Abstract: Methods and systems for adhering internal components in a portable computing device are described. In some embodiments, an internal component adhesive removal system can include a conforming wrapper. In one embodiment, the conforming wrapper can wrap around a portion of an outer surface of the internal component. The conforming wrapper can secure and at least partially enclose the internal component such that the internal component is sufficiently constrained to protect the internal component from damage during movement of the portable computing device during normal use. In some embodiments, the wrapper comprises one or more shock absorbing features. In some embodiments, the wrapper comprises a feature configured to tear to facilitate removal of the internal component from the portable computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a film dressing comprising a film dressing body. The film dressing body (1) comprises a film (2) and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (3) provided on one side of the film (2). The film dressing further comprises a release liner (4) covering the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (3) on its adhesive face, and a carrier (5) covering the backside of the film (2). A carrier division part (5d) is provided to divide the carrier (5) into a carrier first part (51) and a carrier second part (52). A flap layer (7) is stacked so as to cover the carrier division part (5d). A flap layer division part (7d) is provided in the flap layer (7) to divide the flap layer (7) into a flap layer first part (71) and a flap layer second part (72) which are partially joined respectively on the carrier first pat (51) and the carrier second part (52). Preferably, division parts (4d1, 4d2) are provided in the release liner (4).

Abstract: A method is provided of fabricating a composite stiffener having a curved web and at least one curved flange. A substantially straight length of unidirectional prepreg tape is placed on a carrier. The at least one curved flange is formed by using the carrier to steer a first portion of the tape onto a first curved tool surface. The curved web is formed by using the carrier to form a second portion of the tape onto a second curved tool surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are folded configurations in coiled sheets enabling formation of masking sheet rolls for improved dispensing and unfolding, in combination, with adhesive tape securable to a walled surface.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component in which a back-fastened member such as an upholstery or a noise insulator is fastened to a back side of a resin interior base material with a fastener, includes: a fastener-driven rib having plasticity and plate-like shape being integrally formed on the back side of the resin interior base material so as to protrude from the back side in such a posture that the fastener-driven rib is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the back side; and the fastener being driven into the fastener-driven rib so as to pass through the fastener-driven rib in such a posture that the fastener intersects with the fastener-driven rib, whereby the fastener is engaged with the fastener-driven rib.

Abstract: A door including a decorative panel is provided. The door may include a door liner, an outer door connected to the door liner, an insulation material disposed between the door liner and the outer door, and a decorative panel provided on an outer surface of the outer door. The decorative panel may include a front surface and a side surface extending at a bend from the front surface. The door may be coupled to a refrigerator or other home appliance.

Abstract: A stack of interfolded absorbent sheet products comprises a plurality of absorbent sheets each of which is itself folded at least twice about axes that are perpendicular to one another. Each sheet comprises a first fold that is offset from a line parallel to the first fold bisecting the sheet, and a second fold approximately bisecting the sheet in a direction perpendicular to the first fold. Each sheet is folded such that offset portions of the sheet are positioned interiorly of the sheet when folded. The absorbent sheets preferably have an embossed surface relief of a predetermined pattern or design. Each of the absorbent sheets within the stack comprises at least one pair of panels sandwiched between a pair of adjacent panels of another of the absorbent sheets in the stack.

Abstract: A skin-stiffener transition assembly (1) with a skin (4) and two L-shaped fiber-reinforced fabric preforms (2, 3) for a flange and a composite gusset filler (5) integrated between said skin (4) and said two L-shaped fiber-reinforced fabric preforms (2, 3). The skin (4) comprises two separate skin layers (7, 8) and the flange comprises a flange layer (6), each of said skin layers (7, 8) and said flange layer (6) being provided with cut outs (9, 10) along one side. Said skin layers (7, 8) and the flange layer (6) are attached to the composite gusset filler (5) with at least one of its cut-outs (9, 10) to one side of the essentially polygonal cross section of the composite gusset filler (5) and with at least one of its adjacent cut-outs (9, 10) to another side of the essentially polygonal cross section of the composite gusset filler (5).

Abstract: A three-dimensional support structure is provided and includes a single sheet of material that is folded into a repeating pattern of cells. Each of the cells is formed by first and second spaced-apart endwalls and first and second sloped sidewalls spanning between the endwalls. Each endwall comprises two plies of material while each sidewall comprises a single ply of material. The first and second sidewalls are adjoined at a folded edge. The cells are aligned such that the first endwall of one cell from the repeating pattern abuts the second endwall of an adjacent cell of the repeating pattern to form a four-ply wall of the material. A first liner may be attached to a first side of the folded material and a second liner may be attached to a second side of the folded material.

