Deforming The Base Or Coating Or Removing A Portion Of The Coating Patents (Class 427/264)
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Patent number: 8039056Abstract: A polymer thin film in which cylindrical phases are distributed in a continuous phase and are oriented in a pass-through-direction of the film includes at least: a first block copolymer including at least a block chain A1, as a component of the continuous phase, composed of polymerized monomers a1, and a block chain B1, as a component of the cylindrical phases, composed of polymerized monomers b1; and a second block copolymer including at least a block chain A2, as a component of the continuous phase, composed of polymerized monomers a2, and a block chain B2, as a component of the cylindrical phases, composed of polymerized monomers b2, with the second copolymer having a degree of polymerization different from that of the first copolymer. A film thickness of the polymer thin film and an average center distance between adjacent cylindrical phases have a relation represented by a predetermined expression.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Hirokazu Hasegawa, Mikihito Takenaka, Feng Chen, Hiroshi Yoshida
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Publication number: 20110250356Abstract: Disclosed are a process for the efficient production of bas relief art, e.g., photo carvings, in a solid surface material for various uses, including for jewelry, and processes to provide a finished product of a certain desired quality, e.g., staining and finishing techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: John Tavone, Patrick Michael Toomey, Andrew Sweet
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Publication number: 20110250404Abstract: Building panels and a method to produce such panels including a solid decorative surface having a decorative wear layer including fibres, binders, colour substance, wear resistant particles and a digital ink print.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: CeraLoc Innovation Belgium BVBAInventors: Darko PERVAN, Niclas H?kansson, Jan Jacobsson, Melker Ryberg, Goran Ziegler
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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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Patent number: 8017185Abstract: An inorganic film formed of an inorganic material on a metal film having a surface including surface-oxidized areas. The surface-oxidized areas are surface oxidized to different degrees. For example, the surface-oxidized areas are one or more lowly-surface-oxidized areas and one or more highly-surface-oxidized areas. The inorganic film includes regions which are respectively formed on the surface-oxidized areas, and the regions have different crystal structures according to the different degrees of surface oxidation. For example, a patterned inorganic film constituted by one or more protruding portions arranged on one or more lowly-surface-oxidized areas of the surface of the metal film can be produced by removing the portions of the inorganic film formed on highly-surface-oxidized areas.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventors: Takayuki Naono, Takamichi Fujii
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Publication number: 20110212263Abstract: Edge field patterning of a substrate having full fields and partial fields may include patterning using a template having multiple mesas with each mesa corresponding to a field on the substrate. Polymerizable material may be deposited solely between the template and the full fields of the substrate. A non-reactive material may be deposited between the template and partial fields of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: MOLECULAR IMPRINTS, INC.Inventors: Sidlgata V. Sreenivasan, Byung-Jin Choi
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Patent number: 7998601Abstract: A method produces thermal barrier coatings that adhere to components even at high temperatures and temperatures that change frequently. A gas-tight glass-metal composite coating is applied to the component and annealed. The corroded part of the gas-tight coating is then removed, and a second, porous coating is applied. The second coating can comprise a ceramic, in particular yttrium-stabilized zirconium oxide. A thermal barrier coating is provided that is a composite made of a gas-tight glass-metal composite coating and another porous coating disposed thereover. Because the boundary volume of the composite coating is partly crystallized to the other coating, superior adhesion within the composite is achieved. Thus, it is in particular possible to produce a composite made of silicate glass-metal composite coatings and yttrium-stabilized zirconium oxide that are temperature-stable for extended periods of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbHInventors: Daniel Emil Mack, Sonja-Michaela Gross, Robert Vassen, Detlev Stoever
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Patent number: 7993706Abstract: A method of forming a nano-structure can form a fine pattern easily, and the nano-structure obtained by the method is provided. A method of forming a nano-structure comprising forming a thin film by a liquid phase adsorption on surface of a template formed on a substrate, and removing a portion of the thin film, and removing the template is used.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: RikenInventors: Shigenori Fujikawa, Toyoki Kunitake, Hideo Hada, Toshiyuki Ogata
