Abstract: An absorbent composite includes a water-insoluble fibrous matrix, a superabsorbent polymer composition that has an initial absorbent capacity of at least about 5 grams of saline per gram of superabsorbent polymer composition; and a first triggering mechanism having a first release time of between about 5 and 60 minutes, where the superabsorbent polymer composition has a second absorbent capacity that is at least about 25 % greater than the first absorbent capacity as measured by the mCRC Test.

Abstract: According to the method, drops of an adhesive material are deposited on one of the plates, with the drops being spaced from one another. A grid having a predefined thickness lower than that of the drops is applied to the plate receiving the drops. A perpendicular and uniform pressure is applied to at least one of the plates, so that the drops spread and come into contact with the opposing sides of the two plates. The spacing of the drops is defined so that after spreading under the pressure applied, air is not trapped between the drops.

Abstract: A muco-adhesive patch for delivery of drugs into mucous membranes. On the muco-contact side, a water impermeable layer covers the center of the patch and less than half of the muco-contact side of the patch. Drugs may be added by mixing the drug with an adhesive material and placing a spot of the drug plus adhesive onto the exposed side of the water impermeable layer. A lenticular medical patch with a thin, tapered edge can be made with multiple layers by passing a single sheet such as a sheet of plastic through a production line in which each layer is applied in turn maintaining registration by reference to edges of the sheet or to marks on the sheet.

Abstract: A photochromic structure includes a plastic support of optical grade with good light transparency, having at least one face with an adhesive layer impregnated with a solution of a solvent with photochromes, having a flexible host matrix for the photochromes, which is mounted by adhesion onto another support. A structure with a uniform flexible photochromic matrix, which has rapid transition times, notably a rapid relaxation time, is thus obtained. The structure is mountable, and advantageously repositionable. It is produced via a process using roll-milling combined with a system for dispensing the solvated solution of photochromes upstream of the rolls, via which a support strip of an adhesive is entrained by the rolls, and the adhesive is gradually impregnated and then laminated on another support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the individual application of a hot embossing film, according to which an adhesive is printed on a substrate in the form of symbols, patterns, numbers etc., then a hot embossing film consisting of a backing film, peel-off layer and decorative layer is hot-laminated on the printed substrate and the backing film is removed.

Abstract: A spiral-coil antenna conforming to a non-planar contour is deployed, in various embodiments, in an implantable device for controllably ejecting fluid into an anatomic region. The antenna facilitates wireless communications with the implantable device and external charging thereof. In one implementation, the device has a non-planar contour and the spiral coil defines a non-planar surface conforming to the non-planar contour.

Abstract: A mechanical fastening system for products, for example, an absorbent article such as infant training pants, in which the mechanical fastening system is a hook-and-loop type fastening system on the garment in which the loop material is a nonwoven material laminate which has been post bonded after the laminate has been constructed.

Abstract: In an optical system including an optical bench and an imaging device that is configured to be mounted to the optical bench, a method of aligning the imaging device on the optical bench includes the steps of: (1) inserting an alignment pin extending from a mounting surface of either the optical bench or the imaging device into a hole defined in the other of the optical bench and the imaging device; (2) aligning the imaging device with respect to a target image by translating and/or rotating the imaging device on the mounting surface of the optical bench while the pin is inserted in the hole to meet pre-defined center pixel, scan line and/or resolution requirements of the optical system; and (3) applying epoxy to the pin and the hole to mount the optical bench to the imaging device.

Abstract: A method for the production of a laminate material for hook and loop closures, particularly for diaper closures, comprises laminating a textile material onto a carrier film having a surface structure that is suitable for forming a connection with the hooks of a hook and loop closure. The textile material is not connected with the carrier film over its entire area, and the textile material forming the cover layer of the laminate material is brushed after lamination.

Abstract: A seal agent D and liquid crystal C are clamped to a lower substrate 6, a pair of the lower substrate 7 and an upper substrate 7 are laminated with the seal agent D and the liquid crystal C interposed therebetween, and at least one of the pair of substrates is a roll-shaped long flexible resin film. When the substrates are laminated, the lower substrate 6 on one hand is aligned to the upper substrate 7 on the other hand in every arbitrary length. With this arrangement, productivity can be improved as well as a positional dislocation due to accumulation of positioning errors can be prevented.