Abstract: A duct insulation laminate an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer includes an insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, a first face surface that extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface, and a second face surface that is opposed to and spaced apart from the first face surface. The second face surface extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is attached to the first face surface, and includes a polyester blended non-woven veil defining an outermost exterior surface of the duct insulation laminate.

Abstract: An armoring panel for resisting edge impact penetrations by ballistic projectiles, the armoring panel including a strata having an outer stratum, an inner stratum, and a plurality of intermediate stratums, each stratum among the plurality of intermediate stratums being composed of ballistic fibers, having a lateral end, and having an oppositely lateral extension; at least a first durable sheet having an outer oppositely lateral extension, an inner oppositely lateral extension, and a delamination resisting tie section which spans between lateral ends of the outer and inner oppositely lateral extensions and laterally overlies the intermediate stratums' lateral ends, the outer stratum including the at least first durable sheet's outer oppositely lateral extension, and the inner stratum including the at least first durable sheet's inner oppositely lateral extension; and a bonding matrix interconnecting the strata's stratums.

Abstract: A block including at least one glass ply at least partially covering an outer surface of a core made from composite material. A method for reinforcing a block made from a composite material, including a glass ply placed in a mold, such as to cover the base of the mold; the block is positioned in the mold; the edges of the glass ply are folded such that the glass ply is molded to the outer edge of the block; the mold is closed with a cover; the block housed inside the mold is cured in an oven such as to polymerize the glass ply; and the glass-ply-covered block is recovered.

Abstract: A process for producing components containing ceramic materials. The process entails forming a first region of a component with plies containing a reinforcement material in a precursor of a ceramic material. The plies include at least a first set of plies between at least second and third sets of plies. Distal portions of the second and third sets of plies are then folded away from the first set of plies so that they are oriented transverse to the first set of plies. A fourth set of plies is then interleaved among the folded distal portions of the second and third sets of plies.

Abstract: A masking film is provided to protect an area that should not be painted. A method for manufacturing the masking film requires extrusion-molding a film sheet in a tube shape; compressing the tube to create a twofold film sheet; folding the twofold film sheet in half by a first center line, to form a fourfold film sheet; folding the fourfold film sheet in half by a second center line, to form an eightfold film sheet; slitting an outermost film along a virtual slitting line positioned at a predetermined width inward from a folding line to form a plurality of leaves; and winding the film sheet about a bobbin with a slitting line slit positioned inwardly.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of optical defects.

Abstract: A sill cover includes an elongated sill cover main body, a plurality of hinges, a plurality of attachments and a linking portion. The plurality of hinges is foldably provided along a longitudinal direction of the sill cover main body. The plurality of attachments is connected to the plurality of hinges and shifts to a vehicle mounting position according to folding of the plurality of hinges. The linking portion links three attachments among the plurality of attachments to one another.

Abstract: A woven preform for a reinforced composite material, which may be woven flat and folded into shape. The preform has off-axis reinforcement with one or more legs and/or base extending in an off axis or bias (non 0/90 degree) orientation with respect to the warp/weft fibers. One or more legs extend from a base, the base and legs each having at least two layers of warp fibers. The legs may be parallel or angled to each other. The outer ends of the base and/or the legs may have tapers formed from terminating layers of warp fibers in a stepped or angled pattern.

Abstract: A bent layered structure is disclosed having a top conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is a polyimide derived from at least 70 mole percent aromatic dianhydride based upon total dianhydride content of the polyimide and at least 70 mole percent aromatic diamine based upon total diamine content of the polyimide. The bent layered structure has a radius of at least 2 mm and a bend angle of at least 45 degrees at least once along a longitudinal or at least once parallel to the longitudinal axis or both and maintains a 150 to 350 V/micron breakdown voltage.

Abstract: A method for making parts with variable thickness corners and parts with variable thickness corners are disclosed. The method includes laying up multiple plies to form a tailored blank, associating the blank with a convex and concave die, and applying pressure and heat so that material from at least one of the plies migrates towards a voided corner area formed between the dies.

Abstract: An application for an arced sealing tape has a bottom interfaced to an inner wall. The surface of the inner wall that is closest to a center point of the arc has an adhesive and the bottom surface of the bottom also has an adhesive.

Abstract: A ribbon for manufacturing a honeycomb structure, a honeycomb structure and a method of manufacturing a curved honeycomb structure having a plurality of honeycomb cells, a curved geometry and an inner and outer surface with minimal forming. The ribbon comprises a continuous series of foldable sections arranged in sequence along the length of the ribbon, and top and bottom edges curved along the length of the ribbon when the ribbon is in a flat, unfolded state. Each section may have a top edge and a bottom edge, at least one top edge or bottom edge of at least one section in said continuous series of foldable sections being curved to conform to said curved geometry of said honeycomb structure.

