Abstract: Printed placemats, potholders, and oven mitts, and process for producing same using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The sublimation printing technique applies a high quality image onto a print receiving layer that is incorporated into a printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt. The print receiving layer can be adhesively bonded to the printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt.

Abstract: Method for producing a laser-printable film which comprises printing an engraving layer comprising a UV-curable coating onto a support film, applying an electron-beam curable coating on top of the engraving layer, and then curing the film by electron irradiation.

Abstract: A printing machine contains a transfer unit for transferring a transfer layer onto a print carrier in a transfer nip. The printing machine further has at least one applicator unit for applying an adhesive to the print carrier. The applicator unit precedes the transfer unit, and the transfer layer is detached from the carrier film in the transfer unit in the regions in which adhesive is applied. By printing units being converted into transfer units or applicator units, the functionality of the printing unit for a printing operation is lost. If the applicator device and the transfer device are located in this order on an impression cylinder of a printing unit, the applied adhesive is not predried sufficiently. To overcome these disadvantages, the transfer unit is a further processing unit and has at least one further processing device which follows the transfer nip and which acts on the print carrier.

Abstract: A cold transfer sticker is made by preparing a releasing film and an oil layer with patterns and/or character is coated on the releasing film to form the sticker. The surface of the object is first cleaned and a glue layer is spread on the object. The sticker is attached onto the object and firmly pressed by a pressing tool. The releasing film is then removed from the sticker. The glue layer has compatible chemical characteristics with that of the oil layer and the object so as to securely combine the oil layer and the object. A protection layer is spread to the patterns and/or characters.

Abstract: A member comprising a substrate and a transparent conductive layer comprising a composition including an electronically conductive polymer of a polythiophene present in a cationic form with a polyanion, wherein the composition of the conductive layer has an FOM less than or equal to 50 wherein FOM is defined as the slope of a best fit straight line passing through the origin of the plot of ln (1/T) versus [1/SER] for said composition: and wherein T=visual light transmission: SER=surface electrical resistance in ohm per square; FOM=figure of merit, and wherein the SER of the conductive layer has a value of less than or equal to 1000 ohm per square.

Abstract: A method for applying a pattern to a target surface includes the steps of applying a coating of membrane material over a selected portion of a substrate. The substrate imparts a pattern to the membrane material corresponding to a pattern to be applied to the target surface. A support member is positioned in contact with an outer portion of the membrane material. The support member has a higher rigidity than the membrane material. The method may also combine the steps of curing the membrane material to bond the support member to the membrane. When bonded to the membrane, the support member maintains at least a portion of the membrane in a substantially taut condition to prevent a portion of the membrane from folding onto itself. The membrane is then employed to impart the pattern to the target surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot marking method enabling decoration to be made on an article, the method comprising the steps consisting in: supplying a multilayer structure comprising a layer of varnish that hardens under the effect of radiation, a backing layer, and a layer of decoration, the varnish layer being situated between the backing layer and the decoration layer; bringing said multilayer structure into contact with the article; applying pressure and heat to the backing layer at the location where it is desired to transfer the decoration layer onto the article, the varnish layer being such as to be transferred locally onto the article together with the decoration layer; withdrawing the backing layer; and causing the layer of varnish that has been transferred onto the article to harden by exposing it to said radiation.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a multi-layered unit for a multi-layered ceramic electronic component which can prevent a ceramic green sheet from being deformed and destroyed and prevent a solvent contained in an electrode paste from sinking into a ceramic green sheet, thereby enabling manufacture of a multi-layered unit including a ceramic green sheet and an electrode layer laminated to each other in a desired manner.

