Abstract: By forming a film that comprises a microcrystalline polymer having at least a fluorocarbon group and has a rough surface on a surface of a base material, super-water-repellency is provided, the dew condensation water of an air conditioner, for example, can be easily removed, and the freezing of the fin of the heat exchanger can be prevented. A fin that is made of aluminium is coated with a solution for forming a coating film, in which CF3(CF2)7—(CH2)2—SiCl3 is diluted with nonaqueous cyclohexamethyl trisiloxane at a concentration of 10 vol. % for preparation, to a thickness of 1 to 10 &mgr;m by a brush, and then the cyclohexamethyl trisiloxane is vaporized in an atmosphere having a relative humidity of about 75% at room temperature. CF3(CF2)7—(CH2)2—SiCl3 that remained on the fin is rapidly hydrolyzed with the moisture in the atmosphere, and the moisture in air and a —SiCl3 group dehydrochlorinated to form a microcrystalline polymer on the fin.

Abstract: A hand spreadable urethane surface coating product for covering and filling imperfections in an existing surface of a fixture designed for washing includes a first non-aqueous liquid composition of at least on aliphatic urethane resin prepolymer and a second liquid composition of a cross-linking agent for the prepolymer, which when mixed and poured onto a clean and dry surface of a fixture, and gently hand-applied with a cloth to the surface, forms a glossy, durable surface resembling the original surface when new.

Abstract: A process for reclaiming aluminum alloy donor from a vapor phase deposition process used to form a diffusion aluminide coating on a component, such as the high-temperature superalloy components of gas turbine engines. The process generally entails recycling a particulate aluminum alloy donor material that, as a result of having been used as the donor material for depositing a diffusion aluminide coating on an article by vapor phase deposition, particles of the donor material comprise an aluminum alloy core encased in an aluminum-depleted shell. The process generally entails tumbling the donor material in a manner that removes the aluminum-depleted shell, followed by sieving the donor material to remove shell fragments and undersized particles.

Abstract: A tool for molding prototype parts or a model for making such a tool is constructed from a core of low cost material machined to correspond to one or more surfaces of a prototype part. A sealant covers the machined surfaces to coat and protect the underlying core. A laminating epoxy resin coating on a low density polystyrene core produces acceptable tools and models.

Abstract: A viscous substance dispenser is provided with a container containing a viscous substance having a viscosity in the range of 1,000 to 1,000,000 cps. The container is provided with a circular orifice or a polygonal orifice of a diameter in the range of 50 &mgr;m to 1 mm in its lower portion. An electrode is formed in a portion or the entire portion of the container. A meniscus of the viscous substance is made to bulge out from the orifice and a high voltage pulse is applied to the electrode to pull out the viscous substance through the orifice and a portion of the viscous substance pulled out of the orifice is cut and is made to adhere to a medium.

Abstract: A method for applying a barrier layer which comprises a barium-strontium aluminosilicate to a silicon containing substrate which inhibits the formation of cracks.

Abstract: An improved adhesive application assembly (70) for a labeling machine (2) includes an adhesive sprayer (76) which directs heated adhesive (88) towards labels (60) passing the adhesive application station (70). A moving heated adhesive shield (80) includes one or more windows (84), through which the adhesive is sprayed, surrounded by a heated overspray-intercepting surface (90). The intercepted adhesive is collected for reuse.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a stencil for the depositing and gauging of more or less thick, point-base coats of a viscous product. To remedy the problems found with a serigraphic screen made of polyester or metal cloth and a metal stencil, the present invention proposes use of a solid sheet of uniform composition made of synthetic material and, preferably, polyester without the inclusion of wires. This polyester solid sheet is bored mechanically or thermally at the places desired. Since the polyester cloth is solid, it admits of tension forces greater than those of wire mesh cloths or at least equal to those of metal stencils.

