Abstract: Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable slip-resistant material in a melt state; applying the slip-resistant material at predetermined areas of the folder paper stock; and curing the slip-resistant material; such that the slip-resistant portion comprises cured slip-resistant material. Another method includes providing folder paper stock; providing embossing dies in spaced, operable, mating relationship; positioning the folder paper stock appropriately in the embossing dies; applying force to at least one of the embossing dies so as to decrease the spaced relationship; and deforming the folder paper stock.

Abstract: A method to make a high resistivity permanent magnetic material comprising a non-conductive phase and a permanent magnetic phase microstructure, is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of, (a) disposing at least one layer comprising a non-conductive powder and at least one layer comprising a permanent magnetic powder adjacent to each other to obtain a multilayer, (b) compressing the multilayer, and (c) sintering the multilayer. A method to make a high resistivity soft magnetic material comprising a microstructure comprising a bulk metallic glass phase and a soft magnetic crystalline metal phase, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a thermoplastic polyurethane which is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a hydroxyl terminated polyester intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, and (3) a glycol chain extender; wherein the hydroxyl terminated polyester intermediate is comprised of repeat units that are derived from 1,3-propylene glycol and a dicarboxylic acid; wherein the hydroxyl terminated polyester intermediate has a number average molecular weight from 500 to 10,000; and wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane includes hard segments that are the reaction product of the polyisocyanate and the glycol chain extender. This thermoplastic polyurethane is unique in that it has a greatly reduced tendency to bloom. This is highly desirable in applications where high clarity is desired because blooming causes articles containing the thermoplastic polyurethane to be hazy or foggy in appearance.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a color filter substrate includes forming a black matrix on a substrate, the black matrix including first, second, third and fourth openings, forming first, second and third color filter patterns in the first, second and third openings, forming an overcoat layer on the substrate, disposing a soft mold on the organic material layer, the soft mold including first depressed portions and a second depressed portion, the first depressed portions corresponding to the black matrix, and the second depressed portion corresponding to the fourth opening, wherein a first depth of the first depressed portions is larger than a second depth of the second depressed portion, applying pressure to the soft mold such that the first and second depressed portions are filled with the overcoat layer, first curing the overcoat layer, detaching the soft mold from the overcoat layer, and second curing the overcoat layer.

Abstract: Bone repair or augmentation devices comprising a porous body (2) comprising pores (4), the porous body comprising a portion with a reinforcing agent within the pores of that portion of the porous body (8). Methods of making bone augmentation or repair devices are also provided, the devices having a perimeter and an internal region, the method comprising: (a) mixing a biodegradable reinforcing agent with a biomaterial selected from the group comprising ceramic materials and bioactive glasses to form a mixture; (b) heating the mixture to above the softening point of the reinforcing agent; (c) moulding the mixture around at least a portion of the internal region.

Abstract: A method is provided for the production of hard capsules having a low moisture content and low hygroscopicity, as well as a method for reducing the moisture content and hygroscopicity of hard capsules produced by a gel cooling process using, as principal components, a water-soluble cellulose compound and a gelling agent. The hard capsules have a water-soluble cellulose compound, gelling agent, and, if necessary, a gelling aid that has loss on drying, after 10 days of storage at 25° C. and a relative humidity of 53%, of less than 6% by weight. Such a hard capsule can be produced by heating a gelled capsule film to 50-150° C. before, after, or simultaneously with a drying step after a gelling step in a gel-cooling process for producing a hard capsule having a water-soluble cellulose compound and a gelling agent as principal components.