Abstract: A method and unit for applying labels to products fed by a conveyor along a conveying path; a number of pickup heads are fed along a feed path to withdraw the labels successively from a feeder and apply the labels successively to respective products on the conveyor; and, in the event of stoppage or malfunctioning, the pickup heads are fed along a reject path, adjacent to the feed path, to transfer at least some of the labels on the pickup heads to a collecting device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate suction support. The support has at least one suction surface (62) intended to receive a first face of at least one substrate comprising an embrittled layer, a film thus being defined between the first face of the substrate and the embrittled layer, the suction surface (62) of the intermediate support being the face with at least one suction element (63) comprising suction means provided so that, when the embrittled layer is submitted to a treatment leading to the separation of the film from the rest of the substrate, the film can be recuperated. Application to the production of a thin film structure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a molded article using lamination of a flocked surface onto a backing film is provided. Also provided is a flocked article comprising an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to form an image on a substrate. The method supplies an adhesive applicator (200) comprising a housing (210), a porous carrier (220) disposed within said housing and extending outwardly therefrom, and an adhesive releaseably disposed within that porous carrier. The method further provides a substrate (510) and a plurality of particles (810). The method contacts all or part of the substrate with an adhesive-coated image-bearing surface (320) to form one or more adhesive-bearing portions (610) on the substrate (510). The method then disposes the plurality of particles (810) onto those one or more adhesive-bearing portions (610) of the substrate (510) to form an image on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly functional hyperbranched polyester which may be obtained by a process which comprises reacting a reaction solution containing solvent and reactants in the presence of an enzyme at a temperature above 60° C. and a pressure above 500 mbar.

Abstract: A process for applying a transferable image on a wall includes applying a transferable image onto a first surface of a transfer sheet, applying a sealant coating directly over the transferable image, applying an adhesive binder on the wall, placing the transfer sheet against the wall with the first surface in facing relationship with the adhesive binder on the wall, applying pressure to transfer the transferable image onto the wall, and removing the transfer sheet from the wall. The process protects the transferable image on the wall and controls the appearance of the transferable image for decorative purposes. The process is directly applicable to roughened and irregular surfaces of actual wall structures.

Abstract: A method and device for forming external electrodes on opposing surfaces of an electronic chip. A plurality of chips are arrayed on a plate and held at a first end faces by a silicon rubber provided on the plate. The plate is brought close to a coating bed so that second end faces of the chips are immersed in an electrically conductive paste formed on the coating bed. The second end faces of the chips are coated with the conductive paste which forms first electrodes after drying step. Subsequently, the plate is inverted and brought toward a sheet with a foamable and releasable adhesive layer for allowing the chips to be pressed against the foamable and releasable adhesive and held thereby. The chips are transferred from the plate to the sheet. Next, second electrodes are formed on the first end faces.

Abstract: A method for assembling a device. The method comprises placing a functional element in a first opening formed in a template substrate and transferring the functional element to a device substrate having a second opening formed therein wherein the functional element is held within the second opening and against an adhesive film coupled to the device substrate.

Abstract: A method for substantially lifting dry-erasable marked images (4) from a whiteboard surface (2) includes providing a rolled transparent adhesive film sheet (6) for lifting the image, a rolled paper sheet (8) having a shade or color that is contrasting to the image (4) allowing for clearer viewing and easy handling of the lifted image when the sheets (6,8) are adhered together. The sheet rolls (24,26) are positioned, utilizing an elongated handling unit (12,36) that enables dispensing and joining of the sheets (6,8). An urging slit (16) is provided on the unit to urge consistent adherence together of the two sheets (6,8) when pulled through. At least one suction cup (30) is provided on at least one side of the handling unit (12,36) that is provided, in order to mount the unit (10,34) on or near the whiteboard surface (2). Permanent mounting and motorized operation alternatives and a surface cleaning method are provided.

Abstract: A method of applying pieces of material to objects includes providing a material supply strip and an applicator device capable of applying material from the supply strip to objects. The supply strip includes a backing having first and second opposing surfaces and pieces of material removably arranged on both of the first and second surfaces. The method also includes applying at least one piece of material from the first surfaces of the backing to at least one object with said at least one applicator device, and applying at least one piece of material from the second surface of the backing to at least one object with said at least one applicator device.

