Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for forming asymmetric membranes. More specifically, methods are provided for applying a polymerizable species to a porous substrate for forming a coated porous substrate. The coated porous substrate is exposed to an ultraviolet radiation source having a peak emission wavelength less than 340 nm to polymerize the polymerizable species forming a polymerized material retained within the porous substrate so that the concentration of polymerized material is greater at the first major surface than at the second major surface.

Abstract: A layer of polymer material is applied on a peripheral region of at least one of the two substrates to be bonded prior to bonding. The bonded structure formed thereby includes a first substrate, a second substrate in direct contact with the first substrate, and a ring of the polymer material in direct contact with the first substrate at a first interface and in direct contact with the second substrate. The ring of polymer material laterally surrounds and seals the interface at which the first substrate contacts the second substrate. A ring-shaped cavity can be formed within the polymeric ring. Alternately, the first interface and the second interface can be contiguous without a ring-shaped cavity between the first and second substrates.

Abstract: Air bubbles or foreign objects in a transparent adhesive layer that bonds a transparent plate and a plate-like member together in full-surface contact are detected without fail. For the detection, an optical fiber or the like is used to irradiate the adhesive layer with light from a side, the cast light is guided through the adhesive layer, and a state of the adhesive layer is checked with the guided light. A check that discriminates defects in the adhesive layer from defects in the bonded transparent plate is thus made possible.

Abstract: A thin image display device having a resin interposed between an image display unit and a protection member having a light-shielding member is manufactured. In the manufactured image display device, display defects caused by the deformation of the image display unit do not occur, and high-brightness and high-contrast display can be achieved. In addition, the resin in the area where the light-shielding member is formed can be sufficiently cured. The method for manufacturing an image display device includes the step of forming a cured resin layer by interposing a photo-curable resin composition between a base including the image display unit and a light-transmitting protection member including a light-shielding member and then photo-curing the photo-curable resin composition. In this method, a resin composition having a curing shrinkage ratio of 5% or less, yielding a cured product having a storage elastic modulus at 25° C. of 1.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a system for preventing overheating of a planar heater using the same. The manufacturing of the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device is performed by mixing one or more polymer resins selected from ethylene butyl acrylate copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers and polyethylene oxide, carbon black and an additive to prepare a compounding composition, adhering an electrode to both surfaces of the compounding composition, compressing the resulting electrode structure into a sheet, and irradiating electron beams to the sheet to perform cross-linking. Also, disclosed is a planar heater overheating prevention sensor cable obtained by connecting a plurality of PTC devices in series and adhering the devices to the surface of a planar heater by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: [Problems] A gas-barrier laminated film is provided that has considerably excellent gas-barrier property and has excellent capability for an organic device. [Means for Solution] A gas-barrier laminated film for an organic device, containing a plurality of gas-barrier laminates each containing a substrate film having on at least one surface thereof at least two layers of inorganic thin film layers, the plurality of gas-barrier laminates being laminated through an adhesive layer, wherein the at least two layers of inorganic thin film layers contain two or more inorganic thin film layers that are formed in contact with each other, the gas-barrier laminates are laminated with a surface on a side of the substrate film of the gas-barrier laminate facing a surface on a side of the inorganic thin film layer thereof, and the adhesive layer contains an epoxy adhesive having at least one of a m-xylenediamine skeleton, a p-xylenediamine skeleton and a bisphenol skeleton.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low melting point frit paste composition and a sealing method for an electric element using the same, and more particularly, to a low melting point frit paste composition which is sealable and appropriate for a flat panel, protects an element weak to heat and improves a process yield with good print properties, and a sealing method for an electric element using the same.

Abstract: A method of filling an adhesive into a gap includes steps of introducing one or more capsules containing the adhesive having an adhering function and a setting function into the gap, discharging the adhesive from the adhesive capsules by applying energy to the adhesive capsules in the gap, and setting the adhesive in the gap by applying energy to the discharged adhesive. The method can easily fill the adhesive 1 into the gap 7 without achieving a pressure-bonding process.

Abstract: Disclosed are films obtained from blends of ethylene copolymers with organic acid salt-modified potassium ionomeric copolymers. The films of the present invention can be welded using RF energy.

Abstract: An apparatus maintaining adjusted positions of parts assembled by adhering includes a device coating plural sections between a part and an adhering target with light energy curable adhesives adhering the part to the adhering target, a light energy irradiating device for curing the adhesive, and a detecting device detecting a displacement of the part from the adhering target. A curing shrinkage force control device is also provided to control the light energy irradiating device to change the light and thus control curing shrinkage forces to offset undesirable stresses generated by the curing shrinkage forces when undesirable displacement is detected.

