Abstract: The present invention discloses a solid structure glass with a thin cross-sectional plane and a method for making the same. The solid structure glass includes an inner surface and an outer surface each combined of a curved surface, or at least two curved surfaces, or a curved surface and at least one flat surface, or at least two flat surfaces. As a result, the solid structure glass can easily be made with different shapes so as to be especially compatible with the form factor of products. Besides, the solid structure glass is made by heating a glass preform and a mold together into a forming temperature of the glass preform under condition that the glass preform is in a softened state.

Abstract: An injection molding die for producing a molded product having an appearance surface, an injection molding method for producing a molded product having an appearance surface, and a resin molded product molded by the injection molding method which is free from occurrence of appearance deficiency such as a flow mark or the like that is a drawback in appearance. A molten thermoplastic resin material is injected into a cavity defined by a molded product's appearance surface forming portion (4a) and a molded product's rear surface forming portion (6a) through one or more direct gates and one or more hot runners to fill the cavity with the molten resin material, thereby performing injection molding.

Abstract: A cover glass for use in a mobile device such as a touch-panel mobile telephone has a thickness in the range of, for example, 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm. A recess that can be recognized as a character or a figure when watching from the front side of the mobile device or a recess that can be recognized when touching from the front side of the mobile device is formed on at least one of opposite main surfaces of the cover glass. A surface of this recess is an etched surface treated by etching.

Abstract: An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and/or textual indicia.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating a foam container by using a laser cutting apparatus to precisely cut and remove portions of foam in order to form custom and predetermined text, indentations and protective compartments in the foam, and more particularly a method of controlling the laser relative to high density foam to create precise cuts completely through the foam without subsequently adjusting the focal point of the laser, the cuts being made according to exterior dimensions of an object to be supported and protected in the high density foam.

Abstract: A screen includes a plurality of concave recesses arranged on a flat surface, wherein the recesses are arranged in such a way that the spacing between adjacent ones of the recesses in the radial direction from a reference point located in the flat surface or a plane extended from the flat surface increase with distance from the reference point.

Abstract: A skin (11) for use with a handheld electronic device is disclosed. The skin (11) includes a decorative layer, an anti-slip layer adhered over the decorative layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the decorative layer and the anti-slip layer. The anti-slip layer has a surface finish (19) having a high coefficient of friction. The skin (11) is attached to the handheld electronic device by a layer of adhesive (16) on the back of the decorative layer. The skin (11) is selectively shaped to conform to the contours, shape, and components of the handheld electronic device. The skin (11) provides anti-slip and shock absorption functionalities to the handheld electronic device, but does not prevent or impede the handheld electronic device from mating with or connecting to corresponding accessory components.

Abstract: An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and/or textual indicia.

Abstract: The present application is directed to substrates comprising light shielding areas and light transmitting areas. In one embodiment, the present application is directed to a substrate comprising a film comprising a light shielding additive. The film comprises a structured surface resulting in thick light shielding areas and relatively thin light transmitting areas. In another embodiment, the present application is directed to a substrate comprising a film comprising a first major surface that is structured with a series of microstructure features and he substrate has light shielding layer is on the first major surface in the light shielding areas. In another embodiment, the light transmitting areas are series of holes through the film having at least two lateral dimensions less than 1.4 mm.

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: Apparatus and methods of forming selected portions of integral sheets of material are disclosed. Unformed portions of the sheets may remain undistorted during the forming process, allowing them to contain text, art work, or other desired information without material risk of the information being degraded or becoming unintelligible during the forming process. This result may be accomplished, moreover, with less trim than usually occurs in conventional forming processes.

Abstract: A method for interlaminating a transparent embossed hologram, the transparent embossed hologram comprising a support having two sides, at least one of the two sides either itself being embossed or having a layer thereon which is embossed and a layer of a HRI-material contiguous with the embossed side or embossed layer, comprising the steps of: a) providing the outermost surface of the layer of inorganic HRI-material with a layer of an adhesive composition containing a solution or dispersion of at least one polymer in an organic solvent medium; b) drying the layer of the adhesive composition on the outermost surface of the HRI-material thereby providing a conditioned outermost surface of the layer of inorganic HRI-material with a transparent continuous adhesive layer; and c) laminating the transparent continuous laminatable layer to a foil, wherein the organic solvent medium is selected from the group consisting of ketones, ethers, heterocyclic ethers, lactams, amides, halo-aliphatic compounds, nitriles and es

Abstract: A laminate material having a decorative appearance has a plurality of layers that are bonded together with at least one of the layers having a first orientation. A portion of at least one of the layers adjacent to an exterior surface of the material is deviated into a second orientation differing from the first orientation. The exterior surface of the material is substantially flat, thereby revealing multiple layers at the exterior surface. Each layer may comprise a sheet that is pre-impregnated with a thermosetting resin. A form having a surface feature may be pressed into the exterior surface of the material while the layers are bonded together to deviate a portion of at least one of the layers adjacent to an exterior surface of the material into the second orientation. The invention also includes a method of generating a laminate material having a decorative appearance.

