Abstract: The invention relates to a method of bonding two members together utilizing a stack of solid film adhesive and a layer of solid film adhesive, both disposed between the members. A pressure-applying device may be utilized to apply low pressure to force the members together. The pressure may force the stack to compress and expand in varying directions in order to substantially remove air-bubbles between the layer and one of the members. A heating device may be utilized to change the layer and the stack into liquid states in order to bond the members together with a void-free bond-line.

Abstract: A method for optically examining a birefringent specimen, the method comprising the steps of: collecting a specimen using a substantially non-birefringent polymer film having an adhesive surface, such that the specimen is attached to the adhesive surface; and examining, between crossed polars, the specimen attached to the said film. Also provided is a substantially non-birefringent laminate film comprising: a first birefringent polymer layer and a second birefringent polymer layer, the first and second layers being mutually oriented such that the birefringent properties of the two layers cancel each other out; and an adhesive surface; wherein the adhesive surface is an outer surface of the film, and/or is an exposable surface between the first and second layers. A method of manufacturing such a film is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrophoretic display device and manufacturing method thereof, which prevent water from penetrating into an electrophoretic film. The electrophoretic display device comprises an electrophoretic display panel comprising a substrate with a thin film transistor formed thereon, and an electrophoretic film coupled to the substrate; a protective sheet coupled to the electrophoretic film; a circuit film coupled to the substrate to be disposed at an outer side of the electrophoretic film; a first sealant formed on the substrate, for sealing a gap between the electrophoretic film and the protective sheet and a gap between the electrophoretic film and the substrate; and a second sealant sealing a gap between the substrate and the circuit film.

Abstract: Films for use in protecting surfaces are disclosed and comprise at least one release layer and optionally an adhesion layer and/or an intermediate layer, the release layer having a plurality of three-dimensional protrusions that are either formed integral with the release layer or are discrete polymer beads applied to the release layer.

Abstract: A resin-impregnated sheet obtained by impregnating a fiber sheet with a thermoplastic resin, wherein a weight loss rate upon a heat treatment at 225° C. for 30 minutes is from 6.8 to 10% by mass; and a method for producing a resin-impregnated sheet laminate with a metal foil, which comprises preliminarily pressing a plurality of the resin-impregnated sheets while being laid one upon another, subjecting the obtained resin-impregnated sheet laminate to a heat treatment, and arranging a metal foil on both sides of the sheet laminate, followed by regular pressing.

Abstract: A composite sandwich shell edge joint includes an outboard buildup pad, an inboard buildup pad spaced-apart and adjacent to the outboard buildup pad, an outboard face sheet extending from the outboard buildup pad, an inboard face sheet extending from the inboard buildup pad, bridging plies connecting the outboard buildup pad and the inboard buildup pad and at least one barrel nut installed in the buildup pads.

Abstract: An organic electronic device which does not deteriorate a device function over a long period of time and a method for its manufacture. The organic electronic device, containing: an organic semiconductor element (B) including a pair of electrodes; a layer (C) containing a scavenger, which absorbs at least one of moisture and oxygen; and a gas barrier film (D), in that order; and an anticorrosion layer (E) between the pair of electrodes and the layer (C), wherein the layer (E) has a film thickness of 20 ?m or more, and a water vapor transmission rate Pe (g/m2/day) of layer (E) at 40° C. and 90% RH is 15 g/m2/day?Pe>Pd relative to a water vapor transmission rate Pd of the film (D) at 40° C. and 90% RH, wherein Pd is 10?4?Pd?10?1 g/m2/day.

Abstract: Anaerobic adhesive and sealant compositions in film form, film spool assemblies containing such compositions in film form and preapplied versions thereof on matable parts are provided.

Abstract: A cathode bottom for an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum, includes a material which can be disposed on at least one cathode block. The material includes a pre-compressed plate based on expanded graphite. A method for producing a cathode bottom includes providing at least one cathode block and placing a material, including at least one pre-compressed plate based on expanded graphite, on at least one surface of the at least one cathode block. The cathode bottom is used in an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite comprising a structural part, a porous part, and at least two interconnecting parts arranged at a distance from each other and extending from the structural part to the porous part, thus connecting them to each other. The implant is characterised in that each interconnecting part is in the form of a band having a length, a width and a height, the width and the height both being independently at most 20% of the length of the band, and in that at least one of the interconnecting parts is at least partially embedded into the structural and porous parts.

Abstract: The present invention, in some embodiments, provides a low distortion singlet lens and optical imaging apparatus including the same.

