Abstract: Disclosed is a drying-wetting separated filling method and a filling apparatus for an electrowetting display device. The filling method comprises filling a non-polar solution into pixel grids on a lower substrate of an electrowetting display device in air, and filling a polar solution to immediately cover the non-polar solution filled after filling the non-polar solution into the pixel grids. Compared with filling the non-polar solution into the polar solution, directly filling the non-polar solution in air has better filling uniformity, easier operation and control. With the method, the fillings of the polar solution and the non-polar solution are easy, having a higher filling efficiency, and no air bubble residue.

Abstract: An in-vitro biological valve calcification evaluation method, comprising the following steps: preparing calcification evaluation solution comprising glutaraldehyde solution, saline solution, borate buffer solution, reducing calcium ingredient solution and calcium-containing plasma solution, the reducing calcium ingredient solution comprising alcohol, alkaline solution, oil and its derivatives, and buffer solution; preheating the reducing calcium ingredient solution; conducting treatment with the glutaraldehyde solution prior to reducing calcium ingredient solution; conducting treatment with the reducing calcium ingredient solution; preserving the valve samples; conducting in-vitro calcification reaction with the calcium-containing plasma solution; and detecting calcium content by atomic absorption spectrum.

Abstract: Vascular valve systems for treating calcified vascular vessel valves by delivery of one or more calcium chelating agents are described. The vascular valve system includes an expandable stent; a valve with a plurality of leaflets, and a hydrogel layer disposed on an outer surface of the stent. The hydrogel layer includes a hydrogel, and a calcium-chelating agent and an acidifying agent disposed within the hydrogel. The calcium-chelating agent and the acidifying agent are covalently bonded to the hydrogel. The hydrogel layer is configured to capture loosened calcium deposits to form a calcium-chelating agent complex covalently bonded to the hydrogel layer. Methods of making the vascular valve systems are also described.

Abstract: A recyclable and adjustable interventional stent for intravascular constriction. The stent main body is divided into three parts and shaped like a waist drum with expansion parts (1, 4) being arranged on the upper and lower parts of the stent main body respectively for supporting and positioning. A variable aperture part (2) is arranged in the middle of the stent main body. The upper expansion part (1) is or is not provided with a coating; the middle variable aperture part (2) and the upper half part of the lower expansion part (4) are covered with a pericardium (3) subjected to anti-calcification treatment; and a metal wire ring (5) is passed through the lowermost edge of the stent. A compound conveying guide pipe is composed of an outer sheath (6) and a core (7). The core (7) is a hollow pipe and a wire hanging groove is arranged on the outer side wall of the tip of the pipe to hang the metal wire ring (5) of the lowermost edge of the stent.

Abstract: With the subject invention, a method is provided for preparing a filter membrane including the steps of dispersing a liquid which is generally hydrophobic into the pores of a porous membrane, and applying a solution containing lipids onto at least a first surface of the porous membrane containing the liquid. Advantageously, the subject invention allows for filter membranes to be prepared which can be stored for periods of time without degradation in performance. The subject invention may have applicability in various contexts, but is well-suited for preparing filter membranes for permeability screening, particularly Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay (PAMPA).

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a coating apparatus including a stage configured to receive a substrate and a coating slit part. The coating slit part includes a guide member, a first body, a second body, and a discharge nozzle. The coating slit part is configured to dispose a coating material on the substrate.

Abstract: Methods of production of spalted wood veneer and spalted wood products are disclosed. The method of production of the spalted wood veneer includes comprising forming a wood veneer, and inoculating the wood veneer with spalting spores. The inoculated wood veneer is positioned in the chamber, which may be sterilized. The method of production of the spalted wood product includes sterilizing a chamber and inoculating a wood product with spalting spores. The inoculated wood product is positioned in the chamber.

