Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for chemical synthesis and/or analysis are disclosed. One embodiment of a disclosed apparatus comprises a laminated, microfluidic structure defining a reactor and a separator. Such apparatuses, or portions thereof, generally have dimensions ranging from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers. To implement synthetic processes, disclosed embodiments of the apparatus generally include at least one valve, and often plural, selectively actuatable valves. Detectors, including optical detectors, also can be used to detect product and other materials as they flow by, or are otherwise presented to, the detector. Individual apparatuses may be coupled both in series and in parallel to form a system for making chemical compounds. The apparatus is particularly useful for making compounds requiring iterative reaction schemes, and further can be used to make compounds having morphological structures that resemble the morphology of the apparatus itself, such as dendrimers.

Abstract: Core-skin bonding is improved between honeycomb and composite face sheets by applying a nylon-based (polyamide) adhesive to the edge of the honeycomb prior to bonding. Edge coating of honeycomb with polyamide adhesives is useful in further increasing the bond strength between honeycomb and prepreg face sheets, especially when the matrix resin of the prepreg is designed to adhere the prepreg to the honeycomb.

Abstract: A catalytic reactor or heat exchanger includes a monolith defining a plurality of leaves, the monolith having a generally annular cross-section. The monolith is disposed within a generally cylindrical outer tube, and around a corrugated inner tube. The reactor includes a device for urging the monolith radially outward, so as to maintain contact between the monolith and the outer tube. Such device may include a coned washer, or it may be defined by a folded flap that is integral with the inner tube. In either case, the reactor compensates for metal creep, and virtually insures continued contact between the monolith and the outer tube.

Abstract: A drill assembly, for example for drilling or coring concrete, has a drill column formed from a composite material. A track for a wall saw or for supporting other structures for movement along the track is formed from a composite material. A composite column, rail or other longitudinally extending composite structure having a hollow interior portion includes an internal support structure.

Abstract: A micro channel structure body 10 in which a micro channel 3 having a predetermined cross-sectional shape is formed in a laminate where substrates 1a, 1b, and 1c having formed thereon electrodes 2a, 2b, and 2c made of a thin film are laminated sequentially. The above-mentioned micro channel 3 is formed in a perpendicular direction ? perpendicular to a lamination direction ? of the above-mentioned laminate. Inner surfaces 3a and 3b of the above-mentioned micro channel 3 have an acute angle ? with respect to the lamination direction ? of the above-mentioned laminate. The above-mentioned plurality of electrodes 2a, 2b, and 2c are formed and exposed in the lamination direction ? of the inner surfaces 3a and 3b of the above-mentioned micro channel 3.

Abstract: A bubble wrapping sheet has a simple structure and can easily inflate all of the air bubbles to wrap a product to be protected. The air bubbles can be constructed by tube partition seals that create air tubes and by bubble partition seals that divide the air tubes into a plurality of series connected air bubbles. The shape and size of the tube partition seals and bubble partition seals can be modified to change the shape of air bubbles and the density of the air bubbles on the bubble wrapping sheet. A check valve for the bubble wrapping sheet is provided to each air tube. The check valve may be configured by an air flow maze portion having a zig-zag air passage and a common air duct portion which provides the air to the air flow maze portion of a current air tube as well as to the air flow maze portion of a next air tube.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fine structure capable of accurately controlling formation positions of tubular structures made of carbon or the like is provided. Column-shaped protrusions (11) are formed on a substrate (10). Next, a catalyst material (20) such as iron (Fe) is adhered to the substrate (10). Subsequently, by providing the substrate (10) with heat treatment, the catalyst material (20) is melted and agglomerated on the side faces (11A) of the protrusions (11), and thereby cyclic catalyst patterns made of the catalyst material (20) are formed on the side faces (11A) of the protrusions (11). After that, tubular structures (30) in a state of tube are grown by using the catalyst patterns. The tubular structures (30) become carbon (nano) pipes, which are raised from the side faces (11A) of the protrusions (11) and whose ends (30A) are opened. The tubular structures (30) can be formed correspondingly to the positions of the protrusions (11) accurately.