Abstract: There is provided a display system and the like which allow the containers to be displayed with marks thereon facing a predetermined direction. The container 20 is first supplied to the display device 30 with the projecting portion 24 positioned above the upper guide 35. If the container 20 is supplied with the first and second identification marks 23a and 23b facing the width direction of the display device 30 as reference numeral 4A, the projecting portion 24 is supported by the left-hand-side and right-hand-side upper guides 351 and 352. Thereafter, the container 20 moves frontward while rotating clockwise as reference numeral 4A. When the first and second flat portions 2410 and 2420 face the width direction of the display device 30 as reference numeral 4B, the container 20 falls (down) to the placement unit, and moves to the front of the display device 30 without making circumferential rotation.

Abstract: Polymer films may be discontinuously laminated by processes such as adhesive bonding, ultrasonic bonding, embossing, ring rolling, and strainable network formation. The films may be prestretched under cold process conditions before lamination. The laminates have superior properties such as tear strength. The laminates may be incorporated into bags, such as trash bags.

Abstract: A reverse molded, plant-on decorative panel component comprises a panel portion lying on a first plane, a skirt portion, and a contoured portion. The skirt portion has a first surface adapted to be exteriorly disposed and an opposite second surface adapted to be interiorly disposed in order to be adhesively secured to a planar surface. The contoured portion extends outwardly from and surrounds the panel portion and interconnects and is integral with the panel portion and the skirt portion. The skirt portion extends peripherally about the contoured portion.

Abstract: Component (1) having at least one element (2) having a curved surface (3), wherein the element (2) is provided with a coded, electronically readable identification (4), which is introduced into the surface as a topographic identification (4), wherein the identification (4) is embodied in such a way that it can be read in two dimensions by means of a reader.

Abstract: An injection-molded product having a multilayer pattern, includes: a main layer formed on the injection-molded product, the main layer either protruding from or being recessed on a surface of the injection-molded layer, thereby forming a base pattern; a dual-level layer formed on the main layer, the dual-layer either protruding from or being recessed on the main layer, thereby providing a cubic effect and a gripping sense for the main layer; a deposition layer deposited on the surface of the injection-molded product so as to implement a color sense for the injection-molded product; and a clear coating applied to the deposition layer so as to protect the surface of the injection-molded product and the deposition layer

Abstract: A web substrate comprising a plurality of embossment regions and an embossment pattern for a web substrate are disclosed. Each of the embossment regions is bounded by a first axis and a second axis orthogonal thereto. Each of the first axis are collectively elongate and each of the second axis are collectively parallel and discontinuous.

Abstract: A method for forming three-dimensional patterns on a molded particle utilizing a mold with a male mold and a female mold defining a mold cavity, a three-dimensional pattern provided inside the mold cavity; providing an attachment film; transporting the attachment film into the mold, and providing a predetermined section of the attachment film closely applied to the mold cavity; closing the mold; closing the mold again, enabling the parting surface of the male mold and the parting surface of the female mold to contact each other, and cutting the predetermined section from the attachment film; stopping injection of plastic material; opening the mold and pushing out a molded article with three dimensional patterns corresponding to the patterns provided inside the mold cavity. A molded article made of the foregoing method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plastic planar structure, comprising: a bearing layer which contains plastic foam; and an upper layer, also containing plastic foam, which adheres on the bearing layer in a material lock, and a method for manufacturing a plastic planar structure, wherein: a foamed or foamable first plastic material of a web-shaped or mat-shaped bearing layer is provided, onto which a foamable second plastic material is applied, and foamed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curved product, and in particular an armor product. The armor product is produced by a filament winding process in which a plurality of reinforcing elements in the form of fibers and/or tapes are impregnated with a polymer matrix and wound onto a mandrel. The polymer matrix comprises a solution and/or dispersion of a polymer in a carrier fluid, which carrier fluid is at least partly evaporated during and/or after winding. The armor product comprises a high amount of reinforcing elements with respect to the total mass of the product.

