With Coating Of Nonadherent Face Of Lamina Patents (Class 156/278)
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Publication number: 20130304101Abstract: The invention relates a sheath that is affixed to a body lumen, proximal to an anastomosis site. The sheath includes a sleeve defining a passage. A grasping structure is positioned distally of the distal opening of the sheath to facilitate elongation of the sleeve from a first length to a second longer length. A method for using the sheath is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Joshua Stopek, Jacqueline Jones, Amin Elachchabi
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Publication number: 20130278893Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a thermoplastic laser protective eyewear, and methods of manufacturing said thermoplastic laser protective eyewear. In one embodiment, the laser protective eyewear transmits energy in the visible region and absorbs or reflects energy at peak wavelengths that correspond to commercially available industrial, military and medical lasers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: WAMCO, INC.Inventors: Eric Lemay, Benjamin George Phipps
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Publication number: 20130280429Abstract: A masking tape for use in applications where a coating material is applied to a surface for defining a sharp edge of the portion of the surface that is coated. A masking tape may include a reinforcing strip releasably attached to the non-adhesive side of conventional masking tape comprising a substrate with an adhesive layer on one side. The reinforcing strip extends longitudinally along the length of the substrate with one edge substantially aligned with, and preferably flush with, one longitudinal edge of the substrate and acts as a separate means to cut through a coating or film more efficiently than the masking tape alone, while subsequently leaving the masking tape in place until the preferred time of removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Gary D. Langeman
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Patent number: 8562863Abstract: A glassy cholesteric liquid crystalline composition comprising compounds with a volume-expanding core bound to one or more hybrid chiral-nematic (or Ch) pendant moieties and a method of producing oriented films of such compounds. The Ch pendant moieties are comprised of chiral spacer groups connected to the core via linker groups and nematic groups linked to the chiral spacer groups. Thin-films of the composition are morphologically stable for extended periods of time. Also, the thin-films are able to selectively interact with light from the visible to near-IR wavelength range.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: The University of RochesterInventors: Shaw H. Chen, Chunki Kim
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Patent number: 8557941Abstract: A curable composition and a process for using the curable composition within a grating-coupled waveguide (GCW) sensor are disclosed. The composition can be used for facile replication of optical components, specifically those used in a label-independent detection system where operation of the waveguide is dependent on the detailed formation of micro and nano size patterns. The photo or electron beam curable composition has low viscosity (?500 cPs) and cures to an optically clear material with high glass transition temperature (?70° C.), low shrinkage on cure, low outgassing, and low extractables.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Paul J. Shustack, Kimberly S. Wayman
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Patent number: 8551585Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Interstate Corrpack LLCInventors: Pete Bugas, Lawrence C. Nykwest, Jim Krahn
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Publication number: 20130257791Abstract: The invention relates to a capacitive touch screen and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein a touch chip does not need package test and only needs a chip wafer. Therefore, compared with the traditional touch chip for a touch screen module, the package cost and the package test cost of the chip are reduced. Meanwhile, due to small area of the chip, the amount of space is small compared with the traditional touch chip with a package outline. The invention has the advantages that: the overall material cost of the capacitive touch screen can be effectively reduced; the capacitive touch screen is easy to produce; the requirements on the manufacturing processes of the capacitive touch screen are reduced; and the product yield is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Lianghua Mo, Hua Li
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Publication number: 20130260060Abstract: A combustible writable incense device comprises an ornate strip-like support element, at least one liquid-settable powder layer on each side of the support element for rigidifying the support element, an aromatic coating on at least part of one of the powder layers, and at least one smooth or substantially smooth strip-like outer display element which is adhered to an outer said powder layer and which is adapted for being written and/or drawn thereon. A method of forming such a combustible writable incense device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: Heidi Elise NEWELL