Abstract: A multilayer mounting mat operatively adapted for use in mounting a pollution control element in a pollution control device comprises a first layer, a second layer, and an adhesive sandwiched therebetween so as to bond together a major surface of the first layer to a major surface of the second layer, the adhesive comprising at least one of inorganic colloidal particles having an average diameter less than about 300 nm and an inorganic water-soluble salt.

Abstract: A labeling article and a method of use and assembly of the labeling article, where the labeling article comprises a label, an elastic securing band, and a release liner, and where the elastic securing band is configured to be stretched to define a loop between the elastic securing band and the release liner.

Abstract: A structural composite laminate and method of making the same are provided. The laminate includes first and second skins or laminas, and a core positioned between the first and second laminas. The core contains thermoplastic and/or substantially inelastic polymeric particles with inter-particle interstices between the polymeric particles. Optionally, the polymeric particles are arranged discontinuously to establish gaps between adjacent particles along at least one dimension of the laminate.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a bipolar plate assembly with an adhesive bond layer. The bipolar plate assembly is used in a fuel cell stack and includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has a first border and the second plate has a second border. The adhesive bond layer is located between the first border and the second border, and is used to mechanically and structurally join the first plate and the second plate together.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying nail tabs to roofing and building cover materials involving the steps of depositing tab material onto the surface of the roofing or building cover material, during or after its manufacture, resulting in a plurality of nail tabs from a lamination roll, and bonding the tabs to the surface of the material by pressure between the lamination roll and said surface. The method also encompasses depositing the tab material or pre-formed tabs by a pressure roll in contact with said surface. The tabs preferably are made substantially of a polymer material and may be hardened or cured by ultra-violet or visible light. The tabs may also be pre-formed and have adhesive backing.

Abstract: A method and system for assembling large wind turbine blades that includes providing a plurality of wind turbine blade segments. An adhesive distribution arrangement is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of the wind turbine blade segments. The adhesive distribution arrangement includes a bonding grid having a plurality of adhesive distribution openings. The wind turbine blade segments are directed together and sufficient adhesive is provided to the bonding grid to substantially fill an area between the wind turbine segments. The adhesive is then cured to form a bonded joint, the bonding grid being incorporated into the bonded joint. A bonding grid for use with the method and system and a segmented wind turbine blade are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for determining the placement of an adhesive relative to an emboss pattern is disclosed. The disclosed process is suitable for forming an embossed multi-ply substrate. The process comprises the steps of: 1. Providing the emboss pattern as a pattern of elements; 2. Providing a grid comprising a plurality of vertices, the grid corresponds to an adhesive application pattern; 3. Providing each vertex of the plurality of vertices with an initial position; and, 4. Overlaying said emboss pattern upon said grid.

Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a display having a display panel, a transparent protective plate, which is placed in front of the display panel, and a layer formed of a transparent organic medium, which is placed between the display panel and the protective plate, a liquid organic medium is applied to, or a sheet-like organic medium is formed on, a surface of one of the display panel and the protective plate, the display panel and the protective plate are bonded together in a reduced pressure atmosphere, and thereafter the liquid organic medium is cured.

Abstract: An absorbent article, preferably a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed having an absorbent core which imparts increased wearing comfort to the article and makes it thin and dry. The absorbent core useful for an absorbent article comprises a substrate layer, a discontinuous layer of absorbent material, and a layer of thermoplastic material. A second surface of the discontinuous layer of absorbent material is in at least partial contact with a first surface of the substrate layer. Portions of a second surface of the layer of thermoplastic material are in direct contact with the first surface of the substrate layer and portions of said second surface of the layer of thermoplastic material are in direct contact with a first surface of the discontinuous layer of absorbent material. A process for providing a storage layer for an absorbent core useful in an absorbent article is further disclosed.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods for applying multiple labels to an object. An exemplary method comprises affixing an inner label to the object, then affixing an outer label over the inner label. One or more edges of the outer label may be coupled to the inner label using a releasable or a resealable adhesive such that the outer label may be decoupled from the inner label.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for air conditioning, capturing combustion contaminants, desalination, and other processes using liquid desiccants.

