Abstract: A method of manufacturing self-adhering footwear including the steps of a) cleaning at least an upper surface portion of the mat with MEK solvent; b) applying a first adhesive to the cleaned surface; c) applying a second adhesive to the cleaned surface; d) applying and smoothing a fabric layer while the second adhesive is still wet; e) applying three light coats of the second adhesive to an upper surface of the fabric allowing adequate drying time between each successive coat.

Abstract: The introduction of vibration energy such as ultrasound into an uncured adhesive matrix during and/or after the joining of substrates leads to the effective dissolution and/or dispersion of adhesion-reducing contamination of the substrate surfaces into the adhesive matrix. In many cases, this can reduce the cost of expensive cleaning processes or quality control measures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for laying a floor covering that includes a flexible material containing a thermoplastic wear layer made from, in particular, plasticized PVC. The basic panels that form the covering are glued to the ground and cold welded in between on the site to be covered. After a panel has been positioned and glued to the surface to be covered, a continuous bead of mastic, which is made on the actual site by mixing a hardener and a polyurethane resin in aqueous phase, is applied laterally along the entire depth of the covering. The next panel is positioned on the ground which is covered with adhesive and the lateral edge thereof is pinned against the edge of the preceding panel comprising the bead of mastic, thereby causing the excess material to come to the surface, where it is removed by simply wiping with water.

Abstract: A balloon catheter and a method of making the balloon catheter, having a balloon which is bonded to an elongated shaft, and which has a first layer and a second layer and an improved bond between the balloon and the shaft. One aspect of the invention is directed to a balloon in which the balloon first layer includes eUHMWPE and has at least a section that has been oxidized with a chromic acid solution to provide improved bondability.

Abstract: An automated process is provided that includes loading a blank on a carrier and moving one of the carrier or the blank to more than one of a number of stations. The carrier has at least a portion with a desired shape that provides the blank with a stretched condition. Each station performs an operation on the blank while the blank is mounted on the carrier.

Abstract: Rollers, substrates, products and the like are not smeared with a sticky volatile component when a gas is blown from a blower provided near an extruding die to produce laminates. The blower is heated by a heater at a temperature not below the volatilization temperature of the volatile component volatilized from a resin film of thermoplastic resin extruded in molten conditions from the extruding die, and therefore the volatile component cannot stick on the blower and is immediately volatilized on the blower.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method for removing adhesive in a short time without requiring any solvent, a repair of which has conventionally been required for a long time, and there is provided a method for repairing a circuit connection part where circuit members having a large number of opposed circuits are connected electrically through an adhesive, wherein mutual joints at a circuit connection part requiring repair are separated, a basic material for transfer is bonded through a transfer adhesive for transfer to at least one circuit member where the adhesive remains and then the adhesive remaining on the circuit member and the transfer adhesive are removed from the circuit member along with the basic material for transfer.

Abstract: Methods of bonding glass and silicon-containing articles are disclosed. Bonding is achieved without use of adhesives or high temperature fusion. A wide variety of glass and silicon-containing articles may be bonded by the methods of the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying adhesive in a web converting machine is disclosed. In some embodiments, an adhesive application assembly is used to seal the tail of a rolled product against the rolled product. After being positioned in a location upon a roller, the rolled product is rotated and a sensor detects the location of the tail end, thereby establishing a reference for determining tail length in later operations. When the tail reaches a desired position, the adhesive application assembly applies adhesive to the tail and/or rolled product. In some embodiments, the adhesive assembly includes one or more adhesive sprayers with aperture members, and is self-cleaning. After the adhesive has been applied, the tail is wound upon the rolled product. In some embodiments, an adhesive application assembly is employed to apply adhesive to a core about which sheet material is to be wound.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium which includes a bonding sub-layer substantially and forms a lubricant layer having its enough width. A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium includes the steps of: a) laminating an underlayer, a magnetic layer for recording, and a protection layer of amorphous carbon on a substrate of the magnetic recording medium in turn, and b) repeating a progress to said protection layer of amorphous carbon comprising an application process of applying a lubricant, a subsequent ultraviolet rays treatment process, and a subsequent washing process for removing the lubricant which is not connected to the protection layer of amorphous carbon plural times.