Abstract: The present invention provides visible light curing systems, methods for reducing health risks to individuals exposed to radiation curing systems, methods for bonding substrates and visible light curing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bonding apparatus and bonding method which can prevent warping of substrates by ensuring a sufficient standing time following bonding of the substrates, using a simple and compact apparatus. Substrate carrying parts 1a are formed along the circumference of a rotating turntable 1. The respective substrate carrying parts 1a are formed so that these parts pass through substrate placement positions 11 and 12, a bonding position 13, pre-curing standing positions 14a through 14d, a curing position 15, a post-curing standing position 16 and a conveying position 17 as the turntable 1 rotates. After being bonded in the bonding position 13, the substrates move through the pre-curing standing positions 14a through 14d as a result of the rotation of the turntable 1, and are allowed to stand for a fixed period of time, so that warping is corrected.

Abstract: A sealing material for a flat panel display contains 100 parts by weight of a compound (A) containing at least one epoxy group in the molecule, and 0.01 to 40 parts by weight of a compound (B) that generates a base upon irradiation. The compound (B) that generates a base upon irradiation is preferably a compound that generates a tertiary amine upon irradiation. The sealing material has favorable curability at low temperature, and a long pot life at room temperature, and does not cause deterioration of display members with ionic components and acids.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a liquid discharge head which includes a discharge element substrate consisting of silicon and having on one surface an energy generating element for generating energy for discharging liquid, and a support member for supporting the discharge element substrate, the manufacturing method includes: providing a resin composition, which includes a resin and can be cured by heat, between the discharge element substrate and the support member so that a part of a rear surface of the one surface of the discharge element substrate is in contact with both sides of the support member; and irradiating light including at least ultraviolet rays and infrared rays onto the resin composition from a side of the discharge element substrate through a plate of the silicon to cure the resin composition.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a method of forming a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) layer including a dichroic dye. A first PDLC layer including the dichroic dye and a second PDLC layer having no dichroic dye may be bonded to each other so as to form the desired PDLC layer.

Abstract: An optical switch includes an optical waveguide to route an input optical beam. At least one polarization switch receives the input optical beam from the optical waveguide. At least one birefringent wedge is associated with the at least one polarization switch. The at least one polarization switch and at least one birefringent wedge operate to direct the input optical beam to two or more output locations through control of the polarization switch.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an image display device includes the step of forming a cured resin layer 15 by interposing a photo-curable resin composition between a base 2 including an image display unit such as a liquid crystal display panel 8 and a light-transmitting protection member 3 including a light-shielding member 5 and then photo-curing the photo-curable resin composition. In this method, a resin composition having a curing shrinkage ratio of 5% or less, yielding a cured product having a storage elastic modulus at 25° C. of 1.0×107 Pa or less, and forming the cured resin layer having a light transmittance of 90% or more in the visible range is used as the photo-curable resin composition.

Abstract: In a process for continuously manufacturing a flexible laminate for food packagings at least one plastic film and at least one further plastic film, metal foil or paper as laminate layers are continuously coated with an adhesive and brought together to form a laminate. Subsequently, the laminate is continuously irradiated in line in a microwave irradiation station in order to cure the adhesive. With the process according to the invention the curing time is significantly reduced in comparison to the standard thermal energy used nowadays and provided by a curing room warmed at 40-45° C.

Abstract: A production method of a three-dimensional pattern is disclosed. First, an adhesive layer is applied on a three-dimensional workpiece. Next, a film is vacuum adsorbed on the adhesive layer so that the film is impressed onto the adhesive layer to form the three-dimensional pattern on the adhesive layer. Finally, the adhesive layer is cured.

Abstract: A process for lining a pipeline, comprising the following steps: pouring in an adhesive, introducing the tube with inversion into the pipeline by applying pressure, providing the conditions for the adhesive situated on the outside of the tube by irradiation using energy-containing waves, and maintaining the internal pressure in the introduced tube until the adhesive is cured, severing the connection between the tube and a retaining strap, which extends through the entire tube in the longitudinal direction thereof, at the end which is at the front in the direction of movement of the tube after the tube has been introduced, coupling the severed end of the retaining strap outside the pipeline to a radiation unit, using the retaining strap to pull the radiation unit, in the non-activated state, through the tube as far as the end thereof which is at the rear in the direction of movement of said tube, pulling the supply cable for the radiation unit into the tube behind said unit, and then using the supply cable to

