Abstract: The invention relates to a chip module for an RFID system comprising a web-type or sheet-type support material (4) on the upper face of which a coupling antenna (2) and an RFID chip (3), which is electrically, especially galvanically, connected to the coupling antenna (2), are arranged and the lower face of which is provided with an adhesive layer (9). The coupling antenna (2) consists of an aluminum layer (7) having a thickness of 1 ?m-20 ?m, especially of 3 ?m-12 ?m.

Abstract: Sample processing devices that include transmissive layers and control layers to reduce or eliminate cross-talk between process chambers in the processing device are disclosed. The transmissive layers may transmit significant portions of signal light and/or interrogation light while the control layers block significant portions of signal light and/or interrogation light. Methods of manufacturing processing devices that include transmissive layers and control layers are also disclosed. The methods may involve continuous forming processes including co-extrusion of materials to form the transmissive layer and control layer in a processing device, followed by formation of the process chambers in the control layer. Alternatively, the methods may involve extrusion of materials for the control layer, followed by formation of process chambers in the control layer.

Abstract: Anode and cathode separator plates are suitable for use in ion pumps for converting an input stream such as reformate into a pressurized and purified hydrogen-rich gas stream. The plates may include a single cathode outlet opening forming a portion of cathode output gas manifold, an anode inlet opening forming a portion of an inlet gas stream manifold and being sized larger than inlet cathode outlet opening, the distance of the anode inlet opening to an edge of the plate being less than the distance of the cathode outlet opening from an edge of the plate, and the size of the fluid flow channel of the anode separator plate being smaller than the size of the fluid flow channel of the cathode separator plate. Methods for forming the plates and infrastructure systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polymer optical waveguide includes: at least one core through which light propagates; a cladding which surrounds the core and has a refractive index less than that of the core; at least one conductive wire being provided on at least one side of the cladding, the polymer optical waveguide having a sheet shape, the conductive wire including a conductive layer which is provided on the at least one side of the cladding and being partitioned by a first groove, and the core being formed between second grooves each of which is formed in at least a part of the first groove.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a method of forming a core-shell structure. According to a method, a region in which the core-shell structure will be formed is defined on a substrate, and a core and a shell layer may be sequentially stacked in the defined region. A first shell layer may further be formed between the substrate and the core. When the core and the shell layer are sequentially stacked in the core-shell region, the method may further include forming a groove on the substrate, forming the first shell layer covering surfaces of the groove, forming the core in the groove of which surfaces are covered by the first shell layer, and forming a second shell layer covering the core.

Abstract: A reinforced multi-lumen catheter and method of manufacturing the same. An assembly for manufacturing the multi-lumen catheter includes a catheter body substrate including a septum, one or more mandrels, a reinforcing element and one or more sleeves. The septum may have a distal region with a cross-sectional thickness greater than that of a proximal region. The septum can be separately formed. The septum can be split along a length of the distal region. The reinforcing element can be positioned over at least a proximal region of the catheter body substrate.

Abstract: A label sheet assembly including a liner sheet, a carrier sheet, and a facestock sheet. The facestock sheet includes cut lines defining labels and cut lines defining at least a portion of a carrier strip. The carrier sheet can include cut lines defining at least a portion of the carrier strip. The carrier strip can be removed from the label sheet assembly to expose at least a portion of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the labels. The label sheet assembly has a uniform thickness in an area that includes the carrier strip and the labels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biosensor solution in which the biosensor comprises at least one sol-gel response region pattern doped with a biological signature molecule and printed on the biosensor, and at least one micro-channel for transporting material to said at least one sol-gel response region pattern.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes forming a groove in at least one of opposing planar surfaces of a cellular thermoform plastic substrate. The groove is formed at an edge region of the substrate. A stiffener is positioned in the groove, and a fiber matt is laid on the at least one planar surface containing the groove. The stiffener and fiber matt are embedded in a thermoset resin. The thermoset resin is cured to form a fiber reinforced thermoset plastic reinforcement. The substrate is then cross-sectionally cut to form a profile. The profile can be further finished to form a beveled siding for buildings.

