Final Coating Nonuniform Patents (Class 427/261)
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Patent number: 8257792Abstract: Process for manufacturing an article comprising an approximately flat porous support and, within this support, defined zones in a chosen pattern, these zones being grafted with sensor molecules, such as metals, biological molecules, whereas the rest of the support remains free of this grafting.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Frederic Revol Cavalier, Nadine David, Sebastien Schoumacker
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Patent number: 8257794Abstract: A discontinuous capillary coating device is disclosed. A discontinuous capillary coating device. At least one capillary tube is filled with a coating material. At least one coating substrate receives a liquid coating film. At least one capillary tube holder holds the capillary tube, guiding movement of the capillary tube. At least one traversing mechanism drives the capillary tube holder or coating substrate to move.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: An-Bang Wang, I-Chun Lin, Fei-Yau Lu, Po-Ting Pan, Yi-Hung Wu
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Patent number: 8252379Abstract: A false inlay decoration is characterized in that a linear notch is formed in a surface of a base by laser processing; a first decoration face and a second decoration face are sectioned and formed by the linear notch; and a coating layer is formed on the inner surface of the linear notch.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Nagashimakougei Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoichi Nagashima
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Publication number: 20120211553Abstract: A process for applying an energy-curable primer and a brilliant metallic ink to a paperboard or paper substrate is provided. The primer may be cured using an energy curing system such as a UV or EB curing system. The curable primer facilitates the orientation of the metallic pigment particles to provide a coherent reflectance of light and optimal reflectance. Advantageously, the primer-cured paper may be “spot-coated” with the metallic ink at pre-designated areas, which minimizes the amount of metallic ink used. In exemplary embodiments, the metallic paper is over-coated with one or more transparent or opaque inks. Additionally, the cured, primer coated paper may be subjected to corona discharge to remove excess solvent and compounds in the liquid phase within the matrix of the cured primer and/or to increase the surface tension of the primer. In certain circumstances, the metallic paper and the end product are recyclable and repulpable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Shorewood Packaging LLCInventor: Patrick Francis Neary
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Patent number: 8247033Abstract: Highly-ordered block copolymer films are prepared by a method that includes forming a polymeric replica of a topographically patterned crystalline surface, forming a block copolymer film on the topographically patterned surface of the polymeric replica, and annealing the block copolymer film. The resulting structures can be used in a variety of different applications, including the fabrication of high density data storage media. The ability to use flexible polymers to form the polymeric replica facilitates industrial-scale processes utilizing the highly-ordered block copolymer films.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignees: The University of Massachusetts, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Thomas P. Russell, Soojin Park, Dong Hyun Lee, Ting Xu
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Patent number: 8247032Abstract: The invention provides a lithographic method referred to as “dip pen” nanolithography (DPN). The method include the following steps: (i) providing a substrate and a scanning probe microscope tip; (ii) coating the tip with a patterning compound and a solvent to form a wet tip; and (iii) contacting the coated tip with the substrate so that the compound is applied to the substrate so as to produce a desired pattern. The invention also provides substrates patterned by DPN and kits for performing DPN.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Chad A. Mirkin, Richard Piner, Seunghun Hong
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Patent number: 8247038Abstract: This application relates to a process for the application of thin layers of substantially pure spin transition molecular materials while maintaining the hysteresis properties of the material. The process makes it possible to obtain a dense uniform surface with very low roughness.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignees: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (C.N.R.S), Universitat de ValenciaInventors: Azzedine Bousseksou, Gabor Molnar, Saioa Cobo, Lionel Salmon, José Antonio Real Cabezos, Christophe Vieu
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Publication number: 20120207974Abstract: A component composite, in particular for motor vehicle applications, including a first component having a first contact surface, the first contact surface having a surface structure which has a microstructure overlaid by a nanostructure, and including at least one second component having a second contact surface. A medium, in particular an adhesive layer, is situated for integral connection between the two contact surfaces of the two components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Martin Maier, Kai von Garnier, Wilfried Aichele, Juergen Lander, Nikolaus Hautmann, Michael Honer, Jens Koenig
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Publication number: 20120206533Abstract: An ink coating composition is disclosed herein. The ink coating composition includes a polymer latex and an adhesion promoting agent. A non-ionic surfactant is also included in the ink coating composition. The non-ionic surfactant has an HLB value ranging from about 6 to about 15. The ink coating composition also includes a balance of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Hou T. Ng, Wenjia Zhang
