Abstract: A fuser may include a rotatable member, a belt, a pressure member, and a sliding member. The belt and rotatable member may form a nip portion. The sliding member may be sandwiched between an inner peripheral surface of the belt and the pressure member. The sliding member may include a front surface, which faces the inner peripheral surface of the belt. The front surface may include a plurality of dimples designed to catch lubricant that moves along ridges between the dimples.

Abstract: A floor mat is provided, including a mat body having an upper surface, and a heel pad disposed on the upper surface with a heel pad upper surface and an underside from which depend a plurality of isolated support members projecting generally perpendicularly from the underside such that the heel pad provides compressive strength and enhanced flexibility.

Abstract: Thermally stable microstructured layers comprising polyurethane, polyurea and/or polyurethane/urea semi-IPN materials are provided which have microstructured surfaces which are highly durable, erosion resistant, and thermally stable. The microstructured layer comprises a semi-IPN of a polymer network selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate polymer networks, urethane/urea acrylate polymer networks and urea acrylate polymer networks and a linear or branched polymer that is a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic polyurethane/polyureas, thermoplastic polyureas, and combinations thereof. The microstructures are thermally stable at temperatures above the crossover point of the thermoplastic polymer, despite comprising a majority of such thermoplastic material. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides methods of making microstructured layers according to the present disclosure.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides an active anti-ice coating, which is capable of releasing an anti-ice agent, which includes anti-ice agent reservoirs, which are embedded in a UV curable matrix material, for providing an effective anti-ice coating with an active anti-ice agent release over a long period of time.

Abstract: A diaphragm pump includes a pump chamber, a diaphragm, and a diaphragm deformer. The pump chamber is box-shaped and includes at least an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and a diaphragm attaching opening. The pump chamber is provided with an inner space. A diaphragm is made of an elastically deformable material, and is provided in the pump chamber so as to cover the diaphragm attaching opening. The diaphragm deformer elastically deforms the diaphragm to change a capacity of the inner space. The outlet opening is located at a highest position in the inner space of the pump chamber.

Abstract: Two shot knuckles include a first shot component and a second shot component. Both shot components are composed of different dielectric materials, where the first shot is composed of a relatively high strength structural material and the second is composed of a cosmetic material. The first shot component can physically couple two conductive sections together by interfacing with a coupling structure of that section. The first shot component includes second shot retaining regions and a cosmetic region. The second shot component occupies the cosmetic region and anchors itself to the first shot component using the second shot retaining regions. The second shot may be the only part of the two-shot knuckle visible to a user of an electronic device and can exhibit any desired color.

Abstract: An aerofoil shaped body includes a plurality of longitudinal spars, an upper aerofoil cover, and a lower aerofoil cover. The spars and the covers are made of composite laminate material. One of the spars is integrally formed with one of the covers to form a spar-cover such that the composite laminate material of the spar extends continuously into the cover through a fold region created between the spar and the cover. The fold region has a fold axis extending substantially in the longitudinal direction, and the fold axis projected onto two orthogonal planes has curvature in both those planes.

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for coupling sections of an electronic device together. Sections of an electronic device can be coupled together via “knuckles.” The particular shape and structure of the knuckles can be based on various design considerations. For example, in some embodiments each section can function as an individual antenna. In this case, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide electrical isolation between the sections, thus allowing proper operation of the antennas. For example, the knuckles can be formed from a dielectric material, etc. As another design example, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide increased strength in areas of high strain, and/or to counteract torsional twisting in areas of high impact. As yet another design example, the knuckle can be designed in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing or which otherwise meets cosmetic requirements.

Abstract: A panel for forming a covering, more particularly a floor panel for forming a floor covering, which at least at two opposite edges, comprises coupling parts arranged to couple two of such panels to each other by means of a downward movement of one panel in respect to the other. The coupling parts form a first locking system arranged to lock in the plane of the panels and perpendicularly to the edges, as well as form a second locking system, which effects a locking perpendicularly to the plane of the panels. At least one of the coupling parts is formed at least partially in soft PVC (polyvinyl chloride), as well as at least partially formed from a milled profiled part of this soft PVC.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a pad including: a substrate; a first plurality of parallel ridges extending from a first side of the substrate, the first plurality of parallel ridges terminating in longitudinal alternating bevels; and a second plurality of parallel ridges extending from a second side of the substrate.