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Publication number: 20130244314Abstract: An immunochromatographic test strip that achieves a shorter reaction completion time and excellent sensitivity is provided. The immunochromatographic test strip comprises: (1) a conjugate pad comprising a sample-supplying section supplying a sample possibly containing an analyte and a line-shaped conjugate section containing a conjugate in which an antibody or antigen immunologically reactive with the analyte is immobilized to a label on the downstream side relative to the sample-supplying section; and (2) an insoluble membrane support having at least one detecting section to which an antibody or antigen immunologically reactive with the analyte is immobilized, the lower surface of the sample-supplying section of the conjugate pad being not in contact with the upper surface of the insoluble membrane support, the lower surface of the conjugate section of the conjugate pad being in contact with the upper surface of the insoluble membrane support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: SEKISUI MEDICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Kumiko Yuki, Yuka Sasaki
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Publication number: 20130236712Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal laminates, and methods related thereto. The metal laminates have a cold rolled steel substrate having at least a first side and a second side; a backer coating disposed upon at least a portion of the first side of the cold rolled steel substrate; an adhesive disposed upon at least a portion of the second side of the cold rolled steel substrate; and an aluminum metal layer having at least a first side and a second side, at least a portion of the first side of the aluminum metal layer contacts at least a portion of the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Daniel Serafin, Janell Abbott, Robert Bombalski, Al Askin, Edmund W. Chu
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Publication number: 20130235452Abstract: Optical filters, infrared (IR) blocking assemblies, and methods for fabricating optical filters are provided herein. In an embodiment, an optical filter includes a transparent base lens having a first surface and a second surface. The optical filter includes an anti-fogging layer as an outermost layer connected to the first surface of the base lens. Further, an infrared (IR) blocking film is bonded to the second surface of the base lens. The IR blocking film includes reflective layers configured to transmit no more than about 40% of IR light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Xiaorong You, Jonathan M. Boulton
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Publication number: 20130204183Abstract: A drug delivery device comprises a first component and a second component, wherein a substance is provided on at least one of the first component and the second component. An inner friction of the substance is great enough to stabilize at least one of the orientation and the position of the first component and the second component with respect to one another. The inner friction of the substance is small enough to allow relative movement of the first component and the second component necessary for the intended operation of the device. Furthermore, a method for assembling a drug delivery device is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Michael Noderer, Timothy Giles Claughton, Warren Terry, Robert Veasey
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Publication number: 20130199715Abstract: System and method for reinforcing structures includes basalt textile (20) connected to surfaces of the structure (100) with fiber anchors (30). Textile spreads forces and increases ductility of structure. Textile may connect multiple structural elements together, including walls, floors, columns, beams, and roofs. Textile is covered with mortar (50) customized to match color and texture of structure by use of locally obtained grit, aggregate, or colorant. Basalt fiber textile is preferred to avoid degradation of textile from alkaline components of mortar (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Edward Fyfe, Michael Karantzikis
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Patent number: 8500941Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of secondary containment panels and assembling and installing the panels in a secondary containment system of an above-ground liquid storage tank or other retention facility includes forming a plurality of flexible substrate pieces. A liquid impermeable coating is applied to the upper surface of each piece such that an edge segment of the piece remains uncoated. The coating is applied to the substrate piece in an indoor enclosure. The coated pieces are delivered to the site of the tank and extended across the ground adjacent to the tank. At least a pair of the pieces are juxtaposed relative to one another such that a first one of the pieces overlaps the uncoated segment of the second piece to form a seam. An adhesive substance is then applied to the seam to fasten the first and second pieces together.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Michael Whitener
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Publication number: 20130192753Abstract: Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130180997Abstract: A method includes placing at least one mold along outer edges of one or more first pieces of fabric. The method also includes forming free-standing flexible walls and a floor of a containment structure by depositing liquid-impervious material onto the at least one mold and the one or more first pieces of fabric. The floor is formed seamlessly with the walls. The method further includes forming flexible supports by depositing liquid-impervious material onto multiple second pieces of fabric connecting the floor and the flexible walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: TITANLINER, INC.Inventors: Joshua D. Hopkins, Damon Wade Cumba, Bernabe Cedillo, Graham D. Laing
