Abstract: An electrical energy storage device includes at least one galvanic cell partly surrounded by a cell sheath, at least one heat-conducting device effectively connected to the galvanic cell, the heat-conducting device being suitable for supplying heat energy to the cell and/or conducting heat energy from the cell, a cell holding device enclosing an interior space at least partially with a wall, the interior space being suitable for accommodating each galvanic cell, and the cell sheath being at least partly effectively connected to the wall, at least one first measurement device suitable for acquiring a temperature at a prespecified position of the galvanic cell, and a control device suitable for evaluating a signal of each first measurement device that is present and/or for controlling the heat-conducting devices, heat-conducting apparatus being situated between the cell sheath and at least one of the wall of cell holding device and an additional cell sheath.

Abstract: A multiple candlestick assembly comprising at least two aligned candlestick bodies sharing a common base, where the candlestick bodies and the common base are integrally connected and co-molded. Also disclosed is a kit that includes a plurality of multiple candlestick assemblies of a varying number of aligned candlestick bodies.

Abstract: A method for building a three-dimensional (3-D) object is provided. The method may include dispensing an interface material to form a lower part of the three dimensional object, inserting an insert into a recess present in the lower part and dispensing the interface material on the lower part to form the three dimensional object.

Abstract: The present invention provides biocompatible composite materials that can be fabricated into a scaffold having properties suitable for bone repair and regeneration. These scaffolds have sufficient mechanical strength to be useful for the repair and regeneration of cortical bone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lead-free, non-toxic and arc resistant composite material having a thermosetting polymer, at least one heavy particulate filler, at least one light particulate filler and, optionally, at least one arc resistant filler. The composite material may be utilized in manufacturing articles used in radiation shielding and other applications where arc resistant and dielectric strength are desired.

Abstract: A method for producing in-mold-decoration plastic articles includes following steps: providing a mold defining a cavity therein; providing a foil with a plurality of spaced transparent label films attached thereto, each label film having decoration patterns thereon; transporting the foil into the mold, with one of the plurality of label film located in the cavity; injecting molten resin into the cavity of the mold to form a plastic article; unlocking the mold, and separating the label film together with decoration patterns from the foil, therefore allowing the decoration patterns to be adhered to a surface of the plastic article and covered by the label film; transporting portions of the foil without transparent label films out of the mold.

Abstract: A coated substrate with a subsurface cooling channel having no corner disposed proximate a seam between the substrate and the coating. A method for forming such a structure, including forming a groove in a surface of a substrate, forming a preform having a cooperating portion and a protruding portion, inserting the cooperating portion of the preform into the groove, leaving the protruding portion of the preform protruding beyond the surface of the substrate, applying a layer of a coating material to the surface of the substrate and the protruding portion of the perform, and removing the preform, thereby creating a cooling channel.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions may provide varying release kinetics for the active ions in the compositions due to the different water solubilities of the ions, allowing antimicrobial release profiles to be tailored for a given application and providing for sustained antimicrobial activity over time. According to some embodiments, the antimicrobial compositions may comprise polymer compositions containing colloids including salts of one or more oligodynamic metals, such as gallium. The antimicrobial compositions may be produced, for example, by mixing a solution of the salts of one or more oligodynamic metals with a polymer solution or dispersion and precipitating a colloid of the metal salts by addition of other salts to the solution which react with the metal salts. The compositions can be incorporated into articles or can be employed as a coating on articles such as medical devices including, for example, catheters, implants, and endotracheal tubes. The coatings may be on all or part of a surface.

Abstract: A blister package is provided including a blister for holding and dispensing articles. The blister package includes a backing and a blister defining an opening and having an integral, re-closable closure for selectively covering the opening. The closure may include snap elements that can be snap-fitted into notches in the blister for securely retaining the blister in a closed position. Optionally, the closure may joined to the blister by an integral, flexible fastener, which may be a strap and/or a living hinge. A method of packaging an article in a blister package includes: (a) forming a plastic blister, (b) forming an opening in the blister, and (c) forming a closure integral with the blister for covering the opening.