Abstract: A magnetic disc cartridge includes a casing formed of upper and lower shell halves mated together, a disc-like recording medium supported for rotation in the casing and a liner fixed to each of the inner surfaces of the upper and lower shell halves by ultrasonic welding by use of an ultrasonic welding horn. The liner has an outer contour defined by an outer peripheral edge, a central opening defined by an inner peripheral edge, and a slit-like cutaway portion defined by a pair of linear edges extending between the outer peripheral edge and the inner peripheral edge. The ultrasonic welding horn is provided with a welding pattern in the form of a protrusion pattern formed on a welding face thereof over the entire welding area in which the ultrasonic welding horn is brought into contact with the liner, and the liner is welded to the inner surface of the shell half over the entire area of the liner along the welding pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe cleaner apparatus that is attached to a pipe fusion machine. The pipe cleaner removes dirt, snow, mud, and other debris from the outer surface of pipe sections prior to the butt fusion process. The pipe cleaner may be a wiper through which the pipe slides, or may be a multi-piece scraper with spring loaded flaps that clean the outside surface of the pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adhesive bonding a PVC surface comprising cleaning a PVC surface with an aqueous alkaline cleaning composition and applying an adhesive to the cleaned PVC surface.

Abstract: A bag that is made silent for purposes of using the bag on a studio set in movies, television, and other live and pre-recorded settings, where set props are needed to recreate real life situations for dramatization, but where real life sound that is created by bags interferes with the recording, broadcasting, or amplification of the dramatic performance. The bag is able to maintain real or imaginary brand labels for either product placement or true-to-life dramatization applications.

Abstract: A method of producing a thin film heating element is provided which can be used in manufacturing a transparent thin film heating element of desired shape with an increased heat emission property and an excellent durability. Also provided is a heating device of the type incorporating the thin film heating element produced by this method. The inventive method comprises the steps of, applying heat- and oil-resistant ink on a predetermined surface area of a base element, allowing the ink to run dry, spraying conductive chemical composition on the base element to form a conductive thin heater film, removing the ink out of the base element, printing a thin film electrode leading to the thin heater film, and baking the base element into a thin film heating element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multi-layered ceramic substrate which enables to remove a shrinkage suppression sheet without damaging the multi-layered substrate. The shrinkage suppression sheets are formed on both faces of unfired laminated green sheets, and then the laminated green sheets are fired. For removing the shrinkage suppression sheets on both faces of the multi-layered ceramic substrate 2 after sintering, water, ceramic powder, or water and ceramic powder mixture is sprayed together with compressed air.

Abstract: A two piece, metal and plastic, retaining ring used for chemical mechanical polishing of semiconductor substrates. In one embodiment, the plastic is selected from polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyethylene terephthalate, polyetheretherketone, polybutylene terephthalate, Ertalyte TX, PEEK, Torlon, Delrin, PET, Vespel, or Duratrol, and the plastic is assembled to a stainless steel ring with a urethane adhesive at room temperature. In another embodiment, the plastic is assembled to the metal portion with an acrylic adhesive at room temperature.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a bonded substrate comprising, at least, a process of joining two substrates and a process of subjecting the joined substrates to heat treatment to bond them firmly, wherein, at least, a process of cleaning for removing contaminants on the surface of the substrates is performed before joining the substrates, and then a process of drying the cleaned surface of the substrates is performed without using the water displacing method for the drying process, so that moisture is left on the substrates before joining to increase a joining strength after joining the substrates. Thereby, there can be provided a method for producing a bonded substrate wherein a joining strength of the joining interface of the substrates to be joined is improved, and thus the bonded substrate wherein there is no void failure and blister failure in the bonding interface of a bonded substrate after bonding heat treatment can be produced at high productivity and high yield.