Abstract: A filter element for an exhaust-gas aftertreatment device of an internal combustion engine is provided, which is made of a coated ceramic material and thus is more robust with respect to local overheating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one-piece reinforcement elements consisting of an elongate shell-shaped basic body, the inner space of which has reinforcement ribs which are fixedly connected to the basic body, the reinforcement ribs consisting of plastic injection-molded on and their connection to the basic body taking place at discrete connection points via perforations in the basic body through which the plastic passes and extends over the surfaces of the perforations, and of a rigid structure reinforcement which is appended from the same plastic, by means of the same injection-molded operation, at at least one end of the basic body and which corresponds essentially to the form of the cross section of the hollow profile to be reinforced at this point of a body, an expandable adhesive material being applied over a portion of the surface of the rigid structure reinforcement and of the elongate shell-shaped basic body, the form of the rigid structure reinforcement and of the elongate basic body and also the

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a multilayer dry adhesive system capable of reversible joining of rigid substrates.

Abstract: In order to provide a spacer for filter modules which may be used not only for plate and frame filter modules, but also for spiral wound-type filter modules and which allows high packing densities while providing optimized cleanability, a spacer for filter modules is proposed to be disposed between two layers of a filter medium, said spacer comprising an essentially flat structured sheet material having upper and lower projections on the upper and lower surfaces thereof, respectively, said upper and lower projections defining an upper and lower bearing face for the layers of filter medium, wherein said projections rise from said upper and lower surfaces with wall portions and terminate in top portions, said upper and lower projections being spaced from each other in a direction parallel to the surface of the sheet material.

Abstract: In order to provide a spacer profile for an insulated glazing unit, which profile has a cross-section based on a rectangular shape, is provided with two parallel spaced side walls which, when said insulated glazing unit is assembled, will be placed against the panes of glass to be kept apart from each other, and is further provided with first and second transverse walls which extend between said side walls and of which the first will be adjacent to the edge of the glazing unit and the second will face the space between the panes, with the intention of enabling simple handling of said profile when assembling the spacer frame whilst maintaining a high absorptive capacity for water vapor, it is proposed that said spacer profile comprises a binder matrix and, embedded therein, a particulate adsorbent material for water vapor, and that the binder matrix is permeable to water vapor.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a compressible, cushioning layer and an open layer comprised of a tough, reinforcing woven or non-woven mesh, net, webbing, scrim or sheet material having openings therein and attached to the compressible, air permeable, cushioning layer is particularly useful for producing horn wraps that permit ventilation for the parts of the horns and head in contact with a horn wrap product. Permeable or air ventilating laminates of various materials and configurations are disclosed along with methods of making horn wraps using the laminates.

Abstract: An article, preferably a patch, containing: a support in the form of at least one sheet containing fibres that are water-soluble at a temperature of 0-30° C., and a composition carried by the support, containing at least one water-soluble gelling agent which swells in less than 30 seconds in water at a temperature of 20° C. to 30° C.

Abstract: An interior article for automobiles is provided having a light-weight and suitable rigidity without lowering moldability even if the amount of use of a thermoplastic resin is decreased. A panel having a hollow double-wall structure and constituting an interior part for automobiles is formed from a mixture of polyolefin resins comprised of a propylene homopolymer having a specific gravity of 0.93 or less (JIS K7112), exhibiting a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 3.0 g/10 minutes (JIS K7210) and exhibiting a bending modulus of 1400 MPa or more (JIS K6758), a crystalline propylene block copolymer having a specific gravity of 0.93 or less (JIS K7112), exhibiting a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 1.5 g/10 minutes (JIS K7210) and exhibiting a bending modulus of 1250 MPa or less (JIS K7171) and a high density polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.925 to 0.965 (JIS K7112) and exhibiting a melt flow rate of 0.5 g/10 minutes or less (JIS K7210).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include electroluminescent devices and methods for making the same. In certain embodiments, the devices include a substrate, a hole-injection electrode layer, a dielectric layer, an electroluminescent layer, an electron-injection electrode layer, and a cavity. In certain embodiments, the hole-injection electrode layer is positioned above the substrate, the dielectric layer is positioned above the hole-injection layer, and the electron-injection electrode layer is positioned above the dielectric layer. In certain embodiments, this order is reversed. In certain embodiments, the cavity extends through at least the dielectric layer and/or may extend through one or more of the electrode layers (e.g., the hole-injection and/or electron-injection electrode layer). In certain embodiments, the electroluminescent layer is positioned in the cavity and is in contact with the hole-injection electrode layer, the dielectric layer, and the electron-injection electrode layer.

Abstract: A moldable board formed of a synthetic material or nylon or cotton fabric layer adhered to a bottom surface of plastic flutes. An upper surface of the flutes is attached to a layer of polyurethane and the uppermost surface of the polyurethane layer includes a layer of polyester skin for adhering the board to the interior of an automobile or an interior wall board.

