Abstract: Provided are an active droplet generating apparatus capable of controlling a droplet size, a method of controlling a droplet size using the same, and a self-diagnosis apparatus for diagnosing generation of a droplet, the active droplet generating apparatus including: a disposable microchannel upper plate; a multifunctional lower plate separated from the disposable microchannel upper plate and configured to be permanently used separately from the disposable microchannel upper plate; a functional polymeric film provided on a lower surface of the upper plate; a negative pressure forming means; and a flow velocity control device configured to adjust the droplet size to a desired size by receiving, by feedback, the voltage value measured by the droplet measuring electrode and controlling flow velocities of the oil and the sample, thereby controlling the droplet size in a feedback control manner by quickly and accurately measuring the droplet size using a capacitance impedance technique.

Abstract: A method for producing a film intermediate product (1), a film intermediate product (1), as well as a product produced hereby. The film intermediate product (1) is here formed by means of depositing one or more film elements (311 to 314), which is or are formed in each case of a cutout of one or more donor films (301 to 304).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a cushion for an orthopedic device, the cushion having at least one fluid-filled volume, wherein the method includes compression molding of a three-dimensional first cushion component made of at least a first material, which is preferably elastic, in a mold that comprises an inner mold and an outer mold, and bonding the first cushion component to at least a second cushion component in such a way that the fluid-filled volume is created.

Abstract: In a micro-device integration process, a donor substrate is provided on which to conduct the initial manufacturing and pixelation steps to define the micro devices, including functional, e.g. light emitting layers, sandwiched between top and bottom conductive layers. The microdevices are then transferred to a system substrate for finalizing and electronic control integration. The transfer may be facilitated by various means, including providing a continuous light emitting functional layer, breakable anchors on the donor substrates, temporary intermediate substrates enabling a thermal transfer technique, or temporary intermediate substrates with a breakable substrate bonding layer.

Abstract: Floor panels that includes a substrate and a multi-layered top layer directed attached to the substrate. The multi-layered top layer includes a décor layer that includes a fused PVC plastisol, a print pattern deposited as single or stacked dots of a digitally printed material on top of the décor layer, a wear-resistant layer including a fused PVC plastisol provided above the print pattern. Optionally, a lacquer layer is provided directly on top of the wear-resistant layer.

Abstract: A patterned apertured web is disclosed. The patterned apertured web includes a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured web and a plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured web. At least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures. The patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein. The patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean. The plurality of apertures include a first set of apertures defining a first shape and a second set of apertures defining a second shape.

Abstract: A patterned apertured web is disclosed. The patterned apertured web includes a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured web and a plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured web. At least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures. The patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein. The patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean. The plurality of apertures include a first set of apertures defining a first shape and a second set of apertures defining a second shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of mixtures of water and essential oils selected from the group consisting of phenols, phenylpropanoids and furanocoumarins, for separating multilayered composites for the segregated recycling of polymer/metal films.

Abstract: An information processing system, an information processing method, a non-transitory recording medium, and an information processing apparatus. The information processing system captures a plurality of images at respective locations each associated with a location where the object is managed, or a process performed on the object to be managed, generates print data of a second slip associated with the plurality of objects to be managed, the second slip being different from a first slip associated with each of the plurality of objects, and controls a display to display, based on detection of the printed second slip from the image captured by the imaging device, the plurality of objects to be managed associated with the printed second slip, as being placed at the location or the process associated with the imaging device that captured the image of the second slip.

Abstract: An embossing group with interchangeable rollers for the surface processing of tissue paper comprises a frame (13) bearing three pairs of steel embossing rollers (17), each pair being movable between a first operative position for embossing two paper plies (11, 12) and rest positions, as well as it comprises two rubber-coated rollers (19, 20) which can be coupled with the pair of embossing rollers (17) placed in the operative position, and it further comprises two pairs of rotating supports (14, 15), wherein each one is provided with three arms (16), each one bearing at the end a locking element (18) for one end of an embossing roller (17), the rotating supports (14, 15) being constrained to the frame (13) rotating around their own central axis.

