Abstract: A complex, three-dimensional lattice made of previously impregnated fiber strands is laid over nodes, thus forming the main body of the component to be produced. The composite wound rod structure, comprising a skeleton of ribs that are formed of impregnated fiber strands in a continuous winding and laying process, is characterized in that the ribs are solid ribs, or lattice structure ribs prefabricated from fiber strands, which contain nodes, over which the impregnated fiber strands are alternately, and incrementally, placed diagonally, horizontally and vertically, until the desired strand thickness has been reached, and the wound rod structure can be segmented as needed. The solid ribs are made of fiber composites, aluminum, or other lightweight materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous resin sheet which is a single-layer porous resin sheet including a thermoplastic resin, in which the porous resin sheet has a thickness of 1.0 mm or more, a dielectric constant at 1 GHz of 2.00 or less, a dielectric loss tangent of 0.0050 or less, and an elastic modulus of 200 MPa or more. Also, the present invention relates to a method for producing the porous resin sheet, the method including: a gas impregnation step of impregnating a thermoplastic resin composition containing at least a thermoplastic resin with a non-reactive gas under pressure; and after the gas impregnation step, a foaming step of reducing the pressure to foam the thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detectable warning panels, and in particular to detectable warning panels that display text and/or other graphic information such as commercial messages, trademarks, logos, directions, slogans, pictures, names, product illustrations, emblems, promotional information related to a product or service, Quick Response Codes, matrix code, two-dimensional bar code, optical machine-readable labels, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An attachment member including an integral adhesive channel and a method of adhering an attachment member to a substrate includes adhering the member to the substrate using a first adhesive attached to the member to form a gap between the substrate and a bonding surface of the member defined by a perimeter edge. The first adhesive may be a pressure sensitive adhesive. The member defines a channel including a first opening configured to receive a second adhesive, which may be a flowable adhesive. The channel includes a second opening in fluid communication with the bonding surface. After adhering the member to the substrate with the first adhesive, the flowable adhesive is dispensed through the channel and into the gap such that the dispensed flowable adhesive is contained in the gap within the perimeter edge of the bonding surface. The flowable adhesive forms a bond between the substrate and the member.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by melt layering, wherein the object is built up in layers from a meltable modeling material. The modeling material is provided in rod form in order to provide precise, but nevertheless simple, material delivery for the melt layering process.

Abstract: Provided are a styrene resin composition for use in electronic component packaging such as embossed carrier tape, a sheet which has a large drawing ratio (pocket depth) and in which pockets exhibiting superior transparency and strength and can be thermoformed, and a carrier tape which is thermoformed from the sheet and which allows the verification of letters and the like formed on packaged electronic components from outside the pockets. The electronic component packaging sheet includes: (A) 29-65 mass parts of a styrene-conjugated diene block copolymer; (B) 51-15 mass parts of a polystyrene resin; and (C) 20-9 mass parts of an impact resistant polystyrene resin. Components (A)-(C) each have a weight average molecular weight within a specified range.

Abstract: The invention proposes an embossed sheet (10) comprising at least one ply (12) of tissue having an embossing pattern comprising at least one series of protuberances (18) formed projecting from one surface of the said ply (12) of tissue, and at least one ply joined to the said at least one ply (12) of tissue and located opposite the said surface of the ply (14) of water-soluble material, characterized in that the ply (14) of water-soluble material is joined to the said at least one ply (12) of tissue at the summits (18a) of at least part of the protuberances (18). The invention also proposes a method for manufacturing such a multi-ply sheet (10).

Abstract: A methodology for adhesively attaching a barrier sheet to a motor vehicle inside door panel. A plurality of adhesive beds are disposed on the attachment face of a barrier sheet, whereby pressure applied to the barrier sheet causes the adhesive beads to wet-out with respect to the door inside panel and mergingly wet-out with respect to each other so as to thereby form an adhesive band. Visual inspection of the continuity of the merged wet-out through the barrier sheet provides installer feedback regarding installation integrity.

Abstract: A logistics strip defining at least one opening therethrough may be bonded to an inner surface of a storage container side wall. At least one channel may be formed in the inner surface of the side wall. A bonding medium may be applied to an underside of the logistics strip along opposite sides thereof with the at least one opening positioned therebetween. The at least one opening may then be aligned over the at least one channel. The underside of the logistics strip may then be contacted with the inner surface of the side wall such that the bonding medium contacts and bonds to the inner surface of the side wall on both sides of the at least one channel.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin having excellent transparency and flame retardancy. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having a branched structure with a branching ratio of 0.7 to 1.1 mol % (component A) and 0.005 to 12 parts by weight of at least one flame retardant.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention comprise an off-set gear assembly for use in producing cushioning material and methods for using the same. Each gear of the off-set gear assembly has at least two sections. Each section includes a set of gear teeth. The gear teeth of the two sections can be rotationally off-set and this can result in the production of cushioning material with staggered ridges. Some embodiments of the present invention also comprising cushioning material with staggered ridges.