Abstract: A package of environmental sensitive element including a first substrate, a second substrate, an environmental sensitive element and a filler is provided. The second substrate is disposed above the first substrate and has a first barrier structure. The first barrier structure is located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first barrier structure and the second substrate are integrally formed and made of the same material. The environmental sensitive element is disposed on the first substrate and located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first barrier structure surrounds the environmental sensitive element. The filler is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and covers the environmental sensitive element and the first barrier structure.

Abstract: A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a roughly rectangular laminate. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer, a scrim, a porous media sheet layer, and a polymeric film sheet layer bonded together via an adhesive. The polymeric film sheet layer may also include a closure flap that adhesively couples opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. A charge dissipator may be applied to the polymeric film sheet layer in an amount sufficient to reduce generation of a static charge on the laminate's exterior surface without affecting the closure flap's ability to adhesively couple the opposite ends of the laminate.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing to form a receiving groove between the bottom housing and the plastic side frame. The plastic side frame is integrally formed by injecting a plastic material in the receiving groove. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is upon anti-static wrapper; specifically upon a new technology to manufacture anti-static wrapper using new materials which is different from those manufacture by spreading a surfactant or metallic materials. The aim of this invention is to manufacture a new and semi-permanent anti-static wrapper with excellent electric dissipation and adhesion to polymer film by depositing DLC film on polymer film. This invention also supplies the magnetic enhancing ion gun (MEIG) depositing device and high productive Roll-to-Roll device in which DLC film can be deposited on polymer film.

Abstract: A moisture-resistant suspended particle device film comprising a cured suspended particle device emulsion having a plurality of uncrosslinked droplets of a liquid light valve suspension distributed throughout the cured emulsion; first and second glass or plastic sheets located outwardly from and sandwiching the cured emulsion, wherein located on an inner aspect of each sheet, adjacent the cured emulsion, is a thin, transparent, electrically conductive coating , the coating serving as an electrode to permit passage of an applied electric field through the cured emulsion; and a moisture-resistant barrier located around an entire outer peripheral edge portion of the film, wherein the barrier is comprised of a barrier material that eliminates or at least reduces passage of moisture from outside the film into the cured emulsion, thus preventing development of a light-frame pattern in the film that would otherwise be caused by the moisture.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing at least one member comprising at least one rubber-coated electronic component (10), in which the component (10) is placed in contact with a first strip (32) of rubber and it is covered by a second strip (34) of rubber so as to coat the component (10).

Abstract: A sealing member is provided to prevent immersion liquid ingress to a gap between components. The sealing member has a plastic or polymer sealing portion that is adhered to the components forming the gap being sealed. The sealing member is constructed so as to reduce the force-coupling, in particular the time-related force-coupling, between the components being sealed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an infrared light reflecting plate for reflecting infrared light, which comprises a substrate and at least four light-reflective layers X1, X2, X3 and X4 each of which is formed of a fixed cholesteric liquid-crystal phase. The reflection center wavelength of the light-reflective layers X1 and X2 is the same and is ?1 (nm), the two layers reflect circularly-polarized light in opposite directions, and the reflection center wavelength ?1 (nm) falls within a range of from 1010 to 1070 nm, and the reflection center wavelength of the light-reflective layers X3 and X4 is the same and is ?2 (nm), the two layers reflect circularly-polarized light in opposite directions, and the reflection center wavelength ?2 (nm) falls within a range of from 1190 to 1290 nm.

Abstract: A method of securely holding any style slipcover, fabric, or other covering, in place to furniture using a specially designed, non-permanent, re-usable, heat-activated, double-sided adhesive tape placed on the furniture itself under the slipcover before slipcover installation, whereby upon subsequent heating, the slipcover will not move from its desired position after or during normal use. The slipcover can still be removed from the furniture without the need to apply additional heat to the underlying tape, and the slipcover can be re-installed and re-heated to yield secure attachment to the furniture multiple times. The tape can be removed from the furniture and discarded but will not leave a residue on the furniture.

Abstract: A method of making a one-way gas release valve for releasing gas pressure from within a coffee container comprises pre-oiling a relatively narrow dry strap of flexible material and laminating the pre-oiled dry strap between relatively wide ribbons of base and cover material with the dry strap overlying spaced vent patterns in the base material. Alternatively, the base material may be pre-oiled or both the base material and the dry strap may be pre-oiled. The dry strap and base may be made of PET and the cover may be made of mPET. Gas release valves are then die cut from the resulting web with each valve containing a vent pattern. Pre-oiling of the dry strap and/or the base can be accomplished through a roll metered process to insure that the oil is applied in precise amounts and with consistent thickness and coverage.