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Publication number: 20110186544Abstract: A block copolymer film is formed on a substrate. Then, the block copolymer film is annealed in an inert-gas atmosphere, for example, in a neon atmosphere. This places the outside (mainly the upper portion) of the block copolymer film in a nonpolar state, thereby strongly drawing, for example, a monomer unit having hydrophobic characteristics outside the block copolymer film to accelerate self-assembly. This results in an improvement in throughput in self-assembled pattern formation of the block copolymer film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Masayuki ENDOU, Masaru SASAGO
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Patent number: 7901727Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a porous coating with structures in the micro or nano-size domain characterized by the following steps: —providing a support having a surface, —depositing on said surface one mono-layer of temporary particles, —depositing a coating on said temporary particles in such a way that the thickness of said coating is less than the particle diameter, —eliminating said temporary particles and thereby obtaining a porous coating, the pores of said coating corresponding to the spaces previously occupied by the temporary particles and at least a part of the pores communicating with the external environment, —applying a coating fixation step, characterized by the fact that said temporary particles are deposited on said surface in such a way that, after particle deposition, more than 50% of the temporary particles are in contact with a maximum of two adjacent particles and otherwise are separated by an empty space.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Debiotech S.A.Inventors: Heinrich Hofmann, Frederic Neftel, Laurent-Dominique Piveteau
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Patent number: 7887710Abstract: A method of patterning a transparent conductive film adaptive for selectively etching a transparent conductive film without any mask processes, a thin film transistor for a display device using the same and a fabricating method thereof are disclosed. In the method of patterning the transparent conductive film, an inorganic material substrate is prepared. An organic material pattern is formed at a desired area of the inorganic material substrate. A thin film having a different crystallization rate depending upon said inorganic material and said organic material is formed. The thin film is selectively etched in accordance with said crystallization rate.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung Chul Ahn, Byoung Ho Lim, Byeong Dae Choi
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Patent number: 7871670Abstract: A method of selectively and electrolessly depositing a metal onto a substrate having a metallic patterned-nanostructure surface is disclosed. The method includes providing a tool having a patterned-nanostructure surface, the patterned-nanostructure surface having surface regions having a nanostructured surface, replicating the tool patterned-nanostructure surface onto a substrate to form a substrate patterned-nanostructure surface, disposing a metal layer on the substrate patterned-nanostructure surface to form a metallic patterned-nanostructure surface region, forming a self-assembled monolayer on the metallic patterned-nanostructure surface region, exposing the self-assembled monolayer to an electroless plating solution comprising a deposit metal, and depositing electrolessly the deposit metal selectively on the surface regions having a metallic nanostructured surface. Articles formed from this method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Khanh P. Nguyen, Matthew H. Frey, Haiyan Zhang, Jun-Ying Zhang
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Publication number: 20100323168Abstract: The present invention provides a method for formation of a siliceous film containing nitrogen in a low concentration. The method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: applying a polysilazane composition on an engraved substrate surface, to form a coating layer; hardening the coating layer only in the part adjacent to the substrate surface, to form a covering film along the shape of the engraved substrate; and removing the polysilazane composition of the coating layer in the part not hardened in the above covering film-formation step. According to this method, two or more siliceous films can be formed and layered.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Tatsuro Nagahara, Masanobu Hayashi
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Publication number: 20100304037Abstract: A gas turbine engine component has a metallic substrate. A coating is on the substrate. A barrier coat is applied while varying a speed of the component rotation so as to provide a corresponding microstructure to the barrier coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Benjamin J. Zimmerman, David A. Litton, John F. Blondin
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Patent number: 7842346Abstract: A method of producing a framed carpet tile may include providing a carpet tile in accordance with the prior art techniques and then treating the carpet tile in one of various manners to provide a frame internal to side edges of the carpet tile. The treatment can include tip shearing side portions relative to an internal portion to provide at least one discontinuity, dripping colors to provide a frame, carving, burning, or otherwise providing a frame internal to the side edges of the carpet tile in various disclosed embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Product Concepts Residential, L.L.C.Inventor: Robert S. Weiner
