Abstract: A power module substrate includes: a ceramics substrate having a surface; and a metal plate connected to the surface of the ceramics substrate, composed of aluminum, and including Cu at a joint interface between the ceramics substrate and the metal plate, wherein a Cu concentration at the joint interface is in the range of 0.05 to 5 wt %.

Abstract: A method for making the electromagnetic shielding layer is provided. An electronic element has a surface is provided. At least one carbon nanotube film is fabricated. A carbon nanotube film structure is formed on the surface of the electronic element. A conductive layer is formed on the carbon nanotube film structure to obtain the electromagnetic shielding layer on the surface of the electronic element.

Abstract: A touch-sensitive apparatus includes a first material, a second material joined to the first material such that the first material and the second material are substantially flat across an interface between the first material and the second material, and first touch sensors disposed continuously across the interface from the first material to the second material.

Abstract: A CO2-facilitated transport membrane of excellent carbon dioxide permeability and CO2/H2 selectivity, which can be applied to a CO2 permeable membrane reactor, is stably provided. The CO2-facilitated transport membrane is formed such that a gel layer 1 obtained by adding cesium carbonate to a polyvinyl alcohol-polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane is supported by a hydrophilic porous membrane 2. More preferably, a gel layer supported by a hydrophilic porous membrane 2 is coated with hydrophilic porous membranes 3 and 4.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods include a printed circuit board having a flexible circuit material, a rigid material over the flexible circuit material, and a first opening extending from a top surface of the rigid material to a first circuit layer of the flexible circuit material, and wherein the rigid material acts as a stiffener for the flexible circuit material.

Abstract: Hybrid inorganic-organic, polymeric alloys are prepared by combining atomic layer deposition and molecular layer deposition techniques provide barrier protection against intrusion of atmospheric gases such as oxygen and water vapor. The alloy may be formed either directly on objects to be protected, or on a carrier substrate to form a barrier structure that subsequently may be employed to protect an object. The alloy thus formed is beneficially employed in constructing electronic devices such as photovoltaic cell arrays, organic light-emitting devices, and other optoelectronic devices.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a wafer level packaged focal plane array, in accordance with certain embodiments, includes forming a detector wafer, which may include forming detector arrays and read-out circuits. The method may also include forming a lid wafer. Forming the lid wafer may include polishing a surface of a magnetically confined Czochralski (MCZ) wafer, bonding a Czochralski wafer to the MCZ wafer, and forming pockets in the Czochralski wafer. Each pocked may expose a portion of the polished surface of the MCZ wafer. The method may further include bonding the lid wafer and the detector wafer together such that the each detector array and read-out circuit are sealed within a different pocket, thereby forming a plurality of wafer level packaged focal plane arrays. The method may additionally include separating at least one wafer level packaged focal plan array from the plurality of wafer level packaged focal plane arrays.

Abstract: A circuit board and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. According to the method, a dielectric layer is formed on a dielectric substrate, and the dielectric layer contains active particles. A surface treatment is performed on a surface of the dielectric first conductive layer is formed on the activated surface of the dielectric layer. A conductive via is formed in the dielectric substrate and the dielectric layer. A patterned mask layer is formed on the first conductive layer, in which the patterned mask layer exposes the conductive via and a part of the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed on the first conductive layer and conductive via exposed by the patterned mask layer. The patterned mask layer and the first conductive layer below the patterned mask layer are removed.

Abstract: A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of randomly oriented fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for manipulating plasmons. The apparatus comprises a support structure and two or more plasmon-responsive elements. The plasmon-responsive elements are disposed adjacent the support structure and configured for interaction with electromagnetic radiation and generation of a plurality of plasmons. At least a first of the plasmon-responsive elements is configured to manipulate interaction of at least some of the plurality of plasmons with at least a second of the plasmon-responsive elements.

Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.

Abstract: A cap for a microelectromechanical system device includes a first layer of, e.g., Bismaleimide Triazine (BT) resin material in which a through-aperture is formed, laminated to a second layer of BT resin material that closes the aperture in the first layer, forming a cavity. The first and second layers are laminated with a thermosetting adhesive that is sufficiently thick to encapsulate particles that may remain from a routing operation for forming the apertures. The interior of the cavity, including exposed portions of the adhesive, and the exposed face of the first layer are coated with an electrically conductive paint. The cap is adhered to a substrate over the MEMS device using an electrically conductive adhesive, which couples the conductive paint layer to a ground plane of the substrate. The layer of conductive paint serves as a shield to prevent or reduce electromagnetic interference acting on the MEMS device.