Abstract: The process for producing pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes comprises the steps ofclamping a tube strip of a tube skin filled with a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition into an apparatus comprising a tubular appliance,passing the tube strip through the tubular appliance while opening the tube skin longitudinally to form a tape,separating the tape from the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in such a way that some of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition remains as a film on the tape,causing the separated pressure-sensitive adhesive composition to exit the apparatus by way of a discharge aperture, andwinding up the tape separated from the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, with the pressure-sensitive adhesive film that has remained thereon, as a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: A method for making a decal structure includes the steps of: (a) providing a base paper having a top face and a bottom face; (b) printing a pattern on the top face of the base paper; (c) providing a looped spacing polymeric coating on the top face of the base paper around the pattern; (d) cutting the base paper into a dimension slightly greater than that of the looped spacing polymeric coating; (e) infusing a polyester into the looped spacing polymeric coating so as to form a transparent outer layer covering the pattern in the looped spacing polymeric coating (22); and (f) cooling the polyester to cure so as to form a final decal structure, wherein the decal structure includes a base paper having a top face and a bottom face, a pattern printed on the top face of the base paper, a looped spacing polymeric coating coated on the top face of the base paper around the pattern and having an inner edge and an outer edge, and a transparent outer layer mounted in the inner edge of the looped spacing polymeric coating

Abstract: A repair method for repairing a floor, the floor consisting of a cover stratum and a base stratum, the cover stratum having an upper surface and a lower surface, the base stratum having an upper surface, the lower surface of the cover stratum being fixedly attached to the upper surface of the base stratum, the cover stratum having a damaged area, the damaged area consisting of an aperture having an upper and a lower end, the aperture extending from the upper surface of the cover stratum to the lower surface of the cover stratum, the repair method comprising the steps of painting a section of the upper surface of the base stratum, the section painted spanning across the lower end of the aperture; pouring filler into the aperture; and, pouring adhesive into the filler.

Abstract: Method of making a mask assembly by providing a heat resistance mask substrate having an exposed surface with a surface smoothness less than 2000 micro inches, uniformly spraying a thermoset epoxy organic coating onto such exposed surface in one or more layers to provide a coating having (e.g., a thickness equal to or less than about 0.005 inches), a smoothness characterized by an average profilometer reading (Ra) of no greater than 1.5 micrometers, said coating being devoid of pores that exceed about 0003 inch in size, and flame polishing all or a portion of such coating to effect a surface finish of about 1.0 micrometers. A mask assembly which is useful in masking areas from thermal spray particles, comprising a heat resistance substrate presenting an exposed grit blasted surface having a smoothness of less than 2000, and a thin thermoset epoxy coating bonded to said exposed surface and having a surface smoothness characterized by an average profilometer reading (Ra) no greater than 1.5.

Abstract: A method of protecting from corrosion the junction between adjoining plastics coated, metal pipes, in a pipeline installation or the like, comprising roughening the exposed surface of the plastics coating on either side of the junction region, applying a primer over the abraded region of the plastics coating, allowing or causing the primer to cure or dry, and subsequently applying over the said junction region and over the regions primed with said primer, a protective top coat.

Abstract: A hanging ornament kit including a generally transparent container comprising first and second components, each component having an interior surface and an opening at one side, and decorating material for decorating the interior surface of each component. The first component is detachably connected to the second component by a coupling on the periphery of at least one of the first and second component openings.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a layer of thermoplastic resin wherein the substrate is provided with a plurality of perforations through its thickness wherein each perforation is surrounded by a burr which is substantially flattened is provided. One useful example of the film is a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive.There is also provided a process for producing a film comprising the steps of:Step (A): press protrusions provided on a surface of a roller against a substrate comprising a layer of thermoplastic resin to open a plurality of perforations in the substrate; andStep (B): subjecting the substrate, obtained by Step (A), which has a plurality of perforations to a heat treatment while pressing. The process may have a further step of applying a pressure-sensitive adhesive to at least one surface of the substrate obtained in Step (B).

Abstract: In a glass substrate and thin film combination, the glass substrate has a surface which is at least partially non-smooth, and the thin film is provided on the glass substrate in contact with the non-smooth part of the surface. Such a glass substrate and thin film combination is produced by forming a non-smooth part on at least a part of a surface of a glass substrate; and depositing a thin film on the glass substrate so as to be in contact with the non-smooth part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-repellent glass plate. This glass plate has a glass substrate having a major surface and a water-repellent film formed on the major surface of the glass substrate. The water-repellent film is prepared by an application of a water-repellent agent which is in a liquid form, to the major surface of the glass substrate, while the glass substrate is heated at a temperature of from 90 to 200.degree. C. The glass plate is superior in water repellency duration even under severe environment.

