Abstract: Consolidated materials comprising a plurality of coated particles dispersed in a tough matrix material are disclosed. The coated particles include a plurality of core particles having an intermediate layer that substantially surrounds each of the core particles. An optional outer layer may be present on the intermediate layer. A matrix contains or substantially contains each of the coated particles, and is formed from at least one third compound including a mixture of W, WC, and/or W2C with Co. The amount of Co in the at least one third compound may range from greater than 0 to about 20 weight %. Methods for providing consolidated materials, and articles comprising such consolidated materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: An air filter for a small internal combustion engine. The air filter includes a foam body having at least one flute which increases the outside area of the foam body. The fluid is formed in the foam body by compressing the foam body between two mold halves under pressure and heat until the foam body thermally sets with the formed flute.

Abstract: The incorporation of borates during the manufacture of lignocellulosic based thermoplastic materials containing about 25 to 75 percent by weight of the thermoplastic material will increase their resistance to surface impairment caused by mold as well as increase their resistance to fungal decay. For resistance to surface impairment, the preferred amount is 3 to 5 percent of the boron containing fungicide. When fungal decay resistance is needed the preferred amount is about 0.3 to 2 percent of the boron containing fungicide.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fibre-composite component with a cladding field and a primary component for reinforcing the fibre-composite component includes the steps of: applying a prepreg semifinished product to a mould to form the cladding field, where in the prepreg semifinished product fibres extend in some sections in a curved manner according to an assumed flow force path in the cladding field of the component to be manufactured; curing the prepreg semifinished product; applying layers of a semifinished textile product to the cured prepreg semifinished product to form the primary component; impregnating the semifinished textile product with matrix material; and curing the assembly comprising pre-cured prepreg semifinished product and semifinished textile product; a fibre-composite component with at least one structural component and a skin section connected to said structural component with a recess as well as a fibre-composite fuselage component of an aircraft with a shell component with at least one r

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for improved containers and lids, and combinations thereof. Multiple compartments are provided in a container, one of which can be formed as the container's handle. The lid incorporates a plurality of hinged openings situated on the periphery of the cover, and the container includes a molded unitary body plastic container comprised of at least two chambers or compartments. The lid openings can be located strategically over or adjacent the container chambers/compartments, to provide independent access thereto. The compartments or chambers within the container separate the contents thereof, while multiple hinged openings may allow access to individual or multiple chambers or compartments within the container. Tamper evidencing structures in conjunction with detents or engagement structures may hold the lid and container openings in the desired relationship during shipping, handling, storage, and/or use. Related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The fifth wheel hitch lube plate of the present invention comprises a perforated support member having a plurality of perforations and a lubricious material molded around the perforated support member such that the lubricious material covers both the top and bottom surfaces of the perforated support member and extends through the perforations formed in the perforated support member. Preferably, the support member is a perforated metal plate and the lubricious material is nylon, graphite, or an ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene material. The problems associated with utilizing nylon (or similar materials) and bonding it to a support plate are overcome by forming the plurality of apertures in the support plate so that a mechanical cohesive bond is formed between the upper and lower surfaces of the support plate, thereby substantially increasing the lube plate strength, and shear strength, while decreasing the likelihood that the lube plate may buckle.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of multilayer articles prepared by rotational moulding with a robotised rotomoulding machine wherein the mould is under direct heating.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a radially expandable stent, including radial expansion and axial elongation of a polymer tube, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a closure system (100) for molded caps comprising: two guide rails (102), a carriage (108) able to move on each rail (102), a closure bar (110) disposed between the two carriages (108), two wheels (116a, 116b), each mounted on a carriage (108), able to move in rotation about a rotation axis and each end of the bar (110) being mounted on one of the wheels (116a, 116b) so as to be offset with respect to said axis, a rack designed to move parallel to the rail (102), for each wheel (116a, 116b), a maneuvering gear able to move in rotation, secured to and coaxial with the wheel (116a, 116b) and designed to mesh with the rack, for each carriage (108), a locking device (106) designed to lock the carriage (108) with the rack and the guide rail (102), for each rack, an activation device (104).

