Abstract: A spring tension control system for the front and rear application roller arms, and for the sealing tape application rollers mounted thereon, of a tape cartridge assembly of a case sealing machine comprises a first spring-biasing mechanism to control the disposition and movement of the front and rear application roller arms upon which are respectively mounted the front and rear case sealing tape application rollers for applying the sealing tape to the vertically oriented front and rear surface portions of the case. In addition, there is also provided a second spring biasing mechanism which operatively cooperates with the first spring biasing mechanism so as to effectively impart an enhanced amount of tension and speed to the rear case sealing application roller in order to achieve enhanced case sealing processing speeds.

Abstract: A strip-shaped polarizing film has a protective film strip conformably adhered to one surface thereof and a releasable liner conformably adhered to the other surface thereof and delivered from a film delivering station 1. After an appearance inspection, a lamination of the protective film strip and the polarizing film strip F is half-cut using a laser unit 11 to form an array of laminations each consisting of a protective film and a polarizing film F, with the releasable liner being left intact. Then, the polarizing films F are fed to a peeling mechanism 4. The peeling mechanism 4 feeds a forwardmost one the polarizing films F to a laminating mechanism 5 while peeling off the releasable liner therefrom by a knife-edged member. The forwardmost polarizing film F is laminated to a liquid-crystal panel W conveyed to the laminating mechanism by a panel transport apparatus 18 in synchronization of the feeding of the forwardmost polarizing film F.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new worn article, which gives a close fit and with which it is possible to reduce the production cost. A worn article of the present invention includes a main body portion 20 including an absorbent core 25 and covering a front torso area, a crotch area and a rear torso area of a wearer, and a pair of side panels PL and PR attached to the main body portion 20 and located between the front and rear torso areas when the worn article is worn. Each of the side panels PL and PR is stretchable in an around-the-torso direction X. At least a portion of the side panel PL and PR includes an elastic thread G sandwiched between at least two sheet-like materials S1 and S2 and is in a contracted state where the elastic thread is contracted, thus forming gathers.

Abstract: A method and an improvement to saw systems configured to convert raw I-joists from inventory to pre-cut sizes and/or cut routed patterns in I-joists for utility pass-through applications prior to their shipment to a construction site or return to inventory, whereby a controlled amount of adhesive and a protective liner are automatically and successively applied to the top flange of each I-joist. The saw system improvement comprises coordinated mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components.

Abstract: Example multi-layer printed circuit boards (‘PCBs’) are described as well as methods of making and using such PCBs that include layers of laminate; at least one via hole traversing the layers of laminate, and a via conductor contained within the via hole, the via conductor comprising a used portion and an unused portion, the via conductor comprising copper coated with a metal having a conductivity lower than the conductivity of copper.

Abstract: A method of producing a ceramic filter element suitable for use in an exhaust filter for an internal combustion engine, during which a combustible, non-ceramic support web is impregnated with a ceramic slip and formed into a desired geometric shape in either order, and then the impregnated and formed web is fired until the support web is burned out and a rigid ceramic filter body is formed.

Abstract: An adhesive tape, particularly suitable for medical applications, comprises a structural layer carrying on at least one part of one side thereof a hydrophobic gel and on at least part of the other side thereof a backing layer. The structural layer comprises a synthetic material in the form of a film or non-woven web. The tape has separation lines comprising perforations extending laterally across the tape at regular intervals along the length of the tape. The hydrophobic gel that is carried on one side of the structural layer is preferably a soft silicone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inkjet printhead and a method of manufacturing the inkjet printhead. The inkjet printhead includes: a substrate having an ink feed hole; a chamber layer disposed on the substrate, the chamber layer including a plurality of ink chambers that may be filled with ink supplied through the ink feed hole; a nozzle layer disposed on the chamber layer, the nozzle layer including a plurality of nozzles through which ink is ejected; and a glue layer disposed between the substrate and the chamber layer. The glue layer includes a cured product of an oxetane resin composition.

Abstract: A stacked multilayer structure according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a stacked layer part including a plurality of conducting layers and a plurality of insulating layers, said plurality of insulating layers being stacked alternately with each layer of said plurality of conducting layers, one of said plurality of insulating layers being a topmost layer among said plurality of conducting layers and said plurality of insulating layers; and a plurality of contacts, each contact of said plurality of contacts being formed from said topmost layer and each contact of said plurality of contacts being in contact with a respective conducting layer of said plurality of conducting layers, a side surface of each of said plurality of contacts being insulated from said plurality of conducting layers via an insulating film.