Abstract: A reinforced electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell wherein the electrolyte membrane is reinforced with a porous membrane and a radical scavenger is immobilized in the porous membrane. The reinforced electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell is a solid polymer electrolyte membrane suppressing the radical scavenger from leaking outside of the system and having good chemical durability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to process for the manufacturing of mattresses characterized in that a liquid molding substance of the same material as the construction pieces (1, 3, 4, 6) is used in all the joints between the pieces. The process comprises steps wherein: the bottom piece (1) is laid out; the molding substance (2) is applied to the longitudinal edges (3) and cross edges (4) on one surface side of the bottom piece (1); the longitudinal pieces (3) and cross pieces (4) are lowered into a molding substance (2) and hardened; the molding substance (2) is applied on the same surface side of the bottom piece (1) between the longitudinal pieces (3) and cross pieces (4); a core (6) is lowered into the molding substance (2) and hardened; and the top piece (7) is provided with molding substance (2) and turned with the molding substance (2) facing the named upright longitudinal pieces (3) and cross pieces (4) and lowered onto the same and hardened.

Abstract: An interconnect structure of a support apparatus. The interconnect structure includes a channel configured to receive a portion of a cross member. The interconnect structure further includes a pair of openings oriented relative opposite sides of the channel, each opening configured to receive a leg member of the support apparatus. The interconnect structure is a single-piece structure.

Abstract: A system is provided for forming solid ink sticks comprising a molten ink delivery station for introducing molten ink material into a forming tub to form a solid ink stick. The forming tub includes an open top for receiving the molten ink material and a cavity defining a lower portion of a solid ink stick shape. The system includes a top surface conditioning station for altering the top surface of the ink material introduced into the cavity of the forming tub.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making a thermal interface material. A carbon nanotube array on a substrate is provided. The carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the substrate. The carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube array are slanted toward a central axis of the carbon nanotube array. A liquid matrix material is compounded with the carbon nanotube array. Additionally, the liquid matrix material is solidified.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a first isogrid defining a first plurality of zones, each zone from said first plurality of zones comprising a plurality of ligaments, each zone from said first plurality of zones defining a plurality of spaces, each space bounded by a first sub-plurality of ligaments from said plurality of ligaments, each of said ligaments comprising a plurality of ligament surfaces.

Abstract: A honeycomb containing a thermoplastic material, high modulus fiber and thermoset resin has process steps of fracturing the thermoset resin, bending, molding or forming the honeycomb in a mold or over a form, heating to allow flow of thermoplastic material and cooling of the honeycomb to retain the shape of the mold or form.

Abstract: An improved lithographic alignment method, system, and template. The method includes creating, within a lithographic subfield, subsequent-layer features which are intentionally offset from their respective previous-layer features, where the intentional offset may vary in magnitude and direction from one subfield to the next. The system includes an imprint lithographic machine and first and second lithography templates where the templates are adapted to enable the machine to form first and second features, respectively, and where a second feature is configured to be deliberately offset from a corresponding first feature. The template set includes at least two templates, one having features which are deliberately offset from corresponding features of another template. Also, a method of manufacturing such a template set.

Abstract: The invention provides a medical implant or medical implant part comprising a body and a surface layer, wherein the surface layer comprises a mixture comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight of about 400,000 atomic mass units or more. The invention also provides a method for producing such a medical implant or medical implant.

Abstract: A mould for moulding braking bands with ventilation ducts with the use of composite material and, in particular, of C/SiC ceramic material, comprises two half-moulds with respective impression surfaces which face one another and lie perpendicular to an axis of symmetry and which, together with outer and inner cylindrical walls, define a moulding cavity in the shape of the braking band to be moulded. The mould also has pin elements which have the shape of the ventilation ducts and which can be transferred by secondary actuating means from a rest position to a working position and vice versa, the pin elements being outside the moulding cavity in the rest position and the pin elements being inserted in the moulding cavity in the working position.