Abstract: A laminatable magnetic pouch provides the ability to easily create custom magnets. A laminatable cover sheet is connected at one end to a magnetic backing. A document, such as a photograph or other media substrate, is inserted between the cover sheet and the magnetic backing. Using heat and pressure, the layers of the magnetic pouch are laminated into a single structure capable of adhering to a magnet accepting surface.

Abstract: A printable biodegradable polymer composite includes PGSA, a biodegradable photo-initiator and material selected from the group consisting PCL-DA and PEG-DA uniformly blended together. By adjusting the blending ratio, the elasticity, mechanical properties and degradation patterns may be adjusted for producing a tissue, organ or related bio-product by 3D-printing.

Abstract: A color filter includes a substrate including a first surface having a first pixel area and a second pixel area spaced apart from each other and a light blocking area positioned between the first pixel area and the second pixel area. The light blocking area includes a trench. The color filter further includes a first color converter disposed on the first pixel area and configured to convert incident light to light of a first color, a second color converter disposed on the second pixel area and configured to convert the incident light to light of a second color, and a light blocker disposed in the trench.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to counterfeit detection and deterrence using advanced signal processing technology including steganographic embedding and digital watermarking. Digital watermark can be used on consumer products, labels, logos, hang tags, stickers and other objects to provide counterfeit detection mechanisms.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for a high cycling battery is disclosed. The electrode assembly includes a separator envelope comprising a backweb of material. The backweb has opposing sides, a contact area including a plurality of vertical, continuous major ribs of substantially the same height spaced across the contact area and projecting from one of the opposing sides forming acid conduits therebetween. A rim area is provided on each respective end of the contact area and has a plurality of vertical shoulder ribs. The backweb of material is folded and each rim area, aligned by the folding of the backweb, at least partially secured to itself to form the separator envelope. A negative electrode is received in the separator envelope and a positive electrode is positioned adjacent to the negative electrode, separated from the negative electrode by the separator envelope. A separator and plate assembly and a lead-acid battery are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses three-dimensional articles comprising flexible composite materials and methods of manufacturing said three-dimensional articles. More particularly, the present system relates to methods for manufacturing seamless three dimensional-shaped articles usable for such finished products as airbags/inflatable structures, bags, shoes, and similar three-dimensional products. A preferred manufacturing process combines composite molding methods with specific precursor materials to form flexible fiber-reinforced continuous shaped articles.

Abstract: A molding film is high in both windability during film production and also excellent in appearance quality and moldability. The molding film includes cyclic olefin based resin, has roughened regions in side edge parts of the molding film, is non-oriented, and satisfies (1) to (3): (1) one of the surfaces has a surface roughness SRa of 2 nm or more and 30 nm or less in the central region, which is defined as the region outside the roughened regions, whereas the other surface has a surface roughness SRa of 100 nm or more and 800 nm or less, (2) the ratio h/t where h represents the height (in ?m) of the roughened regions while t represents the thickness (in ?m) of the central region is 5/100 or more and 30/100 or less, and (3) the width of the roughened regions is 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less.

Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for adjusting a hardness of a floor covering. Aspects include monitoring a user on the floor covering and detecting a triggering event associated with the user. Aspects also include adjusting a parameter of the floor covering, wherein the adjustment decreases the hardness of the floor covering.

Abstract: A fabric for reinforcing a power transmission belt including fibers of polyarylene sulfide and a belt utilizing the fabric. The fabric may have textured or elastic core wrapped stretch yarns in the longitudinal direction. Longitudinal yarns may include PPS and textured transverse yarns include nylon. Yarns may include blends of high performance fibers and nylon or other fibers.

Abstract: An impact energy absorber with desired absorbing properties while being capable of avoiding the incidence of warpage. The impact energy absorber produced by a formation of a plate-shaped resin material, has a planar portion, and at least one projection projecting from one surface of the planar portion. The planar portion has a plurality of groove-shaped peripheral ribs in an opposite surface at a periphery thereof. The plurality of groove-shaped peripheral rib extends in a direction intersecting with a circumferential direction of the planar portion, and is aligned in the circumferential direction of the planar portion.

