Abstract: A semiconductor structure disposed on a temporary carrier board is provided. Multiple adhesive layers are disposed on the temporary carrier. The semiconductor structure includes an adhesive-layer structure and a micro light-emitting element. The adhesive-layer structure includes a mending adhesive layer and a buffer layer. The mending adhesive layer is disposed on the temporary carrier board. The micro light-emitting element is disposed on the mending adhesive layer. The buffer layer is disposed between the mending adhesive layer and the micro light-emitting element. A height of the mending adhesive layer is less than a height of each of the adhesive layers in a thickness direction of the temporary carrier board. A sum of the height of the mending adhesive layer and the height of the buffer layer is greater than or equal to a height of each of the adhesive layers.

Abstract: A stringed instrument plectrum being made primarily from a material with desirable edge properties and from one or more secondary materials with desirable flexibility, density, and or tactile qualities. The primary material is formed so that there is one or more central recesses that are then filled by the secondary material in order to modify the flexibility and or tactile nature of the plectrum while maintaining the edge properties of the primary material and keeping the central section of the plectrum a generally uniform thickness.

Abstract: A membrane covered panel and a membrane covered panel production method are provided wherein an elastomeric membrane, and preferably, an aqueous elastomeric resin-based membrane, is applied to a finished panel construct, prior to pressing of the membrane covered panel. The method is used to produce panels which can be used in the production of flooring materials, wall panels, furniture, countertops, and the like. The membrane is applied to a transfer film, which transfer film can be removed at any time prior to, or after the pressing operation. The panels produced have a durable but elastic surface which can protect the surfaces of the panel construct. The elastomeric covering on the panel construct also preferably provides a surface which is abrasion resistant, and provides better acoustical properties while providing a soft touch haptic surface.

Abstract: High quality melt-blown webs having improved barrier properties (3rd drop, cm H2O resp. mbar) and a widened process window. The melt-blown webs show a specific chain structure.

Abstract: An example plasterboard includes a layer of hardened plaster material having a first surface and an opposed second surface and a layer of molded material having a surface that faces away from the layer of hardened plaster material. The surface of the layer of molded material has one or more raised features. The plasterboard also includes a liner between the first surface of the layer of hardened plaster material and the layer of molded material. Other examples include a method of forming such plasterboards and a method for installing such plasterboards.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a vehicle seat assembly includes a cushion and a leather trim cover assembly disposed over the cushion. The leather trim cover assembly includes a leather upper layer and a foundation layer secured to the leather upper layer at radio-frequency weld points. The radio-frequency weld points define at least one design boundary adjacent a raised portion of a protruding design in the leather trim cover assembly.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing curved composite material omega stringers, comprising: automatic tape laying-up in an ATL machine, an AFP machine or a FLU machine and automatic cutting of the contour, to achieve a straight preform with reinforcements; flat forming to obtain an omega shape on the straight preform to transform it into a straight omega shaped preform; and curve forming the straight omega shaped preform by placing it in a flexible tool comprising a longitudinally embedded stiff band and a laminate clamping arrangement, the laminate clamping arrangement being located in extreme positions of the flexible tool, the flexible tool being covered by a mechanical closing arrangement, such that a head of the straight omega shaped preform has reinforcements on both extremes, the reinforcements being held by the laminate clamping arrangement during the forming process, and afterwards the straight omega shaped preform is heated and transformed into a curved omega stringer.

Abstract: A panel may include a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate. The top layer may include a printed motif provided on a paper sheet and a transparent or translucent synthetic material layer. The paper sheet may be impregnated with polyurethane or polyisocyanate. The synthetic material of the transparent or translucent synthetic material layer may be polyurethane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a pattern for a decorative panel. The method includes applying a clear gel coat on a mold to form a clear layer. The clear layer is cured and then digitally printed with one or more inks so as to produce a pattern on the clear layer. Also disclosed is a decorative panel including a clear layer, an opaque layer and a pattern digitally printed on the clear layer, between the clear and opaque layers, such that the pattern is visible through the clear layer.