Abstract: A liquid thermoset coating is described for application on and near surfaces of molded plastic parts where the resin rich phase has been disturbed or imperfectly formed. The coating has been found to be effective at minimizing paint pops and craters in subsequent finish coatings on said parts. Said paint pops and craters develop during heated cure cycles for the finish coatings. The coating which is applied to the heated part and subsequently cured is preferably an epoxy composition of low viscosity. The molded plastic parts are preferably fiber reinforced thermoset polyester parts with an in-mold coating to improve surface quality.

Abstract: The method disclosed herein relates to sculpting an image on a wax article such as a candle. The sculpting is done by pressure blasting entrained cutting grit through a mask or a sequence of masks. If a sequence of masks is sued to form the sculpted image, a sequence of colored pigments are entrained in the blast to impart different colors to the part of the image exposed by each mask in the sequence. A wax article of manufacture is produced having a concave sculpted surface with embedded colored cutting grit occupying predetermined portions of the image.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a general type press forming knife-mould made of plain, soft and thin material, being comprised of selecting a medium, low carbon steel plate as a base whereon a knife edge having a desired contour is formed by shaping milling, then the knife edge or the knife edge together with the milled base being placed into a plating tank for hard chromium plating to increase hardness of the knife edge to Rockwell hardness 70 degrees; thereby, cost for material selection and cost of production of the knife-mould can be lowered, the life of use of the knife-mould can be prolonged, and the knife-mould can get a rust-proof effect by the method and is suitable for press forming of plain papers, card boards or plastic plates etc. on a knife-mould mounting machine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a surface structure and a method for preparation of the structure. The surface structure comprises a dielectric material in intimate contact with an underlying material having undercut formations therein which enhance the adhesion of the dielectric material to the surface of the underlying material. Preferred applications for the surface structure include semiconductor processing apparatus such as process chamber interior surfaces and the surfaces of functional elements used within the chamber. Functional elements include an electronic chuck used to hold a semiconductor substrate in place within the process chamber. The surface structure comprises at least one, and preferably a plurality of undercut formations which facilitate mechanical locking of a dielectric layer applied thereover. Preferably the undercut formation is at least one groove which traverses the surface to which the dielectric material is to be applied.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an anisotropic conducting material including the steps of providing a strip or sheet of a non-conducting matrix and laminating at least one layer of a release material to each side thereof to form a composite matrix, forming an array of holes in a predetermined pattern in the composite matrix, passing the matrix through a coating head which simultaneously fills the holes in the array in the composite matrix from both sides of the matrix with a conducting material, curing or drying the composite filled matrix and removing at least one layer of release material from each side of the matrix.

Abstract: A process for the in-line, high speed manufacturing of magnetic products is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of printing onto a substrate, drying the ink print, making the appropriate cuts or scores on the substrate, applying a slurry of magnetizable material onto the substrate to create the magnet, drying the applied material, magnetizing the magnetic material and cutting and forming the substrate to the desired dimensions. Each of these steps may be performed in a single, in-line manufacturing operation running at high speeds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making fiber optic interferometers. First, a plurality of optical fibers are bundled and placed into a sleeve. The bundle is then encased in the sleeve and the fiber ends are cut and polished. An area of cladding is stripped back from the polished fiber ends and layers of material are deposited on the fiber ends. These layers of material have varying indexes of refraction and form a grating. The bundle of optical fibers is then removed from encasing in the sleeve.

Abstract: Composite architectural panels comprising a substrate composed of a laminate of two metal sheets joined by a thermoplastic core and having a factory-applied polymeric surface coating which is not receptive to artists' materials, are prepared for use as a support or substrate for traditional artists' materials by roughening the surface using abrasive and/or chemical means. After thoroughly cleaning the prepared surface, one or more artists' materials are applied and permanently bonded to the panel surface by heating the panel substrate to a temperature which is less than the melting temperature of the thermoplastic core and maintaining the substrate at that temperature for a time that is sufficient to bond the artists' materials to the surface.

Abstract: A decorative glass sheet including a glass panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. An applique overlies a portion of the upper surface of the glass panel and has a periphery, an upper surface and a lower surface. An adhesive coupler is interposed between the upper surface of the glass panel and the lower surface of the applique. The applique is secured to the glass panel by the adhesive coupler. The decorative glass sheet may also include one or more grooves formed in the glass panel. Further, one or more coatings may be disposed on the surface of the glass panel. Preferably, the applique covers the entirety of the portion of the glass panel underlying the applique.

