Abstract: A mask, and a preparation method and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The mask includes: a support and a mask strip mounted on the support, the mask strip including at least two connecting portions connected with the support, and a pattern portion located between the connecting portions, the pattern portion including a first outer surface, and the connecting portion including a second outer surface; wherein the second outer surface and the first outer surface are non-coplanar with each other.

Abstract: An additively manufactured (AM) object may include a body including an opening in an exterior surface thereof, the opening having a shape and a first area at the exterior surface of the body. A mask may be positioned over the opening. The mask has the shape of the opening and a second area that is larger than the first area so as to overhang the exterior surface of the body about the opening. A plurality of support ligaments couple to the mask and the exterior surface of the body at a location adjacent to the opening to support a portion of the mask. A coating can be applied to the object, and the mask removed. The final AM object includes a plurality of ligament elements extending from the exterior surface of the body and through the coating adjacent the opening, each ligament element at least partially surrounded by the coating.

Abstract: A masking device for placement over an end of a work piece includes a head portion, a collar portion, and at least one pull tab. The head portion includes a closed end and an interior cavity defined in the head portion. The collar portion is coupled to the head portion opposite the closed end of the head portion. The collar portion includes a radially inner surface defining an opening. The opening is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the head portion. The opening is narrower than the interior cavity of the head portion. The collar portion further includes a radially outer surface. The at least one pull tab is coupled to the radially outer surface of the collar portion.

Abstract: Ground compaction machine, which can be a rubber-tired roller, operable to compact ground in a working direction is presented, along with a wheel cover for the same. The machine can have a machine frame and a chassis supporting the machine frame. The machine frame having a front chassis portion and a rear chassis portion. At least one of the front chassis portion or rear chassis portion has at least two chassis units, each chassis unit being rotatable about a distinct steering axis. Each chassis unit having at least one wheel, and a wheel cover, which is formed for thermal insulation of the chassis units from the external surroundings, the wheel cover comprising at least two wheel cover units, and a wheel cover unit being arranged on each chassis unit, which is configured to be rotatable about the respective distinct steering axis together with the respective chassis unit.

Abstract: A foldable, disposable protective cover for round gang boxes and lighting housings mounted in walls and ceilings to prevent dust, joint compound, paint, and other building material from entering the receptacles during finish construction operations. This provides a safer electrical environment for electrical wire connections, light bulbs, switches and outlets. The cover is foldable from a stamped planar sheet. The cover is dimensioned to cover conventionally-sized openings of round gang boxes and lighting housings. The cover is easily extracted from a receptacle by lifting the lid from the body and applying hand pressure to crush the cover in-place. Once removed, the gang box or lighting housing interior edges can be easily shaved and sanded clean of excess dried joint compound or paint, to reveal a perfectly completed gang box or lighting housing ready for the installation of electrical components.

Abstract: A touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a touch sensor layer including sensing electrodes and traces branching from the sensing electrodes, a flexible circuit board electrically connected to the traces at one end portion of a top surface of the touch sensor layer, a supporting structure commonly and partially covering the flexible circuit board and the touch sensor layer, and an adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the touch sensor layer. The adhesive layer has a flexural rigidity in a range from 0.01 to 5 N·nm. Damages and delamination of electrodes and wirings included in the flexible circuit board and the touch sensor layer are prevented by the supporting structure.

Abstract: A system of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.

Abstract: This method for painting a surface (S62) of a component (6) with a pattern includes at least the following steps consisting in applying a first coating product on at least a portion of the surface, automatically applying at least one portion of a mask (12) on a portion (Z62) of the surface, applying a second coating product and on the surface and removing the mask (12). Preferably, the mask (12) is at least partially automatically applied in the form of at least one layer (122, 124, 126) of non-atomized fluid, the layer being obtained by moving (A1) an applicator (16) delivering the non-atomized fluid along the portion (Z62) of the surface (S62) where the mask (12) is to be applied.

Abstract: According to various examples, an assembly can include a backing. The assembly can also include a polymeric surfacing film adhered to the backing, the polymeric surfacing film. The polymeric surfacing film can include a first geometric shape. The polymeric surfacing film includes a continuous first cut defining the geometric shape and a continuous second cut spaced apart from and substantially congruent with the continuous first cut in at least one of an x and y direction. A portion of the polymeric surfacing film, located between the first cut and the second cut, is removable from the backing. According to some examples, the assembly can provide certain benefits over state of the art assemblies. For example, according to some examples, providing the first and second cut can make removal of at least the first geometric shape to be quicker and easier, which can result in significant savings in time and wasted materials.