Abstract: A radar cover is disposed on a path of a radio wave of a radar unit for detecting a surrounding situation of a vehicle. The radar cover includes, a plate-like transparent member having a housing recess recessed toward a front and formed on a back surface thereof, a colored core housed in the housing recess in a state of being in contact with a bottom surface of the housing recess, and a support member bonded to the back surface of the transparent member. In at least a portion of a region forming the housing recess when viewed from a front side of the transparent member, the depth of the housing recess is set to be larger than the thickness of the colored core, and a portion of the support member is filled in a region where the colored core is not disposed in a space surrounded by the housing recess.

Abstract: An embossing and lamination assembly including two pairs of steel/rubber rolls, between which respectively a first paper ply and a second paper ply are returned, wherein an upper steel embossing roll is coupled with an upper embossing rubber counter-roll and a lower steel embossing roll is coupled with a lower rubber embossing counter-roll, and also including a glue delivery assembly, in contact on a side of the upper steel embossing roll, and a coupling roll, in contact with the opposite side of the upper steel embossing roll, wherein the surface of the upper steel embossing roll and/or of the lower steel embossing roll is heated with a heating device directly associated therewith. A relative embossing and lamination method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Impact-resistant materials and pads are disclosed. An impact-resistant material includes a first elastomer layer having a first density, a second elastomer layer having a second density higher than the first density, a layer of high-tensile strength fibrous material, and a polymer layer. These layers are preferably be arranged in the order in which they are recited. These layers may also be included in an impact-resistant pad configured to be worn by a user. The first elastomer layer is positioned directly adjacent the user when the pad is worn by the user.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite sheet includes a first step of, in a state that a curved part of a first sheet whose one surface rises and whose another surface is recessed and that a second sheet is overlaid on the first sheet, revolving a first roller to convey the first sheet and the second sheet; a second step of passing the sheets between the first roller and a second roller revolving so that a pressing part protruding outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the second roller is inserted into the recess of the first roller; forming, in a region within the second sheet opposing the curved part, a protruding part which is surrounded by a flat part; and a third step of joining a boundary part of the first sheet to the second sheet.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transferring a pigment-based decorative design onto a surface without using a plastic film or adhesive.

Abstract: The method for producing a skin material includes heat-pressing a raw material using an embossing die to obtain a skin material having a concave part formed on a front surface side and a flat back surface. The raw material is heat-pressed between the embossing die and an elastic mat to form, as the concave part, at least one of a plurality of concave parts for intensity display having different depths of a bottom and a concave part for gradation display in which the depth of the bottom gradually changes.

Abstract: A method for producing a decorated plastic molded article with the steps: a) providing a base body made of a fiber composite plastic b) providing a decorative film; c) heating the base body; d) joining the base body and the decorative film in a mold.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a golf club head includes steps of: placing a patterned release film on a lower mold half, making the patterned release film intimately contact an upward pressed region of the lower mold half, laminating a carbon fiber composite sheet on the patterned release film to form a laminate, hot-pressing the laminate by pressing a downward pressing region of an upper mold half toward the upward pressed region of the lower mold half to thereby form a decorative piece, and fitting the decorative piece into a depressed region of a club head body to obtain the golf club head.

Abstract: A thermal extrusion method to fabricate large-dimension superhydrophobic cylinder pillar arrays with droplet pancake bouncing phenomenon. Preparing thermal extrusion mold: the through-hole arrays with 0.8˜1.25 mm diameter, 0.25 mm interval space and 0.6˜1.0 mm height are first obtained on metals, and are then polished, rinsed and dried. Thermal extrusion: polymer materials are first thermally extruded on the obtained mold and cooled to room temperature. Demold: excess polymer materials flowing from the through hole are cut off and then the polymer cylinder pillar arrays are lifted off from the mold. Superhydrophobic treatment: the whole polymer sample is treated using mixed liquid spray consisting of titanium oxide nanoparticles dispersed in fluoroalkylsilane ethanol solution, and the superhydrophobic cylinder pillar arrays are obtained.