Abstract: A method includes: preparing a transfer base material to have repellency against a silicone material- and conductive particle-containing liquid material; applying the liquid material to a transfer base material surface to form a liquid coating, and drying the liquid coating to obtain a bonding film; imparting energy to the bonding film to develop adhesion near a surface thereof, bonding the transfer base material to a first base material, and then separating the transfer and first base materials to transfer the bonding film to the first base material; thereafter imparting energy to the bonding film to develop adhesion near another surface of the bonding film, and bonding the first base material to a second base material to obtain a temporarily bonded structure; and applying pressure to the temporarily bonded structure to finalize the bonding and electrically connect a first terminal and a second terminal via the conductive particles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for manufacturing a radio frequency identification device (RFID), the device featuring an antenna and a chip (12) connected to the antenna, the method including the following steps: printing an antenna (12) having contacts (17 and 19) on a support (20) made of paper or synthetic paper, placing adhesive dielectric material between the contacts of the antenna, positioning an integrated circuit module (10) on the support, the module featuring groups of contacts (17, 18) and the chip (12) connected to groups of contacts inside an encapsulation (14) of the module, so that the groups of contacts of the module are opposite the contacts of the antenna, placing a thermoplastic layer (22) and a paper or synthetic paper layer (24) on the support, the two layers (22 and 24) being provided with a recess (21, 23) at the location of encapsulation (14) of the module (10), laminating together the three layers, the antenna support layer (20), the thermoplastic layer (22) and the paper or synt

Abstract: A display device having a touch screen includes a touch screen panel defined by an active area in which an external input is sensed and a non-active area outside the active area. A display panel displays an image based on the sensing of the touch screen panel. A window covers the touch screen panel. A lower resin layer is formed on a rear surface of the touch screen panel to join the touch screen panel and the display panel to be joined together. An upper resin layer is formed on a front surface of the touch screen panel to join the touch screen panel and the window together. A lower dam or an upper dam is formed on the rear or front surface of the non-active area in the touch screen panel along a side circumference of the lower or upper resin layer, respectively.

Abstract: A method of forming a roofing product can include providing a ceramic base material having an open structure. The method can also include filling the open structure of the ceramic base material with a bituminous material, wherein the bituminous material has no greater than approximately 5 weight % of abrasive particles. The method can further include applying a recycled roofing material adjacent to the ceramic base material after filling the open structure of the ceramic base material with the bituminous material. In a particular embodiment, an open structure of the ceramic base material is filled with a bituminous material that has no greater than approximately 2 weight % of abrasive particles or 0.1 weight % metal content. The recycled roofing material can be applied along one or both sides of the ceramic base material. The bituminous material may have a characteristic particle size that is smaller than a characteristic particle size of the recycled roofing material.

Abstract: A syringe for fabricating a liquid crystal display panel is provided. The syringe includes a body, a plurality of nozzles, and a connection portion. The body portion has a dispensing material contained therein. The plurality of nozzles supply the dispensing material received from the body portion to a substrate of the liquid crystal display panel. The connection portion are provided on a bottom surface of the connection portion and couples the nozzles with the body portion.

Abstract: A method produces a connection between a carrier metal layer and a graphite layer. Accordingly, the method includes providing a carrier metal layer; providing a graphite layer to be connected to the carrier metal layer; arranging a bonding layer having at least one metal between the carrier metal layer and the graphite layer; and connecting the carrier metal layer to the graphite layer. The connection includes a diffusion step wherein the metal is stimulated to penetrate at least partially into the graphite layer and/or the carrier metal layer, wherein the metal substantially remains in a solid phase.

Abstract: A disposable diaper 1 includes a topsheet 2, a backsheet 3, and an absorbent member 4 between the sheets 2 and 3. A pair of leg flaps 5 each having an elastic member is provided along the laterally opposite side edges of the absorbent member 4. Each of the leg flaps 5 is fixed at its front end portion 52 and rear end portion 53 to a portion C, one of longitudinally opposite end portions of the diaper, and to a portion B, the other end portion, in such a configuration that each of the leg flaps 5 may be folded back over the side of the backsheet 3 when the disposable diaper 1 is in a flat-out state with the elastic members stretched.

Abstract: A label laminate and a method for manufacturing a label laminate. The laminate includes a first label material layer and a second label material. The method includes forming a pattern in which adhesive areas and non-adhesive areas alternate on the face side of the first label material layer and on the face side of the second label material layer. The adhesive areas on the first label material layer are aligned with the non-adhesive areas on the second label material layer and the non-adhesive areas on the first label material layer are aligned with the adhesive areas on the second label material layer. The face sides of two label material layers are attached to each other. The adhesive areas are formed by a screening method. The non-adhesive areas have a surface energy, which is at least 25 dynes.