Abstract: A wheel rim guard includes a body having an outer surface and an inner surface each radiating from a central point and the outer surface and the inner surface each co-terminating and defining a circumferential peripheral edge. The guard also includes a returnably-resilient seal disposed along the circumferential peripheral edge, the seal engaging a wheel rim berm. The guard also includes a handle depending from the outer surface of the body.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mask plate and an assembly method thereof. The mask plate includes a covering bar; a support bar; and at least one mask sheet, the mask sheet includes one mask area, a mask pattern is distributed in the entire mask area; and the covering bar and the support bar are intersected with each other to divide the mask area into a plurality of mask units. Thus, the mask sheet will not produce wrinkle in different degrees upon being stretched, in this way, the accuracy of the deposited or evaporated pattern can be improved, and the yield of the mask plate can be improved as well.

Abstract: A novel and useful frameless supplemental window for fenestration incorporating infiltration blockers suitable for use with existing windows. The supplemental window, in one embodiment, comprises plastic sheet material with bullnose edging around it. Corner braces add rigidity and strength to corners in several embodiments. An attachment mechanism secured either to the sheet material or the bullnose edge functions to fasten and/or seal the supplemental window to an existing window. Infiltration blockers fastened to the sheet or bullnose prevent or minimize air leakage around various window elements. The bullnose edging and infiltration blockers function to substantially enclose (i.e. trap) a volume of air between the window pane and the plastic sheet material. The supplemental window is configured such that the layer of air enclosed is of an optimum thickness within a preferred range of 0.15 to 0.75 inches to maximize thermal insulation properties of the supplemental window.

Abstract: A paint shield attachment for blocking overspray includes a panel and a coupler. The coupler is coupled to a first edge of the panel and is configured to couple to a respective opposing end of a plate of a paint shield so that the panel extends transversely from the plate. The panel and the plate are configured to position in contact with a surface, positioning the panel to block paint spray.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for processing a wafer like substrate using a touching gripper and a touchless gripper. Furthermore, the present invention refers to an apparatus for processing a wafer-like substrate containing a touching gripper and a touchless gripper. Additionally, the present invention refers to the use of an inventive apparatus to process a wafer-like substrate.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mask assembly, an installation method thereof and an evaporation apparatus. The mask assembly includes: a support frame; a mask fixed on the support frame, the mask including an active mask region and an inactive mask region surrounding the active mask region; and a first support bar fixed on the support frame. The first support bar is disposed on a side of the mask facing away from the support frame, a projection of the first support bar onto a plane where the support frame is located is overlapped with a projection of the mask onto the plane where the support frame is located by a first overlapping portion, and the first overlapping portion is located within a projection area of the inactive mask region onto the plane where the support frame is located.

Abstract: A method for joining a carburized steel workpiece to a cast iron workpiece is provided that includes tempering a localized area of the carburized steel workpiece, machining the localized area to reduce carbon content, and welding the carburized steel workpiece to the cast iron workpiece at the localized area. The tempering may be performed by induction heating and results in a hardness profile of the localized area of less than 50 HRC.

Abstract: A protective collar for temporarily protecting an item from paint on a surface that is being painted. The protective collar is formed as a band having a convex surface and a concave surface. The band has a uniform thickness between the convex surface and the concave surface in the primary areas that are not tapered. The band embodies a spring bias that biases the band into a circular configuration. The first end and the second end of the band are tapered. Additionally, the band is tapered along its length adjacent a first long edge. This causes the first long edge to be thinner than the opposite second long edge. The tapered regions minimize the footprint of the spring collar on a surface.

Abstract: A mask assembly for thin film deposition includes: a mask frame including an opening, the mask frame disposed surrounding the opening; and a mask unit including: first masks mounted on the mask frame, the first masks extending in a first direction; a second mask disposed on the first masks, the second mask including: one open hole; and at least one foreign substance discharge hole; and a third mask disposed on the second mask, the third mask extending in a second direction and including deposition holes, wherein the second direction crosses the first direction, and wherein a substrate is disposed on the third mask.

