to be used in various applications such as furniture, cabinetry, shelving, countertops, construction, flooring, and as a substitute for wood in other wood-based products. Construction and creation of these materials provides a solution to the growing problem of deforestation and the increasing numbers of plastic products filling the world's landfills.

Abstract: A lamination film according to one implemented embodiment comprises: a base film; an elastic layer comprising polyether-block-amide; and a primer layer interposed between the base film and the elastic layer, and thus not only has flexibility but also has adhesiveness between heterogeneous films, thereby exhibiting folding durability

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer film including: a first layer, which is a heat seal layer, containing 70 to 10% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (A) and 30 to 90% by mass of a propylene-based resin (B) having a melting point of 132 to 150° C.; and a second layer containing a propylene-ethylene block copolymer (C) and an ethylene-propylene copolymer elastomer (D).

Abstract: The present invention is applicable in the field of substrates for high-frequency circuits, and for example, relates to a composite polyimide substrate, a composite polyimide composition, and a printed circuit board using same. The composite polyimide substrate according to the present invention may include: a substrate main body including a polyimide of which at least a portion has been substituted with a polyester group; and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) particles included in the substrate main body.

Abstract: A decorative material has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and includes a base material layer and a surface protection layer disposed closer to the first surface than the base material layer is. The base material layer has a plurality of grooves in a surface thereof closer to the first surface, and at least a subset of the grooves has a filled portion therein. The average specular glossiness at 85° of the first surface pursuant to JIS Z8741:1997 is 18% or less, and the standard deviation ? of the specular glossiness at 85° of the first surface pursuant to JIS Z8741:1997 is 1.0% or more.

Abstract: Provided are a method for affixing a protective film, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor component, and a protective film for use in the affixing method, which are capable of suppressing occurrence of a failure caused by a step on a main surface of a semiconductor wafer. The affixing method includes: an arrangement step of arranging a protective film so as to cover a main surface A of a semiconductor wafer; and an affixing step of pressing the protective film against the main surface to affix the protective film to the main surface. The affixing step includes a compression step of compressing the protective film in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a display device includes preparing a display panel including a main display area, a first edge area, a second edge area, a third edge area, a fourth edge area, a driving chip, and a printed circuit film; and disposing the display panel on a guide film, which is provided on a shaping pad. The guide film includes a main film portion which overlaps with the main display area, a first film portion, a second film portion, a third film portion, a fourth film portion, and a first ultraviolet absorption pattern which is attached to the fourth film portion.

Abstract: A method of removing a backing layer from a panel, made of an uncured pre-impregnated fiber-reinforced polymer, comprises a step of orienting the panel into a backing-separation orientation relative to an edge-engagement tool. The method also comprises a step of positioning the panel into a backing-separation position relative to the edge-engagement tool. The method further comprises a step of moving the edge-engagement tool, when the panel is in the backing-separation orientation and the backing-separation position, so that backing-engagement features of the edge-engagement tool engage the backing layer, at only an edge portion of the backing layer, and just the edge portion of the backing layer separates from the panel. The method additionally comprises a step of gripping the edge portion of the backing layer, and, when gripped, moving the backing layer relative to the panel so that an entirety of the backing layer separates from the panel.

Abstract: A double ended hand tool created to pick up place and position flatback crystals, gems or other tiny items is disclosed. The tool contains a hollow, conical end which securely encases each crystal allowing the operator to easily position the crystal with no slip. The tool has a first end and a second end coupled by a shaft. The first end has a wax tip which allows the user to pick up crystals or other small items. The second end has a hollow narrow extended portion which allows the users to manipulate the crystal or other small items.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas sensor sealing method, including: providing a substrate, where a soldered dot is formed on an upper surface of the substrate; providing a sensing chip, where the sensing chip is arranged on the upper surface of the substrate, and electrically connected to the soldered dot; providing a cover body in which a protective film is embedded, to bond a top surface of the protective film with a lower surface of the cover body, where the cover body includes at least one through hole arranged opposite to the protective film; and pressing and sealing the substrate and the cover body by using a lamination fixture, to combine the cover body on the upper surface of the substrate and form a chamber together, to wrap the sensing chip in the chamber.

