Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use with a printing system, the ITM having (a) a support layer; and (b) a release layer having an ink reception surface and a second surface opposing the ink reception surface, the second surface attached to the support layer, the release layer formed of an addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material, wherein the release surface of the release layer has relatively hydrophilic properties with respect to the addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile sheet product. According to the invention, said textile sheet product is characterized by a plurality of coating elements, which are arranged on a surface of a textile substrate layer of the sheet product in such a way that only part of the surface of the substrate layer is covered by the coating elements. The coating elements are made of a material that substantially is a mixture of a polymer material, preferably a prepolymer that can be crosslinked to form a thermoset, and a filler in the form of inorganic and/or metal particles. In a method according to the invention for producing a textile sheet product, a textile substrate layer and a coating material are provided. In order to form coating elements, a plurality of portions of the coating material are applied to a surface of the substrate layer.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a crosslinking coagent having at least one N,N-diallylamide functional group. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite board composed of wood material, comprising a middle layer composed of plywood, wherein the middle layer is connected to at least one outer layer composed of fiberboard. In order to provide an economically producible composite board having improved strength properties, an artificial resin-impregnated paper according to the invention is arranged between the middle layer and the outer layer. The invention further relates to a method for producing the composite board composed of wood material.

Abstract: Provided is a preform member bonding method of bonding a preform member and another member with an adhesive in an RTM process. The preform member bonding method includes increasing viscosity of the adhesive by heat-treating only the adhesive in advance before inserting the adhesive between bonding surfaces of the preform member and the other member.

Abstract: A nanofiber structure is described that is composed of a substrate and a layer of oriented nanofibers. Nanofibers of the layer can be oriented in a common direction. An angle of the common direction can be selected so that nanofibers of the sheet are oriented at an angle with respect to an underlying substrate even if the underlying substrate is not planar. The angle can be used to adapt the sheets to demands as a thermal interface material.

Abstract: An adhesive agent comprising a condensation resin having a structural unit obtained by polycondensing a polymerizable monomer containing a monomer (A) having 2 or more carboxyl groups and a monomer (B) having 2 or more amino groups, and meeting at least one of the following (1) and (2), and the following (3): (1) at least one selected from the group consisting of the monomer (A), an anhydride of the monomer (A), and the monomer (B) is liquid at 25° C.; (2) the condensation resin has a polyoxyalkanediyl group; and (3) the condensation resin has a cyclohexane ring.

Abstract: An adhesive agent comprising a condensation resin having a structural unit obtained by polycondensing a polymerizable monomer containing a monomer (A) having 2 or more carboxyl groups and a monomer (B) having 2 or more amino groups, and meeting at least one of the following (1) and (2): (1) at least one selected from the group consisting of the monomer (A), an anhydride of the monomer (A), and the monomer (B) is liquid at 25° C.; and (2) the condensation resin has a polyoxyalkanediyl group.

Abstract: An aviation laminate includes an intumescent backer sheet covered by a decorative sheet. The aviation laminate is generally fire-resistant, may be structural, and may be used to construct various components within an aircraft cabin that may be held to government/regulatory fire mitigation requirements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protector for a clip and line used to suspend aquaculture baskets or like equipment in water. In particular, the protector provides a sacrificial element between the clip and the line that is cheap to manufacture and easy to replace. While an application of the present invention is in oyster cultivation, it could equally well be applied to any process involving the line suspension of an article in water.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery comprises a plurality of individual sealed battery cells, and dielectric separators between the battery cells for creating thermal barriers between opposing surfaces of the battery cells. The dielectric separators are made of a fiber composite.

