Abstract: A filter for absorbing electromagnetic radiation which is used in heating a welding zone wherein a first part is joined to a second part. The filter includes a filter housing which contains a chamber within which a fluid is placed. The fluid absorbs undesired wavelengths of radiation from a heating source before the radiation reaches the welding zone. A heat exchanger may be connected to the filter in order to cool the fluid during the filtering process.

Abstract: A laminate comprising an ion conductive material having excellent ion conductivity at room temperature or at lower temperatures, a small water content, sufficiently high mechanical strength and storage stability to allow for handling the ion conductive material in practice, and a form which is easily integrated into an electrochemical element or electrochemical devices. Also disclosed is a production method thereof, and a method of producing a battery, a capacitor or an electrochemical element or apparatus using the laminate. The laminate comprises an intermediate layer of an ion conductive material having on the upper and lower portions thereof outer layers having an ion conductivity lower than that of the intermediate layer. Furthermore, at least one of the outer layers is a layer comprising a non electron-conductive material.

Abstract: A surface material is provided with a first adhesive layer formed by applying a first adhesive composed of a soluble self-digesting adhesive to an adhesive surface and a second adhesive layer formed by applying a second adhesive composed of a two-part synthetic resin contact adhesive to the upper surface of the first adhesive layer. A base material is provided with a base material adhesive layer formed by applying a second adhesive composed of a two-part synthetic resin contact adhesive to an adhesive surface, and having a composition of adhering the second adhesive layer of the surface material and the base material adhesive layer of the base material.

Abstract: A process for producing an IC chip having a protective layer is provided. The process comprises attaching an adhesive sheet comprising a base material and a layer of a curable resin disposed on one face of the base material to at least one face of an IC chip attached to a circuit substrate under pressure in a manner such that the layer of a curable resin contacts the face of the IC chip and curing the layer of a curable resin.

Abstract: A bi-directional device for ultrasonically consolidating a fiber reinforced composite structure including a horn which can be angled relative to the composite structure. The horn includes a tip at the distal end of the horn which terminates in a rounded face. The rounded face of the horn contacts the composite structure enabling the horn to be driven bi-directionally over the composite structure at an angle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for heat-welding two members by applying radiation, such as infra-red radiation, through one of the members to enter layer(s) interposed between the two members. Method relies on inclusions through thickness of the layer(s) to be responsive to said radiation to raise temperature through thickness and promote bonds at inter-faces with surfaces of said members. The bonds are assessed using thermal imaging camera detecting a near visible radiation arising from the layer(s), which radiation is different from infra-red used for heating.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a carrier tape having a row of pockets, including forming carrier tape sections by injection molding so that each of the carrier tape sections has at least one pocket for accommodating an article therein, and joining the carrier tape sections in the form of a tape. The first carrier tape section is first injection molded, and the second carrier tape section is then injection molded such that one side of the first carrier tape section is in contact with one side of the second carrier tape section. A further carrier tape section is then injection molded such that one side of the second carrier tape section is in contact with a side of the further carrier tape section, whereby the carrier tape sections are successively joined together.

Abstract: A method and system for bonding plastic parts together utilizing a heat-activated adhesive and at least one infrared lamp are disclosed. The system preferably includes first and second infrared lamps for emitting infrared radiation. A first base section supports a first infrared lamp adjacent the first plastic part and a second base section supports the second infrared lamp adjacent the second plastic part. The system also includes a controller coupled to the first and second infrared lamps for controlling power supplied to the first and second infrared lamps so that the first infrared lamp emits infrared radiation which propagates through the first plastic part and is absorbed by the adhesive and the second infrared lamp emits infrared radiation which propagates through the second plastic part and is absorbed by the adhesive for a time sufficient to heat the adhesive to a desired temperature at which the adhesive is activated. The activated adhesive bonds the plastic parts together.

Abstract: A method of applying an inscription on a copying paper to a heat-resistant surface, such as an exterior surface of a cup, where the paper bears the inscription to be applied to the cup via heat. The heat is provided to the paper exclusively from the rear of an object to be inscribed, where the heat is provided by a halogen lamp. A sufficient temperature is generated at the surface of the object to thereby adhere the inscription to the surface, and then the paper is pulled off.

Abstract: A method for coating substrates having sides of the substrate with unequal adhesion properties includes the steps of non-symmetrically coating the substrate by coating a first side under a first set of coating conditions and coating a second side under a second set of operating conditions wherein the operating conditions used to coat each side are varied so as to compensate for the unequal adhesion properties of the sides.

