Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for deposition of films using energy dispensers combined with film-material dispensers. The processes achieve high energy efficiency and speed by deposition of film materials that absorb energy in a designed radiation band, coupled with delivery of energy using a radiation source with a band matched to the absorbance band of the film deposition material. It is possible to use the energy for drying, fusion, chemical conversion, sintering of the deposited materials to produce films for visual, graphic or electronic applications. The process does not cause significant heating of substrates. The energy can be delivered to specified material deposition locations, thus using substantially less energy than bulk heating.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrical conductor by applying at least one paste, in particular a thick-film paste, to a substrate by a dispensing operation, wherein the paste is applied in at least one strand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fabricating fine conductive patterns using a surface modified mask template, the method including: depositing a high molecular substance on a substrate; applying a hydrophobic material onto the high molecular substance so that the hydrophobic material can infiltrate into the high molecular substance; forming a mask template by removing a part of the high molecular substance to form a recess where a region of the substrate is exposed to an outside; depositing conductive ink on the mask template; and performing annealing to abstract metal particles from a metallic compound dissolved in the conductive ink so that an insulating pattern can be formed in a region on which the high molecular substance is deposited, but a conductive pattern can be formed as the metal particles are abstracted from the conductive ink in the recess and cohere with each other.

Abstract: A method of creating a pigmented image on a monument stone substrate includes positioning the stone relative to a laser engraving apparatus, masking the stone substrate in an image area in which the image is to be created with a first mask layer, operating the laser engraving apparatus in a pattern over the masked area at a sufficient power level to burn through the mask and pit the stone substrate with a first set of pits, applying a first layer of pigment over the image area to any remaining first mask layer in the image area and to the first set of pits, curing the first layer of pigment and removing any remaining first mask layer. Additional colors or pigment layers can be added by repeating the masking, burning and applying steps, and the final such step can be a dithered image, followed by an edge defining cutting step in which the border of the image is defined. All pigment layers are rooted in the stone. The final pigmented image is preserved with protective coatings.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic device includes disposing a solution containing a conductive organic material in a first region on a substrate, drying the solution to form a conductive organic film in the first region, and irradiating the conductive organic film formed in a second region other than the first region with light to decrease the conductivity of the conductive organic film.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the elimination of odor caused by burned or laser-etching leather are provided. One method comprises the steps of providing a leather article with a burned-odor characteristic by laser-treating a side of the leather article; and treating the side of the leather article with an odor absorbent comprising zinc ricinoleate to eliminate the burned-odor characteristic.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The plurality of carbon nanotubes is arranged approximately along a same first direction. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The carbon nanotube film has a uniform width. The carbon nanotube film has substantially the same density of the carbon nanotubes along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The change in density across the width is within 10 percent. The present application also relates to a carbon nanotube film precursor and a method for making the carbon nanotube film.

Abstract: A perfume bottle comprising a body (1) and a neck (2), the body (1) defining a perfume reservoir (10) that is delimited by an inside surface (14), the body being made of material that is substantially transparent, such as glass, the bottle being characterized in that the inside surface (14) is coated, at least in part, with a reflective layer (Cm) that imparts a mirror effect, the layer (Cm) being visible and reflective through the transparent material that constitutes the body, the perfume coming into direct contact with the layer (Cm).

Abstract: A method of derivatizing a fluid-impervious surface with a mixed monolayer to create a surface energy gradient comprising the steps of a) Exposing a base surface to a first solution comprising a plurality of molecules of the formula X1-J1-M1 wherein X1 and M1 represent separate functional groups and J1 represents a spacer moiety that, together, are able to promote formation from solution of a self-assembled monolayer for sufficient time to form a monolayer surface having a substantially uniform surface energy on the base surface. b) Removing a portion of the monolayer formed in (a) such that a portion of the base surface is again fully or partially exposed. c) Exposing the portion of the base surface from (b) to a second solution comprising a plurality of molecules of the formula X2-J2-M2 wherein the functional group M2 has a different surface energy from that of the functional group M1 such that a surface energy gradient is formed.