Abstract: A composite material has a polymeric upper layer which is connected via at least one adhesive layer to a substrate. The substrate is predominantly or entirely formed by an open-cell polyurethane foam onto which the upper layer, containing between 2 and 12 wt % of polysiloxane, is bonded by an adhesive layer. An intermediate layer or a double layer, i.e. a composite of the intermediate layer with a bonding layer located between the substrate and the intermediate layer, is provided between the upper layer and the substrate as the adhesive layer for joining the upper layer and the substrate. The regions of the substrate into which the polyurethane dispersion of the adhesive layer has penetrated in a controlled manner during application have a density which is between 12% and 48%, above the density of the regions of the substrate without the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a self-assembled injection monolayer (SAM) on the surface of a metal supporting member, the SAM comprising molecules with a thiol end group. The manufacturing process of the invention comprises the following steps: a) depositing the SAM of desired molecules on a zone in relief of a buffer; and b) transferring the SAM onto the surface of the supporting member by hot pressing of the zone in relief of the buffer obtained in step a). The invention is applicable in particular to the field of electronics.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a power module comprising a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, wherein at least a portion of the first main surface is configured as a heat dissipating surface without electrical power terminal functionality. The electronic device comprises a porous metal layer arranged on the portion of the first main surface.

Abstract: A hot press device manufacturing a multilayered printed board by pressing processed members laminated by mutually opposing heating plates includes: a plurality of heating plates including a plurality of projected parts and punched parts engaging therewith and capable of moving in a direction in which the processed members are laminated; and a pressure mechanism pressurizing each of the heating plates in the lamination direction, wherein the processed member is arranged between the heating plates and is pressed by the heating plates pressurized by the pressure mechanism while engaged with each other.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a laminated composite work piece includes providing a first layer of carbon fiber. The first layer extends continuously across the entire area of the work piece. A second layer is placed adjacent to the first layer. The second layer includes a first fiber material extending across a first portion of the work piece, and a second fiber material extending across a second portion of the work piece. The work piece is cured and provides a case component of an information handling system.

Abstract: A method for producing a joined structure, the method involving pressure-bonding first and second circuit members together via an anisotropic conductive film while the circuit members are being heated, to thereby join the circuit members with each other. The anisotropic conductive film electrically connects the first circuit member with the second circuit member having a nitrogen atom-containing film on a surface facing the first circuit member, wherein the anisotropic conductive film, the first layer and the second layer are further defined including the provisions that at least one of the first and second layers includes conductive particles, and the difference in maximum exothermic peak temperature between the first and second layers is within the range up to 20° C.

Abstract: Inkjet printheads containing a first plate, a second plate, and a cured adhesive composition disposed between and bonding the first plate and the second plate. The cured adhesive composition has a glass transition temperature of greater than about 115° C. and is stable when exposed to acrylate monomer. Also, inkjet printheads having a first plate, a second plate, and a cured thin film adhesive disposed between and bonding to both of the first plate and the second plate. The cured thin film adhesive contains a polyimide film disposed between a cured first adhesive layer and a cured second adhesive layer. Methods of preparing such inkjet printheads.

Abstract: A thin self-supporting adhesive film is claimed that includes a first polyurethane and a solid surface-deactivated isocyanate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite panel is described. The method includes pre-stabilizing a honeycomb core with at least one layer of a pre-stabilizing material, surrounding the honeycomb core with at least one composite laminate skin layer, and curing the at least one composite laminate skin layer.

Abstract: A circuit substrate, including a porous glass film with the volume percentage ratio of the glass being above 45%, a resin adhesion layer located on either side of the glass film respectively, and a metal foil located in the outside of resin adhesion layer. The glass film, the resin adhesion layer and the metal foil join together through suppressing, and the resin of the resin adhesion layer is filled in the gaps of the glass film. The circuit substrate employs a porous glass film as a carrier material, so that the resin adhesion layer and the surface of the glass film surface have a good binding force, and the CTE of the circuit substrate in the direction of X and Y is reduced compared to instances before, and has good formability, which is simple and convenient in process operation. In addition, also provided is a manufacturing method for a circuit substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising two conductive surfaces or layers and a nanostructure assembly bonded to the two conductive surfaces or layers to create electrical or thermal connections between the two conductive surfaces or layers, and a method of making same.

Abstract: A composite structure comprises stacked sets of laminated fiber reinforced resin plies and metal sheets. Edges of the resin plies and metal sheets are interleaved to form a composite-to-metal joint connecting the resin plies with the metal sheets.