Abstract: The application discloses processes for fabricating a slider or head for a data storage device. The processes disclosed provide a transducer portion that is separated from a slider body by a gap. In an illustrated embodiment, actuator elements are fabricated in the gap to adjust a position of the transducer portion relative to the slider body.

Abstract: A composite prepreg base which includes a raw prepreg base comprising a fiber sheet comprising discontinuous reinforcing fibers arranged in one direction and having a fiber length of 1-300 mm and a matrix resin infiltrated into the fiber sheet; and an additional resin layer formed on at least one surface of the raw prepreg base. The composite prepreg base is produced by a process including (i) the step of preparing the raw prepreg base and (ii) the step of forming an additional resin layer on at least one surface of the raw prepreg base prepared. Also provided are: a layered base including two or more sheets of the composite prepreg base which have been superposed so that the additional resin layer is present on at least one surface; and a fiber-rein-forced plastic formed by heating and pressing the layered base.

Abstract: A noncontact IC tag label includes: a band-shaped label base material inclusive of a release surface formed at least at one end of the base material and releasably treated in advance, and a non-release surface; an electroconductive layer formed on the non-release surface of the band-shaped label base material and including a required antenna pattern; and an IC chip mounted on one face of the electroconductive layer. The electroconductive layer and the IC chip are shrouded by a surface protection sheet via a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. A thermoadhesive resin layer bonded onto the non-release surface of the band-shaped label base material is provided on an opposite face of the electroconductive layer including the antenna pattern, with respect to the surface protection sheet. Also, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is bonded onto the non-release surface and release surface of the band-shaped label base material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a friction lamella (1) comprising a disk-shaped carrier element (2) having a first surface (3) and a second surface (4) opposite thereto, a first friction lining (5) being situated on the first surface (3) and a second friction lining (6) being situated on the second surface (4), which are formed from a composite material, comprising a resin and a fibrous material, and grooves (9, 10) being situated in the first and in the second friction linings (5, 6), which divide the friction linings (5, 6) into segments (7, 8) at least in surface-proximal areas. The segments (7) of the first friction lining (5) are implemented offset by a defined offset angle (11) to the segments (8) of the second friction lining (6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method and a device for producing the friction lamella and the use of the friction lamella.

Abstract: Decoration method of ceramics is provided that can form easily the intended various color patterns, is excellent in pattern repeatability, and is suitable to the mass production at low cost, by laying at least one coloring material layer or more on the surface of a molded ceramic body and by cutting a portion of the coloring material layer so that the color pattern on an exposed surface is expressed.

Abstract: A rectangular substrate dividing apparatus, which can divide a rectangular substrate in a smaller space, accommodate devices, formed as individual pieces by the division, into device cases, and pick up the devices reliably and efficiently from a protective tape affixed to the back of the rectangular substrate, is provided. This apparatus separates a rectangular substrate, to whose back a protective tape is affixed and on which a plurality of devices are partitioned by a lattice of scheduled-separation lines, along the scheduled-separation lines to divide the rectangular substrate into the individual devices, and accommodates the devices in device cases. In a cutting-responsible region, the rectangular substrate is carried out of cassettes, cut by a cutter, and then cleaned by a cleaner. In a tape peeling-responsible region, the devices are picked up with the protective tape being peeled off. In a device accommodation-responsible region, the picked-up individual devices are accommodated into device cases.

Abstract: A pocket-friendly golf accessory card formed of a prepared, uniquely constructed sheet of joint-able material is provided from which one or more golf accessories are manually formable. The golf accessory formable from the card comprises one or more golf tees, golf ball position markers, directional vanes, and golf ball liners. The flat pocket-friendly golf accessory card is configured with one or more CUTS formed by cutting through the card and with one or more JOINTS formed by cutting through a portion of the card. These one or more CUTS and JOINTS within the joint-able material facilitate the detachment or the bending of particular lines to form the various card configurations, which are then functionally usable as a golf accessory. Not only does the pocket-friendly golf accessory card provide a beneficial, functioning golf accessory, it also is customizable for promotional or marketing purposes by standard printing techniques.