Abstract: A method for making a pocket filter assembly is provided. Two side and two end header elements each having a pair of longitudinally extending side walls and a longitudinally extending bottom wall forming a longitudinally extending channel are joined at ends forming a rectangular header with two opposing sides and two opposing ends. The bottom wall and side walls of each of the opposing sides and the bottom walls and said side walls of each of said opposing ends become adjacent forming a rectangular header with a continuous bottom wall and continuous inner and outer side wall having a continuous channel therein. An upstream perimeter portion of a pocket filter element is inserted in the continuous channel and a liquid polymeric material is placed therein. The polymeric material is solidified forming a header frame having the upstream perimeter portion of the filter element unitary therewith.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method for laminating an adhesive tape and a lead frame, more specifically to reduce the warpage of a lead frame after heated lamination in which an adhesive tape for manufacturing semiconductor devices is attached to the lead frame, satisfying all the properties required for lamination, and avoiding adhesive residues from adhesive tapes and the leakage of a sealing resin. A method for laminating an adhesive tape and a lead frame comprises laminating an adhesive tape and a lead, wherein the lamination temperature of an adhesive tape surface and that of a lead frame surface are different from each other, for example, wherein the lamination temperature of the lead frame surface is lower than that of the adhesive tape surface by about 1 to about 200° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method of improving the debonding of two or more surfaces together. The invention utilises thermoexpanadable microspheres and thermal energy to debond interfaces in an adhesive system or as vehicle carriers. It also discloses a method of curing the adhesive system prior to the debonding step so that the same adhesive system may be used for both phases. It is especially useful in the automotive industry for end of vehicle life dismantling.

Abstract: Provided is a microchip manufacturing method by which a functional film is formed in a flow path channel and resin microchip substrates are bonded. The manufacturing method has a first step of forming SiO2 films (12, 22) representing the functional films on a surface having a flow path channel (11) of a microchip substrate (10) and on a surface having a flow path channel (21) of a microchip substrate (20) respectively; a second step of exfoliating the SiO2 films formed on the microchip substrates (10, 20) except the SiO2 films formed on the flow path channels (11, 21) by a cohesive member; and a third step of placing the microchip substrates (10, 20) one over another in such a way that the surfaces on which the flow path channels (11, 21) are formed face inside, and bonding the substrates by laser welding, ultrasonic wave welding or thermocompression bonding.

Abstract: Methods of forming composite optical film (100) are disclosed. The methods include exposing a composite film to a first energy source (340) to cure the composite film to (321) a first cure state. The composite film includes reinforcing (102) fibers dispersed within a curable resin (104). Then the method includes removing the first energy source from the first cure state composite film and then exposing the first cure state composite film to a second energy source (341) to further cure the composite film to a second cure state. The method includes 10 combining the composite film with an optical element to from the composite optical film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-cleaning surfaces having improved mechanical stability and a process for the production thereof. The present invention is achieved by producing self-cleaning, hydrophobic, structured surfaces having mixtures of particles, which are fixed on their surface and which comprise structure-producing particles selected from semimetal or metal oxides, silicas and metal powders, and wax particles. Structured surfaces that are structured by such mixtures of particles are distinguished by substantially higher mechanical stability of the structure and are therefore especially suitable for the production of self-cleaning surfaces, which are exposed to relatively high mechanical loads, such as, for example, the surfaces of tarpaulins, awnings, greenhouse elements, conservatories or truck tarpaulins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photocurable resin composition which is highly sensitive to ultraviolet light or visible light having a long wavelength, in particular a photocurable resin composition which is useful as a sealing agent. Specifically disclosed is a photocurable resin composition containing a component (a) which is composed of an anthraquinone derivative represented by the formula (I) below, and a component (b) which is composed of a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group in the molecule. The photocurable resin composition is characterized in that a part or the entire of the component (b) further contains an oxiranyl group in the molecule, and the component (a) content is 0.01-10% by mass relative to the component (b) content. [chemical formula 1] (I) (In the formula (I), X represents a phenyl group, an alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms, an alcoholic form of the phenyl group or the alkyl group, or a derivative of the alcoholic form.

