Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for protecting the pump-out tubes of vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques for protecting a pump-out tube of a VIG unit by providing a cap around the tube, with the cap and the tube being mechanically separated from one another. In certain example embodiments, the cap and an outer surface of the substrate in which the pump-out tube is located are connected to one another via an adhesive (e.g., a double-sided tape or other adhesive). The mechanical separation or isolation as between the cap and the tube may help protect the potentially fragile glass pump-out tube, in that forces imparted to the cap preferably would be buffered from and generally not transferred to the tube.

Abstract: A device and a method for producing laminated safety glass from at least two glass panes having an adhesive layer arranged in between. In order to provide a device and a method for producing laminated safety glass that allow for the cost-effective production of laminated safety glass, the device includes a base plate and a cover plate that can be adjusted relative to each other between an operating position and a removal position, a sealing frame disposed in a pressure tight manner in the operating position on the base plate and the cover plate, means for creating a vacuum in a hollow space formed between a cladding material covering the glass panes in the operating position and the base plate, means for creating an overpressure in the working space created between the cover plate and the flexible cladding material arranged on the glass panes in the operating position, and heating means for heating the glass panes to be joined.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing root of megawatt wind-turbine blade includes the following steps: (1) manufacturing an independent female mould, and arranging a positioning stop-ring on the female mould; (2) clinging on one side of the positioning stop-ring, a plurality of glass fabrics and macroporous glass fabrics are laid on the curved surface of the female mould; (3) after laying the glass fabrics, sealing the female mould using a vacuum bag, and vacuumizing the female mould after a curved supporting board is arranged on the vacuum bag; (4) after laying a plurality of glass fabrics in the blade mould, slinging the prefabricated part and the curved supporting board to arrange them in the blade mould; (5) sealing the blade mould using another vacuum bag, vacuumizing the blade mould, thereafter infusing resin into the blade mould, after curing the root of the blade is finally formed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a manufacturing method for a PDP which allows even high-definition and ultra-high-definition PDPs to demonstrate an excellent image display capability at improved luminous efficiency, by suppressing variation of a discharge gas composition, and by eliminating an impurity gas in a discharge space effectively. To achieve the aim, deterioration of an absorbent material 39 composed of copper ion-exchanged ZSM-5-type zeolite is prevented, by performing both sealing and evacuation steps for the front substrate 2 and back substrate 9 in a non-oxidizing gas atmosphere. This maintains properties of the absorbent material 39 for absorbing the impurity gas without degradation, even if the absorbent material 39 absorbs a Xe gas in a discharge gas introducing step.

Abstract: The invention relates to security glass laminates having high strength and impact resistance. The laminates consist of a pane of glass sheets with an ionomer interlayer. The ionomer consists of at least 17% by weight of acrylic acid groups which have been neutralized with a lithium salt.

Abstract: Vacuum-insulated glass windows include two or more glass panes, and glass-bump spacers formed in a surface of one of the panes. The glass-bump spacers consist of the glass material from the body portion of the glass pane. At least one of the glass panes comprises chemically-strengthened glass. Methods of forming VIG windows include forming the glass-bump spacers by irradiating a glass pane with a focused beam from a laser. Heating effects in the glass cause the glass to locally expand, thereby forming a glass-bump spacer. In embodiments where the glass-bump spacers are formed in a chemically-strengthened glass pane, the glass-bump spacers may be formed before or after the chemical strengthening. A second glass pane is brought into contact with the glass-bump spacers, and the edges sealed. The resulting sealed interior region is evacuated to a pressure of less than one atmosphere.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provided a method of making a window, the method including: forming a multi-layered low-E and/or solar control coating on a glass substrate; providing at least two flexible protective sheets in non-liquid form to the glass substrate over at least part of the low-E and/or solar control coating; applying at least one protective coating in liquid form, before and/or after the flexible protective sheets are provided, so as to reduce one or more gaps formed between the low-E and/or solar control coating and the flexible protective sheet(s) and/or between the flexible protective sheets; and performing one or more of cutting, edge seaming, and/or washing the coated article with the protective coating and protective sheets thereon and peeling the protective sheets and at least part of the protective coating off of the top surface of the low-E and/or solar control coating. Heat treatment (e.g.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a laminated glass, which can prevent the formation of air bubbles in a peripheral part of the laminated glass. In the process, a substance (17) which contains a polyalkylene glycol in the structure thereof is applied on a peripheral edge surface of a laminate (14) which comprises at least two glass plates (11, 13) and a polyvinyl butyral film (12) intercalated between the glass plates, and the laminate (14) is subsequently heated and pressurized in an autoclave (21).