Abstract: A method of preventing bubbles or small bubbles when connecting substrate parts of optical data carriers by means of an adhesive. At least one of the substrate parts and/or the adhesive is provided with electric charges.

Abstract: Medical tubing having a wall formed of multiple strands bonded together. One method for making the tubing utilizes multiple spools containing polymeric strands disposed about a central mandrel, with the strands aligned with and disposed evenly about the mandrel, with both mandrel and strands entering a die or other bonding device. Adjacent strands are bonded together to form a tube wall, the tube preferably having at least one lumen therethrough. Adjacent strands are lightly bonded in some embodiments and highly bonded in others. Bonding can be accomplished using heat, solvent welding, or adhesive. The strands making up the tube wall can be formed of materials differing between strands. One use of the tubing is for constructing angioplasty catheters.

Abstract: A form for manufacturing a resin mold has a frame housing a master model corresponding in shape to a product to be molded and having a space defined therein for receiving the ultraviolet-curable resin poured therein around the master model. The frame is made of an ultraviolet-permeable material. When ultraviolet radiation is applied outside of the frame to the frame, the ultraviolet-curable resin in the frame is cured into a resin mold. The resin mold can easily and quickly be manufactured. The resin mold can also reliably be clamped by a clamping jig for producing a high-quality molded product.

Abstract: A method of making an illuminate, multicolored panel, comprising the steps of fixing together an opaque layer to a clear layer to form a panel, etching a well into the opaque layer of the panel, and depositing tinted translucent material into the well.

Abstract: A method and system for bonding plastic parts together utilizing a heat-activated adhesive and at least one infrared lamp are disclosed. The system preferably includes first and second infrared lamps for emitting infrared radiation. A first base section supports a first infrared lamp adjacent the first plastic part and a second base section supports the second infrared lamp adjacent the second plastic part. The system also includes a controller coupled to the first and second infrared lamps for controlling power supplied to the first and second infrared lamps so that the first infrared lamp emits infrared radiation which propagates through the first plastic part and is absorbed by the adhesive and the second infrared lamp emits infrared radiation which propagates through the second plastic part and is absorbed by the adhesive for a time sufficient to heat the adhesive to a desired temperature at which the adhesive is activated. The activated adhesive bonds the plastic parts together.

Abstract: A method of preparing a stain resistant and water repellant textile fabric comprising: a) treating a textile fabric with an aqueous primary treatment composition comprising at least about 5 weight percent of a fluorochemical textile treating agent, based on the weight of the primary treatment composition; b) drying the treated fabric at an elevated temperature to obtain a primarily treated fabric; c) providing a polymeric film on one side of the primarily treated fabric, the film comprising an aqueous secondary treatment composition comprising at least about 4 weight percent of a fluorochemical textile treating agent, based on the weight of the secondary treatment composition; and d) drying the treated fabric with the film at an elevated temperature to obtain a secondarily treated fabric.

Abstract: A microcannula suitable for cannulation of very small blood vessels having a sharp pointed trochar tightly but removable placed in the lumen of the microcannula. The trochar is held in place by contact friction from an area of reduced inside diameter distal to the tip end, formed by welding the end distal of the microcannula to a tube having a slightly larger diameter. A process for making a microcannula is also provided.

Abstract: A description is given of a method of crosslinking radiation-crosslinkable pressure-sensitive adhesive films by controlled-dose exposure to actinic radiation, which involves exposing the film surface to a regular or irregular radiation pattern made up of regions of different intensity. The method permits a more precise adjustment of the adhesion—in particular, the adhesion of flexible films on a substrate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for effecting a reaction by irradiating a substance which absorbs the radiant energy until the reaction is complete and the absorbency of the material changes so as to reduce or cease absorption of further radiant energy.

Abstract: A method and means for bonding an object to a surface use emitted light from a chemiluminescent source to cure a photo-curable adhesive. This non-electrical source of light cures different photo-curable adhesives which can be tuned to different wavelengths of light emitted by different chemiluminescent sources. The curing is relatively quick and requires no electrical lighting in a wide range of environmental conditions, including under water and in air, with little or no ancillary support. An inexpensive and expendable photo-curable adhesive system is provided which is greatly simplified as compared to electrically powered curing systems.