Abstract: The invention provides fluorescing compositions which cure by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and contain a europium compound which fluoresces at visible wavelengths. More particularly, the invention pertains to liquid, radiation-curable compositions comprising a substantially homogeneous fluid comprising, a fluorescing europium compound in an admixture of a polymerizable component and a polymerization initiator. Such find use as adhesives, coatings, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a cured film, which comprises a first step of applying a curable resin composition onto a surface of a first substrate and a surface of a second substrate respectively; a second step of bonding the curable resin composition layers provided on each surface of the first and second substrates to each other; and a third step of curing the curable resin composition layer between the first and the second substrates. The present invention enables production of a cured film in which the amount of thermal deformation such as warpage upon heating/cooling is suppressed, and the film can be suitably used as a plastic substrate for a display such as a liquid crystal display device and an organic EL display device, a substrate for a display, such as a substrate for electronic paper and the like, and a substrate for a solar cell.

Abstract: A method is provided of forming a corrosion-resistant protective coating on a pipe or joint.

Abstract: A method of making a microfluidic diagnostic device for use in the assaying of biological fluids, whereby a layer of adhesive in a channel pattern is printed onto a surface of a base sheet and a cover sheet is adhered to the base sheet with the adhesive. The layer of adhesive defines at least one channel, wherein the channel passes through the thickness of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A method for connecting a first terminal array 6 provided in a connection portion 5 of a first electric component and a second terminal array 8 provided in a connection portion 7 of a second electric component to each other in such a manner that electric continuity is established between them has two steps, that is, a step of tentatively fixing the two connection portions 5 and 7 with each other whose terminal arrays 6 and 8 are positioned with respect to each other by soldering them with solder particles 3 using a paste-like anisotropic conductive adhesive 1 in which the solder particles 3 and conductive particles 4 are dispersed in a thermosetting resin 2, and a step of finally fixing the two connection portions 5 and 7 with each other with the thermosetting resin 2 that has been set thermally. This prevents positional deviation from occurring between the two terminal arrays 6 and 8 during a transport from a tentative fixing apparatus to a final fixing apparatus.

Abstract: A method is provided for laminating optical substrates and in particular for manufacturing a thin combiner for an optical display that preserves the flatness of the component parts and ensures an even separation of layers, in particular an optical substrate and a thin cover plate that is to be bonded to the substrate. In the method, spacer particles in a predetermined size range are included within a glue layer at a required density to ensure cover plate flatness and uniform separation during assembly.

Abstract: An assembly includes a substrate, a flexible layer, and an adhesive mating the substrate and the flexible layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The flexible layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The flexible layer has a thickness such that light passes through the flexible layer without substantial change to a color or an intensity of the light and such that the flexible layer substantially conforms to a shape of the substrate. The adhesive mates the second surface of the substrate and the first surface of the flexible layer and has a viscosity that substantially fills in a texture of at least one of the second surface of the substrate and the first surface of the flexible layer. The adhesive also forms substantially no air gaps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for improving the adhesion of a layer made of a material that is crosslinkable by exposure to UV rays to a substrate, and also to a process for manufacturing a transistor comprising at least one step of performing such a process.

Abstract: Methods of forming a hermetic seal between fuel system components are provided. One of the methods can be achieved by passing a light beam through a wall of a polymeric member to an inner surface of the wall that surrounds an outer surface of a polymeric body and defines an internal passage for a flow of fuel; and welding the inner surface of the polymeric member to the outer surface of the polymeric body to provide a hermetic seal at the respective inner and outer surfaces against the flow of fuel. Another method can be achieved by disposing an adhesive on an inner surface of polymeric member that surrounds an outer surface of a polymeric body and defines an internal passage for a flow of fuel; and activating the adhesive to bond the polymeric member to the polymeric body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a light-modulating film in which a light-modulating layer is sandwiched between two transparent resin substrates, the light-modulating layer being formed by use of a light-modulating material containing: a polymeric medium for forming a resin matrix; and a light-modulating suspension, the method comprising the following steps. Using this method, a light-modulating film can be obtained which has a wholly uniform external appearance and an excellent adhesiveness between its light-modulating layer and transparent resin substrate.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing panels, wherein these panels are composed at least of a substrate and a top layer, which includes at least one material sheet, wherein for said material sheet use is made of a material sheet which previously is provided with a radiation-hardening covering layer, in which hard particles are included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass frit and a sealing method for an electric element using the same, and more particularly, to a glass frit which provides a good sealing effect to moisture and gas and is processable at low temperatures, and a sealing method for an electric element using the same.