Abstract: The invention is a method for encapsulating rubber mats to provide an extremely cost-effective and a more durable, alternative to flooring traditionally composed of multiple layers of rubber. Such proposed flooring can withstand frequent traffic of heavy animals while ensuring a high degree of animal safety and problem-free mobility. Use of such durable flooring via encapsulating rubber mats of the present invention may be suitable to a diverse array of situations requiring a hard wearing material, such as zoos, veterinary hospitals, animal transport trailers, quality stall systems, healthcare, arena footing, supermarkets, gymnasiums and schools, as well as other commercial, institutional and sporting uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for bonding a component, such as a bushing, into a part, such as a panel. The method broadly comprises attaching a vacuum chamber to a surface of the part, seating the component into a slot in the part, and applying an adhesive material about a circumference of the component while drawing a vacuum in the vacuum chamber to allow the adhesive material to flow between the part and the component.

Abstract: A perpendicular magnetic recording medium has a magnetic recording layer with ferromagnetic crystalline grains and nonmagnetic and nonmetallic grain boundary region surrounding the grains. The surface of its underlayer, before forming the magnetic recording layer, is exposed to an O2 or N2 atmosphere or an atmosphere of rare gas and O2 or N2, to attach the O2 or N2 as nucleation sites for promoting growth of the nonmagnetic and nonmetallic region. By forming the magnetic recording layer thereafter, both ferromagnetic crystalline grains and the nonmagnetic and nonmetallic grain boundary region are formed from the initial stage of the growth of the magnetic recording layer. Thus, a magnetic recording layer having excellent segregation structure can be formed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, a topography modifier, and a sulfur-containing coating stabilizer. In another embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, and a topography modifier. Then, in a subsequent step, the roughened copper surface is contacted with an acid resistance promoting composition.

Abstract: A bag that is made silent for purposes of using the bag on a studio set in movies, television, and other live and pre-recorded settings, where set props are needed to recreate real life situations for dramatization, but where real life sound that is created by bags interferes with the recording, broadcasting, or amplification of the dramatic performance. The bag is able to maintain real or imaginary brand labels for either product placement or true-to-life dramatization applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for laminating a dry film using a microwave which are capable of quickly transforming a photosensitive substance of a dry film to a semi-liquid state by vibrating a water or acryl group copolymer molecular in a dry film for thereby implementing a laminating operation. The apparatus for laminating a dry film includes a microwave oscillating apparatus which includes an interior surrounded by a reflection film, for thereby heat-oscillating a water and acryl group copolymer molecular in a dry film, a caterpillar belt clean apparatus for removing foreign substances formed after pressurizing the film heated by the oscillating apparatus, a frame for performing a laminating work with respect to the substrate fed by the feeding apparatus, and a discharging apparatus for discharging the PCB photosensitive-processed by the microwave oscillating apparatus.

Abstract: A friction member is made up of a back plate, a non-asbestos friction material bonded to a surface of the back plate and produced by molding and curing a non-asbestos friction material composition, and a metal phosphate conversion coating formed between the back plate and the non-asbestos friction material. When new, the friction member has a breaking load, measured according to JIS D4422, of at least 9 MPa, and a percent bonded surface area, which is the ratio of the surface area of friction material attached to the back plate surface after shear to the surface area of friction material attached to the plate surface before shear, of at least 90%. Such friction members are highly resistant to rusting, have excellent adhesion and heat resistance, and can be produced with minimal sludge formation and easy process control.

Abstract: There is provided A method for producing an optical device by bonding optical elements each other without using adhesive wherein the optical elements are bonded each other by using optical elements in which the relation between linear expansion coefficients &agr;1 and &agr;2 (/° C.) of each of the optical elements to be bonded and thickness t2 (m) of one of the optical elements satisfies the following formula: |(&agr;1−&agr;2)×t2|≦10−9 and t2≧2×10−5; and/or, by sticking the optical elements each other in the state of being heated, and then subjecting them to a heat treatment. There can be provided a small size and highly reliable optical devise by bonding optical elements each other without using an adhesive at a low cost.

Abstract: A thermoformed PVC, modified PVC, CPVC, metal or coated metal cover, covering system and method is provided for covering assemblies of pipe and pipe insulation, hangers, support rods and mechanical assemblies wherein the assembly is biocide treated, covered by and completely enclosed by the cover, the cover is sealed in order to prevent bacteria growth within the cover while allowing a smooth outside surface for biocide application. The cover can be modified to facilitate the application of biocide after the assembly is covered by providing resealable openings in said cover.