Abstract: A scratch-and-sniff coating is provided comprised of a first coating on a substrate having a water- and heat-resistant second coating thereon, the first coating being comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component, and the second coating comprised of a shellac component. The scratch-and-sniff coating is made by forming a first coating comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component and drying the first coating, and forming a water- and heat-resistant shellac-containing second coating on the first coating, and drying the second coating. An encapsulated flavor/fragrance component may optionally be present in the first coating. The scratch-and-sniff coating can be applied to a package for a consumer article.

Abstract: A coated article which includes a cement fiberboard substrate and a radiation-curable coating system applied to the substrate. The coating system includes a latex polymer, one or more olefinic compounds and water, and may be provided in the form of one or more coating compositions that may be applied in one or more layers, wherein each of the coating compositions is preferably an aqueous composition, or can be mixed with another composition (e.g., on the substrate) to form an aqueous composition.

Abstract: A coated article which includes a cement fiberboard substrate and a radiation-curable coating system applied to the substrate. The coating system includes an aqueous dispersion of water-dispersible polymer particles, one or more olefinic compounds and water, and may be provided in the form of one or more coating compositions that may be applied in one or more layers, wherein each of the coating compositions is preferably an aqueous composition, or can be mixed with another composition (e.g., on the substrate) to form an aqueous composition.

Abstract: A removable, colored X-alginate coating composition includes an aqueous solution of sodium alginate including a colorant and an aqueous solution containing divalent cations. The applied coating composition may be in the form of a thin film coating having a thickness of 10 nanometers or more and may include more than a single layer. The X-alginate coating composition is substantially removable from the application surface on-demand using a suitable chelator. A reversible, colored X-alginate coating system includes a colored X-alginate coating composition and a colored X-alginate coating composition remover. The remover may be a chelator. A method for reversibly coloring a surface includes applying an aqueous solution of sodium alginate including a colorant onto the surface and applying an aqueous solution containing divalent ions onto the surface. Water may subsequently be applied to the coated surface as a final washing step.

Abstract: A method of controlling gloss of an image includes applying an overcoat composition of at least one gellant, at least one curable monomer, at least one curable wax and optionally at least one photoinitiator over a substrate, wherein the overcoat composition is curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation; following the applying of the overcoat composition and prior to curing the overcoat composition by applying ultraviolet radiation, applying heat to heat the applied overcoat composition to a temperature of at least 35° C.; and subsequent to the applying heat, applying ultraviolet radiation to the overcoat composition to substantially cure the overcoat composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating a wood board. According to the invention, a composition containing a hydrophobic agent is provided onto the surface of the wood board and coating agent is provided over it to form a coating layer.

Abstract: A method of anti-fouling a metal structure disposed in water, the method comprising providing a clean surface on the metal structure, applying a tie coat to the surface, and applying a thermoplastic top coat to the tie coat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process—as disclosed in WO 01/37662 for the impregnation of a non living material, for example a fabric or a netting, so as to impart insect killing and/or repellence properties. The process involves the preparation of a solution of an insecticide and a film forming component reducing wash off and degradation of the insecticide, wherein said film forming component comprises a polymeric backbone fixative polymerizing into a film with polyflourocarbon side chains on the polymeric backbone in a drying and curing process of the non-living material. It has been found that the risk for precipitation of the insecticide in the solution of the insecticide is reduced if the insecticide is dissolved in a solvent combined with alcohol or glycol having a water content of less than 5%, and/or the insecticide is dissolved in a solvent and mixed with a water phase emulsion or solution having a temperature of less that 30° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional pharmaceutical package surface and a method of preparing a multi-functional pharmaceutical package surface. In particular, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical package having a protein deterrent and lubricious surface and methods of preparing said surface by applying coatings directly to the pharmaceutical package that (a) reduce the adsorption of proteins onto pharmaceutical packaging while not affecting the activity of the protein solution and (b) provide a lubricious surface. The pharmaceutical package surface may also contain a barrier coating. Coatings can be deposited on a variety of pharmaceutical packaging materials and configurations by various methods.