Abstract: A wall element, comprising two outer layers extending at least substantially parallel to each other, between which two or more intermediate layers are provided, characterized in that said intermediate layers extends between the outer layers in a zigzag fashion, wherein the intermediate layers are arranged in a nested fashion.

Abstract: An elongated sheet piling panel has a length and width, and opposed side edges, and has elongated voids positioned within the interior of the panel. The voids are oriented in the direction of the length of the panel, and the edges of the panel are configured to be connected to the edges of additional similar panels.

Abstract: An insulated CMC structure (20A) formed of a CMC layer (22A), a thermal insulation layer (24A) applied to a front surface (30A) of the CMC layer (22A), and cooling channels (28A) formed along the interface (26A) between the CMC layer and the thermal insulation layer, thus directly cooling the thermally critical area of the interface. Embodiments include cooling channels in direct contact with both layers (FIG. 1); cooling channels in one layer and tangent to the other layer (FIGS. 4, 5 and 9); cooling channels in the CMC layer with an intervening wall (36D, 36E) that bulges into the thermal insulation layer for improved bonding thereof (FIGS. 6, 7); and cooling channels formed in ceramic tubes (38F of FIG. 8).

Abstract: A mesostructured material, which has plural tubular pores and is arranged on a polymer surface, characterized in that the pores are uniaxially oriented. The mesostructured material can be developed to functional devices.

Abstract: A cushion pad for shows includes a top plate, a bottom plate and a flexible mediate portion connected between the top plate and the bottom plate. The flexible mediate portion includes a plurality of straight plates perpendicularly connected to the top plate and the bottom plate, and a serrated plate is connected between the straight plates extending from the top plate and the bottom plate.

Abstract: A magnetic material includes a substrate and a composite magnetic film formed on the substrate. The composite magnetic film comprises a plurality of columnar members formed on the substrate and having a longitudinal direction perpendicular to a surface of the substrate, each of the columnar members containing a magnetic metal or a magnetic alloy selected from at least one of Fe, Co, and Ni, and an inorganic insulator formed between the columnar members and selected from an oxide, a nitride, and fluoride of metal. The composite magnetic film has a minimum anisotropy magnetic field Hk1 in a surface parallel to the substrate surface and a maximum anisotropy magnetic field Hk2 in a surface parallel to the substrate surface, a ratio Hk2/Hk1 is greater than 1.

Abstract: A secondary battery is disclosed. The secondary battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator intervening therebetween and an electrolytic solution. The secondary battery has an open circuit voltage in a fully charged state per a pair of the positive electrode and the negative electrode in the range of 4.25 V or more and not more than 6.00 V, and the electrolytic solution contains at least one kind of an aromatic compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 to R10 each independently represents hydrogen, a halogen group, an alkyl group, a halogenated alkyl group, an aryl group or a halogenated aryl group.

Abstract: A structural panel comprised of a plurality of distinct layers of cylindrical foam elements each covered with a fiber-reinforced composite material. The cylindrical foam elements are arranged in layers such that the elements of adjacent layers are arranged non-parallel to one another. A pair of facesheets are secured to opposing surfaces of the cylindrical foam elements. The structural panel is high in strength, structural stiffness, and yet relatively low in weight, and is suitable for a variety of aerospace and other applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article comprising a polymer layer containing a plurality of integral polymer conduit channels that contain at least two layers with at least one comprising a conductive material and the other serving a function beyond protection.

Abstract: A machine which inflates and seals pillows in packaging is compact in overall size, can be conveniently operated to produce varied lengths of strips of inflated pillow-type packaging as needed, can begin production of inflated pillow-type strip packaging immediately after being held out of a production cycle for some period of time, and applies a heated sealing element directly to and in sliding contact with a web of film to securely seal the inlet port of an inflated pillow while the pillow is under pressure and as the web of film is continuously and uninterruptedly advanced through the machine.

Abstract: Composites are provided having improved strength and rigidity, with respect to mass or volume, as compared to known polymeric composites or polymeric composites in combination with metal reinforcement. The composites of the present invention are metallic-polymeric composites and are comprised of polymeric composites and metallic composites. Such metallic-polymeric composites provide for composite parts having improved strength and/or rigidity, with respect to mass or volume, compared to other composite parts. The composite parts of the present invention have potential utility, for example, as aerospace craft leading edges, bodies, panels, and control surfaces.

