Abstract: Films comprising a liquid-absorbant layer and an impermeable layer are provided. Processes for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. Also described are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casings.

Abstract: A method of producing a heat sealable label comprises the steps of: (i) providing a textile substrate which is of synthetic polymeric fibres and which is provided on one of its faces with a heat sealable adhesive, (ii) applying to the other face of the substrate a curable resin system, (iii) effecting cross-linking of said curable resin system, (iv) printing on to said cross-linked resin system a uv curable ink in the form of the desired marking, and (v) effecting uv curing of said ink. The ink incorporates monomer components which during the uv curing of step (iv) covalently bond to the cross-linked resin system.

Abstract: A composition comprises a thermosetting binder, a conductive reinforcing scrim, and low melting point metal particles. The low melting point metal particles melt at or below 350° C. The composition may be made in to a tape. Bonding of the composition to a substrate is also disclosed.

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: A positive electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery including a net-type current collector and a positive active material layer formed on both sides of the current collector and also including a positive active material and a binder and having a thickness of about 150 ?m or more, a method of manufacturing the same, and a rechargeable lithium battery including the same.

Abstract: A system for hermetically sealing devices includes a substrate, which includes a plurality of individual chips. Each of the chips includes a plurality of devices and each of the chips are arranged in a spatial manner as a first array. The system also includes a transparent member of a predetermined thickness, which includes a plurality of recessed regions arranged in a spatial manner as a second array and each of the recessed regions are bordered by a standoff region. The substrate and the transparent member are aligned in a manner to couple each of the plurality of recessed regions to a respective one of said plurality of chips. Each of the chips within one of the respective recessed regions is hermetically sealed by contacting the standoff region of the transparent member to the plurality of first street regions and second street regions using at least a bonding process to isolate each of the chips within one of the recessed regions.

Abstract: A tool and a method for packaging lens module are provided. The method for packaging lens module includes the following steps. Firstly, a carrier having at least one cavity is provided. Next, a holder is disposed in the cavity. Then, a die is disposed on a surface of a substrate. After that, the substrate is inversely placed on the carrier, wherein the surface where the die is disposed faces the carrier, and the die corresponds to the holder. Then, a cover plate covers the carrier and the substrate, such that the substrate is fixed on the holder.

Abstract: A heating and pressurizing apparatus (101), to which a circuit board (70) with electronic components (8) pre-bonded thereto via bonding elements (9) is carried in, is provided. The heating and pressurizing apparatus post-bonds the electronic component to the circuit board by heating and pressurizing the electronic component by a contact member (1211) having a heating device (122). By executing the pre-bonding and the post-bonding of the electronic components to the circuit board independently of each other, the time required for the post-bonding can be reduced, compared with the conventional case, and the productivity of the whole mounting line can be improved.

Abstract: A roofing underlayment comprising an asphalt-coated fibrous sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface is provided. A first portion of the upper surface has granules adhered thereto. A slip-resistant member is bonded to a second portion of the upper surface, an upper surface of the slip-resistant member having substantially no granules adhered thereto.

Abstract: A production method for an electronic chip component includes the steps of forming a first paste layer by applying paste onto a first end surface of an electronic component body with a second end surface being stuck onto a substrate having an adhesive surface and drying the paste, turning the electronic component body 180 degrees so as to stick the first end surface of the electronic component body onto the substrate by sliding a slider relative to the substrate in a state in which the slider is in contact with the first end surface of the electronic component body, forming a second paste layer by applying the paste onto the second end surface of the electronic component body and drying the paste, and firing the first and second paste layers.

Abstract: An adhesive tape has a carrier and an adhesive that is applied to at least one side of the carrier. The adhesive is made of a tackifier resin and an olefin polymer having a density of between 0.86 and 0.89 g/cm3 and a minimum crystallite melting point of at least 105° C.

Abstract: It has now been discovered, according to the present invention, that interlayers comprising a blend of plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) and poly(cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate-co-ethylene terephthalate) copolyester can be used to form interlayers having a pearly white appearance. Such interlayers are useful in applications in which a colored multiple layer glass interlayer is desirable.

Abstract: A trim cover assembly and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The trim cover assembly has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface. The second layer is disposed against the second surface. The second layer inhibits plastic deformation of the first layer.