Abstract: A sheet processing device includes a rotator, a first nipper, a conveyor, a second nipper, a detector, a memory, and circuitry. The rotator winds a two-ply sheet around the rotator to generate a winding circumferential difference between two sheets of the two-ply sheet to separate the two sheets. The detector detects an abnormal condition, in which a gap greater than a given interval is not formed between the two sheets around the rotator. The memory stores a detection result as the abnormal condition. The circuitry is to increase a nipping force of the second nipper with the rotator, and increase the nipping force in a present sheet processing to be greater than a previous nipping force of the second nipper in a previous sheet processing, when the memory stores the detection of the abnormal condition in the previous sheet processing, to wind the two sheets around the rotator.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of thermal transfer printing technology, and relates to a side holding structure, comprising: side openings arranged on the opposite sides of the housing, wherein a plurality of snap joints are arranged on the edge of the side openings; holding covers assembled in the side openings, a plurality of hooks detachably connected to the plurality of snap joints are arranged on the inner side of the ring mouth portion, at least one positioning groove is arranged on the top outside of the cover wall; and at least one inserting portion arranged on the top cover of the housing and fitted to the positioning groove. The present invention also provides a thermal transfer printing device using the side holding structure described above.

Abstract: A printing press and a method for printing a printing material web wherein the change of the print image length and/or of the sheet length is possible in the shortest time. The printing press includes at least one first printing unit for at least one-sided printing of the printing material web with a first print image with a first print image length, at least one second printing unit for at least one-sided printing of the printing material web with a second print image with a second print image length deviating from the first print image length, and a cross-cutting means for separating the printing material web into sheets with a sheet length that corresponds to the first print image length or to the second print image length or to the quotient of the first print image length or of the second print image length and an integer greater than zero.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid chamber including a discharge orifice; a supplying unit configured to supply a pressurized liquid to the liquid chamber; a first valve member provided in the liquid chamber and including a valve portion configured to open and close the discharge orifice; a moving unit configured to move the first valve member; and a stirring mechanism configured to stir the pressurized liquid in the liquid chamber.

Abstract: A liquid discharge head includes a supply connector, a signal connector, and a cover. The supply connector is connectable to a supply path to be supplied with a liquid from the supply path. The signal connector is connectable to a signal wire through which an electrical signal is transmitted. The cover is movable between an exposing position where the signal connector is exposed to be connectable with the signal wire and a covering position where the cover covers the signal connector from which the signal wire is disconnected.

Abstract: An inkjet printing apparatus includes: a head module including a plurality of head nozzles and at least one cooling member, where the plurality of head nozzles are arranged in a row along a first direction and configured to discharge a liquid body on a substrate which moves along a second direction crossing the first direction, and the cooling member is spaced apart from the plurality of head nozzles in the second direction and configured to compensate for a temperature of the substrate; and a control module which provides a control signal for controlling the cooling member to the head module.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a liquid absorbent, a tank, and a partition member. The liquid absorbent holds liquid. The tank has an opening and an absorbent holder to store the liquid absorbent. The lid member is joined to the opening of the tank. The partition member is arranged between the liquid absorbent positioned inside the absorbent holder and the lid member. The lid member includes a plurality of protrusion portions, and the partition member is gripped by the plurality of protrusion portions.

Abstract: Provided is a cartridge including: an absorber configured to hold a liquid; a tank including an opening and an absorber chamber, wherein the absorber is accommodated in the absorber chamber; a lid member joined to the opening of the tank; and a partition member disposed between the absorber and the lid member located inside the absorber chamber, and including a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the partition member abuts on the absorber, and the lid member and the partition member are separate members.

Abstract: Provided is a cartridge including: an absorbent; a tank including an absorbent holder configured to accommodate the absorbent; a lid member joined to the tank; and a partition member arranged between the lid member and the absorbent located in the absorbent holder. In the cartridge, the lid member includes a first engagement portion, the partition member includes a second engagement portion, the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged with each other, and parts of outer peripheries of surfaces of the lid member and the partition member facing each other have an interval therebetween in an overlapping direction in which the lid member and the partition member overlap each other.

Abstract: An ink tank having an ink tank body, a first electrode member, and a second electrode member, is provided. The ink tank body includes an ink inlet, an ink reservoir chamber, an ink supplying section, a first restrictive side wall, a second restrictive side wall, a leaked-ink flow path, a first surface, a second surface, a connecting surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, and a restrictive section. The leaked-ink flow path is formed at least of a part of the first surface, a part of the connecting surface, a part of the second surface, the first restrictive side wall, and the second restrictive side wall. The restrictive section is arranged on the second surface between the first restrictive side wall and the second restrictive side wall. At least a part of the restrictive section is located between the connecting surface and the first electrode member.