Abstract: A rectangular stack of interfolded rectangular napkins including a plurality of napkins, each napkin in the stack comprising a first fold in a first direction, and a second fold in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and bisecting the first fold and the napkin in the second direction, the intersecting first and second folds dividing the napkin into four panels with a pair of adjacent panels located on each side of the second fold, wherein each of the napkins within the stack includes at least one pair of panels arranged in the stack at a level between two pairs of adjacent panels of another of the absorbent napkins within the stack.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a structural core comprising a nonwoven fibrous reinforcement web of carbon nanotubes, the web being coated with a thermoset or thermoplastic resin wherein the carbon nanotubes are oriented within the reinforcement web such that, after resin coating, the ratio of modulus in the plane of the web in a first direction to the modulus in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction is no greater than 2.0; the in-plane Young's modulus of the resin coated web is at least 14 GPa and the coating resin comprises from 15 to 75 weight percent of the weight of web plus resin.

Abstract: A multi-functional insert, especially a multi-functional insert consisting of a fixation insert (1) made of at least one layer of a flat material that is formed into a spatial shape that contains spatially raised edges (6) and the central part (7), which is compressed, which contains at least one supplementary carrying means (2) and/or supplementary packing means (3).

Abstract: Ballistic materials for enhanced energy absorption and fan casings for turbine engines including the same are provided. A hybrid ballistic material comprises a first ballistic fabric and at least one individual member woven through at least a portion of the first ballistic fabric. The fan casing comprises at least one layer of a first crushable material circumscribing a fan containment case. A ballistic material comprising a net-like ballistic material or the hybrid ballistic material circumscribes the at least one layer of the first crushable material. At least one layer of a second crushable material may circumscribe the ballistic material with the ballistic material disposed between the at least one layer of the first and second crushable materials. A containment covering is an outermost layer of the fan casing.

Abstract: A fluid absorption device is provided. The device having a plurality of absorbent sheets. The absorbent sheets formed in a stack and removably attached to each other by an adhesive. The sheets are designed to be removed from each other one at a time for use in the absorption of fluids.

Abstract: The present application is directed to rotating label support systems for a container and methods thereof. A base label may be adhered to the container. A rotating top label may cover at least a portion of the base label. The support system may comprise one or more support members that restrict linear movement of the top label while allowing rotational movement of the top label.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improvement for an inseam mechanically attached roofing membrane which includes a body portion, a mechanically fastened edge on one length with a fold line along the body portion and an overlap portion overlying the body portion. Further disclosed herein is a roofing material for a lap type roof system with a reinforced lap edge, which includes the base portion of the roofing material and a secondary portion of material disposed at the edge of the base portion.

Abstract: There is provided a base for a motor, the base including: a base body formed by performing press processing on a steel plate, a base material; an outer wall part defining an outer edge of the base body and formed by being bent from an end portion of the base body; and at least one weight reducing part formed by removing a predetermined region of the outer wall part.

Abstract: A packaging film with a main film made of a stretchable polymer film material and having a multiplicity of holes. A first condition of the main film including that a ratio of aeration percentage over final weight is greater than or equal to 14 meters per gram. A second condition of the main film is that the width of the packaging film is reducible by less than 15% between a condition before any stretching of the packaging film and a condition when the packaging film is stretched at an elongation equal to the elongation at the NDR point. A third condition of the main film is that a ratio of an absolute value of the difference of a holding force of the packaging film minus a predetermined target holding force divided by the target holding force is less than or equal to 5%.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition, including: a base resin which comprises (A) 30-90 parts by weight of a modified ethylene-olefin copolymer, and (B) 70-10 parts by weight of a styrene thermoplastic elastomer, provided that (A)+(B) equals 100 parts by weight; and (C) a tackifier in an amount of 30-60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base resin, the modified ethylene-olefin copolymer being one which has been graft-modified with (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and (b) an aromatic vinyl monomer, comprises 0.1%-5% by weight of (a) the unsaturated carboxylic acid or the derivative thereof, and has a melting point peak in a range of 100-150° C. with an enthalpy of crystal fusion of 0.5-10 J/g as determined by DSC.

