Abstract: Articles having a thermal imprinted adhesive on a substrate of a plurality of certain conicals have improved bonding strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates packaging webs having at least one surface comprising a product-release coating composition which is capable of easily separating from a food product without tearing the web or changing the appearance of the food product, where the product-release coating composition includes a compound of the following formula (I):

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive compound comprising a polymer component and a saccharide component, wherein the saccharide component is formed from one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, or polysaccharides, and/or one or more modified saccharide derivatives, which can be derived from monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides by modifying one, several, or all OH groups contained in the respective saccharide.

Abstract: A part obtained by selective melting of a powder on a support plate, this part comprising a main element and rigid secondary elements, these secondary elements supporting the main element between a lower surface of this main element and the support plate. Secondary elements are intended to be detached from the main element. The lower surface of the main element thus comprises a first surface portion and at least one second surface portion, and the first surface portion makes, with the support plate, an angle ?1 of less than a predetermined value, and the second surface portion makes, with this support plate, an angle ?2 greater than or equal to this predetermined value. The first surface portion is therefore entirely supported by the secondary elements and the second surface portion is partially supported by the secondary elements. The predetermined value is between 20° and 30°.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to flexible peelable/resealable packages having a first wall panel which includes an abuse layer forming an exterior surface of the package with a printed release lacquer coating positioned on the abuse layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating positioned on the release lacquer coating which may be in direct contact with the sealant substrate forming a portion of the interior surface of the package.

Abstract: A method of applying a patterned coating of a silicone adhesive to a substrate sheet, comprising the steps of pattern coating a silicone precursor composition onto the substrate, followed by thermally curing the precursor composition coated on the substrate. The precursor composition is a viscous fluid, and the pattern coating is performed by suitably modified block printing, intaglio printing or screen printing methods. Also provided are coated substrates obtainable by the methods of the invention, and wound dressings comprising such coated substrates.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a pressure-sensitive adhesive polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device are provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition has excellent durability reliability under extreme conditions such as high temperature and/or humidity conditions, and shows superior workability such as cuttability or re-workability. Also, when the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is applied to a polarizing plate or a liquid crystal display device, the composition can effectively prevent light leakage. Such a pressure-sensitive adhesive exhibits excellent characteristics, for example, even when the pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to a 20-inch or more large display device.

Abstract: Monomer composition comprising (i) acrylic monomers selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid and (meth)acrylic esters; (ii) orthoalkyl phenyl ketone- and/or orthoalkyl phenyl aldehyde-functionalized (meth)acrylate monomers; and (iii) optionally, further olefinically unsaturated monomers having functional groups; process for preparing a first polymer composition comprising the free-radical polymerization of the monomer composition, and polymer composition obtainable by this process; composition comprising the polymer composition and a dienophile which can react with hydroxy-ortho-quinodimethane functional groups in a Diels-Alder or hetero-Diels-Alder reaction and conversion of this composition to a crosslinked polymer composition.

Abstract: A coating apparatus for manufacturing a color filter substrate, comprising a roller and a resin-pressing device, the roller is provided with a plurality of openings on its external surface, the openings have a shape identical to a shape of color pixel units of the substrate to be coated, the roller is further provided with a cavity communicating with the openings, the cavity is configured for housing resin; the resin-pressing device is configured for forcing the resin within the cavity out through the openings. Also disclosed is a process for manufacturing a color filter substrate, comprising: providing a substrate, on which a predetermined area forming patterns for color filter units is provided; and coating the predetermined area of the substrate with the coating apparatus to form the patterns for color filter units.

Abstract: Adhesive tape having at least two layers A and B laminated directly on one another, with at least one or both layers A or B being an adhesive, and the interfaces of the layers A and B laminated on one another being subjected to a physical method, the physical method being selected from the group consisting of corona discharge, dielectric barrier discharge, flame pretreatment and plasma treatment, before the layers are laminated to one another, with the two methods differing from one another.

Abstract: Compositions containing a solution of a polyfunctional aziridine component in a non-reactive solvent, and methods of applying such compositions to proteinaceous substrates, such as fingernails and toenails, to provide primed substrates which may be further coated.

Abstract: Cigarettes are manufactured using modified automated cigarette making apparatus. Those cigarettes possess smokable rods having wrapping paper having additive materials applied thereto as patterns. The additive materials, which can include a starch and/or a polymer, are applied to a continuous paper web either online or offline the cigarette making apparatus. The formulation can be applied to the paper web using application apparatus possessing a series of rollers. In particular, a wrapping paper for a smokable rod can include a pattern of bands having a water-insoluble material comprising a starch ester, a starch-coated inorganic filler, and/or a thermoplastic polymer in an amount such that the material is sufficiently deformable so as to (a) reduce an amount of pressure to apply the bands, (b) decrease paper diffusivity, and (c) maintain paper opacity at a level acceptable for commercial production of the smokable rods.