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide for the alternate manufacture of permanent adhesive or repositional linerless labels utilizing the same equipment. Indicia is applied such as by using a flexographic unit in which the print cylinders are immediately thrown-off the web when the unit is turned off. Coating stations apply a repositional adhesive and release coat in the construction of repositional adhesive labels, for example, using a flexo unit in which the print cylinder stays in contact with the web after the unit is turned off to wipe excess adhesive from the print cylinder. In the construction of permanent adhesive labels a coating station for applying a release coat and a release coat curing station, as well as a hot melt permanent adhesive application station, are also provided. The permanent adhesive is applied with a slotted die head having a heat uniformity of +/- five degrees F. across its length, and applies an even adhesive coat thickness of about 0.0005-0.001 inches to +/- about 0.0001 inches.

Abstract: Apparatus for coating the bottom rim surface of a container using a vacuum conveyor for holding and transporting a plurality of empty containers with the bottom rim surfaces exposed so that the bottom rim surfaces may be passed over a coating applicator roll and through a curing oven to provide the bottom rim surfaces with a cured coating and wherein the vacuum conveyor is wide enough so that a plurality of the bottom rim surfaces may be coated at the same time and then passed through the curing oven. Also, the durometer of the application roll can be varied so as to apply a coating of uniform thickness or a coating of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: Patent for "PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS RECOVERY OF TWO PIPES OR TUBES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF OBSTRUCTION", with the said process consisting of recovering each of the said obstructed pipes or tubes by means of a jet of compressed air flowing with a spiral motion from one of the extremities of each of the said pipes or tubes, with water first being added to the said jet in order to increase the passage of the air; with the said water then being followed by a cleaning solution, a volatile liquid, or another equivalent product, along with an abrasive material consisting of crushed rock or gravel, or a similar substance, in order to clean the said pipe or tube; after which an epoxy resin paint or another type of coating is added, which coats all of the inner wall of the pipe or tube, as a result of the pressure applied by the said jet of compressed air.

Abstract: A die is utilized to cut chew toy bases from tire sidewalls extracted from used tires. The chew toy bases are initially soaked in a cleansing solution of bleach and a detergent, and are subsequently cleaned by scrubbing them with a brush and rinsing with water. The chew toy bases are placed on a drying rack, and are then soaked in a conditioning solution of a silicone-based rubber beautifier and a scenting and/or flavoring agent. The chew toy based are then polished and screened utilizing a metal detector to identify if there is any metal within the new toy bases. The chew toy bases are suitable for use as dog chew toys and, depending on the particular design of the chew toy bases, may be assembled to other chew toy bases to manufacture a composite dog chew toy.

Abstract: A die is utilized to cut chew toy bases from tire sidewalls extracted from used tires. The chew toy bases are placed into a cleaning tumbler containing sand and gravel for the purpose of cleaning and polishing the chew toy bases. They are subsequently removed from the cleaning tumbler and placed into a rinsing tumbler containing water to remove residual sand and dirt. The chew toy bases are placed onto a drying rack, and then removed into a final treatment tumbler containing porous media having flavoring and beautifying agents applied thereto. Rotation of the final treatment tumbler brings the chew toy bases into contact with the porous media to effect a transfer of the flavoring and beautifying agents to the chew toy bases. When removed from the final treatment tumbler, the cleaned and treated chew toy bases may be utilized as dog chew toys.

Abstract: This invention concerns a reaction system for producing a polyurethane having an isocyanate index value of at least 100, and a catalyzed reaction mixture thereof, having a gel time between 5 and 60 minutes. The reaction system, in one aspect, involves a mixture of first and second parts that are located in separate containers, respectively, which are effective to prevent contact between said first and second parts thereof until coating or sealing application is desired. This two-part reaction system includes:(a) a first part comprising a polyisocyanate component; b) a second part comprising: (i) a polyol component; (ii) a polyurethane catalyst comprising a bismuth/zinc polyurethane catalyst; and (iii) a molar excess of a complexing agent for the polyurethane catalyst, where the complexing agent is a mercaptan compound. This invention also concerns a method of forming a polyurethane sealant on a surface using the two-part reaction system and catalyzed reaction mixture.