Abstract: Fastener protection caps which shield a fastener from material applied in sandblasting, painting and other processes include a cap wall including at least one side cap wall portion having a first wall end and a second wall end, and an end cap wall portion at the first wall end. A cap interior may be defined by the cap wall. The cap interior may be sized and configured to accommodate at least a portion of a mechanical fastener. At least one wall bevel may be provided at the second wall end of the cap wall. Fastener protection methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A Paint Edger Apparatus comprising mainly a Paint Protector Member and a Hand Engagement Member. The Paint Protector Member is basically composed of rigid structure having a center member with sides members mounted thereon which form a generally hollow rectangular-shaped structure. The side members are slanted downward and away from the center member. The center member also has opening members through which a Hand Engagement Member is coupled so that it may be moved towards and away from the center member. The Hand Engagement Member has a generally horizontal handle member which is positioned above the center member of the Paint Protector Member. Mounted on each end of the handle member are support members which extend downward through the opening members located on the center member of the Paint Protector Member. A spring member is also included as part of the Hand Engagement Member which provides resistance to the movement of the Hand Engagement Member in the downward direction.

Abstract: A repatternable nanoimprint lithography stamp includes a magnetic substrate and magnetic core nanoparticles. The magnetic substrate includes a magnet and a magnetic mask, and the magnetic core nanoparticles are arranged in a pattern on a surface of the magnetic substrate. The pattern is defined by selective application of a magnetic field to the magnetic substrate using the magnet and the magnetic mask.

Abstract: A mask frame assembly includes: a frame having an opening formed therein; a mask including a pattern portion through which the deposition material passes through the mask frame assembly and a rib portion surrounding the pattern portion and configured to block the deposition material, both ends of the mask being installed on the frame; and a support bar that crosses the opening, having both ends thereof installed on the frame and configured to support the rib portion, wherein the mask includes first alignment holes, which are formed in the rib portion and through which the deposition material passes, and the support bar includes second alignment holes configured to overlap with the first alignment holes based on an injection direction of the deposition material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal wheel spraying protection device, which is composed of a chassis, springs, a cone shaft, a tray, sliding blocks and composite tensioning sleeves. When the universal wheel spraying protection device is in use, a wheel is placed on a conical surface of an upper end of the tray, supporting springs are compressed by self weight of the wheel, and the tray is pressed down under the action of guiding columns and guiding sleeves; meanwhile, each sliding block drives the corresponding composite tensioning sleeve to move outwards under the action of the cone shaft; after a central hole is tensioned, the sliding blocks stops radial movement, and the tray also stops axial movement; and at this time, the central hole is protected by the composite tensioning sleeves, and a flange face is protected by the conical surface of the tray.

Abstract: A mask assembly includes a frame with an opening, at least one support stick in the frame and extending in a first direction to traverse the opening of the frame, the support stick including a communication pattern above the opening of the frame, and a mask positioned on the frame and the at least one support stick, the mask extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to traverse the opening of the frame, and the mask being exposed to the opening of the frame through the communication pattern.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting a structure. The method comprises identifying an exterior shape of the structure; generating a model of a mask based on the exterior shape of the structure; and forming the mask using a three dimensional printer based on the model.

Abstract: Provided is a mask frame assembly for thin film deposition. The mask frame assembly includes a mask frame having an opening surrounded by the mask frame; and a support extending across the opening to support a mask on the mask frame. The support includes a support body, a plurality of ribs in the support body, and one or more patterned portions in spaces between the plurality of ribs, the one or more patterned portions having a different thickness than the ribs.

Abstract: A masking strip for masking the interior surfaces of a gap between two substrates to be painted is provided, the strip comprising: a backing having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having an adhesive region to fix the masking strip to an interior surface of the gap; a gap filler extending from the backing and adapted to prevent paint flow into the gap; wherein the first surface of the backing is also provided with a spacing means adapted to space the backing of the masking strip away from the interior surface of the gap to which the strip is fixed, and wherein the masking strip is pre-formed.

Abstract: A method for coating a component of a turbomachine is disclosed. The method includes covering a first surface of the component with a covering device, where the covering device is profiled in a zigzag shape. The method further includes applying a coating material via cold kinetic compaction or kinetic cold gas spraying on the component such that a second surface of the component is coated with the coating material and such that particles of the coating material are deflected off of the covering device so that the particles do not adhere to the covering device.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to an electrostatic chuck (ESC). The ESC may contain a first plurality of electrodes adapted to electrostatically couple a substrate to the ESC and a second plurality of electrodes adapted to electrostatically couple the ESC to a substrate support. Instead of being integrally disposed within the substrate support, the ESC may be easily removed from the substrate support and removed from a chamber for maintenance or replacement purposes.