Abstract: A reflecting resin sheet provides a reflecting resin layer at the side of a light emitting diode element. The reflecting resin sheet includes a release substrate and the reflecting resin layer provided on one surface in a thickness direction of the release substrate. The reflecting resin layer is formed corresponding to the light emitting diode element so as to be capable of being in close contact with the light emitting diode element.

Abstract: A raw elastomeric composition in free-flowing pellet form is described, which comprises a raw elastomer with molecular weight from 50,000 to 400,000 Da, and an anti-block agent comprising inorganic fillers, capable of forming emulsions in water. Likewise, a process for obtaining said raw elastomeric compositions in free-flowing pellet form, comprising the steps of: a) polymerizing at least one monomer through solution polymerization in order to obtain elastomer crumb; b) forming an aqueous suspension of the elastomer crumbs; c) dewatering the aqueous suspension; d) adding an anti-block agent comprising inorganic fillers capable of forming emulsions in water; e) drying the dewatered suspension; and f) pelletizing the elastomer to form a raw elastomeric composition in free-flowing pellets form. The raw elastomeric composition in free-flowing pellets form thus obtained can be used as an adhesive composition, in asphalt modification and in asphalt emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention provides porous polymer coatings having adhesive and air flow resistive properties. The porous polymer coating comprises a polymeric foam having a void fraction of greater than about 15% and an air permeability greater than 3 cubic feet per minute per square foot as measured based on ASTM D737-04.

Abstract: An adhesive tape or string, comprising: a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and defining a longitudinal direction; and an adhesive system comprising at least a first adhesive section and a second adhesive section, wherein the first adhesive section and the second adhesive section each contact the first surface of the substrate, and wherein the first adhesive section comprises a first heat-activatable hot melt adhesive having a first activation temperature range and a first set time and the second adhesive section comprises a second heat-activatable hot melt adhesive having a second activation temperature range and a second set time, and wherein: the first activation temperature range is different than the second activation temperature range; or the first set time is different than the second set time; or the first activation temperature range is different than the second activation temperature range and the first set time is different than the second set time.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to adhesives suitable for application using a hot melt process at a relatively low temperature in the range of about 110° C. to about 130° C. Such adhesives exhibit desirable viscoelastic properties and are suitable for bonding an elastic attachment in the manufacture of disposable articles, such as disposable diapers.

Abstract: Adhesive compound as a permeant barrier, comprising (i) block copolymers having a construction A-B-A, (A-B)n, (A-B)nX, or (A-B-A)nX, where X is the radical of the coupling reagent, n is a whole number between 2 and 10, A is a polymer made of a vinyl aromatic compound and B is a polymer block made of an alkene or diene, wherein this polymer block can also be hydrated, with the condition that at least part of the A blocks is sulfonated, optionally with two-block copolymers in the form of A-B as an admixture component, and (ii) at least one tackifier resin.

Abstract: A method for controlling morphology of a silicone organic block copolymer includes adding an MQ resin to the silicone organic block copolymer and annealing. The method is useful for forming thin films, which are useful in electronic device fabrication. The method is also useful for forming adhesives, release coatings, and reversible elastomers.

Abstract: An adhesive manufacturing process, an adhesive, and an article are disclosed. The adhesive manufacturing process includes blending a lower-melt fluoropolymer having a melting point that is less than a first temperature with a fluoropolymer powder having a melting point that is greater than a second temperature to form an adhesive and applying the adhesive to a surface at the first temperature. The adhesive is configured to be exposed to the second temperature. The adhesive includes the lower-melt fluoropolymer and the fluoropolymer powder blended with the lower-melt fluoropolymer. The article includes a surface and the adhesive applied to the surface at an applying temperature.

Abstract: Articles and laminates include a substrate with a first polyester surface and a second polyester surface, a crosslinked polyurethane-based primer coated on at least the first polyester surface, and an optically clear heat activated adhesive adjacent to the crosslinked polyurethane-based primer. The articles and laminates are prepared by applying a polyurethane-based dispersion and a crosslinker on at least one polyester surface, drying the applied coating, heating while stretching the substrate and the coating to form a crosslinked primer layer on the stretched polyester surface, and applying an optically clear heat activated adhesive onto the crosslinked primer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aluminium flakes having a thickness between 7 and 9 nm, coating compositions containing them and the use of the coating compositions for forming (security) products. When the compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast.