Abstract: A method of nanoparticle printing including: contacting a printing plate with a target substrate, while the printing plate is contacting the target substrate, illuminating nanoparticies on the printing plate with intense flashes of LASER light, or subjecting the nanoparticles to microwave radiation, such that energy is selectively transferred into the particles, increasing a local temperature of the particles which causes an increased interaction of the particles with the target substrate and produces a strong junction and removes the particles from the printing plate; and peeling off the printing plate from the target substrate.

Abstract: A method for forming a thin film photovoltaic device. The method includes providing a transparent substrate comprising a surface region and forming a first electrode layer overlying the surface region of the transparent substrate. The first electrode layer has an electrode surface region. In a specific embodiment, the method includes masking one or more portions of the electrode surface region using a masking layer to form an exposed region and a blocked region. The method includes forming an absorber layer comprising a sulfur entity overlying the exposed region and removing the mask layer. In a specific embodiment, the method causing formation of a plurality of metal disulfide species overlying the blocked region. In a specific embodiment, the metal disulfide species has a semiconductor characteristic. The method includes subjecting the plurality of metal disulfide species to electromagnetic radiation from a laser beam to substantially remove the metal disulfide species.

Abstract: A method for electroless plating of metal on a laser-patterned substrate. A substrate is provided on which both a thermal imaging layer and catalytic layer are deposited. On exposure to a laser beam, sufficient levels of radiation are converted to heat in the thermal imaging layer to render the exposed regions of the adjacent catalytic layer inactive. The laser-patterned substrate is then exposed to a reaction solution which initiates the growth of a metal film on the unexposed regions of the catalytic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating blackened conductive patterns, which includes (i) forming a resist layer on a non-conductive substrate; (ii) forming fine pattern grooves in the resist layer using a laser beam; (iii) forming a mixture layer containing a conductive material and a blackening material in the fine pattern grooves; and (iv) removing the resist layer remained on the non-conductive substrate.

Abstract: A method of patterning nanostructures comprising printing an ink comprising the nanostructures onto a solvent-extracting first surface such that a pattern of nanostructures is formed on the first surface.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an interconnect structure is described. A substrate is provided. A patterned interfacial metallic layer is formed on the substrate. An amorphous carbon insulating layer or a carbon-based insulating layer is formed covering the substrate and the interfacial metallic layer. A conductive carbon line or plug is formed in the amorphous carbon or carbon-based insulating layer electrically connected with the interfacial metallic layer. An interconnect structure is also described, including a substrate, a patterned interfacial metallic layer on the substrate, an amorphous carbon insulating layer or a carbon-based insulating layer on the substrate, and a conductive carbon line or plug disposed in the amorphous carbon or carbon-based insulating layer and electrically connected with the interfacial metallic layer.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a micropattern using a mask template. The method includes: forming a mask template on a substrate, wherein the mask template has an exposure section through which a portion of the substrate is exposed to the exterior and a non-exposure section provided by a polymer material applied on the remaining portion of the substrate; supplying conductive ink to the top of the mask template to deposit the conductive ink on the non-exposure section and on the substrate exposed through the exposure section; and heat treating the conductive ink in order to extract the conductive ink nanoclusters dissolved or dispersed in the conductive ink, wherein the conductive ink nanoclusters disposed on the non-exposure section are bound to the non-exposure section to form an insulating pattern having electrical insulating property, while the conductive ink nanoclusters disposed on the substrate form a conductive pattern having electroconductive property.