Abstract: A resin-molded article 10 is formed by injecting molten resin into a molding die from a gate (11). Ribs (61, 62, 63 and 64) having widths larger than that of a thin molded portion (27) in the form of a thin wall are connected one after another from the position of the gate (11) to the thin molded portion (27). Spaces in the molding die for forming the ribs (61, 62, 63 and 64) define a path for the flow of the molten resin and the molten resin injected from the gate (11) flows into a space for forming the thin molded portion (27) through this path at the time of molding the resin-molded article (10). Therefore, the resin can be filled sufficiently for the thin molded portion (27) in the form of a thin wall located distant from the gate (11).

Abstract: Methods of forming at least one nanochannel include: (a) providing a substrate having a thick single or a thick multi-layer overlayer; (b) milling at least one channel through the overlayer into the substrate; then (c) removing the overlayer; and (d) forming at least one nanochannel in the substrate having an average width and depth dimension that is less than about 10 nm in response to the milling and removing steps.

Abstract: A method for disassembling two ultrasonically welded elements, one of the elements comprising, at a surface opposite the other element, an energy director that concentrates the heating during ultrasonic welding and forms a material junction between the two assembled elements after the ultrasonic welding. The method includes the steps of positioning a wire between the two assembled elements, so as to be secant to the energy director, said wire having suitable mechanical characteristics allowing it to cut the junction formed by the energy director and moving the wire between the two assembled elements so as to cut said junction.

Abstract: Process for producing a laminate being built of at least two monolayers of polymeric tapes, the polymeric tapes having a tensile strength of at least 200 MPa, said process comprises the steps of forming a first monolayer of polymeric tapes by pre-tensioning the polymeric tapes and subsequently positioning the polymeric tapes under tension in a unidirectional, parallel manner, forming at least a second monolayer over the first monolayer in the same manner the first monolayer is formed, thereby stacking the at least two monolayers of polymeric tapes in such a way that the direction of the polymeric tapes is the same in every monolayer and that the polymeric tapes of each monolayer are offset to the tapes of the adjoining monolayer above or below that monolayer consolidating the thus stacked monolayers of polymeric tapes to obtain a laminate.

Abstract: Realization of a configuration of decorative sheet, particularly a decorative paper, or a decorative material in which it is adhered, meaning: a grain depression is not visible; excellent in scratch resistance, also in contamination resistance; and three-dimensional design can be expressed. The configuration is realized by using delustering silica, whose surface is treated with a fatty acid based wax such as stearic acid, in a decorative material 10 in which a luster adjusting resin layer 2, formed of a cross-linked cured material of an ionizing radiation curing resin composition containing a delustering silica, is on base material 1.

Abstract: A simple and practical method that can reduce the feature size of a patterned structure bearing surface hydroxyl groups is described. The patterned structure can be obtained by any patterning technologies, such as photo-lithography, e-beam lithography, nano-imprinting lithography. The method includes: (1) initially converting the hydroxyl or silanol-rich surface into an amine-rich surface with the treatment of an amine agent, preferably a cyclic compound; (2) coating an epoxy material on the top of the patterned structure; (3) forming an extra layer when applied heat via a surface-initiated polymerization; (4) applying an amine coupling agent to regenerate the amine-rich surface; (5) coating an epoxy material on the top of the patterned structure to form the next layer; (6) repeating step 4 and 5 to form multiple layers; This method allows the fabrication of feature sizes of various patterns and contact holes that are difficult to reach by conventional lithographic methods.

Abstract: A transparent sheet usable in the state where one of surfaces thereof is adjacent to a light emitting body, wherein the other surface of the sheet is divided into a plurality of tiny areas ? having such a size that a maximum circle among circles inscribed thereto has a diameter of 0.5 ?m or greater and 3 ?m or less with no gap; the tiny areas ? include a plurality of tiny areas ?1 randomly selected from the plurality of tiny areas ?, and the remaining plurality of tiny areas ?2; the tiny areas ?1 each include an area ?1a along a border with the corresponding tiny area ?2, and the remaining area ?1b; the tiny areas ?2 each include an area ?2a along a border with the corresponding tiny area ?1, and the remaining area ?2b; the height of the tiny areas ?1b is d/2; the height of the tiny areas ?1a is between zero to d/2; the depth of the tiny areas ?2a is d/2; the depth of the tiny areas ?2b is between zero to d/2; and d is in the range of 0.2 ?m or greater and 3.0 ?m or less.

