Abstract: A localised extraction system (2) which allows a paint finishing process to be carried out without the need for a traditional spraybooth. The system (2) comprising a frame (36) with means to attach it about a portion of a surface which requires spraying and/or curing and/or drying, the frame (36) forming a localised containment wall thereabout, the frame (36) having an extraction means which draws air from the central aperture (38) of the frame and at the same time draws any paint overspray out of the aperture (38) for safe disposal. The frame (36) may comprise deflection means to retain overspray within the confines of the frame (36) and an optional curing unit which fits into the frames opening to cure the painted surface with the extraction operating at the same time to draw paint fumes emitted during drying. The extraction system, may additionally comprise a drying unit having means to supply a stream of forced air into the frame to facilitate drying.

Abstract: A method for inspecting golf balls is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one sensor capable of obtaining images of the infrared radiation emitted from the ball, obtaining at least one image of the ball using the sensor after paint or a coating has been applied to the surface of the ball, and determining whether the liquid was applied evenly on the surface of the ball. Preferably, the image is obtained during the transient period when the solvent in the paint or coating is evaporating. A number of numerical analysis can be used to determine the evenness of the paint or coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating a technical textile belt or fabric for a machine to produce a fibrous web of material, for example paper, cardboard, or tissue, which includes the step of i) providing a belt, whereby a coating is applied onto one side of belt; ii) providing of an applicator device, with which a liquid medium can be applied onto one side of belt without actually coming in contact with the belt; iii) applying the liquid medium onto one side of the belt; and iv) causing the liquid medium to bond and develop in order to allow the formation of a solid coating covering on the side of the belt and/or the inner structure covering at least a portion of the side of the belt. The method according to the present further provides that in invention step iii), the applicator device, follows a previously established raster in applying pre-determined quantities of the coating medium onto a plurality of locations, located within at least one region on the side of the belt.

Abstract: An edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device. The device includes an environmentally sensitive device, and at least one edge-sealed barrier stack. The edge-sealed barrier stack includes a decoupling layer and at least two barrier layers. The environmentally sensitive device is sealed between an edge-sealed barrier stack and either a substrate or another edge-sealed barrier stack. A method of making the edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a system for jetting droplets of viscous medium, such as solder paste, onto a substrate, such as an electronic circuit board. The volume of the droplets are adjusted by regulating the amount of viscous medium that is fed into a jetting nozzle for subsequent jetting of the viscous medium droplets therefrom. The exit velocity of the jetted droplets is adjusted or maintained substantially constant by regulating the velocity with which the viscous medium is impacted. Furthermore, the rate at which viscous medium is fed, for instance by a feed screw, into the nozzle is adjusted in order to regulate the feeding time required for feeding the viscous medium into the jetting nozzle, for instance in order to maintain a constant feeding time.

Abstract: The invention described herein includes a repellent elastomeric article particularly useful in industrial and medical fields, such as gloves. The article contains an elastomeric base and a fluid-repellent coating composition that effectively repels both hydrophilic and lipophilic liquids from its surface. The coating comprises a low surface energy ingredient, such as a fluoroalkyl acrylic polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the low surface energy ingredient is in combination with a hydrophobic ingredient, such as a wax-based dispersion. Articles prepared in accordance with the invention reduce the risk of contamination associated with blood and other body fluids, as well as reduce fluid-based visual obstruction and enhance the clarity of medical procedures. The invention also provides a fluid-repellent coating composition for elastomeric articles, a process for preparing a fluid-repellent elastomeric article, and a method of reducing the ability of fluids to adhere to the surface of an elastomeric article.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method and apparatus for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method and apparatus for creating perforated products by spraying product material over a perforated surface or partly breathable surface, The invention also provides methods and apparatus for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall. The method and apparatus also enable easy removal of the product from the former. Workpiece formers are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorocarbon polymer-free preparations (Z) based on water and/or organic solvents and their use as a finish on flat materials, containing (1) 10-90% of a reaction product (S) prepared by reacting a component (A) with a partially blocked or non-blocked di-, tri- or polyisocyanate (IC) and (2) 10-90% of a C8-C28-alkyl groups containing organopolysiloxane, (3) 0-45% of a blocked or non-blocked di-, tri- or polyisocyanate, and (4) if appropriate customary emulsifiers. When used as a finish on flat materials, the preparations endow the treated flat materials with durable hydrophobic properties.