Abstract: A method of filling and sealing a fluorescent layer in a slot space defined by two optical lenses and a partition ring is disclosed, in which a slot space is defined by two optical glasses and a partition frame having a partition ring on the inner wall surface. The partition frame is installed with two slots diametrically opposite to each other, and the slot space is evacuated to allow filling of a fluorescent material, and then the two slots are sealed so that the moisture is prevented from permeating into the fluorescent layer, and thus the optical performance can be maintained over a long period.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a laminated glazing including a hole of substantial size, the process arranging a seal on an edge face and external faces of the glazing around an entire periphery of the hole, the seal including protruding fastening elements that are applied against the external faces of the glazing.

Abstract: A process for bonding a vented hollow component includes placing a preformed component with an aircraft skin on a tool surface, with bonding agent applied between the component and the skin. A vacuum bag is sealed about a vent in the preformed component. The vent may be formed through the vacuum bag and the component, or the vent may be preexisting (i.e., an open end of the preformed component or an aperture through the component). The vacuum bag is sealed to the tool surface with a temporary seal or adhesive, to enclose the preformed component and the skin. A vacuum is applied within the bagging material, to compress the preformed component with the aircraft skin, and the bagged assembly is autoclaved to cure the bonding agent. The vent in the preformed component facilitates pressure equalization within and outside of the component to enhance compression against the aircraft skin.

Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a multi-layer laminate structure and method of manufacture, more particularly to a method of constructing the multi-layer laminate structure utilizing a laminate frame and at least one energy activated flowable polymer.

Abstract: A non-autoclave process of manufacturing a glass laminate comprising: (a) providing an assembly comprising (i) a first rigid sheet layer, and (ii) an interlayer sheet comprising a copolymer comprising units from an alpha olefin and about 17 weight to about 25 weight % of units from an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, groups wherein about 1 to about 100 mole % of the carboxylic acid groups are neutralized with metal ions; and (b) forming the glass laminate from the assembly without use of an autoclave comprising in sequence (i) applying vacuum to the assembly; and (ii) applying heat to the assembly while still under vacuum.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to composite pillar arrangements for VIG units that include both harder and softer materials. The softer materials are located on the outside or extremities of the central, harder pillar material. In certain example embodiments, a high aspect ratio mineral lamellae is separated by an organic “glue” or polymer. When provided around a high strength pillar, the combination of the pillar and such a nano-composite structure may advantageously result in superior strength compared to a monolithic system, e.g., where significant wind loads, thermal stresses, and/or the like are encountered.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units, and/or methods of making the same. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to VIG units having large pump-out ports, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit is provided. First and second spaced-apart glass substrates are provided, and a gap is provided between the spaced-apart substrates. A pump-out port has a size (e.g., diameter) of at least about 30 mm. A cover seals the pump-out port. A getter is in communication with the gap. The pump-out port is sealed using the cover, in making the vacuum insulating glass unit, via a sealing material provided proximate to the cover and/or proximate to the pump-out port.

Abstract: An insulating glass pane structure including two glass panes is formed by providing an elastoplastic strip from a delivery reel, where the elastoplastic strip has a varying dimension along its width including a first, nominal width section and a second, reduced width section that is smaller in width than the nominal width section. Side surface area portions of the nominal width section of the strip are coated with a first adhesive glue, and side surface area portions of the reduced width section of the strip are coated with a second adhesive glue that is diffusion-proof against water vapor. One side surface of the strip is pressed against a first glass pane to form a spacer, the strip being pressed close to an edge of the first glass pane, and the second glass pane is applied and pressed to form the glass pane structure.