Abstract: Methods and aqueous surface coating compositions are provided for producing a high-resolution ink-jet ink printable coating layer on a surface, the composition comprising at least one polymer selected from a water soluble polymer and a water-emulsifiable polymer, wherein the at least one polymer is present in a concentration of up to 10% by weight and at least one surfactant comprising a long hydrophobic moiety, wherein the at least one surfactant is present in a concentration of up to 10% by weight. The high-resolution ink-jet ink printable coating layer is characterized by its ability to be removed by spraying with water, and yet having excellent resistance to heat and acid, when coated with cured legend ink.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for coating workpieces which preferably consist at least partially of wood, wood-based materials, synthetic material or the like, said device comprising an application means for applying a curable mass, in particular a varnish, and a conveying device for causing a relative movement between said application means and the respective workpiece. The device according to the invention is characterized in that said application means has at least one micro-nozzle for applying said curable mass, and preferably at least one micro-valve.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a coating system for use in a wet on wet coating application process. The coating system includes a first coating composition, a second coating composition, and a boundary layer. The first coating composition includes a first bulk polymer resin and a first reactive component selected from the group consisting of a part A and a part B reactive component. The second coating composition includes a second bulk polymer resin and a second reactive component comprised of the other reactive component of the part A and the part B reactive component group. The boundary is formed upon applying a first layer of the first coating composition to a second layer of the second coating composition. The boundary layer includes the reaction product of the part A and the part B reactive component and is situated between the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting or preventing bonding between snow or ice and a substrate. The method includes applying an adhesive to the substrate, broadcasting an aggregate onto the adhesive, the aggregate having the capacity to receive an anti-icing chemical into the aggregate, and applying the anti-icing chemical onto the aggregate so that at least a portion of the anti-icing chemical is received into at least a portion of the aggregate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayered packaging for greasy products or part of said packaging, comprising a carrier layer made of a polymer material as main component and at least one layer placed on said carrier layer that does not form the outer side of the packaging, said layer containing a starch derivative as main component. The invention is characterized in the starch derivative is a starch derivative modified with a C2–C6-alkylene oxide. The invention also relates to the use of a C2–C6-alkylene oxide derivatized starch as main component of a layer of a multilayered packaging, which is placed on a carrier layer made of a polymer material in said packaging with the aim of rendering said multilayered packaging grease-tight.

Abstract: A vehicle tire provided with a protective film which covers a surface of the tire is disclosed, wherein the protective film is indicative of at least one of tire data including tire conicity and radial force variation of the tire and can be washed away with water. Also a method of fitting tires on a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the installing positions of the tires are determined according to the data indicated by the protective film, and thereafter the protective film is washed away with water.

Abstract: Two-layer protective coating system for glass surfaces is disclosed. The base coating comprises at least one polysaccharide, and the top coating has a lower solubility in water than the base coating. The coating system provides good protection against contaminants and glass chips, good removability in mild cleaning condition, and extra water resistance during process steps where water is used as a cooling agent.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting or preventing bonding between snow or ice and a substrate is provided. The method includes applying an adhesive to the substrate, broadcasting an aggregate onto the adhesive to form an aggregate-adhesive and applying an anti-icing chemical onto the aggregate-adhesive.

Abstract: A conductive and weldable anti-corrosion composition for coating metal surfaces which contains: (a) 5 to 40 wt. % of an organic binder containing: (aa) at least one epoxide resin (ab) at least one hardener selected from cyanoguanidine, benzoguanamine and plasticised urea resin (ac) at least one amine adduct selected from polyoxyalkylenetriamine and epoxide resin/amine adducts (b) 0 to 15 wt. % of an anti-corrosion pigment (c) 40 to 70 wt. % of a conductive pigment selected from powdered zinc, aluminum, graphite, molybdenum sulfide, carbon black and iron phosphide (d) 0 to 45 wt. % of a solvent; and a lacquered metal structural part which has a conductive organic layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to radioactive stents, characterized in that the stent is coated on the surface with the radioactive isotope, as well as processes for their production.