Abstract: A method for the adhesion of a layer of fluorosilicone rubber which is curable using a non-hydrosilylation curing process to a layer of silicone rubber which contains no perfluoroalkyl groups and which is curable using a non-hydrosilylation curing process, comprising the steps of: (i) incorporating either a hydrosilylation catalyst or a siloxane containing at least two silicon bonded hydrogen groups into the fluorosilicone rubber composition prior to curing and; (ii) incorporating the other of the hydrosilylation catalyst or the_siloxane containing at least two silicon bonded hydrogen groups into the alternative silicone rubber composition prior to curing; (iii) preparing a mixture compound comprising the products of step (i) and step(ii) and having a weight ratio of the product of step (i) to the product of step (ii) in the range of 40:60 to 60:40; (iv) forming the products of step (i), (ii), and step (iii) into required shapes; (v) bringing the shaped products of step (iv) into contact with the product o

Abstract: Provided is a circuit substrate, including a glass film (10) forming a rough layer (11) after surface roughness processing, a resin adhesion (20) located the rough layer (11) on either side of the glass film (10), and a metal foil (30) located on the outside of resin adhesion layer (20). The glass film (10), the resin adhesion layer (20) and the metal foil (30) are joined together through suppressing. The circuit substrate employs the glass film (10) which forms a rough layer (11) after surface roughness processing as a carrier material, so that the resin adhesion layer (20) and the surface of the glass film (10) have a good binding force, and the dielectric constant of the circuit substrate has slight difference in the directions of X, Y and Z. Also provided is manufacturing method for a circuit substrate.

Abstract: A curable prepreg ply formed by applying two outer resin films to the top and bottom surfaces, respectively, of a layer of resin-impregnated reinforcement fibers. The outer resin films contains insoluble toughening particles, and partially soluble or swellable toughening particles, but the resin matrix which impregnates the reinforcement fibers does not contain the same toughening particles. The insoluble toughening particles are insoluble in the resin matrix of the resin films upon curing of the prepreg ply. The partially soluble or swellable toughening particles are partially soluble or swellable in the resin matrix of the resin films upon curing of the prepreg ply, but remain as discreet particles after curing.

Abstract: A laminated plate includes two alloy plates laminated on respective sides of a core polypropylene-based resin in which the resin has a foamable property. Advantageously, the aluminum alloy plates are composed of temper treated material selected from an O material, an H22 material to an H24 material, an H32 material to an H34 material and a T4 material.

Abstract: A method of forming a roofing product can include providing a ceramic base material having an open structure, and filling the open structure of the ceramic base material with a bituminous material. In a particular embodiment, the bituminous material has no greater than approximately 5 weight % of abrasive particles or has a first particle size distribution. The method can further include applying a recycled roofing material. In an embodiment, the recycled roofing material is applied along a principal surface of the ceramic base material or adjacent to the ceramic base material. In a particular embodiment, the recycled roofing material has at least 2 weight % acid-insoluble solids or has a second particle size distribution that is narrower than the first particle size distribution.

Abstract: A flexible implement grip is formed with an underlist of one rubber compound wrapped with a skin of a second rubber compound with multi-colored rubber based paint or ink air dried thereon and the assembled grip vulcanized in a mold. In one version, the skin pattern is cut from a sheet of cured rubber and curable adhesive employed with the wrapping. In another version, the multi-colored ink or paint is air dried on an uncured sheet prior to cutting the skin pattern; and, no adhesive is employed with the wrapping and bonding to the underlist occurs during final vulcanizing.

Abstract: A flexible, low haze multi-layer film comprising a print skin layer; a slip skin layer comprising from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % of a surface cross-linked oil or gum polyalkylsiloxane; and a core layer comprising polypropylene between the skin layers; wherein the oily polyalkylsiloxane may have a viscosity within the range of from 10,000 to 100,000 cSt (25° C.) when not cross-linked; or wherein the gum polyalkylsiloxane may have a viscosity within the range of from 1,000,000 to 50,000,000 cSt (25° C.) when not cross-linked. Such multi-layered film can be adhered on the print skin layer side to an adhesive substrate, wherein the adhesive substrate comprises a cold seal adhesive opposite the multi-layer film to form a laminate packaging.

Abstract: Machines and methods for curing ultraviolet (UV)-curable coating materials. In one embodiment, the machine includes a UV radiation source having one or more lamps partially enclosed within a shroud of a curing head. The machine may further include a supplemental energy source located outside of the shroud. The supplemental energy source may illuminate an uncured area of the floor coating material that is beyond the curing head. In some embodiments, the supplemental energy source may reduce or prevent the partial curing of the coating material outside of the curing head resulting from stray UV energy.