Abstract: A method of producing a fast-melt tablet comprises the steps of forming a mixture of components, the mixture comprising at least one fast dissolving sugar alcohol, at least one disintegrant or osmotic agent, and at least one an active component, blending the mixture for a period of time, and directly compressing the blended mixture at a compression force of typically between 5 and 2O kN to form the fast-melt tablet. The process of the invention does not involve any granulation step, thereby making the process more energy efficient and cost effective. The fast dissolving sugar alcohol is selected from the group comprising: mannitol; sorbitol; erythritol; xylitol; lactose; dextrose; and sucrose, and comprises at least 50%, preferably at least 60%, and more preferably at least 70%, of the tablet (w/w). The active component is suitably provided in the form of microparticles or microcapsules having an average diameter of less than 125 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a relief layer (216) employing a stamp (206) having a stamping surface (208) including a template relief pattern. A solution comprising a siliconoxide compound (200) is sandwiched between a substrate surface (202) and the stamp surface (208) and dried while sandwiched. After removal of the template relief pattern the relief layer obtained has a high inorganic mass content making it robust and directly usable for a number of applications such as semiconductor, optical or micromechanical.

Abstract: A method of making a fuser roller comprising: providing a fuser roller an outer layer comprising a fluorothermoplastic polymer; and annealing the outer surface of the outer layer through contact the outer layer by means of heat and pressure.

Abstract: A composite, light weight flexible, moldable composite acoustic barrier and method of making the same.

Abstract: Material in particle or powder form containing carbon nano tubes (CNT), where in the material for example a metal is laminated in layers of a thickness of 10 nm to 500,000 nm alternating with layers of CNT in a thickness from 10 nm to 100,000 nm. The material is produced by mechanical alloying i.e. by repeated deformation, breaking and welding of metal particles and CNT particles, preferably by milling in a ball mill containing a milling chamber and milling balls as the milling bodies and a rotary body to generate high energy ball collisions.

Abstract: A method of producing a shear web for a wind turbine blade includes providing a mold generally conforming to a shape of at least a portion of a shear web; and filling the mold with a closed cell structural foam.

Abstract: A method for making clear and resilient artificial fingernail tips which can be applied to the forward edge of the natural fingernail using a mixture of copolymer pellets which form a plastic phase and terpolymer pellets which form a rubber phase; drying the pellets, melting the pellets, injecting the molten material into a mold to form the desired artificial fingernail tips.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a composite solid surface article are disclosed. The method includes feeding a first composition toward a mixing point and feeding solid particles toward the mixing point. The method further includes mixing at the mixing point the first composition and the solid particles fed to the mixing point to form a second composition, and transferring the second composition away from the mixing point. The method further comprises polymerizing the polymerizable compound in the second compound so as to form a curable composition comprising the solid particles. The apparatus includes a solid particle feeder, a slurry feeder and a blender configured to blend and transfer a mixture of the solid surface forming slurry and solid particles away from the blending area. The composite solid surface article produced using the method and apparatus contain particles with a size greater than 5 mm.

Abstract: Polymeric composition comprising a polyolefin and a diacid-diol aliphatic-aromatic copolyester with aromatic part consisting mainly of terephthalic acid or its derivatives, aliphatic part consisting of azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassylic acid and diol C2-C13. Said copolyesters are particularly compatible with polyolefins, in particular with isotactic polypropylene, in the absence of compatibilising agents.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the production of blow-molded two- or multi-layer containers made of thermoplastic, and a plastic container produced accordingly, having view strips, particularly for storage and for transport of contents. To this end, molten plastic material is deflected in an extrusion head (10) from the inner, natural-colored layer (34) of the tubular preform (18) into the outer layer (36) in a process technical step, and incorporated there, whereby a view strip (24) is formed in the colored outer plastic layer (36).

Abstract: A method for fabricating a curved beam from fiber composite material. A flat fiber composite laminate including a plurality of layers and at least two different fiber directions is formed. The fiber composite laminate is disposed in contact with a male tool includes a first flange, a second flange and an intermediate web. The male tool is curved in its longitudinal direction with a radius of curvature in such a way that the first flange has a shorter longitudinal extent than the second flange. The fiber composite laminate is brought into contact with and secured to the first flange of the male tool. The male tool and the fiber composite laminate are then rotated relative to one another so that the fiber composite laminate is brought into contact with the intermediate web of the male tool in a first rotational movement, and brought into contact with the second flange of the male tool in a second rotational movement.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for injection molding comprising a first fixed half-mold and a second half-mold mobile in direction (y) of the side blocks of an injection molding machine. Between the first and the second molds are mounted first and second intermediate elements mobile in the direction of the side blocks. The first and the second intermediate elements comprise each a mold support pivoting relative to a base about a pivoting axis. Centering elements are used to center the intermediate elements relative to the half-molds upon the opening and closure of the injection molding device.