Abstract: A via hole is formed in a first cladding layer laminated on a wiring board. A conductive material is filled in the via hole so as to form a first conductor portion (a portion of a conductive via) having a mushroom-like shape projecting from a surface of the first cladding layer. Then, a second cladding layer is formed to cover the first conductor portion, the first cladding layer and a core layer, and a via hole is formed in the second cladding layer. A conductive material is filled in the via hole so as to form a second conductor portion (a remaining portion of the conductive via) connected to the first conductor portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer ceramic substrate including: a ceramic stacked structure in which multiple ceramic layers are stacked and interconnected to one another through vias provided in respective ceramic layers, the ceramic stacked structure having surface reforming layers 111a formed by removal of glass component on the surfaces of upper and lower parts of the ceramic layers; and contact pads formed on a top surface and a bottom surface of the ceramic stacked structure so as to be electrically connected to the vias.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the production of highly demanded pieces at low cost. The method is especially well suited for deep drawing dies, but also any other type of tooling. It is also very well suited for machine components of big dimensions and with high mechanical solicitations, like rotors and cages in wind mills and other big machines. The pieces or tools are cast with a low cost ceramic, like a high resistance concrete (with special mention to HPC or UHPC) or a low water admixture castable or any other low cost high mechanical resistance material (low cost ceramics or high resistance polymers are especially suited). Once cast, the working surface of the die or piece is coated with a metal, an intermetallic or a high performance ceramic. Projection or deposition techniques are used to obtain the high value working surface.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a plastic base, a prime layer, a decorative layer, and a transparent protection layer. The prime layer is coated on the plastic base, and defines a pattern embedded in the prime layer. The decorative layer is coated on the prime layer and the pattern. The decorative layer has a light reflective capability, and a thickness of the decorative layer is less than a depth of the pattern. The transparent protection layer is coated on the decorative layer.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a plastic base, a prime layer, a decorative layer, and a transparent protection layer. The prime layer, the decorative layer, and the transparent protection layer are coated on the plastic base in that order. The decorative layer defines a pattern extending through the decorative layer.

Abstract: A process for coating an implantable device is disclosed. In this process, at least one implantable device is tumbled. As the implantable device is being tumbled, a coating substance is introduced to coat the implantable device with the coating substance.

Abstract: A transparent signboard and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The transparent signboard includes: a transparent substrate; an electrode layer made of polymer or carbon nanotube and comprising a plurality of conducting parts separated from each other with respect to a predetermined pattern region interposed therebetween, and a non-conducting part formed on the predetermined pattern region and integrally formed with the conducting parts; and a light-emitting device configured to connect the separated conducting parts to each other.

Abstract: There is provided an exterior member including a first layer formed on a surface of a substrate and containing coating inclusions and a second layer stacked on a surface of the first layer and containing a material that can allow light to be transmitted therethrough, the light having a wavelength at which optical characteristics of the coating inclusions can be changed. The first layer has a marking portion which is a portion where the optical characteristics of the coating inclusions have changed by laser-irradiation of the light having the wavelength to at least a part of the first layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a thin film multi-band antenna, which is formed by PVD-Roll to Roll process and is formed of metal-oxide, conductive polymer, conductive glue or CNT. In another aspect, the present invention discloses a manufacturing method of thin film antenna, comprising preparing gel, followed by coating the gel on a substrate to form a transparent thin film. Thermal process is performed to heat the thin film. The gel includes vinyl oxide and metal compounds, wherein the vinyl oxide includes PEO having In(NO)3.3H2O, In(Ac)3, SnCl2.2H2O, or Sn(C2O4) contained thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrochemical test sensor includes providing a base. Electrochemically-active material is placed on the base. Dielectric material is applied over the electrochemically-active material. A first selected area of the dielectric material is laser-ablated to expose the electrochemically-active material. A second selected area of the dielectric material and the electrochemically-active material are laser-ablated to expose the base. The first selected area is different from the second selected area. A second layer is applied to assist in forming a channel in the test sensor. The channel assists in allowing a fluid sample to contact a reagent located therein. The dielectric material is located between the base and the second layer.

Abstract: This method for making an electric interconnection between two conducting layers separated by at least one insulation or semi-conducting layer, comprises forming a stud extending at least between the lower conducting layer and the upper conducting layer, wherein the nature and/or the shape of said stud impart non-wettability properties relative to the material used for the separating layer.

Abstract: An article surface ornamental structure that is easy to work and able to form a decorative pattern of an optional design and a high-grade feeling produced thanks to the metallic luster and, if necessary, to form a third dimensional decorative pattern. A metal-coated layer is formed by depositing a metal material with metallic luster on a surface of a base material. The metal-coated layer is at least partly provided with a separation part part, in which the based material has its surface exposed to create an ornamental pattern thanks to a difference between the outer appearance of the base material and the metallic luster of the remaining metal-coated layer. With the base material and the metal-coated layer exposed, respectively, each of their surfaces is coated with a clear-coating layer made of synthetic resin material having transmittancy in order to protect the surface of the ornamental pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is an analyte test strip and method for making the test strip. The test strip utilizes isolated conductive areas to define electrode whiskers. The method utilizes laser ablation to define electrode patterns.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides substrates for use in a variety of analytical and/or diagnostic applications as well as optical systems that employ them, in particular systems based on surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). In one aspect, the invention provides polymeric substrates having conductive surfaces that exhibit micron-sized, and preferably submicron-sized, structures. In other aspects, methods for fabricating such substrates are disclosed, including a step of irradiating a mold surface with a plurality of short laser pulses to form micron-sized or submicron-sized structures and the mold surface and generating the polymeric substrate by replication from the mold surface.