Abstract: The present invention aim to provide a method of manufacturing an electropolishing pad, which is excellent in planarity, can reduce occurrence of scratches, and has a high polishing rate. The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electropolishing pad, including the steps of: laminating a tin sheet on and along a recessed structure surface of a resin layer to produce a laminated sheet having grooves in a tin sheet surface; and forming through holes penetrating the tin sheet and the resin layer in the laminated sheet.

Abstract: A box having a top surface and a resealable cover, the resealable cover comprising a top layer and a base layer. The top layer comprises a first clear film layer, an adhesive layer, and a second clear film layer disposed on a resealable adhesive layer. The base layer comprises a third clear film layer an adhesive layer, and a fourth clear film layer. In one embodiment, ink printing may be disposed between the first adhesive layer and the second clear film layer and/or between the second adhesive layer and the fourth clear film layer.

Abstract: An apparatus indicates a temperature of an object. The apparatus includes a porous substrate, a mirror image of a first image pattern printed with a first phase-change ink having a first phase change temperature on a first side of the porous substrate, and an adhesive layer applied to the first side of the porous substrate to enable the porous substrate to be affixed to an object.

Abstract: Transaction cards are provided wherein the foldable transaction cards have internal hinge material disposed within the foldable transaction card and fold lines for folding the transaction cards. In addition, foldable transaction card systems are provided, whereby transaction cards, having the internal hinge material, are provided within housings, cases or carriers. Moreover, methods of making foldable transaction cards are provided.

Abstract: A singular ID product including a decorative portion comprising one or more die cut pieces, each die cut piece having a first surface and a second surface, a mask layer covering the one or more die cut pieces, and an adhesive material located between and in contact with the mask layer and with the one or more die cut pieces as well as methods for manufacturing singular ID products.

Abstract: A manufacturing device for manufacturing a reclosable-tape-having bag manufactures a reclosable-tape-having bag in which a reclosable tape is mounted on an inner surface of a bag body 10 while an open tape 23 for ripping and opening the bag body 10 is provided between a mounting base 212 and an upper film 11 of the bag body 10. The manufacturing device for manufacturing the reclosable-tape-having bag includes a notching instrument 110 for forming a notch on the bag body 10. The notching instrument 110 includes: a whole-notching instrument 110A for punching the upper film 11, a lower film 12, the open tape 23 and the mounting base 212 to form a tab on a side seal of the bag body 10; and a half-notching instrument 110B for forming an incision on the lower film 12 and a portion of the mounting base 212 corresponding to a position of the open tape 23.

Abstract: Microcavity structure comprising: a substrate, a cover attached to the substrate such that a space formed between the cover and the substrate forms the microcavity, at least one hole passing through the cover, and at least one closing flap for the hole placed inside the microcavity and comprising at least two portions of materials with different thermal expansion coefficients placed one against the other, one first end of said two portions being mechanically linked to the cover, a second end of said two portions being free, and at least a part of the closing flap being placed opposite the hole, said two portions being suitable for closing or not the hole under the effect of a variation of temperature.

Abstract: An article of manufacture that has at least three layers of sealable material. There is at least one first seal between at least two of the layers in a first area having a first sealing affinity effected at a first sealing parameter. There is also at least one second seal between at least two more layers, where at least one of these two layers is distinct from the at least two layers joined by the first seal, in a second area having a second sealing affinity effected at a second sealing parameter, where the second sealing parameter is different than the first sealing parameter, thereby allowing for sealing of discrete areas of the article in discrete steps.

