Abstract: A solder jet apparatus is disclosed The solder jet apparatus is a continuous mode solder jet that includes a blanking system and raster scan system. The use of the raster scan and blanking systems allows for a continuous stream of solder to be placed anywhere on the surface in any desired X-Y plane. This allows for greater accuracy as well as greater product throughput. Additionally, with the raster scan system, repairs to existing soldered surfaces can be quickly and easily performed using a map of the defects for directing the solder to the defects.

Abstract: A texture coating for golf club heads provides a durable and aesthetically pleasing exterior for wood, iron or putter golf club heads. The texture coating is a combination of a medium material, resin particles and a coupling agent. In a preferred embodiment the medium is a paint, the resin particles are olefins, most preferably polyethylene or polypropylene, and the coupling agent is a silane compound.

Abstract: A halogen gas plasma-resistant member to be exposed to a halogen gas plasma, includes a main body of said member, and a corrosion-resistant film formed at least a surface of said main body, wherein a peeling resistance of the corrosive film to said main body is not less than 15 MPa.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component having a substrate and a ceramic heat-insulating layer which is arranged thereon. This heat-insulating layer has a columnar structure having ceramic stems which are essentially oriented mainly normal to the surface of the substrate and have a respective stem diameter of less than 2.5 &mgr;m. The invention also relates to a coating apparatus for producing a heat-insulating layer on a substrate and to a method of coating a substrate in the manner of a reactive gas-flow sputtering method.

Abstract: A method for chemical vapor deposition using a very fine atomization or vaporization of a reagent containing liquid or liquid-like fluid near its supercritical temperature, where the resulting atomized or vaporized solution is entered into a flame or a plasma torch, and a powder is formed or a coating is deposited onto a substrate. The combustion flame can be stable from 10 torr to multiple atmospheres, and provides the energetic environment in which the reagent contained within the fluid can be reacted to form the desired powder or coating material on a substrate. The plasma torch likewise produces the required energy environment, but, unlike the flame, no oxidizer is needed so materials stable in only very low oxygen partial pressures can be formed.

Abstract: A flexible polyolefin-based hot melt adhesive composition having a variety of end uses, particularly in bonding polyethylene and polypropylene films, nonwoven fabrics and elastic attachment applications in nonwoven disposable articles. The composition includes a flexible polyolefin polymer or a blend of flexible polyolefin polymers, a tackifier resin, a plasticizer, and optionally a wax and a stabilizer. The preferred flexible polyolefin polymer has a melt flow rate greater than 5 g/10 min. and a density between 0.86 to 0.90 g/cm3. The hot melt adhesive composition provides a novel combination of desirable properties including good adhesion to a variety of substrates, low viscosity, good heat stability and oil resistance. The adhesive can be applied using common application techniques such as extruding or spraying.

Abstract: A member covered with a self-fluxing alloy sprayed coating is produced by previously forming a porous ceramic sprayed coating on a surface of a self-fluxing alloy sprayed coating prior to a refusing treatment of the coating formed on a substrate, heating the sprayed coating in an inert gas atmosphere controlled to 1˜300 hPa or by a high frequency induction heating system and thereafter removing the ceramic sprayed coating to expose the self-fluxing alloy sprayed coating. This member is uniform in the thickness, less in the retention of pores or oxide impurities and has a strong coating property.

Abstract: A method of applying a coating material to a moving strip of substrate comprising the steps of: (a) providing a supply signal from a controller to a coating supply unit to control the supply of coating material from the coating supply unit through a liquid usage detector and a liquid meter unit and to a coater for application to the moving strip; (b) providing a measure signal from the liquid usage detector to the controller to measure the flow rate of coating material through the liquid usage detector; (c) providing a delivery control signal from the controller to the liquid meter unit to control the amount of coating material delivered from the coater to the moving strip; (d) providing a heating signal from the controller to the inline heater to control the heating of coating material within the inline heater; and (e) providing a dispense signal from the controller to the coater to dispense coating material from the coater for application to the moving strip.

