Abstract: Caprolactam-derived solvents for use as processing solvents and/or coalescing agents for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs). The caprolactam-derived solvents are suitable for processing solvents and coalescing agents in PUDs created through traditional PUD manufacturing processes or as coalescing agents in PUDs created through solvent-free PUD manufacturing processes. Blends of more than one caprolactam-derived solvent may be used as the processing solvent and/or coalescing agent.

Abstract: A compression bandage in the form of a knit obtained by warp stitch technology on the basis of synthetic yarns and comprising two textile surfaces of respective textile structures that may be identical or different, the surfaces being interconnected by spacer yarns, each surface including elastic yarns, the bandage being characterized in that said knit presents: longitudinal stretch measured in compliance with the standard EN 14704-1 lying in the range 30% to 160%; and threshold shear stress greater than or equal to 2800 Pa.

Abstract: A process to form coated polymer particles comprising polymer particles formed from a polymer composition comprising an olefin-based polymer, and a coating formed from a coating composition comprising an aqueous metal acid dispersion and an aqueous polysiloxane emulsion, said process comprising the following: mixing together the aqueous metal acid dispersion and the aqueous polysiloxane emulsion to form a dispersion/emulsion mixture; applying the dispersion/emulsion mixture to a portion of the surfaces of the polymer particles to form wet-coated polymer particles; drying the wet-coated polymer particles to form the coated polymer particles. The aqueous metal acid dispersion and the aqueous polysiloxane emulsion may also be applied, individually, in separate steps.

Abstract: A method for making a plasticized polymer comprises polymerizing a polymerizable monomer, such as an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in a plasticizer, such as mineral oil, and in the presence of a catalyst system. The plasticized polymer may be mixed with a tackifying resin in a method for making an adhesive. A composition, which may be useful as an adhesive, comprises a polymer system comprising a first polymer; a plasticized system comprising a first plasticizer that was in the presence of the first polymer during the polymerization step to make the first polymer; and a tackifier. The method can be used to make compositions having polymers with a low density or a low molecular weight or both. The final compositions made by methods of the invention include adhesives, sealants, coating, or lubricants.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus includes a bending area and a non-bending area. The flexible display apparatus further includes a display panel and a polarizing structure disposed on the display panel. The polarizing structure includes a ?/4 phase retardation layer, a linear polarizer disposed on the ?/4 phase retardation layer, and a first adhesive structure disposed between the ?/4 phase retardation layer and the linear polarizer. The linear polarizer includes a stretched polymer film. The first adhesive structure is an adhesive layer with a glass transition temperature that is greater than or equal to 40° C. and less than or equal to 150° C. Accordingly, deformation of the ?/4 phase retardation layer may be prevented or reduced when the flexible display apparatus is folded or bent, thereby improving display quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterborne dispersion comprising (A) amphiphilic block copolymer obtained with a controlled radical polymerization process and comprising at least blocks [A] and [B], whereby block [A] comprises ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s) bearing water-soluble and/or water-dispersible functional groups (monomer(s) (i)), and block [B] comprises ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s) different from monomer(s) (i) (monomer(s) (ii)); and (B) polymer P comprising ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s) different from (i) (monomer(s) (ii)), characterized in that the amount of block copolymer is higher than 1 and lower than 30 wt. %, based on the total weight of monomers used to prepare the block copolymer and polymer P; the acid value of the composition consisting of block copolymer and polymer P is higher than 1 and at most 35 mg KOH per g of the block copolymer-polymer P composition; the block copolymer has a calculated glass transition temperature of higher than 10° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial leather and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to artificial leather for automobile seat covers, the artificial leather having a texture similar to that of natural leather, having a soft feel like natural leather, and having excellent peel strength and a method of manufacturing the artificial leather.

Abstract: A device for lacquer transfer is disclosed having a frame, a transfer roller with a circumferential lateral wall, and a slit nozzle for dispensing lacquer, wherein an outside contact surface of the lateral wall includes several depressions. The transfer roller is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation to the frame, wherein the slit nozzle is arranged for dispensing lacquer into respective depressions in the lateral wall while the transfer roller is rotated about the axis of rotation, wherein the transfer roller is configured to roll with the outside contact surface on a work surface of a work piece for transferring the lacquer from the depressions to the work surface of the work piece, wherein the slit nozzle at its muzzle end includes an upper lip and a lower lip as well as a slit between the upper and lower lips for dispensing lacquer.