Abstract: A first clad layer is formed on a first substrate, and further first cores extending in parallel to each other in one direction are formed on the first clad layer. Separately from this, a second clad layer is formed on a second substrate, and further second cores extending in parallel to each other in a direction parallel to the first cores are formed on the second clad layer. Next, the first substrate and the second substrate are integrated with a third clad layer interposed therebetween in such a manner that a surface of the first substrate having the first cores formed thereon faces a surface of the second substrate having the second cores formed thereon, to thereby form an optical waveguide.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thin functional member having no base material, which exhibits a special function and is free from curling caused by the base material. The method includes the following steps (1) to (4): (1) filling a functional layer comprising an ionizing radiation curable resin between a base material and a mold having a predetermined concavo-convex pattern, (2) irradiating the filled functional layer with ionizing radiation to half-cure the functional layer, and then delaminating the functional layer and the base material from the mold, (3) adhering an adhesive sheet to a part of the functional layer, and delaminating the functional layer from the base material starting from a portion to which the adhesive sheet is adhered, and (4) irradiating the functional layer with ionizing radiation again to further cure the functional layer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic ink display device provided with a panel structure with excellent mechanical strength and humidity resistance. An electronic ink layer 13 is provided on a TFT substrate 10 through a lamination adhesive layer 12. The electronic ink layer 13 consists of micro capsules with electronic ink sealed therein contained in binders. A PET layer 16 including an ITO layer 15 is provided on the electronic ink layer 13. A TPA layer 11 is formed at one end of the electronic ink layer 13. A protect sheet 20 is provided on the PET layer 16 of FPL through a clear adhesive layer 17. The protect sheet 20 is provided with a humidity resistant barrier film 18 on one principal surface thereof through a clear adhesive layer 19.

Abstract: A fabrication method is provided for making a high efficiency neutron detector using a scintillator medium coupled with fiber optic light guides. The light guides provide light pulses to photo sensor and thereby to high speed analog to digital conversion and digital electronics that perform digital pulse shape discrimination for near zero gamma cross talk. Optionally, microwave curing techniques are used for fabricating a high performance neutron detector with high reliability and homogenous distribution of the particles encapsulated in a polymer to produce a high performance neutron detector.

Abstract: The present invention is generally in the field of measuring and indicating techniques and relates to a time-temperature indicator and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. More specifically, the time-temperature indicator comprises a time temperature indicator comprising at least one metal layer or metal containing layer and in direct contact to the metal layer or to the metal containing layer at least one doped polymer layer, wherein the dopant is an acid, a base or a salt or a photolatent acid or a photolatent base which dopant is added to the polymer, and/or at least one polymer layer wherein a polymer is functionalized with acidic or latent acidic or basic or latent basic groups; or a time temperature indicator comprising at least one polymer layer containing metal particles and a photolatent acid or a photolatent base, or at least one polymer layer containing metal particles wherein the polymer is functionalized with latent acidic or latent basic groups.

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 invention relates to a hose with a tubular casing formed with a resin, preferably vinyl ester or polyester, as well as a method for using same. Cut-to-length glass fiber tubes are embedded in the resin forming the hose, and the length of the glass fiber tubes on both surfaces of the hose have values which are preset and different from one another.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an in mould label comprising a polymeric or cellulosic carrier base film (1) having a first decorative surface (1a) and a second, backing surface (1b), said label comprising a pattern (3) printed on said first decorative surface (1a) thereof, said printed first surface (1a) being laminated with a transparent protective top film (2), affixed thereto by means of an adhesive (4), the printed pattern (3) being visible through said transparent protective top film (2). It also concerns a method for manufacturing such a label and a method for incorporating it onto the surface of a polymeric article.

Abstract: An orthodontic article is provided for bonding to a tooth structure comprising an orthodontic appliance, a layer of partially hardened hardenable composition adjacent the appliance, and a bonding adhesive adjacent the partially hardened hardenable composition. A method of making an orthodontic article for orthodontic bonding is provided, comprising partially hardening a hardenable composition adjacent the base of an orthodontic appliance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device in which the adhesive for bonding the display panel and the substrate to each other is prevented from remaining as an uncured portion, and a method for production thereof. The present invention provides: a display device comprising a display panel, a substrate disposed on a display side, and an adhesive layer via which the display panel and the substrate are bonded to each other, wherein the adhesive layer contains a cationically polymerized resin; and the method for production thereof. The adhesive layer more preferably has a refractive index corresponding to that of a member adjacent to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A flexible substrate for a display panel and a manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. The flexible substrate may include a first film having a glass cloth located within a first heat-resistant resin, and a second film laminated on at least one side of the first film. The second film may include a second heat-resistant resin. The flexible substrate may further include an intermediate material between the first film and the second film. The intermediate material may be applied to an outer part of the first film and may adhere the first film to the second film.