Abstract: There is provided a skin material for vehicle interior, which is woven from a side emission type optical fiber and a synthetic resin fiber, forms a design surface in a vehicle compartment and functions as an illumination. The skin material for vehicle interior is a skin material 10 for vehicle interior including a woven fabric woven by using a synthetic resin fiber and a side emission type optical fiber as warp or weft, wherein the ratio (dS/df) of the fineness (dS) of the synthetic resin fiber to the fineness (df) of the side emission type optical fiber ranges from 1.5 to 7.0. When the synthetic resin fiber is a multifilament 11, the ratio (dS1/df) of the fineness (dS1) thereof to the fineness (df) of the side emission type optical fiber 3 ranges from 2.0 to 7.0. Also, when the synthetic resin fiber is a monofilament, the ratio (dS2/df) of the fineness (dS2) thereof to the fineness (df) of the side emission type optical fiber ranges from 1.5 to 6.0.

Abstract: Plastic flooring having registration system contains: an electronic control unit electrically connected with roller equipment and the registration system, the roller equipment is configured to deliver a substrate, a printing layer, and an abrasion resistance layer toward a rolling device. The rolling device includes a fourth roller set having pressing patterns identical to surface patterns of the printing layer, and the registration system has a first sensor, a tension regulator, and a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed on a delivery path of the printing layer which corresponds to the first sensor and has multiple positioning points. A length between a first positioning point and a second positioning point depends on a perimeter of the fourth roller set so as to form a print unit, and the first sensor is configured to sense the multiple positioning points and to transmit sensed signals to the electronic control unit.

Abstract: A method for producing a printed resilient floor covering includes digitally printing a decorative layer onto the top surface of a support layer or the bottom surface of a wear layer with a UV curable ink; UV curing the printed decorative layer; laminating the support layer and the transparent wear layer together so that the printed decorative layer is sandwiched between the support layer and the transparent wear layer. Alternatively, the method comprises: digitally printing a decorative layer onto a decorative layer support film with a UV curable ink; UV curing the printed decorative layer on the decorative layer support film; laminating a support layer, the decorative layer support film and a transparent wear layer together, so that the decorative layer support film with the printed decorative layer is sandwiched between the support layer and the transparent wear layer.

Abstract: A manufacturing system performs a deposition of an etch-compatible film over a substrate. The etch-compatible film includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The manufacturing system performs a partial removal of the etch-compatible film to create a surface profile on the first surface with a plurality of etch heights relative to the substrate. The manufacturing system performs a lithographic patterning of a photoresist deposited over the created profile in the etch-compatible film to obtain the plurality of etch heights and one or more duty cycles corresponding to the etch-compatible film deposited over the substrate.

Abstract: Various methods and assemblies are provided for producing composite components having formed in features. For example, a method may comprise depositing a composite material on a base tool; bringing a feature forming tool into contact with the composite material; and processing the composite material with the feature forming tool in contact with the composite material. The processed composite material forms a green state composite component. The feature forming tool comprises a sheet having one or more elements for interacting with one or more elements of the base tool to form one or more features of the composite component. In some embodiments, the method also may comprise sealing a bag around the feature forming tool and the composite material after bringing the tool into contact with the composite material and removing the bag and the feature forming tool from the green state composite component after processing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a security document including the steps of: providing a base layer having a top side; providing a color image onto an image area of the top side by printing colored ink, on the top. A lens structure is applied over the colored ink, the lens structure having a predetermined focal plane situated at a distance from the top side, and laser engraving a black image in through the lens structure and through the colored ink to form blackened image elements substantially at or near the focal plane.

Abstract: Methods of transferring micro-array LEDs of various colors onto a surface of a display substrate are provided. The transferring includes releasing micro-LEDs of a specific color from a structure that includes a releasable material onto a display substrate. The releasable material may be a laser ablatable material or a material that is readily dissolved in a specific etchant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a device comprising at least one electronic element (3) associated with a substrate (1) and an antenna (4). According to the invention, this method comprises the following steps: the antenna (2) is disposed on the upper face (6) of the substrate (1); the electronic element (3, 10) is introduced at least partially into the substrate (1); the assembly is laminated in a way allowing the antenna (2) and the electronic element (3, 10) to enter into the substrate (1) completely; and the laminated substrate (1) is cooled under a press. The invention also relates to a device obtained in this way, either as a finished product or a semi-finished product. This device can find application as a chip card or in a passport.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing synthetic leather using a silicone rubber coating liquid; and synthetic leather produced by the method.

