Abstract: A method of processing a substrate or panel is disclosed. A substrate having thereon an array of chips is provided. A mask layer is laminated on the substrate. The mask layer has a plurality of openings to reveal active areas of the chips respectively. A spray-coating process is then performed to form an adhesive film in the active areas. The mask layer is then stripped off.

Abstract: The invention relates to an process for coating a glass substrate with an environmentally friendly aqueous, fluoropolymer coating composition. The process involves applying a polyurethane primer to the glass substrate, and partially, but not completely crosslinking this primer coating. An aqueous hydroxyl-functional fluoropolymer coating is then applied to the partially crosslinked primer coating, and the coating allowed to fully cure. The invention also relates to the intertwined multilayer primer/fluoropolymer coating on the glass substrate. The final coating has excellent wet adhesion to glass, good weathering, durability, chalking resistance, chemical resistance, and dirt pickup resistance.

Abstract: A copper or copper alloy product is provided, as well as a process for manufacturing a copper or copper alloy product. The product may include copper or copper alloy containing a minimum of 60% copper. The product may include an antimicrobial copper, such as, for example, the antimicrobial copper identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The product may include, but is not limited to, for example, MD-Cu29™ antimicrobial copper or copper alloy. The antimicrobial copper or copper alloy which contains an antimicrobial touch surface should effectively kill bacteria within about two hours of exposure to the bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition and coated film having the coating composition adhered thereto in which the coating composition comprises particulate filler; binder composition comprising acrylic polymer and ethylene acrylic acid copolymers; non-cross-linking adhesion promoter; and optionally urethane polymer, styrene-acrylic copolymer, or a combination thereof; and wherein cross-linker(s) are substantially absent from the composition; and wherein the coated film has a 45° Gloss (ASTM D2457) of less than 30 or 25 or 20 or 15. The coated film is useful for pressure sensitive labels for thermal transfer ribbon printing labels.

Abstract: A crown reinforcement of a tyre includes at least one crown triangulation belt having a given width value (R). The belt essentially includes elementary widths each having a given width value (B). Each of the elementary widths has a flattened cross section and forms an angle (?) with a circumferential direction of the tyre, the angle (?) being between 10° and 80°. Adjacent elementary widths, which are positioned directly next to each other, are separated by a groove of a given width value (j) and are connected to each other by one or more weak bridges.

Abstract: An adhesive tape substrate production method disclosed in the present description includes the steps of: decreasing the amount of a sizing agent contained in a glass cloth by heat; impregnating the glass cloth for which the amount of the sizing agent has been decreased with a dispersion of a fluorine resin; and heating the impregnated glass cloth to a temperature equal to or higher than a melting point of the fluorine resin. Thus, an adhesive tape substrate including the glass cloth impregnated with the fluorine resin is obtained. This method are more productive of adhesive tape substrates and adhesive tapes than conventional methods. In addition, adhesive tape substrates and adhesive tapes for which the occurrence of defects in appearance are reduced can be produced.

Abstract: A machine (1) for transferring fluids to a moving web (3), comprises: a spreading roller (2) by which the fluids are spread and which is configured to come into contact with the moving web (3); a plurality of distribution rollers (5a-5e) on which the web (3), which is subject to tensioning, is made to run; and a transfer system (8) for transferring fluids to the spreading roller (2); the plurality of distribution rollers (5a-5e) is rotatably pivoted on fixed pins relative to the machine (1) and the spreading roller (2) is slidably constrained to the machine. The invention also relates to a method for transferring fluids to a web by means of the machine.

Abstract: An adhesive binder composition for adhering a paper sheet to a gypsum article with a gypsum layer having at least one paper sheet on a major surface thereof. The adhesive binder composition includes a polymeric adhesive and at least one surfactant. The adhesive binder composition resides at a boundary between the gypsum layer and the paper sheet.