Abstract: A crate includes a bottom wall including a plurality of dividers defining a plurality of container pockets and a peripheral wall extending upward from a periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall and peripheral wall are thermoformed from a single sheet of plastic, such as recycled PET bottles. Optional features include stabilizing feet, a peripheral lip that prevents shingling and flexible retainers protruding into the pockets to provide a tighter fit with bottles.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a method and a fluid composition for producing contact lenses with improved lens quality and with increased product yield. The method of the invention involves adding a phospholipid into a fluid composition including a lens-forming material in an amount sufficient to reduce an averaged mold separation force by at least about 40% in comparison with that without the phospholipids.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing monolithic composite structures comprising providing first and second subcomponents (1, 2) of composite material, attaching an expansion compensating tooling to the second subcomponent, placing the second subcomponent along with said tooling on the first subcomponent and bonding it to the latter by means of an uncured structural adhesive, covering the assembly comprising the first and second subcomponents and the tooling with a vacuum bag, performing an autoclave cycle for curing the curable material contained in said assembly under high temperature and pressure conditions, withdrawing said assembly from the curing autoclave and removing the expansion compensating tooling to obtain the desired monolithic composite structure. The tooling for carrying out the process comprises metal L- or I-shaped beams having a rough surface adapted to be applied to the second subcomponent. The invention is useful for manufacturing aircraft parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting mat for mounting a pollution control device in a catalytic converter, the mounting mat comprising a non-woven mat of inorganic fibers having distributed therein inorganic particles having an average diameter of 1 nm to 100 nm and wherein the mounting mat is free of organic binder or contains organic binder in an amount of not more than 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the mounting mat. The invention further relates to a pollution control device including the mounting mat and to a method of making the mounting mat.

Abstract: There is disclosed an imprinted polymer support for solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS). The polymer support being obtainable from a method that comprises providing a substrate and a mold, the mold having a defined surface pattern. A composition is placed between the defined surface pattern of the mold and the substrate. The composition comprises a polymerisation medium with at least one functional monomer and a free radical initiator. The composition is polymerised to form an array of polymer imprints adhered to the substrate.

Abstract: A decorating sheet comprises a transparent resin substrate sheet 1 and a glossy layer 2 laminated to the back surface of the transparent resin substrate sheet 1, and the front surface of the transparent resin substrate sheet 1 is divided into high-gloss portions H and low-gloss portions L. The transparent resin substrate sheet 1 is thick at the high-gloss portions and thin at the low-gloss portions, and, owing to these portions, the decorating sheet can provide a pattern that is visually sensed as if it were a three-dimensional pattern. This transparent resin substrate sheet 1 is composed of two layers, a crystalline resin layer 11 and a non-crystalline resin layer 12. A decorated molded product Pd can be obtained by laminating this decorating sheet to a resin molded product 5.

Abstract: A method for producing a motor vehicle component and a motor vehicle component produced by this method are disclosed. A tubular body made of metal, in particular high-strength steel, is filled with a granular material and subsequently heated. During the heat treatment, the granular material melts and then hardens during cool-down to form an interior reinforcement.

Abstract: An antimicrobial accessory may include a pressure sensitive adhesive and an antimicrobial mixed in the pressure sensitive adhesive. In some examples, an antimicrobial accessory may include at least one first domain comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive and a first antimicrobial and at least one second domain including a second polymer and a second antimicrobial. The antimicrobial accessory may be configured to be attached to a housing of an implantable medical device (IMD).

Abstract: A polymer film producing apparatus has a moving support on which dope containing polymer and solvent is cast to form a cast film. The cast film is stripped from the support to obtain a polymer film containing the solvent, and the polymer film is dried. A first gas flow duct has gas nozzles for causing a first dry gas to flow toward the cast film. A second gas flow duct has a gas outlet disposed downstream from the gas nozzles, and positioned higher than a height of the gas nozzles relative to the support, for causing a second dry gas to flow toward the cast film in a moving direction of the support. Furthermore, the first gas flow duct includes a gas blow wall for defining the first flow path by opposing to the support. The gas blow wall has the gas nozzles.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention provides methods for the production of materials comprising a plurality of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) and related articles. The plurality of nanostructures may be provided such that their long axes are substantially aligned and, in some cases, continuous from end to end of the sample. For example, in some cases, the nanostructures may be fabricated by uniformly growing the nanostructures on the surface of a substrate, such that the long axes are aligned and non-parallel to the substrate surface. The nanostructures may be, in some instances, substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface. In one set of embodiments, a force with a component normal to the long axes of the nanostructures may be applied to the substantially aligned nanostructures. The application of a force may result in a material comprising a relatively high volume fraction or mass density of nanostructures.