Abstract: A method and system of using a polyolefin-based, hot melt adhesive improves creep performance of elastic strands adhered to another substrate. Some deflection, greater than 1°, of the exit angle formed by a line normal to the axis of a neutrally-positioned applicator and the elastic strand extending from the applicator is introduced. Preferably, deflection of the entrance angle is also introduced and a head tilt angle is also provided. The use of deflection improves creep performance or allows for a reduced amount of adhesive to be used to achieve the same or similar creep performance. The elastic strands may be used to form a leg cuff in personal care products, such as diapers, and the substrate to which they are applied could be a polyethylene film or non-woven materials.

Abstract: The present technology provides a hot melt composition containing: styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer having a weight average molecular weight of 300000 or more; tackifier; a first paraffin oil having a weight average molecular weight of 1000 or more; and a second paraffin oil having a weight average molecular weight of less than 1000.

Abstract: A radiative cooling substrate and a manufacturing method of the radiative cooling substrate are provided. The radiative cooling substrate includes a metallic substrate and a chitosan layer disposed on the metallic substrate with a thickness of 0.5 ?m to 10 ?m. The chitosan layer emits radiation within a waveband between 8 ?m and 13 ?m.

Abstract: Composite honeycomb that may be contoured to form composite honeycomb structures, which have tight radii of curvatures and/or compound curvatures, and which are suitable for use in high temperature environments. The method for making the composite honeycomb involves using high temperature prepreg to make a flexible composite honeycomb that is formed into a composite honeycomb precursor. A high temperature coating resin is applied to the composite honeycomb precursor to form the high temperature composite honeycomb.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising: a) a curable epoxy resin; and b) 0.01-30% by weight of a polycarbodiimide according to Formula I: R—{—N?C?N—R—}n—N?C?N—R??(I) wherein n is an integer between 0 and 100, and wherein each R is independently selected from aromatic and aliphatic groups which contain between 1 and 24 carbons and which are optionally substituted, typically comprising 0.1-20% by weight of the polycarbodiimide. In some embodiments the present disclosure provides sheet materials made of such cured, uncured or partially cured materials. In some embodiments these compositions may be useful in making surfacing films for composite parts and may demonstrate good paint stripper resistance and microcrack resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a manually tearable textile adhesive tape. The device has a supply unit for longitudinal and/or transverse threads and a treatment device. In the treatment device, the threads supplied by the supply unit are treated with a processing liquid that attacks the fibers of the particular thread until the tear strength of the thread is reduced by approximately 5% to 60%. The device also has a weaving unit, in which the treated threads and/or untreated threads are woven with each other in order to form a carrier tape. A final coating unit serves to coat the carrier tape with a glue at least on one side.

Abstract: A device, mechanism, and methodology for regular and consistent cleaning of the vacuum aperture, nozzle, and contacting surfaces of a pick-and-place apparatus and the pick-up tools of automated or manual semiconductor device and die handling machines are disclosed. The cleaning material may include a cleaning pad layer with one or more intermediate layers that have predetermined characteristics, regular geometrical features, and/or an irregular surface morphology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a seal arrangement (1) for a turbomachine which comprises a seal support (2) and a stripping lining (3) which is arranged on the seal support, wherein the seal support comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic and the stripping lining comprises polysiloxane, and wherein the seal support and the stripping lining are prepared in a non-cured state and are arranged in direct contact with one another in accordance with the configuration of the seal arrangement, and are subsequently subjected to a common curing process such that fiber-reinforced plastic and polysiloxane cross-link with one another. The present invention further relates to a correspondingly produced seal arrangement and to a turbomachine having such a seal arrangement.