Abstract: An article of manufacture that has at least three layers of heat sealable material. There is at least one first heat seal between at least two of the layers in a first area effected at a first temperature. There is also at least one second heat seal between at least two more layers, where at least one of these two layers is distinct from the at least two layers joined by the first heat seal, in a second area effected at a second temperature, where the second temperature is different than the first temperature, thereby allowing for heat sealing of discrete areas of the article in discrete steps.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of label kits is described. Each kit comprises one or more of carrier sheets having one or more labels of specific shape and containing specific information associated with a specific product or parts thereof on which they are to be affixed. The labels have an adhesive backing removably retained on a surface of the carrier sheet. The method uses a digital printer and a laminator die-cutting machine which is computer controlled with the data being automatically printed and labels automatically cut into a web whereby to form detachable labels, some having a UV protected clear or opaque synthetic or paper surface material face sheet. The carrier sheets are cut from the web and individually placed or stacked into kits or piles to form label kits containing a predetermined number of such labels associated with a specific product or part with the carrier sheets potentially containing a tracking code identifying the specific kit to the product.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a blood-pressure cuff having a fluid bag which expands in a state in which fluid is supplied inside and contracts in a state in which the fluid is removed, the blood-pressure cuff being wound around a subject, includes the steps of: overlapping a first member which becomes a first bag and a second member which becomes a second bag; joining the two members in a region having an area smaller than an area of the overlapped region; forming an opening which is common to the two members by cutting out a range surrounded by an entire portion or a part of the joined region; and forming the fluid bag in which the first bag and the second bag are joined by forming the first member into the first bag and the second member into the second bag.

Abstract: A stringer comprises a base portion and first and second webs extending outwardly from the base portion. The orientation of at least one of the first and second webs may transition from a first angle to a second angle within an angle transition zone.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods of making RFID transponder webs and intermediate webs such as RFID strap webs and antenna webs, as well as such webs per se.

Abstract: A method is provided of fabricating ink jet labels. The method includes the step of providing a web of tag stock paper. The web has first and second sides. A web of ink jet stock paper is provided. The ink jet stock paper has a first side coated with an ink jet coating and a second side. The second side of the ink jet stock paper is laminated to the first side of the tag stock paper to provide a web of label stock.

Abstract: A customizable protective cover for electronic devices. A film is prepared which includes a first layer and an adhesive layer. An image is printed on a first side of the first layer such that the image is covered by the adhesive layer and visible through a second side of the first layer when applied to a device. The film provides a protective layer for both the image and the electronic device. The film may include multiple pieces, including portions which include the vinyl layer and other portions where the film comprises solely a transparent covering.

Abstract: A conductor composition being able to easily secure the conductivity at the same level as an Ag bulk at low temperature process, a mounting substrate utilizing the conductor composition and a mounting structure utilizing the conductor composition are provided. In a mounting structure, wherein one or more electrodes (11) of a mounting substrate (10) and one or more surface mounting components (20) are connected through a conductor composition (30), and one or more surface wirings (14) of the mounting substrate (10), one or more inner-layer wirings (13) and one or more via conductors (12) are formed with the conductor composition, the conductor composition contains conductive particles with electrical conductivity, and the conductive particles are composed of low crystallized Ag fillers with the crystal size of 10 ?m or less.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 3 is formed on a release treated surface of a release liner 4, and gas from holes 40 in the release liner 4 is made to move to the outside of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 3, thus forming through holes 31 in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 3. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 3 and a base material 2 having provided therein gas-passing channels that communicate to the outside of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet are then laminated together such that the gas-passing channels in the base material 2 and the through holes 31 in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 3 communicate with one another, thus obtaining a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1. According to the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1, air entrapment and blistering can be prevented or eliminated while securing adequate adhesive strength and with no marring of the appearance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave shielding heat-radiation sheet allowing electricity and heat to be transferred from one side surface to the other side surface of the sheet, in which conductive protrusions formed by partially cutting a conductive layer laminated on an elastic support layer are bent toward the rear surface of the elastic support layer to pass through the elastic support layer and come in contact with the rear surface of the elastic support layer.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods of making RFID transponder webs and intermediate webs such as RFID strap webs and antenna webs, as well as such webs per se.

Abstract: A multilayer composite vascular access graft and a method of constructing such a graft are disclosed. The mcVAG has improved performance characteristics, which include desirable handling characteristics such as ease of suturing, kink resistance and the ability to serve as a cannulation route soon after the implant procedure.

Abstract: A thermoelectric conversion module component includes a laminate formed of a plurality of stacked thermoelectric elements each including a unit circuit having repeated pn junction pairs that extend meanderingly and that are formed of p-type thermoelectric material layers and n-type thermoelectric material layers arranged so as to be alternately connected to each other on a surface of an insulating layer, and oblique joint surfaces at which electrodes are led out of the laminate. The oblique joint surfaces are such that a plurality of the thermoelectric conversion module components are electrically connected by contacting the surfaces with each other to form a ring. A thermoelectric conversion module includes a plurality of the thermoelectric conversion module components connected to each other to form a ring.