Abstract: Method of casting, comprising the following steps: obtaining a casting substance, submersing of mould parts into said casting substance, filling the said mould with casting substance by joining said parts thereof, retrieving said mould filled with casting substance in joint state, cooling the mould and extracting the cast from the mould. All parts of the mould are fully submersed in a container with the casting substance. All parts of the mould are connected within the submersed position. Connected mould is retrieved from the container with the casting substance. Casting device, realizing said method, comprising container with casting substance, mould comprising of one or more parts, submersing means, parts joining means, retrieving means. Container with casting substance adapted for full submersion and retrieving parts of the mould in connected and disconnected states. Casting device may be realized as conveyor line.

Abstract: A manufacturing process that comprises placing an article within a particulate medium (4), the article being provided with a molded body (8) of small ceramic particles. On application of heat and pressure the small ceramic particles are pushed between the particulate medium (4) to permit localized deformation of the article (2).

Abstract: A mixed powder and a sintered body obtained by sintering the mixed powder. The mixed powder includes a solid-solution powder with complete solid-solution phase. The solid-solution powder includes a carbide or a carbonitride of at least two metals selected, including Ti, from metals of Groups IVa, Va and VIa of the periodic table, or a mixture thereof. A mixed cermet powder and a cermet obtained by sintering the mixed cermet powder are also disclosed. The mixed cermet powder includes at least a cermet powder with complete solid-solution phase. The cermet powder includes a carbide or a carbonitride of at least two metals selected, including Ti, from metals of Groups IVa, Va and VIa of the periodic table, or a mixture thereof, and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co and Fe. Also disclosed are a sintered body and a fabrication method of a cermet.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an article comprising a nanoscale surface pattern, such as a grating, is provided with a nanoscale patterns of reduced edge and/or sidewall roughness. Smooth featured articles, can be fabricated by nanoimprint lithography using a mold having sloped profile molding features. Another approach uses a mold especially fabricated to provide smooth sidewalls of reduced roughness, and a third approach adds a post-imprint smoothing step. These approaches can be utilized individually or in various combinations to make the novel articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for surface structuring, that is to say, for meaning forming at least one array of patterns with a submillimeter scale characteristic lateral dimension on a flat surface of a product comprising a substrate bearing at least one layer resulting from a sol-gel process, where the structuring is done hot with a hydrolyzed sol layer based on alkoxides and/or halide(s) of at least one metal chosen among Si, Ti, Zr, W, Sb, Hf, Ta, V, Mg, Al, Mn, Co, Ni, Sn, Zn, and Ce with a nonreactive organic group, where the structuring is carried out by contact with a structured mask and exerting pressure as needed, and where the structuring is carried out in a temperature range suited for a sufficient condensation threshold ensuring the thermal hold of the structuring, with a total structuring time less than or equal to two hours. The invention also covers the resulting product.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus for the manufacture of an elongate compressed detergent composition, using apparatus comprising at least one pressing means (64) in movable communication with a forming chamber (60), wherein said at least one pressing means has a contact surface (65) suitable for contacting, in use, a composition, (61) to be compressed, and wherein the at least one contact surface is angled with respect to the forming chamber; the method comprising the steps of: loading the forming chamber with a dose of the detergent composition; the at least one contact surface being brought into contact with the detergent composition; the at least one pressing means compressing the composition between the at least one contact surface and forming chamber; and retracting the at least one pressing means to leave an elongate compressed detergent composition in the forming chamber of a non-rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a door facing formed from a polymeric composite material. The door facing has a first major surface intended to be interiorly disposed and a second major surface intended to be exteriorly disposed. At least a portion of the first major surface is to be subjected to thermal and mechanical stresses during door assembly. The first major surface has a textured pattern in the portion to be subjected to thermal and mechanical stresses. The textured pattern includes a plurality of spaced grooves extending into the first major surface and minimizing thermal and mechanical stresses. A door formed with the disclosed polymeric door facing and a method of forming a door facing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A static and closed solution casting process comprises the following steps: dissolve a solute in a solvent to prepare a casting solution; place membrane-casting plate on bracket, and adjust the bracket to make the membrane-casting plate horizontal; pour the casting solution into membrane-casting plate such that the casting solution is uniformly spread out in the membrane-casting plate; arrange heating arrangement over the membrane-casting plate; arrange cooling side plate around the membrane-casting plate; arrange cooling bottom plate below the membrane-casting plate; supply cooling liquor to the connected interlayer of the cooling side plate and the cooling bottom plate; enclose the membrane-casting plate, the bracket, the heating arrangement, the cooling side plate and the cooling bottom plate inside an insulated case made by heat insulator; heat the casting solution in the membrane-casting plate by driving the heating arrangement to totally evaporate the solvent in the casting solution; and then continuous