Abstract: A bracket for coupling at least three frame members to one another may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one second material different than the at least one first material. The bracket may also include first, second, and third receivers, each including a retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a respective frame member, and a sealing interface configured to provide a substantially dirt-resistant and fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the respective frame member and the respective receiver. The bracket and frame members may form a joint configured to be incorporated into a frame for forming a cabinet.

Abstract: A two-sided gasket is constituted of gasket bodies respectively provided on both surfaces of a base member in a thickness direction. The gasket has a structure in which one gasket body contributes to ensuring a seal surface pressure in an opposite gasket body, such that a configuration of the opposite gasket body and a method for forming the opposite gasket body are simplified. The gasket includes a base member, one gasket body that is provided on one side surface of the base member in the thickness direction, and an opposite gasket body that is provided on an opposite side surface of the base member in the thickness direction. The one gasket body includes a projection protruding toward the opposite side in the thickness direction. The base member includes a deformed portion protruding toward the opposite side in the thickness direction by covering the projection. The opposite gasket body is formed as a film-shaped rubber layer deposited on a front surface of the deformed portion.

Abstract: A plate for cribbing stacks having a top surface and a bottom surface, first, second, third, and fourth side surfaces connecting the top and bottom surfaces; a first level attached to the first side surface; and a second level attached to the second side surface, the first and second side surfaces being in a non-parallel relationship; and wherein the top and bottom surfaces and the first, second, third, and fourth side surfaces are arranged so that the first and second levels indicate when the plate is horizontal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate, in particular for manufacturing a construction panel, consisting of a combination of at least one carrier material layer made of a non-flammable non-woven impregnated with a resin and at least one decorative material layer made of a decorative paper that is impregnated with a melamine formaldehyde resin and is optionally dyed and/or printed. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a disclosed laminate and especially a construction panel.

Abstract: A system for remotely sensing light emanating from within a monitored environment. The system comprises one or more retro-reflective optical elements bearing an optically reflective optical coating upon a surface thereof and positionable within the environment to be monitored, and a light source arranged to direct a beam of light at the optical element(s). A detector is arranged to receive from the optical element(s) light returned by the optical coating in response to the beam of light and to detect a property of the monitored environment according to said returned light. The optical element includes a body comprising a focuser part of positive optical power partly surrounded by a reflector part separated therefrom and connected thereto across an open spacing. The optical coating is arranged over an outer surface of the reflector part thereat to receive light which has been at least partially converged by the focuser part for subsequent retro-reflection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cap assembly loaded on an open upper end of a metal battery can of a cylindrical secondary battery. The cap assembly includes a top cap located at the uppermost end of the cap assembly, a safety vent located under the top cap and electrically connected to the top cap via a safety vent for discharging gas, a current interrupt device configured such that a portion of the upper surface of the current interrupt device is connected to the safety vent and a portion of the lower surface of the current interrupt device is connected to an electrode lead of an electrode assembly, and a current interrupt device (CID) gasket coupled to the current interrupt device so as to wrap an outer circumferential part of the current interrupt device in order to secure the electrical insulation property of the current interrupt device.

Abstract: Described are materials for a shoe upper, in particular for soccer shoes, with a particularly low weight. The material includes an inner polyurethane layer, an outer polyurethane layer, and a textile reinforcing layer. The textile reinforcing layer is arranged between the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer. The inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer comprise thermoset polyurethane. The textile reinforcing layer comprises apertures through which the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer are connected to each other.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that includes an impact shell and an impact attenuating component, which is less rigid than the impact shell. The impact attenuation component may include a series of channels or grooves on a posterior side, facing away from the impact shell.