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Patent number: 8227072Abstract: This invention relates to an article (1) including a substrate (2) including two opposite faces (21, 22), and a sol-gel coating (3) covering at least one of the faces (21, 22) of said substrate (2), in which said sol-gel coating (3) is in the form of a continuous film of a material including a matrix formed by at least one metal polyalkoxylate and at least 5% by weight with respect to the total weight of the coating (3) of at least one metal oxide dispersed in said matrix. According to the invention, the sol-gel coating (3) is coated with a functional design (4) including at least one optically non-transparent chemical substance. This invention also relates to a process for producing an article.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: SEB S.A.Inventors: Stephanie Le Bris, Aurelien Dubanchet, Isabelle Joutang, Jean-Luc Perillon
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Publication number: 20120183691Abstract: A method of enhancing the appearance of a golf ball by visually distinguishing golf ball cover land area from golf ball cover dimples, comprising: providing a golf ball comprising a core, a cover and optionally an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover, wherein said cover comprises an outer surface defining a plurality of dimples and a land area between the dimples; applying a first color to the entire golf ball outer surface; masking either the land area or the dimples; applying a second color to the outer surface over the first color; followed by removing the masking to complete a colored golf ball wherein the masked area has the color appearance of the first color and the unmasked area has the color appearance of at least one of the second color and a third color produced by applying the second color over the first color.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Manjari Kuntimaddi, Edmund A. Hebert, Nicholas M. Nardacci
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Patent number: 8211498Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to methods of making structures with complex functional architectures, where such structures generally comprise at least two mesoporous regions comprising different chemical activity, and where such methods afford spatial control over the placement of such regions of differing chemical activity. In some embodiments, the present invention is also directed to the structures formed by such methods, where such structures are themselves novel.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Anthony Yu-Chung Ku, Seth Thomas Taylor, Mohan Manoharan, Sergio Paulo Martins Loureiro, James Anthony Ruud
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Publication number: 20120164331Abstract: A method for spray painting a surface of a rubber sheet, particularly a black rubber sheet made from vulcanized crumb rubber produced from waste tires, includes the steps of overlaying a high-polymer substantial layer on the surface of the rubber sheet, and spray-painting any color photographs or designs preferably by a computer-controlled spray painting and, then, coating a wearable protective layer to improve the wear resistance and anti-oxidation on the spray painted layer. The method for spray painting a rubber sheet surface can be applied in manufacturing outdoor or indoor rubber floor carpets, ottomans, escalator carpet, tapestries and a wide range of other articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Fu Xiangzheng, Pang Shuhua
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Patent number: 8206785Abstract: A cap metal forming method capable of obtaining a uniform film thickness on the entire surface of a substrate is provided. The method for forming a cap metal on a copper wiring formed on a processing target surface of a substrate includes: holding the substrate so as to be rotatable; rotating the substrate in a processing target surface direction of the substrate; locating an end portion of an agitation member so as to face the processing target surface of a periphery portion of the substrate with a preset gap maintained therebetween; supplying a plating processing solution onto the processing target surface; and stopping the supply of the plating processing solution and moving the agitation member such that the end portion of the agitation member is separated away from the processing target surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventors: Takayuki Toshima, Mitsuaki Iwashita, Takashi Tanaka, Yusuke Saito
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Patent number: 8206786Abstract: A method of producing a decorative carpet tile may include providing a carpet tile in accordance with the prior art techniques and then treating at least two carpet tiles in one of various manners to provide separations internal to side edges of the carpet tile. Specifically, two tiles can be treated simultaneously, in register and/or without moving the second tile after treating the first tile.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventor: Robert S. Weiner
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Publication number: 20120148748Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the packaging materials. More specifically, the invention relates to materials and methods suitable for use as packaging materials whereby the appearance of grease, fat or oil staining on the packaging material is reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ROCK-TENN SHARED SERVICES, LLCInventor: Richard J. Gould