Abstract: The invention concerns an under-roof screen (100) comprising: a first layer (102) produced from a first metallic or metallized material forming a thermal reflection barrier; a second layer (108) produced from a second woven material bonded to the first layer (102); a third layer (106) produced from a third insulating material and bonded to the second layer (108); and a fourth layer (104) produced from a fourth metallic or metallized material forming a thermal reflection barrier and bonded to the third layer (106); the first layer (102) and the second layer (108) being provided with micro-perforations (110) providing permeability to water vapour and impermeability to water and the fourth layer (104) being provided with perforations (112) providing permeability to water vapour.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a low-cost tape having excellent gas-barrier properties which is suitable as a strip tape for liquid food containers. Also disclosed is such a tape. Specifically disclosed is a strip tape including an intermediate layer composed of a drawn polyester film, a band-like coating film of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer which is formed on a surface of the intermediate layer in the central zone of the strip tape in the transverse direction, non-coated bands formed on both sides of the coating film, and heat-sealing outermost layers composed of a low-density polyethylene or the like.

Abstract: A heat dissipation plate having a lamination of a copper layer, a molybdenum layer and a graphite layer, and outer copper layers each provided on a surface of the lamination, is disclosed. And also a semiconductor device using the heat dissipation plate is disclosed.

Abstract: Composite forming screens comprise a layer of hard rubber with a Shore D hardness of 12-90, preferably 33-90 and most preferably 46-60 and in preferred embodiments, comprise a support layer of plastic or metal bonded to the hard rubber to form a composite. The forming screens may be planar or cylindrical and are provided with a plurality of apertures or through holes and a pattern of fine scale structures. Methods of making the forming screens are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for adhering two layers of materials is described. An additional layer of material deposited on one of the layers is used. The additional layer of material is perforated and undercut by etching away one of the layers thereby generating anchor shaped holes. The other layer is then deposited on the additional layer filling the anchor shaped holes therefore, providing adhesion.

Abstract: Method including: (a) forming a laminate structure including a plurality of uncured prepreg sheets, wherein the laminate structure comprises an initial substantially planar configuration; (b) subjecting the laminate structure to suitable first curing conditions to provide a partially cured laminate structure while maintaining the substantially planar configuration; (c) providing the partially cured laminate structure with a plurality of perforations to provide a partially cured and perforated laminate structure; (d) shaping the partially cured and perforated laminate structure; and (e) subjecting the partially cured and perforated laminate structure to second curing conditions at least partially simultaneously with or after step (d) to provide a shaped and finally cured laminate structure.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a tag includes the steps of applying a first patterned adhesive to the surface of the substrate and applying a first electrically conductive foil to the first patterned adhesive. A portion of the first electrically conductive foil not adhered to the first patterned adhesive is removed and a second patterned adhesive is applied to a portion of a surface area of the tag. A preformed second electrically conductive foil is applied to the second patterned adhesive to adhere the second electrically conductive foil to the surface of the substrate and portions of the first and second electrically conductive foils are electrically coupled to each other to form a tag circuit. A second patterned adhesive can be disposed between the first and second electrically conductive foils.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic assembly 400 and a method for its manufacture 800, 900, 1000 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1700. The assembly 400 uses no solder. Components 406 or component packages 402, 802, 804, 806 with I/O leads 412 are placed 800 onto a planar substrate 808. The assembly is encapsulated 900 with electrically insulating material 908 with vias 420, 1002 formed or drilled 1000 through the substrate 808 to the components' leads 412. Then the assembly is plated 1200 and the encapsulation and drilling process 1500 repeated to build up desired layers 422, 1502, 1702. The planar substrate 808 may be a flexible substrate 2016 allowing bending of an assembly 2000 to fit into various enclosures.

Abstract: A hand wrappable heat shield and method of construction thereof has outer and inner layers of metal embossed with peaks and valleys. An intermediate layer of insulation material is sandwiched between the outer and inner layers of metal. The peaks embossed in the outer layer are offset relative to the peaks embossed in the inner layer.

Abstract: A method of preparing closure components and a method of preparing a stable roll of such components.