Abstract: A sulfur-containing material in a melt state is stored in material hopper 1 heated to a temperature within a preset temperature range of which a lower limit is equal to or above a melting point of sulfur. The stored sulfur-containing material is sucked by pressure generators 2a, 2b and pulled out into cylinders 11a, 11b heated to a temperature within the preset temperature range. The pulled out sulfur-containing material is pushed out from the cylinders under predetermined pressure applied by the pressure generator, and thereafter, the resultant material is injected from injection port 24 into mold 5 having therein a cavity which can be hermetically sealed and the mold being heated to a temperature within the preset temperature range. The injection port of the mold after the sulfur-containing material is fully injected in the cavity is closed. By stopping heating of the mold, the sulfur-containing material injected in the cavity is slowly cooled.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods feed and distribute a powder over a working area used for producing three-dimensional objects. A powder storage unit contains a supply of powder, and a distribution member is arranged to be moveable across the working area to distribute a portion of powder onto the working area. In an embodiment, the distribution member is, in a first step, moveable a predetermined distance into a supply of powder placed in the powder storage unit, said distance being sufficiently long to bring about a transfer of a portion of powder from the powder supply at one side of the distribution member to another side of the distribution member facing the working area, and the distribution member is, in a second step, moveable towards and across the working area to distribute the portion of powder onto the working area. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A tape cassette for a medical handheld device. The inventive tape cassette includes a carrier tape with a plurality of functional elements which may take the form of test fields for analyzing a sample of a human or animal body fluid and/or a plurality of lancets. During use, the carrier tape slides past friction points. To reduce friction between the carrier tape and at least one of the friction points, the at least one friction point includes a surface made of a fluoropolymer. The tape cassette may have a housing that includes a sealed compartment with a tape exit opening wherein the friction point is disposed proximate the tape exit opening. A cover element may also be positioned to cover the tape exit opening. The cover element may also include a fluoropolymer material engageable with the carrier tape. A method of manufacturing such tape cassettes is also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical disc with uniform appearance, a method and system for manufacturing an optical disc, and a method and system for printing on an optical disc are provided. The optical disc includes a hub area formed between a first inner radius and a first outer radius, and a data area formed between a second inner radius and a second outer radius. The hub area and the data area include grooves and lands formed between a predetermined radius and the second outer radius. The predetermined radius lies at the first inner radius or between the first inner radius and the first outer radius. This enables uniform appearance across an area between the predetermined radius and the second outer radius.

Abstract: Fluoropolymers having a —CF adjacent to a —CH which are subsequently dehydrofluorinated to create a —C?C— can be used as controlled release carriers for therapeutic agent(s) by covalently conjugating the therapeutic agent(s) to the fluoropolymer at the —C?C—.

Abstract: A food container is provided having a receptacle with an open mouth. A lid is provided. The lid includes an end cap, an eating utensil and a cover. The eating utensil is positioned between the cover and a wall portion of the end cap. The cover is removably secured to the end cap and upon removal provides access to the eating utensil. Upon removal of the end cap from the container bottom, the contents are exposed and the eating utensil may be used to consume the contents of the container.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods of making belts for apparatuses useful in printing and fuser belts for apparatus useful for printing. An embodiment of the methods includes forming a first layer of the belt using a first material comprising a first polymer applied on an inner surface of a mandrel, the first layer including a first outer surface facing the inner surface of the mandrel and a first inner surface; forming a second layer of the belt using a second material comprising a second polymer applied over the first inner surface, the second layer including a second inner surface; and removing the belt from the mandrel.