Abstract: A heat-peelable adhesive sheet which shows small increase in the degree of contamination caused by a heat treatment for lowering an adhesive force is disclosed. The heat-peelable pressure sensitive adhesive sheet comprises a heat-expandable layer containing heat-expandable microspheres and expanding upon heating, and a non-heat expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one side thereof. The heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can achieve the desired adhesive properties such as an excellent adhesive force before heating and also show a quick lowering of the adhesive force upon heating. Further, it shows small increase in the degree of contamination due to the treatment for lowering the adhesive force. Due to those characteristics, the heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is practically applicable to, for example, the production of electronic parts made of thinner semiconductor wafers.

Abstract: A method of selectively transferring devices arrayed on a first substrate to a second substrate on which an adhesive resin layer is previously formed is provided. The method includes steps of selectively heating the adhesive resin layer on the second substrate by laser irradiation from the back surface side of the second substrate, and curing the selectively heated portions of the adhesive resin layer, thereby adhesively bonding those to be transferred of the devices to the second substrate. At this time, portions, corresponding to the devices, of the adhesive layer are heated directly or indirectly via the devices or wiring portions by laser irradiation from the back surface side of the substrate. The heated portions of the adhesive resin layer selectively exhibit the adhesive forces. The heated portions of the adhesive layer are then cured, so that only the devices to be transferred are selectively transferred to the second substrate.

Abstract: A component assembly system is provided that includes a longitudinally elongated tape carrier, a longitudinally elongated submount carrier, and an assembly machine. A plurality of components may be attached to the tape carrier. The assembly machine is adapted to receiving the tape carrier, with the components attached thereto, and to receive the submount carrier. The assembly machine is further adapted to bring the tape carrier in close proximity to the submount carrier, and to attach the components to the submounts on the submount carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation method of an identification card with utilizing a protective layer transfer foil having a peeling layer and a releasing layer laminated on the peeling layer, the preparation method comprising: adhering the transferring layer onto a card substrate; and peeling off the peeling layer to prepare the identification card. The peeling layer including a support and a releasing layer, the transferring layer including a photo-cured resin layer. A maximum electrostatic amount of the peeling layer at the peeling step is 0 to 30 kV.

Abstract: A method of applying an edge electrode pattern to a touch screen. The method includes depositing, on a first surface of a decal strip, conductive material in the form of an edge electrode pattern, placing the first surface of the decal strip on one edge of a touch screen, applying heat and pressure to an opposite surface of the decal strip until the edge electrode pattern is transferred from the first surface of the decal strip to the touch screen; and removing the decal strip.

Abstract: An improved process for producing ceramic thick film array elements is provided. In this regard, ceramic elements are formed on a temporary, or printing, substrate by screen printing or other forming methods. The temporary, or printing, substrate is advantageously provided with a release layer. This makes it possible to release the printed and soft-baked ceramic elements from the temporary substrate and transfer the ceramic elements to the sintering substrate. The contemplated release technique takes advantage of the phase transition of a liquid, e.g. water, to transfer the elements to a sintering substrate. After sintering and electrode deposition, the ceramic element array is bonded to a target substrate. Then, the sintering substrate is removed to make the array available for implementation in a variety of suitable environments.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a key top for a push-button switch according to the present invention includes forming a hot-melt adhesive layer on a resin key top so as to have a shape corresponding to a display portion for displaying a letter, symbol, or other indicia, and transferring a metallic thin film layer onto the hot-melt adhesive layer. Therefore, the metallic thin film layer is not damaged due to coating of the hot-melt adhesive layer, and positioning of the display portion is unnecessary. Further, when a transfer resin layer is formed on the metallic thin film layer, oxidation of the metallic thin film layer or damages thereto can be prevented.