Abstract: Provided is a film for packaging chemicals which does not change in appearance (e.g. yellowing), or does not generate odor, even after long-term storage; which is prevented from being scratched or contaminating rolls when the film is drawn from a roll thereof; and which expresses excellent chemical resistance. Also provided is a film for packaging chemicals which is easily detachable from a heat seal plate when contents are packed and sealed therein. The film for packaging chemicals includes polyvinyl alcohol; and a surfactant, the amount of the surfactant being 0.9% to 5% by mass based on 100% by mass of the polyvinyl alcohol, the surfactant having a polyoxyethylene structure, the number of moles of oxyethylene groups in the surfactant being 5 to 13 mol, the surfactant having a HLB of 9 to 14.5.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus (10) for the application of a liquid to viscous medium (42) onto an application surface (53), comprising a port (14) for providing a connection between the apparatus (10) and a supply of said liquid to viscous medium (42) upstream of the apparatus (10), at least two volumetric delivery pumps (23) for metering volumes of said medium, said volumetric delivery pumps (23) being located downstream of said port (14), each volumetric delivery pump (23) being in fluid connection with an application valve (25) of the apparatus (10), located downstream of the volumetric delivery pump (23) for passing a metered volume of the medium (42) from the delivery pump (23) to said application valve (25). It is characteristic that the apparatus (10) comprises a flow meter (13) in fluid connection with said volumetric delivery pumps (23), which flow meter (13) is located upstream of said volumetric delivery pumps (23).

Abstract: An interconnect and a method of forming an interconnect for a semiconductor device is provided. The interconnect is formed by treating an upper surface of a dielectric layer to create a high density layer. The treatment may include, for example, creating a high density monolayer using hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS), trimethylsilydiethylamine (TMSDEA) or trimethylsilylacetate (OTMSA). After treating, the dielectric layer may be patterned to create openings, which are subsequently filled with a conductive material. Excess conductive material may be removed using, for example, a chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition is provided which contains at least one silane group-containing thermoplastic poly-?-olefin which is solid at 25° C. and at least one paraffin wax. The hot melt adhesive composition has only low adhesion to uncoated aluminum tool surfaces, wherein at the same time they have high final strengths and thermal stabilities comparable to conventional adhesives, as well as good resistance to environmental influences. The hot melt adhesive is suitable as a laminating adhesive for laminating films made of thermoplastic olefins, which have sufficient stability for subsequent deep-draw lamination.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for preparing an absorbent article, wherein the process comprises providing a first sheet layer (2); conforming said first layer on a first roll C2, whereby longitudinal corrugations are formed on the layer; conforming said corrugated layer (2) on a second roll C3, whereby a pattern of pockets (4, 4a) is obtained; providing a pre-metered amount of SAP particulate material (6); providing a second sheet layer (7) material and affixing it for sandwiching with the first sheet layer; and finishing the absorbent article.

Abstract: A rubber composition of the present technology for a conveyor belt contains a diene rubber and a carbon black, the diene rubber containing: a natural rubber; and a modified butadiene rubber obtained by modifying a butadiene rubber with a nitrone compound; the content of the natural rubber in the diene rubber being 30 to 85 mass %, and the content of the modified butadiene rubber in the diene rubber being 15 to 70 mass %.

Abstract: One or more masks may be used to control the application of protective (e.g., moisture-resistant, etc.) coatings to one or more portions of various components of an electronic device during assembly of the electronic device. A method for applying a protective coating to an electronic device includes assembling two or more components of the electronic device with one another. A mask may then be applied to the resulting electronic assembly. The mask may shield selected portions of the electronic assembly, while other portions of the electronic assembly, i.e., those to which a protective coating is to be applied, may remain exposed through the mask. With the mask in place, application of a protective coating to portions of the electronic assembly exposed through the mask may commence. After application of the protective coating, the mask may be removed from the electronic assembly. Embodiments of masked electronic assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for producing a syntactically foamed polymer composition, comprising a) introducing expandable microspheres into a matrix material and mixing in a mixing machine, b) expanding the microspheres, c) the temperature distribution in the mixing machine being inhomogeneous in a plane perpendicular to the transport direction of the machine, d) maintaining the temperature of a first surface bounding the mixing space of the mixing machine, in a plane perpendicular to the transport direction of the mixing machine, at a temperature sufficient for the polymer composition containing the microspheres coming into contact with such first bounding surface to reach a temperature sufficient for commencement and continuation of expansion, e) maintaining a second surface bonding the mixing space in the same plane at a temperature sufficiently low for the polymer composition containing the microspheres coming into contact with it, not to reach a temperature sufficient for commencement and continuation of expansion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supplying virgin sealer and reclaim sealer to a sealer applicator. A closed loop path including a first fluid flow path is coupled between a source of virgin sealer and the applicator and includes a recirculation path from the applicator back to the source of virgin material. A reclaim sealer supply is coupled to the first fluid flow path. Valves open and close the virgin sealer supply and the reclaim sealer supply to alternately supply virgin sealer or reclaim sealer to the applicator. Whenever the first fluid flow path contains reclaim sealer, a valve blocks flow to the recirculation path to prevent reclaim sealer from being recirculated into the source of virgin sealer.