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Patent number: 8198353Abstract: A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance adhesion of liquid toner to the substrates for printing in an electrophotographic printing device. The primer coating includes a dispersion of a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic or methacrylic acid and a compatible adhesion enhancer comprising a hydrogenated rosin or rosin ester dispersion. The coating may also include additives such as wetting agents, antiblocking agents, matting agents, and waxes. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polypropylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Michelman, Inc.Inventor: Robin Cooper
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Patent number: 8197899Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned thin-film layer includes the steps of: providing a substrate with a plurality of banks thereon, the plurality of banks defining a plurality of spaces; providing an ink-jet device comprising a plurality of nozzles for depositing ink therefrom; generating a jetting information about ink volume that each of the nozzles deposits into the respective spaces by a random method, the jetting information meeting ink volume deposited into each of the spaces is in a range from about 92.5% to about 107.5% of an average volume of ink in the spaces; making the nozzles to deposit ink into the respective spaces according to the jetting information; and solidifying the ink so as to form a plurality of patterned thin-film layers formed in the spaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Yu Chou, Stephen Ko-Chiang Chien, Yu-Ning Wang
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Publication number: 20120141679Abstract: An ink composition includes: (Component a) a polymerizable compound having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond; (Component b) a polymerization initiator; (Component c) water; and (Component d) a polyhydric alcohol having an alkyleneoxy chain, wherein the (Component a) polymerizable compound includes a monofunctional polymerizable monomer having a (meth)acrylamide structure, and a content of the monofunctional polymerizable monomer is 5% by mass or more with respect to a total content of the (Component a) polymerizable compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventors: Toshihiro KAMADA, Takahiro KATO
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Patent number: 8187673Abstract: The invention provides a lithographic method referred to as “dip pen” nanolithography (DPN). DPN utilizes a scanning probe microscope (SPM) tip (e.g., an atomic force microscope (AFM) tip) as a “pen,” a solid-state substrate (e.g., gold) as “paper,” and molecules with a chemical affinity for the solid-state substrate as “ink.” Capillary transport of molecules from the SPM tip to the solid substrate is used in DPN to directly write patterns consisting of a relatively small collection of molecules in submicrometer dimensions, making DPN useful in the fabrication of a variety of microscale and nanoscale devices. The invention also provides substrates patterned by DPN, including submicrometer combinatorial arrays, and kits, devices and software for performing DPN. The invention further provides a method of performing AFM imaging in air.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Chad A. Mirkin, Richard Piner, Seunghun Hong
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Publication number: 20120121891Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3-dimensional nanostructure having nanomaterials stacked on a graphene substrate; and more specifically, to a 3-dimensional nanostructure having at least one nanomaterial selected from nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods, nanoneedles and nanoparticles grown on a reduced graphene substrate. The present invention enables the achievement of a synergy effect of the 3-dimensional nanostructure hybridizing 1-dimensional nanomaterials and 2-dimensional graphene. The nanostructure according to the present invention is excellent in flexibility and elasticity, and can easily be transferred to any substrate having a non-planar surface. Also, all junctions in nanomaterials, a metal catalyst and a graphene film system form the ohmic electrical contact, which allows the nanostructure to easily be incorporated into a field-emitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Sang Ouk Kim, Won Jong Lee, Duck Hyun Lee, Tae Hee Han, Ji Eun Kim, Jin Ah Lee, Keon Jae Lee
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Patent number: 8178164Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming an organic molecular film structure that can maintain desired functions characteristic to the organic material and that can be realized as a thin film, and the organic molecular film structure. An organic molecular film structure forming method for forming an organic molecular film on a base material comprises the steps of: i) forming a monomolecular film (12) that contains first organic molecules (12a) by chemically bonding a surface of the base material (10) and the first organic molecules (12a); and ii) causing second organic molecules (15) to be present inside the monomolecular film (12) by bringing the second organic molecules (15) into contact with the monomolecular film (12). Accordingly, it is possible to form an organic molecular film that can maintain desired functions characteristic to the organic material and that can be realized as a thin film.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Norihisa Mino
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Patent number: 8163345Abstract: The invention provides a lithographic method referred to as “dip pen” nanolithography (DPN). Capillary transport of molecules from the SPM tip to the solid substrate is used in DPN to directly write patterns consisting of a relatively small collection of molecules in submicrometer dimensions, making DPN useful in the fabrication of a variety of microscale and nanoscale devices. The invention also provides substrates patterned by DPN and kits for performing DPN. The invention further provides a method of performing AFM imaging in air. The method comprises coating an AFM tip with a hydrophobic compound, the hydrophobic compound being selected so that AFM imaging performed using the coated AFM tip is improved compared to AFM imaging performed using an uncoated AFM tip. Finally, the invention provides AFM tips coated with the hydrophobic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Chad A. Mirkin, Richard Piner, Seunghun Hong