Abstract: A monolithic, substantially hermetic joining or bonding of two or more aluminum nitride (“AlN”) ceramic components is made by promoting transient liquid phase sintering near the contact areas between the components. In a first approach, AlN particles are combined with a rare earth oxide sintering additive such as yttrium oxide (Y2O3) in a joining paste can be applied between the joining surfaces of fired ceramic preformed components prior to final firing to weld the components together. In a second approach, the additive is added to green mixture, and the components having different shrinkage aspect ratios are mated and cofired in an atmosphere containing a partial pressure of the additive. The additive encourages wetting and diffusion of the liquid phases present on the surfaces of ceramic interface particles in the contact areas during final firing. Such processes can be used to form complex ceramic structures such as a ceramic susceptor used in integrated circuit fabrication.

Abstract: A decomposition reaction of an electrolyte solution and the like caused as a side reaction of charge and discharge is minimized in repeated charge and discharge of a lithium ion battery or a lithium ion capacitor, and thus the lithium ion battery or the lithium ion capacitor can have long-term cycle performance. A negative electrode for a power storage device includes a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode active material layer which includes a plurality of particles of a negative electrode active material. Each of the particles of the negative electrode active material has an inorganic compound film containing a first inorganic compound on part of its surface. The negative electrode active material layer has a film in contact with an exposed part of the negative electrode active material and part of the inorganic compound film. The film contains an organic compound and a second inorganic compound.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of functional film comprising the steps of: a first step of feeding a lengthy substrate with self-support including a first laminate film on a back side, forming an organic film on a front side of the substrate while transferring the substrate, providing a second laminate film on a surface of the organic film, and taking up the substrate into a film roll; and a second step of loading the film roll on a vacuum deposition apparatus, continuously feeding the substrate including the first laminate film and the second laminate film from the film roll, removing the second laminate film while transferring the substrate, forming an inorganic film over the organic film of the substrate, and taking up the substrate into a film roll.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a waterproof breathable (WPB) fabric and method of producing the same are provided wherein a WPB membrane is laminated to a first side of a fabric, the laminated fabric is then treated with a treatment agent, and the treated fabric is cured. The treatment agent may include at least one of an oleophobic (oil repellent) compound and/or a hydrophobic (water repellent) compound. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic compound may be a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. The treatment agent may provide protection for the fabric by repelling oil-based and/or water-based substances.

Abstract: A surface-mount light emitting device is provided comprising a light emitting element (2), a reflector (1) which is molded integral with a leadframe (11, 12) having the light emitting element mounted thereon, and an encapsulating resin composition (4). The reflector is molded from a heat curable resin composition to define a recess with bottom and side walls. The resin side wall has a thickness of 50-500 ?m. The encapsulating resin composition is a heat curable resin composition having a hardness of 30-70 Shore D units in the cured state.

Abstract: An image-lens-combination is disclosed having an image bearing sheet, a translucent or transparent acrylic lens, and a layer of cured cyanoacrylate adhesive disposed between the image bearing sheet and the acrylic lens and bonding them to each other. The cyanoacrylate adhesive in its uncured state has a viscosity of at least about 25 centipoise.

Abstract: A substrate mounting table includes a plate shaped member provided with a mounting surface for mounting a substrate thereon, a plurality of gas injection openings opened on the mounting surface to supply a gas toward the mounting surface, and a gas supply channel for supplying the gas through the gas injection openings; and a thermally sprayed ceramic layer covering the mounting surface. At least inner wall portions of the gas supply channel are formed in curved surface shapes, the inner wall portions facing the gas injection openings.

Abstract: A composite porous membrane used as a separator for a battery includes a porous membrane A made of a polyolefin resin and a porous membrane B containing a heat-resistant resin laminated thereto, wherein the surface of the porous membrane B on the side that does not face the porous A has a three-dimensional network structure having nodes, and the peeling interface on the side of the porous membrane B formed when the porous membrane A and the porous membrane B are peeled off has a membrane morphology having pores with a pore size of 50 to 500 nm in an amount of at least 100 pores/10 ?m2.