Abstract: Masking strip comprised of: e) a heat-resistant adhesive tape (1) with a paper support (2) and a self-adhesive composition (3), f) a masking paper (5) with good paint adhesion and absorbency duplexed in the marginal area (4) of the self-adhesive composition, as well as g) a masking film (6) duplexed in the same marginal area of the self-adhesive composition (3), h) the masking film (6) completely covering the masking paper (5) on the side on which the self-adhesive composition (3) of the adhesive tape (1) is situated and thus lies behind the masking paper (5) in the adhered state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for forming a novel ink jet printhead which comprises: (a) providing a lower substrate in which one surface thereof has an array of drop generating elements and addressing electrodes formed thereon; (b) depositing onto the release surface of an intermediate film support a photopatternable layer comprising a precursor polymer which is a phenolic novolac resin having glycidyl ether functional groups; (c) prebaking the photopatternable layer to dry, semi-solid condition; (d) laminating the dry, semi-solid layer to the surface of the lower substrate under heat and pressure and separating it from the release surface of the intermediate film support; (e) exposing the photopatternable layer to actinic radiation in an imagewise pattern corresponding to ink nozzles and developing to form a nozzle plate section, and (f) removing the precursor polymer from the unexposed areas, thereby forming ink nozzle recesses which are aligned to communicate with the drop generating elements and terminal ends o

Abstract: A detection apparatus for detecting a feature portion of a composite member having a structure in which a first member having a separation layer inside is brought into tight contact with a second member. The composite member has, as the feature portion, a portion at which a peripheral edge of the first member projects outside a peripheral edge of the second member. The apparatus includes a shift detection section which detects a shift between the peripheral edge of the first member and the peripheral edge of the second member along an outer periphery of the composite member and a determination section which determines the feature portion on the basis of a detection result by the shift detection section.

Abstract: A plurality of thin-film parts having predetermined patterns are formed on a mold-releasing layer on a donor substrate. Next, a photonic crystal is created by using an acceptor substrate to successively separate, from the mold-releasing layer on the donor substrate, each of the thin-film parts to which a mixture of an adhesive matrix material and a functional material has been supplied, and laminating and transferring the thin-film parts onto the acceptor substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of manufacturing a viscoelastic article by a process that includes coating a release surface with a curable composition and then curing the composition to form the viscoelastic article. Viscoelastic articles manufactured according to the methods of the present may be constructed to be self-supporting.

Abstract: Using a hydraulic transfer film wherein a transfer layer is composed of a decorative layer made of a printing ink coating film or a paint coating film, the transfer layer is hydraulically transferred onto a target body for transfer made of a metal substrate having a cured coating film layer in which a xylene absorption amount is within a range from 3.5 to 100 g/m2. Alternatively, using a hydraulic transfer film wherein a transfer layer has a protective layer made of a radiation-curable resin or a thermosetting resin, the transfer layer is hydraulically transferred onto a target body for transfer made of a metal substrate having a cured coating film layer in which a xylene absorption amount is within a range from 10 to 100 g/m2.

Abstract: A printed product and an accompanying method for forming the product wherein a transfer layer of an intermediate transfer recording medium can be transferred by a multi-layer transferring adhesive layer having a suitable adhesive product to either the transfer layer or a transfer-receiving material without the transferred images becoming turbulent.

