Abstract: Processes for attaching colors and prints to stainless steel product in the present invention comprises actions of: (1) roughening surface with an abrasive paper, (2) cleaning with water, (3) applying priming paint to the stainless steel, (4) hanging the stainless steel on a support, (5) placing a film with colors and prints thereon on water, (6) contacting the stainless steel with the film, (7) washing with cleaning water, (8) drying; and (9) applying gold lacquer in order for the stainless steel to have a shining surface.

Abstract: Process for the production of a flexible support for sublimable colour transfer for decorating various metal items with the transfer technique, comprising the steps of preparation of a metal matrix by photoengraving or the like, application of a sublimable colour decoration by means of said matrix on a support from flexible non extensible material such as polythene or the like according to known rotogravure techniques or the like; and transfer from said polythene support to a flexible support such as fabric, non-woven fabric, and the like, by causing the contact of the two supports by heat compression; flexible support so obtained and apparatus for the realization of the same.

Abstract: In a method of producing marking or the like on a surface by means of laser radiation, at least two layers of lacquer of different colors are successively applied to the surface and at least the outer layer which is towards the viewer of the surface is removed by laser radiation in a region-wise manner to expose the second layer therebeneath, thereby producing the marking on the surface. At least the outer layer is applied by a transfer operation from a carrier material, in order thereby to produce a uniform thickness for that layer and thus a highly uniform laser-engraving effect. Also described is the use of embossing foils and more especially hot embossing foils of a particular configuration in such a method.

Abstract: A reversible thermosensitive recording medium having a support, a reversible thermosensitive recording layer formed thereon which contains a matrix resin and an organic low-molecular-weight material dispersed in the matrix resin, capable of reversibly assuming a transparent state and a white opaque state depending on the temperature thereof, and a magnetic recording layer formed on the reversible thermosensitive recording layer, and optionally, an anchor layer, which is provided on the reversible thermosensitive recording layer. The magnetic recording layer is integrally provided in a part of the reversible thermosensitive recording layer or the anchor layer by a step of fusion-bonding, applying, or transferring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing surface relief holograms wherein an original surface relief hologram in the form of an endless loop or a drum is continuously coated with a radiation-curable resin. After curing, the resin bears a replica of the original hologram and it is continuously drawn off from the original as a sheet or film. The replica film becomes a hot-stamping foil when formed in contact with a carrier film, metallized, and coated with a hot-stamping adhesive.

Abstract: A holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to an aluminum stock element is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a aluminum stock element, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used in the manufacture of cans, containers and the like. The aluminum stock element containing the holographic image may also be used in sheets for advertisements and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.

Abstract: A holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to a board stock element is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a board stock element, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used in the manufacture of boxes, containers and the like. The board stock element containing the holographic image may also be used in sheets for advertisements and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.

Abstract: A method of forming a partially perforated assembly comprising a perforated facestock material, an unperforated liner, and a self-adhesive adhering the perforated facestock material to the unperforated liner, the method comprising forming a temporary assembly including the perforated facestock material, the self-adhesive, and a temporary carrier adhered to the perforated facestock material by the self-adhesive, the perforated facestock material having been perforated by material removal of portions of the facestock material, removing the temporary carrier from its adhered relation to the perforated facestock material, and after the removing, adhering the unperforated liner to the perforated facestock material by the self-adhesive to form the partially perforated assembly.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises an elastomer having a partially oriented and partially crystallized elastomer component. Articles comprising the pressure-sensitive adhesive on a backing or substrate are also disclosed, as are methods of preparing the adhesive and the articles.

Abstract: A method of producing an plush transfer applique is disclosed. The method employs and improved diminished bleed or lower density applique border allowing for a reduction or elimination of an impression line at the periphery of the transferred applique caused by the heat transfer process. The diminished bleed applique border is created by arranging a pattern at the edge or periphery of the transferred applique instead of an abrupt line of continuous density fiber, so that the resulting gradual reduction in fiber density causes the fibers to lie flat during the heat transfer process.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the permanent application of indicia to the surface of the polyolefin object by applying pigmented material to the surface in an indica pattern, preferably from a transfer sheet. Preferably the pigmented material is a mixture of finely divided pigment, hydrocarbon wax and finely divided polyolefin. The polyolefin surface bearing the indicia is coated with a coating mixture comprising a mixture of polyolefin and a binder such as a rosin or wax. Thereafter, the coated, indicia-bearing polyolefin surface is surface-heated to a temperature sufficient to fuse the coating and incorporate the coating and indicia permanently into the polyolefin object. The heating can be performed by passing a heat source across the surface.