Abstract: A stretchable laminate (10) comprising at least one nonelastic fabric layer (20/30) and an elastic layer (40) laminated thereto. The fabric layer(s) (20/30) have interruptions (22/32) formed therein which extend 10% to 99% through the layer thickness thereby rendering the laminate (10) stretchable. The stretchable laminate (10) can be incorporated into a diaper component, or it can serve as an intermediate laminate in a method for making an elastic, or more elastic, laminate.

Abstract: A method of making an elastic composite entails conveying a first sheet on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the sheet. A second sheet is then applied onto the first sheet thereby creating a subcomposite including the two sheets and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein two elastics extend outward from one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite. The subcomposite is cut through the first and second sheets and the elastics, thereby separating the subcomposite into a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a material layer, whereby spaced apart elastics extend from the first carrier to the second carrier, the first and second carriers defining an exposed elastic region therebetween formed by the elastics.

Abstract: A laminated lidstock includes a substrate film, a support web; a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the substrate and support webs, and covering the substrate film and support web; a product die cut disposed in the substrate film; and an array of opening die cuts disposed in the substrate film; wherein at least one of substrate film and the support web comprises an oxygen barrier, and wherein at least one of the substrate film and the support web carries a registration device. A method of making the lidstock, and a package, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of protecting sensitive components prior to, during or subsequent to advanced die packaging processing includes applying a metal stack layer such as titanium/copper (Ti/Cu) onto the front surface of a die assembly such that the die assembly front surface is covered with the metal stack layer. A layer of titanium/copper/titanium (Ti/Cu/Ti) or a solder alloy is also applied to the back surface of the die assembly such that the back surface of the die assembly is covered with the Ti/Cu/Ti layer or solder alloy. The front surface metal stack layer and the back surface Ti/Cu/Ti layer or solder alloy prevent degradation of die metallization prior to, during or subsequent to the advanced die packaging processing.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article of the present invention includes: a first step of applying an adhesive on at least one of a first web and a second web; a second step of sandwiching an elastic member between the first and second webs and combining the first and second webs and the elastic member together, thereby producing a combined web; and a third step of melting a portion of at least one of the first and second webs and a portion of the elastic member, thereby reducing a shrinking force of the elastic member in the melted portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to manufacturing method of a magnetic head slider which flies stably even with a reduced peripheral speed resulting from a trend toward a magnetic disk having a smaller diameter. According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a magnetic head slider comprises forming a leading side rail surface and a trailing side rail surface, a leading stepped bearing surface and a trailing stepped bearing surface, and a negative-pressure groove surface on an air bearing surface through etching, forming a first stepped surface on the leading side rail surface through sputtering, and forming a second stepped surface by forming a carbon layer on the first stepped surface through sputtering. The first stepped surface has a first height with respect to the leading side rail surface and the second stepped surface has a second height with respect to the first stepped surface.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing magnetic head slider which is capable of improving the product quality, simplifying the manufacturing process, and reducing the manufacturing time. This method of manufacturing a magnetic head slider, formed by cutting out from a block member, includes the steps of: processing an end face of the block member forming one surface of a magnetic head slider; holding fixedly the end face of the block member processed; and while maintaining a holding state provided by the step of holding, cutting a portion of the end face side of the block member, and processing a cut surface of the cut portion forming another surface of the magnetic head slider.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin-film photovoltaic cell, comprises laminating a transparent electrode on a transparent substrate, laminating a photovoltaic layer on the transparent electrode, laminating a metal electrode layer on the photovoltaic layer and laminating a buffer layer on the metal electrode layer, the buffer layer being made of a moisture resistance material.