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Publication number: 20100255263Abstract: Disclosed is a gas barrier film for preventing penetration of gas or moisture or the like. Such a gas barrier film includes a substrate and a gas barrier layer, which is formed on at least one main face of the substrate and has a recess part, wherein an embedment part is formed by charging a filler into the recess part. The embedment part is completed by forming the embedment layer made of the filler on the gas barrier layer having the recess part, and depositing the filler in the recess part of the gas barrier layer while contacting the embedment layer with a cleaning device to expand and remove the embedment layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Pioneer CorporationInventors: Toshiyuki Miyadera, Isamu Oshita, Soh Fujimura
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Patent number: 7790631Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to selectively deposit a dielectric on a self-assembled monolayer (“SAM”) adsorbed metal are described. A wafer includes a device having a first electrode. A first self-assembled monolayer is deposited on the wafer covering the first electrode. Next, a portion of the first self-assembled monolayer is removed to expose the first electrode. The first self-assembled monolayer includes a hydrophobic layer. Further, second self-assembled monolayer is deposited on the first electrode. The second self-assembled monolayer includes a hydrophilic layer. Next, an insulating layer is deposited on the second self-assembled monolayer. Further, self-aligned contacts to one or more second electrodes of the device are formed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ajay K. Sharma, Sean King, Dennis Hanken, Andrew W. Ott
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Patent number: 7781028Abstract: Amorphous metal oxide thin film is produced by removing through oxygen plasma treatment the organic component from an organics/metal oxide composite thin film having thoroughly dispersed therein such organic component at molecular scale. This ensures production of amorphous metal oxide thin film with low density and excellent thickness precision.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: RikenInventors: Toyoki Kunitake, Izumi Ichinose, Shigenori Fujikawa, Jianguo Huang
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Patent number: 7776402Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for pattern formation and an apparatus for pattern formation, the method comprising: applying, between partition lines for pattern formation formed on a surface of a base member, a resin composition for pattern formation having small compatibility or substantially no compatibility with a resin forming the partition lines for pattern formation, in a state in which the surface of the base member with the partition lines for pattern formation formed whereon is placed face down; maintaining the state in which the resin composition for pattern formation is held on the surface of the base member that is placed face down in order to form the resin composition for pattern formation applied between the partition lines for pattern formation into a downward convex shape; and curing the resin composition for pattern formation that is formed into the downward convex shape in order to form a pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Grapac Japan Co., Inc.Inventor: Yoshihide Yumoto
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Publication number: 20100203248Abstract: A method of patterning a deposit metal on a polymeric substrate is described. The method includes providing a polymeric film substrate having a major surface with a relief pattern having a recessed region and an adjacent raised region, depositing a first material onto the major surface of the polymeric film substrate to form a coated polymeric film substrate, forming a layer of a functionalizing material selectively onto the raised region of the coated polymeric film substrate to form a functionalized raised region and an unfunctionalized recessed region, and depositing electrolessly a deposit metal selectively on the unfunctionalized recessed region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: MATTHEW H. FREY, Khanh P. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100151133Abstract: A leather-like sheet having hills on the surface thereof is characterized by having a composite layer including nap-like ultra fine fibers connected to fibers constituting a substrate layer and an elastic polymer (B) joined to the ultra fine fibers, on one surface of the substrate layer including the ultra fine fibers and an elastic polymer (A), having coating layers consisting mainly of an elastic polymer (C) on the top portions of the hills on the surface of the sheet, and further having through pores reaching the substrate layer through the surface in the side portions between the top portions and the valley bottom portions of the hills. Further, it is preferable that the coating layer has a multi-layered structure having two or more layers, and it is preferable that the surface layer of the coating layer contains a tackifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: TEIJIN CORDLEY LIMITEDInventors: Masahisa MIMURA, Shogo Takahashi
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Patent number: 7736687Abstract: Scaffold-supported metal or pseudometallic film covers suitable for use as medical devices are disclosed together with methods of fabricating the devices. Methods for making the medical devices consist of either providing or forming a scaffold, then depositing a metallic or pseudometallic film cover onto the scaffold in such a manner as to form an integral, substantially monolithic junction between the deposited cover material and the scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Advance Bio Prosthetic Surfaces, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel D. Sims, Jeffrey N. Steinmetz, Conor P. Mullens, Alexander Parker Wood, Christopher E. Banas