Abstract: A durable decorative sheet high in the ability to follow a curved surface with small appearance change by heat or elongation. A decorative sheet comprising a transparent resin film having two main surfaces, a transparent resin layer formed on the first main surface of the transparent resin film, a pattern printed layer arranged on the transparent resin layer, and a colored base film arranged on the second main surface of the transparent resin film. The transparent resin layer includes first beads, the pattern printed layer include second beads. The first beads are different from the second beads in content, color and/or particle size. The first beads and the second beads are embedded in the transparent resin layer and the pattern printed layer.

Abstract: This marking plate, which can be a license plate or a signage plate, comprises at least one base plate and symbols obtained by stamping the marking plate. The base plate is composed of a composite material containing a matrix and a fiber reinforcement comprising natural fibers.

Abstract: A foam product includes a foam core, at least one elastic buffer and a foam skin. The foam core defines an area on a surface thereof. The elastic buffer has a bottom surface bonded to the area of the surface of the foam core. The foam skin has a bottom surface bonded to a top surface of the elastic buffer and other areas of the surface of the foam core. The elastic buffer is made of foam materials and is elastic than the foam core. Additionally, the elastic buffer causes a bulge in the first foam skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a masking media for heat activated graphics. The masking media includes a film having a first release surface, an opposite. treated surface, and a two-part adhesive applied to the treated surface. The adhesive is adapted to secure graphics to the film to enable the graphics to be hot-pressed onto a fabric substrate. The adhesive includes acrylic and isocyanate in a ratio of isocyanate to acrylic of at least about 1.1%. The media can be wound upon itself with the adhesive contacting the release surface and subsequently being unwound with the adhesive releasing from the release surface.

Abstract: Tear resistant flexible polymeric film having at least one embossed zone, the at least one embossed zone comprising a plurality of adjacent embossed patterns (8) through the film material, each embossed pattern (8) comprising either at least one spiral embossed rib formation (12) having a plurality of turns spaced from each other by corresponding spiral less-embossed film material (20) or an array of concentric embossed rib formations (12) spaced from each other by corresponding concentric less-embossed film material (20), wherein the embossed rib formation or formations (12) are formed by stretching the film material thereof relative to said less-embossed film material (20). The film may be in the form of a bag, particularly a thin-walled disposable bag, in which the embossed patterns (8) increase the tear resistance of the bag. The embossed patterns may extend across the entire embossed zone.

Abstract: A side key assembly includes a metallic dome, an insulating layer and a decorative layer. The insulating layer is laminated on the dome. The decorative layer is laminated on the insulating layer.

Abstract: Stretch film is treated by passing a web of tackifier-containing, unbloomed thin polymer film through a heater so that the web is heated to a temperature sufficient to cause tackifier bloom prior to the web reaching a next stage in an in-line process. Also, a pattern can be applied to a thin polymer film. An oriented web of thin polymer film is passed across at least one heated roller having the pattern engraved thereon to define face regions and relief regions collectively conforming to the pattern. As the web contacts each roller surface, portions of the web positioned over the relief regions receive less heat than portions of the web positioned over the face regions, thereby causing the respective portions of the web to undergo differential, heat-induced shrinkage which imparts the pattern to the thin polymer film.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making high-contrast sub-surface marks in transparent polymeric materials using femtosecond, picosecond or nanosecond pulsed fiber lasers. Systems for making sub-surface marks and transparent materials bearing marks made by the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hygiene product, includes the steps of providing at least a first web (1) and a second web (2), pre-treating the first web and/or the second web, embossing the first web with a décor embossing pattern in a first décor embossing zone (38) having a décor embossing roll (34), and laminating together the first web and the second web in a lamination zone (30), the lamination zone being defined between the décor embossing roll and a lamination roll (36), wherein the décor embossing roll and the lamination roll have a generally-equal surface hardness.

Abstract: A pattern transfer method includes: forming a dielectric film on a first substrate on which a concavo-convex pattern is formed; coupling together the first substrate and a second substrate with an intervention of the dielectric film, a fluorine-containing UV-ray-cured resin and a fluorine-free UV-ray-cured resin which are arranged in this order from the first substrate to the second substrate; separating the first substrate from the second substrate at an interface between the dielectric film and the to fluorine-containing UV-ray-cured resin, to transfer the concavo-convex pattern onto the fluorine-containing UV-ray-cured resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of decorative arts and crafts and to the field of jewelry making. The present invention provides a method for making a decorative ornament comprising the steps of providing a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent, or semi-opaque substrate; and applying a colorant to the substrate, wherein the colorant also acts as a sealant. The present invention provides a method for making a decorative ornament comprising the steps of providing a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent, or semi-opaque substrate; and applying a colorant to the substrate, wherein the colorant also acts as a sealant and an additional sealant is applied. The present invention also provides a method for making a decorative ornament comprising the steps of providing a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent, or semi-opaque substrate; applying a first colorant to the substrate; and applying sealant to seal the colorant.