Abstract: A surface mount piezoelectric device includes a piezoelectric vibrating piece, a base plate, and a lid plate. The piezoelectric vibrating piece includes a vibrating portion. The base plate has one principal surface that includes a pair of mounting terminals and another principal surface where the piezoelectric vibrating piece is placed. The mounting terminals include a metal film formed by sputtering or vacuum evaporation and electroless plating film formed on a surface of the metal film. The lid plate has one principal surface that includes a metal film and an electroless plating film formed on a surface of the metal film by electroless plating and another principal surface seals the vibrating portion. The electroless plating film formed on the one principal surface of the base plate and the electroless plating film formed on the one principal surface of the lid plate have mutually a same shape and a same area.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. Specifically, methods and devices for manufacturing opto-couplers are disclosed. Even more specifically, the opto-coupler includes a lens assembly to enhance light coupling efficiency between an optical transmitter and an optical receiver. An encapsulant material may also be utilized.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include printed shooting targets having reactive zones and methods related to the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target comprising a substrate. In some embodiments, a first ink layer can be disposed on the substrate. An adhesion modifying layer disposed over the substrate and/or on the first ink layer. The adhesion modifying layer can cover less than the entire surface area of the substrate and/or first ink layer. A second ink layer disposed on the adhesion modifying layer. In an embodiment, a method of making a shooting target comprising applying discrete segments of a material over a substrate to form an adhesion modifying layer, wherein the adhesion modifying layer covers less than the entire surface area of the substrate; and applying a second ink layer over the adhesion modifying layer. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reinforcing a glass of a touch panel and a reinforcement structure thereof. The method provides at least one protective film and at least one glass substrate. One side of the glass substrate is adhered to one side of the protective film. The glass substrate adhered with the protective film is dipped in an adhesive reservoir. The glass substrate adhered with the protective film is taken out of the adhesive reservoir. After the adhesive is hardened, a reinforcement layer is formed on the other side and the periphery of the glass substrate. The present invention makes the surface of the glass to be more flat with an increased strength.

Abstract: A transmitting/receiving filter (filter device) according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a transmitting filter, a receiving filter, and a support substrate. The transmitting filter includes a first resonator constituted of a BAW device (FBAR, SMR). The receiving filter includes a second resonator constituted of a Lamb wave device. The support substrate supports both the transmitting filter and the receiving filter. The transmitting filter and the receiving filter are constituted of elastic wave resonators that resonate at different oscillation modes from each other, which allows miniaturization of the support substrate to be realized while preventing oscillation interference between the two filters.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A wiring board assembly includes: a plurality of insulating substrates of which each includes an insulating layer and a wiring layer; a wiring board that includes pads formed on the insulating substrate; and a semiconductor component that is joined on the pads by using solder bumps. The wiring board embeds a stiffening member whose thickness is thinner than that of the insulating layer and whose thermal expansion coefficient is smaller and Young's modulus is higher than those of the wiring layer and the insulating layer.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven fusible interlining fabricated through a pattern printing and a method for fabricating the same, and more particularly to a method for fabricating a nonwoven fusible interlining including the steps of processing a staple fiber and fabricating elastic nonwoven, pattern printing on the nonwoven, and applying an adhesive, and a nonwoven fusible interlining fabricated by the same. Therefore, it is possible to provide the variously shape-reinforced nonwoven fusible interlining through a simple and speedy fabricating process.

Abstract: A glass-containing transaction card and method of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the glass-containing transaction card may be comprised of a plurality of substantially planar sheets having front and back surfaces bounded by a continuous peripheral edge, wherein at least one of the pluralities of substantially planer layers is comprise of a glass. In one embodiment, the glass layer of the transaction card may be a chemically strengthened glass selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicate, borosilicate, aluminoborosilicate and soda lime glasses. Preferably, the glass is aluminosilicate glass chemically strengthened by alkali metal ion-exchange. The glass-containing transaction card may further have other layers such as additional glass layers, polymeric materials, ceramic materials, metallic materials, or other glass materials and the like.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes: an electric cell layer including a stack structure sequentially including: a positive electrode layer, a separator layer, and a negative electrode layer having an electrolyte higher in conductivity than an electrolyte of at least one of the separator layer and the positive electrode layer.