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Patent number: 7732017Abstract: Emulsion paint composition for obtaining special textile or suede effect comprising a filler at least partly consisting of pre-pigmented spherical aliphatic polyurethane particles. About 3-10% of the spherical particles has a particle size between 63-90 micrometers and 25-40% of the spherical particles has a particle size between 40-63 micrometers. Before applying the paint as a semi-opaque top coat the substrate is first coated with an opaque acrylic primer of a corresponding color and subsequently dried. The top coat is applied by brush in cross way fashion to obtain a suede effect, or it can be applied by roller, while subsequently a tool is used comprising a flat side provided with stiff parallel projecting fibers such as synthetic grass fibers which are dragged over the fresh paint layer to obtain a linen effect.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.Inventors: Antonio Guerra, Biagio Pezzuto, Ugo Mantellino
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Patent number: 7732533Abstract: Zwitterionic block copolymers having oppositely charged or chargeable terminal groups, and methods of making and using the same, are disclosed. The zwitterionic block copolymers can undergo microphase separation.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Dan B. Millward, Eugene P. Marsh
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Patent number: 7700158Abstract: A method of printing on a metal surface includes steps of forming a plurality of macropores on at least a portion of a metal surface. A plurality of micropores are formed within and adjacent to the macropores. The metal surface is cleaned, and a first ink having a first color is applied to the macropores and micropores to form at least one image on the metal surface. Preferably, the ink is applied using an inkjet printer. The ink is dried. A second ink having a second color may also be applied to the metal surface and then dried. Additional inks may also be applied. A lacquer top coat may be applied to the metal surface on top of the first ink (and additional inks, if provided). Preferably, the metal surface is part of a coin.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Royal Canadian MintInventor: Hieu C. Truong
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Publication number: 20100080914Abstract: A method is provided. A first layer is provided over a substrate, the first layer comprising a first material. A patterned second layer is applied over the first layer via stamping. The second layer comprising a second material. The second layer covers a first portion of the first layer, and does not cover a second portion of the first layer. The second portion of the first layer is removed via a subtractive process while the first portion of the first layer is protected from removal by the patterned second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Stephen R. FORREST, Momchil T. MIHNEV, Andre D. TAYLOR, Xin XU
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Publication number: 20100071614Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus and method of forming such an apparatus is provided. A fluid distribution apparatus includes a body, a plenum, an inlet, and an outlet. The body is formed from at least one of a nitride, carbide, carbonitride, oxynitride of elements comprising boron, aluminum, silicon, gallium, refractory hard metals, transition metals, and rare earth metals, or complexes or combinations thereof. The plenum is positioned within the body. The inlet passes through a first portion of the body and is in fluid communication with the plenum, and the outlet passes through a second portion of the body and is also in fluid communication with the plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: John Mariner, Marc Schacpkens, David Michael Rusinko
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Publication number: 20100071622Abstract: A method of treating a metal surface of a portion of a substrate processing system to lower a defect concentration near a processed surface of a substrate includes forming a protective coating on the metal surface, wherein the protective coating includes nickel (Ni) and a fluoropolymer. Forming the protective coating on the metal surface can further include forming a nickel layer on the metal surface, impregnating the nickel layer with a fluoropolymer, and removing fluoropolymer from the surface leaving a predominantly nickel surface so the fluoropolymer is predominantly subsurface. A substrate processing system includes a process chamber into which a reactant gas is introduced, a pumping system for removing material from the process chamber, a first component with a protective coating, wherein the protective coating forms a surface of the component which is exposed to an interior of the substrate processing chamber or an interior of the pumping system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: DAVID K. CARLSON, Roger N. Anderson