Abstract: A process for producing a donor sheet for a thin-film formation comprising: while transporting a sheet on which a light-to-heat conversion layer has already been formed, forming a transfer layer on the light-to-heat conversion layer and drying the transfer layer.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminate comprising individual layers, such process including a sequence of operations in which initially a support substrate is provided, to which at least two compositions, each of which is liquid under the processing conditions, are applied as individual layers, one on top of the other. Each composition comprises either one active pharmaceutical or cosmetic substance or one pharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary.

Abstract: Provided is a UV-curable ink jet coating comprised of a copolymer or mixture of polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene oxide, and a water-soluble polymer which can act as an electron and/or proton donor, preferably containing at least one carbonyl group. The entire mixture is UV cured once coated onto a substrate thereby creating a matrix due to crosslinking between the water soluble polymer and the polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene oxide copolymer or mixture. The result is an ink receptive coating which will absorb many different ink jet inks very rapidly, while exhibiting high gloss. The ink jet medium thereby permits use with many different printers and inks.

Abstract: A multi-layered seriograph includes a first layer applied to a backing material as a viscous liquid. The first layer is either an ink, an oil-based, non-latex paint or a latex, non-oil-based paint. A sealing medium is applied over the first layer to form a barrier to bleed through from and to subsequent layers. An outer layer is applied over the sealing medium by seriograph methods. The outer layer includes a transparent luminescent pigment that is not luminescent under only ambient and incandescent light. The layer having a pigment produces a luminescent effect when subject to ultraviolet light, wherein the seriograph exhibits one visible object when subjected to ambient, incandescent and fluorescent light and at least one different visible object when subjected to ultraviolet light. A method for creating the seriograph is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved shimming process and release composition for filling the gap between a releasable composite skin and a supporting body with a liquid shim material, using a novel viscous liquid release composition free of volatile vehicle. The liquid release composition is viscous and easy to apply by brushing or wiping, and enables complete and clean release of the composite skin without delamination. The release composition is easy to clean from the parted surfaces of the cured shim material on the composite skin and the supporting body.

Abstract: A stain/topcoat system for non-porous thermoset and/or thermoplastic articles comprises a pigmented stain having substantially only a single binder resin which promotes adherence of a topcoat, and a topcoat which is an aqueous dispersion of a film forming polymer and a curable organopolysiloxane microemulsion. The topcoat displays exceptional adhesion and weatherability to pigmented stained surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-containing solutions of acrylic-functionalized organosilanes of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R is a methyl or ethyl group, having a starting-material concentration of organosilane of between 10 and 80% by weight. The present invention additionally relates to a process for the preparation of such water-containing solutions of acrylic-functionalized organosilanes and to their use, inter alia for coatings, surfaces or intermediate layers, which are obtainable by applying organosilane-containing compounds from a solution to a surface and by crosslinking by means of UV light.

Abstract: Polyurea elastomer systems have improved adhesion to a substrate with the use of a primer that is applied first. The primer is composed of hydrophobic, primary hydroxyl-containing compound, for example, castor oil, and an isocyanate. It is not necessary to wait for the primer to cure prior to applying of the polyurea elastomer system. The primer system is particularly useful on wet substrates, where the primer penetrates the sub-strate prior to polyurea elastomer spraying. Regardless of whether the substrate is dry or wet, adhesion is improved.

Abstract: A gut suture is coated with a bioabsorbable copolymer obtained by polymerizing a major amount of .epsilon.-caprolactone and a minor amount of at least one other copolymerizable monomer in the presence of polyhydric alcohol as initiator. The coated gut suture can be packaged in the absence of conventional tubing fluid, i.e., in the dry state, while at the same time retaining flexibility, pliability and resistance to fray. In an alternative embodiment, a gut suture is coated with a pre-coating composition prior to being coated with the bioabsorbable copolymer.