Abstract: A chemical composition and method of applying same between glass and attached layer(s) of polyester or other plastic safety/security films to enhance the bonding of the applied adhesive therebetween as well as the strength of the glass laminate construction. In a preferred embodiment, the chemical composition is an acrylic-based mixture, containing alcohol, glycol, a slip agent, and a wetting agent. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the chemical composition is a silane-based mixture, containing alcohol, glycol, and a slip agent. The preferred embodiments of the invention are used in combination with currently available glass laminate systems to enhance the bonding and adhesion thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a production process of a plastic film-inserted laminated glass, the plastic film-inserted laminated glass having a laminated film in which a plastic film of 30 to 200 ?m in thickness is sandwiched between two resin intermediate films and two glass plates, the process including at least the following three steps: a step 1 for forming a laminate in which the glass plate, the resin intermediate film, the plastic film, the resin intermediate film and the glass plate are laminated together in order of mention; a step 2 for degassing the formed laminate; and a step 3 for bonding the degassed laminate by pressing and heating, wherein the steps 1 and 2 are performed under conditions that the temperature of working atmosphere and the temperatures of the plastic film and resin intermediate films fall within a range of 10 to 25° C.

Abstract: A technique which solves the problem of conventional laminating apparatuses that a substrate may be deformed when released by pushing lift pins against the substrate held on an adhesive member by suction. An upper table inside a chamber has, on its substrate holding face, an elastic plate provided with an elastic body, a vacuum suction means and a purge gas blow means. A plurality of adhesive pins are provided on an adhesive pin plate which can move up and down independently from the upper table. The upper table and the elastic plate have through holes through which the adhesive pins can move and the adhesive pins have adhesion means at their tips.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to solve problems in production techniques for a transparent laminate employing a transparent resin film, and problems in production techniques for a transparent laminate produced by injecting a resin composition having a low viscosity.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for manufacturing a display device includes forming a discontinuous organic layer on at least one of a cover substrate and an insulating substrate provided with a display device element, arranging the insulating substrate and the cover substrate with facing each other for the organic layer to be interposed therebetween, and assembling the cover substrate and the insulating substrate by pressing the substrates together.

Abstract: Vacuum-insulated glass (VIG) windows (10) that employ glass-bump spacers (50) and two or more glass panes (20) are disclosed. The glass-bump spacers are formed in the surface (24) of one of the glass panes (20) and consist of the glass material from the body portion (23) of the glass pane. Thus, the glass-bump spacers are integrally formed in the glass pane, as opposed to being discrete spacer elements that need to be added and fixed to the glass pane. Methods of forming VIG windows are also disclosed. The methods include forming the glass-bump spacers by irradiating a glass pane with a focused beam (112F) from a laser (110). Heating effects in the glass cause the glass to locally expand, thereby forming a glass-bump spacer. The process is repeated at different locations in the glass pane to form an array of glass-bump spacers. A second glass pane is brought into contact with the glass-bump spacers, and the edges (28F, 28B) sealed.

Abstract: Glass laminates are prepared using low-water content plastic interlayer material, such as polyvinylbutyral interlayer sheets, by a process employing nip roll de-airing, and high temperature finishing at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The present invention is an extruded sheet of polyvinylbutyral having thick edges relative to the interior region, whereby the sheet can be taken up on a roll and aged in such a manner that the roll attains a cylindrical shape due to loss of circumference of the roll edge during aging.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to evacuation and sealing techniques for VIG units, and/or multi-chamber vacuum ovens for accomplishing the same. In certain example embodiments, a VIG assembly is inserted into a multi-chamber apparatus to successively reduce the chamber pressure and thus the pressure between substrates comprising the VIG assembly until a final evacuation pressure is reached. Once the final evacuation pressure is reached, a pump-out port or tube of the VIG assembly is sealed forming a VIG unit while the VIG assembly is still in the vacuum chamber. After sealing, chamber pressures are gradually increased to atmospheric while the gap between the substrates of the VIG unit remains at a pressure less than atmospheric which is close to the final evacuation pressure.

Abstract: A non-autoclave process of manufacturing a glass laminate comprising: (a) providing an assembly comprising (i) a first rigid sheet layer, and (ii) an interlayer sheet comprising a copolymer comprising units from an alpha olefin and about 17 weight % to about 25 weight % of units from an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, groups wherein about 1 to about 100 mole % of the carboxylic acid groups are neutralized with metal ions; and (b) forming the glass laminate from the assembly without use of an autoclave comprising in sequence (i) applying vacuum to the assembly; and (ii) applying heat to the assembly while still under vacuum.