Abstract: A system and method for fabricating the corner of a plastic window frame. The system includes a metal platen having opposed sides and that is for heating and melting adjacently disposed frame pieces by being inserted between the adjacently disposed frame pieces as the adjacently disposed frame pieces are brought into contact with respective opposed sides of the metal platen in order to melt adjacent surfaces of the adjacently disposed frame pieces. The adjacently disposed frame pieces, once heated and melted, are drawn together to form the corner of the vinyl window frame. A release layer is secured to the opposed sides of the metal platen and disposed between the respective adjacently disposed frame pieces and the opposed sides of the metal platen to prevent adherence between the metal platen and frame pieces.

Abstract: An adhesive film laminate for wheel protection results from peelably laminating a plurality of sheets of adhesive film having an adhesive layer on one surface thereof. A pull-piece is formed protruding out from at least a portion of the edge of the laminated covered sections, and the covered sections of the plurality of adhesive films overlap each other at approximately the same position. A cover material that covers the covered section of the surface sheet of adhesive film is peelably pasted to an adhesive agent layer at one surface of the surface sheet of adhesive film, and adjacent pull-pieces of at least a portion of the laminated adhesive films are laminated having an overlapping portion at all or a portion of the facing surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The present specification describes a cliché, a method of manufacturing the cliché, and a printing method using the cliché.

Abstract: A mask holding device has a replaceable magnetic means, and a deposition apparatus for an organic light emitting device includes the mask holding device. The mask holding device is provided with magnets, and the magnets can be replaced as required so as to change the magnetic force of the mask holding device.

Abstract: A mask assembly includes a mask frame including an opening and a frame enclosing the opening, a pattern mask including a pattern part in which at least one pattern is disposed thereon and a coupling part coupled to the frame, a supporter crossing the opening and coupled to the pattern mask, and a fixing pin coupling the pattern mask and the supporter to each other. At least one of the pattern mask and the supporter has a fixing part including a plurality of holes, and the fixing pin is disposed in the fixing part and at least one end of the fixing pin has a “T” shape to fix the pattern mask and the supporter to each other.

Abstract: A mask fixing device is disclosed. In one aspect, the mask fixing device includes a plate and a magnetic assembly. The magnetic assembly faces a mask such that a substrate is interposed therebetween and generates a magnetic force to fix the mask to the substrate. The plate holds the magnetic assembly and faces the substrate. The magnetic assembly includes a plurality of first and second magnetic members respectively having first and second magnetic poles. The first magnetic members and the second magnetic members are alternately arranged.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal sealant forming device and a display panel assembly apparatus using the same. The display panel assembly apparatus comprises the liquid crystal sealant forming device, an alignment assembly device, a transporting device and a curing device. The liquid crystal sealant forming device comprises a forming substrate; a plurality of liquid crystal dispensing openings formed on one side of the forming substrate for dispensing a liquid crystal on a substrate; and at least one sealant coating opening disposed around the liquid crystal dispensing openings for coating a sealant on the substrate. The present invention can form the liquid crystal and the sealant in the same apparatus.

Abstract: A plug assembly for masking internal threads of a base component is disclosed herein. The plug assembly includes a plug member having peripheral margin portions. The peripheral margin portion is engagable with the internal threads of the base component. The plug consists of a water-soluble material and is structured and arranged to dissolve in a water based liquid.

Abstract: [Object] To provide techniques such as a mask adjustment unit capable of appropriately adjusting the position of a mask pattern. [Solving Means] A mask adjustment unit according to the present technology includes a base body, a movable member, and an adjustment mechanism. The movable member supports a side of an outer edge portion of a mask main body and is movably provided on the base body, the mask main body having the outer edge portion. The adjustment mechanism applies, to the mask body via the movable member, both pulling tension force from the outer edge portion of the mask main body to outside of the mask main body and pressing force pressing from the outer edge portion to inside of the mask main body, the mask body being supported by the movable member.

Abstract: A spin deposition apparatus includes a deposition mask configured to be arranged proximate a target substrate. The deposition mask includes at least one fluid reservoir offset from a rotational axis of the deposition mask and configured to hold fluid for dispersal on a portion of a surface of the target substrate.

Abstract: A method of masking a component includes installing a flexible gasket over a portion of a component masking area leaving an unmasked area exposed. A backer is installed over the flexible gasket to compress the flexible gasket between the backer and the portion. The flexible gasket and the backer are secured to the component to provide an assembly. The assembly is deposited into a slurry with an abrasive media to polish the unmasked area, in one example. The flexible gasket and backer prevent abrasive media from reaching the masked area. The flexible gasket and backer can be removed from the component and reused on other similarly shaped components.