Abstract: Lubricant-containing pellets of thermoplastic resins which have a continuous lubricant film firmly adhering to the surface of the pellets are created by a process which mixes and combines uncoated pellets of thermoplastic resins with a metal salt of a fatty acid lubricant at a temperature of from 20.degree. C. to 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Polyurea elastomer systems have improved adhesion to a substrate with the use of a primer that is applied first. The primer is composed of hydrophobic, primary hydroxyl-containing compound, for example, castor oil, and an isocyanate. It is not necessary to wait for the primer to cure prior to applying of the polyurea elastomer system. The primer system is particularly useful on wet substrates, where the primer penetrates the substrate prior to polyurea elastomer spraying. Regardless of whether the substrate is dry or wet, adhesion is improved.

Abstract: There is provided a method of producing a decorative plate which can be made quite easily without any danger of damage to user's skin. The method comprises the steps of:preparing a base plate having thereon a predetermined design,applying a water-based acrylic paint (water paint of acrylic resin) along a predetermined design to thereby expand the design three-dimensionally,permitting the coated paint to become cured to form a first transparent film portion,applying a water-based acrylic paint on the cured transparent film to thereby further expand the film portion three-dimensionally, andpermitting the expanded film portion to become cured to form a second transparent film portion so that a shrinkage of the first transparent film is compensated by the film portion of the second transparent film.

Abstract: An area of an insulating strip (3) which is to remain free of metal is covered by an endless cover strip (4), which rests on the insulating strip (3) and travels along with it at the same speed. Before it enters a vapor deposition zone (5), the cover strip is provided with a film of oil on the side facing the metal evaporator (6) and, after the cover strip (4) has passed through the vapor deposition zone (5) and after the cover strip (4) and the insulating strip (3) have been separated from each other, the oil which has been deposited from the vapor phase onto the cover strip (4) is removed by heating the cover strip (4) with a heater (7) installed in the immediate vicinity of the cover strip (4).

Abstract: Electroplated steel sheet suitable for soldering is provided herein by coating the plated steel sheet with a post-treatment solution in the range of 0.02 to 2 .mu.m in dry thickness. The post-treatment solution contains from 2 to 100 g/l of at least one water-soluble or water-dispersed material. The post-treatment solution may further contain chromium ion, hereafter referred to as Cr.sup.6+, from 0.01 to 3 g/l, and/or organic amine soap from 10 to 100 g/l. A suitable pH value of the post-treatment solution is from 3 to 10.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of producing an adherent and corrosion-inhibiting multi-layer coating on metal parts comprising the steps of(A) phosphating the metal parts with an aqueous metal phosphating solution;(B) electrophoretically depositing a film of a siccative organic coating composition on the phosphated metal parts;(C) applying a second film of a composition comprising at least one film-forming organic resin component as a seal coat;(D) curing the coating on the metal parts; and optionally(E) applying a corrosion-inhibiting film as a top seal coat.