Abstract: The invention describes a double-sided, carrierless self-adhesive tape which can be used in particular for achieving very durable adhesive bonding of a variety of articles. This double-sided, carrierless self-adhesive tape is composed of a homogeneously crosslinked pressure-sensitive acrylate hotmelt composition of single-layer construction, which may have been lined with release materials such as siliconized release papers or release films. The double-sided, carrierless pressure-sensitive adhesive tape is characterized in that it is composed of a photoinitiator-free, thermally homogeneously crosslinked acrylate hotmelt which is crosslinked predominantly by way of urethane units. It is notable in particular for the fact that it is homogeneously chemically crosslinked through the layer and, in contrast to acrylate layers crosslinked by radiation (UV/EBC), does not exhibit any profile of crosslinking through the layer.

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: A polyolefin-based heat sealable and peelable lidding film. The peelable seal films comprise from 5 to 95 percent by weight of a polyolefin based plastomer or elastomer and from 5 to 95 percent by weight of a second plastomer or elastomer. The invention also relates to methods of making and using the heat sealable, peelable seal films, having improved low seal initiation temperature.

Abstract: Highly-plasticized cellulose esters may be useful as adhesives, including for use in producing laminates. For example, producing a laminate may include providing an adhesive melt that comprises an adhesive that comprises a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 30% to about 75% by weight of the adhesive; applying the adhesive melt to a substrate; and allowing the adhesive melt to cool so as to yield a laminate on the substrate.

Abstract: The system (10) includes at least one elastomeric, vulcanizable ink (18) that defines a decorative decal image (20). The decal image (20) has perimeter edges (22) and a display area (24) extending between the perimeter edges (22). The vulcanizable ink is vulcanized upon a carrier sheet (12). A heat-activated adhesive layer (26) is applied to overlie the display area (24) of the decal image (20), and the heat-activated adhesive layer (26) is also partially activated upon the display area (24) of the decal image (20). The decorative decal image (20) having the partially activated adhesive layer (26) is then thermally transferable to a vulcanized rubber product (28) such as a side wall (30) of an automotive tire (32), after which the carrier sheet (12) is removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyolefins having atactic structural elements in floor coverings, in particular in carpets or artificial lawns.

Abstract: Methods, computer programs, and apparatus for applying a layer of cushion gum to a tire casing in preparation for the retreading of the tire casing, the steps of the methods including selecting one of a plurality recipes for applying cushion gum based on one of a size, model and shape of the tire casing; pressurizing the tire casing to a predetermined pressure based on the recipe; crushing the tire casing by an extruder head a predetermined percentage of the tire casing radius or a predetermined distance, the predetermined percentage based on the recipe; and extruding the cushion gum from the extruder head. The extruder head may be translatable by way of a screw drive.

Abstract: An improved approach toward the formation of an adhesive comprising a separated liquid component and solid component and application of the adhesive to a substrate immediately upon mixing the liquid and solid components.

Abstract: A security system tag. The security system tag includes a housing. The security system tag further includes an electronic article surveillance, EAS, element in which the EAS element is arranged to emit a detectable signal when introduced to an interrogation signal. The security system tag further includes a metal element in which the metal element is adapted to be heated. The security system tag further includes a first reversible adhesive proximate the metal element in which at least a portion of the first reversible adhesive de-bonds when thermally affected by the metal element when the metal element is heated.

Abstract: Chemical burnout is used on fabrics having beaded and/or glittered areas to create embroidery that realistically simulates hand-sewn embroidery. A chemical fluid etchant is printed only on selected areas of a pattern on a fabric of cellulose fibers. Preferably, the fabric is a composite fabric that also has non-cellulose fibers. A curable fluid adhesive is printed only on other selected areas of the pattern. Ornamental particles are deposited onto the curable adhesive. The composite fabric is heated to cure the adhesive and fix the particles to the other selected areas, and to simultaneously activate the etchant to dissolve the cellulose fibers at the selected areas. The chemical etchant is removed by rinsing the composite fabric.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive system includes a melting unit configured to liquefy a bulk form of hot melt adhesive and deliver the liquefied hot melt adhesive to an application location. The melting unit includes a controller for establishing and/or verifying at least one system condition, such as temperatures associated with system operation. A machine reading unit is coupled with the controller and is capable of receiving information from a machine readable element and communicating the information to the controller for use in establishing and/or verifying the system condition. A method of operating the system includes scanning information on at least one system condition into the controller from a machine readable element, and using the scanned information during operation of the melting unit.