Abstract: A cartridge includes an absorber to retain a liquid, a tank including an opening and an absorber chamber to hold the absorber, a lid member joined to the opening of the tank and including an air communication port communicating with atmosphere, and a partition member arranged between the lid member located inside the absorber chamber. The lid member includes a first protrusion to protrude toward the partition member, and the first protrusion is formed to surround the air communication port. The partition member includes a groove to be connected to the absorber chamber and a second protrusion to face the first protrusion. A communication path communicating with the air communication port is formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. In other words, it has the potential to contribute to the achievement of a sustainable society, such as a decarbonized society/circular society.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus is made capable of preventing ink from sticking during inactivity of the apparatus and, when viscosity of ink contained in a main ink container has fallen outside an appropriate range of viscosity, adjusting ink viscosity to fall within the appropriate range. The apparatus is configured to perform repetitively supplying a solvent contained in a solvent container to the print head and letting the solvent flow back to an ink container through a circulation path and a collection path at intervals of a certain period of time during inactivity of printing by the print head through controlling the print head and a main body.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes multiple liquid discharge heads, a medium mover, and circuitry. The multiple liquid discharge heads include a first liquid discharge head to discharge a treatment liquid onto a region of the medium and a second liquid discharge head to discharge a color liquid onto the region to paint the region, on which the treatment liquid is applied, in a predetermined color. The circuitry causes the first and second liquid discharge heads to form an evaluation chart. The evaluation chart includes patterns different in a combination of a first discharge amount of the treatment liquid and a second discharge amount of the color liquid. Further, the circuitry performs a setting of the first discharge amount with respect to the second discharge amount according to the coloring, and causes the second liquid discharge head to discharge the treatment liquid onto the region based on the setting.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of indirect printing with an aqueous ink. Related apparatus, systems and treatment formulations are disclosed herein. Some embodiments relate to an aqueous treatment formulation for use with an intermediate transfer member of a printing system. In some embodiments, the system comprises a treatment station disposed downstream of the impression station and upstream of the image forming station for forming a uniform thin layer of a liquid treatment formulation onto a surface of an intermediate transfer member (ITM) at a lower run thereof.

Abstract: A drying unit has: a first space; a first nozzle provided in the first space; a first air blowing unit that supplies air inside of the first space to the first nozzle; a second space provided adjacent to the first space on a downstream side in a conveyance direction of the first space and communicates with the first space; a second nozzle provided in the second space; a heater that heats air inside of the second space; a second air blowing unit that supplies the heated air to the second nozzle; a third space provided adjacent to the second space; and a third air blowing unit that sucks air inside of the third space and exhausts the air to outside of the drying unit. A direction in which air is blown out from the first nozzle has a component directed toward the second space in the conveyance direction.

Abstract: An inkjet printer is described. The inkjet printer has a substrate holder assembly that includes a base member having a long axis in a first direction and a short axis in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a contact member coupled to the base member, the contact member having a long axis in the first direction and a short axis in the second direction; a holder carriage coupled to the base member; a linear extender coupled between the base member and the contact member and extending in a third direction intersecting with the first direction and the second direction from the base member toward the contact member; and a flex member coupled to the base member, extending in the second direction between the linear extender and the contact member, and having a flex direction in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a recording head, an endless belt, a plurality of through holes for flashing, a droplet receiver, and an anti-floating member. In the recording head, a plurality of nozzles capable of ejecting droplets onto a recording medium are arranged. The endless belt conveys the recording medium toward a position where an image is to be formed on the recording medium by the recording head. The through holes are formed in the endless belt. The droplet receiver receives flashing droplets having been ejected from the nozzles by flashing without contributing to formation of the image and having passed through the through holes. The anti-floating member prevents floating of end portions of the endless belt in a widthwise direction of the endless belt.

Abstract: A recording system includes a printer, a post-processing apparatus, and a first support to be mounted on a floor outside a mounting area of the printer. The printer includes a manual feed tray and an opening/closing portion each configured to be moved outward from a body of the printer to enable a process. The post-processing apparatus is located, in a Z direction, above the manual feed tray and the opening/closing portion that were moved. The first support supports the post-processing apparatus and forms a space in which the manual feed tray and the opening/closing portion are moved.

Abstract: Provided are an image recording method that enables recording of an image having excellent lamination strength with respect to a base material for lamination, and applications thereof. The image recording method includes a step of preparing a white ink containing a white pigment and at least one base ink having a hue different from a hue of the white ink, a step of applying the base ink onto a base material to form an underlying layer, and a step of applying the white ink to a surface of the underlying layer using an ink jet recording method to form a white ink layer, in which a surface energy of the underlying layer is greater than a surface tension of the white ink.

