Abstract: The present invention discloses a molded interior material for a vehicle. A press molded decorative layer that faces a vehicle compartment and a buffer material layer that faces a vehicle body panel are at least press molded, the buffer material layer formed by press molding a fiber structure in which fibers are oriented in a thickness direction. On the decorative layer, a convex portion corresponding to a convex surface of the vehicle body panel is formed. On the buffer material layer, a compression molded portion, which is recessed away from the convex surface of the vehicle body panel toward the convex portion of the decorative layer so that a thickness is 0.03 to 0.5 times of a thickness of a surrounding area and a density is higher than that of the surrounding area, is formed.

Abstract: Provided is an advanced grid structure manufactured by a lamination step of laminating a first tape prepreg group, a second tape prepreg group, and a third tape prepreg group repeatedly in the stated order on a forming die, in which grooves in a lattice shape are formed in three directions, so as to provide crossing regions in which two tape prepreg groups overlap each other, and a heating forming step of forming a laminate by heating under pressure. In the lamination step, the first tape prepreg group, the second tape prepreg group, and the third tape prepreg group are respectively laminated as one layer in crossing regions so that a tape width is maintained, and laminated in non-crossing regions in a state of being folded as two layers in a width direction thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a glue-free anti-slip polyvinyl chloride floor brick which includes a polyvinyl chloride anti-slip layer having a bottom surface formed with a flexible thermal-pressed pattern by thermal pressing. The thermal-pressed pattern includes a plurality of continuously and repetitively connected, closed and non-equilateral hexagonal protruded ribs, which are characterized with a required flexibility by utilizing a special ingredient amount of the anti-slip layer and provided with an anti-slip coefficient of 1.5 by incorporating with non-equilateral hexagonal anti-slip patterns with special sizes and shapes, thereby enhancing the slip resistance of the floor brick to overcome the bottlenecks in plastic floor brick industries.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a laminate, comprising the steps of laminating two or more layers of polycarbonate resin film and/or sheet using a (meth)acrylate-based adhesive composition containing a (A) (meth)acrylate monomer, a (B) meth(acrylate) olygomer, an (C) acrylamide derivative, and a (D) silane compound and/or an (E) organophosphorus compound to form a laminate having a thickness of 0.1 mm to 30 mm; heating the laminate at 130° C. to 185° C. so that a temperature difference between a top surface and a bottom surface of the laminate is within 20° C.; and bending the post-heating laminate into a curved shape having a radius of curvature of 10 mm or greater.

Abstract: Scaffold-supported metal or pseudometallic film covers suitable for use as medical devices are disclosed together with methods of fabricating the devices. Methods for making the medical devices consist of either providing or forming a scaffold, then depositing a metallic or pseudometallic film cover onto the scaffold in such a manner as to form an integral, substantially monolithic junction between the deposited cover material and the scaffold.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a first battery and a second battery each having a bent part at one side; and an adhesion member interposed between the bent part of the first battery and the bent part of the second battery and adhering the bent part of the first battery to the bent part of the second battery.

Abstract: A method is for making a non-planar three-dimensional (3D) multilayered circuit board. The method may include forming a stacked arrangement including at least one pair of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) layers with a bonding layer therebetween. The stacked arrangement may further include at least one electrically conductive pattern layer on at least one of the LCP layers. The method may further include heating and applying pressure to the stacked arrangement to shape the stacked arrangement into a non-planar 3D shape and concurrently causing the bonding layer to bond together the adjacent LCP layers of the stacked arrangement to thereby form the non-planar 3D multi-layered circuit board.

Abstract: A structural panel includes a closed-cell foam core formed of a metallic material; a first carbon-fiber panel bonded to a first side of the closed-cell foam core; and a second carbon-fiber panel bonded to a second side of the closed-cell foam core such that the foam core is disposed between the first carbon-fiber panel and the second carbon-fiber panel.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit includes a first insulating substrate layer and a first electrically conductive layer located adjacent to a first side of the insulating substrate layer. The first conductive layer has a first portion that is substantially solid and a second portion having a multiplicity of voids in the first conductive layer in a pattern for providing a lower stiffness in the second portion relative to the first portion, thereby providing more flexibility in the second portion relative to the first portion.