Abstract: Objects which have been abraded are coated with a coating material which is normally solid at room temperatures. The material is liquified at elevated temperatures and sprayed onto the cooler objects in a heated cabinet, whereupon the material at least partially solidifies on the object. Thereafter, heat is applied to the coating material to cause it to flow out over the coat surface. A cooled conveyor system prevents disruption of the coating material. Overspray is maintained in liquified form within the cabinet where it is reclaimed and flows to a heated sump for direct recirculation to the spray apparatus. There are no deleterious solvent emissions. Apparatus and methods are provided.

Abstract: A method and composition for coating an automotive brake rotor to render it corrosion resistant without impeding the braking function of the rotor, includes cleaning the rotor and thereafter applying a coating composition thereto which composition includes an inorganic alkali metal-silicate binder and a finely divided metal admixed therewith.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming loose fill packing material which comprises a shredder device operative to convert sheets of corrugated cardboard into elongated, thin paper strips which are discharged onto a perforated conveyor movable between a loading position at the shredder device and a discharge position where the strips are emptied into a collection hopper. A suction device is mounted beneath the conveyor, downstream from the shredder device, which is operative to apply a suction to the cardboard strips to remove dirt, dust and other foreign materials therefrom, and then the cleaned paper strips are transmitted along an angled sifter plate having a plurality of openings which are sized to allow undesired, short strips of paper to pass therethrough for deposit into a waste hopper. A spraying device is located at the sifter plate to deposit a liquid material on the paper strips having microbicidal, sanitizing, insect repellant, disinfectant and deodorizing properties.

Abstract: Antistatic agents and their use in natural or synthetic textiles or formed plastic substrates to enhance the surface resistivity thereof. The antistatic agent comprises a mixture of polyoxyalkylamine derivatives comprising a fluoro-acid moiety, a fatty acid moiety and a quaternary ammonium moiety. The coatings remain effective after exposure of the treated substrate to an aqueous environment and to elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A thin film-forming method according to the present invention is characterized by comprising the steps of introducing TiCl.sub.4, hydrogen, nitrogen and NF.sub.3 into a film-forming chamber containing a semiconductor substrate (1) having a groove made in its surface, after the chamber has been evacuated to 10.sup.-4 Torr or less; and converting these gases into plasma, thereby forming a thin TiN film on only that portion of the groove which is other than the wall surfaces of the groove.

Abstract: A method for uniformly roughening a surface through use of an ultrahigh-pressure fluid fan jet has been shown and described. In a preferred embodiment, an ultrahigh-pressure fan jet is generated by pressurizing a volume of fluid, and forcing the pressurized fluid through a fan jet nozzle. The fan jet is positioned relative to the surface to be treated at a desired distance, and the fan jet is traversed across the surface at a selected rate to uniformly roughen the surface. In a preferred embodiment, the achieved surface roughness is quantified and compared to a desired surface finish. Operating parameters, such as horsepower and traverse rate, may then be adjusted accordingly to achieve the desired surface finish. By uniformly and completely roughening a surface through use of an ultrahigh-pressure fan jet prior to applying a coating to the roughened surface, adherence between the surface and the coating will be improved.

Abstract: A polymer matrix composite structure for electrical purposes is produced by taking a fibre reinforcement substrate (1) to produce a pre-form (4) of a desired shape and configuration, metallising the pre-form to provide an electrically conductive coating for EMC capability, and impregnating the metallised pre-form with resin.

