Abstract: The present invention is one liquid type cyanate-epoxy composite resin composition that is comprised of cyanate ester resin (A), epoxy resin (B) and latent curing agent (C) and has high thermal resistance as well as excellent fast curing properties and storage stability, characterized in that the above latent curing agent is comprised of a modified amine compound (a) and a phenol resin (b). Where, the modified-amine compound (a) is obtained by the reaction of at least one kind of amine compounds (a-1), selected from amine compounds having one or more tertiary amino groups and one or more primary and/or secondary amino groups, with an epoxy compound (a-2), in particular. It is preferable that one liquid type cyanate-epoxy composite resin composition of the present invention contains 1-10,000 mass parts of the epoxy resin component of the component (B) relative to 100 mass parts of cyanate-ester resin component of the component (A).

Abstract: In an imprint method according to one embodiment, a template on which a template pattern is formed is pushed against resist on a substrate to be transferred while the resist is cured in this state. The template is subsequently separated from the cured resist. The template is then degassed from the template pattern surface side between after the template is separated from the cured resist and till the template is pushed against resist at the next shot.

Abstract: A process for reprocessing soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The soiled animal bedding material is separated in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank. Said bedding material is subsequently dried and compacted to form a compacted product. Alternatively, said bedding material is dried (without a compacting step) to form a product.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave-absorbing composite. To make the electromagnetic wave-absorbing composite, barium ferrite (BaFe12O19) and barium titanate (BaTiO3) are added into aniline during polymerization of the aniline. Thus, a core-shell structure is formed. The core-shell structure includes a magnetic/dielectric core and a conductive shell for covering the magnetic/dielectric core.

Abstract: A method for forming a maintenance hole base for the bottom surface of a maintenance shaft using a configurable modular mold and thermoforming or rotational molding. The modular mold is formed of individual members of groups of central core components engageable to surrounding periphery components to yield a mold which will form the appropriate engagement and communication pathways for the base when installed. Polymeric material is employed with the mold to yield a finished component configured for use in the base of the maintenance shaft.

Abstract: Provide is a molded product showing low water absorption, high chemical resistance, high crystallinity index. A molded product formed from a polyamide resin composition containing 50 to 99 parts by mass of (A) an aliphatic polyamide resin and 50 to 1 parts by mass of (B) a polyamide resin including 70 mol % or more of a diamine structural unit derived from xylylenediamine and 50 mol % or more of a dicarboxylic acid structural unit derived from sebacic acid, provided that the total of (A) and (B) is 100 parts by mass.

Abstract: The invention provides novel wood-like composite materials and methods for preparation thereof. The wood-like composite materials can be readily produced from widely available, low cost precursor materials by a production process that involves casting in a mold that is suitable for large-scale production. The precursor materials include calcium silicate, for example, wollastonite, and particulate filler materials which comprise silicon dioxide-rich materials such as quartz, mica, feldspar, sand and glass. Additives can include calcium carbonate-rich and magnesium carbonate-rich materials. Various additives can be used to fine-tune the physical appearance and mechanical properties of the composite material, such as colorants such as particles of colored materials, such as, and pigments (e.g., black iron oxide, cobalt oxide and chromium oxide).

Abstract: An imprint lithography method is disclosed that includes bringing an imprint template into contact with imprintable medium provided on a substrate, and directing actinic radiation at the imprintable medium, the actinic radiation being oriented such that it is not perpendicularly incident upon a patterned surface of the imprint template.

Abstract: A heater tube is provided for use in a method of producing a diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) tipped cutting tool by sintering a mass of crystalline particles to a metal carbide. The heater tube has a cylindrical shape and is comprised of a plurality of windings of an expanded graphite foil which are compressed together. In the method, a heater tube assembly is formed which comprises the metal carbide substrate positioned within the heater tube and a mass of diamond or CBN particles positioned within the heater tube adjacent the substrate. The method includes simultaneously applying sufficient levels of pressure to the heater tube assembly and sufficient levels of electrical current to the heater tube assembly for a sufficient amount of time to cause sintering of the crystalline particles and bonding to the substrate to form a diamond or CBN tipped cutting tool.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition [composition (C)] comprising: (i) from 30 to 90% by weight of at least one epoxy compound [compound E], based on the total weight of the composition (C); (ii) from 0 to 60% by weight of at least one curing agent [agent C], based on the total weight of the composition (C); (iii) from 0 to 15% by weight of at least one accelerator, based on the total weight of the composition (C); (iv) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (I) [PAES (I-1)], based on the total weight of the composition (C) and wherein said PAES (I-1) polymer comprises amine functional groups in an amount equal to or more than 200 ?eq/g; (v) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (I) [PAES (I-2)], based on the total weight of the composition (C), and wherein said PAES (I-2) polymer is different from the PAES (I-1) polymer.