Abstract: Fiber optic connector assemblies and method for assembling the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic connector assembly includes an optical fiber having an inner glass region, a polymer layer surrounding the inner glass region, and a windowed portion, wherein the inner glass region is exposed at the windowed portion. The fiber optic connector assembly further includes a connector body having a demarcation region at a first end, wherein the optical fiber is disposed within the connector body such that at least a portion of the windowed portion is positioned in the demarcation region, and the optical fiber is adhered to the connector body at the windowed portion. In another embodiment, the demarcation region includes an opening in the outer jacket that exposes the at least a portion of the windowed portion of the plurality of optical fibers and the optical fibers are adhered to a portion of the cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stringer, particularly to a stiffening and structural longitudinal element for skin of aircraft airfoil surfaces, characterized in that it incorporates two separate and independent reinforcement areas, one in the foot and the other at the end of the web (head) of the stringer, where the reinforcement areas are obtained by a widening of the section of the stringer, the widening being formed by a localized stack of reinforcing plies of composite material which are embedded within the stringer. The invention also relates to the method of manufacture and is particularly applicable to stringers having an L-shaped or T-shaped section.

Abstract: A fastener and a method of making and using the fastener is provided in which the fastener includes a base having a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes an adhesive layer portion. An elongated pliable core member is coupled to the base, with the core member having first and second ends, with at least the first end extending beyond an edge of the base. In another embodiment the base is configured to define a plurality of notches, with each notch configured to define an apex proximate the center of the base and extending with the edges toward an edge of the base and with two notches on each side of elongated pliable core member. The plurality of notches defines two sections of the base, with one section configured independently of the other section and with one section on each side of the elongated pliable core member.

Abstract: Laminates are described that contain a frangible layer adhered to at least one extensible layer, such as an elastic layer. In one embodiment, a frangible layer is positioned between two opposing elastic layers. The frangible layer includes lines of separation that generally extend in a first direction. The lines of separation allow the elastic layers to stretch and recover in a direction perpendicular or skew to the lines of separation. In one particular embodiment, the lines of separation comprise lines where the frangible layer has been weakened. The lines of separation can be formed after the laminate is made using groove rolls.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for fabricating a composite structure for use as a resilient cushion, including: (a) placing a sheet of first resilient material on a surface; (b) cutting the sheet of first resilient material by pressing a cutter on to the first resilient material to produce a cut sheet of first resilient material displaying a cutting pattern of discrete first resilient elements of defined widths and lengths, wherein at least one of the first resilient elements touches adjacent resilient elements along its side; and (c) mounting a first expanse of material on at least one of the first resilient elements of the cut sheet of first resilient material to form a first composite structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are a primer layer for plating process exhibiting high adhesiveness to an electroless copper plating and capable of coping with high density of wirings of semiconductor packages; a laminate for wiring board having the primer layer and a method for manufacture thereof; and a multilayer wiring board having the primer layer and a method for manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A handling layer and adhesive parts having the handling layer are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore.

Abstract: A laminated plate includes two alloy plates laminated on respective sides of a core polypropylene-based resin in which the resin has a foamable property. Advantageously, the aluminum alloy plates are composed of temper treated material selected from an O material, an H22 material to an H24 material, an H32 material to an H34 material and a T4 material.

Abstract: Provided is a highly reliable flexible circuit body in which a flexible wiring board is prevented from wear caused by rubbing, and a method for production of the flexible circuit body. A flexible circuit body includes a flexible wiring board having an insulating film, a wiring layer formed on the insulating film, and an insulating layer formed on the wiring layer. The flexible wiring board is coated with a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite structure including passing a web that is impregnated with an uncured resin in an assembly direction. Foam is forced about opposed sides of the web with the web including corrugations at least after this step. Outer skins of a fiber mat are attached onto outer sides of the web and foam. The fiber mat is impregnated with a resin. The combination of the fiber mats, the foam and the web is thermoformed in a mold to provide a shape for a structure.

Abstract: Convoluted foam layers for mattresses, cushions and the like include at least one convoluted surface including at least one convolution that is structurally heterogeneous. The convoluted foam layer is formed of at least two foam layers fixedly attached to one another, wherein the foam layers are of different materials and/or have different properties. Also disclosed are processes for forming the convoluted foam layer and convoluted foam layers having multiple zones of a convoluted surface pattern that includes at least one convolution that is structurally heterogeneous.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing composite material parts is provided. The method includes tape laying by means of fiber placement on the outer surface of a tape laying tool , such that at least one laminate with a geometry different from the end geometry of the part is obtained and forming the at least one laminate obtained in tape laying by means of a forming tool, such that the laminate acquires the end geometry of the part. The method also includes curing the at least one part.