Abstract: A glass assembly for use in a structural glass system includes a glass panel having a top surface, and a sacrificial glass layer removably secured to the top surface. The glass panel may be formed from plural layers of laminated glass. A sealing layer is disposed between the top surface and the sacrificial glass layer to define a chamber therebetween. The glass assembly further includes a valve providing fluid communication between the chamber and the environment to facilitate evacuating fluid from the chamber.

Abstract: A three dimensional image display device includes a display panel configured to display an image, and a lens plate which is a plate member having a lenticular lens and which is provided to the display panel with a frame-shaped adhesive member interposed in between while having the lenticular lens facing the display panel. In this image display, a hermetic inner space is formed by the display panel, the adhesive member and the lens plate, and the internal pressure of the inner space is lower than the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A process comprises constructing a sub-assembly including a rigid layer and a poly (vinyl acetal) interlayer in a vacuum bag or vacuum press; applying vacuum to the vacuum bag or vacuum press for a maximum of 30 to 60 minutes while maintaining the sub-assembly at a temperature between 10° C. and 22° C. to produce a cooled sub-assembly; increasing the temperature of the cooled sub-assembly to at least 100° C. or 125° C. over a minimum of 10 minutes or 20 minutes to produce a heated sub-assembly; maintaining the heated sub-assembly at minimum of 100° C. or 125° C. for a minimum of 10 minutes or 20 minutes to form a laminate; cooling the laminate at a rate of at least 0.5° C./minute until the laminate reaches a temperature below 40° C.; contemporaneously with the cooling, removing the vacuum from the vacuum bag, containing the laminate, and allowing the laminate to reach atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: An assembly method for display panel comprises the following steps. First, a first substrate and a second substrate are placed inside a chamber, wherein the first substrate comprises a sealant disposed thereon, and the chamber has a first pressure. Next, the pressure inside the chamber is adjusted to a second pressure, which is lower than the first pressure. After that, the first substrate is aligned with the second substrate, and the second substrate is placed on the sealant, to form a closed space between the first substrate and the second substrate. The pressure inside the closed space is the second pressure. Thereafter, the chamber is pumped from the second pressure to a third pressure, to bond the first substrate and the second substrate together by the pressure difference between the third pressure of the chamber and the second pressure of the closed space. Finally, the sealant is cured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for laminating glass articles without using an autoclave. The sandwich structure to be laminated is preheated than is placed in a controllable vacuum and subjected to electromagnetic radiation with specified frequencies and power. The final heating is provided by convectional heat source. Pressure that is applied continuously during the radiating, heating and cooling steps is also specified for achieving an appropriate bond. An apparatus appropriate for realizing the invented process is also provided. The apparatus includes a loading table, three furnaces, and a cooling chamber which are adjusted to and adjoined to each to other. These parts provide the necessary conditions for high-quality laminating simple and multi-sandwich structures with high production rate and efficiency. The apparatus is inexpensive and fits into the space of two glass article lengths.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for laminating a suspended particle device (SPD) film which comprises forming a suspended particle device film; positioning the suspended particle device film within an unlaminated stack of components for forming a laminated suspended particle device film, wherein the stack comprises at least one hot melt adhesive sheet or film contacting an outer surface of the suspended particle device film; subjecting the unlaminated stack to at least a partial vacuum, preheating the unlaminated stack of components under the vacuum for a time and at a temperature selected to permit at least partial degassing of the stack and applying a sufficient net pressure to the stack at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time to produce a laminated suspended particle device film from the unlaminated stack.

Abstract: A method for laminating glass sheets wherein laminating film (1) is placed over one surface of a first glass sheet (2) and the film (1) is heated with short wave radiation (4) to a bonding temperature. Heated areas (8) of the film (1) are successively pressed to the glass sheet (2) in a continuous manner for purging air from between the film (1) and the first glass sheet (2) and for applying bonding pressure. The pressed film areas (8) are then cooled whereby an appropriate bond is attained between the film (1) and the first glass sheet (2). Thereafter the first glass sheet (2) with its bonded film is subjected to a partial vacuum and a second glass sheet (10) is positioned on the film (1) and the second glass sheet (10) is pressed (11) to the film (1).