Abstract: A process for overcoating multicoat paint systems comprising (1) applying by pneumatic spray application to the multicoat paint systems the extract, free from opaque pigments, of an aqueous basecoat material (A) or of a corresponding aqueous basecoat material, (2) flashing off and/or drying the resulting film (1) without curing it completely, (3) coating by pneumatic spray application at a reduced spraying pressure the resulting flashed off and/or dried film (2) with the aqueous basecoat material (A) or a ? corresponding aqueous basecoat material, (4) flashing off and/or drying the resulting aqueous basecoat film (3) without curing it completely, (5) coating the resulting flashed off and/or dried aqueous basecoat film (4) with a liquid clearcoat material, and (6) jointly curing the film (1), and, where resulting clearcoat film (5), the aqueous basecoat film (4) and the appropriate, any further uncured films that are present.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wrinkle-removing composition capable of removing wrinkles in fiber products without deteriorating the texture, even if heat treatment such as ironing and steam pressing is not carried out. The present relates to a wrinkle-removing composition containing an alkylene oxide adduct (a) represented by a specific general formula (1) or a general formula (2) or (3), as well as a method of removing wrinkles in fiber products, which includes applying the wrinkle-removing composition onto fiber products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for applying liquid paint to an application surface, particularly for applying dispersion paint onto a wall surface, wherein a method is implemented in which the paint is shot drop-wise onto the application surface, and a paint film is formed by the drops flowing into each other on the application surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for spray application of a coating material onto a medical device by spraying coating material from a micronozzle fabricated from a plurality of sheets that are etched with holes or openings. The openings are aligned to form fluid channels and the sheets are fused together in a planar fashion to define a micronozzle. In another embodiment, the invention provides for a method for spray application of a coating material onto a medical device using micronozzles fabricated in batches by a simplified manufacturing process. In other embodiments, the invention provides for a method for spray application of a coating material onto a medical device by spraying coating material from a micronozzle that includes a swirl or gas-assist atomizer.

Abstract: A silane coating composition containing a silicon-based copolymer, a method for treating the surfaces of a metal such as steel, zinc-coated steels, or aluminum, to provide for the formation of a uniform conversion and/or passivation coating which increases the corrosion resistance of bare or painted metal and/or the adhesion properties of the metal, along with a metal having a conversion and/or passivation coating applied thereto are disclosed. Methods of the invention include contacting the requisite metal surface with an aqueous solution of a silane compound and a silicon-based polyether copolymer.

Abstract: A method of forming a film includes: disposing a plurality of films on a substrate by discharging a chemical species or a precursor material thereof from at least one nozzle, the plurality of films being made of the chemical species.

Abstract: A miniaturized aerosol jet, or an array of miniaturized aerosol jets for direct printing of various aerosolized materials. In the most commonly used embodiment, an aerosol stream is focused and deposited onto a planar or non-planar target, forming a pattern that is thermally or photochemically processed to achieve physical, optical, and/or electrical properties near that of the corresponding bulk material. The apparatus uses an aerosol jet deposition head to form an annularly propagating jet composed of an outer sheath flow and an inner aerosol-laden carrier flow. Miniaturization of the deposition head facilitates the fabrication and operation of arrayed deposition heads, enabling construction and operation of arrays of aerosol jets capable of independent motion and deposition. Arrayed aerosol jets provide an increased deposition rate, arrayed deposition, and multi-material deposition.

Abstract: A cold spray coating system comprising, a cold spray coating gun having a nozzle member operative to emit a stream of gas and granules of a coating material from a nozzle opening defined by the nozzle member such that the granules of the coating material impact and bond with a first region of a substrate, and a heat source member operative heat the first region of the substrate.

Abstract: Various components of a shrouded wind turbine are coated with a radar absorbent material. The resulting wind turbine has a reduced radar signature compared to conventional wind turbines.

Abstract: Methods of applications of organosilanes optionally having a nonhydrolyzable organic group, but having one or more hydrolyzable groups, with a polyol containing at least three hydroxy groups, where any two of the hydroxy groups are separated by at least three intervening atoms by aerosolization of droplets between 0.5-8 microns are disclosed and an improved formulation comprising adding a nonionic wetting agent are disclosed. An improved aerosolization application technique and the improved formulation provide for smaller droplet size and better coverage of substrates to which the organosilanes are applied. The improved formulation has increased affinity, reduces surface tension and therefore can covalently bond more quickly. A method of treating a substrate, and the treated substrate so formed, by contacting the substrate with the improved formulation for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming self-cleaning coating comprising hydrophobically-modified particles. Micro- or nano-particles are treated with a hydrophobic agent and an additive to form larger particles with the hydrophobic agent and the additive bonded thereto. A binder or crosslinker is attached to the larger particles by forming chemical bonds with at least one of the additive, the hydrophobic agent, and the particles, thus forming a coating material capable of forming self-cleaning coating.