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Publication number: 20130180657Abstract: A selectively reflective construct, and a method for making the construct, are described. In one embodiment reflectance, transmission and absorption properties may be controlled in multiple electromagnetic bands. A construct is described comprising a) a thermally transparent, visually opaque substrate comprising a polymeric material and a colorant, and b) a thermally reflective layer comprising a low emissivity component which is optionally transparent to radar signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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Patent number: 8474129Abstract: Lamination packs of a controlled height are produced in that laminations are punched with a tool and glue is applied partially onto at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of each of the laminations without the application device that applies the glue contacting the laminations. Several of the laminations are then assembled to a lamination pack. Height of the lamination packs is controlled by interrupting the application of glue for certain laminations so that between some of the laminations that are stacked for assembling a lamination pack there is no glue.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Kienle + Spiess Stanz- und Druckgiesswerk GmbHInventors: Daniel Blocher, Steffen Bauer
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Publication number: 20130140982Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device includes a substrate, a first electrode on the substrate, an organic layer on the first electrode, the organic layer including a light-emitting layer, a second electrode on an opposite side of the organic layer from the first electrode, a protective layer on the second electrode, a window member spaced apart from the protective layer, wherein the first electrode, the organic layer, the second electrode, and the protective layer are between the window member and the substrate, and a bead coating layer between the protective layer and the window member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventor: Soon-Ryong PARK
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Publication number: 20130139494Abstract: A method for protecting a component of a hydraulic machine against erosion comprises steps involving preparing, in the flat state, several sheets of polymerised synthetic material, in applying a coat of adhesive to one side of each sheet 300 and in laying the sheets on the surface of the component that is to be covered with the layer of coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: ALSTOM HYDRO FRANCEInventor: Serge Prigent
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Publication number: 20130143060Abstract: A curved, three-dimensional, ordered micro-truss structure comprising: a plurality of first struts extending along a first direction; a plurality of second struts extending along a second direction; and a plurality of third struts extending along a third direction, wherein the first, second, and third struts interpenetrate one another at a plurality of nodes, wherein the pluralities of first struts, second struts, third struts, and nodes form a plurality of ordered unit cells within the micro-truss structure, and wherein the plurality of ordered unit cells define a curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventors: Alan J. Jacobsen, Tobias A. Schaedler, Christopher S. Roper
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Patent number: 8455068Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Interstate Corrpack LLCInventors: Pete Bugas, Lawrence C. Nykwest, Jim Krahn
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Patent number: 8444789Abstract: A decorative wall tile mold for the in-situ production on a building, wherein the mold, which can be demolded twice, is a sheet with pierced work, comprises the following detachable lateral structures: an insider layer: a bottom film is set at the bottom surface thereof, the bottom film and the building have a first combinative force; an outer layer: a surface film is set on the exterior surface thereof, a self-adhesive glue section is set up between the inside layer and the outer layer, which makes the outer layer and the inside layer have a second combinative force, and the second combinative force is less than the first combinative force. A method for the in-situ production of decorative patterns on a building is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Qiangte Energy-Saving Materials Co. Ltd.Inventor: Silong Guo
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Publication number: 20130122290Abstract: Masking tapes that changes color when the tape is rubbed down or dispensed onto an adherend and methods of making such tapes are disclosed herein. The tape includes a backing, a layer of adhesive on the bottom surface of the backing, and a release structure on the top surface of the backing that includes a pressure-chromic indicator and a release layer. The pressure-chromic indicator is characterized in that it is not activated by the pressure applied during the manufacturing process, but is activated by the pressure applied when the tape is rubbed or dispensed onto an adherend.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP.Inventor: Intertape Polymer Corp.