Abstract: A water draining foot mat having a base with a plurality of upward extending projections where the upper draining surface of the base is sloped to facilitate the draining of water from the mat and the tops of the projections form a support for people to step on. The projections are sufficiently spaced apart to permit the majority of snow impinging the mat to contact the base where it can melt with the assistance of sunlight or salt so that the resulting water flows off the mat. The mat optionally includes water retaining walls with one or more water exits so that the walls in conjunction with the slope of the upper surface of the base cause water impinging on the mat to flow towards the water exits and off the mat.

Abstract: A composite panel with a bend therein is formed by first and second adjacent panel sections having a common facesheet forming an outer radius of the bend, and a substantially void-free joint between the adjacent panel sections.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising as principal components, a polymerizable component, an ambient temperature radical polymerization catalyst system and a photoinitiator. The adhesive may optionally comprise an adhesion promoter, a toughener, an epoxy, and a filler material. Further, a two-part reactive adhesive comprising, a first part comprising, (i) at least one free radical-polymerizable monomer, (ii) at least one reducing agent, and (iii) a photoinitiator, and a second part comprising an oxidizing agent that is reactive at ambient temperature with the reducing agent to produce free radicals that are capable of initiating and propagating free radical polymerization.

Abstract: A display device includes a flexible display panel for displaying an image, a flexible functional plate on the flexible display panel, and a thermosetting resin layer between the flexible display panel and the flexible functional plate, wherein the thermosetting resin layer is cured while the flexible display panel and the flexible functional plate are bent.

Abstract: A method for joining two or more substrates with a seam is provided. The seam is formed with a thermoplastic tape that is capable of forming an adhesive bond and a physical bond with a substrate. For instance, in one embodiment, the thermoplastic tape is formed from a polyurethane film. In addition, the seam can be utilized in a flat configuration or folded into a variety of different shapes, such as in a z-shaped configuration. As a result of the present invention, it has been discovered that a seam can be formed to have improved strength without substantially sacrificing the desired functional properties of the substrate materials.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a trim panel. The method includes providing a preform laminate including a compressible material sandwiched between a flexible skin and a back skin. Positioning the preform laminate in the mold. Placing an insert with the preform laminate in the mold to created a step to establish a seam location and define a secondary area on the preform laminate. Compressing the compressible material by introducing a molten polymeric material to the mold forming a substrate and bonding the substrate to the preform laminate forming the trim component. The preform laminate folds onto itself and creates a crease along the step to simulate the seam and provide a contour change with the appearance of cushioning in the secondary area, and removing the trim panel component from the mold.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. Insulated glass units (IGU's) are protected, e.g. during handling and shipping, by a protective bumper. The bumper can be custom made using IGU dimension data received from the IGU fabrication tool. The bumper may be made of environmentally friendly materials. Laser isolation configurations and related methods of patterning and/or configuring an electrochromic device on a substrate are described. Edge deletion is used to ensure a good seal between spacer and glass in an IGU and thus better protection of an electrochromic device sealed in the IGU. Configurations for protecting the electrochromic device edge in the primary seal and maximizing viewable area in an electrochromic pane of an IGU are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus is described which is intended to prevent small objects (such as toys or gaming balls) from entering the narrow space between furniture (such as armchairs or sofas) and the floor. The important features of the invention are its ease of manufacturability and its easy adaptation to furniture of different shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A composite component (100) having a shell (200) at least locally peripherally delimiting a space (201), and having a structural component (300) to reinforce the shell (200), where the structural component (300) is arranged at least locally at a distance from a wall (202, 203, 204), determining the space (201), of the shell (200), where a structural material (101) is provided at least locally between the wall (202, 203, 204) of the shell (200) and the structural component (300), where the shell (200) comprises at least one free edge (206, 207), and where the structural component (300) extends at least locally over the free edge (206, 207) of the shell (200).

Abstract: A glass assembly having a first glass component, a frame overlapping the perimeter and top surface of the first glass component, a second glass component atop the frame, and a layer of adhesive interposed between the two glass components. Also disclosed is a frame for bonding two glass components. Also disclosed is a protective glass assembly for a LCD having a top surface and perimeter. The protective glass assembly having a frame which overlaps the top surface and perimeter of the LCD, a glass component placed atop the frame, and a layer of optical adhesive interposed between the LCD and the glass component.

Abstract: Structural member composed of assembled plies of fibre material is embedded in a resin matrix, and includes at least one laminated part formed by these plies arranged in a stacking relationship, wherein the laminated part of the structural member is folded in such a way as to form a flange defining an inner angle with respect to a base portion of the laminated part. The edge of the flange forms a sloped surface on the concave side of the laminated part, at which sloped surface the plies of the flange which are closer to the concave side of the laminated part are folded towards the ply of the flange positioned on the convex side of the laminated part, in such a way as to cause their ends to be substantially level with the face of the flange on the convex side of the laminated part.