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Patent number: 8158201Abstract: A bi- or multi-layer coating is deposited upon a substrate using a low temperature process. The bi-layer is a lower layer of a SAM coating, which is overlaid with a hard coating. The hard coating can be made of materials such as: polymer, Si3N4, BN, TiN, Si02, Al203, Zr02, YSZ, and other ceramic materials, and the underlying, compliant, SAM coating can comprise substances containing long chain molecules that chemically bond to the substrate. This bi-layer provides both environmental and hermetical protection to electronic hardware and MEMS systems, without employing expensive packaging materials and processes. Multiple bi-layers may be combined to form multi-layer coatings. A protective polymer or other material may optionally be formed as an outside layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: The Research Foundation of StateInventors: Junghyun Cho, Scott Oliver, Wayne Jones, Bahgat Sammakia
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Publication number: 20120088080Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint finish that incorporates decorative effects such as a laser effect, a splash effect, or a cloud effect, and to a paint process to obtain a paint finish that incorporates decorative effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: David Castrucci, Roger Shank, Han Hsin Lin
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Patent number: 8153181Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8153195Abstract: The present invention provides a printing method for printing radiation-curable ink jet ink printing comprising a clear coat primer composition comprising: a low surface tension monofunctional alkyl acrylate monomer with a surface tension in the range of 23 to 31 dynes/cm in which the alkyl group has at least 8 carbon atoms; a photoinitiator; and other UV curable monomers and oligomers. The clear coat primer composition is applied first onto a substrate and cured with actinic radiation or cationic curable ink jet ink is printed on the surface of the clear coat primer coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Electronics For Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Matt Tennis, Joshua Samuel, Paul A. Edwards
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Patent number: 8142851Abstract: A method for fabricating a drop cloth from a sheet of material such as canvas. The sheet of material is formed from a generally liquid impermeable material and has a front surface and a rear surface. The method includes the steps of: depressing an apertured screen onto the front surface of the sheet of material; applying a liquid onto the front surface of the sheet of material through the apertured screen, resulting in the liquid being dispersed in a plurality of spaced apart formations on the front surface of the sheet of material; separating the apertured screen from the sheet of material; and solidifying the liquid to form a plurality of spaced apart solid formations onto the sheet of material.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: 1778595 Ontario Inc.Inventors: David Tucci, Nick Marascio, Ralph De Santo
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Publication number: 20120070584Abstract: The disclosure is generally related to highlighting ink formulations and writing instruments containing the same. The disclosure provides a highlighting ink formulation that includes a solvent system, a colorant dispersed or dissolved in the solvent system, and an anti-smear agent dispersed or dissolved in the solvent system, wherein the anti-smear agent includes a monovalent cation and/or a divalent cation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.Inventor: Xiaomang Wang
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Patent number: 8133539Abstract: Ink jet printing on a non-absorbent substrate involves a wet primer having a primer viscosity. The wet primer is applied on the non-absorbent substrate. An ink jet ink having an ink jet viscosity lower than the primer viscosity is jetted over the wet primer while the primer is still wet. The wet primer and ink are simultaneously cured on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Michael Vincent Oberski, Paul Andrew Edwards
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Patent number: 8133537Abstract: A method for forming multi-layered fiber including a core, a first layer, and a second layer. The core has an exterior surface portion containing polypropylene. The first layer is applied to at least a portion of the core and contains a first polymer. The first polymer contains a polymer having at least 70% ?-olefin units and is characterized by a melting temperature lower than the melting temperature of the exterior surface portion of the core. The second layer is applied to at least a portion of the first layer and contains a second polymer. The second polymer contains a co-polymer having at least 50% ?-olefin units and is characterized by a number-average molecular weight of about 7,000 g/mol to 50,000 g/mol, a viscosity of between about 2,500 and 150,000 cP measured at 170° C., and a melting temperature lower than the melting temperature of the exterior surface portion of the core.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Sujith Nair, Sasha Stankovich, Yunzhang Wang, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran
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Patent number: 8124195Abstract: A pattern formation method includes discharging a functional liquid substance having a functional material to an object, and irradiating the functional liquid substance with light emitted from a light source thereby to form a pattern of a functional film on the object. In this method, when the thickness of the functional liquid substance on an optical axis of the light is L and the absorption coefficient of the functional liquid substance for the light is ?, the thickness and the absorption coefficient are set so as to satisfy an equation (1): 0.1??·L?0.7 ??(1).Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Yoshikazu Hama, Hirotsuna Miura
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Patent number: 8124182Abstract: Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Aaron T. Purdy, Theresa N. Ward, J. Sidney Clements, Michael G. Anderson, Julie K. Bennett, Kevin D. Pate
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Publication number: 20120045954Abstract: Highly durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings and methods of their preparation and use are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: ROSS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Douglas BLEECHER, Philip Harsh, Michael Hurley, Andrew K. Jones, Russell Ross, Vinod K. Sikka, Donald Zielke
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Publication number: 20120045583Abstract: A process is provided for printing a high resolution pattern on a photopolymeric surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: DIGIFLEX LTD.Inventors: Moshe Frenkel, Yaacov Mazuz, Oleg Berezin, Natalia Ivanova
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Publication number: 20120018433Abstract: This invention relates to an article (1) including a substrate (2) including two opposite faces (21, 22), and a sol-gel coating (3) covering at least one of the faces (21, 22) of said substrate (2), in which said sol-gel coating (3) is in the form of a continuous film of a material including a matrix formed by at least one metal polyalkoxylate and at least 5% by weight with respect to the total weight of the coating (3) of at least one metal oxide dispersed in said matrix. According to the invention, the sol-gel coating (3) is coated with a functional design (4) including at least one optically non-transparent chemical substance. This invention also relates to a process for producing an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: SEB S.A.Inventors: Stephanie Le Bris, Aurelien Dubanchet, Isabelle Joutang, Jean-Luc Perillon
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Publication number: 20120021193Abstract: The invention concerns a glass article (1) comprising (i) a glass sheet (2), (ii) an adhesion layer (3) provided on at least part of said glass sheet and (iii) an ink layer (4), forming an image, provided on at least part of said adhesion layer. According to the invention, the adhesion layer (4) comprises an acrylic resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: AGC Glass EuropeInventors: Francois Lecolley, Claire Debouny
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Publication number: 20120015107Abstract: A method for manufacturing coated panels of the type including at least a substrate and a top layer with a motif, the top layer being provided on the substrate, the method may involve at least two steps. A first step may involve providing a synthetic material layer on the substrate. And a second subsequent step, may involve providing a relief on the surface of the synthetic material layer. The relief may include a pattern of recesses and/or projections. the pattern may be at least partially determined by one or more prints.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Benny Schacht, Filip Tack
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Publication number: 20120015121Abstract: The method of forming a pigment layer and a foam layer on a substrate includes steps of material preparation, material coating, pigment coating and foaming. A coating material layer is coated on the substrate, and then a pigment layer is coated on the substrate before the coating material layer is foamed. Thus the pigment can be coated on the substrate more easily and more accurately.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Sheng-Su CHANG, Ching-Wen Chang
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Patent number: 8084076Abstract: A process for depositing an active substance on selected regions of the surface of a stent, comprising: (i) providing the active substance in at least one form selected from the group consisting of a powder and a paste; and (ii) depositing the active substance on the selected regions of the surface of the stent. Preferably, the active substance comprises or consists essentially of FK506, such as FK506 in the form of a powder with a grain size smaller than 15 micron or a paste with a base of FK506 with a viscosity not lower than 100,000 to 120,000 cps.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.R.L.Inventors: Andrea Grignani, Maria Curcio, Vincenzo Cassolaro
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Publication number: 20110300299Abstract: Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Ping Li, Firooz Rasouli, Rajesh K. Garg, Randall E. Baren, Marc W. Rose, Peter J. Lipowicz, Tony A. Phan, Timothy S. Sherwood, Szu-Sung Yang, Donald E. Miser, Milton E. Parrish
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Publication number: 20110289647Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive label for use in a cold transfer process that can be used for garment identification and labeling. The pressure sensitive label can be applied on textile surface or any other surfaces for which heat transfer is unfavorable or unavailable. The pressure sensitive label can remain on the substrate to which it is attached through repeated washing and drying cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Hung Chiao, Sharis Krekian, Christine Dang, Yuan Yuan Zhang, Sriram Venkatasanthanam, Kai Li, Ramin Heydarpour