Abstract: A composite includes a thermally conductive metal matrix and silicone particles dispersed therein. The composite can be used to form a thermal interface material in an electronic device. The composite can be used for both TIM1 and TIM2 applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to high efficiency solar collection devices having a matte surface, a low refractive index surface, or both, that increases solar radiation transmission into the device. The matte surface is on a thermoplastic and may be provided in many ways, such as by a matting agent, by the use of a matte chill roll, embossing, or other techniques. The matte and/or low refractive index surface may be a coating, film (single or multi-layer) or sheet (single or multi-layer). The invention is especially useful in both rigid and flexible photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide polymer matrix nanocomposites reinforced with nano-scale materials such as nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes and methods of fabricating. The nanomaterials are provided within relatively low weight fractions, for example in the range of approximately 0.01 to about 0.4% by weight and distributed within the matrix by a magnetic mixing procedure to provide substantially uniform reinforcement of the nanocomposites. Advantageously, these nanocomposites provide significantly enhanced tensile strength, strain to failure, and fracture toughness over corresponding neat matrices.

Abstract: A high quality finished prototype fuselage structure of an aircraft is manufactured using a cured female tool and an automated composite layup machine, and then touched up by hand to meet a tolerance or other specification. The female tool is preferably made from a male mold, by depositing layers of composite material over the mold, curing the tool together at a first cure temperature, separating the tool from the mold, and then curing the tool at a second, higher temperature. The first cure temperature should be at or below an upper limit temperature no greater than 180° F. The second cure temperature is preferably in the range of 250° F. to 350° F. The step of hand touching up can comprise one or more of mechanically abrading and deforming a first portion of the fuselage structure to mate with a second portion of the fuselage structure.

Abstract: Disclosed in an adhesive film which enables to obtain a flexible metal clad laminate which is suppressed in dimensional change when produced by heat roll lamination. Such an adhesive film comprises a heat-resistant layer containing a highly heat resistant polyimide and an adhesive layer which is formed on at least one surface of the heat-resistant layer and contains a thermoplastic polyimide. In this adhesive film, the thermal shrinkage ratio in the TD direction is not less than +0.01%, and the thermal shrinkage ratio in the MD direction is not more than ?0.02%. Consequently, when a metal layer and the adhesive film are bonded together by heat roll lamination and the resulting laminate is subjected to a treatment with heating, occurrence of dimensional changes can be sufficiently suppressed.

Abstract: A process for obtaining basic construction elements formed by cement and residual material for building basic artifacts for civil construction, involving, cement aggregated to mineral residues, the process includes the following steps: accumulation of raw material: formed by cement material found in nature or derived from mining and industrial processes and in this case, there is no single field; homogenization or mixture: is performed manually or by machinery, such as front-end loaders, according to percentage of each raw material used, obtaining an unique and homogenous plaster; disintegration of raw material such as cement, lamination, homogenization, involving specific machinery with a new purge of residual rejects and finally, a temporary bulk storage.

Abstract: A treatment process by which medical implants may be pre-settled before surgical implantation. Although explained herein within the context of a spinal implant, it will be appreciated that the same techniques and features of the present invention may be applied to any medical implant, particularly those having a core or other structure subject to material creep over time after implantation. This pre-settling process of the present invention may be done at any stage in the manufacturing of the implantable device after the spinal implant has been formed but before the device is surgically implanted. The pre-settling of the invention may be used for any type of core material that may have creep characteristics including, but not limited to, elastomers and textiles.

Abstract: Slag fiber is used to fabricate a friction material. Friction factor and abrasion loss of the friction material are controlled. The friction material can be used to make linings. Thus, slag fiber can be used as a replace of natural material to make a friction material, and waste is thus recycled.

Abstract: Flexible pouch and flexible cartridge devices for fluid sample processing, related methods of making and using, related manufacturing systems and related instrumentation systems are described. Flexible pouches provide broad advantage in a wide variety of fields by overcoming the need for complex instrumentation, dedicated devices, and relatively high cost in conventional fluid sample devices. Flexible cartridge devices are particularly advantageous in control of fluid handling, rapid adaptation to a number of configurations by the end user, multiple uses for a single configuration, and in cost and ease of manufacture.