Abstract: A method for layer-by-layer production of a three dimensional object is provided. The method includes applying a layer of a polymer powder having a thickness; selectively irradiating portions of the polymer powder layer with a laser beam having an average power density and a focus maximum power density to melt and sinter the irradiated polymer powder; cooling the melted and sintered powder to obtain a solid mass having a shape; and repeating the application, irradiating and cooling operations until the three dimensional object is obtained; wherein a duty factor of the laser beam is greater than 60%. Also provided is an apparatus to carry out the method and a molding obtained therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles comprising smudge-resistant anti-reflective surfaces, and products and devices comprising the articles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the layer-by-layer production of three-dimensional objects wherein a powder layer is melted with a laser beam shaped such that the focus maximum power density is less than 50% greater than the average power density, is provided. Also provided are the corresponding mouldings.

Abstract: A canopy sheet material for use over growing plants such as grape or berry or other fruit vines has higher water permeability in a longitudinally extending substantially center lengthwise part (33) than in lengthwise side parts (34). In use rain falling on the canopy runs down the side parts (34) and drains through the center part (33) to approximately the center of each tree or vine which keeps water away from the fruit under the less water permeable side parts (34).

Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device including a substrate, an electrode and a light emitting region is provided. The substrate may have protruding portions formed in a repeating pattern on substantially an entire surface of the substrate while the rest of the surface may be substantially flat. The cross sections of the protruding portions taken along planes orthogonal to the surface of the substrate may be semi-circular in shape. The cross sections of the protruding portions may in alternative be convex in shape. A buffer layer and a GaN layer may be formed on the substrate.

Abstract: The disclosure features a fabric comprising polymer fibers and an antimicrobial system. The antimicrobial system comprises a sequestering agent and an agent binding the sequestering agent on surfaces of at least some of the polymer fibers. In some implementations, at least some of the sequestering agent remains on polymer fiber-surfaces after 50 cycles of laundering.

Abstract: In one embodiment, Hexagonal tiles encompassing a large are divided into three groups, each containing ? of all hexagonal tiles that are disjoined among one another. Openings for the hexagonal tiles in each group are formed in a template layer, and a set of self-assembling block copolymers is applied and patterned within each opening. This process is repeated three times to encompass all three groups, resulting in a self-aligned pattern extending over a wide area. In another embodiment, the large area is divided into rectangular tiles of two non-overlapping and complementary groups. Each rectangular area has a width less than the range of order of self-assembling block copolymers. Self-assembled self-aligned line and space structures are formed in each group in a sequential manner so that a line and space pattern is formed over a large area extending beyond the range of order.

Abstract: A method allows production of integral frame structures having at least three structural portions separated circumferentially about a central axis and at least one hollow region radially inward thereof. Each of plural mold sections fits between structural potions, and a portion of the mold interior includes a wedge shaped portion which allows the mold sections to slide past the structural portions when molding is complete.

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 pattern having variable colors can be attached on a soft material of wearing apparels or household cloths. The pattern is constituted of decorative blocks provided on the surface of the cloth or the soft material and a plurality of color-shielding pieces embedded on the surface of the decorative blocks. At least two opposite outer sides of the color-shielding piece are respectively provided with a colored block, so that the decorative blocks represent a visual effect of variable colors when viewed from different angles since the color-shielding pieces shield the colored blocks.

Abstract: A release liner formed of a polypropylene resin sheet that can be highly recyclable and that can provide an excellent performance in a wide range of operating temperature is provided. A release-lined pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) sheet constituted with the release liner is also provided. A release-lined PSA sheet 1 according to the present invention comprises a PSA sheet 20 having a support 22 and a PSA layer 24; and a release liner 10 placed on the PSA layer 24. The release liner 10 has a layered configuration formed of a layer A 12 formed of a polypropylene resin composition containing a nucleating agent; and a layer B 14 formed of a polypropylene resin composition containing no nucleating agent; wherein the two layers stacked to form the thickness of the liner.

