Abstract: A method for producing a filter element involving applying a membrane layer to a carrier substrate, etching a membrane chamber, producing pores in the membrane layer, subjecting the membrane layer to an additional treatment to increase the mechanical strength.

Abstract: A method for inexpensively and easily manufacturing a polishing pad of excellent durability and polishing speed stability includes preparing a cell dispersed urethane composition by mechanical foaming, applying the cell dispersed urethane composition onto a base material layer, forming a polyurethane foamed layer having roughly spherical interconnected cells by curing the cell dispersed urethane composition, and regulating the thickness of the polyurethane foamed layer uniformly.

Abstract: A floor covering has an exposed surface with substantially the same gloss level and at least two portions having different tactile surface characteristics. The difference in the tactile surface characteristics between the two portions is at least an average RPc of 4. The floor covering includes a substrate and a high performance coating overlying the substrate. The high performance coating comprises texture particles, which may be organic polymer particles. The floor covering is made by forming a high performance coating including the texture particles on a substrate, at least partially curing the high performance coating, and then while controlling the temperature of the high performance coating below the melting point temperature or softening point temperature of the texture particles and above the temperature at which the texture particles deform under the applied mechanical embossing pressure, subjecting the first and second portions to different mechanical embossing conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating adhesive surfaces of fixing elements with a hot-melt adhesive, and to a device for carrying out said coating method. Base surfaces (5) of recesses (2) are formed by tappets (6), whereby the lateral walls thereof are displacably guided in the recesses (2). A displaceable container (9) which is used to fill up the adhesive powder in the recesses (2) is arranged next to the recesses (2). The side edges (10) of the container (9) cover a working plate (1). A slit (11) which is used to receive the securing element (4) is arranged on the other side of the recesses (2), said slit being provided with continuous holes (12) for the tappets (6). A pressure stamp (13) provided with a pressure plate (14) which is lowered onto the securing element (4) is arranged over the recesses (2). A heating station (15) which is used to heat the securing element prior to heating the recesses (2) to the desired heating temperature is arranged at a distance from the slits (11).

Abstract: An encapsulated structure for a metallic part is disclosed. The structure includes at least two corrosion inhibiting members which are bonded to the metallic part and to each other to encapsulate the metallic part from the surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the metallic part is a thixomolded magnesium alloy and the corrosion inhibiting members are injection molded thermoplastic members into which the heated metallic part is pressed. The corrosion inhibiting members can also be molded to provide one or more additional desired features.

Abstract: The invention concerns a laminate comprising a conductive fabric web (2) consisting essentially of electrically conductive material fibers, said web is provided with a terminal (2) designed to be connected to an electric current source, being sandwiched between an upper reinforcing layer (3) and a lower reinforcing layer (1) consisting each of an electrically insulating material. Said laminate is characterized in that said upper (3) and lower layers (1) comprise each an elastomer. The invention also concerns an electrothermal deicer comprising said laminate sandwiched between two protective coatings (5, 6), one of said coatings being optionally covered with a metal foil (8).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a high purity, annealed iron powder suitable for the preparation of soft magnetic composites. The powder is distinguished in that the content of inevitable impurities is less than 0.30% by weight, the oxygen content is less than 0.05% by weight, and the specific surface area as measured by the BET method is less than 60 m2/kg.

Abstract: A functional film of the invention includes a microparticulate-containing layer containing functional microparticulates. The microparticulate-containing layer inhibits the occurrence of cracks even when drawn 10%. When the functional film includes a microparticulate-containing layer containing conductive microparticulates, the microparticulate-containing layer exhibits a surface resistivity after drawn 10% which is at most 10 times greater than the surface resistivity prior to drawing. The invention thus implements a functional film which is unsusceptible to reduction or loss of its function due to deformation.

Abstract: The barrier properties of a water soluble gas barrier material are improved if the material is blended with a nanoparticle calcium carbonate having a size of from 10 to 250 nanometers. The barrier material is on a substrate to provide a substrate with gas barrier properties. A layer of heat sealable material may be applied to the exposed surface of the barrier material. A method for making the barrier coated substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the production of a laminated composite mat is disclosed. The method involves impregnating a fibre mass with a liquid binder system and subjecting the so-obtained impregnated fibre mass to a drying step while the impregnated fibre mass is deposited as a layer on one side of a performed sheet incorporating an intumescent material so as to, at least, substantially remove the carrier liquid.

Abstract: A filter medium for use in particulate filtering applications is disclosed. The filter medium is formed from a substrate capable of retaining the desired physical structure of the filter medium under the conditions of the filtering application, including temperature. A polyimide based stiffening agent adapted for treating the substrate is also provided.