Abstract: Regrind is mixed with at least one low density metallocene polyethylene to increase the amount of regrind that can be used in a thermoformed article.

Abstract: A device for obtaining off-axis reinforcement of a woven object. The device is made up of a fixed mandrel and a rotating mandrel. The rotating mandrel is connected to the fixed mandrel by a shaft that rotates through the middle of the fixed mandrel. The shaft allows the rotating mandrel to move up and down in relation to the fixed mandrel. A portion of the woven object can be clamped to the fixed mandrel while a second portion of the woven object can be clamped to the rotating mandrel. When rotated, the rotating mandrel causes the warp fibers in the woven object to twist off the 0° direction while fill or hoop fibers remain substantially parallel to the 90° direction.

Abstract: A roofing product having at least two separate zones, with one of the zones having one or more certain functional characteristics such as flame retardancy, solar reflectivity, weather resistance, selected coloring, heat stabilization, algae resistance, and/or solar collection for electrical generation, and another of the zones not having such functional feature(s). The different zones can be present in core or capstock material. The product can be made by any of various processes, such as co-extrusion, forming, molding, coinjection, shot injection moldings, multiple step injection moldings and/lamination.

Abstract: A process and a tyre manufacturing line for producing tyres, wherein the process includes the steps of: i) transferring a first toroidal support to a first assembling apparatus; ii) in the first assembling apparatus, sequentially building on the first toroidal support a first toroidal carcass ply and a first pair of annular reinforcing inserts so as to associate each annular reinforcing insert with a respective radially internal edge of the first toroidal carcass ply; iii) transferring the first toroidal support to a second assembling apparatus; iv) in the second assembling apparatus, sequentially building on the first toroidal support, carrying the first toroidal carcass ply associated with the first pair of annular reinforcing inserts, a second toroidal carcass ply and a second pair of annular reinforcing inserts so as to associate each annular reinforcing insert with a respective radially internal edge of the second toroidal carcass ply.

Abstract: A structural sandwich plate member particularly adapted for use as a floor panel comprises first and second outer metal plates and a core bonded to the outer metal plates and arranged to transfer shear forces therebetween, wherein the core comprises: an inner core comprising a corrugated metal plate and a filler material within the corrugations thereof; and an outer core layer of plastics or polymer material bonded to parts of the corrugated metal plate and the outer metal plates.

Abstract: A green pneumatic tyre is built on a rigid toroidal support externally having a forming surface of a conformation corresponding to the inner shape of a tyre. The green tyre engaged on the expandable toroidal support is introduced into a vulcanisation mould and submitted to a vulcanisation cycle. During vulcanisation, axial moving apart of side portions of the toroidal support is caused so as to press the beads and sidewalls of the tyre against the vulcanisation mould.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.

Abstract: A cover part for a vehicle, especially an underbody cover, has a porous core layer and at least one cover layer on each side, wherein the porous core layer is constructed such that it has acoustic transparency or an acoustically absorbent effect. Here, the porous core layer is made either from a thermoplastic matrix with embedded reinforcement fibers, especially glass fibers, whose melting point temperature is higher than the melting point temperature of the plastic matrix, or from a foam, which is either open-cell or closed-cell and perforated. The acoustically absorbent porous core layer is occupied on one or both sides with one or more acoustically transparent or absorbent covering layers.

Abstract: A filter element is particularly suitable as a “green” filter element because all of its parts are flammable for disposal of after use by incineration. The filter element has an annular pleated filter media, hard resinous end seals and compressible gaskets bonded directly to the end seals. In accordance with one embodiment, both the end seals and gaskets are applied to the ends of the filter media by sequential steps in an injecting molding machine. In accordance with another embodiment, the gasket is molded to the end cap to form an integral assembly and the end cap is then fixed to the filter media by adhesive or by heat bonding.

Abstract: A method for producing a machine direction and cross-machine direction elastic laminate includes the steps of providing a one direction elastic laminate material including at least one elastic layer and one facing layer and having a single direction of elasticity and coursing the one direction elastic laminate material through at least one stretching apparatus, such that the stretching apparatus stretches the laminate material in a direction perpendicular to the single direction of elasticity of the elastic laminate material, thereby producing a material that extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of elasticity and also extends the elastic performance of the laminate in the single direction of elasticity.