Abstract: A nub-pattern or stud-pattern connecting system has at least two like connecting elements with structured surfaces which have a stud-like formation on one or both sides. The studs make a self-adjusting, form-fitting connection between the connecting elements of the stud-pattern connecting system when the connecting elements are pushed together.

Abstract: A tool element assembly (10) is provided in which ambient air is drawn into a fluid chamber (24) and heated via a heating element (28) in order to provide a low pressure, efficient, heating system.

Abstract: A molded discrete low stress gasket is constructed of restructured filled PTFE for use in corrosive or severe chemical environments under relatively low bolt loads. The gasket has a gasket surface and includes a raised outer sealing ring and a raised inner sealing ring. The gasket may constructed from a restructured filled PTFE material, with the sealing rings deforming at lower pressures than the remaining portions of the gasket.

Abstract: Hollow nanoparticles having an average particle size of 30 to 300 nm and each including a shell mainly including calcium silicate.

Abstract: The invention includes a cross-linking composition comprising a cross-linking compound and a cross-linking reaction additive selected from an organic acid and/or an acetate compound, wherein the cross-linking compound has the structure according to formula (IV): wherein the cross-linking reaction additive is capable of reacting with the cross-linking compound to form a reactive oligomer intermediate, which is capable of cross-linking an organic polymer. Also included is an organic polymer composition for use in forming a cross-linked organic polymer, comprising a cross-linking compound of Formula (IV), a cross-linking reaction additive and at least one organic polymer. In one embodiment, the at least one organic polymer has at least one halogen-containing reactive group and is dehalogenated by reacting with an alkali metal compound.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for compression molding cosmetic panels with visible carbon fiber weaves using clear or lightly filled resins. The method uses a modified, two-step compression molding process to reflow the surface of a partially cured preform of carbon fiber weave and epoxy resin.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of manufacturing a micropatterned film are disclosed. More particularly, a method for manufacturing a master mold capable of forming a micropattern on a film applied to an exterior of a household appliance, an apparatus and a method for production of a micropatterned film using the above master mold, and appliances having such micropatterned films attached thereto are disclosed. The method for manufacturing a master mold used for forming a micropatterned film applied to an exterior of a household appliance includes, applying photoresist (110) to a surface of an STS substrate (100) and UV irradating the same through a patterned mask (140) to transfer the pattern of the mask (140) to the substrate (100), etching the STS substrate (100) to which the pattern has been transferred removing the photoresist (110) from the etched STS substrate (100), and reproducing the pattern of the STS substrate on a synthetic resin substrate (210).

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base, wherein the plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding articles includes a first mold carrier configured to angularly displace relative to a fixed structure from a first molding position to first accessing position and a second mold carrier traveling with the first mold carrier and configured to angularly displace relative to the first mold carrier from a second molding position to a second accessing position. The first mold carrier may be pivotably coupled to the fixed structure; the second mold carrier may be slidably and rotatably coupled to the first mold carrier. A third mold carrier may be provided, and the second mold carrier may be located between the first and third mold carriers. An articulation mechanism may be provided to control relative motion of the second mold carrier relative to the first mold carrier as the first mold carrier pivots relative to the fixed structure. A method for molding articles is also provided.

Abstract: A PEEK resin compound used to injection mold tubes which are machined into backup rings for high temperature seal assemblies which provides high dimensional stability during assembly and improved extrusion resistance in use which is comprised of glass flake and/or glass fiber. Various embodiments are disclosed wherein the glass flake is combined with glass fiber and wherein the resin ratio is varied.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a silicone composition and a method for making the golf ball by liquid injection molding.