Abstract: Methods for forming data storage media and the media formed thereby are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method for forming a data storage media, comprises: injection molding a substrate comprising surface features, wherein said surface features have greater than about 90% of a surface feature replication of an original master; and disposing a data layer over at least one surface of said substrate; wherein said data storage media has an axial displacement peak of less than about 500? under shock or vibration excitation.

Abstract: A wet process for manufacturing a cloth prepreg with a uniform fiber distribution and large cover factor comprises impregnating a woven fabric with a diluted resin and drying, which fabric has a number of crossing points of warp and weft in the range of 2,000 to 70,000/m2, which process further comprises at least one of the steps (A) and (B), namely (A) a step of distributing a line-shaped binder on the fabric to fix the yarn flatness prior to impregnating the fabric with a resin diluted with a solvent, at least 80% of which solvent is a nonsolvent of the binder and, (B) a step of calendering the woven fabric after drying.

Abstract: A coating composition that can be used in a process for coating a substrate where in a first step a radiation curable coating composition is applied to the substrate and/or a radiation permeable film. Next, the substrate and the film are pressed together in such a way that the coating composition is sandwiched between them. Thereafter, the coating composition is cured by irradiation through the film to obtain a coated substrate. In a subsequent step, the film is removed from the coated substrate. The coating composition applied to the film and/or the substrate is a hot melt composition comprising 20 to 100 wt. % of a radiation curable resin or mixture of radiation curable resins having a viscosity in the range of from 15 to 10,000 mPa.s in the temperature range of from 40 to 150° C.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing ligneous material board with improved surface slip-resistance. The process includes an additional spreading station which spreads fine particles onto the upper and lower covering layers to obtain slip-resistant textured surfaces.

Abstract: A process of fabricating a corrosion and erosion resistant component. In one embodiment, the process entails applying one or more corrosion resistant materials onto a pre-formed, sacrificial core and then enclosing this first material and the core with a surrounding capsule. Any space within the capsule is then substantially filled with a second material, after which the capsule is sealed and treated to cause the second material to densify and to metallurgically bond to the first material. Thereafter, the core material and capsule are removed via chemical and/or mechanical processes to yield a component with a shape that approximates the space that existed between the capsule and the first material, and with an outer surface that reflects the shape of the outer surface of the core and the inner surface of the capsule.

Abstract: A method for casting a thick layer of photoresist material onto a substrate. The method including the steps of pressing the photoresist against the substrate material using a presser plate and limiting the travel of the presser plate by using spaces which can be positioned on the substrate material. The process further including the step of holding the presser plate in a pressed position while the photoresist is at least partially cured or solidified.

Abstract: A method of forming an environmental resistant thermal barrier coating on a copper alloy is disclosed. The steps include cleansing a surface of a copper alloy, depositing a bond coat on the cleansed surface of the copper alloy, depositing a NiAl top coat on the bond coat and consolidating the bond coat and the NiAl top coat to form the thermal barrier coating. The bond coat may be a nickel layer or a layer composed of at least one of copper and chromium-copper alloy and either the bond coat or the NiAl top coat or both may be deposited using a low pressure or vacuum plasma spray.

Abstract: Single crystal CVD diamond is heated to temperatures of 1500° C. to 2900° C. under a pressure that prevents significant graphitization. The result is a CVD diamond with improved optical properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of three-dimensional acoustically sound automotive insulation parts. In particular, the process includes mixing a two component polyurethane resin, applying the resin to a substrate, molding the substrate and then trimming and demolding the resin applied substrate.

Abstract: A method and composition are provided for applying a single aqueous coating composition to a composite substrate during an in-press molding operation to achieve (i) improved initial whiteness in a white pigmented composition, (ii) excellent color retention/stability and (iii) excellent press release properties. The aqueous coating composition incorporates an ion exchange resin and serves as a combined sealer and topcoat finish for press molded composite substrates.

Abstract: A method for creating an optical structure includes forming a layer of chalcogenide material upon a substrate, and applying a patterned stamper to the layer of chalcogenide material, in the presence of heat, the patterned stamper causing the layer of chalcogenide material to reflow such that stamped features of the patterned stamper are transferred onto the layer of chalcogenide material. The stamped features onto the layer of chalcogenide material are used to form one of an optical waveguide, an optical mirror, digital video disk data, compact disk data and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing.