Abstract: To provide a fine-structure layered product, and a preparation method of a fine-structure layered product using the fine-structure layered product for enabling a fine concavo-convex structure excellent in environmental resistance, weather resistance and long-term stability to be formed with a large area and high productivity, and provide a manufacturing method of a fine-structure product for enabling a large area to be made with high productivity, a fine-structure layered product of the invention is provided with a substrate, a resin layer that is formed on one main surface of the substrate and that has a fine concavo-convex structure on its surface, and an inorganic layer that is provided on the fine concavo-convex structure of the resin layer and that contains a sol-gel material having a fine concavo-convex structure in a shape associated with the fine concavo-convex structure of the resin layer, where a fluorine element concentration (Es) in a region on the inorganic layer side of the resin layer is higher

Abstract: There is provided a polymer fabric that accommodates movement at or adjacent one or more respective surfaces without compromising structural integrity of the or each surface when the polymer fabric is affixed thereon. There is further provided methods of manufacture and application of the polymer fabric. The polymer fabric finds use in applications requiring sealing, containment, protection and insulation.

Abstract: A stabilizing mechanism for resisting relative movement of upper and lower laminates of a composite structure having a core comprises a lower grip strip and at least one upper grip strip. The lower grip strip may be mounted to a tool upon which the composite structure may be processed. The lower grip strip may include an outer surface having at least one engagement feature for engaging at least one of the upper and lower laminates which make up the composite structure. The upper grip strip may have opposing outer surfaces which may include at least one engagement feature for engaging the lower strip and at least one of the upper and lower laminates.

Abstract: Disclosed are a process for producing a flexographic printing plate precursor for laser engraving, the method comprising, in the following order: a thermally curable layer-forming step of forming a thermally curable layer containing (Component A) a polymerizable compound and (Component B) a thermal polymerization initiator; a laminating step of laminating an oxygen barrier film having an oxygen permeability at 25° C. and 1 atmosphere of 30 ml/(m2·day·atm) or less, on the thermally curable layer; and a thermally curing step of thermally curing the thermally curable layer, a flexographic printing plate precursor for laser engraving produced by the process; a process for making a flexographic printing plate; and a flexographic printing plate.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of waterproofing, and, more specifically, to waterproof footwear and methods of waterproofing a stitch line in footwear. In various embodiments, methods are provided for waterproofing a seam in an article of footwear by positioning an uncured rubber tape between the layers to be stitched, stitching the seam through the uncured rubber tape, and at least partially curing the rubber tape.

Abstract: A structural panel comprising an internal core material having first and second opposing faces, first and second face sheets bonded to the first and second opposing faces respectively, wherein the panel comprises an open-structured sheet, interposed between a first face of the core material and its respective face sheet and the panel comprises less than 200 gsm adhesive.

Abstract: A method for bonding a first and a second prefabricated parts of a wind turbine blade comprising the steps of: disposing bands (45, 55, 65) of an adhesive material in a manageable uncured state following traces (43, 53, 63) signaled on a bonding area of one of said parts, said adhesive material being able to flow in a curing stage in a controlled way, the width (W) and height (H) of said bands (45, 55, 65) and the separation (S1) between said traces (43, 53, 63) being determined so that a predetermined separation (S2) between said bands (45, 55, 65) comprised between 0-300 mm remains after the bonding; bonding both parts under predetermined conditions of pressure and temperature. The invention also refers to a wind turbine blade having prefabricated parts bonded using said method.

Abstract: An electrically conductive adhesive sheet for joining structural elements, the adhesive sheet comprising Bucky paper impregnated with an adhesive resin is provided. A method of forming an electrically conductive joint between structural elements and a process of making an electrically conductive adhesive sheet for joining structural elements are also provided.