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Publication number: 20130112461Abstract: A ceramic substrate includes: a substrate body formed by laminating a plurality of ceramic layers and including a first and second opposing principal surfaces and a peripheral portion having a positioning portion; a first conductor pad formed on the first principal surface; a second conductor pad formed on the second principal surface and having a diameter smaller than that of the first conductor pad. The positioning portion includes first and second through holes that individually pass through respective ceramic layers and are connected to each other in an axial direction. The first through hole passes through the first principal surface. The second through hole passes through the second principal surface and has a cross-sectional area that is smaller than that of the first through hole. At least apart of a peripheral edge of a ceramic layer defining the second through hole is visible through the first through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.Inventor: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
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Publication number: 20130115464Abstract: An interlayer adhesive which is interposed between a waterproof layer formed from a resin-coated film and an inorganic material layer using mortar or concrete to adhere the waterproof layer and the inorganic material layer to each other, the interlayer adhesive containing a resin composition obtained by reacting (a) a base resin including an emulsion of a main resin containing at least one of an acrylic-based resin, an ethylene-vinyl acetate-based resin, and an epoxy-based resin, with (b) an isocyanate compound having an isocyanate group.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: DYFLEX CORPORATIONInventor: DYFLEX CORPORATION
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Patent number: 8435377Abstract: A drywall tape dispenser assembly for dispensing joint tape and joint compound used in finishing joints in sheetrock or drywall is provided. The drywall tape dispenser assembly comprises a main body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, and a rear wall, with the first side wall, the second side wall, the bottom wall, the front wall, and the rear wall creating a mud receiving area. A first slot is formed between the front wall and the bottom wall and a second slot formed between the rear wall and the bottom wall. A tape dispensing mechanism dispenses the tape into and out of the mud receiving area wherein an amount of joint compound is placed in the mud receiving area over a portion of the joint tape within the mud receiving area and wherein a desired amount of joint tape is pulled through second slot, through the joint compound in the mud receiving area, and out of the first slot with a coating of joint compound thereon.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventor: Rodney K. Greenhalgh
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Publication number: 20130100704Abstract: A method for making a light guide includes transferring ink onto a master tool having a three-dimensional feature pattern formed thereon and then transferring ink from the master tool to a transparent light guide. The method also includes curing the ink on the light guide. Alternatively, the ink may be printed onto a substrate (e.g., a film) and then laminated to the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: UNIPIXEL DISPLAYS, INC.Inventors: Martin A. KYKTA, Robert PETCAVICH, Steven A. MILLER, Danliang JIN
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Patent number: 8419881Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a hollow composite structure by forming a prepreg product using a plurality of prepregs, forming a soft coating layer on an inner surface of the prepreg product, and compressing the prepreg product by applying pressurized air to the coating layer and, at the same time, applying heat to the prepregs.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Younsei UniversityInventors: Heoung Jae Chun, Wook Jin Na
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Publication number: 20130082458Abstract: A holographic overlay is formed using casting a diffractive structure upon a first side of a polycarbonate substrate, and providing a reflection-enhancing coating on at least a part of the diffractive structure. A second side of the substrate provides a substantially flat external surface of the overlay capable of fusing to a conforming surface in the presence of heat and pressure without an adhesive. Optionally, the overlay is laser-engraved so as to form ablated voids in the metal coating and carbonize the laser engravable polycarbonate under the ablated voids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Lily O'Boyle, Garth Zambory
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Publication number: 20130062278Abstract: A method of making a water vapor transport membrane is described. The method can include providing two sheets, each sheet comprising a support layer with an ionomer layer thereon; applying a solvent to at least one sheet; and contacting the ionomer layers of the two sheets to form a composite membrane comprising a composite ionomer layer between the two support layers. A composite membrane is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Annette M. Brenner, Shawn M. Clapham, Lijun Zou, Timothy J. Fuller
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Publication number: 20130062010Abstract: A single pane glazing unit includes a first glass substrate having a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a second glass substrate having a second inner surface and a second outer surface, and a pyrolytic Low-e coating disposed on the second outer surface, and a multilayer polymeric infrared light reflecting film laminated between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, forming a single pane glazing unit. Methods of forming the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
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Publication number: 20130065018Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible metal laminate with low dielectric constant, which may be applied for a substrate for a flexible printed circuit. A flexible metal laminate according to one aspect of the invention includes a first metal layer; a first polyimide layer; a polyimide layer including fluoropolymer dispersed therein, formed on the first polyimide layer; and a second polyimide layer formed on the polyimide layer including fluoropolymer dispersed therein; wherein in the polyimider layer including dispersed fluoropolymer, the content of the fluoropolymer per unit volume is higher at 40 to 60% depth than at 5 to 10% depth of the total thickness from the surface of the polyimide layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Young-Seok PARK, Soon-Yong PARK, Se-Myung JANG