Abstract: Devices and methods for using and manufacturing microstructure arrays are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an appliance having a micro-pattern (190b) for displaying a pattern or a character, and a method for fabricating a structure having a micro-pattern (190b), and more particularly, to a method for displaying a pattern or a character more effectively. To achieve above object, the appliance of the present invention includes a body, a structure provided to an outside or an inside of the body, and a micro-pattern (190b) for changing a light incident thereon from an outside of the micro-pattern to a light of a predetermined color to display a predetermined character or a predetermined pattern on the structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imprint apparatus including a mold and a stage that holds a substrate, the imprint apparatus executing a curing process of curing a resin while the mold and the resin applied to the substrate contact and a demolding process of releasing the mold from the resin cured in the curing process, the imprint apparatus including a structure that holds the mold, a pillar that supports the structure mechanically independently from the stage through an anti-vibration mount that reduces propagation of vibration, and a force providing unit that provides, to the structure, force in an opposite direction from a direction of force generated in the structure by providing demolding force to the mold during the demolding process.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a device for generating waveguide modes for use in a feed horn of a satellite antenna system, said waveguide modes comprising at least one excitation mode of higher order than the fundamental mode, said device comprising a waveguide containing a first waveguide section with at least three longitudinal slots extending in the inner side of said waveguide, characterised in that said waveguide contains a second waveguide section with at least three longitudinal slots extending in said inner side of said waveguide.

Abstract: A method of forming a resist pattern of high aspect ratio excelling in etching resistance by the use of nanoimprint lithography. The method of forming a resist pattern by nanoimprint lithography comprises the steps of disposing organic layer (4) on support (1); providing resist layer (2) on the organic layer (4) with the use of chemical amplification type negative resist composition containing silsesquioxane resin (A); pressing light transmission allowing mold (3) with partial light shielding portion (5) against the resist layer (2) and thereafter carrying out exposure from the upside of the mold (3); and detaching the mold (3).

Abstract: A meltable crack sealant package that includes a polymeric container and a crack sealant material contained therein. The polymeric container includes a bottom portion including a rigid base and an upwardly extending rigid sidewall that terminates in and define an opening. The rigid base and upwardly extending rigid sidewall cooperate to define a reservoir. A rigid lid portion operatively engages with the bottom portion to close off the opening and thereby seal the crack sealant material within the reservoir in a watertight manner. Methods of making and using the meltable crack sealant package are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sheet membrane for repairing a damaged tissue. The membrane includes an isotropic layer of cross-linked biopolymeric fibers in which the fibers are 10 to 1,000 cm in length. This invention also relates to a method of making an isotropic layer of cross-linked biopolymeric fibers. The method includes: (1) coacervating biopolymeric fibers (e.g., collagen-based fibers) having lengths of less than 1 cm dispersed in an aqueous solution to obtain coacervated biopolymeric fibers having lengths of 10 to 1,000 cm; (2) flattening the coacervated biopolymeric fibers into a layer; (3) drying the layer; and (4) cross-linking the biopolymeric.

Abstract: A flat or center depressed abrasive grinding wheel, comprising an abrasive discoidal element which is associable, substantially coaxially, with the free end of a rotating shaft of a grinder, having at least one substantially central through hole, a first face which can be arranged, in the assembly configuration, so as to be substantially directed toward the grinder and which forms the back of the discoidal element, and a second face, which is opposite to the first face. The discoidal element comprises at least one first layer of a discoidal abrasive mix defined at the first face and at least one second layer of discoidal abrasive mix defined at least one portion of the second face. The first and second layers of abrasive mix are mutually superimposed and jointly associated. The second layer of abrasive mix has an inside diameter that is substantially larger than the diameter of the through hole.

Abstract: A method of producing an exercise weight structure comprises mixing a particulate material with a binder material and moulding the resulting mixture to an appropriate shape. An outer skin for the exercise weight structure is firstly formed of a resilient material, and forms a mould into which an inner weight section or body is moulded or cast. The inner weight section and the outer skin are both formed of recycled material and include a common binder material.

Abstract: Composite fasteners have a high fraction of discontinuous, randomly oriented reinforcing fibers. A charge of thermoplastic fiber flakes are heated to melting temperature within a reservoir, flowed into multiple mold cavities and compression molded. The molded fasteners have high strength, exhibit quasi-isotropic properties and may be produced in high volume.