Abstract: Adhesive antiskid material suitable for use with traction sensitive applications (such as a skateboard deck) is described herein. The adhesive antiskid material includes pieces that are visually distinguishable from each other. An adhesive patch layer of the adhesive antiskid material maintains the pieces in a single sheet for handling and application to the object of interest. The adhesive antiskid material may include a graphics layer and a clear or translucent filler grip piece that is applied over the graphics layer. This option allows stickers, advertisements, company logos, pictures, or any design element to be incorporated into the adhesive antiskid material itself.

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

Abstract: A laminated article comprises a substrate having opposite major surfaces, and a multi-layer lamination composition comprising (i) a base layer and (ii) an adhesion layer bonded to at least one surface of the base layer. The adhesion layer (ii) comprises a propylene copolymer which comprises units derived from propylene and from about 3 to about 25 wt % of units derived from ethylene and/or a C4 to C8 alpha-olefin and which has a melting temperature less than about 105° C. and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g. The lamination composition is thermally laminated to the substrate such that said adhesion layer (ii) is bonded to at least one major surface of said substrate.

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.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pad for use under a covering layer. The pad can include a mat with at least one off-all portion, the at least one off-all portion having a puzzle-piece shape. The mat has a bounding portion that is complementary shaped with at least part of the at least one off-all portion, and the bounding portion and the off-all portion have an interference fit therebetween. The interference fit between the bounding portion and the at least one off-all portion provides for the off-all portion to be removably attached to the mat. In addition, removal of the at least one off-all portion from the mat provides an opening for a component to be nested therewithin, while not removing the at least one off-all portion provides structural support to the covering layer that is located over the mat.

Abstract: A drainage-promoting wrap includes an elongate web of a weather-resistive membrane and a series of separate, laterally spaced-apart, elongate filament spacers bonded to a face of the membrane. The filaments are preferably extruded polymeric filaments and have depressions formed therein providing transverse drainage paths across the filaments. Preferably, the filaments extend substantially parallel to each other and to a longitudinal axis of the elongate membrane. In addition, preferably the membrane is made of a polymeric material so that the filaments are thermally bonded to the face of the membrane. Wall and roof assemblies utilizing the wrap and methods of making the wrap are provided.

Abstract: A composite implantable device for promoting tissue ingrowth therein comprising a biodurable reticulated elastomeric matrix having a three-dimensional porous structure having a continueous network of interconnected and intercommunicating open pores and a support structure is disclosed. The support structure may be a polymeric surgical mesh comprising a plurality of intersecting one-dimensional reinforcement elements, wherein said mesh is affixed to a face of said first matrix. Methods of making and using the implantable device are also provided.

Abstract: A penetration-resistant article is provided comprising two or more layers of woven fabric. The layers of woven fabric each comprise a first series of fibers aligned in a first direction and a second series of fibers interwoven with the first series of fibers and aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Two or more layers of woven fabric are loosely stacked together so as to permit relative slippage therebetween and are rotationally offset by an offset angle selected so as to inhibit mechanical interference between opposing adjacent surfaces of the woven fabric layers during slippage therebetween. Also provided are methods for assembling penetration-resistant articles.

Abstract: The present adhesive for corrugated cardboard for preventing package stack crumbling is characterized by comprising a mixture of a petroleum resin emulsion containing a mineral oil and a water-soluble resin solution. Examples of the water-soluble resin include polyvinyl alcohol, sodium polyacrylate, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, etc. The adhesive for corrugated cardboard is effecting for preventing package stack crumbling within a short period of drying time, and does not damage the surfaces of the corrugated cardboard when unpacking the package stack.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a friction plate in which a plurality of frictional material segments are adhered to a substantially annular core plate. The method previously registers the frictional material segments to adhesion positions, and presses the core plate to which adhesive agent is applied and the frictional segments to perform temporary adhesion. Further, an apparatus for manufacturing a friction plate in which a plurality of frictional material segments are adhered to a substantially annular core plate. The apparatus comprises a member for registering the frictional material segments while holding the frictional material segments in a state arranged in the adhesion positions.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a non-woven/sheet laminate, involves preparing a sheet having a first and a second side, the sheet being made from a film or foil which is not a non-woven material. A first non-woven layer is disposed on the first side of the sheet and a second non-woven layer is disposed on the second side of the sheet, a visible side of the second non-woven layer having a linting coefficient of less than 2.7 and a sliding coefficient of friction of between 0.35 and 0.75. At least one of the first and the second non-woven layers comprises spunbond and meltblown layers with an outwardly facing spunbond layer. The non-woven/sheet laminate is subjected to a thermal treatment process and associated reduction in length in a flat direction.