Abstract: A process for producing an arched pane arrangement for a motor vehicle, using a flexible die (24), a plastic film (22) being pressed onto the arched glass pane (18) in order to form a film combination (26) and the film combination being subjected to heat treatment at an pressure which is below atmospheric pressure in order to laminate the plastic film onto the pane. The die (24) is thin glass or a metal foil with a layer thickness of less than 1 mm each.

Abstract: A glass panel (P) comprising a pair of glass plates (1A, 1B) opposed to each other, spacers (2) disposed between the pair of glass plates for maintaining a gap therebetween, and a sealing member (3) having a lower melting point than the glass plates (1) for sealing the pair of glass plates (1A, 1B) at outer peripheries (9) thereof to form a decompression void (V) between the pair of glass plates (1A, 1B), wherein a compressive force Fc is allowed to remain at outer surfaces of the outer peripheries (9) of the glass plates (1), with the decompression void (V) being in atmospheric pressure condition.

Abstract: A glass panel comprising a pair of glass sheets (1, 2) disposed with respective faces thereof confronting each other in face-to-face relationship with a gap (V) therebetween and with peripheral edges of the glass sheets (1, 2) being bonded with a bonding sealant (4) to be sealed thereby; an evacuating port (5) for evacuating gas present within said gap (V) to the outside; and a getter (7) for coming into contact with the gas within said gap (V), wherein said evacuating port (5) includes a getter-retaining space (6) for retaining said getter (7) therein, said port (5) being formed in one (1) of said pair of glass sheets (1, 2), said getter (7) being retained within said getter-retaining space (6), said evacuating port (5) being closed and sealed by means of a lid (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a product which is at least partly transparent and of high optical quality, equivalent to that of a glass window, which can be approved as a motor-vehicle window according to the various standards in force, and having a plastic core coated with a skin comprising at least one plastic film coated with a scratch-resistant layer; it also relates to a process for manufacturing this product and to the application of the latter as a body element, part of which forms a window, for example for motor vehicles.

Abstract: A sash frame is provided having a first mounting surface for a first glazing pane and a second mounting surface for mounting a second glazing pane substantially parallel to the first glazing pane. The first and second mounting surfaces are spaced apart to provide an insulating space between the glazing panes. An evacuation opening is provided in communication with the insulating space. The first glazing pane is adhesively mounted to the first mounting surface and the second glazing pane is adhesively mounted to the second mounting surface. Air is allowed to exhaust through the evacuation opening as the insulating space is formed between the glazing panes. A vacuum is drawn from the evacuation opening to draw the first and second glazing panes closer together after the panes have been mounted on their respective mounting surfaces. Mounting of the glazing panes may also be facilitated using a roll press.

Abstract: A method of constructing a glass panel which comprises two confronting edge sealed glass sheets, the method comprises the steps of providing a solder glass band around the margin of one surface of each glass sheet, forming, at a first temperature, an hermetic bond between the solder glass band and the associated surface of each glass sheet, positioning the glass sheets in spaced-apart confronting relationship, forming, at a second temperature which is lower than the first temperature, an hermetic seal between the two solder glass bands whilst maintaining the spaced apart relationship between the glass sheets.

Abstract: A method for laminating glass sheets wherein laminating film is placed over one surface of a first glass sheet and the film is heated with microwave radiation to a bonding temperature. Heated areas of the film are successively pressed to the glass sheet in a continuous manner for purging air from between the film and the first glass sheet and for applying bonding pressure. The pressed film areas are then cooled whereby an appropriate bond is attained between the film and the first glass sheet. Thereafter the first glass sheet with its bonded film is subjected to a partial vacuum and a second glass sheet is positioned on the film and the second glass sheet is pressed to the film. The film is then reheated with microwave radiation to a bonding temperature and thereafter cooled whereby an appropriate bond is obtained between the film and the second glass sheet to provide a glass lamination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product which is at least partly transparent and of high optical quality, equivalent to that of a glass window, which can be approved as a motor-vehicle window according to the various standards in force, and having a plastic core coated with a skin comprising at least one plastic film coated with a scratch-resistant layer; it also relates to a process for manufacturing this product and to the application of the latter as a body element, part of which forms a window, for example for motor vehicles.