Abstract: A resist removing apparatus for removing an unwanted resist pattern from a surface of wafer W by applying an adhesive tape to the surface of wafer W having the resist patterns formed thereon, and separating the adhesive tape from the surface of wafer W. The apparatus includes an adhesive removing mechanism 13 for treating the surface of wafer W after the adhesive tape is separated therefrom. The adhesive removing mechanism 13 may be effective when constructed to jet ozone to the surface of wafer W heated, to irradiate the surface of wafer W heated, with ultraviolet rays, or to jet ozone to the surface of wafer W heated and irradiate the surface with ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: A process for producing a printing form on a form cylinder, which process operates reliably even in the case of large form cylinders and high laser powers, contains the process steps of drawing a blown film tube onto the form cylinder, transferring surface elements of the tubular film, in accordance with an image, as a result of heating by a laser beam, and removing the blown film tube from the form cylinder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for solid bonding without using a bonding agent are provided. A surface of metal, glass, or other bond members 16a and 16b is fluorinated by exposure to a mixture of HF gas from a HF gas supply unit 24 and water vapor from a vapor generator 26 in a fluorination process section 12. The bond members 16a and 16b are then placed in contact at the fluorinated surface on table 36 in bonding process section 14. Argon is then introduced to bonding chamber 34. Pressure is then applied to the first bond member 16a and second bond member 16b by a cylinder 46, and heated to below the melting point by a heater 48, to bond the first and second bond members together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for applying coating films to three-dimensionally curved substrates, and to a process for producing coating films. In order to apply the coating film, which has at least a coating layer and an adhesive layer, the radiation-curable coating layer of the coating film is partially cured so as to be free from tack before being applied to the substrate. Following application, the coating film is subjected to electromagnetic radiation at below the wavelength of the visible spectrum and is fully cured. To produce a coating film, the coating layer is partially cured so as to be free from tack and in this state is stored until it is applied to a substrate. The coating layer can be attached at least indirectly to a smooth support base in conjunction with an adhesive layer. The coating layer and/or the coating film can be detached from a roller in applying the coating film to a substrate.

Abstract: Two electroluminescent substrates, each emitting light having different color, are laminated and bonded together with adhesive layer interposed therebetween. An insulation film such as an epoxy film is placed between two substrates and deformed into an adhesive layer under pressure and heat. The adhesive layer serves as a bonding material and a humidity-protection layer as well. Electrical connection between electrodes of the electroluminescent substrates and outside driving circuits is made at the same time two substrates are bonded by the adhesive layer by bonding wiring sheets together. To further improve the humidity-protection ability of the adhesive layer, the surface of the electroluminescent substrates may be covered by resin which is hardened by radiating ultraviolet light at the same time the insulation film is deformed into the adhesive layer. Thus, the electroluminescent display panel having two substrates can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A process for treating a surface of a thermoplastic resin film (i) which includes subjecting the surface of the thermoplastic resin film (i) to a first oxidation treatment, coating the oxidized surface with a surface modifier, subsequently stretching the film, subjecting that surface of the thermoplastic resin film (i) which has been coated with the surface modifier to a second oxidation treatment, and then coating the oxidized surface with a surface modifier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying an extrudable material to a substrate, in which a concentrated light beam is directed onto the substrate before or after the application of the extrudable material. The energy of the beam is concentrated on the substrate surface, wherein it is subsequently transferred to the extrudable material deposited on its surface, thereby increasing the temperature and lowering the viscosity of the closely situated material so as to facilitate material penetration into the substrate. This method allows the use of illumination of modest energy density, of wavelengths absorbed by the extrudable material, or of such cross-sectional extent that it may not be transmitted through the extrusion device by which the extrudable material is deposited.

Abstract: A radiation curable precursor coating composition for the preparation of a non-blocking, heat activatable adhesive includes a curable acrylic material, a curable elastomeric material, and a hydrocarbon tackifier material having a softening temperature ranging from approximately 50° C. to approximately 200° C., wherein when the acrylic material and the elastomeric material are cured, the coating composition is non-blocking at room temperature, but when the coating composition is heated to a temperature above both the softening temperature of the hydrocarbon tackifier and the Tg of the coating composition, the coating composition becomes adhesive.

Abstract: Permanent surface modification of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics is achieved through electron beam radiation induced chemical bonding. The electron beam energy levels suitable for such chemical bonding are between about 5 KeV to about 110 KeV at the surface of the fabric facing the electron beam radiation source. At these energy levels, chemical bonding, control of electron beam penetration and the formation of free radicals in the polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are achieved. Control of electron beam penetration produces free radical formation and chemical bonding at selective levels within the fabric as well as bonding of different chemicals asymmetrically to the same fabric with minimal, if any, loss of polymer fabric strength.