Abstract: A multi-layered roofing shingle is described. The layers of the shingle are connected via a mechanical fastener. A method for manufacturing a multi-layered shingle is also described. The method includes aligning the layers of the shingle, and connecting the layers via at least one mechanical fastener. Further described is a multi-layered shingle having layers that are mechanically fastened by deforming one of the layers into one of the other layers.

Abstract: A method for dicing a wafer having a first face in which opening are arranged along dicing streets. The method includes a step of affixing a dicing tape to the first face such that the dicing tape lies over the openings and adhesive regions of the dicing tape are exposed in the openings and a step of treating the dicing tape to reduce the adhesive strength of the adhesive regions.

Abstract: The sensitivity of the ABS shape of a suspension mounted slider to temperature variations can be greatly reduced if the backside of the slider is lapped to a smooth convex contour that is similar to the ABS shape, rather than to a planar shape, prior to mounting the slider on the suspension. When the backside surfaces of sliders are shaped in this manner, the size of changes in the crown height of the ABS shape due to temperature variations are greatly reduced and the ABS shapes are distributed more tightly, thereby increasing disk drive reliability.

Abstract: An electrochemical test sensor includes a base, a generally hard electrically-conductive layer, an electrochemically-active layer, and a lid. The electrically-conductive layer is located between the base and the electrochemically-active layer. The electrically-conductive layer and the electrochemically-active layer are made of a different material. The electrically-conductive layer and the electrochemically-active layer form an electrode pattern. The electrochemical test sensor includes a reagent adapted to assist in determining information related to an analyte of a fluid sample.

Abstract: A method for bonding slider row bars for photolithography process, includes steps of: providing a first carrier plate having a sticky surface; providing slider row bars each having a first surface for forming ABS and an opposite second surface, and securing each slider row bar to the first carrier plate with its first surface facing the sticky surface; providing an encapsulation glue and dispensing it to the second surfaces and gaps between the slider row bars; providing a second carrier plate and attaching it to the second surfaces through the encapsulation glue; irradiating the first carrier plate and the encapsulation glue with ultraviolet light such that the first carrier plate is removed from the slider row bars, and the encapsulation glue is cured to bond the slider row bars with the second carrier plate together.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a high density printed circuit board by applying a strippable adhesive layer on a reinforced substrate (rigid substrate or carrier film) used as a base substrate, forming a metal foil on the adhesive layer by means of plating, lamination or sputtering, and forming a high density circuit on the metal foil serving as a seed layer by means of pattern plating. Specifically, the method of the current invention includes the steps of attaching adhesive means to one surface of a reinforced substrate (rigid substrate or carrier film), forming a seed layer on the adhesive means and forming a circuit pattern on the seed layer, laminating an insulating layer on the circuit pattern and removing the reinforced substrate (rigid substrate or carrier film), and removing the seed layer.

Abstract: A carbon-based composite material includes a graphite substrate and a carbon-based sheet. The carbon-based sheet is adhered to a surface of the graphite substrate with a heat-resistant adhesive. The carbon-based sheet has at least one of slits and grooves.

Abstract: A film structure of a ferroelectric single crystal which can be beneficially used in the fabrication of high-performance electric or electronic parts or devices is prepared by adhering a ferroelectric single crystal plate to a substrate by a conductive adhesive or metal layer, the ferroelectric single crystal plate being polished before or after the adhesion with the substrate.

Abstract: A form that incorporates either a label or card such that the form can be reliably printed on by the end user and manufactured less expensively. The integrated label form includes a top printable substrate and a liner substrate mated together by an adhesive. The top printable substrate serves at least partially as removable portions capable of being reapplied. Weakened lines of substrate may be provided to define removable portions on the top printable substrate. The form also may include a similar printable substrate mated to the other side of the liner by adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate also may formed in the second substrate to define removable portions. The integrated card form includes a printable substrate and a first and second laminate mated to the substrate and together by an adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate and first laminate define an integrated removable portion capable of being held in the form by the second laminate and easily removed manually when desired.