Abstract: An intravenous splint cover may include a main body, a pair of opposing securing members, and a splinting member. The main body may be rectangular shaped and have a bottom portion and a top portion. The pair of opposing securing members may be rectangular shaped and be connected to and extend outwardly from the main body and have a bottom portion and a top portion. The splinting member may be rectangular shaped and be carried by the bottom portion of the main body and extend outwardly from the main body to create an elevated portion of the main body. The bottom portions of the pair of opposing securing members may have an adhesive material applied thereto. The bottom portion of the main body that does not carry the splinting member may have an adhesive material applied thereto.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of preparing a pressure-sensitive adhesive product and the pressure-sensitive adhesive product. According to the present application, the pressure-sensitive adhesive product having different physical properties on both surfaces, for example, having different peeling strengths on both surfaces, or having a structure in which a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a support are sequentially formed may be efficiently provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shim for insertion between the facing surfaces of two parts, in which the separation between the parts is variable with position along the facing surfaces. The shim includes sections that are juxtaposed in a direction transverse to the separation, at least some of the sections are strippable shim sections that include a stack of sheets which are adhered to one another by an adhesive. Slits between individual strippable shim sections allow selective removal of sheets from respective sections, altering shim thickness with position along the facing surfaces.

Abstract: An optical recording medium includes a transmissive recording layer containing an oxide of a metal MA, an oxide of a metal MB, and an oxide of a metal MC. The metal MA is at least one kind selected from the group consisting of Mn and Ni. The metal MB is at least one kind selected from the group consisting of W and Mo. The metal Mc is Zr. An atomic ratio (MA/MB) of the metal MA to the metal MB is not less than 0.37 and not more than 1.31. The metal MC is contained in the transmissive recording layer at not less than 0.9 atomic % and not more than 27.5 atomic %.

Abstract: An underlayment for use between a veneer material and a foundation surface includes a base layer and a series of individual supports extending upwardly from the base layer. The supports are configured to create voids in a layer of bonding material used to adhere the veneer material to the underlayment. Each support includes at least one outer wall extending upwardly from the base layer and terminating at an upper lip, a bowl area defined adjacent a center of each of the individual supports, and an internal wall extending downwardly and inwardly from the upper lip toward the center of each of the individual supports to at least partially define the bowl area within each of the individual supports, the internal wall comprising a plurality of surfaces extending from the upper lip.

Abstract: A system for managing heat transfer is provided by the present disclosure, which in one form includes a cavity having an inner wall portion, at least one heat-generating component disposed within the cavity, and a plurality of heat conducting members disposed adjacent one another. Each heat conducting member includes a resilient core and an outer shell wrapped around at least a portion of the resilient core. The outer shell is made of a material having a relatively high thermal conductivity, and the plurality of heat conducting members are positioned between the heat-generating component and the inner wall portion of the cavity.

Abstract: Provided is an article having high scratch resistance and satisfactory fingerprint wipeability. Disclosed is an article having a microrelief structure containing a cured product of a resin composition on the surface, in which the indentation elastic modulus (X) [MPa] and the creep deformation ratio (Y) [%] of the cured product satisfy the following formulas (1) and (2): 80?X?560??(1) Y?(0.00022X?0.01)×100??(2).

Abstract: A grain-oriented electrical steel sheet has low iron loss properties obtained though magnetic domain refining treatment by a chemical means. The steel sheet has a linear groove extending in a direction forming an angle of 45° or less with a direction orthogonal to a rolling direction of the steel sheet, in which presence frequency of fine grains with a length in the rolling direction of 1 mm or less in a floor portion of the groove is 10% or less, including 0% indicative of the absence of fine grains, the groove is provided with a forsterite film in an amount of 0.6 g/m2 or more in terms of Mg coating amount per one surface of the steel sheet, and an average of angles (? angles) formed by <100> axes of secondary recrystallized grains facing the rolling direction and a rolling plane of the steel sheet is 3° or less.

Abstract: A hand-tearable masking tape, comprising a plastic backing with a low adhesion backsize on the first major side of the backing and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the second major side of the backing; wherein the second major side of the backing comprises a microstructured hand-tear pattern and wherein the low adhesion backsize comprises the reaction product of a mercapto-functional silicone macromer.

Abstract: An input device, especially for a motor vehicle, has a display for the visual representation of information, a touch screen arranged above the display for the input of commands by touching an operating surface of the touch screen, and a layer having adjustable transparency arranged between the display and the touchscreen.