Abstract: A method of making a fibrous sheet including bringing a permeable patterned surface of a patterned cylinder into contact with a nascent web and conveying the nascent web between a transfer surface and the permeable patterned surface over an arc length of the permeable patterned surface. The arc length forms at least a portion of a molding zone. The method also includes applying a vacuum over at least a portion of the arc length. The method further includes transferring the nascent web from the transfer surface to the permeable patterned surface of the patterned cylinder in the molding zone. The vacuum is applied during the transferring of the nascent web from the transfer surface to the permeable patterned surface of the patterned cylinder.

Abstract: A manufacturing procedure for ceiling trims for vehicles. The ceiling trims comprise at least one first coating sheet and at least one second coating sheet that extend along one of the sides of the first sheet, joined via a layer of heat-stable polyurethane adhesive, comprising a step of applying a gas-phase catalyst on such sheets through a thermoforming mould that starts before the mould is completely closed and ends before the mould is completely opened. As a result of the application of a gas-phase catalyst we prevent the use of demoulding agents to facilitate extraction of the ceiling trim formed inside the mould.

Abstract: A lid for a disposable beverage container. A sheet of plastic is passed through an offset printing process to directly print images at multiple discrete locations on the sheet. During printing, registration marks are printed on the sheet. These marks are used to align the sheet correctly for subsequent printing runs in which additional colors are added to the images. The registration marks are also used to correctly position the printed sheet on a mold. Multiple lids are thermoformed into the printed plastic sheet. The registration marks are subsequently used to correctly position the thermoformed printed sheet with a die-cutter to separate the multiple printed and formed lids from the sheet. The images are printed in non-heat sensitive inks as these will resist distortion of the printed images during the thermoforming process. Preferably each image is printed so that it ends up in a depression on the eventually formed lids.

Abstract: The invention includes a method for forming a card with an embedded three dimensional (3-D) image and the resultant card formed by the method. The method includes forming a first assembly which includes a layer of deformable material and an overlying layer of pattern conforming material. An engraved laminating plate is applied to the deformable layer during an engraving and laminating step applied to the first sub-assembly under predetermined pressure and selected temperature conditions for embossing the deformable layer with a well defined and sharp pattern. Then, a second assembly including a pattern conforming layer is laminated with the first assembly to embed and secure the pattern between the two conformable layers.

Abstract: A positioning member for positioning a semifinished product on at least one positioning means in a processing plant for processing the semifinished product. The positioning member may be connected to the semifinished product and may be equipped with at least one arranging element for contacting the positioning means. A semifinished fiber product includes at least one component area forming a component as well as at least one overlapping area for arranging a positioning member. A method for preparing a semifinished product that is arrangeable at least in a processing plant for processing a semifinished product.

Abstract: A device and a method for manufacturing an emblem of thermoplastic synthetic resin with an incorporated IC chip by high frequency dielectric heating without damaging the IC chip, the device including: an upper metal mold having with a fusion cutting blade; a support frame along the perimeter and upper surface of the table; a slide board on top of the table that is slidable in axial directions relative to the table; a metal plate on the upper surface of the slide board; wherein pressing the upper layer material with the mold from above and subjecting the material to high frequency dielectric heating, the IC chip is placed in an upper position of the recessed section, then the slide board is driven to slide below the mold and subsequently the heating operation is executed without any risk of applying pressure onto the IC chip.

Abstract: An electrical node including a first substrate film defining a cavity and a first material layer arranged to at least partly fill the cavity, and to embed or at least partly cover at least one electrical element arranged into the cavity, wherein the first material layer includes elastic material to reduce thermal expansion related stresses between elements adjacent thereto.

Abstract: An electrical node, a method, an electrical assembly such as a node strip or sheet, a related multilayer structure, and a method of manufacture are presented. The electrical node comprises a first substrate film defining a cavity and a first material layer arranged to at least partly fill the cavity and to embed or at least partly cover at least one electrical element arranged into the cavity.