Abstract: A process for forming thin film laminations of thin fluoropolymer films to receiver sheets, more particularly, the production of very thin, transferable fluoropolymer films. A thin fluoropolymer base layer is applied onto a support layer, which may be a thicker film. The support layer/thin base layer is then laminated to a receiver sheet, followed by stripping away the support layer, leaving the base film on the receiver sheet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved method for transferring an image onto an object which has a surface that curves in two directions. After providing a source containing an image capable of thermal transfer, a target surface is chosen on the object and a chemical coating is applied. The image is then pressed into the coated target surface until the target surface is substantially flat and heated so that the image is transferred to the target surface. The coating allows the image to be transferred at a low temperature. In a preferred embodiment, after the source is removed, a second application of heat is applied to the object to drive the image into the object. A protective material may be positioned between the heating element and the image, especially before the second application of heat.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an item comprises the steps of: controlling a printer means to print a layer of retaining material in a predetermined pattern onto a substrate; applying a manufacturing material to be retained by the retaining material in substantially the predetermined pattern; treating the manufacturing material so that it forms a continuous solid piece in substantially the predetermined shape of the pattern, or, where the pattern is made up of distinct parts, in substantially the predetermined shape of each distinct part of the pattern.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ceramic circuit substrates having a high-density conductive pattern, as its internal conductor, formed by a film-intaglio-transfer-printing method is provided. The conductive pattern is temporarily transfer-printed on a heat-resistant substrate coated with an adhesive layer. An un-sintered ceramic green sheet is stacked on a surface of the conductive patterns of the heat-resistant substrate, and then, the conductive pattern is transfer-printed again onto the un-sintered ceramic green sheet like being embedded by heat-pressing. Consequently, the conductive pattern is formed on the green sheet. This then has a binder removed and is sintered, and provides the ceramic circuit substrate having the fine, high-density conductive patterns, as the internal conductor, formed by the film-intaglio-transfer-printing method.

Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface comprise a sheet of dry color component and an adhesive on one surface of the sheet of dry color component. The article further includes a releasable liner, and the sheet of dry color component is arranged between the releasable liner and the adhesive. Methods for providing a substantially permanent color effect on an architectural surface comprise delivering such an article to the architectural surface.

Abstract: A self-adhesive protective film having a backing layer and an adhesive layer, characterized in that the backing layer is an undrawn film, the backing layer comprises at least one polypropylene block copolymer and the amount of polypropylene block copolymer makes up from 10 to 95% (w/w) of the protective film.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for transferring an integrated-circuit element from a source substrate to a predetermined position on a target substrate. A source substrate with an integrated-circuit element on it and an element transfer holder with a layer of an adhesive material with a controllable adhesivity are provided. The element transfer holder is lowered onto the integrated-circuit element whereby the adhesivity has a first value suited to hold the integrated-circuit element to the element transfer holder. Then the integrated-circuit element is released from the source substrate and the element transfer holder with the integrated-circuit element attached to it is removed from the source substrate. The target substrate is provided with a droplet of a liquid arranged at the predetermined position and the element transfer holder is lowered with the integrated-circuit element attached to it onto the target substrate such that the integrated-circuit element gets into contact with the droplet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved method for transferring an image onto an object which has a surface that curves in two directions. After providing a source containing an image capable of thermal transfer, a target surface is chosen on the object and a chemical coating is applied. The image is then pressed into the coated target surface until the target surface is substantially flat and heated so that the image is transferred to the target surface. The coating allows the image to be transferred at a low temperature. In a preferred embodiment, after the source is removed, a second application of heat is applied to the object to drive the image into the object. A protective material may be positioned between the heating element and the image, especially before the second application of heat.

Abstract: A glass panel having a simulated metal strip applied thereto in a decorative pattern, and a method for making a glass panel having a simulated metal strip applied thereto in a decorative pattern, including a flat panel of glass, a raised bead of air-curable acrylic resin applied in a prescribed pattern to at least one surface of the flat panel of glass, and a metal film overlying the bead of acrylic resin.

Abstract: A method of detaching a film of material (2) from the surface (5) of a substrate (1). An outlet (11) of a fluid delivery device (10) is engaged with an aperture (7, 8) in the substrate (1) from the opposite side of the substrate (1) from the surface (5) to which the film (2) is attached. Fluid is passed out of the outlet (11) and through the aperture (7, 8) to generate a detaching force between the film of material (2) and the surface (5) adjacent to the aperture (7, 8).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a back light type display panel includes a first step of forming on a transparent base film an opaque area of a thick layer of toner particles and a transparent area of a thin layer of toner particles, a second step of covering the opaque and transparent areas of the base film with a transparent protection film. In this step, a thermoplastic adhesive agent is coated on the protection film to form a laminate member of thick and thin layers of toner and the protection film. The method further includes a third step of vacuuming the laminate member and its surrounding, and a fourth step of heating the laminate member to be lower for the toner to melt and sufficiently high for the adhesive agent to have a characteristic of tack and pressing the laminate member at a first pressure by a pair of pressing boards, and a fifth step of heating the laminate member to be sufficiently high for the toner to melt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the connection of components, in particular micro-structured plastic components, whereby the adhesive is first applied to a support film, allowed to harden thereon and subsequently transferred to the micro-structured component The components are finally brought together. Said method avoids the ingress of adhesive into the channel system on applying the adhesive layer to the microstructured component.