Abstract: A borderless decorative graphic transfer and its application which is applied to a gum and starch coated absorbent paper is disclosed. The printed image may be applied by non-soluble water, non-soluble ink or laser printer copy toner. After printing on the coated paper, an acrylic dusting is applied to the exterior. The overlay creates a non-continuous film graphic transfer with an invisible coating. Thereafter, the image can be transferred by heat, chemical, or contact adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing retroreflective sheeting useful for marking or the like of signs such as road signs and construction signs; number plates of vehicles such as motorcars and motorcycles; materials for safety such as clothes and life jackets; signboards, etc.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing bands of bituminized roofing material, wherein a band of porous carrier material is impregnated with bitumen, wherein the band of porous carrier material is provided on a supporting surface provided with openings, hot bitumen is provided on the side of the band of carrier material remote from the supporting surface, and a pressure difference is created across the supporting surface, so that the hot bitumen penetrates into the carrier material.

Abstract: A process for transferring a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a paper tissue support is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a paper tissue support, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used as a wrapping element for a host of applications such as in the candy and gum industry; wrapping paper tissue; etc. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.

Abstract: A decal affixed to a plastic sleeve, which is shaped into a cylindrical orientation in a permanent or semi-permanent fashion. The plastic sleeve and decal assembly can be placed over any type of drinking glass, thereby forming a decorative covering for the glass. An adhesive on the back of the plastic affixes the plastic to the glass in a semi-permanent state.

Abstract: A security card comprising a backing, a cover film, and a security image, the security image being located between the backing and the cover film, the backing and the cover film being laminated together without an intermediate adhesive layer, wherein the backing comprises an amorphous copolyester or polyvinyl chloride, and the cover film comprises the other of polyvinyl chloride or an amorphous copolyester. Also, a method for making such security cards.

Abstract: A recordable compact disc comprises a 0.6 millimeter clear plastic or glass substrate on which is grown a thin-film image layer having several distinct recording planes. Each recording plane is separated from the next by a clear plastic layer. Each recording plane includes an organic dye layer in combination with another clear layer that has a different index of refraction. Different color dyes are used for each recording plane. A method for storing and reading data to and from a multilayer recordable compact disc with different color dye layers uses high powered color lasers to write each recording plane and low powered monochromatic reading lasers that are sensitive to the constructive and destructive light interference effects caused by micron variations in the clear plastic layers in each recording plane. The micron variations used for each recording plane are unique and chosen along with the monochromatic reading laser colors to have minimal crosstalk between recording-plane data channels.

Abstract: A phosphor screen with a smooth-surfaced phosphor layer is formed by casting a phosphor layer in liquid form on a sheet to which the layer adheres without bonding. The exposed surface of the layer is then solidified and bonded to a permanent substrate. The sheet on which the phosphor has been cast is then removed, leaving a smooth exposed surface, which may then be covered with a transparent protective layer.

Abstract: A retroreflective structure is described in which an array of free-standing retroreflective prisms is formed on a suitable substrate for application of the structure to pre-existing structure formed of compatible fabrics, such as tarpaulins.

Abstract: In order to properly hold a number of miniaturized electronic component chips so that processing such as formation of external electrodes can be efficiently performed, a holder having an adhesive face to be stuck to first end surfaces of a number of electronic component chips for holding the electronic component chips is employed. The number of electronic component chips being held by the holder are dipped in electrode paste, so that external electrodes are formed on second end surfaces thereof. Then, an adhesive face of another holder having stronger adhesion than the adhesive face of the first holder is stuck to the electronic component chips, whereby the number of electronic component chips are simultaneously transferred to this holder. The first end surfaces are then also dipped in electrode paste to from external electrodes thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous precious metal preparations and their use for manufacturing precious metal decorations.Precious metal preparations are known for the manufacture of precious metal decorations on the basis of one or more precious metals from the series gold, silver, platinum and palladium, which have an organic or organic/aqueous solvent system. There is a need for preparations which are essentially free from organic solvents.Preparations according to the invention contain a precious metal thiolate which has at least one functional group capable of salt formation, in the form of a water soluble salt, a water-soluble polymer organic binder, a surfactant in effective quantity and, as solvents, water and less than 2% by weight of organic solvents.

Abstract: A solvent-free transfer process for providing a uniformly colored interlayer sheeting having a roughened or embossed surface wherein a composite coating consisting of a layer containing finely divided solid crystalline pigment particles dispersed in a resin binder and at least one non-pigmented layer is transferred from a carrier film to the sheeting is disclosed. Transfer of the coating is accomplished while maintaining the pigment particles in the solid crystalline phase and maintaining the roughened surface of the sheeting.