Abstract: The present invention is an epoxy resin composition characterized by containing component A (epoxy resin containing sulfur atoms in the molecule thereof); and component B (an epoxy resin composition containing an imidazole compound represented by formula (1), and at least one of the following components: component C (an imidazole compound represented by formula (2) below) or component D (an epoxy resin composition having at least one sulfur atom in the molecule. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an epoxy resin composition which has outstanding stability when stored at room temperature, and which can be heat-cured at a relatively low temperature and over a short time, to give a resin with a high heat resistance when cured. (In formula (1), R1 represents a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a hydroxymethyl group, R2 represents a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: [Object] To provide the manufacturing method for a copper and elemental copper free NAO friction material providing an excellent fade resistance and high mechanical strength. [Means to Resolve] This manufacturing method includes the mixing step of mixing the raw friction material compounds to obtain the raw friction material mixture, the kneading step to apply the raw friction material mixture in the sealed type kneader to knead while maintaining the melting temperature of the thermosetting resin in the kneader or higher but lower than the curing temperature under the predetermined pressure to obtain the kneaded raw friction material, the sizing step of sizing the kneaded raw friction material to obtain the raw friction material granulation article, and the hot press molding step of filling the raw friction material sized particles in the molding die to hot press molded by the press machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for a rubber band, comprising preparing a production raw material: mixing and stirring by weight percent 50%-80% vinyl-terminated polydimethylmethylvinylsiloxane, 19%-40% silica and 1%-10% hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane into a paste ready for use; feeding the aforementioned production raw material into forming molds to produce rough rubber bands; soaking the rough rubber bands in a surface treatment solution for a certain time period, wherein the surface treatment solution comprises by weight percent 40%-50% methyl vinyl silicone rubber, 30%-35% deodorized kerosene, 7%-10% oxygen-containing silicon oil and 10%-20% silicon powder; taking the soaked rough rubber bands out of the solution after soaking and baking them at a high temperature of 200-250° C.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides a method of fabricating a perfluorosulfonated ionomer membrane with a surface having an array of a plurality of fine pillars. The pillars are fabricated by a rapid deformation of the membrane via thermal imprint lithography under appropriate temperatures and pressures. This fabrication process induces the molecular alignment of a polymer in the pillars. As a result, the main chain via C—F and C—C bonds in the pillar is controlled to reduce the proton transport resistance in the pillars. Therefore, the fuel cells utilizing the invented membrane show improved performance under low humidity.

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 method of determining that a thermoplastic was insufficiently dried before forming into a molded plastic part. The method comprises preparing a mixture of a thermoplastic polymer and an off-gassing compound, wherein the off-gassing compound is selected to release all water of hydration in response to target drying conditions specified for the thermoplastic polymer. The mixture is dried at actual drying conditions, and then heated to reduce the viscosity of the thermoplastic polymer and allow the mixture to flow. The mixture is then made to flow into a mold to form a plastic part at a molding temperature, wherein the molding temperature will cause any remaining water of hydration in the off-gas sing compound to off-gas and form surface irregularities in the plastic part. Non-limiting examples of the off-gassing compound include hydrated metal halides and ionic hydrates.

Abstract: An elastomeric seal (20), such as a shaft seal for automotive vehicle applications, includes an elastomeric compound (22) chemically coupled to a metal sealing ring (24) and is formed without an oven post curing step. The elastomeric seal (20) provides exceptional physical properties, similar to those of elastomeric seals of the prior art formed with an oven post curing step. The elastomeric seal (20) has an elastic modulus of 6.0 MPa to 13.0 MPa and a tensile strength of 11.1 MPa to 14.8 MPa. The elastomeric compound (22) includes 52.0 to 68.0 wt. % fluoroelastomer, 20.0 to 35.0 wt. % calcium silicate, and 5.0 to 15.0 wt. % diatomite. The elastomeric compound (22) is fully cured and chemically coupled to the metal sealing ring (24) during the compression or injection molding step, and thus an oven post curing step is not required.

Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of: (a) adding a plurality of carbon nanotubes to a solvent to create a carbon nanotube floccule structure in the solvent; (b) separating the carbon nanotube floccule structure from the solvent; and (c) shaping the separated carbon nanotube floccule structure to obtain the carbon nanotube film.