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Publication number: 20110293898Abstract: Provided is a pretreatment liquid used when a fabric is pretreated before ink is printed on the fabric, the liquid including water, polyvalent metal ions and first fine polymer particles, wherein the first fine polymer particles are crosslinkable polyurethane and/or crosslinkable polyurethane-polyurea and have a glass transition temperature of ?10° C. or lower and a particle diameter as determined by a light scattering method of 30 nm to 5 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Masahiro YATAKE, Makoto Nagase
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Patent number: 8062693Abstract: A contact mask for inkjet printing on a solar cell substrate may be generated by creating a printing bitmap of contacts to be printed on the solar cell substrate. The contacts may be located on the solar cell substrate by mapping coordinates of the printing bitmap to coordinates of the solar cell substrate as positioned in the inkjet printer. The location of the contacts on the solar cell substrate may be defined relative to a location on the solar cell substrate, such as relative to center of mass. The contact mask may be printed by the inkjet printer using the printing bitmap and location information of the contacts.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventor: Peter John Cousins
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Publication number: 20110269299Abstract: A substrate is provided that has a metallic layer on a substrate surface of a substrate. A film made of a two dimensional (2-D) material, such as graphene, is deposited on a metallic surface of the metallic layer. The metallic layer is dewet and/or removed to provide the film on the substrate surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Yuegang Zhang, Ariel Ismach
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Patent number: 8043665Abstract: A method of controlling gloss of an image includes applying an overcoat composition of at least one gellant, at least one curable monomer, at least one curable wax and optionally at least one photoinitiator over a substrate, wherein the overcoat composition is curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation; following the applying of the overcoat composition and prior to curing the overcoat composition by applying ultraviolet radiation, applying heat to heat the applied overcoat composition to a temperature of at least 35° C.; and subsequent to the applying heat, applying ultraviolet radiation to the overcoat composition to substantially cure the overcoat composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Michelle N. Chretien, Jennifer L. Belelie, Gordon Sisler
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Publication number: 20110240201Abstract: Provided are methods of manufacturing microstructures, in which at least one viscous composition each containing at least one active ingredient is disposed directly or indirectly on a first substrate and/or a second substrate and the viscous composition(s) is elongated between the first and second substrates. The methods are simpler and more cost-effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: NURIM WELLNESS CO., LTD.Inventors: HYUNG-IL JUNG, Do-Hyeon Jeong, Kwang Lee, Jung-Dong Kim, Miroo Kim
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Patent number: 8029860Abstract: A manufacturing method for a nozzle plate including a plurality of nozzle holes may include the step of forming a plurality of through-holes extending through a plate member in a thickness direction of the plate member. The manufacturing method may also include the step of forming a water repellant film in a region of one surface of the plate member where apertures of the through-holes are not positioned. The manufacturing method may further include the step of pressing individual regions on the one surface of the plate member, the individual regions respectively including the apertures of the through holes, to separate at least portions of the water repellant film formed in the individual regions from the water repellant film formed on the one surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yasunori Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8025923Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure, including forming a composite film composed of a coating film and an organic or inorganic film on top of a substrate by forming the coating film on the surface of a template provided on top of the substrate; forming the organic or inorganic film on the surface of the coating film, and removing a portion of the organic or inorganic film and a portion of the coating film; forming a second coating film on the surface of the composite film; forming an organic coating film on the substrate that covers the second coating film; removing a portion of the second coating film; and forming a structure composed of a metal or metal oxide later on the substrate by removing all residues left on the substrate except for the coating film and the second coating film.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignees: Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd., RikenInventors: Shigenori Fujikawa, Toyoki Kunitake, Hiromi Takaemoto, Mari Koizumi, Hideo Hada, Sanae Furuya
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Publication number: 20110206905Abstract: A method for forming a block copolymer pattern on a substrate, wherein the areal density of nanostructures in the pattern is increased by increasing the thickness of the block copolymer film that is applied to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicants: The Governors of the University of Alberta, National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Jillian Buriak, Jinan Chai, Kenneth Harris, Nathanael Wu, Xiaojiang Zhang