Abstract: An electrical conductor includes a base substrate of at least one of copper, copper alloy, nickel or nickel alloy and a layered structure applied to the base substrate. The layered structure includes a foil and a graphene layer deposited on the foil. The layered structure is applied to the base substrate after the graphene layer is deposited on the foil. A method of manufacturing the electrical conductor includes providing a base substrate, providing a foil, depositing a graphene layer on the foil to define a layered structure, and depositing the layered structure on the base substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a biosensor comprising a graphene electrode linked to a biosensing element by a linker, the biosensing element bonded to a flexible substrate. The graphene electrode has a first end and a second end, such that the first end may be a positive terminal and the second end a negative terminal. An electrical voltage may be applied to the positive and negative terminals to measure an electrical current response in proportion to a lactate concentration on the biosensing element. In embodiments, the biosensing element is an enzyme. By way of example, the biosensing element may be LOD.

Abstract: A method of making High Temperature Resistant Models and Tools is provided. An assembly of substrates can be formed with intermediate adhesive layer of curable paste and same curable paste can be used as topcoat or sealer. The curable paste can be machine dispensed from a mixer mixing 2 components composition. The composition can contain a resin, a filler, a chemical thixotropy agent, a latent hardener and another hardener. The method provides easy and cost-effective manufacture of models or tools.

Abstract: A dielectric material is disclosed comprising a plurality of substantially longitudinally oriented wires which are coupled together, wherein each of the wires includes a conductive core comprising a first material and one or more insulating shell layers comprising a compositionally different second material disposed about the core. In one embodiment, a dielectric layer is disclosed comprising a substrate comprising an insulating material having a plurality of nanoscale pores defined therein having a pore diameter less than about 100 nm, and a conductive material disposed within the nanoscale pores.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring board includes: forming an outer through hole in a core substrate; filling the outer through hole with an insulation resin; forming a first conductive layer on a surface of the insulation resin at a portion where a core connecting via is formed; forming a land around the first conductive layer; laminating the wiring layer on the core substrate after the forming of the first conductive layer and the forming of the land; forming an inner through hole having a smaller diameter than that of the outer through hole and penetrating through the core substrate and the wiring layer so as to penetrate through the insulation resin; and coating a first conductive film on an inner wall surface of the inner through hole, in which the core substrate and the first conductive film are electrically connected through the first conductive layer and the land.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes a substrate and a sheath providing an edge. A cured adhesive secures the sheath to the substrate. The cured adhesive has a fillet that extends beyond the edge that includes a mechanically worked finished surface. A method of manufacturing the airfoil includes the steps of securing a sheath to a substrate with adhesive, curing the adhesive, and mechanically removing a portion of the adhesive extending beyond the sheath.

Abstract: Various sapphire and laminate structures are discussed herein. One embodiment may take the form of a sapphire structure having a first sapphire sheet with a first sapphire plane type forming the major surface and a second sapphire sheet having a second different sapphire plane type forming the major surface. The first and second sapphire sheets are fused together to form the sapphire structure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a detector is provided. The method includes using a removable double-faced adhesive film to bond a flat panel detector and a panel detector support.

Abstract: A process for converts carbon-based gases such as non-polar organic gases and carbon oxides to longer chained organic gases such as liquid hydrocarbons, longer chained gaseous hydrocarbons, branched-chain liquid hydrocarbons, branched-chain gaseous hydrocarbons, as well as chained and branched-chain organic compounds. In general, the method is for chain modification of hydrocarbons and organic compounds, including chain lengthening, and eventual conversion into liquids including, but not limited to, hydrocarbons, alcohols, and other organic compounds.

Abstract: Described herein is a method and apparatus for the formation of optical fibre structures. A fibre laying head (200) houses a source of optical fibre material (204) to which an adhesive coating is applied prior to laying the adhesive-coated optical fibre material onto a substrate (214). The fibre laying head (200) also houses a radiation source (212) that generates a radiation beam (216) to cure the adhesive in the adhesive-coated optical fibre material to form a bond between the adhesive-coated optical fibre material and the substrate.