Abstract: A stretchable fabric for marking, having a laminated structure of a first adhesive layer 11 formed of a hot-melt adhesive composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin having physical properties including a melting point of 125 to 165° C., a melt viscosity of 8,000 to 15,000 Pa·s at 150° C., and a 100% modulus of 2 to 8 MPa, an interlayer 20 formed of a thermosetting polyurethane resin which is stretchable and opaque, a second adhesive layer 12 formed of the hot-melt adhesive composed of the thermoplastic polyurethane resin having the above-described physical properties, and a surface layer 30 formed of a thermosetting polyurethane resin which is stretchable and transparent, wherein a mark image has been formed on a front surface of the interlayer 20 or on a back surface of the surface layer 30.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiper which is which is highly retentive of water, soft to the touch, and improved in sheet strength and a method for manufacturing the same. An interlining layer contains pulp fibers, first and second surfacing layers contain non-fusible fibers, and a reinforcing layer contains fusible fibers and rayon fibers. The fusible fibers are fusion-bonded but the non-fusible fibers remain unfused. Sheet surfaces are free from the fusible fibers.

Abstract: A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a laminate. The core includes a cylindrical outer surface; a cylindrical inner surface; and a wall extending between the cylindrical outer surface and the cylindrical inner surface. The laminate includes a metallized polymeric film sheet layer forming an inner layer, a scrim, a porous media sheet layer, and a polymeric film sheet layer forming an outer exposed layer bonded together via an adhesive. The laminate is coextensive with and bonded to the cylindrical outer surface of the core and the laminate and core are flexible so that the core and laminate can be opened, placed about a pipe, and closed without degrading the laminate.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having pressure-sensitive adhesive layers on a top side and a bottom side, and a carrier film between the adhesive layers, wherein there is a white coating layer at least between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the top side and the carrier film and there is a metallic layer at least between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the bottom side and the carrier film. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape is useful to bonding parts of optical liquid crystal displays. Optical liquid crystal displays containing the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive surface element for producing liquid crystal displays, wherein the surface element comprises the following sequence of layers: first adhesive layer (11), carrier (12), metal layer (13), absorbance layer (14), second adhesive layer (5), and whereby the absorbance layer (14) is a layer having carbon black that is not adhesive at room temperature and/or that is a primer, and the first adhesive layer (11) is colored translucent white over the entire thickness thereof: The invention further relates to the use of such a surface element for producing and/or adhering liquid crystal display systems, wherein the second adhesive mass (15) is adhered to the surface of a liquid crystal display element, and a liquid crystal display system having a liquid crystal display element (1), a protective element, and a frame element, wherein at least two of said elements are connected by means of the above surface element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for laminating a decorative metal film on a resin base material with excellent adhesion to the resin base material and with a sufficient gloss imparted to the decorative metal film, and a resin base material having a decorative metal film. The method laminates a polymeric planarizing film on the resin base material using a vapor deposition polymerization method, and then laminates the decorative metal film on the planarizing film.

Abstract: A method for producing a membrane-electrode-gas diffusion layer-gasket assembly 30, having a cathode sealing step in which a cathode side gasket 6 is formed on the edges of a cathode side gas diffusion layer 4 and cathode catalyst layer 2, and an anode sealing step in which an anode side gasket 7 is formed on the edges of an anode side gas diffusion layer 5 and anode catalyst layer 3, in a membrane-electrode-gas diffusion layer assembly 20, wherein the thickness C1 of the cathode side gasket 6 used in the cathode sealing step is in the following relationship with A1 as the thickness of the cathode catalyst layer 2 and B1 as the thickness of the cathode side gas diffusion layer 4. (A1+B1)/C1?1.

Abstract: A repositionable mounting material comprises a mounting material having a major surface and comprising inorganic fibers. A layer of repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive inwardly disposed along at least a portion of the first major surface. The layer of repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises: adhesive microspheres having a first particle size distribution with at least one mode, each of which has a D50 of at least 30 micrometers; and binder particles having a second particle size distribution with at least one mode, wherein each mode has a D50 that is less than 10 micrometers, and wherein at least one of the at least one modes has a D50 below one micrometer. The repositionable mounting material is useful in manufacture of pollution control devices. Methods of making the foregoing are also disclosed.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a laminated composite and methods of making the same. The laminated composite includes a plurality of stacked prepregs having an interface formed between each pair of adjacent prepregs. Each prepreg includes a matrix material and reinforcing fibers dispersed therein. The laminated composite also includes at least one fibrous veil laminated to at least a portion of at least one of the interfaces, the at least one fibrous veil having nanofibers attached to at least one surface thereof. Also disclosed herein are a fibrous veil and a method of making the nanofiber-doped fibrous veil.