Abstract: A label for a glass container is preprinted with inks and adhesive on a separable substrate and cured, and the printed label is then transferred to the container. The labelled container is then coated with a protective material. The label application apparatus includes a mechanism for indexing the label web in such a manner as to minimize starting and stopping of the supply and take-up reels when labels are applied to plural containers simultaneously.

Abstract: In the prepreg manufacuturing method according to the present invention, at least one of a first and second release papers is coated with a matrix resin having a low viscosity. Reinforcing fibers are supplied in between the release papers and arranged on the matrix resin layer. Then, the reinforcing fibers are impregnated with the matrix resin by heating and pressing the release papers. After separating one of the papers, a room-temperature curing type hardener is applied onto the matrix resin layer to form a high viscosity layer on a surface layer of the matrix resin layer. Thereafter, a cover film is laid over the surface layer to make a prepreg.

Abstract: In order to properly hold a number of miniaturized electronic component chips so that processing such as formation of external electrodes can be efficiently performed, a holder having an adhesive face to be stuck to first end surfaces of a number of electronic component chips for holding the electronic component chips is employed. The number of electronic component chips being held by the holder are dipped in electrode paste, so that external electrodes are formed on second end surfaces thereof. Then, an adhesive face of another holder having stronger adhesion than the adhesive face of the first holder is stuck to the electronic component chips, whereby the number of electronic component chips are simultaneously transferred to this holder. The first end surfaces are then also dipped in electrode paste to form external electrodes thereon.

Abstract: A process for forming a color image which may be used to represent a printed color image to be obtained from a printing press comprising (a) forming a thermal dye transfer image in a polymeric dye image-receiving layer of an intermediate dye-receiving element by imagewise-heating a dye-donor element and transferring a dye image to the dye image-receiving layer, (b) applying a dye-migration barrier layer to one surface of a paper substrate, and (c) transferring the imaged polymeric dye image-receiving layer to the surface of the paper having the dye-migration barrier layer applied thereon; the dye-migration barrier layer comprising(a) crosslinked polymeric particles whose average diameter is equal to or less than about one-half the thickness of the layer; or(b) a polymer containing a polymeric crystallizable plasticizer that is at least partially compatible with the polymer and which has a crystalline melting point of less than about 135.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a self-adhesive, dry-transfer decal at a speed greater than or equal to 2000 decals per hour comprising applying at least one color layer onto a side of a carrier paper with a release value of 40 to 80 cN as measured by 20 mm width TESA-tape K7476 at 40.degree. C., to produce an image which adheres to the carrier paper with a release value of approximately 8 to 12 cN as measured by 20 mm width TESA-tape 651 having a measure range of 2N and a tear-off speed of 500 mm/minute, and applying an adhesive layer onto said at least one color layer such that the adhesive layer is congruent with the image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing electrodes for capacitors having a plurality of thin metal coatings on a ceramic dielectric substrate, with the coated substrates assembled in a monolithic structure. A layer of green ceramic material is formed on a support tape. This green ceramic tape is moved in registration with a stencil web overlying the tape. The stencil web has openings corresponding to the configuration of the conductive coating to be formed on the tape. The sandwich of tape and web is moved through a sputtering chamber in which a selected metal or alloy is sputtered from a target so as to fall on the stencil web, coating the ceramic tape wherever openings are present. The sputtering chamber is arranged so that initially the ceramic tape receives a light, low energy metal coating before being exposed to maximum sputtering. This allows a reflective coating to be formed to reflect thermal energy before the intensity of the thermal radiation reaches a level that would damage an uncoated ceramic.

Abstract: Grille sticks used in the assembly of conventional window grilles are prefinished during their manufacture by a conventional foil transfer printing technique. Preferably, only one side surface of the grille sticks intended to face a window glazing is prefinished. The dry printing technique enables the finish material to cover the desired surface of the grille stick without entering joints where the sticks are assembled together or spreading on the opposite side surface of the sticks, which is left to be finished in a contrasting color.