Abstract: A gas separation membrane and a method of manufacturing such gas separation membrane that comprises a porous substrate treated with a layer of metal-coated inorganic oxide particles and with the layer of such metal-coated inorganic oxide particles being coated with an overlayer of a gas-selective material.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and processes for preparing metallic ions for deposition on and/or into conductive substrates, such as metals, to substantially eliminate friction from metal to metal contact. It is used in the aqueous embodiment to form new metal surfaces on all metal substrates. The processes form stable aqueous solutions of metal and metalloid ions that can be adsorbed or absorbed on and/or into conductive substrates. The aqueous solutions consist of ammonium alkali metal phosphate salts, and/or ammonium alkali metal sulfate salts mixed with a water soluble metal or metalloid salt from Group I through Group VIII of the periodic table of elements. The aqueous solutions allow for a nano deposition of the metal ions on and/or into the surfaces of conductive substrates. The surfaces created by the deposited metal ions will provide metal passivation and substantially eliminate friction in metal-to-metal contact without the use of hydrocarbon based lubricants.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a patterned media includes forming patterns of a magnetic layer having protrusions and recesses corresponding to tracks, servo zones or data zones on a substrate having a center hole, and spraying gas flow produced by diffusing a liquid gas toward the center hole of the substrate before or after forming the patterns of the magnetic layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of, and a nozzle arrangement for, spraying cold gas. The nozzle arrangement has a first nozzle and a second nozzle, which is arranged within the first nozzle. The first nozzle is fed a gas which optionally contains particles. The second nozzle is fed a particle-containing gas. The particles are applied to a surface of the substrate by means of the gases.

Abstract: The present invention is a disposable filter made of mesh or fabric, as is customary in the sector, and which is designed to be affixed to the air inlet or outlet aperture of a home computer casing. The filter can be sold in a kit that includes one or more said filters along with a tube or standard container of non-drying adhesive. The product is also designed for use on other electronic and electrical appliances.

Abstract: A process for applying an adhesion primer to a window. The process includes the steps of directing light (11) onto the window (10) to illuminate a portion (13) of the window and then applying an adhesion primer along the illuminated portion of the window. If the adhesion primer contains a component that evaporates, then the process can further include the step of forming an infrared image (19) of the window as the component evaporates to indicate the area of application (20) of the adhesion primer. If the adhesion primer contains a component that fluoresces when illuminated by ultraviolet light, then the process can further include the step of illuminating the window with ultraviolet light (22) to indicate the area of application (23) of the adhesion primer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of applying an ozone-depleting catalytic coating to an air stream component for producing a durable surface with optimal ozone depletion characteristics are provided. An air stream component having a surface with favorable adhesive properties or coatings is exposed to a concentration of ozone-depleting catalytic particles, wherein the receptive surface of the coated substrate binds the ozone-depleting catalytic coating.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a painted golf ball which is excellent in the gloss and the evenness of the paint thickness as well as the adhesion of the paint film to the golf ball body. The method for producing the golf ball of the present invention comprises applying a two-component curing type urethane-based aqueous paint including an aqueous polyol composition (A) and an aqueous polyisocyanate (B) to a golf ball body in a specific method, wherein (A) the aqueous polyol composition contains (a-1) an aqueous acrylic polyol, (a-2) an aqueous urethane polyol and (a-3) an aqueous urethane resin.

Abstract: A novel composition comprised of a monocarboxylic fatty acid synergistically enhanced with a dual quaternary ammonium compound to provide immediate fungal and sporicidal destruction with long term residual resistance.