Abstract: Business forms and apparatus and methods for making such forms are disclosed that provide for single-sided printing, such as with common laser or inkjet printers; protected, non-displayed information when attached to a package, such as for packing lists; or unprotected, displayed information when attached to a package, such as for displayed safety information; and/or integrated labels, such as for use with attaching to a package to provide unprotected, displayed information, such as address information.

Abstract: The invention relates to slit absorbent articles and the use of slits in absorbent materials to provide improved liquid intake rate, flexibility and softness compared to the unmodified material. The absorbent material, including superabsorbent materials, are particularly useful as absorbent cores in disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinent products, sanitary napkins and the like.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device, a tape having an adhesive material is bonded to a first surface of a semiconductor substrate so as to form a space between a groove portion and the adhesive material of the tape, the semiconductor substrate is divided into a plurality of chips by a dicing, and the adhesive material is drawn from a second surface of the semiconductor substrate opposite to the first surface so that the adhesive material enters into the space. Therefore, dicing remnants remaining in the space during the drawing adhere on the adhesive material, and can be removed together with the adhesive material when the semiconductor substrate is removed from the tape to form divided chips. Accordingly, the quality of the semiconductor device can be improved.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a wiring board offering efficient operations of peeling and collection of a protective film as well as preventing a lowered yield. A method for manufacturing a build-up multilayer resin wiring board, which includes a taping process S2 and a peeling process S3. In the taping process S2, two sheets of substrate are supported and adjoined under the condition that the edges thereof are placed close to each other, and a tape is affixed so that the protective film may be connected on the edge of the substrate. In the peeling process S3, the protective films connected to each other are continuously peeled by sequentially lifting them via the tapes so that an interlayer insulation material may remain on the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a back-grooved laminate wood flooring in which a high pressure melamine laminate (HPL) is laminated on a waterproof plywood layer. The back-grooved laminate wood flooring comprises an upper HPL (20), an adhesive layer (40) and a waterproof plywood layer (10) wherein the upper HPL (20) includes a second core layer (25), a first core layer (23), a decorative paper layer (22) and a surface-protective paper layer (21) layered in this order from the bottom, the upper HPL (20) and waterproof plywood layer (10) are adhered to each other by the adhesive layer (40), and the waterproof plywood layer (10) is back grooved.

Abstract: A plant tie and a chain of plant ties are disclosed. The plant tie can include an expandable portion, such as a length of tape, and two twistable portions, such as two lengths of wire. The expandable portion can span a gap between the twistable portions. The plant tie can be wrapped around a portion of a plant and secured in place by twisting the twistable portions. Once in place, the plant tie can expand to accommodate movement and/or growth of the plant to which it is attached. The disclosed chain of plant ties can include multiple individual plant ties linked in series for ease of manufacture and use.

Abstract: A latent heat storage material is formed of at least two plies of a compressible graphitic material in which graphite wafers are arranged substantially in layer planes lying one on the other and which is infiltrated with at least one phase change material. The surface of each ply being provided with a structuring reaching the outsides of the graphite material. The evacuation and infiltration travel lengths in the layer planes, due to the structuring, amounts to a maximum of 200 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for producing a groove near an intended edge part of a conveyor belt, which groove is intended to be filled with a filler having sealing properties, in which the groove is formed by removing conveyor belt material from one of the surfaces of the conveyor belt and in which, during the step of removing conveyor belt material, the conveyor belt is bent at the position of the groove to be formed near the intended edge part, and also to a conveyor belt in which a groove is produced in this manner.