Abstract: A gluing unit for applying adhesive to a succession of opening devices to be fitted to respective sealed packages of pourable food products includes a conveyor for feeding the opening devices long a path, and an adhesive dispenser located along the path and interacting with each opening device on the conveyor to apply the adhesive to a portion of the opening device. The dispenser is movable parallel to the path to increase output of the unit.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus includes a first line to which a processing liquid pressurized by a pump is sent from a processing liquid supply source; a plurality of second lines into which the pressurized processing liquid flowing through the first line flows; a branch line connected to a branch point on each of the second lines; a liquid processing unit configured to process a substrate with the processing liquid; an orifice provided at an upstream side of the branch point; and a first control valve provided at a downstream side of the branch point. The first control valve changes an amount of the processing liquid flowing to a downstream side of the first control valve to control a pressure of the processing liquid in a section between the orifice of the second line and the first control valve, and to control a flow rate of the processing liquid.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing a pressure sensitive adhesive using a planetary roller extruder is described. The continuous process includes introducing at least one non-thermoplastic elastomer into a planetary roller extruder and initially compounding the non-thermoplastic elastomer in the planetary roller extruder to form an initially masticated non-thermoplastic elastomer. Then, a solid raw material, a liquid material, or both are introduced into the initially masticated non-thermoplastic elastomer in the planetary roller extruder, and subsequent compounding of the initially masticated non-thermoplastic elastomer with these additional components occurs to form an adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for observing the cell division, in particular the cytokinetic ring, methods for preparing such devices, methods for studying modifications of cell division, and methods for screening compounds of interest which enhance or inhibit cell division.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming an encapsulated device include a substantially hermetic seal which seals a device in an environment between two substrates. The substantially hermetic seal is formed by an alloy of two metal layers, one having a lower melting temperature than the other. The metal layers may be deposited two substrates, along with a raised feature formed under at least one of the metal layers. The two metals may form an alloy of a predefined stoichiometry in at least two locations on either side of the midpoint of the raised feature. The formation of the alloy may be improved by the use of an organic wetting layer adjacent to the lower melting temperature metal. Design guidelines are set forth for reducing or eliminating the leakage of molten metal into the areas adjacent to the bondlines.

Abstract: A method of dispensing adhesive onto a stretched elastic strand includes applying a first volume of adhesive onto a first portion of the elastic strand, applying a second volume of adhesive onto a second portion of the elastic strand, and applying a third volume of adhesive onto a third portion of the elastic strand. The second volume is less than the first and third volumes. When the elastic strand is adhesively secured to a substrate to form a personal disposable hygiene product, the first and third portions of the elastic strand define opposing ends of the elastic strand, which are adhered with a larger amount of adhesive capable of limiting movement of the strand at the opposing ends, thereby maintaining the integrity of the bond between the substrate and the elastic strand.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for securing to and removing adhesive tapes from substrates, e.g., delicate substrates such as skin, are described. The methods include providing an adhesive tape comprising an adhesive layer and a support layer in contact with the adhesive layer. A first adhesion level between the adhesive layer and the support layer is, or can be controlled to be, less than a second adhesion level between the adhesive layer and the substrate. The methods further include applying the adhesive tape to the substrate by contacting the adhesive layer to the substrate while the support layer remains in contact with the adhesive layer; and removing the support layer from the substrate by separating the support layer from the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A formulation for coating surfaces, for example gloves, with a tacky film comprises a hydrophobically modified biopolymer, where the hydrophobic modifications of the biopolymer correspond to between 1 and 90% of available functional groups, a plasticizer, and a volatile solvent. The formulation quickly dries into a tacky film that provides an enhanced friction of the surface.