Abstract: Propylene impact copolymers (ICPs) are provided which comprise: (a) a matrix phase which comprises from 60 to 95 weight % of a polypropylene polymer containing from 0 to 6 mole % of units derived from one or more alpha-olefins other than propylene, and (b) a dispersed phase which comprises from 5 to 40 weight % of a copolymer derived from a first comonomer which can be either propylene or ethylene together with a second alpha-olefin comonomer. The ICP is further characterized by having a beta/alpha ratio less than or equal to 1.1. The ICPs of the present invention are particularly well suited for applications requiring clear, tough polymers such as thin walled injection molded articles for frozen food packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention discloses brake lining and process of manufacture thereof using a recycled friction material to form a multilayered brake lining with varying densities.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a cutting insert may include a compression device having a sleeve with a bore. The sleeve may receive a substantially hollow can. Solid particulates may be positioned within the can, and a substrate material or other punch may also be positioned in the can. A forming device adjacent an end of the can in which the solid particulates are located may include at least one protrusion extending into the bore. The protrusion may be adapted to deform the can while also forming the plurality of solid particulates into a solid mass having one or more reliefs and/or lobes. A method may include pressing the solid particulates while within a can to form a solid mass having one or more reliefs or lobes. An HPHT process may be performed to bond the solid mass to a substrate material.

Abstract: A composite material comprising graphene oxide and an electrochemically active ingredient, in particular H4?xV3O8 with x ranging from 0.1 to 2.2, as well as a method for its manufacture were developed. The composite material is suitable for being used as electrode in an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A draping and molding tool to manufacture a preform is consolidated at least in sections and includes two tool halves, the surfaces of which are arranged facing one another. At least one of the tool halves includes a plurality of ram segments, which have a lifting movement, and are individually controllable and are individually moveable. The ram segments form a tool surface of the tool half.

Abstract: A protected anode including: an anode including lithium or capable of reversibly incorporating lithium ions; and a lithium ion-conductive protective layer on the anode and including a ceramic composite represented by Formula 1: Li1+aAlbGe2?cMdP3+eO12+f??Formula 1 wherein M is at least one element selected from titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), and germanium (Ge), 0?a?1, 0?b?1, 0?c?1, 0?d?0.5, 0?e?0.1, and 0?f?1.

Abstract: A housing component of a handheld electronic device, the housing component comprising a cellular material which has a density of from 0.02 to 0.6 g/cc and a Young's modulus of from 32 to 5500 Mpa, the cellular material being three-dimensionally shaped to form a substantially resilient body. There is also disclosed a method of manufacturing a housing component of a handheld electronic device, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a cellular material; and b. three-dimensionally shaping the cellular material to form a substantially resilient body in the form of a housing component of a handheld electronic device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening member for fastening of elements, which fastening member has at least a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the fastening member has at least two transversal extensions. The fastening member has at least one longitudinal extension, and at least two holes, in the longitudinal axis of the fastening member. The invention further relates to a system and a method for manufacturing a fastening member used for fastening of elements, and an arrangement and a use for fastening elements.

Abstract: Rubberized polyolefin fabrics, particularly rubberized polyolefin fiber containing fabrics and a method for vulcanizing rubber without melting or lowering the performance of the fibers. A plurality of fibrous layers are molded and rubberized under high pressures, producing fabrics having customized stiffness properties.

Abstract: An ice producing mold has a first mold portion having a top surface and a second mold portion having a bottom surface. When the mold is in a closed position, a bottom surface of the first mold portion abuts a top surface of the second mold portion and when the mold is in an open position, the bottom surface of the first mold portion is separated from the top surface of the second mold portion. Each mold portion also includes a concave depression such that when the mold is in the closed position, the concave depression on the bottom surface of the first mold portion and the concave depression on the top surface of the second mold portion form a cavity adapted to form an ice structure. The depression is warmed by flowing warm water into a cavity located adjacent to the concave depression and the ice is released.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method is disclosed. The method can include selectively providing a curing agent to a pattern in a template, contacting the template provided the curing agent to a substrate, irradiating the curing agent with light where the template and the substrate are contacted each other to harden the curing agent, demolding the template from the substrate to form a curing agent pattern on the substrate, and etching the substrate on a basis of the curing agent pattern.