Abstract: Systems for attaching a plurality of wood products are provided. In a first type of system, a first wood product has a first chemical compound applied to a surface of the first wood product. A second wood product has a second chemical compound applied to a surface of the second wood product. An adduct is formed when the first chemical compound contacts the second chemical compound wherein the first wood product becomes adhered to the second wood product. In a second type of system, a pressure sensitive and/or anaerobic adhesive is placed on at least one of the wood products prior to assembly. The compounds/adhesives have an open assembly time greater than or approximately equal to 24 hours.

Abstract: An adhesive film including a first adhesive layer containing a first main resin component and dispersed conductive particles, and a second adhesive layer containing a second main resin component and adhering to the first adhesive layer, each of the adhesive layers containing a secondary resin component, wherein the first main resin component has a glass transition temperature higher than that of the secondary resin component, and the second main resin component has a glass transition temperature higher than that of the secondary resin component and lower than that of the first main resin component, and a reaction peak temperature of each of the adhesive layers is lower than the glass transition temperature of the first main resin component and higher than the glass transition temperature of the second main resin component, and is a temperature at which a calorific value of the adhesive layer is maximum during temperature rise.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a solution on a substrate is described in which the solution is dispensed through a solution nozzle assembly while the substrate is rotated. As the solution is dispensed, the solution on the substrate forms a wave front that radially spreads from the substrate center to the substrate edge. The dispensing of the solution is performed in such a way that the solution is dispensed at a radial location substantially equivalent to or less than the radial location of the wave front at any instant in time.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a solid-state imaging apparatus includes the steps of: preparing a solid-state imaging device having a light receiving region at a main surface thereof; preparing a light transmitting member having an extending portion extending from the solid-state imaging device; preparing a holding member having a space for holding the solid-state imaging device therein, and having a positioning portion for positioning the solid-state imaging device; fixing the light transmitting member to the main surface of the solid-state imaging device in parallel to each other to keep a constant interval therebetween; bringing a side of the solid-state imaging device to meet the positioning portion of the holding member; and fixing the extending portion of the light transmitting member to the holding member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a blade is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of first plies, each of the first plies sized to extend substantially the length of a span of the blade and providing a plurality of second plies, each of the second plies sized to extend only partially the length of the span of the blade. The method also includes layering the plurality of first plies and the plurality of second plies in a mold such that the plurality of second plies is interspersed throughout the plurality of first plies to spread apart the plurality of first plies to facilitate increasing a cross-sectional area of the blade and bonding the plurality of first plies to the plurality of second plies to facilitate forming a structural core of the blade.

Abstract: A method for attaching a sealing profile to a vehicle body part includes the steps of pulling the sealing profile from a storage unit; passing the sealing profile through a first buffer which compensates for differences between incoming and outgoing speeds of the sealing profile; attaching an adhesive strip to the sealing profile continuously, the adhesive strip having a first adhesive layer facing the sealing profile and a second adhesive layer facing away from the sealing profile; passing the sealing profile with the attached adhesive strip through a second buffer which compensates for differences between incoming and outgoing speeds of the sealing profile; and rolling the second adhesive layer onto the vehicle body part. The adhesive strip is attached to the sealing strip in an assembly unit which heats the first adhesive layer as it moves around a press roller.

Abstract: A device includes (a) radiation detector including a semiconductor substrate having opposing front and rear surfaces, a cathode electrode located on the front surface of said semiconductor substrate, and a plurality of anode electrodes on the rear surface of said semiconductor substrate, (b) a printed circuit board, and (c) an electrically conductive polymeric film disposed between circuit board and the anode electrodes. The polymeric film contains electrically conductive wires. The film bonds and electrically connects the printed circuit board and anode electrodes.

Abstract: A sheet assembly comprises an insoluble layer disposed to define an inner reservoir and a medicament disposed in the inner reservoir. A garment is formed from said textile assembly.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of an insulated structural panel which includes the step of feeding and laminating of a pair of outer skins (13, 14) and a core of insulating material (8) interposed therebetween through a press bed (7) to facilitate adhesion of an adhesive to internal surfaces of each outer skin (13, 14) and thus facilitate bonding of the core of insulating material (8) to each adjacent internal surface of each outer skin (13, 14) wherein each outer skin (13, 14) has an outer surface which is gripped by a conveyor (26, 27) having a continuous working surface in contact with each of said outer surfaces (13, 14) characterised in that said continuous working surface is formed by a coating (40, 40A, 40B) of elastomer or other synthetic polymer applied to a metal substrate. There is also provided a laminating machine (10) for use in the method as well as a track plate (37) for use in the laminating machine (10).