Abstract: Insecticide-modified bead material composed of expandable polystyrene (EPS) coated with (A) one or more insecticides (B) one or more glycerol esters (C) if desired, one or more binders, and (D) if desired, further additives.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite laminate includes: providing an upper die and a lower die; disposing the composite laminate over a die cavity of the lower die, and lowering the upper die onto the composite laminate and thereafter into the die cavity so as to hot press the composite laminate; folding inwardly a marginal end of the composite laminate that extends outwardly of the die cavity; removing the lower die from the upper die; and removing the upper die from the hot-pressed composite laminate.

Abstract: A microvoided film formed by mixing a microvoid forming additive with a composition including a polymeric material. The microvoided film includes a printability additive. The microvoids formed during the processing of the composition to convert it into a film result in a reduction of the density of the film, making a lighter weight film requiring less polymeric material to produce a film of desired thickness while maintaining suitable structural characteristics than required when making a higher density film. The microvoids are formed through ? crystallization of the polymeric material during casting and in a later cold drawing stage of the orientation portion of the film fabrication process. The microvoided film may be fabricated to be opaque with or without pigment additive included in the composition. The film may multilayered. In one embodiment, the multilayered film is three-layered including a core without printability additive and two outer layers with the printability additive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the production of highly demanded pieces at low cost. The method is especially well suited for deep drawing dies, but also any other type of tooling. It is also very well suited for machine components of big dimensions and with high mechanical solicitations, like rotors and cages in wind mills and other big machines. The pieces or tools are cast with a low cost ceramic, like a high resistance concrete (with special mention to HPC or UHPC) or a low water admixture castable or any other low cost high mechanical resistance material (low cost ceramics or high resistance polymers are especially suited). Once cast, the working surface of the die or piece is coated with a metal, an intermetallic or a high performance ceramic. Projection or deposition techniques are used to obtain the high value working surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a syringe for use in enteral feeding includes providing a premolded syringe body having a plunger end and an outlet end, loading the premolded syringe body into a mold having a core pin extending into the outlet end of the premolded syringe body, closing the mold to thereby retain the premolded syringe therein and to close a mold cavity around the outlet end of the syringe body, injection molding by injecting plastic molding material into the mold cavity and cooling to thereby form a tip at the outlet end of the premolded syringe body, and opening the mold and extracting the syringe body and the tip.

Abstract: The process of producing a dual damascene structure used for the interconnect architecture of semiconductor chips. More specifically the use of imprint lithography to fabricate dual damascene structures in a dielectric and the fabrication of dual damascene structured molds.

Abstract: Compression molding methods of manufacturing a shaped article are provided. The methods include compression molding thermoplastic resin-based material to provide a molded article, where thermoplastic resin-based material comprises a plurality of controlled geometry pellets. The pellets include at least one generally flat face having a cross-sectional shape with a rectangular envelope having an aspect ratio of at least 1.5. The controlled geometry pellets may include a plurality of reinforcing particulates dispersed throughout the thermoplastic resin. The reinforcing particulates typically have a largest dimension which is no more than about 90% of the largest pellet dimension.

Abstract: A pallet (10) of thermoplastic material is provided, as well as a method of making said pallet. The pallet (10) comprises a deck (12), a picture frame (30) spaced below the deck and interconnecting blocks (24,26,28) extending between the deck and the picture frame and the thermoplastic material of which the pallet (10) is made, is reinforced with fibres. The pallet (10) is a unitary moulding and is made by injection moulding in a single step. The method of making the pallet (10) includes compounding the thermoplastic material and fibres and leading the compounded material to an injection unit for injecting it directly into a mould cavity of the injection unit, without a pelletising step.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an in mould label comprising a polymeric or cellulosic carrier base film (1) having a first decorative surface (1a) and a second, backing surface (1b), said label comprising a pattern (3) printed on said first decorative surface (1a) thereof, said printed first surface (1a) being laminated with a transparent protective top film (2), affixed thereto by means of an adhesive (4), the printed pattern (3) being visible through said transparent protective top film (2). It also concerns a method for manufacturing such a label and a method for incorporating it onto the surface of a polymeric article.