Abstract: Method and system for applying an adhesive agent to a covering material in the process of bonding the covering material to a foam cushion member to produce a bonded unit forming a seat. As a base material of the adhesive agent, only a primary component material and secondary curing agent are used, without any organic solvent added in the primary component material. Heat of a predetermined temperature is continuously applied to the primary component material by heating elements so as to retain its lowered viscosity through a whole fluid passage from a storage point to a spray gun, so that the heated primary component material in a fluid state may be injected from the spray gun, while being mixed with the curing agent in the air at the same time, thereby applying a properly atomized state of the mixture, as an adhesive agent, to the covering material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a means for the surface preparation of a metal or metal alloy substrate. In the process of the present invention, a stream of a mixture of flux particles and metal particles is hurled at the substrate at velocities effective for flux adhesion to the surface. The velocities of the particle stream is adjusted so that the flux particles adhere to the surface and the metal particles bounce off the surface. At higher temperatures and velocities, the metal particles are co-deposited with the flux.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating the outer surface of a workpiece comprises disposing a workpiece in a fixed position along an axis and rotating a thermal spray gun around the axis on a support with a thermal spray thereof directed towards the axis. The powder, fuel and oxygen are rotatably coupling to the gun and the thermal spray gun and the support are moving along the axis while rotating.

Abstract: Improved assembly and methods for manufacturing a three-dimensional object are described. The assembly includes a crucible for holding molten metal, an orifice disposed in the bottom of the crucible through which a jet of molten metal can flow towards a movable substrate, and a mechanically oscillating member immersed in the molten metal for controlling the flow of molten metal through the orifice and for breaking the flow of molten metal into the sequence of molten metal drops. As the drops land on the movable substrate, a three-dimensional object is built up. Continuously variable diameter or controllable planar jets may be used as the orifices. In forming drops from the output of a planar jet, the jet is first broken up by the oscillating member into horizontal cylindrical ligaments and the ligaments are then broken up into drops by acoustic energy applied by audio loudspeakers adjacent the falling ligaments. The assembly and methods are useful in the fields of rapid prototyping and materials processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing moisture regulators for tissue products, whereby they also contain 1% to 15% by weight, preferably 2% to 20% by weight, relative to the total composition, of at least one special non-ionic surfactant selected from among at least one amine oxide and/or hydroxy acid esters and/or at least one ampho-surfactant; the invention also relates to a tissue product as well as to a process for the production of tissue products.

Abstract: A method of solid free form fabrication of an object includes the steps of providing a substrate, forming a plurality of molten droplets, and spraying the molten droplets upward against the substrate to form a net shape object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-soluble and shelf-stable aqueous fluorochemical polymeric treatment useful to treat porous substrates to render them repellent to water- and oil-based stains. The treatment comprises a water-soluble fluorochemical polymer containing only carbon atoms in the backbone, with a plurality of each of the following groups pendent from the backbone: (a) fluoroaliphatic groups, (b) carboxyl-containing groups, (c) oxyalkylene or polyoxyalkylene groups, and, optionally, (d) silyl groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are color filter producing method/apparatus for producing a color filter by ejecting onto a substrate ink from an ink-jet head having a plurality of nozzles arranged substantially in a first direction while relatively scanning the ink-jet head and the substrate in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, so that filter elements adjacent in the second direction may be colored to have different colors. In the method/apparatus, before the coloring, landing locations for the plural ink dots to be ejected to color the filter elements, are measured and based on the measurement results, ejection timings for the plural nozzles are adjusted so that the plural ink dots land along the center line of each of the filter elements in the first direction.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a lubricant into a micromechanical device package and a micromechanical device package containing the lubricant. The method comprises the steps of mixing (102) the lubricant, typically a perfluoroalkanoic acid such as perfluorodecanoic acid with a suitable solvent, typically an ether solvent such as tetrahydrofuran or tert-butyl methyl ether. The mixture is allowed to equilibriate (104) before being filtered (106) to remove solid particles. The filtered solution is applied (108) to a surface that will be on the interior of the package, typically the ceramic substrate. The deposited mixture is then cured (110) to remove most, if not all, of the solvent, and the package is sealed (112).