Abstract: A tool and method for bonding layers of a shell by the differential pressure bonding process. The tool and method includes a plurality of separable mandrel segments that combine to form a mandrel having a longitudinal axis, an outer surface, an upper end, and at least one substantially continuous inner surface. The inner surface has a substantially axisymmetric shape having complex curvature. In this embodiment, the tool further includes a retort configured to at least partially shroud the outer surface and upper end of the hollow body. The retort includes at least one vacuum port. The tool is configured to facilitate the compression of a plurality of layers of a multi-layer shell having complex curvature as the shell layers and an interdisposed bonding material are heated to an elevated bonding temperature.

Abstract: Simulated stone, clay, and transferware and jewelry blanks and ornaments and a process for their preparation using new or reclaimed low density polyethylene sheets such as bags and or other suitable materials. Some implementations can include inclusions. The process can include heating layers of low density polyethylene plastic (LDPE) or other suitable materials under about 100 lbs. of pressure with sheets of specifically treated plastic inclusions to replicate characteristics of stones such as, for example, turquoise and marble. Some implementations can replicate historic and prehistoric materials such as painted earthenware ceramics and porcelain transferware. Some implementations can include a processed craft material that may receive final processing by off-site craftspeople with a household iron. Final components may be cut manually or die-cut either manually or mechanically.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compositions and methods of preparing hydrogel-grafted nerve guides for peripheral nerve regeneration. Particularly, the present invention describes the nerve guides and methods for preparation of hydrogel-grafted nerve guides with encapsulated neurotrophic factors and a nanofiber mesh lining the inner surface of the guide. The present invention also provides methods for peripheral nerve repair using these hydrogel-grafted nerve guides.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises an electromechanical module having an actuator for positioning a mechanical element between first and second positions, and a controller coupled to the electromechanical module. The controller is configured to detect a mechanical event coupling to the electromechanical module, select an actuation signal to position the mechanical element in a safe position between the first and second positions, and transmit the selected signal, such that the mechanical element is positioned in the safe position during the event.

Abstract: A 3 dimensional touch module of the present invention including: a base plate protruding outwards, an adhesive layer on the base plate, an induction thin film fixed on the base plate by means of the adhesive layer and a substrate layer combined with the induction thin film by a mode of injection shaping. The method of manufacturing mainly has the base integrally press shaped after being stuck firm with each other to form a protruding shape, this can not only provide a feeling of 3 dimensional touching, but also can simplify the process of manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a laminate, comprising the steps of laminating two or more layers of polycarbonate resin film and/or sheet using a (meth)acrylate-based adhesive composition containing a (A) (meth)acrylate monomer, a (B) meth(acrylate) olygomer, an (C) acrylamide derivative, and a (D) silane compound and/or an (E) organophosphorus compound to form a laminate having a thickness of 0.1 mm to 30 mm; heating the laminate at 130° C. to 185° C. so that a temperature difference between a top surface and a bottom surface of the laminate is within 20° C.; and bending the post-heating laminate into a curved shape having a radius of curvature of 10 mm or greater.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of ethylene/(meth)acrylate copolymers, polyolefins (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene), tackifier resins and optional fillers that provide strong hermetic adhesion to fluoropolymers such as PCTFE. These compositions can be useful as an adhesive layer in multilayer structures prepared by extrusion lamination. Also disclosed are packages, such as thermoformed blister packs, rigid containers and pouches that comprise these multilayer structures.

Abstract: A curing process for curing a decorated article is provided. The decorated article includes a substrate, an adhesion layer and a pattern layer disposed on the substrate, sequentially. Processing conditions of the curing process include the following: a temperature ranged between 50° C. to 180° C., a relative humidity ranged between 30% to 100%, and a processing time ranged between 6 hours to 72 hours. A decorated article and a method for manufacturing the decorated article are also provided. The method for manufacturing the decorated article includes bonding a decoration film onto a substrate, and curing the decoration film and the substrate with the curing process. The decorated article is manufactured with the method for manufacturing the decorated article.

Abstract: Laminate lanyards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The laminate lanyards may include a head formed from a reinforcing loop of yarn incorporated within a scrim. The head can be coupled to the head section of a body, which also includes a main section that forms the loop of the laminate lanyard. A gusset can be coupled to ends of the main section of the body to couple the two ends of the body together and facilitate opening and closing of the loop of the laminate lanyard. A slider may also be included in laminate lanyard for adjusting the size of the loop.