Abstract: In one embodiment, Hexagonal tiles encompassing a large are divided into three groups, each containing ? of all hexagonal tiles that are disjoined among one another. Openings for the hexagonal tiles in each group are formed in a template layer, and a set of self-assembling block copolymers is applied and patterned within each opening. This process is repeated three times to encompass all three groups, resulting in a self-aligned pattern extending over a wide area. In another embodiment, the large area is divided into rectangular tiles of two non-overlapping and complementary groups. Each rectangular area has a width less than the range of order of self-assembling block copolymers. Self-assembled self-aligned line and space structures are formed in each group in a sequential manner so that a line and space pattern is formed over a large area extending beyond the range of order.

Abstract: A nano-imprint device including at least: a substrate, having a surface, on the substrate, a plurality of nano-trenches parallel two by two, each nano-trench extending in a longitudinal direction and being delimited laterally by side walls, the nano-trenches and the side walls being directed substantially perpendicular to the surface of the substrate, each nano-trench comprising a bottom surface with at least one first and one second level in a direction perpendicular to the substrate, respectively of depth h1 and h2>h1, measured relative to the top of the side walls, and the bottom surfaces of the nano-trenches, of the least deep level (h1) being in a first type of material, the side walls being in a second type of material.

Abstract: A woven tape for a slide fastener comprising an element mounting portion and a tape main portion, wherein the tape portion includes warp having a fineness of 30-100 dTex and a weaving density of 100-220 yarns/inch (2.54 cm), weft having a fineness of 60-180 dTex and a weaving density of 30-80 yarns/inch (2.54 cm), and a ratio of the number of yarns in the warp constituting a plain weave structure to the total number of yarns in the warp in the tape main portion is at least 40%. The woven tape for a slide fastener has a low weight and yet a high strength.

Abstract: A laser light source apparatus is provided that can prevent an output mirror from breaking and can simplify adjustment of the attachment position of the output mirror. The laser light source apparatus includes: a semiconductor laser that outputs an excitation laser beam; a solid-state laser element that is excited by the excitation laser beam, to output a fundamental laser beam; and an output mirror that forms a resonator together with the solid-state laser element. The output mirror includes: a base part formed of a glass substrate; a convex part that is formed in the base part by dry etching; and a groove that is formed in the base part around the convex part while the dry etching proceeds. The convex part has a convex surface on which a film is formed.

Abstract: Polyimide resin compositions that contain an aromatic polyimide, graphite, and acid-washed kaolinite are found to exhibit high thermal oxidative stability. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to high temperatures, such as bushings, bearings, and seal rings that are used in aerospace, transportation, and materials handling applications.

Abstract: Polyimide resin compositions that contain an aromatic polyimide, graphite, and acicular titanium dioxide are found to exhibit high thermal oxidative stability. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to high temperatures, such as bushings, bearings, and seal rings that are used in aerospace, transportation, and materials handling applications.

Abstract: A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.

Abstract: Composite particles comprising core particles completely or partially coated with a precipitated polymer, where the d50 median diameter of the core particles is from 1 to 70 ?m and wherein the core particle is an inorganic material which does not include titanium dioxide are provided. A method to prepare the particles includes dissolution of a polymer in a solvent and precipitation of the polymer in the presence of a suspension of the core particles. Further provided is a layer by layer moulding process employing the composite particles and mouldings obtained therefrom.

Abstract: A strengthened glass block cut from a mother glass substrate is provided. The mother glass substrate is given a preliminary chemically strengthening treatment, the strengthened glass block has a preliminary strengthened surface area and a newly-born surface area, and the newly-born surface area is formed as a result of a machining or material removing treatment. A chemically strengthened layer formed as a result of a secondary chemically strengthening treatment is formed in at least the newly-born surface area.

Abstract: 3D porous material comprises at least one machined side. The machined side has a solid percentage Ps being (1?Po), said Po is the porosity of the bulk of said 3D porous material and said Ps is within the 99.5% confidence interval. The present invention provides the method of manufacturing such 3D porous material. Preferably, the 3D porous material is open cell metal foam. The present invention also provides use of such open cell metal foam in a heat exchanger. The present invention further provides a heat exchanger comprising open cell metal foam.

Abstract: Micro-patterned treads for endoscopes are disclosed. In an embodiment, the treads include a micro-patterned surface and a roller engaging surface. Micro-patterned tread bearing robotic capsule endoscopes are disclosed. In one embodiment, the endoscope includes a housing, a motor, a geared drive, rollers, and at least one micro-patterned tread. Methods of fabricating closed loop treads are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes forming a solid layer of PDMS on one side of double-sided tape and wrapping a micro-patterned PDMS strip together with the other side of the double-sided tape. In another embodiment, a method includes forming a timing belt PDMS strip on one side of double-sided tape and a micro-patterned PDMS strip together with the other side of the double-sided tape.