Abstract: A method for arranging particles according to one aspect of the present invention comprises the steps of: forming a thin film on a surface of a substrate, the thin film being obtained by dispersing first particles made of metal in a material, a surface of the material is to be charged to a first polarity in a predetermined solution; dispersing second particles in the solution, the second particles being charged to a second polarity opposite to the first polarity; immersing the thin film in the solution; and irradiating the thin film with light having a wavelength which causes plasmon resonance with surface plasmons of the metal particles.

Abstract: A conductive layer containing gold as a main component is formed on the upper surface of an insulating base. A gap is formed on the conductive layer. A plurality of leader electrodes are formed to oppose one another via the gap. An excess voltage protection material layer is formed to cover some parts of the respective leader electrodes and the gap, so as to obtain an anti-static part. This method enables an accurate formation of a narrow gasp. Thus, it is possible to manufacture an anti-static part having a low peak voltage, stable suppression characteristic of electrostatic discharge (ESD), and a high sulfide resistance.

Abstract: A method of producing a personalized security document or article includes providing a substrate which is transparent at least to visible light. A diffractive optical microstructure is formed in a substantially opaque layer disposed on a surface of the substrate. The diffractive structure comprises a plurality of apertures formed in the opaque layer, such that when the structure is suitably illuminated, for example by a beam of collimated light, a projected image is generated which is unique to a particular individual. Also, personalized security documents or articles made in accordance with the method.

Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.

Abstract: An amorphous silicon deposition method includes the step of forming a buffer layer on a transparent substrate; depositing amorphous silicon on the buffer layer by a thickness ranging from about 600 to about 2,000 angstroms; repeatedly irradiating the amorphous silicon layer to completely melt using a laser beam that has a complete melting energy density; and moving the laser beam by a transaction distance for the next laser beam irradiation.

Abstract: Self-metallizing polyimide films are created by doping polyamic acid solutions with metallic ions and solubilizing agents. Upon creating a film, the film is exposed to coherent light for a specific time and then cured. The resulting film has been found to have a metallic surface layer and a metallic subsurface layer (interlayer). The layer separating the metallic layer has a uniform dispersion of small metal particulates within the polymer. The layer below the interlayer has larger metal particulates uniformly distributed within the polymer. By varying the intensity or time of exposure to the coherent light, three-dimensional control of metal formation within the film is provided.

Abstract: High-surface-area carbon nanostructures coated with a smooth and conformal submonolayer-to-multilayer thin metal films and their method of manufacture are described. The preferred manufacturing process involves the initial oxidation of the carbon nanostructures followed by immersion in a solution with the desired pH to create negative surface dipoles. The nanostructures are subsequently immersed in an alkaline solution containing non-noble metal ions which adsorb at surface reaction sites. The metal ions are then reduced via chemical or electrical means and the nanostructures are exposed to a solution containing a salt of one or more noble metals which replace adsorbed non-noble surface metal atoms by galvanic displacement. Subsequent film growth may be performed via the initial quasi-underpotential deposition of a non-noble metal followed by immersion in a solution comprising a more noble metal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of decorating guitars and other stringed musical instruments are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include UV printing a first portion of a decoration over a first region of at least part of a guitar using a first ink drop size, and UV printing a second portion of the decoration over a second region of said at least part of the guitar using a second ink drop size. In another aspect, a method may include UV printing a mask layer over a surface of at least a portion of a guitar using a first amount of image constriction and a first amount of feathering, and UV printing a decorative layer over at least a portion of the mask layer using a second amount of image constriction and a second amount of feathering.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printed circuit board having a plating pattern buried in a via and a method of manufacturing the same. The method of manufacturing the printed circuit board includes forming a negative pattern for forming a plating pattern, thus remarkably reducing the generation of plating thickness deviation in a plating process for forming a circuit pattern, and the printed circuit board has improved electrical signal transmission properties.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article having a ceramic topcoat includes the steps of forming the ceramic topcoat on the article, heating the ceramic topcoat, and establishing a desired thermal gradient through the ceramic topcoat to induce segmentation cracking in the ceramic topcoat.