Abstract: Pyrogenically prepared silicon dioxide is compacted to give crusts, in that it is subject to preliminary de-aeration, and is compacted to give crusts, and the crusts are broken and, if appropriate, classified. The tamped bulk density (to DIN EN ISO 787-11) of the silicon dioxide compacted to give crusts is from 185 to 700 g/l. It can be used as filler in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a surface acoustic wave device comprises depositing a detecting material layer on a substrate, forming a predetermined pattern on the detecting material layer using a nanoimprint method to obtain a detecting film with a predetermined pattern formed thereon, and forming an input interdigital transducer and an output interdigital transducer on two opposite sides of the detecting material layer on the substrate, thus obtaining a surface acoustic wave device comprising the detecting film.

Abstract: A method of producing an orthotic brace or prosthetic device comprising the steps of creating an anatomical mold or cast of that portion of the patient's anatomy upon which the orthotic brace or prosthetic device is to be applied, applying at least one layer of epoxy resin over at least a portion of the anatomical mold, applying at least one layer of carbon graphite fabric on at least a portion of the layer of epoxy resin, placing the anatomical mold with the epoxy resin and carbon graphite fabric in an enclosure having an interior, heating the interior of the enclosure to melt the epoxy resin and reducing the pressure in the interior of the enclosure causing the melted epoxy resin to impregnate the carbon graphite fabric, and allowing the melted epoxy resin to harden in the carbon graphite fabric forming the orthotic brace or prosthetic device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand access laparoscopy device having a gelcap, a retainer, a sleeve and a retention ring. The gelcap includes gel that is bonded to a cap. The cap includes an inner cylindrical wall to which the gel in bonded, thereby providing a sealing area between the device and the wound in a body wall. By securing the gel to the inner cylindrical wall, the thickness of the gel and corresponding cap is minimized along with the overall footprint of the device. With the gel thickness reduced and able to be substantially flush, the “doming” phenomenon produced by insufflation of a patient's abdomen is reduced.

Abstract: A nonwoven material and method of construction thereof from post consumer mixed Asian cardboard for forming structural and/or acoustic and/or thermal panels. The method includes providing post consumer mixed Asian cardboard and comminuting the cardboard into pieces of a predetermined size. Further, combining the reduced sized cardboard pieces with heat bondable textile fibers to form a substantially homogenous mixture, and then, forming a web of the mixture, with the web having a predetermined thickness, in a dry nonwoven webbing process. Then, heating the web to bond the heat bondable material with the reduced size pieces of mixed Asian cardboard to form the nonwoven material.

Abstract: A method of treating a disorder by lollipop administering methylcobalamin, with or without folinic acid by direct delivery to the trigeminal nerve. The disorders addressed are: a) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); b) anxiety, depression, stress and chronic stress; c) socialization problems, mood problems, behavior problems, memory problems; d) dyslexia, depth perception problems, color viewing problems, visual and auditory processing problems, light modulation problems, night vision problems; e) speech problems such as finding words, apraxia, and articulation problems, sleep regulation problems, eye or muscle movement problems; and f) chronic fatigue problems, digestion problems, sensitivity to chemicals, viral infection, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, and fibromyalgia, asthma, irritable bowel, colitis, tinnitus, migraines, nail biting, autoimmune problems.