Abstract: A armor system for protecting a vehicle from a projectile, the projectile having an expected trajectory and the vehicle having a hull, is disclosed. The armor system has a modular armor subsystem configured to be mounted exterior to the vehicle hull. The modular armor subsystem has a leading layer having metal, leading relative to the expected projectile trajectory, and an intermediate sheet-like layer having low density material, of a density less than metal, abutting a rear surface of the leading layer. The armor system also has an intermediate sheet-like layer having glass fiber material and abutting a rear surface of the intermediate low density material layer, and an intermediate sheet-like layer having metal and abutting a rear surface of the intermediate glass fiber layer.

Abstract: A method for making a multilayer chemical mechanical polishing pad comprising: providing a polishing layer, providing a subpad layer, optionally providing additional layers, providing an unset reactive hot melt adhesive, applying the unset reactive hot melt adhesive in a pattern on a surface of at least one of the layers, applying one of the other layers over the pattern of unset reactive hot melt adhesive, pressing the two layers together with the unset reactive hot melt adhesive interposed therebetween, allowing the unset reactive hot melt adhesive to set forming a reactive hot melt adhesive bond between the two layers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing an array for detecting electromagnetic radiation, the array including a elementary detection modules mounted on an interconnect substrate, the modules comprising at least one circuit for detecting the radiation, connected to a read circuit by hybridization, the read circuits being attached to the interconnect substrate, the method including making, on the rear face of read circuit of each of the elementary modules grooves or slots, and areas without such grooves or slots; mounting, on the front face of the interconnect substrate, and on the front face of the detection circuit, registration features that ensure accurate positioning of each of the elementary modules on the interconnect substrate; pressing each elementary module onto the interconnect substrate after positioning; ensuring migration of the adhesive through grooves or slots; raising the temperature of the chamber used to produce the array to cure of the adhesive.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided, comprising: providing a polishing layer; providing a chemical mechanical polishing pad manufacturing assembly, comprising: a subpad layer having a top surface, a bottom surface and at least two wrap around tabs; a backing plate having a top side and a bottom side; a sacrificial layer having at least two recessed areas designed to facilitate attachment of the subpad layer to the backing plate; an unset reactive hot melt adhesive applied to the top surface of the subpad layer, wherein the unset reactive hot melt adhesive is applied in a pattern of parallel lines; wherein the subpad layer is disposed on the top side of the backing plate and the sacrificial layer is disposed on the bottom side of the backing plate, and wherein the at least two wrap around tabs extend to the bottom side of the backing plate; stacking the polishing layer and the chemical mechanical polishing pad manufacturing assembly with the unset reactive hot melt adhesiv

Abstract: Printed circuit boards that include optical interconnects include a flexible optical waveguide embedded or locally attached to the board having at least one end mechanically decoupled from the board during fabrication that can be fitted with a mechanical connector. Also disclosed are processes for fabricating the circuit board.

Abstract: A RFID label has a multilayer structure including a sheet-like antenna base material, a RFID circuit element embedded in the antenna base material, a cover film having a printing region in which prescribed printing is performed, an adhesive layer for that bonds the antenna base material to the cover film, an adhesive layer for fixing the antenna base materials to a desired object, and a release layer for covering the adhesive layer. The length of the antenna base material in the longitudinal direction of the RFID label is no less than the length of the printing region.

Abstract: A method for affixing covering products to building structures is described. The covering product includes a thermoplastic membrane, a layer in which a fabric that includes an adhesive coating, and a release liner. The layer is affixed to a primary surface of the membrane. After the covering product is transported to the building structure, the release liner is removed, and the covering produce is adhered to the building structure.

Abstract: A process for the production of a slab that consists of cross-grained wood tie-beams includes the following stages: preparing cross-grained wood tie-beams (16); preparing a high-density substrate (12) to limit the compressibility; preparing an adhesive interface with a layer of a removable adhesive; and placing the tie-beams (16) on this interface. The device is also described.

Abstract: An article includes a first surface, a second surface, and a molecular nanolayer located at an interface between the first and the second surface, where an interface toughness is a higher than 20 J m?2.

Abstract: A system (10) for laminating a plurality of veneer layers (14, 18) is disclosed. The system (10) comprises a base veneer layer roll (12) carrying a base veneer layer (14) and at least one additional roll (16) carrying at least one additional veneer layer (18) that is to be laminated to the base veneer layer (14). Guiding means (24, 28) is provided for guiding the two layers (14, 18) towards each other, with a pair of adjacent laminating rollers (30, 32) being arranged to receive the base veneer layer (14) and the additional veneer layer (18) therebetween, so as to continuously laminate the two layers (14, 18) as they move through the laminating rollers (30, 32). Preferably, the additional veneer layer (18) is impregnated with heat-activatable glue, with the system (10) further including a bank of heating elements (40) arranged to activate the glue on the additional veneer layer (18).