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Publication number: 20130064265Abstract: A sensor for measuring heat generated from cells, including a thermopile manufactured by surface-micromachining technology, and a microfluidic flow-channel structure for mixing cells with medium and dividing the mixture into cells and medium. Medium and cells are uniformly mixed using a micro-mixer. The mixture is separated into a medium microfluid and a cell microfluid using the Zweifach-Fung effect, after which signals measured in the two microfluids are amplified. The difference between the two signal values determines the amount of heat generated from the cells. The influence of noise caused by a change in external environment is eliminated. Convection heat dissipation caused by fluid flow is minimized. The sensor accurately measures the amount of heat generated from cells flowing in the microfluidic flow-channel. Diseases such as cancer are diagnosed using the difference between the measured amount of heat generated from cells and the standard amount of heat generated from normal cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Sun Kyu Lee, Sung Ki Nam, Su Heon Jeong, Jung Kyun Kim, Do Kyun Woo, Sung Yang
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Patent number: 8388795Abstract: Carbon nanotube interlayer assemblies, methods of manufacturing carbon nanotube interlayer assemblies, and methods of manufacturing composite parts with carbon nanotube interlayer assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a composite structure in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes producing a plurality of carbon nanotubes on one or both sides of a substrate, and attaching the substrate to a first fiber layer. The method can further include positioning a second fiber layer adjacent to the first fiber layer to position the plurality of carbon nanotubes between the first and second fiber layers. The method can additionally include infusing the first and second fiber layers with resin, and curing the resin. In one embodiment, the carbon nanotube substrate can be attached to the first fiber layer by melt-bonding. In another embodiment, the carbon nanotube substrate can be attached to the first fiber layer with stitches.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Thomas K. Tsotsis
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Patent number: 8387625Abstract: An oral tobacco product which includes a tobacco pouch obtained by wrapping tobacco particles made from a tobacco material in a wrapper, the tobacco pouch allowing a user to take in tobacco components of the tobacco particles via saliva, when put in the user's mouth, and an outer wrapper individually wrapping the tobacco pouch therein. The outer wrapper has liquid impermeability and is provided with a lug for the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.Inventors: Norio Kawata, Manabu Takeuchi, Manabu Yamada
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Publication number: 20130043211Abstract: A method of manufacturing a floor board comprises the steps of supplying a panel, printing a curable substance or surface removing substance onto the panel in a predefined pattern for creating an elevation on the panel at the pattern or removing a portion of the surface of the panel at the pattern, respectively, and curing the curable substance or removing any re-action products of the surface removing substance and the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Spanolux N.V.-Div.BalterioInventor: Bruno Vermeulen
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Publication number: 20130042975Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Pete BUGAS, Lawrence C. NYKWEST, Jim KRAHN
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Patent number: 8377243Abstract: The invention relates to a method for transferring a nano-layer (1) from a first substrate (5, 105) to a second substrate (30, 130), wherein the nano-layer (1) comprises a self-aggregating monolayer with cross-linked phenyl units and/or a mono-atomic graphite layer (graphene), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a. applying a transfer medium (20, 120) onto nano-layer (1), wherein in this step or afterwards the transfer medium (20, 120) is transformed from a liquid or gaseous phase in a solid phase; b. separating the transfer medium (20, 120) and the nano-layer (1) from the first substrate (5, 105); and c. applying the transfer medium (20, 120) and the nano-layer (1) onto the second substrate (30, 130); and d. removing the transfer medium (20, 120).Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventors: Armin Gölzhäuser, Christoph Nottbohm, André Beyer
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Publication number: 20130036701Abstract: A wood flooring system includes a plurality of flooring panels being connected edge to edge, wherein each of the flooring panels comprises a top refinishable element and a bottom substrate bonded underneath the top refinishable element. The top refinishable element is made of natural material adapted to be refinished due to surface damage. The bottom substrate is made of heat and moisture barrier material to minimize the top refinishable element being reacted to changes in humidity with minimum expansion of the top refinishable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Michael YU
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Publication number: 20130033153Abstract: A piezoelectric device includes a piezoelectric vibrating piece with a pair of excitation electrodes, a base plate, and a non-conductive bonding material. The base includes a pair of castellations that are hollowed into a side face from the mounting surface to the bonding surface. The pair of castellations include a first surface and a second surface. The first surface extends outward from the mounting surface toward the bonding surface side. The second surface extends outward from the bonding surface toward the mounting surface side. The second surface has a smaller area than an area of the first surface. A wiring electrode is disposed on the first surface, the second surface, and a side face of the bonding material. The wiring electrode is of a same electrode layer as the external electrode. The wiring electrode extends from the external electrode to the extraction electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: NIHON DEMPA KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Shuichi MIZUSAWA, Takehiro TAKAHASHI
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Publication number: 20130029078Abstract: A temporary decoration which can be applied by a user to fabrics such as articles of clothing. The temporary decoration may be easily applied to the fabric in a quick and efficient manner without the use of heat or a solvent. Once applied to fabric, the temporary decoration is durable and does not undesirably crack. Additionally, the temporary decoration is easily removable. The present invention also relates to a method for making a temporary decoration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Brandon Douglas GADDIS, Nicolas Remy Denis Joseph Pochart, Heidi Hsieh, Alvin Tsung So, Lloyd Keith Stephenson, JR.