Abstract: A method of forming a space includes a step of tenting, on a substrate having a recessed portion, a dry film including a dry film material that is to be a top plate on the recessed portion. The step of tenting the dry film includes a press period and a release period and performs a press-release cycle of the press period and the release period a plurality of times, a pressed state in which the dry film is pressed against the substrate by using a pressing member is maintained during the press period, and a released state in which the pressed state is released is maintained during the release period.

Abstract: Aimed at providing a method for molding a thermoplastic resin product and a molding apparatus therefor that enable productivity, transfer quality or the like to be improved. Provided is a method for molding a thermoplastic resin product that includes a heating step, a transfer step, a cooling step and a mold-releasing step, and wherein, in the heating step, a stamper is irradiated with infrared rays in a state where a cooling member is not irradiated with infrared rays, and at least in the final stage of the transfer step, the stamper and the cooling member are brought into contact.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket for mounting a skull of an animal onto a wall. The mounting bracket is adjustable so that the angle of the skull can be changed, so that the skull can be rotated from side to side, and so that the stinger that secures the skull to the mounting bracket can be lifted off of the base of the mounting bracket without removing the base from the wall. Each side of the stinger has a pointed stabilizer for engaging the skull to hold it firmly to the stinger. The base can be made in a variety of shapes and designs. One design has a base with an opening therein that forms a picture frame. Adjustment of the mounting bracket does not require any tools. The stinger is removable from the base to facilitate marketing, packaging and distribution and to make it easier to attach a skull.

Abstract: A joined article includes a first component having a laser-treated surface portion and a second component having a laser-treated surface portion. An adhesive joins the first component to the second component at the treated surface portion. A method of making a joined article form components and a system for making joined articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Magnetic regions of at least one of chiplet or a receiving substrate are used to permit magnetically guided precision placement of chiplets on the receiving substrate. In some embodiments, a scanning magnetic head can be used to release individual chiplets from a temporary support substrate to the receiving substrate. Structures are provided in which a magnetic moment of a controlled orientation exists between the transferred chiplets and the receiving substrate.

Abstract: A system and a method for applying a heat transfer label to a substrate to minimize dye migration are provided. The system and the method are configured such that a substrate is arranged between a heated plate and the label, such that heat is applied through the substrate.

Abstract: Systems have a frame, and a substrate base sheet held by the frame. Each system has a media sheet and a substantially transparent erasable sheet held by the frame, with the media sheet being between the substrate sheet and the erasable sheet. The media sheet and the substantially transparent erasable sheet have substantially the same peripheral shape. The erasable sheet is positioned directly over the media sheet and supported by the frame at locations substantially the same as where the frame supports the media sheet. The media sheet may be a durable, long-lasting sheet. One of the media sheet and erasable sheet may have a lifting tab extending away from a peripheral edge thereof, some embodiments having a through-hole.

Abstract: Methods of making articles using structured tapes are disclosed. The structured tapes may include a structured template layer having a structured surface and an opposed second surface and an uncured backfill layer, the uncured backfill layer has a lower refractive index than the structured template layer, and the uncured backfill layer has a structured surface conforming to the structured surface of the structured template layer and an opposed second surface. The structured tapes may include a structured template layer having a structured surface and an opposed second surface and an uncured backfill layer, the uncured backfill layer has a higher refractive index than the structured template layer, and the uncured backfill layer has a structured surface conforming to the structured surface of the structured template layer and an opposed second surface. The structure tapes may be laminated via the uncured backfill layer to a receptor substrate to form an article.