Abstract: A means of effectively applying an organic EL material application liquid with good application liquid cut-off is provided. A heater and an ultrasonic oscillator are formed in a thin film formation apparatus when applying the application liquid, and heat and ultrasonic oscillations are imparted to the application liquid. Defective application liquid cut-off and liquid clogging can thus be resolved.

Abstract: The cement-free, castable refractory composition for producing dense cast refractories according to the present invention comprises 70-98 weight % of refractory aggregate regulated to have a particle size of 10 mm or less, 2-30 weight % of ultrafine refractory powder having a particle size of 10 &mgr;m or less, and 0.01-1.0 weight % (outer percentage), based on 100 weight % of the refractory aggregate+the ultrafine refractory powder, of a dispersing agent. The cement-free, castable refractory composition tempered with water or other tempering liquids to have a castable flowability or the factory-premixed, cement-free, castable refractory composition is conveyed to a gunning nozzle by a pump, and a coagulant is added to the tempered refractory material together with compressed air in the nozzle to carry out gunning.

Abstract: The elastomeric polyurethane interpenetrating network compositions of the invention are developed by in situ reaction of polyols with different isocyanates and polyisocyanates in bituminous material. Suitable bituminous materials include asphalt, coal tar, polymer modified asphalt, oxidized, and unoxidized asphalt. The composition is preferably formed at a temperature between 200° F. and 350° F. The reaction kinetics can be accelerated by including catalysts and curing agents. The reaction kinetics were followed by measuring the torque increase as a function of reaction time. The gelation time is measured at the maximum torque. For testing, the bituminous polyurethane interpenetrating network elastomeric compositions were hot-sprayed-applied (200° F.-350° F.) on different substrates such as concrete, metal, wood, built-up roofing systems, polyurethane foams, and other construction materials with a specially designed spray applicator system.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal and polymeric composite article by the following steps. Droplets of spray deposited metal and spray deposited polymeric material are combined to form an article having the polymeric material interspersed within the metal. A carrier or form that shaped to receive the metal and polymeric layers is provided. The carrier may be made either stationary or movable. Layers of spray deposited metal and spray deposited polymeric material are applied atop the carrier. The spray deposited metal is between 90 and 95 percent by volume of the article. The polymeric layers do not completely cover the metal layers. Succeeding spray deposited metal layers contact bond to previous metal layers. The polymeric material between imbedded between the interconnected metal layers.

Abstract: A process for production of hollow thermal-barrier coatings functioning as high-temperature heat-exchangers made of metal and/or non-metallic materials, applied onto the surface of metal and/or non-metallic substrata. The hollow/channeled coatings having a predetermined design, comprising an outer shell and an inner framework, which framework joins the outer shell with the surface of the substrate, together making a system of hollows and/or channels in the space between the outer shell and the substrate.

Abstract: In a color filter manufacturing method according to the present invention, a color filter is manufactured by coloring the respective pixels with a plurality of discharged inks arranged in the scanning direction while an ink-jet head having a plurality of ink discharging nozzles in a direction substantially perpendicular to the scanning direction is scanned over a substrate. A coloring operation is performed while the ink discharging pattern is changed for each of the arrayed pixels or each pixel group.

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 relates to a hot melt adhesive composition useful for articles such as plasters, bandages and tapes which are adhesively adhered to skin. The adhesive may be coated continuously and preferably, discontinuously onto a substrate. More preferably, the hot melt adhesive composition is pattern-coated. The adhesive is permanently adhered to at least one substrate of the article and removably or releasably attachable to skin. The adhesive advantageously does not cause skin irritation nor transfers adhesive to the skin upon removal.

Abstract: A method and a machine for surface sizing of soft pieces (3) with porous surface such as fabrics and foams, with liquid glue, includes preheating the surface of each piece (3) at a temperature higher than 50° C., then spraying the liquid glue by low pressure atomization on the pre-heated surface, thus preventing the glue from penetrating the thickness of the piece.