Abstract: A reflective insulation system. The reflective insulation system includes a reflective layer such as aluminum, a layer of fiberglass, and a layer of vapor retarding material. A first side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the reflective layer by a deposit of hot melt glue. The second side of the layer of fiberglass is bonded to the layer of vapor retarding material by a second deposit of hot melt glue. The vapor retarding layer may be a plastic material, such as polypropylene or a reflective material, such as aluminum. In an alternate construction, the reflective layer has a transverse dimension that is narrower than the vapor retarding material such that edge portions of the reflective layer are spaced inwardly with respect to edges of said vapor retarder material. A strip of adhesive tape, preferably foil tape, overlies and secures edge portions of the reflective and vapor retarder layers.

Abstract: A treatment for a microelectronic device comprises a dicing tape (110) and a polymer composite film (120) having a pigment or other colorant added thereto and, in some embodiments, a pre-cure glass transition temperature greater than 50° Celsius. The film can comprise multiple layers, with one layer being tacky and the other layer non-tacky at a given temperature.

Abstract: Described is a metal sheet for a metal sheet assembly, in particular for a bottom plate of a distribution panel of an electrical switchgear. The metal sheet assembly includes at least one opening for conducting through a cable. The metal sheet is provided with at least one cutout on the longitudinal side, wherein the metal sheet assembly is composed of at least two metal sheets and the two metal sheets abut along the longitudinal side. The two metal sheets are oriented, relative to each other, in such a way that the cutouts in the two metal sheets are arranged opposite each other.

Abstract: A system for making and using composite material components is disclosed. Composite material components are preferably constructed in patterns where every part needed for a given filler is included in a single series pattern. Using these series patterns, the material can be cut, folded and the parts created in a manner such that the individual parts forming a single filler are releasably attached to one another, thus resulting in effective and efficient organization of these parts. The filler panels can then be arranged into a folding stack of offset edges. Two shapes are preferably used with subtle differences between each at the fold area. Different patterns can be used to have the first two panels in the series positioned at 0 degrees, followed by two panels positioned at 45 degrees, and then alternating the angle positions throughout the pattern. The pattern preferably incorporates triangular portions or tabs between each set of panels in the series to help in establishing a fold line.

Abstract: Decorated three-dimensional articles (64, 78, 82, 86) may be produced having wall structure (66-72) with distortion-free images (40a, 40b) appearing through the inner and outer surfaces of the wall structure (66-72). Preferably, a sheet of paper stock (38) is imprinted on both faces with mirror images (40a, 40b), and the stock (38) is applied to a light-transmitting substrate (44) so that the image (40b) appears through the substrate (44), thereby yielding a blank (50). A plurality of lines of weakness (54) are formed in the blank (50) by laser ablation extending through the image (40a) and stock (38), but not through the image (40b), in order to define spaced apart bend areas (56). The substrate (44) is then heated along the bend areas (56), and the blank (50) is formed about a mandrel (62). If desired, the formed blank (50) may be completed by addition of a base (74).

Abstract: A finished product structure formed by In-mold decoration process includes an electromagnetic protective material, a bearing layer and a formed plastic material. The electromagnetic protective material includes a metal film, a structure reinforced layer and an electromagnetic isolation layer. The structure reinforced layer is located between the metal film and electromagnetic isolation layer to enhance physical strength of the electromagnetic protective material. The bearing layer includes an adhesive surface laid with an adhesive layer and a bearing surface. The adhesive surface faces the electromagnetic protective material. The electromagnetic protective material and bearing layer are disposed in a mold, and plastic material is injected onto the bearing surface through a plastic material runner to form the formed plastic material. The formed plastic material includes a first surface bonded to the bearing surface and a second surface on another side opposite to the first surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stack or a collection (10) of essentially flat primary products (11-14), in particular printed products, which stack or collection (10) comprises three or more primary products (11-14) which are arranged one immediately above the other in the stack or immediately side by side in the collection and are detachably joined together, and at least one of which is a printed product which has a folded edge. Simple post-processing is achieved by adhesive areas (16) in contact respectively with both adjacent primary products being provided in order to form a detachable connection between adjacent primary products.

Abstract: A shipping container has an inner insulative sleeve having an outer, longitudinally extending, polymer film with lateral edges folded on itself to form a pocket having an opening and sealable by a flap. An assembly has an inner, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film having lateral edges and a longitudinal extending pad composed of textile cuttings and microbial and super-absorbent powders. The inner film extends longitudinally around the pad and is attached to the pad.