Abstract: This invention refers to synthetic decorative coverings in order to cover and protect trafficable surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorated structure (100) comprising an at least partially transparent substrate (1) an enamel-based decorative element (2) on one face of the substrate, a functional layer (3) that is chosen from an electrically supplied heating layer or a low-emissive layer, the layer being deposited on said face and at least partially covering said decorative element, and also the method for manufacturing this structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a nanopattern, and, more particularly, to a method of continuously forming a nanopattern in a large area and a method of forming a nanopattern on a substrate having a roll shape, and a substrate having a pattern formed using the method. A method of relatively moving a specimen having a large area and a light source of interfering light and a method of performing exposure through the relative axial movement of the light source of interfering light and the substrate having a roll shape while the substrate having a roll shape rotates are used to avoid the problems occurring in the related art, such as a large space required for the equipment during the formation of nanopatterns, a limited output of a laser, and a limited degree of freedom in patterns.

Abstract: An emboss pattern, tissue product and method of manufacturing tissue product having improved bulk and softness with minimal roll ridging. The pattern combines a plurality of aligned signature bosses with a grouping of signature bosses offset from the machine direction in a clockwise manner and another grouping of signature bosses being offset in a counter-clockwise manner.

Abstract: A composite hard mask is disclosed that enables sub-100 nm sized MTJ cells to be formed for advanced devices such as spin torque MRAMs. The hard mask has a lower non-magnetic metallic layer such as Ru to magnetically isolate an overlying middle metallic spacer such as MnPt from an underlying free layer. The middle metallic spacer provides a height margin during subsequent processing to avoid shorting between a bit line and the MTJ cell in the final device. An upper conductive layer may be made of Ta and is thin enough to allow a MTJ pattern in a thin overlying photoresist layer to be transferred through the Ta during a fluorocarbon etch without consuming all of the photoresist. The MTJ pattern is transferred through the remaining hard mask layers and underlying MTJ stack of layers with a second etch step using a C, H, and O etch gas composition.

Abstract: A technique for forming fine patterns by a simple method. A fine pattern forming method includes a step of forming a heat-resist film on a substrate, applying energy to regions of the resist film to form a fine pattern, and thereafter developing the resist film. The material used to form the resist film is a metal oxide of a composition that differs from a stoichiometric composition by lacking a small amount of oxygen, the energy is applied to the resist film using pressure, and the resist film is developed using an alkaline developer.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a painted plastic component such as painted air bag covers, side cladding or exterior bumpers, which includes a painted film sheet and a one-piece thermoplastic elastomeric structural carrier. A bottom contact surface of the film sheet bonds with a front contact surface of the structural carrier by diffusion between the contact surfaces thereof within a mold cavity of an injection mold separate from the mold cavity of a vacuum mold which is utilized to vacuum-mold the film sheet to form the desired painted plastic component.

Abstract: An ornamental soft solid magnet and a manufacturing method thereof. The soft solid magnet includes at least one magnetic substrate made of magnetic material and a facial layer with figures or characters. The facial layer is combined with the substrate to form an integrated sheet body. The sheet body is mold-pressed by a mold set to form the ornamental soft solid magnet. The mold set includes an upper mold section and a lower mold section made of soft material. The upper mold section is preformed with recessed/embossed figures or characters in accordance with the figures or characters of the facial layer. After pressed, the sheet body is placed on a magnetically attractive surface, whereby after the sheet body is cooled and patterned, the sheet body keeps in a plane state without shrinking, curving or deforming.

Abstract: A laminated panel unit (1) comprising at least one image layer (3) between at least two panels (2), wherein for an area-contact gluing of the image layer (3) with neighboring panels (2), one intermediate adhesive layer (4, 4?) is provided on each side thereof, wherein the two intermediate adhesive layers and/or panels following each image layer (3) have a different thermal expansion behavior so that the image layer (3), due to the inhomogeneous laminate, is tensioned in case of temperature changes; as well as a method for producing a laminated panel unit (1), wherein the image layer (3) is connected with area contact on either side thereof with the panels (2) by using intermediate adhesive layers (4, 4?), the intermediate adhesive layers (4, 4?) and/or the panels (2) having a different thermal expansion behavior.