Abstract: Method for making polymer particulates, such as spherical powder and whiskers, by melting a polymer material under conditions to avoid thermal degradation of the polymer material, atomizing the melt using gas jet means in a manner to form atomized droplets, and cooling the droplets to form polymer particulates, which are collected for further processing. Atomization parameters can be controlled to produce polymer particulates with controlled particle shape, particle size, and particle size distribution. For example, atomization parameters can be controlled to produce spherical polymer powders, polymer whiskers, and combinations of spherical powders and whiskers. Atomizing apparatus also is provided for atoomizing polymer and metallic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous protective film, consisting of a thermoplastic synthetic material, which is applied to the inner side of the longitudinal weld of sheet metal pipes which are supplied end to end across the welding arm of a welding machine and an adjacent applicator arm. The thermoplastic synthetic material is continuously melted and applied using an applicator nozzle across at least the entire width of the weld. The thermoplastic synthetic material fed continuously is preheated, melted and conveyed to the applicator nozzle in a homogeneous liquid state. The discharge opening of the nozzle is subsequently guided at an adjustable constant distance from the inner side of the longitudinal weld of the sheet metal pipes, and the liquid synthetic material is applied in metered quantities. The melting apparatus for carrying out the process comprises means for guiding the discharge opening of the applicator nozzle. The means are, for example, a follow up roller, a sliding block, or a probe.

Abstract: A process for forming polymer coatings on the surfaces of objects, e.g., medical stents, is disclosed. The coatings formed by the process of the invention comprise small spherical, spheroidal or irregular shape polymer particles, which may be adhered together. Coatings may have high porosity and high surface area.

Abstract: Debonders, particularly including polysiloxanes, are applied to tissue webs by atomizing the debonder and applying the debonder to the tissue with a steam jet as a debonder/steam mixture. The debonder is applied after the creping blade and prior to the reel. Other suitable debonders include quaternary ammonium surfactants.

Abstract: In order to advantageously solve problems such as lowering of the productivity, contamination of alloy coating due to the adoption of different metal, increase of the cost due to the adoption of different coating process, a coating of MCrAlX alloy is directly formed on a substrate surface of a member exposed to a high temperature at a thickness of 10.about.300 .mu.m through atmospheric plasma spraying process in air or flame spraying process (including low-velocity flame spraying process, high-velocity flame spraying process) and thereafter the same MCrAlX alloy is applied thereonto at a thickness of 100.about.800 .mu.m through low pressure plasma spraying process in a non-oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: The density of hydroxyl groups present on the surface of glass, such as E-glass fibers, is increased by subjecting the surface to a radio frequency induced gas plasma containing water vapor. Surfaces so treated exhibit enhanced adsorption of hydrolyzed organo silane coupling agents applied to improve adhesion between glass fibers and resin matrices in the manufacture of reinforced composites.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel higher solids conductive coating compositions which can be applied by spray and other atomization methods. More particularly, it pertains to novel higher solids conductive coating compositions capable of application by electrostatic atomization methods. While there are many applications in which conductive coatings are useful, the invention is particularly useful for the manufacture of adhesion promoting primer compositions which have higher solids and can be applied by electrostatic atomization methods. The key components of the present invention are:(i) a conductive pigment,(ii) a non-conductive polymeric binder, and(iii) a solvent selected for its ability:(a) to form a stable non-conductive dispersion of a conductive pigment when subjected to an electrostatic potential of 20000+ volts,(b) to provide for a higher solids liquid coatings composition thereby reducing the volatile organic emissions (VOC) during application.

Abstract: A collapsible metal tube, comprising: a metal body portion susceptible of plastic deformation, the body portion being sealed at one end; a shoulder portion and a mouth/neck portion connected to the other end of the body portion; and a resin film provided on the inside wall surface of the body portion, the resin film comprising a metal-adhesive thermoplastic resin layer formed by spray-coating the inside wall surface of the body portion with a dispersion of fine spherical particles consisting of a metal-adhesive thermoplastic resin and then heating to integrate the particles. The resin film formed on the inside of the collapsible metal tube is reliable because it is a dense resin film virtually devoid of pinholes, excellent in elongation at break, and free from cracking when folded or deformed, and is excellent in ability of protecting the metal body portion and the contents.