Abstract: There are provided a carbon wire using CNT or a similar carbon filament having a sufficiently low electrical resistance value, and a wire assembly employing that carbon wire. A carbon wire (1) includes an assembly portion (3) and a graphite layer (4). The assembly portion (3) is configured of a plurality of carbon filaments implemented as carbon nanotubes (2) in contact with one another. The graphite layer (4) is provided at an outer circumference of the assembly portion (3).

Abstract: Forming an embedded electronic component includes attaching an electronic component to a first conductive layer and forming a layer stack with a first partially cured dielectric layer having a first opening and a substrate having a second opening. The partially cured dielectric layer is located over the first conductive layer and the substrate is located over the first partially cured dielectric layer such that the first and second openings surround the electronic component. Heat and pressure are applied to the layer stack such that the first partially cured dielectric layer flows for filling gaps within the first and second openings and becomes fully cured.

Abstract: A multi-layer packaging film comprising a bio-based layer and method for making the same. An outer layer comprising a bio-based film is adhered to a product side layer comprising a bio-based film having barrier properties. A non-compostable sealant layer is pattern applied to a portion of the product side layer. Because a portion of the bio-based product side layer is exposed, upon opening of the package the product side layer is susceptible to moisture. This allows for subsequent biodegradation or compostability of the films. In another embodiment the sealant layer comprises a water permeable material. Upon opening of the package moisture can subsequently contact the product side layer and initiate biodegradation.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electromagnetic wave absorber using a dielectric loss sheet, a method for fabricating the same, and a wind turbine blade having an electromagnetic wave function. The electromagnetic wave absorber comprises: a support layer for providing a resonant space of electromagnetic waves; a highly conductive backing layer assigned to a back surface of the dielectric support layer; and a dielectric lossy composite sheet layer formed on a front surface of the dielectric support layer, said dielectric lossy composite sheet layer having such a dielectric permittivity so as to generate a resonant peak with the electromagnetic waves reflected from the highly conductive backing layer.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a waterproof breathable (WPB) fabric and method of producing the same are provided wherein a WPB membrane is laminated to a first side of a fabric, the laminated fabric is then treated with a treatment agent, and the treated fabric is cured. The treatment agent may include at least one of an oleophobic (oil repellent) compound and/or a hydrophobic (water repellent) compound. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic compound may be a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. The treatment agent may provide protection for the fabric by repelling oil-based and/or water-based substances.

Abstract: The body element (1) includes a translucent body (2) having an outer face (6) and an inner face (4), at least one of the faces (4, 6) being coated by a coating layer (8, 24) made of opaque material. The coating layer (8, 24) includes at least one opening (14, 26), the element further including at least one light source (18, 36) extending on the inner face (4) of the body (2), an additional coating layer (15, 28) made of opaque material being arranged on the outer face (6) side of the translucent body at least opposite the opening (14, 26), the additional coating layer (15, 28) being arranged to let the light coming from the light source (18, 36) pass through the additional coating layer (15, 28), when the light source is turned on.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a waveguide device is disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having an elector-interconnection region and a waveguide region and forming a patterned dielectric layer and a patterned redistribution layer (RDL) over the substrate in the electro-interconnection region. The method also includes bonding the patterned RDL to a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) through a bonding stack. A reflecting-mirror trench is formed in the substrate in the waveguide region, and a reflecting layer is formed over a reflecting-mirror region inside the waveguide region. The method further includes forming and patterning a bottom cladding layer in a wave-tunnel region inside the waveguide region and forming and patterning a core layer and a top cladding layer in the waveguide region.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polarized optical device and the resulting optical device. In the process, an optical device is coated with an adhesive. A PVA polarizing film is moistened to render it formable. The PVA polarizing film is laminated on to the adhesive coating so that the PVA polarizing film forms to the shape of the optical device. The film, adhesive, device ensemble is then heat annealed. The PVA polarizing film is then contacted with a boric acid solution to crosslink the PVA so that it can withstand use and further processing. A polarized optical device includes an adhesive disposed between an optical base element and a PVA polarizing film.

Abstract: A reinforced coating for a substrate includes a bond coat layer bonded to a surface of the substrate; an intermediate layer bonded to the bond coat layer; a reinforced layer bonded to the intermediate layer, wherein the reinforced layer comprises a woven fiber mesh disposed in the reinforced layer in a substantially planar position.