Abstract: A preparation method of an electroconductive copper patterning layer includes (Step 1) preparing a dispersion solution of copper-based particles selected from the group consisting of copper particles, copper oxide particles, and their mixtures; (Step 2) forming a copper-based particle patterning layer by printing or filling the dispersion solution of copper-based particles to a substrate into a predetermined shape; and (Step 3) irradiating laser to the copper-based particle patterning layer to burn and interconnect the copper-based particles contained in the copper-based particle patterning layer. This preparation method burns a copper-based particle patterning layer with a strong energy within a short time by using laser. Thus, it is possible to obtain a copper patterning layer that is hardly oxidized even in the atmosphere, so a copper patterning layer with excellent electric conductivity is formed.

Abstract: A method for patterning a one or more biomolecules on a substrate that includes coating the substrate with a coating of the one or more biomolecules, applying a laser to the coating, and ablating a portion of the one or more biomolecules with the laser in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: In order in particular to allow interconnects to be applied to a component (2) by a thermal spraying process in such a way that they are clearly delimited from one another, before the actual spraying process the surface (8) of the component (2) is treated, in particular laser treated, in such a way that a non-adhering region (14) with a nub-like surface structure is formed.

Abstract: A plastic panel assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating an area on a surface to increase affinity for a fluid including organic light emitting diode (OLED) material.

Abstract: A method of creating a porous carbon coating on a medical device by applying a precursor carbon material on the medical device and then pyrolysing the precursor carbon material by laser irradiation. The laser irradiation may be focused to carbonize only certain portions of the medical device and any uncarbonized areas can be removed by solvent washing. Also provided is a medical device having a carbonized coating created according to the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a security element for security substrates, such as those used for banknotes and the like, having enhanced public recognition, anti-counterfeit and detection properties. A security element comprising an elongate strip of a light transmitting polymeric substrate, said substrate being provided with a magnetic feature and a metallic design, the metallic design being provided by a combination of metal and non-metallic regions and comprising indicia, characters, patterns, designs, or geometrical shapes or a combination of the aforesaid design comprising at least one repeating pattern or which one or more of the frequency, the instantaneous amplitude and/or the maximum amplitude of the pattern varies along the length of the element, said pattern being positioned relative to the magnetic feature such that it does not overlap therewith.

Abstract: A device housing includes a substrate made of plastic, a base paint layer formed on the substrate surface, a vacuum coated layer formed on the base paint layer, a portion of the vacuum coated layer being textured out to form a pattern thereon, a transparent middle paint layer formed on the vacuum coated layer, and a transparent top layer formed on the middle paint layer, the top layer made of paint a having a soft tactility.

Abstract: A multilayer three-dimensional circuit structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. The manufacturing method includes following steps. First, a three-dimensional insulating structure is provided. A first three-dimensional circuit structure is then formed on a surface of the three-dimensional insulating structure. Next, an insulating layer covering the first three-dimensional circuit structure is formed. Thereafter, a second three-dimensional circuit structure is formed on the insulating layer. Subsequently, at least a conductive via penetrating the insulating layer is formed for electrically connecting the second three-dimensional circuit structure and the first three-dimensional circuit structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for digitally printing a polymer-coated paper or board (1), to a paper or board suitable for the method and to the production of a product package equipped with digital prints. During digital printing, printing ink particles are applied in an electric field to the printing surface formed of a polymer coating at locations corresponding to the print, and the printing ink is adhered to the printing surface by fusion with the aid of infrared radiation. In accordance with the invention, the paper or board (2) to be printed is equipped with an inner coating layer (3) containing electrically chargeable ethene acrylate copolymer, such as ethene methyl acrylate copolymer (EMA), and with a polyolefin-based outer shield layer (4) on top of this, which contains e.g. low-density polyethene (LDPE) and provides mechanical strength, forming the printing surface receiving the printing ink.