Abstract: A method and spray forming system for effectively spraying the inner diameters of intricate objects and makes inner diameter spray forming practical for articles that have various and complicated inner geometries. The spray forming system can include at least one of a rotating mandrel and preform, and atomizer, which is fed with liquid metal, to form a spray. The atomizer is positioned with respect to inner walls of at least one of the rotating mandrel and preform to accurately and fully spray form an inner diameter of an article, even if the article has complicated and irregular inner surfaces.

Abstract: In order to control the precipitation and formation of a deposition produced in an inner face portion of a heat transmitting tube for a boiler due to a boiler water and the formation of an oxide scale of a tube material due to overheated steam, there is provided a heat transmitting tube for a boiler provided with a porous sprayed coating. The porous sprayed coating is formed by using a metal.multidot.alloy having excellent high temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance at high temperature as compared with a material of the heat transmitting tube onto an outer heat receiving surface for contacting a combustion gas, and optionally an oxide ceramic, and optionally an oxide cermet. Solid inorganic sintered fin particles are penetrated and filled in opening pores of the porous sprayed coating and form a heat shielding layer on the surface of the porous sprayed coating.

Abstract: A method for applying fluids to a strand and useable for bonding adhesive coated strands to substrates in the production of bodily fluid absorbing hygienic articles, by drawing the strand along an isolated path, moving a fluid or adhesive fiber back and forth across a path of the strand as the fluid fiber is dispensed toward the strand, and capturing substantially all of the fluid fiber on the isolated strand, and in some applications contacting an adhesive coated strand with the substrate to bond the strand thereto. The adhesive fiber is vacillated back and forth across a path of the strand beyond opposing sides thereof to at least partially coat all sides thereof with adhesive. In bodily fluid absorbing hygienic articles, the methods substantially eliminate fabric stiffening and loss of moisture absorbing capacity thereof, provide substantially uniformly bonding along the axial dimension of the strand to ensure uniform bunching of fabrics, optimum fluid absorption, and comfort.

Abstract: A method of preparing electrodes is now described, which electrodes have enhanced adhesion of subsequently applied coatings combined with excellent coating service life. In the method, a substrate metal, such as a valve metal as represented by titanium, is provided with a highly desirable rough surface characteristic for subsequent coating application. This can be achieved by various operations including etching to ensure a roughened surface morphology. In subsequent operations, a barrier layer is provided on the surface of enhanced morphology. This may be achieved by operations including heating, as well as including thermal decomposition of a layer precursor. Subsequent coatings provide enhanced lifetime even in the most rugged commercial environments.

Abstract: Techniques for melting and forming aerosols from solid CIPC are disclosed. Solid CIPC in block form is convenient to ship and to handle. Solid CIPC in block form appears to have a consistency of solid paraffin wax. Solid CIPC is melted by controlled techniques to form a substantially pure liquid stream of CIPC. The molten or liquid stream of CIPC is converted to an aerosol of CIPC either by a pressurized, hot air stream or by a combustion gas stream.

Abstract: A semiconductor processor for spray coating wafers or other semiconductor articles. The processor has a compartment in which are mounted a wafer transfer, coating station and thermal treatment station. The coating station has a spray processing vessel in which a movable spray-head and rotatable wafer holder. The spray station has coating viscosity control features. An ultrasonic resonating spray-head is precisely supplied with coating from a metering pump. The heat treatment station heat cures the coating and then cools the wafer. The system allows coatings to be applied in relatively uniform conformational layers upon irregular surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is to a process for producing a matrix particle of a colored lake or dye which matrix reduces the leeching or bleeding of the colored lake or dye into the surrounding medium. The present inventive process is particularly useful in toothpaste formulations.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for nonextrusion manufacturing of catheters that can be used to produce catheters having a simple or complex configuration. A polymer material in a particulate preform is applied in a layer over an outer surface of a core member. By applying the polymer material in a particulate preform, a composition of the polymer material can be varied continuously as it is being applied to provide a variable hardness over the length of the catheter. A fibrous reinforcement can be used having a constant or variable pitch and a constant or variable number of fibers and fiber types. Sensors can be easily placed in a wall of the catheter as the catheter is being fabricated, thereby allowing more sensors to be used without placing conductors in the lumen of the catheter. Deflection passages can be provided in a wall of the catheter for inserting a wire to deflect the catheter.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods whereby reprocessed nanoparticle powder feeds, nanoparticle liquid suspensions, and metalorganic liquids are used in conventional thermal spray deposition for the fabrication of high-quality nanostructured coatings. In one embodiment of this invention, the nanostructured feeds consist of spherical agglomerates produced by reprocessing as-synthesized nanostructured powders. The method is applicable to as-synthesized nanostructured powders made by a variety of liquid chemical processing methods. In another embodiment of this invention, a fine dispersion of nanoparticles is directly injected into a combustion flame or plasma thermal spray device to form high-quality nanostructured coatings.