Abstract: A multicolor thermosensitive image transfer sheet comprising (i) a substrate and (ii) a plurality of thermofusible ink layers, formed thereon side by side, each thermofusible ink layer comprising a thermofusible ink component having a different color and a different surface tension from the colors and surface tensions of the ink components in the other thermofusible ink layers, and a multicolor thermosensitive image transfer recording method of obtaining multicolored images by transferring imagewise the thermofusible ink layers of the multicolor thermosensitive image transfer recording medium to a receiving sheet in the sequential order from the highest to the lowest, or from the lowest to the highest, critical surface tension of the thermofusible ink components are provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a released film made of at least two layers, one or more of which has been formed by a vapor deposition technique. The process involves anodizing a metal substrate comprising a valve metal or valve metal alloy to form an anodic oxide layer on the substrate, the anodization being carried out in the presence of an adhesion-reducing agent (e.g. fluoride) which makes the anodic layer detachable from the valve metal, coating the anodic layer with one or more layers of desired materials by a vapor deposition technique (e.g. sputtering or vacuum evaporation, etc.) to form a film of desired structure which is releasable from the metal substrate, and then detaching the releasable film from the metal substrate. The film can, if desired, be transferred to another substrate by attaching the other substrate to the releasable film before the releasable film is detached from the metal substrate.

Abstract: Film-forming means are coextruded to form all plastic multilayer liners and facestocks for pressure-sensitive labels, tapes, decals, signs, bumper stickers, and other products formed from sheet and roll stock. Fill means in a charge for the liner coextrusion affects stiffness and dimensional stability of the liner and/or affects the roughness of a liner face or faces. The film materials of the layers of the constructions are selected according to the cost/benefit characteristics of candidate materials considering the functional or operational requirements of the layer in question.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed, comprising a support having provided thereon a hot-melt heat-sensitive ink material layer, wherein said heat-sensitive ink material comprises an amorphous polymer and a coloring material as main components and a releasing agent as an optional but rather preferred component, said amorphous polymer being present in an amount of at least 50% by weight based on solid components of the heat-sensitive ink material. The recording material is excellent in color reproducibility, resolving power, recording sensitivity, transfer properties and fixing properties.

Abstract: A multicolor thermosensitive image transfer sheet comprising (i) a substrate and (ii) a plurality of thermofusible ink layers, formed thereon side by side, each thermofusible ink layer comprising a thermofusible ink component having a different color and a different surface tension from the colors and surface tensions of the ink components in the other thermofusible ink layers, and a multicolor thermosensitive image transfer recording method of obtaining multicolored images by transferring imagewise the thermofusible ink layers of the multicolor thermosensitive image transfer recording medium to a receiving sheet in the sequential order from the highest to the lowest, or from the lowest to the highest, critical surface tension of the thermofusible ink components are provided.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive color transfer recording medium having a yellow hot-melt ink layer comprising 81 to 92% by weight of a solid wax, 2 to 13% by weight of a resin and a balance of a yellow pigment, can provide clear full color images without causing badness in transfer of a yellow color at initial printing, particularly at low temperature transfer.

Abstract: A process of forming a cylinder wall of a burning cylinder for use in a heating apparatus which comprises forming an enamel pattern on the surface of a base made of a transparent or translucent and highly heat resistant material; forming thereon a metal or metallic compound layer that is 0.1 to 0.5.mu. in thickness and high in transparency; and thereafter heating the same as a whole to enamel the pattern and the layer.

Abstract: An improved procedure for manufacture of optical replication products comprising the use of a thin amorphous coating of carbon as a protective coating which also facilitates release during replication, between master and replication members. Particular attention is given to controlling the compressive forces of the carbon layer to provide good mechanical coatings on suitable optical surfaces. Thereafter, the replicated members may themselves be coated with the carbon as a protective coating only or for further use as a release-promoting "submasters".

Abstract: A flocked transfer material for attachment to a fabric or other material comprises a release sheet. As the transfer material is cut into a preselected pattern, the release sheet holds unconnected portions of the pattern in the correct relative positions such that the entire pattern may be directly applied to a surface with precise registration in a single-step process.

Abstract: The fingerprints on a fingerprint card having separate uniform areas for receiving the prints of the separate fingers is examined for unclear prints. A nontransparent sheet of paper having an adhesive on one side and an area substantially matching the uniform area is placed over any area containing on unclear print and the finger represented by the unclear print is then reprinted onto the sheet.

Abstract: An improved process suitable for continuously producing tiles which have the sharp and vivid coloring characteristics of ceramic tiles. In accordance with this process, a release paper is coated with a clear liquid plastisol layer. The clear liquid plastisol layer is given a completely smooth upper surface. A decorative design is then applied to the smooth upper surface by transfer printing. The printed plastisol is then covered with an opaque plastisol backing layer to form a cast wear layer comprising the clear plastisol layer, the printed pattern, and the opaque plastisol backing layer. The cast wear layer is then transferred to a continuous plastic base web that has been made previously so that the backing layer is in contact with the base web. The cast wear layer is laminated onto the base web, and this laminate is embossed using an engraved roll having raised sections which are images of the printed design.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying an emulsion onto a screen-printing plate are disclosed, in which an emulsion film having thereon an applying emulsion of a predetermined thickness is prepared, which film is closely contacted with the screen-printing plate on its printing side for applying the emulsion thereon. Preferably, a penetrable agent is supplied for facilitating the release and adhesion of the applying emulsion.