Abstract: An adhesion promotion process and composition for enhancing adhesion between a copper conducting layer and a dielectric material during manufacture of a printed circuit board. The composition contains a corrosion inhibitor, an inorganic acid, and an alcohol which is effective to increase copper-loading in the composition.

Abstract: An adhesive material includes a vinyl polymer and a solvent that includes xylene and toluene. The adhesive material has a viscosity in the range from about 1.0 cP to about 20.0 cP such that the adhesive material can be applied to a surface using an ink jet print head.

Abstract: A method of dispensing adhesive onto a stretched elastic strand includes applying a first volume of adhesive onto a first portion of the elastic strand, applying a second volume of adhesive onto a second portion of the elastic strand, and applying a third volume of adhesive onto a third portion of the elastic strand. The second volume is less than the first and third volumes. When the elastic strand is adhered to a substrate to form a personal disposable hygiene product, the first and third portions of the elastic strand define opposing ends of the elastic strand, which are adhered with a larger amount of adhesive to resist creep at the opposing ends. The reduction of adhesive in the second or central portion between the opposing ends significantly reduces the adhesive add on in the personal disposable hygiene product.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hand-tearable adhesive tape which is made of a sheet woven with warps and wefts, in which the warps have a smaller titer than the wefts, and is coated with a flame retardant to provide flame retardancy and is with an adhesive agent, and a method for manufacturing the same. Advantageously, the hand-tearable adhesive tape can exhibit superior adhesive force, while providing flame retardancy and can be torn by hand.

Abstract: A thermo-fusible sheet material is provided, particularly for use as a fusible interlining in the textile industry, and having a substrate layer that has a textile material that has an adhesive compound structure thereupon with a polyurethane hot-melt adhesive composition. The thermo-fusible sheet material has a high degree of adhesive strength, particularly on outer fabrics that are difficult to fuse such as, for example, outer fabrics coated with fluorocarbon, silicone or polyurethanes.

Abstract: A fluid application device, a nozzle assembly and a method of applying a fluid onto a strand of material provided. The fluid application device includes an applicator head and a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a guide slot for receiving a strand of material. The nozzle assembly further includes an orifice, spaced from the guide slot, configured to discharge a first fluid to onto the strand, and at least one outlet, adjacent to the orifice, for discharging a second fluid to act on the first fluid. The method includes positioning the strand at the closed end of the guide slot so that the strand is spaced a predetermined distance from the orifice, feeding the strand through the guide slot at a predetermined speed, applying the first fluid onto the strand from the orifice and discharging the second fluid from the at least one outlet.

Abstract: An adhesive application device for applying an adhesive to a material which is moved along a direction of transport x, comprising a nozzle unit having a number of nozzles for applying the adhesive to the material should be able to process gluing patterns of different sizes particularly flexibly and efficiently in a very simple manner. For this purpose, the nozzle unit is arranged to be displaceable transversely to the direction of transport x along a first guide spindle.

Abstract: A latex coating composition for a carpet product comprising a first polymer formed from one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of vinyl esters of a C1-C18 alkanoic acid, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, vinylaromatics, and vinyl halides and a second polymer formed from an ?-olefin and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. External crosslinker may also be used in the latex coating composition. The second polymer, preferably ethylene/acrylic acid, may be present in an amount from 1 to 10 parts of the second polymer per 100 parts of the total polymer.

Abstract: A film adhesive for bonding adjacent composite structures.