Abstract: Jetting dispensers and methods of non-contact dispensing a hot melt adhesive onto a substrate. The method may include jetting a plurality of droplets of the hot melt adhesive from a nozzle outlet toward the substrate in a direction of travel. Each droplet has a droplet length approximately aligned with the direction of travel and a droplet width shorter than the droplet length. The jetting is controlled such that each of the droplets does not collapse into a spherical-shaped droplet during flight from the nozzle outlet to the substrate. The nozzle outlet may be heated to a first temperature, and the method may further include rapidly heating each droplet of the hot melt adhesive to a second temperature higher than the first temperature upon release from the nozzle outlet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses herein may provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to an advancing substrate. The fluid application apparatus may include a slot die applicator and a substrate carrier. The substrate carrier may include one or more pattern elements and may be adapted to advance the substrate past the slot die applicator as the slot die applicator discharges adhesive onto the substrate. In operation, the substrate is disposed on the substrate carrier; the substrate carrier advances the substrate past the slot opening of the slot die applicator. In turn, the substrate is intermittently compressed between the slot die applicator and the pattern surface of the pattern element. As the substrate is intermittently compressed, adhesive discharged from the slot die applicator is applied onto the substrate in an area having a shape substantially the same as a shape defined by the pattern surface.

Abstract: A substrate, such as, for example, a flap member of a pinch-bottom product bag, and a method of making the same, comprises a hot melt adhesive disposed upon the substrate so as to comprise first horizontally spaced upstanding portions whereby adhesive blocking is effectively eliminated or significantly reduced. A fiberized hot melt adhesive overcoat/overspray may also be disposed atop the hot melt adhesive to further assure the elimination or reduction in the adhesive blocking. The fiberized hot melt adhesive may also be used in conjunction with a conventionally applied hot melt adhesive base or foundation upon the substrate or deposited directly onto the substrate.

Abstract: A method for producing a decorative coating on a surface made of a mineral compound that is ceramic or earthenware, the method including: depositing an adhesive primer layer on said surface made of a mineral compound; depositing a concrete layer; hardening said concrete layer; and depositing a decorative layer. Advantageously, the concrete may be a self-leveling concrete.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying liquid onto a substrate include a nozzle configured to be connected to a liquid source. The nozzle further includes a distribution passage with a length that can receive the liquid. A piston is positioned in the distribution passage and a slit-shaped nozzle opening is in fluid communication with the distribution passage. The piston is movable in the distribution passage so as to vary the length that can receive the liquid. The nozzle opening communicates with the distribution passage via a plurality of spaced apart outlet channels having respective outlet ends. The outlet channels are formed between first and second nozzle pieces each having a tip portion at the outlet ends. At least one of the first or second nozzle pieces is flexible at the tip such that the outlet ends open when under positive fluid pressure and close when the fluid pressure is reduced.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations are described that upon sufficient curing and drying, are not sticky or tacky at room temperature, yet can be heat bonded. The adhesives are particularly useful for use in bonding brake components together and find wide application in vehicle brake systems. When used in such systems, the adhesives do not flow in parking applications yet sufficiently dampen vibration in slowing or stopping applications to counter brake squeal. The adhesives can be provided in a tape form and used for bonding brake shims to brake pads in electronic parking brake systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate comprising at least three layers, paper/polyethylene/polyethylene terephthalate, wherein the polyethylene terephthalate is directly coated on the polyethylene surface, with no adhesive layer or the like being interposed, and the polyethylene terephthalate layer has heat sealability; and a method for producing a laminate having polyethylene coated on at least one surface of a paper substrate, the method involving extrusion laminating polyethylene terephthalate onto a surface of the polyethylene, wherein an air gap expressed as the distance from a lip opening of a die to the polyethylene surface is 25 cm or less.

Abstract: A multilayer film suitable for sealing containers such as used for food packaging, and methods of making the film, are described. The film is particularly suitable for sealing containers made from polylactic acid (PLA). The multilayer film includes a) a substrate that includes a polymeric base layer; and b) on the substrate, a heatseal layer containing a PLA homopolymer or copolymer. The heatseal layer further includes dispersed therein an adhesion promoter, or alternatively the substrate further includes the adhesion promoter in a layer on a surface of the polymeric base layer between and adjacent the base layer and the heatseal layer. An antifog agent may also be included in the heatseal layer or on the surface of the heatseal layer opposite the substrate.