Abstract: An embossing die is created by printing multiple ink layers (530, 540) in superposition thereby to build up a printed relief pattern (510) in accordance with received design data specifying a design to be embossed. The design data is modified after receipt to introduce into the printed relief pattern to be built, one or more channels (610) which extend depth-wise through multiple ink layers of the printed relief pattern (510) and serve to fully or partially segment the printed relief pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides a back beam for vehicle, which includes: a back-beam body formed in an arcuate shape and having a predetermined length; and reinforcement parts protruding from a plurality of portions of a front surface of the back-beam body and spaced apart from each other with intervals gradually varying toward both ends from a central portion of the back-beam body.

Abstract: Flooring material comprising sheet-shaped floor elements with a mainly square or rectangular shape. The floor elements are provided with edges, a lower side and an upper decorative layer. The floor elements are intended to be joined by means of joining members. The floor elements are provided with male joining members on a first edge while a second edge of the floor elements are provided with a female joining member. The male joining member is provided with a tongue and a lower side groove while the female joining member is provided with a groove and a cheek. the cheek being provided with a lip. The floor elements are provided with a male vertical assembly joining member on a third edge while a fourth, opposite. edge is provided with female vertical assembly joining member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminated floor using a poly lactic acid (PLA) resin, of which a surface layer is formed of the PLA resin, thereby being environment-friendly and providing soft feeling and excellent workability. The laminated floor using a PLA resin, which is constructed on floor, includes a bottom layer formed of a HDF or MDF; and a surface layer comprising a reinforcement layer, a printed layer, a transparent layer and a surface treatment layer which are stacked on the bottom layer, wherein one or more of the reinforcement layer, the printed layer, the transparent layer and the surface treatment layer are formed of the PLA resin.

Abstract: An ornamental structure for a vehicle upholstery member provides a plurality of surface patterns by using a single vehicle upholstery member. The surface of the upholstery member is formed with a first emboss pattern and a second emboss pattern different from the first emboss pattern in a mutually superimposed relationship. Depending on the viewing angle of a vehicle occupant, the first emboss pattern obscures the light reflected from the profiles of the second emboss pattern or the second emboss pattern obscures the light reflected from the profiles of the first emboss pattern, and one of the patterns is more visually emphasized than the other.

Abstract: An image display according to an embodiment includes a first image-displaying portion that displays first information about a certain object as a first image of object color, and a second image-displaying portion that displays second information about the object as a second image of structural color provided by a relief structure, the relief structure including at least one structure selected from the group consisting of diffraction grating, hologram, and light-scattering structure having an anisotropic light-scattering property. According to an example, the object is a person, and the first image includes a facial image of the person. A labeled article according to another embodiment includes the image display, and a substrate supporting the image display.

Abstract: Building block for forming a wall construction, including insulating material and vertical load-bearing walls extending from one longitudinal side towards another longitudinal side of the building block, where the insulating material is provided with recesses for accommodating and holding the load-bearing walls in position, where inner part of the insulating material and the load-bearing walls are provided with recesses for accommodating at least one longitudinal reinforcing element binding the load-bearing walls together in longitudinal direction of the building block for forming an inner core where the vertical load-bearing walls, insulating material and the at least one reinforcing element together form the basic load-bearing in the building block, and that the building block includes at least one outer core formed by parts of insulating material and load-bearing walls outside the at least one reinforcing element, where the at least one outer core has supplementing and reinforcing properties for the inner

Abstract: A hand-tearable masking tape with a primary microstructured hand-tear pattern and at least one secondary hand-tear pattern oriented so that the tape exhibits multi-directional tear.

Abstract: A light source carpet includes a light source and a tufted carpet. The tufted carpet includes a primary backing layer having top and bottom faces. The primary backing layer further includes yarns integrated in the primary backing layer with tufts protruding from the primary backing layer at the top face, where the tufts form a carpet top face. The light source is configured to illuminate the primary backing layer. The intensity of the light at the carpet top face is smaller than the intensity of the light at the top face. The light source is further configured to generate light having a wavelength in the range of 200-400 nm.