Abstract: Process for the production of decorative laminates having improved scratch, mar, scrape and abrasion resistance comprising the initial step of preparing a mixture of a melamine-formaldehyde resin and an abrasion resistant material, wherein the mixture includes abrasion resistant alumina particles having a particle size of about 25 microns and abrasion resistant alumina particles having a particle size of about 3 microns at a ratio of about 2 to 1; about 0.25 percent silane; about 0.075 percent xanthan gum; and about 0.3 percent to about 1.2 percent polyvinyl alcohol or about 0.1 percent polyethylene glycol distearate having a molecular weight of about 6000, wherein all percentages are measured by weight of the total wet weight of the resin solution of the mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of two-coat finishes, in which a pigmented aqueous basecoat is applied, the basecoat obtained is coated over with a clearcoat, and basecoat and clearcoat are baked together. The process according to the invention is distinguished in that the aqueous basecoat contains an emulsion polymer which has been prepared in the presence of a reaction product (A), the reaction product (A) being obtained by reacting(i) a butadiene homo- or copolymer,(ii) at least one fatty acid of a drying oil or at least one drying oil or a mixture of at least one fatty acid of a drying oil and at least one drying oil, and(iii) maleic anhydridein a mass ratio of (i):(ii):(iii)=1.0:0.1 to 0.6:0.1 to 0.6 and, after adding a basic aqueous solution, converting the reaction product to an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A chemical treating composition, treated glass-type surfaces and vinyl addition polymer compatible substrates with such treated surfaces are provided where the treating composition has at least five nonaqueous components. These components include in weight percent of the nonaqueous component the following: at least one starch in an amount from around 1 to around slightly greater than 50, at least one wax in an amount to have a ratio with the starch and a range of around 0.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a ceramic membrane for micro-filtration having a porous ceramic carrier and a ceramic micro-filtration coating on a bulk surface of said carrier, the steps are performed of(i) silanizing said carrier at least at said bulk surface thereof,(ii) after step (i), applying a coating film containing metal oxide to said bulk surface of said carrier by contacting a stable suspension of non-agglomerated metal oxide particles with said bulk surface and moving said suspension along said bulk surface, so that said coating film remains adhering to said bulk surface, and(iii) drying and heating said carrier and said coating film thereon, so as to sinter at least said coating film and thereby form said micro-filtration coating on said carrier.In order to improve the uniformity and evenness of the coating film of the suspension, the stable suspension contains an organic additive which increases the yield stress of the stable suspension to a value greater than zero.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of producing an adherent and corrosion-inhibiting multi-layer coating on metal parts comprising the steps of(A) phosphating the metal parts with an aqueous metal phosphating solution;(B) electrophoretically depositing a film of a siccative organic coating composition on the phosphated metal parts;(C) applying a second film of a composition comprising at least one film-forming organic resin component as a seal coat;(D) curing the coating on the metal parts; and optionally(E) applying a corrosion-inhibiting film as a top seal coat.

Abstract: An elongated catheter having an interior and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface defines a lumen passing through the catheter. The catheter further including an enclosed cavity between the interior and exterior surfaces which encircles of the lumen. The cavity having an inner wall and an outer wall, the outer wall being a resilient sleeve which can stretch generally independently of the inner wall. The cavity containing an amount of a suitable lubricating substance effective to permit the resilient sleeve to slide along an outer surface of the inner wall while in lubricated contact therewith when stretched independently of the inner wall, wherein the inner wall and the outer wall are joined together at distal end proximal ends of the enclosed cavity. An automated method for producing the same, including a series of automated dipping steps, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is addressed to providing a simple, yet reliable method for labeling an object for its verification. Broadly, the method of the present invention for labeling an object for its verification commences with applying to a predetermined location on said object, a mark which creates a permanent impression thereof which is perceptible to the unaided or naked eye and a mark which creates a permanent impression thereof which is imperceptible to the unaided or naked eye, yet which can be determined by mechanical, electrical, and/or biologic means. In prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,194,289 a combination of UV eye and amino acid/protein fragment was used to label objects for their identification. The present invention broadens such dual labeled scheme to include a variety of additional "invisible" labeling techniques. Additionally, the present invention includes the recognition that, in order to stop counterfeiting of records and like consumer goods, a visible mark also must be present on the object.

Abstract: A method produces a surface of a cured silicone elastomer with a hardened protective coating when an RTV silicone composition is blended with an oxygen curing compound, exposing the resulting composition to moisture to produce a cured dull surface, then applying a hardenable protective coating composition (such as paint) to the cured surface to obtain a flaw-free film, and then allowing the coating composition to harden.

Abstract: An aqueous correction fluid is provided which includes a latex binder, an opacifying pigment, a protective colloid, a nonionic surfactant, an anionic dispersant, and water. Preferably, the polymer binder is provided in the form of an aqueous emulsion. The correction fluid has improved freeze-thaw stability.