Abstract: A self adhesive embossed support comprising: (a) a resin film which may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset resin having at least one embossed surface for receiving a removable element where the embossed surface has a reduced surface area of contact that allows for removal of an adhesive backed element without leaving any substantial adhesive residue; and an adhesive side on the side of the resin film opposite the receiving side with the embossed surface with an adhesive having an ultimate release energy level greater than the attraction forces between the embossed film and a substrate to be removed; (b) the substrate receiving side consisting of a reduced surface area surface to facilitate release of the applied element without making use of a coated release substance or film made with materials that have inherent release characteristics that are adapted to support a removable element attachable thereto by means comprising attraction forces between the resin film and the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses herein may provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to an advancing substrate. The fluid application apparatus may include a slot die applicator and a substrate carrier. The substrate carrier may include one or more pattern elements and may be adapted to advance the substrate past the slot die applicator as the slot die applicator discharges adhesive onto the substrate. In operation, the substrate is disposed on the substrate carrier; the substrate carrier advances the substrate past the slot opening of the slot die applicator. In turn, the substrate is intermittently compressed between the slot die applicator and the pattern surface of the pattern element. As the substrate is intermittently compressed, adhesive discharged from the slot die applicator is applied onto the substrate in an area having a shape substantially the same as a shape defined by the pattern surface.

Abstract: Hybrid heat activated labels include a digitally printed graphic image layer, and protective layer and a heat activated adhesive layer, which are printed via a screen, flexographic, rotogravure, or pad printing method. The hybrid heat activated labels provide customized specialty labels quickly and easily through digitally printing the graphic image, while maintaining necessary adhesion and chemical/environmental resistance properties by utilizing ink and adhesive systems of screen, flexographic, rotogravure, and pad printing methods.

Abstract: A polyolefin-based heat sealable and peelable lidding film. The peelable seal films comprise from 5 to 95 percent by weight of a polyolefin based plastomer or elastomer and from 5 to 95 percent by weight of a second plastomer or elastomer. The invention also relates to methods of making and using the heat sealable, peelable seal films, having improved low seal initiation temperature.

Abstract: A laminate for use in packages comprises a base layer (3), a welding layer (1), and an adhesive layer (2) sandwiched there between. The adhesive layer (2) is a hot melt or a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) having a shear rate of 10-150 minutes at 40° C. in a test area of 12.5 mm×25 mm. The welding layer (1) comprises a layer of a polyethylene (PE) copolymer, and optionally an additional layer of PET, PE, such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) and/or PP. The method of making the laminate involves applying a base layer (3), an adhesive layer (2) of hot melt/PSA and subsequently a welding layer (1) in one working process to form a reclosable laminate (9). This laminate may serve as a reclosable lid and exhibits a reduced risk of cracks or so-called piping in the laminate.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing a random pattern of liquid adhesive filaments. The nozzle may include first and second air shim plates, an adhesive shim plate and first and second separating shim plates. The first and second air shim plates each have respective pairs of air slots. Each air slot has a process air inlet and a process air outlet and the air slots of each pair converge toward one another such that the process air inlets are farther apart than the process air outlets in each pair. The adhesive shim plate includes a plurality of liquid slots each with a liquid outlet. Four process air outlets are associated with each of the liquid outlets. The process air slots are adapted to receive pressurized process air and the liquid slots are adapted to receive pressurized liquid adhesive.

Abstract: A method for controlling morphology of a silicone organic block copolymer includes adding an MQ resin to the silicone organic block copolymer and annealing. The method is useful for forming thin films, which are useful in electronic device fabrication. The method is also useful for forming adhesives, release coatings, and reversible elastomers.

Abstract: Provided is a high temperature-resistant metal adhesive containing hyperbranched poly(triazole)s synthesized by in situ azide/alkyne click polymerization. Also provided is a method for preparing the same adhesives by in situ click polymerization of azide and alkyne monomers on metal substrates. The method is optimized to get high adhesive strength at room temperature or elevated temperatures by analyzing the effects of monomer ratio, curing temperature and time, and annealing temperature and time. The hyberbranched poly(triazole)s adhesive has comparable or better temperature resistance compared with known high temperature epoxy metal adhesives, and it is the first high temperature metal adhesive using hyperbranched poly(triazole)s prepared by in situ azide/alkyne click polymerization.

Abstract: A multi-layered foil appliqué for decorating nails is cut from a laminated sheet having the following layers: a first adhesive layer residing on a releasable substrate; a base coat residing on the first adhesive layer; a UV-curable adhesive layer residing on the base coat; a foil layer residing on the UV-curable adhesive layer; and a top coat residing on the foil layer. The foil is applied to the UV-curable adhesive layer by contact between the metallic side of a metallized plastic sheet and the adhesive before the adhesive is cured. The bottom coat and top coat are formed from organic solvent-based nail enamels. Sufficient solvent remains in the appliqué to keep it stretchable before use. Residual solvent evaporates after the appliqué is applied to a user's nail.