Abstract: A method of making a texturized card is disclosed. The method includes providing a card layer having a first surface and providing a release element having a second surface that is textured. The melting point of the release element has a temperature that is higher than the melting point temperature of the card layer. The method further includes positioning the release element against the card layer so that the second surface of the release element is in contact with the first surface of the card layer, then applying heat and pressure in sufficient quantity to enable the texture on the release element to be imparted to the first surface of the card layer. The release element is characterized as being suitable for a limited number of heat and pressure applications than available with a traditional texturized plate.

Abstract: Encapsulated omega-3 fatty acids and/or omega-6 fatty acids and/or esters thereof with a coating comprising isoflavones, as well as a process to make such by coating encapsulated omega-3 fatty acids and/or omega-6 fatty acids and/or esters thereof with a coating comprising isoflavones.

Abstract: Filtration devices that include filtration cassettes that feature a plurality of stacked subassemblies, wherein at least one of the subassemblies includes a porous membrane having a front side and a back side and a perimeter; and an overmolded frame that encapsulates the membrane around the perimeter of the front side and the back side of the membrane; wherein the overmolded frame forms at least one retentate port, at least one feed port, at least one filtrate port, and a flow channel proximate a perimeter of the frame; and an overmolded plastic jacket that penetrates the flow channels of the subassemblies to seal the stacked subassemblies; and methods for making the filtration device and cassettes.

Abstract: The invention provides a one piece shingle for use on roof ridges and hips. Shingles of the invention are preferably formed from synthetic materials and preferably comprise a blend of high and low molecular weight polyethylene resins. The unique blend of materials provides a shingle that is both strong while retaining sufficient flexibility to permit the shingle to bend to accommodate a variety of pitches at a ridge or hip. Unique features of the shape and structure of the shingle also make it particularly suited to hip and ridge applications. Furthermore, methods of manufacturing hip and ridge shingles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A removable clamp, for supporting a membrane filter, includes connected and opposing walls. A locking feature, which may be connected to an end of one of the walls, engages and disengages a terminal end of the other wall. When the filter is inserted between the opposing walls of the clamp, and the locking feature engages the terminal end of the other wall, an inner surface of each of the opposing walls is secured against corresponding major surfaces of the inserted filter, in order to support the filter without extending over vent holes of the filter.

Abstract: A cellulose acylate laminate film, which comprises a low-substitution layer comprising a non-phosphate compound and a cellulose acylate having a total degree of acyl substitution of more than 2.0 and less than 2.7 and a high-substitution layer comprising a cellulose acylate having a total degree of acyl substitution of more than 2.7<Z2, wherein Re at a wavelength of 550 nm is the same as or larger than Re at a wavelength of 440 nm.

Abstract: Tools for the forming of composite parts from composite forming materials, having tool bodies that comprise, at least in part, high density carbon foam where a surface of the high density carbon foam may comprise a tool face or support tool face materials. The tools of the present invention may be lighter, more durable, and less costly to produce and/or use than conventional tools used for the production of composite parts, particularly those tools used for the production of carbon composites. Additionally, such tools may be reusable, repairable, and more readily modifiable.

Abstract: An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is included on a molded insert that is incorporated into the access port so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology.