Abstract: Transparent sheets of acetate carrying a band of adhesive on the reverse side adjacent to one edge can be used for making notes on text and illustrations. Preferably provided in a tablet of plural, stacked sheets and most preferably provided in a kit form with erasable markers adapted for marking on acetate, the sheets may be applied to a whole page of text or to a drawing. The markings can interact with the text and drawings because the underlaying surface is visible through the sheets. Thus, the user may make annotations exactly where and how desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the peeling of a resist material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet which involves the improvement in the removal of resist material or the enhancement of peelability of resist material to certainly remove the resist material from the object regardless of the properties or treated state of the resist material. The process comprises (1) after the application of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, effecting a stress-imparting treatment which causes shrinkage or expansion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet so that a stress develops at the interface between the resist material and the object or (2) prior to the application of the resist material to the object, effecting surface treatment to the object such that the surface of the object has a surface free energy of to not greater than 60 dyne/cm.

Abstract: Multi-stranded silicone rubber fishing skirts printed with RTV adhesive inks and/or laminated with colored foils and the method of manufacture of the fishing skirts are disclosed herein. The RTV inks set in the presence of humidity. The foils and inks can be applied to a silicone rubber substrate in preferred patterns and in registry with other areas containing foil or ink. The adhesive ink preferably comprises a mixture of an RTV adhesive, oil based thinner and/or pigment. In various processes, the ink is silk-screen printed and air-dried. One or more foils can be bonded to the rubber with different techniques. The foil can be vulcanized to the rubber substrate, bonded to a wet ink, or bonded under pressure to exposed smooth surfaces. The surface texture can be defined during and after vulcanization at the mold and with a smoothing template or with printed ink.

Abstract: A method of installing a tubular member in an inaccessible cavity includes a step of cleaning the internal wall of the cavity, a step of bringing the tubular member into contact with retaining members, and a step of fixing the tubular member by pressing it against the wall of the cavity. The method comprises three successive phases. A first phase comprises the step of cleaning the internal wall of the cavity and a step of topographically surveying the internal wall of the cavity. A second phase comprises a step of determining a position on the internal wall for retaining members for retaining the tubular member and a step of installing on the internal wall retaining members for retaining the tubular member and fixing members for fixing the retaining members to the wall.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing circuit board comprising: holding a laminate with metal foil or resin-coated metal foil disposed on both surfaces or on one surface of board material or board material with metal foil circuit formed thereon between metal plates, and applying at least one of heat and pressure to the laminate. A hard coat layer formed on both surfaces or on one surface of the metal plate protects the metal plate. Accordingly, the metal plate is hardly scratched by its contact with the conveyor and the like or by handling by the operator during the production of the circuit boards. Further, since the hard coat layer surface is smoothly finished, resin or contamination sticking to the metal plate can be easily removed, thereby prolonging the life of the metal plate. As a result, it is possible to produce high-quality circuit boards at low costs.

Abstract: In a single-point bonding apparatus that connects the end portions of leads or the cut end portions of leads to pads respectively by pressing such end portions of leads or cut end portions of leads with a tool, a cleaning stage that is used to clean the tool is additionally provided, and a cleaning chip is disposed on the surface of the cleaning stage.

Abstract: In bonding a first crystalline semiconductor substrate to a second crystalline semiconductor substrate, a liquid is applied to a first surface of the first substrate and to a first surface of the second substrate to wet both substrate first surfaces. The first surface of the first substrate is brought together with the first surface of the second substrate while the liquid substantially remains on both first surfaces, and then the liquid is evaporated from the substrate first surfaces, while the substrate first faces are together, at an evaporation temperature that is below the boiling point of the liquid at ambient pressure. The substrates are then heat treated at a temperature above the evaporation temperature. Surface channels can be formed in a first surface of at least one of the first and second substrates, and during the heat treatment, a crystal growth promotion vapor can be supplied to the substrates.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a method of treating the surface of an organic substrate, particularly a circuitized surface of an organic substrate, which method reduces the spread of adhesive resin that is subsequently deposited on the surface, is provided. This method comprises the steps of applying a treatment solution comprising a fatty acid compound, an alkalizing agent, and a solvent comprising water and from about 5% to about 90% by volume of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of an alcohol, a glycol ether, and combinations thereof to the surface; and then removing substantially all of the solvent from the solution to provide a thin film on the surface of said substrate. The film comprises the fatty acids that were present in the treatment solution. In a preferred embodiment the treatment solution further comprises a chelating agent.