Abstract: A dispense nozzle (10), having a narrow oblong orifice (14), is positioned over and near the surface of the substrate (22), close to the edge of the substrate. While the substrate is rotating, the nozzle dispenses fluid through the narrow oblong orifice onto the substrate surface, starting from near the outer edge (24) moving toward the substrate's rotational center (26). The narrow oblong orifice may have lips of unequal size to help direct fluid flow. A controlled rate of acceleration is maintained for the rate of translation of the nozzle across the substrate surface. Once the nozzle approaches the substrate's rotational center, the nozzle is raised to a higher height above the surface of the substrate while continuing to dispense fluid. Then the dispense stream of fluid is terminated, and the substrate is rapidly accelerated to a predetermined spin speed to evenly distribute the fluid over the surface of the substrate to a uniform film of desired thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing catalytic materials which comprises passing an aerosol comprising a mixture of metal powder and support through a plasma torch.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for coating substrates by a liquid spray so as to avoid entrapment of gaseous bubbles, particularly air bubbles, in the coating and desirably to thereby obtain bubble-free coatings. More particularly, the invention involves spray applying the coating to a substrate in an atmosphere consisting of gases having appreciable solubility in the applied coating, such as carbon dioxide, such that gas bubbles that may become entrapped in the coating are removed after application by the gases dissolving into the coating and diffusing to the surface.

Abstract: A method of applying a color-plus-clear composite coating to a substrate is provided comprising: applying to the substrate a colored film-forming composition to form a base coat and applying to the base coat a clear film-forming composition to form a transparent top coat over the base coat. Prior to application to the base coat, the clear film-forming composition is heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to lower its viscosity such that the composition can be atomized and applied as a smooth continuous film. At a temperature of 20-25.degree. C., the clear film-forming composition has a high viscosity such that it cannot be atomized and applied as a smooth continuous film.

Abstract: The present invention to a coating composition comprising:(a) a bicyclic oxazolidine compound of the structure: ##STR1## (b) a monoyclic oxazlidine compound of the structure: ##STR2## (c) an isocyanate functional compound, and (d) a resin comprising a functional group selected from hydroxyl and amine.The invention further relates to a method of coating a substrate with the coating composition and to a substrate coated with the coating composition.

Abstract: Rigid-rod and segmented rigid-rod polymers, methods for preparing the polymers and useful articles incorporating the polymers are provided. The polymers incorporate rigid-rod backbones with pendant solubilizing groups attached thereto for rendering the polymers soluble.

Abstract: A process comprising the following steps: (a) maintaining the process in an essentially oxygen-free state; (b) introducing a first polymer directly from the polymerization reactor in which it was prepared, in molten form, into a mixer/compounder; (c) reducing any higher pressure accompanying the first polymer from the polymerization reactor to the mixer/compounder to a pressure in the range of about 0 to about 5 barg; (d) adding additives selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, second polymers, other polymer enhancing additives, and mixtures thereof to the mixer/compounder, and mixing same with the molten first polymer; (e) passing the molten mixture from step (d) through one or more screens, each having a maximum opening size of about 25 microns; (f) pelletizing the mixture from step (e); (g) introducing the pellets into a spraying chamber, the interior of said chamber being operated in a static condition; (h) spraying the pellets in the chamber with a crosslinking formulation including an organi