Abstract: A peel ply conformable masking device for protectively overlying a pre-cleaned bonding surface of an adhesive attachment adapted for bonded affixation to a selected substrate, such as an adhesive attachment of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,013,391 and 6,773,780 having a bonding surface circumscribing a temporary attachment member for holding the attachment against the substrate for the duration of a bonding agent cure time. The bonding surface of the adhesive attachment is pre-cleaned as by sand blasting and/or etching, and the masking device comprising a peel-off film carrying a thin layer of a peel-off adhesive is placed thereover to prevent contamination thereof. The masking device includes at least one aperture surrounding the temporary attachment member, and further includes at least one outwardly protruding and easily grasped pull tab for facilitated peel-off separation from bonding surface immediately prior to bonded affixation to the selected substrate.

Abstract: A laminate material element (1) for a hook and loop closure, particularly a diaper closure, has a carrier film (2) and a textile material (3) laminated onto the carrier film (2), which has a surface structure that is suitable for forming a connection with the hooks of a hook and loop closure. The carrier film (2) and the textile material (3) are bonded together over their entire surface in an edge region that extends along the edges of the laminate material element and has the shape of a frame. A bond between the carrier film (2) and the textile material (3) that does not cover the entire surface is provided in the region within this frame.

Abstract: A method for preparing a golf ball with surface indicia such as a letter or image having metallic luster includes the steps of forming an adhesive indicia made of a thermoplastic resin on a golf ball surface, bonding the metal thin-film on a metal thin film-bearing film over the indicia under pressure or heat and pressure, then peeling off the film so as to leave a portion of the metal thin-film having the same shape as the indicia adhering to and laminated with the indicia.

Abstract: A cross-linked starch adhesive for use in producing moisture resistant wax free corrugated paperboard and the recyclable paperboard produced using the adhesive.

Abstract: A bonding structure with a buffer layer, and a method of forming the same are provided. The bonding structure comprises a first substrate with metal pads thereon, a protection layer covered on the surface of the substrate, a first adhesive metal layer formed on the metal pads, a buffer layer coated on the protection layer and the metal pads, a first metal layer covered on the buffer layer, and a second substrate with electrodes and a bonding layer thereon. The first metal layer, the electrodes and the bonding layer are bonded to form the bonding structure. Direct bonding can be performed through surface activation or heat pressure. The method uses fewer steps and is more reliable. The temperature required for bonding the structure is lower. The bonding density between the contacted surfaces is increased to a fine pitch. The quality at the bonding points is increased because fewer contaminations between the contacted surfaces are generated.

Abstract: There are provided an adhesive-agent disposing step of disposing the adhesive agent, a first curing step of curing part of the adhesive agent disposed (including an adhesive-agent-disposition providing step of the present invention), a painting step of coating a paint on the works, and a heating step (a second curing step) of applying a heating treatment with a drying device. There can be provided a joining method of works that can ensure a high joining quality and productivity.

Abstract: Laminated structures for use in building construction are fabricated by a manufacturing process such that the laminating steps to not require elevated drying temperatures or an extended dwell time at any point. The process employs stock materials that simultaneously reduce cost and improve performance. This is accomplished using a specially formulated viscoelastic glue and ambient temperature drying apparatus. As a result, the production capacity of the manufacturing facility, cost of goods, and delivered performance are greatly improved over existing methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an activatable precursor of an elastic composite laminate web having a machine direction and a cross direction comprising an elastic film, a first non-woven web and a first layer of adhesive therebetween, said layer of adhesive comprising in CD two edge regions and an intermediate region between the two edge regions extending in MD, said layer of adhesive exhibiting an adhesive pattern so that the mean adhesive surface coverage measured in the cross direction comprises at least one maximum in each of the edge regions and at least one maximum proximate the center of the intermediate region and/or the center line of the web, respectively.

Abstract: A bundle (20) comprising two or more cases (2a, 2b), each case having a width (W) and a length (L). The cases are releasably attached together by attachment means (12) defining at least one twisting axis (T). The cases can be detached by being twisted apart along said twisting axis (T), and the width of each case is from 50 mm to 200 mm. A method of bundling together two cases with attachment means such as glue spots defining a twisting axis is also disclosed.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a three-dimensional structure includes (a) placing a second porous sheet on top of a first porous sheet that has a predetermined external shape and at least part of which contains a first functional liquid, (b) bonding at least a range surrounded by a predetermined shape of the second porous sheet onto the first porous sheet, (c) processing the second porous sheet in the predetermined shape, and (d) after step (b), causing a second functional liquid to be contained in at least part of the range of the second porous sheet so that the first functional liquid and the second functional liquid are brought into contact through the first porous sheet and the second porous sheet.