Abstract: A mat unit is formed from at least two layers ultrasonically welded together. Each layer is individually formed from non-vinyl nontoxic thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material. In ultrasonically joining the two layers together, there is no need to use additional materials, such as adhesive (i.e., chemical attachment) or stitched thread (i.e., mechanical attachment) to form the joint/weld point. Once formed from the two layers, the mat unit has four quadrants and a plurality of longitudinal ribs integrally formed in the first layer positioned in the first and third quadrants, and a plurality of transverse ribs integrally formed in the first layer positioned in the second and fourth quadrants. Additionally, there are a plurality of longitudinal ribs integrally formed in the second layer positioned in the second and fourth quadrants, and a plurality of transverse ribs integrally formed in the second layer positioned in the first and third quadrants.

Abstract: A structured film of a semi-crystalline polyolefin and a beta-nucleating agent is disclosed. The structured film has a backing and upstanding posts attached to the backing. At least a portion of the film typically includes beta-spherulites. In some embodiments, the backing is microporous while the upstanding posts have lower porosity. A method of making a structured film is also disclosed. The method includes extruding a melt of a polyolefin and a beta-nucleating agent in the presence of a tool to provide the structured film having upstanding posts on a backing and cooling at least a portion of the structured film to a temperature sufficient to form beta-spherulites. In some embodiments, the method further includes stretching the structured film containing beta-spherulites to provide micropores in the backing.

Abstract: A bonding target member 1 having a solid bonding material 3 with aluminum as a main component is interposed between a metal member 2 and a ceramic member 4 and an elastic member 12 are pressurized by a pressurizing section 13 and a bonding tool section 15 of a resonator 14 in a vertical direction. The bonding tool section 15 of the resonator 14 resonates with sound vibration or ultrasound vibration transmitted from an oscillator 16. An interfacial portion between the metal member 2 and the bonding material 3 with aluminum as a main component and an interfacial portion between the bonding material 3 with aluminum as a main component and the ceramic member 4 each receive pressurization and vibration energy to be bonded together. The metal member 2 and the ceramic member 4 can be bonded together at ordinary temperature in the atmosphere with the bonding material 3 with aluminum as a main component.

Abstract: A recycling method includes providing an EVA insole residual product including an EVA foam material, a film, and a cloth material, placing the EVA insole residual product into an oven, heating the EVA insole residual product to a temperature of 130±25° C., and detaching the cloth material from the EVA foam material. The film includes an EVA, and a tackifier. The EVA of the film has a mass proportion of 85-95%. The tackifier has a mass proportion of 5-15%. An antioxidant is appended into the film and has a mass proportion of 0.1% of the total mass of the EVA and the tackifier. After the cloth material is detached from the EVA foam material, the EVA foam material and the film are crushed and kneaded and are recycled.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, the steam pressing apparatus generally comprises a substantially rectangular or square-shaped inner chamber (such as an autoclave) and an outer, generally rectangular or square-shaped structure. In one embodiment, the steam pressing apparatus comprises a hydraulic system used to compress and treat a working material with high efficiency, timing and precision. In one aspect, the steam pressing apparatus comprises a structure and system that allows modularity and scalability for manufacturing final products of varying dimensions. Further, the steam pressing apparatus can be designed to respond to computerized instructions relating to the pressure to be applied, steam to be applied, vacuum parameters, timing of the press operation, thickness of the resultant working material, and other informational inputs.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a light extraction substrate for an organic light-emitting device which can increase the extraction efficiency of light emitted from the organic light-emitting device, thereby improving the overall luminous efficiency of the organic light-emitting device. Water glass is applied on a surface of a glass substrate. The water glass applied on the glass substrate is heat-treated such the surface of the glass substrate is roughened. The heat-treated water glass is removed from the glass substrate. A planarization layer of a glass frit is formed on the glass substrate from which the water glass has been removed.

Abstract: An optical filter device may include an optical fiber having a core and a cladding surrounding the core, the optical fiber having a tapered portion. The optical filter device may include an index selectable material surrounding the tapered portion and having an index of refraction being selectable based upon a physical characteristic. The optical filter device may include a device configured to change the index selectable material to select the index of refraction to selectively filter out a mode within the optical fiber.