Abstract: An applique of a prepatterned film of alpha particle resistant material, such as polyimide, is applied to a semiconductor wafer. The prepatterned film covers only the critical areas e.g. those affected by alpha particle impingement. Bond pads and scribe streets are not covered by the applique.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions based on polyurethane polymers and melamine- and/or urea-formaldehyde resins as cross-linking agents. At least a portion of the chain lengthening agent used to prepare the polyurethane polymers is based on 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid amide. By using this particular chain lengthening agent, the coating composition can be applied to textile substrates by the direct or reverse coating process and curved at lower temperatures.The present invention additionally relates to the preparation of these coating compositions and to their use as the adhesive coat in preparing coated textile substrates by the direct or reverse coating process.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing adhesive backed photographs attached to an easily removable non-sticking backing sheet. The method includes the steps of forming a pattern of sprocket holes at regular spaced intervals along the length of a roll of unexposed photographic paper. Creating a plurality of latent photographic images on the roll of photographic print paper in a predetermined pattern with the pattern of images registered relative to the pattern of sprocket holes. Developing the latent photographic images on the roll of photographic paper to provide a roll of photographs arranged in a predetermined pattern on one side of the roll of paper. Feeding the row of photographs into a cutter mechanism using the sprocket holes in the photographic paper to register the photographs relative to a cutter element of the cutter mechanism which cuts borders around each photograph.

Abstract: Lamination and trimming of discrete sections of a supported photosensitive layer employs reversal of the direction of travel of a photosensitive layer while such layer is not laminated to the same or a different substrate.

Abstract: A desired decorative design on packaging such as tubes is made up of a combination of printed matter and a decorative foil such as a metal, pigmented or textured pattern foil. The method involves the steps of first applying the printed matter to the material with an ink treated to prevent adherence of the foil to the printed matter. Thereafter, the foil coated with an adhesive is positioned against the material and heat and/or pressure applied so that a foil transfer will occur onto all areas of the material engaged by the foil that are devoid of the printed matter. The foil is applied with a smooth continuous silicone pad. Exact registration is assured and the use of complicated die designs is wholly avoided.

Abstract: Adhesive is applied to a substrate for a printed circuit board in a pattern corresponding to that of the printed circuit. If the adhesive is of the type which contains a solvent, the substrate and adhesive are heated after application of the latter in order to drive off the solvent. Subsequently, a thin foil of a material which is capable of bonding to a chemically deposited metal is pressed onto the adhesive. The adhesive is then permitted to set which causes those portions of the foil in contact with the adhesive to adhere tightly to the latter. Once the adhesive has set, the foil is peeled from the adhesive. The portions of the foil which contact the adhesive remain bound to the adhesive thereby forming a base which is capable of receiving a chemically deposited metal. The thus-coated substrate is immersed in a bath where an electrically conductive metal for forming the printed circuit is chemically deposited in a pattern corresponding to that of the adhesive and, consequently, of the printed circuit.

Abstract: A method of making a sign is described which comprises taking a transfer material and a temporary support sheet, the transfer material comprising a transparent or translucent carrier sheet bearing on one side a plurality of transferable indicia, which are either sufficiently adhesive as such to enable their transfer to the support sheet or which bear a layer of adhesive on their face remote from the carrier sheet, or which are non adhesive but transferable by virtue of a coating of adhesive on the temporary support sheet, the adhesive if present being adapted to adhere the indicia to the temporary support sheet more strongly than they adhere to the carrier sheet, and wherein the material of the indicia is adhesive under the application of heat and pressure, transferring indicia from the transfer material to the temporary support sheet in the desired order to build up the desired legend for the sign, and applying the transferred indicia under heat and pressure to the surface of a transparent or translucent she

Abstract: A method of transferring indicia from a first support base, such as a paper sheet, which is coated with a release agent, to a receiver surface, such as a wall or window. An adhesive surface is pressed against the first support base in order to transfer the indicia from the first support base to the adhesive surface. The adhesive bearing the indicia is then applied to a receiver surface to provide the receiver surface with a protected image. Preferably the indicia is a fused xerographic image and the release agent coated on the first support base is a unique radiation-curable fluorine-containing abherent coating composition.