Abstract: Two-component adhesion composition suitable for extrusion coating paper substrates which comprises: a) from 70 to 98 wt % of high melt strength polypropylene (A) with a branching index g? of 0.9 or less; and b) from 2 to 30 wt % of a component (B) selected from the group consisting of: (i) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene (MAPP); (ii) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene wax; (iii) polypropylene homopolymer with high melt flow rate; or (iv) ethylene-vinyl acetate-based hot melt adhesive, and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink-jet print head for an ink-jet printer comprising at least a substrate and a photopolymer barrier applied onto said substrate, said photopolymer barrier comprising an adhesive first layer and a second layer made of a photopolymerizable material and applied above said first layer, characterized in that said adhesive first layer is made of a cationically polymerizable material partially polymerized that, when contacted ny a water-based ink containing acidic species, is able to further polymerize, thus improving the photopolymer barrier adhesion on said surface of said substrate with time, the present invention also relates to a process of manufacturing said ink-jet print head and to its use in combination with a water-based ink containing acidic species.

Abstract: A protective textile sleeve having enhanced end fray resistance and being adapted to be bonded to an elongate member extending therethrough, and method of construction thereof, are provided. The sleeve has a wall with a cavity bounded by an innermost surface extending between opposite open ends. A first material, including a hot melt adhesive material, facilitating bonding the wall to an outer surface of an elongate member extending therethrough, is bonded to the wall immediately adjacent the opposite ends, and a second material, facilitating prevention of end fray of the wall ends, including an elastomeric material is bonded to the wall immediately adjacent the opposite ends.

Abstract: A device for applying glue onto labels, includes a drum rotatable about a predetermined rotational axis and, a glue application unit for applying glue onto an external surface of the rotatable drum. The glue application unit includes a receiving space for receiving the glue as well as a supply unit for applying the glue to the receiving space which is arranged relative to the drum such that any glue present in the glue application unit contacts the drum in a predetermined contact area. The glue application unit includes a first wall element, which contacts the drum during operation, and a second wall element arranged behind the first wall element in the direction of movement of the drum and which also contacts the drum. At least one wall element is elastically pressed against the external surface of the drum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating an in-mold transfer film, including the steps of: forming a substrate layer with any one of PVC, PET, and PETG; forming a hard coating layer having a given release force on top of the substrate layer; coating a primer layer on top of the hard coating layer so as to strengthen the bonding force between the hard coating layer and a printing layer to be formed on the primer layer; and forming the printing layer on top of the printer layer; and coating an adhesive layer on top of the printing layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a security element for a security paper, a valuable article or the like having a substrate (1), the substrate being at least partially furnished with a coating (2) that is substantially tack free at room temperature, and the coating (2) including at least one radiation-crosslinkable component.

Abstract: An epoxy adhesive composition is provided that has superior wash-off resistance after pre-gelling, and may be used, e.g., in manufacturing processes, e.g., in the automobile industry. The compositions comprise an epoxy resin, a gelling agent, and a phenolic agent, and may optionally comprise other components. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A cover for an electronic device includes a main portion and a border portion beside the main portion. The border portion includes a transparent substrate and a adhesive layer. The transparent substrate defines at least one through hole. The adhesive layer is adhered to an inner wall of the at least one through hole.

Abstract: A cover for a print bed for a three-dimensional object, and methods of manufacturing the same, are disclosed. The cover may include a polycarbonate substrate having a selectively textured upper surface and a double coated adhesive layer provided to adhere the polycarbonate substrate to a print bed.

Abstract: A cover for an electronic device includes a transparent portion and a non-transparent portion beside the transparent portion. The transparent portion defines a display area of the electronic device. The non-transparent portion defines a non-display area of the electronic device beside the display area. The non-transparent portion includes a transparent substrate integrated with the transparent portion. A plurality of through holes are defined on the transparent substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an adhesive composition comprising at least one silyl-containing polymer, at least one compatible tackifying resin and at least one catalyst, to make a breathable self-adhesive article. The invention also relates to a breathable self-adhesive article comprising at least one breathable substrate coated with a breathable adhesive layer. The invention also relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: A compound delivery applicator comprising a substantially conical portion comprising a first end configured to couple to a compound receptacle and an applicator blade comprising a first portion extending outwardly along a longitudinal axis of and from a second end of the substantially conical portion, the first portion comprising a first side edge and a second side edge each forming an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the substantially conical portion and a scraper comprising a recessed channel along an edge of the scraper. The device further comprises a substantially cylindrical hollow compound delivery channel extending along the longitudinal axis of and internally through at least a portion of the substantially conical portion, the substantially cylindrical hollow compound delivery channel further extending through the scraper of the applicator blade and configured to pass a compound therethrough and a flow control button located within the recessed channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for resolving inefficiencies when applying spray adhesive and activator from a two-component, handheld spray gun are provided. One embodiment of the two-component, handheld spray gun apparatus includes a first nozzle and a second nozzle coupled to a common bracket. The first nozzle and the second nozzle each include a spray valve and orifice for dispensing an amount of liquid adhesive or liquid activator from the respective nozzle using only line pressure. Further, a trigger coupled to the first and second nozzles is used to simultaneously dispense the adhesive and activator during spraying. In embodiments, the first and second nozzles dispense adhesive and activator at a particular angle such that an amount of dispersed adhesive intersects an amount of dispersed activator to provide a combined spray pattern on a surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides an in-mold transfer film comprising, a base film, a release film, a printed layer, and an adhesive layer which are staked in series from bottom, wherein the release layer comprises a matte surface layer. Also, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing an in-mold transfer film comprising forming a release layer on the upper surface of a substrate layer; forming a printed layer on the upper surface of the release layer; and forming an adhesive layer on the upper surface of the printed layer, wherein the release layer comprises a matte surface layer.