Abstract: A method for producing a vapor deposition mask capable of satisfying both enhancement in definition and reduction in weight even when a size is increased, a method for producing a vapor deposition mask device capable of aligning the vapor deposition mask to a frame with high precision, and a method for producing an organic semiconductor element capable of producing an organic semiconductor element with high definition are provided. A metal mask provided with a slit, and a resin mask that is positioned on a front surface of the metal mask and has openings corresponding to a pattern to be produced by vapor deposition arranged by lengthwise and crosswise in a plurality of rows, are stacked.

Abstract: A masking strip for masking the interior surfaces of a gap (8) between two substrates (2,3) to be painted is disclosed. The masking strip comprises a backing (10) having a first surface and a second surface. A gap filler (13) is also provided, extending from the backing (10) and adapted to prevent the flow of paint into the gap (8). The backing (10) is formed from, or attached to, a fibre—containing material that acts to wick paint away from the interior surface of the gap (8) to which the masking strip is fixed. Preferably the fibre—containing material is one of paper, tissue, a non-woven or a woven material.

Abstract: There is a method for forming a laminated product having a first substrate and a second substrate. The method may comprise applying a liquid adhesive on a surface of the first substrate for bonding the first substrate to the second substrate. The liquid adhesive located on a circumferential periphery of the first substrate for limiting movement of the liquid adhesive within the circumferential adhesive wall structure. Pressure may be applied on a bond area between the first substrate and the second substrate in a vacuum environment to incrementally increase the bond area between the first substrate and the second substrate to incrementally bond the first substrate to the second substrate. The liquid adhesive may be cured to bond the first and second substrates.

Abstract: A plurality of masks is attached to the underside of a mask frame. This attachment is made such that each mask can independently move relative to the mask frame in three directions. This relative movement allows each mask to adjust its position to align with respective alignment pins disposed on a working surface. In one embodiment, each mask is attached to the mask frame using fasteners, where the fasteners have a shaft with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole disposed on the mask. A bias element may be used to allow relative movement between the mask and the mask frame in the vertical direction. Each mask may also have kinematic features to mate with the respective alignment pins on the working surface.

Abstract: A mask frame assembly for depositing a deposition material on a deposition substrate comprises a mask frame including an opening and frames surrounding the opening, and a mask coupled on the mask frame. A deformation prevention unit is formed on at least one region of the mask. Since the deformation prevention unit is formed on a peripheral portion of a deposition pattern in the mask, deformation of the mask in a vertical direction may be reduced. Accordingly, defective attaching of the mask to the substrate may be reduced.

Abstract: A mask stick including a main body part having a pattern formed therein, one or more side clamping parts extending from a side of the main body part, and a slant clamping part disposed adjacent an outermost one of the one or more side clamping parts, wherein an angle (?) between the slant clamping part and the outermost side clamping parts is greater than 0° and less than 90° (0°<?<90°).

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved method of LED reflector manufacturing process where the method includes providing a substrate, wherein said substrate comprises a reflector unit, and a Light Emitting Diode; providing a shield member with ferromagnetic property; placing said shield member over the desired area of over the substrate; providing a magnet where said shield member is attracted to; placing said magnet immediately below the substrate wherein said magnet is capable of immobilizing the shield member over the substrate; performing a vacuum deposition coating; and removing the magnet and the shield member.

Abstract: In a division mask and a method of assembling a mask frame assembly by using the same, the division mask includes a stick body on which deposition patterns are formed, and a clamping portion which extends from the stick body outward along a longitudinal direction of the stick body, the clamping portion increasing in width from the stick body. By using this structure, since tight tension is exerted on the division mask during the assembly of a mask frame assembly due to an extension portion of the clamping portion, creases are prevented from being formed on the division mask, thus obtaining a precise mask frame assembly.

Abstract: A mask frame assembly includes an air tunnel between a frame and a mask so as to allow flow of air. Therefore, evaporation of cleaning liquid can be facilitated in gaps between the frame and the mask during cleaning and drying processes performed so as to reuse the mask frame assembly sooner. Thus, the amount of remaining cleaning liquid can be reduced so as to reduce the time necessary for preparation of a subsequent process using the mask frame assembly.

Abstract: A paint roller with an end-surface blocking structure is provided with a mounting stem coupled to a handle, a roller sleeved on the mounting stem, a connecting sleeve sleeved on the mounting stem, and an end-surface blocking piece pivoted to the connecting sleeve. The pivot connection of the connecting sleeve with the second pivot allows the connecting sleeve to pivot around the first direction and allows the end-surface blocking piece which is pivoted to the connecting sleeve to pivot around the second direction, so that the end-surface blocking piece is capable of rotating in two different directions, which improves flexibility when operating the paint roller.