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Patent number: 7625594Abstract: An implantable endoluminal device which is fabricated from materials which present a blood or body fluid and tissue contact surface which has controlled heterogeneities in material constitution. An endoluminal stent which is made of a material having controlled heterogeneities in the stent material along the blood flow surface of the stent and the method of fabricating the stent using vacuum deposition methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces, Ltd.Inventors: Julio C. Palmaz, Eugene A. Sprague, Cristina Simon, Denes Marton, Roger W. Wiseman, Christopher E. Banas
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Publication number: 20090266713Abstract: A fluidic device (100) comprising a substrate (101) and a transport medium (103) provided on the substrate (101) to define a transport path for transporting a fluidic sample (104) driven by an electric force.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stefan Falk-Jordan, Patrick Kaltenbach
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Publication number: 20090239103Abstract: A polymer thin film 30 includes a continuous phase 10 primarily composed of polymers of a first monomer 11 and cylindrical microdomains each of which is primarily composed of a polymer of a second monomer 21, the cylindrical microdomains 20 being distributed in the continuous phase 10 and oriented along the penetration direction through the film, wherein the polymer thin film 30 contains block copolymers 31 which include at least respective first segments 12 formed by polymerization of the first monomer 11 and respective second segments 22 formed by polymerization of the second monomer 21, and polymers 13 compatible with the first segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Hirokazu Hasegawa, Mikihito Takenaka, Hiroshi Yoshida
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Publication number: 20090214839Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a light transmissive electromagnetic wave shielding material having an excellent light transmissive property, an excellent electromagnetic wave shielding property, an excellent appearance property and an excellent legibility by a simple method. A process for the preparation of a light transmissive electromagnetic wave shielding material comprising; (A1) printing a pretreatment agent for electroless plating comprising a composite metal oxide and/or a composite metal oxide hydrate and a synthetic resin in a mesh pattern on a transparent substrate 11 to form a mesh-patterned pretreatment layer 12, and (A3) subjecting the pretreatment layer 12 to electroless plating to form a mesh-patterned metal conductive layer on the pretreatment layer 13.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Bridgestone CorporationInventors: Hidefumi Kotsubo, Tatsuya Funaki, Kiyomi Sasaki
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Publication number: 20090191342Abstract: Methods of making an edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device. One method includes providing an environmentally sensitive device with a contact on a substrate; depositing a decoupling layer adjacent to the environmentally sensitive device, the decoupling layer having a discrete area and covering the environmentally sensitive device and not covering the contact, the decoupling layer deposited using a printing process; depositing a first barrier layer adjacent to the decoupling layer, the first barrier layer having a first area greater than the discrete area of the decoupling layer, and the first barrier layer having a second area covering the decoupling layer and the contact, the decoupling layer being sealed between the edges of the first barrier layer and the substrate or an optional second barrier layer; and removing the second area of the first barrier layer from the contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: VITEX SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Xi Chu, Paul E. Burrows, Eric S. Mast, Peter M. Martin, Gordon L. Graff, Mark E. Gross, Charles C. Bonham, Wendy D. Bennett, Michael G. Hall, Martin Philip Rosenblum
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Patent number: 7566478Abstract: Methods of Making Carbon Nanotube Films, Layers, Fabrics, Ribbons, Elements and Articles are disclosed. Carbon nanotube growth catalyst is applied on to a surface of a substrate. The substrate is subjected to a chemical vapor deposition of a carbon-containing gas to grow a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes. Portions of the non-woven fabric are selectively removed according to a defined pattern to create the article. A non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes may be made by applying carbon nanotube growth catalyst on to a surface of a wafer substrate to create a dispersed monolayer of catalyst. The substrate is subjected to a chemical vapor deposition of a carbon-containing gas to grow a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes in contact and covering the surface of the wafer and in which the fabric is substantially uniform density.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Nantero, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan W. Ward, Thomas Rueckes, Brent M. Segal
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Patent number: 7566473Abstract: A method of identifying an object comprising providing an vehicle having on a surface thereof at least one layer of paint, such as a urethane-based paint. A unique alphanumeric identification is applied to the paint layer with a fluorescent material at a selected unrevealed location thereon. The fluorescent material is permitted to migrate into the at least one paint layer, while an excess amount of fluorescent material remains on the at least one paint layer. Thereupon, the excess amount of fluorescent material is removed from the at least one paint layer with a solvent. The unique discrete identification created by fluorescent material migrated into the at least one paint layer is visible at an acute angle to the object surface without use of an ultraviolet light, while being substantially invisible at an angle normal to the object surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Vin Mark Security Services, LLCInventor: Milton Rodriguez