Abstract: A power connector (100) has a mating plug (10) having an internal printed circuit board (15) and a light-emitting component (151) mounted to the internal printed circuit board, a cable (30) connecting with the internal printed circuit board and provided with a connecting section (34), a guiding pipe (50) enclosing the connecting section of the cable to transmitting the light from the light-emitting component, and a tube (35) made from insulative material and enclosing the cable by injection molding. The guiding pipe has a recess (51) defined thereon to receive a block member (90) to prevent the insulative material from reaching the internal printed circuit board when the tube is injection molded over the cable.

Abstract: A composite material includes a polymeric matrix, at least one transparent region including a plurality of optically clear elements provided in the polymeric matrix and at least one opaque region including a plurality of opaque reinforcing elements provided in the polymeric matrix generally adjacent to the at least one transparent region. A structural window and a method for reinforcing a composite material are also disclosed.

Abstract: Biocompatible, resorbable medical implants and related methods are disclosed in which the implant can be made of a collagen matrix for filling a space after partial or total resection of the trapezium bone of the wrist. The resorbable medical implant can include a plurality of surface projections, and the collagen matrix can be folded or spirally wound about itself to form a spiral roll.

Abstract: A melt feed device for an injection molding apparatus having at least one nozzle element connected both to a first hot runner and a second hot runner for feeding both the first melt and the second melt into an injection molding mold. The nozzle has three substantially concentrically arranged feed passages, wherein the innermost and the outermost feed passage are in communication with the first hot runner and the central feed passage is in communication with the second hot runner. A closure element is provided that can be reciprocated between a first position in which the closure element closes all feed passages, a second position in which the closure element opens the outermost feed passage but closes the other two feed passages and a third position in which the closure element opens all feed passages. The invention also includes process and molds using the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formable thermoplastic multi-layer article comprising an outer layer comprising a polymer comprising resorcinol arylate polyester chain members, a middle layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an inner tie-layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer comprising a carbonate polymer and bulk polymerized acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), the middle layer being between the outer layer and the inner tie-layer and being in contact with both the outer layer and the inner tie-layer. Also disclosed is a thermoformed multi-layer article. A method of making the article is also disclosed.

Abstract: Hollow fiber membranes are potted by injecting a liquid material into a substantially closed cavity (44) containing the fibers. The cavity may be formed in part by the interaction of a mold a permeate pan (52) and a layer of an adhesive pre-applied to a bundle of the membranes.

Abstract: A composite part is composed of I. a multilayer film, which comprises the following layers: a) a layer composed of a polyamide moulding composition and b) following in the inwards direction, a layer composed of an adhesion promoter, which comprises from 5 to 100% by weight of a copolymer, which contains the following monomer units: from 70 to 99.9% by weight of monomer units which derive from vinyl compounds selected from acrylic acid derivatives, methacrylic acid derivatives, ?-olefins and vinylaromatics, and from 0.1 to 30% by weight of monomer units which contain a functional group selected from a carboxylic anhydride group, an epoxide group and an oxazoline group, and II. a substrate composed of a polyalkyl (meth)acrylate moulding composition.

Abstract: A composite part is composed of I. a multilayer film, which comprises the following layers: a) a layer composed of a polyamide moulding composition and b) following in the inwards direction, a layer composed of an adhesion promoter, which comprises from 5 to 100% by weight of a copolymer, which contains the following monomer units: from 70 to 99.9% by weight of monomer units which derive from vinyl compounds selected from acrylic acid derivatives, methacrylic acid derivatives, ?-olefins and vinylaromatics, and from 0.1 to 30% by weight of monomer units which contain a functional group selected from a carboxylic anhydride group, an epoxide group and an oxazoline group, and II. a substrate composed of a polycarbonate moulding composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyamide compositions containing non-halogenated flame retardant and zinc stannate that have reduced corrosion effects on melt processing equipment.

Abstract: A tool set comprising: a moulding tool comprising a moulding surface and a mandrel recess in the moulding surface; a first mandrel configured to fit into the mandrel recess and form a first component; and a second mandrel configured to fit into the mandrel recess and form a second component which has a different shape or size to the first component. A method of manufacturing a part, the method comprising: arranging a set of components on one or more inner mould line tools; forming a layer around the inner mould line tool(s); fitting a pair of outer mould line tools on opposite sides of the inner mould line tool(s); moulding the part by compressing the layer and the components between the inner and outer mould line tools; and removing the inner mould line tool(s) from the part.