Abstract: A method in which a separate preformed optical material is suitably sized for easy handling, manipulation, and fabrication into a waveguide having a core (formed from the optical material) having transverse cross-sectional dimensions on the order of only tens of microns. The method may include a plurality of mechanical steps, e.g., lapping, polishing, and/or dicing, and bonding steps, e.g., attaching with adhesives. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing an optical material, thinning and polishing the optical material to form a core comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending surfaces, providing a plurality of support substrates, and attaching the plurality of support substrates to the longitudinally extending surfaces of the core. The plurality of support substrates may be attached to the plurality of longitudinally extending surfaces of the optical material with an adhesive.

Abstract: A combined waterproofing sheet and protection course membrane has a water resistant film and a protective layer. The protective layer protects the film from being punctured and otherwise compromised. An adhesive layer, with a free adhesive side for adhesion to a foundation, is adhered to the film, so that the membrane can be applied to a subterranean foundation in a single step. While the foundation is being back filled, the protective layer keeps the water resistant film intact thereby maintaining the water resistant capabilities of the membrane.

Abstract: An article and method for reinforcing structural members is provided. The article includes a carbon fiber material, preferably a carbon fiber mesh with a roughened surface defined by an epoxy resin. The article has lateral fibers woven into longitudinal carbon fibers that are in tension, creating a mesh. An epoxy resin is applied to the fiber mesh to form a rigidified fiber mesh tape once the resin is cured. To obtain a roughened surface a plastic sheet is removably attached to the surface of the fiber mesh. The plastic sheet is removed thereby exposing a roughened carbon fiber surface defined by the epoxy. An alternative tensile tape is also provided for reinforcing a wall structure.

Abstract: An improved adhesion-preventative physical barrier, wound dressing and drug delivery system comprising an oxidized cellulose film made up of multiple layers of a cellulose fabric or like material and a cellulose film. A method for forming an improved oxidized cellulose film and for using the same to prevent the formation of postsurgical adhesions and/or to dress a wound and/or to deliver one or more drugs.

Abstract: The foreign matter adhered to the data bearing surface of a master medium is removed by use of a dry, non-contact removal process, so as to facilitate the performance of a high transfer quality magnetic transfer. Before performing a magnetic transfer or forming an optical disk, a magnetic transfer master medium or an optical disk master medium is placed in a vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber is evacuated by an evacuating means, and a reactive gas is introduced thereto by a gas introducing means. In the state in which the chamber has been evacuated and the reactive gas has been introduced thereto, a discharging means applies a discharge voltage in the chamber, causing a plasma discharge to be generated between the master medium and an electrode. The plasma etching action of the plasma discharge burns off the foreign matter adhered to the surface of the master medium.

Abstract: A filled hollow fibre composite material is made by laying up a plurality of prepreg plies (1) of hollow fibre composite material and non-stick film material (2) one on top of another with the non-stick film material (2) interleaving successive plies (1) at selected areas thereof. The laid up interleaved plies are treated to resin bond the ply areas (3) not interleaved with the non-stick film material and leave the interleaved areas (4) unbonded. The so formed laminate is treated at edge regions to expose open unfilled hollow fibre ends (5, 6) and the plies in the unbonded interleaved areas (4) are separated at the non-stick film material (2) to provide access to the open hollow fibre ends (7) in each ply for the introduction of a film material into the hollow fibres through the open hollow fibre ends (7) in one or more of the separated plies (1) to form a filled hollow fibre composite material.