Abstract: A method for producing a disposable worn article of the present invention is directed to a method for producing a worn article including a core portion 2 covering the crotch of the wearer, and a torso portion 3 that fits to the torso of the wearer, wherein the torso portion 3 includes a back portion 3L and a front portion 3S. The method includes: a step of carrying a first web W1 including a waist portion 31 of a first back portion 3L1 and a second web W2 including a waist portion 31 of a second back portion 3L2 in the longitudinal direction Y of the webs; a step of forming a combined member by placing the core portion 2 so as to bridge between the first and second webs W1 and W2; and a step of cutting the combined member so as to divide the combined member into a first group G1 and a second group G2.

Abstract: A drying mat is described. The drying mat includes layers of a microfiber material and a foam layer. The drying mat may be used as dish mat to absorb water from dishes. The drying mat may be used as a shower or bath mat to absorb water from a bather standing upon the drying mat. Other embodiments include an absorbent or protective mat, which includes at least one layer of a microfiber material and at least one layer of a foam material.

Abstract: A conductive substrate includes a metal fine particle layer laminated onto at least one surface of a substrate in a random network form; a resin layer including a resin having an anionic ionic group laminated at an opening portion of a network of the metal fine particle layer and in contact with the metal fine particle layer; and a plated metal layer laminated onto the metal fine particle layer and in contact with the resin layer.

Abstract: Horizontally engineered floor boards are provided by this invention. The floor board includes a top decorative layer placed on a plurality of strips. The plurality of strips are arranged to have some in X-axis orientation and some in Y-axis orientation. The plurality of strips also has characteristics that allow the wood floor board to be installed as a tile.

Abstract: A display for display articles such as coins or medallions including a generally planar plastic sheet having one or more retaining structures for capturing one or more display articles. The plastic sheet has opposite first and second generally planar sides. A first paper board sheet is bonded to the first side of the plastic sheet, and a second paper board sheet is bonded to the second side of the plastic sheet. The plastic sheet can have the same dimensions of at least one of the paper board sheets.

Abstract: A method for making an actuator capable of dry actuation is provided. The method includes providing a first nanoscale fiber film, providing a second nanoscale fiber film, positioning a solid polymer electrolyte at least partially between and adjacent to the first nanoscale fiber film and the second nanoscale fiber film, and then affixing the solid polymer electrolyte to the first nanoscale fiber film and the second nanoscale fiber film. The nanoscale fiber films may be buckypapers, made of carbon nanotubes. The actuator is capable of dry actuation.

Abstract: An electrochromic assembly 32 is disclosed. The assembly comprises: first and second electrodes 22, 24, at least one electrode being transparent; a porous membrane 10 defining a plurality of pores, the membrane having a first refractive index and located between the electrodes 22, 24; an electrolyte filling the pores, the electrolyte having a second refractive index substantially matching the first refractive index, the electrolyte and membrane together forming a substantially transparent electrolytic layer; and at least one electrochromic layer 18 covering at part of the first electrode 22. The membrane 10 is flexible and the spacing between the electrodes 22, 24 is held substantially constant by the membrane 10. The membrane is sealed with sealant 42.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for bonding metal or plastic substrates, in which the substrate is freed from adhering impurities, a dual-component polyurethane adhesive is directly applied onto at least one substrate without prior application of a primer and the substrates are joined and cured. According to the invention, the dual-component polyurethane adhesive is composed of a component A, containing 1 to 98% by weight with reference to the component A of an oleochemic polyol, 1 to 10% by weight of at least one three-, four- or five-functional polyol with a molecular weight of 90 to 750 g/mol, 2.5 to 60% by weight of at least on aldehyde resin, keton resin and/or keton/aldehyde resin with a molecular weight of 250 to 25000 g/mol, and 0 to 70% by weight of other additives and a component B, containing at least one polyisocyanate, the NCO/OH ratio of the isocyanate component to the polyol component ranging between 1.0 and 2.0:1.