Abstract: A tear-resistant dental dam is provided. The tear-resistant dental dam includes a first thermoplastic elastomeric sheet and a second thermoplastic elastomeric sheet disposed on the first thermoplastic elastomeric sheet. The first and second thermoplastic elastomeric sheets have a grid pattern of weld joint regions configured to couple together the first and second thermoplastic elastomeric sheets. The grid pattern of weld joint regions define a plurality of unwelded regions of the first and second thermoplastic elastomeric sheets.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a soft-goods product includes substantially permanently affixing a transfer having projecting embellishments in an embroidered style without the use of sewing. The transfer employs an adhesive and pressure application to achieve the substantially permanent attachment. The adhesive includes pressure-sensitive, acrylic and hot-melt adhesives, as well as adhesives having one or more combinations of these features. Pressure is applied in a transverse manner and can be supplemented by an insert having compressibility properties and when desired, supplemented by the application of heat energy.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a vehicle surface and a vehicle applique in direct contact with the vehicle surface. The applique includes a polymeric substrate and an over-mold positioned on the substrate. The over-mold comprises a diffraction grating integral with the over-mold, the grating having a thickness from about 250 nm to 1000 nm and a period from 50 nm to 5 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to an friction assembly (1) comprising a plurality of inner discs (2) and a plurality of outer discs (3), the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) being arranged alternately in an axial direction (4), and wherein between the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) respectively at least one freely rotational friction ring (11) is arranged, and wherein the inner discs (2) and/or the outer discs (3) can be adjusted relative to one another in axial direction (4) to form a frictional connection with the friction rings (11). The friction rings (11) are made from at least one resin, containing at least one additive, or a sintered material, wherein the friction rings (11) on a surface (19) facing an inner disc (2) and on a surface (18) facing an outer disc (3) comprise respectively at least one compacted area (20) and at least one non-compacted area (21) and/or at least one area (21) that is less compacted than the compacted area (20).

Abstract: There are provided a shaped sheet laminate that is adapted for an absorbent article and that has a specific structure to enhance the absorbing effect of the absorbent article, a method for manufacturing the shaped sheet laminate, and a shaping apparatus adapted to manufacture the shaped sheet laminate. The shaping apparatus includes a first roller having a rolling surface, a plurality of indentations that are indented from the rolling surface, a plurality of annular inner wall surfaces respectively defining the indentations, and a plurality of suction holes that are in air communication the respective indentations. Each of the annular inner wall surfaces has an annular outer edge that meets the rolling surface.

Abstract: Absorbent core for disposable absorbent articles, particularly for the absorption of menses or blood. The absorbent core has at least two layers. A first layer having cellulose fibers that is substantially free of absorbent gelling materials; and a second layer having fibers and an absorbent gelling material and is substantially free of cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A method for forming a flush architectural wooden door using at least one post-consumer material includes collecting a previously-used door from a collection site. The previously-used door includes a core having a first major surface, a second major surface opposite to the first major surface, and a perimeter extending around the opposing major surfaces. The core is extracted from the previously-used door. Rails and styles are applied to a perimeter of the extracted core. A first skin is applied over the first major surface of the extracted core and applied rails and styles. The extracted core, rails, styles, and first skin have a collective weight. The extracted core forms over half of that collective weight.

Abstract: Objects are fastened to object surfaces of a porous or fibrous material, in particular made of wood or a wood-like material, with the aid of a thermoplastic fastening film. For this, the object, which is separate from, or integrated in the fastening film, is positioned on the object surface and, with the aid of a vibrating fastening tool having a distally arranged, for example closed, perimetric profile element, which is positioned on the fastening film, is anchored in the object surface along a perimeter, and optionally also punched out. The fastening is suitable in particular for fastening identification carriers to wooden objects such as pallets or tree trunks, wherein the identification carriers are equipped, for example, with an antenna and an RFID chip or with a bar code.

Abstract: A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components.

Abstract: The present application provides a patterning method of a graphene, including a step of forming a graphene layer on a polymer substrate and a step of forming a nanopattern on the graphene layer by hot embossing imprinting.

Abstract: A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.

Abstract: Multi-layer forms and methods of producing the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first substrate first layer having a first side and a second side. The apparatus includes a second substrate first layer having a third side and a fourth side. The second side is coupled to the third side. The first substrate first layer and the second substrate first layer are embossed. The apparatus includes a second substrate second layer having a fifth side and a sixth side, the fourth side coupled to the fifth side. The apparatus includes a second substrate first layer having a seventh side and an eighth side. The seventh side is coupled to the sixth side. The second substrate first layer and the second substrate second layer are not embossed.