Abstract: A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A device housing and a manufacturing method for fabricating the device housing are provided. The device housing includes a transparent substrate, a first decorative coating formed on the transparent substrate, a second decorative coating formed on the first decorative coating and the transparent substrate, and a third decorative coating formed on the first decorative coating and the second decorative coating. The first decorative coating has a grid pattern appearance. The second decorative coating is light reflective. The third decorative coating has a color that contrasts against the first decorative coating.

Abstract: A reverse molded fiberboard panel; a wainscot kit comprising a plurality of differently sized reverse molded panels, and a planar finishing or spacer panel, adapted to completely cover any size wall between a wall base board and a wall chair rail; and a method of reverse molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, raised panels without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The reverse-molded panels are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press, in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture.

Abstract: An exemplary system, method of making, of use, for providing a hard shell cover for covering objects, boats, and like. Hard shell cover is disclosed as comprising, inter alia, a material layer 202, a material layer 204, and a material layer 206, and a transition region. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, configured, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to further improve or otherwise optimize material and design performance or other material characteristics. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention representatively provide for hard cover components, methods of making and use that may be readily incorporated with existing technologies for the improvement of covers, packaging of objects, form factors, weights and/or other manufacturing, device or material performance metrics.

Abstract: Method for producing a fibrous web exclusively from cellulose fibers of natural origin, comprising the following procedural steps: forming an essentially uniformly thick, dry fiber layer from loose fibers having a low moisture content, pressing and embossing the fiber layer to obtain a fibrous web and forming an embossed pattern, moistening the fibrous web with a water-latex mixture having a high water concentration (75 to 99% by weight of water) and precipitating the latex in a drying process while the fibers are bonded inside and outside the fiber bond zones.

Abstract: Embossed sheet materials are disclosed. In accordance with the present disclosure, the embossing pattern includes at least one line element that has a gradually decreasing depth. The gradually decreasing depth has been found to alter the shadow characteristics of the embossing pattern thus creating a line in the embossing pattern that appears to decrease in line weight. The decrease in line weight is accomplished without having to change the width of the embossment, although the width can also be changed in conjunction with the depth. Being able to incorporate line weight variations into embossing patterns can dramatically improve the aesthetic appeal of the patterns.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate a surface-structured device for life-sciences and a life-science method applying the surface-structured device. The surface-structured device has a substrate with a frontside surface corresponding to a first surface; and a plurality of protrusions arranged on the frontside surface. A shortest dimension of the protrusions at the junction from the protrusion to the front-side surface is smaller than 250 nm and at least a first group of the plurality of protrusions is arranged on a first planar area of the frontside surface in a first regular pattern in a plane of the first planar area of the frontside surface. Further embodiments relate to a stamper which may be used in the manufacturing method of the surface-structured device and a manufacturing method for surface-structured device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises a particulate mixture of: (i) 25 to 80% calcined clay; (ii) 5 to 70% fluxing component; and (iii) 5 to 70% filler component.

Abstract: The present invention is a C-reactive protein imprinted polymer film. The C-reactive protein antibody imprinted polymer film comprises a plurality of imprinted nanocavities with unified orientation and distribution formed by removing a plurality of C-reactive proteins from a polymer film. Its ability to capture the target proteins can achieve 99% compared with the natural antibodies. The present invention further provides a C-reactive protein microchip system formed by the dynamic capacitance sensing method with the above imprinted polymer film. The C-reactive protein microchip system comprises a body having a first chamber and a second chamber, and a detector.

Abstract: Provided are decorative glass and light-transmitting decorative glass products which are outstandingly decorative by processing a surface of a translucent glass plate, typically used as building materials or for other uses, without impairing the strength of the glass itself. The surface of the translucent glass plate 1, which is 4 to 25 mm in thickness, is impressed to form a plurality of radial cracks 7 each having a diameter of 0.01 to 3.0 mm, so that dots of the cracks 7 form an arbitrary character or pattern to thereby manufacture the decorative glass product. The light-transmitting decorative glass product includes the decorative glass, and a light source which is disposed so as to allow a highly directive irradiating beam to be incident upon any one of the four sides of the translucent glass plate 1 and enter the translucent glass plate.