Abstract: A laminated, integrated, analyte assay device and methods of using the device are described. The assay device is useful as an inexpensive, disposable assay device for detecting the presence and/or amount of a particular analyte in a body fluid or other sample.

Abstract: Disclosed are a substrate for a capacitor-embedded printed circuit board, a capacitor-embedded printed circuit board, and a manufacturing method thereof. The capacitor-embedded printed circuit board can include a core board, an insulation resin layer, which is stacked on the core board, a first electrode and a first circuit pattern, which are buried in the insulation resin layer, a dielectric layer, which is stacked on a surface of the insulation resin layer, a first adhesive resin layer, which is stacked on the dielectric layer, and a second electrode and a second circuit pattern, which are formed on a surface of the first adhesive resin layer to correspond with the first electrode. With the present invention, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the reliability of products can be improved by reducing the variation of the capacitor (C).

Abstract: Core-skin bonding is improved between honeycomb and composite face sheets by applying a polyamide and/or rubber-containing adhesive to the edge of the honeycomb prior to bonding. Edge coating of honeycomb with a polyamide and/or rubber-containing adhesive is useful in further increasing the bond strength between honeycomb and prepreg face sheets, especially when the matrix resin of the prepreg is designed to adhere the prepreg to the honeycomb without the use of a separate structural adhesive.

Abstract: A MCM system board uses a stiffener arrangement to enhance mechanical, thermo and electrical properties by incorporating an LGA compression connector in a computer system. The present designs of large scale computing systems (LSCS) in IBM use a MCM that is attached to a system board and held together by a stiffening frame. Due to the nature of the manufacturing of the system board, there can be significant gaps formed in the mounting area of the MCM between the board and the stiffener. A method is described that not only fills the void, it also, in addition promotes thermo conduction of excess heat away from the MCM and at the same time promotes enhanced electrical properties of the LGA connections of the MCM to the system board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible article with an optical, relief, and/or olfactory effect for making up and/or caring for the nails, comprising: at least one adhesive layer for fixing the article to the nail; at least one organic film; and at least one material with an optical, relief, or olfactory effect.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elastic and resilient film, to be applied to an endless moving handrail, includes steps of providing a first layer having sufficient resilience to accommodate strains occurring on the surfaces of the endless moving handrail, an adhesive on a bottom surface of the first layer, and a barrier coating on a top surface of the first layer, optionally providing a second layer having sufficient resilience to accommodate strains occurring on the surfaces of the endless moving handrail and an adhesive on a bottom surface of the second layer, providing a substantially transparent layer having an adhesive on a bottom surface thereof, and laminating the first layer, second layer (when present), and substantially transparent layer together.

Abstract: A structural adhesive tape includes a closed cell silicone foam support and a structural adhesive composition on opposing sides of the closed cell silicone foam support. The structural adhesive composition may be a condensation reaction curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The structural adhesive tape is useful in structural glazing applications, such as curtain wall applications.

Abstract: Omnidirectional strength plywood includes at least one ply disposed so that its grain runs diagonal to the length and width of the plywood sheet, and as such its grain diagonally intersects the grain of at least one other ply of the sheet. In some instances, two diagonal plies are disposed so that their grains intersect at approximate right angles and both run diagonal to the length and the width of the sheet. Further disclosed is a method for the manufacture of the diagonal grain plies.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an optical film capable of contributing to reduction in thickness, preventing uneven heating, and favorably preventing light leak in black display, and an image display apparatus using such an optical film. An optical film of the present invention includes a polarizer, a first optical compensation layer having a refractive index profile of nx>ny=nz, and a second optical compensation layer having a refractive index profile of nx>ny>nz in the stated order. In the optical film, an angle formed between an absorption axis of the polarizer and a slow axis of the first optical compensation layer is +17° to +27° or ?17° to ?27°, an angle formed between the absorption axis of the polarizer and a slow axis of the second optical compensation layer is +85° to +95°, and an Nz coefficient of the second optical compensation layer is 1.2?Nz?2.

Abstract: A method of laminating a part and a laminated packaging part are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multilayer optical discs that include a plurality of information layers, and at least two different, adjacent separating layers located in a space between at least two of the information layers. Each of the at least two separating layers includes a different polymer that imparts different properties to the disc. Methods of making the discs, and methods of preparing an optical information storage medium, are also included.