Abstract: Decorated sheets on the basis of cellulose non-woven fabrics, such as paper, for the production of decorated laminates are impregnated with synthetic resins. Consequently, their sizes are changed, they become brittle and are not water-resistant in the laminate. In the method according to the invention the printed or unprinted non-woven fabrics are impregnated with an aqueous dispersion of a polymer which is cross-linkable by UV radiation, dried and optionally printed and finally irradiated with UV radiation. The decorated sheets thus obtained are water-resistant in the laminate and can be coiled up and stored after each process step.

Abstract: A pool liner having a first polymeric liner sheet having first and second sides and a substantially light transparent second polymeric liner sheet having first side and second sides. A colored indicia is positioned on at least a portion of the first side of the first polymeric liner sheet and/or on at least a portion of the first side of the substantially transparent second polymeric liner sheet. The first side of the second polymeric liner sheet is attached to the first side of the first polymeric liner sheet such that the colored indicia is positioned between the first side of the first polymeric liner sheet and the first side of the second polymeric liner sheet.

Abstract: A pattern forming method according to an embodiment includes: forming a pattern film on a first substrate, the pattern film having a concave-convex pattern, the pattern film being made of a material containing a first to-be-imprinted agent; forming a material film on a second substrate, the material film containing a second to-be-imprinted agent having a higher etching rate than an etching rate of the first to-be-imprinted agent; transferring the concave-convex pattern of the pattern film onto the material film by applying pressure between the first substrate and the second substrate, with the pattern film being positioned to face the material film, and by curing the second to-be-imprinted agent; detaching the first substrate from the pattern film; and removing the material film by etching, to leave the pattern film on the second substrate.

Abstract: A method of finishing a fan blade includes bonding a sheath and a cover to an aluminum fan blade with an airfoil, a root, a leading edge and a tip; imparting residual stresses onto the blade; coating the blade to protect exposed areas of the blade; and curing the blade in low-temperature cure cycles to preserve residual stresses imparted.

Abstract: A process of fabricating an actuator element is provided. In the process, a dielectric elastomer film having first and second sides is provided. An electrode material is applied on a portion of the first and second side of the dielectric elastomer film. A compressive material is applied to the first side of the dielectric elastomer film. The present process may be employed for producing improved monolithic actuator elements such as configurable buttons, arrays of buttons, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high glossy molding sheet and a method for manufacturing the same that may realize a same outer appearance with an actual metal surface by forming a reverse pattern with an opposite shape to an original pattern of a metal board using a transfer of an ultraviolet curable resin layer, and forming a metal deposition layer on the top and laminating on a board.

Abstract: Disclosed are creped paperboard structures prepared by treating one side of a paperboard web having a basis weight greater than about 100 grams per square meter (gsm) with a bonding material and creping the paperboard web. The creped paperboard webs have physical properties comparable to traditional corrugated structures, but use less material and are easier to manufacture.

Abstract: Conductive vinyl matting and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a conductive vinyl matting that is conductive on one side and static dissipative on the opposite side is disclosed. A method of manufacturing a conductive vinyl matting that is conductive on one side and static dissipative on the opposite side is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-ply pad includes a base layer, an intermediate member and a top layer, which are made of a resilient material. The intermediate member is sandwiched between the base layer and the top layer and provided with a plurality of through holes each having a predetermined shape. A plurality of parts of the top layer, which correspond in location to the through holes of the intermediate member respectively, are respectively embedded into the through holes of the intermediate member and attached on a plurality of parts of the base layer, which correspond in location to the through holes of the intermediate member, such that a plurality of concavities and a plurality of convexities defined between the concavities are formed on a top surface of the multi-ply pad.

Abstract: A floor panel has a core, a print and a wear resistant layer. The core is assembled at least from a plurality of paper sheets, or other carrier sheets, impregnated with a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: Anti-skid roof underlayment and methods of making are provided. A first layer is applied to a second layer to at least partially melt the second layer. The first layer and the second layer are embossed and laminated to a substrate, where the first layer and the second layer form an embossed layer on the substrate. The embossed layer has an anti-skid surface thereon.

Abstract: A method of vacuum-assisted RTM includes disposing a resin distribution medium on one surface of a reinforcing-fiber substrate, covering the whole with a bag material, reducing the pressure inside the bag material, and injecting a resin into the resin distribution medium to distribute the resin substantially in in-plane directions and then impregnate the resin into the reinforcing-fiber substrate in the thickness direction.