Abstract: The invention described herein consists of a process that enables increased adhesion of thin film materials (such as metals, metal oxides, carbon nanotubes or other materials) to solvent and temperature sensitive, and non-planar, polymer substrates and the fabrication of softening electronics. Importantly, this process can be used to create exceptional embodiments of the disclosed flexible electronic devices having dynamic properties that make them suitable for implantation in the human body.

Abstract: A electromagnetic shielding film includes a conductive supporting substrate which includes a cured material of a thermosetting resin including a conductive filler; a metal thin film layer which covers one surface of the conductive supporting substrate; a thermosetting adhesive layer which covers a surface of the metal thin film layer; and a peeling substrate which covers the other surface of the conductive supporting substrate.

Abstract: A surface of a nonslip member (1) made of a silicone resin is treated by combustion chemical vapor deposition (2). A two pack urethane-based primer (3) in the molten state is applied to the surface of the nonslip member (1) treated by combustion chemical vapor deposition (2). The primer (3) is dried, and a thermal adhesive resin film (4) is applied to the layer of the primer 3 by thermal adhesion treatment. The adhesiveness (adhesive strength) of the nonslip member (1) made of a silicone resin is substantially improved. Therefore, when a nonslip member (A) is attached to the underside of the waist of a pair of trousers or a skirt or to a quarter lining attached to that part, the nonslip member (A) can maintain an extremely excellent nonslip effect for a long time. In addition, the nonslip member (A) does not peel off after washing or dry cleaning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a miniaturized fluid container with microchannels (11, 12) which are bordered by ridges (13, 14), wherein the crests of the ridges (13, 14) are glued to a cover plate (20). Additional stability may be achieved by distributing glue (33) in cavities between the microchannels (11, 12), the spreading of said glue being driven by capillary forces.

Abstract: An inkjet media includes a base substrate, an upper fluid barrier layer disposed on a side of the base substrate, a lower fluid barrier layer disposed on an other side of the base substrate, an image receiving layer disposed on the upper fluid barrier layer, a back adhesive layer disposed on the lower fluid barrier layer, an activation layer disposed on the back adhesive layer, an adhesive protection layer disposed on the activation layer.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a method of coating a low surface energy substrate including the steps of: a) providing a polymeric precursor which includes a group of sub-formula (I) where R1 is i) CRa, where Ra is hydrogen or alkyl, ii) a group S(0)pR13, or SiR14 where R13 and R14 are independently selected from hydrogen or hydrocarbyl, p is 0, 1 or 2 and q is 1 or 2, iii) C(0)N, S(0)2N, C(0)ON, CH2ON, or CH?CHRCN where Rc is an electron withdrawing group, or iv) OC(0)CH, C(0)OCH or S(0)2CH; in which R12 is selected from hydrogen, halo, nitro, hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted or interposed with functional groups, or formula (II) R2 and R3 are independently selected from (CR7R8)n, or a group CR9R10, CR7R8CR9R10 or CR9R10CR7R8 where n is 0, 1 or 2, R7 and R8 are independently selected from hydrogen or alkyl, and either one of R9 or R10 is hydrogen and the other is an electron withdrawing group, or R9 and R10 together form an electron withdrawing group; R4 and R5 are independently selected from

Abstract: A method for controlling a contact angle between a glue and a surface of a substrate during manufacture of microchip packages is disclosed. The method includes applying a glue to a surface of a substrate, and placing an electrode in electrical connection with the glue. A potential difference is applied between the electrode and the substrate. The potential difference is applied across the glue and causes a contact angle between the glue and the surface of the substrate to be altered.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable absorbent article comprising two substrates; and an adhesive composition including a first polymer that is propylene-based and has a Mw of no greater than about 75,000, and a second polymer that is propylene-based and has a Mw of at least about 100,000, where the adhesive composition is used for at least two applications in the disposable absorbent article and is delivered via a molten bulk tank.