Abstract: Heat-curable adhesive composition: 47-60% of polyether/polyurethane bearing alkoxysilane end groups and polyurethanes bearing alkoxysilane end groups of formula (II): in which: R6 is a divalent C5-C15 hydrocarbon-based radical; R7 is a divalent C1-C3 alkylene radical; R8 and R9 are a C1-C4 alkyl; q is 0, 1 or 2; r is such that the number-average molar mass of the polymers of formula (II) is between 900 Da and 11 kDa; R10 is a divalent polyester block with a hydroxyl number IOH of between 40 and 60 mg KOH/g; 37-50% of a compatible tackifying resin; and 0.01-3% of a crosslinking catalyst.

Abstract: Heat-curable adhesive composition: (a) a polyurethane composition (A) of formula: in which R1 is a hydrocarbon-based radical; R2 is a polyester block; R3 is a linear C1-C3 alkylene radical; R4 and R5 are a C1-C4 alkyl; m is an integer such that the molar mass of the said polyurethanes is 900-27 000 Da; p=0, 1 or 2; obtained by producing polyester diols by polycondensation of: (i) dimerized fatty acids with an acid number of 190-200 mg KOH/g with a C2-C44 diol optionally having O or S; or (ii) dimerized fatty alcohols with a hydroxyl number of 200-220 mg KOH/g with a C4-C44 dicarboxylic acid optionally having O or S; (b) 22-62% of a compatible tackifying resin (B); and (c) 0.01-3% of a crosslinking catalyst (C). Self-adhesive support obtained by preheating the adhesive composition, coating onto a support layer and then curing. Manufacture of self-adhesive labels and/or tapes.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition has good storage properties at room temperature and an unreacted epoxy resin etc. are less likely to exude therefrom during heat compression molding. The thermosetting resin composition contains an acrylic copolymer including an epoxy group-containing (meth)acrylate unit, an epoxy resin, and a curing agent for an epoxy resin. In this thermosetting resin composition, epoxy groups in at least the acrylic copolymer are partially cross-linked with an amine compound and a thiol compound having 2 to 4 thiol groups per molecule, and the curing agent for an epoxy resin is an organic acid dihydrazide.

Abstract: A process of forming optically clear conductive metal or metal alloy thin films is provided that includes depositing the metal or metal alloy film on a polycrystalline seed layer that has been deposited directly on a nucleation layer of metal oxide comprising zinc oxide. Also conductive films made by this process are provided. In some embodiments, the metal alloy thin films include silver/gold alloys.

Abstract: A shoe ornament structure, comprises: a base layer, a sub-base layer, a ground color layer, a ornamental layer, a blocking wall and a transparent layer. The ground color layer has a predetermined thickness and is formed on the sub-base layer. The ornamental layer is formed with different grains or color or materials and located on the ground color layer. The blocking wall of a height 0.5-0.7 mm is formed on ornamental layer, and the transparent layer is formed in the area defined by the blocking wall.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention relate to semiconductor device manufacturing, and more particularly, a method of temporarily bonding a semiconductor wafer to a wafer carrier with a multi-layered contact layer as well as a structure. A method is disclosed that includes: forming a first layer on a surface of a semiconductor wafer; forming a second layer on the first layer; bonding a perforated carrier to the second layer; and removing the semiconductor wafer from the perforated carrier. The first layer may be composed of an adhesive. The second layer may be composed of a material having a higher outgassing temperature than the first layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface-independent surface-modifying multifunctional biocoating and methods of application thereof. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of a substrate with an alkaline solution comprising a surface-modifying agent (SMA) such as dopamine so as to modify the substrate surface to include at least one reactive moiety. In another version of the invention, a secondary reactive moiety is applied to the SMA-treated substrate to yield a surface-modified substrate having a specific functionality.

Abstract: A manufacture for tracing figures from a display of an electronic device includes a sheet of transparent or semitransparent material having a shape corresponding to the electronic device or the display, and first and second sides. The first and second sides include a tracing area in which a figure displayed on the display is visible in the tracing area through the transparent or semitransparent material. The manufacture for tracing figures from a display of an electronic device also includes an adhesive applied to a portion of the second side of the sheet for the manufacture to adhere to the electronic device or the display such that the figure displayed on the display of the electronic device is visible in the tracing area through the transparent or semitransparent material such that a user may trace the figure on the tracing area by marking the first side with a writing device.