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Patent number: 7544393Abstract: The susceptor of a plasma treating device, or the electrostatic chuck of a substrate table, is formed by ceramic thermal spray method. A thermally sprayed ceramic layer is pore-sealed by methacrylic resin. Resin raw material mainly containing methyl methacrylate is applied to and impregnated into the thermally sprayed ceramic layer and then is cured to thereby fill pores between ceramic particles in the thermally sprayed ceramic layer with methacrylic resin. Methacrylic resin raw material solution, which does not produce pores at curing, can complete perfect pore sealing.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventors: Shinji Muto, Chihiro Taguchi, Nobuyuki Okayama
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Patent number: 7527880Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that improves resistance to dissolution at neutral pH, and methods of making the same are disclosed. Articles, such as pouches, made from the water-soluble substrate, are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Vincenzo Catalfamo
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Publication number: 20090104406Abstract: A plasmonic coating for reflecting electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The coating includes a plurality of layers, at least one of which is a dielectric layer; and a patterned dielectric layer in structural communication with the plurality of layers and having a pattern configured to plasmonically reflect electromagnetic energy incident thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Clara A. Rivero
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Publication number: 20090087625Abstract: A method of producing a structure, including: a composite film formation step that forms a composite film composed of a coating film and an organic film or inorganic film on top of a substrate by conducting Steps (1) to (3) below: (1) forming the coating film composed of a metal layer or a metal oxide layer on the surface of a template provided on top of the substrate, (2) forming the organic film or inorganic film on the surface of the coating film, and (3) removing a portion of the organic film or inorganic film and the coating film; a second coating film formation step that forms a second coating film composed of a metal layer or a metal oxide layer on the surface of the composite film; a coating step that, following formation of the second coating film, forms an organic coating film on the substrate that covers the surface of the substrate; a removal step that removes a portion of the second coating film, the side surfaces of which are at least partially supported by the organic coating film; and a strType: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicants: TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD., RIKENInventors: Shigenori Fujikawa, Toyoki Kunitake, Hiromi Takemoto, Mari Koizumi, Hideo Hada, Sanae Furuya
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Publication number: 20090075002Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymer nanostructures formed on surface patterns different from nanostructure of the block copolymer and preparation methods thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Sang Ouk Kim, Dong Ok Shin, Bong Hoon Kim
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Publication number: 20090074955Abstract: A method for patterning a surface includes providing a first layer of mechanically deformable material having a first surface. A second layer of mechanically deformable material is placed on the first surface. At least a portion of the second layer is controllably displaced to form at least one patterned void through the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Harry D. Rowland
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Publication number: 20090074969Abstract: A method for providing a roller assembly for producing a decorative pattern on a wood material surface, wherein the roller assembly comprises at least one decorative paint roller and at least one structured lacquer application or embossing roller, and the structured lacquer application or embossing roller and the decorative paint roller are matched to create a structured decorative pattern, includes the steps of applying first the decorative paint roller and then the structured lacquer application roller on the wood material surface. The method uses at least two different decorative paint rollers for creating two different decorative patterns are matched with a structured lacquer application or embossing roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: FLOORING TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: Ralf Sczepan, Roger Braun
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Publication number: 20090053486Abstract: A method for treating a substrate (such as the gears of a gear set) to provide the substrate with both wear protection and corrosion resistance is disclosed. The method comprises providing the substrate with a wear protection layer and providing corrosion resistant layer. The wear protection layer can be applied to the gear and then the corrosion resistant layer can be applied over the wear resistant layer. Alternatively, the corrosion resistant lay can be provided and then the wear resistant layer can be formed over the corrosion resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: THE TIMKEN COMPANYInventors: Elizabeth P. Cooke, Ryan D. Evans, Gary L. Doll, Randy P. Kruse, Carl R. Ribaudo