Abstract: A functional film sticking apparatus includes: a separator peeling unit for peeling a separator from a functional film having the separator stuck on the functional film via an adhesive; a functional film sticking unit for sticking the functional film, from which the separator has been peeled by the separator peeling unit, on a panel surface; and a film fixing portion for carrying the functional film at least from the separator peeling unit to the functional film sticking unit while holding the functional film by suction, the film fixing portion being provided with a roller for sticking the functional film. The separator peeling unit is provided with a suction device for sucking, upon peeling the separator from the functional film, the atmosphere at the portion to be peeled and its neighborhood, or is provided with an electrostatic eraser for removing, upon peeling the separator from the functional film, electrostatic charges at the portion to be peeled and its neighborhood.

Abstract: Subject invention provides method of arranging multilayer passive electronic components, enabling simple arranging of rolled thin foil from a roll on a supporting block in order to form a stack, where supporting, plastic foil with thin foil (63) in it is led from unrolling mechanism (67) for unrolling the foil, over the cross knife (66) and over two rotating side knives (68), through the pressing tool (65), over the separating crossbar (610) and pulling mechanism (612) to the rolling mechanism (611) for rolling of the supporting foil, from which the thin foil is already separated, where the supporting block (57) is put under the pressing tool (65). The invention also provides the supporting block.

Abstract: Techniques to bond two or more smaller bodies or subunits to produce a unitary SiC composite structure extend the capabilities of reaction-bonded silicon carbide, for example, by making possible the fabrication of complex shapes. In a first aspect of the present invention, two or more preforms are bonded together with a binder material that imparts at least strength sufficient for handling during subsequent thermal processing. In a second aspect of the present invention, instead of providing the subunits to be bonded in the form of preforms, the subunits may be dense, SiC composite bodies, e.g., RBSC bodies. In each of the above embodiments, a preferable means for bonding two or more subunits combines aspects of adhesive and mechanical locking characteristics. One way to accomplish this objective is to incorporate a mechanical locking feature to the joining means, e.g., a “keyway” feature.

Abstract: A process and assembly of a silicon-on-insulator substrate or handle incorporates a low initial viscosity epoxy adhesive having a high cross-linking density. The assembly is formed by distributing the epoxy adhesive at the interstice between a silicon wafer and the handle and heating the assembly so that the epoxy adhesive wicks by capillary action between the silicon wafer and the handle. The heating causes the epoxy adhesive to cross-link so that a strong adhesion is effectuated between the silicon and handle. The simply controllable process affords a high yield at relatively low cost.

Abstract: A method of preparing particles of a lignocellulosic material for the manufacture of a finished product, such as a particle board, includes the steps of chemically modifying the lignocellulosic material by impregnating the lignocellulosic material with a suitable anhydride in a non-aqueous solvent; applying to the particles of lignocellulosic material an adhesion promoter to promote the adherence of a thermoplastic resin to the surfaces of the particles of lignocellulosic material; and applying to the particles a thermoplastic resin in dry powder form, so that after the application of the adhesion promoter, the thermoplastic resin adheres to the surfaces of the particles of lignocellulosic material, the thermoplastic resin having been surfaced modified by irradiation or by fluorination; and removing any solvent present.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions useful for bonding fluoropolymer to substantially non-fluorinated polymer. The compositions of the invention comprise a substantially non-fluorinated polymer or a mixture of said polymers, a di- or polyamine, preferably, an aliphatic diamine, and an onium catalyst, preferably, a phosphonium salt.

Abstract: A new method for the bonding of painted construction parts, in particular for the structural bonding of painted metals surfaces is described. In a first step of the inventive method, a carcase work adhesive is applied onto all parts of the oiled steel sheet on which later on, during assembly, bonding shall be performed. For the bonding, the lacquer layers on the carcase work adhesive are removed prior to the application of an assembly adhesive. Said method is simple and rugged. In comparison with the state of the art it is more economic, enables a highly structural and high strength joining with high torsional strength and a high ageing resistant compound quality.

Abstract: This invention relates to display devices. More particularly, this invention relates to displays, such as advertisements, formed in substrates, such as concrete. Likewise, this invention relates to a method of making such display devices, including a method of forming a display, such as advertising logo, in concrete.

Abstract: A method of forming a bond between a resilient rubber member with a chlorinated surface and a bracket, especially in a vehicle mount assembly, includes forming a cured epoxy coating on the bracket member and heating the bracket member and the chlorinated surface of the rubber body to a bonding temperature while pressing them together to form a bond between them.