Abstract: A multilayer polymeric product is described, which consists of a co-extruded internal central layer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) copolymer, in a quantity ranging from 80 to 90% by weight with respect to the total weight of the internal layer, mixed with polycarbonate (PC), in a quantity ranging from 10 to 20% by weight with respect to the total weight of the layer, and outer, side layers, of a blend of PET, in a quantity ranging from 15 to 25% by weight with respect to the total weight of the outer layers, and PC, in a quantity ranging from 75 to 85% by weight with respect to the total weight of said outer layers, in particular for use as a building material.

Abstract: A smart polymer molded hybrid shipping container generally refers to large intermodal shipping container and their manufacture, and more particularly to a recyclable rotationally-molded RF (radio frequency) transparent thermoplastic polymer shell with a removable outer structural fabricated steel load bearing support frame capable of being integrated with an internally mounted geo-location detection system, date transmission communication devices, inner environmental sensors, data storage system, and power storage system. The smart polymer molded hybrid shipping container is designed to be 100% recyclable after useful life with a mechanically fastened exoskeleton steel frame that can be reused in the post manufacturing process. The smart polymer molded hybrid shipping container has a one piece molded shell with load bearing molded in floor system and outer polymer skin that is entirely weather resistant and non-corrosive.

Abstract: One advantageous embodiment of the present invention is a reaction-injection-molded galley cart (10) for an aircraft. This cart (10) includes a body, which is configured to move along a passenger aisle of the aircraft. The body is comprised of a one-piece plastic shell (12) having a first side portion (28), a second side portion (30) spaced apart from the first side portion (28), a top side portion (24) extending between the first side portion (28) and the second side portion (30), and a bottom side portion (32) extending between the first side portion (28) and the second side portion (30). This one-piece plastic shell (12) includes at least one layer (36) of a reaction-injection-molded material.

Abstract: A cost-effective and highly reproducible method of fabricating nanowires, and small gaps or spacings in nanowires is disclosed. The nanogaps bridge an important size regime between 1 nm and 100 nm. The nanogaps can be selectively predetermined to be as small as 1.0 nm, or larger than 1000 nm. These electrode gaps can be useful in preparing molecular electronic devices that involve making electrical contact to individual molecules, such as biomolecules, or small clusters of molecules. Microelectrodes having nanogaps for electrical and magnetic applications formed by the method, and as well as biosensors and their use in detecting a biological species, such as DNA, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bearing material of a medical implant comprising a polymer such as UHMWPE and a surface active agent that is not covalently bonded to the polymer. The bearing material has a reduced wear rate. Also disclosed is a method of reducing the wear rate of a polymeric bearing material of a medical implant when it articulates against a hard counterface in the presence of synovial fluid, the method comprising providing a surface active agent in the synovial fluid in close proximity to the bearing surface, the hard counterface, or both.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer film for forming medical solution pouches that help prevent or reduce the presence of bubbles or foam in the solution after heat sterilization. In particular, the present invention provides a multilayer film for forming medical solution pouches that are capable of passing the bubble test as set forth in the Chinese State Drug Package Container Material Standard No. YBB00112005. In particular, the present invention provides a multilayer film in which polyamide 612 or calcium stearate component has been incorporated as an anti-foaming agent. The presence of polyamide 612 or calcium stearate in one or more layers of the film helps prevent the formation of foam in the solution after heat sterilization.

Abstract: A fabrication method of forming a thermoplastic composite laminate material with tailored and varying thickness in a continuous process. This process utilizes automated equipment or hand lay-up to collate parts or components into a multi-layer stack. Each stack contains all plies, including ply build-up areas, tacked in the proper location to maintain orientation and location. The consolidation tooling contains all necessary part features and is coordinated to the customized multiple ply stacks to form a single integrated thermoplastic composite laminate potentially having areas of differing thickness from these multiple ply stacks.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a moulded product on which or in which a layer of a metal or alloy thereof is applied, in which process use is made of a mould, which process comprises a moulding step and a metallising step, wherein the moulding and metallising step are both carried out in the mould, wherein said metallising step comprises can electroless process. The invention further relates to a device comprising the moulded product obtained by said process.