Abstract: A substantially halo-free heat transfer label is made using a 3D printing method. The heat transfer label includes a graphic layer and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is printed using a 3D printing method, which provides a substantially reduced adhesive halo when compared to heat transfer labels including a screen printed adhesive layer or that printed via other conventional printing methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one natural latex and at least one polymeric composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from ?50° C. to 0° C. The invention also relates to a membrane obtained after drying the adhesive composition according to the invention, to a combination of a flexible surface coating with an adhesive composition according to the invention, to a method for applying a flexible surface coating onto a substrate as well as a substrate coated with a peelable adhesive membrane according to the invention.

Abstract: A transferring medium manufacturing method uses a base material, a recording material, and a non-recording material and causes the recording material to adhere to the base material. The transferring medium manufacturing method includes a recording material applying operation in which the recording material is applied to the base material. In a first non-recording material applying operation, the non-recording material is applied to a peripheral part of a recording material applied area. The peripheral part is located along an edge of the recording material applied area. The recording material applied area is an area of the base material where the recording material is applied. In a second non-recording material applying operation, the non-recording material is applied to an inner area, which is surrounded by, and/or located at a relatively inner area position in comparison with an area position of, the peripheral part of the recording material applied area.

Abstract: An adhesive agent applying apparatus has an ejecting section that ejects a thermoplastic adhesive agent and applies the thermoplastic adhesive agent onto one surface of a continuous sheet, traveling in a predetermined travel path and relevant to an absorbent article, by ejecting the thermoplastic adhesive agent from the ejecting section. The apparatus includes a contacting-detaching mechanism that causes relative movement between the continuous sheet and the ejecting section along a contacting-detaching direction, an ejecting mechanism that performs an ejecting operation of the thermoplastic adhesive agent from the ejecting section, and a controller that controls the contacting-detaching mechanism and the ejecting mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hard coating composition and a manufacturing method thereof comprising a UV curable resin having a (meth)acryloyl functional group and a fluororesin. Also, the present invention provides a decorative film comprising a hard coating layer, a print layer, an adhesive layer and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the hard coating layer is consisted of the hard coating composition comprising a UV curable resin having a (meth)acryloyl functional group and a fluororesin.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat conductive adhesive film includes: forming a non-solid heat conductive adhesive layer with cured particles on a substrate; forming several bumps on the non-solid heat conductive adhesive layer while performing curing, so as to yield the heat conductive adhesive film with several bumps. A heat conductive adhesive film and an OLED panel are provided. Several bumps are formed on a flat surface of the heat conductive adhesive film, thus increasing the surface area of the heat conductive adhesive film such that heat from the heat generating unit can be duly discharged.

Abstract: An adhesive includes a polymeric latex, a penetrant selected from the group consisting of: terpenes, polylimonene, limonene, carvone, a-pinene, citral, dipentene, 1,8-cineole, eucalyptol, citronellol, geraniol, citronellene, terpinen-4-ol, borneol, camphor, guayule resin, and combinations thereof; and a reinforcing filler. The adhesive has a solids content of 35-65% and a pH of 9 to 12. Articles of manufacture, such as tires and air springs incorporate the adhesive to join rubber interfaces. A method of making the adhesive is also is provided.

Abstract: An assembly method of a voice coil motor for assembling component parts of a voice coil motor includes the following steps: (1) providing identifiable glue, and the identifiable glue is made by mixing colorable substance or phosphor into transparent glue; (2) coating the identifiable glue on connecting positions of the component parts; (3) curing the identifiable glue, and identifying the identifiable glue simultaneously to check dispensing and curing effect of the component parts. The assembly method can cure and check the voice coil motor simultaneously, thereby it can improve the production efficiency, reduce the manpower, and promote the development of the automated production line. An assembly device is also disclosed.