Abstract: Methods of joining members, forming molded portions with members, securing inserts with members, and joined members, such as for a frame or a frame for a fenestration unit, formed thereby, are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes placing a first member with a first cavity in a joining position, placing a second member proximate the first cavity of the first member in the joining position, injecting a resin into the first cavity, allowing the resin to solidify at least partially to join the first member and second member to form a joined member, and removing the joined member from the joining position. Optionally, the joined member can be formed in a fixture, can include molded portions formed by the resin, and/or can include inserts held in place by the resin. Further, members without cavities can form a cavity that can receive the resin.

Abstract: Methods are provided for mechanically chopping nanotubes and other nanoscale fibrous materials. The method includes forming a macroscale article which include the nanoscale fibers, and then mechanically cutting the macroscale article into a finely divided form. In one embodiment, these steps are repeated. The nanoscale fibers may be carbon nanotubes, which optionally are aligned in the macroscale article. The macroscale article may be in the form of or include one or more buckypapers. In one embodiment, the macroscale article further includes a solid matrix material in which the nanoscale fibers are contained or dispersed. The forming step can include making a suspension of nanoscale fibers dispersed in a liquid medium and then solidifying the liquid medium to form the macroscale article. After the mechanical cutting step, the medium can be dissolved or melted to enable separation of the chopped nanoscale fibers from the medium.

Abstract: A conductive layer of a conductive member for an image-forming apparatus is composed of a conductive polymer composition containing an ionic-conductive addition salt. The conductive polymer composition has a continuous phase and one or more uncontinuous phases including at least one first uncontinuous phase. The continuous phase and the uncontinuous phase form a sea-island structure. A salt capable of dissociating into cations and anions is unevenly distributed to the first uncontinuous phase. A polymer composing the first uncontinuous phase has a higher degree of affinity for the salt capable of dissociating into cations and anions than a polymer composing the continuous phase to prevent the salt (or the cations, the anions) from shifting out of the first uncontinuous phase or out of the polymer composition. The conductive polymer composition can contain melamine cyanurate so that it is flame-retardant.

Abstract: A method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The method includes placing a golf ball precursor product with a cover comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane material and a dendritic polymer in a solution containing an isocyanate functionality reactive material. The precursor product is then removed and heated to remove solvent to prepare the precursor product for finishing.

Abstract: Structural panels for use in manufacturing fuselage bodies and other aircraft structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a monolithic integrated structural panel is configured to include a skin, an array of stiffeners and an array of frames which are preferably arranged in a mutually orthogonal layout, without the need of cut-outs in any of the crossing elements. One advantage of the disclosed embodiments is that the frame and stringer members have continuous flanges and spliced webs. The disclosed embodiments herein are compatible with composite materials technology, offering another advantage, namely the possibility of manufacturing integrated products in a single cure (“one-shot”) cycle. A structure of composite materials, e.g. carbon fiber reinforced plastics, typically comprises a skin panel, reinforced by frame and stringer members.

Abstract: Method of manufacture of one or more pairs of components in composite material (11, 13; 11?, 13?) intended to form part of aerofoils located on both sides of the axis of symmetry of an aircraft whose shape has a conical tendency in the longitudinal direction, the angle of conicity being less than 10°, that comprises the following stages: a) Lay-up of layers on a flat tape lay-up table forming the laminate of a hypothetical component formed by all of the components of said pairs (11, 13; 11?, 13?), the components of each pair being arranged adjacently and the first components (11, 11?) and the second components (13, 13?) of each pair being arranged alternately, and the whole being arranged symmetrically relative to a hypothetical horizontal axis X-X of the tape lay-up jig; b) Cutting of the flat laminates corresponding to each of said components); c) Forming and curing said components.

Abstract: A sport ball may include a casing, an intermediate layer, and a bladder. In manufacturing the sport ball, a panel element of the casing and the bladder may be located in a mold, and a polymer foam material of the intermediate layer may be injected into an area between the bladder and the panel element. In addition, edges of panel element may be heatbonded to each other to join the panel elements and form seams of the casing.

Abstract: To provide a lactic acid polymer composition excellent in transparency, heat resistance and productivity, a molded article, a sheet and a multilayer sheet each of which comprises the composition, a thermoformed article obtained by secondary-forming the sheet or the multilayer sheet, and a process for producing the thermoformed article with excellent productivity. The lactic acid polymer composition of the invention comprises 100 parts by weight of a lactic acid polymer (A), 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of an organic crystal nucleating agent (B) comprising an aliphatic carboxylic acid amide having an amide bond, and 0.1 to 7 parts by weight of a crystallization accelerator (C). The thermoformed article of the invention is obtained with excellent production efficiency by thermoforming the sheet comprising the composition of the invention at a temperature of 60 to 130° C.