Abstract: A directly embossable, coated polyethyleneterephthalate film including a dry, uniaxially oriented PET film, and a coating applied to the PET film, wherein the coating and the PET film have as a composite been transversely stretched, the film being coated from an aqueous solution at a thickness of about 0.1 &mgr;m-about 0.4 &mgr;m with a non-crosslinked polystyrene-acrylic emulsion and non-crosslinked polyester dispersion, the Tg of the coating resin being greater than about 20° C. and less than about 70° C.

Abstract: Fabrics are treated with a film-forming material and a blowing agent, typically ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate, and ironed. The fabrics thus acquire dry wrinkle resistance, in addition to the benefit provided by the film-forming material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plate or parts thereof of coated rubber, suitable particularly but not exclusively for the soles of footwear, wherein a plate of rubber is coated with at least one colour toning additive and a plate thus coated.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for applying catalytically active material to a polymer diaphragm for low-temperature fuel cells. In accordance with the invention a non-polar solvent, catalytically active material and a polymer solution are processed to form a paste. The paste is applied to the diaphragm in layer form, in particular by screen printing. Then the paste is dried and pressed to the diaphragm with the application of heat. Swelling of the diaphragm is avoided by virtue of the presence of non-polar solvents. It is therefore possible to produce the desired product with a few processing steps. Material losses are minimized by the provision of the screen printing procedure. Overall therefore the process is simple and inexpensive.

Abstract: A method of planarizing a surface of a wafer includes providing a planarization material on the wafer surface and bringing a substantially flat surface into contact with the planarization material on the wafer. The planarization material is exposed to radiation at a first wavelength to cure the planarization material and is exposed to radiation at a second wavelength to cause changes to the planarization material that facilitate separation of the substantially flat surface from the planarization material.

Abstract: Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the viscosity of polymer compositions are disclosed. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of polymer compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling composition, and (3) a set of instructions.

Abstract: Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the viscosity of polymer compositions are disclosed. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of polymer compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling composition, and (3) a set of instructions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with aqueous-based wrinkle control compositions. The present invention also relates to wrinkle control compositions suitable for use in dispensers with optimal spray patterns and articles of use including instructions for use. The present invention also relates to methods of use for wrinkle control compositions in dispensers with optimal spray patterns.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plate or parts thereof of coated rubber, suitable particularly but not exclusively for the soles of footwear, wherein a plate of rubber is coated with at least one colour toning additive and a plate thus coated.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ironing aid composition which is suitable for pouring directly into the water reservoir chamber of a steam iron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with aqueous-based wrinkle control compositions. The present invention also relates to wrinkle control compositions suitable for use in dispensers with optimal spray patterns and articles of use including instructions for use. The present invention also relates to methods of use for wrinkle control compositions in dispensers with optimal spray patterns.

Abstract: A radiation image storage panel comprises at least a substrate and a phosphor layer overlaid upon the substrate. The phosphor layer contains a binder, a phosphor, and at least one kind of organic phosphorus compound represented by Formula (1): (R)nPO(OM)3−n  (1) in which R represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group, which may be optionally substituted by a substituent; M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, or —N+(R1)4, where R1 represents an alkyl group having at most two carbon atoms; and n represents an integral number of 1 or 2. The radiation image storage panel exhibits enhanced dispersibility of phosphor particles and a high sensitivity and yields little noise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of using steam to achieve simultaneous impregnation and drying of lignocellulosic material to improve the strength of lignocellulosic material and to reduce the number of serial processing steps. The steam may be either indigenously generated by way of a heated press or heated nip, or the steam may be externally applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of using steam to achieve simultaneous impregnation and drying of lignocellulosic material to improve the strength of lignocellulosic material and to reduce the number of serial processing steps. The steam may be either indigenously generated by way of a heated press or heated nip, or the steam may be externally applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of derived timber products by applying a storage-stable binder to materials containing lignocellulose and heating this mixture under pressure. These storage-stable binders comprise a polyisocyanate and an amine catalysts. The invention also relates to these storage-stable binders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with aqueous-based wrinkle control compositions. The present invention also relates to wrinkle control compositions suitable for use in dispensers with optimal spray patterns and articles of use including instructions for use. The present invention also relates to methods of use for wrinkle control compositions in dispensers with optimal spray patterns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a layer of blown cellular polyurethane on a textile material, such as a carpet backing. The method includes applying to a textile material a layer of reactive polyurethane forming agents containing a sufficient amount of water or heat-sensitive blowing agent so as to cause chemical blowing of the mixture when heated sufficiently, heating the layer so as to cause chemical blowing of the mixture and applying to the layer during the chemical blowing thereof a pressure of an amount and for a time sufficient to control the blowing of the mixture to a desired degree, the pressure being applied to the mixture continuously from an initial pressure to a final pressure, wherein said initial pressure is greater than the final pressure. Apparatus for performing the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the viscosity of polymer compositions are disclosed. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of polymer compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling composition, and (3) a set of instructions.