Abstract: 1) Wax-containing hot melt adhesive comprising 1 to 40% of a styrenic block copolymer (a), 3 to 15% of a modified thermoplastic elastomer (b) comprising —COO— groups, and 5 to 25% of a wax (c). 2) Disposable absorbent article employing said hot melt adhesive. The article bonded by the hot melt adhesive of the present invention has excellent creep resistance and aging resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive substance, in particular for encapsulating an electronic assembly against permeates, said substance comprising: (a) at least one copolymer containing at least isobutene or butene as comonomer types and at least one comonomer type which, when regarded as a hypothetical homopolymer, has a softening temperature greater than 40° C.; (b) at least one type of an at least partially hydrogenated adhesive resin; (c) at least one acrylate- or methacrylate-based type of reactive resin with a softening temperature less than 40° C., preferably less than 20° C.; and (d) at least one type of photoinitiator for initiating radical curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture-curing compositions which comprise at least one aromatic isocyanate group-bearing polyisocyanate and at least one dialdimine of formula (I). The compositions according to the invention have a longer open time and at the same time a shorter curing time, they are storage-stable and cure without forming bubbles. They are especially suitable as adhesives, sealing agents, potting compounds or coating materials, the use as sealing agents being especially advantageous.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method of protecting at least a liner of an explosive charge from an environment comprises: applying a material onto or adjacent to the liner of the explosive charge, wherein prior to the step of applying, the liner is capable of being exposed to the environment, and wherein the material is capable of providing a protective barrier to at least the liner against the environment.

Abstract: A hybrid polymer composition and a method for forming it is provided, comprising a first part A comprising a polyurethane catalyst and an aldehyde resin pre-polymer and a second part B comprising a polyisocyanate pre-polymer and an aldehyde resin cure accelerator. Methods are also provided for forming a composite with a two part hybrid polymer composition and a fibrous web material.

Abstract: An adhesive-backed wall hanger may provide a transparent body and adhesive, the latter bonded to the support surface so as to provide a greater specific adhesion between the adhesive and the support surface on an interface between the adhesive and the support surface than between the adhesive and a material of the substantially planar surface so that the adhesive may be removed and reattached to the substantially planar surface multiple times.

Abstract: A method of bonding an adherent to a substrate, wherein a primer is applied to the substrate by plasma deposition and the adherent is bonded to the primer treated surface of the substrate, and the primer contains functional groups which chemically bond to functional groups in the adherent.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fiber with periodically spaced beads includes the steps of: coating a base fiber with a settable coating; thereafter allowing the settable coating to form periodically spaced beads on the base fiber; and stabilizing the periodically spaced beads into periodically spaced beads thus creating a fiber with beads-on-a-string morphology.

Abstract: Fibre fabric cutting system and method with a first and a second conveyor belt guided along a first and second curved path, respectively. A fibre fabric supply unit supplies a web of fibre fabric to a cutting section of the first curved path. A cutting unit cuts the web of fibre fabric into sheets. The first curved path and the second curved path cooperate to define for the sheets a first transport path including a plurality of vertically spaced levels extending transversally to the vertical direction and arranged one above the other. The cutting section defines the first level and each of the subsequent levels is defined by a section of one of the conveyor belts. Sheets transported along the first transport path move from one level to the next level and are alternately supported against the gravitational force by the first and the second conveyor belt on consecutive levels.

Abstract: An imprint lithography imprinting stack includes a substrate and a polymeric adhesion layer adhered to the substrate. The polymeric adhesion layer includes polymeric components with an extended backbone length of at least about 2 nm. The backbones of the polymeric components may be substantially aligned in a planar configuration on the surface of the substrate, such that a thickness of the polymeric adhesion layer is less than about 2 nm.

Abstract: A method of bonding a substantially planar sheet material to a corrugated sheet material using an automated process the method characterised by the steps of a) applying adhesive in discrete amounts to the contact points of the corrugated sheet material, and b) holding the sheet materials together until a bond is formed between them.

Abstract: A scanner having at least one media lift device is disclosed. The scanner has a transparent scanning platen with a flat to surface. The media left device is bonded to the flat top surface. The media lift device forms a raised area on the top of the flat surf and wets the transparent scanning platen.