Abstract: Fixtures and methods of using fixtures to facilitate the fabrication of devices having thin films, for example, gasketed components of fuel-cell membrane electrode assemblies, are disclosed. In one aspect, the fixture comprises a plate having an aperture and means for mounting a thin film to the plate wherein the thin film at least partially obstructs the aperture and wherein the thin film provides a surface for mounting at least one component of a device. Another aspect is a fixture for facilitating the fabrication of a fuel-cell membrane electrode assembly which includes a plate having an aperture and means for mounting a gasket to the plate wherein the gasket at least partially obstructs the aperture and wherein the gasket provides a surface for mounting at least one electrode for a fuel-cell membrane electrode assembly.

Abstract: A moisture resistant film is for covering an architectural structure. The film includes a flexible membrane defining a plane and a first plurality of spaced apart, discrete embossings formed in the membrane extending outwardly of the plane. The embossings are formed in rows in an x-direction and in columns in a y-direction. The rows are parallel to and spaced from one another and the columns are parallel to and spaced from one another. A method and tool for making the film are also disclosed.

Abstract: A carton is constructed from a multi-ply blank including an exterior blank and an interior blank. Adhesive is applied to the exterior blank using an applicator capable of transverse movement and/or rotation.

Abstract: A method of making a cushion material includes the steps of pressing a pad onto a die with a plurality of protrusions to form a plurality of protrusion portions on the pad, and then attaching an upper layer on transversely cutting the protrusion portions of the pad to separate the upper layer and the die and form the pad with a plurality of pad members thereon, and then attaching a lower layer on the other side of the pad members to form a three-layer cushion material.

Abstract: A pill receptacle has a number of recessed pill compartments formed therein. The method comprises the steps of providing a cover sheet member that has a sealing sheet with a top identification surface on which information can be printed and a bottom adhesive surface provided with an adhesive. The cover sheet member further has a protective sheet that removably overlays the sealing sheet on its adhesive surface. First weakness zones are provided on the cover sheet member, that extend transversely through the sealing sheet and the protective sheet in a registering fashion to define first cutaway lines on the cover sheet member. A fraction of the cover sheet member is separated from the rest of the cover sheet member along at least some of the first cutaway lines, including concurrently separating corresponding fractions of the sealing sheet and the protective sheet in registering fashion. The protective sheet fraction is peeled away from the sealing sheet fraction on the cover sheet member fraction.

Abstract: A machine for forming a flexible pouch having a spout fitment includes a frame, a transport device adjacent the frame for transporting a flexible material therealong, and a feeder device for supplying a roll of tape material having a plurality of fitments secured thereto. A fitment insertion station receives the roll of tape material with pre-applied fitments, and removes the fitment, and seals the fitment to a fitment receiving portion of the flexible material. A pouch body forming station operatively forms a body of the pouch from the flexible material, and an upper edge, a lower edge and a side edge extending therebetween.

Abstract: A partitioned laminating jacket includes a first layer, a second layer bondable with the first layer in a laminating machine, and an adhesive between the first layer and the second layer operable to bond the first layer and the second layer in the laminating machine. An intermediate space is defined between the first layer and the second layer. A seam substantially spans the partitioned laminating jacket along a first axis. The first layer and the second layer are bonded along the seam, and the intermediate space is partitioned into a first receiving area and a second receiving area by the seam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making holes in a layer (1) of heat-fusible material. According to the invention a layer of absorbent material (2) is placed in contact with a layer (1) of heat-fusible material, following which the layer of heat-fusible material is heated locally so that holes are formed in the material.

Abstract: [Objects] To make it possible to carry out automatically and accurately a laminating operation of an optical element to a sheet-shaped body. [Means for Accomplishing the Objects] A strip-shaped polarizing film has a protective film strip conformably adhered to one surface thereof and a releasable liner conformably adhered to the other surface thereof and delivered from a film delivering station 1. After an appearance inspection, a lamination of the protective film strip and the polarizing film strip F is half-cut using a laser unit 11 to form an array of laminations each consisting of a protective film and a polarizing film F, with the releasable liner being left intact. Then, the polarizing films F are fed to a peeling mechanism 4. The peeling mechanism 4 feeds a forwardmost one the polarizing films F to a laminating mechanism 5 while peeling off the releasable liner therefrom by a knife-edged member.

Abstract: The process comprises the following steps: —) deposition of a glueing material on the substrate; —) cutting of a window into the substrate and into the deposited glueing material; —) application of a layer of material at least over the cut window and activation of the glueing material.