Abstract: A modular energy absorbing system sandwiched between an impact-receiving upper surface and a lower foundation. The energy absorbing system has one or more interconnected modules that cooperate to absorb and distribute impact forces applied thereto. Each module has one or more frustoconical support structures. At least some of the frustoconical support structures have bases that underlie the upper impact-receiving surface such as a football field or a basketball court.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic light emitting device. The organic light emitting device includes a first emission unit configured to include a first red emission layer which emits red light, a first green emission layer which emits green light, and a first blue emission layer which emits blue light, a second emission unit configured to include a second red emission layer which emits red light, a second green emission layer which emits green light, and a second blue emission layer which emits blue light, a charge generation layer disposed between the first emission unit and the second emission unit, a first electrode formed as a reflective electrode, and configured to supply an electric charge having a first polarity to the first emission unit and the second emission unit, and a second electrode configured to supply an electric charge having a second polarity to the first and second emission units.

Abstract: A multilayer construction for aerodynamic riblets includes a first layer composed of a material with protuberances, the first layer material exhibiting a first characteristic having long-term durability and a second layer composed of a material, exhibiting a second characteristic with capability for adherence to a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are cold flow resistant and dimensionally stable compositions containing a diene rubber and a conjugated diene monovinylarene block copolymer, and generally, these compositions have solutions viscosities and cold flows that are less than that of the diene rubber. Methods for reducing cold flow and for storage-stabilizing bales of diene rubbers also are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrode for a fuel cell is disclosed. The electrode may include an electrode substrate with a conductive substrate, carbon particles, and a catalyst layer disposed on the electrode substrate. The electrode substrate may include a pore having an average diameter of about 20 ?m to about 40 ?m and porosity of about 30 volume % to about 80 volume % based on the total volume of the electrode substrate. A membrane-electrode assembly including the electrode and a fuel cell system including the membrane electrode assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least an elevated portion. A depth portion may also be included. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion. Additionally, the elevated portion of the backing portion may eliminate the need for the use of furring strips when installing, for example, siding.

Abstract: A method of modifying the wetting properties of the surface of a substrate, the method comprising the step of applying a first mold having an imprint forming surface to said substrate to form a first imprint thereon, said imprint forming surface being chosen to modify the wetting properties of the substrate surface.

Abstract: The implantable plate for wall reconstruction comprises a textile support having anti-migratory protuberances on at least one face. If the support comprises thermoplastic fibers or filaments, each protuberance is formed with a conical configuration, by swaging, inside a peripheral zone in which said fibers or filaments are thermowelded, especially by ultrasound, a perforation being centered relative to the peripheral zone. The two faces can comprise protuberances, of a height substantially equal to the thickness of said support, for example distributed in a stagger and alternating from one face to the other, at the rate of 0.5 to 2 per cm2. The plate can comprise radio-opaque marking in the form of lines passing between the protuberances to constitute a grid.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic light emitting device. The organic light emitting device includes a first emission unit configured to include a first red emission layer which emits red light, a first green emission layer which emits green light, and a first blue emission layer which emits blue light, a second emission unit configured to include a second red emission layer which emits red light, a second green emission layer which emits green light, and a second blue emission layer which emits blue light, a charge generation layer disposed between the first emission unit and the second emission unit, a first electrode formed as a reflective electrode, and configured to supply an electric charge having a first polarity to the first emission unit and the second emission unit, and a second electrode configured to supply an electric charge having a second polarity to the first and second emission units.

Abstract: A device for automatically laying and draping a plurality of web-form portions of a dry sheet-like formation, in particular of a multiaxial laid fiber fabric and/or a woven reinforcing fabric to create a profiled preform on a core by repeated laying and draping of the portions in order to produce a reinforcing profile with a composite material. Accordingly at least one portion, is kept in at least one cassette between two roller conveyors ready for laying on the core. As a result of the preferably simultaneous laying of preferably more than one prefabricated portion of the sheet-like formation on the core by means of at least one cassette of the cassette arrangement a profiled preform can be fully automatically laid and draped quickly and with great dimensional accuracy and at the same time with good reproducibility for the production of CRP profiles.

Abstract: A recoiling energy absorbing system is interpositioned between an outer shell that is exposed to percussive impact and a foundation. An energy absorbing layer with friction lugs is positioned inside the outer shell. The energy absorbing layer includes one or more energy absorbing modules with optional veins and drain holes. At least some of the modules are provided with one or more energy absorbing units that extend from an upper basal layer. At least some of the energy absorbing units are provided with a flexible wall that extends from the upper basal layer. The energy absorbing units at least partially absorb energy generated by an impacting object due to the flexible wall bending inwardly or outwardly and recoiling nondestructively after single or multiple impacts to its undeflected configuration.