Abstract: A method to improve the printing quality of an inkjet printing device for cylindrical surfaces. Specifically, the method will improve the quality of the printed images on the surface of cylindrical objects by iteratively printing and curing the images multiple times, such that even if the outermost layer of ink pigments somehow become smeared and/or removed due to external exposure, the remaining ink pigments below will preserve the printed image's fidelity and legibility.

Abstract: A digital inkjet transfer printing apparatus used for performing transfer printing on fabrics by virtue of digital inkjet printing is provided. The digital inkjet transfer printing apparatus includes: a blanket inkjet printing assembly, where the blanket inkjet printing assembly includes a digital inkjet machine for ejecting ink to a surface of a blanket to form an ink pattern; and a counterpressure transfer printing assembly, where the counterpressure transfer printing assembly includes a press roller and a back-up roller, the press roller generates a pressure towards the back-up roller when a fabric enters a transfer printing area between the press roller and the back-up roller to press a surface to be printed of the fabric against a surface of the blanket with the ink pattern, so as to transfer the ink pattern on the blanket to the surface to be printed of the fabric.

Abstract: A selective stencil mask and a stencil printing method are provided. The stencil mask is for printing a fluid material onto a substrate, and comprises: a stencil member comprising: at least one printing region each having an array of apertures that allow the fluid material to flow therethrough and deposit onto the substrate; and a blocking region configured to prevent the fluid material from flowing therethrough; and a supporting member attached to the stencil member and configured to, when the stencil mask is placed on the substrate, contact the substrate and create a gap between the stencil member and the substrate.

Abstract: A page marker assembly for marking a plurality of pages in a book includes a panel that is releasably attachable to a spine of the book. A plurality of ribbons is provided and each of the ribbons is attached to and extends away from the panel. Each of the ribbons is positionable between respective pages of the book thereby facilitating each of the plurality of ribbons to mark the respective pages for a reader.

Abstract: A document, product, or package, such as a banknote, passport or the like comprises structures having dichroic effects that change color with viewing angle in both transmission and reflection. Such structures can be useful as security features that counter the ability to effectively use counterfeit documents, products, packages, etc.

Abstract: A device for assisting a user to manipulate an instrument to interact with an object resting on a surface is described herein. The device includes a framework for resting on the surface and a hand and wrist support. The hand and wrist support is coupled to the framework, coupled to the instrument and vertically spaced above the surface. The hand and wrist support is configured to slide horizontally and longitudinally along the framework and rotate about the framework to provide for the user to move the hand and wrist support to manipulate the instrument to interact with the object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reciprocal vibration type electric engraving pen driven by a main transmission shaft to operate. The engraving pen contains a rear shell assembled with a front shell. The rear shell positions the main transmission shaft. A top front of the driving shaft is assembled with an off-centered driving bead, and the front shell is assembled with a driven shaft. The engraving pen is characterized in that a rear end of the driven shaft is assembled radially with a driven pillar, and the driving shaft is formed integrally with a connection barrel. 10 Accordingly, when the main transmission shaft drives the driving shaft to rotate, the driving bead revolves on a circular track simultaneously. When the driving bead revolves by one turn, the driven pillar is hit twice and vibrates double times. Furthermore, the driven shaft can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise, and the lifetime is extended.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a decorative substrate for decorative panels may involve providing a master image. The master image may be printed on a first printable substrate using an inkjet printer, thereby obtaining a first decorative substrate. A printing defect may be evaluated in the first decorative substrate. An error correction operation may be performed on the master image on the basis of the evaluation. A corrected master image may be printed on a second printable substrate to obtain a second decorative substrate. The error correction operation may involve adding an intentional defect to the corrected master image.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rim, an inner hub concentric with the rim, and an outer hub concentric with the rim and the inner hub. The outer hub is between the rim and the inner hub. The wheel assembly includes a first set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the inner hub between the inner hub and the outer hub. The first set of spokes are elongated radially from the inner hub and having a sinusoidal shape. The wheel assembly includes a second set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the outer hub between the outer hub and the rim. The second set of spokes are elongated radially from the outer hub and having a sinusoidal shape. The second set of spokes are aligned with the first set of spokes circumferentially about the outer hub.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rim and a hub concentric with the rim. The wheel assembly includes a first set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the hub between the rim and the hub. The spokes of the first set of spokes each has an elliptical shape elongated in a direction radially from the hub to the rim. The wheel assembly includes a second set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the hub between the first set of spokes and the rim. The spokes of the second set of spokes each has a partial elliptical shape elongated in a direction radially from the hub to the rim. The spokes of the first set of spokes are in an alternating arrangement with spokes of the second set of spokes circumferentially about the hub.