Abstract: The device for satinizing and embossing flat materials comprises an embossing roll and at least one mating roll, said rolls being connected to a driving system and adapted to be driven individually or in common and to be resiliently pressed against one another while the individual teeth are flattened, and the embossing teeth being designed such as to produce in the corresponding locations of said flat material during its passage embossed marks whose appearance varies according to the viewing angle of the observer and/or the kind and/or the position of the lighting source, the embossing teeth which produce said variable marks having a different geometrical shape and/or surface than the satinizing teeth intended for satinizing. To this end, the surfaces of said embossing teeth and/or portions of the tooth space bottom are provided with microstructures. These microstructures allow producing largely forgery-proof marks which may furthermore provide a very decorative effect.

Abstract: The invention is footwear having an outer sole(s) with an ergonomic gripping or traction surface. More particularly, the ergonomic gripping or traction surface is a gripping and traction pattern, formed as an integral part of a shoe sole, that is based on a natural footprint or hand print of a human. A footprint or hand print is not a flat surface, but a combination of various anatomical elements of differing size, shape, and contour. The present invention is molded as an integral part of an elastically deformable and compressible outer sole, and incorporates the elements and characteristics of the footprint or hand print, or combinations thereof. The sole has multiple projections which stand away from the base of the sole, thereby creating adjacent raised and recessed areas. The projections correspond to the actual anatomy of the human foot or hand.

Abstract: A composite article includes an acrylic layer, a UV-cured layer formed from a UV-curable composition, and a polyurethane backing layer. A method of forming the composite article includes applying the UV-curable composition to the acrylic layer such that the composition is between the acrylic layer and the polyurethane backing layer to enhance bonding between these layers. The UV-curable composition includes at least one monomer which is an ethylenically unsaturated methacrylate monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated acrylate monomer, or both. The at least one monomer has a hydroxy functional group. The monomer is compatible with the acrylic layer and the hydroxy functional group of the monomer is reactive with a polyisocyanate from the polyurethane backing layer. The UV-curable composition also includes a curing initiator that is reactive with the monomer. Upon exposure of the UV-curable composition to UV electromagnetic radiation, the curing initiator enables the composition to cure to the acrylic layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the partial printing of a substrate with a plurality of layers to form a partially printed panel. Within each printed portion, at least one layer is applied to the substrate with inexact registration in relation to a second layer. A “control layer” comprising “edge sealing strips” is printed so that, within each printed portion, each edge of the at least two layers with inexact registration is located within the edges of an overlapping edge sealing strip. The edge sealing strips may provide a visual seal or mask at the edges of printed portions, for example to enable the each printed portion to have the desired color rendering within a one-way vision control panel. The invention can comprise the physical sealing of printed portions containing gaseous or liquid fluids or particles in suspension, such as fragrances, medication, environmentally reactive materials or security printing features.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically variable marking comprising a semiopaque substrate with a first surface that is covered with an optically variable layer that is for example a liquid crystal polymer layer or a layer comprising pearlescent pigments, and a second surface that is partially covered with a metal layer in the shape of a pattern, to methods of its preparation and to its use for decorative or security applications.

Abstract: A multilayer composite body includes thermoplastic layers and layers of natural fibers bound with thermoplastic synthetic material. The composite body has at least one reinforcing layer made of an open-cell fabric of melting fibers. The reinforcing layer is penetrated on one or both sides by the melting thermoplastic synthetic material of adjoining natural-fiber layers and is integrated there for reinforcement. The reinforcing layer can also be disposed in addition or only between natural-fiber and pure thermoplastic layers or between thermoplastic layers. Such a composite body has excellent mechanical properties, in particular with regard to bending stress and impact resistance.

Abstract: A device for satinizing and simultaneously embossing flat materials that includes at least two embossing rolls. One roll is connected to a driving system. The rolls are adapted to be driven individually or in common and are adapted to be resiliently applied against each other. Pyramidal or conical teeth of the rolls have flattened tips. The teeth of at least one roll are shaped so as to produce embossed signs in corresponding locations of the passing flat material so that the appearance of the embossed signs changes according to at least one of a viewing angle of the observer, a kind, and the position of the lighting source.

Abstract: This invention relates to the partial printing of a substrate with a plurality of layers to form a partially printed panel. Within each printed portion, at least one layer is applied to the substrate with inexact registration in relation to a second layer. A “control layer” comprising “edge sealing strips” is printed so that, within each printed portion, each edge of the at least two layers with inexact registration is located within the edges of an overlapping edge sealing strip. The edge sealing strips may provide a visual seal or mask at the edges of printed portions, for example to enable the each printed portion to have the desired color rendering within a one-way vision control panel. The invention can comprise the physical sealing of printed portions containing gaseous or liquid fluids or particles in suspension, such as fragrances, medication, environmentally reactive materials or security printing features.