Abstract: Methods of reducing corrosion between magnesium and another metal are disclosed herein. In one method, a corrosion protection material is cold sprayed at an interface formed between the magnesium and the other metal, the corrosion protection material including magnesium. In another method, a cladding layer is applied to heat affected areas of the magnesium and/or the other metal, at a welded joint, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A rotary atomizer component, such as for a steering air ring or bell cup for a rotary atomizer with at least one steering air jet for delivering steering air (or controlled air) and a rotary bearing shaft where, in axial direction between the bell cup and the steering air jet, a circumferential annular gap is located. A shaft cover in form of a bushing covers the bearing shaft, when mounted, at least partially in the annular gap area between the bell cup and the steering air jet. In addition, the annular gap space between the front surface of the bearing unit and the internal surface facing it axially or any other front element of the atomizer is sealed in a radial way internally against the externally accessible area of the shaft. The sealing element provided for this purpose is located along the internal circumference of the air-steering rings or front element and able to be attached to the front surface of the bearing unit in a way that it is elastically deformable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of decreasing barrel resonance of a firearm upon firing, which greatly increases the accuracy thereof, produces tighter groupings, and reduces flash, report, and recoil. In order to achieve improved firearm accuracy, the firearm barrel is coated with a sound barrel resonance dampening material in the form of a tough, energy absorbing elastomeric coating.

Abstract: Transparent conductors and methods for fabricating transparent conductors are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method for fabricating a transparent conductor comprises forming a dispersion comprising a plurality of conductive components and a solvent, applying the dispersion to a substrate in an environment having a predetermined atmospheric humidity that is based on a selected surface resistivity of the transparent conductor, and causing the solvent to at least partially evaporate such that the plurality of conductive components remains overlying the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for preparing a silicon-containing solid film, which can form a thin film uniformly over a wide area. Raw-material fluid comprising a silane derivative and a hydrocarbon derivative is mixed with carrier fluid comprising carbon dioxide to form a supercritical condition. Further, an active-state is produced in the raw-material fluid of the supercritical fluid by a catalytic reaction with at least one metal catalyst selected from a group consisting of platinum, tungsten, cobalt, nickel, iron or an alloy of each of them. The fluid is blown to the substrate, thereby forming a silicon-containing solid film or a hydrocarbon-containing solid film on the substrate.

Abstract: A composition comprising one or more compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein: Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted by one to three oxygen atoms, r and q are each independently an integer of 1 to 3, j is 0 or 1, or a mixture thereof, x is from about 1 to about 2, Z is —O—, —S—, or —NR—, R is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms X is hydrogen or M, and M is an ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or an alkanolammonium ion, and its use in providing surface properties to substrates is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of spray coating at least one portion of a human subject includes providing a first container containing a first skin coating solution, where the first container is configured to removably connect to a spraying apparatus configured to receive the first container and a second container containing at least one of the first skin coating solution and a second skin coating solution, where the first container includes a first disconnect valve configured to removably connect to a first disconnect fitting fluidly coupled to at least one nozzle in the spraying apparatus, and where the first container is configured for opening of a vent in the first container for air to enter the first container as the first skin coating solution flows out of the first container through the first disconnect valve and out of the at least one nozzle and onto the at least one portion of the human subject.

Abstract: The present invention is a fabrication method of a light-emitting device characterized by ejecting a solution containing a luminescent material toward an anode or a cathode under a reduced pressure and characterized in that in a duration before the solution is arrived at the anode or the cathode, the solvent in the solution is volatilized, the remaining part of the luminescent material is deposited on the anode or the cathode, and thereby formed a light-emitting layer. By the present invention, a baking process for thickness reduction is not required after applying the solution. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a fabrication method with high throughput although the method is low in cost and simple.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spray coating process for a robotic spray gun assembly comprising importing a discretized model of an object geometry to be coated; importing a numerically characterized spray pattern file; importing a robot motion file comprising a plurality of motion positions, dwell times and orientations defining a spray direction of the robotic spray gun; reading each motion position within the motion file; determining which portions of the object geometry are visible at each motion position; computing a void volume fraction at each visible portion of the object geometry based on the core compression, the incident angle of the robotic spray gun and the ricocheting of the spray for each motion position; and calculating total coating thickness on portions of the object geometry for the complete motion step.

Abstract: The disclosure related to a method for making a nanowire structure. The method includes fabricating a free-standing carbon nanotube structure, introducing reacting materials into the carbon nanotube structure, and activating the reacting materials to grow a nanowire structure.

Abstract: A method of producing a water resistant fiber-cement product. The water repelling agent can be added or applied to the fiber-cement or indeed the material forming the fiber cement at a number of different stages in the process. The resultant material has increased water impermeability over conventional fiber-cement products.