Abstract: A laser laminar structure is formed by coating each side of a thin substrate with a bonding resin layer, and then coating each bonding resin layer with a molding resin layer; attaching a transparent laser film provided with fine grooves of a laser image presenting figure, characters or logos to an outer surface of each molding resin layer, so that each molding resin layer is formed at superficial portion with fine lines corresponding to the fine grooves of the laser image on the laser film; baking the molding resin layers at high temperature to harden the fine lines formed thereon; and releasing the transparent laser films from the molding resin layers to provide a thermostable laser laminar structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered disc-shaped information recording medium having a plurality of signal recording layers each carrying information signals. In preparing the recording medium, a first substrate obtained on punching a sheet obtained in turn by having a signal recording pattern transcribed on it from a first stamper and by forming a semi-transparent film on a signal surface is bonded to a second substrate obtained on injection molding a synthetic resin material. The second substrate is prepared by having transcribed to it a signal recording pattern formed on a second stamper provided on an injection molding device. A reflective film is formed on a signal surface having the transcribed second substrate. The first and second substrates are bonded together on their signal recording layers by a transparent adherent layer.

Abstract: An adhesive layer is provided on a base material in the shape of an elongated film, powder particles are adhered thereon, and then other powder particles and media vibrated in a container are contacted with this adhesive layer. Next, the powder particles are embedded on the surface of the adhesive layer as a monolayer in which part of the powder particle protrudes, so as to form a laminate, and excess powder particles adhered to the laminate are removed. Therefore, a monolayer powder film, consisting of many powder particles embedded as a monolayer so that part thereof protrudes, is produced.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for coating a web by applying a coating layer comprising pigment particles to the surface of the web. According to the invention, the coating layer is contacted at a preselected stage with a smooth surface, the coating layer is at least partially dried while being contacted with said surface to provide a smooth outer surface of the layer with densely packed particles, and the coating layer is separated from the smooth surface. The smooth surface of the web provided by the invention is ideal for printing or for secondary coating with polymers. Paper and board products according to the invention are easily reclaimed and can be treated in a normal pulper, because they do not contain any metal foils or polymer films.

Abstract: A method of making a surface planarization is provided using a separate pre-cut or precured film laminated onto a metallized surface to form planarized dielectric coating. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a thin film interconnect module with a polyimide adhesive laminated with a pre-cut or pre-cured polyimide lamination film on the top of the polyimide adhesive, the polyimide lamination film being covered with a glass plate; (b) applying pressure and heat in a synchronized format to ensure a uniform curing and gap filling in the thin film module metal for the adhesive layer; and (c) releasing the glass plate to expose a smooth lamination film surface.

Abstract: For encapsulating an electronic component, in particular a semiconductor chip the component (3) at a distance is fastened onto a flat substrate (2). For this on the substrate there is deposited an elastomer layer (4, 9) which compensates the differing thermal expansion coefficients between the substrate and the component. A buffer material and/or an adhesive in liquid or pasty form is deposited from a dispenser and the component at room temperature is placed onto the buffer material and/or the adhesive. Before the final curing the buffer material and/or the adhesive is firstly subjected to a precuring. Subsequently the component by way of electrical leads is connected to contact locations on the substrate and lastly there is effected an encasing of all remaining hollow spaces including the electrical leads, with a protective mass.