Abstract: Device for coupling two or more paper webs or plies by gluing, comprising gluing means destined to apply glue to a paper ply (N2) and pressure means which are located downstream of said gluing means and press more paper plies (N1, N2; N3) onto each other determining their coupling. The said gluing means comprise at least one body (1) provided with corresponding reliefs (R1) which apply the glue on predetermined gluing zones or areas of a paper ply (N2) advancing along a predetermined direction (F2) and said pressure means comprise a presser (3) which is located downstream of the said gluing means with respect to the said direction (F2) and is provided with corresponding reliefs (R3) which exert, on said paper plies (N1, N2; N3), a localized pressure on pressure zones or areas interfering with said gluing zones or areas, so that the glue passes through the glued ply (N2) only in correspondence of said pressure areas or zones.

Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed in which an absorbent body intervenes between a liquid permeable front sheet and a back sheet. A middle-height portion is provided by thickening a front surface of an approximately center area of the absorbent body with respect to a standard portion absorbent body. The article includes leakage preventing grooves which extend to a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article are provided on both sides which sandwich a body fluid discharge portion area in the area of the middle-height portion, respectively.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for manufacturing core composite layer workpieces (sandwich structures) from at least one first and at least one second cover sheet (1, 2) between which a core sheet (30) including especially short cut fibers (9) is provided, are disclosed with which a continuous and substantially break free manufacture can be conducted which leads to composite layer structures with reasonable costs. Single manufacturing parameters can specifically be varied with different embodiments so that in a relatively simple manner composite layer structures with desired physical properties can be obtained, for example with respect to their strength, stiffness, flexibility, mechanical and acoustic absorption capabilities, working properties, and so on. Composite layer structures for new applications can be manufactured as well.

Abstract: A paper attachment system and method includes providing a plurality of flexible panels. Each of the flexible panels has a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge. A plurality of adhesive patches is provided. Each of the panels has one of the adhesive patches attached thereto. The adhesive patches are positioned on the first sides of the panels. A plurality of coverings is provided. Each of the coverings is positioned on and removably attached to one of the adhesive patches so that each of the adhesive patches is covered by one of the coverings. A plurality of the panels is positioned on top of each other to define a stack of the panels. The coverings are then removed from the stack of the panels. Pressure is then applied to the stack of panels to releasably secure the panels together with the adhesive patches.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a polymeric membrane to a structure are described herein. In some instances, the systems and methods for coupling polymeric membranes to structures is applicable to mounting structures onto polymeric membranes forming part of roofing structure. Particularly, the methods and systems described herein may be applicable to securing external structures, such as photovoltaic cells to a polymeric membrane, such as a thermoplastic membrane.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mount includes dispensing a predetermined amount of molten thermoplastic adhesive on a release liner, attaching a tab to the adhesive while the adhesive is at a temperature above its softening point, and cooling the adhesive to a temperature below its softening point.

Abstract: A prefabricated relief form member for use as an architectural trim feature on a structure using structural elements from connected wire assemblies such as corner aid to make a prefabricated relief form member and fastening the structural elements together such as by glue and putting a sheet of paper under the relief form member and applying plaster to form a trim.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making expandable honeycomb structures suitable for use as window coverings is provided. Material is fed to a folder and past a cutter. Adhesive is applied to the material downstream of the cutter and the material is cut to desired lengths. The cut strips of material are stacked with similarly formed strips to form the honeycomb structure.

Abstract: A laminated structure appropriate for use in constructing walls, floors, ceilings or doors, has a selected area and in one embodiment comprises two external layers of one or more materials such as, but not limited to, gypsum, at least one internal constraining layer having less than said selected area, and two or more internal layers of a viscoelastic glue separated by said at least one internal constraining layer, wherein each of said layers of viscoelastic glue is patterned to cover a selected percentage, but not all, of said area of said laminated structure thereby to allow moisture to pass through said structure.

Abstract: In a disposable absorbent article structured such that an article body is composed of at least a top sheet arrange in a front face side, a back sheet arranged in a back face side and an absorber interposed between both of top sheet and back sheet, and a feces pocket is provided in a hip contact portion of the article body, wherein an opening portion of the feces pocket is covered with a mesh sheet.