Abstract: The laminated structure comprises: a plurality of thin plate members; and adhesive which bonds the plurality of thin plate members in layers, wherein: at least one of the plurality of thin plate members has at least one bonding surface to be bonded with a surface of another of the plurality of thin plate members with the adhesive; at least one groove is formed in a breadthways direction of the thin plate member on the bonding surface; and at least one of ends of the groove does not reach an edge of the thin plate member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is polymer sheeting articles. In one embodiment a multiwall sheet is disclosed. The multiwall sheet comprises: a top layer, a bottom layer, a web disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer, and two or more air gaps in a perpendicular line between the top layer and the bottom layer. The multiwall sheet exhibits a U-value of less than or equal to 2.3 W/m2K, and has an AgUT ratio of greater than or equal to about 0.168.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cellulosic article includes a step of combining cellulosic material and binder resin to form treated cellulosic material. A mat is formed of a plurality of layers of the treated cellulosic material. The method also includes the steps of interfering with bonding of resin between two adjacent layers of the mat, and applying heat and pressure to the mat to form a cellulosic composite article having an internal blistered pattern. A consolidated cellulosic article includes a consolidated cellulosic mat and a layer of blisters disposed in the consolidated cellulosic mat.

Abstract: An integral composite piano hinge assembly, and a method of making such an assembly. The assembly is made from a series of separate plies that are saturated with hardened resin to define a multi-layer composite structure, and a series of interleaved knuckles made from one or more composite tubes located within the plies such that at least one ply lies below the tube and at least one ply lies above the tube. The piano hinge may be an integral part of a structure such as a transom bracket.

Abstract: A microchannel glass article includes a glass body having a porous, spinodal nanostructure and defining at least one microchannel extending from a surface of the article substantially through the article.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical connecting element with a predetermined breaking point is provided, the method comprising the steps of providing a core which comprises fiber reinforced material, of cutting the core at a cutting location where the predetermined breaking point is to be, and thereby creating a cut in the core, of adding at least one layer of material including a dielectric in a non-hardened state, the at least one layer at least partially covering the cut, and thereby at least partially filling the cut with dielectric material, of hardening the dielectric material, and of cutting through the layer of material at the cutting location.

Abstract: A heavy duty plastic hollow board and a mold assembly for manufacturing the same, wherein the plastic board is made through an integrated molding process and the exterior thereof is integrally closed to contain an inward space with a plurality of strengthening ribs; wherein the mold assembly for manufacturing said board comprises a first mold, a second mold, cavities respectively arranged on the opposite surfaces of both molds, a movable mold arranged associated to the outer surface of the second mold which is movable for a predetermined distance from the second mold; a plurality of rib-forming members of the movable mold to be received by a plurality matching through holes of the second mold. As the movable mold approaches and is combined with the second mold, the rib-forming members thread through the through holes and appear in the cavity of the second mold. Thereagainst, while the movable mold leaves the second mold, the rib-forming members completely depart from said cavity.

Abstract: The invention features integrated membrane assemblies for selectively transferring a constituent to or from a fluid. The assemblies include two or more flat sheet membrane elements and at least one common manifold connected to the interior regions of the membrane elements.

Abstract: Thin-walled ceramic honeycomb products of improved resistance to isostatic pressure damage are provided wherein the skin layers disposed over the cellular matrix portions of the honeycombs are formed of ceramic materials differing from the materials of the matrix as to composition, density, or other physical parameters effective to increase the elastic modulus of the skin layer relative to the cellular matrix and thereby reduce pressure-induced tangential strain in regions of the matrix adjacent to the skin layers.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure according to the present invention has partition walls, and a number of through-holes divided from each other by the partition walls and extending in an axial direction. The honeycomb structure contains silicon carbide (SiC) or a composite material having silicon carbide (SiC) as a main crystal phase, and has a cylindrical shape. A circularity of a periphery of the honeycomb structure is in a range of 1.0 to 2.5 mm. The honeycomb structure can be contained in a metal container in stable state and hardly has problems such as breakage or breakdown.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemical mechanical polishing pad comprising a window formed in the polishing pad, the window having a void provided on a side thereof. The polishing pad further comprises a void-pressure relief channel provided in the polishing pad from the void to a periphery of the polishing pad.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure has a longitudinal axis, a ceramic structure extending along the longitudinal axis and having a large number of cells partitioned by a partition, and a coating layer arranged on an outer surface of the ceramic structure. The main component of the coating layer is molten inorganic oxide.