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Patent number: 7462386Abstract: The leather-like sheet of the invention comprises a napped part of ultrafine fibers and a grainy part of nonporous elastic polymer randomly existing in the surface of a substrate prepared by infiltrating a porous polymer elastomer into a three-dimensionally intermingled nonwoven fabric of ultrafine fibers of not more than 0.5 dtex, and this is characterized in that the nonporous elastic polymer is infiltrated into the substrate to a depth thereof of from 5 to 20 ?m from the surface of the substrate. The production method of the invention is for producing a nubuck-type leather-like sheet of good surface abrasion resistance. A grainy part of resin and ultrafine fibers and a part of the ultrafine fibers are mingled on the surface of the substrate, and the sheet has an elegant and three-dimensional appearance like natural leather.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Yamasaki, Hidekazu Andoh, Yoshihiro Tamba
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Publication number: 20080299307Abstract: Methods of Making Carbon Nanotube Films, Layers, Fabrics, Ribbons, Elements and Articles are disclosed. Carbon nanotube growth catalyst is applied on to a surface of a substrate. The substrate is subjected to a chemical vapor deposition of a carbon-containing gas to grow a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes. Portions of the non-woven fabric are selectively removed according to a defined pattern to create the article. A non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes may be made by applying carbon nanotube growth catalyst on to a surface of a wafer substrate to create a dispersed monolayer of catalyst. The substrate is subjected to a chemical vapor deposition of a carbon-containing gas to grow a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes in contact and covering the surface of the wafer and in which the fabric is substantially uniform density.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Jonathan W. Ward, Thomas Rueckes, Brent M. Segal
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Patent number: 7459197Abstract: Reversibly adaptive rough structures, comprising: a substrate; a plurality of raised elements on the substrate, the raised elements mutually spaced apart by channel regions on the substrate, each of the raised elements having a lateral surface and a distal end; the lateral surface, the distal end and the channel regions having hydrophobic molecules thereon; and the distal end having reversibly adaptive bristles thereon, the reversibly adaptive bristles being convertible between relatively hydrophilic and hydrophobic states by the application of an external stimulus. Techniques for making reversibly adaptive rough structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignees: Lucent Technologies Inc., The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: Joanna Aizenberg, Shu Yang
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Patent number: 7455885Abstract: Manufacturing methods of using a metal imprint technique for growing carbon nanotubes on selective areas and the structures formed thereof are provided. One of the manufacturing methods includes steps of forming a first substrate with tapered structures applied with a metal catalyst, imprinting a second substrate on the first substrate for being a growth substrate, and growing carbon nanotubes on the growth substrate. The other manufacturing method includes steps of forming a first substrate with tapered structures, imprinting the first substrate on a second substrate applied with a metal catalyst for forming a second growth substrate, and growing carbon nanotubes on the second grown substrate. And, the formed structures of the present invention include a substrate, plural carbon nanotubes, and plural imprinted vestiges.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: YewChung Sermon Wu, Chi Wei Chao, Chih Yuan Hou
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Patent number: 7438947Abstract: A process for fabricating a color filter. An imprint mask accompanied by a dry etching step is used to replace the conventional wet development process. The present invention attains the advantages of increased pattern uniformity of color elements, improved film flatness of color elements, increased resolution, reduced process time, reduced process cost, and elimination of the use of developing solvent to reduce waste treatment and environmental impact.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: TPO Displays Corp.Inventors: Tan-Ching Yen, Chi-Ming Cheng, Kuang-Lung Kuo
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Publication number: 20080241396Abstract: A pigmented fiberglass door and a process for finishing a molded, wood grain fiberglass door is provided. The pigmentation process comprises the sequential steps of priming the door surface; painting the door surface; staining the door surface while removing stain from raised grain edges of the door; and, applying a clear, protective coat to the door. This process has been found to provide a painted and/or stained door which has an appearance indistinguishable from a wooden door.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Reid Dresser