Abstract: A method of preparing a vehicle panel assembly for attaching the panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a “ready-to-install” panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced sides, with the bead of heat activated adhesive provided on the second side of the panel. The panel and bead are heated preferably by applying shortwave and longwave infrared radiation, with the shortwave infrared radiation being applied to an adhesive free side of the panel to heat the panel and, thereby, indirectly heat the bead of the heat activated adhesive. The longwave infrared radiation is applied to the adhesive side of the panel to directly heat the bead and thereby activate the adhesive. The ready-to-install adhesive may be applied on or adjacent to a gasket, such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) molding, a urethane molding, or the like.

Abstract: A method of producing a consolidated composite wood product composed of discrete wood elements and a binder by forming a layup and preheating only a central longitudinal portion of the layup by application of microwave energy across the longitudinal axis and then pressing to consolidate the layup and applying further microwave energy in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the application of the preheating microwave energy through the sides of the compressed layup in the press.

Abstract: A method for forming and sealing an air structure which includes a plurality of air glands and a plurality of air ducts which are respectively and integrally connected to the plurality of air glands, where the air glands form a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension and can be used with many applications, such as seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc.

Abstract: A process for joining two solid bodies, in particular of silicon. via the substantially smooth surfaces that have first of all been coated with a monomolecular layer of a sulfur-containing organosilane, and the resultant solid bodies, which may be used in microelectronics or micromechanics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a medical tubing with a pump for administering measured amounts of a beneficial fluid over time to a patient comprising the steps of providing a tubing having a first layer selected from the group consisting of ethylene homopolymers and ethylene copolymers, wherein the copolymers of ethylene are an ethylene monomer copolymerized with at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl olefins, lower alkyl esters of a carboxylic acid, and lower alkene esters of a carboxylic acid, the lower alkyl and lower alkene having from 3 to 18 carbons, the tubing having been exposed to a sterilization dosage of radiation of from about 15 to about 45 kGys; and pumping fluid through the tubing with the pump.

Abstract: A surface-treating method of of screw parts, which method consists of coating beforehand a liquid organic resin based coating composition capable of forming a film having a volume resistivity of 1014 &OHgr;·cm or more at normal temperature onto a thread of screw parts to be mounted onto an automobile body by welding prior to a coating step of the automobile body, followed by heating and drying.

Abstract: There are described novel adhesives, which are capable of being “switched” form a tack to a non-tacky state. Such switchable adhesives are especially advantageous when used in medical dressings, and therefore, novel medical dressings comprising a switchable adhesive layer, a removable light occlusive layer and an intermediate transparent or translucent layer are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to pressure sensitive adhesives, and processes of preparing such adhesives, comprising random star polymers which are crosslinked by reaction with multifunctional crosslinking agent. These adhesives can be used in coated articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of boards of wood-based material from a mixture of lignocellulose- and/or cellulose-containing particles mixed with a binder, the mat or pressed stock being preheated by means of high-frequency (HF) or microwave (MW) energy and, after transfer into a single or multi-platen press or a continuously operating press, being pressed and cured by the application of pressure and heat.

Abstract: Method for making polymer particulates, such as spherical powder and whiskers, by melting a polymer material under conditions to avoid thermal degradation of the polymer material, atomizing the melt using gas jet means in a manner to form atomized droplets, and cooling the droplets to form polymer particulates, which are collected for further processing. Atomization parameters can be controlled to produce polymer particulates with controlled particle shape, particle size, and particle size distribution. For example, atomization parameters can be controlled to produce spherical polymer powders, polymer whiskers, and combinations of spherical powders and whiskers. Atomizing apparatus also is provided for atoomizing polymer and metallic materials.

Abstract: Apparatus for continuously producing a web (1) which is corrugated from a thin sheet material which is elastic at least in a transverse direction of the web. The apparatus includes a guide bed (2) which has grooves extending parallel or inclined to each other in the direction of movement of the material. The apparatus also has holding-down devices (5) arranged opposite the grooves of the guide bed (2) so as to urge the web passing between the surface of the guide bed (2) and the holding-down devices (5) into the grooves of the guide bed (2) to obtain corrugations in the web. Finally, at the outlet end (4) of the guide bed (2) is an apparatus or substance which substantially prevents the formed corrugations from springing back to the original condition. A process for producing a strip and an absorbent article containing corrugated strips are included.

Abstract: A panel which comprises a substrate of transparent or translucent material having applied to one or both sides a design superimposed on, or forming part of, an opaque pattern so that the design on one side of the panel cannot be seen from the other side. This is a Reissue of a Patent which was the subject of a Reexamination Certificate No. B1 4,673,609, dated Jul. 25, 1995, Request No. 90/003,201, Sep. 21, 1993.