Abstract: A method for making a water-proof laminate from wood, includes a lower mold. A lower cover is provided in the lower mold. A wood plate is provided on the lower cover in the lower mold. An upper cover is provided on the wood plate. An upper mold is provided for pressing the lower cover, the wood plate and lower cover against the lower mold. A coating is injected into the upper and lower molds to cover at least the edges of the upper mold, wood plate and lower mold so that a water-proof laminate is finished after the curing of the coating. The upper mold is moved from the lower mold, and the water-proof laminate is moved from the lower mold.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling the stacking height of stackable products during compression molding off stops includes slides that are movable into and out of an end of blind pockets in a compression mold in which the stack height surfaces are formed during the molding cycle. The slides are held in a retracted position until after the mold is closed and the molding compound flows to the shape of the molding cavity inside the mold including the blind pockets. Then the slides are extended into the ends of the respective blind pockets the same distance to compress the molding compound and obtain the desired height of the stack height surfaces formed by the blind pockets.

Abstract: A production system and methods for spark plasma sintering. Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and methods that allows for high throughput of material even when using spark plasma sintering technology. The production system includes, among other things, a load lock chamber that accepts a die set that can be loaded with material to be sintered. The die set is passed from the load lock chamber to a sintering chamber wherein the material is sintered. After the material has been sintered, the material is cooled in a cooling chamber. The cooling chamber includes a rotary carrousel that rotates the die set as it is being cooled. Once cooled, the die set including the sintered material can be removed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that comprise mixtures of barite and carbon fiber material and further may include steel and a binder. The compositions may be utilized for manufacturing perforator devices, including perforating guns.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing a stabilized product from a pledget, including the steps of providing a pledget, a transfer member having an expandable portion, and a stabilization mold having an interior surface defining an interior cavity. The pledget is pushed into the mold by the transfer member so that the expandable portion is within the interior cavity of the mold. The pledget is compressed in the mold by the transfer member to form a compressed pledget. The expandable portion of the transfer member is expanded to form a seal with the interior surface of said mold. The compressed pledget is stabilized to form a stabilized product, while the compressed pledget is maintained in compression and the expandable portion of the transfer member remains expanded.

Abstract: A tool is described for generating a microstructured surface, comprising: a flexible matrix with a negative of the microstructure to be generated a pressure roller driveable over a surface, for pressing the matrix onto the surface, in which the pressure roller and matrix are arranged so that when the roller passes over the surface the matrix executes a rolling movement between the roller and layer, so that the negative of the matrix faces towards the surface, and a device for accelerating the curing of a curable material is arranged so that when the pressure roller passes over the surface it accompanies its movement and acts on a part of the surface.

Abstract: A method for making a heater is provided. A carbon nanotube structure is made, and a first electrode and a second electrode are provided. The first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure.

Abstract: A method for making a fog resistant thermoplastic article includes conditioning a thermoplastic article by exposing it to an aqueous environment sufficient to result in fog resistance.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a polymer-based stent assembly comprising an inflatable balloon catheter and a polymer-based stent resistant to relaxation-related negative recoil are provided.

Abstract: A method and a device for feeding a molten resin capable of accurately feeding the molten resin without the delay of feed timing by preventing the molten resin from adhering to route members before it seats on a mold to increase the positioning accuracy of the molten metal in the mold, and a method of manufacturing a molded part by using the fed molten resin. Vibration is provided to the route members such as molten resin guide pins (10, 40, 50), throat members (62, 70, 85), and female mold positioned in a route in which the molten resin (25) passes before it seats on the female mold (7, 63) by a vibration imparting device (27) or a gas layer film is formed on the surfaces thereof. Thus, the molten resin can be fed while preventing it from adhering to the route members.