Abstract: A cushioned horseshoe for use with a hoofed animal including a hoof contacting shoe with a top surface in contact with the hoof and a bottom surface comprising an integrally formed raised portion; and a plurality of nail holes extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the hoof contacting shoe to receive nails; and a ground contacting shoe including a top surface comprising a recessed portion for receiving the raised portion of the hoof contacting shoe, a bottom surface for contact with a ground surface, and a through slot extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the ground contacting shoe. Between the ground contacting shoe and the hoof contacting shoe is a pad between the bottom surface of the hoof contacting shoe and the top surface of the ground contact shoe, bonded to the bottom surface and the top surface with a rubber-tearing bond.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of layer structures in the production of rotor blades for wind power plants, and to rotor blades for wind power plants.

Abstract: A device transfer method and a display apparatus are provided. A device transfer method and a display apparatus are provided by or in which, in transferring devices arranged on a substrate onto another substrate, it is possible to easily strip the substrate after the transfer of the devices, to lower the possibility of damaging of the substrate, and to additionally transfer devices onto the same substrate after the transfer of the devices. A plurality of devices arranged on a temporary holding substrate are embedded into and held in a pressure sensitive adhesive layer formed on a transfer substrate, and the devices are stripped from the temporary holding substrate. Other devices are further additionally embedded into the pressure sensitive adhesive layer before hardening the pressure sensitive adhesive layer, whereby the devices can be arranged on a transfer substrate having a large area.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a crank for a bicycle by bonding structural members to each other with an adhesive comprising; a step for applying the adhesive in a line-like or dot-like form in correspondence with an intervention region of the adhesive; a step for disposing a fabric in correspondence with the intervention region of the adhesive; a step for expanding the adhesive applied in a line-like or dot-like form in the fabric; and a step for bonding the structural members to each other with the adhesive expanded in the fabric, and a crank for a bicycle manufactured by the method. When the crank for a bicycle is manufactured by bonding the structural members to each other with the adhesive, the adhesive can be applied easily at a high accuracy and a good repeatability, variations of application condition and amount of used adhesive can be suppressed, and variation in quality can be suppressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated glass substrate comprising n pieces of glass film layers (wherein n is an integer of 2 or more) and (n?1) pieces of resin layers which are present between the respective glass film layers, wherein each of the glass film layers has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.1 mm, and each of the resin layers has a thickness less than that of both of the adjacent glass film layers.

Abstract: Processes for applying a coated or uncoated film onto at least one geometrically defined surface of a lens substrate which comprises: providing a liquid hot melt adhesive (HMA) composition; providing a film having two opposite main surfaces; providing a lens substrate having at least one geometrically defined surface; and applying the film to the lens substrate surface using the HMA.

Abstract: A multilayer construction includes a barrier layer having first and second major surfaces and including a polyimide material, a first outer layer directly bonded to and in direct contact with the first major surface of the barrier layer, and a second outer layer directly bonded to an in direct contact with the second major surface of the barrier layer. The first and second outer layer including a thermoplastic polymer. The first and second outer layers form first and second opposite outer surfaces of the multilayer construction. The construct is prepared using extreme heat lamination.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising two conductive surfaces or layers and a nanostructure assembly bonded to the two conductive surfaces or layers to create electrical or thermal connections between the two conductive surfaces or layers, and a method of making same.

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: Implementations of the present invention relate to a translucent and/or transparent polymer-based panel system that incorporates multi-colored insert layers that enable manipulation of color, transparency or light transmission of the finished panel system. Implementations of the present invention also relate to the construction of such panels to avoid the capture and retention of air within the panels through the use of textured surfaces at the lamination interfaces. In addition, implementations of the present invention provide a method of quantifying the optical response achieved in a given panel system and describes types of construction that enable the multiplicity of color and optic manipulation. Furthermore, implementations of the present invention provide methods for applying texture in an efficient, uniform manner.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a packaging material with at least two films (12,16) or foils bonded together via at least one adhesive layer (13) to form a multi-layer laminate (10) is such that at least one adhesive layer is an electron-beam-curable adhesive and the laminate (10) is radiated with electrons in order to cure the adhesive. The laminate is particularly suitable for manufacturing pouch-type forms of packaging, in particular for snack foods. The production of laminate using electron-beam-curable adhesive results in a significant reduction in throughput time and in a reduction of solvent emissions by replacing solvent-based adhesives with electron-beam-curable adhesives.