Abstract: An improved method of weldbonding utilizing inclusion bodies, placed directly between materials to be bonded or included in a weldbonding adhesive. The inclusion bodies maintain a gap between the materials to be welded which provides a gas releasing egress route to disperse the gas and gaseous byproducts produced during welding. This egress route substantially prevents the gases and gaseous byproducts from being expelled through the weld pool and the resultant degradation of the quality of the weld pool, particularly with coated materials, partial penetration welds, and such materials as 6000 series aluminum. The method further comprises an optional step of including a crack-reducing additive, applied either directly to the materials to be welded or included in the adhesive. A laser weldbonding embodiment may use a plurality of phased heat cycles to reduce weld imperfections, and enhance the effects of the adhesive and optional crack-reducing additive.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of producing and servicing insulating glass units. Methods are provided for reducing the pressure differential on an IG unit, for changing the interior pressure within an IG unit, and for changing the gaseous interior composition within an IG. These methods can be practiced by forming a hole through at least one of the panes of an IG unit, and flowing gas through the hole. One method includes forming a hole through one of the panes of an IG unit, flowing gas through the hole, and sealing the hole with an optically clear sealant (e.g., a transparent resin). A number of methods for producing IG units are also provided. Further, several kits are provided for servicing IG units. There is also provided a method for detecting leaks in an IG unit by flowing an opaque gas into the unit and observing the unit to detect leaks of the opaque gas therefrom.

Abstract: Oriented materials and methods for their formation are disclosed. The oriented material is formed by depositing an oriented component from an oriented liquid crystal medium. Oriented materials having multiple layers and methods for their formation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of creating uniform adhesive layers in a planar optical display is disclosed. The method includes providing an adhesive reservoir, providing at least two optical panels, placing spacers between the optical panels, thereby forming a stack of optical panels having at least one uniform gap between adjacent ones of the optical panels, placing the stack into a panel reservoir having a height and a width, which panel reservoir is connected to the adhesive reservoir by a fluid path, and injecting adhesive from the adhesive reservoir through the fluid path into the bottom of the panel reservoir until each uniform gap is filled. A method of producing a black cladding layer having small particulate size for use in a planar optical display is also disclosed. The method includes providing black pigment having a fine particulate size of approximately 0.

Abstract: In order to provide a glass panel in which any substance which may be present on the glass surface and may then become detached to invite deterioration in the vacuum degree has been sufficiently reduced and which can maintain highly sealed condition against the surround atmosphere for an extended period of time, in a glass panel comprising a pair of glass sheet disposed in an opposing and spaced relationship with each other with a gap formed therebetween, the gap being air-tightly sealed by joining peripheral edges of the glass sheets with a sealing material, at least one of the glass sheets has a water contact angle of 30 degrees or less on a gap-side glass surface thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating the glass envelope and portions of the end caps of fluorescent light tubes in a continuous and sequential manner with a thermo-plastic material. The coating is applied by a cross head extruder through which the light tubes are sequentially fed. A vacuum applied during the coating process promotes direct and intimate contact between the coating and the light tubes. The end caps may be heated prior to coating to ensure adherence of the coating to the end caps and not to the glass envelope. Post-coating processes include cooling the coating, severing individual light tubes from the chain of sequentially coated light tubes, and readying the coated light tubes for packaging. The method is automatic, with the apparatus being automatically controlled by a control unit.

Abstract: A base textile with a camouflage pattern is subjected to hot fluid streams to create flat regions and puckered or wrinkled regions, enhancing the three dimensional characteristics of the resulting material.

Abstract: This invention comprises a glazing element having a transparent laminate secured to a structural support, and a process for preparing the same. The laminate comprises at least one layer of glass having self-adhered directly to the layer of glass a layer of thermoplastic polymer having low haze, wherein the layer of thermoplastic polymer is attached to the structural support along the edges of the laminate.

Abstract: Fluxless soldering processes use pressure variations and vented cavities within large-area solder joints to reduce void volumes and improve the properties of the large-area solder joints. The vents can be sealed after soldering if closed cavities are desired. A cavity can also improve hermeticity of a solder joint by providing an additional solder fillet around the cavity in addition to the solder fillet around the perimeter of the solder joint.