Abstract: A slide-room for installation in a recreational vehicle or other structure is disclosed. The slide-room comprises a shell, which can be constructed from fiberglass. The shell comprises an end wall, a ceiling, a floor, two opposing side walls, and a flange extending from the end wall, wherein the end wall, the ceiling, the floor, the side walls and the flange comprise a one-piece, unitary construction. Also disclosed are methods for molding composite components, such as slide-room. In one specific implementation, the shell for a slide-room is formed from fiberglass using a vacuum assisted resin transfer process.

Abstract: A core layer, a multi-layered composite, and methods of producing the same are provided. The core layer includes a first layer having first stick-like elements and a second layer having second stick-like elements. In each layer the stick-like elements are spaced apart and separated from each other by a cavity. A first stick-like element in the first layer and a second stick-like element in the second layer include an angle with each other which is different from zero, and the first layer and the second layer are fixedly interconnected.

Abstract: A conveying pipe part (2) of a pneumatic material conveying system, more particularly of a conveying system for wastes, which conveying pipe part comprises a wall, which is formed from at least two layers, at least the first one of which is a plastic material layer (12) and extends to the outer surface of the pipe part (2). The plastic material layer (12) is of plastic material or of plastic composite material, and in that the wall of the pipe part (2) comprises a second layer, a reinforcement part (8), which reinforcement part is preferably tubular part, and arranged in the wall of the pipe part (2) at a distance inwards from the outer surface.

Abstract: A molded product and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed, in which the insulating layer of uniform thickness is formed in a narrow clearance between plural metal bodies. Surroundings of metal plates spaced at specified intervals are covered with insulating polymer to insulate them electrically. A spacer polymer which consists of insulating polymer whose melting point is T1 is arranged between the metal plates, and a molded part which consists of insulating polymer whose melting point is T2 (<T1) covers surroundings of the metal plates and the spacer polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated structure having a molded body that has a fine concavo-convex structure on a surface thereof and a protection film that is allowed to come into contact with the surface of the molded body on the side of the fine concavo-convex structure, in which the average interval between convexes of the fine concavo-convex structure is equal to or shorter than a wavelength of visible light, and adhesion strength of the protection film when the protection film is attached to the fine concavo-convex structure is 0.1 to 1.7 N/25 mm. According to the present invention, a laminated structure for manufacturing a processed product which can be easily processed without causing the protection film to be easily detached and has little residual adhesive can be provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and apparatus for infrared imagers including fast electrostatic shutters and offset compensation. Fast electrostatic shutters are used for video image correction including image offset compensation where temporal noise and scene nonuniformity are corrected. This method provides a shutterless experience for the user because the image will be blocked for only one frame at a time. A method of manufacturing an electrostatic infrared shutter includes a conductive infrared-transparent substrate, covering it with an insulating layer, depositing adhesive and a thin film stack, delineating a working area, providing contacts, heat-treating the assembly, and making the polymer non-reflective in the infrared.

Abstract: A method of forming an injection plastic part with a covering that includes adhering a layer of plastic to a covering. The layer of plastic and adhered to covering is then cut down and shaped into a predetermined mold and placed into an injection tool. Molten plastic is then injected into the tool in order to bond the covering to the injected plastic. After curing a product is provided with a covering bonded to the cured plastic.

Abstract: A needle apparatus and method of manufacturing the same arc disclosed. The needle apparatus includes a tubular needle component having a handling end including a needle hub and an insertion end including a pointed portion configured for piercing tissue of a patient. The needle apparatus also includes a cover forming a sleeve surrounding the tubular needle component. The cover extends along an outer surface of the tubular needle component such that the insertion tip of the needle remains uncovered. The cover includes a tapered end coupled to the tubular needle component adjacent to the insertion tip of the needle. The tapered end of the cover has a taper angle of 5-20 degrees with respect to the outer surface of the tubular needle component.

Abstract: A nonwoven material has a plurality of randomly oriented and bulked crimped filaments, a plurality of point bonds interconnecting said crimped filaments into a fixed, 3-dimensional structure, and either a surface portion of said fixed, 3-dimensional structure having a greater density than an inner portion of said 3-dimensional structure or an external surface of said fixed, 3-dimensional structure being substantially free of any protruding filaments. The nonwoven material is made by: bulking a filament tow, fixing the bulked tow into a 3-dimensional structure, and calendering the 3-dimensional structure.