Abstract: The overcoat of a slider (alumina) is recessed relative to the slider ABS by a non-abrasive CMP process sufficiently to prevent thermal protrusion of the overcoat during subsequent slider use in a hard disk drive. The CMP process involves the oscillatory and rotational compressional contact between the ABS surface of the slider and a polymerically pre-treated compliant pad that is sprayed by an aqueous alkali lubricating solution having a pH between about 9 and 10. The overcoat is thereby also softened by the lubricating solution and removed by the compressional contact and no use of abrasives is required.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making and using tools, for example concrete cutting blades, may use laminations. They may also include inserts, such as structural inserts, damping inserts and fluid flow elements. Fluid flow elements may include a tube, a transition element including an inlet fitting, a fluid pressure containment structure inserted into the channel of the blade, an added material resistant to effects of the fluid including plastics, coatings and films, and other structures. Additional nozzle structures may be included. Methods and apparatus for making and using tools including concrete cutting blades having improved damping characteristics may include inserts, plugs and other structures, including those made from materials softer or more ductile than the tool material.

Abstract: The laser beam (204) violates the foil layer (203) in an upper part region (203b) whereas this remains intact in a lower part region (203a). During the production of lines of weakening by laser action the degree of foil weakening can be controlled substantially more accurately than in conventional punching and cutting processes to produce lines of weakening. The composite foil (201) is sufficiently tear-resistant during application that it can be dispensed without any problem onto an object to be stuck without tears or any risk of destruction. As soon as the adhesive (202) develops its effect however, the foil structure can no longer be removed without any residue: the violation of the foil layer (203) has the effect that the self-adhesive composite tears off uncontrollably without fail during a manipulation attempt. This thus ensures extremely high security of the foil structure (201) or of a label formed therefrom against undesirable manipulation.

Abstract: A method of making a slider includes the steps of laminating the bottom-facing surface of a third layer to the upper-facing surface of a fourth layer, laminating the bottom-facing surface of a second layer to the upper-facing surface of the third layer in a heat-compression mold, heat-pressing the combined second, third and fourth layers in the mold to form a desired shape, and heat pressing a first layer on top of the second layer inside the mold.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method of forming a seal device. The method includes forming a laminate construction including a flexible material layer and a rigid material layer, patterning the rigid material layer after forming the laminate construction, and shape forming the laminate construction into the seal device.

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: A method of forming printable media using a laminate sheet construction which includes a film-coated liner sheet and a laminate facestock. A facestock sheet, a film layer and an adhesive layer together form the laminate facestock. The laminate facestock is cut through to the liner sheet to form facestock cut lines defining at least in part perimeters of printable media, such as rectangular business cards. An outer face of the liner sheet is cut through to form liner-sheet cut lines defining a plurality of liner sheet strips on a back side of the laminate facestock. The laminate sheet construction is sheeted into a plurality of sheets, each of the sheets includes a plurality of the printable media and at least one of the liner sheet strips. The sheets are fed through a printer or copier, desired indicia is printed on the media and the printed media then separated from the liner sheet strips of the sheet.

Abstract: A method for making an edge fold on an absorbent article having longitudinal edges including the steps of activating a portion of an absorbent article along its longitudinal edges to create substantially uniform gathers, folding a portion of the absorbent article along its longitudinal edges, and bonding a portion of the absorbent article along its longitudinal edges. Said method may include the step of cutting a portion of the absorbent article before the step of folding. Said method may include the step of cutting a portion of the absorbent article after the step of bonding. Said step of activation may include the application of heat to the absorbent article to assist in the activating process, whether before or during activation. Said bonding may be performed by application of adhesive, ultrasonic bonding, compression bonding, thermal bonding, radio frequency bonding, infrared bonding and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a copper-clad laminate for Via-On-Pad application. The pad includes the steps of providing a first copper foil layer and a second copper foil layer, on the first surfaces of which protective layers are formed; placing two sets of a first copper foil layer, an insulating layer and a second copper foil layer above and below an adhesive layer, respectively; removing the protective layers, which have been respectively formed on the second copper foil layers, and parts of the second copper foil layers; forming via holes by removing parts of the insulating layers through the regions from which the parts of the second copper foil layers have been removed, using laser processing; and forming two copper-clad laminates by removing the protective layers, which have been respectively formed on one surface of one first copper foil layer and one surface of the other first copper foil layer, and the adhesive layer.