Abstract: In an image-forming substrate, a layer of microcapsules is coated over a sheet of paper, and contains at least one type of microcapsule filled with a solid ink. A shell element of each microcapsule is constituted so as to be squashed and broken under a predetermined pressure when the solid ink of each microcapsule is thermally melted at a predetermined temperature to discharge thermally-molten ink from the squashed and broken microcapsule.

Abstract: An article is fabricated with a ceramic surface having a controllable surface finish. In one form, the ceramic is applied as a coating to a substrate article. Preferably, an aqueous coating mixture of phosphoric acid, alumina powder, and cordierite powder is prepared. The mixture is contacted to the surface of the article, and a mechanical overpressure is applied to the external surface of the mixture using a pressing tool. The surface character of the pressing tool, such as a smooth surface or an intentionally patterned surface, is reproduced on the surface of the final ceramic coating. The coating is heated to a moderate temperature to set the ceramic of the coating, and thereafter the coating Is heated to a higher, but still intermediate temperature, to cure the coating.

Abstract: A high-pressure vessel is allowed to be in an initial state, and a first chamber is disposed downward. Copper or copper alloy is placed in the first chamber, and SiC is set in a second chamber. The high-pressure vessel is tightly sealed, and then the inside of the high-pressure vessel is subjected to vacuum suction through a suction pipe. An electric power is applied to a heater to heat and melt the copper or copper alloy in the first chamber. At a stage at which the molten copper in the first chamber arrives at a predetermined temperature, the high-pressure vessel is inverted by 180 degrees to give a state in which SiC is immersed in the molten copper. An impregnating gas is introduced into the high-pressure vessel through a gas inlet pipe to apply a pressure to the inside of the high-pressure vessel. Thus, SiC is impregnated with the molten copper.

Abstract: A bearing material and a method for the production thereof are described. The bearing material comprising a matrix of polytetrafluoroethylene having dispersed therein in volume %: a melt-processable fluoro-polymer in the range from 2 to 10; an inorganic particulate filler material in the range from 10 to 30; and, up to 5 of a ceramic particulate material.

Abstract: A process for the formation of an oxide ceramic thin film, which permits the control of film oxygen content and can give a film reduced in oxygen deficiency. The process is characterized in that the step of forming an amorphous thin film, the step of heating the thin film to crystallize it or the step of heat-treating the crystallized film is conducted in a moisture-containing atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention relates to ink jet printing and a process for ink jet printing wherein a coating is formed on an ink receiving layer containing a plastic pigment. The coating is fused into a durable coating which is water-resistant, has some lightfastness, is scratch resistant and can be used in indoor and outdoor environments.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method of producing a security document, including the steps of: (a) forming a sheet-like substrate of plastics material having first and second opposing surfaces, (b) coating a first layer of polymer material containing magnetic particles on the first opposing surface, (c) melting at least a portion of the first layer such that the magnetic particles can orient under the influence of a magnetic field, (d) applying the magnetic field so as to form a magnetic watermark, and (e) allowing the first layer portion to cool so as to fix the orientation of the magnetic particles

Abstract: A method of planarizing a surface of a wafer includes providing a planarization material on the wafer surface and bringing a substantially flat surface into contact with the planarization material on the wafer. The planarization material is exposed to radiation at a first wavelength to cure the planarization material and is exposed to radiation at a second wavelength to cause changes to the planarization material that facilitate separation of the substantially flat surface from the planarization material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a covering comprises the steps of forming a laminar base layer (W), distributing decorative particles (P2) on the base layer (W), and fixing the decorative particles (P2) to the base layer (W). The base layer (W) is formed from a mixture having a homogeneously dispersed phase of further particles (P1). The decorative particles (P2) are distributed on the base layer (W) in a sparse arrangement substantially preventing overlapping of the particles. The uniformity of the appearance of the covering is nevertheless ensured by the further particles (P1) dispersed homogeneously in the mixture.

Abstract: A laminar structure comprised of at least one layer of glass and a sheet of plasticized PVB containing an adhesion control agent is provided wherein delamination resulting from air being from air being dispersed or entrapped and dissolved in the PVB is controlled by use of a surface energy modifying agent, said surface energy modifying agent being selected to provide a total surface energy for the sheet of less than 52 dynes/cm.