Abstract: A glass substrate protective pad which protects a glass substrate in close contact with the glass substrate. The glass substrate protective pad has multiple layers, the rear layer of the multiple layers which is to be in close contact with the glass substrate containing foamed polymer. A glass substrate packing container for packing a plurality of glass substrates loaded therein, in which the above-described glass substrate protective pad is in close contact with the front surface of the plurality of glass substrates.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sheet having a fine shape transferred thereon, in which a sheet base made of a thermoplastic resin is placed between an imprint mold and an intermediate base and the sheet base is then pressed by a pair of pressing plates to imprint the fine shape of surface irregularity of the imprint mold to the sheet-like base. The sheet base is pressed such that, when pressing force of the pressing plates is maximum, an imprinting pressure difference is present in an imprinting surface of the imprint mold, a maximum imprinting pressure section is present in the imprinting surface, and a portion where the imprinting pressure is minimum is not present in the imprinting surface. The method achieves uniform and highly accurate shape transfer without trapping of air.

Abstract: To provide a fine-structure layered product, and a preparation method of a fine-structure layered product using the fine-structure layered product for enabling a fine concavo-convex structure excellent in environmental resistance, weather resistance and long-term stability to be formed with a large area and high productivity, and provide a manufacturing method of a fine-structure product for enabling a large area to be made with high productivity, a fine-structure layered product of the invention is provided with a substrate, a resin layer that is formed on one main surface of the substrate and that has a fine concavo-convex structure on its surface, and an inorganic layer that is provided on the fine concavo-convex structure of the resin layer and that contains a sol-gel material having a fine concavo-convex structure in a shape associated with the fine concavo-convex structure of the resin layer, where a fluorine element concentration (Es) in a region on the inorganic layer side of the resin layer is higher

Abstract: A copper foil for producing graphene, including oxides and sulfides each having a diameter of 0.5 ?m or more having a total number of 15/mm2 or less measured by using a scanning electronic microscope before heating at 1000° C. for 1 hour.

Abstract: Headlight lens for a vehicle headlight having a monolithic body of transparent material, the monolithic body including at least one light entry face, a light passage section and at least one optically operative light exit face.

Abstract: A three dimensional component for a costume, intended to simulate a three-dimensional body part or other object, comprises an inner soft or cushiony layer of foam, an outer fabric layer, a graphic printed upon the outer layer, and a sonic or ultra high frequency welding of the outer layer to the cushiony layer along the lines defined by the graphic. The sonic well will compress the foam to the fabric and the non-compressed foam and fabric sections will visually and physically provide relatively three dimensional areas.

Abstract: A method of producing a panel for lining or cladding an aircraft interior, such as an aircraft cargo hold includes arranging at least one resin layer of a thermo-plastic polymer and at least one reinforcement layer of reinforcement fibers upon one another in a stack, wherein each resin layer extends adjacent and/or substantially parallel to each reinforcement layer; and consolidating the stack to form a panel by applying heat and pressure to the stack. The pressure is applied to the stack in a direction substantially perpendicular to a primary plane of the layers. The pressure is applied to the stack in a non-constant distribution over the primary plane. A corresponding panel for lining or cladding an aircraft interior, such as a cargo hold is also described.

Abstract: A method for injection molding thin materials (sub-millimeter) having low green strength could make certain manufacturing processes significantly more efficient yet has heretofore been unavailable. Provided herein is a method that enables injection molding of thin materials by using a mold with contact surfaces having a low surface energy release agent disposed thereon. The low surface energy release agent may be applied as a coating on a conventional mold or the mold itself or just the contact surfaces thereof may be formed of a low surface energy release material. The method finds particular applicability in making special contour patches for medical and cosmetic implants and prosthetics. A preferred approach involves injection molding a thin layer of unvulcanized material on a cold mold, injection molding a thin layer of vulcanized material on a hot mold, transferring the vulcanized layer to the unvulcanized layer on the cold mold, and removing the combined layers.