Abstract: A holding device and method is provided for efficiently applying a coating on the exterior surface of a tubular hollow body, while preventing coating application on the interior surface and coating defects. The holding device of the present invention comprises at least two structures contacting the inner surface of the tubular hollow body and extending to a portion where the structures are connected and rotary motion is induced to rotate the tubular hollow body. The structures are arranged and shaped so that an inner hollow section is formed in which excess coating material can accumulate.

Abstract: A method of the present invention is used for the high-rate deposition of materials, such as carbon, silicon, metals, metal oxides, and the like, onto a metal substrate defined by a metal tape. The particles of the material are mixed with fluid and are injected against the metal tape at high pressure and high velocity. The particles of the material form a current collection surface of the metal tape. The metal tape is used as cathode or anode combined with a separator to form a fuel cell of a secondary battery, metal-ceramic membranes, film composite metal-ceramic materials for electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for the efficient production of a substantially wood free coated web. In particular, a method for producing an at least substantially wood free coated web includes the application of a double coating on at least one side of the web, whereby the last coating application occurs by means of a contactless coating process.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyorganosiloxanes modified with fragrances and having reactive groups, to a method for coating a substrate using the polyorganosiloxanes according to the invention, use of the polyorganosiloxanes according to the invention for releasing the fragrance, to a method for producing the polyorganosiloxanes according to the invention as well as to their use, for example, in detergents or laundry detergents, in care products, in surface treatment agents and in cosmetics.

Abstract: A process for finishing fibers and textiles with an antimicrobially active component comprising at least one silver component desensitized by an additional component, such as pinacryptol yellow, provides durable protection of textiles against bacterial attack and discolorations of the textiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a chlorinated polyester resin in which the polyester satisfies formula (I) below: together with a crosslinking catalyst and a crosslinking accelerator in order to plug a crack affecting the wall of a metal device intended to contain a radioactive acid material. It is especially applicable in the maintenance of metal equipment of nuclear installations, in particular equipment that is for irradiated nuclear fuel reprocessing.

Abstract: A piezo-electric film forming method includes (1) a first moving step of moving a nozzle with respect to a substrate along a first direction to form a first piezo-electric band extending along the first direction, (2) a measuring step of measuring thickness distribution along the width of the first piezo-electric band, (3) a calculating step of calculating a shifting distance based on the thickness distribution, (4) a shifting step of moving the nozzle with respect to the substrate along a second direction by the calculated shifting distance, wherein the second direction intersects with the first direction, and (5) a second moving step of moving the nozzle with respect to the substrate along the first direction to form a second piezo-electric band extending along the first direction. The piezo-electric film is formed such that the first piezo-electric band and the second piezo-electric band are overlapped.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formulae (I), (II), and (III), which can be block copolymers with various substituents and side-chain groups. The side-chains can include semifluorinated alkyl- and PEG-derived groups. The block copolymers can be surface active block copolymers (SABCs) and can be used as antifouling coatings. Coating compositions employing the compounds of the invention and methods for their use are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention aims at making it possible to easily fill liquid into a droplet spraying and applying head module, while saving work. The droplet spraying and applying head module includes a droplet spraying and applying head and a tank. The droplet spraying and applying head includes a liquid chamber for containing liquid and a plurality of nozzles communicating with the liquid chamber, and sprays droplets through the nozzles The tank contains liquid to be supplied to the liquid chamber, and communicates with the liquid chamber. The droplet spraying and applying head and the tank are coupled to each other with a coupling member. A revolute joint is interposed between the coupling member and the droplet spraying and applying head.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a hydrogen separation apparatus provided with an independent hydrogen permeable membrane and capable of suppressing or preventing deformation of the hydrogen permeable membrane, and a production process therefor. [Solving Means] A hydrogen separation apparatus includes a porous support member, an independent hydrogen permeable membrane disposed adjacent to the porous support member, and a joining member for joining the porous support member and the hydrogen permeable membrane.

Abstract: The invention provides a silane compound that includes a hydrophobic group and a silane ester group linked by a hydrophilic group for use as a surface treatment to an inorganic material, such as a pigment, the silane including a hydrophobic group and a silane ester group linked by a hydrophilic group. The invention includes a coated particle including an inorganic material coated with the silane compound(s) and methods of improving the wettability and/or dispersibility of an inorganic material such as a pigment, wherein the method comprises depositing the silane compounds on the surface of a pigment.