Abstract: An inflatable web, and method and apparatus for inflating the web, which generally includes two sheets having inner surfaces sealed to each other in a pattern defining a series of inflatable chambers of predetermined length, each of the chambers having at least one change in width over their length; an inflation port located at a proximal end of each chamber, the inflation ports being formed by intermittent seals between the sheets; and longitudinal flanges formed by a portion of each of the sheets that extend beyond the inflation ports and intermittent seals.

Abstract: A drill assembly, for example for drilling or coring concrete, has a drill column formed from a composite material. A track for a wall saw or for supporting other structures for movement along the track is formed from a composite material. A composite column, rail or other longitudinally extending composite structure having a hollow interior portion includes an internal support structure.

Abstract: A collapsible cellular insulation panel for use with mobile shelters is provided. The panel comprises first and second outer sheets with a plurality of intermediate thin flexible membranes. The membranes are secured along first and second edges to inner surfaces of the outer sheets. The membranes are attached to adjacent membranes along strips that are parallel to and intermediate the first and second membrane edges. The interconnected membranes form cells that trap insulating air and break up convective currents between the outer sheets. Supported from underneath on a horizontal surface, the membranes lay substantially flat, such that a thickness of the panel substantially equals the sum of the thicknesses of the membranes and outer sheets. The panel is thus well adapted for use with mobile shelters, because it occupies little volume in the collapsed state.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article comprising a polymer sheet containing a plurality of integral polymer conduit channels containing a transparent conductive material in which two or more such channels terminate.

Abstract: A mega-boule is used in fabricating microchannel plates (MCPs). The mega-boule has a cross-sectional surface including an island section, an inner perimeter section and an outer perimeter section, each section occupying a distinct portion of the cross-sectional surface. The island section is formed of a first plurality of optical fibers, transversely oriented to the cross-sectional surface, each optical fiber including a cladding formed of non-etchable material and a core formed of etchable material. The inner perimeter section is formed of non-etchable material and is disposed to surround the island section. The outer perimeter section is formed of a second plurality of optical fibers, transversely oriented to the cross-sectional surface, each optical fiber including a cladding formed of non-etchable material and a core formed of etchable material, and the outer perimeter section is disposed to surround the island section and the inner perimeter section.

Abstract: A honeycomb filter includes a honeycomb-shaped filter base having a plurality of through holes and a sealing member fixed on end surfaces of the filter base in which the through holes are open. The through holes of the filter base are clogged with the sealing member in a checker flag form on each end surface so as to clog the through holes differently from the through holes sealed on the opposite end surface. The sealing member is a sheet-shaped fired body with a thickness of 3 mm or less, and a difference in coefficient of thermal expansion at temperatures of 40 to 800° C. between said sealing member and said filter base is 0.5×10?6/° C. or less. This honeycomb filter has high filtration efficiency, and very high thermal shock resistance and has high bonding strength between the sealing member and the filter base and a low pressure loss.

Abstract: A seal has a non-woven fabric folded along lines transverse to the opposite side of the seal and secured by adhesive to fabric strips. The non-woven fabric forms elongated cells with a plurality of the cells receiving inserts to increase seal stiffness. By securing one of these strips to a stationary component of the sealing surfaces, the opposite strip may expand or collapse relative to a movable sealing surface to accommodate excursions of that surface. Multiple layers of cells may be provided in the seals. The inserts may have various cross-sectional configurations including circular, triangular or rhombic and formed of tubes, solid rods or coiled springs.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying filter having a high strength and an excellent efficiency of exhaust gas purification and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. An exhaust gas purifying filter 1 comprises a ceramic honeycomb structure 2 having a surrounding wall 21, partition walls 22 provided in a honeycomb pattern within the surrounding wall 21, and a plurality of cells 23 partitioned by the partition walls 22 and penetrating through end faces 241, 242. If a virtual line 3 is drawn on the end faces 241, 242 of the structure 2 by continuously connecting points at a distance of 1.0 to 3.0 times the cell pitch in the direction toward the center from an inner surface 211 of the surrounding wall 21, not less than 90% of a peripheral area 25 outside the virtual line 3 is blocked with plug material 4.

Abstract: There is disclosed a honeycomb structure in which a positional deviation is not easily occurred by vibration or the like in the honeycomb structure held in a can, of which the strength reduction is small and which can be easily produced, and a process for production of the structure. The honeycomb structure 1 comprises a cell structure portion 20 constituted of partition walls 2 arranged so as to form a plurality of cells 3 extending through an axial direction, and an outer peripheral wall 7 disposed in an outer periphery of the cell structure portion 20. A surface roughness Ra of an outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall is 1 to 80 ?m.