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Patent number: 8361261Abstract: A method of assembling a secondary containment liner includes providing at least a pair of uncoated, impermeable sheet components. Respective substrate elements are secured to corresponding edges of the sheet components such that the substrate elements overlap the corresponding edges of the respective sheet components. The substrate elements are themselves overlapped and an impermeable coating is applied to the overlapping substrate elements to sealably bond the adjoining sheet components to one another and thereby define an assembled liner.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Peter A. Van Fossen
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Patent number: 8357258Abstract: Thermal insulation assemblies, methods for fabricating thermal insulation assemblies, and thermally insulated structures are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermally insulated structure is disclosed that includes a thermal insulation assembly comprises a ceramic tile having a surface coated with an alumina-mullite slurry. A ceramic matrix composite is disposed on the coated surface. The ceramic matrix composite comprises a first ply of a ceramic fiber impregnated with a ceramic matrix.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Vann Heng, Robert A. DiChiara, Jr., Elizabeth Chu, Dave Zorger
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Publication number: 20130009018Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method of cable fabrication, achieved by encasing a flat piece of steel in silicone to form a flexrail, attaching two or more flexrails to a cable in a secondary bonding operation to create a flexible self-supporting cable and encasing two or more flat pieces of steel and one or more flat cable elements in a continuous automated encasement bonding operation to create a flexible self-supporting cable of any length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: John Palahnuk, Howard Lind
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Publication number: 20130010400Abstract: An method of forming a metal foil coated ceramic and a metal foil capacitor is provided in a method of making a metal foil coated ceramic comprising providing a metal foil; applying a ceramic precursor to the metal foil wherein the ceramic precursor comprises at least one susceptor and a high dielectric constant oxide and an organic binder, and sintering the ceramic precursor with a high intensity, high pulse frequency light energy to form the metal foil ceramic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: KEMET ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: John E. McConnell, John Bultitude, Abhijit Gurav
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Patent number: 8349124Abstract: A sealing material for a honeycomb structure includes inorganic fibers, oxide sol, and inorganic particles. The inorganic fibers include at least one of an alkali metal compound, an alkaline earth metal compound and a boron compound. The sealing material has a pH of at least about 4 and at most about 6.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Ibiden Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideaki Mizuno, Akikazu Miyata, Yosuke Fuchi
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Publication number: 20120325551Abstract: A flat coaxial cable includes an insulating base layer, a conductor line layer, an insulating cover layer, an electromagnetic shield layer and an outer insulating layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the insulating base layer. The insulating cover layer and the insulating base layer encompass the conductor line layer, wherein the insulating cover layer and the insulating base layer form an inner insulating layer. The electromagnetic shield layer encompasses the inner insulating layer. The outer insulating layer encompasses the electromagnetic shield layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Chien-Chun Wu, Shih-Wei Li
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Patent number: 8333863Abstract: A selectively reflective construct, and a method for making the construct, are described. In one embodiment reflectance, transmission and absorption properties may be controlled in multiple electromagnetic bands. A construct is described comprising a) a thermally transparent, visually opaque substrate comprising a polymeric material and a colorant, and b) a thermally reflective layer comprising a low emissivity component.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: William D. Kelsey, Gregory D. Culler, Emmanuel Van Dyck, John D. Holcombe
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Publication number: 20120301708Abstract: Method for installing a thermo-optical patch on an outer satellite wall; the patch consists of a metal sheet that includes a coat of electrically conductive adhesive on one of its sides and a coat of paint with predefined thermo-optical properties on its other side. A satellite that includes a patch applied to an outer side of a wall of the satellite is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: ASTRIUM SASInventors: Sabine Dagras, Monique Guzzoni, Amandine Rieu