Abstract: A web of labels, particularly linerless labels, is produced which has specially formed perforation lines that are neither too strong or too weak. Each perforation line comprises alternating cuts and ties, including a cut to tie ratio of 0.18.times.0.008 to 0.012.times.0.008, and between 30-58 cuts per inch. Where permanent adhesive is used for the linerless labels, each perforation line comprises 45-58 cuts per inch, and has a percent of hold of 45-58%, with each cut having a thickness of about 0.028 inches. When repositional adhesive is used each perforation line comprises 30-45 cuts per inch, with a percent of hold of 25-35%. At least one, and typically substantially all, of the perforation lines have substantially V or U-shaped enlarged end terminations to facilitate dispensing of the labels. The perforations are formed by applying a perforation pressure of about 500-600 lbs.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing small magnetic disks from a nonmagnetic large disk. A nonmagnetic large disk is first prepared, and subjected to at least one step of a manufacturing process necessary for manufacturing a magnetic disk from a nonmagnetic substrate. The manufacturing process may comprise the steps of applying at least one underlayer to the substrate, applying the layer of magnetic material to the underlayer, applying the protective layer to the layer of magnetic material, applying the lubricating layer to the protective layer, carrying out a texture treatment, polishing the underlayer, and burnishing the protective layer, and carrying out a levitation and characteristic test. After at least one of these steps, the large disk is divided into a plurality of the small disks. Accordingly, it is possible to manufacture small magnetic disks, by the use of manufacturing equipment designed to manufacture large magnetic disks.

Abstract: A process for repairing surface defects in plastic articles, especially plastic articles formed from fiber reinforced thermosetting resins, includes the steps of applying a powder coating composition to a defective area on the surface of a plastic article, curing the applied powder coating composition through the application of heat, and removing excess cured powder coating composition from the area of the defect to conform the area of the defect to the proper contours of the plastic article. The process can be utilized for repairing surface defects such as porosity, scratches, gouges and sand-through areas of cured thermoset substrates such as automotive body panels formed from sheet or bulk molding compounds.

Abstract: A sculpture is provided having cuts extending from an exterior surface to an internal position. The cuts are then smoothed using a solvent and simultaneously dyed with an appropriate pigment. The resulting internal faces exhibit both reflectivity and translucency depending on the illumination and viewing angles.

Abstract: There is now provided a method of manufacturing a coated ceramic body with improved performance when used as a tool insert for metal cutting purposes. By subjecting the body after the coating to a hot isostatic pressing operation at a pressure of 10-300 MPa and a temperature of >1200.degree. C., an improved adherence of the coating has been achieved. The method is particularly applicable to whisker-reinforced ceramic composites.

Abstract: A quantity of at least one odorous substance that is physiologically impossible to perceive by the human sense of smell, but which is sufficient to be perceived at a distance by an animal known to be capable of finding the origin of the odor emitted by said odorous substance or substances and/or that causes the animal to exhibit a given behavior in its presence, is affixed to the object to be marked in a manner not identifiable by the human eye. Detection by animals such as canines and insects (cockroaches, bees and butterflies) can be used; the odorous substances will in particular comprise substances known to be capable of being detected specifically and spontaneously by an animal at extremely low thresholds (.alpha.-ionone for the canine), or pheromonal (sexual or warning) substances that, in the animal located at a distance, bring about a modification of its behavior.

Abstract: A method of applying a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide to a metal article which method involves heating a coating of a coupling agent for a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the coating to a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide. Also a method of adhering a metal article to an adhesive and/or a composite and a method of adhering a metal article to a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing miniaturized chemical and biological sensor elements with ion-selective membranes. To simplify production in the micro range, an aperture (5,6) starting from the front (3) and tapering toward the back (4) is made in a thin silicon substrate (1) so that the front and back are interconnected. A liquid with which the ion-selective membrane is formed is poured into the containment (2) thus formed. Vertical ISFETs may also be made on the above principle.

Abstract: A highly reliable electrical component, a plurality of such electrical components, and a method for manufacturing the electrical component and the plurality thereof with high productivity are provided. The plurality involves a dielectric substrate including multiple separable chips. Each of the chips is provided with two parallel winding grooves, into which pasted copper is filled under a reduced pressure, dried and solidified to form electrical conductors. By connecting pins to ends of the electrical conductors, capacitors or noise filters are obtained. The plurality is manufactured, tested, packaged and transported, before being divided into separate chips for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing embossed foil for use in controlling the flow of the molten metal tin plating provided in forming laminated tape for use in superconducting magnets utilizing meshing knurling rollers with truncated paramydical elements arranged to provide and embossed pattern for uniform and controlled flow of the tin.

Abstract: There is provided a method for treating a surface which is to be bonded to another surface, the method comprising displacing a portion of the surface material to a position such that the displaced material, while remaining an integral part of the surface, forms a burr which is adapted to mechanically engage a flexible material placed adjacent thereto to thereby provide a mechanical interlocking action.