Abstract: A WIPV (Water Integrated Photovoltaic) module including a photovoltaic (PV) device bonded to a geomembrane with an adhesive interface, the adhesive interface being formed with a buoyancy chamber that is at least partially filled with a material, wherein a volume of the buoyancy chamber and properties of the material are selected such that the PV device does not completely sink below an upper surface of a body of water when the WIPV module is placed on the body of water.

Abstract: Procedure for manufacturing a multilayer composite material for decorative objects and multilayer composite material obtained by this procedure. The procedure comprises the following steps, namely, placing a first decorative sheet (1) of flexible material on a work surface, applying a first layer of adhesive material (2) on the facing surface of the first decorative sheet (1), placing a structural sheet (3) of malleable semirigid material on the first layer of adhesive material (2), applying a second layer of adhesive material (4) on the facing surface of the layer of moldable semirigid material (3), placing a second decorative sheet (5) of flexible material on the second layer of adhesive material (4) and exerting even pressure on the surface of the sheets for a tight joining together. The composite material comprises a first (1) decorative sheet of flexible material, a structural sheet (3) of malleable semirigid material and a second (5) decorative sheet of flexible material.

Abstract: A process for providing a predetermined quantity of a particulate material in which the particulate material is deposited on a defined area of a sticky surface of a substrate. The process is suitable for deposition of particulate drug material on a substrate such as a strip form substrate which can then be compacted to provide a delivery device for delivering the predetermined quantity of the particulate material. Such a delivery device, and an apparatus to perform the process, comprise further aspects of the invention.

Abstract: This invention provides a manufacturing method of an MEA in which electrode catalyst layers adhere sufficiently to a polymer electrolyte membrane and the fringe area of the polymer electrolyte membrane has no large waviness to cause a gas seal problem when used in a fuel cell. The method includes preparing a pair of transfer sheets each having an electrode catalyst layer on one surface of a substrate, arranging the transfer sheets in such a way that the electrode catalyst layers, respectively, face both surfaces of the polymer electrolyte membrane and the fringe area of the polymer electrolyte layer is exposed, and hot pressing the transfer sheets together with the interposed polymer electrolyte membrane, and has a feature that pressure applied during the hot pressing in a certain area is 0.5-2.0 MPa (referred to as PA) and pressure applied in the other area is a value 1-3 times smaller than PA.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mutually adhering moulded articles of at least partially vulcanized rubber polymers. The method comprises at least the steps of providing a rubber composition which comprises a peroxide with an initiating temperature lower than the vulcanization temperature of at least one of the rubber polymers; arranging an adhesive layer of the rubber composition on the surface of the moulded articles which is to be adhered; bringing the surfaces for adhering together under pressure; and vulcanizing at least the adhesive layer at an increased temperature.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided, comprising: providing a polishing layer; providing a chemical mechanical polishing pad manufacturing assembly, comprising: a subpad layer having a top surface, a bottom surface and at least two wrap around tabs; a backing plate having a top side and a bottom side; a sacrificial layer having at least two recessed areas designed to facilitate attachment of the subpad layer to the backing plate; an unset reactive hot melt adhesive applied to the top surface of the subpad layer, wherein the unset reactive hot melt adhesive is applied in a pattern of parallel lines; wherein the subpad layer is disposed on the top side of the backing plate and the sacrificial layer is disposed on the bottom side of the backing plate, and wherein the at least two wrap around tabs extend to the bottom side of the backing plate; stacking the polishing layer and the chemical mechanical polishing pad manufacturing assembly with the unset reactive hot melt adhesiv

Abstract: A system for hermetically sealing devices. The system includes a substrate, which includes a plurality of individual chips. Each of the chips includes a plurality of devices and each of the chips are arranged in a spatial manner as a first array. The system also includes a transparent member of a predetermined thickness, which includes a plurality of recessed regions arranged in a spatial manner as a second array and each of the recessed regions are bordered by a standoff region. The substrate and the transparent member are aligned in a manner to couple each of the plurality of recessed regions to a respective one of said plurality of chips. Each of the chips within one of the respective recessed regions is hermetically sealed by contacting the standoff region of the transparent member to the plurality of first street regions and second street regions using at least a bonding process to isolate each of the chips within one of the recessed regions.

Abstract: A flexible material includes a plurality of separate resilient elements joined to a flexible, resiliently stretchable substrate. Such a material is suitable for providing protective war for human and animal bodies. Preferably, the elements includes a foam material such as a closed cell polyethylene foam and the substrate includes a knitted fabric. In an advantageous embodiment, a second flexible substrate is bonded over the elements to sandwich them between the two layers of substrate.