Abstract: An automotive assembly comprises a sheet molding composite (SMC) element comprising an SMC sheet body shaped into a generally smooth functional section and at least one generally planar bonding section. The bonding section comprises a textured surface impressed as a result of molding the SMC sheet body in a compression molding tool having a corresponding textured pattern. The textured surface has a predetermined surface roughness for increasing the effective surface area of the bonding section relative to a non-textured surface. The predetermined surface roughness is in a range from 0.25 Ra (?m) to 8.5 Ra (?m). A second element has a secondary bonding surface adjoining the bonding section of the SMC element. An adhesive joins the secondary bonding surface to the bonding section without requiring any pre-treatment of the bonding section.

Abstract: Drive shafts having helical blades and methods of making are disclosed. In one method a helical auger blade is formed by twisting or sculpting a heated polymer tube which has been placed over a cylindrical drive shaft. In another method a drive shaft is placed within a helical winding and heat is applied to melt polymer which has been coated over one or both of the drive shaft and helical winding.

Abstract: A communication unit transmits image data of a preceding sheet scanned to a management device communicating with a decoloring device and receives from a management device determination data which is produced by the management device based on the image data and indicates at least whether or not the preceding sheet is reusable and receives ability data of the management device or reception time indication data. A control unit conveys the preceding sheet to a predetermined conveyance destination based on the determination data and feeds sheets at a timing at which the leading end of a following sheet does not run into the tail end of the preceding sheet even if the preceding sheet is held until the determination data is received based on the ability data or the reception time indication data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions useful for the manufacture of sails. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to shaped, reinforced fabrics that can be used to make high-performance, shaped, reinforced sails.

Abstract: A thermally insulative, reflective convoluted sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a resilient inner layer, an outer layer and a resilient intermediate layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The inner layer has an inner surface exposed to an inner cavity of the sleeve and the outer layer has an outer reflective surface exposed to the surrounding environment. The intermediate layer is an impervious sheet material and is sandwiched in abutment with the inner and outer layers. The inner, outer and intermediate layers are convoluted to provide the sleeve with enhanced thermal protection properties and flexibility.

Abstract: An absorbent article having water disintegratability that includes a water disintegratable top sheet, a water disintegratable back sheet, a pressure-sensitive adhesive section for attaching the absorbent article to clothing, disposed on the surface of the back sheet opposite the top sheet, and a release sheet for protection of a contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section which contacts with clothing. One or more protrusions and one or more depressions are formed on the contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section.

Abstract: A composite bone plate comprising: (a) a rigid ring that defines an internal opening and the outline of a bone plate; and, (b) a deformable material mounted to the rigid ring and at least partially spanning the internal opening, the deformable material including at least one through opening that is concurrently circumscribed by the rigid ring.

Abstract: An X-ray tube includes a vacuum-filled housing and an anode contained in the vacuum-filled housing. The anode is operable to produce an X-ray beam based on electrons emitted from a cathode and attracted by a high voltage applied to the anode. The X-ray tube also includes a high-voltage power line introduced from an external side of the housing for supplying the anode with a high-voltage potential. The X-ray tube includes an electrical feed for electrically insulating the high-voltage power line from the housing. The electrical feed in the X-ray tube includes at least two insulating layers radially between the high-voltage power line and the housing. The at least two insulating layers are separated from one another by a metallic coating.

Abstract: A composite chassis frame may include a primarily-formed core material having a steel core material and internal composite materials laminated on both surfaces of the steel core material, an internal core material disposed between the primarily-formed core materials, wherein the primarily-formed core materials may be laminated on both surfaces of the internal core material, and a secondarily-formed external composite material covering outer surfaces of the primarily-formed core materials and the internal core material as a skin material.

Abstract: A method of reversibly connecting two substrates includes positioning an electrically conductive adhesive connector including a shape memory polymer (SMP) between the substrates, heating the connector to a temperature higher than the SMP transition temperature, applying a load and cooling the connector below the transition temperature to transform the connector to a conforming shape to form an adhesive bond attaching the substrates and providing an electrical connection therebetween. The method may include disconnecting the connector from the substrates by heating the connector above the SMP transition temperature, which may disrupt the electrical connection between the substrates. The connector may be a battery tab connector configured to connect a battery cell to another battery cell or a terminal. The connector may be releasable from the battery tab such that the battery tab is reusable after removal of the connector. The connector may be multi-layer and generally arcuate in a permanent shape.

Abstract: Provided is a microchip including a plurality of substrates, a reaction zone configured to function as a reaction site of a reaction, and a circumferential path on a circumferential part of the reaction zone with an inside of the circumferential path being at a pressure negative to atmospheric pressure, in which the circumferential path is disposed on at least one side of at least one of the substrates bonded together.